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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.

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."

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.

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.

Filmi Family Tree: Know Simi Garewal's legendary relative?

Filmi Family Tree: Know Simi Garewal's legendary relative?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2014

Think you know everything about your favourite Bollywood stars? Test your gyaan here!

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.

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.

Is Karunanidhi getting cosy with Modi?

Is Karunanidhi getting cosy with Modi?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2014

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam President M Karunanidhi on Friday described Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi as a 'hardworker' and a 'good friend.'

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.

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.

'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.'

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.

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.

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.

PIX: Amitabh Bachchan celebrates I-Day with Bal Thackeray

PIX: Amitabh Bachchan celebrates I-Day with Bal Thackeray

Rediff.com16 Aug 2012

The actor paid a visit to the Shiv Sena chief at his residence on August 15.

Will accept any post fitting of his stature, says Advani's daughter

Will accept any post fitting of his stature, says Advani's daughter

Rediff.com16 May 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party patriarch L K Advani's daughter said that he will accept whatever position the party deems fit for his 'stature'.

Advani congratulates Modi but does not give all credit to him

Advani congratulates Modi but does not give all credit to him

Rediff.com16 May 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party patriarch L K Advani on Friday congratulated Narendra Modi but apparently did not give full credit to him, saying it needs to be assessed as to what contribution his leadership has made to the party's unprecedented victory.

Lessons from the Fortis/Raymond family feuds

Lessons from the Fortis/Raymond family feuds

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

'Nothing in this world is permanent. So also in business.' 'And more so in family businesses where family issues often influence business decisions,' point out S Subramanian and Nupur Pavan Bang.

BJP Parliamentary Board rejects Advani's resignation

BJP Parliamentary Board rejects Advani's resignation

Rediff.com10 Jun 2013

Stunned by party patriarch L K Advani's decision to quit key posts, BJP's top decision-making body Parliamentary Board tonight rejected his resignation, insisting that the party needs his "guidance more than ever before".

The most inspirational Indian sportswomen

The most inspirational Indian sportswomen

Rediff.com9 Mar 2014

This Women's Day Rediff.com salutes India's champion athletes who have out-lived obstacles to reach the pinnacle of success.

Google doodles Spanish writer Gabriel Garcia Marquez

Google doodles Spanish writer Gabriel Garcia Marquez

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

Spanish-language writer Gabriel Garca Marquez was born on March 06, 1927.

Sharad Pawar: 'Chanakya' who outwitted the BJP

Sharad Pawar: 'Chanakya' who outwitted the BJP

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

With the NCP hit by multiple desertions ahead of the Maharashtra polls, Sharad Pawar assumed charge of the campaign and traversed the state.

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.

'I don't want only to be considered a pretty face'

'I don't want only to be considered a pretty face'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

'I never wanted to be a niche actor; I want to be a commercial star heroine.'

5 things to know about Lent

5 things to know about Lent

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

A season of prayer and penance in the Christian church, and a period of preparation for the Easter season, here is all that you need to know about Lent.

It's official: Narendra Modi is BJP's PM candidate

It's official: Narendra Modi is BJP's PM candidate

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday formally declared Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi as the party's prime ministerial candidate after hectic parleys by senior leaders to convince L K Advani, Sushma Swaraj and Murli Manohar Joshi to give up their opposition to him.

Modi meets Advani, spends time with Vajpayee

Modi meets Advani, spends time with Vajpayee

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met Bharatiya Janata Party patriarch L K Advani.

Advani-BJP tiff resolved as RSS intervenes

Advani-BJP tiff resolved as RSS intervenes

Rediff.com11 Jun 2013

Bharatiya Janata Party Tuesday reached a truce with sulking patriarch L K Advani who agreed not to press for his resignation from key party posts after Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh intervened to end the two-day crisis triggered by his opposition to Narendra Modi's elevation.

Sushma praises Sonia's 'grace', PM's 'gentleness'

Sushma praises Sonia's 'grace', PM's 'gentleness'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2014

Putting behind the acrimony witnessed during the session, Leader of the Opposition Sushma Swaraj on Friday praised Sonia Gandhi and other Congress leaders for their conduct in the Lok Sabha.

Raj meets ailing uncle Bal Thackeray

Raj meets ailing uncle Bal Thackeray

Rediff.com1 Oct 2012

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray on Monday met uncle and Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray at the latter's residence Matoshree in suburban Bandra, Mumbai.

Jaswant Singh meets sulking Advani

Jaswant Singh meets sulking Advani

Rediff.com15 Sep 2013

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Jaswant Singh on Sunday met party patriarch L K Advani, who is sulking after Narendar Modi was named the party's prime ministerial candidate.

Angry Indian Goddesses make the Censor Board ANGRY!

Angry Indian Goddesses make the Censor Board ANGRY!

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

Major portions of the film have been hacked off.

Difference between the super-rich and rest of the world

Difference between the super-rich and rest of the world

Rediff.com28 Jun 2013

A recent incident has underscored one more way in which the lives of the super-rich are diverging from the lives of everyone else.

AirAsia India appoints Ramadorai as Chairman

AirAsia India appoints Ramadorai as Chairman

Rediff.com17 Jun 2013

AirAsia India on Monday moved closer to getting off the ground by appointing S Ramadorai as its Chairman, ending months-long suspense and having in place the entire top management team.

Children of another dangal

Children of another dangal

Rediff.com31 Mar 2018

'Dangal gives people the impression that Geeta and Babita Phogat's rise to fame as wrestlers is a one-off phenomenon.' 'Many young wrestlers in Haryana are capable of reaching the same heights as the Phogat sisters, but there are few opportunities to train or make a living from wrestling in the village.'

Warning to BJP chief: Modi chops off hands that promote him

Warning to BJP chief: Modi chops off hands that promote him

Rediff.com10 Jun 2013

Congress General Secretary Digvijaya Singh on Monday cautioned BJP President Rajnath Singh against the Gujarat Chief Minister, saying Narendra Modi has always "chopped off" the hands, which promoted him.

Is opposition to Modi reason for Advani skipping BJP meet?

Is opposition to Modi reason for Advani skipping BJP meet?

Rediff.com7 Jun 2013

Bharatiya Janata Party patriarch L K Advani's absence in Panaji on Friday cast a shadow on the national executive meeting beginning on Saturday raising doubts whether the party would go ahead with its plans to announce Narendra Modi as head of the campaign committee for the Lok Sabha elections.

A CIVIL WAR is going on in Congress, not BJP: Venkaiah

A CIVIL WAR is going on in Congress, not BJP: Venkaiah

Rediff.com5 Jun 2013

After L K Advani's comments appreciating the leadership of Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan caused a flutter, senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader M Venkaiah Naidu on Wednesday said too much is being read into the comments of the party's patriarch.

Will be happy to see Narendrabhai as PM: Advani

Will be happy to see Narendrabhai as PM: Advani

Rediff.com16 Oct 2013

Endorsing Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi as BJP's prime ministerial candidate for the first time, party patriarch L K Advani on Wednesday said he would be happy to see him as the Prime Minister.