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'Buddhada was a poet at heart'

'Buddhada was a poet at heart'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

'Directors like Buddhada don't tell you, "Do this, do that." They just guide you and you get it right.'

Reports of Jaitley's deteriorating health false: Govt

Reports of Jaitley's deteriorating health false: Govt

Rediff.com26 May 2019

'Reports in a section of media regarding Union Minister Shri Arun Jaitley's health condition are false and baseless. Media is advised to stay clear of rumour mongering,' Government Spokesman Sitanshu Kar tweeted.

Varun, Maneka, Swamy among big names dropped from BJP national exec

Varun, Maneka, Swamy among big names dropped from BJP national exec

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

Union ministers Rao Inderjit Singh and Prahlad Patel, Subramanian Swamy, known for his strong views on a host of issues, Suresh Prabhu, Dushyant Singh, who is the son of former Rajasthan chief minister Vasundhara Raje, Vijay Goel, Vinay Katiyar and S S Ahluwalia are among those who have not found a berth in the new list while Union minister V K Singh is no longer a regular member and has been named as a special invitee.

Thank him if you're reading eBooks in your native language

Thank him if you're reading eBooks in your native language

Rediff.com17 Feb 2014

Meet Sayamindu Dasgupta!

Is India right in persisting with Jadhav in ODIs?

Is India right in persisting with Jadhav in ODIs?

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

In recent times, Kedar Jadhav has been the most under-utilised cricketer, which has led to varied opinions as to whether he is an ideal fit in India's ODI team combination despite averaging 42 plus in 69 games. Jadhav, who had sustained a hamstring injury in the past, bowled only 24 overs in his last 13 ODI games which is even less than two overs per game. Worse is that he hasn't got a single wicket and in four of these games, he wasn't even asked to bowl.

My marriage was not legal in India: TMC's Nusrat Jahan

My marriage was not legal in India: TMC's Nusrat Jahan

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

Popular Tollywood heroine and Trinamool Congress member of Parliament Nusrat Jahan on Wednesday claimed her marriage with businessman Nikhil Jain was not a legal one but a live-in relationship as their wedding in Turkey did not have recognition in Indian law.

Sonakshi parties for PICTUREKANAAMKYAHAI?

Sonakshi parties for PICTUREKANAAMKYAHAI?

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

'And its a wrap on one of the most enriching and fulfilling shooting experiences of my life!!!' Sona tweeted.

Will India include Dhoni in training camp post lockdown?

Will India include Dhoni in training camp post lockdown?

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

The BCCI will be organising a six-week camp for its top cricketers some time next month and speculation has started on whether former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni will be part of it. While the BCCI is waiting for a safe time and venue for the camp after third week of July. In case it's not possible, players will probably go in for their respective IPL camps later during the year.

Covid has taken sheen off India's most exclusive clubs

Covid has taken sheen off India's most exclusive clubs

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

Few of these highly sought-after socialising and networking hubs are seeing much activity as regulars are missing in action.

Time for a review: Not technique but mindset is Dhawan's problem

Time for a review: Not technique but mindset is Dhawan's problem

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

Shikhar Dhawan's prolonged bad patch is more about his mindset rather than technique, feel former players, who have watched the Indian opener's dip in form over the past few months.

Key suspect behind attack on Hindus in Bangladesh arrested

Key suspect behind attack on Hindus in Bangladesh arrested

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

Iqbal Hossain was arrested from Cox's Bazar sea beach area on Thursday night and is suspected to be the one who allegedly placed a copy of the Quran at a Durga Puja venue in Cumilla, bdnews24.com reported.

Nadeem rewarded for first-class consistency

Nadeem rewarded for first-class consistency

Rediff.com19 Oct 2019

Becomes third Test cricketer from Jharkhand

'Indian Navy will protect India's trade and economic interests'

'Indian Navy will protect India's trade and economic interests'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

'The Chinese navy is large and expanding both in numbers and capability by the day.' 'India too must take measures to safeguard its own interests, now and in the future.'

Ordinance row proves Manmohan Singh is a shadow PM: Left

Ordinance row proves Manmohan Singh is a shadow PM: Left

Rediff.com2 Oct 2013

Left parties on Wednesday said the government has no other option but to withdraw the ordinance on convicted lawmakers in face of huge public outcry against it, with Communist Party of India leader Gurudas Dasgupta saying that Manmohan Singh has "proved to be a shadow prime minister".

Looking at Parineeti's SUPERSTAR life!

Looking at Parineeti's SUPERSTAR life!

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

Happy birthday, Pari!

Ex-Indian Air force man Saurabh ready for 'India Test'

Ex-Indian Air force man Saurabh ready for 'India Test'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2022

Uttar Pradesh left-arm spinner Saurabh Kumar is the only new face in the 18-member Indian squad for the three-Test series against Sri Lanka.

Inside the JCB Prize for Literature, India's richest literary award

Inside the JCB Prize for Literature, India's richest literary award

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

The JCB Prize for Literature is worth Rs 25 lakh.

'India's economy can never improve if agriculture is neglected'

'India's economy can never improve if agriculture is neglected'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2014

Major problems afflicting the national economy at the moment are unemployment, inflation and corruption, says Asim Dasgupta, former finance minister of Bengal.

1 constituency, 2 finance ministers

1 constituency, 2 finance ministers

Rediff.com3 Apr 2016

Khardah is no ordinary constituency. It is the electoral battleground of two economists-turned-finance ministers.

'Insurance paid Rs 25,000-30,000 cr in Covid claims'

'Insurance paid Rs 25,000-30,000 cr in Covid claims'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

'Last year (FY21), we had about 1 million intimated claims for Covid.' 'This year (FY22), in six months, we got about 1.6 million claims.'

Mayank has made a case for himself to be selected in WI series

Mayank has made a case for himself to be selected in WI series

Rediff.com17 Nov 2019

One more factor that could go in Agarwal's favour is Shikhar Dhawan's prolonged bad patch and the need to have another back-up option, apart from K L Rahul, ready.

Why RSS-BJP Have Abandoned West Bengal

Why RSS-BJP Have Abandoned West Bengal

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

'The RSS-BJP fight against TMC excesses seem to have been limited to fighting the assembly poll, not coming to the defence of ordinary Bengalis who are being crushed daily by Trinamool goons,' points out Virendra Kapoor.

Father's Tales: How Deepak Chahar became India's swing king

Father's Tales: How Deepak Chahar became India's swing king

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

Deepak Chahar first came into prominence as an 18-year-old when took 8/10 in his Ranji Trophy debut to send Hyderabad crashing for a lowly 21 in November 2010.

Raina replaces Rayudu in ODI squad for England tour

Raina replaces Rayudu in ODI squad for England tour

Rediff.com16 Jun 2018

Raina last played in the 50-over format in October 2015 and is making a comeback after two years and 8 months.

A bullied child turned fashion designer

A bullied child turned fashion designer

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

'Fashion will be more clean, minimal, utility-oriented.'

Sena dares BJP to file cases against Arnab's 'treason'

Sena dares BJP to file cases against Arnab's 'treason'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

It is good BJP leaders filed offences against makers of Tandav web series over its content, but they will be truly men if the party registers cases also against journalist Arnab Goswami who insulted martyrdom of Indian soldiers, the Shiv Sena said on Thursday.

RBI issues revised norms for hiring bank lockers

RBI issues revised norms for hiring bank lockers

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

The Reserve Bank on Wednesday came out with revised guidelines for the hiring of lockers under which the liability of banks will be limited to 100 times its annual rent in case of fire, theft, building collapse or frauds by bank employees. As per the revised guidelines, which shall come into effect from January 1, 2022, banks will be required to incorporate a clause in the locker agreement prohibiting the hirer from keeping anything illegal or hazardous in lockers. The RBI said it has reviewed the 'Deposit Locker/Safe Custody Article Facility provided by the banks' after taking into consideration various developments in the area of banking and technology, nature of consumer grievances and also the feedback received from banks and Indian Banks' Association (IBA).

Indian professor, Oprah honoured at Harvard

Indian professor, Oprah honoured at Harvard

Rediff.com31 May 2013

Partha Dasgupta, an Indian-origin economics professor at Cambridge, and famed talk show queen Oprah Winfrey were among nine people conferred with honorary degrees at the annual convocation of Harvard University.

Ishant Sharma reveals turning point of his life

Ishant Sharma reveals turning point of his life

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

Ishant Sharma identified an One-day International match against Australia in Mohali in October 2013 that led to a change in his approach

'Dada was like an older brother'

'Dada was like an older brother'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

'Buddhada became such a confidante, friend, philosopher and guide in my life.'

COMING UP: 8 February Releases

COMING UP: 8 February Releases

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

There's a lot of action on the OTT front as well as in theatres.

Wearing neck guard is players' choice: BCCI

Wearing neck guard is players' choice: BCCI

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

Compulsory neck guards on helmets for Australian cricketers are "not far away", the national team's sports medicine chief said on Monday after Jofra Archer's snorter felled Steve Smith during the second Ashes Test.

OTT's Top 10 ACTION THRILLERS

OTT's Top 10 ACTION THRILLERS

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

Joginder Tuteja looks at the 10 Best Action Thrillers.

This company aims to employ 150 mn youth by 2022

This company aims to employ 150 mn youth by 2022

Rediff.com2 Nov 2012

Globsyn Skills, a Kolkata based vocational training organisation is far from complaining about the unemployability of our graduates. Besides having mentored and trained thousands of technical graduates to identify their aptitude, they now aim to employ 150 million youth across various Indian states by 2022. They tell us how.

BJP, CPI trash JPC report, call it cover up exercise

BJP, CPI trash JPC report, call it cover up exercise

Rediff.com19 Apr 2013

Rejecting the draft JPC report on 2G, Bharatiya Janata Party and Communist Party of India said it has been reduced to a "Congress report" and they will give their dissent notes separately.

Gurudas hails move to file criminal cases on gas pricing issue

Gurudas hails move to file criminal cases on gas pricing issue

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

CPI leader Gurudas Dasgupta on Tuesday welcomed Arvind Kejriwal government's move to file criminal cases against Reliance Industries and Union minister Veerappa Moily, among others, on gas pricing issue.

The Girl on the Train review

The Girl on the Train review

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

If only The Girl on the Train was as invested in its potential as it is in Parineeti Chopra's kajal in the film, feels Sukanya Verma.

We will not bail out UPA government: CPI

We will not bail out UPA government: CPI

Rediff.com19 Nov 2012

Senior Communist Party of India leader Gurudas Dasgupta on Monday said his party would not bail out the Congress-led UPA government if West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee brings a no-confidence motion against it during the Winter Session of Parliament that commences from November 22.

Pix: When the sari weaved its magic at Cannes

Pix: When the sari weaved its magic at Cannes

Rediff.com19 May 2018

These celebrities wore tradition on their sleeve.