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Olympics: #GirlsGetItDone

Olympics: #GirlsGetItDone

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

'Everyone wants to get involved when there is success.' 'But what about guaranteeing it?' 'Making sure girls have the opportunity to succeed all the time?'

Tying 'rakhi' as bail condition in sexual offence unacceptable: SC

Tying 'rakhi' as bail condition in sexual offence unacceptable: SC

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

The Supreme Court Thursday termed as 'wholly unacceptable' the Madhya Pradesh high court order setting 'rakhi' tying as a condition of bail to an accused in a sexual offence case, saying it 'transforms a molester into a brother, by a judicial mandate'.

Stylish Hand Crafted Shoes from Agra

Stylish Hand Crafted Shoes from Agra

Rediff.com24 May 2018

Stylish Hand Crafted Shoes from Agra

Revealed! What you didn't know about Amitabh's Deewar

Revealed! What you didn't know about Amitabh's Deewar

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

At the launch of Khalid Mohamed's latest book, The Aladia Sisters, Karan Johar got Javed Akhtar and Anil Kapoor to reveal a few secrets.

No differences in MVA, will complete tenure: Pawar

No differences in MVA, will complete tenure: Pawar

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

Dismissing claims that he is remote-controlling the MVA regime, Pawar said it is fully controlled by Thackeray and the latter's team.

Billionaire Hinduja brothers land in court over assets

Billionaire Hinduja brothers land in court over assets

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

The case has been brought by Srichand Parmanand Hinduja, 84, described as the "patriarch" of the family, against brothers G P Hinduja, 80, P P Hinduja, 75, and A P Hinduja, 69, and revolves around the "validity and effect" of a letter dated July 2, 2014. The letter includes statements to the effect that the brothers appoint each other as their executors, and that assets held in any single brother's name belong to all four. A related second letter, dated July 1, 2014, is also linked to the dispute.

Daily Game: Guess who this FAMOUS filmi personality is!

Daily Game: Guess who this FAMOUS filmi personality is!

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

Test your filmi gyaan, right here!

Bal Thackeray-Indira seen together on Sena's poster

Bal Thackeray-Indira seen together on Sena's poster

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

Thackeray had also supported the Emergency imposed by Indira Gandhi in 1975 when most of the other parties were vehemently protesting against it.

Under Stalin agriculture, environment get a new name; non-resident Tamils a new ministry

Under Stalin agriculture, environment get a new name; non-resident Tamils a new ministry

Rediff.com8 May 2021

Governor Banwarilal Purohit administered the oath of office and secrecy to 68-year old Stalin, for whom this would be the first stint as CM

Pagglait review

Pagglait review

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

Smoothly juggling Sandhya's curiosity and closure until her moment of awakening, Sanya Malhotra is emerging into one of the finest actresses of this generation, observes Sukanya Verma.

A year on, Uddhav Thackeray firmly in the saddle

A year on, Uddhav Thackeray firmly in the saddle

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

That the MVA government, comprising Shiv Sena, Nationalist Congress Party and Congress completed a year in office despite frequent murmurs of lack of coordination among the ruling alliance partners is being attributed to the rapport between Thackeray, 60, and NCP patriarch Sharad Pawar.

Rahul's offer to resign suicidal: Lalu Prasad

Rahul's offer to resign suicidal: Lalu Prasad

Rediff.com28 May 2019

The former Bihar chief minister, who is serving a jail term after conviction in the multi-crore fodder scam cases, said Rahul's resignation will "amount to falling into the Bharatiya Janata Party's trap."

Why did Kerala governor fast against dowry?

Why did Kerala governor fast against dowry?

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

'What we see today is bargaining.' 'The man's family sets a price for him and then they start bargaining.' 'He is sold to the family that offers the highest price.' 'In this market, a woman is just a commodity to be sold because if she remained at home, it is a humiliation for the family.'

ASK ANU: 'My wife doesn't allow me to touch her'

ASK ANU: 'My wife doesn't allow me to touch her'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

As part of a self help initiative, mental health coach Anu Krishna helps Rediff readers talk about their problems and offers advice.

By revolting, has Advani ruined his chances of becoming President?

By revolting, has Advani ruined his chances of becoming President?

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

Many in party believe that Advani will be left out as the group of veterans supporting him will not stick together for long.

Deve Gowda rules out JD-S support to BJP govt

Deve Gowda rules out JD-S support to BJP govt

Rediff.com27 Jul 2019

Gowda explained that G T Devegowda intended to say that the JD-S would not oppose every move of BJP just for the heck of it.

Did Ajit Pawar resign because of uncle's phone call?

Did Ajit Pawar resign because of uncle's phone call?

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

Sustained persuasion by his family members and senior Nationalist Congress Party leaders made the NCP leader quit as deputy chief minister.

'A woman doesn't need to wear pants to show she is the boss'

'A woman doesn't need to wear pants to show she is the boss'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

Anita Dongre shares her fashion fundas.

At 92, B M Khaitan quits as Eveready chief

At 92, B M Khaitan quits as Eveready chief

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

The development comes at a time when Eveready is on the lookout for strategic investors, including a possible stake sale in its battery business.

Lalu's absence makes family feud grow stronger

Lalu's absence makes family feud grow stronger

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

The feud in the family -- brother versus brother, sister versus brother, and daughter versus mother -- is an open secret. In the absence of the patriarch, there is no one to compose their differences, reports Satyavrat Mishra.

Top Russian priest dies,Prez cuts short India trip

Top Russian priest dies,Prez cuts short India trip

Rediff.com5 Dec 2008

The Moscow and All-Russia patriarch has died at the age of 79, an official church announcement said. A senior church official quoted by RIA Novsoti said heart failure was believed to be the cause of the death.

Pix: Outpouring of grief at the Thackeray residence

Pix: Outpouring of grief at the Thackeray residence

Rediff.com17 Nov 2012

Sorrow and grief descended on the Shiv Sena followers on Saturday afternoon on Bal Thackeray's demise

Uddhav now has remote control of power in Maharashtra: Sena

Uddhav now has remote control of power in Maharashtra: Sena

Rediff.com27 Oct 2019

The column, written by Sanjay Raut, hinted that the Sena would stay firm on its demands before government formation with the BJP.

After first time as PM, Deve Gowda eyes 2nd entry into RS

After first time as PM, Deve Gowda eyes 2nd entry into RS

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

The JD-S, which has 34 seats in the assembly, is not in a position to win a seat in Rajya Sabha on its own and will need support from the Congress with its surplus votes. A minimum of 44 votes are required for candidates to win. If he wins, this will be the second Rajya Sabha entry for 87-year-old Gowda, the first time being in 1996 as PM.

Rajinikanth scraps political plunge after 'warning from god'

Rajinikanth scraps political plunge after 'warning from god'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

He, however said he will serve people in whatever ways he can without entering electoral politics.

Paava Kathaigal review

Paava Kathaigal review

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

The stories in Paava Kathaigal succeed in holding up a mirror and showing us things for what they truly are, observes Divya Nair.

Pulwama attack was 'conspiracy' to fetch votes: Ramgopal Yadav

Pulwama attack was 'conspiracy' to fetch votes: Ramgopal Yadav

Rediff.com21 Mar 2019

Yadav, a general secretary in the SP, also said once there is a change at the Centre, investigations will be conducted into the incident and claimed that prominent people will come under the scanner.

Reader Review: Taapsee is outstanding in Thappad

Reader Review: Taapsee is outstanding in Thappad

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

Thappad aspires to be Arth-worthy. Unfortunately, it doesn't make the cut, feels Rediff reader Sumeet Nadkarni.

'I must have been Draupadi in my real life'

'I must have been Draupadi in my real life'

Rediff.com16 May 2020

'People gravitate towards me with their problems.'

NCP's Ajit Pawar quits as MLA ahead of elections

NCP's Ajit Pawar quits as MLA ahead of elections

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

Ajit Pawar, who represented the Baramati segment, remained incommunicado.

UP's Yogi reduces security cover of Akhilesh, Mayawati

UP's Yogi reduces security cover of Akhilesh, Mayawati

Rediff.com23 Apr 2017

Those whose cover has been reduced include Samajwadi Party chief and former Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, party patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav, leaders Shivpal Yadav and Azam Khan, Dimple Yadav and Ram Gopal Yadav, and Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati.

DMK vows to dislodge AIADMK from power, make Stalin CM

DMK vows to dislodge AIADMK from power, make Stalin CM

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

The party unanimously elected veteran Duraimurugan as general secretary and senior leader T R Baalu as treasurer. Former Telecom Minister A Raja and seasoned party leader K Ponmudi were elected as deputy general secretaries.

Disqualified K'taka MLAs to join BJP today: Yediyurappa

Disqualified K'taka MLAs to join BJP today: Yediyurappa

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

Speaking after the core committee meeting, Yediyurappa said the disqualified MLAs have expressed intention to join the party on Thursday and they would be given the membership.

My party ready to face TN bypolls, says Kamal Haasan

My party ready to face TN bypolls, says Kamal Haasan

Rediff.com7 Nov 2018

Bypolls are due in the 20 constituencies, which have fallen vacant following the Madras high court last month upholding the disqualification of the 18 All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam MLAs who back Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam leader TTV Dhinakaran and in view of demise of two sitting members, including DMK patriarch M Karunanidhi.

VIDEO: Pakistanis react to Bal Thackeray's death

VIDEO: Pakistanis react to Bal Thackeray's death

Rediff.com18 Nov 2012

As Bal Keshav Thackeray, one of India's most polarising politicians and Shiv Sena chief died on November 17, people in Pakistan expressed hope that his anti-Muslim and anti-Pakistan legacy would perish. Thackeray often referred to Indian Muslims as 'anti-nationals' and called for Hindu suicide squads to counter what he saw as a rise in Islamic terrorism.

Samajwadi Party races against time, patch-up efforts fail

Samajwadi Party races against time, patch-up efforts fail

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

A defiant Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav said, "We are going for polls... Will return again."

PIX: Randhir, Rishi, Rajiv at the RK studio Ganpati visarjan

PIX: Randhir, Rishi, Rajiv at the RK studio Ganpati visarjan

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

The Kapoor brothers headed the procession on the last day of Ganpati celebrations.

Coming Up: Women Power in J&K

Coming Up: Women Power in J&K

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

Women will have a decisive say as chairpersons in seven of Jammu and Kashmir's 20 districts.

Elangovan loses post after remark on DMK event

Elangovan loses post after remark on DMK event

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

The party did not formally assign any reason for relieving him from the position.

Sports Shorts: Manchester United owner Malcolm Glazer dies at 85

Sports Shorts: Manchester United owner Malcolm Glazer dies at 85

Rediff.com29 May 2014

Malcolm Glazer, a reclusive self-made billionaire and patriarch of the family that owns the NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Manchester United soccer club, died on Wednesday, the teams said. He was 85.