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Counterfeit goods: A growing problem in India

Counterfeit goods: A growing problem in India

Rediff.com3 May 2010

US watchdog lauds India's IPR efforts, but picks holes in legal framework.

Summer recipes for Majjige Saaru and more

Summer recipes for Majjige Saaru and more

Rediff.com13 Apr 2010

Readers share recipes for Majjige Saaru, Chicken Curry and Pumpkin Tonic. Share yours too!

Navy, Coast Guard rescue 317 from 2 barges that went adrift

Navy, Coast Guard rescue 317 from 2 barges that went adrift

Rediff.com18 May 2021

There is no word yet on the progress of rescue operations for the accommodation barge SS-3 and the Sagar Bhushan oil rig.

Advice to 15-yr-old self: 'Don't fall madly in love'

Advice to 15-yr-old self: 'Don't fall madly in love'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

Rediff reader Heera Nawaz, 59 from Bengaluru writes a letter to her 15-year-old self.

Bollywood's 12 PROUD tiranga moments

Bollywood's 12 PROUD tiranga moments

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

Sukanya Verma celebrates Republic Day by looking at the tiranga's most striking moments on celluloid.

Chennai: 2 more detained after militant's arrest

Chennai: 2 more detained after militant's arrest

Rediff.com28 Jul 2008

Two more persons have been detained for questioning by the police in Chennai following the arrest of a suspected militant Abdul Gafur for allegedly plotting to carry out bomb attacks in Tamil Nadu on August 15. The two, Heera alias Kasim of Tirunelveli and Abdul Khader of Mannadi in Chennai were picked up on Sunday night, on information provided by Gafur, who was held on Sunday in Tirunelveli.

ONGC's oil production from Mumbai falls by 50%

ONGC's oil production from Mumbai falls by 50%

Rediff.com9 Jan 2009

State-owned drilling firm ONGC has reported a more than 50 per cent decline in oil production at its fields off the Mumbai Coast due to the officers' strike, which entered the third day.

Sonam, Madhuri: Bollywood's Starriest Air Hostesses!

Sonam, Madhuri: Bollywood's Starriest Air Hostesses!

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

A look at the portrayal of air hostesses in Hindi movies.

Another journalist abused, threatened in Bihar

Another journalist abused, threatened in Bihar

Rediff.com20 May 2016

According to Singh, four youths entered in his office and wanted to know that who had written the news about man arrested for intimidating voters during Panchayat elections a few days ago.

No evidence: Cartoonist's murder accused let off

No evidence: Cartoonist's murder accused let off

Rediff.com31 Mar 2006

Irfan, who was working as a cartoonist with the weekly news magazine Outlook, was kidnapped and later killed by a gang of auto-snatchers

Hazards of investing in ponzi schemes

Hazards of investing in ponzi schemes

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

The news of Bengaluru-based IMA cheating thousands once again underlines the need for investors to steer clear of unregulated deposit schemes. The most important sign of a Ponzi scheme is the promise of exorbitant returns and so investors must ask how the promoter expects to earn the kind of return he is promising, says Sanjay Kumar Singh.

Sohrabuddin fake encounter case: 2 more witnesses turn hostile, tally rises to 68

Sohrabuddin fake encounter case: 2 more witnesses turn hostile, tally rises to 68

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

Shaikh, a suspected gangster, was killed in an alleged fake encounter by the Gujarat Police in November 2005. His wife Kausar Bi was also allegedly killed.

Budget airlines best symbol of Indian boom: Time

Budget airlines best symbol of Indian boom: Time

Rediff.com15 May 2006

A flight on one of India's budget airlines offers the best opportunity to view the country's economic boom.

In pix: The temple town of Tiruvannamalai

In pix: The temple town of Tiruvannamalai

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

Rediff reader Heera Nawaz talks about her trip to Tiruvannamalai in Tamil Nadu.

Civic authorities can be criminally prosecuted

Civic authorities can be criminally prosecuted

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

The big question is whether the regulators will have the courage to prosecute the bigwigs in the cities.

Davis Cup: India face Pakistan, may be played at neutral venue

Davis Cup: India face Pakistan, may be played at neutral venue

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

No Indian Davis Cup squad has travelled to Pakistan since March 1964 and in that tie, held in Lahore, India had won 4-0.

#10YearChallenge: 'I am happy, single and strong'

#10YearChallenge: 'I am happy, single and strong'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

Rediff readers take the 10 year challenge and tell us how their lives have changed.

Withdraw Dronacharya recommendation of Kataria: Ministry

Withdraw Dronacharya recommendation of Kataria: Ministry

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

It has been reported that Kataria, nominated by the selection panel for his contribution in kabaddi, is a joint secretary of the Wushu Association of India and the kabaddi players and coaches have expressed surprise over his selection.

Kumar Vishwas files FIR against UP Congress leader

Kumar Vishwas files FIR against UP Congress leader

Rediff.com22 Feb 2014

Cross FIRs were lodged against 30 people, including Aam Aadmi Party leader Kumar Vishwas and a Congress leader, after an altercation between activists of both parties, at Peparpur police station in Amethi district.

AIIMS doctors submit Geeta's DNA report to MEA

AIIMS doctors submit Geeta's DNA report to MEA

Rediff.com31 Oct 2015

The report of the DNA tests carried out to determine the parentage of 23-year-old Geeta, the deaf and mute girl who returned from Pakistan after being separated from her family over a decade ago, has been submitted to the Ministry of External Affairs.

34 LS nominations rejected in Varanasi; 44 left in fray

34 LS nominations rejected in Varanasi; 44 left in fray

Rediff.com25 Apr 2014

Election authorities have rejected nomination papers of 34 candidates out of 78 contestants in this high-profile Lok Sabha seat, leaving 44 persons in the fray including BJP's Narendra Modi and AAP's Arvind Kejriwal.

Why the recent rejig in labour laws by states won't help much

Why the recent rejig in labour laws by states won't help much

Rediff.com25 May 2020

Labour law changes for three years may not be enough as it takes a couple of years for factories to build and operations at a proper scale start only in the third or fourth year.

First Look: Super hot Zeenat Aman in Love, Life & Screw Ups!!!

First Look: Super hot Zeenat Aman in Love, Life & Screw Ups!!!

Rediff.com28 May 2016

Zeenat Aman makes a come back in a web series called Love, Life & Screw Ups!!!

9 killed, over 10 injured as UP bus catches fire

9 killed, over 10 injured as UP bus catches fire

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

Nine persons were on Tuesday killed and over 10 others injured when a roadways bus caught fire in Peeparpur area, police said.

Islamic university at Tirupati aimed at disrupting peace: BJP

Islamic university at Tirupati aimed at disrupting peace: BJP

Rediff.com22 Oct 2013

The Bharatiya Janata Party and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh say they will ensure that the university does not come up at the temple town. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Why the eminence tag for universities makes no sense

Why the eminence tag for universities makes no sense

Rediff.com1 Aug 2018

How can we compare say an upcoming Munjal University to an IIT-Mumbai?

'Shammi Aunty taught me how to laugh out'

'Shammi Aunty taught me how to laugh out'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

'The laughter stopped when Shammi was about 80.' 'The last eight-nine years of Shammi Aunty's life were miserable.'

In Gehlot's home district, BJP win 9 out of 10 seats

In Gehlot's home district, BJP win 9 out of 10 seats

Rediff.com8 Dec 2013

In outgoing Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot's home district Jodhpur, BJP has won nine out of ten assembly constituencies, with Gehlot the only winning candidate of the Congress party.

Indian peacekeepers second highest casualties in 2013 attacks

Indian peacekeepers second highest casualties in 2013 attacks

Rediff.com9 Jan 2014

Indian peacekeepers suffered the second highest number of casualties in 2013 as working for the United Nations became more hazardous, with increased deliberate attacks on its personnel.

Tere Sur Aur Mere Geet: When Music was King

Tere Sur Aur Mere Geet: When Music was King

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Film music flourished in the 1970s. Some old masters did some great work, but it was also the decade of new composers.

UN medal for 8 Indian peacekeepers killed in line of duty

UN medal for 8 Indian peacekeepers killed in line of duty

Rediff.com25 May 2014

Eight Indian soldiers, who lost their lives while serving in United Nations peacekeeping operations last year, are among 106 military, police and civilian personnel to be posthumously awarded a prestigious UN medal this week for their courage and sacrifice in the line of duty.

'India's daughter' Geeta returns home after nearly 15 years

'India's daughter' Geeta returns home after nearly 15 years

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

The 23-year-old girl was found sitting alone on the Samjhauta Express by the Pakistan Rangers 15 years ago at the Lahore railway station.

'The true meaning of Bollywood was Sridevi'

'The true meaning of Bollywood was Sridevi'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2018

Fans share their Sridevi memories...

Shortage of gold hits diamond and jewellery units

Shortage of gold hits diamond and jewellery units

Rediff.com11 Jul 2013

Govt restrictions on import biting deep; trade petitions for relief with units, workers idling.

Alarm over Islamic university on temple land in Tirupati

Alarm over Islamic university on temple land in Tirupati

Rediff.com21 Oct 2013

A proposed Islamic University is threatening to disturb the peace and tranquility in the temple town of Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh, says Vicky Nanjappa

How the 'third gender' can play an important role in politics

How the 'third gender' can play an important role in politics

Rediff.com6 May 2014

Elect the eunuchs and they will prove their honesty in contrast to a practicing politician. Without any kith and kin, they can at least be a catalyst sorely needed for minimising, if not uprooting nepotism and favouritism that breeds corruption, says Ram Ugrah.

PIX: Kabhi sweethearts kabhi siblings!

PIX: Kabhi sweethearts kabhi siblings!

Rediff.com27 May 2015

From being siblings in one film to sweetheart in the other, these actors have done it all.

Remembering Shammi: The Life and Times

Remembering Shammi: The Life and Times

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

'I sometimes fight with God and tell him, "Bahut ho gaya yaar, I should go now, call me".'

BNP leaders arrested in B'desh, anti-govt protest continues

BNP leaders arrested in B'desh, anti-govt protest continues

Rediff.com30 Dec 2013

Bangladesh's main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party's three top women leaders were arrested on the second day of the 'democracy march' on Monday, as clashes erupted inside the supreme court premises between pro- and anti-government lawyers.

'I am alive because of Amitabh Bachchan'

'I am alive because of Amitabh Bachchan'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

Veteran actress, television personality and anchor, Tabassum, who has completed 67 years in the industry, shares her insights about the stars of the past.