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'Obviously, I am very happy'

'Obviously, I am very happy'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2008

Salman Khan's father, Salim Khan's on his son's wax statue.

Opposition Has More PMs In Waiting

Opposition Has More PMs In Waiting

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

If the Opposition has any chance at the prime minister's job, it can happen only if they all stop dropping names and work at the grassroots-level, state-wise, suggests N Sathiya Moorthy.

'Was it right': PM to anti-CAA protesters over violence

'Was it right': PM to anti-CAA protesters over violence

Rediff.com26 Dec 2019

He said he wanted to tell those who damaged public property "not to forget that rights and duties go hand in hand".

Amid LAC row, China remembers Indian doctor Kotnis

Amid LAC row, China remembers Indian doctor Kotnis

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

Dr. Kotnis, who hailed from Solapur in Maharashtra, came to China in 1938 as part of a five-member team of doctors sent by the Indian National Congress to help the Chinese during the World War II.

Shah's visit to Karnataka: Bommai's exit denied, rejig expected soon

Shah's visit to Karnataka: Bommai's exit denied, rejig expected soon

Rediff.com3 May 2022

Denials poured in on change in the leadership in Karnataka, amid buzz over such a move by the Bharatiya Janata Party high command ahead of the assembly polls next year, as Union Minister Amit Shah was on a day-long visit to take part in various events in Bengaluru on Tuesday.

Now, you can meet Madhubala

Now, you can meet Madhubala

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

The timeless beauty has been waxed at Madame Tussauds, New Delhi.

Waheeda Rehman: Devsaab liked me for who I am

Waheeda Rehman: Devsaab liked me for who I am

Rediff.com5 Dec 2012

Waheeda Rehman was in tears as she unveiled the brass statue of Dev Anand on Tuesday, December 4. She shares some of her memories of the man they called the 'evergreen' hero.

Gandhi Jayanti no longer a holiday in BJP-ruled Goa

Gandhi Jayanti no longer a holiday in BJP-ruled Goa

Rediff.com15 Mar 2015

In a decision that could spark nationwide outrage, the Bharatiya Janata Party government in Goa has dropped Gandhi Jayanti on October 2 from the list of public holidays.

Modi to join Gandhi, Obamas at Madame Tussauds

Modi to join Gandhi, Obamas at Madame Tussauds

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

Rediff.com takes a look at the other famous housemates at the museum.

It's Raining Billions For Gujarat!

It's Raining Billions For Gujarat!

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

Hemant Shivsaran lists the number of projects the Modi government has announced since August to woo Gujarat voters.

PM Modi meets Britain's May, Prince Charles, Queen

PM Modi meets Britain's May, Prince Charles, Queen

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

After a busy day in Stockholm, Sweden, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in the United Kingdom on Wednesday. PM Modi is in London to attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting. The PM will also have a top-level meeting with Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May as well as a meeting with Queen Elizabeth II at the Buckingham Palace. Here's a glimpse of NaMo's busy English day.

Stalin says Rahul will be PM after LS polls

Stalin says Rahul will be PM after LS polls

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

"Within a few weeks, Rahul Gandhi will become the prime minister. In your (Gandhi's) hands the country will be safe we believe," he said.

Manoj Tiwari, supporters scuffle with AAP workers, cops at bridge event

Manoj Tiwari, supporters scuffle with AAP workers, cops at bridge event

Rediff.com4 Nov 2018

Tiwari also said, "I have identified the police officials who pushed me in connivance with AAP workers and I will show them within four days what police is."

Ronaldo's museum expanded to three times its original size

Ronaldo's museum expanded to three times its original size

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

Cristiano Ronaldo's museum on Madeira has upsized to a larger home in anticipation of the Real Madrid star winning "future trophies", his cousin told AFP on Monday. The Portugal striker's self-financed shrine now occupies a prime seafront position in Funchal, the island's capital where "CR7" was born in 1985. The museum's new two-storey site "will be able to welcome Ronaldo's future trophies," his cousin and museum director Nuno Viveiros said. The treasure trove charting the success of Madeira's most famous son draws in 200,000 visitors a year. It boasts two waxworks of the former Manchester United forward whilst a 3.4-metre-high (11 feet) bronze statue he unveiled of himself in December 2014 has been moved to greet visitors at the entrance. In January the statue was the target of graffiti when it was tagged with the name and shirt number of arch-rival Lionel Messi, hours after the Barcelona superstar saw off Ronaldo to claim a fifth world player of the year award. Among the 160 trophies on display are Ronaldo's three Ballons d'Or.

Bill to prevent communal violence soon: HM

Bill to prevent communal violence soon: HM

Rediff.com13 Jun 2010

Union Home Minister P Chidambaram has said the government would soon introduce the Communal Violence (Prevention, Control and Rehabilitation) Bill with amendments to prevent violence in the name of caste and religion.

Jagan Mohan Reddy continues his tour

Jagan Mohan Reddy continues his tour

Rediff.com4 Oct 2010

Congress MP Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy continued his 'Odarpu yatra' (consolation tour) in Prakasam district of Andhra Pradesh on Monday.

Disrupt, destruct and demolish is Congress mantra: PM Modi

Disrupt, destruct and demolish is Congress mantra: PM Modi

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

With Parliament rocked by constant disruptions, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hit out at the Congress, accusing it of making a "mockery of democracy" and deciding to "destroy" the country as it cannot reconcile to the Lok Sabha poll defeat.

Jagan embarks on controversial yatra

Jagan embarks on controversial yatra

Rediff.com3 Sep 2010

Despite the reservations of the party high command, Congress MP Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy on Friday resumed his controversial yatra in Prakasam district of Andhra Pradesh.

First Look: Maradona arrives in Kolkata sans fan-frenzy

First Look: Maradona arrives in Kolkata sans fan-frenzy

Rediff.com10 Dec 2017

Legendary Diego Maradona finally kept his date with the football-crazy Kolkata for a three-day private trip, which was originally scheduled in September.

In Kedarnath, PM predicts a decade of development

In Kedarnath, PM predicts a decade of development

Rediff.com5 Nov 2021

Addressing a gathering of priests and devotees, he said the redevelopment of centres of faith in India shows the country's growing pride in its ancient saints and philosophers like Adi Guru Shankaracharya and Swami Vivekananda.

The Year Gone By, with Deepika-Ranveer

The Year Gone By, with Deepika-Ranveer

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

Happy anniversary, DeepVeer!

Now it's Tendulkar at Tussauds

Now it's Tendulkar at Tussauds

Rediff.com27 Feb 2009

The wax statue of Master blaster Sachin Tendulkar will be unveiled at Madame Tussauds Museum in April, the first Indian sportsperson to be featured in one of London's famous tourist attraction.

Army chief pitches for Bharat Ratna for Field Marshal Cariappa

Army chief pitches for Bharat Ratna for Field Marshal Cariappa

Rediff.com4 Nov 2017

The time has come to recommend Field Marshal Cariappa for the award of Bharat Ratna. If others can get it, I see no reason why he should not,' the army chief said.

Not a person, but an era was born on October 2: Modi in Brisbane

Not a person, but an era was born on October 2: Modi in Brisbane

Rediff.com16 Nov 2014

Exhorting the world to heed Mahatma Gandhi's advice to tackle terrorism and global warming, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said Mahatma's teachings of non-violence and love are as relevant in our times as it was during his lifetime.

Salute the Power & Glory of Indian Cinema!

Salute the Power & Glory of Indian Cinema!

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

It is the most potent symbol of India's soft power -- more perhaps than the IT industry and our managerial skill, notes Vanita Kohli-Khandekar

Modi running his govt in atmosphere of 'fear': Sonia

Modi running his govt in atmosphere of 'fear': Sonia

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

On Gandhi Jayanti, she also invoked the Father of the Nation, to assail the government which, she claimed, swears by his name but demolishes his ideals through its actions.

PM greeted with black fags at JNU

PM greeted with black fags at JNU

Rediff.com14 Nov 2005

PM greeted with black flags at JNU function

Queen Elizabeth to host private lunch for Modi during his UK visit

Queen Elizabeth to host private lunch for Modi during his UK visit

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

A lunch with Queen Elizabeth II, an address to the Indian diaspora at the iconic Wembley Stadium and a "warm" interaction with his British counterpart is part of the hectic schedule of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's maiden visit to the United Kingdom next month.

Sonia to release stamp on Murasoli Maran

Sonia to release stamp on Murasoli Maran

Rediff.com11 Aug 2004

DMK president M Karunanidhi told reporters that Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee will release a special postal cover on the occasion.

WB CM Mamata wants to acquire Tagore's home in London

WB CM Mamata wants to acquire Tagore's home in London

Rediff.com12 Nov 2017

The residence -- No 3, Heath Villas in Hampstead Heath, north London -- was valued at an estimated 2.7 million (Rs 23 crore) a few years ago

Spotted! SRK snapped at Tussauds

Spotted! SRK snapped at Tussauds

Rediff.com13 Apr 2007

Reader Aftab Hussain sends us a picture.

Ahead of UP polls, Adityanath expands Cabinet

Ahead of UP polls, Adityanath expands Cabinet

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

Yogi expands UP Cabinet in attempt to balance caste, regional aspirations head of the assembly polls early next year.

Will remain firm on Art 370, CAA despite pressure: PM

Will remain firm on Art 370, CAA despite pressure: PM

Rediff.com16 Feb 2020

The prime minister's tough talk assumed significance in view of protests against the CAA in various parts of the country.

PHOTOS: Country celebrates Maha Shivaratri

PHOTOS: Country celebrates Maha Shivaratri

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the nation on the holy occasion.

No shortage of development money: PM

No shortage of development money: PM

Rediff.com17 Dec 2005

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday asked the state governments to work with the Centre to make the delivery systems honest and strong.

Rs 500 cr for development of Dharavi slums

Rs 500 cr for development of Dharavi slums

Rediff.com16 Jan 2004

Addressing a gathering after unveiling the statue of Maratha King Chhatrapati Shivaji near the international airport, Prime MInister Vajpayee said Dharavi has graduated from being a slum area to an economic hub housing small scale units.

Naxalites to fight govt unitedly

Naxalites to fight govt unitedly

Rediff.com18 Oct 2004

Rajiv Gandhi's birth anniversary celebrated

Rajiv Gandhi's birth anniversary celebrated

Rediff.com20 Aug 2004

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Congress president and the late leader's wife, Sonia Gandhi, had a hectic day attending several ceremonies, including one at Rajiv Gandhi's memorial, Vir Bhumi.

How RSS chief dictates govt policy

How RSS chief dictates govt policy

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

Since 2014, many of Mohan Bhagwat's speeches have acted as cues for government policy.

'CM told PMO he would not be available'

'CM told PMO he would not be available'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

'Why do they talk about Narendra Modi insulting Oommen Chandy when he himself informed the PMO that he would not be available? Why did he write to Delhi that he was preoccupied on the 15th? After that, he should not make such noise about the function.'