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Pro Kabaddi League goes biannual after early success

Pro Kabaddi League goes biannual after early success

Rediff.com21 May 2016

Stadiums across eight cities have often been packed and the second season witnessed a 20 percent rise in viewership, and the third edition which concluded last month saw a further 35 percent increase.

PIX: Shahid, Alia's SHANDAAR turn on TV

PIX: Shahid, Alia's SHANDAAR turn on TV

Rediff.com7 Oct 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Smart tips to take care of high medical bills

Smart tips to take care of high medical bills

Rediff.com2 May 2018

Instead of enhancing the sum insured of your basic policy, a more cost-effective option is buying a super top-up policy.

Gaya road rage: Suspended JD-U MLC faces arrest, Rocky gets 2-day police custody

Gaya road rage: Suspended JD-U MLC faces arrest, Rocky gets 2-day police custody

Rediff.com11 May 2016

Janata Dal-United MLC Manorama Devi faced an arrest warrant on Wednesday for violating prohibition laws and allegedly harbouring her fugitive son.

Deewar, Ram Lakhan, Kaminey: Bollywood's BEST brothers

Deewar, Ram Lakhan, Kaminey: Bollywood's BEST brothers

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

Bollywood has told many 'Brothers' tales over the years.

Corporate espionage net widens, crucial papers leaked

Corporate espionage net widens, crucial papers leaked

Rediff.com21 Feb 2015

Execs of RIL, Essar, Cairn India, Jubilant Energy, ADAG detained.

Petro-gate: Jubilant Energy's Subhash Chandra gets bail

Petro-gate: Jubilant Energy's Subhash Chandra gets bail

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

A charge-sheet against Chandra and 12 others was filed.

Hardik Patel arrested in Surat, released on bail; internet banned

Hardik Patel arrested in Surat, released on bail; internet banned

Rediff.com20 Sep 2015

Patel community leader Hardik Patel was arrested in Surat tonight for defying prohibitory orders clamped ahead of his 'Ekta March' for reservation under OBC quota but was freed on bail by a court soon afterwards.

Why JD-U's support base is shrinking in Bihar

Why JD-U's support base is shrinking in Bihar

Rediff.com2 Apr 2014

Poll arithmetic and ground reports give an edge to Lalu Prasad's RJD over Nitish Kumar's Janata Dal-United in the coming Lok Sabha polls. Mayank Mishra reports

PIX: Abhishek-Aishwarya at Vinod Khanna's prayer meet

PIX: Abhishek-Aishwarya at Vinod Khanna's prayer meet

Rediff.com4 May 2017

The celebrities offer their condolences.

What Vidya Balan has in common with Shabana Azmi!

What Vidya Balan has in common with Shabana Azmi!

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

Besides their terrific acting talent, of course!

BCCI sexual harassment controversy takes new turn

BCCI sexual harassment controversy takes new turn

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

'What authority does Vinod Rai have to take such a decision and overrule Diana Edulji?' 'The big shock was that the female employee who accused Rahul Johri was not even called to depose before the probe panel.'

Expert tips to prepare for IIT-JEE

Expert tips to prepare for IIT-JEE

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

Vinay Kumar tells you how to optimise your preparation.

HDIL, Wadhawan Group in mega realty deal

HDIL, Wadhawan Group in mega realty deal

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

The two signed the deal almost six years after a business restructuring announced by them.

Nifty's realty index is up 90 per cent! Where should you invest now?

Nifty's realty index is up 90 per cent! Where should you invest now?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

After giving negative or low returns from 2013-2016, the Nifty Realty Index is up a whopping 91.14 per cent, making it the best performer year-to-date. Can you still make money in this sector? Sanjay Kumar Singh finds out.

Delhi heist case: Key accused lands in police net

Delhi heist case: Key accused lands in police net

Rediff.com3 Feb 2014

Another accused in the sensational Rs 8 crore heist at Lajpat Nagar was arrested in New Delhi on Monday with police saying that he was one of the key henchmen involved in the plot.

OilMin, RIL staff held for leaking information

OilMin, RIL staff held for leaking information

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

RIL said it had launched 'an internal probe' into its staff's detention.

Don't follow ace investors blindly

Don't follow ace investors blindly

Rediff.com30 Aug 2018

'If an investor wants to clone an ace investor's portfolio, s/he will be better off cloning the entire portfolio rather than cherry picking stocks selectively.'

'Delhi police framed Chandila, others to prove case under MCOCA'

'Delhi police framed Chandila, others to prove case under MCOCA'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

'At that time the Delhi police was reeling under various controversies. This case was more of an attention diversion.'

CBI books Lalu family over hotel tender irregularities

CBI books Lalu family over hotel tender irregularities

Rediff.com7 Jul 2017

Searches are being conducted on Friday at 12 locations including Delhi, Patna, Ranchi, Puri and Gurgaon.

Sinha, Shourie, Bhushan move SC seeking FIR into Rafale deal

Sinha, Shourie, Bhushan move SC seeking FIR into Rafale deal

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

The petition by the trio came two weeks after the apex court had on October 10 asked the Centre to provide details of the decision-making process in the Rafale deal with France in a sealed cover by October 29.

Decision to divest his powers as CBI chief illegal: Alok Verma tells SC

Decision to divest his powers as CBI chief illegal: Alok Verma tells SC

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

The apex court agreed to hear on October 26 the petition by Verma challenging the government's decision. He has said in the petition that the CBI should be kept independent of the Department of Personnel and Training, which has jurisdiction over the probe agency, since it seriously hinders the CBI's independent functioning.

Top 2 CBI officers 'divested of powers'; interim chief takes over

Top 2 CBI officers 'divested of powers'; interim chief takes over

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

After taking over on Tuesday night, Rao overhauled the team probing allegations of corruption against Asthana, bringing in completely new faces, officials said.

Duleep Trophy: Aparajith, Pandey double tons hoist South

Duleep Trophy: Aparajith, Pandey double tons hoist South

Rediff.com4 Oct 2013

Double centuries by in-form Baba Aparajith and Manish Pandey helped South Zone amass 553 for 7 against West Zone on the second day of their four-day Duleep Trophy quarter-final in Chennai on Friday.

PHOTOS: The BEST moments of India's eventful CWG campaign

PHOTOS: The BEST moments of India's eventful CWG campaign

Rediff.com16 Apr 2018

The sheer diversity of medal winners was a heartwarming aspect of the Games for India. There were medals from squash, although not gold, there were nine medals from boxing, 12 from wrestling, 16 from shooting and nine from weightlifting.

Rocky's mother surrenders, blames BJP for 'implicating' her

Rocky's mother surrenders, blames BJP for 'implicating' her

Rediff.com17 May 2016

Earlier on Tuesday, she surrendered before the Gaya court. An arrest warrant was issued by the Bihar government against her over liquor prohibition.

New SIT to supervise probe in 186 anti-Sikh riot cases set up

New SIT to supervise probe in 186 anti-Sikh riot cases set up

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

The court had on Wednesday held that the previous SIT had not carried out further probe into these 186 cases in which closure reports were filed

Ranji Trophy round-up: Upadhyay wrecks Karnataka top-order

Ranji Trophy round-up: Upadhyay wrecks Karnataka top-order

Rediff.com22 Dec 2014

Medium pacer Krishnakant Upadhyay's inspiring spell helped Railways restrict defending champions Karnataka in their Ranji Trophy match in New Delhi. A summary of the day's play in the Ranji Trophy matches.

When Jeetendra and Neetu Singh played ghar-ghar!

When Jeetendra and Neetu Singh played ghar-ghar!

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

In our special series re-visiting Hindi film classics, we look back at the Jeetendra and Neetu Singh starrer Priyatama (1977).

Shooting down own chopper was big mistake: IAF chief

Shooting down own chopper was big mistake: IAF chief

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

Disciplinary action is being taken against two officers in the shooting down of the chopper.

Did Censor Board okay 172 adult films for public viewing?

Did Censor Board okay 172 adult films for public viewing?

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

A CAG report severely criticises the movie certification body for fabrication of documents and showing bias while issuing film certificates.

Why retailers are angry with the government

Why retailers are angry with the government

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

While brick-and-mortar retailers have been the most vocal in their protests, e-tailers do not seem to be in a hurry.

PIX: Bollywood's EXOTIC Beaches!

PIX: Bollywood's EXOTIC Beaches!

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

It's not always canoodling lovers that take our breath away on screen!

'If CBI director bows to government pressure it is because he wants to'

'If CBI director bows to government pressure it is because he wants to'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

'I was at a very senior position in the CBI and what happens is, hints are dropped for you to act upon. But then it depends upon your conscience, to do it or otherwise.' 'I know the rank and file of the CBI, they will bounce back; it is the leadership which has failed.'

We are taking steps to address Zika virus risk: IOA

We are taking steps to address Zika virus risk: IOA

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

Many top athletes around the globe might be pulling out of the Rio Olympics due to Zika virus concern but chef de mission of the Indian Olympic contingent Rakesh Gupta said they are taking every possible step to address any possible risk. "We are concerned about Zika virus but we are taking every possible precaution for the Indian contingent that will travel to Rio. Whatever advisory we have received from the international body we have forwarded that to the players and federations," Gupta said on the sidelines of an event where Amul became the official sponsor of the Indian contingent.

The 25 BEST Double Roles in Bollywood

The 25 BEST Double Roles in Bollywood

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

Want to add to Sukanya Verma's list? Hit the message board.

How best to remember George Fernandes?

How best to remember George Fernandes?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

'A fierce crusader against communalism, George joined hands with majoritarian forces, never to revisit or re-assess his saffron association.' 'He was a Union minister in 1998-2004, a time when people like Graham Staines were lynched in Orissa.' 'On the Gujarat pogrom of 2002, George went on to kind of justify the slashing of pregnant women, by saying in the Lok Sabha that this was nothing new for India.' 'Thus, he was in sharp contrast to what he had himself stood for in the heyday of his political career in the 1970s and 1980s, says Mohammad Sajjad.

Asian Games: India men, women retain kabaddi gold

Asian Games: India men, women retain kabaddi gold

Rediff.com3 Oct 2014

India's unhindered supremacy in the kabaddi competition at the Asian Games continued as both the men's and women's teams successfully defended their respective gold medals with hard-fought final triumphs over Iran in Incheon on Friday.

Former BSP leader's son brandishes gun at Delhi 5-star hotel

Former BSP leader's son brandishes gun at Delhi 5-star hotel

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju said the police had initiated action in the case.

Oh, these first-time actor-director jodis!

Oh, these first-time actor-director jodis!

Rediff.com10 Aug 2017

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