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Bowrings: Going, Going, Gone!

Bowrings: Going, Going, Gone!

Rediff.com25 Jun 2003

Bhojshala gates opened for Hindus

Bhojshala gates opened for Hindus

Rediff.com8 Apr 2003

Nearly 600 people turned up to offer prayers at the complex in Dhar district in Madhya Pradesh.

Review: Anuraga Karikkinvellam is an enjoyable film

Review: Anuraga Karikkinvellam is an enjoyable film

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Paresh C Palicha recommends Anuraga Karikkinvellam.

Count of coronavirus patients in India rises to 114

Count of coronavirus patients in India rises to 114

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

The tally of 114 includes two fatalities and 17 foreigners as well as 13 people who were discharged after they recovered from the infection.

Naveed Jatt, terrorist wanted in Shujaat Bukhari murder case, killed

Naveed Jatt, terrorist wanted in Shujaat Bukhari murder case, killed

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

The DGP said Jatt's killing, along with one of his associates, was a big success for the security forces.

Red Fort gets adopted by Dalmia Bharat group

Red Fort gets adopted by Dalmia Bharat group

Rediff.com28 Apr 2018

Conglomerate has become the first corporate house in India's history to adopt a historical monument, in a Rs 250 mn contract spanning five years.

Student detained over LGBT rights activists' murders in Bangladesh

Student detained over LGBT rights activists' murders in Bangladesh

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

Bangladesh police detained a college student and claimed to have found some "important evidence" in connection with the brutal killing of two gay rights activists.

Tour operators seek service tax exemption, e-tourist visas at sea

Tour operators seek service tax exemption, e-tourist visas at sea

Rediff.com7 Feb 2016

Industry says though most pending issues have been deliberated upon by Tourism ministry, they are yet to be implemented

It's amazing such movies are being made in India

It's amazing such movies are being made in India

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

'Movie plots clearly don't excite director Dileesh Pothan as much as true stories where life had come dizzyingly close to becoming like a movie and then, had fused back with life.' 'This means that a conversation he overhears at a tea shop is more likely to give Pothan a setting for his next picture than a brainstorming session inside a conference room,' says Sreehari Nair.

There were elections here 1,000 years ago!

There were elections here 1,000 years ago!

Rediff.com4 May 2019

Some 1,100 years ago, Uthiramerur had an election system similar to what India has today.

Paradox of India's weak industrial growth

Paradox of India's weak industrial growth

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

Electricity generation has outperformed the industrial production index for five months in a row this financial year, even as the broader economy is struggling to grow.

The final word on revised GDP soon?

The final word on revised GDP soon?

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

India grew at 7.6% in 2015-16 and at 7.2% in 2014-15.

Will the thugs who assaulted this cop be brought to justice?

Will the thugs who assaulted this cop be brought to justice?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

Five months after he was assaulted by a mob and forced to chant 'Jai Bhawani, Jai Shivaji,' Assistant Sub Inspector of Police Yunus Shaikh will return to the police force on July 21. Shaikh relives the assault and its aftermath in this interview with Rediff.com's Prasanna D Zore.

ATM queues get longer; old notes valid for utility payments till Nov 24

ATM queues get longer; old notes valid for utility payments till Nov 24

Rediff.com14 Nov 2016

With banks struggling to cope with rush to get alternative currency, the government has extended use of old defunct Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes for paying household utility bills, fuel, taxes and fees and purchases from co-operative stores till November 24.

The 92-year-old civic warrior

The 92-year-old civic warrior

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

Kamakshi Paatti, a sprightly nonagenarian, has the Chennai civic corporation on its toes.

Kenyan Kipketer sets new course record time to win Mumbai Marathon

Kenyan Kipketer sets new course record time to win Mumbai Marathon

Rediff.com17 Jan 2016

Kenyan pacesetter Gideon Kipketer won the men's race in an all-East African clean sweep of the podium by setting a new course record in the 13th Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon on Sunday.

Prime accused in Kerala 'honour killing' held, hartal hits life

Prime accused in Kerala 'honour killing' held, hartal hits life

Rediff.com29 May 2018

Joseph, a Dalit Christian, was abducted on Sunday and killed by a gang of criminals allegedly engaged by his fiancee's family.

Govt does a U-turn on Kohinoor, says will make all efforts to bring it back

Govt does a U-turn on Kohinoor, says will make all efforts to bring it back

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

In a statement, the government claimed it has not yet conveyed its views to the court "contrary to what is being misrepresented" in the media.

1 held for raping, killing 4-month-old in MP; 7-yr-olds raped in Assam, Chhattisgarh

1 held for raping, killing 4-month-old in MP; 7-yr-olds raped in Assam, Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com21 Apr 2018

After raping the child, the man threw her on the ground from a height and she died, police said.

'The mosque should be rebuilt by Government of India'

'The mosque should be rebuilt by Government of India'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

'If the blatant criminal act of destroying a place of worship is to be rewarded by giving the whole land to those who committed that act, then it raises lots of questions.'

Ayodhya: SC paves way for Ram temple at dispute site; gives 5-acre for mosque

Ayodhya: SC paves way for Ram temple at dispute site; gives 5-acre for mosque

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

The apex court said the faith of Hindus that Lord Ram was born at the site was undisputed, and he is symbolically the owner of the land.

What's driving EPFO payroll data?

What's driving EPFO payroll data?

Rediff.com3 Dec 2018

As beneficiaries under Pradhan Mantri Rojgar Protsahan Yojna have to be EPF subscribers, these numbers indicate that the increase in EPFO payroll estimates is largely due to an increase in the beneficiaries registered under PMRPY.

Delhi police visit Rahul's house, Cong alleges political espionage

Delhi police visit Rahul's house, Cong alleges political espionage

Rediff.com14 Mar 2015

A Delhi police team on Saturday visited the residence of Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi to enquire about an incident in which some policemen had sought details of his appearance in a case of alleged profiling.

Is India really a forward-thinking, rational nation?

Is India really a forward-thinking, rational nation?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2013

A sadhu's dream, and India's bizarre response, reveals the country's true nature, says Amberish K Diwanji.

Modi's big Make-in-India problem: Fewer factory jobs

Modi's big Make-in-India problem: Fewer factory jobs

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

India Inc is automating and squeezing more output from its workers and so needs fewer of them, finds out IndiaSpend Team.

This hero stops the plunder of India's past

This hero stops the plunder of India's past

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

'Imagine how secure are our seaports and airports that 10,000 objects can leave every decade and our custodians are not even aware?' 'This kind of targeted looting when thieves pick and choose the best of Indian art and steal on an industrial basis will eventually impoverish our great land.'

Shot by subordinate, Mumbai police officer succumbs to injuries

Shot by subordinate, Mumbai police officer succumbs to injuries

Rediff.com3 May 2015

A senior police official who was allegedly shot at by his deputy inside a police station in suburban Mumbai, has died.

We are at a crossroad and that crossroad is Kashmir

We are at a crossroad and that crossroad is Kashmir

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

'The current government must act sooner rather than later,' asserts Vivek Gumaste.

After Red Fort, govt plans to put more monuments under 'private care': Alphons

After Red Fort, govt plans to put more monuments under 'private care': Alphons

Rediff.com2 May 2018

However, many historians, conservationists and artists have slam move to 'entrust' Red Fort to cement company.

PM skips birthday celebration after Jammu terror attacks

PM skips birthday celebration after Jammu terror attacks

Rediff.com26 Sep 2013

It was a quiet birthday without any celebration for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today in the wake of twin terror attacks in the Jammu region.

When SC suggested a CBI probe against CBI

When SC suggested a CBI probe against CBI

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

There should be "a CBI probe against CBI", the Supreme Court remarked on Monday as it blamed the agency for its constant refrain about severe manpower deficit, saying it had itself shown apathy towards filling up these vacancies leading to a shortfall of investigators.

Bahuguna, experts visit Kedarnath to speed up debris clearance

Bahuguna, experts visit Kedarnath to speed up debris clearance

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

With the removal of huge amount of debris in Kedarnath posing the biggest challenge to the state government in calamity-hit Uttarakhand, Chief Minister Vijay Bahuguna on Monday visited the Himalayan shrine along with a team of Engineers (India) Projects Limited experts to speed up the mammoth exercise.

Lakshadweep tourism takes baby steps in 12 islands

Lakshadweep tourism takes baby steps in 12 islands

Rediff.com21 Jul 2018

If things go as planned, the Centre will develop 12 new Lakshadweep islands under its island development programme. But they will limit their access to 'high-end' serious adventure and fun tourists -- those who won't mind spending more than Rs 15,000 for a one-night stay in some of the world's most exotic and unexplored places.

'When dealing with history laws don't matter, emotions do'

'When dealing with history laws don't matter, emotions do'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2018

'No country has a richer history than India. We cannot let someone twist our history.'

He Makes History Speak

He Makes History Speak

Rediff.com7 Jul 2018

'We like to tell the rest of the world that we did it better, that we were stronger, that we had larger cities, that we taught them science,' Naman Ahuja tells Anjali Puri. 'This exhibition is an antidote to insularity -- it is saying we have learnt as much from the world as we have given it.'

A schizo polity called Tamil Nadu

A schizo polity called Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

Why did such a 'socially conscientious' people adapt to cash-for-votes and the like, as fish to water? N Sathiya Moorthy offers an explanation.

Jats call off quota agitation after meeting Haryana CM Khattar

Jats call off quota agitation after meeting Haryana CM Khattar

Rediff.com19 Mar 2017

"Centre and state will soon begin the process of giving reservation, following the Delhi High court order," Khattar told reporters in a joint press conference along with All India Jat Aarakshan Sangharsh Samiti chairperson Yashpal Malik.