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Dear Melania, know the Amdavad that welcomes you!

Dear Melania, know the Amdavad that welcomes you!

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

As Melania Trump arrives in Ahmedabad, Sheela Bhatt offers the First Lady Of The United States a primer on one of India's oldest, and historic, cities.

Bengal may cast ballot on religious lines for the first time

Bengal may cast ballot on religious lines for the first time

Rediff.com19 May 2019

The desecration of Vidyasagar's statue during Amit Anilchandra Shah's rally, which the TMC projected to be a 'Bhojpuri' and 'Dhokla' invasion on West Bengal's culture, may help her gain some favour with middle-class and erudite Bengalis in the last phase of the polls.

Front seat for Jagdish Tytler at Congress event sparks row

Front seat for Jagdish Tytler at Congress event sparks row

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

Tytler, who remains sidelined in the party, was seated along with other party leaders including Dikshit on the stage where the function took place at the Delhi Congress office.

Kill those who have looted Kashmir: J-K governor

Kill those who have looted Kashmir: J-K governor

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

The governor's comments drew sharp reaction from former chief minister and senior Jammu and Kashmir National Conference leader Omar Abdullah, who said Malik should check his own reputation in Delhi.

Pro-CAA remark puts Rajini in BJP's court

Pro-CAA remark puts Rajini in BJP's court

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

While critics and protestors have multifarious arguments to offer, the defence of CAA has been uni-dimensional and uni-focussed as has been the case with most policies of the Modi government and the political positions of his party. But to be drawn into an issue that has assumed more than local and national dimensions, Rajini has knowingly or otherwise, taken the plunge and in favour of the BJP -- or, so it has come to be seen, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

The Legend is dead, his work lives on

The Legend is dead, his work lives on

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

The suave actor of the world, sometimes called the last of the Mohicans and familiar to students of cinema anywhere in the globe, acted in 14 Ray films and over 300 others, gracefully transitioning into commercial cinema in a variety of roles.

Good Hindus won't want Ram temple by razing another shrine: Tharoor

Good Hindus won't want Ram temple by razing another shrine: Tharoor

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

'These remarks completely expose the Congress....Rahul Gandhi. They are anti-Hindu'

Undeterred by Maggi issue, other product launches double

Undeterred by Maggi issue, other product launches double

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

There were 52 launches during January-June 2015, compared with 29 in the year-ago period and 32 in 2013.

Case filed against PMK candidate Anbumani

Case filed against PMK candidate Anbumani

Rediff.com30 Mar 2014

Former Union minister and Paattali Makkal Katchi candidate for Dharmapuri Lok Sabha constituency Anbumani Ramadoss was on Saturday booked for allegedly attempting to incite people on caste lines, officials said.

Row over Krishna temple in Moscow

Row over Krishna temple in Moscow

Rediff.com24 Mar 2004

Bollywood's FLOPS so far

Bollywood's FLOPS so far

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

Many of them were expected to cover a reasonable distance, but audiences gave them the cold shoulder.

10 Must Watch Shreeram Lagoo Films

10 Must Watch Shreeram Lagoo Films

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

We salute the late thespian in this compilation of his ten essentials movies that highlight his range and stature as an actor par excellence.

Pirates of the new millennium

Pirates of the new millennium

Rediff.com25 Dec 2003

Tarun Gogoi: Cong stalwart who led Assam from the front

Tarun Gogoi: Cong stalwart who led Assam from the front

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

The 84-year old veteran Congressman, who died from post-COVID complications on Monday, was a Nehru-Gandhi family loyalist.

Tipu was 'Aurangzeb' of South, says 'Panchjanya'

Tipu was 'Aurangzeb' of South, says 'Panchjanya'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

Highly critical of Karnataka government's decision to celebrate Tipu Jayanti to "appease" minorities, an article in 'Panchjanya' described him as 'Aurangzeb' of South who "forcibly" converted lakhs of people.

'What's wrong in it': Vivek Oberoi on meme row

'What's wrong in it': Vivek Oberoi on meme row

Rediff.com20 May 2019

Such was the reaction to the actor's tweet that his name had started trending with many on social media lashing out against Oberoi.

Was Lord Hanuman a Dalit?

Was Lord Hanuman a Dalit?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

'Valmiki has not written anything about Hanuman's caste.' 'I want to clarify that Hanuman was not a Vanar, but an Adivasi.'

Kanchi seer need not be Ayodhya referee: Centre

Kanchi seer need not be Ayodhya referee: Centre

Rediff.com30 May 2003

'We don't want him to get embroiled in any controversy,' Minister of State for Home Swami Chinmayananda said.

Tejpal's Thinkfest: Revenue dept looking into tax payment

Tejpal's Thinkfest: Revenue dept looking into tax payment

Rediff.com30 Nov 2013

The Central revenue department is inquiring into the payment of service tax by the event management firm which had organised the controversial Thinkfest on behalf of the Tehelka magazine.

Thinkfest: Revenue dept looking into tax paymt by event mgmt co

Thinkfest: Revenue dept looking into tax paymt by event mgmt co

Rediff.com29 Nov 2013

The Central revenue department is inquiring into the payment of service tax by the event management firm which had organised the controversial Thinkfest on behalf of the Tehelka magazine.

Oscars 2020: What you need to know

Oscars 2020: What you need to know

Rediff.com5 Feb 2020

Sukanya Verma tells you everything you need to know about the Oscars.

Rahul Gandhi hits the road against note ban

Rahul Gandhi hits the road against note ban

Rediff.com16 Dec 2016

Fatorda, Belagavi, Jaunpur, Mehsana, Dehradun are on RG's itinerary.

Tharoor accuses Modi of 'silence' on conversion, other issues

Tharoor accuses Modi of 'silence' on conversion, other issues

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

Attacked by detractors within the party of praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Friday accused Modi of maintaining "silence" on his ministers' comments on controversial issues and conversion campaign by groups like Vishwa Hindu Parishad.

'I wish there's a society where is no need of censorship for films'

'I wish there's a society where is no need of censorship for films'

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

Snippets from the eighth Jaipur Literature Festival.

NIT Srinagar mum on tricolour hoisting by PM

NIT Srinagar mum on tricolour hoisting by PM

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

The NIT Sringar has agreed to many of students's demands but did not reply to another major demand that the HRD minister or the PM should hoist the tricolour at the campus.

'BJP's dream of Ram Rajya will fail in Bengal'

'BJP's dream of Ram Rajya will fail in Bengal'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

'If the BJP thinks it is going to overnight transform Bengal into Madhya Pradesh, sorry, that's not going to happen because I have faith in our ethos and culture.'

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

A recap of events that occurred in India in the past 24 hours.

AOL finally pays fine imposed by NGT, refutes charges

AOL finally pays fine imposed by NGT, refutes charges

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

It refuted the allegations that its three-day mega event had damaged Yamuna floodplains and hinted that it may approach the Supreme Court against the NGT's order which asked it to pay Rs 5 crore as compensation.

Protests against Citizenship Bill continue in Assam

Protests against Citizenship Bill continue in Assam

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

They warned that the 'prime minister and his cabinet colleagues will be stopped from entering the state' if their interests were harmed.

Is Gujarat heading back to pre-2002 era?

Is Gujarat heading back to pre-2002 era?

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

After Narendra Modi's exit from state politics, the BJP and Hindutva forces are falling back on communal politics, says Vinay Umarji

Now posters of 'Ya Modi Sarvbhuteshu' emerge in Varanasi

Now posters of 'Ya Modi Sarvbhuteshu' emerge in Varanasi

Rediff.com28 Mar 2014

Even as the controversy surrounding 'Har Har Modi' slogan is yet to die down, supporters of Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial nominee Narendra Modi have released a new poster in the temple town of Modi using a "modified" version of a 'shloka' eulogising Goddess Durga.

'It is a very tough time to be a film-maker in this country'

'It is a very tough time to be a film-maker in this country'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

'What is happening is worse than Talibanisation.' 'There is no way a film-maker can fight these fringe groups, these extra-constitutional authorities.'

'My foes must be celebrating an early Diwali'

'My foes must be celebrating an early Diwali'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2017

'I hope I am remembered as the CBFC chairperson who took a firm stand against vulgarity and pseudo-liberalism, no matter how unpopular it made me,' Pahlaj Nihalani tells Subhash K Jha.

Manipur, Meghalaya seek exemption from Citizenship Bill

Manipur, Meghalaya seek exemption from Citizenship Bill

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

The BJP, which has two MLAs in the MDA government, backed the Cabinet decision.

Salman wrestles for Sultan

Salman wrestles for Sultan

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Mammootty bounces back with Pathemaari

Mammootty bounces back with Pathemaari

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

A lowdown on what's happening in the Malayalam film industry.

How much will the Aussies miss Smith and Warner?

How much will the Aussies miss Smith and Warner?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

India are favourites to 'steamroll' Australia in the Test series Down Under due to the absence of the experienced duo of Steve Smith and David Warner.

Why can't our cops clean up their act?

Why can't our cops clean up their act?

Rediff.com31 Aug 2015

'It is worrisome that religion, politics and strong regional biases have pervaded our police force.'

Surgical strike: Sena poster shows Modi as Ram, Sharif as Ravana

Surgical strike: Sena poster shows Modi as Ram, Sharif as Ravana

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

The opposition fear that it could burnish the BJP's image ahead of the forthcoming assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh and Punjab.