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'Careful about not hurting religious sentiments'

'Careful about not hurting religious sentiments'

Rediff.com30 May 2017

Behen Hogi Teri filmmaker Tony D'Souza out on bail. Pahlaj Nihalani says no messing around with religious sentiments.

Bidhuri settles for bronze in World boxing

Bidhuri settles for bronze in World boxing

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

Wildcard entrant Gaurav Bidhuri's remarkable run at the World Boxing Championships ended with a bronze medal on Thursday after he lost his semifinal clash to American Duke Ragan in Hamburg.

Modi offers prayers at Kashi Vishwanath temple

Modi offers prayers at Kashi Vishwanath temple

Rediff.com27 May 2019

The visit to this temple town is his first since he won the Varanasi Lok Sabha seat with a huge margin of 4.79 lakh votes, nearly 1 lakh votes more since 2014.

Shocking! Class 3 student beaten up by headmaster, dies

Shocking! Class 3 student beaten up by headmaster, dies

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

a horrifying case of corporal punishment, a 10-year-old boy died after being allegedly beaten up by his headmaster on the suspicion of stealing a pen in Baddupur area of Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh.

He is India's answer to Cool Runnings...

He is India's answer to Cool Runnings...

Rediff.com24 Nov 2017

Shiva Keshavan has often been described as India's answer to Cool Runnings, befitting as it was the film of Jamaica's unlikely bobsleigh team which played a role in inspiring his own unique story.

The 'Satya' about Ram Gopal Varma

The 'Satya' about Ram Gopal Varma

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

'There is a lot that I find extremely annoying in Ramu, like his constant attempts to shock and stir up controversy by needlessly needling sacred cows.' Subhash K Jha salutes the maverick filmmaker on his birthday.

Asaram case fit for trial by fast-track court: Prosecution

Asaram case fit for trial by fast-track court: Prosecution

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

The sexual assault case involving allegations against self-styled godman Asaram Bapu was fit for trial in a fast-track court, Additional Advocate General Anand Purohit said on Thursday.

Kedarnath portals open amid lockdown

Kedarnath portals open amid lockdown

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

The process of opening the doors of Kedar Dham began at 3 am. Shiva Shankar Linga, the chief priest of the shrine, carried out the tradition of opening the doors. The first 'pooja' was performed in the name of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, said a statement.

Check out India's best bets at World Boxing Championship

Check out India's best bets at World Boxing Championship

Rediff.com24 Aug 2017

Shiva Thapa and Vikas Krishan will be among India's best bets to better both the colour and number of medals at the 19th World Boxing Championships, starting in Hamburg on Friday.

Violating lockdown, scores attend temple chariot fest in Karnataka

Violating lockdown, scores attend temple chariot fest in Karnataka

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

Five organisers of the event have been arrested while the area sub-inspector of police and a district official suspended in connection with the incident, police said. The annual chariot festival of Lord Siddalingeshwara temple in Ravoor village in Chittapur taluk was organised on Thursday morning for about 15-20 minutes despite the management agreeing not to go ahead with it in view of the lockdown, a police official said.

Rousing homecoming welcome for 'son of the soil' Modi

Rousing homecoming welcome for 'son of the soil' Modi

Rediff.com8 Oct 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday held a roadshow in Vadnagar, his birthplace, in Mehsana district as he arrived on the second day of his visit to Gujarat

Assam CM alleges PFI hand behind Darrang violence

Assam CM alleges PFI hand behind Darrang violence

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

Sarma said his government had prepared a dossier on PFI and would be taking action against the outfit in the state.

Ayodhya verdict does not herald Hindu rashtra

Ayodhya verdict does not herald Hindu rashtra

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

The Ayodhya verdict heralds not the beginning of theocracy or Hindu rashtra (that never existed in 5,000 years), but marks the end of a divisive phase of our history.

'Public ain't so naive': Manjrekar on Telangana encounter

'Public ain't so naive': Manjrekar on Telangana encounter

Rediff.com7 Dec 2019

The four men, who were accused in the gang-rape and murder of a young veterinarian in Telangana, were shot dead by police on Friday.

Mary Kom denies deriding remarks against fellow boxers

Mary Kom denies deriding remarks against fellow boxers

Rediff.com23 Jul 2017

Olympic bronze-medallist and five-time world champion M C Mary Kom on Sunday denied reports that she made disparaging remarks against fellow male boxers like Shiva Thapa and Manoj Kumar during a meeting of the national observers in New Delhi.

Video: Ranbir-Alia-Amitabh give us Brahmastra

Video: Ranbir-Alia-Amitabh give us Brahmastra

Rediff.com4 Feb 2020

Ranbir Kapoor's superhero movie Brahmastra has been in the making for such a long time that even he is tired of the delay.

India Open: Furious Mary Kom blasts Nikhat

India Open: Furious Mary Kom blasts Nikhat

Rediff.com24 May 2019

A livid Mary Kom asked her vanquished opponent Nikhat Zareen to prove herself in the ring instead of making irritating comments.

Amarnath: Number of pilgrims increases after attack

Amarnath: Number of pilgrims increases after attack

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

Their enthusiasm evident in the loud chants of 'Bam Bam Bhole'.

'2022 will be a Year of Hope'

'2022 will be a Year of Hope'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

'Goddess Laxmi doesn't come just by praying to her.' 'You have to make yourself attractive to Laxmi for her to come to you.'

On the Goddess trail in Mumbai

On the Goddess trail in Mumbai

Rediff.com13 Feb 2021

Arundhuti Dasgupta maps a trail from the southernmost tip to its suburbs.

Review: Vijay Sethupathi's Rekka disappoints

Review: Vijay Sethupathi's Rekka disappoints

Rediff.com10 Oct 2016

Rekka overdoses on action, feels S Saraswathi.

World Youth Boxing C'ships: Sachin in round 2

World Youth Boxing C'ships: Sachin in round 2

Rediff.com19 Nov 2016

Asian quarter-finalist Sachin (49kg) scored an emphatic victory over Mexico's Gustavo Antonio Alvarez to enter second round of the AIBA Youth World Boxing Championships in St. Petersburg, Russia on Saturday.

'Indianness of Arunachal is not to be proven to anyone'

'Indianness of Arunachal is not to be proven to anyone'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

'Our love for our great nation -- Bharat is second to none and our patriotism towards our motherland -- India is for the entire nation to emulate.'

Assam cops kill 2 during eviction drive, probe ordered

Assam cops kill 2 during eviction drive, probe ordered

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

The public protest had erupted over the demand for rehabilitation of nearly 800 families evicted from the land they were living on for decades.

Travel pix: In India, every picture tells a story

Travel pix: In India, every picture tells a story

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

Rediff readers shared their best photographs of India.

Tandav makers apologise, say no intent to hurt sentiments

Tandav makers apologise, say no intent to hurt sentiments

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

'The cast and crew of Tandav unconditionally apologise if it has unintentionally hurt anybody's sentiments.'

5 memorable Ram bhajans from Hindi films

5 memorable Ram bhajans from Hindi films

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

On the occasion of Ram Navmi, five Ram bhajans from Hindi films that you probably haven't heard, but should right away.

Shastri to tell his life story; Jay Shah to attend ICC meet

Shastri to tell his life story; Jay Shah to attend ICC meet

Rediff.com10 Jan 2021

Team India coach Ravi Shastri will come out with a book this summer where he will walk down the memory lane

Time to settle Kashi, Mathura issues: BJP leader

Time to settle Kashi, Mathura issues: BJP leader

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

Katiyar, however, made it clear that a final decision on these contentious matters will be taken by saints.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

Here's a recap of events that occurred in India in the past 24 hours.

UNFORGETTABLE Opening Movie Scenes

UNFORGETTABLE Opening Movie Scenes

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

Sukanya Verma offers some amazing opening scenes in Hindi films that fuels an excitement for what happens next.

Welfarism vs Industry: The challenge awaiting Vijayan

Welfarism vs Industry: The challenge awaiting Vijayan

Rediff.com11 May 2021

The LDF government -- which has negotiated a series of crises in the form of natural disasters to the Covid pandemic -- cannot turn a blind eye to the accumulated debt of the state that now exceeds Rs 3 trillion and the need for more jobs, investment and industry.

Television's Top 10 Actors

Television's Top 10 Actors

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

From Mohit to Ram Kapoor, here's looking at the men we love on the small screen.

Sports shorts: Nadal virtually assured year-end top ranking

Sports shorts: Nadal virtually assured year-end top ranking

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

A hoped-for fight to the finish for the year-end number one ranking at next month's ATP World Tour Finals in London will likely be a coronation for Rafael Nadal, who is virtually guaranteed ending 2017 top of the pile.

Review: Pencil is worth a watch

Review: Pencil is worth a watch

Rediff.com13 May 2016

Pencil is an engaging thriller with an interesting plot and good performances, feels S Saraswathi.

OGQ signs up Keshavan for Winter Olympics 2014

OGQ signs up Keshavan for Winter Olympics 2014

Rediff.com19 Apr 2012

Shiva Keshavan is India's only known and accomplished face at the Winter Olympic Games, and has been so for 14 years now, when he first qualified for the Nagano Olympic Games in 1998 at the age of 16.

Make way for Indi toons

Make way for Indi toons

Rediff.com25 Mar 2017

Cartoon characters created and developed in local animation studios are enchanting Indian kids like never before, says Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

Sandalwood drug racket: Actor Ragini Dwivedi arrested

Sandalwood drug racket: Actor Ragini Dwivedi arrested

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

The CCB had raided Ragini Dwivedi's residence early Friday morning after obtaining a search warrant from a court, a police officer said.

Review: SMS is fun to watch

Review: SMS is fun to watch

Rediff.com10 Feb 2012

The film is watchable on account of the sprightly lead pair.

Keshavan aims for last hurrah in Winter Olympics

Keshavan aims for last hurrah in Winter Olympics

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

Shiva Keshavan wants to overcome a recent injury and end his international career with a flourish during the Pyeongchang Games, starting this week.