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Bureaucratic reshuffle: Rajiv Gauba replaces Mehrishi as Home Secy

Bureaucratic reshuffle: Rajiv Gauba replaces Mehrishi as Home Secy

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

A total of 16 secretaries have been appointed to various central government departments.

Stree Review: A Trick Movie

Stree Review: A Trick Movie

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

'Not only are the concerns expressed in Stree (patriarchy, consent, prejudice against women) mere excuses to touch our 'sentimental hotspots', the movie itself is a few tricks cobbled together,' says Sreehari Nair.

Army not surprised at Kashmiris in Taliban

Army not surprised at Kashmiris in Taliban

Rediff.com3 Jul 2008

In a startling revelation, an Army intelligence report had recently claimed that Jammu and Kashmir was facing a clear threat from groups of Kashmiri youths, who have been trained by the Taliban and Al-Qaeda in Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir to carry out terror activities on Indian soil.

Rahul's 'Hum Do Hamare Do' won't hurt Modi

Rahul's 'Hum Do Hamare Do' won't hurt Modi

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

It's time Rahul Gandhi became attuned to the reality of the 21st century instead of recycling failed political jargon of the 20th century,' argues Virendra Kapoor.

PIX: Salman, Shah Rukh's greatest phobias!

PIX: Salman, Shah Rukh's greatest phobias!

Rediff.com26 May 2016

We decided to have some fun imagining potential phobias of Bollywood's biggest stars and here are the results.

Madhu Kapur writes to YES Bank shareholders

Madhu Kapur writes to YES Bank shareholders

Rediff.com5 Jun 2014

She urges them to vote against majority of resolutions at AGM.

Price war: Fly AirAsia for Rs 5, IndiGo at Re 1!

Price war: Fly AirAsia for Rs 5, IndiGo at Re 1!

Rediff.com4 Jun 2014

AirAsia's Rs 5 basic fare offer has triggered competition and criticism from rivals, with market leader IndiGo launching a Rs 1 basic fare on AirAsia's inaugural routes and SpiceJet Chief Operating Officer Sanjiv Kapoor questioning the silence of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on the price war.

'I don't think Bollywood is bad at all'

'I don't think Bollywood is bad at all'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

'Each person has their own story. You can't make a general statement about an entire industry.'

Army war machine: Night-blind, old and unfit

Army war machine: Night-blind, old and unfit

Rediff.com3 Apr 2012

Systematic military intelligence analysis, of the kind that is routine in Rawalpindi and Beijing, would leave Pakistan and China with no doubts about India's military weakness. But the Indian public might miss the broader picture.

India for cordial ties with Pak, China: Army chief

India for cordial ties with Pak, China: Army chief

Rediff.com15 Jan 2010

After his doctrine of two-front war with Pakistan and China drew flak from across the border, Army Chief General Deepak Kapoor on Friday said India wanted to foster 'cordial and peaceful relations' with both the nations.

The Chhichhore Review

The Chhichhore Review

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

Chhichhore offers too good a time to pay attention to its faults, feels Sukanya Verma.

'The Chinese have not occupied Indian territory'

'The Chinese have not occupied Indian territory'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2010

Army Chief General Deepak Kapoor said on Tuesday there have been "no occupation" of Indian territory by Chinese troops. "Quite a large number of these reports are not correct. I am trying to assure everyone here and to the nation that there have been no major issues of Chinese transgressions so to say. They come upto certain areas. We also have our perceived Line of Control upto where we also go. There have been no occupation of Indian territory," Kapoor told reporters.

US recovers stolen TN idol worth $1 million

US recovers stolen TN idol worth $1 million

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

The two-and-a-half-foot idol was looted from the Sivan Temple in Tamil Nadu's Sripuranthan village.

Pak does not wish peace in India: Army

Pak does not wish peace in India: Army

Rediff.com10 Aug 2009

Army Chief General Deepak Kapoor today said Pakistan was following a "dichotomous policy" in fighting terrorism -- operating against militants within the country and "perpetuating terror" in India.

Army chief defends action taken in land scam

Army chief defends action taken in land scam

Rediff.com11 Feb 2010

Defending his move to initiate disciplinary action against former military secretary Lt Gen Avadesh Prakash in the Sukna land scam, Army Chief General Deepak Kapoor said it was the 'best course of action' he took after analysing the facts of the case and on the advice of Union Defence Minister A K Antony.

'80 pc army tanks are night blind. It's a concern'

'80 pc army tanks are night blind. It's a concern'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2010

"There are projects already in the pipeline for ensuring the kind of night vision capability that some of our adversaries have. It takes at least three to four years and some of the projects are likely to fructify in the next year or so," Army Chief General Deepak Kapoor said.

ASK KOMAL: How do I stop snacking at night?

ASK KOMAL: How do I stop snacking at night?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

'Excess calories at dinner will get converted to fat and will result in weight gain,' warns Komal Jethmalani.

Vaccination, good behaviour may reduce/delay 3rd wave

Vaccination, good behaviour may reduce/delay 3rd wave

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

'If we vaccinate quickly, it could be pushed to January, February, and the longer it can be pushed, the smaller the wave is likely to be, because by that time vaccination will scale up.'

Yes Bank: 'People will lose confidence in the system'

Yes Bank: 'People will lose confidence in the system'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

'RBI was focusing on public sector banks perhaps thinking that private sector banks are managed efficiently while PSU banks are not.' 'Now, RBI has to focus on private sector banks too.'

Delhi man arrested for leaking Udta Punjab online

Delhi man arrested for leaking Udta Punjab online

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

The arrest was made after it was found that Dipak Kumar was linked to illegal torrent upload of the movie. He was arrested following the questioning by the cyber cell of the police, said Mumbai Police's Cyber Police Station..

The method behind Digvijay's campaigns

The method behind Digvijay's campaigns

Rediff.com1 Aug 2011

'Praise me, condemn me, but do not ignore me. Given that the Congress party has a whole army of office-bearers, a vast majority of Indians would find it hard to name even a couple of them. But you can bet that they will readily recall the name of one general secretary: Digvijay Singh. Fame and notoriety being two sides of the same coin for present-day politicians, Singh would not mind being abused by the 'aam aadmi' so long as he enjoys a fair recall value.'

'Tainted' Gen Prakash proceeds on leave

'Tainted' Gen Prakash proceeds on leave

Rediff.com13 Jan 2010

"Lieutenant General Avadesh Prakash has taken leave for ten days beginning Tuesday," senior Army officers said in New Delhi amidst speculation that he was asked to proceed on leave by Army chief General Deepak Kapoor.

As inflation dips, RBI must continue slashing rates: India Inc

As inflation dips, RBI must continue slashing rates: India Inc

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

The RBI had lowered policy rates by 0.50 per cent between January-March to prop up economic growth.

Did Rajasthan tussle scuttle Rahul's return?

Did Rajasthan tussle scuttle Rahul's return?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

'Play safe and persist with an ailing Sonia Gandhi as interim chief and wait for an opportune moment to foist the crown prince yet again,' predicts Virendra Kapoor.

Delhi CM Kejriwal's power bill: Rs 91,000 in 2 months!

Delhi CM Kejriwal's power bill: Rs 91,000 in 2 months!

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

The electricity bill of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's Civil Lines residence was about Rs 91,000 for the months of April and May, according to an RTI reply.

We are keeping all options open: Indian Army

We are keeping all options open: Indian Army

Rediff.com14 Jan 2009

"Movement of Pak troops has been factored in India's planning. We are keeping all options -- diplomatic, economic and, as last resort, fighting option -- open," the army chief told media persons. "There is no need for any kind of hysteria; there is no cause for concern for us," Gen Kapoor added.

'Tiger does action as if it is poetry in motion'

'Tiger does action as if it is poetry in motion'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

'I think Baaghi 3 is the biggest action film that we have witnessed in recent times.'

The inside story of the YES Bank feud

The inside story of the YES Bank feud

Rediff.com17 Jun 2013

The fight between Madhu Kapur, widow of bank's co-founder Ashok Kapur, and current Managing Director and CEO Rana Kapoor is not about money.

'I am an outcast in Bollywood'

'I am an outcast in Bollywood'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

'The idea is to sideline you, box you up in a smaller box, so you don't go out of that.' 'The bigger boxes are for their own people.'

PIX: Saif-Kareena's star-studded Delhi reception

PIX: Saif-Kareena's star-studded Delhi reception

Rediff.com19 Oct 2012

The Daawat-E-Walima held at a plush Aurangzeb Road bungalow was attended by the capital's swish set.

'Pakistan's terror camps are existing and active'

'Pakistan's terror camps are existing and active'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2009

Terror infrastructure in Pakistan is 'existing and active', according to Army Chief General Deepak Kapoor, who puts the number of terror camps there between 30 and 50. "Pakistan seeks to convey an impression that it is taking action against terrorists and their infrastructure but the infrastructure is still active," said Kapoor. Kapoor said there were some other camps which were not located along the LoC but possibly in certain other areas.

Rahul Gandhi vs Narendra Modi: It's a no-contest

Rahul Gandhi vs Narendra Modi: It's a no-contest

Rediff.com21 Jan 2013

The Congress will be wary of wheeling out Rahul Gandhi, when in all likelihood the Bharatiya Janata Party would field Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi as one of its principal campaigners in the next general elections. Modi's image as a doer, a forceful orator, a great catalyst for the faster industrialisation of Gujarat beats the blankness of Rahul's CV, says Virendra Kapoor

Army gets new teeth; K9 Vajra, M777 inducted

Army gets new teeth; K9 Vajra, M777 inducted

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

Three M777 Ultra Light Howitzers, ten K9 Vajra tracked self propelled guns and field artillery tractors were inducted into the Indian Army.

Mumbai attack was a test on India's patience: Army

Mumbai attack was a test on India's patience: Army

Rediff.com15 Jan 2009

The terror attacks on Mumbai was a test of India's patience and the Army is ready to face any challenge posed by terrorism, Army chief General Deepak Kapoor said today.

Israeli army chief in Delhi

Israeli army chief in Delhi

Rediff.com9 Sep 2008

Israel's Army Chief Major General Avi Mizrahi is on a three-day visit to India beginning Tuesday to enhance the already-growing defence ties between the two countries. General Mizrahi, the Ground Forces Chief of the Israeli Defence Forces who flew in to New Delhi is scheduled to meet Indian Army Chief General Deepak Kapoor later in the day, defence ministry sources said.

Kamra ban: 'Minister created pressure on airlines'

Kamra ban: 'Minister created pressure on airlines'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

The move by four airlines -- IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet and GoAir -- to suspend the stand-up comedian raises fears that the government can use the no-fly list to settle political scores, undermine the freedom of citizens.

India on an adventurous and dangerous path: Kayani

India on an adventurous and dangerous path: Kayani

Rediff.com2 Jan 2010

Responding to Indian Army Chief General Deepak Kapoor's statement that the Indian Armed forces were ready to fight Pakistan and China simultaneously, Pakistan Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Pervz Kayani said the situation in the region could get out of control due to such "dangerous adventurism".

Student unrest, on the big screen

Student unrest, on the big screen

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

As the JNU row escalates, a look at student unrest on the big screen.

Major reshuffle in Army top brass

Major reshuffle in Army top brass

Rediff.com30 Aug 2007

The Defence Ministry on Wednesday announced a major reshuffle in the top echelons of the force, naming Lieutenant General Milan Lalitkumar Naidu as the new Vice Chief of Army Staff.

Lt Gen VK Singh named next Army chief

Lt Gen VK Singh named next Army chief

Rediff.com22 Jan 2010

The Defence Ministry issued the order after the Cabinet Committee on Appointments cleared Singh's name for the top post, senior ministry sources said in New Delhi.