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Pragya gets second EC notice for Babri Masjid remark

Pragya gets second EC notice for Babri Masjid remark

Rediff.com21 Apr 2019

The EC notice stated that it was a violation of chapter 4 of the model code of conduct, which pertains to maintenance of harmony between castes, communities, religious, linguistic groups.

PHOTOS: Check out the first flower grown in space!

PHOTOS: Check out the first flower grown in space!

Rediff.com17 Jan 2016

The first ever flower grown in space has bloomed.

Wrestler Ravi carries hopes of Nahri village to Tokyo Olympics

Wrestler Ravi carries hopes of Nahri village to Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

The villagers have pinned their hopes for development on Ravi, whose success has much to do with the sacrifices and moral guidance of one man -- his father Rakesh Kumar Dahiya.

Why Black Friday deserves to be a Web series

Why Black Friday deserves to be a Web series

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

Anurag Kashyap's classic Black Friday is a must watch film.

Maya declares ban on rapists as BSP nominees in elections

Maya declares ban on rapists as BSP nominees in elections

Rediff.com2 Jan 2013

Any person facing charges of rape would not find place in the Bahujan Samaj Party list of nominees at any future election. This announcement was made by former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati in Lucknow on Wednesday.

'For me, Chhanchhan is a new start'

'For me, Chhanchhan is a new start'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2013

Sanaya Irani talks about her new show.

War of words heats up as Modi takes on Rahul 'baba'

War of words heats up as Modi takes on Rahul 'baba'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2012

Rahul Gandhi attended thee public speeches in Jamnagar, Amreli and Sanand on Tuesday, but his careful attitude made them bland, says Sheela Bhatt.

2 inches taller and 8.6 milliseconds younger in 340 days

2 inches taller and 8.6 milliseconds younger in 340 days

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

We take a look at the amazing things that Scott Kelly experienced as he hovered 400 kilometres above the earth zipping around it at 17 thousand miles per hour for nearly an year.

'Working with Irrfan changed my life'

'Working with Irrfan changed my life'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

'I learnt how generous an actor can be to a co-star and that long-lasting friendships can be made even in this professional industry.'

US raises concern over American firms evading taxes

US raises concern over American firms evading taxes

Rediff.com22 May 2013

Amidst allegations that Apple is evading US taxes through overseas shell companies, the White House said this raises the broader question of American companies that ship profits and jobs overseas, a issues often raised by US President Barack Obama in the last few years.

India's desi fighter jet Tejas limps out of the ICU

India's desi fighter jet Tejas limps out of the ICU

Rediff.com27 Nov 2012

The Tejas Light Combat Aircraft, which has remained grounded for more than three months, finally resumed flight-testing last week.

Dhanraj Pillay against foreign coaches

Dhanraj Pillay against foreign coaches

Rediff.com11 Nov 2012

Former captain Dhanraj Pillay is not interested in talking about Indian hockey anymore after India's forgettable London Olympics performance and also questioned the rationale behind appointing foreign coaches.

Ready for pragmatic solutions to issues with Pak: PM

Ready for pragmatic solutions to issues with Pak: PM

Rediff.com8 Apr 2012

Signalling a positive outcome, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday said that the two countries are willing to find "practical, pragmatic" solutions to a "number of issues" affecting the bilateral relationship.

Govt not for internet censorship: Khurshid

Govt not for internet censorship: Khurshid

Rediff.com6 Jul 2012

Assuring that government does not plan to censor internet and social media, Law Minister Salman Khurshid said adequate provisions are already in place and IT ministry is also holding consultations with various stakeholders to address concerns on objectionable content.

The 10 Best Kishore Kumar Songs

The 10 Best Kishore Kumar Songs

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

We celebrate Kishore Kumar's 90th birth anniversary on August 4 with Amit Kumar's 10 favourite Kishore Kumar songs.

Parrikar equates Pakistan to patient on anaesthesia

Parrikar equates Pakistan to patient on anaesthesia

Rediff.com1 Oct 2016

Two days after the cross-Line of Control surgical strike, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Saturday described Pakistan as an "anaesthetised patient after a surgery" and said "if you give us pain, this country's forces are capable of giving the same pain to you".

Happy to be here, says Sunita from space station

Happy to be here, says Sunita from space station

Rediff.com17 Jul 2012

46-year-old NASA astronaut Williams, Russian Soyuz Commander Yuri Malenchenko and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency flight engineer Akihiko Hoshide arrived at the ISS after two days in orbit.

Aamir promotes Talaash on television

Aamir promotes Talaash on television

Rediff.com25 Nov 2012

The television show, Nayi Soch Ki Talaash Aamir Ke Saath, will be telecast on November 29.

Petrol, diesel to cost more

Petrol, diesel to cost more

Rediff.com25 Oct 2012

Petrol price is to go up by 30 paisa per litre, diesel by 18 paisa as government decides to hike petrol pump dealers commission.

International space crew returns Olympic torch to earth

International space crew returns Olympic torch to earth

Rediff.com11 Nov 2013

A Soyuz capsule carried an International Space Station crew of three back to Earth on Monday along with an Olympic torch that was displayed in open space as part of Russia's preparations for the Sochi 2014 Winter Games.

NHPC dam row: Farmers' outfit resumes blockade

NHPC dam row: Farmers' outfit resumes blockade

Rediff.com2 Jan 2012

The KMSS and the All Assam Students Union are opposing the NHPC's dam project at the lower Subansiri site and are blocking the movement of men and materials related to the project at Gerukamukh on the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border.

In PHOTOS: NASA to send Dragon to space station

In PHOTOS: NASA to send Dragon to space station

Rediff.com12 Dec 2011

US space agency National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has announced the launch date for the first test flight of a commercial spacecraft to the International Space Station (ISS).

How India's proposed Commonwealth Shooting could be 'gamechanger'

How India's proposed Commonwealth Shooting could be 'gamechanger'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

'Although a Commonwealth Shooting Championships is amongst one of several ideas being discussed with the ISSF, nothing has been formally proposed, let alone agreed upon'

Sunita Williams heads back to space

Sunita Williams heads back to space

Rediff.com22 Jun 2012

The astronaut, who will take over as the commander of the International Space Station, says she is not nervous but 'psyched'. Suman Guha Mozumder reports

'Rest in glory, Lataji'

'Rest in glory, Lataji'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

'The source of our music, the very notes of music itself have fallen silent.'

L N Mishra murder case: SC dismisses plea to quash trial

L N Mishra murder case: SC dismisses plea to quash trial

Rediff.com17 Aug 2012

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to quash the trial in the 1975 murder case of the then Railway Minister L N Mishra, saying proceedings cannot be terminated merely because they have not been concluded in the past 37 years.

Telangana crisis: Pranab, PC consult Andhra Cong leaders

Telangana crisis: Pranab, PC consult Andhra Cong leaders

Rediff.com8 Oct 2011

Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee and Home Minister P Chidambaram on Saturday elicited the views of their junior cabinet colleagues and Congress leaders from Andhra Pradesh on the Telangana statehood demand, which has virtually divided the party on regional lines.

Don't worry, will soon get back: COVID +ve Karnataka CM

Don't worry, will soon get back: COVID +ve Karnataka CM

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

The Manipal Hospital where the 77-year-old leader is admitted said he was "doing well" and "clinically stable."

Exclusive! Interview with Indian-American astronaut Sunita Williams

Exclusive! Interview with Indian-American astronaut Sunita Williams

Rediff.com11 Jul 2012

"I am so excited. I can't really wait to go," Indian American astronaut Sunita Williams told Suman Guha Mozumder in a brief telephone interview from Star City last week before being quarantined for the flight preparation

Out of this world! Jaw dropping entries in Astronomy Photographer of the Year

Out of this world! Jaw dropping entries in Astronomy Photographer of the Year

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

Thank heavens for these images! From a mesmerizing panorama of the aurora borealis in Iceland to a beautiful image of Comet Neowise, the Royal Observatory's annual Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition has again produced some truly astounding images. Run by the Royal Observatory Greenwich in London in association with BBC Sky at Night Magazine and now in its thirteenth year, the competition this year received over 4,500 entries from around the world. The competition winners will be announced on September 16 at an online award ceremony, and displayed in London's National Maritime Museum that same month. Here's our favourite images from this year's batch.

Vihir is like a book on life lessons

Vihir is like a book on life lessons

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

Vihir is a balm for our troubled souls, says Aseem Chhabra. It is a like a book on life lessons -- joy, laughter and tragedy are all part of our existence.

What are tax-saving infrastructure bonds?

What are tax-saving infrastructure bonds?

Rediff.com29 Mar 2011

In financial year 2010-11, the likes of Larsen & Toubro, India Infrastructure Finance Company Limited, Power Finance Corporation and IDFC issued these in tranches.

IMAGES: The last spacewalk of the US shuttle era

IMAGES: The last spacewalk of the US shuttle era

Rediff.com13 Jul 2011

Two American astronauts wrapped up the last spacewalk of National Aeronautics and Space Administration's space shuttle era at the International Space Station, where Atlantis is docked on the final mission of the 30-year US programme.

Blow to Sena in Maharashtra as MP set to join Pawar

Blow to Sena in Maharashtra as MP set to join Pawar

Rediff.com20 Jan 2012

In a jolt to the Shiv Sena, its member of Parliament from the adjoining Thane district on Friday shared staged with Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar, at the latter's party office, and launched a diatribe against the saffron party, saying it was not the Sena of yore.

Read: Modi's letter to PM on Gujarat Lokayukta issue

Read: Modi's letter to PM on Gujarat Lokayukta issue

Rediff.com7 Sep 2011

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi shot off a letter to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, asking for the "immediate recall" of Governor Kamla Beniwal for bypassing the state government and appointing Justice (retired) R A Mehta as the Lokayukta. Here's the full text dated September 1, 2011.

Afzal Guru awaits his fate, Azhar plots next attack

Afzal Guru awaits his fate, Azhar plots next attack

Rediff.com13 Dec 2011

Indian authorities may claim that they have completed their probe in this case successfully, but the main accused has evaded arrest so far, points out Vicky Nanjappa

Government plans to publicise bureaucrats' assets

Government plans to publicise bureaucrats' assets

Rediff.com7 Mar 2011

In a bid to change the public perception of bureaucrats as being corrupt, the government has initiated a move that will require them to put details their assets on a government website and update them every year.

Mood in the Lok Sabha over Lokpal: Hatao yeh bill yeha se

Mood in the Lok Sabha over Lokpal: Hatao yeh bill yeha se

Rediff.com27 Dec 2011

The differences between the Congress and the BJP are too obvious and it seems, as expected, this Parliament is a divided house on the issue of fighting corruption.

Review: I Am Singh is laughably amateur

Review: I Am Singh is laughably amateur

Rediff.com2 Dec 2011

We don't know how a film like this makes it to the theatres, without the exercise of any quality control.

The secret Kishore Kumar told Lata Mangeshkar

The secret Kishore Kumar told Lata Mangeshkar

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

'A month before he died, he rang me up to say he wanted to meet me. I was alarmed by the tone of his voice.'