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National Games: Uttarakhand hockey teams knocked out

National Games: Uttarakhand hockey teams knocked out

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

Karnataka to face Services in men's doubles tennis final

Activist Trupti Desai detained ahead of PM's Shirdi visit

Activist Trupti Desai detained ahead of PM's Shirdi visit

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

Desai, president of Bhumata Ranragini Brigade, has been batting for women's entry into the Sabarimala temple in Kerala.

Houston shooter Nathan DeSai wore military uniform

Houston shooter Nathan DeSai wore military uniform

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

Prakash Desai, Nathan DeSai's father, said his son was depressed because his law practice was not going well.

'Film Industry Isn't So Responsible For Nepotism'

'Film Industry Isn't So Responsible For Nepotism'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

'It's also the media and the audience.' 'The audiences want to watch what the media is putting about certain star kids.'The industry feels since the audience is interested, let's make a movie with them.' 'So I think it's a circle.

Salman Celebrates The Life Of Dharmaveer

Salman Celebrates The Life Of Dharmaveer

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

Quite a few film folk turned up at the trailer launch of Dharmaveer 2: Mukkam Post Thane, that continues to tell the tale of the late Shiv Sena leader Anand Dighe.

MVA To ring-fence newly-elected Maharashtra MLAs against poaching

MVA To ring-fence newly-elected Maharashtra MLAs against poaching

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

The Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) constituents have decided to house all its newly-elected MLAs together in Mumbai after the Maharashtra election results, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut said on Friday, a move aimed at preventing poaching ahead of government formation. Raut said MVA leaders met on Thursday and carried out an assessment of every seat. The counting of votes for the November 20 Maharashtra assembly polls will take place on Saturday. Raut expressed confidence that the MVA would win 160 seats in the elections. The term of the Maharashtra legislative assembly ends on November 26. The opposition fears that President's rule could be imposed in the state if a new government is not formed till then.

PICS: Preeti Desai goes topless?

PICS: Preeti Desai goes topless?

Rediff.com20 Apr 2011

Former Miss Britain-turned-actress cries foul over topless pictures that have surfaced on the Internet

Dua, Zuneyra, Ilai: What These Celeb Baby Names Mean

Dua, Zuneyra, Ilai: What These Celeb Baby Names Mean

Rediff.com11 Nov 2024

This year saw a lot of celebrities embracing parenthood, and they have given the Class of 2024 some unusual names.

Asian TT Championship: India men win bronze

Asian TT Championship: India men win bronze

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

The Indian men's team settled for the bronze medal after suffering a 0-3 defeat to Chinese Taipei in the semi-finals of the Asian Table Tennis Championships in Astana, on Thursday.

Maha poll: MLAs who revolted against Uddhav in Shinde Sena's 1st list

Maha poll: MLAs who revolted against Uddhav in Shinde Sena's 1st list

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

With this, the Shiv Sena has become the second major political party to release its list of candidates for the state assembly polls. Its ally BJP released a list of 99 candidates on Sunday.

India dominate Asian TT Championships with 3 medals

India dominate Asian TT Championships with 3 medals

Rediff.com13 Oct 2024

India wrapped up their campaign at the Asian Table Tennis Championships with three medals, including a historic bronze in the women's doubles, after Ayhika Mukherjee and Sutirtha Mukherjee's dream run ended in the semifinals in Astana, Kazakhstan on Sunday.

Emergency Review: Kangana's Disaster

Emergency Review: Kangana's Disaster

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

Kangana Ranaut's decline as an actor feels complete, observes Utkarsh Mishra.

What's Missing In Angry Young Men

What's Missing In Angry Young Men

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

Angry Young Men misses some important elements of the Salim-Javed story including an understanding of the duo's creative process. In fact, the two men do not even appear together in the same space in the series.

Tax edge adds shine to gold ETFs

Tax edge adds shine to gold ETFs

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

Inflows into gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs), which manage a total of Rs 37,390 crore, have surged sharply in recent months. This trend is likely to continue, especially after the reintroduction of long-term capital gains tax (LTCG), which is likely to attract smart money into mutual fund offerings amid a robust outlook for the yellow metal. Smart money, also known as opportunistic flows, refers to strategic investments that are generally of a short-term horizon.

The Machine That Saved Tanishq

The Machine That Saved Tanishq

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Stories are legion about the Karatmeter's use at that time. Hundreds of people standing in queue for testing, customers breaking down after discovering the actual purity of their jewellery and then becoming irate about the jeweller who had gypped them, the local jewellery industry leaning heavily on the Tanishq franchisees to desist from using it, some jewellers even threatening violent action.

What Will FM's Budget Speech Focus On?

What Will FM's Budget Speech Focus On?

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

The finance minister, in her Budget speech, should focus more on what she is directly responsible for, rather than on programmes where her role is largely supportive, notes Nitin Desai.

Bollywood's Best Pictures Of 2024

Bollywood's Best Pictures Of 2024

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

Film folk have been very busy this year, attending trailer launches and promotional events. Hitesh Harisinghani/ Rediff.com vouches for that, as he recaps 2024 with his insightful clicks.

Hazare Trophy: Agarwal's heroics steal the show

Hazare Trophy: Agarwal's heroics steal the show

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

Mayank Agarawal's unbeaten 139 took Karnataka over the line against Punjab by one wicket,

Cric Buzz: West Indies ropes in Desai as batting coach

Cric Buzz: West Indies ropes in Desai as batting coach

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

Desai, who has been handed a two-year contract, has joined the team before the the first T20 International on Friday.

'We want to think we are playing to qualify for Super 8'

'We want to think we are playing to qualify for Super 8'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

Nepal will aim to finish off on a high when they when they take on Bangladesh in their final group game of the T20 World Cup on Sunday.

Nirmala Sitharaman presents her 7th Union Budget

Nirmala Sitharaman presents her 7th Union Budget

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday presented the Budget for 2024-25, her 7th straight presentation surpassing the record of former prime minister Morarji Desai. This is the first Budget during Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government's third term in office.

Dr Singh, Devoted Husband And Father

Dr Singh, Devoted Husband And Father

Rediff.com28 Dec 2024

Nitin Desai, who has known Dr Singh from 1971, extends his 'deepest condolences to his wife Gurcharan Kaur and to his three talented daughters Upinder, the historian; Daman, the writer; and Amrit, the human rights activist.'

Contest: Meet Anita Desai

Contest: Meet Anita Desai

Rediff.com29 Nov 2007

All you need to do is answer a few simple questions.

Modi 3rd PM to deliver 11 I-Day speeches after Nehru, Indira

Modi 3rd PM to deliver 11 I-Day speeches after Nehru, Indira

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

The record lies with first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru who did the honours 17 times from 1947 to 1964.

Paddlers Ghosh-Desai finish runners-up in Australia

Paddlers Ghosh-Desai finish runners-up in Australia

Rediff.com6 Jun 2015

Third seeded Indian pair of Harmeet Desai and Soumyajit Ghosh went down in the doubles final of the GAC Group ITTF World Tour Australian Open table tennis tournament in Gold Coast, Australia, on Saturday.

Shami fails to fire but Bengal beat Punjab, Hardik powers Baroda

Shami fails to fire but Bengal beat Punjab, Hardik powers Baroda

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

Mohammed Shami's first white ball outing since 2023 World Cup final was below par but Bengal survived a fine all-round effort by Arshdeep Singh

Suryansh Shedge: Mumbai cricket's new match-winning star!

Suryansh Shedge: Mumbai cricket's new match-winning star!

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

Being a finisher in T20s can be a nerve-jangling job even for the seasoned names, but 21-year-old Suryansh Shedge has pulled it off twice under pressure situations.

Historic! Ayhika-Sutirtha win India's first ever medal...

Historic! Ayhika-Sutirtha win India's first ever medal...

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

Ayhika Mukherjee and Sutirtha Mukherjee confirmed India's first ever medal in women's at the Asian Table Tennis Championships.

The CUTEST Pictures of Devi, Jeh, Raha

The CUTEST Pictures of Devi, Jeh, Raha

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

The best way to start your week? Take a look at these cutest pictures of star kids on social media.

LORD DESAI SLIDESHOW

LORD DESAI SLIDESHOW

Rediff.com25 May 2009

India-born economist and politician Lord Meghnad Desai was in India to unveil his debut novel. He also discussed the financial crisis and the Lok Sabha election results.

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.

Prachi's Love For Strappy Dresses...

Prachi's Love For Strappy Dresses...

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

Casuals on your mind? Time to raid Prachi Desai's wardrobe.

'Rahul Shouldn't Have Called Kejriwal Deshdrohi'

'Rahul Shouldn't Have Called Kejriwal Deshdrohi'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

'The Congress cannot speak the BJP's words while targeting Kejriwal.' 'What is the difference between the two? Where is the unity of INDIA then?'

Where Would India Be Without Dr Singh?

Where Would India Be Without Dr Singh?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

What stood out in his 15-year journey as a member of the political executive at the Centre was his glowing record as India's most successful and effective finance minister. Both as prime minister and finance minister, he understood the importance of gradualism, except when the economy or the polity was in a crisis.

Farewell, Shyam Babu

Farewell, Shyam Babu

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

Shyam Benegal, the shining beacon of the Indian cinema, was laid to rest on Tuesday around 3 pm with full state honours and a three-gun salute at Shivaji Park, central Mumbai.

Nirmala Sitharman set to make history with 7th consecutive Budget

Nirmala Sitharman set to make history with 7th consecutive Budget

Rediff.com21 Jul 2024

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to create history when she presents her seventh straight Budget on Tuesday for the fiscal 2024-25, surpassing the record of former prime minister Morarji Desai. Sitharaman, who will turn 65 next month, was in 2019 appointed as India's first full-time woman finance minister when Prime Minister Narendra Modi won a decisive second term.

Key Mahayuti meet cancelled, Shinde heads to native village

Key Mahayuti meet cancelled, Shinde heads to native village

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

Outgoing Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, who returned to Mumbai from New Delhi on Friday morning, is travelling to his native village in Satara district amid continuing suspense over his successor a week after the assembly poll results. Shinde had told reporters in New Delhi on late Thursday night that the next meeting of the Mahayuti alliance on government formation will be held in Mumbai on Friday. However, the caretaker CM, who heads the Shiv Sena, is travelling to his native village Dare in Satara district in western Maharashtra and the meeting is now expected to take place on Sunday, the sources said. The Shiv Sena leader has repeatedly said he would not be an obstacle in the government formation and abide by the decisions taken by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah on the next chief minister. Different viewpoints are emerging in the Shiv Sena over Shinde's place in the next government to be headed by the BJP, the biggest constituent in the Mahayuti, which posted a thumping win in the just-held assembly polls. Many leaders in the Shiv Sena are asking Shinde to accept deputy CM's post if offered by the BJP. However, another section feels it wouldn't be right for him to accept No. 2 position after serving as CM for more than two-and-a-half years, the sources said. "The government formation process will start after the BJP announces its legislature party leader," they said. During his Delhi trip, Shinde had met Shah and discussed formation of the next government in the state. His deputies in the outgoing state cabinet Devendra Fadnavis (BJP) and Ajit Pawar (NCP) had also met the senior BJP leader. Talking to reporters in the national capital, Shinde called the discussion good and positive. Shinde, Fadnavis and Pawar had also met BJP president J P Nadda.

Who helped Dhananjay Desai spread his poison?

Who helped Dhananjay Desai spread his poison?

Rediff.com16 Jun 2014

Dhananjay Desai has been allowed to spread his poison to young men in Maharashtra and Goa over the last five years, by a 'secular' Congress-NCP government. The 23 cases pending against him have not stopped him. He and his supporters must have thought they were immune when they lynched a bearded Muslim at night. Neither Desai nor his followers, nor the police, nor their 'secular' political masters, must have expected the nationwide furore that followed, says Jyoti Punwani.

Prachi Desai's skin show

Prachi Desai's skin show

Rediff.com3 Jun 2010

Here's what your favourite celebrities have been up to.

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas: Engaging The Indian Diaspora Is A Must

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas: Engaging The Indian Diaspora Is A Must

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

The Indian Diaspora has been able to carve a niche in their adopted countries as a result of their talent, perseverance and hardworking nature, asserts Rup Narayan Das.