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'Tharoor told me to persuade Sunanda to be normal'

'Tharoor told me to persuade Sunanda to be normal'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

Sanjay Dewan, a family friend of Shashi Tharoor and his wife Sunanda Pushkar and a key witness in her mysterious death case, on Wednesday said they were a "happy couple" and he was not aware whether she was suffering from any ailment.

The subversion of Aadhaar

The subversion of Aadhaar

Rediff.com10 May 2018

'Bureaucrats have transformed a project meant to empower the poorest Indians into one that empowers only babus and disempowers everyone else,' says Mihir S Sharma.

How kabaddi challenges cricket's might

How kabaddi challenges cricket's might

Rediff.com27 May 2017

Kabaddi may now be behind only cricket in the popularity stakes.

Check out winning candidates from each phase of polls

Check out winning candidates from each phase of polls

Rediff.com28 May 2019

As the dust finally settles on the outcome of the Lok Sabha elections 2019 and Bharatiya Janata Party along with its NDA allies emerges as the clear winner, here is a list of who won in each of the 7 phases of elections.

Review: Hum Sab Ullu Hain is the worst film ever!

Review: Hum Sab Ullu Hain is the worst film ever!

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

Hum Sab Ullu Hain is a brutal assault on the senses, rants Nishi Tiwari.

We did not keep anyone in dark, says Swaraj; slams Congress

We did not keep anyone in dark, says Swaraj; slams Congress

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

She said no government can declare anyone dead without proof and her government does not believe in the theory of 'missing, believed to be killed'.

BJP storms to power in UP with 312 seats

BJP storms to power in UP with 312 seats

Rediff.com11 Mar 2017

Its allies Apna Dal (S) and Suheldev Bhartiya Samaj Party bagged nine seats and four seats, respectively, taking the total tally of the combine to 325.

2 more AAP leaders shown the door for backing Yadav, Bhushan

2 more AAP leaders shown the door for backing Yadav, Bhushan

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

The party sent the suspension notices to Uttar Pradesh leaders Rakesh Sinha and Vishal Sharma Lathe for openly coming out in support of Yadav and Bhushan.

2 army men, among 5, selected for Kirti Chakra

2 army men, among 5, selected for Kirti Chakra

Rediff.com15 Aug 2017

President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday approved a total of 112 gallantry awards for defence and paramilitary personnel for their sacrifices to the nation, the defence ministry said.

Mathura SP among 24 killed as 'satyagrahis' with grenades clash with cops

Mathura SP among 24 killed as 'satyagrahis' with grenades clash with cops

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

At least 24 people, including two policemen, were killed as police tried to evict around 3,000 encroachers from a park in Mathura in Uttar Pradesh on Thursday.

Why Madhuri DUMPED Sanjay Dutt

Why Madhuri DUMPED Sanjay Dutt

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

Sanjay Dutt's relationship with Madhuri Dixit, the break up and heartache that followed.

Court dismisses bail plea of four friends of murdered NRI

Court dismisses bail plea of four friends of murdered NRI

Rediff.com21 Sep 2013

A Delhi court dismissed the bail pleas of the four friends of murdered NRI student Anmol Sarna who were arrested in connection with the case.

MP home minister accepts farmers died in police firing

MP home minister accepts farmers died in police firing

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

Police said town inspector of Pipliamandi Anil Singh Thakur has been removed from field duties in connection with the firing on farmers.

Super Filmi Week: Kudos to Kangana

Super Filmi Week: Kudos to Kangana

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

Kangana Ranaut's guts, Amitabh Bachchan's venomous threat and dark TV serials occupied Sukanya Verma's super-filmi week.

FANTASTIC Movies coming up in 2017!

FANTASTIC Movies coming up in 2017!

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

We look at 52 of them, spread over 52 Fridays, in a two-part special. Here's the first part.

IMA puts out names of 382 doctors martyred in war against Covid

IMA puts out names of 382 doctors martyred in war against Covid

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

Taking exception to Health Minister Harsh Vardhan not mentioning the death of healthcare workers due to Covid-19 in his statement in Parliament, the Indian Medical Association has published a list of 382 doctors who died due to the viral disease and demanded that they be treated as "martyrs".

Kangana Ranaut's Top 10 Films

Kangana Ranaut's Top 10 Films

Rediff.com21 May 2015

We look at the movies that made Kangana Ranaut a star.

Lalu gets 3.5-yr jail, Rs 10 lakh fine in fodder scam case

Lalu gets 3.5-yr jail, Rs 10 lakh fine in fodder scam case

Rediff.com6 Jan 2018

RJD sources said that the party would appeal against the verdict.

Cricket Buzz: BCCI extends Ratnakar Shetty's contract as GM

Cricket Buzz: BCCI extends Ratnakar Shetty's contract as GM

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

Chaudhary conveyed the message to Shetty through an e-mail.

How to profit from share buybacks

How to profit from share buybacks

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

Before participating, consider company's long-term prospects, premium offered and acceptance ratio.

Bollywood's 10 BEST Dance-offs!

Bollywood's 10 BEST Dance-offs!

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

Before Shah Rukh Khan and his Happy New Year team wins us over with their dancing skills, read this.

What to say and when to shut up: Lessons from an Oscar winner!

What to say and when to shut up: Lessons from an Oscar winner!

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

Lupita Nyong'o's speech at the 2014 Academy Awards is a classic example of a brilliant speech says Rakesh Godhwani, author of What to Say and When to Shut Up!

Future of travel: India's OrcaPod

Future of travel: India's OrcaPod

Rediff.com28 Aug 2017

The OrcaPod is a prototype of what comes after boats, cars, trains and planes. It's India's foray into what Tesla founder Elon Musk calls the 'fifth form of transportation' and India's only entry at the ongoing Hyperloop competition by Elon Musk's SpaceX.

Review: Heropanti could do with more action and less drama

Review: Heropanti could do with more action and less drama

Rediff.com23 May 2014

Heropanti tries to deliver a highly confused sermon on love and freedom of choice, which ultimately comes down to much sasur-damaad (b)romance.

'Pakistan Zindabad' slogans were raised by outsiders, says JNU probe panel

'Pakistan Zindabad' slogans were raised by outsiders, says JNU probe panel

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

The panel has also pointed out lapses on part of the university's security unit, saying it did not make any efforts to stop outsiders from shouting provocative slogans and stop them from leaving the campus.

IPL fixing: Sreesanth chargesheeted along with Dawood & Co.

IPL fixing: Sreesanth chargesheeted along with Dawood & Co.

Rediff.com30 Jul 2013

The Delhi Police on Tuesday filed its voluminous charge sheet in a court in New Delhi in the Indian Premier League spot-fixing case naming underworld don Dawood Ibrahim, his close aide Chhota Shakeel and some cricketers, including S Sreesanth as accused, while Rajasthan Royals' captain Rahul Dravid has been made a witness.

Umrika comes to India!

Umrika comes to India!

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

Umrika, which won the audience award in the World Cinema Dramatic Competition section at the Sundance Film Festival in 2015, finally releases in India.

Ranji Trophy: Yuvraj ton gives Punjab upperhand

Ranji Trophy: Yuvraj ton gives Punjab upperhand

Rediff.com22 Dec 2014

Round-up of the Ranji Trophy matches being played in different part of the country

AAP and Congress end BJP domination of Delhi's MCD

AAP and Congress end BJP domination of Delhi's MCD

Rediff.com17 May 2016

In a setback to the Bharatiya Janata Party which dominated the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, the party managed to win only from three seats while the Aam Aadmi Party made its debut by winning five seats and the Congress wrested four seats in the bypolls to 13 wards.

The BIGGEST fans, in the movies!

The BIGGEST fans, in the movies!

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

A look at B-town stars who turned die-hard fans onscreen!

Malegaon blast case: Anticipation, anxiety, relief...

Malegaon blast case: Anticipation, anxiety, relief...

Rediff.com28 Dec 2017

Vaihayasi Pande Daniel reports on all the action that unfolded at the NIA court hearing the 2008 Malegaon blast case.

Markets in bear hug? This is what you can do

Markets in bear hug? This is what you can do

Rediff.com14 Jun 2013

In an hour-long chat on rediff.com on Friday, A K Prabhakar, senior VP and Head -- Equity Research (Retail), Anand Rathi Financial Services Ltd, discussed the best stocks to put the investors' money in.

Sports Shorts: Amit strikes gold; Mary Kom, Seema get silver at Strandja Memorial

Sports Shorts: Amit strikes gold; Mary Kom, Seema get silver at Strandja Memorial

Rediff.com25 Feb 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Sunday

The meteoric rise of Brand Sindhu

The meteoric rise of Brand Sindhu

Rediff.com12 Sep 2017

The third highest paid endorser after Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni, Sindhu is the highest paid among woman athletes and non-cricket sportspersons in the country, says Urvi Malvania.

Homebuyers caught between banks and builders

Homebuyers caught between banks and builders

Rediff.com16 Sep 2017

N Sundaresha Subramanian, Karan Choudhury and Shreya Jai report on the sorry condition of homebuyers who invested in Jaypee Infratech and the Amrapali group's Noida-based projects.

Did Censor Board okay 172 adult films for public viewing?

Did Censor Board okay 172 adult films for public viewing?

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

A CAG report severely criticises the movie certification body for fabrication of documents and showing bias while issuing film certificates.

30 moments from India in 2018

30 moments from India in 2018

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

From the Aadhaar verdict to #MeToo's arrival in the country to the entry into the Sabarimala temple -- India had a newsworthy 2018. As we step into 2019, these are the top moments from the year gone by.

Mathura violence: DM, SSP transferred in aftermath of clashes

Mathura violence: DM, SSP transferred in aftermath of clashes

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

The UP government transferred the district magistrate and the senior superintendent of police of Mathura following the violence in the district that left 29 dead.

Review: Krrish 3 is heartbreakingly unoriginal

Review: Krrish 3 is heartbreakingly unoriginal

Rediff.com1 Nov 2013

Krrish 3 could have been a much better film if it had been a tad more original.

Abdullah to continue as JKCA president after court stays ouster

Abdullah to continue as JKCA president after court stays ouster

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

High drama was witnessed in the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) on Monday with a rebel group electing state Sports Minister Imran Ansari as the body's president in an attempt to end Farooq Abdullah's 35-year rein but the move was stayed by a Jammu court.