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HC quashes journo's misbehavior complaint against Salman Khan, bodyguard

HC quashes journo's misbehavior complaint against Salman Khan, bodyguard

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

The Bombay high court on Thursday quashed a 2019 complaint lodged against actor Salman Khan by a journalist alleging misbehaviour.

Why this 20-yr-old set out on a 4,200 km journey on a cycle

Why this 20-yr-old set out on a 4,200 km journey on a cycle

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

The planned 43-day-long campaign called 'Raise your Voice Against Child Sexual Abuse' will see Muhammed Shahid cover 11 states and 96 districts.

Offbeat holidays: The road less travelled

Offbeat holidays: The road less travelled

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

Mongolia on horseback or hiking through Bhutan -- niche travel firms are offering out-of-the-ordinary holiday alternatives

Everyone leaving Congress, only...:Modi

Everyone leaving Congress, only...:Modi

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

'This is what happens to a party when it gets trapped in the vicious circle of nepotism and dynastic politics'

Will Sindhu reignite her winning streak in Canada Open?

Will Sindhu reignite her winning streak in Canada Open?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

Sindhu, Sen look to regain lost touch in Canada Open

Ahead of G20 summit, Sisodia's arrest puts key projects in limbo

Ahead of G20 summit, Sisodia's arrest puts key projects in limbo

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

With the arrest of Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia in the excise policy scam case, uncertainty looms over several critical Delhi government projects, including streetscaping and traffic decongestion plans, ahead of the G20 summit.

India look at young guns to take their legacy forward after WC heartbreak

India look at young guns to take their legacy forward after WC heartbreak

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

An expressionless Virat Kohli gave a quick handshake and hug to an equally expressionless Shubman Gill before going to collect his runners-up medal. It was the most poignant moment of a teary Sunday night for the Indian cricket team.

'Why has Pujara been made the scapegoat?'

'Why has Pujara been made the scapegoat?'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

'He has played 100 Tests, he deserves respect.'

'In an election year, markets flourish'

'In an election year, markets flourish'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

'Historically, the markets tend to perform well during election years as governments aim to increase spending and call attention to growth.'

40-km long roads in 57 years: Meet Maharashtra's Mountain Man

40-km long roads in 57 years: Meet Maharashtra's Mountain Man

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

Rajaram Bhapkar, an 84-year-old, at Gundegaon village has cut through 7 hills in 57 years to make 40-km roads.

Cycling: Italy's Elia Viviani recovers from crash to win omnium gold

Cycling: Italy's Elia Viviani recovers from crash to win omnium gold

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

Elia Viviani's Olympic gold medal hopes seemed to have vanished in a tangle of legs and carbon fibre after a crash during the finale of the men's omnium but the Italian recovered to claim an emotional victory.

Oberoi Realty flying high on new launches; brokerage bullish on the stock

Oberoi Realty flying high on new launches; brokerage bullish on the stock

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

The Mumbai-based real estate developer Oberoi Realty has been one of the top-performing companies in its segment and most brokerage remains bullish on the stock. The company's stock price is 52 per cent in the last 12 months beating the broader market by a huge margin. The benchmark BSE Sensex is up just 6.5 per cent during the period.

They cycled the length of India and this is what they learnt

They cycled the length of India and this is what they learnt

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

Siddarth Dudheria is the founder of Ride2Light, a group of motivated individuals who cycle to raise awareness and funds for various social causes.

Stead to continue as New Zealand coach through to 2025

Stead to continue as New Zealand coach through to 2025

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

Stead, himself, urged the board in March to consider a separate limited overs head coach but on Tuesday said such a division was probably not suitable for New Zealand.

'We prefer stocks likely to gain from strong domestic growth potential'

'We prefer stocks likely to gain from strong domestic growth potential'

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

'We like certain stocks from banking, insurance, retail, hospitals and capital goods.' 'Though some of these stocks may seem expensive, they will compound well over the long term, thus justifying their current multiples.'

How to make toll roads user-friendly

How to make toll roads user-friendly

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

This uncaring attitude is primarily based on the fact that road concessionaires still do not see themselves as "service deliverers", says Vinayak Chatterjee.

5 Electric SUVs Coming To India

5 Electric SUVs Coming To India

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

If you are planning to buy an electric car in the near future, it would be highly advisable to wait for these upcoming electric SUVs.

Posh homes, ghastly roads. Kolkata's peri-urban nightmare

Posh homes, ghastly roads. Kolkata's peri-urban nightmare

Rediff.com10 Oct 2016

Kolkata need not feel inferior as it has its own "alive only at weekends" Lavasa, says Subir Roy.

Modi takes the wheel as India's road building stimulus bogged down

Modi takes the wheel as India's road building stimulus bogged down

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

Modi placed a $12.6 billion bet in this year's budget on road building

'If Modi comes back in 2024, India will be...'

'If Modi comes back in 2024, India will be...'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

'...a more capable State -- one that operates with greater capacity, greater efficiency, and greater clarity of purpose.' 'But I also see a more despotic State -- one that places more constraints on speech, assembly, dissent, and critique.' 'It may run 'better', but on the regime's rules.'

Mountains, Temples And Snow: A Holiday I Won't Forget

Mountains, Temples And Snow: A Holiday I Won't Forget

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

Keisha Santwan, 16, and her travel-obsessed family love the joy of exploring new places.

We're going to play the World Cup not just India in India: Babar Azam

We're going to play the World Cup not just India in India: Babar Azam

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam said his team is looking at the World Cup as a whole and not just the marquee clash against arch-rivals India.

Imagine! Dosas in Vietnam!

Imagine! Dosas in Vietnam!

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

Maya Warrier, 9, satisfies a little of her wanderlust when she journeys across the world to Vietnam, some 10 hours by flight from her home in London.

Road Test Review: The 2018 Triumph Tiger 800 XCx

Road Test Review: The 2018 Triumph Tiger 800 XCx

Rediff.com20 Jul 2018

Triumph Tiger 800 XCx is fantastic in the city, supremely comfortable on the highway and surprisingly easy to ride fast in the dirt, says Benjamin Gracias.

Olympics: German official sent home after racist remarks

Olympics: German official sent home after racist remarks

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

On German TV broadcaster ARD, commentator Florian Nass was left stunned, describing the comments as "totally wrong".

Delhi flood victims say they were not alerted, got little help

Delhi flood victims say they were not alerted, got little help

Rediff.com16 Jul 2023

As floods hit the low-lying areas in the national capital, slum dwellers whose houses got submerged claimed that they were not alerted beforehand and many others alleged that help was not forthcoming from the administration.

'Mr Khan, is that you?'

'Mr Khan, is that you?'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

It's travel time for everyone, including Bollywood's celebrities.

Landslide threat to Uttarakhand highway stretch increases: Scientists

Landslide threat to Uttarakhand highway stretch increases: Scientists

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

The study conducted a systematic survey of landslides and derived a statistical model, aimed at quantifying landslide susceptibility along the NH-7 at a high spatial resolution, the findings said.

'ESG means doing business the right way'

'ESG means doing business the right way'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

'ESG is actually a concept which cannot be applied effectively in the very short run.'

Green mobility: Hybrid vehicles in the fast lane in India

Green mobility: Hybrid vehicles in the fast lane in India

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

At a time when consumers increasingly embrace green mobility solutions, it is not electric cars but hybrids that are taking the lead, as automotive sales data indicate. Since January, 64,097 electric cars have been sold compared to 266,465 hybrids, according to data from the ministry of road transport and highways' Vahan dashboard. Hybrid car sales have surged from 4.42 per cent of the 4.1 million cars sold in calendar year 2022 to 7.2 per cent this year.

Road not taken in Afghanistan's tryst with peace

Road not taken in Afghanistan's tryst with peace

Rediff.com28 Sep 2019

As Afghans head to the polling booths to elect a new president, a contested and fraud-marred elections could potentially throw Afghanistan into a renewed cycle of violence and instability, says Dr Shanthie Mariet D'Souza.

Hybrid vehicles take lead in realm of eco-friendly mobility solutions

Hybrid vehicles take lead in realm of eco-friendly mobility solutions

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

At a time when consumers increasingly embrace green mobility solutions, it is not electric cars but hybrids that are taking the lead, as automotive sales data indicate. Since January, 64,097 electric cars have been sold compared to 266,465 hybrids, according to data from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways' Vahan dashboard. Hybrid car sales have surged from 4.42 per cent of the 4.1 million cars sold in calendar year 2022 to 7.2 per cent this year.

Why Investors Must Build Diversified Portfolio

Why Investors Must Build Diversified Portfolio

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

Rebalance the portfolio at least once a year to ensure it remains in sync with the target asset allocation.

Air Pollution: How to Stay Safe

Air Pollution: How to Stay Safe

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

Don't ignore symptoms like coughing, wheezing or shortness of breath, warns Dr Sandeep Tilve.

A Rainy Day Check-List for Chennaiites

A Rainy Day Check-List for Chennaiites

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

If only you had thought ahead, you would have stocked snacks and biscuits, bread and cake, and vegetables suited for Amma or pondatti to make your favourite bajji and pakoda, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Manipur: A Distant Outpost Full Of Promise

Manipur: A Distant Outpost Full Of Promise

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

A lesson we have not learnt from China is the urgent need to knit the vast country together to keep it from falling apart at the seams. While there is considerable dent in poverty, sadly, the North East remains as distant today as it always was, points out Shreekant Sambrani.

Amit Shah appeals with 'folded hands' to Meiteis, Kukis to end violence

Amit Shah appeals with 'folded hands' to Meiteis, Kukis to end violence

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

Appealing with "folded hands" for an end to the three-month-long cycle of violence in Manipur, Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday urged the warring Kuki and Meitei communities to hold talks, even as the Lok Sabha adopted a resolution calling for the restoration of peace in the northeastern state.

Dravid says India rebuilding for 2024 T20 World Cup

Dravid says India rebuilding for 2024 T20 World Cup

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

Head coach Rahul Dravid has called for patience as the Indian team goes through a rebuilding phase for the next cycle of the T20 World Cup.

Infrastructure development capex hiked by 33% to Rs 10 lakh crore for 2023-24

Infrastructure development capex hiked by 33% to Rs 10 lakh crore for 2023-24

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday announced hiking the capital expenditure by 33 per cent to Rs 10 lakh crore for infrastructure development for 2023-24 and will be at 3.3 per cent of the GDP. Presenting the Budget for 2023-24, she said the newly established infrastructure finance secretariat will assist in attracting more private investment. "Capital investment outlay is being increased steeply for the third year in a row by 33 per cent to Rs 10 lakh crore, which would be 3.3 per cent of GDP.

Why coach Dravid is emphasising on slip fielding

Why coach Dravid is emphasising on slip fielding

Rediff.com5 Feb 2023

Dravid said the team is trying to strengthen the slip cordon during its preparatory camp