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Can't pretend all is fine: TMC's Sukhendu Sekhar on protests

Can't pretend all is fine: TMC's Sukhendu Sekhar on protests

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

He indicated his conviction will remain firm even if that "uprising" ultimately puts the party he faithfully served for 13 years in the dock.

Sara's Roman Holiday

Sara's Roman Holiday

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

Sara shares pictures from her exotic vacay...

Rebel SAD leaders apologise to Akal Takht jathedar for Akali regime mistakes

Rebel SAD leaders apologise to Akal Takht jathedar for Akali regime mistakes

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

They handed the apology letter to Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh at the Akal Takht Secretariat at the Golden Temple in Amritsar. The Akal Takht is the supreme temporal seat of the Sikhs.

'AKD Will Balance India and China'

'AKD Will Balance India and China'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

'We have to keep a watch because India-Sri Lanka has a history that whenever there has been a change in government, either the connectivity projects have been questioned or cancelled or revived.'

India, Canada expel diplomats amid deepening rift

India, Canada expel diplomats amid deepening rift

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

India on Monday expelled six Canadian diplomats and announced withdrawing its high commissioner and other 'targeted' officials from Canada after strongly dismissing Ottawa's allegations linking the envoy to a probe into the killing of Sikh extremist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, in a major downturn in already frosty ties between the two nations.

How The US Helps India Counter The China Threat

How The US Helps India Counter The China Threat

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Reports (not denied by India) that the USA had 'for the first time provided real-time details to their Indian counterparts on the Chinese positions and force strength in advance of a PLA incursion' into Tawang at the LAC in December 2022, helping India thwart China's expansionist designs, show how operationally effective the USA-India friendship has become on the ground. A engaging excerpt from Sreeram Chaulia's must-read new book, Friends: India's Closest Strategic Partners.

Ready For Romance On OTT?

Ready For Romance On OTT?

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

From a galaxy far, far away to apna Bollywood and everything in between, Sukanya Verma shows us there's much to binge on OTT this week.

We stand against...: UN on attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh

We stand against...: UN on attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

Several Hindu temples, households and businesses have been vandalised, and at least two Hindu leaders affiliated with former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's Awami League party have been killed in the violence since Monday, when Hasina resigned and fled to India.

At Farah's Pajama Party With Shilpa, Tabu

At Farah's Pajama Party With Shilpa, Tabu

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

Amruta wears her jewellery...Raveena in throwback mode...Aayush's night shoot...

Sonia Gandhi slams BJP, says saffron party fuels fire of hatred

Sonia Gandhi slams BJP, says saffron party fuels fire of hatred

Rediff.com25 Feb 2023

She urged the Congress workers to tackle the current regime with vigour and reach out to people to convey the party's message.

'Gandhiji Gave Me Contentment'

'Gandhiji Gave Me Contentment'

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

Gandhiji asked me if I had sufficient warm clothes in view of the coming cold season. I said yes. But he verified my statement by asking Miraben to search my bag to make sure. Such was Gandhiji.

Bhujbal sulks over RS ticket to Sunetra, Ajit Pawar says he isn't upset

Bhujbal sulks over RS ticket to Sunetra, Ajit Pawar says he isn't upset

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Friday said the decision to field his wife for Rajya Sabha bypoll was taken by his Nationalist Congress Party's apex body and denied reports that senior colleague Chhagan Bhujbal was upset over the move.

Can INDIA bloc replicate LS victory in UP assembly bypolls?

Can INDIA bloc replicate LS victory in UP assembly bypolls?

Rediff.com23 Jun 2024

The Samajwadi Party and Congress have announced that they will contest together under the INDIA bloc.

Hasina's son says she will be back in Bangladesh once...

Hasina's son says she will be back in Bangladesh once...

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Sheikh Hasina, who quit as prime minister and fled Bangladesh, will be back in the country as soon as democracy is restored, his son Sajeeb Wazed Joy said on Thursday and blamed Pakistan's intelligence agency, ISI, for fuelling the ongoing unrest in the country.

Shut your mouths: Shivakumar to Cong leaders over CM post

Shut your mouths: Shivakumar to Cong leaders over CM post

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

Following this a Veearashaiva-Lingayat seer -- Srisaila Jagadguru Channa Siddharama Panditaradhya Swamiji on Friday said ministers from his community should be considered for the CM's post in case there is a leadership change, while also pitching for them to be given priority in the event of creation of additional Deputy CM posts.

BJP preventing people from casting votes: Akhilesh

BJP preventing people from casting votes: Akhilesh

Rediff.com13 May 2024

Yadav said in a post in Hindi on X, 'The BJP is warned not to come in the way of the public. Preventing voters from casting their votes is also a crime. The public has come to know about the conspiracy hatched by the BJP to prevent people from casting their votes by misusing power. BJP supporters are bent on violence...'

Pooja, Esha, Aahana's Amazing Choli Styles

Pooja, Esha, Aahana's Amazing Choli Styles

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

They're bringing sexy back!

Mosque dispute: Clashes erupt in Shimla, cops among 10 hurt

Mosque dispute: Clashes erupt in Shimla, cops among 10 hurt

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

Protestors demanding the demolition of an illegal structure in a mosque in Shimla's Sanjauli area were lathi-charged by security forces on Wednesday after they broke police barricades during a demonstration.

Ready For Some Mid-Week Glamour, Bollywood Style?

Ready For Some Mid-Week Glamour, Bollywood Style?

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

Bollywood's gorgeous ladies don't save up all their glamour for their weekend parties.

Sena factions get ready for yet another show of strength on Dussehra

Sena factions get ready for yet another show of strength on Dussehra

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

While Uddhav Thackeray will address his party's Dussehra rally at the sprawling Shivaji Park in Dadar, the traditional venue of the event where Bal Thackeray charged up his workers with his fiery oratory for more than four decades, Shinde's rally will be at Azad Maidan in south Mumbai.

We've got independence for the 2nd time: Muhammad Yunus

We've got independence for the 2nd time: Muhammad Yunus

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Muhammad Yunus on Thursday promised to deliver a government which assures safety to its citizens, as the Nobel laureate returned to the protest-torn Bangladesh from Paris to take oath as the head of the interim government following the ouster of Sheikh Hasina.

Why The Speaker's Job Is Important

Why The Speaker's Job Is Important

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

The Speaker is the final authority to take a call on cases of defection. Although this may not be an immediate concern now, but its occurrence in the future cannot be ruled out considering the volatile nature of politics, points out Rup Narayan Das.

How Pretty Is Heli!

How Pretty Is Heli!

Rediff.com8 May 2024

She's thoda prim, thoda proper but 100 per cent jabardast.

Is Kargil 2.0 In the Offing?

Is Kargil 2.0 In the Offing?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

Pakistan may want to undertake a 'false flag' operation in J&K to divert attention from the situation in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa but infiltrating one SSG battalion into J&K and having two SSG battalions waiting to follow suit means war, which Pakistan cannot afford in its current economic crisis, notes Lieutenant General Prakash Katoch (retd).

India, UK to resume trade talks this month

India, UK to resume trade talks this month

Rediff.com7 Jul 2024

With the new government taking charge in Britain, senior officials of India and the UK will hold the next round of talks this month for the proposed free trade agreement to resolve the pending issues and close the negotiations, an official said. The India-UK talks for the proposed free trade agreement (FTA) began in January 2022. The 14th round of talks stalled as the two nations stepped into their general election cycles.

'Discrimination Is Present Among Scheduled Castes Too'

'Discrimination Is Present Among Scheduled Castes Too'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

'All of these guys who are opposing the Supreme Court judgment are from dominant scheduled caste communities and none of them come from the scavenging community.' 'Not a single scavenging leader will oppose this Supreme Court judgment.'

I am a member of RSS: Calcutta HC judge in farewell speech

I am a member of RSS: Calcutta HC judge in farewell speech

Rediff.com20 May 2024

Justice Dash said he was "ready to go back to the organisation" if they call him for any assistance or for any work that he was capable of doing.

'Pakistan Army Wants To Fix Imran Khan'

'Pakistan Army Wants To Fix Imran Khan'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

'Five months after the elections in February 2024, the Pakistan army has not been able to break Imran Khan's resolve and break his political party.'

Uddhav would have remained silent if....: Raj Thackeray

Uddhav would have remained silent if....: Raj Thackeray

Rediff.com5 May 2024

Raj also justified his support to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, citing the construction of the Ram Temple and abrogation of Article 370 among other reasons.

Yunus takes oath as head of interim B'desh; says will rein in conspirators

Yunus takes oath as head of interim B'desh; says will rein in conspirators

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

Yunus, 84, was administered the oath of office by President Mohammed Shahabuddin at a ceremony at the presidential palace 'Bangabhaban'.

'I Pray For That Unknown Woman Who Cooked Pothichoru'

'I Pray For That Unknown Woman Who Cooked Pothichoru'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

'A campaign that goes beyond caste, creed and religion.' 'This is a campaign that aims to end hunger in society'

DMK asks AIADMK to join anti-NEET stir in Delhi, Oppn party hits back

DMK asks AIADMK to join anti-NEET stir in Delhi, Oppn party hits back

Rediff.com20 Aug 2023

The DMK will not stop till Tamil Nadu got exemption from the central qualifying test, Stalin said.

Mamata ready to ally with Cong for anti-BJP front in 2024 LS polls: Pawar

Mamata ready to ally with Cong for anti-BJP front in 2024 LS polls: Pawar

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

According to the former Union minister, Banerjee has also said that she was ready to forget her experience with the Congress in the West Bengal state elections.

Smokescreen to crush AAP: Kejriwal addresses Delhi court

Smokescreen to crush AAP: Kejriwal addresses Delhi court

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

Kejriwal made the submissions as the ED produced him in the court of Special Judge Kaveri Baweja and sought seven-day further custody, arguing he needs to be confronted with some people linked with the case.

Join BJP or bulldozer is ready, MP minister warns Cong leaders

Join BJP or bulldozer is ready, MP minister warns Cong leaders

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

A video of Panchayat Minister Mahendra Singh Sisodia making the remarks at a public meeting in Ruthiyai town here on Wednesday has gone viral on social media.

BJP sues Atishi over 'join us or face arrest' claim

BJP sues Atishi over 'join us or face arrest' claim

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

Atishi claimed that 4 senior AAP leaders, including herself, would be arrested soon and claimed that she was advised to join the BJP or be ready to be arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in a month.

Mohammedan Sporting's ISL debut in jeopardy

Mohammedan Sporting's ISL debut in jeopardy

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

Gurgaon-based Bunkerhill Pvt Ltd has 61 per cent stake in the club through their deal in 2020 and after the team got a new investors in Shrachi Sports, the two firms had agreed to split the shares with 30.5 per cent each by signing a term sheet earlier this month.

Be ready to fight and win wars, Xi Jinping tells PLA

Be ready to fight and win wars, Xi Jinping tells PLA

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

Xi said the entire military should devote all its energy to carry out all its work for combat readiness, enhance its capability to fight and win, and effectively fulfill its missions and tasks

Out of jail, Hemant Soren declares 'rebellion' to drive out 'feudal forces

Out of jail, Hemant Soren declares 'rebellion' to drive out 'feudal forces

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

Soren, addressing a rally in Bhognadih on the occasion of 'Hul Diwas', also claimed that the saffron party has turned 'jittery' after his release from jail and its leaders are 'conspiring' against him again.

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

We asked colleagues, present and past, to reflect on a man who has made such a difference to their lives and careers. Here it is then, a rich collection of memories that offer enchanting glimpses of the enigmatic Ajit Balakrishnan.