News for 'AA'

Police must be insulated from their political masters

Police must be insulated from their political masters

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

The Indian police is governed by the archaic, colonial-era Police Act of 1861, which has no place in a democracy. It was created to make the police subservient to its masters and, consequently, antagonistic to the masses, states Veenu Sandhu.

Modi, the mendicant-prince

Modi, the mendicant-prince

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

'Coronavirus has occasioned us to see how copious Modi's mojo bag is,' says Shreekant Sambrani.

Pix: The only Kannada release this Sankranti

Pix: The only Kannada release this Sankranti

Rediff.com13 Jan 2010

A look at K M Chaithanya and Chethan's second Kannada film together.

SC partially stays law making Aadhaar must for PAN, ITR filing

SC partially stays law making Aadhaar must for PAN, ITR filing

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

It also said that PAN card without Aadhaar number would not be treated invalid till the Constitution bench decides the larger issue of Right to Privacy.

13 killed, 200 injured as NE Delhi continues to burn over CAA

13 killed, 200 injured as NE Delhi continues to burn over CAA

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

A Delhi Police head constable, Ratan Lal, was among the nine killed in the violence that erupted on Monday over the amended citizenship law.

'IDFC's business model remains robust'

'IDFC's business model remains robust'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2009

"I don't think the only solution for us is a bank, though it could be a bank. On the other hand, if the financial system continues to grow at 20-25 per cent, there's no reason why in our current construct, we can't comfortably keep growing at that same pace," says Rajiv Lall, CEO and Managing Director, IDFC.

10 things you must know about Yuvraj Singh's love, Hazel Keech!

10 things you must know about Yuvraj Singh's love, Hazel Keech!

Rediff.com30 Nov 2016

The cricketer got engaged to British model-turned-actress Hazel Keech in Bali recently, and we hear the couple is planning to tie the knot in February 2016.

10 things you must know about Yuvraj Singh's love, Hazel Keech!

10 things you must know about Yuvraj Singh's love, Hazel Keech!

Rediff.com30 Nov 2016

The cricketer got engaged to British model-turned-actress Hazel Keech in Bali recently, and we hear the couple is planning to tie the knot in February 2016.

VOTE: Does India overreact to Sunny Leone's condom ads?

VOTE: Does India overreact to Sunny Leone's condom ads?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2017

First Goa, now Gujarat!

Review: Suryakanthi is a mixed bag

Review: Suryakanthi is a mixed bag

Rediff.com14 Jan 2010

Chaithanya's Kannada film is worth a watch for Ilayaraja's compositions and superb outdoor shoots.

EPFO initiative that will create 350,000 additional low cost homes

EPFO initiative that will create 350,000 additional low cost homes

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

The Prime Minister's Office has suggested that EPFO should deploy 15 per cent of its funds as loan for low cost housing saying it would generate a credit flow of Rs 70,000 crore (Rs 700 billion).

First look: Kallara Santhe

First look: Kallara Santhe

Rediff.com27 Aug 2009

Check out this Kannada movie starring Yesh and Hari Priya.

12 Films When The Lovers Eloped

12 Films When The Lovers Eloped

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

A fun excerpt from Diptakirti Chaudhuri's Bollygeek: The Crazy Trivia Guide to Bollywood.

Deadline to link Aadhaar-PAN extended till December 31

Deadline to link Aadhaar-PAN extended till December 31

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

The deadline for linking PAN with Aadhaar for taxpayers was to end on Thursday.

Electric cars could increase carbon emissions

Electric cars could increase carbon emissions

Rediff.com12 Nov 2009

The government has assigned a total of $250 million to promote electric cars, much of which will be used to reduce the cost to the consumer by up to $5,000.

Govt to split Assam-Nagaland gas & oil block

Govt to split Assam-Nagaland gas & oil block

Rediff.com5 Nov 2009

A meeting of the CCEA, chaired by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, approved 'splitting of the production sharing contract for Block AA-ON/7 in two parts, to consider separate exploration period of Nagaland part of the block,' an official statement said.

5 AAI airports to levy development fees

5 AAI airports to levy development fees

Rediff.com27 Feb 2009

This is the first instance of AAI-run airports charging fee.

3 Idiots' producer shouts at media

3 Idiots' producer shouts at media

Rediff.com1 Jan 2010

The controversy over Aamir Khan's '3 Idiots' dragging the star, the producer and author Chetan Bhagat, whose novel was the basis for the successful film, escalated on Friday with the media caught in an ugly crossfire and was told to 'shut up' amid high drama.

Delhi power tussle: What the SC verdict says

Delhi power tussle: What the SC verdict says

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

It held that though the LG was not a 'titular head', he should not emerge as an 'adversary having a hostile attitude' towards the Council of Ministers but rather act as a facilitator.

IPL 2020, Week 3: All the Hits & Misses

IPL 2020, Week 3: All the Hits & Misses

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

Rajneesh Gupta presents all the important numbers after the third week of IPL 2020.

I just called to say I love you

I just called to say I love you

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Has the advent of technology made it easier, or more difficult, for brands to communicate with you and your valentine?

SEZ expansion to be slackened, say experts

SEZ expansion to be slackened, say experts

Rediff.com16 Jun 2010

The revised draft of the Direct Taxes Code would now induce more and more companies to set up their units in the special economic zones before March 31, 2011 as the government has made it clear that it wants to do away with the present provision under which the companies enjoy a 15-year tax exemption.

Tata Steel plans to raise Rs 3,000 crore

Tata Steel plans to raise Rs 3,000 crore

Rediff.com13 May 2009

Tata Steel, the world's sixth largest steel-maker, will raise Rs 3,000 crore through non-convertible debentures to prepay the debt of its UK subsidiary, Tata Steel UK. The issue is Rs 1,000 crore higher than originally planned.

'I'm known for my sexy and glam image'

'I'm known for my sexy and glam image'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2009

Sophie Chowdry gets candid with her fans.

Captured! Dazzling diamond-like stars

Captured! Dazzling diamond-like stars

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

The Hubble Space Telescope has captured an image of a glittering star cluster, resembling an opulent diamond tapestry, that contains a collection of some of the brightest stars seen in our Milky Way galaxy.

'Manmohan Singh is a sweet man'

'Manmohan Singh is a sweet man'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

'Whenever you see him on television or anywhere else, he gives off grandfatherly vibes.'

Digvijaya's dig at Modi: Slamming govt and running it different things

Digvijaya's dig at Modi: Slamming govt and running it different things

Rediff.com21 Jun 2014

Targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the issue of inflation, Congress general secretary Digvijaya Singh on Saturday said that the PM should understand that criticising the government and running it were altogether different things.

Mandatory to link Aadhar with PAN from July 1

Mandatory to link Aadhar with PAN from July 1

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

There are over 25 crore PAN card holders in the country while Aadhaar has been issued to 111 crore people.

Man Utd equal record despite draw

Man Utd equal record despite draw

Rediff.com11 Dec 2008

Manchester United equalled a Champions League record of 19 games without defeat and secured top spot in Group E following a 2-2 draw with Danish underdogs AaB Aalborg on Wednesday. Despite the draw, United ensured they would finish as group winners after their nearest rivals, Villarreal, were beaten by already-eliminated Celtic in Wednesday's other Group E encounter.

When Javed Akhtar and Lata Mangeshkar got together

When Javed Akhtar and Lata Mangeshkar got together

Rediff.com27 Oct 2017

Yet another honour for Javed Akhtar.

Pranab to talk to PM on SEZ tax tangle

Pranab to talk to PM on SEZ tax tangle

Rediff.com7 Nov 2008

External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee, who heads an Empowered Group of Ministers on Special Economic Zones, is likely to consult Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to resolve the dispute between finance and commerce ministries over tax exemption for export profits from the zones.

Ladakh face-off: 'Modi could lose public opinion'

Ladakh face-off: 'Modi could lose public opinion'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

'The BJP has done the Uri surgical strikes, handled the Dokalam crisis and the Balakot strikes.' 'So if there is a de-escalation only at the diplomatic level and not resolving this issue of a colonel being killed, then it translates into public anger.'

'Modiji is the biggest hero in the world'

'Modiji is the biggest hero in the world'

Rediff.com23 May 2019

'I am just making a creative film. It has nothing to do with propaganda.'

Review: Birugaali

Review: Birugaali

Rediff.com9 Feb 2009

Harsha writes a conventional script for the Kannada film Birugaali. The film features young Chethan who made a big splash in last year's hit Aa Dinagalu, in an action role.

'Destiny will give you your due'

'Destiny will give you your due'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

'God will give you your due.' 'I don't want my due from people.'

Aamir Khan's TOP 55 SONGS!

Aamir Khan's TOP 55 SONGS!

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

Celebrating Aamir Khan and his 55 popular songs on his 55th birthday

No stamping charge for Rooney: UEFA

No stamping charge for Rooney: UEFA

Rediff.com16 Dec 2008

Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney will not face disciplinary action over an alleged "stamping" in last week's Champions League match against AaB Aalborg, UEFA said on Monday. Rooney tangled with Kasper Risgard and his foot made contact with the Aalborg player's chest during the game at Old Trafford, which ended in a 2-2 draw.

Ronaldo doubtful as Utd chase record

Ronaldo doubtful as Utd chase record

Rediff.com10 Dec 2008

Cristiano Ronaldo could join Michael Carrick on the sidelines for Wednesday's match against AaB Aalborg as Manchester United aim to equal a Champions League record and qualify for the last 16 as winners of Group E. The defending champions will stretch their unbeaten run in the competition to 19 if they avoid defeat against the Danes -- a record currently held by Ajax and Bayern Munich.

How India can boost infrastructure projects

How India can boost infrastructure projects

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

To attract capital into infrastructure projects, the ratings system needs a fresh look.

Man Utd lead rush into knock-out phase

Man Utd lead rush into knock-out phase

Rediff.com26 Nov 2008

Champions Manchester United progressed with a goalless draw at Villarreal, which was also enough to send the Spaniards through from Group E in the Champions League.