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It's Quiz Time, Folks!

It's Quiz Time, Folks!

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

Heeramandi Teaser Glitters And How!

Heeramandi Teaser Glitters And How!

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

If Sanjay Leela Bhansali could make Mumbai's Kamathipura sparkle in Gangubai Kathiawadi, Heera Mandi is bound to be drowned in glitter, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Rift in NDA? Manjhi's party insists on seat held by JD-U

Rift in NDA? Manjhi's party insists on seat held by JD-U

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Manjhi's son Santosh Suman, who is a minister in the Nitish Kumar cabinet, made the statement a day after reports emerged that a seat-sharing formula has been arrived at in the National Democratic Alliance, and the HAM was likely to get only one of the state's 40 constituencies.

Bihar govt may fall in a day or two, says BJP ally

Bihar govt may fall in a day or two, says BJP ally

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

Amid deepening fissures in Kumar's ties with the Rashtriya Janata Dal and the Congress, BJP leaders have indicated that they are open to tying up with him again.

Ratnesh Sada, JD-U's answer to Manjhi, may be sworn in on Friday

Ratnesh Sada, JD-U's answer to Manjhi, may be sworn in on Friday

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

Sada, who was away in his constituency in Saharsa district, was asked to come to Patna by Kumar soon after Suman announced his resignation.

Former Bihar Dy CM says he has cancer, will skip LS polls

Former Bihar Dy CM says he has cancer, will skip LS polls

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

'I have been battling cancer for the last six months. Now, I feel that the time has come to inform people about it'

NDA seals seat deal in Bihar: BJP to fight 17, JD-U 16; Chirag in, Paras out

NDA seals seat deal in Bihar: BJP to fight 17, JD-U 16; Chirag in, Paras out

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

This will be the first time the BJP has got more seats than Chief Minister Nitish Kumar-led JD-U in Bihar, underscoring the change in their equations after they joined hands a few months back.

Why RJD Won Only 4 Seats!

Why RJD Won Only 4 Seats!

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

The RJD polled the highest vote share in Bihar, but it was not reflected in the number of seats it won.

Modi govt 3.0: Who is in, who is out

Modi govt 3.0: Who is in, who is out

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Over 65 Union ministers are likely to take oath, going by the visual of the meeting Modi held with his likely council of ministers.

Take The Super Fun Bollywood Quiz

Take The Super Fun Bollywood Quiz

Rediff.com11 May 2023

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

Speaker to face no-trust motion before Nitish govt's floor test on Feb 12

Speaker to face no-trust motion before Nitish govt's floor test on Feb 12

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

The assembly secretariat released the business agenda of the House for Monday, when the budget session will commence, with a customary address by the Governor to members of the bicameral legislature.

Nitish Kumar seeks time to meet guv amid reports of resignation

Nitish Kumar seeks time to meet guv amid reports of resignation

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

Although the Bihar CM is mum over his next move, speculations of a rift between Mahagathbandhan and JD-U leader Nitish Kumar joining the NDA, have been soaring high.

Date Night For Aditi Rao Hydari-Siddharth

Date Night For Aditi Rao Hydari-Siddharth

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

It was raining stars at the wedding reception of Aamir Khan's only daughter Ira and Nupur Shikhare, as the proud father invited *everyone* from the film industry.

32 parties supported one nation, one poll; 15 opposed it

32 parties supported one nation, one poll; 15 opposed it

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

The high-level committee on 'one nation, one election' approached 62 parties out which 47 responded -- 32 in support of holding elections simultaneously, 15 against it.

'Husain was a total Hindustani, real Hindustani'

'Husain was a total Hindustani, real Hindustani'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2011

Well-known artist Manu Parekh pays tribute to his dear friend M F Husian

'Mission to abrogate Article 370 is one of the most intelligent missions in Indian history'

'Mission to abrogate Article 370 is one of the most intelligent missions in Indian history'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

'I was emotional when the decision took place on August 5, 2019.' 'I made the film with clear intentions of projecting the truth.'

'We'll damage NDA in all 40 seats in Bihar'

'We'll damage NDA in all 40 seats in Bihar'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

'Wrong feedback was given against Parasji to the top BJP leadership in New Delhi by a senior BJP leader, who is also a Union minister from Bihar.' 'He deliberately provided wrong information about the RLJP to the BJP leadership to help Chirag Paswan.'

'Bhansali teaches you without a danda'

'Bhansali teaches you without a danda'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

'When you walk on to a Sanjay Leela Bhansali set, it is complete surrender. You have to become a sponge.'

'You Can Be Ice Cold Evil'

'You Can Be Ice Cold Evil'

Rediff.com6 May 2024

'You don't have to be screaming and making faces to be evil.'

Navratri: Gorgeous Greys Of Bollywood

Navratri: Gorgeous Greys Of Bollywood

Rediff.com21 Oct 2023

Sukanya Verma proves that it can be gorgeous too when seen through Bollywood's loving, lyrical eyes.

JD-U issues whip to MLAs ahead of Nitish-led NDA govt's trust vote on Monday

JD-U issues whip to MLAs ahead of Nitish-led NDA govt's trust vote on Monday

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

JD-U chief whip Shravan Kumar said those defying the whip "will lose their membership" even as he maintained that it was a "routine exercise that takes place ahead of every assembly session".

'Directors Weren't Noticing Me'

'Directors Weren't Noticing Me'

Rediff.com22 May 2024

'Money was pouring in after Movers & Shakers. At the turn of the millennium, I was voted one of the top 10 Mumbaikars. People joked that even when they switched off their TV sets, I was there! I would ask God if he was compensating me for the loss of Ayush, the greatest tragedy of my life.'

Cong, RJD, JD-U, Left parties to fight LS polls together in Bihar

Cong, RJD, JD-U, Left parties to fight LS polls together in Bihar

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

Asked how many seats the Congress would fight on, Singh said they would be flexible in seat sharing.

Every party wants me, but I'm with...: Chirag Paswan

Every party wants me, but I'm with...: Chirag Paswan

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

Former Lok Janshakti Party president Chirag Paswan on Sunday asserted that every party wants him to be on its side, indicating he could tilt towards the one that offered a better bargain.

As BJP embraces Chirag Paswan, Paras threatens revolt

As BJP embraces Chirag Paswan, Paras threatens revolt

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

There are unconfirmed reports that the BJP has offered to appoint Paras as governor and a berth in the Bihar cabinet to his nephew Prince Raj. M I Khan reports.

JD-U downplays absence of MLAs ahead of trust vote

JD-U downplays absence of MLAs ahead of trust vote

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

Nitish Kumar's Janata Dal-United on Sunday exuded confidence that its national president, who was sworn in as Bihar CM for a record ninth time after forming a new government with the Bharatiya Janata Party, will win Monday's trust vote.

Akshay Kumar becomes Indian citizen, shares proof

Akshay Kumar becomes Indian citizen, shares proof

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

His citizenship status had come under intense scrutiny after he did not vote during the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.

'Stop Pitching Urdu Against Hindi'

'Stop Pitching Urdu Against Hindi'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

'Urdu is the language of Hindustan.'

Recipe: Seekh Kebab Hot Dogs

Recipe: Seekh Kebab Hot Dogs

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

Have leftover kebabs? Use this recipe to jazz up your tea-time.

When Eknath Shinde Greeted Modi

When Eknath Shinde Greeted Modi

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

Scenes from the National Democratic Alliance meeting at the Ashoka Hotel in New Delhi, July 18, 2023.

Nitish quits, set to return as CM with BJP support

Nitish quits, set to return as CM with BJP support

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

The governor accepted Kumar's resignation, and asked him to continue as caretaker CM till a new government is formed, they said.

2 days after Mahagadhbandhan exit, Jitan Ram Manjhi returns to NDA

2 days after Mahagadhbandhan exit, Jitan Ram Manjhi returns to NDA

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Accompanied by his son Santosh Suman, Manjhi met Shah at his residence in New Delhi.

'He was a beacon of Indian music'

'He was a beacon of Indian music'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

Renowned ghazal singer Pankaj Udhas, whose velvet smooth voice gave expression to the many colours of love, longing and heartache in songs such as Chitthi Ayee Hai and Aur Ahista Kijiye Baatein, died in Mumbai on Monday, February 26, 2024, after a prolonged illness.

'Rename Central Vista after Ambedkar'

'Rename Central Vista after Ambedkar'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

'If Rajpath was a symbol of slavery, how is the Central Vista not a symbol of slavery?'

Amid political churn in Bihar, Speaker calls on Lalu

Amid political churn in Bihar, Speaker calls on Lalu

Rediff.com31 Dec 2023

Bihar assembly Speaker Awadh Bihari Chaudhary on Sunday called on Rashtriya Janata Dal president Lalu Prasad Yadav, at a time when the state was witnessing a big political churn.

Take This TOUGH Bollywood Quiz!

Take This TOUGH Bollywood Quiz!

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

Ameesha Patel Is The Rani Of The Skies

Ameesha Patel Is The Rani Of The Skies

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

The tarmac-bound warrior in her is guaranteed to inspire your travel style.

'The boy was very tall; his eyes were beautiful'

'The boy was very tall; his eyes were beautiful'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

'Name?' 'Amitabh.' 'Can't be only Amitabh. Amitabh what?' 'Bachchan. Amitabh Bachchan.' Alarm bells. 'Are you related to Dr Bachchan?' 'Yes,' he hesitated, 'he is my father.' 'Then this contract cannot be signed today. He is my old friend. I cannot give you this contract without his permission.' A fascinating excerpt from K A Abbas's Sone Chandi Ke Buth.

Fighter: Blood On The Dance Floor

Fighter: Blood On The Dance Floor

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

Siddharth Anand's artistry bespeaks an upbringing filled with GI Joes, plastic combat boots and plastic bayonets, fake punching noises and fake sounds of gunshots, rudely interrupted by an adult voice saying, 'Beta, all this is good, but try bringing in some feelings too', observes Sreehari Nair.

Nitish Kumar: Longest-serving Bihar CM despite JD-U's majority challenges

Nitish Kumar: Longest-serving Bihar CM despite JD-U's majority challenges

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

Concealed beneath the feat, which testifies to his political acumen and survival instincts, is the fact that the 72-year-old leader could never remain at peace with his allies which also made him change partners frequently.