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Karnataka may drop BJP's textbook changes this year

Karnataka may drop BJP's textbook changes this year

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

The Congress in its poll manifesto had promised to undo the changes made to school textbooks when the Bharatiya Janata Party was in power, and had also promised to scrap National Education Policy.

Get Your Sex Education On OTT

Get Your Sex Education On OTT

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

Quite a few Hindi films have taken up issues related with sex, and managed to shine the torch on some pertinent issues.

World Record! Maharashtra's Gaikwad hits 7 sixes in an over

World Record! Maharashtra's Gaikwad hits 7 sixes in an over

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

Maharashtra's Ruturaj Gaikwad created a new world record as he became the first batter to hit seven sixes in a over in List A cricket, enroute to a swashbuckling double century against Uttar Pradesh in the Vijay Hazare Trophy.

'Why is this unnecessary controversy being created?'

'Why is this unnecessary controversy being created?'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

'There was no debate on which film should go to the Oscars this year.' 'Pan Nalin's Last Film Show was the unanimous choice.'

In yet another attack, Khalistan supporters vandalise temple in Oz

In yet another attack, Khalistan supporters vandalise temple in Oz

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

A prominent Hindu temple in Brisbane was attacked by Khalistan supporters on Saturday, in the latest incident of vandalism against Hindu temples in Australia.

Ready For Shilpa Shetty's Gangsta Film?

Ready For Shilpa Shetty's Gangsta Film?

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

What are the stars working on?

Migrants videos: SC seeks response from TN, Bihar on YouTube's plea

Migrants videos: SC seeks response from TN, Bihar on YouTube's plea

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought responses from Tamil Nadu and Bihar on a plea filed by a YouTuber, arrested for allegedly circulating fake videos of migrant labourers being attacked in the southern state, seeking clubbing of the FIRs lodged against him.

HC stays opening of Sadguru's Isha Yoga Centre near Bengaluru

HC stays opening of Sadguru's Isha Yoga Centre near Bengaluru

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

Issuing notices to the state, the yoga centre, and 14 other respondents, the court issued the interim order of stay.

Rahul Gandhi becomes a Lingayat, initiated into sect

Rahul Gandhi becomes a Lingayat, initiated into sect

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

The ruling BJP in Karnataka, where Assembly elections are due in April-May next year, considers Lingayats as its key vote-base.

Filmmaker's remark on Chola king triggers row in TN

Filmmaker's remark on Chola king triggers row in TN

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

Tamil filmmaker Vetrimaaran claimed that Raja Raja Cholan was depicted as a Hindu king and already attempts were made to take away Tamil saint poet Tiruvalluvar's identity as well.

Migrant videos: SC restrains TN from shifting YouTuber from Madurai jail

Migrant videos: SC restrains TN from shifting YouTuber from Madurai jail

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

The Supreme Court on Friday directed the Tamil Nadu government not to shift YouTuber Manish Kashyap, arrested for allegedly circulating fake videos of migrant labourers being attacked in the southern state, from the Madurai central prison.

Snow Covered Village To Maoist Wickedness

Snow Covered Village To Maoist Wickedness

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

Capturing the shades of India on Monday, February 20, 2023.

In search of Shiva in Kedarnath

In search of Shiva in Kedarnath

Rediff.com23 Jun 2014

On the morning of the first anniversary of the disastrous cloudburst in Kedarnath, I found myself walking amid the rubble, recalling the beauteous meadows I'd seen when I'd last visited years ago.

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.

Get Ready For Ranbir's SUPERPOWERS in Brahmastra!

Get Ready For Ranbir's SUPERPOWERS in Brahmastra!

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

Full credit to Ayan Mukerji for venturing into the 'Astraverse', says Deepa Gahlot.

Afwaah Review: Thrilling Take On Rumour Mongering

Afwaah Review: Thrilling Take On Rumour Mongering

Rediff.com5 May 2023

Afwaah is a sum of Sudhir Mishra's thought-provoking reflections and appeal to question what's real, what's rumour, notes Sukanya Verma.

Late J-K leader's son gets visa hours after apology to Modi

Late J-K leader's son gets visa hours after apology to Modi

Rediff.com4 May 2023

The only son of JKNPP founder Bhim Singh has apologised to Prime Minister Modi for participating in an anti-government protest in February last year that led to him being blacklisted by the High Commission.

CWG Boxing: Thapa beats Pakistan's Baloch to advance

CWG Boxing: Thapa beats Pakistan's Baloch to advance

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

Ace Indian boxer Shiva Thapa began his Commonwealth Games campaign on a rousing note by defeating Pakistan's Suleman Baloch in the first round of the 63.5kg category, in Birmingham, on Friday.

After temples, Khalistani supporters target Indian consulate in Brisbane

After temples, Khalistani supporters target Indian consulate in Brisbane

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

The incident comes following the vandalism of three Hindu temples in Australia by Khalistani supporters.

5 women officers commissioned into artillery regiments

5 women officers commissioned into artillery regiments

Rediff.com29 Apr 2023

The women officers have joined the Regiment of Artillery after successfully completing their training at the Officers Training Academy (OTA) in Chennai on Saturday.

Take This AMAZING Bollywood Quiz

Take This AMAZING Bollywood Quiz

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

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

UP govt to allow Kanwar Yatra amid pandemic

UP govt to allow Kanwar Yatra amid pandemic

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

Uttarakhand has cancelled the yatra this year citing the pandemic.

Jailer Review: A Rajinikanth You Have Never Seen Before

Jailer Review: A Rajinikanth You Have Never Seen Before

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

I don't remember Rajinikanth beheading anyone so brutally in any of his previous films. Or glamourising so much of blood and violence. This is an altogether different version of a brutal Ra1jinikanth, something you and I had probably never imagined before, observes Divya Nair.

Meet The Brahmastra Stars: Mouni is Junoon!

Meet The Brahmastra Stars: Mouni is Junoon!

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

Director Ayan Mukerji has started introducing the main characters of his mega movie Brahmastra, Part One: Shiva.

Row over Muslim body chief's Om, Allah remark, religious leaders exit stage

Row over Muslim body chief's Om, Allah remark, religious leaders exit stage

Rediff.com12 Feb 2023

Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind chief Maulana Arshad Madani on Sunday stoked a controversy when he claimed that "Om" and "Allah" were the same God worshipped by 'Manu'.

9 booked over forced religious conversions in UP

9 booked over forced religious conversions in UP

Rediff.com29 Oct 2022

While there is no mention of how many people have been converted, local BJP leader Deepak Sharma claimed that more than 100 people living from Mangatapuram Colony had allegedly been converted to Christianity.

2 students from Telangana drown in US on Thanksgiving weekend

2 students from Telangana drown in US on Thanksgiving weekend

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

In a tragic incident, two Indian students from Telangana drowned in the Lake of the Ozarks in the US state of Missouri during the Thanksgiving weekend, according to the police.

Who Did Amitabh Bachchan Want To Meet On His Birthday?

Who Did Amitabh Bachchan Want To Meet On His Birthday?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

As Amitabh Bachchan turned 80 on October 11, his fans gathered outside his home for a glimpse of the legend.

Boxing Worlds: India look to better their best-ever show

Boxing Worlds: India look to better their best-ever show

Rediff.com11 May 2023

India would be aiming to better their best-ever show when the trio of Deepak Bhoria, Mohammad Hussamudin and Nishant Dev step inside the ring in pursuit of summit berths in the men's boxing World Championships.

Mangaluru auto blast accused projected himself as a Hindu to conceal identity

Mangaluru auto blast accused projected himself as a Hindu to conceal identity

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

The police found out that he was staying at Mohan Kumar's house in Mysuru from where materials that go into making a bomb were found.

Ayan To Direct War 2, Brahmastra 2, 3!

Ayan To Direct War 2, Brahmastra 2, 3!

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

There are some interesting sequels coming up, with one magic name attached to them: Ayan Mukerji!

Artist dressed up as Lord Shiv held in Assam after street play on price rise

Artist dressed up as Lord Shiv held in Assam after street play on price rise

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

The activist Birinchi Bora drove into the venue of the street play dramatically in a motorcycle with another actor dressed as Goddess Parvati for their play on Saturday which had several Hindutva outfits up in arms demanding their arrest.

Ancient Caves In The Heart Of Mumbai

Ancient Caves In The Heart Of Mumbai

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

The Mandapeshwar Caves in Borivli, north west Mumbai, located about five minutes away from the Western Express Highway, is one of the city's hidden treasures.

The Best Karan Johar Films On OTT

The Best Karan Johar Films On OTT

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Deepa Gahlot picks the top 10 Karan Johar films -- some that he directed and others that he produced or co-produced -- that you can watch on steaming platforms.

Railways Realising Its Paperless Dreams

Railways Realising Its Paperless Dreams

Rediff.com17 May 2023

'Currently, 81 per cent of all reserved tickets are booked through e-ticketing.'

What Very Pregnant Alia Was Doing On Sunday

What Very Pregnant Alia Was Doing On Sunday

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

She was in Singapore to accept the TIME 100 Award, which 'recognises global leaders who have gone above and beyond to move their industries -- and the world -- forward'.

What I Discover When I Open A Heart?

What I Discover When I Open A Heart?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

We should fill our heart with things that we will be proud of when anyone opens our hearts -- fill it with love rather than hate, fill it with confidence rather than fear, with care rather than apathy, with warmth rather than indifference, suggests Cardiac Surgeon Dr Sanjeeth Peter.

Bengaluru FC say one of their players was racially abused

Bengaluru FC say one of their players was racially abused

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

The Indian Super League giants said they have raised the issue with the 'relevant authorities'.

Bappa brings Kedarnath temple to Mumbai

Bappa brings Kedarnath temple to Mumbai

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

Covid restrictions notwithstanding, the city's creative spirit reflects in the pandal created by the Bandra West Sarvajanik Ganesh Mandal.

Watch Live! All the action in Parliament

Watch Live! All the action in Parliament

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

The stormy second part of Budget Session continues.