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Bollywood's High Points of 2022

Bollywood's High Points of 2022

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

As 2022 readies to bid adieu, Sukanya Verma raises a toast to the 10 high points of the year.

'Rajiv Gandhi's legacy is quite inspirational'

'Rajiv Gandhi's legacy is quite inspirational'

Rediff.com21 May 2021

'Some of his decisions were not so good, but his intentions were always guided by a deep national interest.'

Alia Breaks A Record With Brahmastra

Alia Breaks A Record With Brahmastra

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

For the first time ever, Alia has scored a Rs 100 crore+ weekend opener, which takes her straight to the superstar league.

Jab We Met: 'We've been married for 48 years'

Jab We Met: 'We've been married for 48 years'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

Rediff reader Charan Singh, 82 tells us he first saw his lady love 70 years ago.

Gowda was first OBC PM, not Modi: Lalu, Nitish remind Amit Shah

Gowda was first OBC PM, not Modi: Lalu, Nitish remind Amit Shah

Rediff.com11 Jul 2015

Bharatiya Janata Party President Amit Shah's claim about the party giving first prime minister from the Other Backward Class in Narendra Modi, was on Saturday sharply contradicted by both the Janata Dal-United and the Rashtriya Janata Dal.

Bypoll results come as booster shot for BJP ahead of election season

Bypoll results come as booster shot for BJP ahead of election season

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

The Bharatiya Janata Party's bypoll win in four of the six seats it contested has invigorated the party ahead of assembly polls in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh.

JD-U move a strong indictment of BJP's politics of intimidation: Oppn

JD-U move a strong indictment of BJP's politics of intimidation: Oppn

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

Trinamool Congress MP Derek O'Brien said the situation in Bihar is one of the reasons behind the Parliament session being cut short by the government.

Chhattisgarh, Raj, Gujarat PCCs demand Rahul Gandhi be made party chief

Chhattisgarh, Raj, Gujarat PCCs demand Rahul Gandhi be made party chief

Rediff.com18 Sep 2022

The Congress units in Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh, the only two states where the party is in government on its own, have passed resolutions that Gandhi be made the party's president.

Chinese New Year: Meet The Year of the Rabbit Celebs

Chinese New Year: Meet The Year of the Rabbit Celebs

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

The Year of the Rabbit, according to the Chinese calendar, began on Sunday, January 22.

Jaipur's Jaadugar vanquishes the MBA. For now

Jaipur's Jaadugar vanquishes the MBA. For now

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

Ashok Gehlot can never be a challenger to the first son of the Congress party. The Scindias and Pilots will be Rahul's rivals should the party's fortunes revive, says Dr Sudhir Bisht.

Who Is The Busiest Bollywood Actress?

Who Is The Busiest Bollywood Actress?

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

Joginder Tuteja looks at stars with the most movies in the pipeline.

RBI tells PNB to pay up LoU dues to other banks

RBI tells PNB to pay up LoU dues to other banks

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

RBI seeks detailed report on what happened between 2011 and now; bankers to recall loans to Nirav Modi entities.

'Audience is not waiting for another Baahubali'

'Audience is not waiting for another Baahubali'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

'They are waiting for the kind of experience they had in the film, the kind of emotion they felt in the film.'

Modi's top advisors junk Subramanian's GDP claim

Modi's top advisors junk Subramanian's GDP claim

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

In a paper, EAC-PM accused Subramanian of "cherry-picking high-frequency indicators" to express his skepticism about the growth rates after 2011-12.

Lawyer behind petition against AAP MLAs says book inspired him

Lawyer behind petition against AAP MLAs says book inspired him

Rediff.com20 Jan 2018

Prashant Patel said 'Delhi Sarkar Ki Shaktiyaan aur Simayen' by S K Sharma, a former secretary in the Delhi legislative assembly -- released in June 2015, was the inspiration behind his petition.

59,853 Crimes Against Women in UP!

59,853 Crimes Against Women in UP!

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

UP accounted for 14.7 per cent of all registered crimes against women in 2019. The state also recorded the highest number of cases against Dalit women.

Ranbir to Raj: Bollywood's FIRE POWER

Ranbir to Raj: Bollywood's FIRE POWER

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

Sukanya Verma looks at the many ways fire enjoys a significant presence in our movies.

Farmers end protest after Delhi midnight march

Farmers end protest after Delhi midnight march

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

The farmers entered the national capital riding their tractors and trolleys and proceeded towards Kisan Ghat where heavy police deployment has been made.

Samajwadi Secular Morcha will fight against communal forces: Shivpal Yadav

Samajwadi Secular Morcha will fight against communal forces: Shivpal Yadav

Rediff.com9 May 2017

Shivpal refused to comment on whether the SSM will eventually part ways with the Samajwadi Party.

'Happy Father's Day, Baapu'

'Happy Father's Day, Baapu'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

Bollywood stars posted adorable pictures of their daddies on Father's Day.

Western Uttar Pradesh: The Hindu, Muslim divide is a reality

Western Uttar Pradesh: The Hindu, Muslim divide is a reality

Rediff.com8 Apr 2014

The polarisation politics seems to have succeeded in western UP much to the delight of the BJP. However the non-BJP parties are hoping that the polarisation will not be as intense and they will be able to hold on to majority of their vote banks, says Girish Nikam.

Western Uttar Pradesh: The Hindu, Muslim divide is a reality

Western Uttar Pradesh: The Hindu, Muslim divide is a reality

Rediff.com8 Apr 2014

The polarisation politics seems to have succeeded in western UP much to the delight of the BJP. However the non-BJP parties are hoping that the polarisation will not be as intense and they will be able to hold on to majority of their vote banks, says Girish Nikam.

Jharkhand: 7 girls drown in pond during tribal festival

Jharkhand: 7 girls drown in pond during tribal festival

Rediff.com18 Sep 2021

The tragedy occurred at Bukru village under Shregada within Balumath police station limits when the girls had gone to the pond for immersion after Karma Puja, a major festival in Jharkhand.

The DARK SIDE of Bollywood

The DARK SIDE of Bollywood

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

There are many, many instances of this 'dark' approach. Sukanya Verma looks at a few.

Will EPS Reign Supreme in AIADMK?

Will EPS Reign Supreme in AIADMK?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2022

EPS' real test will commence with a decision whether or not to patch up with OPS and on what terms -- and then, to decide whether or not to have the BJP for an electoral ally, come 2024, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

How Modi fares vs previous PMs

How Modi fares vs previous PMs

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

'His record will be clouded by the same negative factors as of Rajiv Gandhi and Narasimha Rao, namely, their politics and therefore social policies,' says T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan.

Temple or no temple: What Ayodhya's youth really want

Temple or no temple: What Ayodhya's youth really want

Rediff.com24 Nov 2018

'I am more concerned about my future, my family's future. The fate of the Ram temple is neither going to affect my career, nor would I let it be affected'

KGF 2 makes Rs 200 crore in JUST 5 DAYS!

KGF 2 makes Rs 200 crore in JUST 5 DAYS!

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

All the films that went past the 200 crores mark and how many days they took to achieve this milestone.

Why Congress is worried over the Jat vote in Rajasthan

Why Congress is worried over the Jat vote in Rajasthan

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

The Jat community is itching to end its brief dalliance with the BJP, but it is also upset with the Congress, the party they have traditionally supported, for not giving them their due, reports Archis Mohan.

Ayodhya decked up to welcome Korean First Lady

Ayodhya decked up to welcome Korean First Lady

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

The main streets of Ayodhya wear a scintillating look with illuminated lamps and special decorations.

Truckers threaten to continue strike, govt refuses to budge

Truckers threaten to continue strike, govt refuses to budge

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

Truckers on Thursday proceeded on a nationwide indefinite strike.

Will phone tapping controversy rock Gehlot's boat?

Will phone tapping controversy rock Gehlot's boat?

Rediff.com29 Mar 2021

Union minister files a case against Rajasthan officials, alleges that audio recordings of tapped phone conversations has tarnished his reputation and disturbed his mental peace.

Don't get trapped in symbol dispute: Akhilesh to aides

Don't get trapped in symbol dispute: Akhilesh to aides

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

Akhilesh told his ministers and legislators that they should not worry about tickets.

Vaccine drive set in motion, 13 cities get first consignment

Vaccine drive set in motion, 13 cities get first consignment

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

A massive pan-India inoculation drive against COVID-19 was set in process on Tuesday with more than 56 lakh doses of the Covishield vaccine flown to 13 cities across India from Pune and taken to designated national and state-level stores amid tight security.

The Ajay Devgn film festival, coming up!

The Ajay Devgn film festival, coming up!

Rediff.com2 Apr 2021

Joginder Tuteja looks at Ajay Devgn's strong line-up, coming soon.

How long is Nitish assured of the BJP's support?

How long is Nitish assured of the BJP's support?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

'This is not a moral but a political question yet its importance is likely to grow with every passing day,' says Karan Thapar.

Amid family feud, Akhilesh to begin 'Vikas Rath Yatra'

Amid family feud, Akhilesh to begin 'Vikas Rath Yatra'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

Through the yatra the UP CM would try to send the message that he was in the driver's seat, notwithstanding all the hue and cry within the party.

Will These Films Be The NEXT BIG HIT?

Will These Films Be The NEXT BIG HIT?

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

Movies are now releasing in multiple languages in theatres, and each one seems to have found an audience.

'Indian history is north India-centric'

'Indian history is north India-centric'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

'There was a revolt. They were fighting for their rights.' 'They lost their rights after colonial forest policies came into place.' 'These freedom fighters were trying to reassert those rights.'

How Malayali Marxism hurt Manik Sarkar

How Malayali Marxism hurt Manik Sarkar

Rediff.com3 Mar 2018

'Manik Sarkar may have been able to hang on if he hadn't been a follower of the CPI-M's all-time hardliner Prakash Karat,' argues Amulya Ganguli.