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Yudhra Review: When Style Meets Stereotype

Yudhra Review: When Style Meets Stereotype

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

There are so many loopholes in this lazily scribbled plot, it could be a different movie and still as crummy, observes Sukanya Verma.

Sara-Janhvi's Colour-Me-Happy Fashion

Sara-Janhvi's Colour-Me-Happy Fashion

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

Have an entire week to labour through before the glorious weekend comes along? Soak yourself in the vibrant colours of Bollywood, and feel the days melt away!

Second stage required, says Army chief on eastern Ladakh row

Second stage required, says Army chief on eastern Ladakh row

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

During the session, General Dwivedi was asked about the overall challenges for the India Army going forward and learning from the border row in eastern Ladakh.

Sudden downpour floods Delhi, Mumbai gets a respite

Sudden downpour floods Delhi, Mumbai gets a respite

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

A sudden downpour in Delhi caught citizens off guard and caused heavy waterlogging and traffic jams on Tuesday while Mumbai breathed a sigh of relief as showers stopped a day after heavy rain brought the metropolis to its knees.

Noted filmmaker Shakti Samanta dies

Noted filmmaker Shakti Samanta dies

Rediff.com9 Apr 2009

Noted Hindi filmmaker Shakti Samata on Thursday passed away after a brief illness. He was 83. "He passed away at around 5 pm at his suburban Santacruz residence. He was recovering from a stroke which he suffered over two months ago," a family member said. Samanta had produced box-office hits like Kati Patang, Amar Prem and Aradhana starring Rajesh Khanna. His funeral would be held at Santacruz crematorium at 11 am on Friday, the family member said.

Indian Soldiers In Action!

Indian Soldiers In Action!

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

Exercise Harimau Shakti began at the Umroi Cantonment in Meghalaya on October 23, 2023 and will conclude on Sunday, November 5, 2023. Nearly 120 military personnel from India and Malaysia are taking part in the exercise, which aims to strengthen military capabilities and enhance the synergy between the two nations.

A SiddhiVinayak Temple In Srinagar!

A SiddhiVinayak Temple In Srinagar!

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

Syed Firdaus Ashraf/Rediff.com comes across a Ganesh temple in Kashmir's summer capital that remains a well kept secret.

Thalaimai Seyalagam Review: Strained Cliffhanger

Thalaimai Seyalagam Review: Strained Cliffhanger

Rediff.com17 May 2024

If you are looking for an average political thriller with good performances, Thalamai Seyalagam may interest you, suggests Divya Nair.

R-Day: 265 women daredevils perform motorcycle stunts

R-Day: 265 women daredevils perform motorcycle stunts

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

The women bikers of the CRPF, BSF and SSB exhibited the strength of Indian values, including yoga.

Mohammad Hanif wins first Shakti Bhatt award

Mohammad Hanif wins first Shakti Bhatt award

Rediff.com3 Dec 2008

What perplexes Pakistani writer Mohammad Hanif, who won the first Shakti Bhatt award beating Booker winner Aravind Adiga, is the unavailability of Indian books and magazines in his country when he is able to watch Bollywood blockbusters there.

12 industrial smart cities - A vital cog in India's development journey

12 industrial smart cities - A vital cog in India's development journey

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Given the high priority accorded to the manufacturing sector, several policy initiatives around the theme of Atmanirbhar Bharat have been set in motion to address its competitiveness and growth. Some notable examples include the PLI scheme and the employment-linked incentive scheme announced in the recent Union Budget. The Budget also announced the setting up of 12 industrial parks under the National Industrial Corridor Development Programme (NICDP).

What Mission Shakti means for India's defence

What Mission Shakti means for India's defence

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

Experts said India has possessed the anti-missile technology for several years but needed the political go-ahead to actually test it in live conditions.

'Just to malign govt': Maha CM reacts to Badlapur protests

'Just to malign govt': Maha CM reacts to Badlapur protests

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday claimed that the protest at Badlapur in Thane district over the alleged sexual abuse of two kindergarten girls was politically motivated and aimed at maligning the state government.

15 Kashmiri Pandits fight elections from Valley

15 Kashmiri Pandits fight elections from Valley

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

So far 14 Kashmiri Pandits have filed nominations to contest from the valley for the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections, aiming to ensure the return and rehabilitation of their fellow community members, whose number run up to 3 lakh.

Suspense over Narsinghanand's whereabouts as more cases filed

Suspense over Narsinghanand's whereabouts as more cases filed

Rediff.com6 Oct 2024

As controversy raged over Yati Narsinghanand's objectionable remarks against Prophet Muhammad, his supporters on Sunday alleged that the Dasna temple head priest is being illegally kept in detention by police, which denied the claim.

Will the brand-new Jal Shakti ministry keep India's head above water?

Will the brand-new Jal Shakti ministry keep India's head above water?

Rediff.com27 Jul 2019

Can the newly-minted Jal Shakti ministry bring water to some 19 crore Indian households that have never had taps or heard the sound of flowing water, wonders Vinayak Chatterjee.

Clicked! Sunny Leone, In Bed

Clicked! Sunny Leone, In Bed

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Kajol celebrates cotton candy day... Kriti wraps up a shoot...Ishaan visits the Tate Modern...

'Mission Shakti' cleared 2 yrs ago: DRDO chief

'Mission Shakti' cleared 2 yrs ago: DRDO chief

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

He said the country now possesses the capability to strike satellites in outer space with centimetre-level accuracy and precision.

Shakti Mohan wins Dance India Dance Season 2

Shakti Mohan wins Dance India Dance Season 2

Rediff.com24 Apr 2010

Shakti Mohan from Mumbai is the winner of Dance India Dance Season 2. She beat three finalists Dharmesh Yelande, Punit Pathak and Binny Sharma at the grand finale held at Andheri Sports complex in Mumbai.

Bengal floods: Mamata writes to Modi, threatens to sever ties with DVC

Bengal floods: Mamata writes to Modi, threatens to sever ties with DVC

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying that her state would sever all ties with the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) for 'unilaterally releasing water', which led to floods in south Bengal districts.

Shakti-2016: Indo, French forces take on terrorists in Bikaner

Shakti-2016: Indo, French forces take on terrorists in Bikaner

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

Rediff.com takes a look at the joint operation Shakti that focused on physical fitness, tactical drills, techniques and procedure.

10 Times Hindi Movies Gave Us Fashion Goals

10 Times Hindi Movies Gave Us Fashion Goals

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

Ananya Pandey's snazzy, selfie-ready style in Call Me Bae is the first thing to have caught our eye about her ultra glamorous debut on OTT this week.

Full list: Modi's New Ministers And Their Portfolios

Full list: Modi's New Ministers And Their Portfolios

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Here is the complete list of ministers in Modi 3.0 and their portfolios:

Yogi holds meet with ministers amid buzz about dissidence

Yogi holds meet with ministers amid buzz about dissidence

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday met ministers from the state at his residence in Lucknow to discuss the upcoming assembly bypolls in 10 constituencies.

'What Every Indian Musician Dreams Of'

'What Every Indian Musician Dreams Of'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

'This is the moment when India is shining all over.'

Vande Bharatam: R-Day Scene Stealer!

Vande Bharatam: R-Day Scene Stealer!

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

Vande Bharatam-Nari Shakti, a stunning display of 30 distinctive dance styles -- Bharata Natyam, Kuchipudi, Kathak, Kathakali, Mohiniyattam, Odissi, Manipuri, contemporary classical dance, and Bollywood styles -- was the clear highlight of the Republic Day 2024 parade.

Reject divisive tendencies based on social hierarchies: President

Reject divisive tendencies based on social hierarchies: President

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday emphasised the need to strengthen affirmative action as a tool for inclusion while urging the rejection of divisive tendencies rooted in perceived social hierarchies.

'Review 5 guarantees': Karnataka minister sparks row

'Review 5 guarantees': Karnataka minister sparks row

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

Karnataka minister Satish Jarkiholi on Wednesday said the guarantee schemes need to be reviewed so that only the economically weaker sections, and not the rich, benefit from them, sparking a debate on the ambitious programmes launched by the Congress government.

Fatima's PERFECT Holiday

Fatima's PERFECT Holiday

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

Ananya holidays in Budapest... Shraddha is in Chandigarh... Tripti dreams of Greece...

Zakir Wins 3 Grammys; Shankar Wins Too

Zakir Wins 3 Grammys; Shankar Wins Too

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

'India, we are proud of you.'

Shakti Mills gang-rape: Repeat offenders could get death penalty

Shakti Mills gang-rape: Repeat offenders could get death penalty

Rediff.com3 Apr 2014

A sessions court in Mumbai on Thursday held guilty three convicts in the Shakti Mills photojournalist gang rape case under an amended IPC section, which entails death penalty, for committing repeated offence.

To deal with water issues, govt forms 'Jal Shakti' ministry

To deal with water issues, govt forms 'Jal Shakti' ministry

Rediff.com31 May 2019

"All the water related works will be merged under one ministry," Shekhawat said after taking the charge.

SEE: SRK, Shahid, Sidharth light up WPL 2024

SEE: SRK, Shahid, Sidharth light up WPL 2024

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

Shah Rukh Khan lit up the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru during the electrifying opening ceremony of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2024 in Bengaluru

Birthday Quiz: Just how well do you know Shakti Kapoor?

Birthday Quiz: Just how well do you know Shakti Kapoor?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!

Classic revisited: Dilip Kumar-Amitabh Bachchan Face-Off in Shakti

Classic revisited: Dilip Kumar-Amitabh Bachchan Face-Off in Shakti

Rediff.com22 Aug 2013

Every scene featuring a face-off between Dilip Kumar and Amitabh Bachchan are the biggest highlights.

Mithun: The Outsider We Love To Watch

Mithun: The Outsider We Love To Watch

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Mithun Chakraborty started from scratch in bit roles and had no Godfather backing him. Yet, remarkably, his career now straddles six decades and he continues to win acclaim, observes Dinesh Raheja.

Google Restricts AI Use for India Election

Google Restricts AI Use for India Election

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Google is also working with the Election Commission of India to enable people to easily discover critical voting information on its search platform -- like, how to register and how to vote -- in both English and Hindi.

Jal Shakti Abhiyan: How govt plans to tackle India's water woes

Jal Shakti Abhiyan: How govt plans to tackle India's water woes

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

The aim of the programme is to increase the water table in the stressed areas through dams, ponds, and afforestation. According to a NITI Aayog study, by 2030, the country's water demand is projected to be twice the available supply, implying severe water scarcity for hundreds of millions of people and an eventual 6 per cent loss in the country's GDP.

Meet The Youngest Dalit Lady Candidate

Meet The Youngest Dalit Lady Candidate

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

'If people don't see you, they might be hesitant, but once they see you, they are confident that this is the person they will vote for,' says political debutant Shambhavi Choudhury, 25, alumnus of the Lady Sriram College and the Delhi School of Economics.

PIX: Madhuri, Alia, Kajol at Stree Shakti awards

PIX: Madhuri, Alia, Kajol at Stree Shakti awards

Rediff.com27 Mar 2014

Here's looking at the red carpet arrivals.