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PM should stop thinking people are fools: Priyanka

PM should stop thinking people are fools: Priyanka

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

Literally testing the waters in the politically crucial state, Priyanka Gandhi, who is in charge of eastern UP for the party, travelled about 100 kilometres on the Ganga over three days, ending Wednesday in Varanasi.

SRK cheers India

SRK cheers India

Rediff.com25 Sep 2007

SRK and his son took turns to wave the national flag at the Indo-Pak Twenty-20 finals.

Cash-for-vote scam report sent to home ministry

Cash-for-vote scam report sent to home ministry

Rediff.com16 Dec 2008

The Speaker referred to the Home Ministry the matter related to Sanjeev Saxena, alleged aide of Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh, Sudheendra Kulkarni, a close aide of senior BJP leader L K Advani, and Suhail Hindustani, a day after the parliamentary inquiry committee said there was need for further investigation into the roles played by them.

Bigg Boss 13: Rashami, Asim new BFFs inside the house?

Bigg Boss 13: Rashami, Asim new BFFs inside the house?

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

Siddharth will return to the house. Will his comeback affect Asim and Rashami's friendship?

Parineeti Chopra makes her singing debut, and Bollywood cheers!

Parineeti Chopra makes her singing debut, and Bollywood cheers!

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

Pari expresses her feeling in her soulful voice and makes an impressive debut.

Bharat Ratna for Vocalist Pandit Bhimsen Joshi

Bharat Ratna for Vocalist Pandit Bhimsen Joshi

Rediff.com5 Nov 2008

The central government on Tuesday decided to confer Bharat Ratna, the highest civilian award, to renowned Hindustani Classical Vocalist Pandit Bhimsen Joshi.

Gangubai Hangal's demise marks the end of an era

Gangubai Hangal's demise marks the end of an era

Rediff.com21 Jul 2009

The death of Gangubai Hangal, who had become a legend in her own time, marks the end of an era in the realm of Hindustani classical music. She has been one of few exponents of the Kirana Gharana style of music who stuck to the purity and averse to going in for experimentations, as has been wont with many of the musical celebrities.

Opposition anguished over politicisation of sacrifices of armed forces

Opposition anguished over politicisation of sacrifices of armed forces

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

After a meeting in the Parliament Library, the leaders of these parties issued a joint statement, expressing concern over the prevailing security situation in the country.

Christians are 'angrez', didn't help in freedom struggle: BJP MP

Christians are 'angrez', didn't help in freedom struggle: BJP MP

Rediff.com6 Jul 2018

Bharatiya Janata Party MP Gopal Shetty's comment was slammed by the Congress, which sought an apology and the NCP saying the remark was a "deliberate attempt to polarise people" in the run-up to the 2019 Lok Sabha polls.

Bihar exit-poll: Nitish's 'grand alliance' tipped to win

Bihar exit-poll: Nitish's 'grand alliance' tipped to win

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

An electoral survey conducted by CNN IBN/IBN7-Axis in Bihar has given a clear edge to the Rashtriya Janata Dal-Janata Dal-United-led 'Mahagathbandhan', riding home the assembly elections with 137 seats (+/-8 seats) and a 46 per cent vote share.

Modi kicks off Bihar poll campaign, rakes up Art 370

Modi kicks off Bihar poll campaign, rakes up Art 370

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

"The era of 'lalten' is gone. In the last six years consumption of electricity has increased 3 fold in Bihar," PM Modi said. "Voters of Bihar have taken a resolve that they won't let those who have a history of making the state 'Bimaru' come near them," he added.

Indian musician bags Grammy nom

Indian musician bags Grammy nom

Rediff.com10 Dec 2008

Pandit Debashish Bhattacharya, known the world over for his mastery of Hindustani classical music, and more recently his foray into American blues, has bagged the uber-prestigious Best Traditional World Music Album nomination for the 51st Grammy Awards.

Two BJP MLAs meet Nitish Kumar over denial of ticket, may join JD-U

Two BJP MLAs meet Nitish Kumar over denial of ticket, may join JD-U

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

Both MLAs are sitting BJP MLAs.

Why Bihar has never seen an election like this

Why Bihar has never seen an election like this

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

'Chirag Paswan's game plan would be to push out Nitish Kumar from this alliance, but that is only possible if the BJP wins about 90 seats and the LJP wins between 25-30 seats.'

Bihar polls: BJP to contest 160 seats, allies to fight from 83

Bihar polls: BJP to contest 160 seats, allies to fight from 83

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

The Bharatiya Janata Party has decided to contest 160 of the 243 assembly seats in the upcoming polls, leaving 83 other seats to its three allies.

Tejashwi hints Kushwaha is welcome to join RJD-led alliance

Tejashwi hints Kushwaha is welcome to join RJD-led alliance

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

Kushwaha was absent at a get-together of the NDA in Patna on Thursday night and his party demanded that the next Lok Sabha and assembly polls be fought under his leadership.

BJP snubs Chirag, announce seat-sharing deal with JD-U

BJP snubs Chirag, announce seat-sharing deal with JD-U

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

BJP backed to the hilt Chief Minister Nitish Kumar as its leader in the state and rebuffed a rebellious Chirag Paswan, while acknowledging his Lok Janshakti Party as an ally 'at the Centre'. At a press conference which was attended by top leaders of the JD-U headed by Kumar and the BJP, it was made clear that 'only those who accept the chief ministers leadership will be deemed to be a part of the National Democratic Alliance in Bihar'.

Of Bhool Bhulaiya, and a classic dumbed down

Of Bhool Bhulaiya, and a classic dumbed down

Rediff.com16 Oct 2007

What differentiates an original from a remake is class. And Priadarshan's latest offering, Bhool Bhulaiyaa, fails completely to match up to the Malayalam original.

Asiad Dairy: Asian Games theme song hit with athletes

Asiad Dairy: Asian Games theme song hit with athletes

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

Another song has that has been pepping up the athletes is called 'Non Political'.

Readers' Pick: The 10 HAPPIEST Hindi songs

Readers' Pick: The 10 HAPPIEST Hindi songs

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

Take a look!

Bheema's music is enjoyable

Bheema's music is enjoyable

Rediff.com20 Aug 2007

All in all Harris Jayaraj offers a good fare despite adopting an orthodox style.

'Urdu writers don't want to get into trouble'

'Urdu writers don't want to get into trouble'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

'They will talk about secularism, but communalism -- they just won't say there exists such a beast.' 'It's harmful for society to brush it under the carpet.' 'If we talk about secularism, we must talk about communalism.'

After Karnataka drama, RJD, Congress stake claim in Bihar, Goa, Manipur

After Karnataka drama, RJD, Congress stake claim in Bihar, Goa, Manipur

Rediff.com18 May 2018

In a protests against the decision of Karnataka Governor Vajubhai Vala to invite BJP to form the government despite falling short of the required numbers, the Congress has been demanding they be called to form the government in Goa and Manipur as it had emerged as the largest party in the 2017 assembly election.

12 Films When The Lovers Eloped

12 Films When The Lovers Eloped

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

A fun excerpt from Diptakirti Chaudhuri's Bollygeek: The Crazy Trivia Guide to Bollywood.

Sarod maestro Sharan Rani passes away

Sarod maestro Sharan Rani passes away

Rediff.com8 Apr 2008

Versatile Hindustani musician Sharan Rani, popularly known as 'Sarod Rani', passed away in New Delhi on Tuesday morning, a day before her 80th birthday.A disciple of great music maestros Ustad Allaudin Khan and Ustad Ali Akbar Khan, she belongs to the Maihar Senia gharana and was hailed by former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru as the 'Cultural Ambassador of India'.Rani, a Padma Bhushan awardee who created new ragas, she traveled abroad to record with major music companies.

Cash-for-vote panel summons BJP activist

Cash-for-vote panel summons BJP activist

Rediff.com12 Aug 2008

Sohail Raja Hindustani, who has been summoned by the Parliamentary panel probing the "cash-for-votes" scam on August 18, is the man who got the three Bharatiya Janata Party MPs talk to Samajwadi Party leaders Amar Singh and Reoti Raman Singh before the trust vote in the Lok Sabha. He is an activist of the Bhartiya Yuva Morcha, the youth wing of the BJP. The panel wants to ascertain if he had actually masterminded the operation to trap Amar Singh.

The war of India's Independence -- in America

The war of India's Independence -- in America

Rediff.com6 Mar 2008

A year before Mahatma Gandhi's return from South Africa to India, a cry for India's freedom was heard from the shores of the Pacific Ocean.

India my father's country: Owaisi responds to Yogi

India my father's country: Owaisi responds to Yogi

Rediff.com3 Dec 2018

The AIMIM chief also said Adityanath was speaking the language of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and that of the Bharatiya Janata Party and he was ignorant about history.

'I felt I did a good job in Black'

'I felt I did a good job in Black'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2007

Amitabh Bachchan talks about his latest National Award win.

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle's new home has an Indian connection

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle's new home has an Indian connection

Rediff.com2 Dec 2018

The cottage had been a royal gift to Abdul Karim by Queen Victoria, then Empress of India, in recognition of his service and as a sign of her affection towards her Indian aide and confidant.

'My advice has always been: Don't rush'

'My advice has always been: Don't rush'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

'Everyone wants to achieve everything very quickly.' 'Parents want to see their kids become stars overnight.' 'Kids want to be a sensation on social media.' 'Everyone is constantly in a race.'

I wanted to be Chintu's 'voice', but...

I wanted to be Chintu's 'voice', but...

Rediff.com8 May 2020

'I thought I'd be Chintu's ghost voice, just like Mukeshsaab for Rajsaab.' 'Chintu believed in my voice. He would always recommend me.' 'I sang two songs for him in his second film, Zehreela Insaan.' 'I was supposed to sing Oh Hanseeni, which became the biggest hit of the film.' 'Before I knew it, the song was taken away from me and given to Kishore Kumarsaab.'

Kanhaiya likely to contest from Bihar's Begusarai on CPI ticket

Kanhaiya likely to contest from Bihar's Begusarai on CPI ticket

Rediff.com2 Sep 2018

He is likely to have the support of grand alliance partners Rashtriya Janata Dal, Congress, Nationalist Congress Party and Jitan Ram Manjhi's Hindustani Awami Morcha.

Kamal, Shruti, Viv add star power to New York's India Day parade

Kamal, Shruti, Viv add star power to New York's India Day parade

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

As with the last 37 years, this year too the India Day Parade in New York saw thousands of Indian Americans throng Manhattan's Madison Avenue to celebrate India's Independence Day. For the thousands of Indians who turned up, it was a once in a year chance to showcase their country's rich cultural diversity.

When an American professor worked at the RBI...

When an American professor worked at the RBI...

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

'We get to know secrets such as some of India's top-rated firms do not always make payments when due and many State-owned, listed, enterprises that borrow in bond markets default regularly.' 'Without naming the bank, he says that ever-greening of poor loans by a part of India's shadow banking lay at the doorstep of India's banking, notably 'one private bank'.' Viral Acharya's Quest for Restoring Financial Stability in India won't be music to many ears, observes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

'Killer was inspired by Collateral'

'Killer was inspired by Collateral'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2006

FEST 2005 for school kids

FEST 2005 for school kids

Rediff.com22 Nov 2005

FEST 2005, the inter-school competition for students from Mumbai, Navi Mumbai and Thane district, will be held from November 26 to December 18.

CAA stir: Security increased in UP; Internet suspended

CAA stir: Security increased in UP; Internet suspended

Rediff.com26 Dec 2019

Paramilitary force personnel and state police force will be deployed and drone cameras will be used to ensure security on Friday.

'We never had a Raksha Mantri as sharp as George Fernandes'

'We never had a Raksha Mantri as sharp as George Fernandes'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

'He could relate to strategic and security issues almost instantly.' 'He had the ability to grasp, absorb and come out with actual rectification.'

7 Cong leaders who supported scrapping Article 370

7 Cong leaders who supported scrapping Article 370

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

A number of Congress leaders across the country have gone against the party's stand in Parliament on abrogation of the provisions of Article 370 of the Constitution in Jammu and Kashmir by supporting the Centre's move and a bill to bifurcate the state. The Congress has strongly opposed the move and the bill to bifurcate the state of Jammu and Kashmir into two Union territories.