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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.

Junaid's Debut On Hold Because...

Junaid's Debut On Hold Because...

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

The Gujarat high court has stayed the release of Maharaj, Aamir Khan's son Junaid's debut film, on Netflix after followers of Pushtimarg, a Vaishnava sect of Hinduism, claimed that it would hurt their religious sentiments.

Ready For Some Pyaar On OTT?

Ready For Some Pyaar On OTT?

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

Action, drama, romance, comedy -- there's something for every kind of audience on OTT this week.

'I Want To Do A K-Drama'

'I Want To Do A K-Drama'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

'If you ask me where I want my career to go, I have been saying this for a long time: I want to do a K-drama. I want to be in Korea doing a love story, full of romance.'

Meet The 15-Year-Old AI Whiz Kid

Meet The 15-Year-Old AI Whiz Kid

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

'It was the early days of my 5th standard school vacation, and my mother asked me, 'Robotics classes or swimming classes for the weekends?' I chose robotics classes because technology fascinated me.'

Mirzapur 3 Review: Too Much Gore

Mirzapur 3 Review: Too Much Gore

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

Pankaj Tripathi anchored the first two seasons with his performance. Here, he is made to sit it out for most of the show, and none of the actors, except for a fiery Ali Fazal, have the charisma to hold the viewer's attention, observes Deepa Gahlot.

'I Never Really Went Anywhere'

'I Never Really Went Anywhere'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

'There are days when I hardly get to see my child.' 'But there are days when I do absolutely nothing and only spend time with him.'

When Niyati Charms Your Socks Off!

When Niyati Charms Your Socks Off!

Rediff.com27 May 2024

The Khatron Ke Khiladi 14 contestant is out to steal hearts with her ravishing style.

From media to NBFCs, Ramoji Rao left his imprint in many industries

From media to NBFCs, Ramoji Rao left his imprint in many industries

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

Ramoji Rao's rise to become the founder of Eenadu, the largest circulated Telugu daily, and a tycoon, from humble beginnings is legendary.

'I Don't Like To Play Characters Which Demean Women'

'I Don't Like To Play Characters Which Demean Women'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

'I've been a villain, I've been a champ, I've been a superhero, I've been a zero, I've been a rejected fan, and I've been a very, very resilient lover.'

Dalai Lama's legacy will live forever, you will be gone: Pelosi to Xi

Dalai Lama's legacy will live forever, you will be gone: Pelosi to Xi

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

Former US House Speaker Nancy Peolsi, who is part of a US bipartisan delegation which met with the Dalai Lama on Wednesday, launched a broadside against Chinese President Xi Jinping, stating that while the legacy of the Tibetan spiritual leader will live forever, Xi will be gone in a few years.

'My Boyfriend Blocked Me On Social Media'

'My Boyfriend Blocked Me On Social Media'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

The important thing to remember here is that his action reflects on him and what kind of a person he is; it does not highlight your worth, counsels rediffGURU Ravi Mittal.

'New Laws Are Shilanyas Of Hindu Rashtra'

'New Laws Are Shilanyas Of Hindu Rashtra'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

'It will be difficult to challenge Hindutva anymore as the police will have the power to charge you as anti-national.'

'Skills Required In A Graduate Are Undergoing Changes'

'Skills Required In A Graduate Are Undergoing Changes'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

'Today's engineering graduates have to learn the skills to solve problems which is actually a higher order skill.'

Modi focuses on 'clean sweeps', skips mention of reduced tally

Modi focuses on 'clean sweeps', skips mention of reduced tally

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

Preparing to take office for a record third consecutive term, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday pledged to work with all states, regardless of the party in power, to build a developed India.

Pakistan must stay calm ahead of India T20 WC clash, says Babar

Pakistan must stay calm ahead of India T20 WC clash, says Babar

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

India have lost only once to Pakistan in the T20 World Cup in seven meetings, their only defeat coming in 2021 when the Virat Kohli-led side lost by 10 wickets at the Super 12 stage.

Chandu Champion Review: Crowd Pleasing Melodrama

Chandu Champion Review: Crowd Pleasing Melodrama

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

Chandu Champion is Kartik Aaryan's most ambitious work so far and the actor's muscular gusto is undeniable. There's visible fire in the man's belly but not enough soul, observes Sukanya Verma.

BEWARE Of Such Scams!

BEWARE Of Such Scams!

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

What is digital house arrest? It is a tactic cybercriminals use to confine victims to their homes and scam them, explains Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Take Your Pick From This OTT Menu

Take Your Pick From This OTT Menu

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Coming of age dramas, mind twisting thrillers, slice-of-rural life, here's everything you can watch on OTT this week.

Ullozhukku Review: Must Watch!

Ullozhukku Review: Must Watch!

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

What makes Ullozhukku worth recommending is its ability to surrender to the surprises and yet grow with its characters, observes Divya Nair.

IFS was upper caste service, more democratic now: Aiyar

IFS was upper caste service, more democratic now: Aiyar

Rediff.com29 May 2024

Congress leader and former diplomat Mani Shankar Aiyar called the Indian Foreign Service (IFS) of yore an "upper caste" service, which he claimed is becoming more democratic now with the flavour of the country getting into it.

Kill Review: The Great Train Rampage

Kill Review: The Great Train Rampage

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

An ultra-violent film about violence, Kill's greatest accomplishment isn't its death count alone but to challenge our perception of violence, observes Sukanya Verma.

'My Daughter is Being Bullied. How Can I Help?'

'My Daughter is Being Bullied. How Can I Help?'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

rediffGURU Aruna Agarwal, a qualified child psychologist and behaviour therapist with over 20 years of experience, offers parenting advice.

The Lives PSU Bankers Lead

The Lives PSU Bankers Lead

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

A peek into the life of a public-sector banker who did well professionally, but paid a price for it, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

'Don't think he's done; no reason for Dhoni to stop playing'

'Don't think he's done; no reason for Dhoni to stop playing'

Rediff.com24 May 2024

Former India batter Mohammad Kaif feels there is no reason why Mahendra Singh Dhoni should not play the next season of the IPL, given his form, fitness and ability to play big shots with ease.

It's FaFa Time On OTT!

It's FaFa Time On OTT!

Rediff.com10 May 2024

It's FaFa time and more on OTT this week! Sukanya Verma lists her recommendations.

Mayawati sacks nephew Akash as party co-ordinator, heir

Mayawati sacks nephew Akash as party co-ordinator, heir

Rediff.com8 May 2024

Announcing it on X, the former Uttar Pradesh chief minister said she has taken the decision in the interest of the party and the movement and till the time Anand gains "full maturity".

Maharaja Review: Chilling

Maharaja Review: Chilling

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

Maharaja is an audacious attempt that breaks down the tropes of a crime film with a brilliant Vijay Sethupathi in the lead, notes Arjun Menon.

Labour Pains, The Silent Crisis Undermining India's Infrastructure Boom

Labour Pains, The Silent Crisis Undermining India's Infrastructure Boom

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

Severe skilled, unskilled shortage threatens to pull emergency brakes on India's industrial engine.

'Rahul not even worth a matchstick before Modi'

'Rahul not even worth a matchstick before Modi'

Rediff.com29 May 2024

'Rahul is not even a lamp before the sun'

Will This Be The Year Of Rajkummar Rao?

Will This Be The Year Of Rajkummar Rao?

Rediff.com14 May 2024

'I wish every year to be like this where I have amazing but different films coming up.'

What Makes Rashmika A National Crush

What Makes Rashmika A National Crush

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

After delivering the biggest hit of her career with Animal, Rashmika Mandanna finds herself on this year's Forbes 30 Under 30 achievers list.

'Balak buddhi, 99 out of 543': Modi mounts stinging retort on Rahul

'Balak buddhi, 99 out of 543': Modi mounts stinging retort on Rahul

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the people have given his government a mandate for stability and continuity for the third consecutive term after seeing its work of 10 years and accused the Congress of trying to build a narrative that it has defeated the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance in the Lok Sabha polls.

'My Father Made Me What I Am'

'My Father Made Me What I Am'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

'Dharti par jo Rab hota hai, woh hai pitaah (There's a God on earth, and it's a Father).'

'15 seconds, and Owaisis wouldn't know...': BJP's Rana

'15 seconds, and Owaisis wouldn't know...': BJP's Rana

Rediff.com10 May 2024

Rana's blistering attack came in response to AIMIM MLA Akbaruddin Owaisi's controversial speech in 2013 that it would take them only '15 minutes' to balance the 'Hindu- Muslim ratio' in the country if the police were removed.

Lok Sabha Results: Modi's Myth Shattered

Lok Sabha Results: Modi's Myth Shattered

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

The Vishwaguru who addressed the maximum rallies and boasted of being blessed with divine energy, who promised guarantees in his own name, turned out finally not invincible, points out Jyoti Punwani.

How To Stop Kids From Eating Junk Food

How To Stop Kids From Eating Junk Food

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

Ensure that the meals provided in their tiffins and snack breaks are colourful, says Dr Imran Patel.

Karnataka let Prajwal leave the country says Modi

Karnataka let Prajwal leave the country says Modi

Rediff.com6 May 2024

Modi told Times Now that the responsibility to take action in the raging matter lay with the state government as it was a law and order issue, according to the transcript of the interview provided by the broadcaster.

Farmer outfits back CISF constable who slapped Kangana, seek probe

Farmer outfits back CISF constable who slapped Kangana, seek probe

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

Some farmer outfits on Friday threw their weight behind the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) woman constable who allegedly slapped actor and Bharatiya Janata Party MP-elect Kangana Ranaut, saying the entire sequence leading to the incident needs to be properly investigated.

'You're Always On Your Toes. Things May Change Anytime'

'You're Always On Your Toes. Things May Change Anytime'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

'You have to be good in your project that's releasing today for you to be working on something tomorrow. That will always be the case.'