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3 Union ministers to perform in Delhi's 'biggest ever' Ramlila, cameo by Prabhas

3 Union ministers to perform in Delhi's 'biggest ever' Ramlila, cameo by Prabhas

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

Cabinet ministers and TV actors will try to bring to life the aeons-old story of Lord Ram at the 10-day-long Ramlila in New Delhi, which has been promised to be bigger than ever by its organisers.

Enough of 'Aaya Ram, Gaya Ram,' BJP doors closed for Nitish: Amit Shah

Enough of 'Aaya Ram, Gaya Ram,' BJP doors closed for Nitish: Amit Shah

Rediff.com25 Feb 2023

The Union home minister recalled that the BJP had won far greater number of seats in the last assembly polls than the JD(U) but Prime Minister Narendra Modi kept up his promise to back Kumar for another term in office.

AC local train fare in Mumbai to be slashed by 50%: Minister

AC local train fare in Mumbai to be slashed by 50%: Minister

Rediff.com30 Apr 2022

A notification issued by the railway board in the evening said new fares would come into effect from May 5.

India Open: Srikanth, Sen, Prannoy drawn in tough pool

India Open: Srikanth, Sen, Prannoy drawn in tough pool

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

None of the other three quarters boast of such a strong star cast but there would be a few mouth-watering opening round clashes to look forward to.

All political parties are in favour of freebies: SC

All political parties are in favour of freebies: SC

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

The bench said it has to balance the equity and it was not against any policy of the government or the scheme.

Malaika, Kriti Slay On The Red Carpet

Malaika, Kriti Slay On The Red Carpet

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

Embracing nude looks, Kriti Sanon and Malaika Arora led the glamour brigade at the event.

Modi flags off Kerala's 1st Vande Bharat train, launches Kochi Water Metro

Modi flags off Kerala's 1st Vande Bharat train, launches Kochi Water Metro

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Congress MP Shashi Tharoor were also present with the PM as he interacted with the students inside the train.

BJP's Shazia moves SC for uniform alimony code for all faiths

BJP's Shazia moves SC for uniform alimony code for all faiths

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Shazia Ilmi on Friday moved the Supreme Court seeking direction to the Centre to formulate a standardised uniform common code (UCC) for grant of alimony and maintenance to obviate hindrances caused by diverse set of personal laws prescribed by different religions.

COMING UP in Theatres This December

COMING UP in Theatres This December

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

Will these December theatre releases also bring in good cheer in keeping with the Christmas spirit?

10 TERRIFIC Ensemble Movies

10 TERRIFIC Ensemble Movies

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

As Kuttey hits the screens this Friday, Sukanya Verma looks at the 10 best ensemble Hindi movies in recent times.

Indonesia Open: Lakshya, Srikanth bow out in first round

Indonesia Open: Lakshya, Srikanth bow out in first round

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

Interestingly, this was Prannoy's first-ever win against Sen in three head-to-had meetings so far.

TN moves SC against CBI probe into Thanjavur student suicide case

TN moves SC against CBI probe into Thanjavur student suicide case

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

Recently, the Madurai bench of the Madras high court has ordered that the probe into the girl suicide matter will be transferred to the CBI.

SC rejects plea on renaming places, says can't be a prisoner of past

SC rejects plea on renaming places, says can't be a prisoner of past

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a PIL seeking the constitution of a 'renaming commission' to restore "original" names of ancient, cultural and religious places "renamed" by invaders, saying India can't be a prisoner of the past.

All England draws: Sindhu gets easy passage to quarters

All England draws: Sindhu gets easy passage to quarters

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

The 2021 All England Open will be the second tournament this year to offer ranking points to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics, after the Swiss Open.

Bids invited for construction of BKC station, bullet train tunnel

Bids invited for construction of BKC station, bullet train tunnel

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

The National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited has invited bids for the design and construction of an underground station at Mumbai's Bandra Kurla Complex and for a tunnel for the bullet train project, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Friday. This is the first set of bids invited after the rebel Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde-led government came to power in Maharashtra. The new government has given the green light to the project, which remained dormant during the erstwhile Uddhav Thackeray-led dispensation.

Puneet Rajkumar: A BEAUTIFUL Life in PICTURES

Puneet Rajkumar: A BEAUTIFUL Life in PICTURES

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

Karnataka has been in mourning after movie star Puneeth Rajkumar passed into the ages on October 29.

About 190 theme-based Bharat Gaurav trains to be launched

About 190 theme-based Bharat Gaurav trains to be launched

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

After freight and passenger segments, the railways is set to begin a third segment dedicated to the tourism sector and launch a set of around 190 theme-based trains called Bharat Gaurav trains, minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Tuesday. Addressing a press conference, the railways minister said these trains could be run both by the private sector as well as the IRCTC. "These are not regular trains that will be run on timetables.

Shinde, Fadnavis flag off trial run of Mumbai Metro line-3

Shinde, Fadnavis flag off trial run of Mumbai Metro line-3

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

The Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRCL) on Tuesday launched the trial run of the Colaba-Bandra-SEEPZ Metro line-3 at Sariput Nagar in Aarey Colony in Mumbai.

Malaysia Open: Sindhu loses to Marin, Prannoy trumps Sen

Malaysia Open: Sindhu loses to Marin, Prannoy trumps Sen

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

Prannoy and Sen played five times in 2022 with Sen coming into the match with a slender 3-2 advantage.

Indian iPhone users may get to use 5G services from next week

Indian iPhone users may get to use 5G services from next week

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

The users of 5G-enabled Apple iPhones will be able to try 5G telecom services - wherever available publicly in the country - from next week, both on standalone (Reliance Jio) and non-standalone networks (Bharti Airtel). Airtel and Jio customers who download the iOS 16 Beta software update as part of its 'Apple Beta Software Program' can try the service and send their feedback to the company. The final updated software will become available sometime in December.

Truecaller Could Soon Face Competition

Truecaller Could Soon Face Competition

Rediff.com1 Oct 2022

'Every telecom user wishes to know who is calling. This will help in preventing cyber frauds using telecom services.'

Fadnavis-Ajit govt ended President's rule in Maharashtra: Pawar

Fadnavis-Ajit govt ended President's rule in Maharashtra: Pawar

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar said on Wednesday that the Bharatiya Janata Party's attempt to form a government with his nephew and Nationalist Congress Party leader Ajit Pawar had one benefit, as it ended President's rule in Maharashtra in 2019.

Sindhu, Srikanth through to Round of 16 in Swiss Open

Sindhu, Srikanth through to Round of 16 in Swiss Open

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Ashwini Ponnappa notched up an upset win over the World No 8 and second-seeded Indonesian pair of Hafiz Faizal and Gloria Emanuelle Widjaja in the opening round.

New Constitution bench to hear pleas on polygamy, nikah halala among Muslims

New Constitution bench to hear pleas on polygamy, nikah halala among Muslims

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

The Supreme Court said on Thursday it will set up a fresh five-judge Constitution bench to hear the pleas challenging the constitutional validity of polygamy and 'nikah halala' among Muslims.

'Are you happy inside?'

'Are you happy inside?'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

'Talk to yourself.' 'Talk to your nearest ones.' 'The ones who love you are always free for you.'

100% Railways Electrification By 2024

100% Railways Electrification By 2024

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

India is now much ahead of other large railway networks in the world in terms of electrification -- with the US at just 1 per cent, China at 72 per cent and Europe at 60 per cent.

'Dada, you will be missed'

'Dada, you will be missed'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

'Life was a canvas and Pradeep Sarkar painted with full intensity -- be it an ad film or a feature film.'

Pet pics: Bruno, the kind and fun loving labrador

Pet pics: Bruno, the kind and fun loving labrador

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

We asked you to share your pet pics. This is what our readers shared. You can share your pics too!

Will Sindhu end long wait for Commonwealth Games gold?

Will Sindhu end long wait for Commonwealth Games gold?

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

Star shuttlers, including P V Sindhu, will chase individual gold medals but doubles would also under the spotlight as India would aim to retain the mixed team title and continue their consistent run at the Commonwealth Games.

Railway minister Vaishnaw travels by 2nd class, has chai and vada pav

Railway minister Vaishnaw travels by 2nd class, has chai and vada pav

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday travelled by a local train between Thane and Diva stations on the Mumbai suburban rail network for inspection of two additional railway lines, and ate 'vada pav', a popular local snack, at a roadside eatery during his visit, officials said.

Sindhu, Prannoy enter Swiss Open semifinals

Sindhu, Prannoy enter Swiss Open semifinals

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

Sindhu made short work of fifth seed Michelle Li of Canada 21-10, 21-19 in 36 minutes

21-year-old engg student detained in Bulli Bai app case

21-year-old engg student detained in Bulli Bai app case

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

The case has been registered against the unknown culprits under sections 153(A) (Promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of religion etc), 153(B) (Imputations, assertions prejudicial to national integration), 295(A) (Deliberate and malicious acts, intended to outrage religious feelings), 354D (stalking), 509 (word, gesture or act intended to insult the modesty of a woman), 500 (criminal defamation) of the Indian Penal Code and Section 67 (publishing or transmitting obscene material in electronic form) of Information Technology Act.

5 Films That Celebrate Sisters-Brothers

5 Films That Celebrate Sisters-Brothers

Rediff.com22 Aug 2021

Subhash K Jha picks 5 Hindi films that celebrate sibling bonding.

Jim Corbett Park may become Ramganga National Park

Jim Corbett Park may become Ramganga National Park

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

Union minister of state for forest and environment Ashwini Kumar Choubey hinted about the change in name of India's first national park which is spread over an area of about 521 sq km.

PIX: Katrina Kaif works from home

PIX: Katrina Kaif works from home

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

Like most of us, Bollywood stars are also working from home.

SC gives Centre 6 weeks for identifying minorities at state-level

SC gives Centre 6 weeks for identifying minorities at state-level

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

The Centre on Tuesday told the Supreme Court that it has held consultative meetings with all state governments, Union territories and other stakeholders on the issue of identification of minorities at the state level and 14 states have furnished their views so far.

SC to hear pleas against polygamy, nikah halala after Dussehra

SC to hear pleas against polygamy, nikah halala after Dussehra

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought the response of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), National Commission for Women (NCW) and the National Commission for Minorities (NCM) to pleas challenging the constitutional validity of polygamy and 'nikah halala' among Muslims.

Stricter social media rules after political consensus: IT minister

Stricter social media rules after political consensus: IT minister

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

Social media needs to be made more accountable and stricter rules in this regard could be brought in if there is political consensus on the matter, Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said in Rajya Sabha on Friday.

GEAC clears environmental release of GM mustard

GEAC clears environmental release of GM mustard

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) has recommended the environmental release of the genetically modified (GM) mustard variety DMH (Dhara Mustard Hybrid)-11, paving the way for the commercialisation of the country's first GM food crop. The GEAC said the recommendation was valid for four years from the date the approval letter was issued. Further studies and coordinated trials will have to be conducted jointly with the Indian Council of Agriculture Research (ICAR) within two years, according to the minutes of the GEAC meeting held on October 18, which was released on Wednesday.

Mumbai civic chief shunted out amid rising COVID-19 cases

Mumbai civic chief shunted out amid rising COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com8 May 2020

Praveen Pardeshi was replaced by Iqbal Chahal in a major shake-up in the agency that is in charge of the city's COVID-19 response.