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Lakhimpur case: SIT charges MoS Mishra's son, 13 others

Lakhimpur case: SIT charges MoS Mishra's son, 13 others

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

The Special Investigation Team investigating the Lakhimpur violence case has filed a chargesheet on Monday in which one accused was added taking the tally of arrested accused to 14.

U'khand resort murder: Ankita cremated, NH blockade ends after CM assurance

U'khand resort murder: Ankita cremated, NH blockade ends after CM assurance

Rediff.com25 Sep 2022

She was cremated on the banks of the Alaknanda at Shrinagar around 6.30 pm in the presence of commissioner, Garhwal, Sushil Kumar and Pauri district magistrate Vijay Kumar Jogdande.

Who is this getting a jab?!!?

Who is this getting a jab?!!?

Rediff.com17 May 2021

Huma promotes Army of the Dead...Shilpa's love in times of Corona...

India's Billionaire Club Shrinks....

India's Billionaire Club Shrinks....

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

Among the many exits from the billionaire's club in 2022 are D Uday Kumar Reddy of Tanla Solutions (net worth down 66 per cent), Sushil Kanubhai Shah of Metropolis Healthcare (down 65.7 per cent), Vijay Shekhar Sharma of One97 Communications (down 66 per cent), and C K Birla (down 43.4 per cent).

The JINX Shabana Wants to BREAK!

The JINX Shabana Wants to BREAK!

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

'My entire house turn their backs on me when a cricket match is happening.' 'The minute I look at the TV screen, an Indian player gets out.' 'So if I do enter the room, I have to sit with my back to the TV.'

When Jugal Hansraj Was Paid More Than Priyanka Chopra

When Jugal Hansraj Was Paid More Than Priyanka Chopra

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

'I wasn't getting the roles I wanted to play and the respect I thought I deserved as a senior actor, so I cut myself off from the industry for a while and moved to the US.'

Lakhimpur violence: MoS Mishra's son sent to 2-day police custody

Lakhimpur violence: MoS Mishra's son sent to 2-day police custody

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

Union minister of state for home Ajay Mishra's son Ashish Mishra, arrested for his alleged role in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence, was on Friday remanded in police custody for two days.

Trial by Fire Review: Gripping

Trial by Fire Review: Gripping

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

What works for Trial By Fire is Rajshri Deshpande's and Abhay Deol's portrayal of the distraught parents who struggled and toiled for justice for over two decades, observes Utkarsh Mishra.

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.

Adani Crisis: Stress Test For Indian Capitalism

Adani Crisis: Stress Test For Indian Capitalism

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

In this round, the market has won. But it is still for Gautam Adani to decide whether he has lost or not, argues Shekhar Gupta.

What Zomato, Ola, Paytm Need To Learn

What Zomato, Ola, Paytm Need To Learn

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

Start-ups don't care that mad-money funding comes to a hard stop after an IPO, observes Debashis Basu. As a listed entity, corporate actions have to take the interests of all shareholders, especially minority shareholders, into account. So far, we are not seeing any sign of it, observes Debashis Basu.

Why is Karan Johar KISSING Kajol?

Why is Karan Johar KISSING Kajol?

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

Karan Johar hosted a huge birthday party for Apoorva Mehta, the CEO of Dharma Productions, who turned 50 on March 17.

Lakhimpur case: SC seeks time schedule for conclusion of trial

Lakhimpur case: SC seeks time schedule for conclusion of trial

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

The top court also asked the Uttar Pradesh government, which opposed the bail plea of Ashish Mishra terming the offence as 'grave', to file an affidavit with regard to the status of the second case filed over the killing of three occupants of the SUV, which allegedly mowed down the farmers.

Chess Olympiad: India 'B' win bronze; India 'A' women finish third

Chess Olympiad: India 'B' win bronze; India 'A' women finish third

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

India 'B' defeated Germany 3-1 in their final round match to end at third position.

Why It's Best Not To Talk To Pakistan Now

Why It's Best Not To Talk To Pakistan Now

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

The only thing that might justify a response is the desperate state of Pakistan's economy and how its people are suffering. But it's better to be heartless for now, argues Shekhar Gupta.

'Let people breathe clean air': SC, HC reject plea against absolute cracker ban

'Let people breathe clean air': SC, HC reject plea against absolute cracker ban

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

Noting the pendency of issues related to firecrackers before the Supreme Court, the Delhi high court on Thursday refused to entertain a petition challenging Delhi Pollution Control Committee's complete ban on sale and use of all kinds of firecrackers.

Chouhan cedes chair to deity's portrait in cabinet meet, draws ex-babus' ire

Chouhan cedes chair to deity's portrait in cabinet meet, draws ex-babus' ire

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

At a Madhya Pradesh cabinet meeting held in the temple town of Ujjain, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan ceded his seat to Lord Mahakal's portrait, an act some former bureaucrats said was "unprecedented" in the history of the state and could have been avoided.

All The Muslim Union Ministers

All The Muslim Union Ministers

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

It is for the first time in the history of Independent India that not a single Muslim is part of the Union Cabinet.

Dasvi Review

Dasvi Review

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

Abhishek packs a punch and Nimrat is deliciously wicked but Dasvi falls short of being the razor-sharp satire it deeply aspires to be, feels Sukanya Verma.

Deepa Gahlot's Top Web Series of 2022

Deepa Gahlot's Top Web Series of 2022

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

Stories of rural India, campus capers, realistic family dramas and urban romance that are no longer picked up by film-makers, find their way to the Web, and the viewing experience is richer for the variety available.

Is Modi Wooing Muslims?

Is Modi Wooing Muslims?

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

If Rahul's yatra makes a political statement from the other side of the aisle and Shah Rukh's success underlines a more relaxed popular mood, Mr Modi and Mr Bhagwat's cues to their followers are coming from another place, observes Shekhar Gupta.

Masaba Masaba 2 Review

Masaba Masaba 2 Review

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

Masaba Masaba 2 is funnier and sassier this time around, observes Namrata Thakker.

Social media startup Pepul to launch on R-Day

Social media startup Pepul to launch on R-Day

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

After raising Rs 10 crore in seed funding last week from investors like Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma, Freshworks founder Girish Mathrabootham and Silicon Valley based venture capitalist firm Hourglass Venture, Chennai-based social media startup Pepul told Business Standard that it is looking to raise around Rs 200 crore by June this year for expansion. The social media platform, focused on online ethical practices, will be launched by 1,000 entrepreneurs across the country on January 26. Pepul, founded by G Suresh Kumar, will be using an Aadhaar-based user verification system to get rid of fake accounts on its platform. "We are planning to raise around Rs 200 crore by June this year.

Why Bharat Jodo Yatra Bothers Modi-Shah

Why Bharat Jodo Yatra Bothers Modi-Shah

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

If you are a BJP backer, you'd ask why Modi and Shah would even bother about Rahul Gandhi and Congress. But they do. Because they are serious politicians who win elections. That's why their priority is to ensure Rahul cannot shed his 'Pappu' image, points Shekhar Gupta.

Karnataka govt is considering law to regulate religious conversion: Home minister

Karnataka govt is considering law to regulate religious conversion: Home minister

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

Indulging in religious conversion with inducement or under pressure is an "unpardonable offence", the state home minister Araga Jnanendra said adding, it may also lead to disturbance of peace in the society.

How Can Shabana-Javed-Naseer Be In Tukde Tukde Gang?

How Can Shabana-Javed-Naseer Be In Tukde Tukde Gang?

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

'Javed Akhtar, Naseeruddin Shah and Shabana Azmi have collectively brought more pride and honour to our country than the entire film fraternity put together.' 'Sir, the names you have taken are institutions, pillars of India's popular art, symbolising the very essence of humanism and nationalism.'

The RSS Has Never Been So Weak!

The RSS Has Never Been So Weak!

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

Political power has now been outsourced fully to the Modi government. Even if the RSS is still, in principle, his guru, nobody would dare to whisper a word of advice to Modi, forget some whiff of criticism. When the shishya grows into such a popular and domineering leader, the guru has to applaud from the sidelines, points out Shekhar Gupta.

Recite Ram Katha, Hanuman Chalisa: Cong to workers in MP

Recite Ram Katha, Hanuman Chalisa: Cong to workers in MP

Rediff.com3 Apr 2022

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party has ridiculed the move as 'hypocrisy' saying Congress leaders had termed Lord Ram as an imaginary character.

Indian GM Arjun Erigaisi wins Tata Steel Challengers

Indian GM Arjun Erigaisi wins Tata Steel Challengers

Rediff.com30 Jan 2022

With the triumph, the Indian GM qualifies for next year's Tata Steel Masters Group.

Chess Olympiad: India 'A', 'B' post wins in Open section

Chess Olympiad: India 'A', 'B' post wins in Open section

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

The India 'A' and 'B' teams registered comprehensive seventh round victories

Nashik CP among top cops transferred in Maharashtra

Nashik CP among top cops transferred in Maharashtra

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

Jayant Naiknavare, deputy inspector general of police (VIP security), will replace Pandey as the Nashik police commissioner.

Tata Steel Chess: Vidit draws with Rapport; joint third

Tata Steel Chess: Vidit draws with Rapport; joint third

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

Indian Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi drew with Richard Rapport of Hungary in the ninth round to be in joint third place with 5.5 points in the Tata Steel Masters in Wijk Aan Zee, The Netherlands.

SC warns Maha of contempt if local polls are renotified with OBC quota

SC warns Maha of contempt if local polls are renotified with OBC quota

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

The Supreme Court on Thursday warned the Maharashtra State Election Commission (SEC) of contempt action if it renotifies the election process to 367 local bodies, where it has already commenced, in order to provide reservation to OBCs.

Who is the young lady with Farhan Akhtar?

Who is the young lady with Farhan Akhtar?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

Karisma-Kareena meet up with cousins... Akshay meets a 'mastermind'... Saiyami shoots for a new show...

SC concludes hearing on 10 pc quota for EWS, reserves verdict

SC concludes hearing on 10 pc quota for EWS, reserves verdict

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

The Supreme Court on Tuesday reserved its verdict on a batch of pleas challenging the validity of the 103rd Constitution amendment providing 10 per cent reservation to economically weaker sections (EWS) persons in admissions and government jobs.

'My advice has always been: Don't rush'

'My advice has always been: Don't rush'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

'Everyone wants to achieve everything very quickly.' 'Parents want to see their kids become stars overnight.' 'Kids want to be a sensation on social media.' 'Everyone is constantly in a race.'

Uttarakhand receptionist's murder sparks protests, BJP expels leaders

Uttarakhand receptionist's murder sparks protests, BJP expels leaders

Rediff.com24 Sep 2022

The BJP expelled Vinod Arya and his son from the party, a day after the leader's another son was arrested in the murder case of a woman receptionist at a resort in Uttarakhand's Pauri.

How To PROTECT Cryptocurrencies From Hackers

How To PROTECT Cryptocurrencies From Hackers

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

Choosing the right wallet is crucial, alerts Bindisha Sarang.

Does China Really Want Indian Territory?

Does China Really Want Indian Territory?

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

The Chinese aren't after territory. Their target is our national will, morale and the sense of autonomy we feel in making our strategic choices. They are attacking India and the Modi government at their weakest point, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

Priyanka Gandhi slams Sitharaman for 'UP-type' remark

Priyanka Gandhi slams Sitharaman for 'UP-type' remark

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

"The 'UP-type' remark made by a Union minister is not appropriate at all. It only shows a narrow mindset," Sinha said.