News for 'DA'

PIX: Lille end Real Madrid's unbeaten run; Villa shock Bayern

PIX: Lille end Real Madrid's unbeaten run; Villa shock Bayern

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

A first-half penalty earned Lille a shock 1-0 home victory over holders Real Madrid in the Champions League group phase on Wednesday.

The Shashi Tharoor You Don't Know

The Shashi Tharoor You Don't Know

Rediff.com6 May 2024

'India mattered to him and he wanted to matter to India.'

Da Vinci Code? What a Yawn!

Da Vinci Code? What a Yawn!

Rediff.com22 Feb 2005

Cabinet may hike DA to pensioners

Cabinet may hike DA to pensioners

Rediff.com17 Feb 2004

'Pradeepda was a grown-up child with the vision of a genius'

'Pradeepda was a grown-up child with the vision of a genius'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

Neil Nitin Mukesh did one of his career-best films with Pradeep Sarkar, who passed into the ages on March 24.

Leaders Lucky To Get A Modi Hug...

Leaders Lucky To Get A Modi Hug...

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

Prime Minister Narendra D Modi was rather selective about his famous hugs when he encountered his G20 guests at Bharat Mandapam on Saturday, September 9, 2023, morning.

Can You Recognise These Actors?

Can You Recognise These Actors?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

We take a look at 10 recent awe-inspiring prosthetic aesthetics that actors have rocked for their respective roles in films.

'I Can't Talk To My Parents About My Film'

'I Can't Talk To My Parents About My Film'

Rediff.com31 May 2024

'That's how big this taboo is.' 'It would be difficult for them to understand what I am trying to show with Jaggi.'

Was Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa a man?

Was Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa a man?

Rediff.com3 Feb 2011

For centuries, people have been speculating about who modelled for Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa. Now, an Italian art historian has claimed that the model in the world's most famous painting is in fact a male and not a female. According to Silvano Vinceti, the Renaissance artist's male apprentice and possible lover Gian Giacomo Caprotti was the main inspiration for the masterpiece.Caprotti, also known as Salai, was one of his male muses.

Vatican bans Hanks' Da Vinci Code prequel

Vatican bans Hanks' Da Vinci Code prequel

Rediff.com17 Jun 2008

Tom Hanks and director Ron Howard will have a tough time filming two key scenes in their new flick Angels and Demons, based on Dan Brown's novel of the same name, for the Vatican has banned them from entering the Holy See and any church in Rome.

DA case: Himachal CM, wife appears before Delhi court

DA case: Himachal CM, wife appears before Delhi court

Rediff.com22 May 2017

The judge posted the matter for argument to May 29 after the CBI sought time to file a reply to the bail pleas by Singh.

DA case will be lodged against Goswami

DA case will be lodged against Goswami

Rediff.com30 Jun 2005

The Vigilance Bureau will register a disproportionate assets case against former Patna district magistrate Gautam Goswami for allegedly accumulating wealth beyond his known sources of income.

Nyla Usha: Is She Kerala's Hottest RJ?

Nyla Usha: Is She Kerala's Hottest RJ?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

Nyla Usha is not your regular kind of girl.

Da Vinci on hold for another day

Da Vinci on hold for another day

Rediff.com17 May 2006

Da Matta in surgery after deer collision

Da Matta in surgery after deer collision

Rediff.com4 Aug 2006

Champ Car driver Cristiano da Matta was flown to hospital for emergency surgery after his car collided with a deer in an open test session.

'Pranab Da, you've been a father figure': PM's emotional letter to ex-Prez

'Pranab Da, you've been a father figure': PM's emotional letter to ex-Prez

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

'Rashtrapati Ji, it has been an honour to work with you, as your Prime Minister,' Modi said.

How To Claim HRA

How To Claim HRA

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

A taxpayer paying rent to his/her spouse is entitled to claim HRA benefit under relevant sections and within prescribed limits.

Govt approves 100% DA, Rs 1,000 minimum monthly pension

Govt approves 100% DA, Rs 1,000 minimum monthly pension

Rediff.com28 Feb 2014

The move will benefit 50 lakh (5 million) employees and 30 lakh (3 million) pensioners.

Sabse Bada Khiladi Strikes A Pose

Sabse Bada Khiladi Strikes A Pose

Rediff.com9 May 2023

Akshay Kumar showed off his dedicated-to-Bruce Lee fashion chops.

Dorival Junior to take over as Brazil coach

Dorival Junior to take over as Brazil coach

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

Dorival Junior led Flamengo to the Copa Libertadores title and the Brazilian Cup in 2022 before joining Sao Paulo.

Tom Hanks to crack Da Vinci Code?

Tom Hanks to crack Da Vinci Code?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2004

Kajal's Swiss Break

Kajal's Swiss Break

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

Richa-Ali go to Sundance...Sidharth feels at home in Delhi... Harshvardhan leads a van life...

Why Hrishida Made HAPPY FILMS

Why Hrishida Made HAPPY FILMS

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

'To keep laughing is the most important thing in life.'

'No star could bully Hrishida'

'No star could bully Hrishida'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

'I joined Hrishida when I was 17.' 'He left me with a lifetime of memories.'

Cabinet nod to release of 6% additional DA

Cabinet nod to release of 6% additional DA

Rediff.com8 Mar 2008

The Union Cabinet today approved the release of an additional instalment of Dearness Allowance at 6 per cent to central government employees and dearness relief to pensioners. The allowance will be released with effect from January 1, 2008. The DA rate now stands at 47 per cent.

Another bonanza for govt staff: DA up at 45%

Another bonanza for govt staff: DA up at 45%

Rediff.com16 Sep 2010

The decision to provide higher DA to employees will cost the exchequer an additional Rs 9,303.2 crore (Rs 93.03 billion) per annum, an official spokesperson said after a meeting of the Union Cabinet, where it was decided to raise the allowance.

G20 Summit: World leaders gather at Bharat Mandapam

G20 Summit: World leaders gather at Bharat Mandapam

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday welcomed a host of world leaders, including United States President Joe Biden and United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, at the Bharat Mandapam, the venue of the G20 Summit.

Dearness allowance of central govt staff hiked by 4%

Dearness allowance of central govt staff hiked by 4%

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

Ahead of Diwali festival, the Union Cabinet on Wednesday increased the dearness allowance (DA) and dearness relief by 4 per cent effective July 1, 2022, benefiting 41.85 lakh central government employees and 69.76 lakh pensioners. The additional instalment of DA and dearness relief (DR) is an increase of 4 per cent over the existing rate of 34 per cent of basic pay/pension. The combined impact on the exchequer on account of both DA and DR would be Rs 12,852.5 crore per annum, said Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur while briefing reporters about the decisions of the Union Cabinet.

Tamil Nadu suspends screening of Da Vinci Code

Tamil Nadu suspends screening of Da Vinci Code

Rediff.com1 Jun 2006

'The screening of the movie might hurt the religious feelings and sentiments of the Christian community.'

Wealthy Indian-origin couple, daughter found dead in US

Wealthy Indian-origin couple, daughter found dead in US

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

The bodies of Rakesh Kamal, 57, his wife, Teena, 54, and their 18-year-old daughter, Ariana, were found in their Dover mansion at about 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Norfolk District Attorney (DA) Michael Morrissey said.

'Not a single mean bone in Bappida'

'Not a single mean bone in Bappida'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2022

'People sometimes ridiculed him for the way he looked or dressed.' 'Sometimes they ran down his music.' 'But I have never heard him say one bad word about anyone.'

Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna, Bappida

Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna, Bappida

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

Bappi Lahiri, who enthralled Hindi cinema lovers with his remarkable music in the 1980s and 1990s, was cremated at Mumbai's Pawan Hans crematorium in the presence of family, friends and fans on February 17.

Govt staff, pensioners to get 5% DA hike

Govt staff, pensioners to get 5% DA hike

Rediff.com7 Sep 2006

Over 10 million central government employees and pensioners will get five per cent additional Dearness Allowance with retrospective effect from July 1, this year.

HC allows Da Vinci Code screening in TN

HC allows Da Vinci Code screening in TN

Rediff.com8 Jul 2006

"By no stretch of imagination can we say that the effect of the film was intrinsically dangerous to public interest," the judge said.

Now, a <i>Da Vinci Code </i>tour

Now, a Da Vinci Code tour

Rediff.com15 Jun 2006

Meloni says 'Melodi'; Always a delight, replies Modi

Meloni says 'Melodi'; Always a delight, replies Modi

Rediff.com2 Dec 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday reacted to a viral selfie his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni took with him on the sidelines of the COP28 meet in Dubai, saying 'meeting friends is always a delight'.

Australia pull ahead after Hazlewood, Lyon restrict Windies

Australia pull ahead after Hazlewood, Lyon restrict Windies

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

Windies were restricted in their second innings by economical seamer Josh Hazlewood (3-23) and spinner Nathan Lyon (3-42).

Top 10 Moments From Oscars 2024

Top 10 Moments From Oscars 2024

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

Love them, hate them but the Oscars have a way of sneaking up on you.

Pooran, Holder, Mayers skip central deals, eye T20I glory

Pooran, Holder, Mayers skip central deals, eye T20I glory

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

Nicholas Pooran, Jason Holders and Kyle Mayers have declined to join the West Indies roster for the 2023-24 season.