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Raj phone tapping row: Congress demands Union Min's resignation

Raj phone tapping row: Congress demands Union Min's resignation

Rediff.com19 Jul 2020

'Shekhawat has no moral authority to continue as a Union minister and should resign so that the investigation is not influenced'

BMW X5 is a worthy competitor to all time best selling Audi Q7

BMW X5 is a worthy competitor to all time best selling Audi Q7

Rediff.com25 May 2016

The BMW X5 is the largest SUV one can buy with the famous blue and white logo from Bavaria. The car is the quintessential European luxury SUV with all the creature comforts one finds in the executive sedans of the company. Indian automobile website MotorBeam.comtests the mettle of the big-brawny SUV from BMW.

Ex-Assam CM Tarun Gogoi tests positive for COVID-19

Ex-Assam CM Tarun Gogoi tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

Doctors have advised the 85-year-old politician to stay in home isolation.

5 must-have wireless audio devices for music lovers

5 must-have wireless audio devices for music lovers

Rediff.com27 Jul 2017

Abhik Sen & Kakoli Chakraborty draw up a checklist for audiophiles.

Review: Moto G8 Plus

Review: Moto G8 Plus

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

The Moto G8 Plus brings together the best of the Motorola One-series and Moto G-series, says Khalid Anzar.

Sidhu sparks row by addressing Pak PM as 'elder brother'

Sidhu sparks row by addressing Pak PM as 'elder brother'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2021

Sidhu visited the revered Gurdwara Darbar Sahib and offered prayers and stressed on 'opening of a new friendship chapter' and trade between the two countries, days after India early this week reopened the visa-free Kartarpur corridor for Sikh pilgrims.

The Kia Sonet is on song

The Kia Sonet is on song

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

On the highway, it pulls along with ease and offers smooth commuter ride and drive experience, and also has little competition, says Pavan Lall.

'Love is a powerful, life-saving, drug'

'Love is a powerful, life-saving, drug'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

'My father is a postman. My mother is a homemaker. No one in my family had studied medicine.' 'I wanted to be the first doctor in my family so I could listen to people like me and help them feel better about themselves,' says Archana Vijayan, an MBBS student with a disability, who was initially denied admission into medical school, even after passing the NEET twice.

Former TDP MP Sivaprasad passes away

Former TDP MP Sivaprasad passes away

Rediff.com21 Sep 2019

"I lost my close friend. Sivaprasad fought relentlessly for the rights of AP. His death is loss not only to Chittoor district but also the entire state," Chandrababu said.

Hyundai Eon vs Maruti Alto K10: Which the best entry-level car?

Hyundai Eon vs Maruti Alto K10: Which the best entry-level car?

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

Eon wins in design and style. Alto is powerful and cheaper.

Xperia Z3: The best Android smartphone from Sony

Xperia Z3: The best Android smartphone from Sony

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

The Z3 promises a lot in terms of entertainment and performance. Let's see if it does justice to the previous two Xperia flagships.

Explained: The Supreme Court verdict on Maharashtra

Explained: The Supreme Court verdict on Maharashtra

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

'When it is an open ballot, the division taking place in the open house will be for all to see.' 'As they say sunlight is the best disinfectant, this (aspect of the order) brings in transparency and it's in keeping with the best democratic principles.'

'They know they have lost, so such desperate tactics'

'They know they have lost, so such desperate tactics'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

'Please do not threaten us with street violence.' 'Do you have some humanity left in you?'

We are not dissenters: Cong's 'Group of 23'

We are not dissenters: Cong's 'Group of 23'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

The letter was not a challenge to leadership but a parchment of action to strengthen the party, Congress MP Vivek Tankha asserted, while former union minister Mukul Wasnik said those who saw the letter as an "offence" will also soon realise that the issues raised are worth consideration.

Rebel K'taka Cong MLA hints at reconsidering resignation

Rebel K'taka Cong MLA hints at reconsidering resignation

Rediff.com13 Jul 2019

While Nagaraj made no clear announcement of taking back resignation, the same was affirmed by Shivakumar while speaking to media outside Nagaraj's residence.

BJP MP Mansukh Vasava resigns from party

BJP MP Mansukh Vasava resigns from party

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

'I am a human and humans tend to commit mistakes. To ensure that the party does not suffer due to my mistakes, I resign from the party, whose forgiveness I seek'

'Congress needs aggressive leadership'

'Congress needs aggressive leadership'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

'And Nana Patole fits the bill perfectly.' 'There is nothing wrong in being aggressive and today Patole is our angry young man.'

Sony's A1 OLED TV: Close to a work of art, with price to match

Sony's A1 OLED TV: Close to a work of art, with price to match

Rediff.com6 Oct 2017

This TV also comes with an innovation -- it uses the screen as a speaker, says Uttaran Das Gupta.

Pak PM Imran Khan tests positive for COVID-19

Pak PM Imran Khan tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com20 Mar 2021

Khan's spokesman Dr Shehbaz Gill said that the prime minister has just a slight fever and cough.

9 things I achieved in 40 days of the lockdown

9 things I achieved in 40 days of the lockdown

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

Sabyasachi Dutta, managing director, Vidatec India, tells us how he spent 40 days under lockdown.

10 simple tips to protect your ears

10 simple tips to protect your ears

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

If you're using earphones/earbuds, make sure they are clean and stored in a clean place. Wipe the rubber tips with alcohol swab regularly.

Pralhad Joshi needs to up his game as parliamentary affairs minister

Pralhad Joshi needs to up his game as parliamentary affairs minister

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

Among all Joshi's other portfolios -- he is also minister for coal and mines -- it is parliamentary affairs that is politically the most crucial. But to make a success of his job, he may have to hone his people skills a bit more, reports Aditi Phadnis.

K'taka: Cong reaches out to rebel MLAs as BJP seeks trust vote

K'taka: Cong reaches out to rebel MLAs as BJP seeks trust vote

Rediff.com13 Jul 2019

The coalition government is on a shaky wicket with 16 MLAs -- 13 of the Congress and three of the Janata Dal-Secular -- resigning their assembly membership. Besides, two independent legislators, who were made ministers recently to provide stability, have quit the ministry and withdrawn support.

'Cash for Vote' sting rocks TN assembly, Stalin detained

'Cash for Vote' sting rocks TN assembly, Stalin detained

Rediff.com14 Jun 2017

Police later let the legislators off after a brief detention at a marriage hall. Stalin demanded the dismissal of the AIADMK government over the issue of the alleged pay-offs.

'The surprise is Kumaraswamy survived so long'

'The surprise is Kumaraswamy survived so long'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

'The leaders of the two parties, the rank and file, and even their respective vote banks are passionately opposed to each other.' 'At the top, between the leaders, it is personal, bitter and hostile.' 'This was not going to work. Everyone knew it.'

Ileana to rub shoulders with Dakota Johnson!

Ileana to rub shoulders with Dakota Johnson!

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

The actresses are on the jury of the Marrakech Film Festival!

The Billionaire Club: How to blow up a crore on gadgets

The Billionaire Club: How to blow up a crore on gadgets

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

Now that you've ticked off that island, private jet and French cottage, how about splurging on technology? Abhik Sen lists some of the finest gadgets money can buy for your home and office

Merc GLE 400d: An SUV with cool moves

Merc GLE 400d: An SUV with cool moves

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

While this hip-hop edition is unlikely to drive Merc's market share, the SUV exemplifies what the German automaker is best known for: Innovative engineering and, in this particular case, putting a smile on the face, discovers Pavan Lall.

Fearless! Their Gender Didn't Matter

Fearless! Their Gender Didn't Matter

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

Saloni Dhumne and Atreya Raghavan speak to young India to find out who their LGBTQ heroes are.

Paper thin! Amazingly light! Yes we are talking about a TV

Paper thin! Amazingly light! Yes we are talking about a TV

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

The LG OLED 55 C8 4K TV is an outstanding package, says Dhruv Munjal.

Common English mistakes you must avoid!

Common English mistakes you must avoid!

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

From the way you introduce yourself to how you respond to e-mails, Aditi Mehta tells you how to choose the right words.

Is realme X50 Pro 5G worth Rs 37,999?

Is realme X50 Pro 5G worth Rs 37,999?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

The realme X50 Pro 5G is a future ready phone that comes loaded with fancy tech for gamers and social media buffs, says Ashish Narsale.

At Rs 40k, Blaupunkt's 4k TV is a good deal but...

At Rs 40k, Blaupunkt's 4k TV is a good deal but...

Rediff.com9 May 2019

Its overall picture quality is nowhere close to what Samsung, Sony or even Lloyd 4K TVs offer, says Veer Arjun Singh.

Tamil Nadu's Is Saivism Hinduism Debate

Tamil Nadu's Is Saivism Hinduism Debate

Rediff.com12 May 2022

Stalin's personal intervention in the Adheenam row may have contained the avoidable political damage and social tensions at least for now, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Disqualification plea: Gowda seeks time

Disqualification plea: Gowda seeks time

Rediff.com17 Nov 2007

The petition was filed by a few independent legislators in which they sought the disqualification of the JDS legislators after they entered into an alliance with the BJP 21 months back and formed the government without the approval of the party high command.

The OnePlus 7 review

The OnePlus 7 review

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

The OnePlus 7 is a leader by natural selection. Just don't expect any surprise enhancements, says Veer Arjun Singh.

Mercedes-Benz's A35 AMG limousine: Made for the thrill seekers

Mercedes-Benz's A35 AMG limousine: Made for the thrill seekers

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

Step on the gas and the power that propels the compact four-seater will take you by surprise as it hurtles towards the 80 kmph like a racing thoroughbred, never compromising any stability thanks to its rigid chassis and solid 1,600-kg kerb weight that gives it a well-planted feel along straights, corners and tricky lanes and roads, says Pavan Lall.

Obama, Clinton congratulate Biden-Harris on victory

Obama, Clinton congratulate Biden-Harris on victory

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

Major American media outlets started calling Biden the winner after it became clear that he has taken a major lead against Republican incumbent Donald Trump in the battleground State of Pennsylvania, which has 20 electoral college votes, making him cross the benchmark of the 270 electoral college votes.

Tech gifting ideas for this end of season

Tech gifting ideas for this end of season

Rediff.com13 Dec 2017

The latest smartphone is a cop out. Here's some tech for thought.

Tips: How to set the stage for WFH

Tips: How to set the stage for WFH

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

Over-communicate, but don't micromanage: Ritwik Sharma's tips for our new work ways.