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I Wrongly Gave Sachin Out: Bucknor

I Wrongly Gave Sachin Out: Bucknor

Rediff.com7 days ago

'Why did I give him out? Was he out and so on? But then in life, mistakes happen. I have accepted that it was a mistake, and life goes on.'

One Snapshot To Track Your Savings, Investments

One Snapshot To Track Your Savings, Investments

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

Sebi is working with other regulators to expand the CAS framework.

25 Biggest Hollywood Hits In India In 25 Years

25 Biggest Hollywood Hits In India In 25 Years

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

The first 25 years in this century has seen some amazing films and blockbusters in Hollywood. Girish Wankhede lists the top-grossing Hollywood movies from 2001 to 2025, focusing on the key qualities that resonated with Indian audiences and contributed to its appeal.

ED probes forged documents in Al Falah chief's Delhi land deals

ED probes forged documents in Al Falah chief's Delhi land deals

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has detected that the arrested chairman of the Al Falah Group could have acquired land parcels in Delhi by forging documents. This discovery is part of a widening probe into alleged financial irregularities at the Al Falah Group and Trust.

Auto refund, pre-filled forms... GST overhaul on cards

Auto refund, pre-filled forms... GST overhaul on cards

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

The government is finalising a major GST overhaul with automated refunds, pre-filled returns, and analytics-based scrutiny to simplify compliance and boost liquidity for MSMEs.

Al Falah chairperson had 'incentives' to flee India: ED

Al Falah chairperson had 'incentives' to flee India: ED

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui, chairperson of the Al Falah group, on money laundering charges. The ED alleges that Siddiqui generated Rs 415 crore dishonestly from students of educational institutions run by his Trust.

Al Falah Group chief made Rs 415 crore 'dishonestly': ED

Al Falah Group chief made Rs 415 crore 'dishonestly': ED

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has secured a 13-day custodial remand for Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui, chairperson of the Al Falah group, accused of generating over Rs 415 crore dishonestly from students. The ED claims Siddiqui has incentives to flee India as his family is settled in the Gulf.

Nehru Should Have Retired In 1957

Nehru Should Have Retired In 1957

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

...a time when his legacy ledger was still positive and before the debacle against China. With every subsequent election, our leaders tend to become weaker. India should consider passing a law that no person should hold the highest office in our country for more than two terms, points out Harishchandra.

India's Foreign Policy Panchnama

India's Foreign Policy Panchnama

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

There has never been a moment in India's history when it has been so adrift in the world, so confused about what it stands for and against and so humiliated, asserts Aakar Patel.

Christopher Nolan Remembers 'Dear Friend' Heath Ledger

Christopher Nolan Remembers 'Dear Friend' Heath Ledger

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

During his acceptance speech at the awards ceremony, Christopher Nolan remembered his 'dear friend' Heath Ledger, who had portrayed a negative role in his film, The Dark Knight.

Konstas aims to 'nail process' in bid for Ashes call-up

Konstas aims to 'nail process' in bid for Ashes call-up

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

'I feel like as long as I prepare as well as possible, I tick all the boxes ... and then just let my reactions do the talking. Just try and keep it simple, see ball hit ball.'

'Won't find some of Pant's shots in MCC manual'

'Won't find some of Pant's shots in MCC manual'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

Rishabh Pant is "reinventing the game as a batsman", observed Australia batting great and former India head coach Greg Chappell after the wicketkeeper-batter smacked centuries in each innings of the first Test against England at Leeds.

Airtel keen to tie up with Jio, VIL to fight fraud

Airtel keen to tie up with Jio, VIL to fight fraud

Rediff.com25 May 2025

Airtel has informed the government and regulator Trai that it has approached Reliance Jio and Vodafone Idea with a proposal for a joint initiative to unite the industry against rising telecom fraud and scams.

Check Margins To Choose Right Tax Regime

Check Margins To Choose Right Tax Regime

Rediff.com29 May 2025

Besides wrong selection of ITR form, many professionals claim deductions they are ineligible for.

'Neither India Or Pakistan Desire Full-Scale War'

'Neither India Or Pakistan Desire Full-Scale War'

Rediff.com10 May 2025

'I am worried that Pakistan will still feel compelled to take substantive military action beyond this apparent drone activity.' 'If so, the crisis could persist for a while more and dangerous days are still ahead.'

The Dupatta Killer Review: Brutal. Sad. Upsetting

The Dupatta Killer Review: Brutal. Sad. Upsetting

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

Patrick Graham's crime documentary The Dupatta Killer gives all sides of the story and leaves it to the viewer to fill in the blanks, notes Deepa Gahlot.

Heath Ledger's tragic refusal

Heath Ledger's tragic refusal

Rediff.com31 Jan 2008

A Us Weekly's report said that Williams drove Ledger to Promises, the Malibu rehab facility frequented by celebrities, in March 2006, because he was abusing heroin, cocaine, "a variety of pills," and alcohol. But Ledger refused to check in, and vowed, instead, to clean up on his own.

Heath Ledger's family says thank you

Heath Ledger's family says thank you

Rediff.com23 Feb 2009

his family -- Heath Ledger's mother Sally Bell, father Kim Ledger, and sister Kate Ledger -- was there to accept the Best Supporting Actor award for his role of the Joker in The Dark Knight.

Crypto assets can negatively impact financial stability, says RBI report

Crypto assets can negatively impact financial stability, says RBI report

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

Widespread use of crypto assets, including stablecoins, can have a negative impact on the macroeconomic and financial stability of a country, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said on Monday. In its Financial Stability Report (FSR), the banking regulator highlighted that excessive use of crypto assets can reduce effectiveness of monetary policy, worsen fiscal risks, circumvent capital flow management measures, divert resources available for financing the real economy and threaten global financial stability.

Ledger's Joker dubbed best villain ever

Ledger's Joker dubbed best villain ever

Rediff.com30 Jun 2008

Late actor Health Ledger's Joker in the new Batman movie The Dark Knight has been dubbed as "best villain in a superhero movie of all time". The critics have also started backing Ledger for a posthumous Oscar in their reviews of the actor's last completed film, The Dark Knight.

A Complete Unknown Review: An Enigma Called Bob Dylan

A Complete Unknown Review: An Enigma Called Bob Dylan

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

Through Bob Dylan's music, lyrics, and Timothe Chalamet's superb acting, we feel we have rubbed shoulders with greatness, even when it is full of flaws, self-doubts, warts and all, observes Aseem Chhabra.

Depp to finish Ledger's last role

Depp to finish Ledger's last role

Rediff.com21 Feb 2008

The actor is among two others playing Ledger in Terry Gilliam's The Imaginarium Of Doctor Parnassus.

Pay your tribute to Heath Ledger

Pay your tribute to Heath Ledger

Rediff.com23 Jan 2008

The 28-year-old actor was found dead in his Manhattan home.

Heath Ledger to play Casanova

Heath Ledger to play Casanova

Rediff.com16 Mar 2004

'See the ball and play it': Gilchrist's advice to Labuschagne

'See the ball and play it': Gilchrist's advice to Labuschagne

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

Adam Gilchrist has called upon the struggling Marnus Labuschagne to stop overthinking his approach and advised him to bat more freely in the second Test against India.

Want To Invest In Crypto? Read This

Want To Invest In Crypto? Read This

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

Regularly monitor your account for any suspicious activity. Keep your devices updated with the latest security patches to prevent vulnerabilities. Ensure the physical wallet you use is stored securely to avoid loss or theft.

Heath Ledger's family attends Dark Knight premiere

Heath Ledger's family attends Dark Knight premiere

Rediff.com15 Jul 2008

The world premiere of The Dark Knight on July 14 in New York saw quite a few Hollywood stars walk down the red carpet.

Heath Ledger: A Killing Joke

Heath Ledger: A Killing Joke

Rediff.com23 Jan 2008

Heath Ledger died like his rock idols, but he was just getting started.

What is Mary Kate's role in Ledger's death?

What is Mary Kate's role in Ledger's death?

Rediff.com6 Aug 2008

That's the question dominating tabloids and gossip sites this week, after it emerged that actress Mary Kate Olsen has demanded legal immunity from investigators who seek to question her regarding the death of Dark Knight star Heath Ledger.

Actor Heath Ledger found dead in New York

Actor Heath Ledger found dead in New York

Rediff.com23 Jan 2008

NYPD sources are reported to have said sleeping pills were found at the scene, but no suicide note.

Actor Heath Ledger found dead in New York

Actor Heath Ledger found dead in New York

Rediff.com23 Jan 2008

A New York Police Department spokesman said the Australian-born actor had an appointment for a massage at the Manhattan apartment, which is believed to be his home. The housekeeper who went to let him know the masseuse had arrived found him dead at 3:26 p.m.

Crypto Scams! How To Keep Your Assets Safe

Crypto Scams! How To Keep Your Assets Safe

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

A single security lapse could lead to complete wipe out of your crypto assets in seconds, with no recovery in sight, warns Nikhil Sethi.

How The US Helps India Counter The China Threat

How The US Helps India Counter The China Threat

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Reports (not denied by India) that the USA had 'for the first time provided real-time details to their Indian counterparts on the Chinese positions and force strength in advance of a PLA incursion' into Tawang at the LAC in December 2022, helping India thwart China's expansionist designs, show how operationally effective the USA-India friendship has become on the ground. A engaging excerpt from Sreeram Chaulia's must-read new book, Friends: India's Closest Strategic Partners.

Is The Worst Over For IT Industry?

Is The Worst Over For IT Industry?

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Certain changes in the past two or three years could have a long-term structural impact on the IT services market.

INDIA will form govt at Centre if...: Sachin Pilot

INDIA will form govt at Centre if...: Sachin Pilot

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

Former deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot on Tuesday alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party government at the Centre had 'failed in every field' and claimed if the Congress wins in upcoming state elections, then the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) will form a coalition government in 2024.

Telecom service providers log in to AI filter to stop pesky calls: Trai

Telecom service providers log in to AI filter to stop pesky calls: Trai

Rediff.com3 May 2023

Telecom service providers (TSPs) have begun to monitor and prevent spam calls since May 1, with the help of an artificial intelligence and machine language-based system acting on the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India's (Trai) latest directive on the matter, its officials told Business Standard. Touted as the first big technological measure against the growing menace of unsolicited commercial communications, all TSPs have confirmed to Trai that they have rolled out the AI/ML tool. The filter system works on the distributed ledger technology (DLT) platform used by TSPs, and is set to go for incremental updates, rules for which will soon be released, they added.

Block ITC only on basis of evidence, GST officers told

Block ITC only on basis of evidence, GST officers told

Rediff.com5 Nov 2021

The CBIC has come out with guidelines on blocking of tax credit by GST field officers, saying that such blocking should be on the basis of 'material evidence' and not just out of 'suspicion'. The guidelines laid down five specific circumstances in which such credit could be blocked by a senior tax officer. These include availment of credit without any invoice or any valid document, or availing of credit by purchasers on invoices on which GST has not been paid by sellers.

What if Heath Ledger messes up?

What if Heath Ledger messes up?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2008

We stand poised on the brink of certain history. I will take wagers -- at whatever odds you offer -- that despite The Dark Knight coming to theatres only on Friday, there is already more than enough guaranteed buzz about its central performance to nab it a posthumous Best Actor Oscar nomination.

Tech under work to detect pesky calls, messages

Tech under work to detect pesky calls, messages

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

Telecom regulator Trai on Monday said that it is working on various technologies to detect pesky calls and messages along with a joint action plan with other regulators to curb financial frauds. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) said that Unsolicited Commercial Communication (UCC) or pesky communication is a major source of inconvenience to the public and impinges on the privacy of individuals. "Now complaints are reported against Unregistered Telemarketers (UTMs), where a surge has been seen in pushing various kinds of UCC SMSes. Additionally, UCC calls are also one of the concerns which need to be dealt with equally along with UCC SMSes," it said.

The Last Double Decker Bus Ride

The Last Double Decker Bus Ride

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

Mumbai bids adieu to its iconic red double-decker buses.