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Bangladesh bans YouTube over controversial video

Bangladesh bans YouTube over controversial video

Rediff.com11 Mar 2009

The half-an-hour clip of the three-hour meeting between Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wajed and army officials on March 4, which was banned in the name of national interest, reveals the seething anger among army officials who openly shouted down the newly elected prime minister when she tried to justify her government's decision to negotiate with the mutineers rather than take military action.

<i>Sourav Ganguly - The Movie</i> goes viral on YouTube

Sourav Ganguly - The Movie goes viral on YouTube

Rediff.com11 May 2012

Within four days of the video going viral, the three-minute trailer of Sourav Ganguly - The Movie has had more than 250,000 hits on YouTube so far.

Why Vijay Sethupathi Won't Work With Younger Actresses

Why Vijay Sethupathi Won't Work With Younger Actresses

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

'I felt awkward pairing with Anushka Shetty on screen because she had played my daughter in a film.'

DD airs The Kerala Story despite protest by CPM, Congress

DD airs The Kerala Story despite protest by CPM, Congress

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

The Congress in Kerala on Friday approached the Election Commission of India (ECI) against the decision of Doordarshan to telecast the controversial movie The Kerala Story, saying it was a 'tacit effort' to divide society on religious grounds to further the electoral prospects of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party.

Team Anna slams Agnivesh over controversial video

Team Anna slams Agnivesh over controversial video

Rediff.com28 Aug 2011

Swami Agnivesh, a close associate of Anna Hazare, was the target of the core Anna team which attacked him over a controversial video posted on Youtube where he is purportedly telling a person alleged to be a Union minister that government act tough with the fasting Gandhian.

How BJP Uses Influencers To Win Over Voters

How BJP Uses Influencers To Win Over Voters

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

'While other parties generally need support directly from their central leadership to get influencers or celebrities to endorse their party, the work of identifying and contacting such influencers has been decentralised to state and district level IT cells to get more engagement in the BJP.'

Unacademy sacks teacher who asked to vote for educated candidates

Unacademy sacks teacher who asked to vote for educated candidates

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

The former teacher at the edtech firm shared with his students that his job has been terminated.

Did Pak Army Chief Sack This General?

Did Pak Army Chief Sack This General?

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

Was Lieutenant General Ayman Bilal Safdar removed because he criticised army chief, General Asim Munir, asks Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W.

Baghdatis defends himself in race controversy

Baghdatis defends himself in race controversy

Rediff.com18 Jan 2008

Cypriot Marcos Baghdatis defended himself in the face of a race controversy on Friday after the release of a video in which he appeared to chant anti-Turkish slogans at a party. 'In that video from 2007 I was supporting the interest of my country, Cyprus, while protesting against a situation that is not recognised by the United Nations,' he said.

Unacademy sacked me under pressure from trollers: Tutor

Unacademy sacked me under pressure from trollers: Tutor

Rediff.com20 Aug 2023

Sangwan said he made the generic remark on his YouTube channel and not during his lecture at Unacademy.

HC orders Cong leaders to remove posts against Rajat Sharma

HC orders Cong leaders to remove posts against Rajat Sharma

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

The Delhi high court has ordered removal of social media posts by Congress leaders Jairam Ramesh, Pawan Khera and Ragini Nayak alleging that veteran journalist Rajat Sharma used 'abusive language' during his show on the Lok Sabha election result day.

India's controversial godmen

India's controversial godmen

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

India's controversial godmen

'Once in a blue moon you get a lottery like Animal'

'Once in a blue moon you get a lottery like Animal'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

'It has never happened that all Top 5 songs on Spotify are from one film. On the Ormax list, the Top 9 are from Animal.' 'The music is good, sure. But everything has taken off with Animal the film.'

The Woman Who Lost Everything

The Woman Who Lost Everything

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

When the landslide hit, Sruthi's house was washed away, along with its inhabitants. She lost her entire family and some relatives. All she had left for a close confidante was her fiance Jenson. Days after the landslide and the loss of her family, Jenson died in a road accident that also left Sruthi with serious injuries. News of the accident and Sruthi's backdrop as the lone surviving member of a family wiped out in the July landslide, was picked up by the media, and people rushed to help.

India's controversial 'messengers of God'

India's controversial 'messengers of God'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

A look at few gurus who have attracted controversy in recent times.

'Gill Is Clueless About Captaincy'

'Gill Is Clueless About Captaincy'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

'I am not a Shubman Gill hater but I feel Ruturaj is a better option because he has scored runs in tougher situations.'

Ashwin wants THIS country to host Asia Cup 2023

Ashwin wants THIS country to host Asia Cup 2023

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

Ashwin suggested that the Asia Cup 2023 should be shifted to Sri Lanka instead of being held in Pakistan.

India's controversial 'messengers of God'

India's controversial 'messengers of God'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

A look at few gurus who have attracted controversy in recent times.

The Difference Between Fawad And Shah Rukh Khan

The Difference Between Fawad And Shah Rukh Khan

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

'I think because India is a bigger country and Bollywood is such a well-oiled machine, the star thing has become so much bigger than the actor thing.'

Students' group screens BBC documentary on Modi at HCU

Students' group screens BBC documentary on Modi at HCU

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

A section of students of the University of Hyderabad (UoH) has screened the BBC documentary on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on its campus, prompting the University authorities to seek a report.

Despite ban, TMC MPs share link to BBC documentary on Modi

Despite ban, TMC MPs share link to BBC documentary on Modi

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

The government had on Friday directed social media platforms Twitter and YouTube to block links to the documentary titled India: The Modi Question.

India's 10 most controversial gurus

India's 10 most controversial gurus

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

The controversy over Sant Rampal and his army of followers taking the law into their hands has once again thrown the spotlight on the clout that India's godmen possess.

Row over Rahman's rendition of Nazrul song in Pippa

Row over Rahman's rendition of Nazrul song in Pippa

Rediff.com11 Nov 2023

A controversy has erupted over A R Rahman's rendition of a popular patriotic song of legendary Bengali poet Kazi Nazrul Islam in a new Bollywood film, with the litterateur's family and singers expressing outrage over the 'distortion' in rhythm and tunes.

Ashwin: What's This Spirit Of Cricket?

Ashwin: What's This Spirit Of Cricket?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

'It's the most basic stuff, guys. Follow the ball and then leave the crease. Even now in Ranji Trophy and international cricket, the batsman will always look at the 'keeper and slip fielder, ask their permission and only then leave the crease.'

Carnatic Music Goes From Raga To Rage

Carnatic Music Goes From Raga To Rage

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

They all seem to forget that the Music Academy is as much an independent institution as T M Krishna is an individual musician. In drawing those red lines for the Academy management, they do not even seem to recognise that they too have crossed a red line themselves, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Tamil Nadu Shatters Mo-Sha's Dream Again

Tamil Nadu Shatters Mo-Sha's Dream Again

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

The BJP often forgets that in Dravidian Tamil Nadu, the voter does not mix religion, which is personal, and politics that is in the public sphere, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Simbu's Beep Song controversy gets ugly

Simbu's Beep Song controversy gets ugly

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

Simbu has applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in the Beep Song controversy.

Spain's soccer chief apologises for kissing WC player

Spain's soccer chief apologises for kissing WC player

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

Asked again about the incident on Spain's COPE Radio station, Hermoso said: "I wish they created (controversy) involving someone else, I'm a world champion and that's what matters."

SC to hear plea against blocking of BBC docu on 2002 Gujarat riots

SC to hear plea against blocking of BBC docu on 2002 Gujarat riots

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear pleas challenging the Centre's decision to block a BBC documentary on the 2002 Gujarat riots.

How Do We Prepare For LA 2028? We Don't.

How Do We Prepare For LA 2028? We Don't.

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

You don't prep for 2028 but for 2040, or even 2044. Sustained sporting excellence is based on mass support, grassroots development, and funding - and it is this trifecta India needs to work on, systematically, asserts Prem Panicker.

PCB includes Imran but shoddy WC tribute video panned by fans

PCB includes Imran but shoddy WC tribute video panned by fans

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

Pakistan's former captain Rashid Latif said the PCB explanation was hard to digest because the tribute video was modified after nearly 48 hours.

'Kiss on the foot' act angers Kerala's football fans

'Kiss on the foot' act angers Kerala's football fans

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

It might have been done out of excitement but a "kiss on the foot" act of a noted Malayalam football commentator, done to an Ukranian playing for Kerala Blasters in the Indian Super League during an interview.

Anti-India forces using SC as tool: RSS on BBC documentary

Anti-India forces using SC as tool: RSS on BBC documentary

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

'The Supreme Court was created for safeguarding the interests of our country but it is being used as a tool by the opponents of India in their efforts to clear their way'

Sanatan dharma, Islam not so weak: BSP MP on 'Pathaan' row

Sanatan dharma, Islam not so weak: BSP MP on 'Pathaan' row

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

'The job of banning movies should be left to the censor board. There are many artistes among our members'

Court Verdict Reopens Question On Hindu Identity

Court Verdict Reopens Question On Hindu Identity

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

What should be made out of the Madras high court order involving non-Hindus' entry into Hindu temples, when many non-Hindus are among the hundreds of thousands that have been worshipping at these temples for generations, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

Those supporting BBC docu on Modi setting dangerous precedent, says Antony's son

Those supporting BBC docu on Modi setting dangerous precedent, says Antony's son

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday received support from unexpected quarters over the BBC documentary on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with senior Congress leader and former Kerala Chief Minister A K Antony's son Anil saying that placing the views of the British broadcaster over Indian institutions would "undermine" the country's sovereignty.

SC dismisses plea seeking complete ban on BBC in India

SC dismisses plea seeking complete ban on BBC in India

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

Alleging that the BBC has been biased against India and the Indian government, the plea alleged that its documentary on Prime Minister Narendra Modi is a 'result of deep conspiracy against global rise of India and its prime minister'.

TISS students watch BBC documentary amid protest by BJP youth wing

TISS students watch BBC documentary amid protest by BJP youth wing

Rediff.com29 Jan 2023

The students had earlier planned to arrange a mass screening of the documentary India: The Modi Question, but they watched it on Saturday on laptops and mobile phones at a decided time and venue despite a warning by the institute, while tight police security was deployed outside the campus, he said.

Amid ban, JNUSU poster announces BBC's Modi documentary screening on Tuesday

Amid ban, JNUSU poster announces BBC's Modi documentary screening on Tuesday

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

The Jawaharlal Nehru University administration, in an advisory on Monday, said the union has not taken its permission for the event and it should be cancelled as it could "disturb peace and harmony".

Controversy over Modi's video message to voters

Controversy over Modi's video message to voters

Rediff.com12 May 2014

Narendra Modi stoked a controversy yet again on a polling day by releasing a video message seeking votes for the Bharatiya Janata Party, which an angry Congress decried as a violation of the electoral law and demanded that the Election Commission take action against him.