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'There are moments when I go through crazy anxiety'

'There are moments when I go through crazy anxiety'

Rediff.com29 May 2023

'If you can figure out the purpose of Cannes and make it a sartorial as well as an intellectual experience, then you have got it right.'

Mining baron Janardhana Reddy gets bail in Ponzi scheme case

Mining baron Janardhana Reddy gets bail in Ponzi scheme case

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

Reddy was arrested following a marathon questioning after he appeared before the CCB, ending his elusive run for three days.

Aahana's 'Wild' Bikini Holiday

Aahana's 'Wild' Bikini Holiday

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

Amy shoots in Chennai... Preity's fan moment... Kunal is in Goa...

Why Did Govt Give ED Boss 3 Extensions?

Why Did Govt Give ED Boss 3 Extensions?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

'This move rendered the chiefs of important investigative agencies to the status of daily wage earners. It undermined the autonomy and independence of the agencies.'

'Today's heroes do anything they want'

'Today's heroes do anything they want'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

'Earlier, it was four songs and four fights, and some story. That was enough.' 'Maybe we are in a box then and the audiences were not prepared for anything new.' 'Now we have got bigger scope.'

Teacher job scam: ED quizzes TMC's Abhishek Banerjee for 9 hours

Teacher job scam: ED quizzes TMC's Abhishek Banerjee for 9 hours

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

Soon after coming out of the ED office in Kolkata, Banerjee said the interrogation was an effort to prevent him from participating in the INDIA meet and a testimony to the vital role TMC is playing in forging the opposition unity.

'I have never done one wrong thing in my life'

'I have never done one wrong thing in my life'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

Excerpted from Sahara: The Untold Story by Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Blast on railway track in Udaipur; NIA, other agencies probe

Blast on railway track in Udaipur; NIA, other agencies probe

Rediff.com13 Nov 2022

An explosion occurred on a railway track in Udaipur on Sunday, hours before the recently inaugurated Asarwa-Udaipur Express train from Ahmedabad was to pass.

'I expect 8% growth next year'

'I expect 8% growth next year'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

'We will see a lot of investments from the private sector.' 'As long as we are not impacted by some global events, I think we will be in a strong place.'

'Even today, Pancham is a chart-topper'

'Even today, Pancham is a chart-topper'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

'Pancham told me once, "It's very difficult to be taken seriously when there are stalwarts like Shankar-Jaikishan, S D Burman, Madan Mohan and Naushad... How do I make my mark?"' Amit Kumar salutes R D Burman on his 30th death anniversary on January 4.

Commercial vehicle sales may grow 9-11% in FY24

Commercial vehicle sales may grow 9-11% in FY24

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

Domestic commercial vehicle sales volume is expected to grow 9-11 per cent in FY24 driven by medium and heavy commercial vehicles and an estimated economic growth of around 6 per cent, rating agency CRISIL said on Monday. Besides, an increased allocation to infrastructure spending in the Union Budget for next fiscal year will support demand, it said. This would be the third consecutive year of growth in the domestic CV industry, according to CRISIL.

'I wanted to write about a young woman's sexual awakening'

'I wanted to write about a young woman's sexual awakening'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

'I went to a school in Baroda, where if the boys harassed us, the teachers pulled the girls aside and said, "Oh, your skirts are too short".' 'They made us feel ashamed of having any sexual feelings or having bodies that were growing up to be a young women.'

Come, arrest me: Jharkhand CM dares ED as he skips summons

Come, arrest me: Jharkhand CM dares ED as he skips summons

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

"I am neither afraid nor worried. Rather I am emerging stronger. If people of Jharkhand wish, opponents will not find a place to hide," Soren said while addressing JMM workers near his residence.

Come To India, Modi Tells US Teachers

Come To India, Modi Tells US Teachers

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

'If we want our economies to be strong, we need to invest in young people who are our future.'

Vidyut Jammwal's Toughest Job Is...

Vidyut Jammwal's Toughest Job Is...

Rediff.com9 May 2023

'We always have a stunt double, but I let him sit at home because I love performing my action scenes.'

Man Jumps From Mantralaya, Saved!

Man Jumps From Mantralaya, Saved!

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

A man jumps from the 6th floor of Mantralaya, the Maharashtra government's administrative headquarters in Mumbai, but lands in the safety net installed in the building.

Chhattisgarh poll: The issues BJP, Cong are banking on

Chhattisgarh poll: The issues BJP, Cong are banking on

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

The ruling Congress is seeking to retain power in Chhattisgarh by banking on the welfare schemes of the Bhupesh Baghel government, while the Bharatiya Janata Party is hoping to corner it on the issues of alleged corruption, religious conversions and unfulfilled poll promises.

'Indian manufacturers are making good-quality EVs'

'Indian manufacturers are making good-quality EVs'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2023

'I'm very much against petrol and diesel....'' 'I travel in an electric car.' 'I have had a really good experience with it.'

Spurs sack Stellini; Mason to take charge

Spurs sack Stellini; Mason to take charge

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

In Conte's absence, Stellini guided Spurs to wins over Manchester City, West Ham United and Chelsea.

Mining baron, 2 others held under PMLA for concealing Rs 142 cr income

Mining baron, 2 others held under PMLA for concealing Rs 142 cr income

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

Officials said the three were arrested on Monday under provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act after they were called for questioning by the ED in Chennai.

The Jengaburu Curse Review: Big Ambitions, Poor Execution

The Jengaburu Curse Review: Big Ambitions, Poor Execution

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

This tangled tale of good versus evil could have been far more intriguing, observes Mayur Sanap.

Jharkhand IAS officer Singhal bought properties from MGNREGA 'cut': ED

Jharkhand IAS officer Singhal bought properties from MGNREGA 'cut': ED

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

Suspended Jharkhand IAS officer Pooja Singhal was paid "commission" by subordinate staff from MGNREGA funds of Khunti district which she and her husband subsequently utilised for acquiring various properties, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) claimed in a statement on Wednesday.

India Inc making workplace more inclusive for persons with disabilities

India Inc making workplace more inclusive for persons with disabilities

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

As the world celebrated International Day of Persons with Disabilities (PwD) on December 3, corporate India has kept up with efforts to make workplaces more inclusive and accessible. Organisations across sectors are taking initiatives such as equipping offices with practical work tools like Braille-friendly and voice-enabled lifts and screen readers. While inclusion has gained pace, only 11.3 per cent (or 3.4 million out of 30 million) Indians with disabilities have jobs.

Karan Johar's Lifetime Of Memories, Right Here

Karan Johar's Lifetime Of Memories, Right Here

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

It's been 19 years since Kal Ho Naa Ho released!

'We Will Bring The Oscar'

'We Will Bring The Oscar'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

'Ours is a disaster movie with no big stars, songs or commercial ingredients.' 'Yet, it is Malayalam cinema's highest grosser.'

Will Tata Steel's global stride with new deal aid profitability?

Will Tata Steel's global stride with new deal aid profitability?

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

It was August 2007. Tata Steel was turning 100. Jamshedpur, its hometown, had an air of celebration. The line-up for the special event included the launch of Air Deccan's commercial flight connecting Kolkata and Jamshedpur, and release of Russi Lala's new book, Romance of Tata Steel. There was also the screening of The Spirit of Steel, a 20-minute documentary directed by Zafar Hai showcasing Tata Steel's legacy, and a corporate anthem penned by Javed Akhtar and composed by Shankar, Ehsaan and Loy.

'I am not very good at...'

'I am not very good at...'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

'Fortunately, God has been kind to me so far for not letting me compromise on my morals.' 'But I am not taking anything for granted.' 'If that situation comes up and if it's a question of life and death as opposed to my morals, I might do it.'

Another Bengal minister raided by CBI

Another Bengal minister raided by CBI

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

CBI sleuths conducted raids at three houses of Ghatak in Asansol in Paschim Bardhaman district and one in Lake Gardens area of Kolkata.

Adani to demerge ports, power and mining biz

Adani to demerge ports, power and mining biz

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

Adani group will demerge all ports, power assets into two 2 listed firms.

Stalin's Latest Headache

Stalin's Latest Headache

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

CM Stalin has a procedural problem. Nominating new ministers would entail his having to seek formal permission from governor R N Ravi. Stalin does not want to interact with the person of this governor, as far as possible, predicts N Sathiya Moorthy.

'My life has been stormy, but there has been a lot of sunshine as well'

'My life has been stormy, but there has been a lot of sunshine as well'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

'Throughout my life and career, I have tried not to compromise with anything.' 'The choices I've made are all mine.'

These Scientists Shaped India

These Scientists Shaped India

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

I suggest we build a Vigyan Mandir (Temple of Science) with the ambience of a place of worship, so that it becomes a destination for pilgrims. We should embed on its walls bronze plaques describing each scientist mentioned here along with about a dozen of our ancient mathematicians, recommends Professor Kalyan Singhal, historian of science and technology.

'The Universe gives everything to everybody; it is up to you to pick it up'

'The Universe gives everything to everybody; it is up to you to pick it up'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

'I did get a couple of offers (in Hindi cinema) but the roles required a doll-like heroine, a glamorous role. I was getting challenging roles in the South and so I stayed here.'

OTT Watch: Nani Comes Home For Dasara

OTT Watch: Nani Comes Home For Dasara

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

It's an action packed schedule on OTT this week.

K'taka portfolios: Siddaramaiah keeps finance, Shivakumar gets irrigation

K'taka portfolios: Siddaramaiah keeps finance, Shivakumar gets irrigation

Rediff.com29 May 2023

Shivakumar has got the all-important Major and Medium Irrigation and Bengaluru City Development, including the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), Bangalore Development Authority, Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board, Bangalore Metropolitan Region Development Authority and the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited.

Karan Johar Makes 'Most Violent Film' In India

Karan Johar Makes 'Most Violent Film' In India

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

'The only violence I have had in any film of mine is a slap.' 'When Nikhil narrated the film to me, I was blown away.' 'I was literally screaming out of my chair.'

Zanjeer@50: The Gamble That Paid Off

Zanjeer@50: The Gamble That Paid Off

Rediff.com18 May 2023

'I could tell there was an extraordinary intensity about Amitabh Bachchan even in bad films.' 'Kuch baat thi.' 'Salim saab and I insisted on casting him in Zanjeer.'

Oscars 2015: Here's why these Best Director nominees are brilliant!

Oscars 2015: Here's why these Best Director nominees are brilliant!

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

Raja Sen takes stock of Best Director nominees at Oscars 2015.

On Pulwama attack anniversary, officials say terror ecosystem wiped out

On Pulwama attack anniversary, officials say terror ecosystem wiped out

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

Kumar also said in the last three years, the Jaish-e-Mohammed has been "wiped out" in the Kashmir Valley. Only seven to eight terrorists are active now, he said.