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Dalit ragging case: 3 arrested, 2 sent to 14-day judicial custody

Dalit ragging case: 3 arrested, 2 sent to 14-day judicial custody

Rediff.com25 Jun 2016

The victim, a student of Al Qamar College of Nursing School in Gulbarga, is presently in a critical state.

8 Indian tourists die due to possible gas leak in Nepal resort

8 Indian tourists die due to possible gas leak in Nepal resort

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

The deceased -- two couples and four children -- were part of a group of 15 people travelling from Kerala to Pokhara, a popular mountainous tourist destination. They have been identified as Praveen Krishnan Nair, Saranya Sasi, Sreebhadra Praveen, Aarcha Praveen, Abhinav Saranya Nair, Ranjith Kumar Adatholath Punathil, Indu Lakshmi Peethambaran Ragalatha and Vyshnav Ranjith.

'All my characters are flawed, often terribly so'

'All my characters are flawed, often terribly so'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2004

Meet novelist Rani Manicka.

Eight Bihar officers nominated for PM's award

Eight Bihar officers nominated for PM's award

Rediff.com25 Jul 2012

Eight Bihar officers, including five IAS officers, have been nominated for the Prime Minister's Awards for Excellence in Public Administration for 2012-13.

All I want is everything to release on Women's Day

All I want is everything to release on Women's Day

Rediff.com6 Mar 2013

The film has been directed by Jhansi Lakshmi and Shital Morjaria, former colleagues on TV shows Naveena and Chetana.

Jewellers give up on machines, go back to handcrafted designs

Jewellers give up on machines, go back to handcrafted designs

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

As the shift from hand-crafted to machine-made ornaments did not serve the purpose, with neither the cost of machine-made jewellery declining nor jewellers finding innovative designs, the industry goes back to 'hand-crafted' ornaments for both domestic and overseas buyers, reports Dilip Kumar Jha.

Three Kannada films to release on Valentine's Eve

Three Kannada films to release on Valentine's Eve

Rediff.com14 Feb 2013

A biopic on Veerappan along with two other films are up for release.

2 NRIs in Europe's most powerful businessmen

2 NRIs in Europe's most powerful businessmen

Rediff.com3 Aug 2004

Forbes has named Vodafone CEO Arun Sarin and steel baron Lakshmi Mittal among Europe's Power25: the most powerful people in business.

'Balabhaskar was a true legend, a great musician'

'Balabhaskar was a true legend, a great musician'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

'I told him, "Balu, you have to get out of the hospital. We have to do a lot of programmes together".' 'When I kissed him on his forehead, tears started rolling from his eyes.' 'I wiped the tears away and prayed.' 'I didn't know that was the last time I was going to see my friend alive.'

7 smart ways to spend your Diwali BONUS!

7 smart ways to spend your Diwali BONUS!

Rediff.com30 Oct 2013

For those of you who don't have a clear plan, here are some of things that you can do with your Diwali bonus.

ArcelorMittal's Q1 net loss widens to $728 mn on currency headwinds

ArcelorMittal's Q1 net loss widens to $728 mn on currency headwinds

Rediff.com7 May 2015

ArcelorMittal on Thursday reported a net loss of $728 million for the first quarter ended March 31

Our love story: 'We are destiny's children'

Our love story: 'We are destiny's children'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

Sudipto Basu tells us how he met his wife after a long wait.

The Star Style Poll: Who wore it BETTER?

The Star Style Poll: Who wore it BETTER?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2013

Even celebrities end up wearing the same outfit on the red carpet from time to time. In a size-up that compares Deepika Padukone to Jenny McCarthy, Padma Lakshmi to Alessandra Ambrosio, and several other stars both desi and international sporting the same ensembles, we ask you to vote for the better look!

Review: Aarohanam has a positive message

Review: Aarohanam has a positive message

Rediff.com29 Oct 2012

Aarohanam tells the tale of a woman's struggle with bi-polar disorder.

Air India owes Rs 4,277 crore in unpaid fuel bill

Air India owes Rs 4,277 crore in unpaid fuel bill

Rediff.com8 Mar 2013

Unlike private carriers such as Jet Airways and Kingfisher Airlines, Air India has not given any security as insurance against default, the Lok Sabha was informed on Friday.

Actor Kushal Punjabi found dead

Actor Kushal Punjabi found dead

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

Actor Kushal Punjabi, who appeared in films such as Kaal and Lakshya as well as the reality show Fear Factor, was found dead in his Bandra apartment, in north west Mumbai, in the early hours of Friday, police said.

Hindu doctor shot dead in Pakistan

Hindu doctor shot dead in Pakistan

Rediff.com13 Dec 2012

A well-known Hindu doctor was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in the restive Balochistan province of southwest Pakistan on Thursday, police said.

Sonia, PM in top 20 most powerful people: Forbes

Sonia, PM in top 20 most powerful people: Forbes

Rediff.com6 Dec 2012

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Congress president Sonia Gandhi have been named among the top 20 most powerful persons in the world by Forbes magazine in its annual power rankings which placed United States President Barack Obama as number one for a second year in a row.

Review: Kathakali is a well-scripted murder mystery

Review: Kathakali is a well-scripted murder mystery

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

The first half though is not exciting as most of it is wasted on a meaningless romantic angle with some tiresome comedy, feels S Saraswathi.

Case against constable for holding police official hostage

Case against constable for holding police official hostage

Rediff.com13 Sep 2012

Police on Thursday filed a case against suspended head constable Giriprasad Sarma who had taken the Superintendent of Police of the Police Transport Organisation (PTO) E Lakshmi Narayana hostage.

In pics: What you missed at Kala Ghoda Arts festival

In pics: What you missed at Kala Ghoda Arts festival

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

There was music, dance, workshops and lots to be entertained and be inspired from.

Hyderabad hostage drama ends with release of senior cop

Hyderabad hostage drama ends with release of senior cop

Rediff.com12 Sep 2012

The hostage drama in Hyderabad involving a suspended head constable and a superintendent of police ended on a peaceful note. The state Director General of Police Dinesh Reddy intervened and successfully persuaded Head Constable Giriprasad Sharma to release SP Lakshmi Narayana. The drama ended four hours after it started.

Keith Vaz named most influential Asian in UK

Keith Vaz named most influential Asian in UK

Rediff.com22 Nov 2012

Keith Vaz, the Indian-origin Labour member of Parliament, has emerged as Britain's most influential Asian in a list of 101 powerful people from the region, which includes the likes of steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal, the billionaire Hinduja Brothers and leading NRI industrialist Lord Swraj Paul.

When Mallya bought Lewis Hamilton's dad's home

When Mallya bought Lewis Hamilton's dad's home

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

This property has all the hallmarks of being owned and occupied by Vijay Mallya. A fleet of supercars making their way down the drive, hordes of people descending to party all night long and a constant delivery of goods and services.

HAL wants private firm to build Dhruv chopper

HAL wants private firm to build Dhruv chopper

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

A large Dhruv order could significantly boost Indian defence exports. These have grown from Rs 1,940 crore in 2014-2015 to Rs 10,745 crore in 2018-2019.

IN PHOTOS: How Mumbai gears up for the festival of lights

IN PHOTOS: How Mumbai gears up for the festival of lights

Rediff.com10 Nov 2012

As the city that never sleeps prepares to usher in the festival of lights, Nadisha Daniel captures the celebratory mood on camera.

Chennai schoolgirls revive an Indian martial art form

Chennai schoolgirls revive an Indian martial art form

Rediff.com14 Aug 2012

S Saraswathi met up with international Silambam champions N Nagabhavani and N Lakshmi Soujanya and their coach in Korattur, Chennai. Here's what she learned about the two young experts and the dying sport.

India not top priority for investments: L N Mittal

India not top priority for investments: L N Mittal

Rediff.com25 Mar 2013

The steel magnate, however, said that with the measures that the Indian government has announced in last couple of months, the confidence is starting to build up.

What I learnt from the COVID-19 Crisis

What I learnt from the COVID-19 Crisis

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

'The virus has been ahead of us till now, and we have been chasing the virus.' 'It is time we have to be a step ahead of the virus, and this is possible only by checking the oxygen level.'

'Mass transfer of bureaucrats has been costly for India'

'Mass transfer of bureaucrats has been costly for India'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2012

There are two major impact of a "transfer raj". First, criteria other than merit often determine the assignments of bureaucrats to specific positions. So the most important positions may not always go to the most qualified or competent bureaucrats. This naturally means that there are inefficiencies in policy formulation and implementation, Harvard Business School's Lakshmi Iyer tells Faisal Kidwai

Oh my! Archie Panjabi is just another girl when SRK sings to her

Oh my! Archie Panjabi is just another girl when SRK sings to her

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

So is supermodel Natalia Vodianova.

Pt Ravi Shankar's ashes to be taken to Varanasi

Pt Ravi Shankar's ashes to be taken to Varanasi

Rediff.com21 Dec 2012

The ashes of the late Pandit Ravi Shankar, the noted sitar player who passed away last week, will be taken to Varanasi for the final rites, Lakshmi Shankar, the musician's sister-in-law, told rediff.com at a memorial service held at the Self Realisation Fellowship Ashram Center in Encinitas, Southern California.

Review: Naan Sigappu Manithan is a riveting revenge drama

Review: Naan Sigappu Manithan is a riveting revenge drama

Rediff.com11 Apr 2014

Naan Sigappu Manithan has an honest narrative, excellent performances and many twists and turns that keep you entertained

SC nod for screening of film on Veerappan

SC nod for screening of film on Veerappan

Rediff.com14 Feb 2013

The Supreme Court on Thursday paved the way for the screening of Tamil film Vanayuddham based on the life of sandalwood smuggler Veerappan after the producers agreed to pay Rs 25 lakh as compensation to his wife.

'Petro price hike to be decided by oil cos'

'Petro price hike to be decided by oil cos'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2013

The oil companies will meet on Friday for the review meeting on pricing in which petrol price could be increased by Re 1 and diesel prices by 50 paise by this weekend.

Mittal's deal with France averts nationalisation

Mittal's deal with France averts nationalisation

Rediff.com1 Dec 2012

It will not shut down two blast furnaces at the Florange facility which will retain 650 workers whose jobs were under threat.

Safety, hygiene on mind, India Inc reopens with caution

Safety, hygiene on mind, India Inc reopens with caution

Rediff.com12 May 2020

Top companies across sectors -- automobile maker Maruti Suzuki, consumer electronics giant Samsung to IT giant Infosys -- have reopened factories and offices as India took its first steps towards resuming economic activity after weeks under a near-total coronavirus lockdown.

Will this Budget pull India out of economic slump?

Will this Budget pull India out of economic slump?

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

The actual expenditure will only be marginally higher and hence, the multiplier effect will be muted.

Diwali trading to be for 75 minutes this year

Diwali trading to be for 75 minutes this year

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

The special trading session would be conducted to pay obeisance to Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of wealth and prosperity.