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Govt, Opposition battle it out on note ban anniversary

Govt, Opposition battle it out on note ban anniversary

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

Union ministers fanned out across the country to highlight the crackdown on black money to mark the first anniversary of demonetisation on Wednesday which the Bharatiya Janata Party celebrated as "Anti Black Money Day" while the Congress-led Opposition observed it as "Black Day" with street protests.

All about Yeh Saali Aashiqui

All about Yeh Saali Aashiqui

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

All you wanted to know about Yeh Saali Aashiqui.

'Govt's biggest failure': Mehbooba on Jammu encounter

'Govt's biggest failure': Mehbooba on Jammu encounter

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

She said the encounter in Jammu's Sidhra area in the morning, where four terrorists were killed, belied the government claims of uprooting terrorism in J and K.

Nadeem-Shravan: Top 20 soundtracks

Nadeem-Shravan: Top 20 soundtracks

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

20 Nadeem-Shravan film albums which emerged as chartbusters.

Can Modi Swing It For BJP In Karnataka?

Can Modi Swing It For BJP In Karnataka?

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

The BJP leadership knows it can't boast of governance in the state as the Bommai government has little to show. So, the game plan is to project Modi, who will reiterate how important it is for a state to have the same party ruling in power at the Centre, observes Ramesh Menon.

Congress Challenge: Keep Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar Happy

Congress Challenge: Keep Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar Happy

Rediff.com18 May 2023

There are lessons for the Congress to learn from the Karnataka elections of how burying the hatchet among top leaders and not washing dirty linen in public can help, says Ramesh Menon.

Navlakha's house arrest delayed over NIA's concern; actor stands surety

Navlakha's house arrest delayed over NIA's concern; actor stands surety

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

Navlakha's lawyers, advocates Yug Chaudhry, Wahab Khan and Chandni Chawla, were likely to move the Supreme Court after Wednesday's ruling of the special NIA court, sources said.

'I don't want to do aunty roles again'

'I don't want to do aunty roles again'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

'When Zubeida came, everybody loved me and I got a slew of offers of the same kind.' 'People started saying, "Aap nayi Aruna Irani ban jayegi".'

Cirkus Review: Angoor Khatte Hain!

Cirkus Review: Angoor Khatte Hain!

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

Cirkus is boring and puerile, notes Sukanya Verma.

'The trick is to look forward with excitement, then you're alive all the time'

'The trick is to look forward with excitement, then you're alive all the time'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

Varsha Bhosle salutes that effervescent icon of Indian cinema, Dev Anand.

Ravi Kishan to Jaya: I want to apologise with folded hands

Ravi Kishan to Jaya: I want to apologise with folded hands

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

'I don't know how Jayaji could ever think I am not on the same page as her.'

Sena backs Bhagwat's 'don't look for Shivling in every mosque' remark

Sena backs Bhagwat's 'don't look for Shivling in every mosque' remark

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

In a searing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Union government, Sena leader and MP Sanjay Raut also said that in view of Kashmiri Pandits once again fleeing from the Valley, 'Kashmir Files 2' should be made to show who is responsible for their current plight.

Soccer: Bale confirms Real Madrid departure

Soccer: Bale confirms Real Madrid departure

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

West Ham's Zouma given 180 hours of community service for kicking his cat

'Freedom of expression is for all': HC dismisses plea seeking ban on 'Mersal'

'Freedom of expression is for all': HC dismisses plea seeking ban on 'Mersal'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2017

The petitioner in his PIL had contended that the movie contained scenes and dialogues, which were against the interests of the country's sovereignty and integrity and the security of the state.

11 BEAUTIFUL STORIES From Around The World

11 BEAUTIFUL STORIES From Around The World

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite films from the recent Toronto International Film Festival.

MORE! MORE! Amitabh Magic, Right Here

MORE! MORE! Amitabh Magic, Right Here

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

Sukanya Verma toasts the man, the movies and the many, many, MANY memories he's made on big screen through 80 Amitabh Bachchan moments.

I-T laws to change in Budget; cryptos under tax net

I-T laws to change in Budget; cryptos under tax net

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

The government is mulling changes in the income tax laws to bring cryptocurrencies under the tax net, with some changes that could form part of the Budget next year, a top official said. Revenue secretary Tarun Bajaj said that in terms of income tax, some people are already paying capital gains tax on the income from cryptocurrency, and in respect of Goods and Services Tax (GST) also the law is "very clear" that the rate would be applicable as those in case of other services.

Now, Narottam Mishra warns Sunny Leone to remove song or face action

Now, Narottam Mishra warns Sunny Leone to remove song or face action

Rediff.com26 Dec 2021

"Some vidharmis are constantly hurting Hindu sentiments. The video 'Madhuban me Radhika nache' is one such condemnable attempt. I am warning Sunny Leone ji, Shaarib and Toshi ji to understand. If they don't remove the song after apologising in three days, then we will take action against them," Mishra told reporters when asked about the song.

When movies changed its NAME!

When movies changed its NAME!

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

The title of Akshay Kumar's horror comedy was changed from Laxmmi Bomb to Laxmii only a few days before its release on November 9. But this has happened many times before.

BEAUTIFUL MOMENTS From SRK's Life

BEAUTIFUL MOMENTS From SRK's Life

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

He may try to keep it as natural as he can but there's no doubt that he's stolen a piece of everyone's heart, and some of these pictures are proof of that.

ISI link? Amarinder shows photos of Pak friend with other leaders

ISI link? Amarinder shows photos of Pak friend with other leaders

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

Asking that if all these leaders and actors accompanying the Pakistani journalists are Inter-Services Intelligence's contacts, Singh asserted that he would have invited her again had there been no visa restrictions between India and Pakistan.

Lakshadweep: Parties oppose 'anti-people' reforms of Administrator

Lakshadweep: Parties oppose 'anti-people' reforms of Administrator

Rediff.com24 May 2021

Opposition parties in Lakshadweep and Kerala are up in arms against various measures initiated by the Administrator of the group of islands, terming them as 'anti-people' and have sought his recall.

OTT This Week: Matrix. Masala. Mysteries

OTT This Week: Matrix. Masala. Mysteries

Rediff.com13 May 2022

Sukanya Verma lists your picks.

'I love the colour green as much as saffron'

'I love the colour green as much as saffron'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

'I greet all my friends, Hindu or Muslim, with "Jai Shri Ram".'

Censor board against blanket bans

Censor board against blanket bans

Rediff.com9 Sep 2006

Tagore said adult material could not be shown to children, citing her son Saif Ali Khan's latest film 'Omkara' as an example.

Hema Malini's Stunning Dance Performance

Hema Malini's Stunning Dance Performance

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

The Top Videos of the Week!

Zubair's tweet threatened communal harmony: Delhi Police

Zubair's tweet threatened communal harmony: Delhi Police

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

A day after fact-checking website Alt News co-founder Mohammad Zubair was arrested by the Delhi Police, officials said on Tuesday that his 'objectionable tweet of 2018 led to a Twitter storm with hate speeches, detrimental to communal harmony'.

Pakistan may ban Bollywood movies for Eid

Pakistan may ban Bollywood movies for Eid

Rediff.com31 Jul 2010

Pakistan Culture Minister Aftab Shah Jilani has said that the government could block the release of Indian films for the upcoming Eid al-Fitr festival in order to encourage the struggling local industry.

SC refuses to stay release of Padmavati

SC refuses to stay release of Padmavati

Rediff.com10 Nov 2017

The SC said there were enough guidelines to be followed by the censor board to grant certification of a film before its release

Rags to riches tale of mining mogul Anil Agarwal

Rags to riches tale of mining mogul Anil Agarwal

Rediff.com15 May 2022

A reception often reserved for rockstars came the way of mining mogul Anil Agarwal when he started revealing nuggets of his ascent from a scrap-metal dealer to one of India's most prominent self-made industrialists on social media. And now he has been flooded with booking writing proposals and has even been offered money for a biopic. In February this year, Agarwal, 68, started tweeting his journey from Bihar to Mumbai first and then to London to head a globally diversified natural resources company with interests in zinc-lead-silver, iron ore, steel, copper, aluminium, power, oil and gas.

No plan to ban Lamhaa, says Govt

No plan to ban Lamhaa, says Govt

Rediff.com30 Jun 2010

Home Secretary, Government of India, G K Pillai has assured that the Sanjay Dutt-Bipasha Basu drama will release as planned.

Tandav row: Govt seeks Amazon Prime's reply

Tandav row: Govt seeks Amazon Prime's reply

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

Bharatiya Janata Party MP Manoj Kotak has written to Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar seeking a ban on Amazon Prime Video's series Tandav for allegedly ridiculing Hindu deities.

NCB records statement of SRK's driver; 1 more held in drug case

NCB records statement of SRK's driver; 1 more held in drug case

Rediff.com10 Oct 2021

The NCB personnel late Saturday night carried out multiple raids in Mumbai's suburbs, including Goregaon. They also arrested one more person, identified as Shivraj Ramdas, from Santacruz area on Friday night in connection with the case of drugs seizure, the official said.

Rajinikanth's Kaala not to be screened in Karnataka

Rajinikanth's Kaala not to be screened in Karnataka

Rediff.com29 May 2018

The film industry is upset with Rajinikanth's reported statement on Cauvery issue.

Government defends NDTV India ban, says criticism politically inspired

Government defends NDTV India ban, says criticism politically inspired

Rediff.com5 Nov 2016

Information and Broadcasting minister M Venkaiah Naidu on Saturday attacked those criticising the one-day ban on NDTV India over its Pathankot coverage, saying the "belated criticism" is clearly "ill informed and politically inspired" to create a controversy.

Covid Spike: Will Bollywood shoots stop?

Covid Spike: Will Bollywood shoots stop?

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

'It is felt that the decision to re-open cinemas and resume shooting was premature.'

5 students on picnic among 9 killed in Kerala bus crash

5 students on picnic among 9 killed in Kerala bus crash

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

Nine people, including five students, were killed after a private tourist bus hit a state-run KSRTC bus from behind at Vadakkenchery in Palakkad district, Kerala Road Transport Minister Antony Raju said on Thursday.

Nagaland bans Da Vinci Code

Nagaland bans Da Vinci Code

Rediff.com24 May 2006

Jab Tak Hai Jaan to be banned in Pakistan?

Jab Tak Hai Jaan to be banned in Pakistan?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2012

The trailer of the film has already been stopped from being screened on various Pakistani TV channels.

Padmaavat row: SC rejects plea by Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh govts

Padmaavat row: SC rejects plea by Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh govts

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

It is the obligation of the states to maintain law and order, the apex court said.