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The Politicians At The Ambani Wedding

The Politicians At The Ambani Wedding

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

Politicians across the political spectrum graced Radhika Merchant and Anant Ambani's wedding ceremonies at the Jio World Convention Centre at the Bandra Kurla Complex in north west Mumbai.

Fadnavis urges EC to look into 'slow voting' in Mumbai

Fadnavis urges EC to look into 'slow voting' in Mumbai

Rediff.com20 May 2024

The BJP leader also asked the EC officials to discuss the matter with the collectors of Mumbai City and Mumbai Suburban District and ensure voters do not face any problem due to the slow pace of voting at the booths.

Meet British Indian MP Lisa Nandy, PM Starmer's new culture secretary

Meet British Indian MP Lisa Nandy, PM Starmer's new culture secretary

Rediff.com6 Jul 2024

The 44-year-old politician, who was among the final three contestants in the Labour Party's leadership contest against her boss in January 2020, has been serving in his shadow cabinet ever since.

Tanuja May Be Discharged Today

Tanuja May Be Discharged Today

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

The 80-year-old actor was admitted to the Criticare Hospital in Juhu, northwest Mumbai, after having difficulty in breathing.

Mosque, cops attacked as vigil for UK stabbing victims turns violent

Mosque, cops attacked as vigil for UK stabbing victims turns violent

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

A far-right mob targeted a mosque in north-west England that saw three young girls fatally stabbed during a peaceful vigil in their memory and around 40 police officers suffered injuries in the disorder.

Has Govinda Forgiven Krushna Abhishek?

Has Govinda Forgiven Krushna Abhishek?

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

Govinda surprised everyone by attending his niece Arti Singh's wedding.

It's official: Sunita Kejriwal to campaign for AAP

It's official: Sunita Kejriwal to campaign for AAP

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

Sunita Kejriwal is slowly emerging out of the shadows to assume a bigger role to give a fillip to the AAP's campaigning which has been affected by the chief minister's arrest in a money laundering case in March.

UK polls: Record 26 Indian-origin MPs elected to House of Commons

UK polls: Record 26 Indian-origin MPs elected to House of Commons

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

Navendu Mishra (Stockport) and Nadia Whittome (Nottingham East) were among the other Labour MPs re-elected with convincing majorities.

Valentine's Day Shopping With Miss India World

Valentine's Day Shopping With Miss India World

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

A pro at bargaining, a skill she takes great delight in, 20-year-old Femina Miss India World 2023, loves to street shop.

At 2,084, BJP submits highest number of political ads for poll body

At 2,084, BJP submits highest number of political ads for poll body

Rediff.com14 May 2024

To seek approval for about 2,084 political advertisements in the city, the BJP submitted nearly 517 applications to the poll body from March 13 till May 8, data accessed by PTI showed.

How Delhi's coaching institutions risking students' lives

How Delhi's coaching institutions risking students' lives

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

Coaching institutions across the national capital, some lined up in cramped lanes while others housed in lofty buildings in busy commercial areas, are risking the lives of students, with lack of fire safety measures, single entry and exit points, faulty wiring and overloaded electrical circuits among the most common problems.

EVMs in India are 'black box', can't scrutinise, says Rahul, backs Musk's view

EVMs in India are 'black box', can't scrutinise, says Rahul, backs Musk's view

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

The former Congress president also tagged a post by Tesla CEO Elon Musk in which he talked about eliminating EVMs.

Cong set to make a deal with AAP; Trinamool still adamant

Cong set to make a deal with AAP; Trinamool still adamant

Rediff.com24 Feb 2024

The Congress is hopeful of soon finalising the Lok Sabha poll seat-sharing arrangements with the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) allies Aam Aadmi Party and Trinamool Congress, sources said on Friday, days after the principal opposition party arrived at an understanding with the Samajwadi Party in Uttar Pradesh.

'This Isn't Like Any Other Election'

'This Isn't Like Any Other Election'

Rediff.com14 May 2024

'We can't sit back clutching our memories of the riots. The country, the future of our children are more important.' Jyoti Punwani reports on an unusual election meeting in Mumbai.

AAP, Cong finalise 4-3 seat sharing deal in Delhi: Sources

AAP, Cong finalise 4-3 seat sharing deal in Delhi: Sources

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

The AAP will field candidates from the South Delhi, West Delhi, North West Delhi and New Delhi seats, while the Congress will contest from the Chandni Chowk, East Delhi and North East Delhi constituencies, the sources in the Aam Aadmi Party said.

UK knife attack leaves 3 children dead, 5 critical

UK knife attack leaves 3 children dead, 5 critical

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

The police force on Tuesday reiterated the incident is "not currently being treated as terror-related and we are not looking for anyone else in connection with it".

Congress, AAP to announce alliance today

Congress, AAP to announce alliance today

Rediff.com24 Feb 2024

An alliance between the Aam Aadmi Party and the Congress in Delhi and in different states, including Gujarat and Haryana, for the Lok Sabha polls may be officially announced on Saturday, sources in the AAP said.

'I'm Still Struggling'

'I'm Still Struggling'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

'At the age of 25, there are still no work offers coming your way, so how do you move ahead in life?'

Delhi's Bawana under water after midnight breach of major canal

Delhi's Bawana under water after midnight breach of major canal

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

The pictures and videos of the locals wading through waist deep water in Bawana JJ colony area, waterlogged houses, school and hospital went viral on social media even as teams of engineers from Haryana and Delhi worked on a war footing to plug the breach.

Why I Quit Congress: Sanjay Nirupam Spills the Beans

Why I Quit Congress: Sanjay Nirupam Spills the Beans

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

'Rahul Gandhi is showing an 'I-don't-care-attitude'.' 'He is showing the same attitude towards what is happening in Maharashtra or in various parts of the country.'

Dharmendra Pradhan, Maneka Gandhi among key contestants in 6th phase

Dharmendra Pradhan, Maneka Gandhi among key contestants in 6th phase

Rediff.com24 May 2024

Besides the national capital, polling will be held Saturday in 14 seats in Uttar Pradesh, all 10 seats of Haryana, eight seats each in Bihar and West Bengal, six seats in Odisha, four seats in Jharkhand and one seat in Jammu and Kashmir. Simultaneously, polling will be held for 42 assembly constituencies in Odisha.

Recipe: Chef Varun's Teekhi Dal Tadka With Walnuts

Recipe: Chef Varun's Teekhi Dal Tadka With Walnuts

Rediff.com6 May 2024

A recipe for fiery dal.

'The First Time I Haven't Voted Since 1962'

'The First Time I Haven't Voted Since 1962'

Rediff.com27 May 2024

The Election Commission refuses to tell how many people have voted in each phase.

Recipe: Jayanti's Masaledar Tari Wali Bhindi

Recipe: Jayanti's Masaledar Tari Wali Bhindi

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

An easy recipe for a mid-week meal.

'Tell Modi We Waited'

'Tell Modi We Waited'

Rediff.com18 May 2024

The MNS chief started his speech with the name of Nehru, then paused. After a few tense seconds, he resumed: "After Nehru, here is the only politician who will be PM for the third term."

Heat wave in several parts of north, west India

Heat wave in several parts of north, west India

Rediff.com26 May 2020

Several parts of north and west India reeled under scorching heat wave with the temperature touching 50 degree Celsius in Rajasthan's Churu district on Tuesday, even as the meteorological department predicted very heavy rainfall in Assam and Meghalaya till May 28.

Uddhav Sena MLA under ED lens joins Shinde group

Uddhav Sena MLA under ED lens joins Shinde group

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

Waikar is a former standing committee chairman of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, a four time corporator and has been MLA from Jogeshwari for four terms.

Cong decided to expel me after I resigned: Sanjay Nirupam

Cong decided to expel me after I resigned: Sanjay Nirupam

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

Former MP Sanjay Nirupam on Thursday took a swipe at the Congress leadership over his expulsion, claiming it was done after he sent his resignation letter to the party.

BJP-led alliance suffers jolt in Maharashtra

BJP-led alliance suffers jolt in Maharashtra

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party suffered a setback in Lok Sabha polls in Maharashtra on Tuesday, with its tally dwindling by less than half compared to 2019, while the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi of Congress, Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray and the Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar was on a roll, pocketing 30 of the 48 seats.

Dhoni and Pant's Night Out In Mumbai

Dhoni and Pant's Night Out In Mumbai

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Rishabh Pant dined at Bastian in Mumbai.

'We Will See Rise Of Four New Stars'

'We Will See Rise Of Four New Stars'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

Amid much fanfare, the makers and star cast of Ishq Vishk Rebound unveiled the trailer for their coming teen romance.

A Small Line Of People Crossed Into India

A Small Line Of People Crossed Into India

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

When I asked Krishna Gopal Sengupta, who had travelled through Bangladesh from Chittagong to Petrapole if the interim government had made any impact at ground level, he said, "it's been only a couple of days. They will need some time." Shyam G Menon reports from Petrapole, India's entry point with Bangladesh.

Seen John's Rs 70 Cr Purchase?

Seen John's Rs 70 Cr Purchase?

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

John Abraham made news this week when it was revealed that he had bought property in Mumbai worth Rs 70 crore (Rs 700 million).

Aamir's Daughter Ira Weds

Aamir's Daughter Ira Weds

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

Aamir Khan's daughter Ira Khan wed Nupur Shikhare on Wednesday, January 3, at Mumbai's Taj Lands End hotel.

BJP repeats 2014 landslide in north, west India

BJP repeats 2014 landslide in north, west India

Rediff.com23 May 2019

The BJP has bettered its show this time as its vote share in several states is well over 50 per cent, nothing short of a statistical wonder in Indian electoral history.

Nobody should...: Sena-UBT adamant despite Cong's objection

Nobody should...: Sena-UBT adamant despite Cong's objection

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

Raut said there is always give and take in an alliance and they gave Ramtek and Kolhapur seats to the Congress. He said Sena-UBT has also given Amravati to the Congress.

Tanishaa-Tanuja-Kajol's Kodak Moment

Tanishaa-Tanuja-Kajol's Kodak Moment

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

Film and television stars made their way to the North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja in Juhu, north west Mumbai, to celebrate Ashthami.

Iran Prez dies in helicopter crash; Mohammad Mokhber to takeover

Iran Prez dies in helicopter crash; Mohammad Mokhber to takeover

Rediff.com20 May 2024

Nine people were on the helicopter that crashed in northwest Iran on Sunday, including three officials, an imam, and flight and security team members, as reported by Tasnim news.

Queueing Up For A Home

Queueing Up For A Home

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

Former mill workers from the city and their family members queue to prove their work history in the city to become eligible for subsidised housing provided by the government agency, MHADA.

At Ira Khan's Mehendi Ceremony

At Ira Khan's Mehendi Ceremony

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

According to reports, Salman Khan hosted Ira's mehendi ceremony at his home in Bandra, north west Mumbai.