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Officer who climbed wall to arrest Chidambaram gets Prez medal

Officer who climbed wall to arrest Chidambaram gets Prez medal

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

Deputy Superintendent of Police Ramaswamy Parthasarathy, who arrested Chidambaram in the INX Media case last year, has been conferred with the President's Police Medal for Distinguished Service.

Despite SC order, Jaitley defends govt's decision to send CBI officers on leave

Despite SC order, Jaitley defends govt's decision to send CBI officers on leave

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

'Mr. Modi has now become 1st PM to have his illegal orders set aside by the SC'

Vijay Hazare: Ishant, Dhawan help Delhi drub Vidharba

Vijay Hazare: Ishant, Dhawan help Delhi drub Vidharba

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

Fresh from his exploits in Mumbai's maiden Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 triumph, Kotian got down to business after his pace colleagues Tushar Desphande (2/23) and Mohit Avasthi (1/29) handed Bengal early blows.

Grandest flypast highlight of 73rd Republic Day parade

Grandest flypast highlight of 73rd Republic Day parade

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

India displayed its military might and vibrant cultural heritage on Rajpath on Wednesday with the grandest flypast with 75 aircraft to mark the 'Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsav' celebrations being the highlight of the 73rd Republic Day Parade, which was drastically scaled down in view of the Covid pandemic.

Your OTT Menu: Mothers. Vampires. Politicians.

Your OTT Menu: Mothers. Vampires. Politicians.

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

Fascinating new offerings from beloved auteurs as well as a steady supply of remakes and biopics colour the OTT scene this week. Sukanya Verma lists her picks.

Stranger Things. Anek. Terminal List: On OTT This Week

Stranger Things. Anek. Terminal List: On OTT This Week

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

Promising new seasons of beloved shows, provocative stories and action packed dramas, Sukanya Verma says it's all there on OTT this week.

Govt headhunter fails to find a suitable candidate to head ONGC

Govt headhunter fails to find a suitable candidate to head ONGC

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

Government headhunter PESB on Friday did not find anyone suitable from nine candidates, including two serving IAS officers, to head India's largest oil and gas producer, ONGC. The Public Enterprise Selection Board (PESB) interviewed 9 out of the 10 candidates who had applied for the post of chairman and managing director of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC). "Keeping in view the strategic importance and vision for the company and its future, the Board did not recommend any candidate and decided to constitute a Search Committee," PESB said in a notice after interviews. Those interviewed included senior bureaucrats Avinash Joshi and Niraj Verma.

16 first-time MPs among 36 new inductees in Cabinet

16 first-time MPs among 36 new inductees in Cabinet

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

L Murugan, 44, is the only newly-sworn minister who is not a member of Rajya Sabha or Lok Sabha.

10 AMAZING Songs For Indian Flights

10 AMAZING Songs For Indian Flights

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

Looks like the good folks at the ministry of civil aviation have requested our airports and airlines to play Indian music at airports and during flights as part of its culture promotion initiative.

SC drops contempt, perjury proceedings against Anurag Thakur

SC drops contempt, perjury proceedings against Anurag Thakur

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

Former Board of Control for Cricket in India president Anurag Thakur on Friday got relief from the Supreme Court which dropped the contempt and perjury proceedings against him after he tendered an unconditional and unequivocal apology in person.

'Help! Penalised Rs 5k for filing revised ITR'

'Help! Penalised Rs 5k for filing revised ITR'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

Mihir Tanna, Associate Director, S K Patodia & Associates, answers your personal income tax queries.

The Memorable Chapters of Satish Kaushik's Career

The Memorable Chapters of Satish Kaushik's Career

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

The news of his passing is sad and sudden but the body of work he leaves behind will neither fade nor be forgotten.

Jaadugar To Jane Austen: On OTT This Week

Jaadugar To Jane Austen: On OTT This Week

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

From jaadugars to Jane Austen, OTT offerings this week are as eclectic as it gets, says Sukanya Verma.

Bhaker, other Olympians not included in team for Cairo WC

Bhaker, other Olympians not included in team for Cairo WC

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

The team will be accompanied by six coaches -- Deepali Deshpande, Samaresh Jung, Manoj Kumar, DS Chandel, Ronak Pandit and Ved Prakash -- and two physios.

PICS: Neeraj, Mithali, Chhetri, Sreejesh get Khel Ratna honour

PICS: Neeraj, Mithali, Chhetri, Sreejesh get Khel Ratna honour

Rediff.com13 Nov 2021

Paralympic gold-winners Avani Lekhara, Sumit Antil, Pramod Bhagat, Krishna Nagar, Manish Narwal were also given the Khel Ratna at a dazzling awards ceremony on Saturday.

Suspense on deputy CM, other ministers in Bihar

Suspense on deputy CM, other ministers in Bihar

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

Names of eight-term MLA from Gaya town Prem Kumar and that of Kameshwar Choupal, a Dalit MLC who had laid the foundation stone for the temple at Ayodhya in the 1990s, are also doing the rounds for the post in the political circles.

SEX. ROMANCE. MARRIAGE: All on OTT

SEX. ROMANCE. MARRIAGE: All on OTT

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

Jennifer Aniston returns to her news anchor duties, Akshay Kumar saves the day and 456 South Koreans fight to the finish in a bloody game of survival. Sukanya Verma suggests everything you can catch on OTT this week.

IPL PHOTOS: KKR stay alive with thumping win over MI

IPL PHOTOS: KKR stay alive with thumping win over MI

Rediff.com9 May 2022

IMAGES from the IPL match played between KKR and Mumbai Indians in Navi Mumbai on Monday.

'We are living in the golden age of storytelling'

'We are living in the golden age of storytelling'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

'The amount of work that is happening in the industry today -- whether it is on television, films or the OTT space -- there is ample opportunity for everyone.'

Ranbir to Raj: Bollywood's FIRE POWER

Ranbir to Raj: Bollywood's FIRE POWER

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

Sukanya Verma looks at the many ways fire enjoys a significant presence in our movies.

Indian Movies I Loved in 2022

Indian Movies I Loved in 2022

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

In a year of overwrought spectacles that slavishly sucked up to the audience, I found refuge in a bunch of 'mainstream' Indian films that espoused such old-fashioned values as dedication to craft, close observation and casual bravery, explains Sreehari Nair.

Modi carries out major overhaul of Cabinet; Sonowal, Scindia brought in

Modi carries out major overhaul of Cabinet; Sonowal, Scindia brought in

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

This is the first reshuffle in the Council of Ministers by Prime Minister Modi since he assumed charge for a second term in May 2019.

Juvenile to adult: How Kathua gang rape-murder accused's story fell apart

Juvenile to adult: How Kathua gang rape-murder accused's story fell apart

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

A shoddily drafted application for birth certificate was the loose string that led to the unravelling of the conspiracy to proclaim one of those accused in the 2018 gang rape and murder of an eight-year-old in Kathua as a juvenile.

Special court acquits Soni Sori, 3 others in Maoist payoff case after 11 years

Special court acquits Soni Sori, 3 others in Maoist payoff case after 11 years

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

A special court at Dantewada in Chhattisgarh has acquitted tribal activist Soni Sori and three others in a case lodged against them in 2011 for alleged transfer of 'protection money' to Naxals.

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

The dinner Jill Biden and her husband US President Joe Biden hosted for Indian prime minister Narendra Modi, June 22, at the White House brought together, Indians and Americans from so many firmaments.

Drives. Spies. Sports Legends

Drives. Spies. Sports Legends

Rediff.com15 Apr 2022

From Korean spies to sports legends, here's everything you can catch on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma lists a fun, fun, OTT Menu for you.

No question of forming a new party, says Sharad Yadav

No question of forming a new party, says Sharad Yadav

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

Yadav had vocally expressed his disappointment over Nitish 'cheating with the mandate of the people of Bihar.'

Narang, Jitu Rai fail to make the cut for Asian Games

Narang, Jitu Rai fail to make the cut for Asian Games

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

Gagan Narang, Jitu Rai and young Mehuli Ghosh failed to make the Indian shooting squad for the upcoming Asian Games, even as a few unheralded faces were picked for the quadrennial extravaganza, starting in Indonesia, from August 18.

Can CSK trump SRH in battle of strugglers?

Can CSK trump SRH in battle of strugglers?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

While Robin Uthappa had scored a fifty in one of the games, the likes of Moeen Ali and Ambati Rayudu have failed to capitalise on their starts.

Navratra: Meat shops shut as south, east Delhi mayors urge to suspend sale

Navratra: Meat shops shut as south, east Delhi mayors urge to suspend sale

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

However, in some markets of the city meat is anyways not sold on Tuesdays as this day of the week is considered auspicious by many Hindus.

Russian foreign minister Lavrov to arrive in India tomorrow

Russian foreign minister Lavrov to arrive in India tomorrow

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will be on a two-day official visit to India from Thursday, his first trip to the country since Moscow launched its invasion of Ukraine last month.

'BJP wants to make an example out of Rahul Gandhi'

'BJP wants to make an example out of Rahul Gandhi'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

'They also think that if all opposition parties rally behind him, then 2024 will be Rahul versus Modi and that will be advantage BJP'

Muzaffarpur case: Nitish won't sack minister, blames 'system flaw'

Muzaffarpur case: Nitish won't sack minister, blames 'system flaw'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

He said Verma can be asked 'to go' only if she is found to have facilitated any wrongdoing and not because of some 'noises'.

3 policemen killed in firing by poachers in MP; CM transfers IG,

3 policemen killed in firing by poachers in MP; CM transfers IG,

Rediff.com14 May 2022

The incident occurred under the jurisdiction of Aron police station, some 160 km from the state capital, around 3 am when the police personnel had gone to nab the miscreants.

'Why are Muslim countries silent on China?'

'Why are Muslim countries silent on China?'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

'Is it because they perceive India as a soft state?'

SC concludes hearing on 10 pc quota for EWS, reserves verdict

SC concludes hearing on 10 pc quota for EWS, reserves verdict

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

The Supreme Court on Tuesday reserved its verdict on a batch of pleas challenging the validity of the 103rd Constitution amendment providing 10 per cent reservation to economically weaker sections (EWS) persons in admissions and government jobs.

IPL Preview: Malik in focus as SRH play struggling CSK

IPL Preview: Malik in focus as SRH play struggling CSK

Rediff.com30 Apr 2022

Malik has been the find of the season as he outsmarted the top batters of the world with his brutal pace.

When Bollywood hired FAKE PARENTS

When Bollywood hired FAKE PARENTS

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

Beg, borrow, steal or adopt, fake parents share a history of coming to the hero or heroine's rescue ensuing in much mirth and masala.

Suffocation reason behind Patna stampede, say officials

Suffocation reason behind Patna stampede, say officials

Rediff.com4 Oct 2014

Facing flak for the stampede at Gandhi maidan that left 33 dead and 29 injured, Patna district administration on Saturday denied lapses and said the tragedy "seems to be result of suffocation" due to the huge gathering of people for Dusshera celebrations.

30 SPECTACULAR FRAMES of Shah Rukh Khan

30 SPECTACULAR FRAMES of Shah Rukh Khan

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

Sukanya Verma raises a toast to the man and his movie magic.