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Like Manushi Chillar's Bollywood red carpet look? VOTE!

Like Manushi Chillar's Bollywood red carpet look? VOTE!

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

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Have traders lost faith in Modi government?

Have traders lost faith in Modi government?

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

CAIT has attributed its displeasure to the economic downturn, and indifferent attitude of ministers/officials towards domestic trade.

Cong manifesto a document of Pak's conspiracies: Modi

Cong manifesto a document of Pak's conspiracies: Modi

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

He accused the Congress of hatching a conspiracy to destabilise the country and 'demoralise' its soldiers.

In Himachal, 70 per cent voters ready to ignore candidates' criminal past

In Himachal, 70 per cent voters ready to ignore candidates' criminal past

Rediff.com7 Nov 2017

The survey also found that employment opportunities, transport and women empowerment are key issues in the Himachal Pradesh assembly polls.

Bihar's Chanakya dumps 'bade bhai' Lalu

Bihar's Chanakya dumps 'bade bhai' Lalu

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

Nitish Kumar's decision to resign as the state chief minister was as dramatic as the time he decided to tie up with old foe Lalu in 2015.

The General marching into Battleground Bengal

The General marching into Battleground Bengal

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

After spending 40 years in the Indian Army, Lieutenant General Subrata Saha marches into the electoral battlefield as the BJP candidate from Rashbehari.

Hopeful of India winning 5-6 medals in Tokyo: Bindra

Hopeful of India winning 5-6 medals in Tokyo: Bindra

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

Sanjay Kapoor elected AICF President, Chauhan retains secretary's post.

'BJP is getting damaged in the north by farmers' stir'

'BJP is getting damaged in the north by farmers' stir'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2021

If the protests have cemented the ties between the peasantry and the traders, the political implications for the BJP might become too serious to be disregarded because its core base was made up of the urban Khatri merchants.

'I am going to usher a new style of politics'

'I am going to usher a new style of politics'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

'If I win, my victory will shatter the belief that caste is all that matters in Bihar.'

Satta bazaar bets on NDA's return to power post-airstrikes

Satta bazaar bets on NDA's return to power post-airstrikes

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

Prior to the strike, bookies were expecting 200-230 seats for the BJP in the coming polls, for which they were offering 1:1 odds (Re 1 win for every rupee bet). But now they are anticipating 245-251 seats for the party and over 300 for the NDA, more than enough to form the next government, reports Rajesh Bayani.

COVID-19 and the changing Shiv Sena

COVID-19 and the changing Shiv Sena

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

This was not Sharad Pawar or Prithviraj Chavan speaking. It was Uddhav Thackeray, the undisputed chief of the Shiv Sena!

Number of coronavirus cases up to 137; Maharashtra highest with 39

Number of coronavirus cases up to 137; Maharashtra highest with 39

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

Kerala has recorded 24 cases including two foreign nationals.

BJP hopes to corner Mamata between Amphan and Covid-19

BJP hopes to corner Mamata between Amphan and Covid-19

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

The party believes that Mamata's poor handling of the pandemic and the devastation brought on by Cyclone Amphan will provide it the political fillip it needs.

For Urmila it's all politics and no movies... for now

For Urmila it's all politics and no movies... for now

Rediff.com12 Apr 2019

The star-turned-politician said that she isn't approaching her stint in politics as a star, but would rather be known as a people's representative.

IMAGES: Top 10 most desirable female celeb bodies!

IMAGES: Top 10 most desirable female celeb bodies!

Rediff.com17 Oct 2012

We bring you a list of the top women's physiques, as per the findings of a survey by UK fitness training company Lifestyle 247 Bootcamps.

Coronavirus cases climb to 107 in India

Coronavirus cases climb to 107 in India

Rediff.com15 Mar 2020

Amid rising coronavirus cases in India, the government has asked people not to panic, saying no community transmission of the virus has been observed and there has only been a few cases of local transmission so far and that it is "not a health emergency" in India at present.

Practice democracy in your own home: Modi tells Congress

Practice democracy in your own home: Modi tells Congress

Rediff.com3 Dec 2017

In his campaign blitzkrieg in poll-bound Gujarat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday accused the Congress of seeking to divide the people on caste and religious lines.

Biden plans to raise H-1B limit, remove country quota

Biden plans to raise H-1B limit, remove country quota

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

US President-elect Joe Biden plans to increase the number of high-skilled visas, including H-1B, and eliminate the limit on employment-based visas by country, both of which are expected to benefit tens of thousands of Indian professionals impacted by some immigration policies of the outgoing Trump administration.

Yay or Nay? RJ Malishka's parody on Mumbai rains

Yay or Nay? RJ Malishka's parody on Mumbai rains

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

RJ Malishka has a message for the BMC! Who's listening?

Why is Amarinder threatening to quit?

Why is Amarinder threatening to quit?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

Although assembly election are 16 months away, it makes sense to let his party know he's very much in the running for the job he's currently holding.

Time for police to act against offensive WhatsApp groups

Time for police to act against offensive WhatsApp groups

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

Why has Mumbai's cyber police taken no action against these WhatsApp groups who everyday, commit offences under the Indian Penal Code? The police cannot be unaware of their existence, observes Shruthi Marathe.

Twitter spat between Fadnavis' wife, Sena leader

Twitter spat between Fadnavis' wife, Sena leader

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

A war of words between the banker wife of Maharashtra's former chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and Shiv Sena deputy leader Priyanka Chaturvedi has become the latest talking point in state political circles.

Every Indian is proud that Abhinandan is from Tamil Nadu: PM

Every Indian is proud that Abhinandan is from Tamil Nadu: PM

Rediff.com1 Mar 2019

Modi hit out at the UPA government for allegedly 'blocking' surgical strikes post 26/11 Mumbai attacks in 2008.

How women and children fared in one year of Modi 2.0

How women and children fared in one year of Modi 2.0

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

Around 700 migrant workers, women and children have lost their lives in this reverse migration. But what is happening today with the migrant labour is only a continuation of the policies pursued by the Modi regime during the last six years. It is not for nothing that India was ranked the most dangerous country in the world for women in 2018 by the Thompson Reuters Foundation poll, points out Rashme Sehgal.

Sorry Modi ji: Mamata not to attend PM's swearing-in

Sorry Modi ji: Mamata not to attend PM's swearing-in

Rediff.com29 May 2019

Banerjee had on Tuesday confirmed her presence at the ceremony to be held on May 30.

Votes are won by misleading people, says outgoing CM Akhilesh

Votes are won by misleading people, says outgoing CM Akhilesh

Rediff.com11 Mar 2017

"In the entire elections, there were massive crowds in my rallies. I did not expect such a thing will happen. I hope the next government will work better than SP government," he said.

Modi regrets not learning 'world's oldest language' Tamil

Modi regrets not learning 'world's oldest language' Tamil

Rediff.com28 Feb 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said he regrets not being able to learn the world's oldest language Tamil during his long political innings as a chief minister and prime minister.

Rising above identity divide, Fernandes left an indelible mark on politics

Rising above identity divide, Fernandes left an indelible mark on politics

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

George Fernandes' underground crusade against the Emergency catapulted him among the leading opposition figures.

'People of Kerala can't be HOODWINKED'

'People of Kerala can't be HOODWINKED'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

'Whatever the BJP tries to do, they will not be able to make a big mark in Kerala.'

Can more disasters happen in Uttarakhand?

Can more disasters happen in Uttarakhand?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

'Above 2,000 metres the gradient of the Himalayas is very steep and if you build any infrastructure (roads, dams, hydro power projects) in these regions, it will not be able to sustain these events (the onslaught of debris that comes down with great speeds).'

Matondkar gets protection after Cong-BJP workers clash

Matondkar gets protection after Cong-BJP workers clash

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

The scuffle took place near Borivali station where Matondkar was campaigning.

How KBC is now shot

How KBC is now shot

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

'We are very protective of him.' 'People can't go close to him and take pictures like before.'

Delhi needs govt that supports CAA, says Modi

Delhi needs govt that supports CAA, says Modi

Rediff.com4 Feb 2020

Addressing an election rally in Dwarka three days before the February 8 assembly elections, the prime minister said the national capital also needs a government that will give direction and not resort to blame games.

Rafale verdict good for armed forces: Ex-IAF chief

Rafale verdict good for armed forces: Ex-IAF chief

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

Dhanoa also hoped that the matter will be laid to rest saying that raking up such issues to get political gains, putting the interest of armed forces behind is not right.

'His eyes reach every person in the state'

'His eyes reach every person in the state'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

'If Pinarayi Vijayan gets another term, Kerala will be a state where everybody has a house.'

Zidane's straight talk on politics

Zidane's straight talk on politics

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

Warns against Le Pen in France election run-off

Can Figo pull off upset win in FIFA presidentilal polls?

Can Figo pull off upset win in FIFA presidentilal polls?

Rediff.com21 May 2015

Luis Figo was one of the most talented, successful and exciting players of his generation, leading Portugal to a series of impressive performances which put many bigger countries to shame.

Vinod Kambli pads up for political innings

Vinod Kambli pads up for political innings

Rediff.com24 Sep 2009

Former cricketer Vinod Kambli started his political innings on Thursday by filing his nomination for the Maharashtra assembly polls on October 13, from suburban Vikhroli in north-eastern Mumbai.

Amit Mitra's recipe to revive Bengal's economy

Amit Mitra's recipe to revive Bengal's economy

Rediff.com23 Mar 2011

Trinamool Congress candidate Amit Mitra, who is an economist by training and is pitted against West Bengal Finance Minister Asim Dasgupta in the Assembly polls, has said the state's financial condition can be improved with a flow of investments and expansion of existing industrial units.

Sachin Pilot is now a fitting rival to Vasundhara Raje

Sachin Pilot is now a fitting rival to Vasundhara Raje

Rediff.com6 Feb 2018

The Congress leader, responsible for the party's victory in the recent bypolls, has slogged it out, meeting people, establishing contact and listening, all the time, to people.