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'You Keep Me On My Toes!'

'You Keep Me On My Toes!'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Kajol and Ajay Devgn's son Yug turned 14 on September 13, and his proud parents share birthday wishes on social media.

Trump's Tariff War: India Waits, Watches

Trump's Tariff War: India Waits, Watches

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

'We have to be prepared for the larger disruption that is likely to take place.'

Kumbh devotees walk 15 km for bus; thousands stranded at rly station

Kumbh devotees walk 15 km for bus; thousands stranded at rly station

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

Devotees attending the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj are facing transportation challenges, with many forced to walk long distances in search of transport. Thousands of pilgrims returning from the event are stranded at Varanasi Cantt and Banaras railway stations, with some missing their trains due to the rush and others stuck because of cancellations. Officials say the traffic situation in the district has returned to normal, but some pilgrims report difficulties in finding transport and reaching their destinations.

Trump wants to end citizenship by birth, 22 US states to sue

Trump wants to end citizenship by birth, 22 US states to sue

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

Indians are the main beneficiaries of the H-1B visas, which bring in the best of the talent and brains from across the world. Highly skilled professionals from India walk away with the overwhelming number of H-1B visas - which is Congressional mandated 65,0000 every year and another 20,000 for those who received higher education from the US.

What's Ajay Devgn Doing With These Ladies?

What's Ajay Devgn Doing With These Ladies?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

Inspired by true incidents, Runway 34 revolves around Captain Vikrant Khanna, played by Ajay Devgn, whose flight takes a mysterious course after take-off from an international destination.

Coming Up In Theatres This November

Coming Up In Theatres This November

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

November brings Diwali with it, and the box office may finally get some good news with the release of the festival films, Singham Again and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3.

Hansal Mehta Reviews Black Warrant: 'Captivating'

Hansal Mehta Reviews Black Warrant: 'Captivating'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

'While we've seen some standout series over the past year, few have been as captivating and binge-worthy as this.'

India to host World Boxing Cup Final in November 2025

India to host World Boxing Cup Final in November 2025

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

India is set to host the World Boxing Cup Final in November next year, reaffirming its support for the breakaway World Boxing (WB) body.

The Fabulous Filmi Quiz

The Fabulous Filmi Quiz

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

Parliament scuffle: Injured BJP MPs under observation

Parliament scuffle: Injured BJP MPs under observation

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

The health condition of two Bharatiya Janata Party MPs, who suffered head injuries in a face-off between opposition and National Democratic Alliance members in Parliament premises, is much better now and they remain under observation in the ICU of the Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital in New Delhi, authorities said on Friday.

Manjulika, Singham Come To OTT!

Manjulika, Singham Come To OTT!

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

Manjulika, Bajirao Singham, Squid Games, it's an action-packed end to 2024 on OTT this week.

Is Ajay Devgn Really Bholaa?

Is Ajay Devgn Really Bholaa?

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

Yes, that's the question everyone wanted the answer to at the launch of Ajay Devgn's latest directorial Bholaa.

Delhi poll: BJP fields ex-MPs against Kejriwal, Atishi

Delhi poll: BJP fields ex-MPs against Kejriwal, Atishi

Rediff.com4 Jan 2025

The BJP has fielded former MP Parvesh Verma from the New Delhi seat against Arvind Kejriwal.

Will Sikandar Make More Money Than Pushpa 2?

Will Sikandar Make More Money Than Pushpa 2?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

'One of the most significant factors contributing to the optimism for 2025 is the lineup of films featuring Bollywood's three superstar Khans.'

Ajay Banga becomes first Indian-American to head World Bank

Ajay Banga becomes first Indian-American to head World Bank

Rediff.com3 May 2023

Ajay Banga was on Wednesday appointed the next president of the World Bank, becoming the first-ever Indian-American to head the global financial institution which said it looks forward to working with him at a time when it's tackling the toughest development challenges facing developing countries. "The executive directors of the World Bank today selected Ajay Banga as president of the World Bank for a five-year term beginning June 2, 2023," the bank said in a press statement. In February, President Joe Biden announced that the US would be nominating Banga, 63, to lead the World Bank because he is "well equipped" to lead the global institution at "this critical moment in history."

Operation Ajay: 230 Indians to fly out of Israel today; no fares charged

Operation Ajay: 230 Indians to fly out of Israel today; no fares charged

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

Those who are returning will not be paying any fare and the government is bearing the cost of their return.

The dark side of duty cut on smartphone parts

The dark side of duty cut on smartphone parts

Rediff.com7 Jan 2025

Any reduction in the customs duty on smartphone parts in the forthcoming budget will harm India's developing component ecosystem, discourage investment, increase imports, and make local firms uncompetitive, potentially resulting in job losses, think tank GTRI said on Tuesday. India's smartphone industry is a 'Make in India' success story, with 2023-24 production reaching $49.2 billion and exports at $15.6 billion, making smartphones the fourth-largest export after diesel, aviation fuel, and polished diamonds.

BB3-Singham Again: Who Won?

BB3-Singham Again: Who Won?

Rediff.com11 Nov 2024

Diwali releases Singham Again and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 scored big and entered the Rs 200 Crore (Rs 2 billion) Club before the close of the second weekend.

AAP + Cong Would Still Have Lost To BJP

AAP + Cong Would Still Have Lost To BJP

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

Many were so disillusioned with AAP that they left it in droves. A 10% drop in AAP's vote share is a pointer to that. To assume that if AAP had teamed up with the Congress, the Congress' 6.3% vote share would have helped AAP retain control of Delhi is erroneous, argues Sudhir Bisht.

Black Warrant Review: Excellent!

Black Warrant Review: Excellent!

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

Vikramaditya Motwane and Satyanshu Singh have created an excellent but grim series, applauds Deepa Gahlot.

Khoj: Parchaiyon Ke Uss Paar Review: Predictable

Khoj: Parchaiyon Ke Uss Paar Review: Predictable

Rediff.com28 Dec 2024

Khoj: Parchaiyon Ke Uss Paar is too pretentious a title for the far-fetched, lightweight thriller that follows, feels Deepa Gahlot.

Ajay, Tabu Wrap Up Yet Another Film

Ajay, Tabu Wrap Up Yet Another Film

Rediff.com23 Apr 2023

Mouni's favourite place... Soni-Mahesh celebrate their anniversary... Tovino's fanboy moment...

'Don't want this toxic waste in our area'

'Don't want this toxic waste in our area'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2025

Residents of Tarpura village near Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh, are protesting against the incineration of 337 tons of toxic waste from the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy at a local facility. They fear the process will be hazardous to health and the environment, despite government assurances. The protest comes after the Madhya Pradesh High Court ordered the transfer of the waste to Pithampur within four weeks. The incident has raised concerns about the potential contamination of soil, underground water, and water sources in the area. The administration has deployed a large police force and held meetings with local residents to address their concerns.

Ajay Devgn Has Always Been A Warrior

Ajay Devgn Has Always Been A Warrior

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

Subhash K Jha celebrates Ajay Devgn as the movie star turns 53.

Singham Again Review: Nothing Succeeds Like Excess!

Singham Again Review: Nothing Succeeds Like Excess!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

If Singham was a biryani, with all the flavours coming together seamlessly, Singham Again is a desi thaali, full of scrumptious dishes, but a tad in excess, discovers Sonil Dedhia who watched the film in New Zealand.

Movies COMING UP In 2025

Movies COMING UP In 2025

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

In this multi-part series, Joginder Tuteja brings us the theatrical releases of 2025.

Shibani-Farhan Usher In 2025 With A Kiss

Shibani-Farhan Usher In 2025 With A Kiss

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

How did Bollywood's power couples celebrate NYE? We take a look.

How Ajay Banga Can Change The World Bank

How Ajay Banga Can Change The World Bank

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

The World Bank must become Archimedes's lever to help change the world into a more prosperous, inclusive, and sustainable planet in the 21st century. The change in leadership now provides that opportunity, observes Ajay Chhibber.

Slowing credit growth, margin pressure await banks in 2025

Slowing credit growth, margin pressure await banks in 2025

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

In 2025 banks are in for challenges such as pressure on margins and slowing credit growth. With the likelihood of a repo rate cut in February or April, external benchmark-linked loans of banks will be repriced immediately. However, deposit rates are expected to adjust more gradually, which could impact the net interest margin (NIM) - a key measure of profitability for banks.

Hazare Trophy: Gujarat, Maharashtra cruise to quarters

Hazare Trophy: Gujarat, Maharashtra cruise to quarters

Rediff.com5 Jan 2025

Jharkhand, however, could not make the knockouts from the group as Gujarat topped it with Haryana being the second team to progress. Jharkhand finished third.

When Ajay Devgn Met President Murmu

When Ajay Devgn Met President Murmu

Rediff.com1 Oct 2022

The 68th National Film Awards saw actors from across India get together for the prestigious ceremony in New Delhi.

ED, CBI ramp up probe against Bitcoin Ponzi scam suspect

ED, CBI ramp up probe against Bitcoin Ponzi scam suspect

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) have intensified their investigations against Gaurav Mehta, a suspect in a Bitcoin Ponzi scam, following allegations that politicians may have been involved in using cryptocurrency to influence Maharashtra assembly polls. The ED searched Mehta's residence in Raipur and seized computers and digital devices. The CBI summoned him to appear before investigators. The ED is probing Mehta's potential links to politicians, politically exposed persons, and bureaucrats as part of its money laundering probe. The allegations came after BJP released purported voice notes suggesting that Congress and NCP leaders were attempting to use cryptocurrency for election campaigning. Both parties denied the claims, calling the voice notes fake.

Budget 2025: What farmers want from Sitharaman

Budget 2025: What farmers want from Sitharaman

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

Farmer representatives and agricultural stakeholders urged the government to provide cheaper long-term credit, implement lower taxes, and double the PM-KISAN income support during a comprehensive pre-budget consultation with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday. The two-hour meeting saw a detailed discussion of proposals, aimed at addressing multiple challenges in the agricultural sector, with key demands focusing on financial relief, market reforms, and strategic investments.

What To Expect In A Rohit Shetty Film

What To Expect In A Rohit Shetty Film

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

Sukanya Verma shows you everything you can expect from the Rohit Shetty brand of film-making.

Recipe: Chef Ajay Thakur's Classic Hummus

Recipe: Chef Ajay Thakur's Classic Hummus

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

The recipe to achieve super-smooth, creamy homemade hummus.

Ranji Trophy: Jadeja picks 12 as Saurashtra trounce Pant's Delhi

Ranji Trophy: Jadeja picks 12 as Saurashtra trounce Pant's Delhi

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

Saurashtra all but ensured Delhi's exit from Ranji Trophy with a 10-wicket victory inside two days in Group D, in Rajkot, on Friday.

'Everything Cannot Just Be Box Office'

'Everything Cannot Just Be Box Office'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

'Failure teach you far more than your successes do you.' 'Like they say, success has many fathers and failure is a bastard.'

Fadnavis returns as Maha CM, with Shinde, Ajit as deputies

Fadnavis returns as Maha CM, with Shinde, Ajit as deputies

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

Bharatiya Janata Party legislature party leader Devendra Fadnavis was sworn-in as new chief minister of Maharashtra while allies Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar took oath as deputy CMs at a grand ceremony in Mumbai on Thursday evening.

Ajay Banga poised to become World Bank chief unopposed

Ajay Banga poised to become World Bank chief unopposed

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

Indian-American business leader Ajay Banga is poised to become the next President of the World Bank after the nomination period closed and no country proposed an alternate candidate for the prestigious post. In February, President Joe Biden announced that the US would be nominating Banga to lead the World Bank because he is "well equipped" to lead the global institution at "this critical moment in history." The World Bank on Wednesday closed a month-long window for nominations for its next president, with no alternatives announced to 63-year-old Banga.

Banks post sixth year of profit growth in FY24, bad loans decline further

Banks post sixth year of profit growth in FY24, bad loans decline further

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

Commercial banks in India reported a sixth consecutive year of rise in their net profits in 2023-24 while bad loans continued to fall, according to the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI's) annual publication "Trends and Progress of Banking in India", released on Thursday. "Banks' profitability rose for the sixth consecutive year in 2023-24 and continued to rise in H1:2024-25 with the return on assets (RoA) at 1.4 per cent and return on equity (RoE) at 14.6 per cent," the report said.