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Shiv Sena leader shot dead during protest in Amritsar, accused arrested

Shiv Sena leader shot dead during protest in Amritsar, accused arrested

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

The incident took place outside a temple in the city where Suri and some other leaders of the party were holding a protest, they said.

An Action Hero Review: Cool Idea, Choppy Execution

An Action Hero Review: Cool Idea, Choppy Execution

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

An Action Hero's oil and water combination of genres doesn't always gel, gets overly far-fetched in places but still holds up on the strength of whimsy and surprise, notes Sukanya Verma. An Action Hero Review.

Open to re-investigation in Loya case: Maha HM

Open to re-investigation in Loya case: Maha HM

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

CBI judge B H Loya, who was hearing the Sohrabuddin Sheikh fake encounter case died in 2014 when he had gone to attend the wedding of a colleague's daughter. The reason for his death was said to be caridac arrest.

Watched These Vikram Gokhale Movies?

Watched These Vikram Gokhale Movies?

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

An actor of remarkable presence and gravitas, Vikram Gokhale's dramatic eloquence and cocksure authority sparkled every time he had to call on someone's bluff or leave them too tongue-tied to beat around the bush. Often though, his cold, composed stare was enough to put a dolt in place.

Cirkus Review: Angoor Khatte Hain!

Cirkus Review: Angoor Khatte Hain!

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

Cirkus is boring and puerile, notes Sukanya Verma.

Jagame Thandhiram is an Important Failure

Jagame Thandhiram is an Important Failure

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

Jagame Thandhiram is a failure alright, but it is certainly an interesting one, given that both the ideas that it was borne out (twin seeds, if you may) were sure-shot movie ideas on their own, observes Rohit Sathish Nair.

Shiney Ahuja to make acting comeback with a Bhatt film?

Shiney Ahuja to make acting comeback with a Bhatt film?

Rediff.com25 Feb 2014

The troubled actor recently reached out to Mahesh Bhatt for work.

SC rejects plea against Vikas Dubey encounter probe panel

SC rejects plea against Vikas Dubey encounter probe panel

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

A bench headed by Chief Justice S A Bobde said that there were enough safeguards to ensure fair inquiry by the judicial panel into the encounter which took place in Kanpur.

R-Day violence: IB, special cell of Delhi Police to grill Deep Sidhu

R-Day violence: IB, special cell of Delhi Police to grill Deep Sidhu

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

Intelligence Bureau (IB) will interrogate actor-turned-activist Deep Sidhu on Wednesday, who has been sent to seven-day police custody for his alleged role in the violence that took place at the Red Fort and other parts of the national capital on Republic Day, according to Delhi Police sources.

Teraa Surroor review: Surprise! Himesh still can't act

Teraa Surroor review: Surprise! Himesh still can't act

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

Himesh Reshammiya, the only valid reason for Teraa Surroor's existence, does not show any expression. Not even one. Not even a quarter, notes Sukanya Verma.

Maid murder case: BSP MP Dhananjay Singh denied bail

Maid murder case: BSP MP Dhananjay Singh denied bail

Rediff.com29 Nov 2013

Bahujan Samaj Party Member of Parliament Dhananjay Singh, arrested along with his wife Jagriti Singh in connection with murder of their maid, was on Friday denied by a Delhi court which observed that he had "actively participated" in atrocities which aggravated the miseries of his domestic helps.

'Karan is the easiest person to work with'

'Karan is the easiest person to work with'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

'When I contracted COVID and was extremely unwell, I almost thought I was not going to make it.' 'But this man (Karan Johar) was like family for us in Bombay. He would send doctors for me, made sure my medication was done correctly and made sure I came out of COVID.'

UP cops nab gangsters out to kill Himesh, Santoshi

UP cops nab gangsters out to kill Himesh, Santoshi

Rediff.com25 Jul 2007

Lakdawala had reportedly taken a "contract" to kill the two Bollywood personalities

What Nitish did is an act of extreme courage

What Nitish did is an act of extreme courage

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

'Nitish should be portrayed as an upholder of political dharma.'

PIX: When Kangana dared to bare!

PIX: When Kangana dared to bare!

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

Perhaps Kangana Ranaut has not heard of the popular saying, 'People in glass houses shouldn't throw stones'.

'These murders look very suspicious'

'These murders look very suspicious'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

'Was the entire place properly sanitised by the police before he was brought out of the prison for this medical check-up?' 'Once he filed a plea in the Supreme Court stating there was a threat to his life, the UP police should have maintained stricter vigilance.'

SC to hear Nawab Malik's plea seeking immediate release

SC to hear Nawab Malik's plea seeking immediate release

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

A bench headed by Chief Justice N V Ramana took note of the submissions of senior lawyer Kapil Sibal, appearing for the NCP leader, and asked him to provide documents to the bench.

1993 Mumbai blasts: SC says Centre bound to release Salem

1993 Mumbai blasts: SC says Centre bound to release Salem

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

Salem had said his sentence could not exceed 25 years as per a solemn assurance given by India to Portugal for his extradition in 2002.

Phone tapping: Questions posed as if to make me an accused, says Fadnavis

Phone tapping: Questions posed as if to make me an accused, says Fadnavis

Rediff.com13 Mar 2022

Fadnavis said he had raised the issue of 'mega scam' in transfers of officials on the MVA's watch before the Union home affairs secretary, but categorically denied having leaked any detail concerned in public domain.

'There aren't many takers for Khalistan now'

'There aren't many takers for Khalistan now'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

'Many times when Khalistan slogans are raised, it is from those who feel alienated, not because they want a separate state.'

NIA probes killing of Shaurya Chakra awardee Balwinder Sandhu

NIA probes killing of Shaurya Chakra awardee Balwinder Sandhu

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

The NIA on Wednesday took over the probe in the murder case of Shaurya Chakra awardee Balwinder Singh Sandhu, who was gunned down by two bike-borne men under a conspiracy by Pakistan-based Khalistani terrorists and ISI handlers, an official said.

Bollywood Vamps: Armed With More Evil Than Hell!

Bollywood Vamps: Armed With More Evil Than Hell!

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

Where the larger-than-life villain hogged the show by hurting the hero or throwing hurdles in his path, the role of his female counterpart has evolved from seductive sidekick to she-devil.

'Sushmita was friendly and supportive'

'Sushmita was friendly and supportive'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

'In one case, she wasn't even there in the scene, but she just kept watching it and cheering me on.'

5 Dhanush Movies to Watch

5 Dhanush Movies to Watch

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

Subhash K Jha celebrates Dhanush's birthday on July 28 by picking five of his favourite Dhanush movies.

'My time in jail scarred me forever'

'My time in jail scarred me forever'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

'Your faith in the system, and in the fact that you are a citizen of this country and have rights, starts eroding.'

All-women SIT to probe Chandigarh varsity case, 3 accused in police remand

All-women SIT to probe Chandigarh varsity case, 3 accused in police remand

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

Also, a court in Mohali's Kharar sent the three accused, including the woman student, to seven-day police remand.

Vikas Dubey's arrest scripted, dubious: Congress

Vikas Dubey's arrest scripted, dubious: Congress

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

Dubey was arrested outside the Mahakal temple at Ujjan in Madhya Pradesh on Thursday morning.

Rorschach, Mammootty and the Unfeeling Indian Hero

Rorschach, Mammootty and the Unfeeling Indian Hero

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

After a lifetime of showing us what it means to 'act at the top of one's bent and never hit a false note', Mammootty had the good sense, in the third act of his career, to pare down his style, become less mannered, draw directly from life. And getting a performer like that to play characters who seem 'completely dead inside', is, in my view, a betrayal of his legacy, his still-burning ambition, and his still-sharp feelers, observes Sreehari Nair.

Param Bir damaged cops' image, says CID, seeks NBW against ex-Mumbai CP

Param Bir damaged cops' image, says CID, seeks NBW against ex-Mumbai CP

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

A court in Mumbai on Tuesday remanded two police officers in the custody of the Maharashtra criminal investigation department in a case of alleged extortion in which former Mumbai police commissioner Param Bir Singh is one of the accused.

HC upholds Taurani's acquittal, says Nadeem, Abu Salem behind Gulshan Kumar murder

HC upholds Taurani's acquittal, says Nadeem, Abu Salem behind Gulshan Kumar murder

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

Gulshan Kumar, also known as the 'Cassette king', was shot dead in August 1997 outside a temple in suburban Andheri.

Trailer Review: Why is Daddy looking so lost?

Trailer Review: Why is Daddy looking so lost?

Rediff.com14 Jun 2017

The beefcake looks lost, says Syed Firdaus Ashraf, his expressions for a gangster just don't hold up.

Iqbal Mirchi's sons, wife declared fugitive economic offenders

Iqbal Mirchi's sons, wife declared fugitive economic offenders

Rediff.com27 Feb 2021

A special court in Mumbai on Friday declared three family members of late gangster Iqbal Mirchi as 'fugitive economic offenders' under the provisions of a criminal law by the same name, official sources said.

What Pankaj Tripathi Suffers From

What Pankaj Tripathi Suffers From

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

'Over-eating.' 'Haan bhook lagi ho to over-eating ho hi jaati hai, na?' 'I came to Mumbai because I wanted to act and if a role sounded good, I signed on.' 'Ab bahut ho gaya hai.' 'I don't have to work like that anymore.'

Silence... Can You Hear It review

Silence... Can You Hear It review

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

Silence... Can You Hear It is definitely a recommended watch of the week, assures Joginder Tuteja.

Best And Worst of 2022

Best And Worst of 2022

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

Trade pundits and quick think piece experts can speculate all they like, but what works at the box-office is a mystery as always.

Gujarat elections: 25 seats to watch out for

Gujarat elections: 25 seats to watch out for

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

These are the 25 seats to watch out for as Gujarat goes to the polls over two phases on December 1 and 5.

Arshad Warsi's Finest Five Films

Arshad Warsi's Finest Five Films

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

There is more to Arshad Warsi than meets the eye. Much more.

Review: Full of holes, Daddy plays it safe

Review: Full of holes, Daddy plays it safe

Rediff.com8 Sep 2017

While actor Arjun Rampal's portrayal of gangster Arun Gawli in Daddy is gutsy, producer- writer Arjun Rampal pushes the audience to discover more plot holes than Mumbai citizens encountered this monsoon, says Prasanna D Zore.

Just who is Deep Sidhu of Red Fort fame?

Just who is Deep Sidhu of Red Fort fame?

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

Most of India knows Deep Sidhu as the man who planted the Sikh religious flag on Red Fort.

Agencies received intel alert on Red Fort violence

Agencies received intel alert on Red Fort violence

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

Sources claimed that in the meeting, it was also discussed to close the Red fort from 20th January to 27th January and a clarification was sought from Delhi Police.