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Muslim politician forced to sell UP home after Hindu protests

Muslim politician forced to sell UP home after Hindu protests

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

The politician, Rao Nadeem, who is also a property dealer, did not attribute any reason for selling off his property.

Steel recycle mandate for automakers on the anvil

Steel recycle mandate for automakers on the anvil

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

The environment ministry is likely to soon issue regulations that will mandate automakers to recycle a specified percentage of steel from old vehicles, starting from the next financial year, according to people familiar with the matter. "We recently held a meeting with members of the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (Siam). "The final regulations are likely to be issued in the next 10 days," a government source informed.

Bahubali Wives Charge Up Bihar Contest

Bahubali Wives Charge Up Bihar Contest

Rediff.com8 May 2024

The RJD has fielded six women candidates, some of them are wives of bahubalis.

'Sonia, Kharge, Rahul Have A Chalta Hai Attitude'

'Sonia, Kharge, Rahul Have A Chalta Hai Attitude'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

'There is some deep rot that has set in the Congress party. This requires an organisational surgery.'

BJP vs Cong over 'sulking' Selja's absence from Haryana poll campaign

BJP vs Cong over 'sulking' Selja's absence from Haryana poll campaign

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

Sirsa MP Kumari Selja will campaign for the Congress and address a public meeting in Narwana this week, party general secretary Randeep Surjewala said on Monday after the Bharatiya Janata Party targeted the grand old party over alleged infighting amid reports that she was sulking.

'Kajol's A Real Foodie Who Loves Sweets'

'Kajol's A Real Foodie Who Loves Sweets'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

'Durga Puja is also a time to catch up on the gossip and when the girls of the family get together it's a beautiful feeling that is hard to describe.'

BJP MLA Fights BJP Government On Corruption

BJP MLA Fights BJP Government On Corruption

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

'I gave enough evidence and proof to punish corrupt officials.' 'But my own government has not filed any FIR against such officials.'

Onus on Rohit-Virat to score big against Pakistan

Onus on Rohit-Virat to score big against Pakistan

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

India take on Pakistan in their upcoming match in the T20 World Cup 2024 at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium on Sunday.

Kedarnath: 10,500 pilgrims evacuated, op continues for 3rd day

Kedarnath: 10,500 pilgrims evacuated, op continues for 3rd day

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

Officials said around 1,300 pilgrims are stranded in Kedarnath, Bhimbali and Gaurikund, and are safe.

How Congress Startled BJP in Rajasthan

How Congress Startled BJP in Rajasthan

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

The BJP's nationwide vote share saw its steepest decline in Rajasthan, falling by 9.23% from 2019, resulting in the loss of 11 seats.

Olympics: Diksha on tied 7th, Aditi 13th in golf

Olympics: Diksha on tied 7th, Aditi 13th in golf

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

India's Diksha Dagar carded 1-under 71 to be placed tied seventh, while her compatriot Aditi Ashok was on tied 13th after an even par round with two holes to go in the women's golf.

Imports of pulses may dip in FY25 on good monsoon

Imports of pulses may dip in FY25 on good monsoon

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

After climbing to the highest level in more than five years to 4.7 million tonnes in FY24, India might import fewer quantities of pulses this financial year at 4-4.5 mt on the back of good monsoon and higher domestic production, Bimal Kothari, chairman of India Pulses and Grains Association (IPGA), said in New Delhi on Friday. Kothari was addressing reporters on the sidelines of a seminar on pulses titled "Bharat Dalhan-2024".

Will Rahul be Leader of Opposition? CWC likely to decide on Saturday

Will Rahul be Leader of Opposition? CWC likely to decide on Saturday

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

The Congress' top leadership will deliberate on the Lok Sabha election results and chalk out its future strategy at a crucial meeting of the party's working committee on Saturday.

What Gambhir Wants From BCCI...

What Gambhir Wants From BCCI...

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

Gambhir, currently the mentor of IPL 2024 Champions Kolkata Knight Riders, wants complete control of the team if he takes over as head coach.

'Night club visit not behind SL's flop show in WC T20'

'Night club visit not behind SL's flop show in WC T20'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

Sri Lanka was unable to progress to the Super 8s stage, finishing third in Group D behind South Africa and Bangladesh, who advanced.

India's Aditi, Diksha disappoint in Olympic golf

India's Aditi, Diksha disappoint in Olympic golf

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

Indian women golfers Aditi Ashok (79) and Diksha Dagar (80) slipped on the penultimate day to be tied 40th and 42nd at the Olympic Games in Paris on Friday.

'Your EPF Withdrawal Is Tax-Free, If...'

'Your EPF Withdrawal Is Tax-Free, If...'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

Ask rediffGURU and PF expert Nitin Narkhede your mutual fund and personal finance-related questions.

Tirupati laddu row: Food safety regulator notice to ghee supplier

Tirupati laddu row: Food safety regulator notice to ghee supplier

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

The controversy has sparked reactions across states. The famous Mankameshwar temple in Uttar Pradesh has now banned offerings of 'prasad' bought by devotees from outside and said they can offer homemade 'prasad' or fruits.

How Durga Puja Brings Kajol, Rani, Sharbani Together

How Durga Puja Brings Kajol, Rani, Sharbani Together

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

'Kajol has always been very particular about Nysa and Yug coming for the puja every year.'

Rajiv Gandhi: 'I Trust Prabhakaran'

Rajiv Gandhi: 'I Trust Prabhakaran'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

As Prabhakaran was leaving his house, Rajiv Gandhi called his son Rahul and asked him to fetch his (Gandhi's) bulletproof jacket. He put the jacket on Prabhakaran's back and remarked with his usual charming smile: "Take care of yourself."

Budget & Tax: Experts Will Answer Your Questions Here

Budget & Tax: Experts Will Answer Your Questions Here

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

How does the Union Budget 2024-25 impact taxpayers, investors and traders?

'Space Transportation Has To Be Like Booking A Cab'

'Space Transportation Has To Be Like Booking A Cab'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

'We started AgniKul to show that space transportation should be as simple as road transportation.'

TN spiritual speaker lectures kids on karma, rebirth; faces heat

TN spiritual speaker lectures kids on karma, rebirth; faces heat

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

State school education minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi assured that action will be taken against the speaker for his controversial speech at a government school in Chennai.

ECI Factor Gives BJP Poll Advantage!

ECI Factor Gives BJP Poll Advantage!

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

'Unlike in the sporting arena, where sports federations moved from partisan to impartial referees, in Indian democracy's biggest festival, it appears we are moving backward from unbiased and objective to one-sided and partisan,' observes Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.

Election Commissioner Ashok Lavasa resigns

Election Commissioner Ashok Lavasa resigns

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

Lavasa would soon be joining the Asian Development Bank as vice president

Eclipsed, Vasundhara, Gehlot Campaign For Sons

Eclipsed, Vasundhara, Gehlot Campaign For Sons

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

While the going for Dushyant Singh in Jhalawar is not tough, winning Jalore is a tough battle for Vaibhav Gehlot.

Ex-Congress leader Ashok Tanwar, currently with TMC, to join AAP

Ex-Congress leader Ashok Tanwar, currently with TMC, to join AAP

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

Tanwar, former MP from Sirsa in Haryana, had quit the Congress in 2019.

'Rekha Was The First Femme Fatale'

'Rekha Was The First Femme Fatale'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

'She was lying there and I mustered up enough guts to lay next to her and hold her tight.' 'And she said, "Oh my, Girish, isn't he supposed to be nervous?"' 'Making light of the situation, Girish said, "No, he's been practicing with a pillow the whole day".'

Aditi Ashok qualifies for her second successive Olympics

Aditi Ashok qualifies for her second successive Olympics

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

Aditi qualified in 45th place and will now play in her second Olympics.

Budget meet: What economists told Modi

Budget meet: What economists told Modi

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

Ahead of the upcoming budget, eminent economists during a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday urged the government to take steps to accelerate economic growth and improve infrastructure, sources said. The meeting was organised by the NITI Aayog on Thursday to elicit views and suggestions of economists for the first budget of the Modi 3.0 government. "Earlier today, interacted with eminent economists and heard their insightful views on issues pertaining to furthering growth," Modi said in a post on X.

Paris Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Day 13

Paris Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Day 13

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

Check out how India's athletes fared on Day 13, Thursday, August 8.

'Can We In Our Businesses Set An Example?'

'Can We In Our Businesses Set An Example?'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

'I think some of us, like Mukesh Ambani, myself and those of us who head industrial units, ought to really focus on what we can really do to make the world a safer place, maybe 50 or 100 years from now.' 'For instance, how can we deal with climate change and global warming, right now?' 'The effects of it may not be felt now; in fact, we may pay a price for it today, but it will help the generations to follow.'

July 31 Tax-Filing Deadline: Ask rediffGURUS!

July 31 Tax-Filing Deadline: Ask rediffGURUS!

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

Ask tax gurus Mihir Tanna, Samkit Maniar, Vivek Lala, Anil Rego and Mahesh Padmanabhan your I-T related questions.

Hockey: Experts rave performance as India end on high

Hockey: Experts rave performance as India end on high

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

India clinched a second successive Olympic bronze medal at the Games for the first time in 52 years with a 2-1 triumph over Spain in the third position playoff on Thursday.

Why BJP Burnt Pak PM Effigy In Srinagar

Why BJP Burnt Pak PM Effigy In Srinagar

Rediff.com21 May 2024

On May 18, 2024 night, terrorists struck at two places in Kashmir killing a former sarpanch, Aijaz Sheikh in Shopian and injuring a tourist couple from Rajasthan in Anantnag.

'RSS like a...': BJP, NCP spar over Organiser article

'RSS like a...': BJP, NCP spar over Organiser article

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

The article had criticised the BJP for forming an alliance with the NCP.

'Jo dar gaya samjho mar gaya': Cong on Chavan's exit

'Jo dar gaya samjho mar gaya': Cong on Chavan's exit

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

'These betrayers don't realise that their exit opens up vast new opportunities to those whose growth they have always stunted'

India's long history of near misses at the Olympics

India's long history of near misses at the Olympics

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

India's tryst with fourth-place Olympic heartbreaks

When Pregnant Zeenat Aman Became Daku Hasina

When Pregnant Zeenat Aman Became Daku Hasina

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

'It felt oh so good to play an ass-kicking role!'

'If Annual Income Is Rs 12 Lakh What Will Be Tax Under New Regime?'

'If Annual Income Is Rs 12 Lakh What Will Be Tax Under New Regime?'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

rediffGURU Anil Rego answers readers' personal income tax queries.