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'We haven't remade Zanjeer to ridicule Amitabh, Jayaji'

'We haven't remade Zanjeer to ridicule Amitabh, Jayaji'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

Director Apoorva Lakhia discusses his latest film, Zanjeer.

Congress has problems with my anti-corruption drive: Ramdev

Congress has problems with my anti-corruption drive: Ramdev

Rediff.com15 Nov 2011

Yoga guru Baba Ramdev on Tuesday said the Congress was the only political party which had problems with his crusade against corruption.

The Anna Hazare interview: PM made promises, his govt cheated me

The Anna Hazare interview: PM made promises, his govt cheated me

Rediff.com22 Aug 2013

Anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare's trip to the United States and participation in the India Independence Day Parade, was "to meet NRIs and connect with like-minded people in the United States and get their support -- wake them up -- for the next anti-corruption agitation in India."

My fight against wrongdoing in BCCI will continue: Bindra

My fight against wrongdoing in BCCI will continue: Bindra

Rediff.com3 Jun 2013

Terming the BCCI's emergency meeting at Chennai a "farce", former Board chief and Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) president Inderjit Singh Bindra on Monday said that his crusade against wrongdoing will continue.

What brands must do to weather troll-storm

What brands must do to weather troll-storm

Rediff.com19 Jan 2020

From consulting firms to tech and detergent companies, brands are busy swatting away online crusaders. In the fraught times we live in, it is not just religion that stokes the fires of controversy. In such instances, it may be best to take the trolls head on.

Aamir, Jennifer Lawrence make it to Time's Top 100

Aamir, Jennifer Lawrence make it to Time's Top 100

Rediff.com19 Apr 2013

Time magazine has released its 100 Most Influential List of 2013.

Politicians looted country more than Britishers: Hazare

Politicians looted country more than Britishers: Hazare

Rediff.com6 Apr 2013

Anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare on Saturday said the country's politicians have looted the nation more than the Britishers did in over a century before Independence.

Hazare to undertake nationwide tour from Jan 30

Hazare to undertake nationwide tour from Jan 30

Rediff.com16 Jan 2013

Anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare on Wednesday announced that he will undertake a nationwide tour from January 30 from Bihar for strengthening farmer organisations.

Hazare calls for stringent punishment in rape cases

Hazare calls for stringent punishment in rape cases

Rediff.com8 Jan 2013

Anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare on Tuesday reiterated his demand for stringent punishment to those accused in rape cases.

Tense BJP waits: Will Kejriwal expose Gadkari today?

Tense BJP waits: Will Kejriwal expose Gadkari today?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2012

Right to Information crusader and India Against Corruption activist Arvind Kejriwal, who has promised to expose five top politicians indulging in corrupt activities, is expected to target Bharatiya Janata Party president Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday

Guess how much Christian Bale has been offered to return as Batman!

Guess how much Christian Bale has been offered to return as Batman!

Rediff.com13 Aug 2013

Get your lowdown on what's going on in the world of Hollywood, right here!

Bharara was probing Trump health secy when he was fired: Report

Bharara was probing Trump health secy when he was fired: Report

Rediff.com18 Mar 2017

Bharara was fired this month after he refused to resign as being asked by the Department of Justice along with 45 other US attorney, all of whom were appointed by the previous Obama Administration.

Al Qaeda bombed Madrid trains, claims email

Al Qaeda bombed Madrid trains, claims email

Rediff.com12 Mar 2004

Arabic newspaper Al-Quds al-Arabi received an email from the Brigade of Abu Hafs al-Masri in the name of al Qaeda claiming responsibility for the bombings that claimed 186 lives.

You haven't fulfilled your promise: Anna tells Kejriwal on donors list

You haven't fulfilled your promise: Anna tells Kejriwal on donors list

Rediff.com25 Dec 2016

In a letter to Kejriwal, dated December 23, the veteran activist took a dig at the Delhi CM and said if change has to be brought into the system, then the leadership should "walk the talk".

Nitish Kumar backs Anna Hazare's 'jantantra rally'

Nitish Kumar backs Anna Hazare's 'jantantra rally'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2013

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has supported anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare's 'jantantra rally' that began in Patna on Wednesday. Kumar also noted that such rallies were needed to awaken the people of the country.

Ahead of civic polls, BJP, AAP at loggerheads again

Ahead of civic polls, BJP, AAP at loggerheads again

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

After an apparent truce between AAP and the BJP following the Delhi polls, sparks are flying once again. Radhika Ramaseshan reports.

Mukesh junks Kejriwal's allegation of corruption

Mukesh junks Kejriwal's allegation of corruption

Rediff.com1 Nov 2012

Kejriwal, whose group India Against Corruption, has won publicity in India by accusing ruling Congress party chief Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law Robert Vadra of taking part in shady dealings, said on Wednesday that Reliance has profited from cosy relationships with a string of government ministers.

Gadkari in Mumbai: Why is Vadra not ready for probe?

Gadkari in Mumbai: Why is Vadra not ready for probe?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2012

Bharatiya Janata Party President Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday defended all the charges levelled against him by RTI crusader and India Against Corruption activist Arvind Kejriwal, saying there have been repeated attempts to malign his reputation

Ex-Army Chief V K Singh demands dissolution of Parliament

Ex-Army Chief V K Singh demands dissolution of Parliament

Rediff.com29 Oct 2012

Former chief of army staff, General (retired) V K Singh on Monday called for the dissolution of Parliament, which he described as an edifice of corruption.

Anti-social elements not afraid of govt machinery: Hazare

Anti-social elements not afraid of govt machinery: Hazare

Rediff.com23 Dec 2012

Extending his support to the protests by youths demanding justice for the Delhi gang-rape victim, anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare on Sunday called for stringent laws and fast-track trials in such cases.

Hazare opposes entry of foreign companies in country

Hazare opposes entry of foreign companies in country

Rediff.com30 Nov 2012

Anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare on Friday opposed entry of foreign companies in the country, including steel major POSCO, saying such investors were exploiting the country's natural resources for their own gain in the name of setting up industries.

New Team Anna meets, V K Singh is special invitee

New Team Anna meets, V K Singh is special invitee

Rediff.com10 Nov 2012

Anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare on Saturday said they are holding a meeting to decide on the future strategies.

Cash transfer would only help Cong cadre: Hazare

Cash transfer would only help Cong cadre: Hazare

Rediff.com3 Dec 2012

Anna Hazare on Monday became the latest voice to oppose United Progressive Alliance government's electronic cash transfer policy, alleging it would would just help Congress cadres and not the poor man.

Vote-bank politics taking toll on northeast: Hazare

Vote-bank politics taking toll on northeast: Hazare

Rediff.com3 Dec 2012

In a first of a kind meeting, social crusader Anna Hazare and former Chief Minister of Assam, Prafulla Kumar Mahanta came together on Monday. Both the personalities discussed conditions in Assam, and in particular, the issue of Bangladeshi immigrants. Hazare asserted that the vote-bank politics has taken a toll on the life of common citizens and the government at the Centre has to mend its policies towards north-eastern states.

Pranab better than other UPA ministers: Hazare

Pranab better than other UPA ministers: Hazare

Rediff.com19 Jun 2012

While two Team Anna members targetted United Progressive Alliance Presidential nominee Pranab Mukherjee and demanding a probe into allegations against him, anti-graft crusader Anna Hazare on Monday appeared to endorse his candidature for the top post terming him as "better than other UPA ministers".

Any movement's win or loss depends on public: Ramdev

Any movement's win or loss depends on public: Ramdev

Rediff.com27 Aug 2012

Yoga guru and self-proclaimed anti-corruption crusader Baba Ramdev talks about the issues that concern him: black money, Lokpal and independent oversight authorities

New Lokpal Bill draft is useless, says Anna Hazare

New Lokpal Bill draft is useless, says Anna Hazare

Rediff.com31 Jan 2013

Anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare on Thursday termed the new draft of the Lokpal Bill as 'bekar' or useless and said he would continue his fight against the government for the 'Jan Lokpal Bill'.

I'll continue my fight till I'm alive, says Hazare

I'll continue my fight till I'm alive, says Hazare

Rediff.com29 Jan 2013

Anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare on Tuesday announced in Patna that he will continue to fight for a change in the system in the country till he is alive.

Anna Hazare meets family members of Deshmukh

Anna Hazare meets family members of Deshmukh

Rediff.com22 Aug 2012

Social activist Anna Hazare on Tuesday met family members of late former Union Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh and offered his condolences to them.

Anna Hazare to rally against privatisation

Anna Hazare to rally against privatisation

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

Anti-graft crusader Anna Hazare on Wednesday said he would rally against the government's decision of privatisation and opening of retail sector to foreign markets.

Hazare plans to rope in Aamir Khan for his movement

Hazare plans to rope in Aamir Khan for his movement

Rediff.com28 Oct 2012

Veteran social activist Anna Hazare is likely to rope in Bollywood actor Aamir Khan for the new phase of his movement, which he plans to launch in January.

Maharashtra has no future under Cong-NCP govt: Hazare

Maharashtra has no future under Cong-NCP govt: Hazare

Rediff.com11 May 2012

Maharashtra has "no future" under the Congress-Nationalist Congress Party coalition government as it is controlled by corrupt politicians, Anna Hazare said on Friday.

Maharashtra has no future under present govt: Hazare

Maharashtra has no future under present govt: Hazare

Rediff.com11 May 2012

Anna Hazare on Friday said that Maharashtra had "no future" under the current Congress-Nationalist Congress Party coalition government, because it was controlled by corrupt politicians.

'We welcome Anna Hazare's entry into politics'

'We welcome Anna Hazare's entry into politics'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2012

Welcoming Team Anna's entry into politics, Janata Dal-United chief Sharad Yadav on Saturday refused to comment on whether the Lokpal crusader's outfit will be invited to join the National Democratic Alliance.

Narayanasamy is a LIAR: Anna Hazare

Narayanasamy is a LIAR: Anna Hazare

Rediff.com31 Jul 2012

Narayanasamy had recently said that Hazare's close aide Arvind Kejriwal had discarded the bill that was earlier presented by the government, which had also been allegedly approved by the anti-graft crusader.

Sibal now wants 'one nation, one test' for all disciplines

Sibal now wants 'one nation, one test' for all disciplines

Rediff.com30 Jul 2012

Union HRD minsiter Kapil Sibal now wants 'one nation, one test' format for admissions to all disciplines.

Advani missing from event on Emergency, set off speculation

Advani missing from event on Emergency, set off speculation

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

The absence of Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani at an event to mark 40 years of Emergency, where party chief Amit Shah was the main speaker and organised by a party-affiliated body, set off speculation whether the veteran leader was not invited.

Maharashtra CM, deputy, to meet Hazare on Thursday

Maharashtra CM, deputy, to meet Hazare on Thursday

Rediff.com25 Apr 2012

Prithviraj Chavan said, "I will meet Anna Hazare and will discuss at length on a range of issues. The state government is committed for a strong Lok Ayukta. Besides, my effort has been to bring in transparency in administration and sanity in governance. During my tenure as the chief minister of Maharashtra since November 2010, I have given priority for a public cause and not for personal gains. Discretionary powers have been reduced."

SP backs Hazare-Ramdev's anti-graft stir: Akhilesh

SP backs Hazare-Ramdev's anti-graft stir: Akhilesh

Rediff.com22 Apr 2012

Supporting social activist Anna Hazare and yoga guru Ramdev's joint crusade for a strong Lokpal bill, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday said his party welcomes all those fighting black money and corruption.

Emraan Hashmi's Tigers premieres in Toronto

Emraan Hashmi's Tigers premieres in Toronto

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

Director Danis Tanovic, producer Anurag Kashyap and actor Emraan Hashmi have created an inspiring work of international collaboration with Tigers. Arthur J Pais reports from Toronto.