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Kota Factory Season 2 review

Kota Factory Season 2 review

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

Kota Factory finds success in a winsome cast as they lend heart to its moods and mundanity, notes Sukanya Verma.

UP farmers feel the pinch as potato prices touch record highs

UP farmers feel the pinch as potato prices touch record highs

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

Potato seed is selling for Rs 60-70 per kg in the open market this year as compared to Rs 18-22 earlier.

'Gandhis are losing respect within the Congress'

'Gandhis are losing respect within the Congress'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2022

'That would be very bad for them and suicidal for both the Gandhis and the Congress party.'

Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan: It's not a gay love story

Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan: It's not a gay love story

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

'If we manage to transform even one homophobic person, that will be a victory for the film.'

2 volunteers who were given Oxford vaccine doing fine

2 volunteers who were given Oxford vaccine doing fine

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

Two men, aged 32 and 48, were given the first shot of the 'Covishield' vaccine, being manufactured by Pune-based Serum Institute of India, at Bharti Vidyapeeth's Medical College and Hospital on Wednesday. The dose will be repeated after one month, an official said.

Cabinet okays private participation in space sector

Cabinet okays private participation in space sector

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the participation of the private sector in the entire range of space activities, including planetary exploration missions, Union minister Jitendra Singh said. The newly-created Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) will provide a level playing field for private companies to use Indian space infrastructure, Singh, who is the minister of state in the Prime Minister's Office, said.

PIX: Anil Kapoor mingles with Jackie Shroff

PIX: Anil Kapoor mingles with Jackie Shroff

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

A look at the arrivals.

Chandrayaan-2 captures image of crater on Moon; ISRO names it after Sarabhai

Chandrayaan-2 captures image of crater on Moon; ISRO names it after Sarabhai

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

The Sarabhai Crater is around 250 to 300 kilometres east of the crater where the Apollo 17 and Luna 21 Missions had landed.

Justice Nagarathna in line to become CJI in Sept 2027

Justice Nagarathna in line to become CJI in Sept 2027

Rediff.com31 Aug 2021

Prior to the swearing-in of Justices Hima Kohli, Nagarathna and Bela M Trivedi, only eight women judges, including sitting judge Justice Indira Banerjee, were appointed as apex court judges.

COVID-19: India records 14,545 new cases, 163 fatalities

COVID-19: India records 14,545 new cases, 163 fatalities

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

According to the Indian Council of Medical Research, 19,01,48,024 samples have been tested up to January 21 with 8,00,242 samples being tested on Thursday.

TMC heavyweight Suvendu Adhikari quits as MLA, likely to join BJP

TMC heavyweight Suvendu Adhikari quits as MLA, likely to join BJP

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

The brewing discontentment in the party may adversely impact the TMC's prospects in the next assembly polls due in April-May next year.

NCP MLA 'holds court' to 'punish' molestation accused

NCP MLA 'holds court' to 'punish' molestation accused

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

The post read that the victim was shocked and on the verge of committing suicide due to frequent harassment by the 22-year-old college student.

75% BSE 500 stocks below all-time highs despite index touching record

75% BSE 500 stocks below all-time highs despite index touching record

Rediff.com27 May 2021

Around 75 per cent, or 372 stocks, that are part of the BSE500 are trading at least 10 per cent below their all-time high levels, despite the index hitting a record high 20,515 points on the BSE in intra-day trade on Wednesday, surpassing its previous high of 20,390 touched in March 12. The index, which accounts for 93 per cent of BSE listed companies' market capitalisation, has gained 8 per cent from its recent low of 18,983, touched on April 19. In comparison, the benchmark S&P BSE Sensex gained 6 per cent over the same period, but is still nearly 4.5 per cent away from its all-time high of 52,517 that it hit on February 16.

New laws gave new rights, opportunities to farmers: PM

New laws gave new rights, opportunities to farmers: PM

Rediff.com29 Nov 2020

"Under this law, it is mandatory to pay farmers within three days of purchasing the produce. If payment is not made, then the farmer can lodge a complaint. Another major provision is that the SDM of the area must address the complaint of the farmer within one month," he said.

ASK AJIT: 'I am new to trading, need your advice'

ASK AJIT: 'I am new to trading, need your advice'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

Ajit Mishra, vice president, research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Dear Nirmalaji: What I want from the Budget

Dear Nirmalaji: What I want from the Budget

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

A security guard in Mumbai tells Rediff.com's A Ganesh Nadar what he would like to see in Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman's Budget.

Prez, PM pay last respects to Ram Vilas Paswan

Prez, PM pay last respects to Ram Vilas Paswan

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

Paswan, one of the most prominent Dalit leaders of the country who had been a part of several governments headed by rival parties, died on Thursday at the age of 74.

Cong gives tickets to sons of Gehlot, Jaswant Singh

Cong gives tickets to sons of Gehlot, Jaswant Singh

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot's son Vaibhav will contest from Jodhpur and Manvendra from Barmer.

Chandrayaan-3 to be launched in first half of 2021

Chandrayaan-3 to be launched in first half of 2021

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

Chandrayaan-II hard-landed on lunar surface last year. The Indian Space Research Organisation had then resolved to launch the project again. It had said the project is likely to be launched by the end of the year.

Most TMC turncoats who switched to BJP taste defeat

Most TMC turncoats who switched to BJP taste defeat

Rediff.com3 May 2021

However, a few defectors, who joined the BJP, got the better of their TMC rivals, including Suvendu Adhikari who emerged as a proverbial giant slayer, by defeating Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee albeit by a narrow margin.

Sports minister happy with IOA's constitution amendment

Sports minister happy with IOA's constitution amendment

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

Union Sports Minister Jitendra Singh expressed satisfaction over IOA' decision to bar charge-framed individuals from contesting its elections by bringing in a constitutional amendment.

India Inc getting back in biz with no-jab-no-entry policy

India Inc getting back in biz with no-jab-no-entry policy

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

With the threat of a third Covid-19 wave looming large, companies are scrambling to protect employees and keep operations safe--from a no-jab-no-entry-at-workplace policy to ramping up vaccination, it's an all-out effort to prevent the scale of devastation seen in the first two waves. At least two top steel companies--Tata Steel and ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India)--are pushing for vaccination certificates for entry into work premises. AM/NS India, a joint venture between world's leading steelmaker, ArcelorMittal, and Japan's Nippon Steel, is set to make vaccination the certificate a requirement from July 1.

Ahead of UP polls, Adityanath expands Cabinet

Ahead of UP polls, Adityanath expands Cabinet

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

Yogi expands UP Cabinet in attempt to balance caste, regional aspirations head of the assembly polls early next year.

Betaal review

Betaal review

Rediff.com26 May 2020

Betaal does scare the wits out of you in certain sequences but as a whole, fails to make a mark, sighs Moumita Bhattacharjee.

Whatever happened to Dubey is for the good: Killed cop's kin

Whatever happened to Dubey is for the good: Killed cop's kin

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

After the notorious gangster Vikas Dubey was killed on Friday morning, the families of the policemen who were killed in the Kanpur encounter on July 3 expressed relief.

Hope there are good debates in Parl: PM ahead of budget session

Hope there are good debates in Parl: PM ahead of budget session

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

Modi said that he wanted a vast and qualitative discussion on financial issues in both the houses.

Govt unveils major reforms in bureaucracy under Mission Karmayogi

Govt unveils major reforms in bureaucracy under Mission Karmayogi

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved 'Mission Karmayogi', dubbed as the biggest bureaucratic reform initiative, aimed at capacity building of government employees to make them more "creative, proactive, professional and technology-enabled". The core guiding principles of the competency-driven programme will be to support a transition from "rules based to roles based" HR management to prepare the Indian civil servant for the future, according to a government statement.

Why this MLA returned to TMC 1 day after quitting

Why this MLA returned to TMC 1 day after quitting

Rediff.com20 Dec 2020

'The ground reality is that Banglar manush Didir shonge aachhe (The people of Bengal are with Didi).' 'Even as the BJP is still looking for a CM candidate, the elections will be over and we will form government with a two-thirds majority.'

PM meets J-K leaders to chalk out future course of action

PM meets J-K leaders to chalk out future course of action

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

With no agenda announced for the meeting, the leaders from Jammu and Kashmir said they have come with an open mind.

'Why would Taliban want to spite India?'

'Why would Taliban want to spite India?'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

'We can't be outliers. We can't be bystanders. We have to be players.' 'The Taliban also need India to balance the winners in this game.'

Sports minister tells administrators 'put national interest first'

Sports minister tells administrators 'put national interest first'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2013

Sports Minister Jitendra Singh has asked the Indian Olympic Association to put national interest above all and sort out its differences with the International Olympic Committee so that the country's Olympics ban is revoked soon.

Jolt to Congress ahead of UP polls as Jitin Prasada joins BJP

Jolt to Congress ahead of UP polls as Jitin Prasada joins BJP

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

Congress leader Jitin Prasada joined the Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday, in a boost to the saffron party as it works to strengthen its social coalition ahead of assembly elections in the politically crucial state of Uttar Pradesh early next year.

Did you know *this* about Meena Kumari?

Did you know *this* about Meena Kumari?

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

Subhash K Jha gives us some lesser known about the late actress on her birth anniversary, August 1.

Amarnath attack: Army chief reviews security

Amarnath attack: Army chief reviews security

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

Union Ministers Jitendra Singh and Hansraj Ahir assure Mehbooba Mufti of the Centre's support.

JNU violence: Mumbai cops move protesters from Gateway

JNU violence: Mumbai cops move protesters from Gateway

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

People protesting against the Jawaharlal Nehru University violence were evicted from Gateway of India in south Mumbai on Tuesday morning as roads were getting blocked and tourists and common people were facing problems, a police official said. Police had appealed to protesters to shift but they didn't listen, so they were "relocated" to Azad Maidan near the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, the official said.

Kanpur encounter: ADG says lapses on part of cops will be probed

Kanpur encounter: ADG says lapses on part of cops will be probed

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police H C Awasthi said that the operation is still underway to nab the criminals who had fled after shooting at the police.

2020's TOP Web Series

2020's TOP Web Series

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

Joginder Tuteja looks at the top Web shows this year.

Rajnath: 'Will resolve Kashmir; if not through talks then...'

Rajnath: 'Will resolve Kashmir; if not through talks then...'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2019

Singh paid tributes to soldiers killed in the Kargil War at a memorial in Dras sector.

'India has skills to deal with the Taliban'

'India has skills to deal with the Taliban'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

'Even during the worst days during the 1990s, India was dealing with the Taliban.'

Ladakh stand-off: Railways cancels Chinese contract

Ladakh stand-off: Railways cancels Chinese contract

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

Govt has already approached World Bank seeking termination of contract. The progress of the project was just 20 per cent though the contract was awarded in 2016.