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The WhistleBlower Review

The WhistleBlower Review

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

The Whistleblower is definitely worth watching, recommends Namrata Thakker.

The Strange Death Of India's Pen King

The Strange Death Of India's Pen King

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

If there is a morality tale here, it is that debt and death spare no king.

Modi turns 72, leads a busy day as wishes pour in

Modi turns 72, leads a busy day as wishes pour in

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

Wishing him, President Droupadi Murmu said the work for nation-building under his incomparable hardwork, dedication and creativity continue to advance.

PIX: INSIDE Kamya Panjabi's wedding reception

PIX: INSIDE Kamya Panjabi's wedding reception

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

Television actress Kamya Panjabi's wedding celebrations to her boyfriend of two years Shalabh Dang started a while ago, with a bachelorette party, engagement, haldi and mehendi ceremonies.

CBI books Sisodia in excise case after day-long raid

CBI books Sisodia in excise case after day-long raid

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday raided the home of Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia and 30 other locations in connection with alleged corruption in the implementation of the Delhi Excise Policy.

Jayasurya's fan boy moment with Sunny Leone

Jayasurya's fan boy moment with Sunny Leone

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

The latest updates from the Malayalam film industry.

Narcotic jihad row: BJP leaders meet bishop; Cong blames LDF govt

Narcotic jihad row: BJP leaders meet bishop; Cong blames LDF govt

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

With the controversy over 'love and narcotic jihad' remark by Pala Bishop Joseph Kallarangatt refusing to die down, the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday engaged in a fresh round of verbal sparring.

Republic Day Tableau: Why Tamil Nadu Feels Bitter

Republic Day Tableau: Why Tamil Nadu Feels Bitter

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

There is a deep-seated sense of rejection that the new generation Tamil youth have felt for a decade and more now, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Greenpeace activist says she was 'offloaded' at Delhi Airport

Greenpeace activist says she was 'offloaded' at Delhi Airport

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

A Greenpeace India member was barred from boarding a flight to London on Sunday.

Time For Stalin To Get Tough With Party, Babus

Time For Stalin To Get Tough With Party, Babus

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

Tamil Nadu's voters wanted tough leaders at the helm, to the point of being autocratic. It was what Karunanidhi, MGR and Jayalalithaa ended up becoming, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

'Tamil Thaai Vaazhthu' declared Tamil Nadu's state anthem

'Tamil Thaai Vaazhthu' declared Tamil Nadu's state anthem

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

The Tamil Nadu government on Friday announced Tamil Thaai Vaazhthu, an invocation sung in praise of mother Tamil, as the state anthem and directed that all present during its rendition should remain standing.

40 years and now: Britannia has crowned many as 'biscuit king'

40 years and now: Britannia has crowned many as 'biscuit king'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

But their reign has been tumultuous as the company has seen compelling battles for ownership.

Your Health Insurance Queries Answered

Your Health Insurance Queries Answered

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

Rakesh Kaul, CDO, Edelweiss General Insurance, answers your health insurance queries.

6 things I learned while fighting COVID

6 things I learned while fighting COVID

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

'Stigma is the worst part of this virus.'

Ex-home secy says Ishrat affidavit changed due to political reasons

Ex-home secy says Ishrat affidavit changed due to political reasons

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

Singh, now a Bharatiya Janata Party member of Parliament from Bihar, said what was the reason for the change of the affidavit when the Intelligence Bureau had said that Ishrat had links with Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists.

REWIND: T20 World Cups: How India Fared

REWIND: T20 World Cups: How India Fared

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

A look at India's performances in the past seven T20 World Cups.

B Muthuraman's 48-year stint with Tata Steel ends

B Muthuraman's 48-year stint with Tata Steel ends

Rediff.com27 Sep 2014

He is acknowledged as the person behind transforming Tata Steel into the world's 11th largest steel-maker.

'Taking Panditji's photos is the most unforgettable memory'

'Taking Panditji's photos is the most unforgettable memory'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

'When I realised that I was to take the pictures of Pandit Nehru, I was very nervous and scared.'

Ishrat case: Former home secy counters Chidambaram's claims

Ishrat case: Former home secy counters Chidambaram's claims

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

Pillai said that it was surprising to see that the minister, who is competent to revise the affidavit, was taking cover behind the home secretary.

COA wants Kapil as part of Steering Committee for Players Body

COA wants Kapil as part of Steering Committee for Players Body

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

The Committee of Administrators (COA) has recommended former India captain Kapil Dev's name as a part of the four-member steering committee that will help in the formation of Players' Association as per Lodha Panel Recommendation.

Paes denies allegations by Rhea; gets support from Bhupathi

Paes denies allegations by Rhea; gets support from Bhupathi

Rediff.com12 May 2014

Indian tennis veteran Leander Paes on Monday denied allegations made by his partner Rhea Pillai, with whom he is locked in a custody battle for their daughter Aiyana, and made it clear that he intends to compete at Wimbledon and US Open this season.

Kerala HC rejects Dileep's plea in actress assault case

Kerala HC rejects Dileep's plea in actress assault case

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

The Kerala high court on Tuesday dismissed actor Dileep's plea opposing further probe in the 2017 actress assault case and permitted the Crime Branch to go ahead with its investigation.

Sabarimala: Massive BJP protest rally

Sabarimala: Massive BJP protest rally

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

'We will meet each villager in Kerala and chalk out a massive agitation plan to protect the Sabarimala temple.'

Delhi HC questions govt on offloading of Greenpeace activist

Delhi HC questions govt on offloading of Greenpeace activist

Rediff.com18 Feb 2015

Delhi HC said, with reference to the Greenpeace activist, that difference of opinion does not mean being anti-national.

A Last Christmas for Santha Bakery

A Last Christmas for Santha Bakery

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

December 2022 could be the last Christmas for Santha Bakery, a business drawing its lineage from the first Christmas cake baked in Kerala.

PIX: Sunny Leone parties with Ekta Kapoor

PIX: Sunny Leone parties with Ekta Kapoor

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

Ekta Kapoor doesn't need a reason to throw a party.

How a 17 YO is saving India's corals and marine life

How a 17 YO is saving India's corals and marine life

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

Mumbai teen Siddharth Pillai has designed and patented a technology that prevents coral bleaching and will save hundreds of marine species from extinction.

'Bhajji, always loved your aggression on the field'

'Bhajji, always loved your aggression on the field'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

Former players including Sachin Tendukar, VVS Laxman, and current players like Yuzvendra Chahal and Mayank Agarwal paid tribute to Harbhajan Singh, who retired from cricket.

Travel ban on Greenpeace activist removed by court

Travel ban on Greenpeace activist removed by court

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

The Delhi high court on Thursday set aside the look out circular issued against Greenpeace activist Priya Pillai, who was offloaded from a flight to London two months back, saying her fundamental right to travel cannot be curtailed.

HC issues notice to Centre on 'offloading' of Greenpeace activist

HC issues notice to Centre on 'offloading' of Greenpeace activist

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday sought response of the Centre on the plea of Greenpeace activist Priya Pillai against her "offloading" from a flight to London at the Delhi airport.

Greenpeace activist would do anti-national activities: Govt tells HC

Greenpeace activist would do anti-national activities: Govt tells HC

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

According to the govt, Greenpeace activist Priya Pillai cannot be allowed to travel to London as she would indulge in anti-national activities.

PIX: Manoj Bajpayee, Divya Dutta, Kartik Aryan watch Traffic

PIX: Manoj Bajpayee, Divya Dutta, Kartik Aryan watch Traffic

Rediff.com6 May 2016

A look at the special screening pictures.

Pinarayi Vijayan cabinet to have 21 ministers

Pinarayi Vijayan cabinet to have 21 ministers

Rediff.com17 May 2021

Communist Party of India-Marxist's acting state secretary and Left Democratic Front (LDF) convener A Vijayaraghavan on Monday said that the Kerala government will have a 21-member cabinet.

Goa records 79% voting, highest in CM's constituency

Goa records 79% voting, highest in CM's constituency

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

They said this was preliminary voter turnout and the final figure may cross 80 per cent as electoral fate of 301 candidates were locked in EVMs which will be opened on March 10 for counting.

China's CX-1 missile is not copy of BrahMos: Ex-DRDO scientist

China's CX-1 missile is not copy of BrahMos: Ex-DRDO scientist

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

A noted defence scientist on Wednesday rejected suggestions that China's new missile Chaoxun-1 (CX-1) was a copy of Indian supersonic cruise missile BrahMos. The technology used in CX-1 and BrahMos, an Indo-Russian joint production, was completely different, said A Sivathanu Pillai, who formerly served as Chief Controller of Research and Development at Defence Research and Development Organisation.

'I hope people in other parts of the world watch my show'

'I hope people in other parts of the world watch my show'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

'While assisting on Made In Heaven, Ritesh Sidhwani asked me if I had anything I wanted to make.' 'Luckily, I had this script. I was working on the script of Eternally Confused And Eager For Love for four years.' 'Excel pitched the show to Netflix, and that was it!

'We were a show of force to the enemy'

'We were a show of force to the enemy'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

'Not a single bullet was fired, but we were warning the enemy not to continue with their antics!' IAF Veteran Air Commodore Nitin Sathe finds out how the Light Combat Helicopter, which will be inducted into the IAF on October 3, was designed, developed and flown.

Manipur done; suspense continues over next Goa, U'khand CMs

Manipur done; suspense continues over next Goa, U'khand CMs

Rediff.com20 Mar 2022

Incumbents Pushkar Singh Dhami and Pramod Sawant are the clear favourites but face some opposition

Malik's Goa graft claims: Sack Sawant chorus grows

Malik's Goa graft claims: Sack Sawant chorus grows

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

In Goa, where Assembly elections are a few months away, a delegation of Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders led by Lok Sabha member Saugata Roy and including former Union Minister Babul Supriyo and the party's vice president Luizinho Faleiro met Governor P S Sridharan Pillai and requested him to immediately seek resignation from the chief minister and announce investigation by an independent agency.

Relationship advice: 'Don't stay with your in-laws'

Relationship advice: 'Don't stay with your in-laws'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

Mumbai based sales Meera who's been happily married to Binod Pillai for eight years believes that a few decisions they jointly took as a couple has helped them keep problems at bay.