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Why Priyanka won't promote Bajirao Mastani just yet

Why Priyanka won't promote Bajirao Mastani just yet

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

The spunky PeeCee apparently has a plan up her sleeve.

Tainted CPM leader faces public ire during yatra

Tainted CPM leader faces public ire during yatra

Rediff.com5 Feb 2009

Communist Party of India-Marxist state secretary and politbureau member Pinarayi Vijayan, who is leading a yatra from Kasargod in the northern-most part of Kerala to state capital Thiruvananthapuram says that his road show has been getting overwhelming response from all corners and that the people are flocking to take part in it.

'Today it is a fight head on'

'Today it is a fight head on'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2021

'This year, we know the virus. Last year we didn't know anything about it.' 'The best part is that for the Indian population there has been some amount of cross protection.'

How Bollywood boosts tourism in Britain

How Bollywood boosts tourism in Britain

Rediff.com1 May 2008

The euphoric interest shown by Indian tourists in visiting the places where several Bollywood films were shot, have prompted the Britain's tourism authorities to come up with a 'Bollywood map', depicting the popular shooting locations. Though separate figures for India's films-related tourism are not available, but its thousands of tourists visiting the United Kingdom every year have made a contribution of whopping 1.8 billion pounds, says a report.

Economic crisis: Will it end in 2009?

Economic crisis: Will it end in 2009?

Rediff.com19 Jan 2009

This does not necessarily mean that macroeconomic data will improve dramatically. Growth and employment could depress for a while. The markets are, however, unlikely to bother with absolute levels. They will cheer a situation in which the numbers don't get any worse and show the mildest promise of improvement.

3 days on, no arrest in JNU violence case

3 days on, no arrest in JNU violence case

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

With a breakthrough elusive, government sources said the Delhi Police has obtained vital leads.

Congress's troubleshooter DK Shivakumar arrested by ED

Congress's troubleshooter DK Shivakumar arrested by ED

Rediff.com4 Sep 2019

Shivakumar will be produced before a court in New Delhi on Wednesday by the ED for seeking his custody.

FII inflows hit record high in 2009

FII inflows hit record high in 2009

Rediff.com24 Dec 2009

Market analysts believe that the FII inflow in India may continue in the next year as well, if the liquidity conditions remain strong.

Twenty-20 ways to beat the slowdown!

Twenty-20 ways to beat the slowdown!

Rediff.com7 May 2009

With 250 days of cricket in the year, and soaring ratings, this has become the surest way to draw in advertisers.

World Cup Final: Star Sports, travel firms in top gear

World Cup Final: Star Sports, travel firms in top gear

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

July 14 features three big-ticket sporting events -- the World Cup final, the Wimbledon men's final and the British Grand Prix.

Remembering President Kalam

Remembering President Kalam

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

Dr Kalam continues to live in the imagination of the people of this nation and remains a role model for the youth and missile and space scientists who are diligently following his vision to achieve new laurels for India, notes S M Khan, who served as President Kalam's press secretary.

FIFA World Cup: Best Fan of the Day

FIFA World Cup: Best Fan of the Day

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

The many moods of the fans at the World Cup in Russia

Mr PM: Allow our military to prove its worth!

Mr PM: Allow our military to prove its worth!

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

'All the government needs to do is to identify clear political and strategic objectives and to give the military planners a free hand,' asserts Ajai Shukla.

Kasturi Rajadhyaksha in Ohio Women's Hall of Fame

Kasturi Rajadhyaksha in Ohio Women's Hall of Fame

Rediff.com20 Nov 2008

"People accused me of breaking up marriages when I asked women to stand up for themselves," said Dr Kasturi Rajadhyaksha, who was inducted in the Ohio Women's Hall of Fame in September.

Biofuel: RIL, Tata Chem have big plans

Biofuel: RIL, Tata Chem have big plans

Rediff.com10 Jul 2008

With oil flowing past $145 a barrel, leading companies in the country have lined up plans to explore opportunities in jatropha cultivation and prospects of biofuel. The companies are flocking to Gujarat, which has earmarked 1,900,000 acres in the Narmada region for the crop cultivation.

The humbling story of a resolute Asian Games gold medallist Swapna Barman

The humbling story of a resolute Asian Games gold medallist Swapna Barman

Rediff.com30 Aug 2018

Born with six toes on each foot, Swapna is stubborn from childhood, said the secretary of the Jalpaiguri District Athletics Association Ujjal Das Chowdhury, who has followed Swapna's career from close quarters.

No change, Moradabad shopkeeper charges Rs 500 for 3 kg salt!

No change, Moradabad shopkeeper charges Rs 500 for 3 kg salt!

Rediff.com12 Nov 2016

In Delhi too, rumours flew thick and fast that salt has gone out of shelves

'Elections will not be held immediately'

'Elections will not be held immediately'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2018

'They are going to be clubbed with the Lok Sabha elections which are six months away.' 'These people who are ruling Tamil Nadu know very well that they cannot win another election.'

Bhilwara all set to become a textile oasis

Bhilwara all set to become a textile oasis

Rediff.com24 Dec 2007

The Rajasthan State Industrial Development & Investment Corporation (RIICO) is going all out to woo textile firms to set up shop at its proposed garment zone in Bhilwara.

Landscape Photographer of the Year: Stunning photos across UK

Landscape Photographer of the Year: Stunning photos across UK

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

These incredible photos show some of the spectacular scenes captured by photographers as part of the annual Landscape Photographer of the Year competition. Photographers from across the United Kingdom submitted images from wildlife to stormy waves, as well as cityscapes and 'winter wonderland' style scenes. The overall winner of the 2020 competition, whose photo stands in pride of place on the first page of the book, was Chris Frost, whose early-morning shot of Woolland Woods in Dorset shows a blanket of mist rolling over a bank of white wild garlic.

US plane crashes into river ... all 148 rescued

US plane crashes into river ... all 148 rescued

Rediff.com16 Jan 2009

An American Airways Airbus 320 carrying 148 passengers and six crew on a domestic flight crashed into Hudson River off Westside Manhattan minutes after it took off. All aboard were rescued.

Newcastle deny Keegan sacking

Newcastle deny Keegan sacking

Rediff.com3 Sep 2008

Newcastle United said Kevin Keegan was still their manager after a day of speculation that he had been sacked after just eight months in the job.

'We started as a democracy, but have regressed to a banana republic'

'We started as a democracy, but have regressed to a banana republic'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

'Governments, democratically elected governments, are custodians for a short- specified time.' 'Parents don't let baby sitters decide the course of their child's future.'

Need to redefine women's work

Need to redefine women's work

Rediff.com20 Dec 2008

While Rosie's rallying cry of "We Can Do It" is eerily similar to President-elect Barack Obama's "Yes We Can," some women are saying "No, We Can't."

J&K: Sonia inaugurates Tulip gardens

J&K: Sonia inaugurates Tulip gardens

Rediff.com29 Mar 2008

Congress chief Sonia Gandhi has dedicated Asia's first and the biggest Tulip garden nestled in the foot of Zarbarwan hill to the people. The event also saw christening of the sprawling Tulip expanse after the late prime minister and Sonia's mother-in-law Indira Gandhi.

Leeds University welcomes Indian students

Leeds University welcomes Indian students

Rediff.com16 May 2007

Leeds University is seeking to improve its reputation as an institute of higher education, and is welcoming Indian students to the UK.

Migratory birds stay put in Chilika despite heat

Migratory birds stay put in Chilika despite heat

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

Forest officials said 43,156 water fowls of 121 different species were spotted in the lake during the survey last summer, of which 9,928 were found in Nalabana bird sanctuary.

Hong Kong frenzy for Olympics banknotes

Hong Kong frenzy for Olympics banknotes

Rediff.com15 Jul 2008

Thousands formed long queues outside Bank of China branches across Hong Kong on Tuesday, in a feverish bid to snap up special-edition HK$20 Olympic banknotes more than a day before their official release.

Yes, there's a rift between Tejashwi and Tej Pratap, says Lalu's daughter

Yes, there's a rift between Tejashwi and Tej Pratap, says Lalu's daughter

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

However, Bharti later claimed that her call for unity among party workers was presented in a distorted manner.

Devotees bid adieu to Ganesha

Devotees bid adieu to Ganesha

Rediff.com25 Sep 2007

Chants of "Ganpati Bappa Morya, pudchya varshi lavkar ya" rented the air as a procession carrying the biggest idols of the elephant god started from many places.

In pix: The stories behind the colourful floats of Goa carnival

In pix: The stories behind the colourful floats of Goa carnival

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

Reuben NV shared these pictures of floats from Panjim.

How Bollywood's superhero films fare at the box office

How Bollywood's superhero films fare at the box office

Rediff.com8 May 2019

How superhero movies fared at the turnstiles.

Move over Orkut & Facebook, here's Flockpod

Move over Orkut & Facebook, here's Flockpod

Rediff.com1 Feb 2008

The software called Flockpod, developed by Herbinger Group, enables a user to express his or her opinion over information provided on a particular web page (his own or that of his friends).

66.59% turnout in Karnataka bypolls

66.59% turnout in Karnataka bypolls

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

The by-elections are being held to fill the vacancies caused by the disqualification of 17 rebel Congress and Janata Dal-Secular MLAs, whose rebellion led to the collapse of the H D Kumaraswamy-led coalition government in July and paved the way for the BJP to come to power.

US: Mystery flower keeps devotees spellbound

US: Mystery flower keeps devotees spellbound

Rediff.com22 Oct 2008

Believers are lining up to see a mysterious flower in a New York backyard whose owner says took the shape of Hindu God Ganesh to cure him of his ailments that had plagued him for long.

Gold funds regain lustre

Gold funds regain lustre

Rediff.com23 Sep 2008

Gold exchange-traded funds are back in the limelight. After a dull three-month period, a sudden slump in the US stock market last week has investors flocking to buy gold. In the past one week alone, gold prices have increased nearly 15 per cent in the international market.

From Matoshree to Varsha, Uddhav comes a long way

From Matoshree to Varsha, Uddhav comes a long way

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

The new chief minister will be one of the most closely watched politicians in the country in these media-driven times.

Indian firms rush to AIM

Indian firms rush to AIM

Rediff.com28 Nov 2007

With the AIM (Alternative Investment Market) becoming increasingly popular as a fund raising destination, Indian companies are flocking to tap the opportunity provided by this sub-market of the LSE.

Two more JD(S) MLAs to join BJP

Two more JD(S) MLAs to join BJP

Rediff.com18 Aug 2008

Two more JD(S) MLAs on Monday quit the party and resigned from assembly membership in Karnataka, dealing a severe blow to former prime minister H D Deve Gowda-led outfit which is struggling to keep its flock together since the May assembly elections.

Elections for 19 Rajya Sabha seats on Friday

Elections for 19 Rajya Sabha seats on Friday

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

Elections for 19 Rajya Sabha seats spread across eight states will be held on Friday with the contest in Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan promising to be a close affair between the BJP and the Congress.