'Rajputs feel their rights are being snatched'

'The Rajputs feel they are being left behind.' IMAGE: Protesters outside a cinema hall in Bihar after the release of Padmaavat. Photograph: PTI Photo Across North India and Gujarat, Karni Sena......

Time to rename India

'It would be nice if we could all just take a deep breath and focus on the only feeling that really matters, and for which previous generations worked a very long time at great cost: Freedom,' says......

Padmavati: No police action over threats

We are gathering evidence, says Bareilly SP; We will definitely take action, says Haryana DGP.Rediff.com's A Ganesh Nadar reports. Padmavati has created a dubious record before the film released,......

Rahul Gandhi is no different from Smriti Irani

'We needed Smriti Irani to champion democratic values, but she's chosen to be a coward.''In fact, she has shrunk India's democracy.''Why blame her or the BJP? I can't hear the voices of Sonia and......

'Why is the PM silent on Padmaavat?'

'Mr Narendra Modi and Smriti Irani should have spoken up long back.''Now when the matter has escalated out of hand, there is still time for them to speak out.''Better late than never.' Shatrughan......

'I fight my own battles. I don't need anyone'

'The last 15 minutes of the film was tough for my parents... they hate it when I die in films.' IMAGE: Deepika Padukone has a Rajasthani Thali at Maharaja Bhog. Deepika Padukone is in the mood to......

'The attack on Bhansali is an attack on freedom'

'When it comes to interpretation of history, you can disagree with him, but at least allow the film to release.''By asking for a ban, you are creating an atmosphere where nobody will attempt films......

Gowarikar sad, but unapologetic

Bollywood director Ashutosh Gowarikar refused to apologise to any of the organisations that were protesting the release of his latest film Jodhaa Akbar. In a hurriedly-called press conference in......