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The pagoda trail in Myanmar

The pagoda trail in Myanmar

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

Kanika Datta visits the crumbling but oddly appealing complex of Bagan - a place where even an atheist can come close to a divine experience.

Karun Chandhok wins both races

Karun Chandhok wins both races

Rediff.com13 Aug 2006

The Indian ace now lkeads the points table in the Asia Formula V6 series.\n

Don't Be OVER-OBSESSED With Stocks

Don't Be OVER-OBSESSED With Stocks

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

Exposure to debt funds and gold is essential even if current returns from these asset classes are low, suggests Sanjay Kumar Singh.

'It was a privilege to work with Rajinikanth'

'It was a privilege to work with Rajinikanth'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2014

Kannada actress Rukmini Vijayakumar played superstar Rajinikanth's sister in Kochadaiyaan.

Aircel-Maxis deal case: CBI chargesheets Maran brothers

Aircel-Maxis deal case: CBI chargesheets Maran brothers

Rediff.com29 Aug 2014

Former Telecom Minister Dayanidhi Maran, his brother Kalanidhi Maran and six others, including four companies, were on Friday chargesheeted by the CBI in a special court in the Aircel-Maxis deal case arising out of the investigation in the 2G spectrum allocation scam.

'My mother is always in my heart in a way I don't realise'

'My mother is always in my heart in a way I don't realise'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

'My mother is a lady with a lot of emotional stability and strength. And wisdom.' 'When I was younger, she would tell me that if I ever refused water to anyone, I would have to drink gutter water.' 'When I grew up, she would say, "Be liberal when you know what you are talking about, and be conservative when you don't".'

CBI report on Aircel-Maxis probe reflects progress: SC

CBI report on Aircel-Maxis probe reflects progress: SC

Rediff.com17 Apr 2013

The bench in its order noted that the CBI report also dealt with its probe into the alleged violation by FIPB in the Aircel-Maxis deal.

Four get life term in 1975 LN Mishra murder case

Four get life term in 1975 LN Mishra murder case

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

Four men, convicted for killing the then Railway Minister Lalit Narayan Mishra and two others in a blast in Bihar's Samastipur railway station nearly 40 years ago, were on Thursday awarded life imprisonment by a Delhi court.

Chidambaram gets interim relief from CBI in Aircel-Maxis case

Chidambaram gets interim relief from CBI in Aircel-Maxis case

Rediff.com30 May 2018

P Chidambaram's son Karti was arrested on February 28 at the Chennai airport on his return from the United Kingdom, for his alleged role in facilitating Foreign Investment Promotion Board clearance for INX Media Ltd. and its directors, Peter and Indrani Mukerjea.

Why Tamannah Bhatia is trying to change

Why Tamannah Bhatia is trying to change

Rediff.com14 May 2021

'I'm trying to move away from what I've done before, not because I'm not happy with what it was, but because I have already done that.'

Political storm erupts after 5 killed during Bengal polls

Political storm erupts after 5 killed during Bengal polls

Rediff.com10 Apr 2021

Five people were killed, including 4 in the firing by Central Industrial Security Force personnel, during the fourth phase of polling

Asian Para Games: India record best-ever showing with 72 podium finishes

Asian Para Games: India record best-ever showing with 72 podium finishes

Rediff.com13 Oct 2018

In the last edition in 2014, India won 33 medals (3 gold, 14 silver, 16 bronze).

DMK's Karunanidhi makes Stalin political heir

DMK's Karunanidhi makes Stalin political heir

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

He said that Stalin has come a long way from organising youth under the party in his younger days to moulding himself as a future leader of the DMK.

Russell Brand invites Demi Moore on a trip to India

Russell Brand invites Demi Moore on a trip to India

Rediff.com5 Feb 2013

The British comedian and Moore became friends after Moore started attending his Yoga class.

Dayanidhi Maran quizzed by CBI in Aircel-Maxis deal case

Dayanidhi Maran quizzed by CBI in Aircel-Maxis deal case

Rediff.com26 Jul 2012

Former Telecom Minister Dayanidhi Maran has been questioned by the Central Bureau of Investigation in connection with the allegations that he had received Rs 547 crore as kickbacks from a Malaysian company in the controversial Aircel-Maxis deal.

Chiranjeevi, Renuka file RS nomination papers

Chiranjeevi, Renuka file RS nomination papers

Rediff.com19 Mar 2012

Telugu megastar Chiranjeevi and former Union minister Renuka Choudary on Monday filed their nominations on behalf of the ruling Congress for the biennial elections to Rajya Sabha from Andhra Pradesh. Former state minister Palvai Govardhan Reddy and former journalist Rapolu Ananda Bhaskar too filed their papers as Congress nominees on the last day of the nomination process.

Assets case: HC dismisses Sasikala's petition

Assets case: HC dismisses Sasikala's petition

Rediff.com3 Feb 2012

The Karnataka high court on Friday dismissed the petition concerning the translation process filed by Sasikala Natarajan, estranged aide and an accused in the disproportionate assets case filed against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa. Upholding the trial court's order on the petition, Justice N Ananda held that there need not be any "interference" with the lower court's order and dismissed it.

K'taka HC reserves order on Sasikala's petition

K'taka HC reserves order on Sasikala's petition

Rediff.com25 Jan 2012

The Karnataka high court on Wednesday reserved orders on a plea by Sasikala Natarajan, co-accused in the disproportionate assets case against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa, seeking translated versions of questions framed by the court in Tamil.

Murdoch's STAR brand exits Indian news TV

Murdoch's STAR brand exits Indian news TV

Rediff.com17 Apr 2012

STAR News to be ABP News as brand association ends

Nothing substantial in meeting with Pranab:  Mamata

Nothing substantial in meeting with Pranab: Mamata

Rediff.com8 Nov 2011

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday expressed disappointment about the outcome of a meeting with Union Finance minister Pranab Mukherjee on the financial condition of the cash-strapped state.

CBI books Maran brothers in Aircel-Maxis deal

CBI books Maran brothers in Aircel-Maxis deal

Rediff.com10 Oct 2011

After registering the case, the agency carried out searches at the premises of Maran brothers in Delhi and Chennai.

Lokayukta can probe Krishna in land dereservation case: HC

Lokayukta can probe Krishna in land dereservation case: HC

Rediff.com20 Jan 2012

The case to be probed against S M Krishna would involve the dereservation of 34 forest blocks that allegedly facilitated illegal mining. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

ABP to buy out STAR from TV news venture

ABP to buy out STAR from TV news venture

Rediff.com2 Apr 2012

Murdoch may re-enter space after non-compete period lapses, ABP to control three news channels of MCCS

Janardhan Reddy's custody extended by 4 days

Janardhan Reddy's custody extended by 4 days

Rediff.com12 Mar 2012

The Karnataka high court on Monday issued notices to the Central Bureau of Investigation on a petition filed by mining baron and former minister Janardhan Reddy. Justice N Ananda ordered the notice on a plea which sought to quash the CBI probe against Reddy.

RS poll: Cong's Bhaskar worth Rs 7L; Chiru has Rs 74cr

RS poll: Cong's Bhaskar worth Rs 7L; Chiru has Rs 74cr

Rediff.com20 Mar 2012

Congress' Rapolu Ananda Bhaskar could be an odd man out in Parliament when he enters its portals soon. A post-graduate in psychology, Bhaskar could well be ranked as the poorest Member of Parliament not just in Andhra Pradesh but in the country as well when elected.

Plan for memorial for Anand Marga founder faces hurdles

Plan for memorial for Anand Marga founder faces hurdles

Rediff.com16 Nov 2011

Keshopur, a tiny village has put Bihar's Jamalpur on the world map. Ananda Marga, a spiritual and social movement that was started in 1955, has decided to develop a memorial of its founder Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar there.

SC appoints panel to supervise Kerala temple work

SC appoints panel to supervise Kerala temple work

Rediff.com21 Jul 2011

The Supreme Court on Thursday appointed a five-member expert committee to supervise the unearthing and preservation of assets of the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Kerala. The committee will be headed by Director General of National Museum C V Ananda Bose and will also consist of representatives of the Archaeological Survey of India and the Reserve Bank of India.

CBI to soon question Maxis' Krishnan

CBI to soon question Maxis' Krishnan

Rediff.com18 Jul 2011

A Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) official said the agency would soon call Malaysian businessman T Ananda Krishnan for questioning. Maxis is part of the business empire of Krishnan, who is expected to soon fly to New Delhi.

Will India gain if businesses actually shift from China?

Will India gain if businesses actually shift from China?

Rediff.com12 May 2020

What happens if China depreciates its currency. In that case, Chinese products will be cheaper and people will continue to buy their products: Abhijit Banerjee.

CBI action soon on Maran's role in Aircel-Maxis deal

CBI action soon on Maran's role in Aircel-Maxis deal

Rediff.com14 Jun 2013

The CBI had registered a case against former telecom minister Dayanidhi Maran, his brother MP Kalanithi Maran, Malaysian business tycoon and Maxis owner T Ananda Krishnan, and Maxis Director Ralph Marshall in October 2011.

Cracks in STAR-ABP ties

Cracks in STAR-ABP ties

Rediff.com14 Jul 2011

After eight years of joint operations in news television, the relationship between Rupert Murdoch-controlled STAR Group and Ananda Bazar Patrika (ABP) TV has run into rough weather.

CBI can't file chargesheet against Marans in Maxis case yet

CBI can't file chargesheet against Marans in Maxis case yet

Rediff.com2 May 2014

In April 2013, CBI had first told the Court there were "some difficulties" in the probe after it went abroad.

Rescued Commander Abhilash Tomy brought back to India

Rescued Commander Abhilash Tomy brought back to India

Rediff.com6 Oct 2018

Tomy has now been shifted to INHS Kalyani, the naval hospital of Eastern Naval Command, for observation and medical assistance as required.

Landslide victory for AITC-Congress in WB: Survey

Landslide victory for AITC-Congress in WB: Survey

Rediff.com15 Apr 2011

In what could be a history of sorts, a survery conducted by Star Ananda-Star News-AC Nielsen predicts a two-third majority for the Mamta Banerjee-led All India Trinamool Congress-Congress alliance.

Blast near Manipur Raj Bhavan; Prez was there

Blast near Manipur Raj Bhavan; Prez was there

Rediff.com11 Mar 2011

The bomb, allegedly planted by militants, went off at 11 pm on Thursday at Ananda Singh Academy, about 2 km from Raj Bhavan, where the President was staying, they said

How the Detective Byomkesh Bakshy poster was made

How the Detective Byomkesh Bakshy poster was made

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

Directed by Dibakar Banerjee, Detective Byomkesh Bakshy will release on April 3.

In 5 years, Naveen Patnaik got richer by Rs 4 crore

In 5 years, Naveen Patnaik got richer by Rs 4 crore

Rediff.com21 Mar 2014

The total value of Naveen Patnaik's assets has swelled by Rs 4 crore from Rs 7.98 crore to Rs 12.06 crore between 2009 and 2014. This increase is because of appreciation of property value instead of acquisition of any new property.

The history of violence gets bloodier in Bengal

The history of violence gets bloodier in Bengal

Rediff.com2 Jul 2010

After the sudden change in the balance of political power following the successive electoral setbacks, the ruling Communist Party of India - Marxist has made it and its government helpless in the face of growing violence and series of murderous attacks on its cadres and sympathisers. Two days back, Ananda Das, a former CPI-M Member of Legislative Assembly from Nanur, Birbhum was brutally shot dead by a gang of armed people.

Imphal school students nab militant

Imphal school students nab militant

Rediff.com2 Sep 2010

Students of the Ananda Singh Higher Secondary School in Imphal have nabbed a militant who was trying to extort money from their principal.