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Union minister Gajendra Shekhawat booked over 'Ravan' remarks against Gehlot

Union minister Gajendra Shekhawat booked over 'Ravan' remarks against Gehlot

Rediff.com30 Apr 2023

The FIR was registered on Saturday based on a complaint filed by Congress leader and former MLA Surendra Singh Jadawat.

'Sudarshan Shakti': Army's BIGGEST war games to date

'Sudarshan Shakti': Army's BIGGEST war games to date

Rediff.com22 Nov 2011

With frontline IAF fighter aircraft such as the Sukhoi-30, AWACS and UAVs providing live feed of war games to battle field commanders, army is testing its war-fighting doctrine in the Barmer-Jaisalmer sector.

'Prime Minister Of India Has Become The High Priest Of Hinduism'

'Prime Minister Of India Has Become The High Priest Of Hinduism'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

'We are very close to become a theocratic State where Hinduism is the official religion of the government.'

Foreign countries also know 'aayega toh...': PM at BJP meet

Foreign countries also know 'aayega toh...': PM at BJP meet

Rediff.com18 Feb 2024

Modi said he is seeking a third term not to enjoy power but to work for the nation. "If I had thought of my home, it would not have been possible to build homes for crores of people," he said.

PIX: Rucha Gujarati, Shakti Anand at a birthday party

PIX: Rucha Gujarati, Shakti Anand at a birthday party

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

Check out the star arrivals.

Jamil Ahmad wins Shakti Bhatt First Book Prize

Jamil Ahmad wins Shakti Bhatt First Book Prize

Rediff.com30 Nov 2011

Jamil Ahmad has won the Shakti Bhatt First Book Prize 2011 for his book The Wandering Falcon.The Wandering Falcon had very strong competition from the other five titles on the shortlist, especially Shehan Karunatilaka's Chinaman and Aman Sethi's A Free Man.

How Women Change The Political Game

How Women Change The Political Game

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

More than ever before, women voters can make or mar a political party's electoral fortunes.

Modi inaugurates Atal Setu, India's longest sea bridge

Modi inaugurates Atal Setu, India's longest sea bridge

Rediff.com13 Jan 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated the Rs 17,840 crore Atal Bihari Vajpayee Sewri-Nhava Sheva Atal Setu, the longest bridge as well as the longest sea bridge in the country connecting south Mumbai with Nhava-Sheva in Navi Mumbai.

K'taka launches 4th poll promise, 1.1 cr women get Rs 2k a month

K'taka launches 4th poll promise, 1.1 cr women get Rs 2k a month

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

"Gruha Lakshmi" scheme, rolled out amid fanfare, is one of the five pre-poll 'guarantees' of the Congress, which ousted the Bharatiya Janata Party from power in the May assembly elections.

Is the BJP targeting Haryana's Jat community?

Is the BJP targeting Haryana's Jat community?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

'The BJP has started a war-like situation against farmers and the Jat community.'

Shakti Mills gang rape: Three repeat offenders get DEATH

Shakti Mills gang rape: Three repeat offenders get DEATH

Rediff.com4 Apr 2014

Three men found guilty of gang-raping two women in the abandoned Shakti Mills in Mumbai last year were sentenced to death by a court on Friday, bringing into force for the first time the new law for repeat rape offenders.

Quiz: Which Movie Is This From?

Quiz: Which Movie Is This From?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

After DSC Prize, Sri Lankan author Arudpragasam bags Shakti Bhatt award

After DSC Prize, Sri Lankan author Arudpragasam bags Shakti Bhatt award

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

His debut novel The Story of a Brief Marriage, set in the backdrop of the civil war.

'Even today, Pancham is a chart-topper'

'Even today, Pancham is a chart-topper'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

'Pancham told me once, "It's very difficult to be taken seriously when there are stalwarts like Shankar-Jaikishan, S D Burman, Madan Mohan and Naushad... How do I make my mark?"' Amit Kumar salutes R D Burman on his 30th death anniversary on January 4.

'Our party expects Modiji will do justice to us'

'Our party expects Modiji will do justice to us'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

'We want to strengthen hands of Modiji and sure that LJP (Ram Vilas) will contest polls as an ally of NDA.'

'I was not embarrassed by my father, Shakti Kapoor'

'I was not embarrassed by my father, Shakti Kapoor'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2013

Shraddha Kapoor claims she's quite nervous about her solo debut Aashiqui 2.

How 33% reservation empowered women at panchayat level

How 33% reservation empowered women at panchayat level

Rediff.com24 Sep 2023

In the three decades since reservation of seats for women in panchayati raj institutions was introduced, the country saw women dismantling gender barriers to take the lead in the political field at the grassroots level and excel in it.

Nitish govt under fire over 'reduction in Hindu holidays' in Bihar schools

Nitish govt under fire over 'reduction in Hindu holidays' in Bihar schools

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

Holidays on Ram Navami and Janmashtami, associated with the most popular of Hindu deities Lord Rama and Lord Krishna respectively, have been done away with and on the other hand, the number of days requiring schools to remain shut for Muslim festivals has been increased, Modi alleged.

Parliament adjourns sine die a day in advance

Parliament adjourns sine die a day in advance

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

The special session saw the women's reservation bill being passed by both Houses.

India a $4 trillion economy? No official word yet

India a $4 trillion economy? No official word yet

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

Billionaire Gautam Adani to two Union Ministers and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis among others on Sunday hailed India crossing $4 trillion mark though there was no official confirmation if the country has achieved the landmark. The finance ministry and the National Statistical Office did not immediately comment on the viral social media post on India's GDP crossing $4 trillion. Highly placed sources said that the viral news was incorrect and India was still shy of that landmark.

Tara Shines Under The Jaisalmer Sun

Tara Shines Under The Jaisalmer Sun

Rediff.com6 Nov 2022

Ranveer sees red... Esha sees white... Mithila wants to get sun-kissed...

Modi reveals names of Gaganyan mission astronauts. They are...

Modi reveals names of Gaganyan mission astronauts. They are...

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

The four astronauts are -- Prashanth Balakrishnan Nair, Angad Prathap, Ajit Krishnan, and Shubhanshu Shukla -- Modi said at the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) at Thumba near the Kerala state capital.

Is This Disha's Weekend Smile?

Is This Disha's Weekend Smile?

Rediff.com4 Feb 2023

Raveena's no work day... Preity goes back to the gym... Disha wraps up...

All-women marching, band contingents may participate in next R-Day Parade

All-women marching, band contingents may participate in next R-Day Parade

Rediff.com7 May 2023

The defence ministry, in March, had circulated an office memorandum to the three services and various ministries and departments on the planning for the 2024 parade, they said.

Women in defence forces to get same leave as officers

Women in defence forces to get same leave as officers

Rediff.com5 Nov 2023

The defence ministry on Sunday said the decision is in line with Singh's vision of "inclusive participation" of all women in the armed forces, irrespective of their ranks.

Naresh Fernandes wins 2012 Shakti Bhatt First Book Prize

Naresh Fernandes wins 2012 Shakti Bhatt First Book Prize

Rediff.com4 Dec 2012

Author-journalist Naresh Fernandes has won the 2012 Shakti Bhatt First Book Prize for Taj Mahal Foxtrot: The Story of Bombay's Jazz Age, an account of the city's thriving music scene between the 30s and 60s.

Mumbai court hands life terms to 4 Shakti Mills rapists

Mumbai court hands life terms to 4 Shakti Mills rapists

Rediff.com21 Mar 2014

A sessions court in Mumbai on Friday sentenced four convicts to life in jail for the gang-rape of a telephone operator in the abandoned Shakti Mills compound in the city last year.

IAF gears up for high-voltage 'Vayu Shakti'

IAF gears up for high-voltage 'Vayu Shakti'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2010

The Indian Air Force is gearing up for a day-and-night fire power blitzkrieg using its potent fighter jets including Sukhois for two days from February 24 in Pokhran after a gap of four years.

MBA, LLB students among 9 held for drug trafficking in Noida

MBA, LLB students among 9 held for drug trafficking in Noida

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

The arrests have been made by officials of Sector 126 police station as part of a crackdown on narcotics ordered by police commissioner Laxmi Singh, deputy commissioner of police (Noida) Harish Chander said.

'PM Modi wants BJP leaders with no spine'

'PM Modi wants BJP leaders with no spine'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2024

'He only promotes those leaders who will never show any resistance to him in future.'

Writer Mridula Koshy wins 2009 Shakti Bhatt award

Writer Mridula Koshy wins 2009 Shakti Bhatt award

Rediff.com8 Dec 2009

Mridula Koshy's If It is Sweet, a collection of short stories, has bagged the 2009 Shakti Bhatt First Book Prize. The New Delhi-based author will get Rs 1 lakh and a citation on December 14 at the capital's British Council

MP approves compensation scheme for kin of mob lynching victims

MP approves compensation scheme for kin of mob lynching victims

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

In accordance with Supreme Court directives to the states, the Madhya Pradesh cabinet approved MP Mob Lynching Victim Compensation Scheme 2023, said minister for medical education Vishwas Sarang after the cabinet meeting.

The '90s Special Bollywood Quiz

The '90s Special Bollywood Quiz

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

A day after PM, Mamata meets women from Sandeshkhali

A day after PM, Mamata meets women from Sandeshkhali

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday received wholehearted support from a group of women from the troubled Sandeshkhali area who met her after a Trinamool Congress rally in Kolkata, party sources said.

2023's Must Watch Web Series

2023's Must Watch Web Series

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Deepa Gahlot picks 10 Web series that was worth the viewer's while.

India capable of Moon, Mars, Venus travel: ISRO chief

India capable of Moon, Mars, Venus travel: ISRO chief

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

The ISRO chief further said that the ISRO is ready to fulfill the vision put forth by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Janhvi Goes Green!

Janhvi Goes Green!

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

Sunny loves her outfit... Manushi goes to Abu Dhabi... Arjun has a new DP...

Dia's ADVICE For Mommies!

Dia's ADVICE For Mommies!

Rediff.com9 Jul 2022

Diana gets a haircut... Shakti has something to say...Radhika loves her ripped denims...

Rape-accused Delhi govt officer, wife tried to flee before arrest

Rape-accused Delhi govt officer, wife tried to flee before arrest

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

The accused, an ex-cadre officer, had allegedly raped the girl several times between November 2020 and January 2021. His wife has also been charged with giving the girl medicine to terminate her pregnancy, they said.