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SC to hear plea to cancel bail to Shahabuddin on Monday

SC to hear plea to cancel bail to Shahabuddin on Monday

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear on Monday a plea seeking cancellation of bail granted to convicted gangster-turned-RJD leader Mohammad Shahabuddin by Patna High Court in a case pertaining to the killing of a youth in Siwan town of Bihar.

Kejirwal to be sworn in as Delhi CM on Saturday at Ramlila Maidan

Kejirwal to be sworn in as Delhi CM on Saturday at Ramlila Maidan

Rediff.com25 Dec 2013

Activist-turned-politician Arvind Kejriwal will take oath as Delhi's seventh chief minister on Saturday at historic Ramlila Maidan in New Delhi, capping his party's stunning electoral debut in the December 4 assembly polls. The date for the swearing-in ceremony was finalised at a meeting Kejriwal held with Chief Secretary D M Spolia.

Why did Nargis Fakhri disappear from Bollywood?

Why did Nargis Fakhri disappear from Bollywood?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

'I am not actively searching for a film; I leave it up to the universe.'

Freshdesk: An Indian product wins global recognition

Freshdesk: An Indian product wins global recognition

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

'We had a great product for the global market and we could sell it globally resulting in this amazing growth.' 'When customers come online and buy a product, they don't look at whether it is created in India or somewhere else.'

Tata Motors to launch models regularly till 2020

Tata Motors to launch models regularly till 2020

Rediff.com4 Jul 2014

The company is also working on various other measures such as enhancing quality of manufacturing facilities and improving customer buying and after sales experience.

PIX: Shah Rukh, Saif, Varun Dhawan at Screen awards

PIX: Shah Rukh, Saif, Varun Dhawan at Screen awards

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

Check out the star arrivals.

My FAVOURITE Indian films of 2019

My FAVOURITE Indian films of 2019

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

Sreehari Nair could not put up with turgid and self-serious ones like Super Deluxe and Gully Boy. His list of favourite Indian movies of 2019 contains just five names.

Ravi Kant retires from Tata Motors

Ravi Kant retires from Tata Motors

Rediff.com3 Jun 2014

Kant, an alumnus of IIT-Kharagpur, was managing director of the company before being promoted as vice-chairman five years ago.

Small traders hit by note ban, pain to linger for 3 quarters

Small traders hit by note ban, pain to linger for 3 quarters

Rediff.com11 Jan 2017

In 50 days, 60% of the work force was let off in retail, agri, textile and other sectors.

Coal scam: Naveen Jindal, Madhu Koda get bail

Coal scam: Naveen Jindal, Madhu Koda get bail

Rediff.com22 May 2015

The court said accused cannot leave India without getting its permission.

Box Office: Aligarh gets poor opening

Box Office: Aligarh gets poor opening

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

The hits and misses of the week.

4G is a boon for mobile viewers

4G is a boon for mobile viewers

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

Mobile internet penetration has grown thanks to affordable data costs, investments in content and evolution of monetisation avenues

Maha governor injured as legislators try to block his entry, 5 Cong leaders suspended

Maha governor injured as legislators try to block his entry, 5 Cong leaders suspended

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

Protesting legislators of Congress caused 'injury' to Maharashtra Governor Ch Vidyasagar Rao on the first day of the session today when they tried to block his entry into the legislature complex in Mumbai, revenue minister Eknath Khadse said.

'There's no Modi doctrine on Kashmir'

'There's no Modi doctrine on Kashmir'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

'If Modi had followed Vajpayee in Kashmir, then there would have been absolutely no problem in Kashmir.'

Will Jaitley present his 6th full Budget next year?

Will Jaitley present his 6th full Budget next year?

Rediff.com6 Dec 2018

A K Bhattacharya lists three reasons why Finance Minister Arun Jaitley will most likely present a full Budget on February 1, 2019.

BJP prepares for Modi model of sarkar in Maharashtra

BJP prepares for Modi model of sarkar in Maharashtra

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

BJP hints at implementing Modi's model of minimum government maximum governance in Maharashtra

200 cars of Shahabuddin's convoy pass toll plaza without paying

200 cars of Shahabuddin's convoy pass toll plaza without paying

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

We're not responsible for his release, says JD-U after BJP's attack.

Why does Modi want this cop as CBI boss?

Why does Modi want this cop as CBI boss?

Rediff.com8 Dec 2016

The government didn't call a meeting of the selection committee deliberately to facilitate the appointment of a junior officer to the post, the committee's Congress member told the PM.

Shashi Kapoor: Four Amazing Decades

Shashi Kapoor: Four Amazing Decades

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

Sukanya Verma presents the changing faces of Shashi Kapoor.

Congress, RJD want 'Karnataka model' in Goa, Manipur, Bihar

Congress, RJD want 'Karnataka model' in Goa, Manipur, Bihar

Rediff.com17 May 2018

Congress and RJD are single largest parties in Goa and Bihar respectively.

'BJP not sole proprietor of Hinduism'

'BJP not sole proprietor of Hinduism'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

Kamal Nath argued that Modi had 'overexposed himself': By constantly pushing his own image on social media and on TV, attaching his name to multiple promises, Modi had become the face rivals could easily blame for India's chronic dysfunction.

CM Kejriwal keeps crucial power, finance, home portfolios

CM Kejriwal keeps crucial power, finance, home portfolios

Rediff.com28 Dec 2013

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday allocated portfolios to his six Cabinet colleagues while keeping the key departments of home, finance, power and vigilance with himself.

The Indian boxer who will box alongside Manny Pacquiao

The Indian boxer who will box alongside Manny Pacquiao

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

'In 2015 after fighting in the same card as Vijender Singh, I was flying and thought my life is made.' 'But I fell flat. I didn't get any fights after that.' It was heartbreaking.' 'I don't want to go through that again.' 'Therefore, I will fight and go to office the next day.'

5-day strike ends, Maharashtra resident doctors resume duty

5-day strike ends, Maharashtra resident doctors resume duty

Rediff.com25 Mar 2017

The doctors called off their five-day strike after Fadnavis on Friday gave an ultimatum to striking resident doctors to resume duty or face legal action.

AIMIM MLA suspended from Maha assembly for not saying 'Bharat Mata ki Jai'

AIMIM MLA suspended from Maha assembly for not saying 'Bharat Mata ki Jai'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

AIMIM MLA Waris Pathan was suspended from Maharashtra assembly for refusing to say 'Bharat mata ki jai'.

Tipu row: Karnad gets death threats; BJP wants CM to quit

Tipu row: Karnad gets death threats; BJP wants CM to quit

Rediff.com12 Nov 2015

Jnanpith awardee Girish Karnad and Bharatiya Janata Party Member of Parliament Prathap Simha have allegedly received death threats on social media as the controversy rages in Karnataka over the birth anniversary celebrations of 18th century Mysore ruler Tipu Sultan.

UP bypoll: Mixed bag for BJP, SP, Cong

UP bypoll: Mixed bag for BJP, SP, Cong

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

Notwithstanding the claims and counterclaims of different political parties about riding the crest of a populatiry wave in Uttar Pradesh, Tuesday's results of the three bypolls out of the 403 state assembly seats have sprung surprises for all key political players.

Tata Motors puts diesel Nano plan on back burner

Tata Motors puts diesel Nano plan on back burner

Rediff.com5 May 2015

One of the challenges on diesel engine is refinement.

'Can a film's villain become a real-life hero?'

'Can a film's villain become a real-life hero?'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

The 'Shatrughan Sinha of the South' plunges into politics.

Maharashtra farmers call off protest as state agrees to demands

Maharashtra farmers call off protest as state agrees to demands

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

It's a major victory for the farmers who trekked 180 km from Nashik over six days under the blazing sun, some even barefooted.

Tiger Zzzzzinda Hai Review:Tiring, toothless, sequel

Tiger Zzzzzinda Hai Review:Tiring, toothless, sequel

Rediff.com22 Dec 2017

Tiger Zinda Hai returns to the same moronic space where it's all about slow-motion Salman, his checkered scarf, his fleeting shirtless-ness, his unrealistically beefed up body and a taken-for-granted indestructibility, says Sukanya Verma.

Vande Bharat Express, India's fastest train, flagged off

Vande Bharat Express, India's fastest train, flagged off

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

The semi-high speed Train 18, which has been recently rechristened Vande Bharat Express, can run up to a maximum speed of 160 kmph and has travel classes like Shatabdi trains but with better facilities. It aims to provide a totally new travel experience to passengers.

As China melts, Tata Motors, few others brace for storm

As China melts, Tata Motors, few others brace for storm

Rediff.com9 Jan 2016

However, the IT firms will get some benefits, as software exports from their Chinese campuses will yield more in local currency

'Made in China' Alibaba to enter India

'Made in China' Alibaba to enter India

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

The largest e-commerce entity of China is setting up its first India office -- an indication that it intends to capture a pie of the growing e-commerce market here. Raghavendra Kamath & Alnoor Peermohamed report.

Thank you for that smile, Shashi Kapoor

Thank you for that smile, Shashi Kapoor

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

'He personified the kind of debonair charm, sublime sensuality and unabashed romance women fantasise about,' says Sukanya Verma.

HC extends stay on FIR in Tapas Pal case

HC extends stay on FIR in Tapas Pal case

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

A referee judge of the Calcutta High Court on Tuesday extended a stay on execution of an order of filing FIR against Trinamool Congress MP Tapas Pal for his alleged insensitive comments against women.

Review: Ramaiya Vastavaiya is for the masses

Review: Ramaiya Vastavaiya is for the masses

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

Ramaiya Vastavaiya will leave you with a couple of good laughs, if nothing else.

Split verdict in Tapas Pal 'shoot and rape' remark case

Split verdict in Tapas Pal 'shoot and rape' remark case

Rediff.com13 Aug 2014

A Calcutta High Court bench on Wednesday gave a split verdict on the appeals against a single bench order directing filing of FIR and a CID probe into Trinamool Congress MP Tapas Pal's 'shoot and rape' comments.

Tax proposals a mixed bag, more could have been done: Experts

Tax proposals a mixed bag, more could have been done: Experts

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

The government's plan to mop-up additional revenue from indirect tax may not materialise

Check out winning candidates from each phase of polls

Check out winning candidates from each phase of polls

Rediff.com28 May 2019

As the dust finally settles on the outcome of the Lok Sabha elections 2019 and Bharatiya Janata Party along with its NDA allies emerges as the clear winner, here is a list of who won in each of the 7 phases of elections.