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Nuh-like riots may be engineered in MP ahead of polls: Digvijaya

Nuh-like riots may be engineered in MP ahead of polls: Digvijaya

Rediff.com20 Aug 2023

The former chief minister was speaking at 'Vidhik Vimarsh 2023', a gathering of lawyers organised by the state Congress's Legal and Human Rights Cell in Bhopal.

'Directors Weren't Noticing Me'

'Directors Weren't Noticing Me'

Rediff.com22 May 2024

'Money was pouring in after Movers & Shakers. At the turn of the millennium, I was voted one of the top 10 Mumbaikars. People joked that even when they switched off their TV sets, I was there! I would ask God if he was compensating me for the loss of Ayush, the greatest tragedy of my life.'

'Imagine Getting 720 Out Of 720; And 67 People Getting Such Marks!'

'Imagine Getting 720 Out Of 720; And 67 People Getting Such Marks!'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

'They made so many toppers in NEET that automatically the paper leak issue got exposed.' 'The first mistake they did was announcing 67 toppers in NEET. No way this figure was possible.' 'The maximum numbers of toppers that you can have are two or three at best every year.'

Longer working hours & low earnings: How India's gig workforce fares

Longer working hours & low earnings: How India's gig workforce fares

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Long working hours, earnings that fall short of meeting household expenses, arbitrary deactivation and blocking of identity (ID) by platforms, and high physical and mental stress are among the major issues plaguing workers of the booming gig economy in India, a report based on a survey has found. Nearly 83 per cent cab drivers reported working for more than 10 hours in a day, while 78 per cent delivery personnel worked for the same duration, showed the report released on Monday, titled "Prisoners on Wheels" and based on a survey by the University of Pennsylvania and the Indian Federation of App-Based Transport Workers (IFAT).

Srikanth Review: Flimsy Biopic

Srikanth Review: Flimsy Biopic

Rediff.com9 May 2024

Rajkummar Rao does the best with what he is given and he ably elevates the generic story-telling. Too bad that his performance remains the only takeaway from such an inspiring real-life story, notes Mayur Sanap.

Prabhas' Kalki 2898 AD Look Leaked; Case Filed

Prabhas' Kalki 2898 AD Look Leaked; Case Filed

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

'Prabhas's look in the film is a guarded secret.' 'Such an irresponsible act of vandalism is extremely damaging to the project.'

LSG hoping for good start from fit-again Rahul

LSG hoping for good start from fit-again Rahul

Rediff.com23 Mar 2024

The focus will be on K L Rahul's form and fitness when he returns after a quadriceps injury lay-off to lead Lucknow Super Giants in their IPL 2024 opener against Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur on Sunday.

Plagued by loneliness?

Plagued by loneliness?

Rediff.com11 Dec 2006

Loneliness is a negative state of mind. Here's how you can convert it into an asset.

Ahead of World C'ships, long jumper Aldrin bags gold in Bern event

Ahead of World C'ships, long jumper Aldrin bags gold in Bern event

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

The 21-year-old Aldrin had jumped 8.42m, the best in the world so far this season, during the National Open Jumps Competition at Bellary on March 2 and then had two 8m-plus efforts in Havana, Cuba in May.

The Lady Randeep Hooda Is Marrying

The Lady Randeep Hooda Is Marrying

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

Lin Laishram has a big personality and an even bigger wardrobe.

Can Alcaraz upset Djokovic's reign at Australian Open?

Can Alcaraz upset Djokovic's reign at Australian Open?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

Alcaraz will hope to bury memories of an injury-plagued start to last year when he missed the Australian Open

Dange Review: We've Seen Better Before

Dange Review: We've Seen Better Before

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

Much better films about the explosive -- if often misdirected -- energy of the young have been made before than Dange, points out Deepa Gahlot.

Djokovic eyes team glory; Nadal, Osaka set to return

Djokovic eyes team glory; Nadal, Osaka set to return

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Novak Djokovic will prepare for a tilt at an 11th Australian Open title by representing Serbia at the United Cup mixed team tournament while old rival Rafael Nadal and former women's world number one Naomi Osaka return at Brisbane after time away.

'Market Assumes Modi's Easy Re-Election'

'Market Assumes Modi's Easy Re-Election'

Rediff.com29 May 2024

'We emphasise the importance of not basing investment decisions solely on electoral outcomes.' 'Instead, focusing on investing in high-quality businesses capable of prospering regardless of the political landscape is paramount.'

What's plaguing the Indian film industry?

What's plaguing the Indian film industry?

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

More Indians are watching films across screens, TV, online and other platforms than ever before. Whether it is by tackling costs, processes or revenues, the trick is to find a way of making money from all of them, says Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

UDAN plagued by the problem of plenty

UDAN plagued by the problem of plenty

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

Modi's 'UDAN' project faces fund crunch as too many airlines have come on board

Rafael Nadal's sensational return confirmed!

Rafael Nadal's sensational return confirmed!

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

Rafael Nadal will play at the Australian Open in January

Maidaan Review: Snooze Soccer

Maidaan Review: Snooze Soccer

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

Maidaan draws out more yawns than yays, observes Sukanya Verma.

What actually plagues India's cities

What actually plagues India's cities

Rediff.com9 May 2014

What India needs is not costly, brand new cities but a revamping of urban institutional structures and policies.

PIX: De Minaur shocks Djokovic in United Cup

PIX: De Minaur shocks Djokovic in United Cup

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

Novak Djokovic crashed to his first defeat of the season with a stunning 6-4, 6-4 loss to Alex de Minaur.

Neymar to undergo surgery; sidelined for several months

Neymar to undergo surgery; sidelined for several months

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

Brazil forward Neymar will be sidelined for several months as he requires surgery after suffering a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and meniscus in his left knee.

Publish internet curb review orders, SC tells J-K

Publish internet curb review orders, SC tells J-K

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

The bench was hearing an application filed by the Foundation for Media Professionals seeking the publication of the review orders passed by a special committee headed by the Union Home secretary on internet restrictions in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

Political Movies Surge before Lok Sabha Polls

Political Movies Surge before Lok Sabha Polls

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

'Elections and audience interest in specific movies are often independent factors.'

Venus Williams better than ever after injury struggles

Venus Williams better than ever after injury struggles

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

Williams playing at a 'better level' after injury-hit start to season

Strike cripples life in Manipur's Imphal Valley; hill districts unaffected

Strike cripples life in Manipur's Imphal Valley; hill districts unaffected

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

The committee's convenor L Binod had earlier said that the strike is not to add to the hardships of the people, but to 'pressure the government.'

The first ever player to receive red card in cricket...

The first ever player to receive red card in cricket...

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

Trinbago Knight Riders became the first cricket team to receive a red card on Sunday, with Sunil Narine paying the penalty for his team's slow over-rate.

Can Paul Pogba overcome the doping controversy?

Can Paul Pogba overcome the doping controversy?

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

'He never wanted to break rules': Paul Pogba's representative

Problems that plague India's urbanisation

Problems that plague India's urbanisation

Rediff.com3 Oct 2012

India's sectoral shift away from agriculture to industry and services is reflected in its spatial pattern of urbanisation with firms locating in the bigger cities and metropolises to exploit scale economies.

Govt sets age limit for coaching centers: No enrollment below 16 years

Govt sets age limit for coaching centers: No enrollment below 16 years

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

The guidelines for regulating coaching institutes have been framed to address the need for a legal framework and manage the unregulated growth of private coaching centres.

MS Dhoni's unique IPL request to his teammates

MS Dhoni's unique IPL request to his teammates

Rediff.com11 May 2023

MS Dhoni said that his job this IPL season is to come down the order and provide the final flourish with the bat.

Vijay Hazare: Delhi knocked out; Mumbai make quarters

Vijay Hazare: Delhi knocked out; Mumbai make quarters

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

For a state that has given batting stalwarts like Virender Sehwag, Virat Kohli, Gautam Gambhir, Shikhar Dhawan and Rishabh Pant over the past two decades, it is embarrassing to find someone of Kshitiz Sharma's (4 off 18 balls) calibre being asked to open the batting.

Payment problems plague 1 million plantation workers

Payment problems plague 1 million plantation workers

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

The Assam government has taken the initiative to pay workers their wages electronically and has asked banks to open branches adjacent to tea gardens and install ATMs in estates.

Home woes plagues Mumbai Indians

Home woes plagues Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com6 May 2012

In a tournament like the Indian Premier League, winning the home fixtures is significant to a team's fortunes.

COMING UP On OTT In October

COMING UP On OTT In October

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

So much entertainment coming up on OTT this October!

What to make of sharp variations in GDP numbers in election year

What to make of sharp variations in GDP numbers in election year

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

Questions will be raised over why those changes take place and whether non-economic factors are at play, says A K Bhattacharya.

'Congress Is Not Ready For A Fight'

'Congress Is Not Ready For A Fight'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

'If you fight you win, if you don't fight, how will you win?'

Trinamool list: Shatrughan, Mahua likely to be retained

Trinamool list: Shatrughan, Mahua likely to be retained

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

The Trinamool Congress's candidate selection for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls is expected to prioritise the nominee's winnability, public image and sitting MPs' performance, while also reflecting the internal debate on whether experienced leaders should make way for the younger generation.

Fali Sam Nariman: Indian judiciary's 'Bhishma Pitamah' who minced no words

Fali Sam Nariman: Indian judiciary's 'Bhishma Pitamah' who minced no words

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

Away from the courtroom and legal circles, Nariman was a familiar figure for residents of Hauz Khas who would see him walk regularly, even in the cold winter months of December and January.

Cong releases 'black paper' on 'Modi govt's failures'

Cong releases 'black paper' on 'Modi govt's failures'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

The 'black paper', titled '10 saal anyay kaal' also alleged that issues such as rising prices, unemployment, subversion of institutions and farmers' 'distress' had plagued the country.

Obesity plagues China students

Obesity plagues China students

Rediff.com10 Nov 2004

A report finds an alarming increase in obesity and poor eyesight among primary students.