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Hema-Sanjeev Break-Up: The TRUTH At Last

Hema-Sanjeev Break-Up: The TRUTH At Last

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

How did a superstar provoke the break-up? 50 years later, the truth can finally be told. A revealing excerpt from Hanif Zaveri and Sumant Batra's An Actor's Actor: An Authorized Biography of Sanjeev Kumar.

CAA won't be withdrawn, protests may continue: Shah

CAA won't be withdrawn, protests may continue: Shah

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

Addressing a rally in Lucknow in support of the CAA, Shah threw the challenge for the debate to Rahul Gandhi, Mamata Banerjee, Akhilesh Yadav and Mayawati. He also declared that the construction of a Ram temple 'touching the skies' in Ayodhya will begin within three months.

Time for India to play the Tibet card with China

Time for India to play the Tibet card with China

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

'The logical step is to challenge the very legitimacy of the Chinese claim over Tibet,' recommends Inspector General Gurdip Singh Uban (retd).

Judge's son shot by guard in Gurugram dies

Judge's son shot by guard in Gurugram dies

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

Judge's wife who was shot by guard succumbs to her injuries on October 14.

Mamata offers arrest, protests erupt across Bengal

Mamata offers arrest, protests erupt across Bengal

Rediff.com17 May 2021

Trinamool Congress supporters held demonstrations defying lockdown norms in various places, while Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee offered to court arrest on Monday against the arrest of two West Bengal ministers in the Narada case by the CBI.

Supporters help Chandrashekhar Azad flee police amid CAA protests at Jama Masjid

Supporters help Chandrashekhar Azad flee police amid CAA protests at Jama Masjid

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

Azad, who recently announced that he would float his own political outfit was present in solidarity with the anti-CAA protesters. He led his supporters during the protest at the historic mosque. Tens of hundreds of people turned up in Jama Masjid area of Old Delhi on Friday in a major protest against the CAA and raised slogans denouncing the newly-enacted law.

Glacier burst: Tapovan dam completely washed off, says IAF

Glacier burst: Tapovan dam completely washed off, says IAF

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

Tapovan Hydro-Electric Power Dam, also known as Rishi Ganga Project was completely washed off following a glacier burst in the Chamoli district, said the Indian Air Force's initial report as Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) deployed at Joshimath has undertaken recce of affected areas.

Extraordinary Indian: Daniel Ponraj

Extraordinary Indian: Daniel Ponraj

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

Migrant workers. Poor students. School dropouts. Impoverished women. Daniel Ponraj and his Shubh Sandesh Foundation are helping them all.

Swachch Bharat? Indian villagers still ignore water, sanitation, streetlights

Swachch Bharat? Indian villagers still ignore water, sanitation, streetlights

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

Money allocated for rural India has increased, but expenditure of panchayats is not adequate and inconsistent

How Modi can thwart Xi

How Modi can thwart Xi

Rediff.com24 Oct 2020

'The world does not care about the tension on our border.' 'India has to emerge as a strong economic power.' 'Respect comes when the world sees a country with a direction and leadership that has a vision,' points out Ramesh Menon.

UK PM confirms Dec 2 end to lockdown, COVID Winter Plan until March 2021

UK PM confirms Dec 2 end to lockdown, COVID Winter Plan until March 2021

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

From the middle of next week, shops, personal care, gyms and churches can reopen as part of a bolstered three-tiered system. As part of the restrictions, people will be expected to continue to work from home if they live in a Tier 1 region; in Tier 2, alcohol can only be served with a meal; and in Tier 3, all forms of hospitality except takeaways will have to close.

BCCI to invite fresh tender for apparel contract

BCCI to invite fresh tender for apparel contract

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

The BCCI Apex Council met, on Friday, to decide on a number of issues including apparel sponsorship, which is a significant if not huge income for BCCI.

'Resume non-contact sports in sanitised empty stadia'

'Resume non-contact sports in sanitised empty stadia'

Rediff.com13 May 2020

The unprecedented health crisis forced an indefinite shutdown of all sports activities -- both contact and non-contact. The FICCI said non-contact sports can resume first by maintaining social distancing norms.

Lakshadweep: Opposition intensifies protests against administrator

Lakshadweep: Opposition intensifies protests against administrator

Rediff.com25 May 2021

The anti-BJP parties have alleged that Patel unilaterally lifted restrictions on the use of alcohol in the Muslim-majority islands, banned beef products, citing Animal Preservation and demolished fishermen's sheds built on the coastal areas, saying they violated the Coast Guard Act.

Feeling 'cheated' by parties, migrants vow not to cast vote

Feeling 'cheated' by parties, migrants vow not to cast vote

Rediff.com24 May 2020

'All governments disappointed us. Now we don't have faith in any of them'

HC says Maratha quota valid, but should be cut to 12-13%

HC says Maratha quota valid, but should be cut to 12-13%

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

The court further held that the state's legislative competence is not affected by the amendment to Article 342(a) of the Constitution of India.

US Is Back In Business In Afghanistan

US Is Back In Business In Afghanistan

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

Russia and China are tight-fisted and Iran is broke and none of them has the political will or capacity to bankroll the Afghan economy, which only the US can, points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Does an airport's name mean a lot?

Does an airport's name mean a lot?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

'The urge to name the upcoming Navi Mumbai airport after well-known personalities and the equally strong urge to rally in large numbers supporting this name and that; all of this amidst COVID-19, felt deplorable,' asserts Shyam G Menon.

Anti-CAA protests continue across country, cops maintain vigil

Anti-CAA protests continue across country, cops maintain vigil

Rediff.com22 Dec 2019

A large number of people took out a 'solidarity march' in South Delhi on Sunday in support of Jamia Millia Islamia students and those facing police action during protests against the contentious law.

4 dead in 2 building collapse incidents in Mumbai

4 dead in 2 building collapse incidents in Mumbai

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

While two persons died after a portion of a `chawl' (tenement) collapsed in suburban Malvani, two others were killed after part of an old building collapsed in south Mumbai's Fort area, civic officials said.

How govt can boost infra funding in India

How govt can boost infra funding in India

Rediff.com4 Apr 2021

For development finance institution to succeed now, the government must stand like a rock behind it and be patient.

Big boost for agriculture, bags Rs 44,485 crore grant in FY17

Big boost for agriculture, bags Rs 44,485 crore grant in FY17

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

A provision of Rs 15,000 crore has been made in the budgetary estimate of 2016-17 towards interest subvention.

BJP, Opposition join hands to get quota bill passed in LS

BJP, Opposition join hands to get quota bill passed in LS

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

The Lok Sabha on Tuesday passed the Constitution amendment bill to restore the power of states to make their own OBC lists after a thaw in the logjam as Opposition parties backed the legislation but demanded the removal of the 50 per cent cap on reservation, with many of them also calling for a caste-based census.

Bhutan-China Treaty: Setback For India

Bhutan-China Treaty: Setback For India

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

Thimpu apparently didn't think it necessary to take Delhi into confidence. Bhutan is loathe to getting dragged into the geopolitical rivalry between India and China. And for Beijing, this was too good an opportunity to be missed to thumb its nose at the powers-that-be in Delhi, points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

'My mother is always in my heart in a way I don't realise'

'My mother is always in my heart in a way I don't realise'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

'My mother is a lady with a lot of emotional stability and strength. And wisdom.' 'When I was younger, she would tell me that if I ever refused water to anyone, I would have to drink gutter water.' 'When I grew up, she would say, "Be liberal when you know what you are talking about, and be conservative when you don't".'

E-rickshaws to be back soon; govt approves changes in law

E-rickshaws to be back soon; govt approves changes in law

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

The e-rickshaws that had gone off Delhi roads will now be back soon.

Lanka Test captain Karunaratne arrested for drink driving

Lanka Test captain Karunaratne arrested for drink driving

Rediff.com31 Mar 2019

"He was arrested early this morning for drinking and driving after the vehicle driven by him hit a three wheeler and injured its driver," police spokesman Ruwan Gunasekera told Reuters.

Johnson charges to four-shot lead at Augusta Masters

Johnson charges to four-shot lead at Augusta Masters

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

Johnson matched Jordan Spieth's record low Masters total for the first 54 holes -- 16-under-par 200 -- while South Korean Im Sung-jae (68), Mexican Abraham Ancer (69) and Australian Cameron Smith (69) were equal second on 12-under.

IL&FS case reveals what India's resolution mechanism is lacking

IL&FS case reveals what India's resolution mechanism is lacking

Rediff.com1 May 2021

The infra-major going belly up cracked open some major flaws in the system - the most evident being weak corporate governance and how layers of corporate structures could be formed adding to the opaqueness of the group.

Delhi HC dismisses Juhi Chawla's 5G lawsuit, fines her Rs 20 lakh

Delhi HC dismisses Juhi Chawla's 5G lawsuit, fines her Rs 20 lakh

Rediff.com5 Jun 2021

The Delhi high court on Friday dismissed with a cost of Rs 20 lakh actress Juhi Chawla's lawsuit challenging the 5G wireless network technology and said the plea was defective and filed for gaining publicity.

Don't want to comment irresponsibly without full knowledge: Kohli on CAA

Don't want to comment irresponsibly without full knowledge: Kohli on CAA

Rediff.com4 Jan 2020

Virat Kohli made it clear that he will not like to get embroiled in a controversy by commenting on a subject that he is not well aware of.

Will phone tapping controversy rock Gehlot's boat?

Will phone tapping controversy rock Gehlot's boat?

Rediff.com29 Mar 2021

Union minister files a case against Rajasthan officials, alleges that audio recordings of tapped phone conversations has tarnished his reputation and disturbed his mental peace.

Fear I may be killed: Unnao lawyer wrote before crash

Fear I may be killed: Unnao lawyer wrote before crash

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

The lawyer had written to the district magistrate urging him to expedite the process of granting him a weapon licence. "I have apprehensions that I could be murdered in future," the July 15 letter reads.

Rath Yatra: Top officials rush to Puri, curfew-like shutdown imposed

Rath Yatra: Top officials rush to Puri, curfew-like shutdown imposed

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

Chief Secretary A K Tripathy and Director General of Police (DGP) Abhay rushed to the pilgrim town to make the necessary arrangements. "The DGP and I are rushing to Puri to take stock of the situation as per the direction of the chief minister. We will camp there," Tripathy said.

PM-FM meeting soon to decide second stimulus package

PM-FM meeting soon to decide second stimulus package

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

The stimulus package is expected anytime this week and will be aimed at the urban and rural poor; disadvantaged sections of society; MSMEs and some of the worst-affected sectors.

AFSPA: 'A symbol of oppression, an object of hate'

AFSPA: 'A symbol of oppression, an object of hate'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

The Supreme Court found enough grounds to order a CBI probe into 1,528 extra-judicial killings in Manipur between 2000 and 2012.

For Jet Air staff, it's 'light at the end of the tunnel'

For Jet Air staff, it's 'light at the end of the tunnel'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

Jet's staff strength stands whittled down to around 4,000, with many former employees having joined airlines in India and abroad.

Has Pakistan Learnt Its Afghan Lessons?

Has Pakistan Learnt Its Afghan Lessons?

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

Imran Khan knows Pakistan is holding a strong hand and doesn't have to flaunt it while claiming victory. But Pakistan has learned from the experience of the 1990s -- high risk of going out on a limb, asserts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Demystifying the new Motor Vehicles Act

Demystifying the new Motor Vehicles Act

Rediff.com28 Sep 2019

While some states have proposed to dilute the hefty penalty provisions in the Act, there are those like West Bengal which have refused to implement right away.

'Vaccine shortage can't be blamed on Adar Poonawalla'

'Vaccine shortage can't be blamed on Adar Poonawalla'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

'It was unfair to expect him to continue to keep on supplying vaccines without being given a firm commitment or a financial grant of any sort.'