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Newly elected Rajya Sabha MPs to take oath on July 22

Newly elected Rajya Sabha MPs to take oath on July 22

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

This is the first time that oath-taking of members will take place in the House chamber during the inter-session period so as to maintain norms of physical distancing due to COVID-19, officials said.

Your Car Queries Answered!

Your Car Queries Answered!

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

Please send your queries to getahead@rediff.co.in with the subject line 'Cars' and experts from CarJasoos.com will answer your queries related to buying new or used cars.

PIX: Chiranjeevi, Samantha at Rajendra Prasad's son wedding

PIX: Chiranjeevi, Samantha at Rajendra Prasad's son wedding

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

Pictures from the glitzy wedding reception.

Repeal farm laws without making it prestige issue: Oppn in RS

Repeal farm laws without making it prestige issue: Oppn in RS

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

Participating in the discussion on the Motion on Thanks to President's Address to the joint sitting of Parliament, Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha and Congress member Ghulam Nabi Azad suggested that Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself should make the announcement on repeal of the laws. Modi was present in the House at the time.

Parliament passes bills to extend tenures of CBI, ED chiefs up to 5 yrs

Parliament passes bills to extend tenures of CBI, ED chiefs up to 5 yrs

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

Parliament has passed a bill to extend the tenure of the director of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to a maximum of five years from the present two years.

How DMK's Bharat Mata temple flummoxed the BJP

How DMK's Bharat Mata temple flummoxed the BJP

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

Chief Minister Stalin seems to have drawn a line between his personal beliefs and those of others in the family, beginning with wife Durga Stalin, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Will Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan Be A Blockbuster?

Will Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan Be A Blockbuster?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

Mani Ratnam is experimenting with a real-life historical in Ponniyin Selvan, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

CBI arrests 5 people for defamatory posts against judges

CBI arrests 5 people for defamatory posts against judges

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

Taking cognisance of the alleged defamatory posts, the high court had directed the CBI to probe the role of prominent persons in the southern state who were intentionally targeting Supreme Court and high court judges.

On farm laws, SC issues notice to Centre

On farm laws, SC issues notice to Centre

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

The petitions alleged that these laws would dismantle the Agricultural Produce Market Committee system intended to ensure fair prices for farm products

Opposition steps up offensive on Pegasus issue; demands discussion

Opposition steps up offensive on Pegasus issue; demands discussion

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

Opposition parties on Tuesday asked the government to call an all-party meeting to resolve the current impasse in Parliament, while sticking to their demands for a discussion on Pegasus snooping issue and a Supreme Court-monitored probe into the matter.

Oppn MPs write to Speaker after not being allowed to meet farmers

Oppn MPs write to Speaker after not being allowed to meet farmers

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

MPs from 10 Opposition parties on Thursday wrote a letter to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla saying that the situation at Ghazipur border was like that of India-Pakistan border and condition of farmers resembles prisoners in jail.

Two Malayalam films to release today

Two Malayalam films to release today

Rediff.com26 Jul 2013

101 Chodyangal and One are the two film that will clash at the box office.

Rajinikanth hospitalised due to severe BP fluctuations

Rajinikanth hospitalised due to severe BP fluctuations

Rediff.com25 Dec 2020

The mega-star had been self-isolating at his farmhouse on the outskirts of Chennai ahead of the announcement of his political party on December 31.

First part of budget session to end on February 13

First part of budget session to end on February 13

Rediff.com31 Jan 2021

Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu also made a fervent appeal to the leaders of various parties at an all-party meeting to ensure smooth and effective functioning of the House during the Budget Session.

Harivansh likely to be re-elected as RS deputy chairman

Harivansh likely to be re-elected as RS deputy chairman

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

JD-U MP Harivansh filed his nomination as the ruling NDA candidate to the Rajya Sabha deputy chairman's post and is likely to be elected, even as the Opposition is working to field a joint candidate against him to force a contest.

Outsiders brought in to manhandle MPs in RS: Oppn

Outsiders brought in to manhandle MPs in RS: Oppn

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

The Opposition alleged that without any provocation from the Opposition, "outsiders who were not part of Parliament security were brought in to manhandle the Opposition leaders and members, including women Parliamentarians who were only protesting against the Government's conduct, highhandedness and muzzling of the voice".

Review: Mirchi has an overdose of violence

Review: Mirchi has an overdose of violence

Rediff.com8 Feb 2013

The film is a regular commercial potboiler loaded with high-voltage action.

Review: Ya Yaa is a big let down

Review: Ya Yaa is a big let down

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

Tamil film Ya Yaa is an average movie, with a story that lacks direction and performances that failed to deliver.

HOTTEST Skills At Campus Placements

HOTTEST Skills At Campus Placements

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

'We are anticipating that the hiring trend will continue to see double-digit growth at least for the current financial year.'

Prabhas contributes Rs 4 crore to fight coronavirus

Prabhas contributes Rs 4 crore to fight coronavirus

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

Stars from the south Indian movie industry have stepped up to do what they can to help out.

Govt ready for healthy discussion in Parliament: PM

Govt ready for healthy discussion in Parliament: PM

Rediff.com18 Jul 2021

At the meeting attended by 33 parties, the prime minister said suggestions from public representatives, especially from the Opposition, are valuable as they make the discussion rich.

How IL&FS bosses showed fictitious profits for salary hikes

How IL&FS bosses showed fictitious profits for salary hikes

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

Besides 15 loan transactions to the Siva group of companies, the former directors also used unique methods to ensure the group did not get into the default list.

PIX: New girl in Ram Gopal Varma's life

PIX: New girl in Ram Gopal Varma's life

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

In reel life, of course.

'I enjoy being part of commercial films'

'I enjoy being part of commercial films'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

'Anybody who watches my work will see that I am really trying to do something different in each film.'

Review: Daruvu is more sound than substance

Review: Daruvu is more sound than substance

Rediff.com25 May 2012

Daruvu may be lapped up by Ravi Teja fans but others may find it pretty dreary.

DMK welcomes court's decision to grant bail to Raja

DMK welcomes court's decision to grant bail to Raja

Rediff.com15 May 2012

The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam on Tuesday welcomed the decision of a Delhi court to grant bail to former telecom minister A Raja, who was arrested 15 months ago in connection with the 2G spectrum scam.

Pix: President Xi, THIS is what you'll see

Pix: President Xi, THIS is what you'll see

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

Rediff readers sent us these pictures of Mamallapuram Shore Temple in Tamil Nadu.

Karthi conquers Andhra

Karthi conquers Andhra

Rediff.com12 Aug 2011

The actor is on a roll after giving three consecutive hit films in Telugu

Oppn corners govt on price rise, unemployment; says breaching states' rights

Oppn corners govt on price rise, unemployment; says breaching states' rights

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge, speaking on the Motion of Thanks on the President's address, charged the government with not delivering on its various promises, including generating two crore jobs per year.

Review: Nannbenda is unremarkable

Review: Nannbenda is unremarkable

Rediff.com3 Apr 2015

Nannbenda is run-of-the-mill stuff.

'Siruthai is an emotional mass entertainer'

'Siruthai is an emotional mass entertainer'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2011

Siva on his third directorial venture.

Will NRI businessman's charges sink Maran?

Will NRI businessman's charges sink Maran?

Rediff.com8 Jun 2011

Sivasankran alleges Maran had forced him to sell Aircel.

Got a taste of brute force: Rahul on Kashmir visit

Got a taste of brute force: Rahul on Kashmir visit

Rediff.com25 Aug 2019

Rahul said it is clear that things are "not normal" in Jammu and Kashmir.

Stalin keeps home portfolio, PT Rajan gets finance

Stalin keeps home portfolio, PT Rajan gets finance

Rediff.com7 May 2021

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin's Cabinet, including him, would be 34-member strong and he has retained senior leaders like Duraimurugan and over a dozen shall be ministers for the first time.

Mahesh Babu's step-mother passes away

Mahesh Babu's step-mother passes away

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

She was 75.

Review: Idhu Namma Aalu is a fun, romantic entertainer

Review: Idhu Namma Aalu is a fun, romantic entertainer

Rediff.com27 May 2016

The charming performances by the lead actors make director Pandiraj's Idha Namma Aalu worth a watch!

Agarkar frontrunner for chief selector's post

Agarkar frontrunner for chief selector's post

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

Former India pacer Ajit Agarkar on Friday entered the race for the national selector's job and is a frontrunner for the chairman's post. Agarkar, who is a former chairman of Mumbai senior selection committee, is in contention for the chairman's post as the new constitution doesn't have provisions for zonal system.

Dravidian parties spar in Rajya Sabha over river issues

Dravidian parties spar in Rajya Sabha over river issues

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

When Vijila Sathyanath (AIADMK) rose to speak on her zero hour mention, DMK members, led by Tiruchi Siva and Kanimozhi, objected to it, saying she should not be allowed to raise the matter as their notices on the same issue were disallowed earlier.

With pillows and mosquito repellants, MPs up for night-long protest in Parl

With pillows and mosquito repellants, MPs up for night-long protest in Parl

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

The eight members -- distributed among the Congress, Communist Party of India-Marxist, Trinamool Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party -- were suspended earlier in the day for the remainder of the Monsoon Session over their 'unruly behaviour' during the passage of farm Bills in the Upper House of Parliament.

Review: Thalaimuraigal is brilliant

Review: Thalaimuraigal is brilliant

Rediff.com23 Dec 2013

Ace filmmaker Balu Mahendra makes a sensational acting debut in Thalaimuraigal.