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PM's absence was act of fear: Cong women MPs write to Birla

PM's absence was act of fear: Cong women MPs write to Birla

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

Congress women MPs in the Lok Sabha have accused Speaker Om Birla of bias, alleging he made false allegations against them under pressure from the ruling party to defend Prime Minister Narendra Modi's absence from the House.

This Hit Director Makes A Comeback

This Hit Director Makes A Comeback

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

'Love stories don't really excite me.'

Review: Can't Root For This Maalik

Review: Can't Root For This Maalik

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

Maalik is just unpleasant, not even slightly engaging, observes Deepa Gahlot.

IPOs mark a new era for India's hospitality industry with scale, ambition

IPOs mark a new era for India's hospitality industry with scale, ambition

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

India's hospitality sector is rolling out the red carpet for investors. A flurry of upcoming IPOs, or initial public offerings, the entry of new players, and ambitious expansion plans by Indian and global hotel brands are ushering in what could be the industry's most formalised era yet. Leading the charge are real estate titans, who are turning their hotel arms into global hospitality chains.

Jyotsna in Asian boxing final

Jyotsna in Asian boxing final

Rediff.com10 Aug 2005

The 2003 80kg class gold medallist joined eight other compatriots in the title round of different weight categories in the Asian Women's Boxing Championships.

Kangana Ranaut's election challenged, HC issues notice

Kangana Ranaut's election challenged, HC issues notice

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

The Himachal Pradesh high court on Wednesday issued notice to Kangana Ranaut, the Bharatiya Janata Party Lok Sabha member from Mandi, on a petition filed by a Kinnaur resident for setting aside her election on the grounds that his nomination papers to contest from the Lok Sabha constituency were allegedly wrongly rejected.

Soldier held for 'Drishyam' style murder of girlfriend

Soldier held for 'Drishyam' style murder of girlfriend

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

An Army jawan has been arrested by Nagpur Police for allegedly killing his girlfriend and covering her body with cement after burying her, a chilling crime that mirrors a plot from the film Drishyam, an official said on Tuesday.

Sonakshi Sinha: Here Comes The Bride

Sonakshi Sinha: Here Comes The Bride

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

While we cannot wait to catch a glimpse of her on the big day, one thing is sure: She'll make one hell of a bride.

From Tharoor to Supriya Sule: List of MPs suspended from Lok Sabha

From Tharoor to Supriya Sule: List of MPs suspended from Lok Sabha

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

Here's the full list of 49 MPs suspended from Lok Sabha:

Congress first list has 60% names from SC/ST/minorities, Rahul from Wayanad

Congress first list has 60% names from SC/ST/minorities, Rahul from Wayanad

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

Rahul Gandhi may also contest from Amethi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra from Rae Bareli, a seat which was previously held by Sonia Gandhi.

Kaala Paani Review: Slow-Paced 'Thriller'

Kaala Paani Review: Slow-Paced 'Thriller'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

The earnestness of the actors keep Kaala Paani from drowning, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Interfaith marriage: Father of bride moves HC, seeks independent probe

Interfaith marriage: Father of bride moves HC, seeks independent probe

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

The interfaith marriage has stirred up a political storm after the bride's relatives alleged 'love jihad,' with a senior Left party leader supporting the charge, only to retract his statement later.

Setback to Himachal DGP, SP as HC rejects review pleas on transfer order

Setback to Himachal DGP, SP as HC rejects review pleas on transfer order

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

The bench also said there was "prima facie dereliction of duty" on Agnihotri's part.

Charlie Chopra and the Mystery of Solang Valley Review: Agatha Christie Redux

Charlie Chopra and the Mystery of Solang Valley Review: Agatha Christie Redux

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

Charlie Chopra and the Mystery of Solang Valley is fun in parts, discovers Deepa Gahlot.

Guns And Gulaabs Review

Guns And Gulaabs Review

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

Rajkummar Rao and Adarsh Gourav get into the nutty mode easily and carry off the dark comedy without overacting, while Dulquer Salmaan looks bored, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Timeline: Naroda Gam riot case

Timeline: Naroda Gam riot case

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

Eleven persons from Muslim community killed in violence in Naroda Gam area of Ahmedabad during the bandh call given by right-wing organisations a day after the Godhra train burning incident.

Interfaith marriage in Kerala leaves CPI-M red-faced over 'love jihad' charge

Interfaith marriage in Kerala leaves CPI-M red-faced over 'love jihad' charge

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

A recent interfaith marriage of a Muslim activist of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist's youth wing DYFI, has stirred up a political storm after the relatives of the Christian bride alleged "love jihad", with a senior left party leader supporting the charge, only to retract his statement later.

Kerala HC refuses to intervene in Christian-Muslim marriage

Kerala HC refuses to intervene in Christian-Muslim marriage

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

The Kerala high court on Tuesday declined to interfere with the decision of a Christian woman to marry a Muslim leader of the Democratic Youth Federation of India, a decision which stirred a political storm in the state after her relatives alleged "love jihad", as she categorically told the court that she has not been illegally detained and she was not interested in speaking to her family at present.

Kodnani, Bajrangi among 67 acquitted in Naroda Gam massacre case

Kodnani, Bajrangi among 67 acquitted in Naroda Gam massacre case

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

A special court in Gujarat on Thursday acquitted all the 67 accused, including former Bharatiya Janata Party minister Maya Kodnani, in the 2002 Naroda Gam riots case in which 11 people were killed.

Revealed! The Real Shammi Kapoor!

Revealed! The Real Shammi Kapoor!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

'When he was offered B R Chopra's Zameer, many advised him against playing Saira Banu's father, pointing out that a decade ago, he had been her hero in her debut film, Junglee.' 'When he asked me, I pointed out that he was an actor first, so nothing should stop him from playing any role.'

Fire at Bhopal hospital began when doctor tried to start ventilator: Report

Fire at Bhopal hospital began when doctor tried to start ventilator: Report

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

The deadly fire at the special newborn care unit of the Kamla Nehru children's hospital in Bhopal started when a ventilator machine was plugged in and sparks flew, an inquiry report said on Wednesday.

Pankaj Advani wins 10th Sr. Nat. billiards crown

Pankaj Advani wins 10th Sr. Nat. billiards crown

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

Pankaj Advani won the Senior National Billiards Championship yet again, scoring a 5-2 victory over Sourav Kothari in a pulsating final, in Kolkata, on Tuesday.

#MeToo allegations hit Indian football

#MeToo allegations hit Indian football

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

AIFF secretary Kushal Das molested employees at work place, alleges former owner of I-League team Minerva Punjab.

IMAGES: Sonakshi, Saif and more ramp stunners!

IMAGES: Sonakshi, Saif and more ramp stunners!

Rediff.com14 Sep 2012

Designs by Jyotsna Tiwari and Narendra Kumar Ahmed were showcased on Day Two of the Aamby Valley India Bridal Fashion Week in Mumbai yesterday.

What a match! Ashwini Ponnappa finds her mixed doubles partner

What a match! Ashwini Ponnappa finds her mixed doubles partner

Rediff.com25 Dec 2017

Indian Badminton player Ashwini Ponnappa on Sunday got married to businessman and model Karan Medappa at a ceremony in Karnataka's Coorg.

Mumbai woman who was raped, brutally assaulted with rod dies

Mumbai woman who was raped, brutally assaulted with rod dies

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

The victim had suffered serious injuries in her private parts and there was a severe loss of blood in the incident. She was fighting for life at the Rajawadi Hospital since the early hours of Friday, an official said.

Modern Love: Mumbai Review

Modern Love: Mumbai Review

Rediff.com13 May 2022

Modern Love: Mumbai has a mostly good selection of stories, and unlike so many other OTT shows that seem to think profanity and sex depict modernity, this one can be watched with the family without any discomfort, observes Deepa Gahlot.

PHOTOS: Candlelight vigil held for Unnao rape victim

PHOTOS: Candlelight vigil held for Unnao rape victim

Rediff.com7 Dec 2019

Several students participated in the candlelight vigil organised by the NSUI.

All covered up: Sunny Leone at LFW

All covered up: Sunny Leone at LFW

Rediff.com16 Mar 2014

The former adult movie star made a stylish debut at Lakme Fashion Week

Video: Kangana Ranaut sizzles catwalk

Video: Kangana Ranaut sizzles catwalk

Rediff.com27 Sep 2011

Kangana Ranaut walked the ramp for leading fashion designer Jyotsna Tiwari at the Aamby Valley India Bridal week in Mumbai.

Video: Kangana Ranaut sizzles catwalk

Video: Kangana Ranaut sizzles catwalk

Rediff.com27 Sep 2011

Kangana Ranaut walked the ramp for leading fashion designer Jyotsna Tiwari at the Aamby Valley India Bridal week in Mumbai.

Esha Gupta: I owe my Bollywood career to modelling

Esha Gupta: I owe my Bollywood career to modelling

Rediff.com11 Aug 2014

Get your lowdown on what's going on in the world of Bollywood, right here!

Aam Admi Party: The 'hatke' contenders for the crown of Delhi

Aam Admi Party: The 'hatke' contenders for the crown of Delhi

Rediff.com4 Oct 2013

Kavita Chowdhury on the men and ideals behind the 'people's party'

Uttarakhand havoc is a man-made disaster!

Uttarakhand havoc is a man-made disaster!

Rediff.com19 Jun 2013

Expansion of hydel projects, roads and tourism is making the Himalaya in Uttarakhand crumble. Jyotsna Singh reports

Guj riots case: Court issues warrant against CBI officer

Guj riots case: Court issues warrant against CBI officer

Rediff.com6 Jun 2013

A designated court, hearing the 2002 post-Godhra riots case of Naroda Gaam area of the city where 11 people were killed, on Thursday issued a bailable warrant against a witness --- a police inspector in the Central Bureau of Investigation. Designated Trial Court Judge Jyotsna Yagnik issued a bailable warrant against CBI Inspector N S Raju and directed him to remain present before the court on Friday for his deposition.

Gujarat HC reserves order in Naroda rioting case

Gujarat HC reserves order in Naroda rioting case

Rediff.com21 Jan 2013

The Gujarat high court on Monday reserved its order on an application by former state minister Maya Kodnani, challenging the order of the lower court judge who refused to recuse herself from the Naroda Gaam rioting case of 2002.

Judge reserves order on recusing from hearing Naroda case

Judge reserves order on recusing from hearing Naroda case

Rediff.com7 Jan 2013

The designated judge hearing the Naroda Gaam rioting case of 2002 today reserved order on an application seeking her recusal from the case. Jyotsna Yagnik, who had earlier conducted trial in the Naroda Patiya massacre case and now also assigned the Naroda Gaam rioting case, on Monday decided to pronounce her order in the matter on January 11.

Why the Naroda-Patiya verdict is a big blow for Modi

Why the Naroda-Patiya verdict is a big blow for Modi

Rediff.com7 Sep 2012

Narendra Modi will find it impossible to wash away the bloodstains from Independent India's worst state-sponsored pogrom. His image will remain sullied no matter how many Sadbhavna campaigns he organises, says Praful Bidwai.

Naroda Patiya case: Quantum of sentence on Aug 31

Naroda Patiya case: Quantum of sentence on Aug 31

Rediff.com29 Aug 2012

The special trial court will pronounce the quantum of punishment for 32 convicts in the 2002 post-Godhra Naroda Patiya riots case on August 31.

Naroda Patiya case: Bajrangi, Kodnani among 32 convicted

Naroda Patiya case: Bajrangi, Kodnani among 32 convicted

Rediff.com29 Aug 2012

The judgement in the Naroda Patiya case, in which 97 people of a minority community were killed during post-Godhra riots in 2002, was pronounced on Wednesday by a special trial court.