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Bilkis case convict challenges plea in SC against remission by Guj govt

Bilkis case convict challenges plea in SC against remission by Guj govt

Rediff.com25 Sep 2022

In his counter-affidavit, Radhey Shyam, who was recently released by the Gujarat government on remission, said that none of the petitioners are related to the case and are either political activists or "third party stranger".

SC transfers PILs against 'Agnipath' to Delhi HC

SC transfers PILs against 'Agnipath' to Delhi HC

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

During the hearing, one of the petitioners said his plea has a pan-India effect to which a three-judge bench asserted that pan-India does not mean the apex court will have to hear everything, adding it would be appropriate to have a considered view of the Delhi high court.

'Modi hasn't forgotten his human touch'

'Modi hasn't forgotten his human touch'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

'The prime minister is talking to his Chachaji and he is crying in the PM's lap, it was such an emotional scene.'

Modi holds talks with visiting Japanese counterpart

Modi holds talks with visiting Japanese counterpart

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

'Advancing friendship with Japan. Prime Ministers @narendramodi and @kishida230 held productive talks in New Delhi. Both leaders discussed ways to boost economic and cultural linkages between the two countries,' Modi's office tweeted.

Police foils BBC's Modi docu screening at Jamia, detains protesting students

Police foils BBC's Modi docu screening at Jamia, detains protesting students

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

The university administration said the screening will not be allowed and that they are taking all measures to prevent people and organisations with a "vested interest to destroy the peaceful academic atmosphere of the university".

SC reserves order on reviewing Nabam Rebia verdict in light of Shiv Sena split

SC reserves order on reviewing Nabam Rebia verdict in light of Shiv Sena split

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

The Supreme Court on Thursday reserved its verdict on the issue whether pleas related to the June 2022 Maharashtra political crisis triggered by the Shiv Sena's division be referred to a seven-judge bench for reconsideration of the 2016 Nabam Rebia judgment.

The Rise and Rise of the Attention Economy

The Rise and Rise of the Attention Economy

Rediff.com5 Sep 2020

'The attention economy is making it economically valuable for us to spread our attention thin', observes ad guru Sandeep Goyal.

Navy successfully test-fires anti-ship missile

Navy successfully test-fires anti-ship missile

Rediff.com18 May 2022

This firing is a significant step towards achieving self-reliance in niche missile technology. Navy said.

Modi speaks to Trump, says India-US ties have grown

Modi speaks to Trump, says India-US ties have grown

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

Modi conveyed his New Year greetings to the US president, the PMO said. During the conversation, the prime minister noted that India-US relations, which are built on trust, mutual respect and understanding, "have grown from strength to strength", it said.

A Serendipitous Civil Service Career

A Serendipitous Civil Service Career

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

Every twist and turn in KMC's civil service career is attributed to serendipity, an aptitude for making desirable discoveries by accident. He plays down his capabilities, which took him to the top of the civil service as the Cabinet Secretary or his misfortune in losing a daughter in her prime and suggests that his career was indeed serendipitous, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

'Won't forget my first meeting with Shah Rukh'

'Won't forget my first meeting with Shah Rukh'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

'It was my first day on the sets of Jab Tak Hai Jaan and we were shooting the very first scene that you see in the film.'

10 Tips To Spice Up Your Sexting Game

10 Tips To Spice Up Your Sexting Game

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

A zingy text adds adventure in the relationship, suggests Sybil Shiddell, country manager India, Gleeden, a discreet extra marital dating Web site.

Want To Get Fit? Avoid These 10 Mistakes

Want To Get Fit? Avoid These 10 Mistakes

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

When you are putting your body through so much, you need to listen to it when it's trying to tell you something, alerts Dr Manan Vora, an orthopaedic surgeon and sports medicine expert.

Contest for Cong prez post on cards 2 decades after Sonia trumped Jitendra Prasada

Contest for Cong prez post on cards 2 decades after Sonia trumped Jitendra Prasada

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

The party last saw a contest for the post in November 2000 when Jitendra Prasada had lost to Sonia Gandhi.

'Partition is a massive part of our history'

'Partition is a massive part of our history'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

'Partition was a two-sided story in a very big way.' 'We've oversimplified it, blamed the British, thought of ourselves only as victims.' 'We've been both victims and perpetrators.'

Prashant Kishor refuses to join Cong, says party needs leadership

Prashant Kishor refuses to join Cong, says party needs leadership

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

'I declined the generous offer of Congress to join the party as part of the EAG and take responsibility for the elections. In my humble opinion, more than me the party needs leadership and collective will to fix the deep rooted structural problems through transformational reforms,' Kishor said in a tweet.

Govt doesn't want to run Vodafone Idea; promoters will manage biz: VIL CEO

Govt doesn't want to run Vodafone Idea; promoters will manage biz: VIL CEO

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

A day after Vodafone Idea Ltd opted to convert interest on dues to government equity, its CEO on Wednesday said the government had made its position amply clear that it does not want to run the telco, and added that existing promoters are fully committed to managing and running the company's operations. Vodafone Idea (VIL) on Tuesday announced its decision to opt for converting about Rs 16,000 crore interest dues liability payable to the government into equity, which will amount to around 35.8 per cent stake in the company. If the plan goes through, the government will become the biggest shareholder in the company which is reeling under a debt burden of about Rs 1.95 lakh crore.

Lakhimpur case: SC seeks time schedule for conclusion of trial

Lakhimpur case: SC seeks time schedule for conclusion of trial

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

The top court also asked the Uttar Pradesh government, which opposed the bail plea of Ashish Mishra terming the offence as 'grave', to file an affidavit with regard to the status of the second case filed over the killing of three occupants of the SUV, which allegedly mowed down the farmers.

Gold loan: Low-cost option and credit score no bar

Gold loan: Low-cost option and credit score no bar

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

Gold loan is currently the fastest-growing loan category (among the various types disbursed to individuals). On February 26, 2021, the outstanding loan against gold jewellery stood at Rs 56,596 crore. By February 25, 2022, it had risen to Rs 71,408 crore, a year-on-year growth of 26.2 per cent, according to the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI's) data. Several factors are driving the demand for gold loans.

Taxes, incentives, reforms: How to read this year's Budget document

Taxes, incentives, reforms: How to read this year's Budget document

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget for 2023-24 in Parliament on February 1. The Budget is a statement of the government's estimated receipts and expenditures for a fiscal year (April 1 to March 31). It's divided into Revenue and Capital Budget. The Revenue Budget includes the government's revenue receipts and expenditures while the Capital Budget includes its capital receipts and payments.

Demand for residential properties remain robust: Deepak Parekh

Demand for residential properties remain robust: Deepak Parekh

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

The Indian real estate market is on an upward cycle and residential housing continues to be the star of the sector, HDFC chairman Deepak Parekh said on Thursday. He added that unlike many other Western countries, the demand for housing in India is from genuine homebuyers and is not speculative in nature. "The India real estate market is on an upward cycle which bodes well for all of us. "The big star of the real estate sector continues to remain residential housing in India. "I hardly need to reiterate that demand for housing in India continues to remain robust," Parekh said while addressing the CII Real Estate event.

Inaugural women's IPL to be played in March 2023

Inaugural women's IPL to be played in March 2023

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

BCCI is expected to hold a discussion on matters related to women's IPL at its annual general meeting in September this year. Much of the planning around the tournament will be around sale of its media rights.

Relationship with China has to be based on '3 mutuals': Foreign secy

Relationship with China has to be based on '3 mutuals': Foreign secy

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

India has made it clear to China that peace and tranquillity in border areas is essential for the development of overall bilateral ties and the relationship has to be based on the 'three mutuals' of respect, sensitivity and interest, Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla said.

US, Aus, Japan urge China to end military exercises now for peace in region

US, Aus, Japan urge China to end military exercises now for peace in region

Rediff.com7 Aug 2022

A joint statement was issued by US Secretary of State Tony Blinken, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, and Japanese Foreign Minister Hayashi Yoshimasa after their in-person meeting in Phnom Penh on the margins of the 55th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting.

Uddhav Thackeray: A shy politician who tried bold gamble

Uddhav Thackeray: A shy politician who tried bold gamble

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

It will be interesting to see if Thackeray now succeeds in reviving the fortunes of his weakened party.

Is Someone Flirting With Your Partner?

Is Someone Flirting With Your Partner?

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

When it comes to someone flirting with your partner, it's important to take a step back and assess the situation before jumping to conclusions or taking any action, advises Sybil Shiddell, country manager-India for Gleeden, a discreet extra marital dating Web site.

India determined to protect its sovereignty: Rajnath on Ladakh row

India determined to protect its sovereignty: Rajnath on Ladakh row

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

The defence minister also said that India attaches importance to peaceful resolution of differences through dialogue and is committed to respect various agreements inked for maintenance of peace along the borders.

No, Friends is Not The Best Sitcom Ever!

No, Friends is Not The Best Sitcom Ever!

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

'The pride of the devoted Seinfeld fan is that he happens to love a show that doesn't take his love for granted, so that even on repeat viewings he is never really sure what directions an episode might take,' observes Sreehari Nair.

Jubilee Review: Amazing Winner!

Jubilee Review: Amazing Winner!

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

Jubilee's irresistible celebration of cinema and all its good, bad, ugly ways lives up to its title, applauds Sukanya Verma.

Raksha Bandhan Recipe: Dahi Vadas

Raksha Bandhan Recipe: Dahi Vadas

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

Dig into soft Chef Saby's soft Dahi Vadas for Raksha Bandhan.

Media must be vigilant, point out govt's shortcomings: Manmohan Singh

Media must be vigilant, point out govt's shortcomings: Manmohan Singh

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday said the media needs to remain vigilant and flag shortcomings of the government with a view to improve the effectiveness of governance.

Is Ronaldo returning to Real Madrid?

Is Ronaldo returning to Real Madrid?

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

Ronaldo, who was top scorer in Serie A last season, has 12 months remaining on his contract at Juventus but has expressed no desire to leave.

'This may indeed be India's moment'

'This may indeed be India's moment'

Rediff.com20 May 2022

'For the first time, all major countries are discovering India's indispensability to their own foreign policy interests.'

Recipe: Lebanese Fattoush Salad With Pita

Recipe: Lebanese Fattoush Salad With Pita

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

Lebanese Fattoush Salad is light, nutritious and delicious.

Ferguson looks back on life and career in Never Give In

Ferguson looks back on life and career in "Never Give In"

Rediff.com21 May 2021

Widely considered as one of the greatest managers of all time, Ferguson, 79, also recounts how he suffered a brain haemorrhage in 2018 - an incident he has previously said he feared would cause him to lose his memory.

Rahul's yatra a political gimmick to connect through hatred: RSS

Rahul's yatra a political gimmick to connect through hatred: RSS

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

RSS joint general secretary Manmohan Vaidya, apparently referring to the Congress's Bharat Jodo Yatra, described it as a "political gimmick" that will not serve its stated purpose of uniting masses.

Infra Brushstrokes For The Budget

Infra Brushstrokes For The Budget

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

7 key areas that the Budget must address to re-energise the infrastructure sector, suggests Vinayak Chatterjee.

TN girl's death: Collector, SP shifted; govt assures support to family

TN girl's death: Collector, SP shifted; govt assures support to family

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

State School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi said he and Public Works Department Minister EV Velu consoled the parents of the girl whose body was found in the school hostel on July 13.

Janhit Mein Jaari Review

Janhit Mein Jaari Review

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

Once the shock value and comic potential of a woman selling condoms runs out, Janhit Mein Jaari loses its mojo, observes Deepa Gahlot.