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Rahane, Rohit arrive in Chennai for England Tests

Rahane, Rohit arrive in Chennai for England Tests

Rediff.com26 Jan 2021

Indian team vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane, senior batsman Rohit Sharma and pacer Shardul Thakur arrived in Chennai on Tuesday for the first two Tests against England.

Sunanda case: Cops may seek lie detector test on Tharoor

Sunanda case: Cops may seek lie detector test on Tharoor

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

Investigators probing the mysterious death of Sunanda Pushkar may move a local court in Delhi seeking lie detector test on her husband and Congress MP Shashi Tharoor.

6 undergo polygraph test in Sunanda death probe case

6 undergo polygraph test in Sunanda death probe case

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

Six persons including three "prime witnesses" in the Sunanda Pushkar death case were put through lie detector test, Delhi Police Commissioner B S Bassi said on Monday amid indication that a number of other witnesses may be asked to undergo the examination.

G20 delegates to get a taste of Rajasthani delicacies

G20 delegates to get a taste of Rajasthani delicacies

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

A sumptuous meal of Dal, Bati, Churma or Jodhpuri Kabuli pulao, followed by a lip-smacking dessert of Bikaneri ghevar or Jodhpuri mawa kachauri.

How Virat is spending time in quarantine

How Virat is spending time in quarantine

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

'PropheC music and gym equipment is all you need during quarantine days. Work can be put in anywhere if you really want to.'

Horse-trading, cross-voting fears as 4 states head to RS polls

Horse-trading, cross-voting fears as 4 states head to RS polls

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

Polling for 16 Rajya Sabha seats in four states will be held on Friday amid allegations of attempts at horse-trading by rival parties which have corralled their MLAs in hotels and scenic resorts, prompting the Election Commission to appoint special observers and order videography of the entire exercise.

'Films offer you life lessons'

'Films offer you life lessons'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

'If someone were to ask you if you want to die tomorrow, no matter what problems you are grappling with, you would be hesitant, right?'

Monday motivation from Washington Sundar

Monday motivation from Washington Sundar

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

'Every damn day, just do it'.

2-wheeler EV sales up 58%, PV 130% in March: Fada

2-wheeler EV sales up 58%, PV 130% in March: Fada

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

The country saw a massive year-on-year surge in the demand for electric vehicles, with retail sales of electric two-wheelers rising by 58 per cent, passenger vehicles by 130 per cent, three-wheelers by 82 per cent, and commercial vehicles by 171 per cent in March 2023, according to the data shared by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (Fada). According to a report by JMK Research, the EV segment as a whole grew by 157 per cent during FY23, to 1,180,597 units, from 458,746 units a year ago. Overall, EV sales in March 2023 rose by 82 per cent from the March 2022 figure, the JMK report added.

India's Untold Nepal Stories

India's Untold Nepal Stories

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

In 2017, a retired R&AW officer conveyed that Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath was keen to get monarchy restored in Nepal and suggested that I support these efforts.

Shashi Tharoor's wife Sunanda Pushkar found dead in Delhi hotel

Shashi Tharoor's wife Sunanda Pushkar found dead in Delhi hotel

Rediff.com17 Jan 2014

The body of 52-year-old Pushkar, a woman entrepreneur who married Tharoor in August 2010, was found in mysterious circumstances in luxury Leela Palace hotel in South Delhi

Delhi cops to quiz journos whom Sunanda talked to day before her death

Delhi cops to quiz journos whom Sunanda talked to day before her death

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

The Special Investigation Team probing the mysterious death of Shashi Tharoor's wife Sunanda Pushkar will soon interrogate journalists who claimed that she had talked to them the day before her death.

'Nitin Desai was full of energy and life'

'Nitin Desai was full of energy and life'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

'For me, Nitin Chandrakant Desai will always be associated with masti-mazaak.'

And the best Indian wine is...

And the best Indian wine is...

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

Indian wines are getting better all the time, says Alok Chandra.

What Rahane, Kohli, Ishant are up to

What Rahane, Kohli, Ishant are up to

Rediff.com31 Jan 2021

Despite being locked in their hotel rooms, the Indian players are keen not to let their guard down as they prepare for the Test series against England.

Tharoor grilled for 4 hours in Sunanda case

Tharoor grilled for 4 hours in Sunanda case

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

Shashi Tharoor was intensely questioned on Monday night over two hours by a special team of the Delhi police on the circumstances leading to the mysterious death of his wife Sunanda Pushkar a year back and her spat with Pakistani journalist Mehr Tarar over her links with the Congress member of Parliament.

Why are India's tycoons selling out?

Why are India's tycoons selling out?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

Ballooning debt forces more and more Indian promoters to sell out to global majors and PE players.

Why Deepika chose THIS venue for her reception

Why Deepika chose THIS venue for her reception

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

Hint: The Leela houses the actor's favourite Italian restaurant.

Cops should move carefully to find truth behind Sunanda's death: Swamy

Cops should move carefully to find truth behind Sunanda's death: Swamy

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Subramanian Swamy on Tuesday said police should move slowly and carefully in the high profile case of former union minister Shashi Tharoor's wife Sunanda Pushkar's death case.

Only Kapoors Will Perform at Sangeet

Only Kapoors Will Perform at Sangeet

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

Songs like Mehendi Hai Rachne Waali, Dholida, Tenu Leke Main Jawaanga and Cutiepie have been selected for the performances.

Chennai authorities seal RIL's commercial property

Chennai authorities seal RIL's commercial property

Rediff.com12 Dec 2013

The property was acquired by RIL for around Rs 172 crore

RS polls: BJP needs miracle, Cong numbers in Rajasthan

RS polls: BJP needs miracle, Cong numbers in Rajasthan

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

Gehlot exuded confidence that all the three candidates of the Congerss will comfortably win.

Kohli, Shastri, England players land in Chennai for Tests

Kohli, Shastri, England players land in Chennai for Tests

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

Some of the Indian players, including captain Virat Kohli, coach Ravi Shastri and members of the support staff also landed in Chennai -- where the first two Tests will be played.

'Maybe Hollywood wasn't for me'

'Maybe Hollywood wasn't for me'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

'I never got respect as an actress.' 'But when I became a director and worked with actresses like Cate Blanchett and Jessica Chastain, I felt such pride of being an actress.'

Sunanda case: Tharoor's aides to face polygraph test

Sunanda case: Tharoor's aides to face polygraph test

Rediff.com20 May 2015

A Delhi court on Wednesday allowed the Delhi Police to conduct lie-detector test on three "suspects" in the Sunanda Pushkar murder case.

EV dealers find that without FAME there's no fortune

EV dealers find that without FAME there's no fortune

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

Subsidies have been stopped for several manufacturers that are under investigation for alleged violations of local-sourcing rules.

Amitabh does Chehre for Free!

Amitabh does Chehre for Free!

Rediff.com28 Aug 2021

'By billing Amitabh Bachchan as 'friendly appearance', we are acknowledging his exceptional generosity in an industry where actors charge for even a sneeze.'

Tharoor grilled for over 4 hours on murder of wife Sunanda

Tharoor grilled for over 4 hours on murder of wife Sunanda

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor was questioned by the Special Investigation Team on Thursday for the second time in the last four weeks on the Indian Premier League controversy as also various aspects leading to the mysterious death of his wife Sunanda Pushkar.

Gourmet meals on wheels, 5-stars' latest success mantra

Gourmet meals on wheels, 5-stars' latest success mantra

Rediff.com4 Jul 2021

Since home-delivered meals from five-stars are cheaper by 15 to 20 per cent as compared to eating at the destination outside, food delivery has emerged as an important part of every restaurant's service portfolio.

Parties keep watchful eye in high-octane RS contest

Parties keep watchful eye in high-octane RS contest

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

All 41 candidates from Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand, Jharkhand and Telangana were elected unopposed on Friday after the biennial elections to 57 Rajya Sabha seats were announced recently.

Alia attends prayer meet with Neetu Kapoor

Alia attends prayer meet with Neetu Kapoor

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

Manish Malhotra's father Suraj Malhotra passed away on November 18, and the designer's friends made sure to rally around him in support.

Deepa Gahlot's Top Movies of 2022

Deepa Gahlot's Top Movies of 2022

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

The best films are not necessarily the most successful -- that would be another list altogether -- although sometimes quality and commerce do converge.

Team India clear first round of COVID-19 tests

Team India clear first round of COVID-19 tests

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

The Indian cricketers on Thursday cleared their first round of RT-PCR COVID-19 tests and will be undergoing two more rounds before they can start training from February 2 for the upcoming Test series against England.

PIX: Step inside Sonam's birthday bash

PIX: Step inside Sonam's birthday bash

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

Check out these cool inside pix.

You can lease Delhi's Taj Mansingh if you have Rs 400cr to spare

You can lease Delhi's Taj Mansingh if you have Rs 400cr to spare

Rediff.com17 May 2017

Given the hotel's prime location, it is obvious that there will be some serious bidders trying their luck when an auction is held in the second half of this calendar year.

After Delhi, Kempinski to go it alone in more cities

After Delhi, Kempinski to go it alone in more cities

Rediff.com28 Mar 2013

Kempinski has debuted in Delhi's Shahdara area with a 480-room property, which it claims is the highest room inventory for any single property in the capital.

Achche din? Japanese restaurants in India dish out vegetarian delights

Achche din? Japanese restaurants in India dish out vegetarian delights

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

Japanese cuisine gets a vegetarian twist in India.

It is all work for team Manto

It is all work for team Manto

Rediff.com15 May 2018

Nawaz, Nandita promote Manto.

Pressed by debt, hoteliers scout for contracts

Pressed by debt, hoteliers scout for contracts

Rediff.com5 Jul 2011

The three companies, after witnessing the increased presence of international hotel companies over the last few years, are making very little or no fresh investments in building hotels under their own brands.