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'People are realising his 'Pappu' image has no truth'

'People are realising his 'Pappu' image has no truth'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

'Rahul Gandhi has shown courage to heal the heart of democracy.'

Ghaziabad case: Twitter India MD wants to join probe virtually

Ghaziabad case: Twitter India MD wants to join probe virtually

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

Managing Director Manish Maheshwari, who lives in Bengaluru in Karnataka, was issued notice by the Ghaziabad police on June 17 and asked to report at its Loni Border police station within seven days to get his statement recorded in the case, the officials added.

Bengali musical icon Sandhya Mukherjee passes away

Bengali musical icon Sandhya Mukherjee passes away

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

Legendary Bengali semi-classical singer Sandhya Mukherjee, who had worked with leading music directors such as S D Burman, Naushad and Salil Chaudhury died on Tuesday evening following a massive cardiac arrest, leaving behind millions of mourning fans of all ages across borders.

Why Eknath Shinde Is Miffed With Thackeray Sarkar

Why Eknath Shinde Is Miffed With Thackeray Sarkar

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

Was it Uddhav's back-seat driving of Shinde's ministry Did Shinde feel slighted by Aaditya Thackeray's rapid ascent in the Shiv Sena? Was his spat with Sanjay Raut on Monday the last straw?

Sonia-Smriti faceoff in Lok Sabha adds fuel to furore over 'rashtrapatni' remark

Sonia-Smriti faceoff in Lok Sabha adds fuel to furore over 'rashtrapatni' remark

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

The Congress on Thursday accused Bharatiya Janata Party MPs of subjecting Sonia Gandhi to "brutal heckling, verbal assault and physical intimidation", and demanded an apology from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Tokyo Olympics chief Mori quits

Tokyo Olympics chief Mori quits

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

Apologises again over sexist remarks.

Do we have the right to end our lives with dignity?

Do we have the right to end our lives with dignity?

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

'Every adult has the right to ignore the tenets of any and every faith, so long as it does not harm somebody else,' says Devangshu Datta.

When the State controls vaccination...

When the State controls vaccination...

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

More vaccination would have been done in India if the State had not had complete control of all vaccination, notes Ajay Shah.

Sanjiv Goenka, the man who removed Dhoni as IPL captain

Sanjiv Goenka, the man who removed Dhoni as IPL captain

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

Kolkata-based Sanjiv Goenka is famously remembered as someone who dropped Mahendra Singh Dhoni as IPL captain.

Suzhal: The Vortex Review

Suzhal: The Vortex Review

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

Even though each episode is about an hour long, you won't reach even blink: Divya Nair applauds Suzhal: The Vortex.

No netagiri please: Tharoor tells Kharge camp ahead of polls

No netagiri please: Tharoor tells Kharge camp ahead of polls

Rediff.com16 Oct 2022

For those having any 'fear or doubt' in their mind, Tharoor said, the party has made it clear that it will be a secret ballot.

New Year hate crime in NY: Indian-origin Sikh taxi driver assaulted

New Year hate crime in NY: Indian-origin Sikh taxi driver assaulted

Rediff.com8 Jan 2022

In yet another case of suspected hate crime, an Indian-origin Sikh taxi driver in the US has been assaulted by an unidentified man, who knocked off his turban and also used expletives against him outside the JFK International Airport in New York, according to a video on social media.

'Rajubhai always helped the poor'

'Rajubhai always helped the poor'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

'The moment he got to know that any comedian was struggling or had not paid rent for months, he would immediately help because he himself had struggled.'

AIFF elections: Valanka Alemao's nomination rejected

AIFF elections: Valanka Alemao's nomination rejected

Rediff.com21 Aug 2022

AIFF elections returning officer rejects nomination papers of two presidential candidates

Nearly 66% polling in Himachal as voters brave cold

Nearly 66% polling in Himachal as voters brave cold

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

The highest polling of 72.35 per cent was recorded in Sirmour district followed by 68.48 per cent in Solan and 67.67 per cent in Una and 67.5 per cent in Lahaul and Spiti. The high-altitude district of Lahaul and Spiti had recorded 21.95 per cent, the lowest, till 1 pm, but polling was brisk as the sun came out.

Women's Day: Who Is Your Superhero?

Women's Day: Who Is Your Superhero?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

This International Women's Day, let's celebrate the women who make our lives more meaningful.

FIR ordered against Tejashwi, Misa for duping ticket-seeker of Rs 5 cr

FIR ordered against Tejashwi, Misa for duping ticket-seeker of Rs 5 cr

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

A Patna court has directed the police to lodge an FIR against RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, his MP sister Misa Bharti and some other political figures on the complaint of a person who has alleged he was duped of Rs 5 crore with the promise of a Lok Sabha ticket in the 2019 general elections.

'We need more laughter in the world'

'We need more laughter in the world'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

'Comedy and humour are important tools and open the hearts of people.' 'Anything that brings a smile on somebody's face has merit.'

Bollywood Brings House Down in Jeddah!

Bollywood Brings House Down in Jeddah!

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

It was heartening to see so many women -- young and old, many in hijab and burqa shaking their bodies, raising their arms and singing with complete abandonment.

'My life is hectic and turbulent'

'My life is hectic and turbulent'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

The elegant actress turns 65 today.

'We think about him and it moistens our eyes'

'We think about him and it moistens our eyes'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

'The fact that all the charges against my son are baseless and concocted, in itself, gives me all the hope.'

Video shows out-on-bail Pragya Thakur playing kabaddi

Video shows out-on-bail Pragya Thakur playing kabaddi

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

"You never know at which moment it can create problems for her. There is a problem with her L4 and L5 bones (vertebrae) as they got dislocated because ATS Maharashtra (investigators) threw her on the floor," Upma Thakur, Pragya Thakur's sister said.

Guj: Families flee their homes in riot-hit Himmatnagar

Guj: Families flee their homes in riot-hit Himmatnagar

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

Himmatnagar town witnessed communal clashes and arson during Ram Navami celebrations.

'Kalnirnay belongs to the people of India'

'Kalnirnay belongs to the people of India'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

'Kalnirnay is like a bible for any family.'

MP's serial killer a school dropout, harboured anger since his childhood

MP's serial killer a school dropout, harboured anger since his childhood

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

The first three killings came in a space of 72 hours earlier in the week, while the fourth victim, from Bhopal, fell prey a few hours before Dhurve was arrested.

'No need to give special attention to COVID-19 anymore'

'No need to give special attention to COVID-19 anymore'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

'All actions for COVID-19 should be the same as for other routine health conditions.' 'There is no need to report the matter in the media all the time; not on front page please.'

ASK ANU: How NOT To Talk To Your Teen

ASK ANU: How NOT To Talk To Your Teen

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

Mental health coach Anu Krishna offers advice on how to have a healthy conversation with teens.

I wanted to be the best and I worked hard for it: Suryakumar

I wanted to be the best and I worked hard for it: Suryakumar

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

'I enjoy this game, whenever I go in to bat, I put up a show.'

With Mulayam's demise, SP loses its guiding light

With Mulayam's demise, SP loses its guiding light

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav's demise might not have any direct political impact on the party, but its president Akhilesh Yadav will now have to work without his 'shield and shadow'.

Punjab CM announces doorstep ration delivery scheme

Punjab CM announces doorstep ration delivery scheme

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

However, the scheme will be optional for the eligible beneficiaries, Mann said in a video message.

HC upholds Shweta Shetty's eviction from father's home

HC upholds Shweta Shetty's eviction from father's home

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

Taking serious note of the harassment faced by senior citizens at the hands of their own children, the Bombay High Court refused to quash a tribunal's order evicting singer Shweta Shetty from the south Mumbai residence of her 95-year-old father for ill-treating him.

#ChennaiFloods: When Vishy Anand's home became a safe harbour

#ChennaiFloods: When Vishy Anand's home became a safe harbour

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

Viswanathan Anand's wife Aruna was not able to step out to help those affected by the floods in Chennai. So here's what she did.

Deepika@Cannes: 'Big moment for India'

Deepika@Cannes: 'Big moment for India'

Rediff.com17 May 2022

'To see India being recognized at a global level at a platform like this... 'I think it says a lot about where we are as a nation and the road ahead for us as a nation.'

Lalu's sidelined son Tej Pratap Yadav floats parallel organisation

Lalu's sidelined son Tej Pratap Yadav floats parallel organisation

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

The maverick MLA came out with the announcement, claiming, as always, that he had "the blessings of Lalu Prasad", at a time when he was left licking his wounds after losing the battle in a tug of war with state RJD chief Jagadanand Singh.

SP built Haj House, we constructed Kailash Mansarovar Bhawan: Yogi

SP built Haj House, we constructed Kailash Mansarovar Bhawan: Yogi

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

"Earlier Haj House was made in Ghaziabad. Our government constructed Kailash Mansarovar Bhawan. Earlier the mafia used to harass traders, but now no mafia can dare to grab property of any trader, doctor or a poor person...," he said.

A Swayamvar With A Difference

A Swayamvar With A Difference

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

Lakshmanan contracted polio when he was only three months old. 'I didn't want to go for the swayamvar, but my uncle convinced me to attend.' He sat close to the door at the swayamvar. And then, Rohini walked in. Both her legs, too, were afflicted with polio.

Will EPS Now Take On The BJP?

Will EPS Now Take On The BJP?

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

The EPS camp believes that the BJP was already arm-twisting the AIADMK into conceding more seats in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections 'than they deserve' observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Covid runs rampant in China as govt seems absent

Covid runs rampant in China as govt seems absent

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

One Chinese source informed ANI that 10 million new infections are probably occurring daily in China.

My Father, Mallikarjun Kharge

My Father, Mallikarjun Kharge

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

'What he says, he does.' 'People say if Khargesahab has said something, it will be set in stone.'

'My parents are such phenomenal talents'

'My parents are such phenomenal talents'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

'For a very long time I could not bring myself to watch several of their films because I couldn't see them depressed, in trouble or dead on screen.' 'It was hard to separate my parents from their characters, so I stayed away.' 'It was only after I became an actor that it became a job requirement.'