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Tejashwi Yadav returns as the kingmaker in Bihar

Tejashwi Yadav returns as the kingmaker in Bihar

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

After a dream debut seven years ago when he was sworn in as deputy chief minister after being elected MLA for the first time was followed by a slump in his political fortunes, Tejashwi Yadav has finally come back to center-stage as the kingmaker and deputy to Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.

Alia-Ranbir's Sangeet Playlist

Alia-Ranbir's Sangeet Playlist

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

As the attractive couple set out to make it official over four days of elaborate festivity, Sukanya Verma offers a playlist we imagine the stars dancing at their sangeet.

Adani, Sitharaman line up for yoga session

Adani, Sitharaman line up for yoga session

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

Billionaire Gautam Adani on Tuesday did an hour-long session of yoga exercises in the open air as he led corporate India to join the International Day of Yoga celebrations. Several public and private sector companies held yoga sessions at their offices to promote the adoption of exercise in daily routines to stay fit and healthy. Adani, chairman of logistics-to-energy conglomerate Adani Group, and his wife Priti, who heads the Adani Foundation, "participated with more than 1,000 members of the Adani Parivaar team to celebrate health, mindfulness and meditation," the group said in a statement. The session was held at a football ground at Adani Shantigram in Ahmedabad. Several other business leaders tweeted pictures of their yoga sessions.

Rain floods Delhi airport forecourt, flights delayed

Rain floods Delhi airport forecourt, flights delayed

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

Sources said five flights were diverted from the airport this morning due to the bad weather conditions.

How Dev Anand Lost Zeenat Aman To Raj Kapoor

How Dev Anand Lost Zeenat Aman To Raj Kapoor

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

Devsaab continued to work with Zeenat as his co-star until one fine day he woke up to the announcement that his 'Zeeenie' had signed a film with Raj Kapoor.

It's BJP vs regional parties in Thursday's bypolls in 6 states

It's BJP vs regional parties in Thursday's bypolls in 6 states

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

Voting will be held on Thursday in bypolls to seven assembly seats in six states -- a contest symbolic of the fierce turf war between the Bharatiya Janata Party and regional parties.

Modi's ministers' average age is now 58, down from 61

Modi's ministers' average age is now 58, down from 61

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

The average age of the new Union council of ministers has reduced to 58 years from 61 years previously following Wednesday's reshuffle.

FIR reveals how CBI officers compromised probe for kickbacks

FIR reveals how CBI officers compromised probe for kickbacks

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

CBI officials booked for graft by the central probe agency were not only receiving regular kickbacks for compromising investigation, but were also acting as conduits to bribe their peers on behalf of companies accused of siphoning off crores of public money from banks, the FIR against them alleges.

'Mainstream is a club and I am not part of it'

'Mainstream is a club and I am not part of it'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

'My career is made on independent films, and maybe the occasional mainstream film, which was trying to do something different.'

Before These Actors Became Stars...

Before These Actors Became Stars...

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

Whether it's a filmi rite of passage or just another facet of nepotism, quite a few star kids began their journey as ADs.

Focus on learning new skills during lockdown, says Paes

Focus on learning new skills during lockdown, says Paes

Rediff.com4 May 2020

Speaking at an Education Webinar for coaches, jointly organised by the All India Tennis Association (AITA) and the Sports Authority of India (SAI), Leander Paes touched upon various topics including his junior days, transition to men's circuit, the role mental fitness plays in tennis, dealing with pressure, nutritional knowledge and coaching tips.

BJP's Bihar tickets being sold to criminals, alleges party's RK Singh

BJP's Bihar tickets being sold to criminals, alleges party's RK Singh

Rediff.com26 Sep 2015

He further accused the party of allegedly accepting money over the distribution of the tickets in the upcoming polls.

'Never did Dilip Kumar try to dominate me'

'Never did Dilip Kumar try to dominate me'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

'If ever annoyed, Dilip Kumar openly spoke out his mind.' 'He abhorred abusive language and never expected it from others around him.'

CBI team takes away Hathras victim's brother to record statement

CBI team takes away Hathras victim's brother to record statement

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

A CBI team on Tuesday met the family members of the 19-year old Dalit victim in the gangrape and murder case in Bulgarhi village in Hathras and examined the crime scene, officials said.

My Superhero: 'My wife taught me an important lesson'

My Superhero: 'My wife taught me an important lesson'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

'Even though I had forgotten about the people who had helped me during our difficult times, my wife remembered and reminded me to repay their dues during my good days,' says R K Chand.

Heal Yourself, The Lata Mangeshkar Way

Heal Yourself, The Lata Mangeshkar Way

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

Javed Akhtar is among the millions who believe that Lata Mangeshkar's voice is therapeutic.

RK Anand to challenge HC order on Radia book

RK Anand to challenge HC order on Radia book

Rediff.com26 May 2011

Lawyer R K Anand will move the Delhi High Court, seeking vacation of the stay on circulation and release of his book Close Encounters with Niira Radia.

Readers share pics of their Navratri Golu

Readers share pics of their Navratri Golu

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

We asked you to share pics of your Navratri celebration. This is what our readers shared.

16 first-time MPs among 36 new inductees in Cabinet

16 first-time MPs among 36 new inductees in Cabinet

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

L Murugan, 44, is the only newly-sworn minister who is not a member of Rajya Sabha or Lok Sabha.

Vajpayee's private secretary Shakti Sinha passes away

Vajpayee's private secretary Shakti Sinha passes away

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

According to sources, Sinha was suffering from high blood pressure and was rushed to RK Hospital in IP Extension when he complained of uneasiness.

20-30% new products may be open to USFDA inspection

20-30% new products may be open to USFDA inspection

Rediff.com23 May 2022

With all major US export-oriented drug manufacturing plants in the country up for inspection in 2022, some estimates peg that at least 20-30 per cent of the new product launches lined up for the US will be subject to on-site inspection by the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA). The last two years saw limited physical inspections due to travel restrictions during the pandemic. "Pre-Covid, the frequency and number of inspections of manufacturing plants in India by USFDA had increased significantly," analysts from ICICI Securities Research noted. "With growing ANDA filings, especially for complex products. "We expect this trend to return with the environment normalising," analysts from ICICI Securities Research noted.

Afghan fans celebrate big win in T20 World Cup opener

Afghan fans celebrate big win in T20 World Cup opener

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

The team's remarkable rise has been cricket's biggest fairytale story in recent times but Afghanistan risk isolation following the country's takeover by the Taliban in August.

Why is Amitabh thanking Ranbir?

Why is Amitabh thanking Ranbir?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

Wonder what this 'elixir' is..... Hmmmm....

Ranbir's 40 on 40 Playlist

Ranbir's 40 on 40 Playlist

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

On his 40th birthday on September 28, Sukanya Verma draws up a playlist of 40 riveting Ranbir songs.

Shivani Bhatnagar case: Ex-Haryana top cop RK Sharma acquitted

Shivani Bhatnagar case: Ex-Haryana top cop RK Sharma acquitted

Rediff.com12 Oct 2011

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday on appeals by former senior police officer R K Sharma and three others challenging their conviction and life sentence for having killed journalist Shivani Bhatnagar over a decade ago.

25 Deadliest Bollywood Dacoits

25 Deadliest Bollywood Dacoits

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

Ranbir Kapoor's larger-than-life daku depiction in and as Shamshera is old school at its spectacular best. While we wait to watch the actor in one of the most raw, rough and rustic outings of his career, here's Sukanya Verma's list of 25 daku roles we love, ranked in an ascending order.

'Amazon In India For Next 100 Years'

'Amazon In India For Next 100 Years'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

'For all of us at Amazon, it is 'Bharat first'.' 'We are keeping the Indian customer at the centre of what we are doing.'

'Ask your grandfather': BJP to Rahul on China remark

'Ask your grandfather': BJP to Rahul on China remark

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

Gandhi questioned the government on Friday over its agreement with China on troops disengagement in eastern Ladakh and alleged that Modi has "ceded" Indian territory to the Chinese.

TERI Chancellor Dr RK Pachauri goes on leave, won't attend March 7 convocation

TERI Chancellor Dr RK Pachauri goes on leave, won't attend March 7 convocation

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

Amid outrage over his appointment as TERI's Executive Vice Chairman, R K Pachauri has proceeded on leave on Thursday and will skip TERI University's convocation on March 7 after a group of students refused to receive degrees from him.

'Iski Ho Ya Uski, Khoop Piyo Whiskey'

'Iski Ho Ya Uski, Khoop Piyo Whiskey'

Rediff.com21 May 2022

'As we grew up in service and became seniors ourselves, our commanders advised us to graduate to whiskey since rum did not suit the stature and 'shaan' of a senior officer.' Nitin Sathe recalls his encounters with whiskey on World Whiskey Day.

Top 20 Scenes From Yash Chopra's Movies

Top 20 Scenes From Yash Chopra's Movies

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

On his 90th birth anniversary, Sukanya Verma lists 20 of her favourite scenes that reiterate his extraordinary grasp on the language of cinema and connect with the viewer.

CBI charge-sheets its 4 officials in bribe-for-relief case

CBI charge-sheets its 4 officials in bribe-for-relief case

Rediff.com20 Mar 2021

The CBI filed a charge sheet against its four officials in a bribe-for-relief case involving the investigation against Frost International for allegedly committed a bank fraud of over Rs 4,300 crore, officials said.

DMK gives a free pass to Jayalalithaa; won't contest bypoll

DMK gives a free pass to Jayalalithaa; won't contest bypoll

Rediff.com27 May 2015

A day after Election Commission announced bypoll for the RK Nagar assembly constituency from where chief minister and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam supremo Jayalalithaa is likely to contest, DMK chief Karunanidhi on Wednesday said his party has decided not to contest the by-election.

PIX: Kareena, Aishwarya, Sunny play Holi

PIX: Kareena, Aishwarya, Sunny play Holi

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

Bollywood makes Holi look extra vibrant, thanks to their colourful pictures on Instagram.

No international hockey events for India till June

No international hockey events for India till June

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

Two FIH Pro League ties involving the senior men's team, junior men's Asia Cup and senior women's Asian Champions Trophy are among a host of international hockey events, where India was scheduled to take part, that have been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Downpour batters Chennai, flood alert sounded

Downpour batters Chennai, flood alert sounded

Rediff.com7 Nov 2021

Chief Minister M K Stalin inspected several inundated areas here along with top officials including Chief Secretary V Irai Anbu and directed authorities to take swift action to drain flood water.

AIAMDK's Madhusudhanan and Dinakaran to battle it out for Jaya's seat

AIAMDK's Madhusudhanan and Dinakaran to battle it out for Jaya's seat

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

Madhusudhanan, the party's presidium chairman, was the AIADMK's "unanimous" choice.

EC hints to deploy central forces in poll bound states

EC hints to deploy central forces in poll bound states

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

Tamil Nadu, Kerala, West Bengal, Assam and the Union Territory of neighbouring Puducherry are likely to go to polls in April or May.

Sonakshi gets vaccinated

Sonakshi gets vaccinated

Rediff.com11 May 2021

Neha-Angad celebrate their wedding anniversary...Kunal celebrates 8 years of Go Goa Gone...

AIADMK alleges pact between TTV-DMK; Stalin rejects charge

AIADMK alleges pact between TTV-DMK; Stalin rejects charge

Rediff.com25 Dec 2017

"The result of the RK Nagar bypoll is an outcome of the tacit understanding between DMK working president M K Stalin and Dinakaran," Panneerselvam and Palaniswami said in a joint statement on Sunday night.