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Mardaani 2 Review

Mardaani 2 Review

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

Mardaani 2 works best and better than its predecessor when it stays true to its slick catch-me-if-you-can potential, feels Sukanya Verma.

Oracle to recruit 300 IT professionals in India

Oracle to recruit 300 IT professionals in India

Rediff.com17 Nov 2003

Oracle is set to recruit about 300 IT professionals in India by this year-end, Keith Budge, regional managing director, South Asia, Oracle said on Monday.

On this day: US tennis great Andre Agassi was born

On this day: US tennis great Andre Agassi was born

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

He went on to lift the US Open title in 1994 and, after shaving his head on the advice of his then actress girlfriend Brooke Shields, the Australian Open crown in 1995 before adding an Olympic gold at Atlanta 1996.

RBI junks banks' plea on stressed assets

RBI junks banks' plea on stressed assets

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

Loans of over Rs 1.8 trillion, for which agreement has been signed by banks, are likely to be referred to IBC.

8 oppn MPs suspended from RS over 'unruly behaviour'

8 oppn MPs suspended from RS over 'unruly behaviour'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

Rajya Sabha witnessed unruly scenes on Sunday as Opposition members stormed the well and reached the deputy chairman's seat to protest against the farm bills debated and passed by the Upper House through voice vote.

When Rafi sang for Hanuman, Manna for Ravan...

When Rafi sang for Hanuman, Manna for Ravan...

Rediff.com6 May 2021

'Rafi was singing for Hanuman and I was singing for Ravan.' 'C Ramachandra corrected Rafisaab and he became red in the face.' 'I asked Anna (Ramachandra), "How could you do this?"' 'He replied, "How could I not do this? My song was being spoilt".'

Competing farmers unions prolong stir

Competing farmers unions prolong stir

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

Let the implementation of reforms be left to the discretion of individual states and ensure an end to the illogical stir, argues Virendra Kapoor.

Why 1,000 migrants gathered in Mumbai today

Why 1,000 migrants gathered in Mumbai today

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

'They were only chanting one slogan, "Ghar jaana hai (we want to go home)".'

LPG mess: Will you get more subsidised cylinders?

LPG mess: Will you get more subsidised cylinders?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2012

The domestic LPG business in the country, which caters to 133 million households, has undergone a sea of reforms in the current financial year, helping the government check the burgeoning subsidy bill.

ECB sticks by stand of limited IPL window for players

ECB sticks by stand of limited IPL window for players

Rediff.com27 Jan 2013

The England and Wales Cricket Board has rejected any change in its stance over not allowing its senior players a clear window to play a full IPL season, saying it cannot make any compromise on the team's Test season.

Rebels snubbed; depleted India squad for S Korea Davis tie

Rebels snubbed; depleted India squad for S Korea Davis tie

Rediff.com11 Jan 2013

India will field a depleted team for the Davis Cup tie against South Korea. With the revolting players sticking to their stand, the AITA on Friday named Leander Paes, V M Ranjit, Vijaykant Malik and Purav Raja for next month's home match.

Wang-Marathwadi dam: Villagers on 'jal satyagraha'

Wang-Marathwadi dam: Villagers on 'jal satyagraha'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2012

Residents of several villages in Maharashtra Chief minister Prithviraj Chavan's home district Satara are on a 'jal satyagraha', demanding rehabilitation of those affected by Wang-Marathwadi dam project.

PIX: Thousands gather in Hyderabad for Telangana march

PIX: Thousands gather in Hyderabad for Telangana march

Rediff.com30 Sep 2012

The Telangana Joint Action Committee which was to complete their protest march at 7 pm on Sunday decided to stay put on Necklace Road in Hyderabad until there was a decision on separate statehood.

Who is Arun Bhatia?

Who is Arun Bhatia?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2013

Air Asia is partnering with Tata Sons and little known Arun Bhatia for their India entry.

Fiscal cliff: Obama again talks tough

Fiscal cliff: Obama again talks tough

Rediff.com15 Nov 2012

Emboldened by a victory at the hustings, Obama made it clear that the wealthiest Americans would have to pay higher taxes and tax breaks for middle class should stay.

Take a bow, Jaipal Reddy!

Take a bow, Jaipal Reddy!

Rediff.com2 Nov 2012

'It is very difficult to be an honest politician in a country where the system is absolutely corrupt. Jaipal Reddy is one up even on Prime Minister Manmohan Singh who is considered clean and honest. Reddy has gone a step ahead by playing an active role in stopping corruption. He has put things on record; he has walked the extra mile to ensure that public money is valued highly. One must recognise Reddy's efforts, and make it an example for India's younger generation.'

World billiards: Pankaj, Geet off to winning start

World billiards: Pankaj, Geet off to winning start

Rediff.com20 Oct 2012

Seven-time world champion Pankaj Advani and veteran Geet Sethi along with Dhruv Sitwala secured comfortable victories over their respective rivals on the opening day of the World Billiards Championships in Leeds.

High-level meet in Delhi to lay out Telangana road map

High-level meet in Delhi to lay out Telangana road map

Rediff.com30 Sep 2012

Amid protests in Hyderabad, a high-level meeting is likely to be convened in New Delhi to lay out a road map for the formation of Telangana.

Pak insists on US apology for NATO strike

Pak insists on US apology for NATO strike

Rediff.com5 Jun 2012

Pakistan has refused to budge from its position seeking a United States apology for a North Atlantic Treaty Organisation air strike that killed 24 of its soldiers last year, saying this is necessaryfor ending a six-month blockade of vital supply routes for foreign troops in Afghanistan.

DMK, allies take out rally against CAA in Chennai

DMK, allies take out rally against CAA in Chennai

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

Thousands of people marched on the streets with Dravida Munnetra Kazagham president MK Stalin to protest against the Citizenship Amendment Act in Chennai on Monday. Several senior leaders of opposition parties including that of Congress, Communist Party of India, Communist Party of India-Marxist, Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi, and Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam participated in the mega rally to register their protest against the new law.

Vodafone-like deals will be taxed, maintains Pranab

Vodafone-like deals will be taxed, maintains Pranab

Rediff.com9 May 2012

Lok Sabha passes Finance Bill; Will introduce a white paper on black money in current session: FM

Yashwant Sinha to continue farmers' agitation till govt accepts all demands

Yashwant Sinha to continue farmers' agitation till govt accepts all demands

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

The BJP veteran was detained on Monday evening while protesting against the state government's "apathy" towards the farmers of Vidarbha. He was taken to the district police headquarters and later released.

ASK ANU: 'I want to walk out of this marriage'

ASK ANU: 'I want to walk out of this marriage'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

In her weekly column, mental health guru Anu Krishna offers advice on how to take charge of your life.

Won't move unless there's announcement on Telangana: JAC

Won't move unless there's announcement on Telangana: JAC

Rediff.com30 Sep 2012

The Telangana Joint Action Committee which was to complete their protest march at 7 pm on Sunday has decided to stay put on Necklace Road in Hyderabad until there is a decision on separate statehood.

BJP attacks PM over Dinesh Trivedi's removal

BJP attacks PM over Dinesh Trivedi's removal

Rediff.com20 Mar 2012

Attacking the prime minister over the removal of Dinesh Trivedi, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday said if the former railways minister was sacked due to the increase in fares, the role of the prime minister and finance minister should also be questioned in the whole episode. Trivedi, who had presented the Rail Budget on Wednesday, was replaced by Trinamool Congress with Mukul Roy after party chief Mamata Banerjee opposed the increase in rail fares.

FDI: Congress tries to work its way around Mamata

FDI: Congress tries to work its way around Mamata

Rediff.com3 Dec 2011

With Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Bannerji refusing to budge from her stand against the UPA government's decision allowing 51 per cent FDI in retail, the Congress party's spin doctors are working overtime to project the decision favourably to the country. Sheela Bhatt reports

Airtel and Jio go head to head in battle for 5G

Airtel and Jio go head to head in battle for 5G

Rediff.com13 Feb 2021

The Big Two telecom companies have accelerated their moves towards this next-gen technology, though they have chosen very different routes to getting there.

I played my best game, insists Ranjeet

I played my best game, insists Ranjeet

Rediff.com1 Feb 2013

He managed to hold serve just once in the entire match but an unfazed V M Ranjeet said he played his best game in what turned out to be a nightmarish Davis Cup debut against South Korea's Min Hyeok Cho in New Delhi on Friday.

LS polls come to close; 64% voting in last phase

LS polls come to close; 64% voting in last phase

Rediff.com19 May 2019

The final phase saw voting in all 13 seats of Punjab and an equal number of seats in Uttar Pradesh, nine in West Bengal, eight seats each in Bihar and Madhya Pradesh, four in Himachal Pradesh, three in Jharkhand and the lone seat Chandigarh.

Economists ask govt to speed up reforms for high growth

Economists ask govt to speed up reforms for high growth

Rediff.com1 Feb 2012

With the fiscal deficit likely to shoot up during 2011-12, leading economists urged Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee to expedite tax reforms to increase revenue and take steps to bring economy back on high growth path.

Lokpal in crisis in Rajya Sabha; BJP vows to defeat Bill

Lokpal in crisis in Rajya Sabha; BJP vows to defeat Bill

Rediff.com29 Dec 2011

Uncertainty surrounds the passage of the Lokpal and whistleblowers' protection Bills in Rajya Sabha on Thursday.

Budget: Nothing but Housekeeping

Budget: Nothing but Housekeeping

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

The Budget would have been the perfect vehicle to introduce some bold initiatives.
That opportunity has been lost through this Budget, observes Shreekant Sambrani.

Decline in poverty? RS dubs it as a ploy

Decline in poverty? RS dubs it as a ploy

Rediff.com20 Mar 2012

Soon after the Rajya Sabha met for the day, members from Bharatiya Janata Party, Janata Dal-United, Bahujan Samaj Party, All India Anna Dravida Munnettra Kazhagam and the Left parties were on their feet seeking a discussion on the issue.

Mamata debuts on Facebook, pitches for Kalam as President

Mamata debuts on Facebook, pitches for Kalam as President

Rediff.com16 Jun 2012

Taking up the campaign for APJ Abdul Kalam online, Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee on Saturday said her choice of the Presidential candidate was the choice of millions of Indians.

Jagan's mother ends protest, will campaign in by-polls

Jagan's mother ends protest, will campaign in by-polls

Rediff.com28 May 2012

With YSR Congress chief Jagan Mohan Reddy in jail, his mother Vijayamma will lead the campaign for the party.

Here's a complete list of French Open men's singles champions

Here's a complete list of French Open men's singles champions

Rediff.com9 Jun 2019

List of French Open men's singles champions:

'Post-Parliament attack, India deployed N-missiles on border'

'Post-Parliament attack, India deployed N-missiles on border'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2011

India had deployed nuclear-capable missiles on its western border and refused to budge under United States pressure to hold any talks with Pakistan after the 2001 attack on its Parliament by terrorists from across the border, says former top American diplomat Condoleezza Rice.

WTO talks conclude, leaves India disappointed

WTO talks conclude, leaves India disappointed

Rediff.com20 Dec 2015

India has expressed its disappointment over non-reaffirmation to conclude 14-year-old Doha Round pacts

Sehwag slams Piers Morgan for mocking India's performance in Rio

Sehwag slams Piers Morgan for mocking India's performance in Rio

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

British journalist and television show host was heavily criticised on social media after he made fun of India's performance at the 2016 Rio Olympics. While India's medal winners, shuttler PV Sindhu and wrestler Sakshi Malik were felicitated, Morgan took to Twitter to call India's celebrations 'embarrassing' and 'exaggerated'.