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India is in a coma. Does Modi care?

India is in a coma. Does Modi care?

Rediff.com15 May 2020

'Flypasts, bands, helicopters dropping flowers over hospitals treating coronavirus patients are cute ideas for an Akshay Kumar film.' 'But when lakhs of workers at the lowest rung of the employment ladder would still be walking back home, this is the true 2020 equivalent of 'let them eat cake,' notes Shekhar Gupta.

Why's Pune so HOT?

Why's Pune so HOT?

Rediff.com26 Sep 2016

Presenting celebrity showstoppers who scorched the ramp at the Pune Fashion Week 2016.

Lisa totally owns the runway

Lisa totally owns the runway

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

The stunner sauntered down the runway glowing in a heavy duty Rockstar gown for designer Monisha Jaisingh. Take a look!

Fight polls on your fake promises: 'Delhi girl' Priyanka challenges PM

Fight polls on your fake promises: 'Delhi girl' Priyanka challenges PM

Rediff.com8 May 2019

'Being a Delhi girl, I challenge you to fight the last two phases on the issues of demonetisation, GST, women security and the false promises you made to the people of the country'

Coach defends having Uthappa as RCB's keeper

Coach defends having Uthappa as RCB's keeper

Rediff.com21 Apr 2009

Royal Challengers Bangalore's decision to make Robin Uthappa the wicket-keeper despite having a specialist in Mark Boucher has lent balance to the side, feels coach Ray Jennings, who says the seasoned South African may have to sit out more if the experiment goes well.

RBI cautions banks over realty loans

RBI cautions banks over realty loans

Rediff.com12 Dec 2008

Asks lenders to make sure that end use of advances to commercial real estate.

Did Tamannaah dress like Michael Jackson?

Did Tamannaah dress like Michael Jackson?

Rediff.com4 Jun 2017

The good, bad and ugly looks from the celebrity circus.

PIX: Tabu, Jaya Prada, Zeenat Aman cheer Asha Bhosle!

PIX: Tabu, Jaya Prada, Zeenat Aman cheer Asha Bhosle!

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

A look at the film folk who attended the Zee Classic Timeless Asha concert.

Dalit face Parameshwara finally makes it to Deputy CM's post

Dalit face Parameshwara finally makes it to Deputy CM's post

Rediff.com23 May 2018

The longest-serving state party president since October 2010, Parameshwara has remained a hardcore loyalist of the party ever since his political debut through the Congress.

Wish Lata Mangeshkar!

Wish Lata Mangeshkar!

Rediff.com28 Sep 2007

Lata Mangaeshkar turns 81 today on September 29.

PIX: Amitabh, Priyanka, Sonakshi sign up for Swachh Bharat

PIX: Amitabh, Priyanka, Sonakshi sign up for Swachh Bharat

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

The Bollywood brigade joins Amitabh Bachchan for a noble cause.

Exclusive: Surya on Vaaranam Aayiram, Ghajini

Exclusive: Surya on Vaaranam Aayiram, Ghajini

Rediff.com14 Nov 2008

I am eagerly awaiting Ghajini's release. I am sure it will be 200 percent better than the Tamil version. The Aamir Khan factor is a big difference. They have got so much time to shoot the film. Thus, Murugadoss has the chance and the time to rectify any mistakes he would have committed in the Tamil version, says Suriya

How Yes Bank lost Rs 16,049 cr investor money in one day

How Yes Bank lost Rs 16,049 cr investor money in one day

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

The scrip was the worst hit among the front-line companies on both the indices during the day.

'For the first time in 45 years, unemployment increased'

'For the first time in 45 years, unemployment increased'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

'Ultimately, people will revolt at one time or the other.' 'You cannot feed the public with cultural issues forever.'

Reliance retail's exit policy: Good or bad?

Reliance retail's exit policy: Good or bad?

Rediff.com1 Oct 2007

The company sacked nearly 900 employees and shelved its investment plans in the state, which included nearly 200 Reliance Fresh stores over three years and a back-end logistics chain.

Monali sings MJ's Earth song

Monali sings MJ's Earth song

Rediff.com2 Jul 2009

The singer pays tribute to the pop icon.

Support pours for Manipur's fasting activist

Support pours for Manipur's fasting activist

Rediff.com13 Sep 2007

The solidarity demonstration and the fast is being organised by rights activists to attract global glare on the unabated human rights violation in the conflict zone of the Northeast by security forces empowered by the AFSPA.

Ex-royals of Jaipur call for ban on Padmavati

Ex-royals of Jaipur call for ban on Padmavati

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

Diya Kumari urged the Bollywood filmmaker to get its facts "verified" by a forum of historians and then release the film.

Money sent to parents in India is tax-free

Money sent to parents in India is tax-free

Rediff.com5 Jun 2009

A N Shanbhag, the highly respected investment guru, and his son Sandeep Shanbhag, answers your questions on NRI investment.

When Amitabh Bachchan's singing debut almost didn't happen

When Amitabh Bachchan's singing debut almost didn't happen

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

The Big B remembered the film on his blog.

Kejri's lesson: Only a 'Hinduised' Hindu can stop Modi

Kejri's lesson: Only a 'Hinduised' Hindu can stop Modi

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

'In Kejriwal's re-election, we are finally seeing someone who has successfully bridged his Hindu identity with ground-level development triumphing over the BJP,' notes Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

ULFA trying to set up base in Bhutan

ULFA trying to set up base in Bhutan

Rediff.com9 Apr 2008

Police on Tuesday recovered 30 grenades along with equal number of explosives laden in an auto rickshaw that was coming from Daranga Mela on the India-Bhutan border in Baksa district of Assam to Ghograpar in Nalbari district where some ULFA militants were awaiting the consignment. Police, which intercepted the auto rickshaw midway near Bhutan bus stop at Rangiya in Kamrup district, arrested two suspected ULFA militants.

How she won her battle against an insurance firm

How she won her battle against an insurance firm

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

Sukhwinder Kaur doggedly pursued her case against Bharti Axa Life Insurance in the consumer courts.

How to fix the PMC Bank crisis

How to fix the PMC Bank crisis

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

'Put the assets of PMC Bank and the personal assets of the HDIL promoters and head of PMC Bank in an escrow account and ring-fence it from the ad hoc action of the revenue departments and creditors,' recommends Debashis Basu.

Contempt petition filed only against Mallya: Bank counsel

Contempt petition filed only against Mallya: Bank counsel

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

The contempt petition in the Karnataka High Court has been filed only against liquor baron Vijay Mallya alleging breach of an oral undertaking given before the Debt Recovery Tribunal that they would not alienate unencumbered assets nor deal with them, Counsel for a consortium of banks clarified on Wednesday.

Thambidurai set to be elected unopposed as LS dy speaker

Thambidurai set to be elected unopposed as LS dy speaker

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

M Thambidurai of the All India Dravida Munetra Kazhagam is set to be elected unopposed as Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha after all major parties, including Congress, extended support to his andidature.

Gujarat results will have no bearing on Karnataka polls: Siddaramaiah

Gujarat results will have no bearing on Karnataka polls: Siddaramaiah

Rediff.com18 Dec 2017

"I am sure that in 2018, we will come back to power hundred per cent," he added.

UK: Linekar comes out in support of Gandhi statue

UK: Linekar comes out in support of Gandhi statue

Rediff.com28 Mar 2008

Former England football ace Gary Linekar has lent his support for the installation of a statue of Mahatma Gandhi in his home city of Leicester which has a large Asian population. A section of people in the city, located about 100 km from London, has opposed the move to install a statue of Gandhi and has instead favoured Linekar or any other local hero.

Nepali's music is interesting

Nepali's music is interesting

Rediff.com6 Mar 2008

The musician has come up with a few original and interesting tracks which have contemporary sounds replete with melody brought on by a captivating mix of instruments like the flute, harmonica, trumpet and saxophone, to mention a few. That said, Deva has not been able to shed his copycat-tendencies completely.

6 parties skip meeting as Oppn calls for CAA repeal

6 parties skip meeting as Oppn calls for CAA repeal

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

The meeting was convened by the Congress. Six major parties -- the DMK, the SP, the BSP, the TMC, the AAP and the Shiv Sena -- choose to stay away. The BJP took a swipe at the absence of major opposition parties at the meet and also said that their anti-CAA resolution must've made Pak happy.

'70s again!

'70s again!

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

Sabyasachi wasn't the only one inspired by the decade. Krishna Mehta sought inspiration from the Swinging Seventies too while Vaishali Shadangule turned to Khadi.

Will BCCI allow Indian players for Afghanistan Premier League?

Will BCCI allow Indian players for Afghanistan Premier League?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2018

The Afghanistan Cricket Board on Friday launched its very own franchise-based T20 league, to be held in the UAE in October, but the BCCI is expected to maintain its current stand of not allowing Indian players to turn freelancers.

Vijay Mallya files for permission to appeal against extradition order

Vijay Mallya files for permission to appeal against extradition order

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

The process, to be heard in the Royal Courts of Justice in London, could take months as the listing of a hearing will depend on the availability of judges and other factors.

It's not Greece, but Portugal who owes the most to IMF

It's not Greece, but Portugal who owes the most to IMF

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

Top 10 debtor countries owe 86% of total IMF loans

Cloud over corporate loans

Cloud over corporate loans

Rediff.com24 Jul 2007

Central bank fears corporate credit is finding its way to the bourses.

Should Sebi be given such 'draconian' powers?

Should Sebi be given such 'draconian' powers?

Rediff.com10 Aug 2018

Interception of electronic communication should also be covered in the powers being sought, the report said.

Will waive farmers' loans if voted to power: Rahul

Will waive farmers' loans if voted to power: Rahul

Rediff.com3 Feb 2019

Gandhi said that he had already told the chief ministers of Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh that these states should take the lead in ushering in the second Green Revolution.

Moneyspinners: Akshay's social causes on screen

Moneyspinners: Akshay's social causes on screen

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

Akshay Kumar has been taking on social causes with a vengeance and turning it into cinema.

How IL&FS bosses showed fictitious profits for salary hikes

How IL&FS bosses showed fictitious profits for salary hikes

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

Besides 15 loan transactions to the Siva group of companies, the former directors also used unique methods to ensure the group did not get into the default list.

Neither a borrower nor a lender be!

Neither a borrower nor a lender be!

Rediff.com13 Nov 2007

Have you ever loaned money to your friend/relative and never got it back? What happens in such a situation? Do you feel hurt when the person/relative/friend who borrowed from you fails to return the amount? Tell us, dear reader.