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President honours India's bravest soldiers

President honours India's bravest soldiers

Rediff.com27 Apr 2013

12 defence personnel were awarded the Shaurya Charkra for their acts of bravery, including Captain A Rahul Ramesh and Naik Krishna Kumar who were given the honour posthumously.

How far will you travel for food? India's best street foods!

How far will you travel for food? India's best street foods!

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

Travelling for food can be nourishing for both body and mind. Find out more in this Indian street food travel guide.

Is BCCI above the law?

Is BCCI above the law?

Rediff.com29 Jul 2013

Cricketer-turned-politician Kirti Azad on Monday slammed the BCCI for handing out clean chits to Chennai Super Kings Team principal Gurunath Meiyappan and Rajasthan Royals franchise and its co-owner Raj Kundra in the IPL spot-fixing and betting scandal.

PIX: Helly Shah, Devoleena Bhattacharjee watch PINK

PIX: Helly Shah, Devoleena Bhattacharjee watch PINK

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

A look at the star arrivals!

VHP PIL against Shinde's 'Hindu terror' remarks dismissed

VHP PIL against Shinde's 'Hindu terror' remarks dismissed

Rediff.com5 Feb 2013

A petition filed by Vishwa Hindu Parishad against Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde's "Hindu terror" remarks was dismissed by the Allahabad high court on Tuesday.

Maha villagers claim votes cast went in BJP's favour

Maha villagers claim votes cast went in BJP's favour

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

Nationalist Congress Party legislator Shahshikant Shinde said he was witness to such a thing happening when he visited the polling booth in Navlewadi village of Koregaon tehsil in Satara district.

Mayawati's order on remapping Amethi quashed

Mayawati's order on remapping Amethi quashed

Rediff.com15 Apr 2013

The Allahabad high court on Monday quashed a notification issued by the then Mayawati government for creating new district Chatrapati Sahuji Maharaj Nagar, presently known as Amethi.

MCA moves SC against shifting of IPL matches from Maharashtra

MCA moves SC against shifting of IPL matches from Maharashtra

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

The Mumbai Cricket Association has moved the Supreme Court against the Bombay high court order directing shifting of IPL matches outside Maharashtra.

8 Myanmar raid personnel among 67 to get gallantry medals

8 Myanmar raid personnel among 67 to get gallantry medals

Rediff.com15 Aug 2015

Eight personnel of the 21 Para Regiment, which had undertaken a daring operation just inside Myanmar territory following the Manipur ambush, were among 67 for whom President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday approved Gallantry awards.

The 51 seats going to polls in Phase 5

The 51 seats going to polls in Phase 5

Rediff.com6 May 2019

There will be total of 51 seats going to polls spread across 7 states in the fifth phase.

'Resignation of BCCI officials can't clean cricket'

'Resignation of BCCI officials can't clean cricket'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2013

Former cricketer and BJP MP Kirti Azad has said that mere resignations by the top officials of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will not clean the tainted image of Indian cricket, which has taken a beating in wake of the recent Indian Premier League (IPL) spot-fixing scandal.

Looking at the women who made all the money!

Looking at the women who made all the money!

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

Joginder Tuteja looks at the most successful female-centric movies in the last five years.

DDCA defamation suit liable to be rejected: Kejriwal to HC

DDCA defamation suit liable to be rejected: Kejriwal to HC

Rediff.com8 May 2018

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convenor has sought rejection of the suit by Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA), claiming it is not maintainable as the alleged defamatory statement "does not contain any imputation concerning any persons whose identity can be established".

First Look: Prithviraj in Major Ravi's Picket 43

First Look: Prithviraj in Major Ravi's Picket 43

Rediff.com30 Jun 2014

Prithviraj plays an Indian soldier, who is left behind in a lonely picket on the India-Pakistan border.

Probe begins in alleged DDCA financial scam

Probe begins in alleged DDCA financial scam

Rediff.com8 Oct 2012

A team of officers from Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) visited Delhi and District Cricket Association headquarters in New Delhi on Monday and began investigation into the charges of alleged financial irregularities levelled by former India cricketer Kirti Azad.

Azad brands BCCI 'the century's biggest joke'

Azad brands BCCI 'the century's biggest joke'

Rediff.com29 May 2013

With India's top politicians associated with the BCCI appearing to be divided over the fate of chief N. Srinivasan in wake of the spot-fixing scandal, former cricketer and BJP MP Kirti Azad on Wednesday said the Indian cricket board has become the biggest joke of the century, and added that the latest episode is one of the darkest phases of Indian cricket since its inception.

Tapas Paul's death sets off political slugfest in Bengal

Tapas Paul's death sets off political slugfest in Bengal

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

"Tapas Paul was under tremendous pressure from central agencies and was a victim of the Centre's vendetta politics," she told reporters at Rabindra Sadan where Paul's mortal remains have been kept for people to pay homage.

Etawah: Muslim boy gunned down for marrying Hindu girl

Etawah: Muslim boy gunned down for marrying Hindu girl

Rediff.com24 Feb 2013

A Muslim man was gunned down in broad daylight in Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav's hometown Etawah on Sunday. Adnan, 22, was allegedly killed for daring to marry a Hindu girl. Kirti, 21, who had married Adnan after years of courtship, squarely blamed the registrar of marriages -- the local city magistrate Surendra Kumar Sharma -- for the incident.

PIX: Aishwarya, Hema Malini receive Dadasaheb Phalke awards

PIX: Aishwarya, Hema Malini receive Dadasaheb Phalke awards

Rediff.com22 Apr 2017

A look at the arrivals.

8 of 9 women fielded by AAP emerge victorious

8 of 9 women fielded by AAP emerge victorious

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

AAP's Atishi, who had unsuccessfully contested last year's Lok Sabha polls from the East Delhi constituency, was fielded from Kalkaji in place of sitting MLA Avtar Singh Kalka. She won the seat by a margin of over 11,300 votes.

'We are chasing good stories and storytellers'

'We are chasing good stories and storytellers'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2020

'When you are crafting a story, it's always important to see how authentic that story is because if it is authentic and rooted, it will stand the test of time.'

Suzlon bondholders reject extension; stock down 5%

Suzlon bondholders reject extension; stock down 5%

Rediff.com11 Oct 2012

Bondholders rejects the company's proposal seeking four-month extension to repay debt of nearly $221 million. Group chief financial officer Kirti Vaga expects an acceptable solution at the earliest.

Bollywood's BEST Air Force Movies

Bollywood's BEST Air Force Movies

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

May the Air Force be with you!

63rd Republic Day: The gallantry award winners

63rd Republic Day: The gallantry award winners

Rediff.com26 Jan 2012

The President on Thursday conferred awards of 368 Gallantry and other Defence decorations to Armed Forces personnel and others as part of the 63rd Republic Day Celebrations.

Bigg Boss: 'If there was no jodi concept, I 'd have lasted longer'

Bigg Boss: 'If there was no jodi concept, I 'd have lasted longer'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

'I have a very strong presence of mind. If someone is planning to target me, I will not give them an opportunity. I didn't know Kriti's weaknesses, so I was disappointed with the pairing.'

Is Congress prepared for Bihar poll?

Is Congress prepared for Bihar poll?

Rediff.com30 Aug 2020

'Leave alone top gear, we are in the neutral and when we are applying gears, we are applying reverse'

From khaki to khadi: How ex-cops fared in Maha polls

From khaki to khadi: How ex-cops fared in Maha polls

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

Among the retired police officials who lost was former 'encounter specialist' and Shiv Sena candidate Pradeep Sharma.

Centre undertakes mega review of VIP security; Lalu, Akhilesh lose cover

Centre undertakes mega review of VIP security; Lalu, Akhilesh lose cover

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

This is the first full-scale review of VIP protectees by the Union home ministry after the Modi 2.0 government took charge.

Martyr's mother accuses cops of seeking bribe to find stolen medals

Martyr's mother accuses cops of seeking bribe to find stolen medals

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

Bhopal (South) superintendent of police Anshuman Singh said the police had not received any complaint in this regard.

BCCI wants Sarandeep in DDCA panel, Mudgal says 'no change'

BCCI wants Sarandeep in DDCA panel, Mudgal says 'no change'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2016

BCCI vice-president CK Khanna has written a letter to DDCA vice-president Chetan Chauhan to include newly appointed national selector Sarandeep Singh in the state selection panel, but Justice Mukul Mudgal made it clear that there was no question of any change. The 35-year-old Sarandeep, who played 3 Tests for India in 2001-02, appeared for an interview for the senior selector's post of DDCA but his candidature was rejected by the panel that included Vivek Razdan, Chetan Chauhan, Siddharth Verma and Salil Seth.

Transparency and accountability in IPL functioning

Transparency and accountability in IPL functioning

Rediff.com20 May 2012

Former cricketer Kirti Azad on Sunday sat on a hunger strike, lambasting the "greed, lust for money and sleaze" in the IPL and demanded transparency in the cash-rich league's functioning.

How diamond industry stands to gain from GST cut

How diamond industry stands to gain from GST cut

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

Blocked working capital worth Rs 1,500 crore, in the almost-defunct job work diamond polishing units, is expected to be released even as diamantaires will issue fresh orders to such units following the GST relief.

Uttarakhand crisis: SC grants Centre time to clear stance on floor test

Uttarakhand crisis: SC grants Centre time to clear stance on floor test

Rediff.com4 May 2016

The SC accepted the Centre's plea that two more days be given to respond to the suggestion about the feasibility of holding a floor test in Uttarakhand assembly.

13/7: 'A tragedy took place in our lives, but we have to move on'

13/7: 'A tragedy took place in our lives, but we have to move on'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2012

A year after the triple blasts in Mumbai, the Tamkas, who lost their son Avinash in the Zaveri Bazaar blast, feel there's no point blaming anybody for the biggest tragedy of their lives, writes Savera R Someshwar

PIX: Shraddha, Ranveer Singh, Govinda at Kill Dil screening

PIX: Shraddha, Ranveer Singh, Govinda at Kill Dil screening

Rediff.com15 Nov 2014

A look at the arrivals.

'Oly committee warning to cancel accreditation of Goel biggest insult.'

'Oly committee warning to cancel accreditation of Goel biggest insult.'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

Suspended BJP MP Kirti Azad said Rio Olympics Organising Committee's warning that it will cancel the accreditation of Sport Minister Vijay Goel over his alleged violation of protocols is the "biggest insult" to the nation and had brought it a "bad name". Azad, a former international cricketer, also rejected the Ministry's claim that it was a case of misunderstanding, saying breaking protocols is a way of life for Indian politicians and there is no smoke without fire.

South stars we would LOVE to see in Bollywood

South stars we would LOVE to see in Bollywood

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

Janhvi Kapoor revealed on Koffee With Karan that she would love to work with the superhot Vijay Deverakonda.

DDCA defamation case: Kejriwal, Azad slapped with fines

DDCA defamation case: Kejriwal, Azad slapped with fines

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

The Delhi High Court on Monday imposed fines on Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and cricketer-turned-politician and parliamentarian Kirti Azad for their delayed response in the defamation suit filed by the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) against them.

'Wankhede row ploy to divert attention from fixing'

'Wankhede row ploy to divert attention from fixing'

Rediff.com17 May 2012

Former cricketer and BJP MP Kirti Azad has come to the aid of actor Shah Rukh Khan over the Wankhede stadium incident saying the whole episode is a ploy to divert attention from the spot-fixing scandal.

Aamir Khan: I am scared about my TV show

Aamir Khan: I am scared about my TV show

Rediff.com13 Apr 2012

Aamir Khan spoke about his new TV show Satyamev Jayate.