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Could be Sachin Tendulkar: Pilot refutes BJP leader's claim

Could be Sachin Tendulkar: Pilot refutes BJP leader's claim

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

Pilot's statement came amid reports of his discontentment with the Congress leadership.

The many colours of Holi in India

The many colours of Holi in India

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

From Lathmar to Hola Mohalla, here's how Holi is celebrated in diverse parts of India.

WELLNESS GURU: Can Yoga Keep Us Cool?

WELLNESS GURU: Can Yoga Keep Us Cool?

Rediff.com24 May 2022

Wellness expert Roopashree Sharma answers your health queries.

Trouble for BJP in Goa as party differed over MGP support to form govt

Trouble for BJP in Goa as party differed over MGP support to form govt

Rediff.com12 Mar 2022

On Thursday, the BJP emerged as the single largest party by winning 20 seats in the 40-member assembly, just one short of the majority mark, and later said it has secured support from regional outfit MGP, which bagged two seats.

Gehlot confidants who missed ministerial bus made advisors to CM

Gehlot confidants who missed ministerial bus made advisors to CM

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

The Congress MLAs who have been appointed advisers are Jitendra Singh, Rajkumar Sharma and Danish Abrar. Independent legislators Babu Lal Nagar, Sanyam Lodha and Ramkesh Meena have also been appointed advisers to Gehlot, according to a list released by the Chief Minister's Office.

PIX: Mouni Roy, Pooja Hegde cheer for Irrfan

PIX: Mouni Roy, Pooja Hegde cheer for Irrfan

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

Homi Adajania's Angrezi Medium brings Irrfan Khan back to the marquee this week.

Congress govt in MP stares at collapse after 22 MLAs resign

Congress govt in MP stares at collapse after 22 MLAs resign

Rediff.com10 Mar 2020

The 15-month-old Kamal Nath government in Madhya Pradesh was pushed to the brink.

Govt reshuffles bureaucrats, Air India chairman is aviation secretary

Govt reshuffles bureaucrats, Air India chairman is aviation secretary

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

Air India Chairman Rajiv Bansal has been appointed as the new aviation secretary as part of a major top-level bureaucratic reshuffle effected by the Centre on Wednesday. K Rajaraman, additional secretary in the department of economic affairs, has been appointed as secretary, department of telecommunications, a personnel ministry order said.

Prayers at temples, bulldozers' 'aarti' in UP ahead of Yogi oath

Prayers at temples, bulldozers' 'aarti' in UP ahead of Yogi oath

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

Adityanath has earned a new sobriquet "bulldozer baba" due to raging of properties of criminals and mafias built through illegal means.

60% Goa MLAs switched parties in last 5 yrs, an Indian 'record'

60% Goa MLAs switched parties in last 5 yrs, an Indian 'record'

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

The Association of Democratic Reforms said Goa has set a unique record, which is "unparalleled" in the history of Indian democracy.

It's Raining Billions For Gujarat!

It's Raining Billions For Gujarat!

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

Hemant Shivsaran lists the number of projects the Modi government has announced since August to woo Gujarat voters.

UP cops examine 1984 anti-Sikh riots crime scene again

UP cops examine 1984 anti-Sikh riots crime scene again

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

A special investigation team is re-examining the scene of a crime decades after two men were allegedly murdered and their bodies set on fire in their house here during the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.

Just who is Zahan Kapoor?

Just who is Zahan Kapoor?

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

Shashi Kapoor and Ramesh Sippy's grandson is all set to make his movie debut.

Ram Temple project likely to cost Rs 1,100 cr: Trust official

Ram Temple project likely to cost Rs 1,100 cr: Trust official

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

The construction of the Ram Temple complex in Ayodhya, including the main structure, is estimated to cost around Rs 1,100 crore and is expected to be completed in three-and-a-half years, said the treasurer of the trust overseeing the project on Monday.

Covid cases with variants of concern rose from 10% in May to 51% till June 20

Covid cases with variants of concern rose from 10% in May to 51% till June 20

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

The panel was informed that the economic impact of the second wave of viral infection was "asynchronous in its onset and wider in its spread particularly in rural hinterland", a source said.

Sawant, 8 ministers take oath in Goa, Rane among 4 dropped

Sawant, 8 ministers take oath in Goa, Rane among 4 dropped

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

Sawant took the oath in Konkani language.

4 arrested in Indore for assaulting bangle seller; Hindu outfit stages protest

4 arrested in Indore for assaulting bangle seller; Hindu outfit stages protest

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

The police have so far arrested four persons for allegedly assaulting a bangle seller for apparently using a 'fake' name while selling his goods to women in Govind Nagar of Indore in Madhya Pradesh, an official said on Tuesday.

'How will we survive this lockdown?'

'How will we survive this lockdown?'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

Sheela Bhatt reports from Firozabad, the country's centre for glass bangles, on what life is like for its workers in the wake of the national lockdown.

Ajay Devgn, Suriya win National Awards

Ajay Devgn, Suriya win National Awards

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

The 10-member jury was headed by filmmaker Vipul Shah. The awards were announced by jury member Dharam Gulati.

PIX: Padmini, Tejaswini party with Satish Kaushik

PIX: Padmini, Tejaswini party with Satish Kaushik

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

Satish Kaushik turns 63.

Ram temple trust received around Rs 100 cr donation

Ram temple trust received around Rs 100 cr donation

Rediff.com17 Jan 2021

The Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra trust is conducting a mass contact and contribution campaign for the construction of the grand temple in Ayodhya which began on January 15 and will go on till February 27.

Show your unity on the floor of the House: Gehlot to MLAs

Show your unity on the floor of the House: Gehlot to MLAs

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

Addressing a Congress Legislature Party (CLP) meeting at a resort in Jaisalmer, he said, "We are all democracy warriors. We are going to win this war and also win the (assembly) election after three-and-a-half years."

Anti-CAA stir: HC seeks UP govt report on 'police atrocities'

Anti-CAA stir: HC seeks UP govt report on 'police atrocities'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

The court asked the state government to mention how many people died during anti-CAA protests and complaints registered against police. The court also asked whether truthfulness of media reports in this regard has been examined or not.

2 MLAs sacked for rebellion among 15 Rajasthan ministers sworn-in

2 MLAs sacked for rebellion among 15 Rajasthan ministers sworn-in

Rediff.com21 Nov 2021

Fifteen ministers took the oath in Rajasthan on Sunday in a cabinet expansion that included 12 new faces, fulfilling a key demand of former deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot whose rebellion last year shook the state's Congress government.

The 10 BEST SONGS of 2020

The 10 BEST SONGS of 2020

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

Sukanya Verma lists her favourite songs of the year.

Discontent in ranks bites both BJP and Congress in Uttarakhand

Discontent in ranks bites both BJP and Congress in Uttarakhand

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

the simmering discontent deep in the two parties is likely to mar the prospects of some candidates, making the contest keen, reports Shishir Prashant.

Sikh community in Lakhimpur Kheri hit hard by violence

Sikh community in Lakhimpur Kheri hit hard by violence

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

Largest in area among the 75 UP districts, Lakhimpur Kheri, known for sugarcane cultivation, with nine sugar mills in the district, is home to three or four lakh Sikhs.

President Kovind donates Rs 5 lakh for Ram Temple

President Kovind donates Rs 5 lakh for Ram Temple

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

Talking about the donation received by VHP from President Kovind, Alok Kumar said, "He is the first citizen of the country. So we went to him to initiate this drive and he met us with his family and donated a sum of Rs 5,00,100 and gave his good wishes for the success of the mission."

Who cares for Bhima Koregaon Commission?

Who cares for Bhima Koregaon Commission?

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

'We want the Commission to finish its work; the issue it is investigating is too crucial for its work to be left incomplete.'

2 Scindia loyalists return as ministers in MP

2 Scindia loyalists return as ministers in MP

Rediff.com3 Jan 2021

Governor Anandiben Patel administered the oath of office to Tulsiram Silawat and Govind Rajput, who returned to the cabinet after a gap of more than two months.

Potluck review

Potluck review

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

Things may seem too nice to be tru,e but the affable energy of its harmonious cast makes Potluck a rare light watch on the desi OTT scene, feels Sukanya Verma.

Gehlot allocates portfolios, retains home, finance

Gehlot allocates portfolios, retains home, finance

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

The 15 ministers were sworn in on Sunday for the expanded Gehlot cabinet, fulfilling a key demand of former deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot whose rebellion last year shook the state's Congress government.

What was Lalettan doing in New Jersey?

What was Lalettan doing in New Jersey?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2018

Reader Bhargav Govind sends us a picture from New Jersey.

BJP asks MLAs not to skip assembly for Raje's tour

BJP asks MLAs not to skip assembly for Raje's tour

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

The Bharatiya Janata Party in Rajasthan called up MLAs considered close to Vasundhara Raje to ensure their presence at Monday's assembly proceedings, party sources said amid concerns that they could instead opt for events connected with the former chief minister's 'temple yatra'.

Police complaint filed against Kangana, effigy set on fire

Police complaint filed against Kangana, effigy set on fire

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

The firestorm that Kangana Ranaut kicked with her comment that the Independence India won in 1947 was bheek intensified on Friday with leaders from the Bharatiya Janata Party and other parties demanding action against the actor even as a complaint was filed against her while some people took to the streets to burn her effigies.

Resort politics begins in MP as BJP lodges MLAs in Gurugram

Resort politics begins in MP as BJP lodges MLAs in Gurugram

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

Congress MLAs will likely to leave for Jaipur from Bhopal on Wednesday.

Gehlot plans assembly session to discuss farm laws

Gehlot plans assembly session to discuss farm laws

Rediff.com10 Oct 2020

"We would like to hold a discussion on the farm bills in the assembly and see what rights the state has. "We are examining possibilities. Soon, people will come to know what benefit the government can provide," Gehlot said.

Will finish term, come back after polls: Gehlot

Will finish term, come back after polls: Gehlot

Rediff.com2 Oct 2021

Amid internal rumblings in the Punjab and Chhattisgarh Congress, Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot on Saturday said his government will complete its full five-year tenure.

Bappida celebrates 50 years of music!

Bappida celebrates 50 years of music!

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

Happy birthday Bappida!

Have no fear, say those going to be vaccinated first in MP

Have no fear, say those going to be vaccinated first in MP

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

The inoculation drive will start at 10.30 am at 150 centers across the state on Saturday along with the rest of the country, Madhya Pradesh Health Minister Dr Prabhuram Choudhary said.