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Rahul Gandhi Can No Longer Act Like An Insolent Schoolboy

Rahul Gandhi Can No Longer Act Like An Insolent Schoolboy

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

Anger cannot be an end in itself to Rahul Gandhi's politics -- it must instead catalyse a new political strategy, argues Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.

Remarks on bureaucrats: Uma Bharti says she will 'improve language'

Remarks on bureaucrats: Uma Bharti says she will 'improve language'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

After her controversial remarks that government officials are there only to 'pick up our (leaders') slippers', senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Uma Bharti has written a letter to Congress veteran Digvijaya Singh, saying she will improve her language and also urged him to do so.

Nirmalaji Releases The Nuclear Genie

Nirmalaji Releases The Nuclear Genie

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

'If the BJP detoxifies the nuclear liability law, it will bring economic, environmental and, most of all, strategic benefits.' 'Let's keep our fingers crossed and hope that this Budget promise is met soon -- ideally, before Mr Modi heads to his first meeting with Trump 2.0,' observes Shekhar Gupta.

Muizzu should have reached out to Modi to end crisis, says ex-VP Adeeb

Muizzu should have reached out to Modi to end crisis, says ex-VP Adeeb

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

Describing the comments as "uncalled for", he said that the ruling party has these "extreme elements" who are calling for India out.

Muizzu-led coalition employed anti-India narrative in 2023 polls: EU report

Muizzu-led coalition employed anti-India narrative in 2023 polls: EU report

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

The EU mission noted that political and campaign fundraising and financial expenditure lack transparency and effective oversight.

AK Antony's son quits Cong over Modi documentary

AK Antony's son quits Cong over Modi documentary

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Anil Antony announced his resignation via a tweet in which he said that he was getting "intolerant calls" to retract his tweet against the documentary and the "wall of hate/abuses" on Facebook over the same issue have prompted him to take the decision.

'Leave my daughter out, you scum!' Haley blasts Vivek Ramaswamy

'Leave my daughter out, you scum!' Haley blasts Vivek Ramaswamy

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

As the third Republican debate went live in Miami, the candidate for 2024 United States (US) presidential polls, Nikki Haley called fellow contender Vivek Ramaswamy 'scum' as the two sparred against each other on several issues, including foreign policy, economy and much more, ABC News reported.

Hindu groups see red over namaaz inside Lucknow's Lulu Mall

Hindu groups see red over namaaz inside Lucknow's Lulu Mall

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

A controversy broke out after a video purportedly showing a group of people offering namaaz in Lulu Mall in Lucknow surfaced on social media, leading to a protest by a right-wing Hindu group that also filed a police complaint.

Delhi HC seeks Smriti Irani's response to Twitter plea in Goa bar row

Delhi HC seeks Smriti Irani's response to Twitter plea in Goa bar row

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

The Delhi high court on Tuesday sought the response of Union Minister Smriti Irani on a plea by microblogging site Twitter seeking certain clarifications in the court's earlier order by which it had directed social media giants to remove web links allegedly containing objectionable material against the BJP leader and her daughter.

We Are In An Era Of Puppets And Puppeteers

We Are In An Era Of Puppets And Puppeteers

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

'As we enter 2025, it must be acknowledged that there is a convergence of capital, influential people (from business and politics) and technology deciding the destiny of others in the name of pride, patriotism, nationalism, nation building, all of it thinly veiled disguises for personal profit and glory,' asserts Shyam G Menon.

'Adipurush' dialogues altered; ticket prices cut

'Adipurush' dialogues altered; ticket prices cut

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

The controversy-ridden film, which registered a bumper opening at the box office only to witness a major drop in collections as negative word of mouth spread on social media, is now screening in theatres with altered dialogues.

Will Thalapathy Vijay Take A Plunge Into Politics?

Will Thalapathy Vijay Take A Plunge Into Politics?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

At the Leo fete, Vijay had this also to tell his fans: 'I know you all are in my heart. But today, I also know that I am also in the hearts of all of you...' A typical politician's line, did you say, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

Bulbul reference to Savarkar in essay is a metaphor, says writer's wife

Bulbul reference to Savarkar in essay is a metaphor, says writer's wife

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

Following the controversy over a paragraph from class 8 Kannada second language textbook on V D Savarkar, which had gone viral on social media, for apparent "glorification" of the freedom fighter, the wife of the author has released a statement saying that the bulbul imagery in it is "nothing but a metaphor."

Kerala CPI-M leader's remark on Muslim headscarf sparks row

Kerala CPI-M leader's remark on Muslim headscarf sparks row

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

Irked by his remarks, "Samastha", an influential Sunni scholars' body, said the CPI-M's "double standards" have been exposed through this.

SP leader booked over call to 'burn' UP minister, his house

SP leader booked over call to 'burn' UP minister, his house

Rediff.com7 Jan 2024

A video had surfaced on social media which purportedly showed SP leader Mukesh Siddharth making the controversial statement.

Kerala actress complains of abuse and threats over photoshoot

Kerala actress complains of abuse and threats over photoshoot

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

A Malayalam TV serial actress, facing a probe for allegedly violating temple customs by stepping onto a ceremonial boat wearing footwear, on Wednesday complained of abuse and threat by unknown people via phone and social media platforms.

Beware The American Deep State

Beware The American Deep State

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

Do not underestimate the ingenuity of the Deep State in America to have its way. Keeping the guard down will be a catastrophic mistake on the part of the Delhi establishment. We could get hit when least expected. That's what happened in Bangladesh and Syria, warns Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Ratan Tata, Dreamer And Ideas Executor

Ratan Tata, Dreamer And Ideas Executor

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

There were certainly qualities adhering to the Tata Group, which emanated from the persona of Ratan Tata. Most notable of these would be the low profile he maintained, which sharply contrasted the in-your-face celebrity status, celebration of wealth and pursuit of importance many of liberalised India's rich, love, notes Shyam G Menon.

Puja Khedkar's mother in police custody; Sec 307 added to FIR

Puja Khedkar's mother in police custody; Sec 307 added to FIR

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

Cops also called Manorama, her husband Dilip and three others, all shown as accused in the FIR, as "influential and politically active" persons, in the court in Paud that remanded Manorama in police custody till July 20.

Sajini Shinde Ka Viral Video Review: Lost In Execution

Sajini Shinde Ka Viral Video Review: Lost In Execution

Rediff.com27 Oct 2023

Much of Sajini Shinde Ka Viral Video's enjoyment comes from the carefully picked star cast who do a pretty good job, observes Mayur Sanap.

Ashes Series Intrudes Into Vilnius Summit

Ashes Series Intrudes Into Vilnius Summit

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

The Ashes rivalry between the Australian and English cricket teams escalated to new levels, with the prime ministers of both countries jumping into the fray, again.

ISKCON bans monk for remarks on Swami Vivekananda

ISKCON bans monk for remarks on Swami Vivekananda

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

The monk, Amogh Lila Das, criticised Swami Vivekananda for eating fish, stating that a virtuous person can never harm a living being.

Sanjay Nirupam: Controversy's child

Sanjay Nirupam: Controversy's child

Rediff.com8 Oct 2016

From attacking Pramod Mahajan and Smriti Irani and participating in Bigg Boss, Sanjay Nirupam has plunged into an ugly controversy with his latest remark.

Fans Applaud Virat-Rohit Jai-Veeru Dosti

Fans Applaud Virat-Rohit Jai-Veeru Dosti

Rediff.com18 Feb 2023

As news of Sharma's stepping down spread, a placard held by a fan at the Arun Jaitley stadium in New Delhi on Friday, February 17, 2023, went viral -- Kohli Greater Than BCCI, it said.

Property at core of Mewar royal family dispute

Property at core of Mewar royal family dispute

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

A dispute over property and the right to succeed the titular head of the Mewar royal family in Udaipur, Rajasthan, has escalated into a major controversy. Vishvaraj Singh Mewar, a BJP MLA and the newly appointed titular head, was denied entry to the city palace and Eklingnathji temple by his uncle Arvind Singh Mewar and his son Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar. The incident sparked violent protests and the district administration has appointed a receiver to manage the controversial portion of the city palace where the 'Dhuni' (sacred fire) is located. This dispute raises questions about the future of the Mewar family's legacy and its historical traditions.

Cong leader moves court against BJP's Ravan poster on Rahul

Cong leader moves court against BJP's Ravan poster on Rahul

Rediff.com7 Oct 2023

The poster showed Gandhi with several heads, with the title "Bharat Khatre Mein Hai - A Congress party production. Directed by George Soros".

Haridwar police book Manimekalai, 10 others over 'Kaali' documentary

Haridwar police book Manimekalai, 10 others over 'Kaali' documentary

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

Kankhal police station in-charge Mukesh Chauhan said a case has been registered on the complaint of Vikram Singh Rathore, the national general secretary (organisation) of Hindu Yuva Vahini.

Trump 47: Disruptor Or Savvy Dealmaker?

Trump 47: Disruptor Or Savvy Dealmaker?

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

Donald Trump's exaggerated opinion of his dealmaking capacity can get him into trouble, observes R Sriram.

UP man arrested for threatening to behead Nupur Sharma

UP man arrested for threatening to behead Nupur Sharma

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

A man, who threatened to behead former Bharatiya Janata Party spokesperson Nupur Sharma, was arrested in Bareillay on Thursday, the police said.

Justice Sikri wants controversy over govt offer, CBI case to die

Justice Sikri wants controversy over govt offer, CBI case to die

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

A controversy broke out on Sunday over Justice Sikri getting a government offer last year for a post-retirement assignment at the London-based Commonwealth Secretariat Arbitral Tribunal (CSAT), three days after his vote, as a representative of CJI Ranjan Gogoi on the panel, helped decide the removal of Verma as CBI director.

Kangana's film to miss release as HC refuses to...

Kangana's film to miss release as HC refuses to...

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

Kangana Ranaut's film Emergency didn't get any relief on Wednesday from the Bombay high court which refused to pass any order in the wake of a directive by the Madhya Pradesh HC directing Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to consider objections to the movie before certifying it.

Will phone tapping controversy rock Gehlot's boat?

Will phone tapping controversy rock Gehlot's boat?

Rediff.com29 Mar 2021

Union minister files a case against Rajasthan officials, alleges that audio recordings of tapped phone conversations has tarnished his reputation and disturbed his mental peace.

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