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Manjhi to continue as Bihar CM, says Nitish

Manjhi to continue as Bihar CM, says Nitish

Rediff.com11 Jan 2015

Ending days of speculation, senior Janata Dal-United leader Nitish Kumar on Sunday said that Bihar's Jitan Ram Manjhi would continue as chief minister. "All speculations about Manjhi's removal were wrong," the former CM told the media soon after his return from New Delhi on Sunday.

Dhoni, Nyodaa, Hawaizaada: Real stories to look out for in 2015

Dhoni, Nyodaa, Hawaizaada: Real stories to look out for in 2015

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

Fascinating films based on true stories you might want to catch this year.

'With the National Award, Priyamanasam is vindicated'

'With the National Award, Priyamanasam is vindicated'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

'I didn't get any recognition in Kerala for this film and it has definitely hurt me. When the whole world is celebrating the return of Sanskrit, my state is busy ignoring it.' Vinod Mankara talks about his award-winning film, Priyamanasam.

'Some people want to divide Hindus'

'Some people want to divide Hindus'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

'These people want to create fissures among the Hindus and they have been trying to do this for quite sometime.'

What made the Oscars SO DIFFERENT this year

What made the Oscars SO DIFFERENT this year

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

The 91st Annual Academy Awards was anything but boring, feels Aseem Chhabra.

Actress Ramya faces sedition complaint for praising Pakistan

Actress Ramya faces sedition complaint for praising Pakistan

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

She said that Defence Minister Manohar Parikar was wrong in comparing Pakistan with 'hell'. She said, "It is nothing like that. People there are just like us and there is no difference. They treated us very well."

'Bhansali has never been political'

'Bhansali has never been political'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2017

'Politics has risen around Padmavati, but the film has nothing political in it.'

George Clooney and 10 movie gems from Berlin

George Clooney and 10 movie gems from Berlin

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

Aseem Chhabra spots 10 must-see movies at the Berlin Film Festival.

Did the money trail get Rakesh Maria transferred?

Did the money trail get Rakesh Maria transferred?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

'The talk in police circles is that Maria was about to crack the money transaction trail in the crime. The Mumbai police's Economic and Offences Wing had begun investigations into the money trail and Mumbai police officers had visited Singapore in this connection.'

Oscars 2016: Meet the Best Actress Nominees. PREDICT the winner!

Oscars 2016: Meet the Best Actress Nominees. PREDICT the winner!

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

Watch the trailers and predict the winner.

Maggi's trial by fire

Maggi's trial by fire

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

Nestl is facing its worst crisis ever. Can it learn from its peers?

2002 Gujarat riots and 1984 Sikh riots are different: Kanhaiya

2002 Gujarat riots and 1984 Sikh riots are different: Kanhaiya

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

Kanhaiya Kumar compared the alleged onslaught on varsities with Gujarat riots alleging both of them were carried out "with support" from state machinery.

Heard of these bizarre Indian village myths?

Heard of these bizarre Indian village myths?

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

A country as diverse as India has some of the strangest rituals and traditions. From bizarre ways to cure illnesses to an unusual matrimony to please the rain gods...the things people do here must be seen to be believed.

AIIMS doctors carry out postmortem on Sunanda Tharoor

AIIMS doctors carry out postmortem on Sunanda Tharoor

Rediff.com18 Jan 2014

A three-member team of senior doctors at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences IN Mumbai on Saturday began post-mortem on the body of Sunanda Pushkar, wife of Union Minister Shashi Tharoor, even as the police continued to probe various angles including suicide in the case.

With museum plan in Ayodhya, BJP sets Ram among political parties

With museum plan in Ayodhya, BJP sets Ram among political parties

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

The government has identified three circuits -- Ramayana Circuit, Krishna Circuit and Buddhist Circuit - to boost religious tourism. The Ram museum will be a part of the Ramayana Circuit for which the Centre has sanctioned Rs 225 crore, with Rs 151 crore exclusively for Ayodhya, which is the hub of the circuit.

Zakir Naik charged with 'inciting terror'

Zakir Naik charged with 'inciting terror'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2017

The 51-year-old televangelist, who is currently abroad, is being probed under terror and money-laundering charges by the NIA.

Swiss couple attacked in UP, 5 arrested; Yogi, Swaraj condemn assault

Swiss couple attacked in UP, 5 arrested; Yogi, Swaraj condemn assault

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

The couple said that that they were strolling near the railway station at the Fatehpur Sikri after a day in Agra when the group started following them and later attacked.

Amy Jackson sizzles in a bikini

Amy Jackson sizzles in a bikini

Rediff.com31 May 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Sunny Leone, Arvind Kejriwal, Konkona: Stars in Toronto

Sunny Leone, Arvind Kejriwal, Konkona: Stars in Toronto

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

Of all the Indian films screened in Toronto, three stood out for Aseem Chhabra -- A Death in the Gunj, Mostly Sunny and An Insignificant Man.

Franca Sozzani: A fashion editor who bent all rules

Franca Sozzani: A fashion editor who bent all rules

Rediff.com26 Dec 2016

We go down memory lane look at the iconic moments from late Franca Sozzani's career.

2019: The year in photos

2019: The year in photos

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

We sorted through countless photographs taken around the world to come up with the top photos of 2019. Together these images tell the story of the year -- capturing moments of hope and heartbreak, triumph and tragedy.

Attack on the MNC Titans

Attack on the MNC Titans

Rediff.com5 May 2017

It's a post-truth world for multinational brands and businesses too.

'We can't say TV is regressive'

'We can't say TV is regressive'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

'The content on television is directly proportional to what the audience likes.'

Maggi relaunch: No instant relief for Nestle India

Maggi relaunch: No instant relief for Nestle India

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

Intensifying competition and possibility of further legal action to test expectations of recovery.

Sudheendra Kulkarni to visit Pakistan for Kasuri's book launch

Sudheendra Kulkarni to visit Pakistan for Kasuri's book launch

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

Kulkarni said that he has accepted Kasuri's invitation to join the launch of his book 'Neither a Hawk nor a Dove' in Karachi on November 2.

'LGBT is not a disease!'

'LGBT is not a disease!'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

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

Why Asif Kapadia made a movie on Maradona

Why Asif Kapadia made a movie on Maradona

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

'It was difficult, but we wanted to show an honest portrayal.' 'I was not trying to tear him apart.'

SC suspends beef ban in J&K for two months

SC suspends beef ban in J&K for two months

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

The Supreme Court on Monday suspended for two months a controversial court order for enforcing ban on the sale of beef in Jammu and Kashmir while asking the chief justice of the J&K high court to set up a three-judge bench to decide on two conflicting orders on the issue.

HC allows sale of meat in Mumbai on Sep 17

HC allows sale of meat in Mumbai on Sep 17

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

The Bombay high court on Monday stayed the controversial ban on sale of meat in Mumbai on September 17, but refused to interfere with the bar on animal slaughter on that day.

Retired NFL star Will Smith shot dead in New Orleans

Retired NFL star Will Smith shot dead in New Orleans

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

Will Smith, a prominent member of the New Orleans Saints team that won the NFL's Super Bowl in 2010, was killed by a gunman who shot the retired football player after ramming his car near the city's famed French Quarter, police said on Sunday.

Tell us about your agenda: BJP president Amit Shah snaps back at media

Tell us about your agenda: BJP president Amit Shah snaps back at media

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

Shah also said that the parties in power in Uttar Pradesh and Karnataka were answerable for the incidents cited by protesting writers.

30 moments from India in 2018

30 moments from India in 2018

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

From the Aadhaar verdict to #MeToo's arrival in the country to the entry into the Sabarimala temple -- India had a newsworthy 2018. As we step into 2019, these are the top moments from the year gone by.

Bharti skips DCW appearance amid high drama, goes kite flying

Bharti skips DCW appearance amid high drama, goes kite flying

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

High drama was witnessed on Friday at the Delhi Commission of Women as controversial Law Minister Somnath Bharti on Friday failed to appear before it in the case relating to the midnight raid against an alleged drug and prostitution ring and instead attended a kite flying festival.

Islamabad braces for anti-govt protests on Independence Day

Islamabad braces for anti-govt protests on Independence Day

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

As Pakistan celebrated its Independence Day on Thursday, the fear of violence loomed large with the capital turned into a fortress ahead of two massive anti-government rallies, demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and fresh elections.

Review: Saivam is worth a watch

Review: Saivam is worth a watch

Rediff.com27 Jun 2014

The film is an extremely simple fun-filled family drama with a subtle message promoting animal welfare and encouraging vegetarianism.

'Vulgar to hold IPL tamasha in drought-hit state'

'Vulgar to hold IPL tamasha in drought-hit state'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

'Over 50 crore Indians are currently suffering from a livelihood crisis, something to which the whole country had shut its eyes to for the past six months.' 'We woke up only after the IPL was affected.'

Messi-Enrique conflict pushes Barcelona into crisis

Messi-Enrique conflict pushes Barcelona into crisis

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

Barcelona coach Luis Enrique is head strong but it appears as though he may be fighting a losing battle with the four times World Player of the Year.

'The Kohinoor has wreaked havoc in its trail'

'The Kohinoor has wreaked havoc in its trail'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

Two authors track a diamond with a bloody history.

Leave Shashi Tharoor alone, says Salman Khurshid at JLF

Leave Shashi Tharoor alone, says Salman Khurshid at JLF

Rediff.com19 Jan 2014

Expressing his disappointment with the media over its coverage of the death of Sunanda Pushkar, the External Affairs Minister said the media should set the bar higher for itself and not stoop to such levels. Sanchari Bhattacharya reports.

It's 'Divided India' not 'Digital India': Opposition on intolerance

It's 'Divided India' not 'Digital India': Opposition on intolerance

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

Opposition parties ask the government to listen to the concern of the intellectuals returning awards.