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The Jignesh Shah case: Govt must act fast or face ire

The Jignesh Shah case: Govt must act fast or face ire

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

Lack of consensus on 'how not to let Jignesh Shah get away' could become a huge embarrassment for the government.

World Tour finals: Paes-Bhupathi enter semi-finals

World Tour finals: Paes-Bhupathi enter semi-finals

Rediff.com26 Nov 2011

Indian duo of Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi stormed into the semi-finals of the ATP World Tour finals doubles competition after an easy straight-set victory over top seeds and three-time winners Bob and Mike Bryan, in London.

Bengaluru sinks in rain; rescue boats hit streets

Bengaluru sinks in rain; rescue boats hit streets

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

A couple of days of rainfall and the Bengaluru residents are struggling to stay afloat.

'Shahnaz believed what she wrote could make a difference'

'Shahnaz believed what she wrote could make a difference'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

'What I remember best is the vigour with which she threw herself into the job, the passion she had for issues, particularly those that affected the poor.'

Hema Upadhyay double murder: Man held in Varanasi 'confesses', reveals motive

Hema Upadhyay double murder: Man held in Varanasi 'confesses', reveals motive

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

Shivkumar Rajbhar told police that he and four others eliminated the duo in Mumbai after Hema defaulted on a payment for an idol made by his employer, Vidyadhar alias Vidya, a metal fabrication artist who is missing and is prime suspect.

'The Indian Mujahideen is very much alive'

'The Indian Mujahideen is very much alive'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2011

An exclusive interview with Shishir Gupta, author of Indian Mujahideen - Tracking the Enemy Within.

Paris Masters: Lee-Hesh knocked out

Paris Masters: Lee-Hesh knocked out

Rediff.com10 Nov 2011

India's Mahesh Bhupathi and Leander Paes crashed out of the Paris Masters tennis tournament after losing to Mexico's Santiago Gonzalez and Christopher Kas of Germany 6-3, 1-6, 8-10 in the second round of the event in Paris on Wednesday.

'Terror became international priority after 9/11'

'Terror became international priority after 9/11'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2011

Post 9/11, when terrorism ceased to be a 'regional' issue and became an 'international' one, experts feel India went wrong in assuming that the United States and western forces would help wipe out terror within India.

Maya knows me well; didn't call her corrupt: Misra

Maya knows me well; didn't call her corrupt: Misra

Rediff.com6 Sep 2011

Bahujan Samaj Party general secretary Satish Misra, who is regarded as the architect of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati's much-hyped 'social engineering', on Tuesday flatly denied having called his party president corrupt.

More Indian names tumble out of Panama Papers leak

More Indian names tumble out of Panama Papers leak

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

A day after the world was rocked by the revelations made by what is now being called the Panama Papers, the Indian Express has disclosed a second list of Indians who were involved in offshore companies.

No newspapers, death toll rises... Kashmir unrest continues

No newspapers, death toll rises... Kashmir unrest continues

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

The latest developments from the violence-hit valley.

Who is keeping a watch on Pranab Mukherjee?

Who is keeping a watch on Pranab Mukherjee?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2011

Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee had reported a "serious breach of security" in his office in a letter written to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in September last year. In his letter, Mukherjee claimed that "planted adhesives" were found in 16 locations including at his office, the offices of his advisor Omita Paul and private secretary Manoj Pant and two conference rooms used by the finance ministry. Mukherjee clarified that no microphone or recording devices were found.

How to eliminate corruption? Abolish the laws

How to eliminate corruption? Abolish the laws

Rediff.com21 Oct 2011

Inexplicably, the Law Minister does not realise that all these economic crimes are highly damaging to our economy and social fabric.

Bopanna-Qureshi out of Cincinnati Open

Bopanna-Qureshi out of Cincinnati Open

Rediff.com20 Aug 2011

The Indian Express of Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi moved to the men's doubles semi-finals without breaking a sweat while Rohan Bopanna and Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi crashed out of the ATP Western & Southern Open after a straight set defeat.

What role will the RSS play in the 2019 poll?

What role will the RSS play in the 2019 poll?

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

Many important RSS people believe the 2014 result was the consequence of Hindutva and not just Modi's outstanding oratory, says T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan.

Paes-Bhupathi out of Shanghai Masters but make World finale

Paes-Bhupathi out of Shanghai Masters but make World finale

Rediff.com15 Oct 2011

Fourth seeds Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi lost in straight sets to second seeds Daniel Nestor and Max Mirnyi to bow out of the ATP Shanghai Masters, in Shanghai on Saturday.

Can Doval change defence planning in India?

Can Doval change defence planning in India?

Rediff.com22 Apr 2018

'Defence does not new 'planning commissions'; it needs an implementation commission.'

Paes-Bhupathi bow out of China Open

Paes-Bhupathi bow out of China Open

Rediff.com7 Oct 2011

The Indian tennis duo of Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi crashed out of the men's doubles at the China Open, losing to Croats Marin Cilic and Ivan Ljubicic in straight sets in the quarter-finals, in Beijing, on Friday. The fourth-seeded 'Indian Express', which had won the Beijing title in 1997, went down 2-6, 3-6.

Right-wing terror radicalising youth like IM: PC

Right-wing terror radicalising youth like IM: PC

Rediff.com4 Aug 2011

Union Home Minister P Chidambaram on Wednesday said that post 26/11 attacks, there have been just two terror strikes in India -- Pune and Mumbai.

Noted columnist Hasan Suroor caught in paedophilia sting in UK: Report

Noted columnist Hasan Suroor caught in paedophilia sting in UK: Report

Rediff.com11 Nov 2015

A spokesman for British Transport Police told Huffington Post India that Suroor travelled from Sloane Avenue, Kensington and Chelsea to meet the minor, after grooming the child online for sex on November 9.

Why US kept cool during India-Pak crisis

Why US kept cool during India-Pak crisis

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

'Traditionally, the US tried to tamp down tensions whenever a crisis situation arose and deputed officials from Washington to travel to Delhi to counsel restraint.' 'This time around, no US envoy flew down to Delhi -- not even when tensions spiked and a flashpoint was reached last week,' points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

2 Kochhar firms had combined loss of Rs 162.25m in FY17

2 Kochhar firms had combined loss of Rs 162.25m in FY17

Rediff.com7 Apr 2018

This was the companies' highest loss in two years.

Maharashtra CM launches website in memory of RK Laxman

Maharashtra CM launches website in memory of RK Laxman

Rediff.com24 Oct 2015

Fadnavis paid tribute at his official residence 'Varsha' to the revered artist.

Roger Cup: Lee-Hesh suffer shock second-round exit

Roger Cup: Lee-Hesh suffer shock second-round exit

Rediff.com10 Aug 2011

Indian pair of Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi suffered a shock second-round exit at the Rogers Cup tennis tournament after losing to Czech Tomas Berdych and Florian Mayer of Germany 1-6, 6-7 (9) in the men's doubles event.

'Media today more about TRPs, less about news'

'Media today more about TRPs, less about news'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2011

Television reporting is more about TRPs and less about news reporting. It drives on the assumption that a lynch mob is in all our living rooms and we want corrupt politicians to emerge out of the screen so that we deal with them and mete out the punishment, said Shekar Gupta, editor-in-chief of the Indian Express Group, speaking at the Lalit Doshi Memorial Award 2010-11 in Mumbai on Thursday.

Revolution, not reform, needed for judiciary to service commoners: Justice Gogoi

Revolution, not reform, needed for judiciary to service commoners: Justice Gogoi

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

The judiciary was the "last bastion of hope", he said.

Sonia's failed attempt to polarise the election

Sonia's failed attempt to polarise the election

Rediff.com2 Feb 2014

The UPA chairperson has resorted to the last refuge of the desperate, by accusing the BJP of indulging in divisive politics by "sowing seeds of poison", says Arun Jaitley

Sportsmen who ditched the field, went on the sets

Sportsmen who ditched the field, went on the sets

Rediff.com14 Mar 2011

We take a look at some sportsmen, who are trying their hand in acting.

'Women gangsters are far more dangerous, complex'

'Women gangsters are far more dangerous, complex'

Rediff.com11 May 2011

In an interview to rediff.com's Syed Firdaus Ashraf, journalist-author Hussain Zaidi speaks about his new book 'Mafia Queens of Mumbai' and the crime scenario in Mumbai city.

Lee-Hesh knocked out of Wimbledon championships

Lee-Hesh knocked out of Wimbledon championships

Rediff.com25 Jun 2011

Former champions and Indian veterans Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi blew away a strong start to make a shock exit from the men's doubles event of the Wimbledon championships after a second round 6-2, 3-6, 7-6 (1), 4-6 loss to Arnaud Clement and Lukas Dlouhy in London on Saturday.

Marriage to Anushka why Virat wants a break?

Marriage to Anushka why Virat wants a break?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2017

The selectors have named the India team for only the first two Tests in the Sri Lanka series, giving the skipper room to take a break.

Lee-Hesh lose to Bryan brothers in AEGON final

Lee-Hesh lose to Bryan brothers in AEGON final

Rediff.com14 Jun 2011

Indian stars Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi ended runners-up at the ATP AEGON championships after losing yet another final to American twins Mike and Bob Bryan, in London, on Monday.

French Open: Paes-Bhupathi rally into second round

French Open: Paes-Bhupathi rally into second round

Rediff.com26 May 2011

The Indian duo of Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi rallied from a set down to score a 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 victory over the German pair of Tommy Haas and Philipp Petzschner in the first round of the French Open men's doubles competition, in Paris on Thursday.

Rahul's temple run is smart politics

Rahul's temple run is smart politics

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

'If Rahul wants to pick up the sacred thread where his 'daadi' left it, especially when the BJP, which reduced his party to 44 in 2014, claims monopoly over Hinduism, it's smart politics.' 'Why cede your Gods to your rival?' asks Shekhar Gupta.

Exclusive: Prez secretary denies disrespect to PM

Exclusive: Prez secretary denies disrespect to PM

Rediff.com6 Oct 2010

President's secretary speaks to Rediff.com's Onkar Singh about what really happened at the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games on Sunday.

Lee-Hesh upset Bryan brothers to make final

Lee-Hesh upset Bryan brothers to make final

Rediff.com21 Aug 2011

Third seeds Mahesh Bhupathi and Leander Paes staged a brilliant comeback to shock top seeds and defending champions Bob Bryan and Mike Bryan and reach the final of the Western and Southern Open.

India's 15 most-read newspapers

India's 15 most-read newspapers

Rediff.com5 May 2010

Dainik Jagran continues to be India's most read newspaper across all languages.

Surprised at Padma award, says TJS George

Surprised at Padma award, says TJS George

Rediff.com25 Jan 2011

One of India's finest journalists and writers has been awarded the prestigious Padma Bhushan award this year. Thayil Jacob Sony George better known as TJS George, is the founder editor of Asiaweek Magazine and also editorial advisor of the The New Indian Express.

Lee-Hesh in Miami Masters quarters

Lee-Hesh in Miami Masters quarters

Rediff.com30 Mar 2011

Third seeds Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi got the better of Spain's Marc Lopez and David Marrero to advance to the quarter-finals of the Sony Ericsson ATP Masters Open in Miami on Wednesday. The 'Indian Express' won the second round match against their unseeded opponents 7-6(5), 6-4.

The tragic story of a friend who taught Dhoni 'Helicopter Shot'

The tragic story of a friend who taught Dhoni 'Helicopter Shot'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

India's limited overs cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni is known for his huge sixes and his innovative 'helicopter shot'. In the recently released biopic 'MS Dhoni: The Untold Story', it has been revealed that Dhoni is not the original inventor of this famous shot. It was Dhoni's childhood friend Santosh Lal, who is said to have helped Dhoni master the unusual shot.