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Can Abhishek pull off The Big Bull?

Can Abhishek pull off The Big Bull?

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

Perhaps because it was a film meant for the theatres, The Big Bull has romance and songs, notes Moumita Bhattacharya.

Railways finally reaches Maoist-hit Antagarh in Chhattisgarh

Railways finally reaches Maoist-hit Antagarh in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

As a part of the 235 km Dallirajhara-Rowghat-Jagdalpur railway project, Antagarh, which has a Nagar Panchayat, is now connected to state capital Raipur by a train service.

Global trends, FIIs to drive stock markets this week

Global trends, FIIs to drive stock markets this week

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

In the absence of major domestic events, equity markets will be driven by global trends, foreign fund flows and movement in the Brent crude oil, analysts said. The major global events this week are the European Central Bank interest rate decision and China's inflation rate, they added. "Indian equity markets are outperforming most of their global peers and trying to show resilience despite weak global cues.

NIA says 'other players' behind Waze as Mumbai commissioner is shunted

NIA says 'other players' behind Waze as Mumbai commissioner is shunted

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

Under flak for the 'mishandling' of the bomb scare outside Mukesh Ambani's residence, the Maharashtra government on Wednesday transferred Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh from the post.

Who Is Propping Up Amritpal Singh?

Who Is Propping Up Amritpal Singh?

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

The Akali Dal is convinced that Waris Punjab De and Amritpal Singh are part of a bigger plan to create a law and order problem in the state, leading to the imposition of central rule and even the exclusion of Punjab from the Lok Sabha polls as was done in 1991.

FIR over offering namaz in open 'expunged' in UP's Moradabad

FIR over offering namaz in open 'expunged' in UP's Moradabad

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

Police said they have expunged a case after no evidence supporting the complaint was found during the investigation.

2 killed, many critically hurt in Ranchi violence over Prophet remark

2 killed, many critically hurt in Ranchi violence over Prophet remark

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

Prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the CrPC have been clamped in 10 police station areas, including Sukhdev Nagar, Lower Bazar, Daily Market and Hindpidi, to control any further flareups, they said.

Guess which top singer is turning composer?

Guess which top singer is turning composer?

Rediff.com13 Mar 2021

After regaling fans for 15 years, Singer Arijit Singh has now reinvented himself as a music composer.

How Mumbai cops cracked the Bulli Bai app case

How Mumbai cops cracked the Bulli Bai app case

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

A team led by Mumbai cyber unit's Deputy Commissioner of Police Rashmi Karandikar started a probe into the case and formed teams comprising personnel from the east, central and west region cyber police stations here to nab the culprits, the official said.

PHOTOS: Saluting our soldiers at sea!

PHOTOS: Saluting our soldiers at sea!

Rediff.com4 Dec 2021

Navy Day is celebrated every December 4, as on this day in 1971 during the Indo-Pak war Indian Navy undertook Operation Trident in which its missile boats carried out an audacious attack to sink enemy ships.

Hard-working Abhimanyu destined for greatness

Hard-working Abhimanyu destined for greatness

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

'Congratulations to Abhi for this achievement. He fully deserves this success, as I have seen all of his hard work first hand. His father also deserves praise for the sacrifices he has made for Abhi to reach this milestone.'

'Can I earn Rs 16 lakh in 5 years via 15k SIPs?'

'Can I earn Rs 16 lakh in 5 years via 15k SIPs?'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

Omkeshwar Singh, head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries:

Ally blow for Congress in Jharkhand as JMM puts up own RS candidate

Ally blow for Congress in Jharkhand as JMM puts up own RS candidate

Rediff.com30 May 2022

The ruling Jharkhand Mukti Morcha on Monday named senior leader Mahua Maji as its candidate for the upcoming Rajya Sabha polls in Jharkhand.

SC seeks TN reply to plea against govt control over 40K temples

SC seeks TN reply to plea against govt control over 40K temples

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

The apex court also issued notice on the interim relief sought in the plea for restraining the state from appointing or dismissing 'archakas' (priests) at temples and Hindu religious institutions in the state till the disposal of the petition.

JMM chief Shibu Soren, wife test positive for COVID-19

JMM chief Shibu Soren, wife test positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

Taking to Twitter, the CM said 'respected father Dishom Guru ji' and mother were diagnosed with the disease on Friday night, and they were undergoing home quarantine.

Jharkhand MLAs' cash seizure: Bengal CID claims teams 'detained'

Jharkhand MLAs' cash seizure: Bengal CID claims teams 'detained'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

West Bengal CID claimed that two of its teams in New Delhi and Guwahati were restrained on Wednesday morning by the local police in the respective places from carrying out investigations into the cash seizure from three Jharkhand MLAs.

HC breather to JMM chief Shibu Soren in graft case, stays Lokpal proceedings

HC breather to JMM chief Shibu Soren in graft case, stays Lokpal proceedings

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

Justice Yashwant Varma noted that the 75-year-old politician's objection with respect to the maintainability of the proceedings were not dealt with by the anti-corruption authority.

Opposition Unity Is A Bogus Idea

Opposition Unity Is A Bogus Idea

Rediff.com3 May 2023

Our political history tells us this has never worked. A united Opposition does work in some specific, limited situations, especially in the states. But never as some brilliant pan-national collection of diverse interests with no ideological or political core, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

IPS officer Sanjay Pandey gets addl charge as Maharashtra DGP

IPS officer Sanjay Pandey gets addl charge as Maharashtra DGP

Rediff.com10 Apr 2021

Senior Indian Police Service officer Sanjay Pandey was given additional charge as the Maharashtra director general of police (DGP) on Friday, an official said.

Former acting DGP Sanjay Pandey is 3rd Mumbai police chief in a year

Former acting DGP Sanjay Pandey is 3rd Mumbai police chief in a year

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

The Maharashtra government has appointed former state acting DGP Sanjay Pandey as the new Mumbai police commissioner.

2 BJP MPs among 9 booked for forcing flight take-off

2 BJP MPs among 9 booked for forcing flight take-off

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

BJP MPs Nishikant Dubey and Manoj Tiwari allegedly entered the ATC room without permission.

Param Bir Singh destroyed Kasab's mobile: Ex-cop Samsher Khan Pathan

Param Bir Singh destroyed Kasab's mobile: Ex-cop Samsher Khan Pathan

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

Retired Assistant Police Commissioner Samsher Khan Pathan has claimed former Mumbai police commissioner Param Bir Singh "destroyed" a mobile phone seized from the 26/11 terror attack convict Mohammed Ajmal Kasab.

Suspended Jharkhand BJP leader Seema Patra held for torturing domestic help

Suspended Jharkhand BJP leader Seema Patra held for torturing domestic help

Rediff.com31 Aug 2022

The Ranchi police arrested the suspended BJP leader after a case was registered against her at the Argora police station.

SC to hear pleas against polygamy, nikah halala after Dussehra

SC to hear pleas against polygamy, nikah halala after Dussehra

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought the response of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), National Commission for Women (NCW) and the National Commission for Minorities (NCM) to pleas challenging the constitutional validity of polygamy and 'nikah halala' among Muslims.

Basavaraj Bommai latest in father-son duo club to occupy CM's chair

Basavaraj Bommai latest in father-son duo club to occupy CM's chair

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

His father Somappa Rayappa Bommai was the state chief minister during 1988-1989.

M&M to set up first tractor plant in decade in Mohali

M&M to set up first tractor plant in decade in Mohali

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) is setting up a greenfield tractor plant in Mohali near Punjab. Fueled by a strong domestic demand, the expansion is the first in a decade by the world's largest tractor maker. In 2012, the company had set up a facility at Zaheerabad in Telangana.

How the markets will fare this week

How the markets will fare this week

Rediff.com20 Mar 2022

Stock markets will be guided by global factors such as the Russia-Ukraine war, the COVID-19 situation in China and crude oil prices in absence of major domestic events this week, analysts said. Stock markets are expected to keep their winning momentum this week as FIIs may come back aggressively fuelling a further rally in the market, they added. "In absence of any major event, global cues viz the Russia-Ukraine war, the COVID situation in China and movement of crude will remain in focus. "Besides, participants will be also be eyeing FIIs flow for cues," said Ajit Mishra, VP Research, Religare Broking.

Readers' Pix: Ganpati Bappa Morya

Readers' Pix: Ganpati Bappa Morya

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

Rediff readers shared these colourful pictures of Ganesha celebrations in their cities.

HC fines petitioners Rs 1 lakh for PIL against Shinde, dismisses suit against Thackerays

HC fines petitioners Rs 1 lakh for PIL against Shinde, dismisses suit against Thackerays

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

The Bombay high court on Thursday termed as "politically induced litigation" a PIL filed by seven citizens seeking action against dissident Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde and other rebel MLAs of the party, and said it would hear the plea if the petitioners deposit Rs 1 lakh as security.

SC judge cites Jehovah's Witnesses verdict to buttress hijab ruling

SC judge cites Jehovah's Witnesses verdict to buttress hijab ruling

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

The courts are not forums to solve "theological questions", Supreme Court judge Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia said on Thursday in his verdict on the Karnataka hijab ban controversy.

Sports Minister, Jharkhand CM help hard-up footballer

Sports Minister, Jharkhand CM help hard-up footballer

Rediff.com23 May 2021

Sangeeta received the Indian team call-up after impressing in the age-group tournaments but before her dream to play for the senior national side could take flight, the pandemic struck leading to a nationwide lockdown.

Jugaad!

Jugaad!

Rediff.com21 Sep 2019

The umbrella man.

KCR eyes electoral pie beyond Telangana, to launch national party

KCR eyes electoral pie beyond Telangana, to launch national party

Rediff.com11 Sep 2022

Ending speculations, Telangana Rashtra Samiti president and Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao on Sunday said he would launch a national party following more discussions with a cross-section of society.

Rain check

Rain check

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

Picture of the day from Hemantkumar Shivsharan/Rediff.com.

Ajji's arms are home

Ajji's arms are home

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

Lovely are the innocent.

Tributes pour in for veteran journalist Kamal Khan

Tributes pour in for veteran journalist Kamal Khan

Rediff.com15 Jan 2022

In an email about its executive editor's death, NDTV said, 'It is a terrible, terrible day for NDTV. We have lost Kamal Khan; he was 61 and the heart and soul of our Lucknow bureau, an NDTV veteran who had boundless time and kind words for anyone who encountered him.'

Congress suspends 3 Jharkhand MLAs held in Bengal with cash

Congress suspends 3 Jharkhand MLAs held in Bengal with cash

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

However, the Congress asserted that its coalition government led by the Jharkhand Mukti Morchais "completely secure and stable'' and would complete its term.

Patri pe masti, Mumbai ki basti

Patri pe masti, Mumbai ki basti

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

It a few abandoned rail tracks to raise a village.

'He taught me everything about acting'

'He taught me everything about acting'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

Moushumi Chatterjee mourns Tarun Majumdar, who passed into the ages on Monday.

Mamata to attend swearing-in ceremony of Soren: TMC

Mamata to attend swearing-in ceremony of Soren: TMC

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is likely to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Hemant Soren as Jharkhand chief minister, to be held in Ranchi on December 29, Trinamool Congress sources said.