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A Film About Sex Not Seen In India Before

A Film About Sex Not Seen In India Before

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

'Agra is about sexuality and sexual repression, and the relationship of sexuality to the physical spaces that we are in.'

Ghosi bypoll in UP to see first INDIA vs BJP clash

Ghosi bypoll in UP to see first INDIA vs BJP clash

Rediff.com3 Sep 2023

The Congress and the Left parties have not only extended support to the Samajwadi Party candidate but are also campaigning for him, in accordance with the spirit of the new opposition togetherness ahead of next year's general election.

After Nuh, Can Khattar Win Third Term?

After Nuh, Can Khattar Win Third Term?

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

If the CM can steer the BJP into forming a government for a third term, he will have achieved a unique place in the party's history -- Mewat notwithstanding.

Why The BJP Needs The RSS For 2024

Why The BJP Needs The RSS For 2024

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

For the BJP, the RSS' organisational heft is a prized asset, considering the slew of elections it faces this year, ahead of the Lok Sabha election in 2024.

Khalnayak's Charm And Controversy

Khalnayak's Charm And Controversy

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

A messy masala about an antihero bolstered by tons of whimsy, controversy and high drama, Khalnayak's hype is stuff of history. Sukanya Verma celebrates 30 years of this blockbuster.

'It took me 19 years to become the actor that I am today'

'It took me 19 years to become the actor that I am today'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

'Without ever losing hope, I survived in Mumbai with the hope of becoming a good actor.'

My wife probably thought I was joking: Kumble on bowling with broken jaw

My wife probably thought I was joking: Kumble on bowling with broken jaw

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

The former India captain said even after breaking his jaw he felt it was his responsibility to get some wickets for the team.

NCERT drops Darwin from class 10 textbook, 1800 scientists protest move

NCERT drops Darwin from class 10 textbook, 1800 scientists protest move

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

More than 1,800 scientists, science teachers and educators have written an open letter raising concerns about the chapter on 'Theory of Biological Evolution' being dropped from the NCERT textbook for Class 10.

People of Amethi want to 'rectify' their mistake: UP Cong chief

People of Amethi want to 'rectify' their mistake: UP Cong chief

Rediff.com19 Aug 2023

The people of Amethi want to rectify their 'mistake' of 2019 and Congress workers as well as leaders are demanding that Rahul Gandhi contest from the constituency in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, the party's Uttar Pradesh chief Ajay Rai said.

Ashes: 'Aus needs to improve but England lack depth'

Ashes: 'Aus needs to improve but England lack depth'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2023

Former Australia Test skipper Tim Paine reckons England lack the depth to go toe to toe with Pat Cummins and Co in the ongoing Ashes series.

Chandrayaan-3 lander separated, all eyes soft landing on Moon on Aug 23

Chandrayaan-3 lander separated, all eyes soft landing on Moon on Aug 23

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

Lander Module of Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft comprising the lander and rover has successfully separated from the Propulsion Module, Indian Space Research Organisation said on Thursday.

Shah Rukh Khan: The Ultimate Woman's Man

Shah Rukh Khan: The Ultimate Woman's Man

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

From what we've caught in a glimpse of its adrenalin-pumping promos, Jawan pays rich ode to SRK's inbuilt feminist. An army of females swarming its multi-heroines star cast screams iron fist in velvet glove in all its mainstream glory.

48 years on, Emergency trauma still haunts those who were jailed

48 years on, Emergency trauma still haunts those who were jailed

Rediff.com25 Jun 2023

Equating the imposition of the Emergency with dacoity, he said, "Generally, dacoity is carried out around midnight. Similarly, this dacoity of democracy in the country also took place around midnight."

Bigg Boss 16: The BIGG Fight!

Bigg Boss 16: The BIGG Fight!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

Namrata Thakker gives a quick recap.

BJP to strengthen organisation, seek allies in poll-bound states

BJP to strengthen organisation, seek allies in poll-bound states

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

Another issue on the party's agenda is the expansion of the ruling NDA, which has seen steady depletion in the recent years with traditional BJP allies like the Janata Dal-United and Akali Dal leaving the grouping.

A month after bridge collapse, BJP wins Morbi seat

A month after bridge collapse, BJP wins Morbi seat

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

Just over a month after a bridge collapse claimed 135 lives, Bharatiya Janata Party's Kantilal Amrutiya on Thursday appeared on course to win from the Morbi assembly seat in Gujarat, taking an unassailable lead of over 16,000 votes over Congress rival Jaynatilal Patel.

TN minister Balaji questions ED's power to arrest him in PMLA case

TN minister Balaji questions ED's power to arrest him in PMLA case

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

He referred to the top court's 2022 judgement in the Vijay Madanlal Choudhary case and said it had held that ED officers are not "police officers".

'To win the World Cup you need lots of luck'

'To win the World Cup you need lots of luck'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

'Given that they are playing at home and will have full crowd support, India, who are in peak form and whose morale is high, will be the favourites.'

'It was an honour to play one of our nation builders'

'It was an honour to play one of our nation builders'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

'I hope more shows highlight the unsung heroes of our rich history.' 'As for bringing the trophy home, a man can hope, but truly I am just excited to be there.'

Looking At Bollywood's Lust Stories

Looking At Bollywood's Lust Stories

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

Sukanya Verma looks at how one of the seven primal human emotions is usually treated in Hindi movies.

Jayalalithaa demolishes 27-year-old power equation

Jayalalithaa demolishes 27-year-old power equation

Rediff.com19 May 2016

Fighting heavy odds, J Jayalalithaa proved her detractors wrong again with her grit and determination as she steered the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam to power for a second consecutive term, bucking the tradition since 1989 when no party has retained power in Tamil Nadu.

Why These Parties Stayed Away From INDIA, NDA

Why These Parties Stayed Away From INDIA, NDA

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

'They have no incentive to be part of either the NDA or INDIA at this stage, but they may hedge their bets towards the winning coalition in the post-poll setting.'

How To Handle Money Issues After Layoffs

How To Handle Money Issues After Layoffs

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

Begin by creating a household budget. Involve all family members in the exercise and cut costs wherever possible.

Why Nivin Pauly Is Full Of Rage In Thuramukham

Why Nivin Pauly Is Full Of Rage In Thuramukham

Rediff.com3 May 2023

'The audience's ability to connect with the character is what truly matters. For example, in my previous film Kanakam Kamini Kalaham, I played a husband with deep-seated feelings of inferiority. I would take up any role that offers me the scope to perform.'

Rana wanted top Pak military honour for 26/11 attackers

Rana wanted top Pak military honour for 26/11 attackers

Rediff.com18 May 2023

Pakistani-origin terror convict Tahawwur Rana, whose extradition to India has received a green signal, was 'very relaxed' in the days after the 26/11 attacks and wanted Pakistan's highest military honour to be bestowed on the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists who carried out the carnage in Mumbai.

Smriti stars in India's dramatic super over win vs Aus

Smriti stars in India's dramatic super over win vs Aus

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

India hand Australia first loss of 2022 after thrilling super over

'I'm out of Bigg Boss becoz of politics'

'I'm out of Bigg Boss becoz of politics'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

'The easiest thing to do is character assassinate a woman.'

The Royal Powerplay Disaster

The Royal Powerplay Disaster

Rediff.com15 May 2023

Reducing Rajasthan Royals to 28/5 in the Powerplay sealed the fate of the hosts as Royal Challengers Bangalore bowled RR out for 59 in Jaipur.

SRH Captain Markram's Blunder!

SRH Captain Markram's Blunder!

Rediff.com14 May 2023

Markram gave part-time spinner Abhishek Sharma the crucial 15th over in which he ended up conceding 31 runs.

Chandrayaan-3: All set, for touchdown and history

Chandrayaan-3: All set, for touchdown and history

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

India will become the fourth country to master the technology of soft-landing on the lunar surface after the US, China and the erstwhile Soviet Union.

'Don't Stop Your SIPs!'

'Don't Stop Your SIPs!'

Rediff.com12 May 2023

'Starting an SIP now and continuing with it is likely to translate into high returns over the long term.'

Manipur CM Survives Because Of Modi-Shah Blessings

Manipur CM Survives Because Of Modi-Shah Blessings

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

'It is difficult to replace him because if he is replaced, it will lead to a sense of defeat among the Meiteis, rightly or wrongly, and more chaos.'

Guess Allu Arjun's fee for Pushpa 2?

Guess Allu Arjun's fee for Pushpa 2?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

Arjun's fee for the Pushpa sequel is around Rs 85 crores.

Turning Points: RR Spinners Choke GT; Sanju-Hety Stand

Turning Points: RR Spinners Choke GT; Sanju-Hety Stand

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

The average score in T20Is at the Narendra Modi stadium is 163 and those quiet middle overs by RR spinners helped restrict GT to a par score of 177.

Maha 3rd state govt to run without ministers for a month

Maha 3rd state govt to run without ministers for a month

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

In Telangana, for more than two months, Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao ran his government with just one cabinet colleague Mohammed Mahmood as Home Minister.

Modi speaks on Manipur video outside Parliament, Oppn wants it inside

Modi speaks on Manipur video outside Parliament, Oppn wants it inside

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

"My heart is full of pain and anger," he told reporters in his remarks ahead of Parliament's Monsoon Session, amid his criticism by opposition parties for not speaking on the ethnic violence in the north east state.

Code Name: Tiranga Review: Too Dull

Code Name: Tiranga Review: Too Dull

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

Code Name: Tiranga makes Deepa Gahlot feel nostalgic for Naam Shabana and forgive Dhaakad.

'17 minutes of terror': ISRO all set for Chandrayaan-3's moon landing

'17 minutes of terror': ISRO all set for Chandrayaan-3's moon landing

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

The entire process being autonomous when the lander has to fire its engines at the right times and altitudes, use the right amount of fuel, and scan of the lunar surface for any obstacles or hills or craters before finally touching down.

'Success is an amazing thing'

'Success is an amazing thing'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

'Yahan apna danka khud bajana padta hai.'

Chargesheet not a public document, can't be put in public domain: SC

Chargesheet not a public document, can't be put in public domain: SC

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

The apex court orally observed that if FIRs are given to those unrelated to the case like busybodies and NGOs, they might be misused.