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10 Anil Kapoor Must Watch Films On OTT

10 Anil Kapoor Must Watch Films On OTT

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

As we enjoy his thrilling The Night Manager series, Deepa Gahlot looks at 10 Anil Kapoor films on OTT that shows off his versatility and star power.

Crypto firms see no long term impact of fall of US banks, investors unsure

Crypto firms see no long term impact of fall of US banks, investors unsure

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

The collapse of Silvergate Bank, Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Signature Bank in the US might create temporary liquidity issues but will not have any significant impact on the Indian crypto market in the long run, officials from several exchanges told Business Standard. All three banks are considered crypto-friendly. SVB offered services such as cryptocurrency custody and lending.

'Absolutely unacceptable': US condemns attack on Indian consulate

'Absolutely unacceptable': US condemns attack on Indian consulate

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

Raising pro-Khalistan slogans, the protesters on Sunday broke open the makeshift security barriers raised by the city police and installed two so-called Khalistan flags inside the Consulate premises. Two consulate personnel soon removed these flags.

COVID-19 in India: 83,347 new cases, 1,085 dead

COVID-19 in India: 83,347 new cases, 1,085 dead

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

The coronavirus caseload surged to 56,46,010, while the death toll climbed to 90,020 with 1,085 people succumbing to the disease in a span of 24 hours, the data updated at 8 am showed.

Karthik stands tall amidst ruins

Karthik stands tall amidst ruins

Rediff.com26 Dec 2005

The wicketkeeper was unbeaten on 98 as Tamil Nadu reached 208 for 8 in reply to Mumbai's first innings score of 430.

India Must Stay in Kabul!

India Must Stay in Kabul!

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

A closure of the Indian mission in Kabul will be a Himalayan blunder at this historic juncture when the wheels of diplomacy and politics are set to accelerate in Afghanistan, argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar

Did BCCI make a mistake by hosting IPL 2021 in India?

Did BCCI make a mistake by hosting IPL 2021 in India?

Rediff.com5 May 2021

Australia pacer Pat Cummins believes the IPL organisers, in hindsight, could have 'tweaked a few things' after deciding to host the league in India amidst a raging COVID-19 pandemic.

National allies Congress, CPI-M clash in Kerala, spar over minor's rape case

National allies Congress, CPI-M clash in Kerala, spar over minor's rape case

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

The CPI-M's allegations were termed a political conspiracy by the opposition Congress which accused the Left party of stooping low to target its political opponents.

India records 11,067 new Covid cases, 94 deaths

India records 11,067 new Covid cases, 94 deaths

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

India's tally of COVID-19 cases rose to 1,08,58,371 with 11,067 new infections, while fresh fatalities remained below 100 for the fifth consecutive day, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Wednesday.

Rishi Sunak's Indian, and Pakistani, connections

Rishi Sunak's Indian, and Pakistani, connections

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

Sunak's grandparents originated from British India but their birthplace Gujranwala lies in modern day Pakistan's Punjab province.

Xi appoints new Gen to oversee China-India border

Xi appoints new Gen to oversee China-India border

Rediff.com20 Dec 2020

President Xi, who heads the Central Military Commission (CMC), the overall high-command of the two million-strong People's Liberation Army (PLA), appointed Gen. Zhang Xudong as the Commander of the Western Theatre Command, according to the official media in Beijing.

Power crisis: Lessons India can learn from China

Power crisis: Lessons India can learn from China

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

China on Tuesday announced a major policy change for its crisis-ridden power sector by allowing coal-fired power plants to charge their industrial and commercial customers market-driven prices. The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) of China said the electricity generated by coal-fired plants would discover price in market trading "in an orderly manner" from October 15. This is being done to pass on the high costs of coal and is being held up as the boldest reform in the Chinese power sector.

What led to Chinese buildup in Ladakh sector

What led to Chinese buildup in Ladakh sector

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

The paper suggests the strategy needs to be area-specific eg, border tourism can be promoted aggressively in the Turtuk or Siachen sector, and Daulat Beg Oldi or Depsang plains.

Pichai, Nadella support India's fight against COVID-19

Pichai, Nadella support India's fight against COVID-19

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

Google CEO Sundar Pichai and his Microsoft counterpart Satya Nadella have assured help to India as the country grapples with a ravaging coronavirus crisis that has put enormous pressure on its hospitals due to a shortage of beds, oxygen and medical supplies.

'Hamas is not stupid'

'Hamas is not stupid'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

'The Israeli government is saying, "OK, leave northern Gaza, because we're going to fight Hamas there".' 'But Hamas is not stupid. They are going to put militants in southern Gaza too. And then what's Israel going to do?' 'At some point are they going to say, 'Leave southern Gaza too because we want to fight Hamas there? Go across the border to Egypt"'? 'That's what people are worried about. Because they fear that once they cross the border into Egypt there will be no coming back.'

India bought Pegasus as part of defence deal with Israel: Report

India bought Pegasus as part of defence deal with Israel: Report

Rediff.com29 Jan 2022

The report also referred to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Israel in July 2017.

Bollywood's Favourite Shaadi Destination

Bollywood's Favourite Shaadi Destination

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

Kiara and Sid may join the long list of celeb couples, who have chosen the beautiful destination of Rajasthan for their wedding.

Good news for those in US on business or tourist visa

Good news for those in US on business or tourist visa

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

The US has announced that individuals travelling to the country on a business or tourist visa - B-1 and B-2 - can apply for new jobs and even appear in interviews, but the prospective employees must ensure that they have changed their visa status before starting a new role. B-1 and B-2 visas are generally referred to as "B visas", and they are the most common types of visa issued for a wide range of uses in the United States. The B-1 visa is issued mainly for short-term business trips, while the B-2 visa is issued mainly travelling for tourism purposes.

Govt blames 6 non-BJP states for high petro prices

Govt blames 6 non-BJP states for high petro prices

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

Six non-BJP ruled states -- West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telengana, Kerala and Jharkhand -- have not reduced the VAT on petroleum products, leading to higher prices of petrol and diesel there, Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Thursday. Puri said in Lok Sabha that the central government has reduced excise duty on petroleum products and some other states, following cues, reduced their Value Added Tax (VAT). Six states -- West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telengana, Kerala and Jharkhand -- have not reduced the VAT, he said amidst vocal protests by the opposition members.

Pakistan probe team at Pathankot air base amidst protests

Pakistan probe team at Pathankot air base amidst protests

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

The JIT will be taken to only those areas of the air force station that were accessed by the terrorists, who attacked the base in the early hours of January 2 this year.

What Should Change In Indian Cricket?

What Should Change In Indian Cricket?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

'In India we have a lot of superstar worship.' 'If we lose a match, but Tendulkar hits a century people are happy that their star did not let them down.' 'This should change. People should support the team and the sport and not individuals.'

'By holding election rallies you are killing the people of India'

'By holding election rallies you are killing the people of India'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

'The second Covid wave spread due to the irresponsibility of the Election Commission of India and now they are committing the same mistake.'

Can India Deal with Halahal In Amrit Kaal?

Can India Deal with Halahal In Amrit Kaal?

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

We have our own problems for sure and they are not trivial, but for now, our economy is in not too bad a shape, our politics is as personality-driven and authoritarian as that of most countries in the world. We must make the best of what we have and not be excessively unhappy looking at the grass on the other side of the septic tank which may not be greener after all!, observes Shreekant Sambrani.

Love Family Dramas? There's So Much To Choose From!

Love Family Dramas? There's So Much To Choose From!

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

Deepa Gahlot lists 10 popular family shows and films streaming on various platforms.

India's Covid tally goes past 69 lakh with 70,496 infections

India's Covid tally goes past 69 lakh with 70,496 infections

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

Active cases of infection fell below 9 lakh after a month comprising 12.94 per cent of the total caseload

How Your Workplace Will Change in 2023

How Your Workplace Will Change in 2023

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

As employers eye quality talent, employees will enjoy an upper hand in demanding high pay, better benefits, remote work options and other perks, predicts Navneet Singh, CEO, Avsar, a talent management firm.

Don't be lax in handling Covid, govt tells TN, Maharashtra, UP

Don't be lax in handling Covid, govt tells TN, Maharashtra, UP

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

Amid rising cases of Covid, the Centre on Friday asked eight states including Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra to maintain a strict watch and take pre-emptive action in any area of concern to control any emerging spread of infection.

The Magic Minutes Before A Fashion Show

The Magic Minutes Before A Fashion Show

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

Glimpses of the excitement, chaos and frenzy before a fashion show.

India's Covid tally climbs to 1,12,44,786

India's Covid tally climbs to 1,12,44,786

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

The death toll due to the viral disease has gone up to 1,57,930 in the country with 77 more fatalities, the ministry's data updated at 8 am showed.

Indian smartphone market dips to three-year low at 43 million in Q2: IDC

Indian smartphone market dips to three-year low at 43 million in Q2: IDC

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

Smartphone shipment in India declined by 10 per cent to hit a three-year low of 43 million shipment in the July-September 2022 period, market research firm International Data Corporation said on Monday. The 5G smartphone share reached 36 per cent of total smartphones during the reported quarter with 16 million units at a slightly higher average selling price of $393, about Rs 32,000, apiece compared to $377, about Rs 30,600, in the previous quarter. "India smartphone market declined 10 per cent year-over-year (YoY) shipping 43 million units in July-September 2022.

Butler stands by Morgan amidst criticisms on pull out

Butler stands by Morgan amidst criticisms on pull out

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

Eoin Morgan is very much still the captain of the England one-day international cricket team says the man who stepped in to replace him for the tour of Bangladesh Jos Buttler. Morgan and batsman Alex Hales both decided not to go on the tour as they were concerned, despite reassurances from team security chief Reg Dickason after he came back from a fact finding trip, over their safety.

'Disturbed' Jaishankar offers help after Lankan hospital runs out of medicines

'Disturbed' Jaishankar offers help after Lankan hospital runs out of medicines

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

The Director of the Peradeniya Hospital in the central district of Kandy on Monday announced the temporary suspension of all routine surgeries due to the shortage of medicine.

Modi-Biden maiden meet to focus on boosting India-US ties: White House

Modi-Biden maiden meet to focus on boosting India-US ties: White House

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

The maiden bilateral meeting between President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday will further strengthen the US-India strategic ties and allow the leaders to discuss the situation in Afghanistan and how the two countries can work together to fight terrorism, a senior White House official has said.

Amid tussle with Governor, Tamil Nadu govt apprises President

Amid tussle with Governor, Tamil Nadu govt apprises President

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

DMK Parliamentary Party leader T R Baalu told reporters in New Delhi that Tamil Nadu Law Minister S Regupathy, who led a delegation, handed over to the President what state Chief Minister M K Stalin has 'written', but repeatedly insisted the content of the communication was only known to the CM.

UK official caught COVID during India visit aimed at securing vaccine

UK official caught COVID during India visit aimed at securing vaccine

Rediff.com25 Apr 2021

David Quarrey, 55, a 10 Downing Street aide, had tested negative in his pre-travel test but tested positive a week after his return when the National Health Service flagged that someone on his flight had been traced as COVID-positive, The Sunday Times reports.

India will be UN security council president for August, 2021

India will be UN security council president for August, 2021

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

The presidency of the Council is held by each of the members in turn for one month, following the English alphabetical order of the member states' names. According to the information released by the office of the UN spokesperson, India will assume the rotating presidency of the Council for the month of August next year.

In an era of EVS has Auto Expo run out of gas?

In an era of EVS has Auto Expo run out of gas?

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

This year's edition, three years lost to the pandemic and scheduling, wore a distinctive shade of green, and, as would befit an era of technology shift from internal combustion engines to electric motors, had a clutch of high-technology exhibits and concepts. But the excitement of the expo's heyday was missing.

European Union, Germany say ready to help India in Covid crisis

European Union, Germany say ready to help India in Covid crisis

Rediff.com25 Apr 2021

India is struggling with the second wave of coronavirus infection and hospitals in several states are reeling under a shortage of medical oxygen and beds in view of a rising number of COVID-19 cases.

Kerala Vande Bharat Express: Target 2024?

Kerala Vande Bharat Express: Target 2024?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

Prime ministers turning up with such frequency to launch trains is an indication of the political mileage resident in public transport. Will our railways step out of the government's shadow? After all, they are the ones manufacturing trains and running them, notes Shyam G Menon.

India's COVID-19 tally rises to 97.64 lakh with 31,521 fresh cases

India's COVID-19 tally rises to 97.64 lakh with 31,521 fresh cases

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

The COVID-19 case fatality rate stands at 1.45 per cent.