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Interview with Mumbai police commissioner Dr Satyapal Singh

Interview with Mumbai police commissioner Dr Satyapal Singh

Rediff.com10 Sep 2012

In his first exclusive interview since he took charge as the Mumbai police commissioner, Dr Satyapal Singh fields a volley of uncomfortable questions from S Hussain Zaidi

'What's wrong in it': Vivek Oberoi on meme row

'What's wrong in it': Vivek Oberoi on meme row

Rediff.com20 May 2019

Such was the reaction to the actor's tweet that his name had started trending with many on social media lashing out against Oberoi.

12 poll battles to look forward to

12 poll battles to look forward to

Rediff.com23 May 2019

The great Indian election is over and now the wait for the results is shrinking with every passing moment. Though exit polls hint at a cakewalk for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his National Democratic Alliance, there are some battles which will be keenly observed on the result day.

Modi's lookalike celebrates Modi's TsuNaMo!

Modi's lookalike celebrates Modi's TsuNaMo!

Rediff.com16 May 2014

Modi lookalike Vikas Mahante celebrates the original's win.

Lok Sabha gets 29 new entrants from Maharashtra

Lok Sabha gets 29 new entrants from Maharashtra

Rediff.com17 May 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party Rajya Sabha MP Nitin Gadkari, late BJP leader Pramod Mahajan's daughter Poonam, former Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Vijaysinh Mohite Patil are a few of the 29 new entrants to the 16th Lok Sabha among the 48 MPs from Maharashtra.

Former Union minister Jayawantiben Mehta passes away

Former Union minister Jayawantiben Mehta passes away

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

Mehta rose in the BJP ranks to become a corporator, legislator and an MP who defeated late Murli Deora from South Mumbai Lok Sabha constituency.

Sulking Kamat slams Maha govt over Mumbai blasts

Sulking Kamat slams Maha govt over Mumbai blasts

Rediff.com17 Jul 2011

Days after the Mumbai terror attack, sulking Congress leader Gurudas Kamat alleged the Maharashtra government had not learnt a lesson and ignored precautions that needed to be taken.

Check out winning candidates from each phase of polls

Check out winning candidates from each phase of polls

Rediff.com28 May 2019

As the dust finally settles on the outcome of the Lok Sabha elections 2019 and Bharatiya Janata Party along with its NDA allies emerges as the clear winner, here is a list of who won in each of the 7 phases of elections.

Sanju: Meet the people in Baba's life

Sanju: Meet the people in Baba's life

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

We know Ranbir plays Sanjay Dutt. But who else stars in the biopic?

The Babalog triumph

The Babalog triumph

Rediff.com17 May 2009

Dynasties rule: A look at some children who have won in Election 2009.

Farhan Azmi may take on Milind Deora in Lok Sabha polls

Farhan Azmi may take on Milind Deora in Lok Sabha polls

Rediff.com4 Mar 2014

Farhan Azmi, son of state Samajwadi Party chief Abu Asim Azmi, on Tuesday said he was in the reckoning to contest against sitting Congress Member of Parliament and Union minister Milind Deora from the posh Mumbai South constituency in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.

'Smriti Irani, Kapil Sibal, Kumar Vishwas set to lose'

'Smriti Irani, Kapil Sibal, Kumar Vishwas set to lose'

Rediff.com13 May 2014

BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi is predicted to win both seats -- Varanasi and Vadodara. Kejriwal is places at number 2 in Varanasi, says the ABP News-Nielsen exit poll. Senior BJP leader L K Advani is likely to win the Gandhinagar Lok Sabha for the sixth time.

MNS makes its debut in Maharashtra assembly

MNS makes its debut in Maharashtra assembly

Rediff.com22 Oct 2009

Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena on Thursday made its debut in the Maharashtra assembly, bagging two of the 60 seats in the House. The party, which made a deep dent in the Shiv Sena vote bank during the Lok Sabha polls, was leading in 14 other seats in the 288-member House. MNS candidate Mangesh Sangale won from Vikhroli in suburban Mumbai, defeating Nationalist Congress Party rival Pallavi Patil.

BJP releases first list of candidates for Lok Sabha polls

BJP releases first list of candidates for Lok Sabha polls

Rediff.com27 Feb 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday evening released its first list of 54 candidates for the Lok Sabha elections.

Slumdog actor skips school

Slumdog actor skips school

Rediff.com26 Oct 2009

A member of Rubina's family told rediff.com that the little girl does not appear interested in studies and no one in her family ensures she attends school regularly.

BJP, Sena finalise seat-sharing pact

BJP, Sena finalise seat-sharing pact

Rediff.com13 Mar 2009

The BJP on Friday said its alliance with Shiv Sena in Maharashtra has been finalised with both parties having reached an understanding in the seat-sharing arrangements.

BJP first list out; Modi fielded from Varanasi, Shah replaces Advani

BJP first list out; Modi fielded from Varanasi, Shah replaces Advani

Rediff.com21 Mar 2019

Smriti Irani will reprise her electoral battle with Rahul Gandhi from Amethi.

Do film stars make good politicians?

Do film stars make good politicians?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2009

Tell us what you think!

Rahul's 'primary' experiment may be in trouble

Rahul's 'primary' experiment may be in trouble

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

Rahul Gandhi's experiment of choosing Congress candidates for Lok Sabha polls through the 'primary' system appears to have suffered initial hiccups with two constituencies being dropped from the list of 16.

Rakhi Sawant owes IT department Rs 72 lakh dues

Rakhi Sawant owes IT department Rs 72 lakh dues

Rediff.com2 Apr 2014

Actress Rakhi Sawant, who has jumped into poll fray while claiming to be an "illiterate" person with assets of Rs 15 crore, has outstanding loans worth about Rs 2.5 crore and an additional Rs 72.5 lakh tax liability.

Will you vote for Sanjay Dutt?

Will you vote for Sanjay Dutt?

Rediff.com4 Jun 2008

Do you welcome Dutt's decision? Do you think our very own Munnabhai will bring a smile to our faces with his jaadoo ki jhappis?

Sai's Take: Has RaGa gotten over ArGo?

Sai's Take: Has RaGa gotten over ArGo?

Rediff.com3 May 2019

'Rahul Gandhi has shown that he can field questions on the fly -- something the frontrunner in this election has failed to do in the last five years -- but does it mean he can survive another bout with a primed-up ArGo?' asks Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

Bandra's divide: Where east and west shall ne'er meet

Bandra's divide: Where east and west shall ne'er meet

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

Last week's slum fire at Bandra east highlights the stark difference between the two sides of the neighbourhood's railway station. But Piyush Goyal can change it, says Anil Singh.

'Who benefited from the market crash?'

'Who benefited from the market crash?'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2007

founder-president of the Investors' Grievances Forum Kirit Somaiya says the finance minister along with the market regulator Sebi were responsible for the market crash on October 17.

Mumbai's Tireless COVID-19 Warrior

Mumbai's Tireless COVID-19 Warrior

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

'These are challenging times and we get energised by that.' 'I don't feel that 'I am tired now and I should relax', because even if someone calls us at 12 o'clock I have to answer his call.'

Polls: 70% vote in Malvan; 35% in Mumbai NW

Polls: 70% vote in Malvan; 35% in Mumbai NW

Rediff.com19 Nov 2005

Polls: 70% vote in Malvan; 35% in Mumbai NW

Priya Dutt: 'The relief is yet to sink in'

Priya Dutt: 'The relief is yet to sink in'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2006

'For 13 years, my father lived with the stain that his son was a terrorist. It was the worse thing to happen to him'

First Look: Priya Dutt takes oath

First Look: Priya Dutt takes oath

Rediff.com24 Nov 2005

Dutt was on Tuesday elected from the Mumbai North-West Parliamentary constituency in Maharashtra

Sanjay Dutt campaigns for sister

Sanjay Dutt campaigns for sister

Rediff.com13 Nov 2005

The actor toured several areas of the four legislative assembly constituencies that constitute the Parliamentary constituency, in a motorcade.

Threat came from anti-social elements: Govinda

Threat came from anti-social elements: Govinda

Rediff.com3 Apr 2006

Govinda has said he will lodge a complaint after consulting senior Congress leaders.

Alert: National Science Talent Search Exam

Alert: National Science Talent Search Exam

Rediff.com9 Aug 2004

For the first time in India, the Unified Council will hold a national level science talent search examination.

Bollywood cheers Priya Dutt's win

Bollywood cheers Priya Dutt's win

Rediff.com24 Nov 2005

Priya Dutt wins!

Priya Dutt wins!

Rediff.com22 Nov 2005

Defeats veteran Shiv Sena leader Madhukar Sarpotdar.

Mumbai N-W: 13 pc vote till noon

Mumbai N-W: 13 pc vote till noon

Rediff.com19 Nov 2005

Over 16 lakh voters are eligible to cast their franchise in the by-election necessitated by the death of Dutt on May 25.

HC dismisses plea against Priya Dutt's nomination

HC dismisses plea against Priya Dutt's nomination

Rediff.com10 Nov 2005

The judge asked the petitioner to point out any law or earlier court ruling to justify his objection to the Congress candidate using her father's name instead of her husband's.

Satpotdar Sena candidate for Mumbai seat

Satpotdar Sena candidate for Mumbai seat

Rediff.com28 Oct 2005

Shiv Sena executive president Uddav Thackeray, who is in Pune, is expected to make the formal announcement on Satpotdar's candidature in Mumbai.

Rane, Dutt Cong candidates for Maha LS bypoll

Rane, Dutt Cong candidates for Maha LS bypoll

Rediff.com18 Oct 2005

Priya's candidature was okayed by Sonia a few months ago with the All India Congress Committee declaring that she would be the party nominee from the seat represented by her father Sunil Dutt several times.

'Rahul Gandhi knows what India needs'

'Rahul Gandhi knows what India needs'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

Will Mumbai North Central, the constituency Priya Dutt lost to the Bharatiya Janata Party's Poonam Mahajan in 2014, welcome her back?

Priya Dutt readies to take on father's mantle

Priya Dutt readies to take on father's mantle

Rediff.com27 Oct 2005

Congress nominee Priya Dutt filed her nomination papers from Mumbai North-West Lok Sabha constituency.

Live and let bar girls live: Govinda

Live and let bar girls live: Govinda

Rediff.com15 Apr 2005

Govinda denied that he would meet Congress chief Sonia Gandhi to discuss the plight of the bar girls as he had done for the slumdwellers.