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Mulayam cremated with full state honours, top leaders pay respects

Mulayam cremated with full state honours, top leaders pay respects

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

His son and party chief Akhilesh Yadav lit the funeral pyre. The former Uttar Pradesh CM had died aged 82 at a private hospital in Haryana's Gurugram on Monday.

'Only I get paid like male actors and no one else'

'Only I get paid like male actors and no one else'

Rediff.com31 May 2023

'Most A-listers (women) do films for free along with offering other favours...'

SC quashes criminal case against Parkash Singh Badal, his son

SC quashes criminal case against Parkash Singh Badal, his son

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

The Badals and Cheema had moved the top court challenging the August 2021 order of the Punjab and Haryana High Court refusing to quash the summons against them by additional chief judicial magistrate, Hoshiarpur in a private complaint filed by Social activist Balwant Singh Khera on the charges of forgery, cheating and concealing facts.

Mukesh Ambani, Gautam Adani top the Fortune India Rich List for 2023

Mukesh Ambani, Gautam Adani top the Fortune India Rich List for 2023

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

Mukesh Ambani, the patriarch of Reliance Industries (RIL), and Gautam Adani, the chairman of Adani Group of companies, have secured the top positions on the Fortune India Rich List, created in partnership with Waterfield Advisors, with respective wealth of $99.7 billion and $63.71 billion. With a wealth of $34.6 billion, the Mistry family of Shapoorji Pallonji Group holds the third position on the list, while the Poonawalla family, owners of vaccine maker Serum Institute, with a wealth of $32.9 billion, stands fourth. Stockbroker and founder of D-Mart-branded grocery stores, Radhakishan Damani, claims the fifth spot on the India Rich List with a wealth of $23.4 billion

Why Did The Pope Visit The Russian Embassy?

Why Did The Pope Visit The Russian Embassy?

Rediff.com26 Feb 2022

It stands to reason that at the meeting on Friday, Pope Francis conveyed to the Kremlin, some message in regard of the developments in Ukraine. The long duration of the meeting in the Russian embassy flags that it was substantive. Indeed, it took place even as the first Russian tank column was sighted on the outskirts of Kyiv, notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Make women self-reliant, instead of locking them in: Kerala HC

Make women self-reliant, instead of locking them in: Kerala HC

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

Justice Devan Ramachandran on Tuesday said that patriarchism even in the form of offering protection to women and girls has to be frowned upon as they are just as capable, as men and boys, of taking care of themselves.

Sharad Pawar asks nephew Ajit to 'find a solution'

Sharad Pawar asks nephew Ajit to 'find a solution'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar on Monday asked the NCP faction led by his nephew Ajit Pawar how a way out can be found in the current political scenario as demanded by them when they had already cleared their stand in public.

Tamil's Dysfunctional Families You Must Watch On OTT

Tamil's Dysfunctional Families You Must Watch On OTT

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Catch J Baby in theatres, and if you want to watch more touching Tamil stories on the dysfunctional family, Arjun Menon lists where you can find them on OTT.

What Is Mukesh Ambani Praying For?

What Is Mukesh Ambani Praying For?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

The Reliance chairman was accompanied by Radhika Merchant, who is engaged to his younger son Anant Ambani.

During INDIA conclave, Cong to take up Pawar's meeting with Ajit

During INDIA conclave, Cong to take up Pawar's meeting with Ajit

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

Maharashtra Congress president Nana Patole has said that his party's top brass will discuss with Nationalist Congress Party founder Sharad Pawar his much-debated meeting with politically estranged nephew and state Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar when the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) holds its conclave in Mumbai later this month.

DMDK chief Vijayakanth passes away

DMDK chief Vijayakanth passes away

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Vijayakanth was unwell for quite some time and his wife Premalatha took over the reins of the party days ago.

Watched These Brilliant Malayalam Films?

Watched These Brilliant Malayalam Films?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

Divya Nair lists 2023's Malayalam movies that can be enjoyed by all ages.

Poll Schedule Works Against First Phase Contestants

Poll Schedule Works Against First Phase Contestants

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

Constituencies that are going to the polls in the first phase, slated for April 19, have just 19 days for campaigning. Contrast that with those going to polls in the 7th phase, notes N Sathiya Moorthy.

'History is littered with religious conflict'

'History is littered with religious conflict'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

'The othering of religious groups inevitably leads to violence.' 'It is sadly a narrative that has echoed through the centuries since man first discovered God.'

JD-S's lone MP and Deve Gowda grandson's election set aside

JD-S's lone MP and Deve Gowda grandson's election set aside

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Prajwal Revanna is the grandson of JD-S patriarch and former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda, and is the only candidate from the party to have won the Lok Sabha elections in Karnataka in 2019.

Sajini Shinde Ka Viral Video Review: Lost In Execution

Sajini Shinde Ka Viral Video Review: Lost In Execution

Rediff.com27 Oct 2023

Much of Sajini Shinde Ka Viral Video's enjoyment comes from the carefully picked star cast who do a pretty good job, observes Mayur Sanap.

'India should not behave like a big brother towards Maldives'

'India should not behave like a big brother towards Maldives'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

'India should respect Maldivian nationalism and their desire to be not over-dependent on India.' 'India should not behave like a big brother towards Maldives as many times, we tend to behave like that.'

Numbers Don't Add Up For BJP In Tamil Nadu

Numbers Don't Add Up For BJP In Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

Indications are that the DMK combine will win more seats than the AIADMK and BJP, but is facing a tough fight in about half a dozen from the rest, predicts N Sathiya Moorthy of the electoral contest in Tamil Nadu.

Taapsee's CANDID Confessions!

Taapsee's CANDID Confessions!

Rediff.com31 Aug 2022

She has something to say about women achievers. Do you agree?

Lalu's daughter to donate kidney to her father

Lalu's daughter to donate kidney to her father

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

The RJD president, who has been suffering from multiple health problems, was advised a kidney transplant.

Looking At 1999: 25 Years Ago In Bollywood...

Looking At 1999: 25 Years Ago In Bollywood...

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Sukanya Verma recaps all those events from 25 years ago.

Gujarat, Himachal polls: Big winners and losers

Gujarat, Himachal polls: Big winners and losers

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

Here's how our netas faring in the elections.

Aparna Yadav seeks Mulayam's blessings after joining BJP

Aparna Yadav seeks Mulayam's blessings after joining BJP

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

Aparna, the younger daughter-in-law of Mulayam Singh Yadav, had joined the BJP.

How Women Change The Political Game

How Women Change The Political Game

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

More than ever before, women voters can make or mar a political party's electoral fortunes.

'Ask Kumaraswamy why he wants to join the BJP'

'Ask Kumaraswamy why he wants to join the BJP'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

'This decision to go with the BJP is Kumaraswamy's individual decision and not a party decision.'

Ratan Tata-promoted Electra EV raises $25 mn

Ratan Tata-promoted Electra EV raises $25 mn

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

Ratan Tata-promoted Electrodrive Powertrain Solutions or Electra EV has raised USD 25 million in equity capital from GEF Capital for a minority stake. The Tata Group patriarch set up Electra EV in 2017 and the company designs, manufactures and supplies EV powertrains systems across passenger and commercial vehicle segments. It also has products for the agriculture and off-highway segments.

Have You Watched These OTT Films Yet?

Have You Watched These OTT Films Yet?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

Deepa Gahlot lists some 2023 movies that you need to watch if you haven't already.

JD-S to announce candidate for Hassan seat tomorrow: Kumaraswamy

JD-S to announce candidate for Hassan seat tomorrow: Kumaraswamy

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

Janata Dal-Secular leader H D Kumaraswamy on Thursday said the party's second list of candidates for the May 10 Karnataka assembly polls, including for the contentious Hassan seat, will be finalised on April 7.

'Women don't want to be superior, they want to be equals'

'Women don't want to be superior, they want to be equals'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

'When women are independent financially, they will never take crap.'

'Speak up against unsafe sex'

'Speak up against unsafe sex'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

''India's youth make up for majority of the population and educating them on safe sex and sex education is the need of the hour.'

'I see this film as part of a larger conspiracy'

'I see this film as part of a larger conspiracy'

Rediff.com5 May 2023

'What The Kerala Story is trying to do is take the fake hate propaganda which we saw earlier only on WhatsApp to the big screen now.'

Never thought I'd sit in new Parliament, did now at age 91:: Ex-PM

Never thought I'd sit in new Parliament, did now at age 91:: Ex-PM

Rediff.com28 May 2023

The 91-year-old expressed his joy, saying he never thought that he would sit in a new Parliament building in his lifetime.

Salman Changes Next Film's Title To...

Salman Changes Next Film's Title To...

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

Salman Khan's next film, Kabhi Eid Kabhi Diwali, which started shooting on his farm on the outskirts of Mumbai in May, has seen many changes since its announcement. The latest on that front is the film's title.

Pawar says won't align with BJP; allays partners' concerns over meet with Ajit

Pawar says won't align with BJP; allays partners' concerns over meet with Ajit

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

He sought to nix speculation that the Congress and the Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray were working on a 'Plan B' to contest the 2024 Lok Sabha polls without his faction of the Nationalist Congress Party.

JD-S allied with BJP to save...: Deve Gowda

JD-S allied with BJP to save...: Deve Gowda

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

Asserting that the JD-S does not practice opportunistic politics, Gowda while defending the decision to ally with the BJP said, "This party has to be saved, which has been his pain and struggle for decades, and there is no selfishness in this....I took the decision."

Akhilesh touches Shivpal's feet at poll rally, says dooriyaan in politics ends

Akhilesh touches Shivpal's feet at poll rally, says dooriyaan in politics ends

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

Addressing an election rally in the family bastion of Saifai, Akhilesh Yadav also asserted that his party will register a historic win in the bypoll.

Tanuja@80: What Made Her Such A Star

Tanuja@80: What Made Her Such A Star

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

Tanuja could do practically anything on screen, applauds Subhash K Jha, as he salutes the actor on her 80th birthday on September 23.

Cong should set its house in order: Deve Gowda

Cong should set its house in order: Deve Gowda

Rediff.com2 Apr 2023

'There are many options before opposition parties and this nation has a wealth of leadership.'

Karnataka parties strategise to ring-fence MLAs, lure independents

Karnataka parties strategise to ring-fence MLAs, lure independents

Rediff.com12 May 2023

A day before counting of votes polled in the Karnataka assembly elections, both the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress on Friday went into a huddle and held strategy sessions on ways to keep their flock together.

Can Gehlot Make It Two In A Row?

Can Gehlot Make It Two In A Row?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

The fact that Gehlot has stayed relevant these five years with his populist schemes is one reason why he may beat incumbency in a state that votes for change every election, observes Ramesh Menon.