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India urges Dhaka not to demolish Satyajit Ray's ancestral home

India urges Dhaka not to demolish Satyajit Ray's ancestral home

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

India on Tuesday called on Bangladesh to reconsider its decision to demolish the ancestral property of noted filmmaker Satyajit Ray and offered help to preserve the iconic building as it symbolises Bangla cultural 'renaissance'.

Is Wamiqa Getting Married? She Tells Us

Is Wamiqa Getting Married? She Tells Us

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

'When I meet someone and feel something, and start dreaming about a big wedding, I will...'

Probe an eyewash: HC acquits ex-BJP MP in RTI activist's murder case

Probe an eyewash: HC acquits ex-BJP MP in RTI activist's murder case

Rediff.com7 May 2024

Observing that the trial court conducted proceedings with a "predetermined notion of conviction", a division bench of Justices AS Supehia and Vimal K Vyas quashed the CBI court's order sentencing Solanki and the six others to life imprisonment.

'We've Already Outlined What To Do In Our Next Films'

'We've Already Outlined What To Do In Our Next Films'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

'You can expect bohut kuch. Our dreams are big about the larger plan.'

'It Is Very Rare For A Sequel To Be Loved This Way'

'It Is Very Rare For A Sequel To Be Loved This Way'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

'Nobody likes preachy stories. When you lace it with humour, it works.'

HC reduces life term of convict in RTI activist's gunning down case, grants bail

HC reduces life term of convict in RTI activist's gunning down case, grants bail

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

The Gujarat high court has suspended the life sentence of Shiva Solanki, an accused in the 2010 murder of RTI activist Amit Jethwa, and granted him bail pending hearing of his appeal against his conviction by a CBI court.

'How Munjya Changed My Life!'

'How Munjya Changed My Life!'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

'It looks like an overnight success but nothing happens overnight.' 'There's a lot of struggle, hard work and sacrifice.'

When Karan Johar Yelled, 'Are You Mad?'

When Karan Johar Yelled, 'Are You Mad?'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

'When Bad Newz was given to me to direct, the first thing I did was go back to my childhood.' 'It's an ode to Hindi cinema.'

Patna HC rejects pleas challenging caste survey in Bihar

Patna HC rejects pleas challenging caste survey in Bihar

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

The caste survey in Bihar was conducted in two rounds between January 7-21, and April 15-May 15.

6-time MLA among 12 rebels suspended by BJP in Gujarat

6-time MLA among 12 rebels suspended by BJP in Gujarat

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

Cracking the whip, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Gujarat on Tuesday suspended 12 party leaders, including 6-term MLA Madhu Shrivastav and two former legislators, for filing nominations as independent candidates for the upcoming assembly elections after they were denied tickets.

Revolt rocks Guj BJP ahead of polls, 5 leaders to contest as independents

Revolt rocks Guj BJP ahead of polls, 5 leaders to contest as independents

Rediff.com13 Nov 2022

Vasava is the president of Gujarat BJP's Scheduled Tribe Morcha and represented the erstwhile Rajpipla seat between 2002 and 2007 and from 2007 to 2012.

Guj polls: 6 BJP leaders who were denied tickets file papers as independents

Guj polls: 6 BJP leaders who were denied tickets file papers as independents

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

Six Bharatiya Janata Party leaders including a sitting MLA and four former legislators have filed nominations as independents after being denied tickets by the party for the next month's Gujarat Assembly elections.

Campaigning ends for 2nd phase of Gujarat polls

Campaigning ends for 2nd phase of Gujarat polls

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

As many as 833 candidates are in the fray across 93 constituencies which will go to polls on December 5. Votes will be counted on December 8.

BJP suspends 7 rebels for filing nominations as independents for Gujarat polls

BJP suspends 7 rebels for filing nominations as independents for Gujarat polls

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

The seven candidates are contesting from the seats that will go to polls in the first phase of the elections scheduled to be held on December 1.

BOO this minister who doesn't want boys, girls to share seats

BOO this minister who doesn't want boys, girls to share seats

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

However, he said he had nothing against students sitting in separate chairs together in the class.

BJP MP behind murder, says RTI activist's father

BJP MP behind murder, says RTI activist's father

Rediff.com21 Jul 2010

The father of an Information Rights activist Amit Jethwa, who was shot dead by two assailants last night, has alleged that BJP MP from Jundagadh Dinu Solanki could be behind his son's killing.

'Irrfan did not show us that he was not well'

'Irrfan did not show us that he was not well'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

'When the trailer of Angrezi Medium came out, and when the credits were rolling in the end, with names like Irrfan Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Deepak Dobriyal, Dimple Kapadia... that's when it hit me and I couldn't control my tears. That was the first time I realised that I was living my dream.'

First look: Aamir's new Coke ad!

First look: Aamir's new Coke ad!

Rediff.com13 May 2005

RTI activist's murder: BJP MP named in CBI chargesheet

RTI activist's murder: BJP MP named in CBI chargesheet

Rediff.com21 Dec 2013

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Saturday filed a chargesheet against sitting Bharatiya Janata Party MP Dinu Bogha Solanki in connection with the murder of RTI activist Amit Jethwa who had waged a crusade against illegal mining in Gir forest, the last abode of Asiatic lions.

'I am quite scared of ghosts'

'I am quite scared of ghosts'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

'When I watch a horror film, I begin to imagine reflections in the mirror, creatures sitting on my closet...'

CBI registers case in RTI activist Amit Jethwa's murder

CBI registers case in RTI activist Amit Jethwa's murder

Rediff.com9 Oct 2012

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Tuesday registered a case in connection with the sensational 2010 killing of RTI Amit Jethwa outside the Gujarat high court in which a state Bharatiya Janata Party MP is a suspect.

Stars wish Saif-Kareena

Stars wish Saif-Kareena

Rediff.com23 Mar 2012

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

RTI activist's murder: BJP MP's nephew arrested

RTI activist's murder: BJP MP's nephew arrested

Rediff.com7 Sep 2010

Shiva Solanki, nephew of Bharatiya Janata Party Member of Parliament Dinu Solanki was on Tuesday arrested from near the Rajkot airport in connection with the murder of Right To Information activist and green crusader Amit Jethwa in Ahmedabad, police said.

RTI activist's murder: BJP MP goes underground

RTI activist's murder: BJP MP goes underground

Rediff.com22 Jul 2010

Amit Jethwa's father Bhiku Jethwa had accused Solanki for the murder, as he claimed that his son had recently filed an RTI application and a public interest litigation in the Gujarat High Court against Solanki. Jethwa had filed a petition in the high court, which alleged that mining activities were being carried out in the Una and Kodinar areas of Saurashtra with the support of Junagadh BJP MP Solanki and his relatives.

'To make a Bollywood film is not easy'

'To make a Bollywood film is not easy'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

'I don't trust these days. Like now, everyone likes Mimi and my phone is constantly ringing. But tomorrow if I make a flop, the opposite will happen.'

'I bow to Modi, but will fight the BJP'

'I bow to Modi, but will fight the BJP'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2017

'Who will vote for and against who will be clear once the election results are declared on December 18.'

Yash Birla group eyes PE fund

Yash Birla group eyes PE fund

Rediff.com18 Dec 2007

In a bid to grab a larger pie of the 71,000-crore (Rs 710 billion) auto components segment, the Rs 2,500-crore (Rs 25 billion) Yash Birla group has decided to revitalise its auto tool business by infusing equity capital through an initial public offering (IPO) for a proposed holding company.

First Look: Aamir, the tourist

First Look: Aamir, the tourist

Rediff.com25 Apr 2006

Aamir Khan changes his look yet again.

Love momos? Feast here

Love momos? Feast here

Rediff.com14 Mar 2006

BJP MP questioned by CBI in connection with RTI activist murder

BJP MP questioned by CBI in connection with RTI activist murder

Rediff.com5 Nov 2013

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Tuesday questioned Bharatiya Janata Party MP Dinu Bogha Solanki in connection with sensational murder of RTI activist Amit Jethwa who had filed a plea before the Gujarat high court against illegal mining in Gir forests.

Sports Shorts: CWG champ Bhaker to pursue pol science

Sports Shorts: CWG champ Bhaker to pursue pol science

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

Big twist in Goa politics: 2 Congress MLAs join BJP

Big twist in Goa politics: 2 Congress MLAs join BJP

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

With this, the Congress's strength in the 40-member assembly reduced to 14 from 16.

'Irrfan doesn't want your pity. He wants your love'

'Irrfan doesn't want your pity. He wants your love'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

'He's got such incredible resilience, such an incredible spirit that we were feeding off his strength rather than him feeding off ours.' 'Sometimes I look back and cannot figure out how the f*** we made this movie.'

Patna HC orders probe into fake degrees scam

Patna HC orders probe into fake degrees scam

Rediff.com18 May 2015

A division bench of the court of chief justice L Narasimha Reddy directed the director of state vigilance to probe into the case

Fake degree scam: 3,000 teachers resign fearing action by Patna HC

Fake degree scam: 3,000 teachers resign fearing action by Patna HC

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

About 3,000 school teachers, who allegedly used fake degree certificates to procure jobs, have resigned in Bihar till date fearing legal action and the Patna high court on Tuesday refused to extend deadline to quit voluntarily.

Monsoon session ends: Lok Sabha functioned 67%, Rajya Sabha functioned 72%

Monsoon session ends: Lok Sabha functioned 67%, Rajya Sabha functioned 72%

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

The Monsoon Session of the Lok Sabha was adjourned sine die on Friday after 19 sittings that saw the passage of 14 legislation while Rajya Sabha came to an end after passing nine bills.

Modi gifts Xi a charkha

Modi gifts Xi a charkha

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

'He also presented a facsimile of the scroll that was given to Gandhiji in Johannesburg in 1908 by the Chinese community there. I think that was quite a thoughtful gift,' Sabarmati Ashram Director Tridip Suhrud tells Sheela Bhatt/Rediff.com

World Cup updates: Pogba's last World Cup?

World Cup updates: Pogba's last World Cup?

Rediff.com24 Jun 2018

France midfielder Paul Pogba said the finals in Russia might be his last World Cup but he hopes he will be fit for more.

'Sushant and I have a khatta-meetha equation'

'Sushant and I have a khatta-meetha equation'

Rediff.com29 May 2017

'We are caring and sweet to each other.' 'We do have our tiffs, arguments on everything; neither of us agrees to be wrong.'

'I was bored laughing, so I did Badlapur'

'I was bored laughing, so I did Badlapur'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

'I don't get angry in real life and to get this anger out in front of the camera was tough.' Varun Dhawan gets ready with Badlapur.