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After clean chit, SoftBank heir apparent Arora quits

After clean chit, SoftBank heir apparent Arora quits

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

Arora will resign less than two years since he joined the Japanese Internet conglomerate

I never made such statements: MoS Katheria on hate speech

I never made such statements: MoS Katheria on hate speech

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

Facing ire over his alleged inflammatory speech warning Muslims of a 'final battle', Union Minister of State for Human Resource and Development Ram Shankar Katheria claims he did not make any such comments.

Stree: Delightful collision of chills, chuckle, cause!

Stree: Delightful collision of chills, chuckle, cause!

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

'Stree's allegorical approach doesn't interfere with its need to endear and entertain.' 'Important ideas of empowerment and item songs as well as chills and chuckle coexist to fulfil its objective of thoda hasao, thoda darao,' says Sukanya Verma.

India is going to be aggressive, warns Haddin

India is going to be aggressive, warns Haddin

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

India have set an aggressive tone to the ongoing four-match Test series.

Guardians of the Galaxy 2 Review: Groot and gang save the world. And this film!

Guardians of the Galaxy 2 Review: Groot and gang save the world. And this film!

Rediff.com5 May 2017

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2 doesn't always escape the trappings of an obligatory sequel, but the disarming shenanigans of its screwball superheroes coax you to stay hooked on to that feeling, promises Sukanya Verma.

A saviour in drought-hit Tamil Nadu

A saviour in drought-hit Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com4 May 2017

When faced with problems, this IAS officer came up with innovative solutions.

Salman Rushdie trolled for 'thuggish violence' remark

Salman Rushdie trolled for 'thuggish violence' remark

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

The author was flooded with a barrage of hate messages following his tweet in support of writers who returned their Sahitya Akademi awards.

Why rupee slide is not that big a threat

Why rupee slide is not that big a threat

Rediff.com24 Jul 2018

We are much better placed than in 2013 with our overall fundamentals much stronger - higher foreign exchange reserves, a more favourable growth-inflation mix and an institutional framework for targeting inflation, says B Prasanna.

Sheena Bora Case: Why was Indrani's voice recorded?

Sheena Bora Case: Why was Indrani's voice recorded?

Rediff.com22 Feb 2020

At the prison, both Ranjan and Manglik's cell phones were pressed into service by the CBI. Why the CBI didn't bring its own equipment seems a mystery... Ranjan's cell handset was given to Indrani and Manglik dialed it. Indrani then spoke and her speech, that emanated from the phone, via speaker mode, was recorded.

BJP rivals demand Amit Shah's arrest over terrorist remark

BJP rivals demand Amit Shah's arrest over terrorist remark

Rediff.com5 May 2014

A day after Narendra Modi's close aide Amit Shah called Azamgarh a 'base of terrorists', the Congress, the Bahujan Samaj Party and the Samajwadi Party have rallied together, demanding Shah's arrest and a ban by the Election Commission from campaigning in Uttar Pradesh.

20 Things We Love About Satya

20 Things We Love About Satya

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

Celebrating one of Bollywood's finest cult classics, as it turns 20.

Violence, arson marks Maratha quota bandh in Maharashtra

Violence, arson marks Maratha quota bandh in Maharashtra

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

Marathas, a politically influential community that constitutes around 30 per cent of the state's population, have been demanding 16 per cent reservation in government jobs and education.

5 things Modi should do to fix economy

5 things Modi should do to fix economy

Rediff.com11 Oct 2017

When the Indian economy tanked in 1991, it did so because it ran out of foreign exchange. Today, it is tanking because it has run out of rupees even as the foreign exchange granary is overflowing, says T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan.

Ratan Tata splits airlines on overseas rule

Ratan Tata splits airlines on overseas rule

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

The government is keeping its options open.

Maharashtra on boil over Maratha quota stir; Mumbai bandh on Wednesday

Maharashtra on boil over Maratha quota stir; Mumbai bandh on Wednesday

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

A man demanding reservation for the community jumped to his death in a river in Aurangabad district.

Love knows no boundaries: Srinagar cop ties knot with PoK girl

Love knows no boundaries: Srinagar cop ties knot with PoK girl

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

The young couple defied the odds and came together in holy matrimony at a time of unrest.

BJP, Cong leaders meet UP governor, demand justice for scribe

BJP, Cong leaders meet UP governor, demand justice for scribe

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

A delegation of BJP and Congress leaders on Wednesday met UP Governor Ram Naik and submitted a memorandum demanding dismissal of Ram Murti Verma who is accused of orchestrating killing of a Shahjahanpur scribe.

Scribe's death: No action against minister sans probe, says UP government

Scribe's death: No action against minister sans probe, says UP government

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

The UP government said it would not sack any of its ministers without a probe, days after a cabinet minister was accused of orchestrating the murder of a journalist in the state.

Rio crowd boo Gatlin, cheer Bolt

Rio crowd boo Gatlin, cheer Bolt

Rediff.com15 Aug 2016

American Justin Gatlin felt the full force of the crowd's ire on Sunday and scowled back in response before finishing second to Usain Bolt in the Olympic 100metres final to miss his shot at becoming the oldest man to win the event at age 34.

Will clean politics triumph in Mahavir's birthplace?

Will clean politics triumph in Mahavir's birthplace?

Rediff.com7 May 2019

'It is the RJD, otherwise known for misgovernance, which has offered a candidate of clean and performing credentials, rather than the NDA,' points out Mohammad Sajjad.

Stone hurled at Kejriwal at Delhi rally, he blames BJP

Stone hurled at Kejriwal at Delhi rally, he blames BJP

Rediff.com27 Dec 2014

A youth on Saturday hurled a stone at Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal at a rally in South Delhi's Tigdi but the former Delhi chief minister escaped unhurt. He blamed the Bharatiya Janata Party for the attack.

Don't want to talk about sexism because I'm not macho: Nadal

Don't want to talk about sexism because I'm not macho: Nadal

Rediff.com27 May 2015

Rafael Nadal's French Open win was reduced to a sideline in his post-match news conference on Tuesday as he was quizzed on sexism.

Stop glorification of terrorists: India's tough message to Pak

Stop glorification of terrorists: India's tough message to Pak

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

During his terse speech, Singh launched a veiled attack on Pakistan, saying mere condemnation of terrorism and individual acts by terrorists was not enough.

'Dabang' IAS officers rebuked for dress code violation during PM visit

'Dabang' IAS officers rebuked for dress code violation during PM visit

Rediff.com15 May 2015

According to the notice, "The conduct (wearing sunglasses) is in violation of the India Services (Conduct) Rules, Section (3), 1968."

140 characters of gloom

140 characters of gloom

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

#RIP #Brexit #Trump #Aleppo made Twitter a pretty distressing place in 2016. Dhruv Munjal wonders what 2017 will bring.

2017: Bollywood's worst year?

2017: Bollywood's worst year?

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

The Padmavati controversy has come at an awakard time for Bollywood.

2G case: CBI seeks time to file reply on Shahid Balwa's plea

2G case: CBI seeks time to file reply on Shahid Balwa's plea

Rediff.com22 May 2014

The accused had also requested the court to take on record the written answers afresh.

Pep's All Or Nothing style makes Manchester City champs

Pep's All Or Nothing style makes Manchester City champs

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

'By giving cameras unimpeded access to their world-class training facilities and coaches, and by showing off Guardiola's genius, All Or Nothing is a striking show of power, a declaration of their conviction of being the bigger club in Manchester,' says Dhruv Munjal.

'Over 25% housing projects delayed pan-India; NCR worst hit'

'Over 25% housing projects delayed pan-India; NCR worst hit'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2013

In the NCR region, a significant number of residential projects in areas such as Noida have been delayed because of disputes with regards to land acquisition.

Being liberal in #NewIndia

Being liberal in #NewIndia

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

'How you live serves as a much better track record than your timeline,' says Mitali Saran.

26/11 plotter Lakhvi's release order by Islamabad court

26/11 plotter Lakhvi's release order by Islamabad court

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

A Pakistani court on Friday suspended the detention order of Lashkar-e-Tayiba operations commander Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi, the 2008 Mumbai terror attack mastermind, and ordered his immediate release, drawing India's ire.

Tour de France: Froome has lead cut; Nibali wins 19th stage

Tour de France: Froome has lead cut; Nibali wins 19th stage

Rediff.com25 Jul 2015

Chris Froome has one more mountainous hurdle to overcome to claim a second Tour de France title after Friday's 19th stage in which had 30 seconds chopped off his lead as Vincenzo Nibali claimed a controversial victory.

Coal: the new four-letter word in Paris?

Coal: the new four-letter word in Paris?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2015

Since the US, the second biggest emitter of greenhouse gases after China, has shifted in a major way to shale gas, the focus of global environmentalists' ire has fallen on India, which is the third biggest emitter, reports Darryl D'Monte.

Would Rahul be elevated later this year?

Would Rahul be elevated later this year?

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

His sudden sabbatical to reflect upon the future course of the party may be a prelude to his elevation as Congress president.

'Bhansali can't get away with showing anything he wants'

'Bhansali can't get away with showing anything he wants'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2017

'These people from Mumbai just understand the language of either silver, or shoes,' Lokendra Singh Kalvi, founder patron of the Shree Rajput Karni Sena, tells Dhruv Munjal.

5 times when the Sena resorted to its old ways

5 times when the Sena resorted to its old ways

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

Rediff.com presents few other instances when the Sena created a furore through its protests.

FIFA chief Blatter booed at Asian Cup final

FIFA chief Blatter booed at Asian Cup final

Rediff.com31 Jan 2015

FIFA chief Sepp Blatter often talks about being the head of the "football family" but if the boos that greeted his appearance at the Asian Cup final on Saturday are anything to go by, he is not too popular with his Australian cousins.

Will Punjab slip back into militancy?

Will Punjab slip back into militancy?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

It is as much about farmer woes and the lack of job opportunities as about the mixing of religion and politics.

WB polls: 84.24 per cent turnout in sixth and final phase

WB polls: 84.24 per cent turnout in sixth and final phase

Rediff.com5 May 2016

The overall average till 5 pm was 84.24 per cent.

Nothing wrong in spending Rs 2-4 crore on media: Beni

Nothing wrong in spending Rs 2-4 crore on media: Beni

Rediff.com5 Feb 2014

Union Minister Beni Prasad Verma has kicked up another controversy by stating that nothing was wrong in spending Rs 2 to 4 crores on media as he was only "investing money to get good returns" in terms of publicity.