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Swiggy unveils 'Daily', the first-of-its-kind homestyle meal app

Swiggy unveils 'Daily', the first-of-its-kind homestyle meal app

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

To make the service a hassle-free everyday option, Daily will allow users to schedule their meals in advance or opt for a daily, weekly or monthly subscription.

M N Rao's appointment as interim CBI chief not illegal: SC

M N Rao's appointment as interim CBI chief not illegal: SC

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

Besides, it said, since the regular director has been appointed the main prayer of the petitioner NGO Common Cause stands satisfied.

Kumar thrashes Joshi in final

Kumar thrashes Joshi in final

Rediff.com30 Jan 2005

Alok Kumar successfully defended his snooker title at the National Snooker and Billards Championship.

Uttarakhand gets its first apple cold chain

Uttarakhand gets its first apple cold chain

Rediff.com12 Feb 2013

A total of 4,000 farmers are now selling their apple crops to these collection centres of the farmers' trusts, SHGW and SJS.

As India learns to 'live' with COVID-19, hospitals brace for new normal

As India learns to 'live' with COVID-19, hospitals brace for new normal

Rediff.com12 May 2020

Most feel as the movement of people normalises, the in-patient volumes in hospitals will grow and by the end of May, occupancy should be around 50 per cent, and 75 per cent over a period of time.

LoC row a conspiracy by Pak Army to disrupt democracy

LoC row a conspiracy by Pak Army to disrupt democracy

Rediff.com25 Jan 2013

The Pakistan Army has indulged in this heinous crime to aggravate tensions with India and use it as a pretext to postpone the forthcoming general election, says Alok Bansal

PHOTOS: Theatres open after 7 months in COVID-19 shadow

PHOTOS: Theatres open after 7 months in COVID-19 shadow

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

It was a quiet reopening with few people venturing warily to watch a mix of regional, English and Hindi reruns such as "Chhichhore", "Thappad", "Tanhaji" and "The Spy".

Pankaj Advani shocked

Pankaj Advani shocked

Rediff.com25 Jul 2005

The second seeded former world champion was beaten by Pramual Janthad in a league match in the 21st Asian Snooker Championship.

Pakistan's burning in sectarian violence

Pakistan's burning in sectarian violence

Rediff.com20 Sep 2012

The aggravating sectarian violence threatens to increase the conflict within the Pakistani society and destabilise it, writes Alok Bansal

These Delhi roads to be shut for Republic Day parade

These Delhi roads to be shut for Republic Day parade

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

The function at India Gate will begin at 9 am, Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic), Alok Kumar, said.

PMO refuses to share details of corruption complaints against Modi's mantris

PMO refuses to share details of corruption complaints against Modi's mantris

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

The PMO said providing such information "may be a subjective as well as a cumbersome exercise"

4 golden rules of effective communication

4 golden rules of effective communication

Rediff.com22 Nov 2012

Alok Verma, a facilitator with Focus Adventure, a leading team building provider in India tells us why there's more to communication than merely talking and listening.

Wanted: An agency to probe financial crimes, hacking

Wanted: An agency to probe financial crimes, hacking

Rediff.com2 Apr 2018

'A separate 'Investigation Agency (Other Offences)' or IA(OO), can be created under the state governments, with the expertise and resources required for investigating non-violent offences,' recommends Alok Tiwari, a Cabinet Secretariat officer.

REWIND: India in the last 48 hours

REWIND: India in the last 48 hours

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

Here's a recap of the events from the past 48 hours.

CBSE paper leak: Board announces re-exam; HRD initiates probe

CBSE paper leak: Board announces re-exam; HRD initiates probe

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

The CBSE issued a circular on Wednesday informing about the re-examination and said dates and other details for it would be posted on the board's website.

Modi govt reshuffles top secretaries; Ajay Bhalla to be new home secy

Modi govt reshuffles top secretaries; Ajay Bhalla to be new home secy

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

The appointments committee of the Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi cleared Bhalla's appointment as OSD in the ministry with immediate effect.

Wedding turns tragic: 24 dead, 26 hurt as wall of hall collapses

Wedding turns tragic: 24 dead, 26 hurt as wall of hall collapses

Rediff.com11 May 2017

A marriage function was going on in the hall when the storm hit the area, police said.

PM-led panel to decide on Verma's fate; CJI nominates Justice Sikri

PM-led panel to decide on Verma's fate; CJI nominates Justice Sikri

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

Since the CJI was a part of the bench and author of the Tuesday's verdict which reinstated Verma as the CBI Director, he opted himself out of the panel's meeting which was ordered to be convened within a week.

Poor rains may hit MFI recoveries

Poor rains may hit MFI recoveries

Rediff.com27 Jul 2012

Microfinance institutions' deluge of problems, it seems, is never-ending.

Odisha pacers wreck Vidarbha in Ranji Trophy

Odisha pacers wreck Vidarbha in Ranji Trophy

Rediff.com22 Dec 2012

Biplab Samantray took three wickets as pacers put Odisha on top against Vidarbha on the opening day of their Group B Ranji Trophy match at the DRIEMS Ground in Cuttack on Saturday.

Why DDCA president Rajat Sharma is in trouble...

Why DDCA president Rajat Sharma is in trouble...

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

As many as eight Board of Directors of the Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) have signed a joint resolution for withdrawal of all powers vested with president Rajat Sharma, a move that could have far-reaching implications.

Why Pakistan's rebels are attacking Chinese projects

Why Pakistan's rebels are attacking Chinese projects

Rediff.com17 Jul 2012

There is a perception amongst those fighting the government in Pakistan that the only sure shot way of drawing Islamabad's attention is to attack the Chinese, as the government does not pay much heed to attacks on hapless Pakistani citizens, says Alok Bansal.

Revealed: The 7 darkest secrets of entrepreneurs

Revealed: The 7 darkest secrets of entrepreneurs

Rediff.com13 Sep 2012

Think you know entrepreneurs well enough? Ha! Think again! These are seven dark secrets that they will never reveal about themselves.

Crime Branch to probe missing JNU student's case

Crime Branch to probe missing JNU student's case

Rediff.com12 Nov 2016

"A few days back, Najeeb's mother had met Home Minister Rajnath Singh and requested for a CBI probe in the matter. In order to get a different perspective on the case and have a fresh look at the evidence, the matter was transferred from South District to Crime Branch yesterday," another senior officer said.

'Shoot the traitors' chants raised on Delhi Metro

'Shoot the traitors' chants raised on Delhi Metro

Rediff.com29 Feb 2020

The five-six men, wearing saffron T-shirts and kurta, started the sloganeering when the train was about to halt at the metro station, according to a PTI reporter who was at the spot.

What to expect from Krishna's visit to Pakistan

What to expect from Krishna's visit to Pakistan

Rediff.com5 Sep 2012

There is no doubt that if peace prevails between India and Pakistan there is no dearth of benefits to be derived, but even one terrorist attack could derail the whole process, says Alok Bansal.

Terror suspect murder: 14-day custody for two accused

Terror suspect murder: 14-day custody for two accused

Rediff.com13 Jun 2012

A magistrate's court on Tuesday awarded 14-day police custody to two accused in connection with the murder of alleged Indian Mujahideen operative Mohammad Qateel Siddiqui in high-security Yerwada jail in Pune.

VHP's model could be blueprint for Ayodhya's Ram temple

VHP's model could be blueprint for Ayodhya's Ram temple

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

In the late 1990s, the construction cost of the Ram temple, according to unofficial estimates, was pegged at Rs 120 crore. Adjusting for inflation to the current financial year, the edifice would entail an investment of nearly Rs 450 crore, excluding the land cost.

UP farmers perform shavasana in protest

UP farmers perform shavasana in protest

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

A similar protest was organised by farmers on the Lucknow-Sitapur Highway.

SC gives CVC 2 weeks to complete probe against CBI chief

SC gives CVC 2 weeks to complete probe against CBI chief

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

The top court said former Supreme Court judge A K Patnaik will oversee the CVC inquiry.

Student arrested for uploading porn clips in schools' names

Student arrested for uploading porn clips in schools' names

Rediff.com26 Feb 2012

A student was arrested in Bihar on charges of uploading porn video clips on YouTube in the names of two prestigious private schools, police officials said on Sunday.

Clinton's Delhi visit not spectacular, but a step forward

Clinton's Delhi visit not spectacular, but a step forward

Rediff.com16 May 2012

United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's visit to New Delhi last week was to prepare ground for the next US-India Strategic Dialogue to be held in Washington, says Alok Bansal

Dear FM, please HIKE 80C exemption to Rs 3 lakh!

Dear FM, please HIKE 80C exemption to Rs 3 lakh!

Rediff.com27 Feb 2013

And here's why P Chidambaram must do it, argues Alok Patnia of TaxMantra.com

Which are India's best wines?

Which are India's best wines?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

Life is too short to drink bad wine!

American charged with hate crime in Kuchibotla murder case

American charged with hate crime in Kuchibotla murder case

Rediff.com10 Jun 2017

The indictment announced by the department of justice has accused Purinton of shooting and killing Kuchibhotla, and attempting to kill Alok Madasani, also an Indian national, because of their actual and perceived race, colour, religion and national origin.

Cinemas get ready to open in new COVID-19 normal

Cinemas get ready to open in new COVID-19 normal

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

Ushering in a new era of movie watching, the Union government allowed multiplexes, cinema halls and theatres to reopen from Thursday within the framework of a set of standard operating procedures.

Pakistan: Demographic disparity can worsen faultlines

Pakistan: Demographic disparity can worsen faultlines

Rediff.com25 Apr 2012

For a rapidly radicalising State, uneven population growth among various ethnic groups can be catastrophic, warns Alok Bansal

Advani shines after losing opening outing at World billiards

Advani shines after losing opening outing at World billiards

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

Pankaj Advani lost his opening outing to defending champion Peter Gilchrist but later recovered and scored two straight victories in World Billiards Championship, in Leeds, on Tuesday.

Mumbai big-ticket property market sluggish

Mumbai big-ticket property market sluggish

Rediff.com30 Jan 2012

Sector insiders and analysts say this is due to combination of slowing property markets and liquidity issues.

Shehla Rashid booked for sedition, says case frivolous

Shehla Rashid booked for sedition, says case frivolous

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

In a series of tweets on August 17, Rashid had alleged that the armed forces entered houses in Kashmir at night and "ransacked" them. She had also alleged that four men were called to an Army camp in Shopian and "interrogated (tortured)".