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#InstaStories: Can you recognise Yash Chopra?

#InstaStories: Can you recognise Yash Chopra?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

In #InstaStories, we show you a different side to Bollywood.

Trinamool sweeps Kolkata civic polls, decimates Opposition

Trinamool sweeps Kolkata civic polls, decimates Opposition

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

Mamata Banerjee's party won 132 seats and was all set to pocket two more to post a hat-trick of wins, decimating a frail challenge from the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party, the Left Front and the Congress, officials said.

FM Sitharaman seeks Parliament nod for Rs 6.3-trillion extra spending

FM Sitharaman seeks Parliament nod for Rs 6.3-trillion extra spending

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

Of the cash outgo, Rs 64,598 crore is for enhanced expenditure on fertiliser subsidy under Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan 3.0 and Rs 20,466 crore for the capital outlay in defence services.

Army rejects video showing India-China brawl

Army rejects video showing India-China brawl

Rediff.com31 May 2020

"The contents of video being circulated are not authenticated. Attempt to link it with the situation on the Northern borders is mala fide," the army said in a statement. It said differences between the two sides are being addressed through interaction between military commanders following established protocols on management of border between the two countries.

'Almost every song seems inspired today'

'Almost every song seems inspired today'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

'I cannot be confined to just one or two kinds of music.'

Women cops to be posted at Sabarimala: DGP

Women cops to be posted at Sabarimala: DGP

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

The director general of police said everyone in the force should have to perform their duties irrespective of their religion and politics.

2 disqualified K'taka MLAs move SC against ouster from assembly

2 disqualified K'taka MLAs move SC against ouster from assembly

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

They have sought quashing of the July 25 order of disqualification by K R Ramesh Kumar, who resigned on Monday as speaker of the House.

Why EVM is the real enemy for Muslim voters in Gujarat

Why EVM is the real enemy for Muslim voters in Gujarat

Rediff.com12 Dec 2017

EVM -- described as the "devil" by one worried voter -- was the hot topic of discussion among the people

FM seeks India Inc's help to develop rail infrastructure

FM seeks India Inc's help to develop rail infrastructure

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

Sitharaman said, public private partnership to be unleased to develop rail infrastructure.

State force should never be used to browbeat political opinion, scribes: SC

State force should never be used to browbeat political opinion, scribes: SC

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

A bench comprising Justices SK Kaul and MM Sundresh made these observations while quashing the FIRs against editors of a news web portal and others, in connection with articles published in West Bengal.

Did Modi Inspire This Grammy Win?

Did Modi Inspire This Grammy Win?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

'Now, no one can stop me from making music till the day I die.'

Asthana's posting: Delhi HC pulls up petitioner for 'copy-paste' plea

Asthana's posting: Delhi HC pulls up petitioner for 'copy-paste' plea

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

The Delhi High Court Thursday termed as "copy-paste" a petition filed before it challenging the appointment of IPS officer Rakesh Asthana as Delhi Police Commissioner and warned the petitioner that such activity shall not be repeated in the future.

Sonu Sood habitual offender of illegal construction: BMC tells HC

Sonu Sood habitual offender of illegal construction: BMC tells HC

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

Bollywood actor Sonu Sood is a 'habitual offender' who keeps carrying out unauthorised construction work in a residential building in suburban Juhu despite demolition action initiated on two occasions in the past, the Mumbai civic body stated in its affidavit filed in the Bombay high court on Tuesday.

Rape survivor's father moves SC against bail plea of Asaram

Rape survivor's father moves SC against bail plea of Asaram

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

Apprehending threat to the life of family members, father of the child rape-victim has moved the Supreme Court on Thursday opposing the bail plea of self-styled godman Asaram Bapu.

Kirloskars latest business family to feud over settlement

Kirloskars latest business family to feud over settlement

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

Sanjay Kirloskar, promoter of Kirloskar Brothers, moves Supreme Court to enforce a family settlement signed in 2009.

Mumbai BJP MLA challenges police order on fake posts

Mumbai BJP MLA challenges police order on fake posts

Rediff.com28 May 2020

The petition said the order was arbitrary and unreasonable and violative of fundamental rights of citizens.

Mamata elevates nephew to 2nd most important post in TMC

Mamata elevates nephew to 2nd most important post in TMC

Rediff.com5 Jun 2021

Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee on Saturday elevated her nephew and MP Abhishek Banerjee as the party's all-India general secretary, the second-most important post in the organisation, a senior leader in Kolkata said.

SC order on review of Rafale verdict on Wednesday

SC order on review of Rafale verdict on Wednesday

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

A bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi will pronounce the verdict.

Nothing political about meeting with Kanhaiya: Nitish

Nothing political about meeting with Kanhaiya: Nitish

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday insisted that nothing much should be read into his recent meeting with an MP of the Lok Janshakti Party, which is headed by his bete noire Chirag Paswan, since members of Parliament and the state legislature call on him regularly over matters relating to their constituencies.

Rafisaab's 5 MOST ROMANTIC SONGS

Rafisaab's 5 MOST ROMANTIC SONGS

Rediff.com13 Feb 2021

Subhash K Jha lists the inimitable Mohammad Rafi's five most enduring romantic songs.

'She played bad women, but was an angel'

'She played bad women, but was an angel'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

Movie legends Dharmendra and Sharmila Tagore share their memories of Shashikala, who passed into the ages on Sunday with Subhash K Jha.

No penal/compound interest to be levied during loan moratorium: SC

No penal/compound interest to be levied during loan moratorium: SC

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

The Supreme Court has refused to interfere with the government and RBI's loan moratorium policy, and declined to extend the six-month loan moratorium period.

Delhi BJP chief alleges Kejriwal defiled Hanuman idol

Delhi BJP chief alleges Kejriwal defiled Hanuman idol

Rediff.com8 Feb 2020

Kejriwal alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party has been mocking him ever since he recited the 'Hanuman Chalisa' on a TV channel.

BJP, Congress share spoils in LS, assembly bypolls

BJP, Congress share spoils in LS, assembly bypolls

Rediff.com2 May 2021

The Bharatiya Janata Party and Congress on Sunday were set to share the honours in the Lok Sabha and assembly bye-elections in 13 states.

Delhi riots: Court pulls up police for arresting complainant

Delhi riots: Court pulls up police for arresting complainant

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

A court in New Delhi on Wednesday pulled up the police for 'apparent absurdity' in clubbing a man's complaint about alleged burning down of his house during the north-east Delhi riots last year with another one and later arresting him in the same matter -- making him both a complainant and the accused.

Bengal: Turncoats rewarded in BJP's list of 148 candidates

Bengal: Turncoats rewarded in BJP's list of 148 candidates

Rediff.com18 Mar 2021

The BJP announced its list of 148 candidates for the last four phases of assembly election in West Bengal, rewarding around 20 turncoats and fielding party heavyweights Mukul Roy and Rahul Sinha.

Kangana moves SC seeking transfer of cases from Mumbai to Shimla

Kangana moves SC seeking transfer of cases from Mumbai to Shimla

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut and her sister Rangoli Chandel have moved the Supreme Court seeking transfer of cases pending against them in Mumbai to a court in Shimla, alleging there would be threat to their lives if the trial proceeds there because of 'personal vendetta' of Shiv Sena leaders against them.

Mahipal, the Unsung Superstar of Indian cinema

Mahipal, the Unsung Superstar of Indian cinema

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

Mahipal, who has worked with actresses like Madhubala and Meena Kumari, established himself as a hero in the mythological genre.

'Pilots should concentrate only on flying'

'Pilots should concentrate only on flying'

Rediff.com25 May 2010

Vishwanath Mala was with Air India between 1961 and 1998. He flew the aircraft for 15 years and retired as a senior executive. He spoke with rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa regarding the ongoing investigation and what the role of a pilot ought to be.

Gorgeous Ash, geeky Akshay!

Gorgeous Ash, geeky Akshay!

Rediff.com26 Oct 2010

Here's a closer look at the players in the romantic comic caper Action Replayy.

BJP leader seeks SC hearing for removal of Shaheen Bagh protesters

BJP leader seeks SC hearing for removal of Shaheen Bagh protesters

Rediff.com4 Feb 2020

BJP leader Nand Kishore Garg has urged the top court for an urgent hearing, considering the difficulty faced by residents due to the nearly-two-month-long protest on a road connecting Delhi and Noida. Also, various other arterial roads of Delhi have been facing traffic congestion due the protest.

The Ultimate Lata Mangeshkar Playlist

The Ultimate Lata Mangeshkar Playlist

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

Sukanya Verma presents a playlist of 100 Lata Mangeshkar songs from different decades of Hindi films -- songs that make me sing, smile, sob and sigh.

SC rejects Vedanta's plea to inspect, operate Sterlite's unit in Tuticorin

SC rejects Vedanta's plea to inspect, operate Sterlite's unit in Tuticorin

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

Vedanta had sought handing over of the plant for three months saying it requires two months to start the unit and the company should be allowed to run it for four weeks to ascertain whether its polluting or not. The interim plea by Vedanta was opposed by Tamil Nadu government which claimed before a bench headed by Justice R F Nariman that the plant had been 'polluting consistently'.

'I hope this is not the end of the road'

'I hope this is not the end of the road'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

'I have been lucky to be at the right place at the right time, so my life and career have taken a trajectory as the flow goes.'

SC to hear Nirbhaya convict's plea against Prez order today

SC to hear Nirbhaya convict's plea against Prez order today

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

As the last-ditch attempt, Mukesh through his counsel on Tuesday sought an urgent hearing on his plea against dismissal of the mercy plea before the top court.

BSNL told to stay 4G tender for Rs 90000 cr over allegations

BSNL told to stay 4G tender for Rs 90000 cr over allegations

Rediff.com5 May 2020

The department for promotion of industry and internal trade has asked the telecom department and State-owned BSNL to put on hold the tender for setting up 4G network, valued at Rs 9,000 crore, after allegations emerged that the tender favoured foreign companies. The tender was floated by BSNL in March under the new management for setting up the 4G network.

Maneka accused of slapping, kicking forest staff

Maneka accused of slapping, kicking forest staff

Rediff.com12 May 2015

Union Minister Maneka Gandhi has been accused of slapping and kicking a forest staff in Mala forest range of Pilibhit Tiger Reserve while police on Tuesday said that they are looking into the complaint.

CJI recuses from hearing plea challenging interim CBI chief's appointment

CJI recuses from hearing plea challenging interim CBI chief's appointment

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

A bench comprising CJI and Justice Sanjiv Khanna was hearing a PIL filed by NGO Common Cause challenging the appointment of Rao as interim CBI director.

Pine Labs' valuation tops $2 bn post funding

Pine Labs' valuation tops $2 bn post funding

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

This makes it the most valued fintech company in the country after Paytm and Walmart-owned PhonePe.