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Sachin Tendulkar in a Kannada film!

Sachin Tendulkar in a Kannada film!

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

A 3-D horror film titled Aakramana and children's film titled Sachin, Tendulkar Alla are set to release this week.

300 school children in UP's Shamli taken ill after inhaling toxic gas

300 school children in UP's Shamli taken ill after inhaling toxic gas

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has ordered a probe into the matter by Commissioner Saharanpur.

Is Yes Bank out of the woods?

Is Yes Bank out of the woods?

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

'Infusion of fresh capital, handsome growth in deposits and focus on recovery should bring Yes Bank back on the growth path in the next financial year,' observes Tamal Bandyopodhyay.

J'khand: Deadline ends today, BDO's life in peril

J'khand: Deadline ends today, BDO's life in peril

Rediff.com17 Feb 2010

The fate of Prashant Kumar Layek, the abducted Block Development Officer (BDO) of Dalbhumgarh hangs in balance as the deadline set by the Maoists for the unconditional release of 15 villagers who were arrested in the East Singhbhum District on charges of supporting rebels expires on Wednesday.

Why Sidhu gets to bat for Congress despite tantrums

Why Sidhu gets to bat for Congress despite tantrums

Rediff.com8 May 2021

The Congress' top leadership realises the former cricketer's utility and mass appeal. His oratory skills and ability to whip up mass hysteria in election rallies is acknowledged as an asset

Yadav, Bhushan out of AAP's PAC; Kejriwal's resignation rejected

Yadav, Bhushan out of AAP's PAC; Kejriwal's resignation rejected

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

Senior Aam Aadmi Party leaders Prashant Bhushan and Yogendra Yadav, who were on a collision course with party convener and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, were on Wednesday voted out of Political Affairs Committee of the party, which has been rocked by dissidence in recent days.

No problem if anyone else leads a united Opposition: Mamata

No problem if anyone else leads a united Opposition: Mamata

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday said it will 'depend on the situation' who becomes the face of the Opposition to take on the BJP, but added she has no problem if someone other than her leads.

Let CBI sort out its mess first, says SC in Rafale hearing

Let CBI sort out its mess first, says SC in Rafale hearing

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

The court's remarks came when the petitioner said they were seeking a court-monitored CBI probe into the deal.

After BSSC exam leak, another exam racket comes to light in Bihar

After BSSC exam leak, another exam racket comes to light in Bihar

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

Close on the heels of paper leak in Bihar State Staff Selection Commission test for clerks, a TV sting on Friday exposed a purported shady deal in the ongoing recruitment of fourth grade employees in civil courts across Bihar.

Box Office: Saaho is average

Box Office: Saaho is average

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

The hits and flops of the week.

Don't worry, all well, says Kejriwal after AAP's weekend war

Don't worry, all well, says Kejriwal after AAP's weekend war

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday dismissed reports of crisis within the Aam Aadmi Party, saying everything is 'fine'.

Kejriwal's law minister indicted for tampering with proof

Kejriwal's law minister indicted for tampering with proof

Rediff.com14 Jan 2014

Somnath Bharti, the law minister in Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's cabinet, was once indicted for tampering with evidence by a court in Patiala.

'We are not slaves of the BJP'

'We are not slaves of the BJP'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

'The BJP should be really wary of Nitish Kumar, or he will also take the BJP down with him.'

We are ready to face punishment: Kejriwal, Bhushan

We are ready to face punishment: Kejriwal, Bhushan

Rediff.com3 Sep 2012

Arvind Kejriwal, Prashant Bhushan and four other leaders of India Against Corruption on Monday accused the police of harassing their supporters, who participated in the protest on August 26 against coal block allocation. Kejriwal, Bhushan, Manish Sisodia, Gopal Rai, Kumar Vishwas and Sanjay Singh went to the Parliament Street police station on Monday morning and met additional commissioner K C Dwivedi.

Hazare: Karnataka rout Andhra; UP, Gujarat win

Hazare: Karnataka rout Andhra; UP, Gujarat win

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

Karnataka dished out a clinical show as they beat Andhra Pradesh by 53 runs in their Elite Group A match of the Vijay Hazare Trophy, in Bengaluru, on Monday.

Activists led by Kejriwal protest power tariff hike

Activists led by Kejriwal protest power tariff hike

Rediff.com23 Sep 2012

For the first time after the split from Anna Hazare, Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday led around 300 activists in a protest against hike in power tariffs, alleging that the Delhi government and private discoms were out to loot people.

Samajwadi Party retains Handia assembly seat in by-election

Samajwadi Party retains Handia assembly seat in by-election

Rediff.com5 Jun 2013

The ruling Samajwadi Party in Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday retained the Handia assembly seat by defeating its Bahujan Samaj Party rival by a comprehensive margin of more than 26,000 votes.

Hathras case: The strange case of the doctors

Hathras case: The strange case of the doctors

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

Dr Azeem Malik and Dr Obaid Haque had attended to the alleged rape victim when she was brought to the Aligarh hospital. They were later sacked, then reinstated.

Yes Bank resolution within 30 days: RBI governor

Yes Bank resolution within 30 days: RBI governor

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

Defending the timing of Yes Bank's moratorium, Reserve Bank of India governor Shaktikanta Das on Friday assured swift resolution to the issues concerning the beleaguered lender. "The resolution (to Yes Bank) will be done very swiftly, it will be done very fast. 30 days which we have given is the outer limit. You will see a very swift action from RBI," Das told reportters in Mumbai.

Bihar: 2 killed, over a dozen injured in police firing

Bihar: 2 killed, over a dozen injured in police firing

Rediff.com12 Oct 2012

Two people were killed and over a dozen injured in police firing in Bihar's Madhubani district on Friday afternoon during a clash with an angry mob that pelted stones at policeman, and torched the collectorate and a police station and several vehicles.

Apple executive shot dead by cops as he fails to stop car

Apple executive shot dead by cops as he fails to stop car

Rediff.com29 Sep 2018

Later, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that the state will order a Central Bureau of Investigation probe.

No decision yet on political plunge: Anna Hazare

No decision yet on political plunge: Anna Hazare

Rediff.com19 Sep 2012

After making it clear that he was against the formation of a party, Anna Hazare on Wednesday met activists and experts in New Delhi to discuss the future course of action during which divergent opinions emerged over the movement taking a political course.

'Government needs to resolve farmers' issue, not Supreme Court'

'Government needs to resolve farmers' issue, not Supreme Court'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

The AIKS, a key member of the "Samyukta Kisan Morcha" that is spearheading the "Dilli Chalo" agitation against the three farm laws, asserted that no farmer organisation approached the court in the first place and asked for its intervention in the matter.

Street vendors left out of Unlock 1.0's purview

Street vendors left out of Unlock 1.0's purview

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

'In states where all shops are allowed to function and pedestrians are allowed to move around, there is no reason to presume that vendors are not allowed to operate. But ambiguity surrounding the operation of street vendors de jure has led the police to harass them de facto,' say Bhuvana Anand, Jayana Bedi and Prashant Narang.

'If BJP wants to commit suicide, who can stop it?'

'If BJP wants to commit suicide, who can stop it?'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

'If Nitish Kumar is given more seats, then no one can stop the NDA from losing, even the BJP will be wiped out.'

Team Anna to announce party in October

Team Anna to announce party in October

Rediff.com12 Aug 2012

The preparatory committee consisting of 80-100 members to chalk out the nitty-gritty of formation of the party will meet for the first time on August 26, it was decided at a meeting in Noida.

SP leader shot dead in Ghaziabad district

SP leader shot dead in Ghaziabad district

Rediff.com25 Feb 2013

A local Samajwadi Party leader was shot dead on Monday in Bamhetta village of Ghaziabad district.

Plea in SC against clean chit to Yeddyurappa

Plea in SC against clean chit to Yeddyurappa

Rediff.com21 Mar 2012

The appeal against the high court's order was filed by original complainant Srijan Basha, who had earlier approached the state Lok Ayukta for registration of the case against Yeddyurappa.

'It is an election to save the soul of Tamil Nadu'

'It is an election to save the soul of Tamil Nadu'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

'The last four years was not Dravidian rule, it was BJP rule by proxy.'

Indian team wins Arctic challenge

Indian team wins Arctic challenge

Rediff.com7 Feb 2012

A five-member Indian team was that won competitions organised by London-based company Royal and Sun Alliance insurance and the World Wildlife Fund visited the Arctic to witness the effects of climate change.

Won't quit, crisis within an opportunity for AAP: Yadav

Won't quit, crisis within an opportunity for AAP: Yadav

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

Sounding a reconciliatory tone even as his fate in the party hangs in the balance, senior leader Yogendra Yadav said the crisis was an "opportunity" and that he will not quit.

FTII receives parcel with explosives, threat letter to Kanhaiya

FTII receives parcel with explosives, threat letter to Kanhaiya

Rediff.com8 May 2016

Police suspects that the packet must have been sent before Kumar's visit to Pune on April 24, when Pathrabe was the director of FTII.

Now, a spa to pamper your smartphones!

Now, a spa to pamper your smartphones!

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

Spice Retail has launched a spa with services for transforming smartphones that range from deep body cleaning, screen guard facial to fresh skin rejuvenation and holistic healing services.

Lessons from India's 'brightest investment minds'

Lessons from India's 'brightest investment minds'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

'Indians are great savers, but they are lousy investors.'

Azhar's son Asaduddin named in Uttar Pradesh squad

Azhar's son Asaduddin named in Uttar Pradesh squad

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

Former India captain Mohammed Azharuddin's son Asaduddin took his first major steps in his cricketing career when he was on Friday named in the Uttar Pradesh One Day squad for the forthcoming Vijay Hazare trophy.

Notice against Team Anna members withdrawn

Notice against Team Anna members withdrawn

Rediff.com7 Sep 2011

A Congress member of Parliament on Wednesday withdrew his privilege notice against associates of Anna Hazare alleging hey were using it to gain "cheap publicity" and justify their statements against parliamentarians.

Om Puri, Kiran Bedi face lawmakers' fury

Om Puri, Kiran Bedi face lawmakers' fury

Rediff.com29 Aug 2011

Members in both Houses of Parliament have given Privilege notices against actor Om Puri and civil rights activist Kiran Bedi for using "derogatory and defamatory" language against politicians and the matter is under consideration of the Chair.

PM asks BJP MPs to 'expose' Opposition as Parliament remains stalled

PM asks BJP MPs to 'expose' Opposition as Parliament remains stalled

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

The standoff between the government and the opposition in Parliament has showed no signs of easing after it erupted on the opening day of the Monsoon session on July 19.

Scribe, TV channel head arrested over content on Yogi

Scribe, TV channel head arrested over content on Yogi

Rediff.com9 Jun 2019

A journalist has been arrested for allegedly sharing an objectionable post against Uttar Pradesh chief minister on social media.

Ask MF Guru: 'How to make 15% returns in 5 yrs in MFs?'

Ask MF Guru: 'How to make 15% returns in 5 yrs in MFs?'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

'I started reading your MF articles regularly so requesting your guidance as I would like to start investing in MFs'.