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Not fully opposed to RSS march, TN tells SC, but not in every street

Not fully opposed to RSS march, TN tells SC, but not in every street

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

The Tamil Nadu government told the Supreme Court on Friday that it is not completely opposed to allowing the RSS's route marches and public meetings across the state on March 5 but cited intelligence reports to say these cannot be held in every street or locality.

Lata Mangeshkar, Nightingale of India, passes away

Lata Mangeshkar, Nightingale of India, passes away

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar, who was in the intensive care unit of Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital, passed away on Sunday morning. She was 92.

10 TERRIFIC Ensemble Movies

10 TERRIFIC Ensemble Movies

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

As Kuttey hits the screens this Friday, Sukanya Verma looks at the 10 best ensemble Hindi movies in recent times.

Anupam Kher Takes on Kangana's Indira

Anupam Kher Takes on Kangana's Indira

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

Aditi plays with her pet... Mouni looks stunning...Ajay Devgn directs Bholaa...

Lata Mangeshkar's Final Journey

Lata Mangeshkar's Final Journey

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

Lata Mangeshkar's amazing and glorious life paused at 8.12 am on February 6.

International Women's Day: Meet these champions!

International Women's Day: Meet these champions!

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

As we celebrate International Women's day on March 8, meet the Indian sportswomen who have made the nation proud with their superlative performances in the sporting arena.

When Married Couples ROMANCED On Screen

When Married Couples ROMANCED On Screen

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

Sukanya Verma looks at husband and wife filmi collaborations.

When Mohan Bhagwat meets The Dalai Lama

When Mohan Bhagwat meets The Dalai Lama

Rediff.com21 Dec 2021

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat -- arguably, the third most powerful person in the ruling dispensation -- on Monday, December 20, met the Dalai Lama at Gaden Phodrang, his home in Mcleodganj, Himachal Pradesh.

Is Shah Rukh Khan Defending Pathaan?

Is Shah Rukh Khan Defending Pathaan?

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

Appearing before cheering fans at the star-studded opening ceremony of the Kolkata International Film Festival in Kolkata on Thursday, Shah Rukh Khan and Amitabh Bachchan spoke of staying positive and alive, and on the new crop of historical films being steeped in 'fictionalised jingoism'.

The Lataji I Knew

The Lataji I Knew

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

I spent almost all my life trying to figure out how anyone could express so many shades of human feeling in her voice, wonders Subhash K Jha.

2022 Flashback...Alia, Lata, Deepika...

2022 Flashback...Alia, Lata, Deepika...

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

Bollywood 2022: An A To E Recap.

Will Brahmastra Save Bollywood?

Will Brahmastra Save Bollywood?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

It was a lull period for Bollywood in August as none of the new releases could work at the box office, hope that it turns around in September.

All You Need To Know About Saba Azad

All You Need To Know About Saba Azad

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Actress. Performer. Singer.

India has to grow big, those blocking way will be eliminated: RSS chief

India has to grow big, those blocking way will be eliminated: RSS chief

Rediff.com15 Apr 2022

Likening India's progress to that of a vehicle that only has accelerator and no brakes, the RSS chief said those trying to stop it will either step aside or be eliminated.

Jayeshbhai Jordaar Review

Jayeshbhai Jordaar Review

Rediff.com13 May 2022

Essentially a message movie, Jayeshbhai Jordaar masks its horror in humour to play out like an on-the-run road trip, observes Sukanya Verma.

'The world of music lost its mother'

'The world of music lost its mother'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

'Lata didi's voice was as pure as a bell that rings in a temple.'

CWG row as India men's TT coach assists in women's tie

CWG row as India men's TT coach assists in women's tie

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

The designated women's coach of the Indian team, Anindita Chakraborty, was conspicuous by her absence in the knockout fixture. Instead, men's coach S Raman sat on the courtside as India women's were shocked by Malaysia in the quarter-finals.

How Kareena Likes Her Koffee

How Kareena Likes Her Koffee

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

Mrunal's traditional twist... What Arjun loves... Why Katrina's working hard...

Aamir, Ranbir, Shah Rukh at LataJi's funeral

Aamir, Ranbir, Shah Rukh at LataJi's funeral

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

Film folk, politicians and sports personalities joined hundreds of fans as they paid their last respects to Lata Mangeshkar.

Sachin Tendulkar voted 'Greatest Men's Test Batsman' of 21st century

Sachin Tendulkar voted 'Greatest Men's Test Batsman' of 21st century

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

This is a huge honour for Tendulkar, who retired from international cricket eight years ago in 2013

PM's cheetah release to divert attention from Bharat Jodo Yatra: Cong

PM's cheetah release to divert attention from Bharat Jodo Yatra: Cong

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Saturday dubbed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's move to release Cheetahs in a Madhya Pradesh national park as a 'tactic to divert attention' from the grand old party's 'immensely successful' 'Bharat Jodo Yatra'.

AIADMK tussle: EPS is new boss, OPS expelled

AIADMK tussle: EPS is new boss, OPS expelled

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam general council meeting on Monday revived the general secretary post, and picked Edappadi K Palaniswami as the interim GS.

Fencer Bhavani Devi receives her Arjuna Award from sports minister

Fencer Bhavani Devi receives her Arjuna Award from sports minister

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

CA Bhavani Devi, the first Indian fencer to participate at the Olympics, on Monday received her Arjuna Award from Sports Minister Anurag Thakur.

Inside India's 1st AC railway terminal

Inside India's 1st AC railway terminal

Rediff.com16 Mar 2021

State-of-the-art passenger amenities are being provided to make journey a pleasant experience.

ECI Ruling: What Are Uddhav's Political Options?

ECI Ruling: What Are Uddhav's Political Options?

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

Uddhav Thackeray and his followers have the option to stop riding a tiger and commence work around a more meaningful and enduring political ideology. It is an option Eknath Shinde's side may not have, supported as they were by the BJP, to maintain continuity of the old Sena, argues Shyam G Menon.

Prof C N R Rao becomes third scientist to be awarded Bharat Ratna

Prof C N R Rao becomes third scientist to be awarded Bharat Ratna

Rediff.com16 Nov 2013

Professor Chintamani Nagesa Ramachandra Rao is the third scientist to be awarded the highest civilian award -- Bharat Ratna, a crowning glory of his inexorable list of outstanding achievements.

Mulayam, Ustad Zakir Hussain, SM Krishna get Padma Vibhushan

Mulayam, Ustad Zakir Hussain, SM Krishna get Padma Vibhushan

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Samajwadi Party patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav is among six personalities chosen for this year's Padma Vibhushan.

16 resolutions were passed by AIADMK's general council

16 resolutions were passed by AIADMK's general council

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

A total of 16 resolutions were passed in the crucial All India Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam general council meeting held in Chennai on Monday in which Edappadi K Palaniswami was appointed as the party's interim general secretary and O Paneerselvam was expelled for "anti-party" activities.

Martins signs new 3-year deal with FC Goa

Martins signs new 3-year deal with FC Goa

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

The central midfielder became a vital cog in Juan Ferrando's side in the second half of the last ISL season following a deadline-day switch from ATK Mohun Bagan in the January transfer window.

'We Are All Unique, So Let's Celebrate It'

'We Are All Unique, So Let's Celebrate It'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

'Some of us are overweight, some underweight, some too tall, some too short, some too fair, some too dark, but that's no reason to get bogged down by society's rules about what fits.'

'Modi went to Leh and China got scared'

'Modi went to Leh and China got scared'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

'Modi warned China, therefore they have come to the talks.' 'Nothing will come out of these talks.'

Gopichand recommends Prannoy for Arjuna Award

Gopichand recommends Prannoy for Arjuna Award

Rediff.com21 Jun 2020

It has emerged now that Prannoy's name was recommended by Gopichand on June 3 in his capacity as a Khel Ratna Award recipient.

'My parents don't know I am famous'

'My parents don't know I am famous'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2022

'They (my parents) have no inkling that people across the country know me now.' 'Recently, a fan turned up at my parents' home with gifts for them and my annoyed father called to ask me why I had sent him.'

Migrant labour from UP to be brought back, employed if BSP wins: Mayawati

Migrant labour from UP to be brought back, employed if BSP wins: Mayawati

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

She lashed out at the Bharatiya Janata Party, the Samajwadi Party and the Congress, holding them responsible for the lack of jobs and migration from the state.

PIX: Sportspersons receive national honours virtually

PIX: Sportspersons receive national honours virtually

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

This year a whopping 74 winners were picked for the national honours, including an unprecedented five Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratnas and 27 Arjuna awardees.

BJP or AAP: Who will win support of Surat diamond workers in Gujarat polls?

BJP or AAP: Who will win support of Surat diamond workers in Gujarat polls?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

There are around 15 lakh diamond workers in Gujarat, including nearly seven lakh employed in units in Surat, which is the largest hub of cutting and polishing of these precious stones.

Go home and cook: Maha BJP chief tells Supriya Sule

Go home and cook: Maha BJP chief tells Supriya Sule

Rediff.com26 May 2022

Patil made the remarks on Wednesday during a protest by the state BJP unit in Mumbai for seeking reservation for the Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in elections.

'An artist born but once in centuries'

'An artist born but once in centuries'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

The President and the Prime Minister led the tributes for Mangeshkar who spent close to a month in the hospital before her demise.

My grandfather, Field Marshal Manekshaw

My grandfather, Field Marshal Manekshaw

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

'After he died the phrase that struck me most about him was that 'Sam restored the izaat of the Army'.' Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw's grandson Raoul-Sam Daruwala remembers the man behind the uniform. Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw's grandson Raoul-Sam Daruwala remembers the man behind the uniform.

Delhi LG raps Kejriwal for skipping Gandhi, Shastri birth anniversaries

Delhi LG raps Kejriwal for skipping Gandhi, Shastri birth anniversaries

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena has accused Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his ministers of showing "utter disregard" towards the commemoration of birth anniversaries of Mahatma Gandhi and former prime minister Lal Bahadur Shastri.