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A Beginner's Guide To K-Drama

A Beginner's Guide To K-Drama

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

It's addictive. It's entertaining. It's gorgeous. Once bitten by the K-drama bug, there's no going back.

Projects that harm Joshimath should be stopped: Badrinath head priest

Projects that harm Joshimath should be stopped: Badrinath head priest

Rediff.com15 Jan 2023

Talking to PTI, he said the development works should be implemented by protecting the lives of the people.

Uproar in Lok Sabha over Kashmir unrest; government attacked

Uproar in Lok Sabha over Kashmir unrest; government attacked

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

Jyotiraditya Scindia said over the last two years, since the BJP government came to power at the Centre, the situation in the valley has "deteriorated" and has become "disappointing"

US Muslim Congressman causes uproar

US Muslim Congressman causes uproar

Rediff.com7 Dec 2006

Keith Ellison's decision to carry a Koran to his swearing-in ceremony on January 4, has stirred a controversy in the US.

Telangana issue triggers uproar in Lok Sabha

Telangana issue triggers uproar in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com8 Aug 2013

The Lok Sabha witnessed unruly scenes during Question Hour today as Congress and Telugu Desam Party members raised the Telangana issue and DMK members of Parliament protested holding of Commonwealth Summit in Sri Lanka.

Uproar in Rajya Sabha as Swamy gets 'unnecessarily provocative'

Uproar in Rajya Sabha as Swamy gets 'unnecessarily provocative'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

The Chair expunged Swamy's reference to the Constitution of another country that triggered vociferous protests from Congress members.

Uproar over coal-gate issue stalls Parliament

Uproar over coal-gate issue stalls Parliament

Rediff.com23 Apr 2013

Keeping up the heat on the government, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on the coal-gate issue as other parties raised various matters leading to adjournment of Parliament till noon.

'Hum Adani ke hain kaun': Cong targets Modi govt over Hindenburg report

'Hum Adani ke hain kaun': Cong targets Modi govt over Hindenburg report

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

Adani group stocks have taken a beating on the bourses after Hindenburg Research made a litany of allegations, including fraudulent transactions and share price manipulation at the Gautam Adani-led group. The group has maintained it complies with all laws and disclosure requirements.

Parliament adjourned for the day as Oppn keeps up protest

Parliament adjourned for the day as Oppn keeps up protest

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

Parliament proceedings were adjourned for the day following disruptions by Opposition parties which raised slogans on the Pegasus snooping row and the farmers' issue by gathering in the Well of the House.

Suspended BJP MLA Raja Singh arrested, sent to jail for anti-Prophet remarks

Suspended BJP MLA Raja Singh arrested, sent to jail for anti-Prophet remarks

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

The suspended Bharatiya Janata Party MLA was picked up under Act No.1 of 1986 (Preventive Detention Act), police said.

Taslima's article causes uproar in Karnataka

Taslima's article causes uproar in Karnataka

Rediff.com1 Mar 2010

Communal violence rocked Shimoga which is Karnataka chief minister B S Yedyurappa's constituency after a newspaper published an article authored by Tasleema Nasreen regarding the purdah system.

Uproar in Parliament over Wal-Mart's lobbying

Uproar in Parliament over Wal-Mart's lobbying

Rediff.com10 Dec 2012

The issue of foreign direct investment in retail came to haunt the government again in Parliament with a united Opposition demanding an inquiry and reply from Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on reports of Wal-Mart spending huge money to lobby for entry into the Indian market.

RS adjourned again amid din over suspension of 12 MPs

RS adjourned again amid din over suspension of 12 MPs

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

When the House assembled at 3 pm following an adjournment post-lunch, the opposition members again started their protest inside the Well and continued their sloganeering.

After uproar, no govt venue for Godse book release

After uproar, no govt venue for Godse book release

Rediff.com29 Jan 2016

However, Anup Sardesai, the writer of the book titled Nathuram Godse: The Story of an Assassin, said he would go ahead with its release at a different venue.

Uproar in UP assembly; Akhilesh under attack

Uproar in UP assembly; Akhilesh under attack

Rediff.com26 Nov 2012

The Uttar Pradesh assembly was paralysed on the opening day of the winter session on Monday, when Bahujan Samaj Party members trained its guns on the Samajwadi Party government headed by Akhilesh Yadav.

Dom's Take: Hathras: Forget Her Not

Dom's Take: Hathras: Forget Her Not

Rediff.com1 Jan 2021

Dominic Xavier remembers the Hathras victim and hopes that the perpetrators of the gang-rape and murder are punished with the most stringest punishment available under Indian law.

Surat court sentences stalker to death for Grishma Vekariya's murder

Surat court sentences stalker to death for Grishma Vekariya's murder

Rediff.com5 May 2022

A court in Surat on Thursday sentenced stalker Fenil Goyani to death for killing 21-year-old college student Grishma Vekariya in February this year, terming it as a "rarest of the rare" case.

Uproar over US Congressman's 'legitimate rape' remark

Uproar over US Congressman's 'legitimate rape' remark

Rediff.com22 Aug 2012

Indian-American political leaders, contesting Congressional elections, are outraged at the remarks of "legitimate rape" by a United States lawmaker, which President Barack Obama had termed as offensive.

Now, a sequel to Oh My God!

Now, a sequel to Oh My God!

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

'It is not a controversial subject like the first part. It's a sweet, innocuous look at God and his relationship with human beings.'

UN official calls 'Sulli Deals' a form of hate speech, must be prosecuted

UN official calls 'Sulli Deals' a form of hate speech, must be prosecuted

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

Harassment of Muslim women in India through social media apps such as "Sulli Deals" must be condemned and prosecuted as soon as they occur, a UN Special Rapporteur has said.

Watch Live! All the action in Parliament

Watch Live! All the action in Parliament

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

Catch all the action from the Upper and Lower House of Parliament.

With RS nod, Parliament passes bill favouring L-G over CM

With RS nod, Parliament passes bill favouring L-G over CM

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday approved the bill giving primacy to Delhi's Lieutenant Governor (L-G) over the elected government after high drama in the House that saw uproar by the opposition and a walkout by MPs of parties like the BJD, SP, Congress and the YSRC.

Uproar in Karnataka assembly over porn scandal

Uproar in Karnataka assembly over porn scandal

Rediff.com8 Feb 2012

As soon as the assembly met, Chief Minister D V Sadananda Gowda informed the members about the resignations of the three ministers, caught on camera watching sleazy clippings on their mobile phone in the House on Tuesday evening

Uproar in Rajya Sabha over soaring prices of pulses, vegetables

Uproar in Rajya Sabha over soaring prices of pulses, vegetables

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

As per latest government data, retail inflation inched up to a 22-month high of 5.77 per cent in June.

US lawmaker compares protest in House to Rajya Sabha uproar

US lawmaker compares protest in House to Rajya Sabha uproar

Rediff.com26 Jun 2016

Congressman Mark Meadows posted two photos -- one of the Democratic party sit-in and the other of AIADMK protest by lawmakers inside the Rajya Sabha in March - saying they look 'disturbingly similar'.

Aga Khan museum cancels 'Kaali' documentary show in Toronto

Aga Khan museum cancels 'Kaali' documentary show in Toronto

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

The Aga Khan Museum in Toronto has said it "deeply regrets" causing offence to members of the Hindu and other faith communities and has removed the presentation of the documentary Kaali, after the Indian mission in Ottawa urged the Canadian authorities to take down all "provocative material" related to the controversial film.

In Jerusalem, IFFI jury head says he stands by criticism of Kashmir Files

In Jerusalem, IFFI jury head says he stands by criticism of Kashmir Files

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

Unfazed by the widespread criticism of his comments against the Hindi film The Kashmir Files, Israeli director and IFFI international jury chair Nadav Lapid said he stands by his remarks as he "knows how to recognise propaganda disguised as a movie".

Congress, govt face off in Parliament over ED action in Herald case

Congress, govt face off in Parliament over ED action in Herald case

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

The Congress on Thursday raised the issue of Enforcement Directorate action and police gherao of its party office and the residences of Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, with Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge saying in the Rajya Sabha that he has been summoned by the ED at a time when Parliament is in session.

SC judge who heard Nupur Sharma's plea slams 'personalised attacks'

SC judge who heard Nupur Sharma's plea slams 'personalised attacks'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2022

"Crossing that 'Lakshman rekha' many times, this is especially more worrisome," the judge, who has recently been elevated to the top court, said.

Uproar over Rajiv Trust; LS adjourned twice

Uproar over Rajiv Trust; LS adjourned twice

Rediff.com18 Aug 2011

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday raked up in Lok Sabha the issue of land allocation to the Rajiv Gandhi Charitable Trust in Haryana triggering protests by Congress members leading to disruption of the House.

Uproar over CWG scam rocks Parliament again

Uproar over CWG scam rocks Parliament again

Rediff.com9 Aug 2011

The Commonwealth Games mess rocked Parliament for the second day on Tuesday as opposition National Democratic Alliance stalled the Question Hour in both the Houses and demanded resignation of Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit in the wake Comptroller and Auditor General observations against her.

MP govt to take action against Twitter for distorting Indian map

MP govt to take action against Twitter for distorting Indian map

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

The Madhya Pradesh government has decided to initiate legal action against Twitter for putting up a distorted map of India and other such activities, state Home Minister Narottam Mishra said on Tuesday.

UP Police files FIR against Twitter head over distorted India map

UP Police files FIR against Twitter head over distorted India map

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

The map, which showed the Union Territories of Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir outside India, was noticed on Monday, leading to an uproar by netizens.

Parliament adjourned over N-deal uproar

Parliament adjourned over N-deal uproar

Rediff.com16 Aug 2007

The Lok Sabha was adjourned for 30 minutes on Thursday following uproar over Indo-US civil nuclear deal. Rajya Sabha was also adjourned till 1200 hours over the nuclear deal.

Delhi police barricades Congress hq, party says 'under siege'

Delhi police barricades Congress hq, party says 'under siege'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

The road to AICC headquarters in New Delhi was blocked on Wednesday with the Congress alleging the party was "under siege" while the police said barricades have been erected and its personnel deputed to avoid any untoward situation.

Bihar govt website removes criticism of Indira Gandhi after uproar

Bihar govt website removes criticism of Indira Gandhi after uproar

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

The article on the history of Bihar had described Indira Gandhi as 'autocratic' and said that during the Emergency, the state's tallest leader Jay Prakash Narayan had suffered a treatment which was 'worse' than the one meted out to Mahatma Gandhi in Champaran during the freedom struggle.

Is Tourism Destroying Goa?

Is Tourism Destroying Goa?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

Poor governance and mediocre short-sighted politics are destroying the paradise that Goa was as its environment, water table, culture and way of life is drastically threatened by tourism and migration, points out Ramesh Menon.

Intention behind CrPC Bill is to strengthen internal security: Amit Shah

Intention behind CrPC Bill is to strengthen internal security: Amit Shah

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

The bill seeks to provide legal sanction to the police to take physical and biological samples of convicts as well as persons accused of crimes.

Uproar in Rajya Sabha, House adjourns

Uproar in Rajya Sabha, House adjourns

Rediff.com8 Dec 2006

A number of members sought to raise different matters simultaneously soon after Question Hour.

BSP uproar mars start of UP assembly session

BSP uproar mars start of UP assembly session

Rediff.com14 Feb 2013

The Budget session of the Uttar Pradesh assembly got off to a tempestuous start on Thursday with opposition Bahujan Samaj Party creating pandemonium during the governor's address to the joint sitting of both Houses, forcing him to cut short his speech.