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Finding Aaron: A Lost-And-Found Miracle

Finding Aaron: A Lost-And-Found Miracle

Rediff.com31 May 2023

John and Tamilarasi had their newborn stolen eight years ago, and lost all hope of ever finding him. Now they have got him back, though not fully. Not yet.

Simultaneous poll panel to seek views of political parties

Simultaneous poll panel to seek views of political parties

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

A high-level committee to explore the feasibility of conducting simultaneous elections, headed by former president Ram Nath Kovind, held its first meeting in New Delhi on Saturday and decided to invite political parties and the Law Commission to seek their views on holding synchronised polls in the country, a statement said.

Manmohan Singh, Chief Architect Of Modi's Schemes

Manmohan Singh, Chief Architect Of Modi's Schemes

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

Both prime ministers believed in crafting schemes to help the common man. Modi used quite effectively the instruments Dr Singh introduced. In assessing Modi's success with many schemes, Dr Singh's fundamental work should not be ignored, points out A K Bhattacharya.

Bishan Singh Bedi: The Sardar of Spin who conquered hearts

Bishan Singh Bedi: The Sardar of Spin who conquered hearts

Rediff.com24 Oct 2023

Arguably the greatest slow left-arm bowler that the world has ever seen, Bishan Singh Bedi left an indelible impression in minds of many with a character to die for.

'We Are Destroying The Constitution'

'We Are Destroying The Constitution'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

'We have to make people aware that the Constitution belongs to us.' 'We are the people who decide who will govern on our behalf.'

Bigg Boss 15: Is Karan-Tejasswi's Love FAKE?

Bigg Boss 15: Is Karan-Tejasswi's Love FAKE?

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

Rashami Desai, Devoleena Bhattacharjee and Rakhi Sawant enter the house as wild card contestants.

Is buying a house online cheaper?

Is buying a house online cheaper?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

Usually, online and offline discounts are similar. If discounts are too high, check builder's credentials.

Relief to Pak Hindu migrants, HC directs Tata to give power to Delhi slum

Relief to Pak Hindu migrants, HC directs Tata to give power to Delhi slum

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

The court's direction came after being informed that the Ministry of Defence has granted the approval for electricity connections to the migrants living in north Delhi's Adarsh Nagar area.

Seema, Sachin faked names for Nepal hotel stay

Seema, Sachin faked names for Nepal hotel stay

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

The couple stayed in a Hotel in the month of March this year and booked the room under fake names, the owner of the hotel confirmed.

Revealed! The Real Shammi Kapoor!

Revealed! The Real Shammi Kapoor!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

'When he was offered B R Chopra's Zameer, many advised him against playing Saira Banu's father, pointing out that a decade ago, he had been her hero in her debut film, Junglee.' 'When he asked me, I pointed out that he was an actor first, so nothing should stop him from playing any role.'

Presence of IB men outside CBI chief's house sparks row

Presence of IB men outside CBI chief's house sparks row

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

MHA said the four men were on 'routine, covert' duties in the high security area.

What went on inside Bengal's house of terror?

What went on inside Bengal's house of terror?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2014

Rediff.com's Indrani Dey digs up chilling details of the ongoing investigation in the Bardhaman blast case, which exposed the a militant network that had been operating in West Bengal since many years.

Goa man rescues Dutch woman attacked by hotel staffer

Goa man rescues Dutch woman attacked by hotel staffer

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

Talking to reporters, state Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte hailed Eurica Dias for his selfless action and said it indicated that locals in the coastal state are basically helpful.

MP: Minor boy receives COVID-19 shot, falls sick

MP: Minor boy receives COVID-19 shot, falls sick

Rediff.com29 Aug 2021

A senior health official said the probe will find out how the teenager was given the shot even though the government is yet to roll out any anti-COVID 19 vaccination programme for minors.

Sheena Bora Case Drags On, Indrani Moves On

Sheena Bora Case Drags On, Indrani Moves On

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

Indrani is in a buoyant and energetic frame of mind these days -- in a full-on Mood Positive. She has a tell-all book titled Unbroken out, that she terms as an 'eet ka jawab kalam se' and appears in media interviews all over the place, when she is not kick-boxing, doing yoga, or travelling, visiting temples, or floating in shikaras on Srinagar's Dal Lake.

Why the dream run for PSBs may not continue

Why the dream run for PSBs may not continue

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

The second quarter results of banks show that net profits for the industry increased 57 per cent annually. The private sector banks recorded a 64 per cent rise in profits, whereas the net profits of public sector banks jumped 50 per cent in this period. A significant portion of this increase can be attributed to the rise in credit costs and a decline in non-performing assets (NPAs).

PICS: Kohli's 49th ton, Jadeja's five-fer maul SA

PICS: Kohli's 49th ton, Jadeja's five-fer maul SA

Rediff.com5 Nov 2023

Images from the ICC World Cup match between India and South Africa at the Eden Gardens, in Kolkata, on Sunday.

'I was attacked for being anti-national'

'I was attacked for being anti-national'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

'What the film shows is an India, which was headed in a completely different direction than where we are headed.'

How Vicks Vaporub Become A Blockbuster

How Vicks Vaporub Become A Blockbuster

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

Within six months, outlets carrying Vicks jumped from 60,000 pharmacies to 750,000 general stores. The trade boycott collapsed. Consumers were happy, finding Vicks now at every street corner. A fascinating excerpt from Gurcharan Das's Another Sort of Freedom.

How Do Star Kids Compare With Stars?

How Do Star Kids Compare With Stars?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

With an endless number of star kid debuts in the offing, we thought of looking at how this decade's brigade compares to their mums, dads, uncles or siblings.

'Women boxers will return with 3-4 gold medals from Asian Games'

'Women boxers will return with 3-4 gold medals from Asian Games'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

'The experience and dedication of our boxers make me confident in their abilities to excel at the Asian Games.'

'Applying to universities abroad is increasingly risky'

'Applying to universities abroad is increasingly risky'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

'With the current situation in the global job market, students come back with an added burden of educational loans.'

BJP manifesto promises land to Dalits, houses to poor in Punjab

BJP manifesto promises land to Dalits, houses to poor in Punjab

Rediff.com22 Jan 2017

Union Minister Arun Jaitley while releasing the document said BJP's manifesto is particularly aimed at improving the social infrastructure in Punjab, even as he slammed Congress for its policies which he alleged paved way for militancy in Punjab in 1980s and termed its 2002-2007 tenure in power as "most dishonest and corrupt".

EC suspends poll officials in Karnataka over 'voter fraud'

EC suspends poll officials in Karnataka over 'voter fraud'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

The Election Commission on Friday directed officials for a review of the deletions and additions in the electoral rolls of three assembly seats in Karnataka and ordered the suspension of two additional district election officials after allegations of 'electoral fraud' in the state.

Modi played his cards well in Washington

Modi played his cards well in Washington

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

'This is the first time that the Americans have agreed to refer to "cross-border terrorist attacks" in a joint statement.' 'No wonder Pakistan has called the joint statement "singularly unhelpful" and has blasted it, and its all-weather friend China has applauded Pakistan's frontline role in combating terrorism,' points out former foreign secretary Ambassador Kanwal Sibal.

Should Aadhaar card be linked with midday meal?

Should Aadhaar card be linked with midday meal?

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

Corruption in the scheme may have nothing to do with fake children being shown to siphon out money, says Somasekhar Sundaresan.

Why Jay Kannaiyan quit his job, sold his house and hit the road

Why Jay Kannaiyan quit his job, sold his house and hit the road

Rediff.com26 Feb 2014

He's already seen 33 countries!

US Inc wants H-1B visa, green card rules eased

US Inc wants H-1B visa, green card rules eased

Rediff.com13 Apr 2007

The US Chamber of Commerce urges US lawmakers to revamp job-based Green Card and H-1B programmes.

Hema Upadhyay double murder: Man held in Varanasi 'confesses', reveals motive

Hema Upadhyay double murder: Man held in Varanasi 'confesses', reveals motive

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

Shivkumar Rajbhar told police that he and four others eliminated the duo in Mumbai after Hema defaulted on a payment for an idol made by his employer, Vidyadhar alias Vidya, a metal fabrication artist who is missing and is prime suspect.

Common man bogged down by corruption, remarks SC in case to debar criminal MPs

Common man bogged down by corruption, remarks SC in case to debar criminal MPs

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

The common man in India is bogged down by corruption and there is a need to fix accountability at all levels, the Supreme Court observed on Friday as it dealt with a petition seeking debarment of those against whom charges have been framed in criminal cases from contesting elections.

2 Imams with suspected Al-Qaeda, ABT links held in Assam

2 Imams with suspected Al-Qaeda, ABT links held in Assam

Rediff.com21 Aug 2022

The top Assam cop further said that they (accused) have also given logistic support to the jihadi terrorists who came here from Bangladesh.

Bigg Boss 15: Rashami-Tejasswi: FRIENDS OR FOES?

Bigg Boss 15: Rashami-Tejasswi: FRIENDS OR FOES?

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

Rashami makes it clear that she will maintain a distance from Tejasswi even in the world outside.

Freebies, pre-poll guarantees galore as BJP, Congress woo MP voters

Freebies, pre-poll guarantees galore as BJP, Congress woo MP voters

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

A fierce competition among parties to offer freebies and guarantees, a scramble for tribal, OBC, women votes and a touch of Hindutva -- all have combined to make the Madhya Pradesh assembly polls a high-stakes battle with main rivals BJP and the Congress pulling out all the stops to gain power.

Huma, Saqib, Varun's Love Letters to Kashmir

Huma, Saqib, Varun's Love Letters to Kashmir

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

'From the time we landed to the time we left, we got so much love that I didn't feel like coming home.'

Oppn derails pre-lunch sitting of Rajya Sabha, house adjourned twice

Oppn derails pre-lunch sitting of Rajya Sabha, house adjourned twice

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

For the fifth day in succession, a united opposition led by the Congress party on Friday created turmoil in Rajya Sabha demanding a reply from Prime Minister Narendra Modi on forcible religious conversions, leading to two adjournments before lunch.

How Babus did during the Pandemic: A report card

How Babus did during the Pandemic: A report card

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

The Covid pandemic has left a question mark on how the central government manages its staff.

How LSG Collapsed

How LSG Collapsed

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Lucknow Super Giants crumbled like a pack of cards as Mumbai Indians knocked them out of IPL 2023 with an 81 run defeat.

How To Save More Money In 2023

How To Save More Money In 2023

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

Ask your bank to save for you. Plan your taxes. Reward yourself for your addictions... Chartered accountant Shreya Jaiswal's 10 ways to make more money this year.

'Bigg Boss house is completely dirty'

'Bigg Boss house is completely dirty'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2016

Russian-German actress Elena Kazan, who entered the Bigg Boss house last week as a challenger makes an early exit.

Assam woman kills husband, mother-in-law; chops bodies into pieces

Assam woman kills husband, mother-in-law; chops bodies into pieces

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

The murders happened in July and August last year, and few parts of the mother's body were recovered on Sunday near Cherrapunji in Khasi Hills.