News for 'political drama'

Why this selective dealing in hate speeches, govt asks SC

Why this selective dealing in hate speeches, govt asks SC

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

"Everyday fringe elements are making speeches to vilify others including on TV and public forums," the bench said.

Sensex drops 74 points at close

Sensex drops 74 points at close

Rediff.com20 May 2004

The Nifty also ended weak at 1,544 - down 24 points.

Bigg Boss 13: Will Shefali add to the drama?

Bigg Boss 13: Will Shefali add to the drama?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

Three contestants got evicted on Bigg Boss 13, and were replaced by wild card entrants.

The Prassthanam Review

The Prassthanam Review

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

Prassthanam is worth a one-time watch. Just don't go with high expectations, feels Karan Sanjay Shah.

My colour is definitely not saffron: Kamal Haasan amid buzz on political plunge

My colour is definitely not saffron: Kamal Haasan amid buzz on political plunge

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

The actor met with Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and discussed the political situation in neighbouring Tamil Nadu.

'I love Devdas so much'

'I love Devdas so much'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

'I didn't want to use contemporary Bollywood music.'

Kejriwal takes trust vote to prove 'Op Lotus failure'

Kejriwal takes trust vote to prove 'Op Lotus failure'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

Kejriwal charged that the BJP toppled Manipur, Bihar, Assam, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra governments.

Democracy, honesty, people of K'taka lost: Rahul

Democracy, honesty, people of K'taka lost: Rahul

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

Capping a three-week-long high-voltage intense power struggle triggered by a raft of resignations by rebel lawmakers that pushed the government to the brink of collapse, the motion in the Karnataka Assembly was defeated with 99 members voting for the motion and 105 against it.

'Why indulge in acts that could harm India's unity and integrity?'

'Why indulge in acts that could harm India's unity and integrity?'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

'It is Maharashtra that started this fire.' 'Suddenly, out of nowhere, they started talking about the border dispute being sub judice and they started talking about meeting the people in Belagavi who want to break up our state.'

Palaniswami wins trust vote after high drama, DMK expulsion

Palaniswami wins trust vote after high drama, DMK expulsion

Rediff.com18 Feb 2017

Former Chief Minister Panneerselvam could muster only 11 votes, ending the prolonged stalemate triggered by his rebellion.

Chidambaram tells party: 'Let's get it over with!'

Chidambaram tells party: 'Let's get it over with!'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

The Supreme Court's decision to take up the case on Friday without granting him any interim relief, put to rest all the strategies being worked upon.

Hamza Shehbaz can be 'trustee' of Punjab till Mon, rules Pak SC

Hamza Shehbaz can be 'trustee' of Punjab till Mon, rules Pak SC

Rediff.com24 Jul 2022

Pakistan's Supreme Court on Saturday allowed Hamza Shehbaz to remain as the 'trustee' Punjab province chief minister till hearing resumes on Monday, but barred him from using his powers for 'political gains' during this period.

When Ram Came To Bollywood

When Ram Came To Bollywood

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

Bollywood movies have a soft corner for Dil and Pyaar. But its Ram love is no less prolific.

A political Teacher's Day

A political Teacher's Day

Rediff.com7 Sep 2014

Old hostilities were set aside, grudges buried and every one showed up with a smile and a determination to celebrate Teacher's Day, says Malavika Sangghvi

The Night Manager Review: Thrilling, And Yet...

The Night Manager Review: Thrilling, And Yet...

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

The Night Manager has no surprises, feels Deepa Gahlot.

Sidhu attacks Akalis, AAP; Chadha calls him Rakhi Sawant

Sidhu attacks Akalis, AAP; Chadha calls him Rakhi Sawant

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

Sidhu attacked the Aam Aadmi Party, alleging that the Arvind Kejriwal government in Delhi had last year notified one of the farm laws even when farmers were sitting at the borders of national capital protesting against the legislations.

'People in power are fearful of the protestors'

'People in power are fearful of the protestors'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

'No one in Sri Lanka could afford to stay at home, everyone came onto the street.'

Did Jinnah's marriage shape his politics?

Did Jinnah's marriage shape his politics?

Rediff.com3 May 2017

'If Ruttie had been alive, Jinnah would never have turned communal.'

Shinde camp to take 'important decision' today, may extend Assam stay

Shinde camp to take 'important decision' today, may extend Assam stay

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

Independent MLAs might approach Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari very soon.

Love. Crime. Disaster: Your OTT Menu

Love. Crime. Disaster: Your OTT Menu

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

Acclaimed movies, hit movies, social movies, star-studded movies, scary movies and shows galore, you certainly won't be starved for entertainment on OTT this week.

Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani Review: Soch Nayi, Swad Wahi

Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani Review: Soch Nayi, Swad Wahi

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani packs in abundant entertainment and hat tips to the KJo brand, observes Sukanya Verma.

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.

Why Fadnavis Has Lost Out

Why Fadnavis Has Lost Out

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

He staked everything to ensure the BJP returned to power; and now that it has, he stands to lose a lot, points out Aditi Phadnis.

Ekta Kapoor: The drama queen

Ekta Kapoor: The drama queen

Rediff.com25 Mar 2016

Harvard, age and experience have changed Ekta Kapoor in ways that will stand her in good stead as she attempts the biggest transformation Balaji Telefilms has seen.

Scindia prevented from visiting Mandsaur amid high drama

Scindia prevented from visiting Mandsaur amid high drama

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

Dramatic scenes unfolded at Nayagaon-Jaora toll booth in Ratlam where Scindia, his party colleague Kantilal Bhuria and a large number of their supporters were detained. They were proceeding to neighbouring Mandsaur where prohibitory orders barring assembly of more than four people are still in force.

Panipat Review

Panipat Review

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

'Panipat has all the meat for a political drama meets war movie. But in Ashutosh Gowariker's failure to process its complexity, the material never rises beyond a mediocre hurray to the Maratha manoos,' says Sukanya Verma.

10 Lovely Stories From Across The World

10 Lovely Stories From Across The World

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

Aseem Chhabra highlights 10 films that moved him, films that may show up in theatres near you.

Fauda Season 4 Review: Bedlam In Belgium

Fauda Season 4 Review: Bedlam In Belgium

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

In terms of plot, Season 4 matches Season 1. It is grim, fast-paced and engaging, recommends Deepa Gahlot.

Gulmohar Review: Home Is Where The Heart Is

Gulmohar Review: Home Is Where The Heart Is

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

Delhi, daddy issues, drivers, domestic help, politics, patriarchy, sexuality, sexism, choices, compromises, community, religion, real estate, motherhood, marriage -- Gulmohar offers a loaded, layered understanding of familial relationships and its indirect impact on the people at the periphery, notes Sukanya Verma.

3 more Shiv Sena MLAs join Eknath Shinde camp in Assam

3 more Shiv Sena MLAs join Eknath Shinde camp in Assam

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

Shinde will consult the MLAs with him and then decide when to return to Mumbai, his associate said.

Does Anupam Kher look like Manmohan Singh?

Does Anupam Kher look like Manmohan Singh?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2018

Say hello to the cast of The Accidental Prime Minister.

Don't elect 12th pass PM this time: Kejriwal's dig at Modi

Don't elect 12th pass PM this time: Kejriwal's dig at Modi

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

'Ambedkar made a Constitution which provided different powers to the state and central governments. Today Narendra Modi wants to destroy that Constitution'

Fadnavis made CM to 'protect' Rs 40K-cr, says BJP MP; sparks row

Fadnavis made CM to 'protect' Rs 40K-cr, says BJP MP; sparks row

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

Fadnavis also dismissed Hegde's claim as 'absolutely wrong' and said nothing of that sort happened.

The Man Who Gave Pathaan Its Heartbeat

The Man Who Gave Pathaan Its Heartbeat

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

'Writers are always nervous.' 'If you go to a party, you will notice that the writers are always in a corner of the party, looking anxious, sweating and tense about something or the other.' 'I am that kind of person.'

Congress gives notice for Rajya Sabha debate, resolution on Uttarakhand

Congress gives notice for Rajya Sabha debate, resolution on Uttarakhand

Rediff.com23 Apr 2016

The notices given by Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Ghulam Nabi Azad and Deputy Leader of Congress in the House, Anand Sharma, seek to corner the government on the issue accusing it of "destabilising" a democratically-elected government in Uttarakhand.

Governor bound by cabinet's advice, say legal experts

Governor bound by cabinet's advice, say legal experts

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

The Governor has no discretion and at best he can confer with the chief minister for change of date to hold the session.

Bharti skips DCW appearance amid high drama, goes kite flying

Bharti skips DCW appearance amid high drama, goes kite flying

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

High drama was witnessed on Friday at the Delhi Commission of Women as controversial Law Minister Somnath Bharti on Friday failed to appear before it in the case relating to the midnight raid against an alleged drug and prostitution ring and instead attended a kite flying festival.

'We are given hope by Sharad Pawar'

'We are given hope by Sharad Pawar'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2019

Sheela Bhatt reveals how the BJP and Amit Shah have halted -- for now -- the Shiv Sena's dream of forming a government in Maharashtra.

Saas Bahu Aur Flamingo Review: All Sass No Soul

Saas Bahu Aur Flamingo Review: All Sass No Soul

Rediff.com5 May 2023

Saas Bahu Aur Flamingo overdoses on sex, violence and drugs without an inkling of plot or purpose, feels Sukanya Verma.

'Gadar is a powerful word that came out of Partition'

'Gadar is a powerful word that came out of Partition'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

'When a common man's house is on fire, he is infused with extraordinary strength.' 'He will go to any length to save his home and family even if he is not as big and strong as Sunnyji.'