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PIX: Inside TV actress Dimple Jhangiani's wedding!

PIX: Inside TV actress Dimple Jhangiani's wedding!

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

A look at the picture from the wedding celebrations.

Jobs, the most important issue among voters this election

Jobs, the most important issue among voters this election

Rediff.com6 May 2019

It keeps getting harder every day for the government to drive its narrative that ample jobs are being created. They sound increasingly silly as they try to defend the indefensible, says Mahesh Vyas.

Noida killers undergo brain-mapping tests

Noida killers undergo brain-mapping tests

Rediff.com7 Jan 2007

DFS sources said the medical tests were a prelude to the narco-analysis or "truth serum" tests on the accused and it was during the test that it was revealed that Surendra was diabetic.

The Ultimate Lata Mangeshkar Playlist

The Ultimate Lata Mangeshkar Playlist

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

Sukanya Verma presents a playlist of 100 Lata Mangeshkar songs from different decades of Hindi films -- songs that make me sing, smile, sob and sigh.

Frying pakoras or becoming chowkidars is nobody's life ambition

Frying pakoras or becoming chowkidars is nobody's life ambition

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

The BJP needs to worry about the kinds of professions it has landed up glorifying -- chai vendors, pakora vendors and now guards. These are not professions that any one of its voters would like to cherish, points out Mahesh Vyas.

Any sexual assault may now fall under rape

Any sexual assault may now fall under rape

Rediff.com26 Feb 2007

The NCW is optimistic that the Sexual Assault Bill and Sexual Harassment at Workplace Bill will come through.

PM to attend Aug 5 bhoomi pujan: Ayodhya trust member

PM to attend Aug 5 bhoomi pujan: Ayodhya trust member

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

Talking to reporters in Pune, Swami Govind Devgiri Maharaj also said all chief ministers must be invited for the ceremony. "The PM has agreed to come to Ayodhya on August 5 for the 'bhoomi pujan' of Ram temple. He will be there for one-and-a-half hours.

Odd PHOTOS from a mad, mad world!

Odd PHOTOS from a mad, mad world!

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

A collection of oddball, amazing moments from the world!

Salman Khurshid calls Narendra Modi 'impotent'

Salman Khurshid calls Narendra Modi 'impotent'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2014

Union Minister Salman Khurshid on Tuesday described Narendra Modi as "impotent", a remark that invited a sharp condemnation from the BJP.

Nushrat's daring low neckline will knock your socks over

Nushrat's daring low neckline will knock your socks over

Rediff.com1 Aug 2018

Presenting the best-dressed celebs at the Vogue Beauty Awards which took place in Mumbai.

'Lagaan destroyed me'

'Lagaan destroyed me'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

'As an actor, it gave me such a great role that after that whatever, work I was offered, it was never fulfilling.'

Don't politicise Imrana case: NCW

Don't politicise Imrana case: NCW

Rediff.com30 Jun 2005

National Commission for Women on Thursday demanded a speedy trial under laws set by the Indian Constitution.

PIX: Salman, Vidya, Irrfan at Star Screen Awards

PIX: Salman, Vidya, Irrfan at Star Screen Awards

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

The awards season has begun!

Rainfall 24% below average: CMIE

Rainfall 24% below average: CMIE

Rediff.com26 Jun 2006

NCW wants mandatory marriage registration

NCW wants mandatory marriage registration

Rediff.com28 Apr 2005

Marriage registration will curb child marriages, says NCW.

Draft of domestic violence bill ready: NCW

Draft of domestic violence bill ready: NCW

Rediff.com17 Jun 2005

She added that the Centre had already reviewed the harassment bill and had consulted them while studying the domestic violence bill.

'Bar dancers will be rehabilitated'

'Bar dancers will be rehabilitated'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2005

Maharashtra CM Vilasrao Deshmukh

Sunanda's laptop, phones sent for forensic analysis

Sunanda's laptop, phones sent for forensic analysis

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

Delhi Police has handed over the laptop and mobile phones of Congress MP Shashi Tharoor's deceased wife Sunanda Pushkar to Gandhinagar-based Directorate of Forensic Science, to retrieve crucial data, which could help the ongoing probe into her death.

There is only one way to measure employment

There is only one way to measure employment

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

It's high time we now turn the popular question on its head -- when there is no growth in jobs for several years, how can the real GDP grow at 7 per cent per annum, says Mahesh Vyas.

How to generate your CIBIL credit report

How to generate your CIBIL credit report

Rediff.com29 Jul 2013

Harshala Chandorkar, Senior Vice President -- Consumer Relations, Communication & CIC Compliance Credit Information Bureau (India) Limited (CIBIL), answers your credit card queries.

How India's demographic dividend is being eroded

How India's demographic dividend is being eroded

Rediff.com24 Feb 2019

Rural and urban regions present different labour participation and employment levels. These differences also are not tuned to India exploiting its demographic dividend, says Mahesh Vyas.

Coming soon! Major reshuffle of governors

Coming soon! Major reshuffle of governors

Rediff.com5 Jun 2013

Centre is planning for a major reshuffle of state governors and possibilities of inducting new faces have not been ruled out, say sources in the prime minister's office and the Congress headquarters.

Prez Pranab to be chief guest at Mauritius national day

Prez Pranab to be chief guest at Mauritius national day

Rediff.com7 Mar 2013

President Pranab Mukherjee will be the chief guest at the national day celebrations of Mauritius on March 12 as part of his second state visit abroad.

As India Inc's profits soar, wage bill falls

As India Inc's profits soar, wage bill falls

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

The lockdown has taught companies a lesson or two on running business with fewer human resources. These lessons are unlikely to be forgotten, observes Mahesh Vyas.

Melas, rallies and the problem of unemployment

Melas, rallies and the problem of unemployment

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

If everyone had decent meaningful jobs, the rally maidans would be largely empty and, save for the Akhara babas and curious foreigners and the devout senior citizens, not very many would spare time for the Kumbh Mela, says Mahesh Vyas.

India needs to create 8 mn jobs every year!

India needs to create 8 mn jobs every year!

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

Nothing in India's recent history suggests that India can provide 8-9 million jobs a year, let alone generate 50 million jobs in any reasonable time, notes Mahesh Vyas.

Asaram booked for rape in sexual assault case

Asaram booked for rape in sexual assault case

Rediff.com6 Nov 2013

The Jodhpur police on Wednesday charged self-styled godman Asaram Bapu with wrongful confinement and rape of a 16-year-old girl, more than two months after he was arrested in the sexual assault case.

5,000 voters from Mumbai plan to vote in Gujarat: BJP

5,000 voters from Mumbai plan to vote in Gujarat: BJP

Rediff.com14 Dec 2012

About 5,000 voters, with dual registration in the electoral lists in Mumbai and Gujarat's Sidhpur assembly segment, are all set to vote against Bharatiya Janata Party's Jay Narayan Vyas in the second phase of polling in Gujarat on December 17, claimed Dilipbhai Patel, a BJP corporator in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation

Bollywood in IPL fixing? Vindoo Dara arrested

Bollywood in IPL fixing? Vindoo Dara arrested

Rediff.com21 May 2013

Bollywood actor Vindoo Singh, son of late actor Dara Singh, was arrested for his alleged role in the IPL spot-fixing scandal by Mumbai Police on Tuesday.

My meeting with Bal Thackeray upset Sonia Gandhi: Pranab Mukherjee

My meeting with Bal Thackeray upset Sonia Gandhi: Pranab Mukherjee

Rediff.com16 Oct 2017

Kumar had sought central university status for it in keeping with public sentiments.

Bihar: Toll in Phailin-related incidents mounts to 14

Bihar: Toll in Phailin-related incidents mounts to 14

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

Four persons have died in Bihar since Monday in rain-related incidents due to the 'peripheral effect' of Cyclone Phailin, taking the death toll in the state to 14.

The tide's changing in Rajasthan

The tide's changing in Rajasthan

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

Congress rivals have put factionalism aside for now. The party is betting on a series of well-received welfare schemes to return to power

Expelled diplomats on both sides head for home

Expelled diplomats on both sides head for home

Rediff.com10 Feb 2003

India and Pakistan have expelled 5 officials from each other's high commissions.

IPL Auction: Shami, Iyer for Rs 2 cr

IPL Auction: Shami, Iyer for Rs 2 cr

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

590 cricketers -- including 370 Indian players and 220 overseas players -- will go under the hammer during the two-day mega auction in Bengaluru on February 12 and 13.

10 million jobs: Was it a promise or a 'chunavi jumla'?

10 million jobs: Was it a promise or a 'chunavi jumla'?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

The key to job creation is to increase labour participation - draw more people into the labour force and to provide them formal jobs in the organised sectors. Self-employment is not job creation, says, Mahesh Vyas.

LS nod to bill to protect rights of urban street vendors

LS nod to bill to protect rights of urban street vendors

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

Lok Sabha passed a bill to regulate street vending activities and protect the rights of urban street vendors, including against harassment by police and municipal authorities.

Absconding convict of Guj riot case nabbed in Maharashtra

Absconding convict of Guj riot case nabbed in Maharashtra

Rediff.com4 Oct 2012

City police's crime branch on Thursday arrested an absconding convict of 2002 Naroda Patiya massacre case.