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Nepal issues text books with new maps including Indian areas

Nepal issues text books with new maps including Indian areas

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

India has already termed as untenable the 'artificial enlargement' of the territorial claims by Nepal after its Parliament unanimously approved the new political map of the country featuring Lipulekh, Kalapani and Limpiyadhura areas which India maintains belongs to it.

Massive victory for Congress in Chhattisgarh

Massive victory for Congress in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

In an embarrassment to the ruling party, two of its sitting ministers lost and six were trailing.

PIX: Frenzy, chaos as India's Olympics heroes return

PIX: Frenzy, chaos as India's Olympics heroes return

Rediff.com9 Aug 2021

India's triumphant Tokyo Olympics contingent, including history-making Javelin Throw gold-medallist Neeraj Chopra, returned to the country on Monday and was greeted by frenzy and chaos at the New Delhi airport, where supporters jostled to catch a glimpse of their sporting heroes.

Review: Sacred Games: Perfect weekend binge-watching

Review: Sacred Games: Perfect weekend binge-watching

Rediff.com6 Jul 2018

Sacred Games transports you back in time when Mumbai was struggling to return to normal after the horrific communal riots of December 1992 and January 1993, says Urvi Parikh.

The Politics behind Modi's Reshuffle

The Politics behind Modi's Reshuffle

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

The reshuffle had politics at its heart, so the biggest complement of new ministers, both Cabinet rank and below, came from UP, which will see assembly elections in a few months.

Are You Ready For Avatar 2?

Are You Ready For Avatar 2?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

The next 12 months will see many world cinema heavyweights unveiling exciting new films.

PIX: Step into Taapsee, Bhumi's latest film

PIX: Step into Taapsee, Bhumi's latest film

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

They have shared quite a few pictures from the film and behind the scenes, and we bring them here.

Why betting should not be legalised in India...

Why betting should not be legalised in India...

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

The BCCI's new Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) chief Shabir Hussein Shekhadam Khandwawala doesn't want betting to be legalised in India as it encourages match-fixing and feels his biggest challenge will be stamping out 'shady activities' from smaller leagues.

Kumkum Bhagya, Kundali Bhagya win big

Kumkum Bhagya, Kundali Bhagya win big

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

Meet the winners at the Zee Rishtey Awards.

Shah gets Home, Rajnath Defence; Finance with Nirmala

Shah gets Home, Rajnath Defence; Finance with Nirmala

Rediff.com1 Jun 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will retain DoPT, Atomic Energy as well as all important policy issues and portfolios not allocated.

'Everything is political today'

'Everything is political today'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

'Truth is stranger than fiction. You cannot think these things up.' 'What happens is weird enough.'

Before These Actors Became Stars...

Before These Actors Became Stars...

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

Whether it's a filmi rite of passage or just another facet of nepotism, quite a few star kids began their journey as ADs.

'OTT will take over films'

'OTT will take over films'

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

'What we could not do in films, we can do on OTT.'

Yogi faces panchayat poll test amid farmers' stir

Yogi faces panchayat poll test amid farmers' stir

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

The panchayat polls will be seen as a kind of verdict from the hinterland for Yogi Adityanath ahead of the crucial 2022 Uttar Pradesh elections.

BJP will fight UP polls under Yogi, CM issue 'settled': Dy CM

BJP will fight UP polls under Yogi, CM issue 'settled': Dy CM

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

Uttar Pradesh deputy Chief Minister Dinesh Sharma has said the issue of the state's next CM is already 'settled' with the BJP top brass making it clear that the coming assembly elections will be fought under the leadership of Yogi Adityanath.

GST on mobile phones hiked to 18%, makers cry foul

GST on mobile phones hiked to 18%, makers cry foul

Rediff.com14 Mar 2020

The GST rate on mobile phones will be hiked to 18 per cent while that on maintenance repair overhaul (MRO) services for aircraft will be lowered to 5 per cent with effect from April 1, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Saturday. The GST rate on handmade and machine-made matchsticks has been rationalised to 12 per cent from 5 per cent and 18 per cent respectively.

Jaishankar, Wang Yi meet in Moscow amid LAC standoff

Jaishankar, Wang Yi meet in Moscow amid LAC standoff

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi met in Moscow on Thursday amid hopes of a possible breakthrough in reducing tensions along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh.

CRPF man who tried to stop Pulwama attacker gets gallantry award

CRPF man who tried to stop Pulwama attacker gets gallantry award

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

A total of 207 police bravery medals were declared by the Union government apart from 89 President's police medals for distinguished service and 650 police medals for meritorious service, as per a list published by the Union home ministry.

Disengagement pact enforced respect for LAC: India

Disengagement pact enforced respect for LAC: India

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

The MEA said there has not been any change in India's position on the LAC and the mutual redeployment as a result of the disengagement process should not be misrepresented.

'It feels wonderful to be loved so much'

'It feels wonderful to be loved so much'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

'My fear was put to rest with the belief that Sanjay sir had in me.' 'He told me, 'If you want to fly, just jump off the mountain with me and we'll do this together'.'

India paying price for not sending Muslims to Pak: Giriraj

India paying price for not sending Muslims to Pak: Giriraj

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

'When our forefathers were fighting for Independence from British rule, Jinnah was pushing for the creation of an Islamic state'

Setback for AAP govt as Delhi HC stays hike in auto fares

Setback for AAP govt as Delhi HC stays hike in auto fares

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

The bench said it was of the prima facie opinion that the petitioner has a case in and the Transport Department of the Delhi government could not issue the notification as the LG was the competent authority.

J-K gears up for first polls post Article 370 abrogation

J-K gears up for first polls post Article 370 abrogation

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

The first-ever district development council (DDC) elections will be held in eight phases to elect 280 members in 20 districts from November 28 to December 22.

'Want a corpus of Rs 1.75 cr in 7 years'

'Want a corpus of Rs 1.75 cr in 7 years'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

It's untenable: India on Nepal passing bill to redraw map

It's untenable: India on Nepal passing bill to redraw map

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

The ministry of external affairs said the artificial enlargement of territorial claims by Nepal is not based on historical facts or evidence.

7 US lawmakers write to Pompeo on farmers' protest in India

7 US lawmakers write to Pompeo on farmers' protest in India

Rediff.com25 Dec 2020

In their letter, the lawmakers said that the US as a nation that is familiar with political protests can offer counsel to India during their current period of social disturbance.

All hail the prolific, eclectic Ekta Kapoor

All hail the prolific, eclectic Ekta Kapoor

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

'If Kapoor sees something in a film, or an idea, she will ensure it reaches the most eyeballs -- by any means necessary,' points out Raja Sen!

Hospitality sector unhappy with govt stimulus package

Hospitality sector unhappy with govt stimulus package

Rediff.com18 May 2020

The hospitality and tourism sector is among the worst hit because of the pandemic, and is unlikely to recover any time soon as people continue to be cautious of going out in a crowded places.

India's paralympians beat the odds, realise dreams

India's paralympians beat the odds, realise dreams

Rediff.com5 Sep 2021

India sign off Paralympics with an unparalleled 19 medals: 5 gold, 8 silver, 6 bronze.

Pompeo, Esper to arrive in India for 2+2 dialogue on Mon

Pompeo, Esper to arrive in India for 2+2 dialogue on Mon

Rediff.com25 Oct 2020

The two-plus-two dialogue will be held on Tuesday. A host of crucial bilateral, regional and global issues including China's efforts to expand influence in the Indo-Pacific region as well as its aggressive behaviour in eastern Ladakh is likely to figure in the talks.

15 Reasons Why We Love Aanand L Rai

15 Reasons Why We Love Aanand L Rai

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

Joginder Tuteja looks at the film-maker's work over the years.

Justice Muralidhar gives his last verdict as Delhi HC judge

Justice Muralidhar gives his last verdict as Delhi HC judge

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

"This is my last judicial act as a judge of the Delhi high court," Justice S Muralidhar, who has been transferred to the Punjab and Haryana high court, said after delivering a judgment in a matter relating to commercial activities being carried out from residential areas.

BJP President Amit Shah's 1st priority: UP overhaul

BJP President Amit Shah's 1st priority: UP overhaul

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

A major revamp of Uttar Pradesh unit of BJP is likely in the coming month. And nobody in the party hierarchy has an idea about what's going on in party president Amit Shah's mind.

Priyanka stars in Valentine's Day movie

Priyanka stars in Valentine's Day movie

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

Isn't It Romantic is about a New York woman hit on the head during a mugging. The impact leaves her feeling that she is in a rom-com.

'Yashpal won us the 1983 World Cup semi-final'

'Yashpal won us the 1983 World Cup semi-final'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

India's cricket fraternity was in shock and disbelief as it mourned the death of 1983 World Cup hero Yashpal Sharma on Tuesday, paying glowing tributes to the former batsman with his teammates from that historic triumph breaking down while remembering him.

Nepal Parl to vote on new map on Sat; India cites friendly ties

Nepal Parl to vote on new map on Sat; India cites friendly ties

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

A house meeting has been scheduled for Saturday as per the Parliament's notice and the matter relating to the constitution amendment bill is likely to come during the meeting, parliamentary sources said. Meanwhile, in a conciliatory tone, India on Thursday said it deeply values its friendly ties with Nepal.

Sudhir Mishra begins shooting Pyaas in Lucknow

Sudhir Mishra begins shooting Pyaas in Lucknow

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

The political thriller stars Rahul Bhatt, Richa Chaddha, Saurabh Shukla, Vipin Sharma, Vineet Singh and Anurag Kashyap.

The Sacred Games 2 Review

The Sacred Games 2 Review

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

Sacred Games 2 is an upgrade, and is shaping up to be one of India's great cultural events, feels Sreehari Nair.

Kejriwal lists 'India's most corrupt' politicians

Kejriwal lists 'India's most corrupt' politicians

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday listed India's "corrupt politicians" who, he said, should not be allowed to contest elections.

Situation at border with India 'stable and controllable': China

Situation at border with India 'stable and controllable': China

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

The comments came in the backdrop of the continuing standoff between the militaries of India and China at the LAC.