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No place for letter writers in new Congress panels

No place for letter writers in new Congress panels

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

Those who denounced the letter writers in the "Group of 23" like Nirmal Khatri and Naseeb Pathan have interestingly found places in the panels announced by Gandhi on Sunday evening.

U'khand: 9 children dead as school van falls into gorge

U'khand: 9 children dead as school van falls into gorge

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

The children are from the Kangsali village and aged between four to 13 years.

TMC infighting over civic polls list escalates, protests across Bengal

TMC infighting over civic polls list escalates, protests across Bengal

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

Among other measures, TMC announced Monday that it had formed coordination committees in all districts comprising senior leaders to look into party members' grievances.

'I have always preferred laughter to tears'

'I have always preferred laughter to tears'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

'If I had a chance to live it all again, I wouldn't change a thing.'

'BJP is prepared to take strong decisions'

'BJP is prepared to take strong decisions'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

'In AAP, those who are in charge of a particular state provide information to Arvind Kejriwal. 'In the BJP, several organisations convey what is happening on the ground to the top leadership.' 'There are so many channels through which issues are being understood.'

Why is Janhvi Kapoor sorry?

Why is Janhvi Kapoor sorry?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

Bollywood stars celebrate Earth Day with stunning pictures, beautiful messages and quotes.

Bengaluru riots 'pre-planned', 'communally motivated': Report

Bengaluru riots 'pre-planned', 'communally motivated': Report

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

The fact finding panel headed by retired District Judge Srikanth D Babaladi, had retired IAS officer Madan Gopal, retired IFS officer R Raju among others which include retired bureaucrats, journalists, advocates, professors and social workers.

HC rejects plea against CIC order denying details of 2018 SC collegium meet

HC rejects plea against CIC order denying details of 2018 SC collegium meet

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

The Delhi high court on Wednesday dismissed a challenge to the Central Information Commission's order dismissing an RTI appeal seeking the agenda of the Supreme Court collegium's meeting on December 12, 2018, when certain decisions were purportedly taken on elevation of judges to the apex court.

COMING UP: October's OTT Releases

COMING UP: October's OTT Releases

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

So what's coming up in October? Joginder Tuteja lists the releases of the month.

Alia, Katrina, Jacqueline: Who looks best?

Alia, Katrina, Jacqueline: Who looks best?

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

Gorgeous ladies on the red carpet.

Gangrape case: Delhi police book 3 for spreading misinformation

Gangrape case: Delhi police book 3 for spreading misinformation

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

It has also written to Twitter to ascertain the identities behind handles through which such posts and rumours were shared, they said.

SC bars media from revealing identities of rape and sexual assault victims

SC bars media from revealing identities of rape and sexual assault victims

Rediff.com11 Dec 2018

The top court said it is "unfortunate" that rape victims are treated as "untouchables" in society.

Shah in Bengal to take stock of BJP poll preparedness

Shah in Bengal to take stock of BJP poll preparedness

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

Shah, who was accompanied by BJP national vice-president Mukul Roy, national general secretary Kailash Vijayvargya, was greeted with slogans of 'Amit Shah zindabad', 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' by party workers at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata.

Arrested TMC MLA, former leader admitted to Kolkata hospital

Arrested TMC MLA, former leader admitted to Kolkata hospital

Rediff.com18 May 2021

Trinamool Congress MLA Madan Mitra and former party leader Sovan Chatterjee, who were arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation in the Narada sting case, were admitted to a hospital in Kolkata early on Tuesday after their health condition deteriorated in a correctional home, an official said.

CBI clarifies why Suvendu wasn't arrested in Narada case

CBI clarifies why Suvendu wasn't arrested in Narada case

Rediff.com18 May 2021

The CBI has "sought permission from the Lok Sabha Speaker to prosecute Suvendu Adhikari, Saugata Roy, Prasun Banerjee and Kakali Ghosh Dastidar", who were all TMC MPs when the operation was allegedly conducted, the official explained.

Good Luck has always been Harsh Vardhan's ally

Good Luck has always been Harsh Vardhan's ally

Rediff.com31 May 2020

COVID-19 has propelled him into a place in the sun that he could only have hoped for.

Ekta-Imtiaz to recreate Laila Majnu

Ekta-Imtiaz to recreate Laila Majnu

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

Ekta and Imtiaz's Laila Majnu will need great music if it is to make a mark with the millennials. So we'd like to know who the duo have assigned the music to?

June 25, 1983: When India Conquered the World

June 25, 1983: When India Conquered the World

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

A triumph that will stand the test of eternity!

2 Pak intruders killed along IB in Rajasthan

2 Pak intruders killed along IB in Rajasthan

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

The Border Security Force recovered two pistols, Pakistani currency and eight kg heroin, among other things, from the intruders after the incident, they said.

A first in 3 decades, retail inflation in US higher than India for 4 months

A first in 3 decades, retail inflation in US higher than India for 4 months

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

Emerging markets such as India have always run higher inflation rates than developed economies such as the US and countries of Western Europe. But for the first time in the past 30 years, the US reported a higher consumer price inflation (CPI) rate than India in five consecutive months. The US reported a CPI rate of 7.5 per cent in January 2022 against 6.01 per cent in India and analysts expect the trend to continue for at least a few months more

Following Kareena to work!

Following Kareena to work!

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

Wherever the stars go, the cameras follow.

Priyanka's date with Farhan!

Priyanka's date with Farhan!

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

Just what are the Bollywood stars up to?

'83 World champs pad up to fight coronavirus

'83 World champs pad up to fight coronavirus

Rediff.com12 May 2020

Members of the 1983 World Cup winning team has joined hands with Delhi Police to promote "teamwork and discipline" in India's fight against the coronavirus pandemic. The cricketers will be urging people to follow the government guidelines via Delhi Police, which will be promoting its initiative on Twitter with #1983 HeroesWithDelhiPolice.

Sporting fraternity condoles demise of Dilip Kumar

Sporting fraternity condoles demise of Dilip Kumar

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

Sporting stars joined the country in mourning the demise of iconic actor Dilip Kumar

What's cooking, Kriti & Kartik?

What's cooking, Kriti & Kartik?

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

Luka Chuppi delivered a big success for Director Laxman Utekar, and its stars Kriti Sanon and Kartik Aaryan.

Lata's Voice Kept The Nation Moving Ahead

Lata's Voice Kept The Nation Moving Ahead

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

One could be anywhere -- huddled around a transistor radio at home in the evenings, walking past a neighbour's house, or waiting at a bus stop and Lata Mangeshkar's voice would reach us. Aseem Chhabra pays rich tribute to The Legend.

Recalling 1983 WC final: When Kapil went against his instincts and it paid off

Recalling 1983 WC final: When Kapil went against his instincts and it paid off

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

'When a player is so confident, even though I was not too keen, I thought, 'let him bowl another over'. They say, some things just happen for you and this happened with us'

Economy to bounce back next year!

Economy to bounce back next year!

Rediff.com16 Jan 2021

The economy has shown sharp resilience in the past and has also bounced back in good time. We could hence expect a similar trajectory next year, observes Madan Sabnavis, chief economist, CARE Ratings.

Narada scam: SC annuls HC order rejecting affidavits of Mamata, minister

Narada scam: SC annuls HC order rejecting affidavits of Mamata, minister

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

The Supreme Court on Friday annulled the Calcutta high court's June 9 order refusing to take on record the reply-affidavits of West Bengal, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and state Law Minister Moloy Ghatak on their role on the day of arrest of four Trinamool Congress leaders on May 17 by the Central Bureau of Investigation in Narada scam case.

BCCI invites applications for post of three national selectors

BCCI invites applications for post of three national selectors

Rediff.com10 Nov 2020

The three new selectors will be part of the panel led by Sunil Joshi.

Ex-Navy man who was assaulted meets Maha Guv; says with BJP-RSS now

Ex-Navy man who was assaulted meets Maha Guv; says with BJP-RSS now

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

Sharma, who met Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari at Raj Bhavan, along with local BJP leaders Mangal Prabhat Lodha and Atul Bhatkhalkar, said he wants stringent action against those who assaulted him.

My Beloved Aunt, Lata Mangeshkar

My Beloved Aunt, Lata Mangeshkar

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

'While we conversed in Marathi, she would always make it a point to ask me in English, "Are you okay? Have you eaten?"' 'I sorely miss that care and concern.'

Bengali musical icon Sandhya Mukherjee passes away

Bengali musical icon Sandhya Mukherjee passes away

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

Legendary Bengali semi-classical singer Sandhya Mukherjee, who had worked with leading music directors such as S D Burman, Naushad and Salil Chaudhury died on Tuesday evening following a massive cardiac arrest, leaving behind millions of mourning fans of all ages across borders.

Bollywood 2022: 10 Events To Look Forward To

Bollywood 2022: 10 Events To Look Forward To

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

With any luck, Bollywood will get back on its feet again and give us much to awe and amaze about.

Over 65% voter turnout recorded in Uttarakhand

Over 65% voter turnout recorded in Uttarakhand

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

"Polling was held peacefully at the 11,697 polling booths across the state with 65.1 per cent of the electorate casting their votes till the close of polls," Chief Electoral Officer Saujanya who does not use a surname said.

Discontent in ranks bites both BJP and Congress in Uttarakhand

Discontent in ranks bites both BJP and Congress in Uttarakhand

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

the simmering discontent deep in the two parties is likely to mar the prospects of some candidates, making the contest keen, reports Shishir Prashant.

Powar throws in hat for India women's coach job

Powar throws in hat for India women's coach job

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

The women's selection committee, headed by Neetu David, are inclined towards a female head coach for the national team, which has a lot of work to do before the ODI World Cup in New Zealand early next year.

Never hankered for posts, Sidhu aide on being among Punjab CM probables

Never hankered for posts, Sidhu aide on being among Punjab CM probables

Rediff.com19 Sep 2021

Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa, a minister in the outgoing cabinet of Amarinder Singh whose name is doing the rounds among the probables to be the new leader of the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) in Punjab, on Sunday asserted that he has never hankered after posts.

This July: Taapsee, Farhan, Shilpa on OTT

This July: Taapsee, Farhan, Shilpa on OTT

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

This July, Bollywood stars Akshaye Khanna, Taapsee Pannu, Farhan Akhtar, Jimmy Sheirgill, Shilpa Shetty and Paresh Rawal will be seen on OTT screens.

PIX: Ranveer-Deepika kiss at Chhapaak screening

PIX: Ranveer-Deepika kiss at Chhapaak screening

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

Ahead of the film's release, the makers of Chhapaak hosted a special screening for their families and colleagues.