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25 Memorable Dilip Kumar Films

25 Memorable Dilip Kumar Films

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

Remembering an incomparable actor by re-visiting his finest films.

Maharashtra: Who lost, who won

Maharashtra: Who lost, who won

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

'The Maharashtrian Congressmen's decision to break away from their reluctant leaders in Delhi to side with the Shiv Sena is seemingly the first sign that the 'high command' is not as powerful as is believed,' says Amulya Ganguli.

Fadnavis govt trims security of top Cong, NCP politicians

Fadnavis govt trims security of top Cong, NCP politicians

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

In a bold move, Devendra Fadnavis-led Bharatiya Janata Party government has decided to downgrade security of top politicians of Congress and Nationalist Congress Party and their kin, including former chief minister Prithviraj Chavan and his then deputy Ajit Pawar.

Watch out for these BRAND NEW JODIS

Watch out for these BRAND NEW JODIS

Rediff.com20 May 2020

Joginder Tuteja lists never-seen-before jodis coming up in the movies.

Premam wins top awards at SIIMA

Premam wins top awards at SIIMA

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

The latest updates from the Malayalam film industry.

Cong, NCP, Sena meet together for 1st time to discuss CMP

Cong, NCP, Sena meet together for 1st time to discuss CMP

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

Unlike the frenzy and buzz in political circles during the last few days, the meetings on Thursday were held in a discreet manner.

Narendra Modi in Mumbai on first visit as PM

Narendra Modi in Mumbai on first visit as PM

Rediff.com21 Jul 2014

Narendra Modi arrived in Mumbai on Monday on his first visit to Mumbai after becoming the Prime Minister.

'Politics in Assam is quite polarised'

'Politics in Assam is quite polarised'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

'The message has gone loud and clear (among the people of Assam) that the BJP is only interested in polarising (the country) and they are basically interested in (capturing votes in) the Hindi heartland and they don't bother much about rest of India.'

Farmers block highways, roads during 3-hour chakka jam

Farmers block highways, roads during 3-hour chakka jam

Rediff.com6 Feb 2021

Protesting farmers owing allegiance to different farmers' bodies blocked state and national highways at several places on Saturday, causing inconvenience to commuters.

Why Mughal-e-Azam will never die

Why Mughal-e-Azam will never die

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

Did you know Nargis was to have played the Madhubala role, but opted out because she has reservations about working with Dilip Kumar? Do you know how Naushad and Shakeel Badayuni came up with the words for the immortal Pyaar Kiya Toh Darna Kya?

Maha council poll to mark Thackeray's debut as legislator

Maha council poll to mark Thackeray's debut as legislator

Rediff.com6 May 2020

Elections to the nine council seats which fell vacant on April 24 were postponed in view of the coronavirus outbreak, but last week the Election Commission set May 21 as the poll date.

Akshaya Tritiya was never so dull for jewellers

Akshaya Tritiya was never so dull for jewellers

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

Industry estimates over 30 tonnes of gold were sold on Akshaya Tritiya this time.

PM Modi visits BARC; praises scientists

PM Modi visits BARC; praises scientists

Rediff.com21 Jul 2014

PM Modi on Monday visited the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre where he was apprised of the safety and security measures adopted by the DAE and India's excellent record in this regard.

Hrithik: Please do not dislodge Whistling Woods

Hrithik: Please do not dislodge Whistling Woods

Rediff.com21 Jul 2014

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

Raj Thackeray released; intention was not to trouble anyone, he says

Raj Thackeray released; intention was not to trouble anyone, he says

Rediff.com12 Feb 2014

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray was on Wednesday detained before being released during his party's uncharacteristically peaceful 'Rasta Roko' agitation against toll collection across Maharashtra after receiving an invitation for talks with Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan.

Uddhav Thackeray to lead Sena-NCP-Cong govt in Maharashtra

Uddhav Thackeray to lead Sena-NCP-Cong govt in Maharashtra

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

Discussions on other issues are in progress, Pawar said after the meeting, held at the Nehru Centre in Worli.

Mumbai Metro starts amid fare dispute

Mumbai Metro starts amid fare dispute

Rediff.com8 Jun 2014

With this service, the journey on the 11.4 km Versova-Andheri-Ghatkopar stretch will reduce to 20 minutes

Why Narayan Rane is so IMPORTANT for the BJP

Why Narayan Rane is so IMPORTANT for the BJP

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

The street-fighter attitude is what keeps Rane going even at 69. The expectation is -- at least in the BJP camp -- that he will be itching for a battle royale with the Shiv Sena in its bastions.

No idea what Rane was promised when he joined Cong: Maha CM

No idea what Rane was promised when he joined Cong: Maha CM

Rediff.com30 Jul 2014

Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan has pleaded ignorance about claims made by rebel state minister Narayan Rane regarding assurance of chief ministership by the Congress when he left Shiv Sena nine years ago.

Review: London Bridge is a sloppy love story

Review: London Bridge is a sloppy love story

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

London Bridge is an usual romance between a poor guy who has come up the hard way and a rich princess who falls for him.

'Only Pawar will tell exact date of Maha govt formation'

'Only Pawar will tell exact date of Maha govt formation'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

Prasanna D Zore reports on the backroom drama accompanying the efforts to cobble together the next government in Maharashtra. 'While the Congress is insisting upon equal power sharing structure among all the three parties, the NCP is of the opinion that ministries should be distributed based on the number of MLAs belonging to each of the three parties.' Prasanna D Zore reports on the backroom room accompanying the efforts to cobble together the next government in Maharashtra.

'I got more praise than the hero'

'I got more praise than the hero'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

An encounter with movie veteran Chandrashekhar.

Sena, Cong-NCP discuss common minimum programme

Sena, Cong-NCP discuss common minimum programme

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

Thackeray held talks with Thorat, former chief minister Ashok Chavan and another senior Congress leader, Manikrao Thakare, at a suburban hotel.

Prez rule in Maharashtra for 3rd time in 59-yr-old history

Prez rule in Maharashtra for 3rd time in 59-yr-old history

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

The first of it was in February 1980 when the Indira Gandhi government dismissed the Progressive Democratic Front government headed by Sharad Pawar.

Sena-NCP government rests on Sonia's decision

Sena-NCP government rests on Sonia's decision

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

'They want to keep the BJP out, but how to make it happen is the issue that the Congress high command will resolve.'

Anand Math and its immortal chant of Vande Mataram

Anand Math and its immortal chant of Vande Mataram

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

In our special series re-visiting great Hindi film classics, we look back at Prithviraj Kapoor-Geeta Bali-starrer Anand Math (1952).

Minister Gopinath Munde killed in road accident

Minister Gopinath Munde killed in road accident

Rediff.com3 Jun 2014

Rural Development Minister Gopinath Munde died in a road accident while on his way to the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi on Tuesday.

BJP demands President's rule in Maharashtra

BJP demands President's rule in Maharashtra

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

A day after the Nationalist Congress Party pulled out of the Congress-led coalition government in Maharashtra reducing it to a minority, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday demanded its immediate dismissal and imposition of President's Rule in the state.

Sena seeks written assurance from BJP on power sharing

Sena seeks written assurance from BJP on power sharing

Rediff.com26 Oct 2019

"We want to see Aaditya Thackeray as the next chief minister. But Uddhav ji will take the final decision," said Pratap Sarnaik, MLA from neighbouring Thane city.

Dissent brewing, Sonia goes for course correction

Dissent brewing, Sonia goes for course correction

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday began a stock-taking exercise following the party's debacle in assembly polls in Haryana and Maharashtra even as a clamour for "course correction" grew within its ranks in the wake of the dip in electoral fortunes.

He defeated Shivaji's descendant in Satara

He defeated Shivaji's descendant in Satara

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

'The voters of Maharashtra have taught a lesson to Modi's arrogance.'

Poll results may spell trouble for Team Rahul

Poll results may spell trouble for Team Rahul

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

The assembly election results are likely to put a lid on the impending battle the old guard and young Turks, strengthen the hands of the veterans, and force the younger leaders to negotiate a truce. Archis Mohan reports.

2-state assembly results: Big winners and losers

2-state assembly results: Big winners and losers

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

Here's how the heavyweights are faring.

Review: Saptamasree Taskaraha is a fun ride

Review: Saptamasree Taskaraha is a fun ride

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

Saptamasree Taskaraha is an enjoyable comic thriller, says Paresh C Palicha.

PHOTOS: The bigwigs spotted at poll booths

PHOTOS: The bigwigs spotted at poll booths

Rediff.com21 Oct 2019

Maharashtra and Haryana voted in assembly elections on Monday. Several prominent personalities also exercised their franchise.

'I am a huge Shah Rukh Khan fan'

'I am a huge Shah Rukh Khan fan'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

Malayalam actor Sharafudheen talks about the films that defined his career.

Mumbai Metro: 240,000 travel on first day

Mumbai Metro: 240,000 travel on first day

Rediff.com10 Jun 2014

About 240,000 commuters travelled on the first day (Sunday) of the Mumbai Metro's operations, Reliance Infrastructure Ltd (RInfra) said on Monday.

Vaasthavam: Good effort

Vaasthavam: Good effort

Rediff.com13 Nov 2006

We are not dissenters: Cong's 'Group of 23'

We are not dissenters: Cong's 'Group of 23'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

The letter was not a challenge to leadership but a parchment of action to strengthen the party, Congress MP Vivek Tankha asserted, while former union minister Mukul Wasnik said those who saw the letter as an "offence" will also soon realise that the issues raised are worth consideration.

Pix: 'Shiv Sena' activists vandalise Kolhapur toll plaza, set it ablaze

Pix: 'Shiv Sena' activists vandalise Kolhapur toll plaza, set it ablaze

Rediff.com12 Jan 2014

Even as the agitation against toll collection on nine roads in Maharashtra's Kolhapur city took a violent turn on Sunday with suspected Shiv Sena activists vandalising four toll booths, Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan appealed the agitators to remain calm.