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FTII crisis: Director, dean differ on 'bouncers' on campus

FTII crisis: Director, dean differ on 'bouncers' on campus

Rediff.com22 Aug 2015

The FTII students, faculty and alumni have reacted sharply against the measure arguing that it conveyed a wrong impression of the situation at the Film and Television Institute of India and projected the students as "criminals or terrorists".

If you protest, they call you anti-national: Rahul @ FTII

If you protest, they call you anti-national: Rahul @ FTII

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi told protesting Film and Television Institute of India students in Pune on Friday that the National Democratic Alliance regime is trying to undermine the institution.

Amidst AAP-Jung war, snooping device found in ACB chief's office

Amidst AAP-Jung war, snooping device found in ACB chief's office

Rediff.com14 Jun 2015

the spy device was a recorder disguised as a pen, which was spotted by Meena himself.

Can bodies thrown in Ganga spread COVID?

Can bodies thrown in Ganga spread COVID?

Rediff.com15 May 2021

'We cannot have bodies putrefying in water.' 'This is a health hazard and it can create a very inflammatory situation.'

Australians struggle in practice game

Australians struggle in practice game

Rediff.com27 Sep 2008

Captain Ricky Ponting (5) continued to come a cropper in India as Australia floundered against Rajasthan Cricket Association's Centre of Excellence team in a two-day practice match, folding up for 218 on the first day.

HC seeks Delhi govt's reply on martyr status to farmer who hung self

HC seeks Delhi govt's reply on martyr status to farmer who hung self

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

The Delhi high court on Wednesday sought the government's response on its cabinet's decision to accord "martyr" status to a Rajasthan farmer who had allegedly hung himself at an Aam Aadmi Party rally in New Delhi in April.

Covid: Parliament adjourned sine die 11 days before schedule

Covid: Parliament adjourned sine die 11 days before schedule

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

The session, which was earlier scheduled to conclude on April 3, is now likely to be adjourned sine die on March 23, sources said.

Unfazed by ridicule, this MP continues to cycle to Parliament

Unfazed by ridicule, this MP continues to cycle to Parliament

Rediff.com7 May 2015

'Some say I do it for publicity, while others call it a gimmick. But these questions don't trouble me,' says Arjun Ram Meghwal, a two-time Bharatiya Janata Party Member of Parliament from Bikaner. Upasna Pandey reports

Patni stake sale called off

Patni stake sale called off

Rediff.com1 Nov 2007

With Narendra Patni refusing to give up management control, all talks over the proposed stake sale by the major stakeholders of Mumbai-based Patni Computer Systems have ended. This development leaves Narendra Patni firmly in the saddle - at least till December 2008, when his tenure expires - especially now that his brothers have given up executive control.

FTII row: 'Will give space for classes in Delhi,' Kejriwal tells students

FTII row: 'Will give space for classes in Delhi,' Kejriwal tells students

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

Expressing "shock" over police crackdown in Pune's Film and Television Institute of India, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday offered to provide space to agitating students for their classes in the capital.

Texas, Apax in final lap for Patni pie

Texas, Apax in final lap for Patni pie

Rediff.com20 Aug 2007

Sources close to the development said the agreement between one of the private equity partners and the Patni brothers, who jointly hold 29 per cent stake, is expected to be signed next month.

ISI hand in Kanpur train disaster? Bihar police thinks so

ISI hand in Kanpur train disaster? Bihar police thinks so

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

Bihar police on Tuesday claimed to have unearthed a suspected ISI link to target the railways with arrest of three persons in East Champaran district of the state bordering Nepal and are being interrogated to find out if they had a role in the derailment at Kanpur Dehat in November and elsewhere.

Buying a used car? Read this

Buying a used car? Read this

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

Buying a used vehicle is a lot more complicated. Not only do you have to worry about its condition, you also have to think about whether the price you are offering is anywhere close to its true value, reveals Sanjay Kumar Singh.

Before swearing-in, Modi to meet new ministers at home

Before swearing-in, Modi to meet new ministers at home

Rediff.com30 May 2019

Rajnath Singh, Nitin Gadkari, Nirmala Sitharaman, Piyush Goyal, Narendra Singh Tomar, Prakash Javadekar, Ravi Shankar Prasad, Dharmendra Pradhan and Smriti Irani are also likely to join the second Modi government after being its members in its first avatar.

Here are the complete results from all 32 bypolls

Here are the complete results from all 32 bypolls

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

Polling for three parliamentary seats and 29 assembly constituencies were held on October 30, an exercise being seen as a barometer of the political mood in the country ahead of assembly elections in politically critical Uttar Pradesh as well as other states.

FTII students to end hunger strike if...

FTII students to end hunger strike if...

Rediff.com26 Sep 2015

The students said they would withdraw their hunger strike to pave way for a dialogue with the government if the I&B ministry confirmed a date for talks to resolve their demands including removal of actor Gajendra Chauhan from the institute's chairmanship.

The BEST Indian Films of 2021

The BEST Indian Films of 2021

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite Indian films of 2021.

Patni nears $25 mn European buy

Patni nears $25 mn European buy

Rediff.com11 Jun 2007

IT major Patni Computer Systems is close to acquiring a European IT company for $20-25 million (around Rs 100 crore) and is expected to announce the deal in the next two months.

Farmer suicide: AAP cries sabotage, Home Minister orders probe

Farmer suicide: AAP cries sabotage, Home Minister orders probe

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday directed a probe into the suicide by a farmer at an Aam Aadmi Party rally in New Delhi against the land bill.

The BEST 200 Indian Films of the Decade

The BEST 200 Indian Films of the Decade

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

Aseem Chhabra picks the finest Indian films in the 2010-2019 decade.

First Look: SRK on Antakshari

First Look: SRK on Antakshari

Rediff.com7 Feb 2007

Shah Rukh Khan kicks off the comeback of Antakshari.

2 Patni siblings may sell 20% for Rs 1,750 cr

2 Patni siblings may sell 20% for Rs 1,750 cr

Rediff.com8 Jun 2007

Eldest brother may buy part of the shares; private equity to pick up rest.

Silence, suspend, arrest is Modi mantra for achche din: Rahul on FTII row

Silence, suspend, arrest is Modi mantra for achche din: Rahul on FTII row

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday slammed the government over the arrest of protesting Film and Television Institute of India students, telling Prime Minister Narendra Modi that they are not criminals.

No politics here, let top posts go to those who deserve it

No politics here, let top posts go to those who deserve it

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

Sebi's independence and credibility is important to keep our financial markets attractive for global investors, which in turn is critical to drive economic growth.

3 convicted in Kandhamal nun rape case, 6 acquitted

3 convicted in Kandhamal nun rape case, 6 acquitted

Rediff.com14 Mar 2014

3 persons were convicted while six others were acquitted by a court in Cuttack in connection with the nun rape case in Odisha's Kandhamal district during the 2008 communal riots.

Anupam Kher slams 'AwardWapsi Gang' for returning honours

Anupam Kher slams 'AwardWapsi Gang' for returning honours

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

In a series of tweets, Kher said that the filmmakers' decision is an insult to the Censor Board jury and the audience.

Rajasthan phone tapping row: BJP demands CBI probe

Rajasthan phone tapping row: BJP demands CBI probe

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra hit back at the Congress a day after it cited some audio clips to accuse some saffron party leaders, including Union minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, of conspiring to topple the Ashok Gehlot government in the state.

Parliament adopts resolution to rehabilitate Kashmiri Pandits

Parliament adopts resolution to rehabilitate Kashmiri Pandits

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

The resolution, moved by Bharatiya Janata Party's Nishikant Dubey, as well as an amendment to include people who have migrated from Pakistan Occupied Kashmir for rehabilitation, was adopted by a voice vote.

Rs 150,000 cr road projects for pvt cos

Rs 150,000 cr road projects for pvt cos

Rediff.com11 Jan 2006

The government is going to handover a lion's share of its road projects that runs into an order of Rs 1,50,000 crore (Rs 1500 billion) investment to private players by 2012. \n

Meet Modi's new ministers

Meet Modi's new ministers

Rediff.com3 Sep 2017

Here are their short profiles.

FTII receives parcel with explosives, threat letter to Kanhaiya

FTII receives parcel with explosives, threat letter to Kanhaiya

Rediff.com8 May 2016

Police suspects that the packet must have been sent before Kumar's visit to Pune on April 24, when Pathrabe was the director of FTII.

Exclusive: Sidhu on joining the BJP

Exclusive: Sidhu on joining the BJP

Rediff.com17 Feb 2004

Exclusive! Navjot Singh Sidhu on why he joined the BJP.

FTII students end relay hunger stir; talks with govt on Sep 29

FTII students end relay hunger stir; talks with govt on Sep 29

Rediff.com27 Sep 2015

The agitating FTII students on Sunday called off their 18-day-old "hunger strike" in response to the government's communication inviting them for a dialogue.

Used car market heads for boom post-lockdown

Used car market heads for boom post-lockdown

Rediff.com20 May 2020

A study by second-hand car dealer CARS 24 showed 42 per cent of the consumer feel the need for a car to travel safely now. Those who used cabs to commute before the pandemic want to buy a car for the family and a two-wheeler for shorter runs.

5 FTII students arrested in midnight crackdown

5 FTII students arrested in midnight crackdown

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

In a midnight crackdown at the Film and Television Institute of India at Pune, five students were arrested by the police after the institute's director, Prashant Pathrabe lodged a complaint against them for detaining him on campus on Monday.

Police enter FTII after students gherao director Pathrabe

Police enter FTII after students gherao director Pathrabe

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

When contacted, Pathrabe had told PTI earlier in the evening that he had been gheraoed by the students, but was "safe".

Rahul steps up attack on FTII issue, to approach President

Rahul steps up attack on FTII issue, to approach President

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

Rahul will meet the President seeking his intervention for resolving the issue related to the FTII, Congress sources said.