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PIX: Amitabh Bachchan launches Divya Dutta's book

PIX: Amitabh Bachchan launches Divya Dutta's book

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

Amitabh Bachchan launched the book in Mumbai and quite of few friends and colleagues were present.

The Shahabuddin Effect

The Shahabuddin Effect

Rediff.com1 May 2021

Nitish Kumar had a week's time to prove his majority, but Laloo Yadav made full use of Siwan don Mohammad Shahabuddin. A revealing excerpt from Rajesh Singh's Baahubalis Of Indian Politics: From Bullet To Ballot.

Thousands of varsity students march in Delhi for jobs

Thousands of varsity students march in Delhi for jobs

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

The protesting students claimed that when they reached Red Fort, police did not allow them to take out the march but they did not budge and said they would make their voices heard.

India's coronavirus tally: 724 cases, 17 deaths, 66 cured

India's coronavirus tally: 724 cases, 17 deaths, 66 cured

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

Concern is growing among healthcare experts who believe that if people do not follow the lockdown or social distancing seriously, the situation can quickly go out of control.

Don't Delay Appointing Service Chiefs!

Don't Delay Appointing Service Chiefs!

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

If the government of the day would like to set in place a smooth and well-planned changeover and facilitate the incoming chief to chalk out his action plan well in advance, the announcement of a successor needs to be done early, observes Colonel K Thammayya Udupa (retd).

SC rejects Nirbhaya convict's curative petition

SC rejects Nirbhaya convict's curative petition

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

The mercy petitions of three convicts -- Mukesh, Vinay and Akshay -- have already been dismissed by the President.

IPL 2021, Week 3: All the Hits & Misses

IPL 2021, Week 3: All the Hits & Misses

Rediff.com3 May 2021

Rajneesh Gupta presents all the important numbers after the third week of IPL 2021.

Sanjay Bangar appointed India's head coach for Zimbabwe tour

Sanjay Bangar appointed India's head coach for Zimbabwe tour

Rediff.com26 May 2016

Former India and Railways all-rounder Sanjay Bangar was on Thursday named coach for the national cricket team's upcoming tour to Zimbabwe, while there was no place for Bharat Arun and R Sridhar in the support staff. The Indian cricket team is slated to play three T20s and three ODIs in Zimbabwe, starting on June 11. The selectors had named a largely inexperienced squad for the tour, which will be led by Mahendra Singh Dhoni. "Mr. Sanjay Bangar has been appointed as the Head Coach of the Indian cricket team for the forthcoming tour to Zimbabwe, which commences on the 8th of June comprising 3 One-Day International matches and 3 T20 International matches to be played in Harare," BCCI secretary Ajay Shirke said in a statement. Another former first-class cricketer, Abhay Sharma, has been appointed as the fielding coach of the team in place of Sridhar. Sharma has been working as the India U-19 fielding coach under Rahul Dravid.

Pitch for 2nd Test expected to turn from Day 1

Pitch for 2nd Test expected to turn from Day 1

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

A welcome news for India fans will be Ravichandran Ashwin is doing fine and although he sustained a painful blow from a Jofra Archer short ball during the Indian second innings and needed immediate attention from the physio Nitin Patel.

Pressure on Pant as Saha return looms

Pressure on Pant as Saha return looms

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

More than the runs scored, it is the manner of his dismissals that is causing frustration, considering that the Indian cricket establishment has invested heavily in the 21-year-old from Rourkee.

Meet the Jeep so beloved of the Indian Army

Meet the Jeep so beloved of the Indian Army

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

For all those auto enthusiasts who thought Mahindra have only been manufacturing Jeeps and trucks in the '90s, Timeless Mahindra offers plenty of interesting surprises, discovers Rajesh Kareka/Rediff.com.

2018's top 20 commerce colleges

2018's top 20 commerce colleges

Rediff.com31 May 2018

India Today's annual list ranks the top 100 colleges in the country.

PIX: Vidya Balan plays Holi with the Begum Jaan team

PIX: Vidya Balan plays Holi with the Begum Jaan team

Rediff.com12 Mar 2017

Begum Jaan team enjoys the festival of Holi.

PIX: President Kovind confers Padma awards on 73

PIX: President Kovind confers Padma awards on 73

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

President Ram Nath Kovind presented Padma awards to 73 individuals, some posthumously, at a ceremony held in the Rashtrapati Bhavan here on Monday.

'UP voters are not going to forget Covid trauma'

'UP voters are not going to forget Covid trauma'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

'Every family in UP has been deeply affected in this second wave.' 'It has only been denial, denial, and denial by the incumbent CM.'

TMC behind violence, EC 'mute spectator': Amit Shah

TMC behind violence, EC 'mute spectator': Amit Shah

Rediff.com15 May 2019

He rejected TMC's allegation that BJP workers vandalised a bust of educationist and social reformer Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar.

The 10 BEAUTIFUL MOMENTS of 2020

The 10 BEAUTIFUL MOMENTS of 2020

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

Here is a look at some of Aseem Chhabra's favourite memories of 2020 in Hindi cinema, performances by well-known and new actors, special moments in films and shows.

After 105 days, Chidambaram walks out of Tihar

After 105 days, Chidambaram walks out of Tihar

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

"The fact is that after 106 days of pre-trial incarceration there is not a single charge framed against me as I speak now," said Chidambaram, who is expected to attend the Rajya Sabha proceedings on Thursday.

Rahul's real test begins now

Rahul's real test begins now

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

Congressmen are watching carefully how Rahul positions himself and manage the grand old party, reports Aditi Phadnis.

All the numbers about the BJP's rise!

All the numbers about the BJP's rise!

Rediff.com4 May 2019

The BJP is contesting 437 seats this election, the Congress 423.

Rafale deal: Amit Shah asks Rahul to apologise; Congress demands JPC probe

Rafale deal: Amit Shah asks Rahul to apologise; Congress demands JPC probe

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

The Supreme Court's verdict on the Rafale deal spurred a war of words between the BJP and the Congress.

5 sensational cases involving armed forces officials

5 sensational cases involving armed forces officials

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

The arrest of an Indian Army Major for allegedly killing a fellow officer's wife he was "obsessed" with is not the first incident of alleged inappropriate conduct in the history of the country's armed forces. In the past, a number of such cases have hogged the limelight at different points in time. Here are some of such cases.

Centre curtails Asthana's tenure with immediate effect

Centre curtails Asthana's tenure with immediate effect

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

The tenures of three more officers -- Joint Director Arun Kumar Sharma, Deputy Inspector General Manish Kumar Sinha and Superintendent of Police Jayant J Naiknavare -- have also been curtailed, it said.

Rs 100 lakh crores will be invested in infrastructure: PM in I-Day speech

Rs 100 lakh crores will be invested in infrastructure: PM in I-Day speech

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

The prime minister sought to allay slowdown concerns saying the fundamentals of the economy are strong, with low inflation and a potential to boost exports.

It's AAP vs BJP vs Cong as Delhi votes today

It's AAP vs BJP vs Cong as Delhi votes today

Rediff.com8 Feb 2020

The ruling AAP is going into the Delhi election with the hope to repeat its stellar performance of the last assembly polls, while the BJP, which bagged all seven seats here in the Lok Sabha election, will be aiming at expanding its vote share in the

7 things BJP did/said to sway Delhi elections

7 things BJP did/said to sway Delhi elections

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

The hot money may be on the Aam Aadmi Party winning the Delhi assembly elections, but the Bharatiya Janata Party is not giving up the battle without a fight.

Jadeja sustains thumb fracture, out of 4th Test; Pant likely to bat in 2nd innings

Jadeja sustains thumb fracture, out of 4th Test; Pant likely to bat in 2nd innings

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

Rishabh Pant was hit on the left elbow while batting on Day 3 of the third Test against Australia at the SCG on Saturday and was taken for a scan.

The BIGGEST May releases

The BIGGEST May releases

Rediff.com3 May 2021

Joginder Tuteja takes a look at just how good this month is for Bollywood.

Send all migrants home within 15 days: SC to Centre, states

Send all migrants home within 15 days: SC to Centre, states

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

The top court also directed authorities to consider withdrawing all cases against migrant workers for alleged violation of lockdown norms under the Disaster Management Act.

India keep Saini as cover for series against West Indies

India keep Saini as cover for series against West Indies

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

It is believed that if Saini stays back, it will help bowling coach Bharath Arun to invest more time in the 26-year-old Karnal-lad

India, Germany to intensify cooperation in combating terror: PM

India, Germany to intensify cooperation in combating terror: PM

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

The prime minister said that India has invited Germany to take advantage of opportunities in defence production in the defence corridors in Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.

PIX: Kabir Bedi's 70th birthday bash!

PIX: Kabir Bedi's 70th birthday bash!

Rediff.com17 Jan 2016

Check out the star arrivals!

Ranji: Shorey's ton in vain as Jharkhand oust Delhi

Ranji: Shorey's ton in vain as Jharkhand oust Delhi

Rediff.com27 Feb 2022

A round-up of the fourth and final day's play in the Ranji Trophy matches across the country.

Shahid, Mira celebrate first anniversary!

Shahid, Mira celebrate first anniversary!

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Court allows CBI to quiz DSP Kumar for 7 days in custody in bribery case

Court allows CBI to quiz DSP Kumar for 7 days in custody in bribery case

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

The court termed the offence as "grave" and noted that there were serious allegations about the involvement of public servants including the accused, who has been charged by the agency of being a part of an extortion racket being run in the garb of investigation.

Bad days 'a great coaching opportunity' for Sridhar

Bad days 'a great coaching opportunity' for Sridhar

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

Former India fielding coach R Sridhar reflected on the ups and downs of his seven-year tenure.

Split in Rajasthan BJP: Raje loyalists want her to be made CM face

Split in Rajasthan BJP: Raje loyalists want her to be made CM face

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

The fact that Home Minister Amit Shah recently met Raje was a marker that Delhi will be compelled to take her more seriously than it would care to. Like B S Yediyurappa, she's a regional chieftain who can't be discarded at will, reports Radhika Ramaseshan.

PM orders withdrawal of Smriti Irani's order on fake news

PM orders withdrawal of Smriti Irani's order on fake news

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

The order stated that a scribe's accreditation could be permanently cancelled if he or she is found generating or propagating fake news.

Reports of Jaitley's deteriorating health false: Govt

Reports of Jaitley's deteriorating health false: Govt

Rediff.com26 May 2019

'Reports in a section of media regarding Union Minister Shri Arun Jaitley's health condition are false and baseless. Media is advised to stay clear of rumour mongering,' Government Spokesman Sitanshu Kar tweeted.

75th Independence Day: What India should do

75th Independence Day: What India should do

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

India is too diverse to be governed centrally and with a single system. The way forward is for the central government to keep the monopoly of military power and a share of national resources while the provinces must have greater autonomy, recommends Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).