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Won't discuss Vadra issue in Parliament: Congress

Won't discuss Vadra issue in Parliament: Congress

Rediff.com13 Aug 2013

Unfazed by Bharatiya Janata Party's aggressive stance on Robert Vadra land deals controversy, Congress on Tuesday ruled out discussion on the issue in Parliament and dared Yashwant Sinha to move court after he sought a probe by Special Investigation Team into the matter.

Lessons from a meaningless massacre

Lessons from a meaningless massacre

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

By some strange and bizarre twist of fate, Omar Mateen did exactly what he did not intend to do. He took the lives of gay people and made them extraordinary. He infused their stories with a poignancy they might not have possessed otherwise. He enabled the rest of the world to see themselves in their stories, to weep at the sheer waste of lives cut short, says Sandip Roy.

EC to decide on release of Modi biopic on Friday

EC to decide on release of Modi biopic on Friday

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

The biopic was originally set to release on April 12, but its producers had advanced it by a week, claiming 'public demand'.

Remonetisation, albeit with a difference, has happened in Gujarat

Remonetisation, albeit with a difference, has happened in Gujarat

Rediff.com28 Feb 2017

Workers who had gone to their hometowns and did not return for work after Diwali vacation owing to the demonetisation impact have now started trickling back to the industrial hubs in Gujarat, say Vimukt Dave & Sohini Das.

Congress needs Sonia as president: Ambika Soni

Congress needs Sonia as president: Ambika Soni

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

She also made a strong defence of Rahul Gandhi, who is on sabbatical for more than a month

ISL: Chopra scores as Kerala Blasters beat Mumbai City

ISL: Chopra scores as Kerala Blasters beat Mumbai City

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

Michael Chopra scored his first goal in the Hero Indian Super League as Kerala Blasters notched up their first win of the season, beating Mumbai City FC 1-0 at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, in Kochi, on Friday.

Antony panel submits report on Cong's poll debacle to Sonia

Antony panel submits report on Cong's poll debacle to Sonia

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

The much talked about report of the AK Antony panel, which went into the reasons of worst-ever poll debacle of Congress, was today submitted to party President Sonia Gandhi.

Niagara Falls, Empire State Building lit-up for India's I-Day

Niagara Falls, Empire State Building lit-up for India's I-Day

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

A special ceremony was organised at the world-famous skyscraper in New York's midtown Manhattan for lighting it up in saffron, white and green.

ISL: Mumbai City FC do a Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde

ISL: Mumbai City FC do a Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

Mumbai City FC have been fairly inconsistent in the inaugural season of the Indian Super League so far, one could actually term their performance as the strange case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde.

Congress sweeps Rajasthan bypolls, TMC wins in Bengal

Congress sweeps Rajasthan bypolls, TMC wins in Bengal

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

With Thursday's win, the Congress's strength in the Lok Sabha has gone up to 48.

Was Pakistan's BAT live-streaming attack on Indian soldiers?

Was Pakistan's BAT live-streaming attack on Indian soldiers?

Rediff.com24 Jun 2017

The attack left two Indian soldiers dead while one BAT member was killed in retaliatory action by Indian troops.

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'

16 years & everything Ash wore at Cannes

16 years & everything Ash wore at Cannes

Rediff.com24 May 2017

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's Cannes fashion choices have come a long way from her debut in 2002.

Why is BJP scared of CBI if they did nothing wrong: Cong

Why is BJP scared of CBI if they did nothing wrong: Cong

Rediff.com1 Oct 2013

Rejecting Arun Jaitley's allegation that UPA government was misusing investigating agencies to settle scores with Narendra Modi, Congress asked whether BJP was "scared" and "worried" that some of the things done by its chief ministers will come home to roost.

Maharashtra CM's wife powerwalks for a cause

Maharashtra CM's wife powerwalks for a cause

Rediff.com30 May 2016

A fashion show that highlighted age-old Indian arts and crafts.

PIX: Priyanka, Salman, Aamir, Katrina at Arpita Khan's wedding

PIX: Priyanka, Salman, Aamir, Katrina at Arpita Khan's wedding

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

Salman Khan's youngest sister Arpita tied teh knot with her Delhi-based beau Ayush Sharma in Hyderabad on November 18.

D-Street may cheer Rajan's pep talk

D-Street may cheer Rajan's pep talk

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

Market participants are impressed that Rajan has set the ball rolling on his first day at RBI with a series of announcements, raising expectations that more are in store.

Yuvraj, Nehra surprise call-ups in T20 squad for Australian tour

Yuvraj, Nehra surprise call-ups in T20 squad for Australian tour

Rediff.com19 Dec 2015

Jadeja, Shami also return for limited overs series starting Jan 12

Sexual assault case: Tarun Tejpal alleges political vendetta

Sexual assault case: Tarun Tejpal alleges political vendetta

Rediff.com18 Feb 2014

Tehelka founder editor Tarun Tejpal, who has been accused by his junior colleague of sexual assault, on Tuesday alleged he has been framed because of "political vendetta".

Is Congress serious about elections?

Is Congress serious about elections?

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

'What do you think the Congress is today?' 'Is it a political party heading for a life-and-death battle?' 'Or an NGO, just doing its thing and hoping it will improve the state of the world?' asks Shekhar Gupta.

Maharashtra on boil over Maratha quota stir; Mumbai bandh on Wednesday

Maharashtra on boil over Maratha quota stir; Mumbai bandh on Wednesday

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

A man demanding reservation for the community jumped to his death in a river in Aurangabad district.

These 7 stocks gained more than 50% in 2016

These 7 stocks gained more than 50% in 2016

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

Among these, Hindalco and Vedanta from the metal pack have become multi-baggers, gaining 100 per cent in 2016

ISL: Goa plunder Kerala Blasters to reach semis

ISL: Goa plunder Kerala Blasters to reach semis

Rediff.com29 Nov 2015

Reinaldo da Cruz Oliveira struck a hat-trick as FC Goa secured their place in the semi-final of the Indian Super League (ISL) with a record 5-1 win over Kerala Blasters, in Kochi on Sunday.

Meet the Power Couples!

Meet the Power Couples!

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

Bollywood's power couple Arbaaz Khan and Malaika Arora Khan are going to introduce you to the other power couples in showbiz, and let YOU be a part of their daily life!

Reliance raises stake in Jio to 99%

Reliance raises stake in Jio to 99%

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

According to documents accessed by Business Standard, RIL increased its direct stake in Jio to 98.9 per cent as on March this year by pumping more capital into the company.

9 soldiers, 2 civilians killed in July in Indo-Pak LoC skirmishes

9 soldiers, 2 civilians killed in July in Indo-Pak LoC skirmishes

Rediff.com23 Jul 2017

The repeated skirmishes saw over 4,000 villagers from near borders to government camps at safer places in the district.

ISL: Delhi Dynamos go on top after beating Kerala Blasters

ISL: Delhi Dynamos go on top after beating Kerala Blasters

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

Delhi Dynamos finally broke their winless streak at home as they struck twice early into the second half to notch up a comfortable 2-0 win over Kerala Blasters to move to the top of the standings in the Indian Super League (ISL) in New Delhi on Friday. After a fruitless first half, Kean Francis Lewis struck the opener in the 56th minute off a Richard Gadze assist, while Marcelinho doubled the lead when he found the back of the net off marquee signing Florent Malouda's pass in the 60th minute. This was Brazilian striker Marcelinho's fifth goal in the third edition of the league, and he now tops the scoring chart with NorthEast United FC's Uruguayan forward Emiliano Alfaro.

Are you still holding these stocks? Exit NOW

Are you still holding these stocks? Exit NOW

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

Ajit Mishra, Vice President, Research, Religare Broking, answers readers' queries on stocks they own or want to buy.

Atletico Kolkata down Kerala Blasters in penalties to win 2nd ISL title

Atletico Kolkata down Kerala Blasters in penalties to win 2nd ISL title

Rediff.com18 Dec 2016

Atletico de Kolkata were crowned Indian Super League champions for the second time in three years after they edged out Kerala Blasters 4-3 in a nerve-wracking penalty shootout after both sides were locked 1-1 in regulation time in Kochi on Sunday.

Mutual funds to buy now!

Mutual funds to buy now!

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

Wondering if mutual fund investments can earn you enough money for your retirement and child's marriage? Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

Sensex nears 'bear market' on China woes

Sensex nears 'bear market' on China woes

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

The markets had been on an upward trajectory since August 2013.

Uttarakhand: Relatives of those missing growing restless

Uttarakhand: Relatives of those missing growing restless

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

With no information coming from the administration about their missing kin, they are preparing to visit Kedarnath and Rambada and scour tonnes of debris lying in these areas in search of the bodies of their relatives so that they can perform their last rites.

YIKES! Bollywood's most cringeworthy turn at Cannes? VOTE!

YIKES! Bollywood's most cringeworthy turn at Cannes? VOTE!

Rediff.com8 May 2015

Pick your least favourite of the lot!

Review: TE3N is a weak remake

Review: TE3N is a weak remake

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

Amitabh Bachchan is excellent, no question. Only his mystery involved an elusive bottle of Isabgol, says Raja Sen.

A Different Kind of War

A Different Kind of War

Rediff.com18 Jun 2017

'The armies that are lined up and firing at each other without ceasing, without much change on the ground and without much benefit, are replaced by civilians (also in uniforms, of team colours) screaming abuse,' says Aakar Patel.

ISL: Anelka strike helps Mumbai edge past Kerala

ISL: Anelka strike helps Mumbai edge past Kerala

Rediff.com2 Nov 2014

A stunning goal from Nicolas Anelka helped Mumbai City FC to pip Kerala Blasters 1-0, in their Hero Indian Super League (ISL) match at the D.Y. Patil stadium in Mumbai on Sunday.

3rd Test: India in control as Sri Lanka stare at another defeat

3rd Test: India in control as Sri Lanka stare at another defeat

Rediff.com13 Aug 2017

Pandya's aggressive batting powered India to 487 all out after starting the day at 329 for six. The memorable knock was also Pandya's first ever hundred in first class cricket.

Man arrested for Pansare's murder linked to right-wing group

Man arrested for Pansare's murder linked to right-wing group

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

Sameer Gaikwad, in his early 30s, was arrested from Sangli in a joint operation by the Kolhapur and the local police.

Kejriwal invites Dehli CM Dikshit for public debate

Kejriwal invites Dehli CM Dikshit for public debate

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday dared Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit for a public debate with him on issues relating to "inflated" power and water bills and women's safety among others.

Is this the best time to invest in stocks?

Is this the best time to invest in stocks?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

Several MF managers are trying to tell their investors that it could be the best time to invest as India is different.