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'Salman stands up when I enter the room'

'Salman stands up when I enter the room'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

'What more can I ask for?' 'Salman and Ranbir Kapoor know how to respect their seniors.'

Word 'lynching' practically unheard of before 2014, says Rahul

Word 'lynching' practically unheard of before 2014, says Rahul

Rediff.com21 Dec 2021

Gandhi, who appeared to lose his cool, responded after reporters asked him about the BJP's attack on his tweet.

What Happens To The BJP After Modi?

What Happens To The BJP After Modi?

Rediff.com25 May 2023

How many more years, how many more states, how many more campaigns, how many more candidates can he ask votes for, before he or the voters or both tire?, asks Krishna Prasad.

Giggly Pant gets Wade's goat

Giggly Pant gets Wade's goat

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

'He just laughs all the time. He doesn't really say much, he's just always laughing at you. I don't know what's so funny, it must be my batting.'

Om Puri: The Chronicler Of Cities On The Boil

Om Puri: The Chronicler Of Cities On The Boil

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

'If it weren't for Om Puri, a whole range of our big city experiences wouldn't have found their honest representations on the screen.'

World Cup: Leading light Mbappe back on his favourite stage

World Cup: Leading light Mbappe back on his favourite stage

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

A goal, an assist and an all-round performance filled with menace from Kylian Mbappe was enough to help France to an emphatic win that left them top of Group D.

Sharad Pawar asserts his authority, says he will create new leadership

Sharad Pawar asserts his authority, says he will create new leadership

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar on Sunday said he would build new leadership in the party and asserted he gets more energy to work when such situations come up.

India Vs Pakistan: 5 Memorable ODIs

India Vs Pakistan: 5 Memorable ODIs

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Who can forget the 1996 World Cup quarter-final in Bengaluru? Or Sachin Tendulkar's magical knock at Centurion in the 2003 World Cup? Or Kapil Dev-inspired India bowling out Pakistan 87 at Sharjah?

Sattar's remarks against Sule wrong, says Fadnavis, calls for code of conduct

Sattar's remarks against Sule wrong, says Fadnavis, calls for code of conduct

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday said the alleged derogatory word used by his cabinet colleague and state agriculture minister Abdul Sattar was "wrong" and it cannot be defended even as protests against Sattar continued on the second consecutive day.

'Accidental Hindus are now showing gotra, janeyu': Yogi's taunt at Rahul

'Accidental Hindus are now showing gotra, janeyu': Yogi's taunt at Rahul

Rediff.com16 Dec 2018

He said Google failed before the epic Ramayana, which was written by sage Valmiki, and he asserted that the knowledge of the spiritual books was correct instead of what the search engine said.

Religious meet to end Lord Hanuman's birthplace row put off as seers clash

Religious meet to end Lord Hanuman's birthplace row put off as seers clash

Rediff.com31 May 2022

On Tuesday, the dharmasabha started on a heated note first over seating arrangements, and then on other issues, including taunts aimed at each other, they said.

Bal Thackeray taunts Chaggan Bhujbal

Bal Thackeray taunts Chaggan Bhujbal

Rediff.com6 Oct 2008

"Like I have grown old, you have also not got younger. The hair on your bald pate will not come back and your suffocation within NCP won't stop," Thackeray said in an editorial in Sena mouthpiece Saamana.

Menstruating girls prevented from planting saplings in Maha

Menstruating girls prevented from planting saplings in Maha

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

The class 12 student of the science faculty claimed the teacher had told her and others that trees will not grow and burn if girls with periods plant them.

Bengal violence accused found dead in CBI custody

Bengal violence accused found dead in CBI custody

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

The CBI source alleged that the body of the accused was found in the washroom of the office which the agency has set up in a guest house in Rampurhat.

Smith rejects Bhajji's taunt, says can compete against India

Smith rejects Bhajji's taunt, says can compete against India

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

Steven Smith rejected former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh's assertion that the touring Australian squad for the four-Test series against Virat Kohli's men.

MNS taunts Big B again

MNS taunts Big B again

Rediff.com10 Apr 2008

A poster mocking actor Amitabh Bachchan on being part of the No-Honking Drive initiative of the Mumbai Traffic Police was put up in Mumbai on Wednesday. The poster -- Marathi -- bears the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena logo, Juhu residents said.

Kenya's lesbian footballers fight for the right to play

Kenya's lesbian footballers fight for the right to play

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

Recognising an increasing number of lesbians are passionate about football, former amateur player and LGBTQ+ rights campaigner Anita Wanjiru founded a women's team in 2017.

Bigg Boss 15: It's a BATTLEFIELD

Bigg Boss 15: It's a BATTLEFIELD

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

The non-VIP members fight against the VIP team for immunity.

Rajasthan BJP leaders clash ahead of meeting Murmu

Rajasthan BJP leaders clash ahead of meeting Murmu

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

BJP's Rajya Sabha MP Kirodi Lal Meena confronted a senior party leader in front of Union minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat when his supporters were denied entry to the venue where NDA's presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu met party legislators.

'Johnson, Hodge taunted Wankhede fans'

'Johnson, Hodge taunted Wankhede fans'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2007

The two Aussie players allegedly incited the crowd during the seventh ODI in Mumbai on Wednesday.

Enough of 'Aaya Ram, Gaya Ram,' BJP doors closed for Nitish: Amit Shah

Enough of 'Aaya Ram, Gaya Ram,' BJP doors closed for Nitish: Amit Shah

Rediff.com25 Feb 2023

The Union home minister recalled that the BJP had won far greater number of seats in the last assembly polls than the JD(U) but Prime Minister Narendra Modi kept up his promise to back Kumar for another term in office.

Anti-migrant people are with BJP now: Aaditya in Patna

Anti-migrant people are with BJP now: Aaditya in Patna

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

Aaditya Thackeray on Wednesday sought to distance himself from the strident "anti-migrant" stance that the Shiv Sena, founded by his late grandfather Bal Thackeray, has often been accused of.

'Today's youth enter politics because of their families': Nitish taunts Tejashwi

'Today's youth enter politics because of their families': Nitish taunts Tejashwi

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

Kumar's statement come hours after, Tejashwi took to Twitter daring the chief minister to swear on an affidavit that his son will never enter politics.

Chappell refuses to be taunted

Chappell refuses to be taunted

Rediff.com6 Oct 2006

India's coach says he doesn't have to respond to comments people make.

At BRS rally, oppn leaders urge people to oust BJP in 2024 polls

At BRS rally, oppn leaders urge people to oust BJP in 2024 polls

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

The colourful rally galvanised the BRS workers who shouted slogans hailing the party-led regime's welfare schemes in Telangana and peppy political songs praised Rao's 'national' emergence.

JD-U's poor performance in 2020 Bihar polls due to BJP conspiracy: Nitish

JD-U's poor performance in 2020 Bihar polls due to BJP conspiracy: Nitish

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

He reaffirmed that parties opposed to the BJP can win with a "huge majority" in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls if they agree to join hands.

Enter mainstream, Rahul taunts BJP

Enter mainstream, Rahul taunts BJP

Rediff.com9 Nov 2004

Rahul Gandhi challenged the BJP to fight on secular terms instead of using the temple as a poll plank.

Is it Constitutional, asks Nitish after Manipur setback

Is it Constitutional, asks Nitish after Manipur setback

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

'Whatever tricks the BJP may play, it will not be able to stop JD-U from becoming a national party by 2023'

Sena taunts PM Modi for hand shake with Sharif

Sena taunts PM Modi for hand shake with Sharif

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

Modi has shown huge tolerance by shaking hands with Sharif. Even if the other (party) raises hand, we should fold ours. This is our tolerance and Modi has displayed it," an editorial in the Sena mouthpiece 'Saamana' said.

An Action Hero Review: Cool Idea, Choppy Execution

An Action Hero Review: Cool Idea, Choppy Execution

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

An Action Hero's oil and water combination of genres doesn't always gel, gets overly far-fetched in places but still holds up on the strength of whimsy and surprise, notes Sukanya Verma. An Action Hero Review.

Modi Trapped In World Of Complex Relationships

Modi Trapped In World Of Complex Relationships

Rediff.com22 Mar 2023

The Modi government finds itself in a contradiction of its own making. It has encouraged pro-Russian, Westophobic public sentiment while setting strategic policy that's exactly the opposite, points out Shekhar Gupta.

Kejriwal meets Hazare, gets a taunt in return!

Kejriwal meets Hazare, gets a taunt in return!

Rediff.com8 Feb 2014

Arvind Kejriwal met Anna Hazare on Saturday night shortly after which the Gandhian had a jibe at the Delhi chief minister saying some people take bungalows despite having promised not to do so.

'No merger with BJP: Shinde's mood terrific': Rebel MLA

'No merger with BJP: Shinde's mood terrific': Rebel MLA

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

'We are the real Shiv Sena and we will remain in the Sena.'

Team India rallies behind taunted Harbhajan

Team India rallies behind taunted Harbhajan

Rediff.com7 Jan 2008

The Indian cricket team held a meeting at a hotel in Sydney on Monday morning to express solidarity with Harbhajan Singh, who has been slapped with a three-Test suspension for an alleged racial abuse against Australian all-rounder Andrew Symonds.

How Rahul Gandhi Rattled The BJP

How Rahul Gandhi Rattled The BJP

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

The first round has clearly gone to Rahul. Now all eyes on Prime Minister Modi's reply to the debate on motion of thanks, when one can be sure he will respond in his characteristic style.

I'm proud to be Indian, Rahul taunts Modi

I'm proud to be Indian, Rahul taunts Modi

Rediff.com20 May 2015

Rahul Gandhi today slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his remarks that Indians used to feel ashamed of their birth earlier and asserted that "I am a proud Indian".

Azam Khan 'gifts' broom, pen to MLAs; taunts Modi

Azam Khan 'gifts' broom, pen to MLAs; taunts Modi

Rediff.com29 Mar 2015

UP minister Azam Khan surprised MLAs from all parties with unusual 'gifts' of a broom and a pen

Thackeray taunts Kalam on Afzal hanging

Thackeray taunts Kalam on Afzal hanging

Rediff.com3 Feb 2007

Noting that the President's actions did not reflect his esteemed position, Thackeray said Kalam was a leading scientist of the country but had lost the dignity of the post after he became President.

Sena taunts centre over Pak JIT team's visit to Pathankot

Sena taunts centre over Pak JIT team's visit to Pathankot

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

With the five-member Joint Investigation Team from Pakistan having reached Pathankot to begin probe into the terror attack on the Indian Air Force Base, the Shiv Sena on Tuesday slammed the centre for 'welcoming' the team which also has a member from the Inter-Services Intelligence, saying that Lashkar-e-Tayiba chief Hafiz Saeed could also be a part of the team and no one would know.

Mayweather calm in face of 'woman beater' taunts

Mayweather calm in face of 'woman beater' taunts

Rediff.com2 May 2013

Eight-time World champion Floyd Mayweather refused to be drawn into a war of words at the final news conference for his WBC welterweight title clash with Robert Guerrero on Wednesday, despite being labelled a "woman beater" by his opponent's father.