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How Bollywood Treats Its BETIS

How Bollywood Treats Its BETIS

Rediff.com12 May 2022

Sukanya Verma looks at the variety of daughter characters served by Bollywood on the big screen.

Won't spare those involved in desecration cases: Channi

Won't spare those involved in desecration cases: Channi

Rediff.com3 Oct 2021

The CM's statement came on a day state Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu once again sought the replacement of Punjab's police chief and advocate general.

In Gujarat village, sit-ups and slaps are the price to pay for eloping

In Gujarat village, sit-ups and slaps are the price to pay for eloping

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

The teenagers were asked to do sit-ups, as well as slapped and beaten up by sticks by the locals.

Villagers along Sino-India border get suspicious calls from 'spies'

Villagers along Sino-India border get suspicious calls from 'spies'

Rediff.com15 May 2016

The caller, posing himself as either a colonel or a local official, made queries about the army presence in the area and the timings of their movement, official sources said.

4 LeT, JeM terrorists killed in separate encounters in J-K

4 LeT, JeM terrorists killed in separate encounters in J-K

Rediff.com10 Oct 2020

2 terrorists have been identified as Tariq Ahmad Mir, resident of Zangalpora Divsar in Kulgam; and a Pakistani national Sameer Bhai alias Usman, resident of Punjab Pakistan, and an 'A' category terrorist. In another operation in Dadoora area of Pulwama district of south Kashmir, two more terrorists were killed.

5 Assembly Seats To Watch Today

5 Assembly Seats To Watch Today

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

Aditi Phadnis picks five key seats in the three states where assembly elections are being held today.

J-K: Police busts Hizbul Mujahideen module

J-K: Police busts Hizbul Mujahideen module

Rediff.com1 Aug 2013

The police on Thursday claimed to have busted a module of Hizbul Mujhaideen by arresting four terrorists involved in the killing of a Special Police Officer and attack on a sarpanch in Sopore area in Baramulla district of north Kashmir.

Never hankered for posts, Sidhu aide on being among Punjab CM probables

Never hankered for posts, Sidhu aide on being among Punjab CM probables

Rediff.com19 Sep 2021

Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa, a minister in the outgoing cabinet of Amarinder Singh whose name is doing the rounds among the probables to be the new leader of the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) in Punjab, on Sunday asserted that he has never hankered after posts.

Shinde Cabinet Has Fadnavis Stamp

Shinde Cabinet Has Fadnavis Stamp

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

Most of the 40 MLAs in the Shinde camp don't have enough legislative experience to conduct business in the House and so the first ministry expansion needed induction of veterans.

Over 63% voting on 117 seats of Punjab

Over 63% voting on 117 seats of Punjab

Rediff.com20 Feb 2022

At many places, where the voters had entered booths before 6 pm and were standing in queues, they were allowed to cast their votes.

'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.'

MP woman returns to husband's home after in-laws build toilet

MP woman returns to husband's home after in-laws build toilet

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

Seema, 22, left her husband's home over a year-and-a-half ago after her repeated requests of getting a toilet built at home fell on deaf ears.

The great contradiction about women voters in Rajasthan

The great contradiction about women voters in Rajasthan

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

Where other Indian states cry for women representatives in assemblies and other elected bodies, Rajasthan has highest number of women legislators and sarpanchs (village heads), but the recent electoral list shows drastic decline of female voters in the desert state.

Sidhu aide Sukhjinder Randhawa tops the race for Punjab CM's post

Sidhu aide Sukhjinder Randhawa tops the race for Punjab CM's post

Rediff.com19 Sep 2021

Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa, a minister in the outgoing cabinet of Amarinder Singh, is likely to be the state's new chief minister, Congress sources said on Sunday.

Naxals abduct village head in Maharashtra

Naxals abduct village head in Maharashtra

Rediff.com8 May 2012

Naxals have abducted a village sarpanch in eastern Maharashtra, the police said.

NCP-Sena 'remain friends' despite no tie-up in Goa: Chidambaram

NCP-Sena 'remain friends' despite no tie-up in Goa: Chidambaram

Rediff.com30 Jan 2022

Chidambaram, who is the Congress' senior election observer for the Goa Assembly polls, also hit out at the Trinamool Congress for its barbs at the Congress for not forging an alliance with it, saying the party continued to poach Congress leaders, despite making an offer of a tie-up.

Over 51% votes polled in Phase 5 of J-K civic polls

Over 51% votes polled in Phase 5 of J-K civic polls

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

Ganderbal district recorded the highest of 56.40 per cent polling in the Valley, while Poonch district of Jammu region polled the highest of 71.62 per cent votes across J-K.

100 more village heads announce resignation in Kashmir

100 more village heads announce resignation in Kashmir

Rediff.com26 Sep 2012

Despite assurances by the Jammu and Kashmir government, over 100 more terror-stricken panches and sarpanches announced their resignations through paid advertisements in the valley.

Omar orders security for panchayat members

Omar orders security for panchayat members

Rediff.com1 Oct 2012

Following a spate of resignations by the panches and sarpanches, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday ordered security cover for them in vulnerable areas.

Kashmir: 22 panchayat members resign citing life threat

Kashmir: 22 panchayat members resign citing life threat

Rediff.com13 Jan 2013

In the wake of the fresh militant attacks on Panchayat members in Jammu and Kashmir, around 20 panches and sarpanches of the Baramulla district on Sunday tendered their resignations here citing "threats to their lives".

Will not succumb to any diktat: J&K Panchayat body

Will not succumb to any diktat: J&K Panchayat body

Rediff.com5 Nov 2012

The All Jammu and Kashmir Panchayat Conference on Monday threatened to stage a sit-in outside the prime minister's residence if the state government failed to provide security to panches and sarpanches who are facing threats.

Omar Abdullah promises security for village heads

Omar Abdullah promises security for village heads

Rediff.com26 Sep 2012

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah on Wednesday announced security for panches and sarpanches in Kashmir Valley in the wake of killing of a Sarpanch in north Kashmir early this week that triggered large scale resignations.

Rahul to visit Kashmir with Tata, Birla

Rahul to visit Kashmir with Tata, Birla

Rediff.com3 Oct 2012

Rahul Gandhi arrives in Kashmir Valley on Thursday on a two-day visit, bringing along a strong business delegation that will include Ratan Tata and Kumar Manglam Birla, to a state seeking more investments.

After JeM threat, village heads resign en masse in Kashmir

After JeM threat, village heads resign en masse in Kashmir

Rediff.com11 Jun 2012

Over 50 village heads (sarpanch) have resigned from their positions in Kashmir Valley, with four of them announcing their resignation on Monday. The resignations are a blow to the revival of grass-root level democratic institutions in Kashmir Valley, elections for which were held in 2010 after a long hiatus with great fanfare.

Panchayat polls in J-K to be held in 9 phases, 1st phase on Nov 17

Panchayat polls in J-K to be held in 9 phases, 1st phase on Nov 17

Rediff.com16 Sep 2018

Polling will be held on November 17, 20, 24, 27 and 29 and December 1, 4, 8 and 11 from 8 am to 2 pm.

Rahul advances trip to J&K by a day

Rahul advances trip to J&K by a day

Rediff.com28 Sep 2012

Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi has advanced his trip to Jammu and Kashmir by a day. Earlier he was to visit the state on October 5 to take stock of the situation faced by the sarpanches, but now he is visiting the state on the night of October 4.

Village head shot dead in Kashmir

Village head shot dead in Kashmir

Rediff.com9 Feb 2012

A village sarpanch was gunned down by terrorists in south Kashmir Koimoh village of Kulgam district late Thursday evening.

Top LeT terrorist among 3 killed in encounter in Baramulla

Top LeT terrorist among 3 killed in encounter in Baramulla

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

One of the most wanted terrorist, Mudasir Pandit, and a Pakistani ultra were among the three terrorist killed in an overnight encounter with security forces in the Sopore area of Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district, police said.

India-Pak agreement: J-K border residents hope for lasting peace

India-Pak agreement: J-K border residents hope for lasting peace

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

The announcement by India and Pakistan to strictly observe all agreements on ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) and other sectors has rekindled hope for a peaceful future among border residents in Jammu and Kashmir who have been living under constant fear of firing and shelling.

Kashmir's panchayat members are 'sitting ducks' for political killings

Kashmir's panchayat members are 'sitting ducks' for political killings

Rediff.com22 Dec 2014

With three sarpanchs killed in December, many panchayat members are running scared and quitting their posts. Pervez Majeed reports.

NIA arrests ex-BJP candidate in case related to Davinder Singh

NIA arrests ex-BJP candidate in case related to Davinder Singh

Rediff.com1 May 2020

The accused, identified as Tariq Mir, a resident of Maldoora of Shopian district in south Kashmir, was the fifth person arrested in the case which came to light when Singh was arrested along with three terrorists including a most wanted Hizbul Mujahideen commander in January this year.

Bajaj Auto gets local support in Chakan, union in tight spot

Bajaj Auto gets local support in Chakan, union in tight spot

Rediff.com30 Apr 2014

The union had threatened to go on strike on April 28, but later deferred the proposed strike till May 15.

World's tallest statue to be unveiled in Gujarat today

World's tallest statue to be unveiled in Gujarat today

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

The 182-metre statue of Vallabhbhai Patel will be dedicated to the nation on his birth anniversary in Narmada District of Gujarat.

Inspiring! The 2020 Padma Shri Awardees

Inspiring! The 2020 Padma Shri Awardees

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

Why the 2020 Padma Shri Awards are an honour truly worth celebrating.

What's hot on the OTT menu?

What's hot on the OTT menu?

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

The Queen faces fresh new challenges on personal and professional front, a teacher gets romantically involved with her pupil, a boy and his truck embark on fun-filled adventures, a game of thrones over panchayat politics and more OTT recommendations from Sukanya Verma this week.

Bhupendra strikes conciliatory note with Nitin Patel ahead of swearing-in

Bhupendra strikes conciliatory note with Nitin Patel ahead of swearing-in

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Nitin Patel on Monday said he was not unhappy with the Bharatiya Janata Party's decision to select Bhupendra Patel as the state's next chief minister, soon after the CM-designate met him at his residence in Ahmedabad in the morning.

Maoists kill 6 villagers in Chhattisgarh

Maoists kill 6 villagers in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com16 May 2010

Six villagers were killed by Naxalites in Rajnandgaon district of Chhattisgarh early on Sunday, Press Trust of India reported quoting police sources

COVID-19: Maha's only green zone falls in Red Corridor

COVID-19: Maha's only green zone falls in Red Corridor

Rediff.com14 May 2020

Gadchiroli, located over 900 km from Mumbai in the state's Vidarbha region and having a population of around 12 lakh, has not reported a single COVID-19 case yet. The authorities are mindful that if at all any COVID-19 case comes to light in the district, it will come from outside and hence, they have enhanced efforts and are closely monitoring migrant workers entering the territory.

Hizb chief Saifullah Mir killed, cops term it 'huge success'

Hizb chief Saifullah Mir killed, cops term it 'huge success'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2020

Saifullah, who had taken command of the outfit after the killing of Riyaz Naikoo in May this year, was one of the most wanted terrorists in the Kashmir Valley and involved in several attacks on the security forces, an official said.

No peace at all: 5 killed, 10 injured in Pakistani firing on Independence Day

No peace at all: 5 killed, 10 injured in Pakistani firing on Independence Day

Rediff.com15 Aug 2015

The firing on Indian positions on its Independence Day drew strong retaliation from Indian troops even as soldiers from both sides did not exchange sweets along the border.