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This Hit Director Makes A Comeback

This Hit Director Makes A Comeback

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

'Love stories don't really excite me.'

ISRO Will Spend 550 Cr On Shukla's ISS Trip

ISRO Will Spend 550 Cr On Shukla's ISS Trip

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

If Rakesh Sharma represented the dreams of a nascent India looking outward, Shubhanshu Shukla embodies a confident India reaching for the controls.

KSCA T20 auction: Padikkal bags Rs 13.2L; Samit Dravid unsold

KSCA T20 auction: Padikkal bags Rs 13.2L; Samit Dravid unsold

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

KSCA T20 auction saw Indian international batter Devdutt Padikkal lead the charts as the most expensive player of the day,

'Tharoor Is Perhaps Donning Two Hats'

'Tharoor Is Perhaps Donning Two Hats'

Rediff.com18 May 2025

'The Congress submitted four names to the government as the people who should accompany the delegation.' 'I don't know what happened to those names.' 'When I was approached, I told them to speak to my party.' 'I have no further involvement with this delegation.'

Tharoor in diplomatic delegation: Cong accuses govt of playing politics

Tharoor in diplomatic delegation: Cong accuses govt of playing politics

Rediff.com17 May 2025

The opposition party's attack came after Shashi Tharoor, not part of the four leaders nominated by the Congress, was named as the head of a delegation to key partner countries to convey India's message of zero tolerance against terrorism following Operation Sindoor.

5 booked for breaking stray dog's teeth using pliers in MP village

5 booked for breaking stray dog's teeth using pliers in MP village

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

Five individuals have been booked in Bhind district of Madhya Pradesh for brutally torturing a stray dog by breaking its teeth with pliers. The incident, which occurred in Rawatpura Khurd village, was caught on video and shared on social media, leading to the arrest of three suspects. The dog is currently receiving treatment.

We aren't urging for a compromise, but a consensus on food security, says Anand Sharma

We aren't urging for a compromise, but a consensus on food security, says Anand Sharma

Rediff.com6 Dec 2013

As Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma ruled out any possibility of a compromise, whispers were already being heard of a possible collapse of the talks.

Selling Undivided Property? Read This

Selling Undivided Property? Read This

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

'Ensure that all property-related documents are up-to-date.' 'Relying on outdated documents can create legal complications.'

Ma Vaishno Devi: The Power Of The Goddess

Ma Vaishno Devi: The Power Of The Goddess

Rediff.com30 May 2025

As we continue our climb, I meet 59-year-old Pushpa Devi from Banaras. I stare at her in wonderment when she tells me this is her 45th visit to the temple. She is equally bewildered to hear this is my first visit!What is it that draws her here each year? 'Bas ek shabd hai. Shraddha. (There is just one word. Faith.)'

He's not a victim of junior docs' stir but...: Bengal family on boy's death

He's not a victim of junior docs' stir but...: Bengal family on boy's death

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

His family alleged that he died there due to the negligence of a senior physician who despite being on duty was late in attending him.

Kharge rejigs CWC; Tharoor, Sharma, Wasnik of G23, Pilot part of new team

Kharge rejigs CWC; Tharoor, Sharma, Wasnik of G23, Pilot part of new team

Rediff.com20 Aug 2023

While 39 members of the all-important panel are general members, it has 32 permanent invitees, including some in-charges of state and 13 special invitees.

Sharma raises questions on electoral rolls for Cong prez poll at CWC: Sources

Sharma raises questions on electoral rolls for Cong prez poll at CWC: Sources

Rediff.com28 Aug 2022

Sharma claimed he has received complaints that neither any virtual nor any physical meeting was held to finalise the electoral rolls, the sources said.

Global condolences pour in after Ahmedabad plane crash

Global condolences pour in after Ahmedabad plane crash

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

UN chief Antonio Guterres, US President Donald Trump, his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney were among scores of world leaders who offered condolences to the people of India in wake of the tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad on Thursday.

FDI vote: 'Anand Sharma lost and Kamal Nath won'

FDI vote: 'Anand Sharma lost and Kamal Nath won'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2012

Although UPA government has somehow managed to scuttle Opposition's stiff antagonism to FDI in multi-brand retail in both the Houses of the Parliament, it has certainly opened itself to the charge of being a minority government, analyses Renu Mittal.

10 Male Bonding Movies On OTT

10 Male Bonding Movies On OTT

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

Male bonding is among Bollywood's favourite subjects, and there have been many films about it, like Dosti, Anand, Sholay...

Intense Training Session For Team India

Intense Training Session For Team India

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

With an aggressive mindset and intense training sessions, India looks set to make a powerful statement when they step onto the field, observes K R Nayar, the veteran cricket writer, from Dubai.

Rohit, Gavaskar, Anand, P T Usha, Bhutia get Ram Temple invite

Rohit, Gavaskar, Anand, P T Usha, Bhutia get Ram Temple invite

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

Chess grandmaster Viswanathan Anand, sprint queen P T Usha and football legend Bhaichung Bhutia are among the prominent sports personalities invited for Monday's ceremony.

Pakistani man who crossed border to kill Nupur Sharma arrested

Pakistani man who crossed border to kill Nupur Sharma arrested

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

Rizwan Ashraf, 22, a resident of Mandi Bahauddin district in Pakistan's Punjab province, was nabbed from near the India-Pakistan International Border fence in the Sriganganagar sector, they said.

Mumbai in trouble! Title hopes hang by a thread

Mumbai in trouble! Title hopes hang by a thread

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

Defending champions Mumbai announced their 16-member squad sans India stars Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shreyas Iyer to take on Meghalaya in their must-win Ranji Trophy Elite Group A

Suryakumar, Dube in Mumbai squad for Ranji quarters

Suryakumar, Dube in Mumbai squad for Ranji quarters

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

Bowling all-rounder Shardul Thakur will also be aiming to continue his dream run for Mumbai so far.

Bengal Tigers to meet Hyderabad Toofans in HIL final

Bengal Tigers to meet Hyderabad Toofans in HIL final

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers booked their place in the final of the Hockey India League, defeating Tamil Nadu Dragons 6-5 in a dramatic penalty shoot-out in Rourkela on Friday.

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai pile misery on Meghalaya

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai pile misery on Meghalaya

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

A summary of Friday's action in the Ranji Trophy matches across the country.

FDI inflows likely to flat in 2009-10: Sharma

FDI inflows likely to flat in 2009-10: Sharma

Rediff.com22 Mar 2010

Commerce Minister Anand Sharma on Monday expressed optimism that the total FDI inflows this fiscal will the same as in the previous year's at $27 billion.

Delhi poll: BJP fields ex-MPs against Kejriwal, Atishi

Delhi poll: BJP fields ex-MPs against Kejriwal, Atishi

Rediff.com4 Jan 2025

The BJP has fielded former MP Parvesh Verma from the New Delhi seat against Arvind Kejriwal.

Want To Dine With The Kapoors?

Want To Dine With The Kapoors?

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

Netflix has announced a thrilling line-up for 2025.

Ranji Trophy: SKY, Rahane, Shardul put Mumbai in command

Ranji Trophy: SKY, Rahane, Shardul put Mumbai in command

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

Suryakumar Yadav and Ajinkya Rahane's half-centuries powered Mumbai to 278/4 at stumps on Day 3, a commanding lead of 292 runs.

India allows investments from Pakistan: Sharma

India allows investments from Pakistan: Sharma

Rediff.com8 Jun 2012

Without engaging with Pakistan, South Asian economic integration would not be possible

SC grants bail to 8 convicts in Hashimpura massacre case

SC grants bail to 8 convicts in Hashimpura massacre case

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

The Supreme Court of India granted bail to eight convicts in the 1987 Hashimpura massacre case. The case involved the killing of 38 people by personnel of the Provincial Armed Constabulary. The court considered the fact that the convicts have been incarcerated for over six years following the Delhi High Court's reversal of their acquittal by the trial court.

Nushrratt, Rashmika... Are Diwali-Ready

Nushrratt, Rashmika... Are Diwali-Ready

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

Bollywood actresses are celebrating Diwali with gorgeous fashion moments.

Smog engulfs Delhi as air quality drops to 'very poor'

Smog engulfs Delhi as air quality drops to 'very poor'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

This deterioration in air quality led to prompting enforcement of Stage II of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in the national capital.

Not afraid of privilege motion: Sharma

Not afraid of privilege motion: Sharma

Rediff.com22 Nov 2012

Rejecting the contention that adequate consultations were not held with stakeholders on Foreign Direct Investment in retail, Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma on Thursday dared the Opposition to bring privilege motion against him in Parliament.

India less affected by recession: Sharma

India less affected by recession: Sharma

Rediff.com19 Jun 2009

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma said that India has been less affected by the current global economic crisis due to the economy's strong fundamentals.

Family Time For Stars This Diwali

Family Time For Stars This Diwali

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

Film families celebrate Diwali with memorable pictures on social media.

Govt has not lost direction, says Sharma

Govt has not lost direction, says Sharma

Rediff.com27 Jun 2012

Sharma was speaking to reporters after Coca Cola Co chairman and CEO Muhtar Kent met him at his office.

Flipkart, Bharti Walmart under lens: Sharma

Flipkart, Bharti Walmart under lens: Sharma

Rediff.com4 Dec 2012

The Enforcement Directorate has been asked to investigate alleged violation of FDI regulations by e-commerce company Flipkart Online Services and cash & carry chain Bharti Walmart.

Shinde, Sharma, Abdullah to visit Chicago

Shinde, Sharma, Abdullah to visit Chicago

Rediff.com19 Sep 2011

Annual event being organised by FICCI focuses on the investment potential offered by India's infrastructure sector.

FDI inflows expected to improve: Sharma

FDI inflows expected to improve: Sharma

Rediff.com25 Jan 2013

The government liberalised FDI policy in sectors, including multi-brand retail, single-brand retail, commodity exchanges, power exchanges, broadcasting, non-banking financial institutions and asset reconstruction companies.

Worst over for India's exports: Sharma

Worst over for India's exports: Sharma

Rediff.com10 Jul 2009

The 'worst' for Indian exports, which are in the negative territory since October 2008 due to the global recession, seems to be over, Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma said.

Single FDI document by end-fiscal: Sharma

Single FDI document by end-fiscal: Sharma

Rediff.com11 Jan 2010

With a view to simplify foreign direct investment process, the government plans to introduce a single FDI document by end-fiscal and is currently discussing the various modalities, Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma said on Monday.

India to expand its n-energy: Sharma

India to expand its n-energy: Sharma

Rediff.com24 Jun 2011

"We are very clear it is an absolute must in the bouquet of energy resources which have to be accessed," Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma told a gathering of top US c corporate leaders and those from the US government at the annual summit of the US India Business Council (USIBC).