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Lakadbaggha Review: Shocking Climax

Lakadbaggha Review: Shocking Climax

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

Lakadbaggha takes up too many issues and does not do justice to them, points out Deepa Gahlot.

The Parrot Whisperer From Pune!

The Parrot Whisperer From Pune!

Rediff.com28 Aug 2021

The Hottest Videos of the Week!

Modi inaugurates new Parliament, installs sacred Sengol in Lok Sabha

Modi inaugurates new Parliament, installs sacred Sengol in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new Parliament building Sunday morning and installed the scared 'Sengol' in the Lok Sabha chamber, right next to the Speaker's chair, after performing a puja.

Why only girls, women need to be controlled at night, HC asks Kerala govt

Why only girls, women need to be controlled at night, HC asks Kerala govt

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

Justice Devan Ramachandran said there is no need to fear the night and the government should ensure that it was safe to go out after dark for everyone.

From Raj to Republic, journey of India's Parliament

From Raj to Republic, journey of India's Parliament

Rediff.com26 May 2023

The old Parliament building, an architectural splendour and a historic landmark that guided the destiny of India for nearly a century and whose illustrious legacy will now be consigned to the pages of history, was inaugurated on January 18, 1927 by the then Viceroy Lord Irwin.

The BEST of CWG Opening Ceremony

The BEST of CWG Opening Ceremony

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

The Birmingham Games will break new ground with more medals awarded to women (136) than men (134), a first for a multi-sport event.

SC orders Navlakha house arrest within 24 hours, with additional security measures

SC orders Navlakha house arrest within 24 hours, with additional security measures

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

The Supreme Court on Friday rejected the NIA's application and ordered social activist Gautam Navlakha to be put under house arrest within 24-hours after shifting him from Taloja jail in Navi Mumbai.

Why GPT App Downloads Are A Concern

Why GPT App Downloads Are A Concern

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

How many of the apps downloaded in India deliver the GPT technology they say they are?

New Parliament will witness our journey towards Viksit Bharat: Modi

New Parliament will witness our journey towards Viksit Bharat: Modi

Rediff.com28 May 2023

Modi said the new Parliament reflected the aspirations and resolve of the "new India" to set and work towards achieving new targets.

'It's inhuman, merciless that breaches every human right'

'It's inhuman, merciless that breaches every human right'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

'I was put in an anda cell. No window, light or air. Only grills.' 'During the monsoon, water would seep. There were rats running around all the time.' 'We were forced to sleep under bright lights all the time. Those bright lights are never switched off.'

British Council library gets leisure zone

British Council library gets leisure zone

Rediff.com16 May 2007

As a part of UK India Education Research Initiative, the British Council plans to tie-up with corporate and educational institutions in India for starting several 'Lifestyle and Diversity Zones'.

Sony merger: NCLT directs Zee to call shareholder meet on October 14

Sony merger: NCLT directs Zee to call shareholder meet on October 14

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

The Mumbai bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) on Wednesday directed Zee Entertainment to convene a shareholders' meet on October 14 for approving the merger with Culver Max Entertainment (formerly Sony Pictures Network). The order, passed on August 24, but uploaded to the bourses on Wednesday, comes close on the heels of the Competition Commission of India (CCI)'s observation that the $10-billion merger could hurt competition and that greater scrutiny of the deal was needed. "This Tribunal hereby directs that a meeting of the equity shareholders of the applicant company (Zee) be convened and held on Friday, October 14, 2022 at 4 p.m. for the purpose of considering, and if thought fit, approving the proposed scheme," the NCLT order read.

Police foils BBC's Modi docu screening at Jamia, detains protesting students

Police foils BBC's Modi docu screening at Jamia, detains protesting students

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

The university administration said the screening will not be allowed and that they are taking all measures to prevent people and organisations with a "vested interest to destroy the peaceful academic atmosphere of the university".

Inspiring! Why this 8 YO is reading books online

Inspiring! Why this 8 YO is reading books online

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

Rediff reader Sathyamoorthy Venkatesan from Whitby, Ontario, Canada tells us how his son is making the most of the lockdown.

Ayodhya: Map of mosque, other buildings likely to be obtained in a month

Ayodhya: Map of mosque, other buildings likely to be obtained in a month

Rediff.com21 Aug 2022

The Indo Islamic Cultural Foundation, which has been set up for the construction of the mosque, will build a mosque along with a hospital, library, community kitchen and research institute, on the land.

PHOTOS: PM inspects work on new Parliament building

PHOTOS: PM inspects work on new Parliament building

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

The new Parliament building is expected to be completed by November 2022.

SC to hear on Friday Navlakha's plea against delay in house arrest

SC to hear on Friday Navlakha's plea against delay in house arrest

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

The Supreme Court agreed to list for hearing on Friday a fresh plea of activist Gautam Navlakha, who has not been put under house arrest despite the apex court's direction in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist link case.

Roar! We Are The Fab Four

Roar! We Are The Fab Four

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

Every week, we bring you fascinating videos, chosen by you, through your likes.

Books emerge as farmers' best friends at Singhu border

Books emerge as farmers' best friends at Singhu border

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

Protesting farmers, who have been holding their fort at the Singhu border for over 20 days, are keeping monotony and boredom at bay by adding new books to their reading list -- day after day.

Subhas Chandra Bose was 1st PM of undivided India: Rajnath Singh

Subhas Chandra Bose was 1st PM of undivided India: Rajnath Singh

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose had formed this government and taken oath as prime minister on October 21, 1943."

Budget has very little to offer for marginalised: Rights groups

Budget has very little to offer for marginalised: Rights groups

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

"There has been a 0.05 percentage points decline in the share of allocation for child budget to the Union Budget from 2.35 per cent (2022-23 BE) to 2.30 per cent (2023-24 BE).

Sitharaman walks the tech talk with AI, data governance, digilocker in Budget

Sitharaman walks the tech talk with AI, data governance, digilocker in Budget

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

The Union Budget on Wednesday outlined several initiatives to drive India's technology agenda and boost digital infrastructure, including new centres of excellence for artificial intelligence, National Data Governance Policy, and Entity DigiLocker.

Delhi cops nab 9 for scuffle at Jamia Millia, firing inside hospital

Delhi cops nab 9 for scuffle at Jamia Millia, firing inside hospital

Rediff.com1 Oct 2022

According to the police, the cases were registered at Jamia Nagar and New Friends Colony police stations.

Does This Budget Do Enough For Health?

Does This Budget Do Enough For Health?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

'For free supply of drugs and medicines itself, almost Rs 20,000 crores would be required.'

Panini's code: Indian PhD student cracks 2500-year-old Sanskrit puzzle

Panini's code: Indian PhD student cracks 2500-year-old Sanskrit puzzle

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

A grammatical problem which has defeated Sanskrit scholars since the 5th century BC has finally been solved by an Indian PhD student at the University of Cambridge, it emerged, as his thesis was published on Thursday.

Have a question about IIT-Madras?

Have a question about IIT-Madras?

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

Askiitm.com allows anyone to ask a question related to the institute, which will be answered within 48 hours by a group of alumni and student-volunteers.

NGO that helps young minds become entrepreneurs

NGO that helps young minds become entrepreneurs

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

360 Degree has a network of more than 500 volunteers across the nation.

Dangerous Land Mines Everywhere in Ukraine

Dangerous Land Mines Everywhere in Ukraine

Rediff.com28 May 2022

The deming and clearing of unexploded munitions in Ukraine after the Russian invasion could take between 5 to 7 years.

Mob barges into heritage madrasa site in Karnataka, performs puja

Mob barges into heritage madrasa site in Karnataka, performs puja

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

According to the complainant Mohammed Shafiuddin, who is a mosque committee member, the incident took place when a procession to immerse a 'Durga' idol was passing near the place in the early hours of Thursday.

After The Russians Strike...

After The Russians Strike...

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

Early Sunday morning, March 13, 2022, a series of Russian missiles struck the International Center for Peacekeeping and Security, killing at least 35 and wounding scores, according to Ukrainian officials.

Vajpayee's private secretary Shakti Sinha passes away

Vajpayee's private secretary Shakti Sinha passes away

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

According to sources, Sinha was suffering from high blood pressure and was rushed to RK Hospital in IP Extension when he complained of uneasiness.

Nothing To Not Like In The Budget

Nothing To Not Like In The Budget

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

Could it have been more reformist? Of course, but this is an election year Budget, observes Akash Prakash.

No, Friends is Not The Best Sitcom Ever!

No, Friends is Not The Best Sitcom Ever!

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

'The pride of the devoted Seinfeld fan is that he happens to love a show that doesn't take his love for granted, so that even on repeat viewings he is never really sure what directions an episode might take,' observes Sreehari Nair.

Navlakha's house arrest delayed over NIA's concern; actor stands surety

Navlakha's house arrest delayed over NIA's concern; actor stands surety

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

Navlakha's lawyers, advocates Yug Chaudhry, Wahab Khan and Chandni Chawla, were likely to move the Supreme Court after Wednesday's ruling of the special NIA court, sources said.

John Wants To Teach Hollywood A Lesson

John Wants To Teach Hollywood A Lesson

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

'India has superheros too.' 'They are super soldiers who don't wear their underwear outside their pants.'

Jamia students narrate Sunday's ordeal

Jamia students narrate Sunday's ordeal

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

A day after the violence, the students expressed fear of being attacked again.

'Barbaric' beatings in Jamia by police, allege students

'Barbaric' beatings in Jamia by police, allege students

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

The university had turned into a battlefield on Sunday as police entered the campus and also used force, following protest against the Citizenship Amendment Act.

3 associated with Assam's 'Miya Museum' held for terror links

3 associated with Assam's 'Miya Museum' held for terror links

Rediff.com26 Oct 2022

Three persons, including the president and general secretary of the Assam Miya Parishad, have been detained for their alleged association with terror outfits, police said.

Zee - Sony merger deal sealed; Punit Goenka to be MD, CEO

Zee - Sony merger deal sealed; Punit Goenka to be MD, CEO

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

Sony Pictures Networks India Pvt Ltd (SPNI) and Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL) on Wednesday said they have signed definitive agreements for their merger following conclusion of an exclusive negotiation period during which both parties conducted mutual due diligence. In a joint statement, the two companies said they have "signed definitive agreements to merge ZEEL with and into SPNI and combine their linear networks, digital assets, production operations and program libraries". The agreements follow the conclusion of an exclusive negotiation period during which ZEEL and SPNI conducted mutual due diligence, it added.

PICS: Commonwealth Games 2022 kick-off with slick show

PICS: Commonwealth Games 2022 kick-off with slick show

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

The opening ceremony has been created by British screenwriter Steven Knight, who had produced the famous crime drama 'Peaky Blinders'.