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Deepti turns down Deewar

Deepti turns down Deewar

Rediff.com5 Apr 2003

Can we have a new storyline please?

Can we have a new storyline please?

Rediff.com21 Nov 2003

Business reforms: Gujarat ranks behind West Bengal

Business reforms: Gujarat ranks behind West Bengal

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

While other states are becoming competitive, Gujarat, say experts is not paying enough attention to maintaining its own position in terms of business reforms.

Party-hoppers make it to BJP's first list of candidates for K'tka poll

Party-hoppers make it to BJP's first list of candidates for K'tka poll

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

Most of them are sitting legislators and a few of them also served as ministers in the past.

Fardeen Khan on his upcoming films

Fardeen Khan on his upcoming films

Rediff.com3 Dec 2002

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Anxiety, insomnia: Firing in border areas leaves residents emotionally scarred

Anxiety, insomnia: Firing in border areas leaves residents emotionally scarred

Rediff.com20 Nov 2016

The cross-border firing was severely affecting the mental health of those residing in border areas that witness death and destruction.

Abhijit's Nobel and the challenges ahead

Abhijit's Nobel and the challenges ahead

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

'The fruition of Nobel's hope lies in the response of a caring government that can rise above politics and propaganda, not in the frenetic raptures of a public that worships fame for fame's sake,' says Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

Yediyurappa does what Fadnavis couldn't

Yediyurappa does what Fadnavis couldn't

Rediff.com26 Dec 2019

'It must have stung Devendra Fadnavis to see Modi asking MPs at the BJP parliamentary party meeting to give Yediyurappa a standing ovation for his victory in the by-elections that has resulted in pulling the BJP government in Karnataka off the ventilator,' notes Aditi Phadnis.

Meet Pradeep Singh Kharola: Air India's turnaround man

Meet Pradeep Singh Kharola: Air India's turnaround man

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

Kharola leads from the front. As a team player, he also uses technology to improve processes whether it is training or assessing metrics, a key trait that would help to improve service quality of the national carrier.

Karnataka govt's generosity at taxpayers' expense

Karnataka govt's generosity at taxpayers' expense

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

The Karnataka government has decided to reimburse the medical bill to the tune of Rs 1.16 crore incurred on Housing Minister Ambareesh for his treatment, triggering a controversy over spending taxpayers' money.

CBI to probe phone tapping charges: Yediyurappa

CBI to probe phone tapping charges: Yediyurappa

Rediff.com18 Aug 2019

Kumaraswamy said he was ready for probe by even an international agency.

7 Army personnel get lifer for fake encounter; Sonowal hails verdict

7 Army personnel get lifer for fake encounter; Sonowal hails verdict

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

Sonowal said the judgement is a reflection of India's democratic values where human rights and fairness are respected.

Progressive Kannada scholar shot dead

Progressive Kannada scholar shot dead

Rediff.com30 Aug 2015

Noted Kannada scholar and researcher, M M Kalburgi, who often courted controversies with his outspoken stand on various issues including idol worship, was shot dead at point-blank range by two unidentified men at his residence in Dharwad, Karnataka on Sunday.

TV sting op claims Karnataka minister's wife took Rs 7 lakh bribe for tender

TV sting op claims Karnataka minister's wife took Rs 7 lakh bribe for tender

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

A Karnataka minister has waded into controversy after a 'sting operation' by a television channel on his wife allegedly accepting bribe of Rs 7 lakh regarding a tender pertaining to his department.

Karnataka assembly speaker compares himself to rape survivor

Karnataka assembly speaker compares himself to rape survivor

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

The stand-off between the government and opposition continued in the assembly on Tuesday over an SIT probe into the audio clip.

BJP leaders detained as police scuttle bike rally to Mangaluru

BJP leaders detained as police scuttle bike rally to Mangaluru

Rediff.com5 Sep 2017

Police had denied permission for the rally but the BJP insisted they would go ahead with the rally plan.

'With a heavy heart', Karnataka to release Cauvery water to TN

'With a heavy heart', Karnataka to release Cauvery water to TN

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

"Despite severe hardships faced by the government of Karnataka, the state will release water as directed by the Supreme Court," Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said.

Siachen braveheart Hanamanthappa's village plunges into grief

Siachen braveheart Hanamanthappa's village plunges into grief

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

The village of Lance Naik Hanamanthappa Koppad plunged into grief as he passed away on Thursday after battling for life since his miraculous survival in Siachen, with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah leading the state in paying homage to the braveheart from Karnataka.

Strangest interview question: 'Why are manholes round?'

Strangest interview question: 'Why are manholes round?'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

Readers share the strangest questions asked to them in a job interview.

Double treat for Kannada movie goers

Double treat for Kannada movie goers

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

Two movies, Ingale Marga (Road to Ingale) and Tirupati Express releases today,September 5.

Yeddy takes charge as state BJP chief, sets 150-seat target

Yeddy takes charge as state BJP chief, sets 150-seat target

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

Yeddyurappa termed the Congress a "sinking ship" and asked his party men to work hard to realise PM Modi's dream of "Congress-free India".

Zero's Homecoming

Zero's Homecoming

Rediff.com15 Oct 2017

The Indian high commission in London is making efforts to take the manuscript to India for display.

Vikram Akula is back where he belongs

Vikram Akula is back where he belongs

Rediff.com26 Sep 2017

In 2012, Akula quit as chairman of Bharat Financial Inclusion (formerly SKS Microfinance), which he'd founded and led to a successful initial public offering

Economic mantras Modi must learn to be successful

Economic mantras Modi must learn to be successful

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

Amartya Sen and Jagadish Bhagwati publicly sparred last year on the direction of India's economic policy.

Karnataka Home Minister under fire over remarks on media

Karnataka Home Minister under fire over remarks on media

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

Karnataka Home Minister K J George came under attack from opposition for his controversial remarks that the media highlighted sexual assaults for TRP ratings, even as Chief Minister Siddaramaiah sidestepped the issue.

BJP leaders observe day-long fast to protest Parliament washout

BJP leaders observe day-long fast to protest Parliament washout

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

Shah said the Opposition's 'irresponsible' conduct caused a loss of over Rs 333 crore of public money and the ruling National Democratic Alliance MPs' decision to forgo their salaries was a 'call of conscience'.

G Janardhana Reddy, still a force in Karnataka politics

G Janardhana Reddy, still a force in Karnataka politics

Rediff.com26 Nov 2016

The wedding celebrations show the controversial mining baron retains influence over elected representatives, whichever party is in power.

IAS officer's death: Despite protests, government refuses to budge on CBI probe

IAS officer's death: Despite protests, government refuses to budge on CBI probe

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

Resisting growing clamour, the state government decided to stick to its decision not to refer the case to the CBI.

2 MLAs withdraw support to K'taka govt; I am totally relaxed, says HDK

2 MLAs withdraw support to K'taka govt; I am totally relaxed, says HDK

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

While the Congress has convened a meeting of all its MLAs on Wednesday to take stock of the evolving situation, the BJP legislators have been shifted to Haryana in an attempt to keep the flock together and thwart any poaching attempt by the Congress-JDS combine.

Karnataka waives crop loan up to Rs 50,000 per farmer

Karnataka waives crop loan up to Rs 50,000 per farmer

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

A total of 22,27,506 farmers have obtained loan of about Rs 10,736 crore from cooperative banks in the state.

BJP govt in Karnataka broke world records in graft: Rahul

BJP govt in Karnataka broke world records in graft: Rahul

Rediff.com11 Feb 2018

"Modi ji stop giving speeches and start working, because you don't have much time," he said.

India Open: Prannoy forced to play with foot corns; Saina, Sindhu win

India Open: Prannoy forced to play with foot corns; Saina, Sindhu win

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

H S Prannoy lost in the opening round even as compatriots Saina Nehwal and P V Sindhu entered the second round of the $ 350,000 India Open Super 500 tournament, in New Delhi on Wednesday.

Will Yeddyurappa be CM if BJP wins Karnataka?

Will Yeddyurappa be CM if BJP wins Karnataka?

Rediff.com12 May 2018

Yeddyurappa lacks the Karnataka BJP's unqualified support and Shah knows that.

Siddaramaiah hands over controversial watch to assembly speaker

Siddaramaiah hands over controversial watch to assembly speaker

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

Siddaramaiah's dramatic gesture came when the House reassembled after two adjournments with the BJP and the JDS persisting with their demand for a discussion on the issue.

Karnataka govt agrees to recommend Lingayats as separate religion

Karnataka govt agrees to recommend Lingayats as separate religion

Rediff.com19 Mar 2018

Lingayats and Veerashaiva Lingayats are those who believed in the philosphy of Basaveshwara, 12th century social reformer

'I get bored easily'

'I get bored easily'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

'I feel so happy. I wanted my career to go like this,' Layanya Tripathy tells Radhika Rajamani.

Remembering Ashok Mitra

Remembering Ashok Mitra

Rediff.com2 Jun 2018

Dr Mitra called the Pandara Road crowd a 'cheerful collective of young dreamers,' united in its 'love and pride for the newly Independent India,' despite 'sharp disparities in background, temperament and attitude.' Dr Shreekant Sambrani recalls his encounters with the legendary economist who passed into the ages.

K'taka assembly adjourned; trust vote by 6 pm

K'taka assembly adjourned; trust vote by 6 pm

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

As the House resumed its sitting an hour late, the Speaker made it clear, "The debate should start now. Everybody is watching us. Please don't make me a scapegoat. Let us reach our goal," stressing that the process should reach finality on Monday.

Chaos in assembly over BJP MLA gazing at Priyanka Gandhi's pic

Chaos in assembly over BJP MLA gazing at Priyanka Gandhi's pic

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

Karnataka Assembly was on Friday adjourned briefly amid chaos over a Bharatiya Janata Party MLA watching a zoomed in picture of Priyanka Gandhi on his mobile phone during House proceedings.

It's festival time for the Kannada film industry

It's festival time for the Kannada film industry

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

Two films will release on Diwali.