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Review: Thiru Thiru... provides insane laughter

Review: Thiru Thiru... provides insane laughter

Rediff.com25 Sep 2009

T4 has a load of mush, fluff and frothiness but that's pretty much it.

Trai decision on 3G-2G price-linking by July 15

Trai decision on 3G-2G price-linking by July 15

Rediff.com21 May 2010

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) will complete the consultation process for linking 3G spectrum price with 2G spectrum by July 15 and expects the government to wait for its proposals before taking a decision.

Trai's proposal on 4G services by year-end

Trai's proposal on 4G services by year-end

Rediff.com20 May 2010

On the heels of a highly successful 3G spectrum auction, the telecom regulator Trai on Thursday said it plans to bring out the recommendations on the fourth generation (4G) technology or ultra-broadband by the end of the year.

4 super bikes perfect for your road trip

4 super bikes perfect for your road trip

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

Youtuber, travel enthusiast and bike lover Jasminder Singh picks the top bikes that are crafted for long distance journeys.

7 yr after Nirbhaya, rape conviction rate low at 32%

7 yr after Nirbhaya, rape conviction rate low at 32%

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

What is perhaps more worrisome is that while the conviction rate in rape cases has increased marginally in recent years, the chargesheeting rate has gone down -- which means cases are not going to court.

Yet another woman director debuts in Tamil

Yet another woman director debuts in Tamil

Rediff.com5 Aug 2009

Thirty-one-year-old Nandhini JS is the latest woman director to join the handful of women in the Tamil film industry with her debut film Thiru Thiru, Thuru Thuru.

5 smart tips for women to balance career and family

5 smart tips for women to balance career and family

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

Work-life balance is not just spending time with your family or at work, it is also about taking out time for yourself.

Directing Thiru Thiru Thuru Thuru

Directing Thiru Thiru Thuru Thuru

Rediff.com21 Sep 2009

Nandini speaks about her directing her debut Tamil film Thiru Thiru Thuru Thuru.

Babus divided over government's new promotion policy

Babus divided over government's new promotion policy

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

The new policy would create more vacancies at the Centre, as some who were denied promotions are thinking of returning to their home state, report Sahil Makkar and Ishan Bakshi.

Complete breakdown of governance in Arunachal: Centre tells SC

Complete breakdown of governance in Arunachal: Centre tells SC

Rediff.com30 Jan 2016

The ministry of Home Affairs, in the affidavit, said Chief Minister Nabam Tuki and Speaker Nabam Rebia have been playing communal politics against the Governor, who in his reports had recommended imposition of President's Rule in the state by elaborating the sequence of events leading the Congress government becoming a minority.

It took government 20 months to correct this error

It took government 20 months to correct this error

Rediff.com14 Jun 2013

Officers of the rank of Joint Secretaries will also be covered under a key directive to the Central Bureau of Investigation, Central Vigilance Commission and other departments in probing corruption with the government rectifying an error 20 months after it crept into an office order.

AIBA sidelines referees and judges used at Rio, pending investigation

AIBA sidelines referees and judges used at Rio, pending investigation

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

Boxing body AIBA has sidelined all 36 referees and judges used at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics until an investigation has been concluded, it said on Thursday.

COVID-19: Two-wheeler sales likely to boom

COVID-19: Two-wheeler sales likely to boom

Rediff.com12 May 2020

Besides regular buyers, there is lot of interest among those in essential services, such as health, banking, and IT. The sales will be helped by social distancing becoming the new normal in both urban and rural regions as people will be averse to using public transport.

From Babri Masjid to Ram Temple: Timeline of events in Ayodhya

From Babri Masjid to Ram Temple: Timeline of events in Ayodhya

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

The following is the chronology of events related to the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute in which, after the Supreme Court verdict, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday conducted the 'Bhoomi Pujan' or ground breaking ceremony and laid the foundation stone for the temple's construction.

Trai puts foot down on ADC

Trai puts foot down on ADC

Rediff.com19 Sep 2005

Spectrum auction may now become an annual event

Spectrum auction may now become an annual event

Rediff.com28 Feb 2017

The auction last year had seen a muted response on account of high spectrum cost.

China pushes India into bear hug with Quad

China pushes India into bear hug with Quad

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

China's behaviour in the post-pandemic geopolitical landscape which may determine the Quad's future trajectory, notes former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.

India once again explains to China why it deserves NSG seat

India once again explains to China why it deserves NSG seat

Rediff.com31 Oct 2016

During the talks, India once again asserted to the Chinese side that its implementation of Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty principles was "second to none".

Hima named in World C'ships team as relay runner

Hima named in World C'ships team as relay runner

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

World Athletics Championships to be held in Doha from September 27.

Why do moms flaunt their babies on FB?

Why do moms flaunt their babies on FB?

Rediff.com25 May 2016

Those who felt societal pressure to be perfect moms posted more frequently than others to Facebook

Chopper scam: Middleman asked to target Sonia aides to bag deal

Chopper scam: Middleman asked to target Sonia aides to bag deal

Rediff.com1 Feb 2014

One of the alleged middlemen in the VVIP chopper scam had asked a contact in India to target UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and the then NSA MK Narayanan to bag the deal, according to a document submitted in Italian court.

Microsoft launches $500 million programme for Indian start-ups

Microsoft launches $500 million programme for Indian start-ups

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

The company has been a part of the start-up ecosystem in a big way from early stages right up to when the companies start achieving full scale.

Justice Karnan demands Rs 14 crore relief from Supreme Court

Justice Karnan demands Rs 14 crore relief from Supreme Court

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

Contempt proceedings were initiated against Justice Karnan for writing letters to various judges including the Prime Minister, accusing several judges of corruption.

CJI Thakur laments lack of judges, pendency in his farewell speech

CJI Thakur laments lack of judges, pendency in his farewell speech

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

He also said nation can't progress unless judiciary gets ready to handle the challenges.

Lashkar will turn to India after Afghanistan: US commander

Lashkar will turn to India after Afghanistan: US commander

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

Pakistan-based terrorist outfits like Lashkar-e-Tayiba are likely to turn their attention to India with the drawdown of US forces from Afghanistan, a top Pentagon commander has told lawmakers.

Replaced officer will continue to handle chopper case: DefMin

Replaced officer will continue to handle chopper case: DefMin

Rediff.com30 Nov 2013

The ministry had on Friday decided to replace Chatterjee as joint secretary and acquisition manager (Air), in-charge of handling the chopper deal, which is facing cancellation in view of bribery allegations, and the multi-billion dollar 126 combat aircraft deal of the Air Force.

Tracking the Bank of Baroda money trail, from Vikaspuri to Hong Kong

Tracking the Bank of Baroda money trail, from Vikaspuri to Hong Kong

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

Gurucharan Singh's Dhawan Creative apparently clocked trades 10 times its capital in a few months.

EXPLAINED: CBI war between Rakesh Asthana and Alok Verma

EXPLAINED: CBI war between Rakesh Asthana and Alok Verma

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

India's premier investigating agency, the Central Bureau of Investigation, is witnessing an unprecedented crisis since the last few weeks. At the heart of the crisis is the struggle between its two top bosses -- Alok Verma and Rakesh Asthana. As the case continues to play out in the public with allegations being countered with more allegations, here's all you need to know about the feud and its various twists and turns.

Spectrum sale ends, proceeds way off target

Spectrum sale ends, proceeds way off target

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

Upfront payment of Rs 32,000 cr just half of Budget estimate; no takers for 700 & 900 megahertz bands

Chopper scam: Def min to question Haschke on politicians, bureaucrats

Chopper scam: Def min to question Haschke on politicians, bureaucrats

Rediff.com10 Dec 2013

With references to politicians and bureaucrats coming up in the chopper scam trial in Italy, the Defence Ministry is expected to seek clarifications on the issue from alleged middleman Guido Haschke during the next hearing of the case there.

Ranji Trophy: Rana powers Delhi to victory in big run chase

Ranji Trophy: Rana powers Delhi to victory in big run chase

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

A round-up of results from the Ranji Trophy matches played on Wednesday.

IT+IT= IT: PM Modi's formula for India's future

IT+IT= IT: PM Modi's formula for India's future

Rediff.com10 May 2017

PM urges lawyers to fight cases for the poor for free.

Ayodhya mediation fails, daily hearing from Aug 6: SC

Ayodhya mediation fails, daily hearing from Aug 6: SC

Rediff.com3 Aug 2019

The apex court said the parties in the matter should be ready to start the hearing on the appeals which are before it.

Start-ups tap training needs of techies

Start-ups tap training needs of techies

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

Reskilling and online certification are the biggest earners in the Indian online education market

Righting a wrong done to the LGBT community

Righting a wrong done to the LGBT community

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

LGBT citizens also enjoy the right to privacy, right to equality and above all, right to life, like any other citizen, writes Sharad Sharma.

CJI criticises electoral politics, unfulfilled poll promises

CJI criticises electoral politics, unfulfilled poll promises

Rediff.com8 Apr 2017

Chief Justice of India J S Khehar on Saturday criticised the electoral politics in the country, saying poll promises are "routinely unfulfilled", caste issues projected differently to get a majority and party manifestos do not have any linkage to socio-economic justice.

Armed forces fume despite MoD's clarification over rank parity

Armed forces fume despite MoD's clarification over rank parity

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

The armed forces continue to be upset with the government over a defence ministry circular regarding rank parity vis-a-vis their civilian counterparts at the Service headquarters even though the ministry issued a statement on Thursday, saying no downgradation had been done.

PHOTOS: The 'big guys' participating in International Fleet Review

PHOTOS: The 'big guys' participating in International Fleet Review

Rediff.com6 Feb 2016

Rediff.com tells you all you need to know of some of the major ships from different countries that will participate in what is being described as 'Indian Navy's biggest event'.