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PIX: Sonam dances with Salman, Arbaaz, on Bigg Boss 8

PIX: Sonam dances with Salman, Arbaaz, on Bigg Boss 8

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

Missed last night's episode of Bigg Boss? We bring you the pictures.

Forbes Group to launch online lottery in July

Forbes Group to launch online lottery in July

Rediff.com20 Jun 2003

Following the foray of Essel and Essar groups into the online lottery segment, another leading conglomerate Forbes Group on Friday said it will enter the segment and launch its product 'DhanDhanaDhan' next month.

Samjhauta Express accused remanded in NIA custody

Samjhauta Express accused remanded in NIA custody

Rediff.com20 Dec 2012

Dhan Singh, a prime suspect in the 2007 Samjhauta Express blast case, was on Thursday remanded in the custody of National Investigation Agency till December 28 in the 2008 Malegaon blast case by the special National Investigation Agency court in Mumbai.

PM appeals to well off people to give up subsidised LPG

PM appeals to well off people to give up subsidised LPG

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

Modi said the country needs to increase domestic output of energy.

Trinamool Congress MPs protest over black money issue

Trinamool Congress MPs protest over black money issue

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

Stepping up attack on the government on the black money issue, Trinamool Congress MPs on Tuesday blocked the main entrance of Parliament and threatened to derail House proceedings over the matter.

Seven note ban tricks and one lesson

Seven note ban tricks and one lesson

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

The government has provided no official explanation behind the note ban that is backed by hard data, says Debashis Basu.

Is Deepak Dobriyal all set to play Kejriwal?

Is Deepak Dobriyal all set to play Kejriwal?

Rediff.com18 Mar 2014

In the political satire, Lollypop Since 1947, Deepak Dobriyal will play an aam aadmi who becomes a mighty political force.

Govt begins mapping migrant workers to work out relief package

Govt begins mapping migrant workers to work out relief package

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

The Union home ministry and the labour ministry have asked state governments to coordinate with the chief labour commissioner's (CLC's) office to give a comprehensive data of all the migrant workers by April 11.

'Jai jai Shiv Shambho, Happy Birthday Jumbo!'

'Jai jai Shiv Shambho, Happy Birthday Jumbo!'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

One of the biggest match-winners in Indian cricket Anil Kumble turned 47 on Tuesday and not surprising that birthday wishes poured in from all quarters for the legendary cricketer.

'Growth projections have to be taken with a pinch of salt'

'Growth projections have to be taken with a pinch of salt'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

'The question is, how soon we can expect to re-attain the pre-lockdown levels of output and income.'

Another suspect arrested in Samjhauta Exp blast case

Another suspect arrested in Samjhauta Exp blast case

Rediff.com17 Dec 2012

In the second arrest in as many days in the Samjhauta Express blast case, Dhan Singh, a prime suspect, was on Monday arrested by the National Investigation Agency from Madhya Pradesh. The arrest came even as the NIA told a Panchkula court that Rajender Chaudhary alias Pehalwan, who allegedly planted a bomb in the Pakistan-bound Samjhauta Express in 2007, played a key role in the entire operation.

Lessons from Bollywood: How to use a mirror

Lessons from Bollywood: How to use a mirror

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

We give you 20 informative ways.

Salman Khan resumes shooting of Bajrani Bhaijaan

Salman Khan resumes shooting of Bajrani Bhaijaan

Rediff.com12 May 2015

'Last 5 days of shooting left for #BajrangiBhaijaan,' director Kabir Khan tweeted.

For many, this is not a lockdown, but a knockout

For many, this is not a lockdown, but a knockout

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

'The economic impact of this lockdown is evidently huge.' 'Its impact on the livelihood of vulnerable sections of the society is immeasurably bigger,' observes Mahesh Vyas.

Think beyond politics: PM Modi's message to lawmakers at high tea

Think beyond politics: PM Modi's message to lawmakers at high tea

Rediff.com26 Oct 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hosted a high tea for all National Democratic Alliance members of Parliament -- the first such event after the Bharatiya Janata Party-led alliance stormed to power in May -- and utilised the occasion to ask them to be a symbol of positive political entity.

1,463 COVID-19 cases in 24 hrs, total count 10,815; toll 353

1,463 COVID-19 cases in 24 hrs, total count 10,815; toll 353

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

The number of active COVID-19 cases stands at 9,272 and as many as 1,189 people have been cured and discharged, and one has migrated, it said.

Big decisions of Modi govt in the last 6 months

Big decisions of Modi govt in the last 6 months

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

A look at the key decisions taken by the Narendra Modi government in its six months.

Violence in the name of faith won't be tolerated: PM

Violence in the name of faith won't be tolerated: PM

Rediff.com27 Aug 2017

'I want to assure the country that no country, no government can tolerate anybody taking the law into their hands, whether it is an individual or a group.'

Interim Budget is just 'a trailer': PM Modi

Interim Budget is just 'a trailer': PM Modi

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

The budget will empower the poor, give a boost to the farmer and an impetus to the economic growth, the PM said.

Trivendra Singh Rawat, ex-RSS pracharak sworn in as Uttarakhand CM

Trivendra Singh Rawat, ex-RSS pracharak sworn in as Uttarakhand CM

Rediff.com18 Mar 2017

Nine ministers also take oath. Satpal Maharaj, Harak Singh Rawat, Madan Kaushik, Arvind Pandey, Subodh Uniyal,Yashpal Arya and Prakash Pant have been made Cabinet ministers.

Rajasthan BJP expels 11 rebel leaders

Rajasthan BJP expels 11 rebel leaders

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

They have been expelled for their decision to contest elections against party candidates.

Postal Dept to use its network for proposed Payment Bank

Postal Dept to use its network for proposed Payment Bank

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

Post Office has 1,54,000 rural branches.

'Mamata is mentally and physically finished'

'Mamata is mentally and physically finished'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

'Our honourable CM is so shameless that she will say the state is among the safest for women.'

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's customary address to the joining sitting of Parliament on the first day of the budget session.

Bajirao Mastani to be dubbed in Telugu, Tamil

Bajirao Mastani to be dubbed in Telugu, Tamil

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

After Prem Ratan Dhan Payo, it's time for another magnum opus to spread its wings into the regional market.

PIX: Salman Khan does his bit for Narendra Modi

PIX: Salman Khan does his bit for Narendra Modi

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

Pictures from the Swachh India campaign.

Sonam Kapoor returns to Mumbai for Swine flu treatment

Sonam Kapoor returns to Mumbai for Swine flu treatment

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

Sonam Kapoor is likely to be admitted to Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital & Medical Research Institute in Mumbai for treatment. Haresh Pandya reports from Rajkot.

The Top 10 HITS of 2015

The Top 10 HITS of 2015

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

Bajrangi Bhaijaan was Bollywood's biggest hit this year.

Hema Malini, Sooraj Barjatya attend Ravindra Jain's prayer meet

Hema Malini, Sooraj Barjatya attend Ravindra Jain's prayer meet

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

A look at the pictures.

Mutual fund industry's hopelist for Jaitley

Mutual fund industry's hopelist for Jaitley

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

MFs continue to find it difficult to attract and retain long-term money from investors

Adityanath's outfit offers 'guns' to 'harassed' Hindus of Bishada

Adityanath's outfit offers 'guns' to 'harassed' Hindus of Bishada

Rediff.com7 Oct 2015

Several members of the group, 'Hindu Yuva Vahini', tried entering the village but were stopped by the police in view of the prohibitory orders.

602 hospitals in India earmarked as dedicated COVID-19 facilities

602 hospitals in India earmarked as dedicated COVID-19 facilities

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

These dedicated COVID-19 facilities will have a capacity of 1,06,719 isolation beds and 12,024 ICU beds reserved for such patients in the country.

Why bankers are cold to Modi's Main Bhi Chowkidar campaign

Why bankers are cold to Modi's Main Bhi Chowkidar campaign

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

AIBOC in a letter to the Prime Minister, has said the government should not expect the banking fraternity to "join the political campaign of #MainBhiChowkidar" unless issues related to merger of banks, salary revision and staff recruitment, among others, are addressed.

India's share in global GDP rose to 3.3% in 2017: President Kovind

India's share in global GDP rose to 3.3% in 2017: President Kovind

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

The President noted that this is an opportune moment for the country to play a decisive role in the fourth industrial revolution.

Four blocks of Eden named after war veterans

Four blocks of Eden named after war veterans

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

The name plates of Lieutenant Colonel Dhan Singh Thapa, Colonel N J Nair, Havildar Hangpan Dada and Subedar Joginder Singh were unveiled at a ceremony in Kolkata.

Does Modi lack courage about the economy?

Does Modi lack courage about the economy?

Rediff.com12 May 2020

'Modi has not lacked courage in the political sphere. It is time he showed it in the economic sphere as well.' 'To do this, he needs to shed the simple-minded nostrums about economic growth and swadeshi that he learnt in the Sangh Parivar,' suggests Virendra Kapoor.

Bankers are COVID Warriors too!

Bankers are COVID Warriors too!

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

'Like doctors, health workers, police, bankers are also COVID warriors,' notes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Sensex rallies 259 points to end at 2-week high

Sensex rallies 259 points to end at 2-week high

Rediff.com30 Nov 2016

HSBC maintained "overweight" rating on Indian equities, saying "fundamentals are strong".

4 accused in Malegaon blasts case get bail

4 accused in Malegaon blasts case get bail

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

The four, who are in jail since their arrest in 2013, had approached the high court in 2016 after a special court rejected their bail pleas in June that year.

Cabinet meet ends; 'You may have to pay 60% tax'

Cabinet meet ends; 'You may have to pay 60% tax'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

Sources said the government was keen to tax all unaccounted money deposited in bank accounts after it allowed the banned currency to be deposited in bank accounts during a 50-day window from November 10 to December 30.