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SC to deliver verdicts on Sabarimala, Rafale today

SC to deliver verdicts on Sabarimala, Rafale today

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

The Supreme Court is scheduled to pronounce on Thursday its verdicts on a batch of petitions seeking re-examination of its decision to allow entry of women of all age group in Kerala's Sabarimala Temple and a review of its judgment giving a clean chit to the Modi government in the Rafale fighter jet deal with French firm Dassault Aviation.

Paes leaving midway into Davis Cup tie was final nail in coffin: Bhupathi

Paes leaving midway into Davis Cup tie was final nail in coffin: Bhupathi

Rediff.com9 Apr 2017

Mahesh Bhupathi said he has no 'personal agenda' in keeping Leander Paes out of India's Davis Cup team and said his former partner's decision to leave Bangalore mid-way into the tie was a final nail in the coffin.

A thumbs up to Jaitley's Budget from tourism sector

A thumbs up to Jaitley's Budget from tourism sector

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

A move to extend visas on arrival facility to 150 countries and make world heritage sites more tourist friendly has been welcomed.

Goa collapse: Adjacent structures to be demolished; builders untraceable

Goa collapse: Adjacent structures to be demolished; builders untraceable

Rediff.com7 Jan 2014

Goa Police has registered an FIR against several persons, including government officers who were allegedly involved in clearing the controversial five-storey project comprising 80 flats.

Vishwaroop 2 Review: Slowest thriller ever made

Vishwaroop 2 Review: Slowest thriller ever made

Rediff.com12 Aug 2018

This is a film where random storylines are padded together with obscure Internet facts, observes Sreehari Nair.

Club cricketer dies in Kolkata after fielding collision

Club cricketer dies in Kolkata after fielding collision

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

Tragedy struck Indian cricket on Monday when a 20-year-old player died as a result of a freakish on-field collision with a team mate during a club match in Kolkata.

What shares should you invest in if you had Rs 5 lakh?

What shares should you invest in if you had Rs 5 lakh?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers readers' queries on stocks they own or want to buy.

Himachal tragedy: Case against project authorities, search on

Himachal tragedy: Case against project authorities, search on

Rediff.com11 Jun 2014

A case of negligence has been registered against authorities of the Larji Hydropower project in Manali even as rescuers on Wednesday negotiated through huge boulders and high level of silt to trace 19 engineering students and a tour guide who were washed away in the turbulent waters of the Beas River.

Leander Paes drops retirement hints

Leander Paes drops retirement hints

Rediff.com1 Jan 2017

Legendary Leander Paes, on Sunday, dropped elaborate hints that he has reached the business end of his glittering career.

When Vijay Amritraj blew his chance for Wimbledon glory

When Vijay Amritraj blew his chance for Wimbledon glory

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

At a time when Indian tennis fans are content with success in doubles competitions, few are aware that Vijay Amritraj was within grasp of the singles crown at Wimbledon.

Tendulkar, Shah Rukh condole demise of young Bengal cricketer

Tendulkar, Shah Rukh condole demise of young Bengal cricketer

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

Sachin Tendulkar condoled the demise of young batsman Ankit Keshri, who passed away following a freak on-field collision during a Cricket Association of Bengal's senior one-day knock-out match on April 17.

'I mourn the death of an unsung actor'

'I mourn the death of an unsung actor'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

'It's really sad to see a promising career cut short so rudely.'

India smartphone growth slips; Samsung still at top: Report

India smartphone growth slips; Samsung still at top: Report

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

Among the top five vendors, Micromax (18 per cent) and Lava (54 per cent) were the only ones to have outstripped the market growth.

Sound of music: What 2015 has in store

Sound of music: What 2015 has in store

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

From gourmet music festivals to musical comedies, 2015 promises gigs that are unique and have a soul.

'Sanju will touch your heart'

'Sanju will touch your heart'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

'Live and be joyful for what you have because one day, it will be all gone.'

Apple's India test: How to gain volume and meet aspiration

Apple's India test: How to gain volume and meet aspiration

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

For years, India has been a low priority for Apple as spending power is weaker than in China

Raazi: A self-important, self-applauding thriller

Raazi: A self-important, self-applauding thriller

Rediff.com11 May 2018

'Oddly enough, everything Raazi cannot explain or put a finger on, it glosses over in the name of patriotism or watan-love; glorifying thereby the very sentiment it had set out to mock.' 'This is the unique tragedy of the film: it becomes less of a counterpoint to pseudo-patriotism and more of a companion piece,' says Sreehari Nair.

Doctors strike in Lucknow continues, top Kanpur cop transferred

Doctors strike in Lucknow continues, top Kanpur cop transferred

Rediff.com6 Mar 2014

Doctors in Kanpur on Thursday called off their six-day strike against the attack on their colleagues, a day after the Uttar Pradesh government clamped Essential Services Maintenance Act against striking medicos and the Allahabad high court stepped in to resolve the deadlock.

Gujarat riots case: Shah 'doesn't know' where Kodnani went after meeting him

Gujarat riots case: Shah 'doesn't know' where Kodnani went after meeting him

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

He told the court that he had met Kodnani at Sola Civil Hospital that morning.

In India, social networks get users, not money

In India, social networks get users, not money

Rediff.com22 Jun 2014

Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter had 160 mn users but made less than Rs 100 cr in 2012-13

2018's 10 Best Moments In Hindi Films

2018's 10 Best Moments In Hindi Films

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

Aseem Chhabra picks the scenes that left him impressed this year.

The BEST Performances of 2018

The BEST Performances of 2018

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

Sreehari Nair picks the top performers of 2018.

Why Meeruthiya Gangsters is an absolute original

Why Meeruthiya Gangsters is an absolute original

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

'Why is it that we are so forgiving of the glaring problems in grand multi-starrers like Dil Dhadakne Do,' asks Sreehari Nair, 'but when a small film with a truly personal vision seeks our approval, we analyse it through a prism of formal perfection?' 'With its Seinfeldian humour, episodic structure and performers who play off each other's energies, Meeruthiya Gangsters goes farther than most Hindi movies.'

HP tragedy: Body found, case against project authorities

HP tragedy: Body found, case against project authorities

Rediff.com11 Jun 2014

Rescue teams on Wednesday fished out the body of a student from the Beas River and intensified the hunt for 19 others missing even as a case of negligence has been registered against authorities of the Larji Hydropower project in connection with the incident.

The case for boomerang hires

The case for boomerang hires

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

A growing number of firms are putting in formal policy frameworks to tap into company alumni and facilitate the return of former employees, discovers Sangeeta Tanwar.

'Don't take your life so seriously. Just take it easy'

'Don't take your life so seriously. Just take it easy'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

'We crack jokes and our motive is to make people laugh. We do not deliberately try to hurt anybody.' Comedian Kiku Sharda gives some good advice.

Trai pegs 800MHz base price 48% above previous auction price

Trai pegs 800MHz base price 48% above previous auction price

Rediff.com23 Feb 2014

At Rs 2,685 crore for 1MHz pan-Indian spectrum, reserve price would be 52% higher than that of 1,800MHz band

Telecom M&A guidelines: Tweaked market share definition to hit big telcos

Telecom M&A guidelines: Tweaked market share definition to hit big telcos

Rediff.com20 Feb 2014

Sources say companies will have to keep the market share of merged entities below 50% in all circles

Why a planet was named after Sahithi Pingali

Why a planet was named after Sahithi Pingali

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

Nikita Puri introduces the Indian teenager who has joined the league of innovators with celestial bodies named after them.

Information Technology: Light at the end of the tunnel

Information Technology: Light at the end of the tunnel

Rediff.com2 Jan 2014

It is expected growth will primarily be driven by continued demand from the US, a revival in the European market, especially continental Europe, and increased momentum in the adoption of new technologies.

2 army men, among 5, selected for Kirti Chakra

2 army men, among 5, selected for Kirti Chakra

Rediff.com15 Aug 2017

President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday approved a total of 112 gallantry awards for defence and paramilitary personnel for their sacrifices to the nation, the defence ministry said.

Review: Shuddh Desi Romance has NO dull moments

Review: Shuddh Desi Romance has NO dull moments

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

Shuddh Desi Romance conveys a simple but underrated philosophy in the most fun way possible.

An open letter to the Congress party: Remember the Aam Aadmi?

An open letter to the Congress party: Remember the Aam Aadmi?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2013

Few readers will remember the socialist utopia of Indira Gandhi when food queues were the norm even for the middle class and tankers supplied water at odd hours of the night twice a week. Is that what you are trying to return us to, dear Congress, asks Jaideep Prabhu

What makes you beautiful?

What makes you beautiful?

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

Dabur Vatika's latest advertisement challenges the conventional notions of beauty.

Nadella, Pichai among Silicon Valley CEOs to meet Modi

Nadella, Pichai among Silicon Valley CEOs to meet Modi

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

'Silicon Valley is the best model for driving growth and innovation. Meeting the right people who care about India is a fantastic step. India today stands out as the large potential global economy for growth.'

The Dadri lynching and the dilemma within the Armed Forces

The Dadri lynching and the dilemma within the Armed Forces

Rediff.com7 Oct 2015

Senior officers admit the BJP's revival, and the mainstreaming of the Hindutva narrative that has accompanied this political shift, have complicated communal relations within the army.

How solar power is lighting up 1,000 remote villages

How solar power is lighting up 1,000 remote villages

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

Around 80 mn rural households are estimated to have no access to grid power.

The top 5 Hindi films of 2015

The top 5 Hindi films of 2015

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

'2015 gave us a set of Hindi films that brought to light, the true uncorrupted joys of filmmaking even in their roughness.' 'Films which told us why we loved films in the first place. Films that were less ashamed of revealing their weakness and ones that took chances with audience expectations.'

'How do I overcome my college crush?'

'How do I overcome my college crush?'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

In an online chat with Get Ahead readers on June 18, Love Guru answered their relationship queries. Here are the unedited excerpts:

Proposals worth Rs 5,000 cr stuck in bureaucratic indecisiveness

Proposals worth Rs 5,000 cr stuck in bureaucratic indecisiveness

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

Estimates suggest subsidy outgo on these proposals would be at least Rs 1,000 crore