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SC stays Kerala HC proceedings on plea against 10% EWS quota

SC stays Kerala HC proceedings on plea against 10% EWS quota

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

A bench comprising Chief Justice N V Ramana and Justices Surya Kant and Hima Kohli also issued notice on the plea filed by the Centre seeking transfer of the case from the high court to the apex court which had earlier referred to the similar case for adjudication to a five-judge Constitution bench.

IUML leader's participation in RSS event kicks up row in Kerala

IUML leader's participation in RSS event kicks up row in Kerala

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

The IUML leadership viewed the actions of Khader, a two-time legislator, as serious despite his explanation that it was not a meeting of the RSS, but only a cultural event.

5 Things You Didn't Know About Sushant

5 Things You Didn't Know About Sushant

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

So much has been written about Sushant Singh Rajput and yet, there is so much more that we still don't know about him.

Balaji, first TN minister to be arrested by ED, sent to jail till June 28

Balaji, first TN minister to be arrested by ED, sent to jail till June 28

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Tamil Nadu electricity minister was arrested under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), official sources said, making him the first minister in the M K Stalin-led government to face such an action from a central agency.

200 ambulances, 1200 personnel worked at Odisha train crash site

200 ambulances, 1200 personnel worked at Odisha train crash site

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

Balasore district hospital looked like a war zone with the injured lying on stretchers in the corridor and rooms bursting at its seams with extra beds propped up.

MASTI MASTI BOLLYWOOD QUIZ!

MASTI MASTI BOLLYWOOD QUIZ!

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

Disruptions continue in Parl over Rahul remark, Adani

Disruptions continue in Parl over Rahul remark, Adani

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

Parliament's Budget session has been a washout since the beginning of its second part on March 13, with the BJP demanding an apology from Gandhi.

National interest must guide your every decision, Modi tells bureaucrats

National interest must guide your every decision, Modi tells bureaucrats

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday urged bureaucrats to make national interest the sole basis of their every decision, saying the country has put its faith in them and they must uphold that trust.

TCS set to win $2-billion deal from BSNL for 4G and 5G roll-out

TCS set to win $2-billion deal from BSNL for 4G and 5G roll-out

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is set to secure a $2 billion deal from Bharat Sanchar Nigam (BSNL) to roll out its 4G and 5G services across the country. However, the final approvals from the publicly-owned telco may take a couple of months, sources in the know said. As part of the deal, TCS will develop 4G core and Radio Access Network (RAN) technology for BSNL's telecom services.

Prashant Kishor says BJP to stay for decades, mocks Rahul

Prashant Kishor says BJP to stay for decades, mocks Rahul

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

Reacting to the statement, the Congress in Goa accused the TMC of entering the poll fray in the state in order to 'divide secular votes and give mileage to the ruling BJP', and also alleged that Kishor's remarks exposed Mamata Banerjee-led party's agenda.

First commercial flight lands in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan

First commercial flight lands in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

Pakistan's national flag-carrier on Monday ran its first commercial flight to Kabul since the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan in mid-August.

'Chuni Goswami will forever remain golden boy of Indian football'

'Chuni Goswami will forever remain golden boy of Indian football'

Rediff.com1 May 2020

In a heart-warming tribute to his former teammate, Franco Fortunato recalls that "The team that won the Gold Medal in the 1962 Asian Games was a fantastic bunch. But Chuni was above all. He was a treat to watch. He was pure entertainment, a complete package. He was our captain, our darling".

Bollywood's 10 BIGGEST CHRISTMAS HITS

Bollywood's 10 BIGGEST CHRISTMAS HITS

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

Is Christmas a good time to release big films?

The SUPER MASTI BOLLY Quiz

The SUPER MASTI BOLLY Quiz

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

Ex-finance secy booked for corruption in currency security thread supply

Ex-finance secy booked for corruption in currency security thread supply

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

The CBI, in its FIR, alleged that Mayaram, the UK-based company De La Rue International Ltd and unidentified officials of the finance ministry and RBI hatched a criminal conspiracy to extend undue favour to the firm.

KP and PK, adversaries and good friends

KP and PK, adversaries and good friends

Rediff.com26 Jul 2011

Bikash Mohapatra reports on an unusual friendship -- between the English star and the Indian newcomer.

KP and PK, adversaries and good friends

KP and PK, adversaries and good friends

Rediff.com26 Jul 2011

The body language between the tall Englishman and the Indian medium-pacer with an endearing grin radiated friendship, unusual for two teams contesting the Test championship of the world.

8 Times Sushant Singh Rajput Made Us Cry

8 Times Sushant Singh Rajput Made Us Cry

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

Joginder Tuteja looks at the actor's most touching scenes from his films.

Pakistani singer accuses KJo of copying song

Pakistani singer accuses KJo of copying song

Rediff.com23 May 2022

'If someone is claiming it, then produce the agreement. I will be taking legal action.'

Indian football legend Tulsidas Balaram passes away

Indian football legend Tulsidas Balaram passes away

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

Asian Games gold medallist and Olympian Tulsidas Balaram, part of Indian football's 'holy trinity' in the 1950s and 60s, passed away in Kolkata on Thursday after a prolonged illness, sources close to his family said.

Covid scare: PM reviews situation, warns against laxity, urges mask use

Covid scare: PM reviews situation, warns against laxity, urges mask use

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

Amid a spurt in COVID-19 cases in some parts of the world, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday cautioned against complacency and directed officials to strengthen the ongoing surveillance measures, especially at international airports.

Palaniswami, Stalin file nomination papers for TN polls

Palaniswami, Stalin file nomination papers for TN polls

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

Palaniswami has won from Edappadi four times (1989, 1991, 2011 and 2016) and the region is among the strongholds of the ruling party.

Laal Singh Chaddha Trailer: Visually STUNNING!

Laal Singh Chaddha Trailer: Visually STUNNING!

Rediff.com30 May 2022

Will Laal Singh Chaddha do justice to its Hollywood original's cult status, wonders Namrata Thakker.

Gulmohar Review: Home Is Where The Heart Is

Gulmohar Review: Home Is Where The Heart Is

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

Delhi, daddy issues, drivers, domestic help, politics, patriarchy, sexuality, sexism, choices, compromises, community, religion, real estate, motherhood, marriage -- Gulmohar offers a loaded, layered understanding of familial relationships and its indirect impact on the people at the periphery, notes Sukanya Verma.

Hate sloganeering: PFI leader sent to jail; police book him in another case

Hate sloganeering: PFI leader sent to jail; police book him in another case

Rediff.com30 May 2022

A senior police officer of the district confirmed that Yahya Thangal has been sent to judicial custody in the case by a district court in Alappuzha for 14 days.

Bengal, Odisha on alert as cyclone likely to hit east coast on Oct 25

Bengal, Odisha on alert as cyclone likely to hit east coast on Oct 25

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

Odisha is bracing for heavy rainfall early next week under the impact of a possible cyclone in the Bay of Bengal, which is likely to skirt the state and move towards West Bengal and Bangladesh, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Friday.

Raju: Shah Rukh, Taapsee Kya Jodi Hai!

Raju: Shah Rukh, Taapsee Kya Jodi Hai!

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

Shah Rukh Khan and Rajkumar Hirani announced their first feature film collaboration Dunki, which is set to release in theatres on December 22, 2023.

After the heatwave comes cyclone, likely to hit Andhra-Odisha coast next week

After the heatwave comes cyclone, likely to hit Andhra-Odisha coast next week

Rediff.com6 May 2022

The low-pressure area over the South Andaman Sea and adjoining southeast Bay of Bengal is very likely to move northwestwards and intensify into a depression by Saturday, the weather office said.

Rain lashes Tamil Nadu; 2 killed in record downpour in Chennai

Rain lashes Tamil Nadu; 2 killed in record downpour in Chennai

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

For the first time in three decades, Nungambakkam, a core city area recorded 8 cmin a single day and suburban Red Hills 13 cm followed by 12 cm in Perambur, also in the city.

Are external forces controlling anti-Adani port stir, asks Pinarayi in assembly

Are external forces controlling anti-Adani port stir, asks Pinarayi in assembly

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

Vijayan, in his detailed speech, said his government wanted to resolve the issue amicably within the framework of law and sought the support of everyone to participate in the process to settle the 140-day-long agitation.

Kerala Muslim scholar draws flack for remark against inviting girl on dais

Kerala Muslim scholar draws flack for remark against inviting girl on dais

Rediff.com11 May 2022

The incident occurred during the inauguration of a 'madrassa' building in the district, where students were felicitated recently.

Will #BoycottBrahmastra Affect Its Box Office Fate?

Will #BoycottBrahmastra Affect Its Box Office Fate?

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

The advance bookings of Brahmastra are looking very good.

Sporting legends we lost in 2020

Sporting legends we lost in 2020

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

Sporting world lost some of its favourite stars this year.

The BIGGEST December Releases

The BIGGEST December Releases

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

Joginder Tuteja looks at the big December hits in the past decade.

The BOLLYWOOD QUIZ CHALLENGE!

The BOLLYWOOD QUIZ CHALLENGE!

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

BJP claims Prashant Kishor enrolled as voter in Bhabanipur

BJP claims Prashant Kishor enrolled as voter in Bhabanipur

Rediff.com26 Sep 2021

Long before the by-election was announced, a person with the name Prashant Kishor was included in the list of the electorate in Bhabanipur during the addition process in January-April, according to the Election Commission website.

PIX: Hologram statue of Netaji unveiled at India Gate

PIX: Hologram statue of Netaji unveiled at India Gate

Rediff.com23 Jan 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the hologram statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose at India Gate on Sunday evening on the occasion of his 125th birth anniversary.

Maoists blow up rail tracks in Jharkhand, services disrupted

Maoists blow up rail tracks in Jharkhand, services disrupted

Rediff.com20 Nov 2021

A rail track between Sonua and Lotapahar stations in West Singhbhum, under Chakradharpur Division of South Eastern Railway (SER), was damaged past Friday night in a blast that was allegedly triggered by the Maoists.

Asani intensifies into severe cyclonic storm; Odisha, Bengal on alert

Asani intensifies into severe cyclonic storm; Odisha, Bengal on alert

Rediff.com8 May 2022

The system lay centered at 5.30 am over Southeast Bay of Bengal, about 450 km west-northwest of Car Nicobar (Nicobar Islands), 380 km west of Port Blair (Andaman Islands), 970 km southeast of Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) and 1030 km south-southeast of Puri (Odisha).

RIP Subhas Bhowmick: The 'Jose Mourinho' of Kolkata Maidan

RIP Subhas Bhowmick: The 'Jose Mourinho' of Kolkata Maidan

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

A fearless competitor who used brain and brawn in equal measure, Subhas Bhowmick was one of the most fascinating characters in Indian football through the 1970s with his muscular built and equally expressive carefree opinions.