News for '-no-no'

'The BJP government's entire record is of betrayal'

'The BJP government's entire record is of betrayal'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2018

'Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis called us for a meeting in March 2016 and we submitted the same charter of demands that we are submitting now.' 'He gave us wishy-washy assurances.' 'We thought he was the new chief minister and we believed him, but later we found out that nothing is moving on the ground.' 'This time we want a written assurance and a concrete timetable for implementation.' 'We will not leave Mumbai, come what may.'

Deoband issues fatwa against blood donation

Deoband issues fatwa against blood donation

Rediff.com23 Nov 2010

In a potentially controversial decree, Islamic seminary Darul Uloom Deoband has said that donation of blood and body parts was against the tenets of Islam, but observed that giving blood to save the life of a near and dear one was acceptable.

Sheena Bora Trial: What did Indrani tell her lawyer?

Sheena Bora Trial: What did Indrani tell her lawyer?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

Indrani chose at that moment to wave a folded chit from the accused enclosure. It distracted Bharti, who looked at her sharply for a split second before turning back to Pasbola. The chit was collected from Indrani and her lawyer Gunjan Mangla slipped it to Pasbola. He looked at it, quietly laughed in disbelief and continued with his cross examination.

10 things about Jeremy Corbyn that will surprise you

10 things about Jeremy Corbyn that will surprise you

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

Jeremy Corbyn is a most unusual politician in these times.

How to dress for a job interview

How to dress for a job interview

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

Before heading to your wardrobe to decide what to wear for your next job interview, here are a few things you must know about wearing it right.

'We'll put Pakistan under pressure and on the back foot'

'We'll put Pakistan under pressure and on the back foot'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2017

'The surgical strikes were not meant to deter or stop infiltration.' 'It was meant to create a kind of uncertainty in the minds of Pakistani military commanders.' 'By using hard power we've created an option which was not there earlier.'

Modi@2: The outstanding moments

Modi@2: The outstanding moments

Rediff.com26 May 2016

From twisting ears to poking into strange claymen from China, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has proven time and again that he is an awkward-moment magnet. The camera loves him, and he responds in kind, always.

Linesman's wife knew Espinosa had made a mistake

Linesman's wife knew Espinosa had made a mistake

Rediff.com2 Jul 2010

The wife of a linesman, who wrongly disallowed Frank Lampard''s goal against Germany, revealed on Thursday that she instantly knew he had blundered.

Madhuri Gupta may not have spied for money

Madhuri Gupta may not have spied for money

Rediff.com30 Apr 2010

Sources told rediff.com that this gives the impression that money was not her primary motivation. "We are still probing and trying to find out if she had some other account, but as of now we can say that there have been no suspicious transactions," the source said.

The Prince of fashion

The Prince of fashion

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

No one will be able to match up to his iconic sense of style!

Will the Naga Accord now become a reality?

Will the Naga Accord now become a reality?

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

'The issue of the larger homeland of Nagalim, the dream of the Nagas to hold sway over swathes of Manipur, Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, is just that, a dream.' 'The NSCN has been told categorically that the government is not going to concede on this issue.'

I've been thinking of quitting Infosys for over a year: V Balakrishnan

I've been thinking of quitting Infosys for over a year: V Balakrishnan

Rediff.com21 Dec 2013

My interest is to work with young entrepreneurs to build businesses and see if I can add value to the boards of other global companies.

How to dress smart for office

How to dress smart for office

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

Avoid wearing oversized or undersized clothes.

SEZs: IT majors wait for Mamata's change of heart

SEZs: IT majors wait for Mamata's change of heart

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

In 2011, the Trinamool manifesto had said, the government would not allow SEZs in West Bengal, to protect multi-crop lands.

Mr Singh Mrs Mehta is refreshingly different

Mr Singh Mrs Mehta is refreshingly different

Rediff.com25 Jun 2010

Despite its flaws and all the hype about nudity, the movie gives us a refreshing take on extra-marital liaisons.

Sheena Bora Murder trial: No, Peter's not writing a letter to Indrani. Yet.

Sheena Bora Murder trial: No, Peter's not writing a letter to Indrani. Yet.

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

'If I have to write a letter I will give it to the media. They will put it out.'

The Stephen Hawking I knew

The Stephen Hawking I knew

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

When I met him last year for his 75th birthday, he seemed frail. There was a sense of urgency. I will miss Stephen. His passing fills me with sadness.

REVEALED! How Ajay Singh plans to revive SpiceJet

REVEALED! How Ajay Singh plans to revive SpiceJet

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

If oil prices continue as they are and we can cut costs, we'll be able to break even in the next financial quarter, says Singh.

No surgical strikes on Pak terror camps: India

No surgical strikes on Pak terror camps: India

Rediff.com18 Mar 2010

India on Thursday ruled out the possibility of carrying out any surgical strike on terror camps inside Pakistan, but asserted that adequate measures will be taken to ensure that its interests are protected. "No, no," Minister of State for Defence M M Pallam Raju.He told reporters, "We will take adequate measures to see to it that our nation is safe, our citizens are safe, and our interests are safeguarded."

Maoists blow up two schools in Jharkhand

Maoists blow up two schools in Jharkhand

Rediff.com27 Oct 2009

The Maoists blew up two middle schools in Jharkhand's Giridih district, the police said on Tuesday. The ultras packed explosives inside Upgraded Haridih School and Upgraded Dharpahari School after midnight on Monday night, damaging the structures.

No differences with Sharad Yadav, says Nitish

No differences with Sharad Yadav, says Nitish

Rediff.com5 Apr 2010

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar denied any differences with Janata Dal-United president Sharad Yadav and said he would meet him when he would go to Delhi for a meeting with Prime Minister Singh as a member on the Core Group seeking a consensus on Women's Reservation Bill.

'Shah Rukh is a very possessive person'

'Shah Rukh is a very possessive person'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

Karan Johar describes his relationship with Shah Rukh Khan in his memoir, An Unsuitable Boy.

'I don't think I can afford Sonam in my video'

'I don't think I can afford Sonam in my video'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2016

'I am not familiar with Bollywood music but I know it's a big scene. I have done music with artists from Egypt, Latin, Europe... So yeah, an Indian collaboration would be cool.' Desi talk with Shaggy.

No throw back to 1991 crisis: PM

No throw back to 1991 crisis: PM

Rediff.com17 Aug 2013

We only correct the volatility of the rupee, he said.

Are you ready for a 'Grand' get-together at US Open?

Are you ready for a 'Grand' get-together at US Open?

Rediff.com6 Sep 2014

Serena Williams and friend Caroline Wozniacki arranged a get-together in the US Open women's final, winning their Friday semi-finals in contrasting fashion on a stifling hot, humid day at Flushing Meadows.

No way to predict quakes, but lives can be saved: NGRI

No way to predict quakes, but lives can be saved: NGRI

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

Scientists from National Geophysical Research Institute in Hyderabad will study the recent powerful earthquake in Nepal with an aim to identify quake prone areas.

Investment banks in hiring mode

Investment banks in hiring mode

Rediff.com10 Oct 2009

Till a few months ago, hiring was a strict no-no for investment banks. On the contrary, they were scaling back staffing plans in India given the dearth of merger and acquisition activity and stagnant capital markets.That is changing rapidly with a rising number of deals fuelled by strong growth in the markets and an improving economic environment.

'We have to go all out on attacks': Burhan Wani to Hafiz Saeed

'We have to go all out on attacks': Burhan Wani to Hafiz Saeed

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

An audio conversation accessed by CNN-News 18 between the slain Hizbul chief and the man responsible for the 26/11 terror attacks in Mumbai reveals how the two forces wanted to combine and pose a united threat to India.

Is the little black dress losing its appeal?

Is the little black dress losing its appeal?

Rediff.com30 Dec 2009

Designers suggest that Indians have had enough of black and are now willing to experiment with designs, textures and colours.

PM rules out resignation, will speak to Rahul on ordinance

PM rules out resignation, will speak to Rahul on ordinance

Rediff.com1 Oct 2013

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has ruled out resigning and says he will talk to Rahul Gandhi on the ordinance.

Mourinho criticises Ballon d'Or's negative impact

Mourinho criticises Ballon d'Or's negative impact

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has criticised FIFA's Ballon d'Or award given to the world's best player for glorifying the individual at the expense of the team.

'Terrorists don't come from India's Muslims'

'Terrorists don't come from India's Muslims'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

'They are not affected by ISIS' sentiment of avenging the suffering of the global ummah.' 'They have a huge ummah of their own in India, a huge Muslim population.' 'And because of that, they have to take into consideration the political and social conditions of Muslims in India.' 'They have to express themselves in a more political way and not through terrorism.'

Bank of Baroda best placed among PSU banks

Bank of Baroda best placed among PSU banks

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

Bank of Baroda has relatively better position on impaired assets.

Kasab learns a smattering of Marathi during trial

Kasab learns a smattering of Marathi during trial

Rediff.com11 Dec 2009

Ever since the trial began in May, Kasab, a fourth standard dropout of an Urdu medium school, has been keenly observing the proceedings and picked up bits of English and even Marathi as witnesses, lawyers and the judge speak in these languages although the evidence is recorded in English.

Want a body like Ranveer Singh? Click here

Want a body like Ranveer Singh? Click here

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

'If Nutella is missing anywhere in the world, you'll probably find it in Ranveer's house!' 'He loves food!'

Maoists blow up school in Bihar

Maoists blow up school in Bihar

Rediff.com15 Jun 2009

Armed activists of proscribed Communist Party of India-Maoist blasted a community centre, a government school building and panchayat bhavan at Chakrbanda village in Bihar's naxal-infested Gaya district on Monday, police said.

Myths vs Facts: 15 questions every Indian mum wants to ask

Myths vs Facts: 15 questions every Indian mum wants to ask

Rediff.com15 May 2017

Can a foetus hear the tinkle of bangles? Will drinking milk help produce more milk?

Military movements are routine exercise: Pranab

Military movements are routine exercise: Pranab

Rediff.com30 Dec 2008

Rejecting Pakistan's contentions, External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee said on Tuesday that there had been no escalation of tensions on the part of India and that its military movements were routine winter exercises.

All Rajdhani passengers safe: Chidambaram

All Rajdhani passengers safe: Chidambaram

Rediff.com27 Oct 2009

Union Home Minister P Chidambaram on Tuesday said the New Delhi-bound Rajdhani Express and passengers on board were safe and that the Centre has rushed a relief train to bring back the passengers.

Tubelight Review: Salman doesn't seem to be having fun

Tubelight Review: Salman doesn't seem to be having fun

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

'How can you blame poor Kabir Khan for the Tubelight fiasco?' 'We know that his Job Description expects him to work below full capacity, to sell his soul, and we know his SOP-sheet has the title: Design the next Salman Khan Project.' Sreehari Nair sees through Kabir Khan's cunning.