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What are Bigg Boss winners up to?

What are Bigg Boss winners up to?

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

How has life turned out for the winners?

'Godfather of Taliban' Maulana Samiul Haq killed in Rawalpindi

'Godfather of Taliban' Maulana Samiul Haq killed in Rawalpindi

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

He was the chief of the hardline political party Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Sami.

Top Pakistani judge's kidnapped son found

Top Pakistani judge's kidnapped son found

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

Awais Ali Shah, a lawyer himself, was abducted last month from Karachi. He was found in Tank.

Samsung to sell 'made in India' handsets in China

Samsung to sell 'made in India' handsets in China

Rediff.com15 Feb 2013

Currently, most of the mobile handsets sold in India are imported from China either fully built or in knocked-down versions.

Mom and Me: Share your pictures!

Mom and Me: Share your pictures!

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

We're inviting you, dear readers, to share pictures of you and your mother.

Court summons Sunil Mittal and ex-Vodafone India head

Court summons Sunil Mittal and ex-Vodafone India head

Rediff.com19 Mar 2013

The police had filed charges in December against Bharti Airtel and Vodafone's India unit.

Bagan trounce Mohd. Sporting

Bagan trounce Mohd. Sporting

Rediff.com1 Aug 2004

A 3-0 victory took their tally to 17 points from seven matches in the Kolkata Super Division football League.

Bigg Boss 13: Salman Khan Ka Vaar

Bigg Boss 13: Salman Khan Ka Vaar

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

With no eviction this time and just three weeks to the finale, it's pretty clear that Week 2 will have more drama, more fights and more controversies.

Jharkhand cricketers get 2-yr suspension for faking age

Jharkhand cricketers get 2-yr suspension for faking age

Rediff.com4 Feb 2013

The Jharkhand State Cricket Association (JSCA) has suspended 33 under-16 cricketers for two years for producing fake age certificates.

After EMIs, Samsung offers cash back to woo smartphone buyers

After EMIs, Samsung offers cash back to woo smartphone buyers

Rediff.com14 Apr 2013

The offer will be valid on Galaxy Note 2, Galaxy S3, Galaxy Grand, Galaxy Tab2 as well as Galaxy Camera.

Gurudas Kamat cremated with full state honours

Gurudas Kamat cremated with full state honours

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

His son Sunil lighted the pyre and a police contingent gave the departed leader a gun salute.

Malala making 'slow and steady progress' in hospital

Malala making 'slow and steady progress' in hospital

Rediff.com14 Oct 2012

Teenage rights activist Malala Yousufzai, shot in the head during an assassination attempt by the Taliban, was making 'slow and steady progress' at a top army hospital in the Pakistani garrison city of Rawalpindi and her condition was satisfactory, the military said on Sunday.

Liked the Bigg Boss 13 opening episode?

Liked the Bigg Boss 13 opening episode?

Rediff.com30 Sep 2019

In its 13th season, the reality series -- known for getting its kicks by throwing a bunch of wayward celebrities and argumentative commoners under the same roof while numerous cameras capture their every single move -- continues its downward spiral, feels Sukanya Verma.

7 killed in twin blasts outside shopping mall in Karachi

7 killed in twin blasts outside shopping mall in Karachi

Rediff.com18 Sep 2012

At least seven persons were killed and 15 more injured when two improvised explosive devices went off in a crowded commercial area in Pakistan's financial hub Karachi on Tuesday evening, officials and witnesses said. The explosions took place near a shopping mall just outside the bustling Hyderi market.

Oil exports from India to Pak stuck on price issue

Oil exports from India to Pak stuck on price issue

Rediff.com17 Oct 2012

Pakistan was ready to buy petroleum products from India if these were offered at "right prices", the country's minister of Petroleum and Natural Resources Asim Hussain said.

Next 48 hours critical for Pak child activist Malala

Next 48 hours critical for Pak child activist Malala

Rediff.com12 Oct 2012

Teenage rights activist Malala Yousufzai, shot in the head during an assassination attempt by the Taliban, continues to be on ventilator in a military hospital and the next 48 hours were critical for her recovery, a military spokesman said on Friday.

Samsung sells 10 million Galaxy devices in India

Samsung sells 10 million Galaxy devices in India

Rediff.com27 Dec 2012

Of the smartphones market of 5.50 million units, Samsung had a 41.6 per cent share, while Nokia and RIM had 19.2 per cent and 12.1 per cent share, respectively.

Samsung launches 3G camera for Rs 29,900

Samsung launches 3G camera for Rs 29,900

Rediff.com23 Nov 2012

Electronics major Samsung on Friday launched its 3G-powered Galaxy Camera in the country for Rs 29,900, which allows users to directly share pictures and videos on social networking sites.

AAP gets 27 lakh rent notice from its own government

AAP gets 27 lakh rent notice from its own government

Rediff.com15 Jun 2017

The PWD has issued a notice to AAP over its continued occupation of 206, Rouse Avenue as party office.

India keen to build pipeline to Wagah border

India keen to build pipeline to Wagah border

Rediff.com29 May 2012

Pakistan interested in importing furnace oil, diesel: Pak Petroleum Min.

Gorakhpur terror funding mastermind arrested by UP ATS in Maha

Gorakhpur terror funding mastermind arrested by UP ATS in Maha

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

The ATS of the Uttar Pradesh police had arrested 10 persons, who it claimed were linked with Lashker-e-Tayiba and allegedly involved in terror-funding activities.

Bigg Boss 13: 'Nobody is playing a fair game'

Bigg Boss 13: 'Nobody is playing a fair game'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

'People, who are less deserving, are still inside the house while I am out. Mahira Sharma made it to the top only because of luck and the ticket to the finale task. Arti Singh does not have a strong opinion on anything. I don't know what she is doing in the house.'

Azmi's challenges Raj: Find Bangladeshis, get Rs 2 crore

Azmi's challenges Raj: Find Bangladeshis, get Rs 2 crore

Rediff.com22 Aug 2012

Samajwadi Party leader Abu Asim Azmi on Wednesday offered Rs two crore to Maharashtra Navnirman Chief chief Raj Thackeray if he substantiates his allegation about Bangladeshi voters in the Assembly constituency from where he won the poll.

Hope other stars learn from Deepika!

Hope other stars learn from Deepika!

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

'Does Deepika not have the right to raise her voice in a democratic and peaceful manner on an issue she considers important?' 'Why should one view her only as an actor and not appreciate her role as a concerned citizen of the country?' ask Aftab Alam and Mohammad Asim Siddiqui.

Owaisi's entry into Bengal likely to unsettle TMC

Owaisi's entry into Bengal likely to unsettle TMC

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

The TMC, which is yet to fully recover from the 2019 Lok Sabha poll setback, when the BJP's tally soared from two to 18, is apprehensive that the AIMIM may act as "spoiler" in several assembly segments.

Spotted: Neil Nitin Mukesh in Mumbai

Spotted: Neil Nitin Mukesh in Mumbai

Rediff.com7 Mar 2011

Reader Zaki Hemani has sent us a photograph.

Abu Azmi mocks Karan Johar's surrogacy choice, says he could have adopted

Abu Azmi mocks Karan Johar's surrogacy choice, says he could have adopted

Rediff.com6 Mar 2017

The Samajwadi Party leader said the director's choice to have his twins via surrogacy was a joke on poor people.

Kejriwal sacks minister over 'objectionable CD'

Kejriwal sacks minister over 'objectionable CD'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

Sources said the CD contained some wrongdoings by Kumar and Kejriwal did not approve of it.

AMRI director gets bail, pleas of four others rejected

AMRI director gets bail, pleas of four others rejected

Rediff.com17 Feb 2012

The Calcutta high court granted bail to AMRI director R S Agarwal but rejected similar pleas of four other board members of the private hospital, where over 90 people suffocated to death in the December 9 fire tragedy. A division bench, comprising Justice Asim Roy and Justice Tarun Gupta, granted the bail prayer of Agarwal and rejected those of R S Goenka, Manish Goenka, Prasant Goenka and Ravi Todi.

'Left govt's unrestrained borrowing led to the Rs 1.92 lakh-cr debt'

'Left govt's unrestrained borrowing led to the Rs 1.92 lakh-cr debt'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2011

In a telephonic conversation, Mitra explains to Namrata Acharya how the state is reeling under a huge debt, a 'legacy' of the Left government.

Option of an early election in Pakistan is open: Gilani

Option of an early election in Pakistan is open: Gilani

Rediff.com30 Jan 2012

Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Monday said the option of an early general election "is open" but political elements wanting polls ahead of schedule would have to take up the issue with him after the budget session of Parliament in May.

Another director gets bail in AMRI fire case

Another director gets bail in AMRI fire case

Rediff.com12 Apr 2012

The Calcutta high court on Thursday granted bail to a director of the AMRI Hospital, where over 90 people had been killed in December last year, after a fire broke out in its basement. A division bench comprising Justices Asim Kumar Roy and Ashim Kumar Ray granted bail to AMRI Director S K Todi, who has been in custody since December 9.

Which way is Pakistan headed?

Which way is Pakistan headed?

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

With the maulana fully committed and PML (N) cadres prepared to court arrest, this would be the first time where both Punjabis and Pakhtuns would be standing up against the Pakistan army, notes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

Two more AMRI directors get bail

Two more AMRI directors get bail

Rediff.com2 Apr 2012

Directors of AMRI Hospital Manish Goenka and Ravi Todi were on Monday granted bail by the Calcutta high court in connection with the December 9 hospital fire that killed 90 people, mostly patients. Goenka and Todi, who were in custody for 116 days, were granted bail by a division bench comprising justices Ashim Kumar Roy and Asim Kumar Ray.

AAP ki sarkaar: India's youngest cabinet

AAP ki sarkaar: India's youngest cabinet

Rediff.com14 Feb 2015

Arvind Kejriwal took oath as Delhi chief minister on Saturday along with a team of six ministers with an average age of 37 years.

A tale of West Bengal's missing data

A tale of West Bengal's missing data

Rediff.com22 Dec 2011

In a central govt report, the state only has figures from 2001-02 to 2003-04. But nothing after that.

TMC wins big in Bidhanagar, Asansol; Opposition cries foul

TMC wins big in Bidhanagar, Asansol; Opposition cries foul

Rediff.com10 Oct 2015

In a major boost to the party ahead of next year's Assembly polls, the Trinamool Congress on Saturday scored a landslide victory in the newly formed Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation, bagging 37 of the 41 wards and winning all the 16 wards in Bally Municipalty under Howarah district.

Closely watching Indian border, fully prepared to respond: Pak Army

Closely watching Indian border, fully prepared to respond: Pak Army

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

"We are closely monitoring the developments on the eastern border and we are fully prepared to respond," military spokesman Lt Gen Asim Saleem Bajwa said

Russia says military drill with Pakistan not in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir

Russia says military drill with Pakistan not in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir

Rediff.com24 Sep 2016

The denial came as Russian troops arrived in Islamabad on Friday for the first-ever joint exercises with Pakistani forces.

Sushil Modi's first priority is VAT

Sushil Modi's first priority is VAT

Rediff.com19 Jul 2011

Bihar deputy chief minister and finance minister Sushil Modi was on Monday elected the new chairman of the empowered committee of state finance ministers.