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Why Anupam Kher quit FTII

Why Anupam Kher quit FTII

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

Blame it on Dr Vijay Kapoor, folks!

New pitch took away home advantage: Fleming

New pitch took away home advantage: Fleming

Rediff.com5 Apr 2012

Having crashed to a humiliating eight-wicket defeat against Mumbai Indians in the IPL opener, Chennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming said they were done in by the lack of knowledge about the new home wicket at the M Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

Jet employees' union says will never let airline go down

Jet employees' union says will never let airline go down

Rediff.com21 Apr 2019

"We will not let this company go down and will not tolerate this casual talk to dismantle this company piece by piece and give it as doles to airlines of your choice," an open letter said.

South Australia eyes India for trade ties

South Australia eyes India for trade ties

Rediff.com23 Jan 2012

Paper has listed five target regions in India which share similar interests to South Australia.

When the home minister's daughter was kidnapped

When the home minister's daughter was kidnapped

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

'For a man who had just received news of his daughter's kidnapping, he showed no sign of anxiety or agitation.' 'Here is a cool customer, I thought to myself.' 'The only thing he said was, 'I would not have been so anxious had they kidnapped my son'.' 'He told me that his daughter Rubaiya, who was a medical intern, was returning home from the hospital in a minibus when it was stopped close to the Mufti's house.' 'She was taken by four armed militants.' A gripping excerpt from Moosa Raza's Kashmir: Land Of Regrets.

Stormy Mamata battles tempest ahead of Bengal polls

Stormy Mamata battles tempest ahead of Bengal polls

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

As the West Bengal chief minister was busy containing the fallout of an internecine feud in her TMC following a rebellion by a redoubtable Suvendu Adhikari, the Centre shot off a fresh letter to her government to immediately relieve three IPS officers for central deputation.

Tour de France: Questions & answers on the 3-week race

Tour de France: Questions & answers on the 3-week race

Rediff.com30 Jun 2011

The Tour de France starts on Saturday from Passage de Gois. Here are some key questions and answers about the three-week race.

CWG TT: Harmeet, Ayhika win as India complete golden sweep

CWG TT: Harmeet, Ayhika win as India complete golden sweep

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

The domination of home paddlers could be gauged from the fact that all finals on Monday featured only the Indians.

All Indians can now buy land in Jammu and Kashmir

All Indians can now buy land in Jammu and Kashmir

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

Before repeal of Article 370 and Article 35-A in August last year, non-residents could not buy any immovable property in Jammu and Kashmir. However, the fresh changes have paved the way for non-residents to buy land in the union territory.

'What after May 17?': Cong questions govt on lockdown

'What after May 17?': Cong questions govt on lockdown

Rediff.com6 May 2020

'What criteria is GoI (government of India) using to judge how long the lockdown is to continue...'

Cloud hangs over Contador's Tour

Cloud hangs over Contador's Tour

Rediff.com29 Jun 2011

Much to the dismay of Tour de France organisers, a cloud of doping suspicion will hang over their race, and in particular over triple champion Alberto Contador, when the 2011 edition begins on Saturday.

Will continue to pursue legal remedies: Mallya

Will continue to pursue legal remedies: Mallya

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

Embattled liquor baron Vijay Mallya, who lost his UK high court appeal against an extradition order to India, has said that he is "disappointed" with the ruling but will continue to seek legal remedies as advised by his legal team. The 64-year-old former Kingfisher Airlines boss reiterated that he has repeatedly offered to pay the Indian banks the loan amount owed by his now-defunct airline, an offer which the banks have rejected.

Live Chat: How to get a Central Government job

Live Chat: How to get a Central Government job

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

Amit Chaudhary from Sarkari Jobs will answer your queries on how to crack the SSC Combined Graduate Level exam.

Say cheese, to these Bollywood stars

Say cheese, to these Bollywood stars

Rediff.com30 Mar 2011

Here's a look at actors, who have played photographers in films.

Big pay hike for Kiran Bedi, Anil Baijal

Big pay hike for Kiran Bedi, Anil Baijal

Rediff.com16 Apr 2018

The Union cabinet has given its nod for the revision of salary and allowances of lieutenant governors of Union Territories and it will be on a par with that of the secretary to the government of India, an official statement said.

Modi camouflaging failures with nautanki mass yoga: Digvijaya

Modi camouflaging failures with nautanki mass yoga: Digvijaya

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

However, he said that while he recommended Yoga for good health, he failed to understand why it was being made a 'religio-political' issue.

Now Mallya takes on the media for 'hate campaign'

Now Mallya takes on the media for 'hate campaign'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2017

Chief Magistrate Emma Louise Arbuthnot granted him bail till December 4.

Foreign nuke cos want rule changes

Foreign nuke cos want rule changes

Rediff.com14 Dec 2009

Nuclear companies from the US, Russia and France, as well as Indian power majors, have unanimously appealed to the Government of India (GoI) for various changes in the rules to facilitate foreign and private sector investment.

Achche din eludes both Centre and states

Achche din eludes both Centre and states

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

Data released earlier by CAG shows capital expenditure by the Centre had contracted 9.2 per cent in Q2

Somdev crashes out of Miami qualifiers

Somdev crashes out of Miami qualifiers

Rediff.com24 Mar 2010

India's Somdev Devvarman went down to third seed Ukrainian Illya Marchenko 4-6, 3-6 in the second round of the qualifiers as India's campaign ended at the US $3,645,000 Sony Ericsson Open in Miami, on Tuesday. Somdev, who overcame David Guez of France in the first round of the qualifying stage, put up a spirited fight against Marchenko but the Ukrainian managed to get better of him.

Public spending on healthcare should be raised

Public spending on healthcare should be raised

Rediff.com3 Nov 2009

Big global pharmaceutical firms seeking to buy into prominent Indian generic players is, in fact, a vindication of the Indian pharmaceutical story which began with the decision by Indira Gandhi to rein in the cost of medicines and allow process and not product patents.

Agitating farmers reach near Delhi borders; situation tense

Agitating farmers reach near Delhi borders; situation tense

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

Clashes broke out at multiple places and Delhi's borders resembled a virtual battle zone with restless crowds of farmers, mostly from Punjab and Haryana, milling around and a sea of police personnel keeping them at bay.

How India can realise its true potential

How India can realise its true potential

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

Sanjeev Nayyar offers a roster of things to do to see the India of our dreams.

Delhi's COVID-19 cases cross 92K mark

Delhi's COVID-19 cases cross 92K mark

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

The capital recorded 2,373 fresh coronavirus cases taking the tally to 92,175. With 61 deaths, the fatalities now stand at 2,864.

Shah's meet on J&K sparks delimitation rumours

Shah's meet on J&K sparks delimitation rumours

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

Officials said there was no discussion on constituting a delimitation commission.

Is job stress taking a toll on your relationship?

Is job stress taking a toll on your relationship?

Rediff.com25 Feb 2009

Innumerable couples today have it tough -- these are stressful times and uncertainty is looming large. Kanchana Banerjee discusses how to cope.

India needs to be more powerful than China: RSS chief

India needs to be more powerful than China: RSS chief

Rediff.com25 Oct 2020

Speaking at the RSS's annual Vijayadashami rally in Nagpur which was broadcast online and attended 50 swayamsevaks (volunteers) due to the COVID-19 guidelines, Bhagwat said when the Sangh says Hindustan is 'Hindu Rashtra', it does not have any political or power-centered concept in its mind.

India blundered along, exactly as every other country did

India blundered along, exactly as every other country did

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

Not to say that India couldn't have handled the situation better, but on average, it didn't do anywhere near as badly as the naysayers make it out argues Rajeev Srinivasan.

ED grills Farooq for 6 hrs, Kashmir parties call it vendetta

ED grills Farooq for 6 hrs, Kashmir parties call it vendetta

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

The 82-year-old former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister received the ED summons a day after the formation of the People's Alliance led by him was announced on October 15.

Govt ropes in Big B to promote GST

Govt ropes in Big B to promote GST

Rediff.com19 Jun 2017

In the video, Bachchan explains GST as an unifying force just like the three colours in the national flag.

Diesel may be cheaper by Rs 2

Diesel may be cheaper by Rs 2

Rediff.com25 Feb 2009

As crude oil prices hover around four-year lows, the government may look at slashing diesel prices further that will help cool inflation by lowering goods transportation charges.

Galaxy reject Milan's first Beckham offer

Galaxy reject Milan's first Beckham offer

Rediff.com8 Feb 2009

Los Angeles Galaxy have rejected AC Milan's first offer for David Beckham, the Italian club's chief executive Adriano Galliani said on Saturday. The 33-year-old England midfielder is on loan at Milan until March 9 but has said he wants to stay with the Serie A team permanently.

7 non-BJP CMs to jointly move SC seeking to defer NEET, JEE

7 non-BJP CMs to jointly move SC seeking to defer NEET, JEE

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

At a meeting convened by Congress chief Sonia Gandhi on a range of issues ahead of Monsoon Session of Parliament, the seven chief ministers unanimously agreed to the need for filing a review petition urging the Supreme Court to reconsider its recent order rejecting the postponement of the competitive exams.

India in talks with China to provide relief to 250 stuck in Wuhan

India in talks with China to provide relief to 250 stuck in Wuhan

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

India on Sunday opened a third hotline in view of 'large number' of phone calls from the Indians who are mostly students, the Indian Embassy in Beijing said.

MSMEs need help again but not the way govt did last time

MSMEs need help again but not the way govt did last time

Rediff.com10 May 2021

While players in the financial ecosystem are opening up to the idea of receivables funding for the sector, this market needs a regulator, which a Parliament panel feels only RBI can provide.

Want a Central government job?

Want a Central government job?

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

Here are some tips to help you crack the Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Examination.

PHOTOS: Leaders remove lal batti voluntarily

PHOTOS: Leaders remove lal batti voluntarily

Rediff.com19 Apr 2017

Several Union ministers and chief ministers voluntarily removed the red beacons from their vehicles even before the notification of it came into effect.

'All-rounders will help Daredevils,' says Lillee

'All-rounders will help Daredevils,' says Lillee

Rediff.com18 Apr 2008

Senior Advisor of Delhi Daredevils team, Dennis Lillee thinks the presence of a few all-rounders will stand the side in good stead in the Indian Premier League.

Is Nirav Modi a Suicide Risk?

Is Nirav Modi a Suicide Risk?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

The British home secretary has granted permission for jeweller Nirav Modi's extradition to India. During their arguments in a London court, his lawyers claimed Modi suffers from mental illness and is a suicide risk if he was sent to Mumbai's Arthur Road jail. A fascinating excerpt from Danish Khan and Ruhi Khan's Escaped: True Stories Of Indian Fugitives In London.

Breather for Mallya: UK refuses his deportation

Breather for Mallya: UK refuses his deportation

Rediff.com11 May 2016

Mallya's Kingfisher Airlines has been accused of defaulting bank loans of over Rs 9,400 crore.