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Why are women overlooked by Kerala's ruling, Oppn fronts during polls?

Why are women overlooked by Kerala's ruling, Oppn fronts during polls?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2024

While the major fronts, the CPI-M led LDF and Congress-led UDF have given three and one seat respectively to women, the BJP-led NDA has set aside five seats for their female politicians in the upcoming LS polls.

Recipe: Zelda's Raspberry Strawberry Rum Trifle

Recipe: Zelda's Raspberry Strawberry Rum Trifle

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

Strawberries, rum, whipped cream and more -- what better way to welcome Valentine's Day?

Heeramandi Review: Romance, Revenge, Rebellion

Heeramandi Review: Romance, Revenge, Rebellion

Rediff.com1 May 2024

Heeramandi, a passion project that took off after years in development and planning, mirrors Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film-making's finest and frustrating features, observes Sukanya Verma.

Paytm Crisis: StartUp Founders Take Note

Paytm Crisis: StartUp Founders Take Note

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

Startup founders need to sit up and think about how not to take stardom for granted and how not to disappoint their fans who have stood in long queues for those precious selfies with popular entrepreneurs, notes Nivedita Mookerji.

Bambai Meri Jaan Review: Gansgter Gush

Bambai Meri Jaan Review: Gansgter Gush

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

Bambai Meri Jaan features horrific massacres and violence so brutal that it ought not to be seen on a home entertainment platform, warns Deepa Gahlot..

Marathi Cine Awards: Vidya Makes A Stunning Entry

Marathi Cine Awards: Vidya Makes A Stunning Entry

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

It was a night to remember for the Marathi film industry at the Fakt Marathi awards.

Doesn't Meezaan Look Like A Superhero?

Doesn't Meezaan Look Like A Superhero?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

The handsome actor walked for Designer Nivedita Saboo's Wonder Woman inspired collection at the Times Fashion Week in Mumbai.

The Vaccine War Review: Absorbing Drama

The Vaccine War Review: Absorbing Drama

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

The Vaccine War leans towards stoking nationalistic fervour, but that shouldn't stop you from watching a film that is solemn about the Indian scientific community's achievement, notes Mayur Sanap.

Nitish 'condemns himself', apologises in assembly and outside

Nitish 'condemns himself', apologises in assembly and outside

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday apologised in both Houses of the legislature, as well as outside, for remarks made a day before on the importance of women's education to control population growth.

Drop our names, 33 academicians tells NCERT amid row

Drop our names, 33 academicians tells NCERT amid row

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

The signatories to a letter sent to NCERT Director Dinesh Saklani include Kanti Prasad Bajpai, a former Jawaharlal Nehru University professor who currently serves as the vice dean at the National University, Singapore, Pratap Bhanu Mehta, a former vice-chancellor of the Ashoka University, Rajeev Bhargava, a former director of CSDS, Niraja Gopal Jayal, a former JNU professor, Nivedita Menon, a JNU professor, Vipul Mudgal, the head of civil society watchdog Common Cause, K C Suri, a former professor at the University of Hyderabad who is now associated with the Gitam University, and Peter Ronald deSouza, a former director of the Indian Institute of Advanced Studies.

Xmas Recipe: Honey Vanilla Cake

Xmas Recipe: Honey Vanilla Cake

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

Simple yet delicious enough to serve to cake fiends.

'We are looking at flying an Indian into space'

'We are looking at flying an Indian into space'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

'It's vital that over the next 10 years, that India, the US and the Artemis Accords family of nations come together to ensure that we not only return humanity to the moon, but that we build the technology that will allow us stay there permanently.' 'And then go on to Mars.'

In pix: An Indian family that inspires pilots

In pix: An Indian family that inspires pilots

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

Since 1954, the Bhasins have collectively flown every aircraft in India.

'Aur kya chahiye insider banne ke liye?'

'Aur kya chahiye insider banne ke liye?'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

'I have a problem with the term 'outsider'. 'Doctor ka beta doctor banta hain, par aap baki doctors ko outsider nahi na bulate.' 'I always wanted to be an actor, yaar.' 'While I was in the bank for eight years, I was training to be an actor in Delhi.'

5 Indian women win gold at Asian Youth Boxing

5 Indian women win gold at Asian Youth Boxing

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

Tamanna (50kg) and Nivedita Karki (48kg), silver medalists in the previous edition, were among five Indian women boxers who won gold in the youth competition of the Asian Youth and Junior Boxing Championships in Amman, Jordan on Monday.

'India's done magical work'

'India's done magical work'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

'To get a 100 per cent consensus document without any reservation, any bracket, any chair summary is unprecedented in the history of multilateral forums.'

Top-level bureaucratic reshuffle at Centre, Pant named new health secretary

Top-level bureaucratic reshuffle at Centre, Pant named new health secretary

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Pant, a 1991-batch Indian Administrative Service officer of Rajasthan cadre, is currently secretary in the ministry of ports, shipping and waterways.

'Raju bhai... aise rulaake jaoge, yeh socha nahi tha'

'Raju bhai... aise rulaake jaoge, yeh socha nahi tha'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

A prayer meet was conducted in Mumbai in remembrance of comedian Raju Srivastav, who passed away in Delhi.

What Is Rajnath Singh Doing In Vietnam?

What Is Rajnath Singh Doing In Vietnam?

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is in Vietnam, meeting with his counterpart in Hanoi.

'We are not saying everybody has to pay that much'

'We are not saying everybody has to pay that much'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

'If you are going to have only a handful of telecom players on whom the entire dream of Digital India rests, it's important they are financially sustainable.'

'Budget should set right stage for growth'

'Budget should set right stage for growth'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

'India is showing a reasonable amount of resilience, but we are still living in a world that is quite fragile.' 'That's why we hope that the government will continue to invest significantly in public capex so that we are able to ride through this cycle till the private sector is able to play its part in investing and adding to the capex cycle.'

An RRR Sequel? Rajamouli Reveals!

An RRR Sequel? Rajamouli Reveals!

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

Has RRR made Rs 1,000 crore at the box office? The makers certainly think so, and they held a grand event to celebrate the big feat.

Pics! Elli Avram is a runway queen in pink

Pics! Elli Avram is a runway queen in pink

Rediff.com20 Oct 2018

Elli Avram and Aisha Sharma graced the ramp at Tech Fashion Tour's fourth season.

'We talk about India in every board meeting'

'We talk about India in every board meeting'

Rediff.com23 May 2023

'India has a lot of potential, not just in commercial aspects, but also in hiring of people and sourcing of products.'

This pilot-teacher reunion pic just won the Internet

This pilot-teacher reunion pic just won the Internet

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

Thirty years ago, he'd introduced himself as Capt Rohan Bhasin to his playschool teacher.

What's Urvashi doing with singer Guru Randhawa?

What's Urvashi doing with singer Guru Randhawa?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

The duo strode the ramp together at the Bombay Times Fashion Week.

Recipes: Swati's Diplomat Pudding. Suzanna's Trifle

Recipes: Swati's Diplomat Pudding. Suzanna's Trifle

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

Try an alternative to the traditional pudding.

Guess which movie is Shraddha watching?

Guess which movie is Shraddha watching?

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

Padmini Kolhapure plays a leading role in a Marathi film after more than a decade, and her family came forward to cheer her at its special screening.

Asian Youth Championships: Six gold medals for Indian women

Asian Youth Championships: Six gold medals for Indian women

Rediff.com31 Aug 2021

Five Indian boxers, including one woman, had earlier claimed bronze medals in the youth event after losing in the semi-finals.

Row erupts over cancelling booking for Bhagwat's event

Row erupts over cancelling booking for Bhagwat's event

Rediff.com5 Sep 2017

The development set off a slugfest, with the RSS' official twitter handle alleging that it was done to "appease jihadi elements

Asian Jr Boxing: Rohit, Bharat, Vishu, Tanu win gold

Asian Jr Boxing: Rohit, Bharat, Vishu, Tanu win gold

Rediff.com29 Aug 2021

It was gold rush for India at the Asian Junior Boxing Championships in Dubai on Sunday with four pugilists from the country winning gold medals.

Who is afraid of Kanhaiya Kumar?

Who is afraid of Kanhaiya Kumar?

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

For two-and-half weeks, as Kanhaiya Kumar's Jan Gan Man Yatra opposing the CAA-NPR-NRC makes its way through Bihar, it has come under sustained violent attack. Archana Masih/Rediff.com discovers that the yatris, who include teenagers wanting to save the Constitution and the Nation, are unfazed by the threats and loathing.

Amravati violence: Ex-Maha minister Anil Bonde, 13 others arrested

Amravati violence: Ex-Maha minister Anil Bonde, 13 others arrested

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

Besides Bonde, Amravati district BJP president Nivedita Chaudhary, city Mayor Chetan Gawande, BJP state spokesperson Shivrai Kulkarni were also arrested.

Curfew in Amravati to continue until next week with relaxations

Curfew in Amravati to continue until next week with relaxations

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

The Amravati Police had clamped the curfew on Saturday for four days after stones were hurled at shops during the bandh called by Bharatiya Janata Party, a day after incidents of stone-pelting took place during a rally called by a Muslim organisation in protest against the purported communal violence in Tripura.

Air India's CEO choice leaves many questions

Air India's CEO choice leaves many questions

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

The Tata group has begun its second innings with Air India from a war zone. Being first up in Operation Ganga to evacuate Indian nationals from Ukraine, the salt-to-software conglomerate has faced a real war. But the fire-fighting that the group experienced in appointing a chief executive officer (CEO) for the airline that it acquired from the government in a Rs 18,000-crore deal recently may have felt no less.

Try not to drool! Urvashi Rautela is bringing sexy back

Try not to drool! Urvashi Rautela is bringing sexy back

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

That's your jaws on the ground!

Neetu Chandra, Kay Kay at Raees actor's prayer meet

Neetu Chandra, Kay Kay at Raees actor's prayer meet

Rediff.com19 Mar 2018

Colleagues pay homage to Narendra Jha.

Nora Fatehi, Kay Kay Menon, Rochelle at the movies

Nora Fatehi, Kay Kay Menon, Rochelle at the movies

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

The stars step out for movie night.

Khiladi Akshay Kumar sets the ramp on fire!

Khiladi Akshay Kumar sets the ramp on fire!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2018

The actor turned showstopper for designer Lalit Dalmia at Tech Fashion Tour's fourth season.

'5G is a long haul'

'5G is a long haul'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2022

'We showcased about 20 use cases in 5G trials in Pune and Gandhinagar and some of them were interesting and innovative.' 'However, which ones will take off and which ones would not be relevant, we don't know yet.'