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Nandan Nilekani using Aadhar scheme to campaign for polls: BJP

Nandan Nilekani using Aadhar scheme to campaign for polls: BJP

Rediff.com7 Mar 2014

The Karnataka unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday petitioned electoral authorities against Unique Identification Authority of India Chairman Nandan Nilekani, tipped to be the Congress's candidate from Bangalore in Lok Sabha polls, taking exception to his name and picture figuring with Aadhar Card advertisements when the Model Code of Conduct is in force.

Asian Games, Day 2: Vinesh sparkles for India; shooters add silver

Asian Games, Day 2: Vinesh sparkles for India; shooters add silver

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

Vinesh Phogat's gold medal was India's first since women's wrestling was introduced at the Asian Games in 2002.

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.

The mastermind behind India's Star Wars

The mastermind behind India's Star Wars

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

DRDO chief G Satheesh Reddy Reddy is the first Indian to be appointed Fellow of the Royal Institute of Navigation and of the Royal Aeronautical Society.

Directors pick their favourites: Dedh Ishqiya, Haider, Highway rank high

Directors pick their favourites: Dedh Ishqiya, Haider, Highway rank high

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

Take a look at the list.

Box Office: Ranchi Diaries is a dud

Box Office: Ranchi Diaries is a dud

Rediff.com16 Oct 2017

The hits and misses of the week.

Box Office: Saif Ali Khan's Chef fails

Box Office: Saif Ali Khan's Chef fails

Rediff.com9 Oct 2017

Vinod Mirani gives us his weekly verdict.

Fed Cup: Sporting down Mumbai FC; Lajong beat East Bengal

Fed Cup: Sporting down Mumbai FC; Lajong beat East Bengal

Rediff.com1 May 2016

A late goal against the run of play by Sumeet Passi helped Sporting Clube de Goa prevail over Mumbai FC 1-0 in their Federation Cup first leg football tie at the Cooperage ground, in Mumbai, on Sunday.

Layoffs coming? How to prepare financially

Layoffs coming? How to prepare financially

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

Assume the worst regarding how long your unemployment could last and make conserving cash your topmost priority, suggests Sanjay Kumar Singh.

Box Office: Begum Jaan gets poor opening

Box Office: Begum Jaan gets poor opening

Rediff.com17 Apr 2017

The hits and misses of the week.

Rahul constitutes CWC, several veterans dropped

Rahul constitutes CWC, several veterans dropped

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

He has also convened the first meeting of the extended CWC on July 22 to chalk out the party's future strategy.

Arpita shows off her baby bump

Arpita shows off her baby bump

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

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

First look: Anushka wrestles for Sultan

First look: Anushka wrestles for Sultan

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

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

Box Office: Baahubali 2 is a blockbuster!

Box Office: Baahubali 2 is a blockbuster!

Rediff.com1 May 2017

The hits and misses of the week.

Box Office: Noor, Maatr get poor opening

Box Office: Noor, Maatr get poor opening

Rediff.com24 Apr 2017

The hits and misses of the week.

6 Indian sailors killed, 6 missing in Kerch strait ship accident

6 Indian sailors killed, 6 missing in Kerch strait ship accident

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

Russian authorities on Wednesday resumed search operation for 10 missing sailors, including four Indians.

Will New Delhi, Agra shut down partially for Obama visit?

Will New Delhi, Agra shut down partially for Obama visit?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

Ahead of United States President Barack Obama's visit to New Delhi, an advance American team held talks on agenda and security-related aspects on Friday even as top Pentagon official Frank Kendall will arrive on January 21 to give final touches to defence-related content.

Box Office: Poor opening for Laali Ki Shaadi..., Mukti Bhavan

Box Office: Poor opening for Laali Ki Shaadi..., Mukti Bhavan

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

The hits and misses of the week.

Congress wrests Rajasthan, party to pick CM today

Congress wrests Rajasthan, party to pick CM today

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

Congress president Rahul Gandhi will take the final call on Wednesday on who will be the chief minister.

Xiaomi's Redmi 1s sold out in 4.2 sec

Xiaomi's Redmi 1s sold out in 4.2 sec

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

As many as 40,000 units of the much-hyped handset launched exclusively on Flipkart, was sold out within 4.2 seconds, said company head Hugo Barra on Twitter.

IMA puts out names of 382 doctors martyred in war against Covid

IMA puts out names of 382 doctors martyred in war against Covid

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

Taking exception to Health Minister Harsh Vardhan not mentioning the death of healthcare workers due to Covid-19 in his statement in Parliament, the Indian Medical Association has published a list of 382 doctors who died due to the viral disease and demanded that they be treated as "martyrs".

Lucknow: 3 gunned down outside ATM, Rs 50 lakh looted

Lucknow: 3 gunned down outside ATM, Rs 50 lakh looted

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

2 masked assailants shot dead 3 persons carrying bank money in a busy commercial area.

Ranji round-up: Suryakumar Yadav stars for Mumbai, UP need 252 more to win

Ranji round-up: Suryakumar Yadav stars for Mumbai, UP need 252 more to win

Rediff.com16 Nov 2016

A round-up of Ranji Trophy matches played across India on Tuesday

Bulandshahr violence: Conflicting statements by Bajrang Dal convenor

Bulandshahr violence: Conflicting statements by Bajrang Dal convenor

Rediff.com6 Dec 2018

Two first information reports were registered by the police at Siyana police station in Bulandshahr -- one over cow slaughter and the other on the mob violence in which a village man was also killed.

PIX: Happy birthday, Rajinikanth!

PIX: Happy birthday, Rajinikanth!

Rediff.com12 Dec 2016

What have your favourite celebs posted on social media?

Ranji Trophy: Tiwary's triple ton puts Bengal on top

Ranji Trophy: Tiwary's triple ton puts Bengal on top

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

A round-up of all the Ranji Trophy matches played on Monday.

India@Asiad: Bopanna-Sharan, Ankita assure at least two medals

India@Asiad: Bopanna-Sharan, Ankita assure at least two medals

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

Ankita Raina and top seeds men's doubles pair of Rohan Bopanna and Divij Sharan assured India of at least a couple of bronze medals in the tennis competition by progressing to the semifinals at the Asian Games, in Palembang, on Wednesday.

Ranji Trophy: Ashwin's four-wicket haul helps TN restrict MP

Ranji Trophy: Ashwin's four-wicket haul helps TN restrict MP

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

A round-up of Ranji Trophy matches played on Friday

Chikungunya menace: SC slaps fine on Delhi minister Satyendra Jain

Chikungunya menace: SC slaps fine on Delhi minister Satyendra Jain

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

The SC imposed fine of Rs 25,000 on Jain for failing to disclose names of officers disobeying orders.

After back to back poll drubbing, reshuffle begins in Congress

After back to back poll drubbing, reshuffle begins in Congress

Rediff.com5 May 2017

Among the 17 new AICC secretaries named so far, 10 are below 50 years of age, indicating the generational change in the 132-year-old Congress being brought in by 47-year-old Rahul, reports Amit Agnihotri.

Ranji round-up: Mumbai gain huge lead on Day 3

Ranji round-up: Mumbai gain huge lead on Day 3

Rediff.com4 Oct 2018

Young pacer Tushar Deshpande recorded his career-best figures of six for 70 to help Mumbai earn a sizeable first innings lead against Railways on the third day of their Ranji Trophy Group A encounter in New Delhi on Saturday.

Malaika looks HOT in her latest photoshoot

Malaika looks HOT in her latest photoshoot

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

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

Ranji round-up: Delhi seamers blow away Hyderabad

Ranji round-up: Delhi seamers blow away Hyderabad

Rediff.com26 Dec 2019

Seamers put New Delhi in a commanding position as Ishant Sharma and Simarjeet Singh struck big blows against Hyderabad on Day 2 of their Ranji Trophy match. Here is a round-up of all the Ranji Trophy action on Day 2 on Thursday.

ISRO scientists will leave their imprint on the universe

ISRO scientists will leave their imprint on the universe

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

'The unflappable temperament and nerves of steel under extreme pressure -- essential ingredients in space research -- were on full display in the rows occupied by the scientists still engrossed in their monitor screens,' says Minnie Vaid, author of Those Magnificent Women And Their Flying Machines, ISRO's Mission to Mars.

Best of the Rest target Irani Trophy for India comeback

Best of the Rest target Irani Trophy for India comeback

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

The likes of Robin UthaManoj Tiwaryppa, Manoj Tiwary and Kedar Jadhav will get another chance to impress the selectors and push their case for a comeback to international cricket when Ranji Trophy champions Karnataka clash against Rest of India lock in a five-day Irani Trophy match, in Bangalore, starting on Tuesday.

Ranji Trophy round-up: Kulkarni stars as Mumbai take 3 points from draw against Bengal

Ranji Trophy round-up: Kulkarni stars as Mumbai take 3 points from draw against Bengal

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

A round-up of the Ranji matches played on Friday

Ranji round-up: KL Rahul makes fluent return; Bengal crawl to 190/3

Ranji round-up: KL Rahul makes fluent return; Bengal crawl to 190/3

Rediff.com13 Nov 2016

A round-up of Ranji Trophy matches played across India on Sunday

Top Pentagon official heads to India ahead of Obama visit

Top Pentagon official heads to India ahead of Obama visit

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

A top Pentagon official will be heading to India next week to hold intense negotiations with Indian officials on critical defence issues and related areas of collaboration that could be announced during US President Barack Obama's visit to the country for Republic Day.

NIA drops charges against Sadhvi Pragya in Malegaon blast case

NIA drops charges against Sadhvi Pragya in Malegaon blast case

Rediff.com13 May 2016

During investigation, 'sufficient evidences have not been found against' Pragya Singh Thakur and five others, the NIA said, adding it has submitted in the chargesheet 'that the prosecution against them is not maintainable'.

Hazards of investing in ponzi schemes

Hazards of investing in ponzi schemes

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

The news of Bengaluru-based IMA cheating thousands once again underlines the need for investors to steer clear of unregulated deposit schemes. The most important sign of a Ponzi scheme is the promise of exorbitant returns and so investors must ask how the promoter expects to earn the kind of return he is promising, says Sanjay Kumar Singh.