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Sheena Bora Trial: Is Rahul afraid of Indrani?

Sheena Bora Trial: Is Rahul afraid of Indrani?

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

'She seems to have disappeared off the face of the planet after telling different people different things.'

7 Tips To Resume Work After WFH

7 Tips To Resume Work After WFH

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

Line up tasks that require physical presence, like meetings or team sessions, for the days you will be working from the office. Tasks that can be performed in isolation should be left for home.

Attempt to stifle independent journalism: Newslaundry, Newsclick on tax 'survey'

Attempt to stifle independent journalism: Newslaundry, Newsclick on tax 'survey'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

The tax department surveyed the office of the news portal located at Sarvodaya Enclave in south Delhi on Friday along with that of another digital news platform Newsclick in Saidulajab area (south Delhi) on charges of alleged tax evasion.

Love in most unusual places

Love in most unusual places

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

Essential Services, A Very Short Story, by Amitava Kumar.

Aryan Khan back home at Mannat after 22 days in jail

Aryan Khan back home at Mannat after 22 days in jail

Rediff.com30 Oct 2021

Aryan Khan, son of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, walked out of the Arthur Road prison, after 22 days in the central Mumbai facility following his arrest during a drug raid on a cruise ship off the Mumbai coast.

Lutyens' Delhi to be decked up with flowers for Trump

Lutyens' Delhi to be decked up with flowers for Trump

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

Various prominent spots, including roundabouts, will also be beautified with flowers, according to an official of the New Delhi Municipal Council.

'Amitabh Bachchan is not intimidating'

'Amitabh Bachchan is not intimidating'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

'He listens to you and he will do exactly what you tell him to do.'

Timeline: The year-long struggle against farm laws

Timeline: The year-long struggle against farm laws

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

The announcement made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday to repeal the three contentious farm laws is expected to bring to an end the year-long confrontation between the government and the farmers, which has left more than 700 dead in its wake.

Rajasthan imposes more Covid curbs, but no lockdown

Rajasthan imposes more Covid curbs, but no lockdown

Rediff.com24 Apr 2021

According to the fresh guidelines that will come into force from Sunday morning, inter-district movement of private vehicles has been restricted and the timings for shops and government offices have been shortened.

COVID vaccination drive: Beneficiaries begin to get second dose

COVID vaccination drive: Beneficiaries begin to get second dose

Rediff.com13 Feb 2021

Under the nationwide mega vaccination drive launched on January 16, a total of 4,319 (53 per cent) health workers against a target of 8,117, were administered the shots at 81 centres across the city on day one.

PHOTOS: Salons reopen in Mumbai after 3 months

PHOTOS: Salons reopen in Mumbai after 3 months

Rediff.com28 Jun 2020

The parlours and salons falling under the COVID-19 containment zones did not open.

'Sanjeev Kumar shouldn't have gone so early'

'Sanjeev Kumar shouldn't have gone so early'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

'It didn't matter to him if he was not the focus of attention in a film.'

COVID: CA could rush players out of South Australia

COVID: CA could rush players out of South Australia

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

As Western Australia, Queensland and Tasmania closed their borders to South Australia on Monday, the country's cricket board on Tuesday got down to figure a way to get Australian white-ball, Test match and Australia A squads into Sydney to ensure the upcoming fixtures of the 300 million dollars season remain unaffected.

Very severe storm 'Yaas' to cross Bengal-Odisha coast on 26th

Very severe storm 'Yaas' to cross Bengal-Odisha coast on 26th

Rediff.com24 May 2021

'Yaas' is likely to cross the Odisha-West Bengal coasts between Paradip and Sagar Islands around noon on May 26 as a very severe cyclonic storm with wind speeds of 155-165 kmph, Kolkata's Regional Meteorological Centre Deputy Director Sanjib Bandopadhyay said.

Does US Want India-China Ties Boiling?

Does US Want India-China Ties Boiling?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

Washington is signalling to Delhi that it can rely on American support in any great game vis-a-vis China. Delhi shouldn't fall into the trap, argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

100 per cent placements for IIM Lucknow

100 per cent placements for IIM Lucknow

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

IIM Lucknow has concluded its 2020-21 final placements.

Sensex surges 269 pts; Reliance hits lifetime high

Sensex surges 269 pts; Reliance hits lifetime high

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

Shares of Reliance Industries climbed around 3 per cent to hit a record closing high of Rs 2,060.65. SBI, ICICI Bank, Tech Mahindra, ITC and Kotak Bank were among the other winners. NSE Nifty advanced 82.85 points, or 0.74 per cent, to close at 11,215.45.

Hateful content: Delhi Assembly panel summons Facebook official

Hateful content: Delhi Assembly panel summons Facebook official

Rediff.com12 Sep 2020

According to an official statement, the Facebook official has been summoned based on 'scathing depositions of key witnesses as well as incriminating material' submitted by them on record.

Uproar in LS as Rahul raises issue of bad loans; Cong stages walkout

Uproar in LS as Rahul raises issue of bad loans; Cong stages walkout

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

The protests came after Speaker Om Birla announced the end of Question Hour at noon as the designated time for it is 11 am to noon. While asking the first supplementary, Gandhi said he wanted to know the list of 50 top wilful defaulters, including funds given and the amount written off by banks but did not get a proper answer in the written reply.

Bengal govt's plea rejected, NHRC panel to probe post-poll violence

Bengal govt's plea rejected, NHRC panel to probe post-poll violence

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

Observing that the Bengal governments progress in matters related to post-poll violence did not inspire confidence, the Calcutta high court on Monday dismissed the dispensation's prayer for recall of an order that directed the NHRC chairperson to form a committee to examine cases of alleged human rights violations.

Bengal imposes fresh Covid curbs, local trains suspended

Bengal imposes fresh Covid curbs, local trains suspended

Rediff.com6 May 2021

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday took stock of the COVID-19 situation in the state, shortly after her swearing-in ceremony, and announced fresh curbs to combat the spread of COVID-19, including suspension of local train services.

Vizag gas leak affects movement of 9 Shramik trains

Vizag gas leak affects movement of 9 Shramik trains

Rediff.com7 May 2020

Staff at the Simhachalam north railway station, which is near the chemical plant LG Polymers started feeling suffocated and burning sensation in the eyes soon after the leak. Trains crossing the railway station stopped from 8:35 am to 12 noon.

Mumbai runs out of Covid vaccine, no inoculation for 3 days

Mumbai runs out of Covid vaccine, no inoculation for 3 days

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

No vaccination against Covid-19 will be held in Mumbai for the next three days as the existing stock of doses has been exhausted, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said on Thursday evening.

Delhi hospitals still on 'beg and borrow' mode for oxygen

Delhi hospitals still on 'beg and borrow' mode for oxygen

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

Hospitals in the national capital continued to grapple with a shortage of oxygen, saying they are still operating on the "beg and borrow" mode, while three of them also raised the issue before the Delhi high court on Monday, stating they were not receiving enough supplies.

Raut discharged from hospital, says CM will be from Sena

Raut discharged from hospital, says CM will be from Sena

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

The Shiv Sena leader visited the Lilavati Hospital on Monday evening after he complained of mild pains in chest. He was treated by Dr Jaleel Parkar.

After 'love jihad' bill, MP to set up cabinet for cow protection

After 'love jihad' bill, MP to set up cabinet for cow protection

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

The Madhya Pradesh government has decided to set up a 'gau cabinet' for the protection and promotion of cows in the state, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on Wednesday.

More paramilitary forces being deployed in Delhi post violence

More paramilitary forces being deployed in Delhi post violence

Rediff.com26 Jan 2021

In the wake of farmers' tractor rally turning violent, the Centre on Tuesday decided to deploy additional paramilitary troops in Delhi to restore peace and maintain law and order, officials said.

Pranab Mukherjee's condition worsens, on ventilator support: Hospital

Pranab Mukherjee's condition worsens, on ventilator support: Hospital

Rediff.com11 Aug 2020

The 84-year-old was admitted to the military hospital around noon on Monday, and had also tested positive for COVID-19 prior to the surgery.

Smooth transition to a second Trump administration: Pompeo

Smooth transition to a second Trump administration: Pompeo

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

The world is watching what's taking place here. We're going to count all the votes, Pompeo said.

Economist wants RBI to cut rate by at least 25 bps

Economist wants RBI to cut rate by at least 25 bps

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

The MPC headed by RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das will announce the resolution of the meeting at around noon on Thursday.

Long wait at crematoriums in Gujarat amid COVID-19 surge

Long wait at crematoriums in Gujarat amid COVID-19 surge

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

Two days back, around 25 bodies were cremated simultaneously on wood pyres at night in a crematorium in Umra area of Surat city.

'Yaas' likely to make landfall near Odisha port on Wednesday

'Yaas' likely to make landfall near Odisha port on Wednesday

Rediff.com25 May 2021

IMD Director General Dr Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said that 'Yaas' is likely to intensify into a Very Severe Cyclonic Storm by Tuesday evening and Chandbali is likely to witness the maximum damage caused by it.

Great Indian Travel: Trip With A Purpose

Great Indian Travel: Trip With A Purpose

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

Laxmi Sorte and Kaustav Ghosh are on a 101-day road trip across India to support and encourage local businesses affected by the pandemic.

Modi unlikely to visit Taj Mahal with Trump: Sources

Modi unlikely to visit Taj Mahal with Trump: Sources

Rediff.com22 Feb 2020

After attending an event at Ahmedabad, the Trumps will travel to Agra on Monday afternoon to visit the Taj Mahal before arriving at the national capital for the main leg of the visit.

Juvenile Justice Bill passed in Rajya Sabha amid Oppn ruckus

Juvenile Justice Bill passed in Rajya Sabha amid Oppn ruckus

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

The Upper House, which has seen continuous protests by the Opposition since the Monsoon session started on July 19 to press for discussions on Peagasus and farm laws, was adjourned thrice before the Chair finally adjourned it for the day.

Memories from Wonderful Wayanad

Memories from Wonderful Wayanad

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

Thomas G K shares pictures from a trip to Wayanad.

Delhi riots rock LS again, to be discussed after Holi

Delhi riots rock LS again, to be discussed after Holi

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

Amid the din in which BJP and Congress members tried to shove each other and some members banged the door leading to the secretary general's desk, Birla adjourned the House for the day.

Bihar assembly speaker, minister engage in an unusual spat

Bihar assembly speaker, minister engage in an unusual spat

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

Speaker Vijay Kumar Sinha, who was a minister himself in the previous National Democratic Alliance government, was visibly shaken at the disdain shown towards the Chair by Samrat Chaudhary who holds the Panchayati Raj portfolio.

Violence erupts in Washington after Trump supporters' march

Violence erupts in Washington after Trump supporters' march

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

Thousands of people had turned up in the US capital on Saturday to show support to Trump and protest against the results of the presidential elections.

Air Marshal RKS Bhadauria to be next IAF chief

Air Marshal RKS Bhadauria to be next IAF chief

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

"Government has decided to appoint Air Marshal RKS Bhadauria, PVSM, AVSM, VM, ADC presently Vice Chief of Air Staff as the next Chief of the Air Staff," defence ministry's principal spokesperson, said on Twitter.