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Padmavati row: House panel calls Bhansali, CBFC chief

Padmavati row: House panel calls Bhansali, CBFC chief

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

The committee is scheduled to meet on Thursday.

Gujjar row: Case against suspended BJP MLA

Gujjar row: Case against suspended BJP MLA

Rediff.com13 Jun 2007

The police has registered a case against suspended Bharatiya Janata Party legislator Prahalad Gunjal and five others for violating prohibitory orders in Kota district, officials said on Wednesday.

Man transporting cattle found murdered in Alwar, kin allege foul play

Man transporting cattle found murdered in Alwar, kin allege foul play

Rediff.com12 Nov 2017

The body of Umar Khan, hailing from Ghatmika village in Bharatpur district, was recovered near Ramgarh on Saturday.

Taslima 'forced' to Taslima 'forced' to leave Pink

Taslima 'forced' to Taslima 'forced' to leave Pink

Rediff.com23 Nov 2007

Her departure to Delhi at 0630 hours came amid threats by a Muslim organization -- the All India Milli Council -- to hold demonstrations in the city if the writer was kept in the state for long. Opposing her stay in the city, Milli state vice president Engineer Mohd Saleem said freedom does not mean that you can abuse any religion.

Now, Kangana's Manikarnika faces allegations of distorting history

Now, Kangana's Manikarnika faces allegations of distorting history

Rediff.com6 Feb 2018

Sarva Brahmin Mahasabha has demanded the state government to immediately stop the shooting of the Kangana Ranaut starrer Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi.

Rajasthani writer Nand Bhardwaj joins the bandwagon, returns Akademi award

Rajasthani writer Nand Bhardwaj joins the bandwagon, returns Akademi award

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

In a letter to Secretary of Sahitya Akademi on Wednesday, Bhardwaj, also attached a cheque of Rs 50,000 which he got with the award in 2004.

Alwar lynching: Cop suspended after he 'admits' to delay

Alwar lynching: Cop suspended after he 'admits' to delay

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

A four-member committee, constituted by the Rajasthan Police to look into the delay in taking 28-year-old Khan to the hospital, suspended the ASI and shifted three other constables to police lines, Special Director General of Police (law and order) NRK Reddy said at a press conference in Alwar.

Gujjar agitation: Bandhs continue for 2nd day

Gujjar agitation: Bandhs continue for 2nd day

Rediff.com31 May 2007

A total of 17 people have died so far in police firing and violence at different places.

Facing action in more states, ban in Himachal, Ramdev to move court

Facing action in more states, ban in Himachal, Ramdev to move court

Rediff.com28 Apr 2014

After yoga guru Baba Ramdev was banned from conducting programmes in Himachal on Monday and booked in Maharashtra and Rajasthan under the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes Atrocities Act for his honeymoon remarks targeting targeting Rahul Gandhi, the yoga guru said he would move the courts against the curbs.

Gujjar row: Rajasthan to file detailed report

Gujjar row: Rajasthan to file detailed report

Rediff.com6 Jun 2007

A report will be submitted to the honourable court taking every aspect of the violent incidents that rocked the state for six days.

SBI associates plan strike on Sept 27

SBI associates plan strike on Sept 27

Rediff.com21 Sep 2007

The all India strike would be observed by employees of State Bank of Patiala, State Bank of Travancore, State Bank of Mysore, State Bank of Hyderabad, State Bank of Indore and State Bank of Bikaner and Jaipur.

The 5 BJP Dalit MPs who are upset with Modi

The 5 BJP Dalit MPs who are upset with Modi

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

Here are 5 BJP MPs who have taken up cudgels against their party leadership for its handling of Dalit issues.

Bhansali's Padmavati set in Kolhapur set on fire

Bhansali's Padmavati set in Kolhapur set on fire

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

Reports state that around 150 unidentified men set fire to the director's sets in Kolhapur.

Padmaavat opens under security cover, cinegoers defy threat of violence

Padmaavat opens under security cover, cinegoers defy threat of violence

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

The film faces opposition from fringe Rajput groups, who allege that it distorts history and show Queen Padmavati in "poor light".

Cattle sale ban: FM tries to allay fears; Meghalaya BJP leader quits

Cattle sale ban: FM tries to allay fears; Meghalaya BJP leader quits

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

Jaitley insisted the new central notification will not interfere with state laws on slaughtering animals.

Salman Rushdie trolled for 'thuggish violence' remark

Salman Rushdie trolled for 'thuggish violence' remark

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

The author was flooded with a barrage of hate messages following his tweet in support of writers who returned their Sahitya Akademi awards.

'Nationalist Muslims' call for unity

'Nationalist Muslims' call for unity

Rediff.com12 Feb 2005

Undeterred by protests from several organisations, a conference of nationalist Muslims started in Jaipur in Rajasthan on Saturday with a call for bringing the Muslims into the national mainstream.

'Shramik Special' trains to ferry migrants, students

'Shramik Special' trains to ferry migrants, students

Rediff.com1 May 2020

Each train is likely to carry around 1,000-1,200 passengers, keeping in mind the social-distancing protocol.

What if India banned Chinese restaurants...

What if India banned Chinese restaurants...

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

China will flood direct flights to India with wholesale takeaways of the authentic stuff; Indian businessmen will fight for the commission and the consumers for the cuisine, predicts Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

Gandhi was very casteist and racist: Indian-American author

Gandhi was very casteist and racist: Indian-American author

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

Sujatha Gidla's scathing observations about Mahatma Gandhi and other highlights from Jaipur Literature Festival 2018.

'The attack on Bhansali is an attack on freedom'

'The attack on Bhansali is an attack on freedom'

Rediff.com14 Nov 2017

'When it comes to interpretation of history, you can disagree with him, but at least allow the film to release.' 'By asking for a ban, you are creating an atmosphere where nobody will attempt films on Indian history.'

Congress asks PM Modi to remove Amit Shah as BJP chief

Congress asks PM Modi to remove Amit Shah as BJP chief

Rediff.com9 Oct 2017

Rahul Gandhi pressed Modi to 'say something' on the issue.

'Why clip Sanjay Sir's wings?'

'Why clip Sanjay Sir's wings?'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

Aditi Roy Hydari on working with Mani Ratnam and Sanjay Leela Bhansali.

From raja to praja:Jyotiraditya's likely role in BJP

From raja to praja:Jyotiraditya's likely role in BJP

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

They will fawn over a prize catch who has brought a rich dowry of Gwalior-Chambal politicians. But in the end, all BJP members are prajas of Amit Shah and Narendra Modi, notes Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

'How much will you befool country': Oppn slams PM on NRC

'How much will you befool country': Oppn slams PM on NRC

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

The NRC has been discussed neither in Parliament nor in the Cabinet, Modi said on Sunday.

The BEST and WORST of 2020

The BEST and WORST of 2020

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

Mediums may change, formats may alter but one thing remains constant -- audience making their likes and dislikes abundantly clear.

CBFC to clear Padmavati with modifications, and name changed to Padmavat

CBFC to clear Padmavati with modifications, and name changed to Padmavat

Rediff.com30 Dec 2017

The Board has decided to give a UA certificate to the film.

Partial response to cable strike

Partial response to cable strike

Rediff.com17 Aug 2004

The all-India strike call by the multi-system operators evoked a partial response, with normal services in most part of the country, barring Punjab, Jaipur and delhi where there was complete blackout of cable channels.

SC asks Centre for steps to ease Bharat's note ban agony

SC asks Centre for steps to ease Bharat's note ban agony

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

Senior advocate P Chidambaram, appearing for co-operative banks, questioned the government's decision, saying that the rural economy was almost paralysed due to the non-inclusion of co-operative banks.

On 135th foundation day, Cong vows to fight NRC, CAA

On 135th foundation day, Cong vows to fight NRC, CAA

Rediff.com28 Dec 2019

The leaders alleged that those who had no contribution in the freedom struggle wanted to spread fear 'in the name of nationalism', suppress the voice of people and were questioning the legacy of Congress.

Haryana continues to be on the boil over Jat quota, toll goes up to 12

Haryana continues to be on the boil over Jat quota, toll goes up to 12

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

Despite various political leaders, including Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar appealing protesting Jats to maintain calm and peace, the incidents of violence and arson continued during the night in various parts of the state, crippling the normal life in worst affected places like Rohtak, Jind, Bhiwani, Jhajjar, Sonipat, Hisar.

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.

'It is the Congress that has lost, not Sachin Pilot'

'It is the Congress that has lost, not Sachin Pilot'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

'Sachin Pilot had every legitimate right to demand to become CM.'

GM's India exit: Dealers fear 15,000 job losses

GM's India exit: Dealers fear 15,000 job losses

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

As per the conditions set by General Motors, a dealer who does not accept its offer by July 15 would get only 50 per cent of the compensation amount being offered.

Jewellers continue their strike for 22nd day

Jewellers continue their strike for 22nd day

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

'The government can increase import duty on gold by 1 per cent, instead of imposing excise duty.'

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

Here's a recap of events that occurred in India in the past 24 hours.

Would Rahul be elevated later this year?

Would Rahul be elevated later this year?

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

His sudden sabbatical to reflect upon the future course of the party may be a prelude to his elevation as Congress president.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

Here's a recap of events that occurred in India in the past 24 hours.

PM should apologise to nation after end of 50-day period: Congress

PM should apologise to nation after end of 50-day period: Congress

Rediff.com29 Dec 2016

Attacking Modi, who is set to address the nation after end of the 50-day period he had sought from the people to ease their problems due to cash crunch, Congress's chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said that the PM is good at making announcements that are far from reality.