News for 'AR'

Tension simmers at Indo-Pak border, troops on alert

Tension simmers at Indo-Pak border, troops on alert

Rediff.com11 Jan 2013

Tension prevailed on Friday along the India-Pakistan border in Jammu and Kashmir where the army has been on a state of alert after repeated ceasefire violations by Pakistani troops. "The borderline with Pakistan is tense. But the situation is under control (along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir)," an army official said on Friday.

Gang-rape in bus: Vehicle owner denied bail

Gang-rape in bus: Vehicle owner denied bail

Rediff.com8 Jan 2013

The owner of the bus in which the 23-year-old paramedic was gang-raped and brutally assaulted along with his male friend on December 16, was on Tuesday denied bail in a case of alleged forgery committed by him to get his vehicles registered.

Five yoga poses to boost brain power

Five yoga poses to boost brain power

Rediff.com21 Dec 2012

Shameem Akthar, yogacharya trained with the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center, takes you through five yoga practices to help your brain stay in shape.

When FAB actors starred in DRAB films!

When FAB actors starred in DRAB films!

Rediff.com24 Sep 2012

Last week saw Kareena Kapoor portray a waning film star with much finesse in Madhur Bhandarkar's generally panned film Heroine.

Grammy 2012: Kanye West, Jay Z among top nominees

Grammy 2012: Kanye West, Jay Z among top nominees

Rediff.com6 Dec 2012

Here's a peak at the big contenders this year!

It's wrap for Farah Ki Dawaat!

It's wrap for Farah Ki Dawaat!

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Seven hot spots for property investors

Seven hot spots for property investors

Rediff.com26 Nov 2012

The list of cities that leading property consultants feel can give fantastic returns to investors based on the development in the area. These areas are not in any metro but could have proximity to one.

Volkswagen to invest Euro100 million in India

Volkswagen to invest Euro100 million in India

Rediff.com6 Sep 2012

However, the group, which had earlier planned to invest Rs 2,000 crore (Rs 20 billion) for expanding operations, is still putting that on hold as the VAT refund issue with the Maharashtra government remains unresolved.

Chronology: Kasab's journey from attacks to the noose

Chronology: Kasab's journey from attacks to the noose

Rediff.com21 Nov 2012

Following is the chronology of events leading to the execution of Lashkar-e-Tayiba terrorist Ajmal Amir Kasab

Court acquits Kanda, brother in cheque bounce case

Court acquits Kanda, brother in cheque bounce case

Rediff.com27 Aug 2012

Former Haryana Minister Gopal Goyal Kanda, arrested in ex-air hostess Geetika Sharma suicide case, and his brother were on Monday acquitted by a Delhi court in a 14-year-old cheque bounce case as they settled the matter with the complainant by paying Rs 4.10 lakh.

Current Salary Trends Survey: What's YOUR take?

Current Salary Trends Survey: What's YOUR take?

Rediff.com23 Aug 2012

The objective of the survey is to find out employee salary expectations. The results will be out in September 2012 and featured on Rediff.com.

Current Salary Trends Survey: What's YOUR take?

Current Salary Trends Survey: What's YOUR take?

Rediff.com23 Aug 2012

The objective of the survey is to find out employee salary expectations. The results will be out in September 2012 and featured on Rediff.com.

A fan arrested over alleged racist gesture at Chelsea

A fan arrested over alleged racist gesture at Chelsea

Rediff.com6 Nov 2012

A man has been arrested over an allegation that a racist gesture was made to a player during last week's Capital One Cup match between Chelsea and Manchester United, London's Metropolitan police said on Monday.

SC issues to Mamata over health advisor's appointment

SC issues to Mamata over health advisor's appointment

Rediff.com19 Oct 2012

Taking exception to Calcutta high court's order refusing to give notice to Mamata Banerjee on the appointment of Dr Sukumar Mukherjee as chief health advisor to the state goverment, the Supreme Court on Friday issued notice to the West Bengal chief minister

Warm-up: Rohit to get opening audition against SA

Warm-up: Rohit to get opening audition against SA

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

With the national selection committee and the team management deciding to promote Rohit as an opener, keeping his spunky strokeplay in mind, the next five Tests could be a make or break for the 32-year-old stylish right-hander.

Di Maria named Argentina's player of the year

Di Maria named Argentina's player of the year

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

Manchester United's Angel Di Maria has been voted Argentina's foreign-based player of the year by the country's sports journalists.

Unitech can seek international arbitration against Telenor

Unitech can seek international arbitration against Telenor

Rediff.com13 Apr 2012

Telenor 'yet again surprised', says will challenge order in a higher court

Radical right-wing is growing in the US, warns expert

Radical right-wing is growing in the US, warns expert

Rediff.com24 Sep 2012

There has been an "enormous growth in the radical right" in the United States over the last three years, believes Mark Potok, senior fellow at the Southern Poverty Law Centre, a much-respected non-profit civil rights organisation based in Montgomery, Alabama.

Large Indian cos sitting on Rs 4.2 lakh cr excess cash: E&Y

Large Indian cos sitting on Rs 4.2 lakh cr excess cash: E&Y

Rediff.com2 Dec 2012

The conclusions are based on the working capital performance of 400 leading companies in India.

Aamir: I don't think I am a perfectionist

Aamir: I don't think I am a perfectionist

Rediff.com21 Nov 2012

Aamir Khan talks about his little baby, Talaash, and explains why he isn't a perfectionist.

Geetika was exploited, forced to commit suicide: NCW

Geetika was exploited, forced to commit suicide: NCW

Rediff.com21 Aug 2012

Questioning how Geetika Sharma's postmortem report was leaked to media, the National Commission for Women on Tuesday said the "delay" in police action in the case proved that she was exploited and demanded speedy justice for her family.

New climate change report reinforces urgent need for action

New climate change report reinforces urgent need for action

Rediff.com30 Sep 2013

Uttarakhand was a tragedy that none of us will forget. As experts analysed the tragedy, it became clear that the disaster was more man made. The intergovernmental panel on climate change in its Assessment Report 5 states that human influence on the climate system is clear and this is evident from the increasing greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere, positive radiative forcing, observed warming, and understanding of the climate system.

IN PICS: Top 10 heritage hotels in India

IN PICS: Top 10 heritage hotels in India

Rediff.com3 Nov 2012

Tripadvisor.in lists out the best of India's heritage hotels you must head to this festive season.

We achieved much but we need to do better: PM to UPA

We achieved much but we need to do better: PM to UPA

Rediff.com22 May 2012

The internal security scenario has by and large been satisfactory... Poverty has declined at twice the rate that it did before the UPA government's tenure... Prime Minister Manmohan Singh addresses coalition partners at the dinner meet commemorating the United Progressive Alliance's three years in power.

Puri Jagannadh's next to release on August 15

Puri Jagannadh's next to release on August 15

Rediff.com14 Aug 2012

Ravi Teja and Illena will team up for the third time in Devudu Chesina Manushulu

PM laments 'daily routine of disruptions, adjournments'

PM laments 'daily routine of disruptions, adjournments'

Rediff.com13 May 2012

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Sunday said the daily routine of disruptions have led to questions on the functioning of Parliament and called for "substantive and sincere" introspection.Winding up a day-long discussion in Lok Sabha marking the 60th year of the first sitting of Parliament, he said public disenchantment is bound to rise if parties fail to collectively resolve to restore the prestige of the institution.

Review: I just used the Samsung Galaxy S9+ and this is what I discovered

Review: I just used the Samsung Galaxy S9+ and this is what I discovered

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

It ticks all the boxes for a flagship, but...

Srinagar affected by shutdown, JKLF leaders held

Srinagar affected by shutdown, JKLF leaders held

Rediff.com11 Feb 2012

Authorities imposed restrictions in certain areas of Srinagar to scuttle protests by separatists on the 28th death anniversary of pro-independence Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front founder Maqbool Bhat.Bhat was hanged in Tihar jail on this day in 1984 and was buried inside the jail premises. The shutdown called by the JKLF ensured the closure of shops and businesses. While public transport remained off the roads, some private vehicles were seen plying.

Kamal Haasan and Rajnikanth impresssed with 7 Aum Arivu

Kamal Haasan and Rajnikanth impresssed with 7 Aum Arivu

Rediff.com28 Oct 2011

Get your lowdown on what's happening in Tamil cinema.

Aishwarya, Rehman to perform at ISL 2 opening ceremony

Aishwarya, Rehman to perform at ISL 2 opening ceremony

Rediff.com3 Oct 2015

As the country gears up for two-month long football extravaganza, second edition of the Hero Indian Super League, a colourful ceremony will flag off the first match between the defending champions, Atletico de Kolkata and the home team Chennaiyin FC, at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, in Chennai, on Saturday.

'Sunny Leone is sex, Bhoot is horror'

'Sunny Leone is sex, Bhoot is horror'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2012

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

Sovereign wealth fund assets reach $4.62 trn

Sovereign wealth fund assets reach $4.62 trn

Rediff.com16 Apr 2012

SWF is a state-owned investment fund comprising of financial assets such as stocks, bonds, property, precious metals and other financial instruments that are invested globally.

Assam: Flood toll up to 12, over 15 lakh hit

Assam: Flood toll up to 12, over 15 lakh hit

Rediff.com25 Sep 2012

Death toll in current wave of flood in Assam has mounted to 12 while over 15 lakh people from 64 revenue circles in 16 districts have been driven out of their submerged homes.

Team Anna sees conspiracy against minister, General

Team Anna sees conspiracy against minister, General

Rediff.com10 Apr 2012

Demanding an impartial inquiry into the controversy surrounding Army, Team Anna on Tuesday alleged that the probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation and Intelligence Bureau will not bring out the truth as the bodies are "under the control of government".

Salvi replaces Aaron in Daredevils squad for CLT20

Salvi replaces Aaron in Daredevils squad for CLT20

Rediff.com21 Sep 2012

Medium pacer Aavishkar Salvi has replaced an ill Varun Aaron in the Delhi Daredevils squad for the upcoming Champions League Twenty20 cricket tournament to be held in South Africa from October 9-28.

'Indian football needs to develop with a young set of boys'

'Indian football needs to develop with a young set of boys'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2012

India's new football coach Wim Koevermans and technical director Rob Baan spoke about coaching philosophy, discipline and a lot more.

BRICS pledges $75-bn contribution to IMF's bailout

BRICS pledges $75-bn contribution to IMF's bailout

Rediff.com19 Jun 2012

The pledge was made at an informal meeting of Braliz, Russia, India and China leaders presided over by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh ahead of the opening of the seventh G-20 Summit in this Mexican resort town. Besides India, the other nations in BRICS are China, Russia, Brazil and South Africa.

MUST SEE: India looks up to THESE men

MUST SEE: India looks up to THESE men

Rediff.com23 Dec 2011

In the last three years, photographer Zakia Shakir has zigzagged across the world to train her camera on some of India's most famous men.

Do they REALLY look like Madhuri, Ash, Salman? VOTE!

Do they REALLY look like Madhuri, Ash, Salman? VOTE!

Rediff.com13 Mar 2012

The wax works at Madame Tussauds don't always get it right.

'Am going to be a professional school shooter': Teen behind Florida shooting

'Am going to be a professional school shooter': Teen behind Florida shooting

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

The teenager, Nikolas Cruz, accused of using a semi-automatic rifle to kill 17 people at a Florida high school did not appear to be a peaceful man on social media. He made quite clear his desire to perpetrate the exact type of violence of which he now stands accused. Charged with 17 counts of premeditated murder, here's what we know about him so far.