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51 women of menstruating age entered Sabarimala: Kerala govt to SC

51 women of menstruating age entered Sabarimala: Kerala govt to SC

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

A bench of Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and Justices L N Rao and Dinesh Maheshwari said it was only going into the aspect of security of the two women -- Bindu and Kanakadurga, and would not like to entertain any other prayer made in the petition.

How to bring down your auto insurance cost

How to bring down your auto insurance cost

Rediff.com19 Nov 2012

Installing good anti-theft devices can reduce your premium by 2-3%.

Why India need not be worried about John Kerry

Why India need not be worried about John Kerry

Rediff.com23 Jan 2013

Just as Pakistan will be fooling itself if it believes that US Secretary of State John Kerry is going to be Pakistan's friend, India is being unnecessarily defeatist if it thinks that Kerry's nomination will be a disaster for India. Kerry is neither going to be pro-India nor pro-Pakistan, he will be pro-US, says Harsh V Pant.

How to judge Nirmalaji's second Budget

How to judge Nirmalaji's second Budget

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

'The next general election is four years away. That's enough time to recover -- provided the government stops spending and taxing so much,' says T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan.

'I felt there were more than ten terrorists'

'I felt there were more than ten terrorists'

Rediff.com20 May 2021

'Since I felt there could be more, I had told the local authorities to screen every hostage carefully, since we felt that some could have been staying as guests.'

The 3 men tasked with resolving the Ayodhya dispute

The 3 men tasked with resolving the Ayodhya dispute

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

The Supreme Court on Friday ordered mediation to settle the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute by a three-member panel comprising of Justice Kalifulla, advocate Sriram Panchu and spiritual guru Sri Sri Ravishankar. The panel has been given eight weeks by the Supreme Court to arrive at a conclusion and four weeks to give a status report. Here's all you need to know about the panel of mediators:

Arya weds Nayanthara

Arya weds Nayanthara

Rediff.com14 May 2013

Get your lowdown on what's happening in Tamil cinema.

I am NOT obsessed with PM's post: Rahul

I am NOT obsessed with PM's post: Rahul

Rediff.com6 Feb 2012

Rahul Gandhi on Monday claimed that he was not "obsessed" with becoming the prime minister but remained "committed to transforming Uttar Pradesh", where people have been "fooled" for the last 22 years by successive regimes. At a rare press conference, a combative Rahul sharply criticised Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani on corruption in Karnataka, Uttarakhand, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Punjab.

Malik's India visit: How naive can we be?

Malik's India visit: How naive can we be?

Rediff.com17 Dec 2012

For India to expect that Pakistan Interior Minister Rehman Malik and his police will act against the ISI-protected Lashkar-e-Tayiba is to live in a fool's paradise, says security expert B Raman

Indian-origin nurse in hoax call found hanging: UK media

Indian-origin nurse in hoax call found hanging: UK media

Rediff.com12 Dec 2012

An Indian-origin nurse, who died in a suspected suicide after being duped by two Australian DJs' prank call to a hospital treating a pregnant Kate Middleton, was found hanging, British media said on Wednesday, a day before the release of the result of an autopsy on her.

How will Modi deal with India's liberals?

How will Modi deal with India's liberals?

Rediff.com15 Jun 2019

'He can at least invite them for tea in small groups once a month on Sundays.' 'If nothing else, he will have the pleasure of ruining their weekend,' suggests T C A Srinivasa Raghavan.

EPL PIX: Man City thrash Watford; Aston Villa stun Arsenal

EPL PIX: Man City thrash Watford; Aston Villa stun Arsenal

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

Watford's hopes of avoiding relegation suffered a double blow on Tuesday when they were thrashed 4-0 at home by Manchester City and then slipped into the Premier League relegation zone after fellow strugglers Aston Villa beat Arsenal in the late game.

Do we need Sachin and Rekha in the Rajya Sabha?

Do we need Sachin and Rekha in the Rajya Sabha?

Rediff.com3 May 2012

Shouldn't the government's nominees for the Rajya Sabha have shown some interest in public affairs, some evidence that they have an understanding of national issues, asks Sherna Gandhy.

India may face a civil war in Afghanistan

India may face a civil war in Afghanistan

Rediff.com20 Jul 2012

India will need to remain open to support political factions in Afghanistan that might seek New Delhi's assistance, says Nitin Pai

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in!

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

10 images that prove it's an incredibly bizarre world

Shahid Kapoor's 10 BIGGEST Flops

Shahid Kapoor's 10 BIGGEST Flops

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

Fida, Chance Pe Dance, Shikhar...

147 students killed in Kenya university attack

147 students killed in Kenya university attack

Rediff.com3 Apr 2015

Somalia-based Al Shabaab militant group has claimed responsibility for the attack.

Dhanush to perform in London

Dhanush to perform in London

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

A look at the top tweets from your Bollywood celebrities.

Is Abu Jundal trying to mislead investigators?

Is Abu Jundal trying to mislead investigators?

Rediff.com28 Jun 2012

Indian agencies interrogating Lashkar-e-Tayiba terrorist Zabiuddin Ansari alias Abu Jundal say they would need at least three months of thorough probing before they could establish a fool proof link of the role played by the Pakistani establishment in the 26/11 attack.

Will Congress & BJP defend the honour of Rajiv Gandhi?

Will Congress & BJP defend the honour of Rajiv Gandhi?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2012

Are the political parties in India fooling us on the issue of illicit wealth parked abroad by winking at the obvious.

ENGLISH QUIZ: Can YOU complete these proverbs?

ENGLISH QUIZ: Can YOU complete these proverbs?

Rediff.com14 Jun 2012

Answer these questions and test your proverb power!

Ansuya Dutt had rare courage

Ansuya Dutt had rare courage

Rediff.com16 Mar 2021

Ansuya Dutt, who never stopped fighting for women's rights, can be an inspiration to us never to lose sight of our basic beliefs, never mind peer pressure.

Sai's Take: Why the EC is outvoted on EVMs

Sai's Take: Why the EC is outvoted on EVMs

Rediff.com22 May 2019

'Hopefully, the new majority government will give the country a fool-proof electoral system,' says Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

Team Anna to go on indefinite fast from July 25

Team Anna to go on indefinite fast from July 25

Rediff.com9 Jun 2012

With the government ruling out their demands, Team Anna today said their indefinite fast from July 25 will go on as planned and alleged that the government was playing with words and has left questions unanswered on the issue of corruption.

Amidst euphoria, some voices question cost of Mars mission

Amidst euphoria, some voices question cost of Mars mission

Rediff.com5 Nov 2013

While the Mars mission got wide praise, there were voices which questioned the need for spending Rs 450-500 crore on it when the country is facing hunger and poverty.

New civic bodies in Maharashtra, but cities will not gain

New civic bodies in Maharashtra, but cities will not gain

Rediff.com14 Mar 2012

The city can wait, indefinitely. Of course, its citizens don't count. Those who thought they did and went to vote for a change have fooled themselves, says Mahesh Vijapurkar.

Abhijit Banerjee and the mystique of the Nobel Prize

Abhijit Banerjee and the mystique of the Nobel Prize

Rediff.com2 Nov 2019

Does Abhijit Banerjee's Nobel Prize help India reduce extreme poverty, asks Rajeev Srinivasan.

'Lok Sabha is becoming less and less important for voters'

'Lok Sabha is becoming less and less important for voters'

Rediff.com17 May 2019

'...vis-a-vis state or local elections,' Prannoy Roy and Dorab Sopariwala tell Uttaran Das Gupta.

Chat with Moodar Koodam actor-director Naveen

Chat with Moodar Koodam actor-director Naveen

Rediff.com16 Sep 2013

Join us on September 17, only on Rediff Zarabol.

Rahul rally: 'FIR against ministers instance of Maya's jungleraj'

Rahul rally: 'FIR against ministers instance of Maya's jungleraj'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2011

The Congress on Thursday dubbed as an instance of "Mayawati's jungleraj" the criminal case filed by Uttar Pradesh police against Union Ministers Jitin Prasad and RPN Singh for allegedly assaulting Samajwadi Party workers during Rahul Gandhi's rally in Phulpur recently.

How Sreesanth fell in love with Bhuvneshwari

How Sreesanth fell in love with Bhuvneshwari

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

It was love at first sight for S Sreesanth.

PIX: Arjun, Sonakshi, Varun at Tevar screening

PIX: Arjun, Sonakshi, Varun at Tevar screening

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

Stars gather for yet another movie screening in the city.

Govt's fiscal stimulus package hopelessly inadequate: Chidambaram

Govt's fiscal stimulus package hopelessly inadequate: Chidambaram

Rediff.com18 May 2020

Chidambaram said the stimulus package has left several sections like the poor, migrants, farmers, labourers, workers, small shopkeepers and middle class high and dry.

'If needed, Pak army can be called for Ijaz's security'

'If needed, Pak army can be called for Ijaz's security'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2012

Promising fool-proof security to controversial American businessman Mansoor Ijaz when he arrives in Pakistan to testify before a judicial commission on the memo scandal, Pakistan Interior Minister Rehman Malik on Saturday said even the army can be called if needed.

10 Sonam Kapoor roles to take note of

10 Sonam Kapoor roles to take note of

Rediff.com29 May 2018

In her just-above-a-decade-long career, says Sukanya Verma, the 32 year old has worked in a wide range of movies that reflect a free spirit, a fangirl, a feminist and (occasionally) a fool.

7 out of 12 PSBs made losses in first quarter

7 out of 12 PSBs made losses in first quarter

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

'The PSBs ended up recording Rs 7,709 crore losses in the March quarter compared to the Rs 11,688 crore profits of their private peers,' reveals Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

UPA II: Dressing up to go nowhere

UPA II: Dressing up to go nowhere

Rediff.com13 Mar 2012

The methods being used by the government to window-dress the fiscal deficit will fool no one, least of all foreign investors or bodies like the IMF, warns Sonali Ranade

Must-knows about your phone's fingerprint scanner

Must-knows about your phone's fingerprint scanner

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

The growing use of mobile phones for storing personal data has become a security concern, says Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com.

Set your financial goals for 2019

Set your financial goals for 2019

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

Chances of staying true to your goals tend to be high when you don't lose sight of what you set out to achieve, advises Arun Thukral, MD & CEO, Axis Securities.

Will Gen V K Singh's tainted tenure haunt his successor?

Will Gen V K Singh's tainted tenure haunt his successor?

Rediff.com29 May 2012

Where did outgoing army chief V K Singh go wrong, analyses Ajai Shukla.