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What CMs told PM Modi during video meet on COVID-19

What CMs told PM Modi during video meet on COVID-19

Rediff.com12 May 2020

While some CMs suggested reopening economic activity in phases, others pitched for the extension of the coronavirus lockdown, but with a carefully crafted exit strategy

Pranab cremated with full state honours in shadow of pandemic

Pranab cremated with full state honours in shadow of pandemic

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

Mukherjee's family and relatives paid their last respects clad in PPE kits while conforming to COVID-19 safeguards.

9 plans save tax and earn more money

9 plans save tax and earn more money

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

Equity-linked savings scheme, PPF and Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana are recommended instruments.

What surprises will PM spring this week?

What surprises will PM spring this week?

Rediff.com26 Dec 2016

From note ban result to Delhi's next L-G, a few things to look forward to.

Check out winning candidates from each phase of polls

Check out winning candidates from each phase of polls

Rediff.com28 May 2019

As the dust finally settles on the outcome of the Lok Sabha elections 2019 and Bharatiya Janata Party along with its NDA allies emerges as the clear winner, here is a list of who won in each of the 7 phases of elections.

BJP ministers, university VC left Rohith with no option: Rahul

BJP ministers, university VC left Rohith with no option: Rahul

Rediff.com19 Jan 2016

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday targeted Union HRD Minister Smriti Irani and Labour Minister Bandaru Dattatreya over the suicide by a Dalit scholar saying the ministers and the vice chancellor have "not acted fairly" that forced him to take the extreme step.

Will Lieutenant Governor Jung survive AAP onslaught?

Will Lieutenant Governor Jung survive AAP onslaught?

Rediff.com18 May 2015

How Delhi Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung handles the fight with Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal over the issue of appointment of a chief secretary will be an interesting insight into his personality, says Aditi Phadnis

'All the girls in Bigg Boss want to wear short skirts and flaunt their bodies'

'All the girls in Bigg Boss want to wear short skirts and flaunt their bodies'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

'I am not the kind of girl who would try to impress Salman or anyone else. And I don't get impressed so easily too.' Know more about Bigg Boss 9's contestants!

He enriched the world with his magical voice

He enriched the world with his magical voice

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

His songs were the anchor, the substratum, if you will, upon which life unfolded day after day, decade after decade -- across villages, towns, cities, and regions. Siva Sankar pays tribute to S P Balasubrahmanyam, the legendary singer who passed into the ages on Friday.

'Modi should answer good friend Obama on religious violence'

'Modi should answer good friend Obama on religious violence'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

US President Barack Obama, who visited India in January, in his speech on Thursday referred to violence against followers of various religions in India in the past few years.

Konkona launches her first directorial venture

Konkona launches her first directorial venture

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

The latest updates from Bollywood!

India remembers Mahatma Gandhi on 147th birth anniversary

India remembers Mahatma Gandhi on 147th birth anniversary

Rediff.com2 Oct 2016

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who arrived along with his deputy Manish Sisodia, paid tributes to the Mahatma on his birth anniversary.

How to spot a Ponzi scheme and avoid it

How to spot a Ponzi scheme and avoid it

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

Ponzi schemes have characteristics that the informed investor can spot easily.

Staff grapple with transition problems in NITI Aayog

Staff grapple with transition problems in NITI Aayog

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

On Friday, the nameplate of the erstwhile commission on the railings of the Yojana Bhawan was pulled down and replaced with NITI Aayog.

Stage set for 1st phase of polling in 20 states, UTs for 91 LS seats

Stage set for 1st phase of polling in 20 states, UTs for 91 LS seats

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

Assembly polls in Andhra Pradesh, Sikkim and Odisha will be held simultaneously in the first phase.

Modi's 10 commandments to transform the economy

Modi's 10 commandments to transform the economy

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked NITI Aayog to frame policies to propel India into the next century.

Gold, silver imports dip 68.8% to $1.77 billion in December

Gold, silver imports dip 68.8% to $1.77 billion in December

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

India's current account deficit, which is the excess of foreign exchange outflows over inflows, touched a historic high of 4.8 per cent of GDP in 2012-13, mainly due to rising imports of gold and petroleum products.

Can Mamata Banerjee unite the Opposition?

Can Mamata Banerjee unite the Opposition?

Rediff.com26 Nov 2016

Can Mamata Banerjee unite the Opposition?

'I still don't know who the girl in black bikini is!'

'I still don't know who the girl in black bikini is!'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

'For men to find their centre of gravity, it will only come when they are settled in their head.'

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 75 Songs

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 75 Songs

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

Siva Sankar looks at S P Balasubrahmanyam's fantastic repertoire.

Ex-DU employee's death: AAP joins protest over police inaction

Ex-DU employee's death: AAP joins protest over police inaction

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

The Aam Aadmi Party on Thursday extended its support to a protest organised by Delhi University teachers, employees and students' unions over police inaction into allegations of sexual harassment against a Delhi University college principal by a sacked employee who later committed suicide.

Penultimate phase of LS polls ends with 63% voting

Penultimate phase of LS polls ends with 63% voting

Rediff.com13 May 2019

BJP candidate was attacked in West Bengal, EVM glitches were reported in New Delhi.

Dalit student suicide: Suspension revokes but the storm intensifies

Dalit student suicide: Suspension revokes but the storm intensifies

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

The storm over the suicide of a Dalit student in Hyderabad University intensified on Thursday.

Delhi starvation deaths: Girls had no food for 8-9 days, say docs

Delhi starvation deaths: Girls had no food for 8-9 days, say docs

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

Deputy CM Manish Sisodia says it's the 'biggest failure of our system'.

'Why should I be like Karan Johar?'

'Why should I be like Karan Johar?'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

'Will you take a Mercedes Benz or Rolex watches or fancy shoes to your grave?'

Samajwadi Party discards Jaya Prada in talks with BJP

Samajwadi Party discards Jaya Prada in talks with BJP

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

The actress-turned-neta wants to "serve" and not contest any elections.

Dalit student suicide: HCU revokes suspension of 4 research scholars

Dalit student suicide: HCU revokes suspension of 4 research scholars

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

The HCU on Thursday revoked the suspension of four Dalit students against whom action was taken along with another research scholar Rohith Vemula Chakravarthi.

Campaign ends for penultimate phase of Lok Sabha polls

Campaign ends for penultimate phase of Lok Sabha polls

Rediff.com10 May 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi once again led the BJP's campaign holding several rallies and stepping up his attack on Opposition parties, particularly the Congress.

Will Najeeb Jung be the next vice-president?

Will Najeeb Jung be the next vice-president?

Rediff.com7 Jan 2017

Relations between an elected government of Delhi and the LG can never be cordial: It is just the way the relationship is structured.

Count of coronavirus patients in India rises to 114

Count of coronavirus patients in India rises to 114

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

The tally of 114 includes two fatalities and 17 foreigners as well as 13 people who were discharged after they recovered from the infection.

Meaningless to talk to Pak until it stops aiding terrorism: Rajnath

Meaningless to talk to Pak until it stops aiding terrorism: Rajnath

Rediff.com17 Sep 2017

Singh said India has a policy of maintaining cordial relations with neighbours.

Shiv ji ki baraat without a groom

Shiv ji ki baraat without a groom

Rediff.com2 Feb 2019

India is mushrooming with Deve Gowda wannabes because being a former prime minister is better than being a former chief minister, says Shekhar Gupta.

'Delhi LG's role is very disturbing'

'Delhi LG's role is very disturbing'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

'He is a former civil servant and has complete control over the administrators.' 'He should have sorted it out before it reached such a stage.' 'How did he allow the stalemate to go on for so many days?'

15 Indian-American students qualify for Spelling Bee semis

15 Indian-American students qualify for Spelling Bee semis

Rediff.com30 May 2013

A total of 15 Indian-American students, including six girls, have made it to the national Spelling Bee semifinals, making it almost one-third of the total 42 candidates who have qualified.

Ranji Trophy: Jaffer's unbeaten 92 steers Mumbai against Punjab

Ranji Trophy: Jaffer's unbeaten 92 steers Mumbai against Punjab

Rediff.com7 Nov 2013

A round-up of the Ranji Trophy matches being played in various part of the country.

Review: The Kapil Sharma Show is funny but...

Review: The Kapil Sharma Show is funny but...

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

Kapil Sharma and his team is back but not with a bang, feels Namrata Thakker.

Amitabh, Prince Aga Khan receive Padma Vibhushan

Amitabh, Prince Aga Khan receive Padma Vibhushan

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan and Prince Karim Aga Khan were among the eminent personalities awarded the Padma Vibhushan, country's second highest civilian honour, by President Pranab Mukherjee in New Delhi on Wednesday.

Big winners and losers in 2019 polls

Big winners and losers in 2019 polls

Rediff.com24 May 2019

Counting's underway and the fate of the candidates is awaited. As we wait for the results with bated breath, here's how your heavyweights are faring for now.

Why a second term for Modi seems IFFY

Why a second term for Modi seems IFFY

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

'Poor home work, and a subsequent loss of nerve.' 'This sums up the Modi government's current travails, the stall in key sectors, fading momentum, irritability,' points out Shekhar Gupta.

HC asks Centre to look into accounts of AAP

HC asks Centre to look into accounts of AAP

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

The Delhi high court on Thursday asked the Centre to look into "afresh" the accounts of Aam Aadmi Party to find out the source of money received by it after its inception.