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'Metro... In Dino Is The Life I Have Lived'

'Metro... In Dino Is The Life I Have Lived'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

'Very rarely does a film give you the opportunity to do this, I was constantly improvising and adding scenes on the set.'

Mamata's younger brother Ashim succumbs to COVID-19

Mamata's younger brother Ashim succumbs to COVID-19

Rediff.com15 May 2021

The chief minister's brother had tested positive for COVID-19 and was undergoing treatment, Dr Alok Roy, Chairman, Medica Superspecialty Hospital in Kolkata informed.

Medica + Manipal Will Overtake Apollo

Medica + Manipal Will Overtake Apollo

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

Next year Medica and Manipal will merge, making the amalgamated entity the largest corporate hospital chain in the country, overtaking Apollo Hospitals Enterprises.

From Tharoor to Supriya Sule: List of MPs suspended from Lok Sabha

From Tharoor to Supriya Sule: List of MPs suspended from Lok Sabha

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

Here's the full list of 49 MPs suspended from Lok Sabha:

Air Sahara president Alok Sharma quits

Air Sahara president Alok Sharma quits

Rediff.com20 Apr 2007

Hours after Jet Airways closed the deal to acquire Air Sahara, the Lucknow-based airline's president Alok Sharma quit his post but said he would continue to facilitate its smooth transition to 'Jetlite'.

Cong list: Ajay Rai from Varanasi; suspense over Amethi, Raebareli continues

Cong list: Ajay Rai from Varanasi; suspense over Amethi, Raebareli continues

Rediff.com24 Mar 2024

The suspense over whether Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will contest the polls from Amethi and Raebareli respectively continued.

BJP list: 33 sitting MPs dropped; Mandaviya fielded from Porbandar

BJP list: 33 sitting MPs dropped; Mandaviya fielded from Porbandar

Rediff.com3 Mar 2024

It dropped sitting MP from Guna, Krishnapal Singh Yadav, to field Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia from the seat.

Indian steel sector flags Chinese imports, wants 'trade distortions' fixed

Indian steel sector flags Chinese imports, wants 'trade distortions' fixed

Rediff.com29 Aug 2023

Worried by a spike in Chinese imports, the Indian Steel Association (ISA) plans to take up the matter with the government and seek measures to fix "trade distortions". Alok Sahay, secretary general of the group that represents the country's steel producers, said systemic changes were needed. "In order to take any trade measure, it takes a minimum of 15 months' time, due to prevalence of lesser duty rule in India, making India an easy target. "We are going to write to the government on this," he said.

COVID-19: Govt panel recommends capping private hospitals' rates

COVID-19: Govt panel recommends capping private hospitals' rates

Rediff.com20 Jun 2020

The committee has recommended Rs 8,000-10,000, Rs 13,000-15,000, and Rs 15,000-18,000 including PPE costs for isolation beds, and ICUs with or without ventilator, respectively, to all hospitals. Currently, hospitals are charging Rs 24,000-25,000, Rs 34,000-43,000 & Rs 44,000-54,000 (excluding PPE cost).

Food pics to keep you cool all summer!

Food pics to keep you cool all summer!

Rediff.com27 Apr 2019

Presenting the best food pics shared by our readers this week.

Mouthwatering pics for every food lover

Mouthwatering pics for every food lover

Rediff.com26 May 2019

Presenting the best food pics shared by our readers this week.

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.

3 sentenced to death for murder

3 sentenced to death for murder

Rediff.com4 Mar 2005

The HC confirmed the sentence given to the three by a city court.

India Post to enter e-com, Bengal circle approaches industry groups

India Post to enter e-com, Bengal circle approaches industry groups

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

A senior official of India Post at Kolkata General Post Office told PTI that since e-commerce is a sunrise industry, it is trying to earn higher revenue in the region by involving local traders and business houses.

'Our community has lost a giant'

'Our community has lost a giant'

Rediff.com31 May 2022

Urvashi Vaid dreamed of a common movement for social justice that could address them all: Racism, gender oppression and homophobia. Sandip Roy salutes the memory of Urvashi Vaid, one of America's most prominent LGBT activists, who passed into the ages this month.

Seemanto to pilot Air Sahara

Seemanto to pilot Air Sahara

Rediff.com10 Jul 2006

Dynasts' report card: Defeat for Sharad's, Shatrughan's wards

Dynasts' report card: Defeat for Sharad's, Shatrughan's wards

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

They entered the Bihar poll battle to protect and carry forward their fathers' political legacy, but many of them could not win their own seat though some tasted victory.

Juvenile offenders can't be sentenced for life: HC

Juvenile offenders can't be sentenced for life: HC

Rediff.com7 Sep 2005

The Calcutta high court has ruled that a maximum 3-year imprisonment can be awarded to a juvenile offender irrespective of the crime.

WATCH: How #MeToo changed Vinta Nanda's life

WATCH: How #MeToo changed Vinta Nanda's life

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

'I stopped getting work after 2004. Between 2005 and 2018, I had no work.'

Franklin Templeton AMC's senior officials, trustee fined

Franklin Templeton AMC's senior officials, trustee fined

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

Sebi on Monday imposed a penalty totalling Rs 15 crore on senior officials of Franklin Templeton AMC and its trustee for violating regulatory norms in the case of winding up of six debt schemes in 2020. However, a spokesperson of Franklin Templeton said they disagree with the findings in Sebi's order and intend to file an appeal with the Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT). A fine of Rs 3 crore has been levied on Franklin Templeton Trustee Services Pvt Ltd and Rs 2 crore each on Franklin Asset Management (India) Pvt Ltd President Sanjay Sapre and its chief investment officer Santosh Kamat, according to the Sebi order. In addition, the regulator imposed a penalty of Rs 1.5 crore each on fund managers -- Kunal Agarwal, Pallab Roy, Sachin Padwal Desai and Umesh Sharma -- as well as former fund manager Sumit Gupta.

Movie business loses Rs 120 billion!

Movie business loses Rs 120 billion!

Rediff.com3 May 2021

From Rs 191 billion in 2019, the world's largest film producing industry now stands at Rs 72 billion thanks to the pandemic.

Bengal govt eats humble pie, removes 7 officials

Bengal govt eats humble pie, removes 7 officials

Rediff.com9 Apr 2014

Complying with the Election Commission's order, the West Bengal government on Wednesday removed seven officials from their existing posts and replaced them with different officials as desired by the poll panel.

Dalmiya set to be re-elected CAB president unopposed

Dalmiya set to be re-elected CAB president unopposed

Rediff.com30 Jul 2013

BCCI interim chief Jagmohan Dalmiya is set to be elected unopposed in a straightforward affair at the Cricket Association of Bengal's 82nd Annual General Meeting in Kolkata, on Tuesday.

Check out the 59 seats going to polls in Phase 6

Check out the 59 seats going to polls in Phase 6

Rediff.com10 May 2019

The polling for the sixth phase on May 12 covers 6 states and one Union Territory.

Sonam on National Awards: Didn't expect the critics award!

Sonam on National Awards: Didn't expect the critics award!

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

'I'm very, very happy.' Winners react after the 64th National awards announcement.

Check out winning candidates from each phase of polls

Check out winning candidates from each phase of polls

Rediff.com28 May 2019

As the dust finally settles on the outcome of the Lok Sabha elections 2019 and Bharatiya Janata Party along with its NDA allies emerges as the clear winner, here is a list of who won in each of the 7 phases of elections.

The Man Who Knows No Fear

The Man Who Knows No Fear

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

Commander Abhilash Tomy of the Indian Navy sailed the oceans and conquered likely death after a storm badly injured his spine and destroyed his boat. Archana Masih/Rediff.com met the decorated sailor who fought all odds to return home alive.

Sports Shorts: Sania-Cara make it through to WTA Finals semis

Sports Shorts: Sania-Cara make it through to WTA Finals semis

Rediff.com23 Oct 2014

Making their first appearance in the WTA Finals in Singapore, Sania Mirza and Cara Black outplayed Raquel Kops-Jones and Abigail Spears in their opening match to book their semi-finals berth on Thursday.

Healthy #NavratriRecipes: Laddoo, halwa and more

Healthy #NavratriRecipes: Laddoo, halwa and more

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

Check out these six healthy recipes to satiate your sweet tooth.

Ex-bureaucrats blame PM for India's 'darkest hour'

Ex-bureaucrats blame PM for India's 'darkest hour'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2018

A group of retired civil servants also called upon the PM to reach out to the families of the victims in Unnao and Kathua and "seek their forgiveness on behalf of all of us".

Stock advice: Buy, sell, hold or avoid?

Stock advice: Buy, sell, hold or avoid?

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

Ajit Mishra, Vice President, Research, Religare Broking, answers readers' stock market queries. Ajit will offer his unbiased views on a weekly basis

Can the judiciary also reflect please?

Can the judiciary also reflect please?

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

The nullifying of the NJAC Act has put the spotlight on the Judiciary. Concepts like transparency, being open to change, leading from front, management of perceptions that were reserved for the Executive earlier are now relevant for the Judiciary as well, says Sanjeev Nayyar.

Rain ruins Day 1 in Rajasthan-Bengal Ranji match at Eden

Rain ruins Day 1 in Rajasthan-Bengal Ranji match at Eden

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

A summary of the opening day's play from the Ranji Trophy matches at various venues across the country.

Ranji Trophy: Rahul's unbeaten ton hoists Karnataka

Ranji Trophy: Rahul's unbeaten ton hoists Karnataka

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

A summary of the first day's play in the Ranji Trophy league matches at various venues.