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Hemant Waje

Hemant Waje writes on politics and current affairs. You can e-mail the author at hemantw@rediff.co.in

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Fadnavis, Shinde Or...Kaun Banega CM?
Rediff.com8 hours ago

As the race for Maharashtra chief minister enters the last lap, Hemant Waje looks at...

Faraaz: The Film Stands Tall
Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

The essence of the film is in its simplicity. All the characters in the film look real....

The Rediff News Quiz, 2020
Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

Take our quiz to find out just how much of a news wiz you are.

'Uddhav is not reluctant, but a consummate politician'
Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

'He is as consummate a politician as anyone else which is evident considering the way...

'Shiv Sena won't discard Hindutva so easily'
Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

'For the Shiv Sena, Hindutva is like a shawl which can be put on and discarded at will.'

When a Thackeray met Mumbai's youth...
Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

'I am trying to make the political system more answerable to the people.'

MUST SEE: He's the D'Evil in Gully Boy!
Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

The Mumbai rapper shares his story with Rediff.com's Hemant Waje.

Thackeray makes an honest confession
Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

You won't take away anything from Thackeray when you leave the theatre, says Hemant...

'Modi won't accept defeat for himself'
Rediff.com13 Dec 2018

'Modi has kept some loopholes in case they lose, saying it was not his election.' 'The...

'We don't doubt Rahul has a good heart'
Rediff.com13 Dec 2018

'He has got all the criteria that are good for running an NGO.' 'He is always doing...

'Parrikar only wants power'
Rediff.com6 Dec 2018

'Parrikar is living for Modi and Shah, not for his motherland or Goa'

Watch out for Maharashtra's new NOTA law!
Rediff.com19 Nov 2018

'Whatever the Supreme Court expected, it wasn't achieved in these five years.' 'So, we...

Is your child gay? How you can help
Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

Chitra Palekar explains how parents and teachers can help accept sexuality.

CJI Dipak Misra's impeachment motion: What happens next
Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

What is an impeachment motion and what is the process to sack an apex court judge?...

4 hours, 8 km: Marching with farmers left me heartbroken
Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

As thousands of protesting farmers marched into Mumbai on Sunday, Hemant Waje walked...

How life in Mumbai was brought to a halt
Rediff.com4 Jan 2018

Mumbaikars searched for ways to get out of the many traffic snarls, reports...

At Mumbai building crash site, residents wait with hope
Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

Five days after their building came crashing down, bringing down their world along with...

An open letter to Virat Kohli: O Captain! My Captain!
Rediff.com3 Mar 2017

On the eve of the Bengaluru Test match, a diehard cricket fan pens a heartfelt note to...

Review: Ventilator is a refreshing family drama
Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

Ventilator is a simple Marathi family film which you can enjoy this weekend with your...