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'Mini Me' and Timeless Mr India

'Mini Me' and Timeless Mr India

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

'Mr India was not the only 'invisible' person on the set.' 'There was a an 11 year old kid constantly with me, that no one else could see, except me.'

Biden mispronounces Sunak's name, triggers meme fest

Biden mispronounces Sunak's name, triggers meme fest

Rediff.com26 Oct 2022

Social media was abuzz with memes and reactions after septuagenarian United States President Joe Biden mis-pronounced the name of newly-appointed British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak during a Diwali reception he hosted at the White House.

NIA arrests former SP for 'leaking' secret documents to Laskhar

NIA arrests former SP for 'leaking' secret documents to Laskhar

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

The spokesperson said that Negi, a police officer who was promoted to the IPS batch of 2011, was arrested in connection with a case registered by the NIA on November 6 last year.

How To Protect Yourself From Poor AQI

How To Protect Yourself From Poor AQI

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

Breathing polluted air for long periods of time can cause more serious problems. Avoid exercising outdoors on bad air days, suggests Dr Varun Gupta.

Why Are The Generals At LoC?

Why Are The Generals At LoC?

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

Army commanders visited the Kashmir Valley to review the security situation at the Line of Control on Monday.

Ex-Governor Margaret Alva is joint Oppn candidate for Vice Prez poll

Ex-Governor Margaret Alva is joint Oppn candidate for Vice Prez poll

Rediff.com17 Jul 2022

Alva, 80, would file her nomination papers on Tuesday, July 19 which is the last date for filing nominations for the August 6 election.

Time ripe to enter electric 4-wheeler space: Anand Mahindra

Time ripe to enter electric 4-wheeler space: Anand Mahindra

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

With increased consumer awareness and government support in place, it is the opportune time to enter the electric passenger vehicle segment, Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra said on Monday. With an eye on gaining leadership in the electric four-wheeler segment, the Indian auto major announced that it will launch five new electric Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) for both domestic and international markets, with the first four expected to hit the road between 2024 and 2026. The company would introduce the first of the five e-SUVs towards the end of 2024, starting with the Indian market.

SBI, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank are important banks: RBI

SBI, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank are important banks: RBI

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

The RBI on Tuesday said state-owned SBI, along with private sector lenders ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank continue to be Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs) or institutions which are 'too big to fail'. SIBs are perceived as banks that are 'too big to fail (TBTF)'. This perception of TBTF creates an expectation of government support for these banks in times of distress. Due to this perception, these lenders enjoy certain advantages in the funding markets.

Hearing on interconnect petition adjourned for a d

Hearing on interconnect petition adjourned for a d

Rediff.com20 Jan 2003

TDSAT has adjourned for a day the hearing on a petition filed on interconnect filed by cellular operators against basic players offering WLL.

Review: Piranha 3DD is a D-grade Piranha 3D

Review: Piranha 3DD is a D-grade Piranha 3D

Rediff.com15 Jun 2012

We're introduced to exploitative underwater cameras but they aren't used to liven up the climax. The 3D promises but never delivers.

ASK KOMAL: How can I avoid getting a heart attack?

ASK KOMAL: How can I avoid getting a heart attack?

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

'Keep your mind at rest and lead a healthy lifestyle.' 'Adopt a good dietary pattern with low carbohydrates, low fat and high protein foods, including a lot of vegetables, fruits, nuts, etc.' 'Drink plenty of water and sleep well.'

Goodbye old Parliament House, hello new Sansad Bhavan!

Goodbye old Parliament House, hello new Sansad Bhavan!

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

The new Parliament building, whose foundation was laid in December 2020 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is being constructed in its vicinity and the work is expected to be completed before the Winter Session.

Semenya offered to show body to IAAF officials for proof

Semenya offered to show body to IAAF officials for proof

Rediff.com25 May 2022

Double Olympic 800 metres champion Caster Semenya offered to show her vagina to athletics officials when she was 18 to prove she was female,

Dera chief Ram Rahim gets Z-plus security on release on furlough

Dera chief Ram Rahim gets Z-plus security on release on furlough

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh has been given Z-plus security cover during his 21-day release on furlough from a Haryana jail where he has been serving a sentence, officials said on Tuesday." a recent communication from a senior Haryana police official to the Rohtak Range commissioner said.

PDP leader Waheed Para gets bail

PDP leader Waheed Para gets bail

Rediff.com25 May 2022

Para, perhaps, has become the first person to benefit from the Supreme Court putting on hold trial of cases under section 124 A (sedition).

PIX: Actor Jackie Chan carries Olympic torch atop Great Wall

PIX: Actor Jackie Chan carries Olympic torch atop Great Wall

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

The Olympic torch relay began its second day on Thursday atop the Great Wall, with Hong Kong actor Jackie Chan and Chinese Olympic medallists among those taking turns carrying the flame along a route shortened to three days because of COVID-19.

Monsoon Session: Oppn plans to corner govt on Agnipath, price rise

Monsoon Session: Oppn plans to corner govt on Agnipath, price rise

Rediff.com17 Jul 2022

Leaders of various opposition parties on Sunday demanded that issues of price rise, 'Agnipath' scheme as well as the alleged misuse of investigative agencies be taken up in Parliament and also raised objections to the list of 'unparliamentary words' at an all-party meeting convened by the government ahead of the Monsoon Session.

'Public Sector Banks Don't Like To Loan To MSMEs'

'Public Sector Banks Don't Like To Loan To MSMEs'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

'The approach today is, instead of giving loans to 100 MSMEs, let us give one loan to a big-ticket corporate.' 'And so many of these big fish deceived the banks and the banks are in the doldrums now with high NPAs.'

The GREAT BOLLYWOOD QUIZ

The GREAT BOLLYWOOD QUIZ

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

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

Police Case Collapses. Journalist Acquitted After 14 Years

Police Case Collapses. Journalist Acquitted After 14 Years

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

'The wrong person had to spend a banvaas of 14 years on a wrong charge.'

Army paper leak: Major sent to police custody till March 15

Army paper leak: Major sent to police custody till March 15

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

A 47-year-old Army officer arrested in connection with a recruitment exam paper leak in Pune was on Monday remanded in police custody till March 15.

NRC published in Aug 2019 is final: Assam Foreigners' Tribunal

NRC published in Aug 2019 is final: Assam Foreigners' Tribunal

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

Declaring a man Indian citizen, the tribunal in Karimganj district held that though National Identity Cards are yet to be issued, 'but there is no doubt that this NRC Assam published in 2019 is nothing but Final NRC'.

What are your favourite memories of Maradona? Tell us!

What are your favourite memories of Maradona? Tell us!

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

Long before Messi, long before Ronaldo, there was M-A-R-A-D-O-N-A!

The BOLLYWOOD QUIZ CHALLENGE!

The BOLLYWOOD QUIZ CHALLENGE!

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

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

Audi's electric SUV -- no gear, no sound and no engine!

Audi's electric SUV -- no gear, no sound and no engine!

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

However, it has an auditory feature that throws up a soft but audible whirring sound like a spaceship while driving as well as a different tone on the outside to let bystanders know a car is on its way, says Pavan Lall.

Can KKR turn around their fortunes?

Can KKR turn around their fortunes?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2021

Two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders will be striving to turn around their fortunes in IPL 2021 after a below-par showing last season.

'Actors are not dimwits'

'Actors are not dimwits'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

'There are so many actors and films that have influenced the lives of millions.'

Single on V-Day? Here's what you can do

Single on V-Day? Here's what you can do

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

10 good ideas to make this February 14 a memorable one.

Bigg Boss 14: 'My fights with Rubina were not staged'

Bigg Boss 14: 'My fights with Rubina were not staged'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

'We still don't know how the fights started, so we have promised that we do not want to take this forward.'

How to DEFEAT the Naxals!

How to DEFEAT the Naxals!

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

'Defence, development and democracy is the formula to defeat Naxalism.'

Who's the hottest of them all?

Who's the hottest of them all?

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

Take a look at the stars who rocked the red carpet at the Grazia Millennial Awards.

Will WAGs be allowed for Australia tour?

Will WAGs be allowed for Australia tour?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

'I don't see a reason why the families won't be allowed to come. The Australian cricket board is trying to accommodate the families. It should be okay'

S P Balasubrahmanyam laid to rest with state honours

S P Balasubrahmanyam laid to rest with state honours

Rediff.com26 Sep 2020

After the singer's son S P Charan performed the funeral rites amid Vedic chants by priests, 24 police personnel gave a gun salute and later the body was lowered into a deep pit and buried.

Ask Komal: Are vegetarian diets unhealthy?

Ask Komal: Are vegetarian diets unhealthy?

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

Plant foods are rich in whole grains, fruits and vegetables, which provide many essential nutrients including fibre, says nutritionist Komal Jethmalani.

Sops given by govt won polls for AAP, agree workers

Sops given by govt won polls for AAP, agree workers

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

The party workers recall that in the run up to the assembly elections, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and other AAP leaders had in their interactions with voters during poll rallies had duly emphasised upon various Delhi government schemes, providing for a host of services to people either free of cost or at a highly subsidised rates.

Assam: Ex-army officer declared 'foreigner', detained

Assam: Ex-army officer declared 'foreigner', detained

Rediff.com29 May 2019

Mohammad Sanaullah is serving as assistant sub-inspector (ASI) in border police.

When an American professor worked at the RBI...

When an American professor worked at the RBI...

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

'We get to know secrets such as some of India's top-rated firms do not always make payments when due and many State-owned, listed, enterprises that borrow in bond markets default regularly.' 'Without naming the bank, he says that ever-greening of poor loans by a part of India's shadow banking lay at the doorstep of India's banking, notably 'one private bank'.' Viral Acharya's Quest for Restoring Financial Stability in India won't be music to many ears, observes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

IPL 12 Week Three: All the important numbers

IPL 12 Week Three: All the important numbers

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

Rajneesh Gupta brings you all the numbers from the first 26 games in IPL-12.

The secret to clear, flawless, skin

The secret to clear, flawless, skin

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

Cleanse, tone, and moisturise. Avoid sugar, dairy products, animal protein, suggests Shilpa Sharma.

BSF official, wife declared foreigners in Assam

BSF official, wife declared foreigners in Assam

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

"I request the government to take steps so that he continues to be an Indian," Ali told a news channel.