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Review: Da Thadiya is emotional yet entertaining

Review: Da Thadiya is emotional yet entertaining

Rediff.com24 Dec 2012

The film has some funny and entertaining sequences which surely make the audience laugh.

BJP calls for 12-hr strike in Bengal over police action on Wednesday

BJP calls for 12-hr strike in Bengal over police action on Wednesday

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

The ruling Trinamool Congress claimed that the strike call exposed the BJP's game plan to foment disturbances in the state exploiting people's pain over the alleged rape and murder of a woman doctor.

UPS no burden on future govts, says Somanathan

UPS no burden on future govts, says Somanathan

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

The Unified Pension System (UPS), approved by the Union Cabinet on Saturday, is "fiscally prudent" as it will be funded within the Centre's fiscal projections, according to T V Somanathan, the Cabinet Secretary-designate. Speaking to Business Standard immediately after the Cabinet nod, former finance secretary Somanathan, who headed the committee set up in March 2023 to review the National Pension System (NPS), said the UPS will not postpone pension expenditure as it will be contributory and financed each year.

Stokes hits record fifty as England crush WI to sweep series

Stokes hits record fifty as England crush WI to sweep series

Rediff.com28 Jul 2024

PHOTOS from the 3rd Test Between England and West Indies on Sunday.

'No matter who you are...': DA Bragg after Trump's arraignment

'No matter who you are...': DA Bragg after Trump's arraignment

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

New York state will "not normalise" serious criminal conduct, "no matter who you are," Alvin Bragg, the Manhattan district attorney, has asserted, hours after former US President Donald Trump was arraigned in a courtroom.

Ranji: Mulani, Himanshu power Mumbai to big win!

Ranji: Mulani, Himanshu power Mumbai to big win!

Rediff.com9 Nov 2024

Spinner Shams Mulani (5/71) and Himanshu Singh (4/77) wreaked havoc by sharing nine wickets between them as defending champions Mumbai crushed Odisha.

What Are Your Oscar Predictions?

What Are Your Oscar Predictions?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

Three days to Sunday's 96th Academy Awards, and everyone has their predictions ready!

NPS vs UPS: Which is Best for YOU?

NPS vs UPS: Which is Best for YOU?

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

Switching to the UPS could be a game-changer for your retirement planning, especially if you value guaranteed benefits and higher government contributions, observes Ramalingam Kalirajan.

PIX: West Indies have England reeling in final Test

PIX: West Indies have England reeling in final Test

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

PHOTOS from Day 1 of the third and final Test between England and the West Indies at Edgbaston on Friday.

Recipe: Say Cheers With A Mango Cocktail

Recipe: Say Cheers With A Mango Cocktail

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Raise a toast to the weekend with a mango-based cocktail.

A Toast To The Butter Man

A Toast To The Butter Man

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Among the many pearls of wisdom he bequeathed me, this one is probably the most precious: If you don't enjoy what you have created, how will anyone else? Manish Jhaveri remembers the legendary adman Sylvester daCunha.

Record-creating Da Silva soars to dramatic pole vault gold

Record-creating Da Silva soars to dramatic pole vault gold

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

Thiago da Silva won Brazil's first athletics gold of their home Games on an extraordinary, unforgettable Monday night in Rio, producing an Olympic record of 6.03 metres in the pole vault to beat hot favourite Renaud Lavillenie and send the fans into raptures.

Govt hikes DA of central staff to 80%

Govt hikes DA of central staff to 80%

Rediff.com18 Apr 2013

The hike would be effective from January 1, 2013 and the employees and pensioners will be entitled to arrears.

Trump campaign acknowledges impact of Kamala's entry

Trump campaign acknowledges impact of Kamala's entry

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

A confidential Trump campaign memo Tuesday acknowledged that the presidential campaign of Vice President Kamala Harris has energised the Democratic base and that given what has happened over the past couple of days there is no question that she will get her bump earlier than the Democrat's Convention.

China: 'India Must Not Accept Ceding Of Patrolling Rights'

China: 'India Must Not Accept Ceding Of Patrolling Rights'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

'Disengagement is merely the first step in a lengthy process of arriving at a new normal along the LAC in Eastern Ladakh and the entire land boundary.' 'The Indian government should insist on the restoration of the status quo ante in Eastern Ladakh.'

Central govt staff may get 8% DA hike

Central govt staff may get 8% DA hike

Rediff.com19 Mar 2010

The Union Cabinet has approved eight per cent hike in dearness allowance (DA) for central government employees with effect from January 1.

2nd Test PHOTOS: Hodge, Athanaze lead Windies revival

2nd Test PHOTOS: Hodge, Athanaze lead Windies revival

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

Images from Day 2 of the second Test between England and the West Indies, at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, on Friday.

Da Vinci Code makes $224 million

Da Vinci Code makes $224 million

Rediff.com22 May 2006

Should Da Vinci Code be banned?

Should Da Vinci Code be banned?

Rediff.com17 May 2006

Or should it have a proper release in India, like the rest of the world? Have your Say!

What's the da Vinci fuss about?

What's the da Vinci fuss about?

Rediff.com18 May 2006

Can Amit Thackeray Revive The MNS?

Can Amit Thackeray Revive The MNS?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

'If you look at the average age of all our candidates, you will notice that their average age is between 35 and 40. It is a kind of revolution that the MNS is bringing in Maharashtra.'

England great Anderson retires with one final flourish

England great Anderson retires with one final flourish

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

James Anderson concluded his illustrious 21-year international cricket career with his 704th and final wicket on Friday during England's commanding victory over West Indies

Govt nods 3% hike in DA

Govt nods 3% hike in DA

Rediff.com17 Sep 2004

The Union Cabinet on Friday cleared the proposal to hike dearness allowance for central government employees following the rise in inflation.

Students, police in faceoff over Kolkata march on Tuesday

Students, police in faceoff over Kolkata march on Tuesday

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

The state police have called the scheduled rallies, support for which has been mainly garnered over social media platforms, as "illegal" and "unauthorised", and said they have taken necessary precautions to allay apprehensions about potential law and order situations during the march.

Heavy rains, flood leave 56 dead, thousands homeless in Brazil

Heavy rains, flood leave 56 dead, thousands homeless in Brazil

Rediff.com5 May 2024

Governor Eduardo Leite declared a state of emergency as the region grapples with the aftermath of the catastrophic weather event.

Govt clears higher DA for central staff

Govt clears higher DA for central staff

Rediff.com26 Feb 2009

Central government employees and pensioners will get an additional 6 per cent dearness allowance from next month, putting a burden of over Rs 6,000 crore (Rs 60 billion) on the exchequer.

US Proposal For Expansion of UNSC Is An Empty Gesture

US Proposal For Expansion of UNSC Is An Empty Gesture

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

By proposing the addition of six permanent members this year, it may appear that it was a major concession, but in actual fact, it will make no difference to the privilege of the permanent five as the new six will have no veto, ever! points out Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Govt may clear 4% hike in DA

Govt may clear 4% hike in DA

Rediff.com21 Jan 2004

After careful consideration, the finance ministry appears to have rejected the proposal of merging 50 per cent of dearness allowance with basic salary of government employees and setting up of the Sixth Pay Commission.

Oscars 2024: Meet The Winners!

Oscars 2024: Meet The Winners!

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

A quick look at the winners of the 96th Annual Academy Awards.

Sainz and Da Costa to test for Red Bull

Sainz and Da Costa to test for Red Bull

Rediff.com28 Jun 2013

Portuguese racer Antonio Felix da Costa and Spain's Carlos Sainz junior will test for Formula One champions Red Bull at next month's young driver session at Silverstone, the team said on Friday.

PIX: Ronaldo Rocks; Spain Thump Switzerland

PIX: Ronaldo Rocks; Spain Thump Switzerland

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

Cristiano Ronaldo struck a late winner as Portugal came from a goal down to beat Scotland 2-1.

Pro-tem Speaker row: Rijiju meets TMC's Sudip amid face-off with Oppn

Pro-tem Speaker row: Rijiju meets TMC's Sudip amid face-off with Oppn

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

Rijiju's meeting with Bandyopadhyay came against the backdrop of the Opposition alliance's decision to pull out its members from the panel of chairpersons that will assist Mahtab in conducting the proceedings of the Lok Sabha till the election of the Speaker on Wednesday.

Windies 'Keeper's Parents Want Son To Play For RCB

Windies 'Keeper's Parents Want Son To Play For RCB

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

'We will be in India to witness that moment if it ever comes true.'

DA hike notified, cheer for 5 mn central employees

DA hike notified, cheer for 5 mn central employees

Rediff.com26 Mar 2010

The decision of the Cabinet to increase DA for employees and pensioners from 27 per cent to 35 per cent will cost the exchequer Rs 6,969.36 crore (Rs 69.693 billion) per annum and Rs 8,131.20 crore (Rs 81.312 billion) during 2010-2011.

Trump becomes first former US president to be convicted of felony

Trump becomes first former US president to be convicted of felony

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Donald Trump on Thursday became the first former United States president to be convicted of a felony as a grand jury in New York found him guilty on 34 counts of falsifying business records.

SC: No need to ban Da Vinci

SC: No need to ban Da Vinci

Rediff.com12 Jun 2006

The Supreme Court passes judgment, even as five states have banned the film.

Da Vinci releases in India on Friday

Da Vinci releases in India on Friday

Rediff.com23 May 2006

Amul girl far cuter than Amul boy: DaCunha

Amul girl far cuter than Amul boy: DaCunha

Rediff.com13 Jul 2012

The Amul campaign has been telling stories of India through the hoardings, captivating Indians of all ages.

Da Vinci protests in Hyderabad

Da Vinci protests in Hyderabad

Rediff.com23 Jun 2006