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Family rift to the fore as Mulayam's daughter-in-law joins BJP

Family rift to the fore as Mulayam's daughter-in-law joins BJP

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

Samajwadi Party patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav's daughter-in-law Aparna Yadav joined the Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday.

JP stir to rath yatra: How Bihar events influenced Indian politics

JP stir to rath yatra: How Bihar events influenced Indian politics

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

Bihar is no stranger to being at the centre of a tectonic shift in national politics fuelled by turbulent regional forces.

Gotabaya quits, new Lanka Prez within 7 days: Speaker

Gotabaya quits, new Lanka Prez within 7 days: Speaker

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

The 73-year-old leader on Thursday emailed his resignation letter to the Speaker soon after he was allowed by Singapore to enter the city-state on a "private visit".

'It is the biggest win of my life'

'It is the biggest win of my life'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2021

'I wonder why our actresses don't wear the saree which is the most beautiful apparel in the universe, specially when they represent us on an international platform,' says Subhash K Jha.

Sukanya Verma's Favourite 2022 OTT Shows

Sukanya Verma's Favourite 2022 OTT Shows

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

I binged on various shows this year -- some for work, some for pleasure, few I couldn't spare time for, others I didn't have access to while some started out fabulously only to fizzle towards the end.

Tamil Nadu Guv invites Stalin to form govt after he stakes claim

Tamil Nadu Guv invites Stalin to form govt after he stakes claim

Rediff.com5 May 2021

Governor Banwarilal Purohit on Wednesday appointed Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam president M K Stalin as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and invited him to form the government after he staked claim, submitting a letter on his election as legislature party leader.

Business Families and their UGLY succession battles

Business Families and their UGLY succession battles

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

The world is full of family businesses that withered away with the passing of generations, creating much bitterness and ill will. Entire clans that used to be household names have become pale shadows of their once-mighty empires.

'This World Is Driven By Greed'

'This World Is Driven By Greed'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

'This world shows humanity in a fraudulent light.'

Raksha Bandhan Review

Raksha Bandhan Review

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

Dangerous messaging punctuates every ounce of its storyline wherein dowry is normalised, the kidney is a small price to pay for it, observes Sukanya Verma.

The Circle of Love

The Circle of Love

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

'If something appears too good to be true, it most likely is'.

Mulayam's photo with RSS chief ahead of UP polls triggers row

Mulayam's photo with RSS chief ahead of UP polls triggers row

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

A photograph of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat sitting with Samajwadi Party patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav has set tongues wagging in poll-bound Uttar Pradesh, with the Congress taunting that the S in SP means the Sangh.

Presidential poll: Several Opposition MLAs cross-vote for Murmu

Presidential poll: Several Opposition MLAs cross-vote for Murmu

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

Several legislators in states on Monday said they have cross-voted in favour of National Democratic Alliance nominee Droupadi Murmu by not following their respective party lines in the presidential election.

Assam girl student in shorts made to wrap curtain around legs in exam

Assam girl student in shorts made to wrap curtain around legs in exam

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

A 19-year-old girl appearing for an examination in Assam was made to wrap a curtain around her legs by an invigilator who chafed at her wearing shorts, provoking outrage and allegations of gender bias, and prompting university authorities to order an inquiry. The girl's family has, however, decided against taking the matter further in the interest of her mental well-being and academic future.

JugJugg Jeeyo Review

JugJugg Jeeyo Review

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

JugJugg Jeeyo is a David Dhawan comedy, not directed by David Dhawan, observes Sukanya Verma.

Meet the men behind Akhilesh's UP election charge

Meet the men behind Akhilesh's UP election charge

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

For the first time, Akhilesh is leading the SP almost single-handed into a major election, but he is not the only one running the show Shikha Shalini reports.

UP polls: Final phase of voting on Monday, 613 candidates in fray

UP polls: Final phase of voting on Monday, 613 candidates in fray

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

Voting for the seventh and final phase of the Uttar Pradesh assembly elections covering 54 seats, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi's parliamentary constituency Varanasi, will be held on Monday to decide the phase of 613 candidates.

India Wants World's Money, But Not World's Modernity

India Wants World's Money, But Not World's Modernity

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

A bit of economic reforms stalled and decisions delayed -- what Narayana Murthy spoke of -- don't hurt if a country's compassionate and inclusive social fabric has survived intact; if the country is happy, observes Shyam G Menon.

How Did TN BJP Chief Own A Rafale Watch?

How Did TN BJP Chief Own A Rafale Watch?

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

If Tamil Nadu BJP President K Annamalai bought it in 2015, did he get prior approval from the Union home ministry, and did he include it in his annual wealth returns, sections of the media want to know. N Sathiya Moorthy on the curious case of the 'Rafale' watch.

Why don't I see such perfect marriages ever?

Why don't I see such perfect marriages ever?

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

Most days, I wake up with the feeling that I have an ideal relationship with my husband. Then, he wakes up and screws it all up, sighs Gal Godot.

Modi, Mamata, Adar among Time's 100 most influential people

Modi, Mamata, Adar among Time's 100 most influential people

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

Time's profile of Modi says that in its 74 years as an independent nation, India has had three pivotal leaders -- Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi and Modi. "Narendra Modi is the third, dominating the country's politics like no one since them."

'You are an Iron Lady for me'

'You are an Iron Lady for me'

Rediff.com9 May 2021

Our readers wish their moms on Mother's Day.

UP bypolls: Don't let Azamgarh become den of terror, Adityanath tells voters

UP bypolls: Don't let Azamgarh become den of terror, Adityanath tells voters

Rediff.com19 Jun 2022

Adityanath on the occasion praised the Centre's 'Agnipath' scheme and highlighted its benefits.

PM Modi, Rahul to pay last respects to Karunanidhi today

PM Modi, Rahul to pay last respects to Karunanidhi today

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

The body was kept at the leader's Gopalapuram residence till 1 am.

Karnataka Council dy chairman found dead

Karnataka Council dy chairman found dead

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

Karnataka Legislative Council Deputy Chairman S L Dharme Gowda was found dead on a rail track in Chikkamagaluru district in the early hours of Tuesday, with police sources claiming he died by suicide.

Jayeshbhai Jordaar Review

Jayeshbhai Jordaar Review

Rediff.com13 May 2022

Essentially a message movie, Jayeshbhai Jordaar masks its horror in humour to play out like an on-the-run road trip, observes Sukanya Verma.

BJP pits Union minister Baghel against Akhilesh in Karhal

BJP pits Union minister Baghel against Akhilesh in Karhal

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav will face Union Minister SP Singh Baghel on Karhal seat of Mainpuri where both of them filed nominations on Monday.

Alia Bhatt's 'Kanyadaan' ad sparks culture debate

Alia Bhatt's 'Kanyadaan' ad sparks culture debate

Rediff.com26 Sep 2021

The ad for a 'lehnga' brand featuring Bollywood star Alia Bhatt as the much indulged daughter and granddaughter has fired debate on social media platforms and elsewhere on the age-old tradition of giving away the daughter.

Watch Your Favourite Books on OTT!

Watch Your Favourite Books on OTT!

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

It's raining book-to-screen adaptations on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma offers you a selection.

Will Shivpal Yadav ditch Akhilesh for BJP?

Will Shivpal Yadav ditch Akhilesh for BJP?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

The speculation gained strength after the sulking socialist leader Shivpal Yadav recently met Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath amid reports of strains in the SP-led alliance.

Bal Thackeray's statue unveiled in Mumbai

Bal Thackeray's statue unveiled in Mumbai

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

The statue is located at the busy roundabout between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya and National Gallery of Modern Art in south Mumbai.

Mulayam joins Karhal campaign for son as Amit Shah rallies for rival nearby

Mulayam joins Karhal campaign for son as Amit Shah rallies for rival nearby

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

Making his first appearance at an election rally, Samajwadi Party patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav on Thursday sought votes for his son Akhilesh Yadav, promising that his party will fulfil the aspirations of the people.

Challenge Before Rahul's Bharat Jodo Yatra

Challenge Before Rahul's Bharat Jodo Yatra

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

People may line up to see Rahul Gandhi, given he is currently, the only major politician speaking of inflation and unemployment in an India bombarded daily by Right-wing delusion. The challenge is how to transfer the goodwill into votes when the object of curiosity is surrounded by usual suspects and sycophants, observes Shyam Menon.

60% voting till 5 pm in second phase of UP polls

60% voting till 5 pm in second phase of UP polls

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

Polling across 55 assembly constituencies assembly in nine districts got off to sluggish start at 7 am due to the cold and fog at several places.

'Mary Roy was a very unorthodox person'

'Mary Roy was a very unorthodox person'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

'She will forever be remembered for being a disrupter - a disrupter in a positive sense - as she disrupted the hierarchies that existed in society!'

Taapsee does something she's never done before!

Taapsee does something she's never done before!

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

Aanand L Rai gets ready to make pulp fiction, Bollywood style, in his jasoosi kahaani called Dilurba Haseena, starring Taapsee Pannu and Vikrant Massey.

Yogi govt now plays 'jail-jail' with criminals in UP: Modi

Yogi govt now plays 'jail-jail' with criminals in UP: Modi

Rediff.com2 Jan 2022

Accusing the previous governments of not making efforts to change the 'narrow' mindset towards sports, Modi said the sports world was marred by maladies like games of nepotism, casteism, corruption and discrimination earlier at every level right from the training to team selection.

Muslim Women And The Hijab Debate

Muslim Women And The Hijab Debate

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

When turbans are allowed on school and college campuses, or sacred ash on the forehead, can one ban the hijab? asks T N Ninan.

Dasvi Review

Dasvi Review

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

Abhishek packs a punch and Nimrat is deliciously wicked but Dasvi falls short of being the razor-sharp satire it deeply aspires to be, feels Sukanya Verma.

Time For Stalin To Get Tough With Party, Babus

Time For Stalin To Get Tough With Party, Babus

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

Tamil Nadu's voters wanted tough leaders at the helm, to the point of being autocratic. It was what Karunanidhi, MGR and Jayalalithaa ended up becoming, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

'Dream More. Learn More. Do More'

'Dream More. Learn More. Do More'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

Women entrepreneurs and professionals explain how women can grow in their lives and careers.