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Shahid, Jolly LLB win big at 61st National awards

Shahid, Jolly LLB win big at 61st National awards

Rediff.com16 Apr 2014

A quick look at winners in the major categories.

Fiat India launches Petra EL

Fiat India launches Petra EL

Rediff.com30 Apr 2004

Fiat India Pvt Ltd on Friday launched the Fiat Petra El priced below Rs 500,000 in the 'C' segment.

Gotabaya: Controversial 'war hero' who finished LTTE

Gotabaya: Controversial 'war hero' who finished LTTE

Rediff.com17 Nov 2019

Though dubbed as the 'war hero', the role of Rajapaksa in ending the conflict with the LTTE with the death of its supremo Velupillai Prabhakaran in 2009 is quite divisive as he stands accused of violating human rights, a charge he vehemently denies.

ED issues summons against Marans, others in Aircel-Maxis deal

ED issues summons against Marans, others in Aircel-Maxis deal

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

The agency, sources said, has issued the notices under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) and they have summoned the accused to examine them and record their statements.

CBI claims Dayanidhi pressured promoter to sell Aircel stakes

CBI claims Dayanidhi pressured promoter to sell Aircel stakes

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

He was chargesheeted for the offences punishable under section 120-B

Salgaocar move to second place

Salgaocar move to second place

Rediff.com24 Apr 2003

A 4-2 win over India bank saw them climb the NFL ladder.

350 children fall sick in Bangalore after mid-day meal

350 children fall sick in Bangalore after mid-day meal

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

Around 350 children of a government-run Urdu primary school were hospitalised on Friday as they took ill after having mid-day meal at K G Halli.

CBI books Army officer in Manipur extra-judicial killing case

CBI books Army officer in Manipur extra-judicial killing case

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

The case has been registered under Indian Penal Code sections related to murder.

PM wraps up Myanmar trip with visit to Bahadur Shah's grave, puja at temple

PM wraps up Myanmar trip with visit to Bahadur Shah's grave, puja at temple

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

I thank the people and Government of Myanmar for their exceptional hospitality, Modi tweeted.

Sports Shorts: Disgraced former USA Gymnastics doctor sent to Arizona federal prison

Sports Shorts: Disgraced former USA Gymnastics doctor sent to Arizona federal prison

Rediff.com11 Feb 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Sunday

Should you accumulate this stock for 15-20 years?

Should you accumulate this stock for 15-20 years?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Rajya Sabha members allotted to Andhra Pradesh, Telangana

Rajya Sabha members allotted to Andhra Pradesh, Telangana

Rediff.com30 May 2014

A draw of lots was held on Friday to allot Rajya Sabha members to Telangana and residual Andhra Pradesh following division of the state.

Exit polls: Mamata retains Bengal, big gain for BJP in Assam

Exit polls: Mamata retains Bengal, big gain for BJP in Assam

Rediff.com16 May 2016

The exit poll results were released at the end of the polling in Tamil Nadu and Kerala, marking the closure of voting in four states and Puducherry.

EXPLAINED: Political crisis in Sri Lanka and role of key players

EXPLAINED: Political crisis in Sri Lanka and role of key players

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

Sri Lanka President Maithripala Sirisena sacked Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and appointed former strongman Mahinda Rajapaksa as the new premier. Sirisena's move has triggered a constitutional crisis in the country. Here are some points about the unfolding crisis and the role of key players:

Rajeev Chandrashekhar withdraws Bill to brand Pakistan terrorist state

Rajeev Chandrashekhar withdraws Bill to brand Pakistan terrorist state

Rediff.com10 Mar 2017

"There is no need for us to investigate that Pakistan is a terror state. We already know it is. I request the government that status quo should not continue and it should explore options," Rajya Sabha MP Rajeev Chandrashekhar said.

Aircel-Maxis case: Court reserves order on CBI's chargesheet

Aircel-Maxis case: Court reserves order on CBI's chargesheet

Rediff.com13 Oct 2014

On August 29, CBI had filed the charge sheet in the case against Dayanidhi, Kalanithi and six others, including four firms.

Maxis denies wrongdoing in Aircel case, to seek legal remedies

Maxis denies wrongdoing in Aircel case, to seek legal remedies

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

Maxis Communications Berhad (MCB), which has been named in a CBI chargesheet for alleged wrong doing in sale of Aircel, on Tuesday denied charges of using illegal means to acquire the firm from Siva Ventures and said it will pursue all legal remedies to defend itself and its officials.

Is Mamata aide Mukul Roy looking for BJP's protection?

Is Mamata aide Mukul Roy looking for BJP's protection?

Rediff.com18 Feb 2015

Speculation is rife that beleaguered Mukul Roy, a close aide of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and under the CBI scanner in the Saradha chit fund scam, may switch over to the BJP. Neither Roy or the BJP have commented on the rumours. But Roy's recent remarks seems to expose him. Sheela Bhatt and Indrani Roy report.

Extremism has spread among Hindus: Kamal Haasan

Extremism has spread among Hindus: Kamal Haasan

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

This extremism is no victory or progress for those who call themselves Hindus. The motto 'Truth alone triumphs' being replaced by 'might is right' will make savages of us all.

What makes Prithvi Shaw so special...

What makes Prithvi Shaw so special...

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

'He will go to Australia in a couple of months. I am sure he will do well because he is a good back-foot player. You want to see young players doing well'

What makes Prithvi Shaw so special...

What makes Prithvi Shaw so special...

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

'He will go to Australia in a couple of months. I am sure he will do well because he is a good back-foot player. You want to see young players doing well'

Analysts welcome bank licences for Bandhan, IDFC

Analysts welcome bank licences for Bandhan, IDFC

Rediff.com2 Apr 2014

Analysts on Wednesday welcomed the Reserve Bank's decision to grant bank licences to Bandhan and IDFC, but expressed dismay that only two of the over two dozen aspirants made the cut.

Sirisena suspends parliament till Nov 16 as political crisis deepens in Lanka

Sirisena suspends parliament till Nov 16 as political crisis deepens in Lanka

Rediff.com27 Oct 2018

Sirisena's sacking of Wickremesinghe was the culmination of an year of bitter relations between them on several policy matters. The president has been critical of the prime minister and his policies, especially on economy and security.

CBI charges Chidambaram, Karti in Aircel-Maxis case

CBI charges Chidambaram, Karti in Aircel-Maxis case

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

If convicted, the offences entail a maximum punishment of seven years.

A long legal battle awaits Chidambarams

A long legal battle awaits Chidambarams

Rediff.com1 Mar 2018

The father-son duo are in the radar of the probe agencies in another case concerning the Aircel-Maxis deal.

'Illegal, mala fide': Karti on CBI summons in Aircel Maxis case

'Illegal, mala fide': Karti on CBI summons in Aircel Maxis case

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

The CBI had summoned Karti to appear before it on October 4.

Germany vs US: The best country to pursue masters

Germany vs US: The best country to pursue masters

Rediff.com31 Oct 2016

International education consultant NNS Chandra shares advice on how to pick the right international education.

Raje illegally occupying Dholpur Palace: Cong claims, BJP denies

Raje illegally occupying Dholpur Palace: Cong claims, BJP denies

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

Congress on Monday accused Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhra Raje of "forcible, illegal occupation" of the Dholpur Palace along with Lalit Modi through a private company.

Government not in favour of abolishing death penalty: Rijiju

Government not in favour of abolishing death penalty: Rijiju

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

The government on Friday said in Rajya Sabha that it is "not in favour" of abolishing the capital punishment considering the "prevailing circumstances" in the country.

Assam violence: 9 more bodies recovered, toll mounts to 32

Assam violence: 9 more bodies recovered, toll mounts to 32

Rediff.com3 May 2014

Nine more bodies were recovered from a village in Baksa district on Saturday morning, taking the toll to 32 in the violence unleashed by National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Songbijit militants in Bodoland Territorial Administration Districts area in Assam.

Hindu priest slaughtered in Bangladesh

Hindu priest slaughtered in Bangladesh

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

Police said they have recovered the body and sent it for an autopsy. An investigation was launched into the incident.

Legendary Tamil writer Jayakanthan 'JK' passes away

Legendary Tamil writer Jayakanthan 'JK' passes away

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

Tamil writer D Jayakanthan, who charted a new course in Tamil literature, died on Wednesday night following a prolonged illness.

Irani rejects demands for waiving off punishment to JNU students

Irani rejects demands for waiving off punishment to JNU students

Rediff.com6 May 2016

Members in the Rajya Sabha had sought the government's intervention in resolving the protests by JNU students by advising the university authorities to reconsider its decision to severely penalise some of them.

Naidu inducts son, 4 YSRC turncoats in AP cabinet

Naidu inducts son, 4 YSRC turncoats in AP cabinet

Rediff.com2 Apr 2017

One of the dropped ministers, Bojjala Gopala Krishna Reddy, resigned from his assembly membership.

PM Modi breaks silence, says Dadri lynching, Ghulam Ali incidents 'really sad'

PM Modi breaks silence, says Dadri lynching, Ghulam Ali incidents 'really sad'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

"Incidents like Dadri and Ghulam Ali are really sad but what is the role of the Centre in these incidents?" PM Modi told the newspaper.

What ideas informed Gandhi's inner life?

What ideas informed Gandhi's inner life?

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

'I assume Ramachandra Guha's neglect of this aspect of Gandhi grows out of the belief that Gandhi's life had no central text,' says Rudrangshu Mukherjee, professor of history, Ashoka University.

Karunanidhi makes court appearance in defamation case; hearing adjourned

Karunanidhi makes court appearance in defamation case; hearing adjourned

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

With election fever rising in Tamil Nadu, Karunanidhi in court promised to be more than just a regular court hearing.

The village that hasn't forgotten Tukaram Omble

The village that hasn't forgotten Tukaram Omble

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

Mayura Janwalkar travels to Kedambe, a tiny village in Maharashtra's Satara district, now better known as 26/11 hero Tukaram Omble's home. An excerpt from 26/11 Stories Of Strength by The Indian Express.

At every step 1.25 billion people of India will stand by Myanmar: PM

At every step 1.25 billion people of India will stand by Myanmar: PM

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

As Myanmar sets out on a new path after decades of military rule, India on Monday promised whole-hearted support to it in "every step" of its journey as the two countries resolved to deepen ties and actively cooperate to combat terrorism and insurgent activities in the region.

The short shelf life of today's editors

The short shelf life of today's editors

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

'The sacking of Outlook magazine's Editor-in-Chief Krishna Prasad provides another example of the saffron camp's disrespect for dissent,' argues Amulya Ganguli.