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PHOTOS: Forests and landscapes from around India

PHOTOS: Forests and landscapes from around India

Rediff.com12 Jun 2013

Readers share their amazing travel photos. Have you sent in yours yet?

We should have been more careful: Ex-IB boss on J-K attack

We should have been more careful: Ex-IB boss on J-K attack

Rediff.com14 Mar 2013

Former Intelligence Bureau chief and two-time governor of Jammu and Kashmir Girish Saxena has said that the terror outfits are getting desperate to vitiate the atmosphere and hit the tourism industry.

Fadnavis allocates portfolios; BJP retains key depts

Fadnavis allocates portfolios; BJP retains key depts

Rediff.com6 Dec 2014

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday allocated portfolios to the twenty-member council of ministers, including 10 of the Shiv Sena, who were inducted into his expanded cabinet.

2 cops, part of hit squads, held in Ishrat encounter case

2 cops, part of hit squads, held in Ishrat encounter case

Rediff.com23 Feb 2013

The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested two police officers who were part of as many squads that took part in the alleged fake encounter of teenage girl Ishrat Jahan and three others in 2004 in Gujarat.

Siddarmaiah to declare Rs 70 lakh watch as state asset

Siddarmaiah to declare Rs 70 lakh watch as state asset

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

Under attack from the opposition over his luxurious watch, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddarmaiah on Thursday said he would declare it as a state asset and hand it over to the government.

Dissident woes for BJP, Cong in Gujarat

Dissident woes for BJP, Cong in Gujarat

Rediff.com24 Nov 2012

On the last day of the filing of nominations for phase I of Gujarat elections, major political parties, including the ruling BJP and opposition Congress continued to face dissidence from the disenchanted party members, who either decided to switch loyalties or contest as independents.

'My son wants to pursue MBA abroad'

'My son wants to pursue MBA abroad'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2017

Overseas education consultant NNS Chandra offers advice.

Karnad's shocker: 'Tagore a second-rate playwright'

Karnad's shocker: 'Tagore a second-rate playwright'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2012

After his public criticism of V S Naipaul, writer-actor Girish Karnad has kicked up a fresh storm by calling Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore a "second-rate playwright".

What Sitharaman did after becoming the finance minister

What Sitharaman did after becoming the finance minister

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

This is not her first stint in North Block or in leading a major economic ministry. She started Prime Minister Narendra Modi's first term as minister of state for finance, was made the commerce minister, and then became the defence minister.

The success story of Freshdesk

The success story of Freshdesk

Rediff.com19 Jul 2012

Freshdesk is one of the numerous start-up success stories India is witnessing ever since the economy opened.

Soha gets ready with first film with mom

Soha gets ready with first film with mom

Rediff.com25 Mar 2011

Here's what your favourite celebrities have been up to.

Guj HC orders CBI probe in HIV-infected children's case

Guj HC orders CBI probe in HIV-infected children's case

Rediff.com27 Jun 2012

Criticising the state's police, the Gujarat high court on Wednesday ordered a Central Bureau of Investigation inquiry in a case where 23 children suffering from thalassemia contracted HIV, allegedly during the routine blood transfusion procedures at the Junagadh civil hospital.

First Look: Mohanlal, Fahadh, Asif in Red Wine

First Look: Mohanlal, Fahadh, Asif in Red Wine

Rediff.com3 Dec 2012

The film's shooting has begun in Kozhikode.

NCP MLA poses with fake gun in Vidhan Bhawan premises

NCP MLA poses with fake gun in Vidhan Bhawan premises

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

A Nationalist Congress Party member of Legislative Assembly posed with a fake gun in the Vidhan Bhawan premises on Monday

Ananthamurthy cremated with full state honours

Ananthamurthy cremated with full state honours

Rediff.com23 Aug 2014

Mourners in large numbers on Saturday paid their last respects to Jnanpith award winner and Kannada literary giant U R Ananthamurthy who was cremated with full state honours in Bangalore.

Bureaucratic rejig at Centre: New secys appointed

Bureaucratic rejig at Centre: New secys appointed

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

The appointment of new expenditure secretary comes a month-and-a-half ahead of the Budget for 2020-21 to be presented on February 1.

China builds missile site at Kailash-Mansarovar: Report

China builds missile site at Kailash-Mansarovar: Report

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

'The missile mounted near Kailash-Mansarovar is called DF-21. It is a medium-range, 2,200 kilometres ballistic missile. Its advantage is that it can cover all cities of north India, including New Delhi'

I waited for 10 years to speak up against Naipaul: Karnad

I waited for 10 years to speak up against Naipaul: Karnad

Rediff.com4 Nov 2012

In an exclusive interview to CNN-IBN's Deputy Editor Sagarika Ghose, acclaimed playwright Girish Karnad defended his recent public attack on Nobel Laureate V S Naipaul at the Mumbai Literature Festival.

Lit fest: Playwright Karnad slams 'anti-Muslim' Naipaul

Lit fest: Playwright Karnad slams 'anti-Muslim' Naipaul

Rediff.com3 Nov 2012

V S Naipaul has come in for stinging criticism from noted playwright Girish Karnad for his views on Muslims in India, with the latter saying the Nobel laureate has no idea of the community's contribution to the country's history.

UP: Mob tries to set ablaze district supply officer

UP: Mob tries to set ablaze district supply officer

Rediff.com19 Oct 2012

A mob of over 150 people allegedly tried to set ablaze the district supply officer in Dehgava village, Uttar Pradesh, after he sealed a fair price shop selling adulterated diesel. An FIR has been lodged against 154 people, including 150 unidentified people, for the attack, police said on Friday.

Sports Shorts: FIFA fines Russia over racist chants at France friendly

Sports Shorts: FIFA fines Russia over racist chants at France friendly

Rediff.com8 May 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Tuesday

Reader reviews: Full marks to Arbaaz Khan for Dabangg 2

Reader reviews: Full marks to Arbaaz Khan for Dabangg 2

Rediff.com29 Dec 2012

In the second part of the series, we post Rediff reader reviews of Dabangg 2.

CV sales drop by over 17% in Nov on slowdown woes

CV sales drop by over 17% in Nov on slowdown woes

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

Companies expect recovery in second half of fiscal as BS VI approaches, claim banks and NBFCs showing greater interest in financing.

Startups: 5 commando op rules for extraordinary success

Startups: 5 commando op rules for extraordinary success

Rediff.com19 Dec 2012

Girish Mathrubootham, Founder, Freshdesk spotted a lot of similarities between the functioning of commandos and start-ups. Here's his guide on succeeding in the start-up world.

'Modi is a visionary'

'Modi is a visionary'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

'We are on the world map. Every country is watching this event.'

Maha expansion: Vikhe Patil sworn-in as minister

Maha expansion: Vikhe Patil sworn-in as minister

Rediff.com16 Jun 2019

Vikhe Patil, who was leader of opposition in the state assembly, resigned from the Congress recently.

Guj: No headway in probe into gang-rape of tribal women

Guj: No headway in probe into gang-rape of tribal women

Rediff.com22 Oct 2012

Investigation into the alleged gang-rape of three tribal women and a minor girl at Viramgam near Ahmedabad on the night of October 18 has made no progress yet.

DNA: Zee close to buying out Dainik Bhaskar

DNA: Zee close to buying out Dainik Bhaskar

Rediff.com2 Apr 2012

DB Corp, which publishes the country's second most widely read paper Dainik Bhaskar, has been gradually reducing its stake in DNA and wants to focus on the growth in regional markets.

Hazare's fast enters 5th day, villagers block state highway

Hazare's fast enters 5th day, villagers block state highway

Rediff.com3 Feb 2019

Hazare has been on a hunger strike since Wednesday demanding appointment of anti-corruption watchdogs at the Centre and in Maharashtra.

Former RJD MP Shahabuddin walks out of jail after 11 years

Former RJD MP Shahabuddin walks out of jail after 11 years

Rediff.com10 Sep 2016

The former RJD leader was released on bail in the Rajiv Roshan murder case after 11 years, reports M I Khan.

Rediff Foodies: Mouth-watering pix of biryani, spicy chicken

Rediff Foodies: Mouth-watering pix of biryani, spicy chicken

Rediff.com23 Nov 2017

Readers share their food pics. You can share yours too.

HMT Watches all set to offer VRS

HMT Watches all set to offer VRS

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

HMT Watches has been making losses for the last 15 years.

HC rejects plea to let orchestra play till 5am on New Year day

HC rejects plea to let orchestra play till 5am on New Year day

Rediff.com30 Dec 2011

The Bombay high court on Friday rejected the plea of hotels and restaurants across the state seeking permission to play orchestra in their establishments on December 31 night until 5 am on the New Year day.

Court to hear PIL against Anna's fast on Wednesday

Court to hear PIL against Anna's fast on Wednesday

Rediff.com27 Dec 2011

"Agitation is the right of every citizen," a vacation bench of Justices Girish Godbole and M L Tahalayani observed while hearing the PIL filed by a social worker Mangleshwar Tripathi, seeking the fast being observed by the 74-year-old Gandhian at MMRDA ground in Bandra East, Mumbai, be declared as "illegal and unconstitutional"

Vidya Balan bags National Award for The Dirty Picture

Vidya Balan bags National Award for The Dirty Picture

Rediff.com7 Mar 2012

The most prestigious awards in cinema are announced as Girish Kulkarni wins the National Award for Best Actor as Byari and Deool win the Best Feature film award.

Farmers' march to Mumbai called off after talks

Farmers' march to Mumbai called off after talks

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

The All India Kisan Sabha, backed by the Communist Party of India-Marxist, announced suspension of the 180-km march from Nashik to Mumbai after a three-and-a-half hour meeting of its representatives with state ministers Girish Mahajan and Jaykumar Rawal.

Bombay high court dismisses suit against Hazare's stir

Bombay high court dismisses suit against Hazare's stir

Rediff.com28 Dec 2011

The PIL was dismissed by justices M L Tahaliyani and Girish Godbole after the central government's counsel R V Desai argued that it was a "frivolous" petition and not in the public interest

Congress picks Kamal Nath as MP unit chief, Scindia to lead poll campaign

Congress picks Kamal Nath as MP unit chief, Scindia to lead poll campaign

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

The decision is being seen as a balancing act in the faction-ridden party in the state.

Why top Indian IT gurus are changing jobs

Why top Indian IT gurus are changing jobs

Rediff.com9 Mar 2011

Blame it on improved business climate, restructuring within companies or just the basic need to pursue better opportunities -- the Indian information technology industry is seeing heavy churn at the top.

Bhanot, Verma's arrest rattles Kalmadi

Bhanot, Verma's arrest rattles Kalmadi

Rediff.com23 Feb 2011

The news of Lalit Bhanot and V K Verma's arrest has rattled Indian Olympic Association president Suresh Kalmadi, who was chairman of the Commonwealth Games Organising Committee. A close aide of Kalmadi confirmed that he is in touch with legal luminaries to chalk out the next course of action fearing also being arrested.