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How Sonam stopped Raja from consummating their marriage

How Sonam stopped Raja from consummating their marriage

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

Raja Raghuvanshi, the Indore resident killed while honeymooning in Meghalaya, was told by his wife Sonam that she would let him consummate the marriage only after making an offering at the Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati, investigators said on Wednesday.

How Dharmendra Whisked Hema Malini Away From Jeetendra

How Dharmendra Whisked Hema Malini Away From Jeetendra

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

Hema's father couldn't contain his rage and almost physically pushed Dharmendra out of the house. 'Why don't you get out of my daughter's life? You are a married man, you can't marry my daughter,' he repeatedly yelled. But a pleading, helplessly sentimental and slightly inebriated Dharam could not be budged.

Salman's Shivaji Connection

Salman's Shivaji Connection

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

Salman Khan, who is currently shooting for Apoorva Lakhia's war drama The Battle Of Galwan, will take a day off later this week to...

Firebrand Telangana MLA Raja Singh resigns from BJP

Firebrand Telangana MLA Raja Singh resigns from BJP

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

Upset over the possible appointment of Ramchander Rao as Bharatiya Janata Party's Telangana President, the party's firebrand MLA Raja Singh on Monday wrote to Union Minister G Kishan Reddy saying that he is resigning from the primary membership of the saffron party.

Honeymoon murder: Raja sustained two head injuries, says SIT chief

Honeymoon murder: Raja sustained two head injuries, says SIT chief

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

Post-mortem saying two head injuries with a sharp cutting weapon, Kharkongor said.

'Rajinikanth Never Jokes About His Superstardom'

'Rajinikanth Never Jokes About His Superstardom'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

'I believe that whether it is Rajini sir or Shah Rukh Khan or Dilip Kumarsaab, these stars are blessed with a cosmic energy. It's a phenomenon that is hard to describe, but it makes you fall in love with them.'

Honeymoon murder: Raja's gold chain found at property dealer's home

Honeymoon murder: Raja's gold chain found at property dealer's home

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

In a significant breakthrough, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) of Meghalaya Police on Sunday recovered key evidence, including a missing gold chain of Raja Raghuvanshi, who was killed in Sohra last month.

Babar confessed how brutal criticism broke him

Babar confessed how brutal criticism broke him

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

Babar broke a streak of 807 days and 83 international innings without a century last week when he scored a hundred against Sri Lanka in the ODI series in Rawalpindi.

Al Falah varsity terror link goes back to 2008: Sources

Al Falah varsity terror link goes back to 2008: Sources

Rediff.com22 Nov 2025

Investigation reveals Al Falah University's potential links to terror operatives, including a former student involved in multiple blasts and doctors arrested in connection with a recent terror plot.

Insurers to Spend More on Tech for DPDP Compliance

Insurers to Spend More on Tech for DPDP Compliance

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

The DPDP rules, which have come into effect, require companies to implement a data protection and consent management system by November 2026.

Will file defamation case if...: Meghalaya minister to Sonam, Raja's family

Will file defamation case if...: Meghalaya minister to Sonam, Raja's family

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

The family of Raja Raghuvanshi had earlier written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi requesting a CBI inquiry into the matter.

Sonam booked tickets for trip and extended it to Shillong: Raja's mother

Sonam booked tickets for trip and extended it to Shillong: Raja's mother

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

Raja's mother said that Sonam behaved well towards her and used to hug her when they met. She added that if Sonam has no involvement in the case, then she should not be accused.

Hrithik-Saba At Zarine Khan's Prayer Service

Hrithik-Saba At Zarine Khan's Prayer Service

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

Film folk mourned Zarine Khan and condoled with her family at her prayer service on November 10 at Mumbai's JW Marriott hotel.

MP mandates Bhagavad Gita sessions for trainee cops

MP mandates Bhagavad Gita sessions for trainee cops

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

The Madhya Pradesh Police training wing has directed all its centres to hold Bhagavad Gita recital sessions for recruits, aiming to help them lead a 'righteous' life. This follows a similar directive for Ramcharitmanas recitals.

Will Deepa Thoon Controversy Damage Stalin's DMK?

Will Deepa Thoon Controversy Damage Stalin's DMK?

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

The Deepa Thoon controversy, if not allowed to die a natural death, could take the election focus away from the anti-incumbency impacting the DMK and into the secular space. Stalin would love to have it that way, all over again, after the three past elections, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Varanasi: How Much Priyanka, Mahesh Babu Were Paid

Varanasi: How Much Priyanka, Mahesh Babu Were Paid

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

S S Rajamouli announced his new epic Varanasi at a grand event at Hyderabad's Ramoji Film City over the weekend.

A Star Who Never Faded Away

A Star Who Never Faded Away

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

Dharmendra's oeuvre was so phenomenal that there was never a phase in his professional life when he was in danger of falling into a rut, in terms of either the kind of films he starred in or the sort of co-actors he worked with.

Chess WC: Narayanan, Diptayan ease into Round 2

Chess WC: Narayanan, Diptayan ease into Round 2

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

India's Narayanan, Diptayan, Aronyak advance to second round

Sonam offered Rs 20 lakh to Raja's killers: Reports

Sonam offered Rs 20 lakh to Raja's killers: Reports

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

Raja Raghuvanshi and Sonam were reported missing on May 23 and days later, the body of the newlywed groom was discovered on June 2 in a deep gorge near a waterfall in Sohra, also known as Cherrapunji, in the East Khasi Hills district.

'Gen Z rebellion' post by Vijay's aide sparks row after stampede

'Gen Z rebellion' post by Vijay's aide sparks row after stampede

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

A social media post by a TVK leader has sparked controversy, leading to demands for his expulsion from the party.

Rajasthan SDM suspended for slapping petrol pump worker

Rajasthan SDM suspended for slapping petrol pump worker

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

The Rajasthan government has suspended a state civil service officer for allegedly slapping a CNG pump staffer in Bhilwara after an altercation, a video clip of which went viral on social media, officials said.

FIDE World Cup: IM Aronyak Ghosh upsets GM Bartel

FIDE World Cup: IM Aronyak Ghosh upsets GM Bartel

Rediff.com2 Nov 2025

The experienced Surya Shekhar Ganguly, GM Raunak Sadhwani and GM Karthik Venkatraman scored comfortable victories while M Pranesh played out a draw to advance to the second round, while IM Aronyak Ghosh defeated GM Mateusz Bartel of Poland to force a tie-breaker, in the FIDE World Cup 2025 in Panaji on Sunday.

'We didn't pay attention to Sonam's past, Raja was very happy'

'We didn't pay attention to Sonam's past, Raja was very happy'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

'I believe Sonam's mother kept things from us. She didn't tell us the whole story, and she would have known that Raj had an affair with Sonam. Had Sonam's father and brother known about Raj, they would have fired him from their factory. I think there are more than five people in the case'

Rajasthan SDM slaps petrol pump worker, gets slapped back

Rajasthan SDM slaps petrol pump worker, gets slapped back

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

Three petrol pump employees have been arrested in Bhilwara after an altercation involving a sub-divisional magistrate who allegedly slapped an employee.

Glad I didn't end up like Raja: Man after bride elopes with lover

Glad I didn't end up like Raja: Man after bride elopes with lover

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

A settlement was facilitated by the officials of the local Bisauli police between both the families who mutually agreed to part ways. Items gifted during the wedding, including jewellery and household items, were returned. Neither side has pursued any legal action, according to an officer.

The Dharmendra I Remember

The Dharmendra I Remember

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

A hero with a heart, and remained one till the end.

No seat deal yet, Cong issues first list in Bihar

No seat deal yet, Cong issues first list in Bihar

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

The Congress party has released its initial list of 48 candidates for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, including key state leaders. The announcement precedes the finalization of seat-sharing arrangements with Mahagathbandhan allies.

Honeymoon murder: Sonam Raghuvanshi files bail plea

Honeymoon murder: Sonam Raghuvanshi files bail plea

Rediff.com13 Sep 2025

Meghalaya Police filed a charge sheet in the murder of Raja Raghuvanshi, naming his wife and her boyfriend as the accused. The murder occurred during their honeymoon in Meghalaya.

Raja Parba Special: Shristi's Poda Pitha

Raja Parba Special: Shristi's Poda Pitha

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

Enjoyed best during Raja, it's a unique dessert from Odisha.

'I've Never Taken Any Nonsense From Anyone'

'I've Never Taken Any Nonsense From Anyone'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

'I don't regret anything I've done in my life.'

Kerala puts PM SHRI project on hold under CPI pressure

Kerala puts PM SHRI project on hold under CPI pressure

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

The Kerala government will review the implementation of the Centre's PM SHRI scheme in the state following controversies and concerns. A cabinet sub-committee has been formed to study the scheme, and further proceedings are on hold pending the committee's report.

World Chess Cup: Narayanan, Sadhwani held

World Chess Cup: Narayanan, Sadhwani held

Rediff.com1 Nov 2025

Grandmasters Raunak Sadhwani and S L Narayanan, India's two best hopes, were held to draws by Daniel Barrish of South Africa and Steven Salas Rojas of Peru in the first game of the opening round of World Chess Cup, in Panjim, on Saturday.

Pak's 27th Amendment seeks to clip SC powers, triggers protest calls

Pak's 27th Amendment seeks to clip SC powers, triggers protest calls

Rediff.com9 Nov 2025

It also aims to reduce the powers of the Supreme Court, with some authorities shifted to the proposed Constitutional Court, and immunity to the president from criminal proceedings for life.

Shilpa-Malaika's Day Out With Ganpati

Shilpa-Malaika's Day Out With Ganpati

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

Shilpa Shetty skipped Ganpati celebrations at home, as the family is in mourning over a personal loss. But the actor did step out to pray to Mumbai's famous Lalbaugcha Raja.

Mahabharat Actor Pankaj Dheer Dies At 68

Mahabharat Actor Pankaj Dheer Dies At 68

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

Television star Pankaj Dheer, known for playing Karna in BR Chopra's Mahabharat and King Shivdutt in the fantasy drama Chandrakanta, has died at the age of 68 following a battle with cancer.

Teen climbs balcony to meet Babar... then what happened?

Teen climbs balcony to meet Babar... then what happened?

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

The teenager, who attempted to break into the Pakistan dressing room balcony after breaching the security barriers at the Gaddafi stadium in a bid to meet with his hero Babar Azam, has been released from custody by the police after a reprimand.

Kajol's Beautiful Sindoor Khela

Kajol's Beautiful Sindoor Khela

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

Kajol, daughter Nysa Devgan, sister Tanisha Mukerji participated in the Sindoor Khela ceremony at the North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja.

Zohran Mamdani scripts history, becomes NYC's 1st Muslim mayor

Zohran Mamdani scripts history, becomes NYC's 1st Muslim mayor

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

Zohran Mamdani has been elected as the Mayor of New York City, becoming the first South Asian and Muslim to hold the position. He defeated Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa and former New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo.

Forensic student's perfect murder foiled by CCTV footage

Forensic student's perfect murder foiled by CCTV footage

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

A forensic science student's meticulously planned murder of her live-in partner, inspired by crime web series, was foiled by CCTV footage and forensic analysis.

Why Was Sulakshana Pandit So Famous?

Why Was Sulakshana Pandit So Famous?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

In 1973, several major leading ladies like Mumtaz, Raakhee, Jaya Bhaduri, Dimple Kapadia, Tanuja, had married and retired from films. Producers wanted a new heroine as a replacement. Many thought Sulakshana was a Mumtaz lookalike and was soon persuaded to sign on multiple films as a leading lady.