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'Stay back in Gorakhpur': Akhilesh's dig at Yogi

'Stay back in Gorakhpur': Akhilesh's dig at Yogi

Rediff.com15 Jan 2022

The SP chief said no MLAs or ministers quitting the BJP will be taken into his party anymore.

Sitharaman invites chipmakers to invest in India; offers sops

Sitharaman invites chipmakers to invest in India; offers sops

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday held a meeting with representatives of the semiconductor industry of the US and invited them to make further investments in India. The finance minister spoke about opportunities for companies situated in Silicon Valley and about the government of India's commitment to be a reliable player in the entire semiconductor value chain with dedicated incentive for the sector in mission mode through the Indian Semiconductor Mission. Last year, the government approved a Rs 76,000-crore scheme to boost semiconductor and display manufacturing in the country in a bid to position India as a global hub for hi-tech production, and attract large chip makers.

UP polls: Only four out of 21 turncoats make it to legislature

UP polls: Only four out of 21 turncoats make it to legislature

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

Nine of the turncoats were fielded by the BJP and 10 by the Samajwadi Party.

Tough challenges await Uber's new CEO

Tough challenges await Uber's new CEO

Rediff.com30 Aug 2017

Dara Khosrowshahi has the Herculean task of repairing Uber's image, boosting employee morale and turning the business profitable for the world's most valued startup.

5 memorable Ram bhajans from Hindi films

5 memorable Ram bhajans from Hindi films

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

On the occasion of Ram Navmi, five Ram bhajans from Hindi films that you probably haven't heard, but should right away.

Voting begins for final phase of UP polls

Voting begins for final phase of UP polls

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

613 candidates are in the fray on 54 seats, including those falling in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's parliamentary segment Varanasi.

PIX: INSIDE Kamya Panjabi's wedding reception

PIX: INSIDE Kamya Panjabi's wedding reception

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

Television actress Kamya Panjabi's wedding celebrations to her boyfriend of two years Shalabh Dang started a while ago, with a bachelorette party, engagement, haldi and mehendi ceremonies.

Delhi: Dalhousie Road renamed after Aurangzeb's brother

Delhi: Dalhousie Road renamed after Aurangzeb's brother

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

The municipal body passed a proposal, put forward by BJP MP Meenakshi Lekhi who is also a council member, to this effect at a special meeting convened by its chairman Naresh Kumar.

Are these the Nach Baliye 9 contestants?

Are these the Nach Baliye 9 contestants?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

Will these contestants dance into your screen when the show starts later this month?

Sena plays name game with Aurangabad in drought-hit Marathwada

Sena plays name game with Aurangabad in drought-hit Marathwada

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

In drought-hit Marathwada region, the focus has shifted to renaming the city of Aurangabad, with BJP and Shiv Sena raising a pitch to rename the city as 'Sambhajinagar'.

It's SP's M-Y versus BJP's M-Y in Uttar Pradesh

It's SP's M-Y versus BJP's M-Y in Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

While the Samajwadi Party largely banks on its Muslim-Yadav support base, the Bharatiya Janata Party is trying to counter it with the Modi-Yogi combo in the state assembly polls.

'I don't carry the burden of Anupam Kher'

'I don't carry the burden of Anupam Kher'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

'I don't think 'oh, I have done 534 films' or 'I have 40 years of experience behind me.'

Panjshir resistance forces claim to have killed 600 Taliban

Panjshir resistance forces claim to have killed 600 Taliban

Rediff.com5 Sep 2021

Reports coming from the ground confirm that an intense battle between Taliban and opposition forces to control the Panjshir Valley north of Kabul, the last Afghan province holding out against the group.

Akhilesh Yadav's one-man show fails to 'send Yogi back' to Gorakhpur

Akhilesh Yadav's one-man show fails to 'send Yogi back' to Gorakhpur

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

Yadav fought hard, but his party was well behind the BJP.

Over 56% turnout in last phase of UP assembly elections

Over 56% turnout in last phase of UP assembly elections

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

Over 56 per cent turnout was recorded on Monday in 54 assembly seats, including in Varanasi, in the seventh and last phase of Uttar Pradesh polls, marking the end of the voting process spread over two months in the crucial state.

UP polls: Final phase of voting on Monday, 613 candidates in fray

UP polls: Final phase of voting on Monday, 613 candidates in fray

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

Voting for the seventh and final phase of the Uttar Pradesh assembly elections covering 54 seats, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi's parliamentary constituency Varanasi, will be held on Monday to decide the phase of 613 candidates.

Consumer protection agency sends notice to Ola, Uber

Consumer protection agency sends notice to Ola, Uber

Rediff.com21 May 2022

CCPA said the primary issues raised in the notices included 'deficiency in service'. This includes lack of proper response from customer support, driver refusing to take payment by online mode and insisting for cash only.

What are Bigg Boss winners up to?

What are Bigg Boss winners up to?

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

How has life turned out for the winners?

When SRK attended a sangeet

When SRK attended a sangeet

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

Wedding festivities in Bollywood...

Rabri Devi slapped unruly supporter to make way for CBI sleuths

Rabri Devi slapped unruly supporter to make way for CBI sleuths

Rediff.com21 May 2022

The RJD supporters were creating a ruckus outside 10, Circular Road, where Rabri Devi lives and had been locked from inside by a Central Bureau Investigation team which had raided the house on Friday in connection with its case against Lalu Prasad Yadav, her husband, in the railway recruitment scandal.

Start-up lay-offs accelerate on capital crunch worries

Start-up lay-offs accelerate on capital crunch worries

Rediff.com27 May 2022

Falling valuations, slowing funding rounds and faltering investor sentiment seem to have prompted many start-ups to lay off employees in a bid to conserve cash. The latest to do so is SoftBank-backed Cars24, a leading e-commerce platform for pre-owned vehicles, which has laid off over 600 staff, according to sources in the know. The move, they said, is aimed at conserving cash amid cautious investor sentiment and a slowdown in funding.

Saffron reigns in UP as BJP scores thumping win, SP distant second

Saffron reigns in UP as BJP scores thumping win, SP distant second

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

The BJP stormed back to power in the crucial state of Uttar Pradesh, trouncing its main rival SP, with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath asserting that people have buried the politics of caste and religion.

Uber to hire 500 engineers for its India tech centres

Uber to hire 500 engineers for its India tech centres

Rediff.com13 May 2022

Uber Technologies said it is doing a fresh round of recruitment for its India tech centres and is planning to hire 500 more tech employees by December. The app-based mobility and delivery company has a 1,000-member tech team across its centres in Hyderabad and Bengaluru. The firm said the hiring plan is a testament to Uber's commitment to India, and its recognition of the engineering talent in the country. Uber hired 250 engineers to its India teams in 2021.

UP polls: All eyes on Varanasi in final phase as Modi leads blitzkrieg

UP polls: All eyes on Varanasi in final phase as Modi leads blitzkrieg

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

Voting for the seventh and final round will be held on March 7 for Varanasi and its eight adjoining districts.

'Maybe Rakhi has gone mad and is dreaming of winning the show'

'Maybe Rakhi has gone mad and is dreaming of winning the show'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

'This is the first time in the history of Bigg Boss that nobody has tried to break up a couple.'

PIX: Karishma, Nia, Nushrat at a Diwali party

PIX: Karishma, Nia, Nushrat at a Diwali party

Rediff.com27 Oct 2019

Producer Krishan Kumar and his wife Tanya threw a grand Diwali bash, and invited all their friends over.

Bollywood bids goodbye to Ajay Devgn's father

Bollywood bids goodbye to Ajay Devgn's father

Rediff.com28 May 2019

Veeru Devgan's last rites were performed on May 27.

1,000 drones to light up Delhi sky at Beating Retreat ceremony

1,000 drones to light up Delhi sky at Beating Retreat ceremony

Rediff.com29 Jan 2022

In a first, a grand drone show will dazzle the sky above the national capital during the Beating the Retreat ceremony to be held at Vijay Chowk on Saturday as part of the country's 73rd Republic Day celebrations.

PIX: Farah Khan Ali celebrates her birthday early

PIX: Farah Khan Ali celebrates her birthday early

Rediff.com22 Dec 2017

It was an early birthday celebration.

Recognise this girl?

Recognise this girl?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

It's party night for these celebs.

Bigg Boss 14:Jasmin is back!

Bigg Boss 14:Jasmin is back!

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

Jasmin Bhasin, Rahul Mahajan and others enter the Bigg Boss house for the family week special.

How BJP Won UP

How BJP Won UP

Rediff.com12 Mar 2022

The BJP campaign highlighted Yogi's persona as a tough-as-nails leader and an incorruptible man with no nest to feather; Modi's charisma which was turned on full blast in the penultimate phases; Amit Shah's ground work; a well-oiled party organisation, and the RSS's back-up.

Everyone should get another chance: Gladys Staines

Everyone should get another chance: Gladys Staines

Rediff.com21 Jan 2011

Gladys Staines, widow of Graham Staines, on Friday expressed satisfaction over the Supreme Court judgement that upheld life term for Dara Singh, who has been convicted for the murder of her husband and two minor sons. Gladys Staines, who has been staying in Australia after the killing of her missionary husband and two sons in 1999, was happy that Dara Singh and his accomplice Mahendra Hembram were convicted in the case.

Bigg Boss 14: LOVE is in the house!

Bigg Boss 14: LOVE is in the house!

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

Rahul Vaidya gets a surprise visitor on Valentine's Day.

Gen Next hopes to come good in UP polls in stalwarts' absence

Gen Next hopes to come good in UP polls in stalwarts' absence

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

With several political stalwarts of Uttar Pradesh no longer on the scene, it will be keenly watched how their children lead at the hustings this time without their formidable presence.

Bigg Boss 14: SHOCKING midweek elimination!

Bigg Boss 14: SHOCKING midweek elimination!

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

Rubina breaks down.

PIX: Asha Bhosle celebrates Poonam Dhillon's birthday

PIX: Asha Bhosle celebrates Poonam Dhillon's birthday

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

Happy birthday, Poonam!

2-month-long UP poll campaign ends; now eyes on March 10

2-month-long UP poll campaign ends; now eyes on March 10

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

The curtain came down on rumbustious electioneering over the last two months when assembly polls were also held in four other states - Goa, Uttarakhand, Punjab and Manipur.

Indian origin model in <i>Sports Ilustrated</i>

Indian origin model in Sports Ilustrated

Rediff.com11 Feb 2010

Sonia Dara, a Harvard University student, has become the first Indian-American model to be featured in 'Sports Illustrated's' swimsuit issue.

Can BJP repeat its 2017 performance in western UP

Can BJP repeat its 2017 performance in western UP

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

The Bharatiya Janata Party faces an uphill task of repeating its performance of the last assembly election of winning 53 out of 58 constituencies in western Uttar Pradesh where polling will be held in the first phase on February 10.