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Muzaffarnagar riots: BSP slams SP; Khap head among 85 booked

Muzaffarnagar riots: BSP slams SP; Khap head among 85 booked

Rediff.com22 Sep 2013

Agitated over arrest of its MLA for his alleged role in Muzaffarnagar riots, Bahujan Samaj Party on Sunday lashed out at the ruling Samajwadi Party, accusing it of adopting a "pick and choose" approach by targeting political rivals and protecting its own leaders.

Is this a chilled out life?

Is this a chilled out life?

Rediff.com10 Feb 2018

'I am listing here what life in the city with a dependent (but grown up) family is really like,' says Kishore Singh.

How Manna Dey's wife helped him rehearse for a song

How Manna Dey's wife helped him rehearse for a song

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

Arthur J Pais remembers the time when Manna Dey recorded his first ever Malayalam song for the film Chemmen.

What landmark can the BJP rename after Naipaul?

What landmark can the BJP rename after Naipaul?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

'Will the BJP now replace a Muslim name for a street or a railway junction with Naipaul's name?' 'It is the least the party can do for its sole Nobel Prize-winning admirer,' says Amulya Ganguli.

My grandfather Somnath Chatterjee

My grandfather Somnath Chatterjee

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

Shashwata Chatterjee on watching the football World Cup, spending days in the MP's Delhi home and the day his Dadu came to visit him in his college in Los Angeles.

Inside #SonamKiMehendi: Sonam gets a kiss from hubby Anand, Swara!

Inside #SonamKiMehendi: Sonam gets a kiss from hubby Anand, Swara!

Rediff.com8 May 2018

Pictures from a fun night!

'The heavens are lucky to have you'

'The heavens are lucky to have you'

Rediff.com1 May 2020

'He was in form right to the very end.'

The curtain falls: Theatre legend Girish Karnad takes a final bow

The curtain falls: Theatre legend Girish Karnad takes a final bow

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

'With his stature as a playwright and actor, Girish Karnad was one of the voices of modernity for not just Karnataka but the entire country.'

BJP fields ex-army chief V K Singh from Ghaziabad

BJP fields ex-army chief V K Singh from Ghaziabad

Rediff.com18 Mar 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday named former Army Chief V K Singh as its Lok Sabha candidate from Ghaziabad, a seat represented by party chief Rajnath Singh earlier.

In Meerut, it's Akhilesh all the way

In Meerut, it's Akhilesh all the way

Rediff.com28 Jan 2017

There are no two views on which way the 'hawa' is blowing. It's Akhilesh Yadav -- with or without his father. Akhilesh, with or without the Congress Party.

The Best of Khayyam's Melodies

The Best of Khayyam's Melodies

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

Sukanya Verma salutes the legend and celebrates some of the finest soundtracks of his career.

Muzaffarnagar riots case: BJP MLA arrested in Lucknow

Muzaffarnagar riots case: BJP MLA arrested in Lucknow

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

After sitting over the warrant against legislators accused of inciting the Muzaffarnagar riots, the Akhilesh Yadav government finally got into the act and arrested Bhartiya Janata Party MLA Suresh Rana in Lucknow on Friday evening.

BJP demands withdrawal of all Muzaffarnagar riot cases

BJP demands withdrawal of all Muzaffarnagar riot cases

Rediff.com7 Jan 2014

Taking exception to Uttar Pradesh government's proposed move to withdraw cases against Muslim leaders in Muzaffarnagar riots, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday asked Governor B L Joshi to press the government to withdraw all cases, including those lodged against its leaders, in connection with the violence.

3 Body Jewellery Pieces That You Didn't Know Even Existed

3 Body Jewellery Pieces That You Didn't Know Even Existed

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

3 Body Jewellery Pieces That You Didn't Know Even Existed

Bollywood's Best Shaadi? VOTE!

Bollywood's Best Shaadi? VOTE!

Rediff.com20 May 2015

Pick YOUR favourite filmi shaadi!

BJP MLA: Taj Mahal built by traitor, not part of our history

BJP MLA: Taj Mahal built by traitor, not part of our history

Rediff.com16 Oct 2017

The BJP too described the Muslim rule in India as 'barbaric'.

Vice President Ansari opens Festival of India in Cuba

Vice President Ansari opens Festival of India in Cuba

Rediff.com30 Oct 2013

People of Cuba were offered a glimpse of India's diverse culture when visiting Vice President Hamid Ansari inaugurated a Festival of India in Havana to bring the two countries closer.

Ready for arrest, want CBI inquiry into riots: UP BJP MLA

Ready for arrest, want CBI inquiry into riots: UP BJP MLA

Rediff.com18 Sep 2013

Bharatiya Janata Party Member of Legislative Assembly Sangeet Som, against whom an arrest warrant has been issued in connection with the Muzaffarnagar riots, on Wednesday said he was ready for an arrest and demanded an inquiry by the Central Bureau of Investigation into the entire issue.

The OTT Game of Thrones

The OTT Game of Thrones

Rediff.com25 Nov 2017

The battle for eyeballs is on!

When Hrithik fulfilled his ultimate Lakshya

When Hrithik fulfilled his ultimate Lakshya

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

It has been 20 years since the Kargil War. Sukanya Verma look back at Lakshya, Farhan Akhtar's memorable film that was inspired by the war in the icy heights where young Indian soldiers fought tireless battles to evict Pakistani troops from our territory.

9 Celebrity Inspired Ear Cuff Styles You Just Cannot Miss

9 Celebrity Inspired Ear Cuff Styles You Just Cannot Miss

Rediff.com7 Oct 2015

9 Celebrity Inspired Ear Cuff Styles You Just Cannot Miss

Writers escalate Akademi unrest, march against 'intolerance'

Writers escalate Akademi unrest, march against 'intolerance'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

Writers from across the country gathered at Shri Ram Centre near Mandi House and marched towards Sahitya Akademi in the capital, wearing black ribbons on their heads as a sign of protest.

Dynasts to firebrands in BJP's list

Dynasts to firebrands in BJP's list

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

Dynasts and turncoats in Uttarakhand and Hindutva champions in Uttar Pradesh - BJP names 64 candidates for Uttarakhand and 149 for UP.

This is how the rich and famous tie the knot these days!

This is how the rich and famous tie the knot these days!

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

Entertainment has become a huge aspect of weddings.

Muzaffarnagar violence: Uma Bharti dares Akhilesh govt to arrest BJP leaders

Muzaffarnagar violence: Uma Bharti dares Akhilesh govt to arrest BJP leaders

Rediff.com18 Sep 2013

High drama unfolded in front of Uttar Pradesh assembly on Wednesday with Bharatiya Janata Party leaders and workers, led by Uma Bharti, stalling the possible arrest of BJP MLA Sangeet Som, against whom an arrest warrant has been issued for his alleged role in inciting Muzaffarnagar riots.

PHOTOS: Harbhajan-Geeta Basra tie the knot in Jalandhar

PHOTOS: Harbhajan-Geeta Basra tie the knot in Jalandhar

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

In a ceremony attended by close relatives and friends the couple exchanged marriage vows through Sikh rituals at a Gurdwara in Jalandhar . The wedding was attended by no member of the film industry.

Zarine Khan, Sangeeta Bijlani at Arpita-Ayush's reception

Zarine Khan, Sangeeta Bijlani at Arpita-Ayush's reception

Rediff.com22 Nov 2014

On Friday, Salman Khan hosted a wedding reception reception for the new couple at the Taj Lands End in the western suburbs of Mumbai. Bollywood celebrities came out in numbers to bless the new couple.

PIX: Kabhi sweethearts kabhi siblings!

PIX: Kabhi sweethearts kabhi siblings!

Rediff.com27 May 2015

From being siblings in one film to sweetheart in the other, these actors have done it all.

Salman Khan spends time with nephew Ahil

Salman Khan spends time with nephew Ahil

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Bihar's development won't take a backseat even if BJP loses: Rajnath

Bihar's development won't take a backseat even if BJP loses: Rajnath

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

Ahead of the five-phase crucial elections in Bihar, which begins on Monday, Home Minister Rajnath Singh talks about the BJP government and its bight future in the state, beef politics and more in an exclusive interview to CNN IBN.

Lessons India Inc can learn from Kochhargate

Lessons India Inc can learn from Kochhargate

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

Banking is a boring business but still the banker should enjoy it as fancy awards and cozy relationships with politicians, Bollywood stars and corporate honchos cannot save them if the job is not done properly. In the concluding part of the series Tamal Bandyopadhyay wonders how long Kochhar would need to wait for her redemption or downfall and atonement.

India's First Lady Suvra Mukherjee passes away

India's First Lady Suvra Mukherjee passes away

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

President Pranab Mukherjee's wife Suvra Mukherjee, who has been ailing for some time, passed away on Tuesday. She was 74.

Yogi visits Taj Mahal, calls it a gem, sweeps road outside

Yogi visits Taj Mahal, calls it a gem, sweeps road outside

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

Over 14,000 policemen were deployed across the city for the security of Adityanath.

WATCH Brijesh Sandliya SING!

WATCH Brijesh Sandliya SING!

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

'If somebody remixes my song Banno 20 years later, why would I feel bad about it?'

Rushdie backs authors, 12 more return Sahitya Akademi awards

Rushdie backs authors, 12 more return Sahitya Akademi awards

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

Booker Prize winning author Salman Rushdie joined the growing chorus of protests by leading writers against spread of "communal poison" and "rising intolerance" in the country even as seven more authors decided to return their Sahitya Akademi awards.

Is the Taj safe?

Is the Taj safe?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2017

'Given the growing animus against the Mughals in the Sangh Parivar, only a brave person will be ready to bet that no harm will ever be done by Hindutva storm-troopers to the Taj,' says Amulya Ganguli.

Taj towers above all controversies

Taj towers above all controversies

Rediff.com3 Mar 2018

'How better can we depict the Mughal heritage?'

PIX: Priyanka, Salman, Aamir, Katrina at Arpita Khan's wedding

PIX: Priyanka, Salman, Aamir, Katrina at Arpita Khan's wedding

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

Salman Khan's youngest sister Arpita tied teh knot with her Delhi-based beau Ayush Sharma in Hyderabad on November 18.

Review: Rock On 2 is staggeringly dull!

Review: Rock On 2 is staggeringly dull!

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

Rock On 2 does more for Meghalaya tourism than it does for rock music, feels Sukanya Verma.

'The world of music dims without Kishori Amonkar's light'

'The world of music dims without Kishori Amonkar's light'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2017

'She was a modern-day Tansen among the female classical vocalists of the country.' Musicians and film folk pay rich tribute to Kishori Amonkar.