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When Bollywood Went Nude

When Bollywood Went Nude

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

We looked at some bold instances of Bollywood's beautiful appearing in the buff.

Kolkata rape: SC expresses concern over missing autopsy document

Kolkata rape: SC expresses concern over missing autopsy document

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

The top court also directed the protesting resident doctors in West Bengal to resume work by 5 pm on Tuesday and said no adverse action shall be taken against them on resumption of work.

FoFs May Be Perfect Fit for DIY Investors

FoFs May Be Perfect Fit for DIY Investors

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

'By investing in a basket of funds, FoFs can help minimise the impact of underperforming funds, thus reducing overall investment risk.'

Cinema Has Loved Gandhi; Get Ready To See Him Again

Cinema Has Loved Gandhi; Get Ready To See Him Again

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

Gandhi will now be seen in two upcoming OTT series -- Hansal Mehta's Gandhi, starring Pratik Gandhi in the title role, and Freedom at Midnight by Nikkhil Advani.

'You Need Patience To Be An Actor'

'You Need Patience To Be An Actor'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

'A struggling actor once came to me and told me there's no work.' 'I said when there's no work, that's when you have a lot of work.' 'He said he didn't understand.' 'I explained that you have to keep reading, watching, writing, traveling.' 'It is like riyaaz for an actor.'

Interview/Vinod Mehta

Interview/Vinod Mehta

Rediff.com6 Feb 2012

'I don't have faith in Indian politicians, but I have faith in Indian democracy. Whatever you may say, Indian democracy is very genuine,' Vinod Mehta tells Sheela Bhatt.

'Supreme Court Should Remove Biren Singh'

'Supreme Court Should Remove Biren Singh'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

'There are 7,000 guns which are in the hands of the armed militia of the Kuki and Meitei communities.'

Alia Is Worth It!

Alia Is Worth It!

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

Kareena is off to work... Raashii shares a picture from the sets...Rajkummar is grateful...

Is AMU a minority institution or not? SC to pronounce verdict on Friday

Is AMU a minority institution or not? SC to pronounce verdict on Friday

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

On February 1, grappling with the intractable issue of the AMU's minority status, the top court said the 1981 amendment to the AMU Act, which effectively accorded it a minority status, only did a "half-hearted job" and did not restore the institution the position it had prior to 1951.

Renowned writer Ved Mehta, who took India to Americans, passes away at 86

Renowned writer Ved Mehta, who took India to Americans, passes away at 86

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

Born in pre-partition Lahore to a well-off Punjabi family in 1934, Mehta lost his eyesight when he was three years old to meningitis. He, however, did not let his impairment get in the way of a flourishing career or stop him from showcasing his literary prowess to the world.

Watch: When Jimmy Sheirgill Got Violent

Watch: When Jimmy Sheirgill Got Violent

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

'As a storyteller, one always looks to create something for the audience which is thrilling, engaging and entertaining and that is exactly what we have endeavoured with Sikandar Ka Muqaddar.'

Sensex surges 378 points; bank, finance stocks spurt

Sensex surges 378 points; bank, finance stocks spurt

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

Among the 30 Sensex firms, Bajaj Finserv, IndusInd Bank, Tech Mahindra, Bajaj Finance, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Axis Bank, NTPC, and Sun Pharma were the major gainers. On the other hand, Bharti Airtel, ITC, Adani Ports, JSW Steel and Tata Motors were among the laggards.

D2C brands hitch a ride on the quick commerce wagon

D2C brands hitch a ride on the quick commerce wagon

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

As quick-commerce players find their foothold among consumers, brands are all set to step up their presence on these platforms.

4 Months After Poor LS Score, How BJP Swept Vidarbha

4 Months After Poor LS Score, How BJP Swept Vidarbha

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

'Slogans like 'Ek hai toh safe hai' and 'Batenge toh katenge' resonated with voters.'

What steps taken?: SC to Delhi govt on cracker ban

What steps taken?: SC to Delhi govt on cracker ban

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

A bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Augustine George Masih referred to newspaper reports mentioning a considerable violation of court orders.

Investors become poorer by Rs 5.49 lakh cr

Investors become poorer by Rs 5.49 lakh cr

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

Investors' wealth plummeted by Rs 5.49 lakh crore on Friday as markets faced a massive correction tracking a weak trend in global peers and fresh foreign fund outflows. Falling for the third day running, the 30-share BSE Sensex tumbled 1,017.23 points or 1.24 per cent to settle at 81,183.93. During the day, it plunged 1,219.23 points or 1.48 per cent to 80,981.93.

'Yeh Patthar Nahin Todegi'

'Yeh Patthar Nahin Todegi'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

There was a memorable meeting with a 'tall, elegant, beautiful girl', who had recently finished her 12th in the strongly tribal Jhabua district, Madhya Pradesh. 'I was shocked. In this whole sea of villages, I knew for sure there was no other 12th pass girl. I said I want to meet your father.' 'She brought her father, a daily-wage labourer. I asked him: "How come you decided to educate your girl till the 12th standard? You break stones for a living and you don't have a lot of money".' 'He just said one line and in that one line he said everything.'

Haryana poll: AAP releases 2nd list as talks with Cong collapses

Haryana poll: AAP releases 2nd list as talks with Cong collapses

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

The Congress and the AAP fought the Lok Sabha polls together in Delhi while they had contested separately in Punjab.

Promoter dilution in small, midcaps surges

Promoter dilution in small, midcaps surges

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

The controlling shareholders of smaller and mid-sized companies are reducing their stakes at levels seldom seen since the 2008 global financial crisis. Over 20 per cent of companies listed on BSE MidCap and BSE SmallCap have seen a decline in promoter holdings for five consecutive quarters, reveals data from DSP Mutual Fund, shared with Business Standard. In the latest June quarter, the figure stood at 22.6 per cent.

SC raps Karnataka HC judge over 'objectionable' remarks

SC raps Karnataka HC judge over 'objectionable' remarks

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

In a viral video of the court proceedings, the judge was seen reprimanding a woman lawyer on Thursday and reportedly made some objectionable comments.

Will Karan's Dharma Revive Now?

Will Karan's Dharma Revive Now?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

'What is Balaji without Ekta (Kapoor), what is Dharma without Karan (Johar?)'

After UPI and ULI, banks to set up Unified Recovery Interface

After UPI and ULI, banks to set up Unified Recovery Interface

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

Eying benefits from digital banking, lenders are now looking at building Unified Recovery Interface (URI) for enhancing efficiency, reducing costs, and getting good prices for properties of defaulters. This would be managed by PSB Alliance Ltd, a company set up by all public sector banks in the country. M V Rao, chairman, Indian Banks' Association (IBA), said: "Till now we had Unified Payments Interface (UPI), a product developed by National Payments Corporation Ltd (NPCI).

Setback to Sidda, HC rejects plea against governor's nod for probe

Setback to Sidda, HC rejects plea against governor's nod for probe

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

The chief minister had challenged the approval given by Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot for an investigation against him in the alleged irregularities in the allotment of 14 sites to his wife by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) in a prime locality.

How the markets will fare this week

How the markets will fare this week

Rediff.com18 Aug 2024

With the earnings season drawing to a close, stock markets will take cues from global trends and foreign investors' trading activity this week, analysts said. The US FOMC (Federal Open Market Committee) minutes will be the major highlight this week, experts said. "This week, there are fewer cues on the macro and micro fronts, as the Q1 earnings season has concluded.

Rs 3,500 cr income tax notices: Cong gets SC relief

Rs 3,500 cr income tax notices: Cong gets SC relief

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

In a relief for the Congress, the Income Tax department on Monday told the Supreme Court that it will not take any coercive action against the opposition party for tax demand notices of Rs 3,500 crore approximately in view of Lok Sabha elections.

SC raps Maha govt over preserving Mumbai's green lungs

SC raps Maha govt over preserving Mumbai's green lungs

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

The observations were made by a bench comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justice Manoj Misra during the hearing of an appeal filed by the City and Industrial Development Corporation, Navi Mumbai against a Bombay high court verdict.

Nithari killings: SC to hear CBI pleas against acquittal of Surendra Koli

Nithari killings: SC to hear CBI pleas against acquittal of Surendra Koli

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

The apex court in May agreed to hear a plea filed by the father of one of the victims challenging the high court's order acquitting Koli in the case.

Mega debut for Bajaj Housing Finance; shares jump 136%

Mega debut for Bajaj Housing Finance; shares jump 136%

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

The Rs 6,560-crore initial public offer of Bajaj Housing Finance Ltd received 63.60 times subscription on September 11, the last day of bidding, amid overwhelming participation from institutional buyers. The initial share sale had a price band for the offer at Rs 66-70 per share.

The Desi Brigade Who Charmed Cannes

The Desi Brigade Who Charmed Cannes

Rediff.com20 May 2024

They easily gave the A-list stars tough competition in the fashion department.

In a first, Amul to launch fresh milk in US

In a first, Amul to launch fresh milk in US

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

For the first time, Amul fresh milk will be available outside India, with the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF) launching four variants of milk in the US market within a week, to cater to Indian diaspora and Asian population. "We have been exporting dairy products for many decades. This is the first time we are launching fresh milk outside India," GCMMF MD Jayen Mehta told PTI. He said "the GCMMF has tied up with 108-year old cooperative organisation Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA) to launch fresh milk in the US market."

How To Deal With Avalanche Debt?

How To Deal With Avalanche Debt?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

Make minimum payments on all debts, then use extra funds to tackle the smallest debt first.

'Everybody rejected me'

'Everybody rejected me'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

'I have been trying to make a movie for seven years. I got a chance only now.' 'I have taken my script to every office from Dharma to Tips to Eros.' 'I have narrated my script to every actor possible. Nobody believed me.' 'Because of OTT, people like me are finally getting a chance to make something.'

Critical analysis of ruling fine but no exception for Kejriwal: SC

Critical analysis of ruling fine but no exception for Kejriwal: SC

Rediff.com16 May 2024

The Supreme Court on Thursday steered clear of the political talk about it having made an exception for Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in granting him interim bail for campaigning in the Lok Sabha polls but said 'critical analysis of the judgment is welcome'.

How 6 names shortlisted within hrs, SC asks govt on EC appointments

How 6 names shortlisted within hrs, SC asks govt on EC appointments

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

The Supreme Court on Thursday questioned the Centre over the procedure adopted for the appointment of election commissioners and asked how six names were shortlisted from 200 within a few hours.

'Won't be able to...': CJI defers hearing on marital rape

'Won't be able to...': CJI defers hearing on marital rape

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud, who is demitting office on November 10, Wednesday deferred by four weeks hearing on pleas challenging the immunity granted to husbands in cases of marital rape.

'Rakesh Jhunjhunwala Inspires New Investors'

'Rakesh Jhunjhunwala Inspires New Investors'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

'More investors now view the stock market as a valuable opportunity, though many still seek quick gains, leading to a rise in futures and options trading.'

Maharashtra: Why BJP Wants To Be Single Largest Party

Maharashtra: Why BJP Wants To Be Single Largest Party

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

This would give BJP the chance to explore Constitutional options for government formation if there is no clear-cut mandate, explains Sheela Bhatt.

Disclose PEDs For Chronic Care Cover

Disclose PEDs For Chronic Care Cover

Rediff.com13 May 2024

A crucial point anyone purchasing health insurance must heed is the need to declare PEDs.

PPF Remains Relevant in New Tax Regime

PPF Remains Relevant in New Tax Regime

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

'PPF carries minimal risk.' 'Its fixed-income nature allows investors to diversify their portfolios.'

Mutual funds bet on 'special' opportunities as uncertainties loom

Mutual funds bet on 'special' opportunities as uncertainties loom

Rediff.com9 May 2024

Mutual funds are looking to tap into the special opportunities theme ahead of the results of the general election results and the continued uncertainty on the geo-political and interest rate fronts. Two fund houses - WhiteOak Capital and Samco - are set to launch special opportunities funds next week. Kotak MF has also filed papers with the regulator to launch a scheme in the same category.