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BCCI ethics officer and ombudsman DK Jain gets extension

BCCI ethics officer and ombudsman DK Jain gets extension

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

Former Supreme Court judge D K Jain will continue as BCCI's ethics officer and ombudsman after getting a one-year extension. Jain was appointed by the Supreme Court in February 2019 as BCCI's first ever ombudsman. He was later given the additional role of ethics officer.

'CM' Shivakumar vs 'CM' Siddaramaiah poster war in K'taka

'CM' Shivakumar vs 'CM' Siddaramaiah poster war in K'taka

Rediff.com14 May 2023

Banners have come up in front of Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar's residences in Bengaluru, erected by supporters, congratulating them for Congress win and projecting them as "next CM".

Sonia Gandhi to take final call on Karnataka CM on Wednesday

Sonia Gandhi to take final call on Karnataka CM on Wednesday

Rediff.com17 May 2023

Party sources said United Progressive Allinace chairperson Sonia Gandhi is likely to reach Delhi on Wednesday from Himachal Pradesh and is expected to meet some leaders who are part of the decision-making process in Karnataka.

Byju's in talks with investors to raise $300 mn in return for more controls

Byju's in talks with investors to raise $300 mn in return for more controls

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

With investors asking for a change in the board structure at Byju's, the edtech giant's founder and chief executive officer (CEO), Byju Raveendran, is now asking them to put $300 million into the company for more control. The company has rung up $5.8 billion from investors such as General Atlantic, Sofina, the Qatar Investment Authority, Sumeru Ventures, Vitruvian Partners, BlackRock, Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, Sequoia, Silver Lake, Bond Capital, Tencent, and Tiger Global.

The Actor Who Overshadowed Shahid

The Actor Who Overshadowed Shahid

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

We are all here to hustle.'

Sonia Gandhi meets DK Shivakumar in Tihar jail

Sonia Gandhi meets DK Shivakumar in Tihar jail

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

Shivakumar, 57, was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate on September 3 in a money laundering case.

'I was very jealous of Varun Dhawan'

'I was very jealous of Varun Dhawan'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

'I'm not jealous anymore. But sometimes I am, when I'm not part of that project.'

Something For All Ages on OTT This Week

Something For All Ages on OTT This Week

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

Sukanya Verma shares her OTT recommendations.

JD-S may merge with BJP after Deve Gowda, should drop word 'Secular': Sidda

JD-S may merge with BJP after Deve Gowda, should drop word 'Secular': Sidda

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

Calling former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda-led party "communal" following its alliance with the BJP, he urged Janata Dal-Secular, to remove the word 'Secular' from its name.

HC raps Maha govt, civic bodies, says deaths due to potholed roads man-made

HC raps Maha govt, civic bodies, says deaths due to potholed roads man-made

Rediff.com11 Aug 2023

The bench directed all the municipal corporations to file exhaustive affidavits detailing what steps it has taken on a 2018 order passed by the court to ensure that all roads are made potholes free.

7000 IPL runs just another milestone, says Kohli

7000 IPL runs just another milestone, says Kohli

Rediff.com6 May 2023

Virat Kohli became the first player to amass 7000 runs in the Indian Premier League.

High command to decide next Karnataka CM: Shivakumar

High command to decide next Karnataka CM: Shivakumar

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

Conveying good wishes to people of the state and all political parties for the New Year, he however wished that the Congress comes to power.

Fun And Guns Coming Up On OTT In August

Fun And Guns Coming Up On OTT In August

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

There's a lot of entertainment coming up for you on OTT in the month of August.

Farzi Review: Showy Shahid!

Farzi Review: Showy Shahid!

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

The hour-long episodes lurch from adrenaline-pumping to yawn-inducing, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Race for K'aka CM heats up; all eyes on Cong top brass

Race for K'aka CM heats up; all eyes on Cong top brass

Rediff.com15 May 2023

With Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar both staking claim to the top post, they are lobbying hard for it with supporters of each one raising the pitch in support of their leader.

Bengaluru bandh over Cauvery water row on Tuesday, state shutdown on Sept 29

Bengaluru bandh over Cauvery water row on Tuesday, state shutdown on Sept 29

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

The two bandhs reflect the divide among the farmers and pro-Kannada organisations, and has also now led to a confusion about who is supporting the bandh on which day, and whether services will be available on Tuesday.

Shahid Makes His Debut AGAIN

Shahid Makes His Debut AGAIN

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

With OTT gaining popularity, quite a few stars will make their debut on digital platforms.

K'taka election seizures hit Rs 375 cr, sees 4.5 times surge from last polls

K'taka election seizures hit Rs 375 cr, sees 4.5 times surge from last polls

Rediff.com9 May 2023

It said that increased focus on expenditure monitoring was the reason being the seizures, which included freebies such as sarees, 'food kits', pressure cookers and kitchen appliances.

Alia Cheers Kiara-Sid At Their Reception

Alia Cheers Kiara-Sid At Their Reception

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra's wedding reception was as star-studded as it can get.

Sidda launches free bus ride for women, scheme to cost govt Rs 4K cr per year

Sidda launches free bus ride for women, scheme to cost govt Rs 4K cr per year

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

Sidda launches free bus travel scheme for women

Deshpande to be pro-tem Speaker in 3-day Karnataka assembly session from Monday

Deshpande to be pro-tem Speaker in 3-day Karnataka assembly session from Monday

Rediff.com21 May 2023

The first Karnataka legislative assembly session, after the formation of the new government will be held on starting Monday next week in Bengaluru.

How Cinema Bandi got made

How Cinema Bandi got made

Rediff.com18 May 2021

'The idea is to produce interesting innovative films side-by-side with the films we direct, a sort of extension of what we direct ourselves.'

'It's insane the kind of love I got'

'It's insane the kind of love I got'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

'Any flight I take, the crew write personal notes to me, saying how good I was as Soudamini or Seema or Bulbul.'

Karnataka Cabinet rolls out Cong's 5 poll guarantees

Karnataka Cabinet rolls out Cong's 5 poll guarantees

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

The Cabinet held a detailed discussion regarding the five guarantees and its implementation, and has arrived at decisions, Siddaramaiah who headed the meeting told reporters.

2023's Top OTT Hits So Far

2023's Top OTT Hits So Far

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

Joginder Tuteja looks at the 10 Web series and movies (in alphabetical order) that have made the most impression.

Stars Cheer Shahid-Mrunal's Jersey

Stars Cheer Shahid-Mrunal's Jersey

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

A look at the movie folk at the screening of Jersey.

Guns And Gulaabs Review

Guns And Gulaabs Review

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

Rajkummar Rao and Adarsh Gourav get into the nutty mode easily and carry off the dark comedy without overacting, while Dulquer Salmaan looks bored, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Siddaramaiah sworn in as K'taka CM, Shivakumar his deputy

Siddaramaiah sworn in as K'taka CM, Shivakumar his deputy

Rediff.com20 May 2023

Mallikarjun Kharge, former Congress President Rahul Gandhi, General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra attended the swearing in ceremony, while former AICC President Sonia Gandhi was absent. Chief Ministers of Congress ruled states Ashok Gehlot (Rajasthan), Bhupesh Baghel (Chhattisgarh) and Sukhvinder Singh Sukku (Himachal Pradesh) and several top party leaders were also in attendance.

Siddaramaiah-DKS swearing-in to witness galaxy of CMs

Siddaramaiah-DKS swearing-in to witness galaxy of CMs

Rediff.com18 May 2023

Leaders of several like-minded opposition parties are likely to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Karnataka chief minister-designate Siddaramaiah and deputy chief minister D K Shivakumar on Saturday in Bengaluru.

That Man Chahal!

That Man Chahal!

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

With his fun nature and unflappable style, Yuzi is undoubtedly the most popular member of the Rajasthan side and you can see what we mean.

Guard your Karnataka MLAs against BJP's poaching, CPM warns Congress

Guard your Karnataka MLAs against BJP's poaching, CPM warns Congress

Rediff.com15 May 2023

The ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist on Monday took a veiled dig at the Congress by asking it to safeguard its newly elected Karnataka MLAs from being poached by the Bharatiya Janata Party as was allegedly done by the saffron party in Goa amidst the Bharat Jodo Yatra.

Shahid to work with Vijay Sethupathi

Shahid to work with Vijay Sethupathi

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

'Digital or big screen doesn't matter to me.'

SC seeks report on Cauvery water released by K'taka, to hear TN plea on Sep 1

SC seeks report on Cauvery water released by K'taka, to hear TN plea on Sep 1

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

A three-judge bench headed by Justice BR Gavai sought a report from the Cauvery Water Management Authority on the amount of water released by Karnataka, after additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati informed the court that a meeting of the authority is scheduled for Monday.

Siddaramaiah cabinet gives 'in-principle' nod for Cong's 5 guarantees

Siddaramaiah cabinet gives 'in-principle' nod for Cong's 5 guarantees

Rediff.com20 May 2023

The first Cabinet meeting was held immediately after Siddaramaiah was sworn in as Chief Minister, and D K Shivakumar as Deputy Chief Minister along with eight MLAs as Ministers.

Mithali: Kohli is the key to India's A-game against Eng

Mithali: Kohli is the key to India's A-game against Eng

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

"Sure, it (India-Pakistan final) will (happen). Now that Pakistan has qualified for the final, India will be at their best," Mithali said on the Star Sports show 'Cricket Live'.

What swung the Congress decision in favour of Siddaramaiah

What swung the Congress decision in favour of Siddaramaiah

Rediff.com18 May 2023

Vast experience in running the government and mass appeal across the state have favoured Siddaramaiah in the tightly contested race for Karnataka chief minister.

19 persons drown across UP in 24 hours; 14 bodies recovered, 5 missing

19 persons drown across UP in 24 hours; 14 bodies recovered, 5 missing

Rediff.com31 May 2023

While 14 bodies have been recovered, five were still missing, they said.

Deadlock over Karnataka CM remains; Sidda, DKS meet party brass through the day

Deadlock over Karnataka CM remains; Sidda, DKS meet party brass through the day

Rediff.com18 May 2023

A new cabinet in the state will be in place in the next 48-72 hours.

Didn't expect to hit it like that: Rohit, after his match-winning knock

Didn't expect to hit it like that: Rohit, after his match-winning knock

Rediff.com24 Sep 2022

Speaking at the post-match presentation, where he was named 'Man of the Match' Rohit said he was surprised by his own batting.

Citadel Review: Spy Masala

Citadel Review: Spy Masala

Rediff.com26 May 2023

Citadel proves unworthy of Priyanka's splendour, Madden's intensity or veteran talents like Lesley Manville and Stanley Tucci squandered in banal parts, complains Sukanya Verma.