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Got unconditional bail hours after judicial remand: PK

Got unconditional bail hours after judicial remand: PK

Rediff.com7 Jan 2025

Police personnel removed him and his supporters from the protest site as they were holding the demonstration near a restricted area, and thus it was "illegal", a senior officer said.

Lisa Shines Like A Star In A Sari

Lisa Shines Like A Star In A Sari

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

She was simply perfect in Rahul Mishra's modern rendition of the sari.

Sobhita Is Like A Breath Of Fresh Air...

Sobhita Is Like A Breath Of Fresh Air...

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

She checked some major fashion boxes with her party-ready separates.

Fake court busted in Gujarat, man posing as 'judge' arrested

Fake court busted in Gujarat, man posing as 'judge' arrested

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

Police have uncovered a nefarious scheme orchestrated by a man masquerading as a judge in his own fake tribunal and passing 'judgements' since 2019 especially in land deals in Gandhinagar area.

Play like you're taking a bullet for your country: Gambhir's advice to Nitish

Play like you're taking a bullet for your country: Gambhir's advice to Nitish

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

'When Nathan Lyon was bowling I saw two or three balls without any drift. So, I thought of taking on Lyon so that we get some quick runs.'

Why RBI Cracked Down On P2P Lending

Why RBI Cracked Down On P2P Lending

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

Following a review of peer-to-peer (P2P) platforms, certain issues -- including high non-performing asset levels, significantly high balances in escrow accounts, and non-compliance with net owned fund and disclosure requirements -- came to the RBI's attention.

Moviedom Mourns Sharda Sinha

Moviedom Mourns Sharda Sinha

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

'The great singer Shardaji took Bhojpuri music and singing to the national and international level with her singing!'

Turkish shooter's cool stance wins hearts

Turkish shooter's cool stance wins hearts

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

Viral Turkish shooter says calm demeanour belied the storm within

Rohit Bal, India's czar of high fashion, dies at 63

Rohit Bal, India's czar of high fashion, dies at 63

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

Designer Rohit Bal, a pioneer who helped put Indian fashion on the global map and dressed celebrities at home, Hollywood and elsewhere, died on Friday night at a south Delhi hospital following a heart attack. He was 63.

FIIs lent shares of 224 cos abroad, says Sebi

FIIs lent shares of 224 cos abroad, says Sebi

Rediff.com1 Nov 2008

During the calendar year up to October 9, foreign institutional investors have lent shares of 224 companies, according to latest data released by the Securities and Exchange Board of India on Friday.

IREL's Mining Project Faces Hurdles

IREL's Mining Project Faces Hurdles

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

The PMK has now lent its voice to the protests against the mining of atomic minerals in Kanyakumari.

'Your daughter with you': Vinesh Phogat joins farmer's protest

'Your daughter with you': Vinesh Phogat joins farmer's protest

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

Olympic wrestler Vinesh Phogat on Saturday joined protesting farmers at the Shambhu border between Punjab and Haryana and said the central government should pay heed to their demands and make it a priority to address their issues.

AAP's Satyendar Jain gets bail after 2 yrs; party says BJP plot failed

AAP's Satyendar Jain gets bail after 2 yrs; party says BJP plot failed

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

The AAP hailed a Delhi court granting bail to Satyendar Jain describing the decision as a victory of truth and the defeat of another BJP "conspiracy".

'How Do You Get Justice For This Doctor?'

'How Do You Get Justice For This Doctor?'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

The anger and the anguish are on the rise. News of a botched-up post mortem, tampering of evidence, a hurried cremation has gone global, reports Payal Singh Mohanka from London.

'Yeh Patthar Nahin Todegi'

'Yeh Patthar Nahin Todegi'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

There was a memorable meeting with a 'tall, elegant, beautiful girl', who had recently finished her 12th in the strongly tribal Jhabua district, Madhya Pradesh. 'I was shocked. In this whole sea of villages, I knew for sure there was no other 12th pass girl. I said I want to meet your father.' 'She brought her father, a daily-wage labourer. I asked him: "How come you decided to educate your girl till the 12th standard? You break stones for a living and you don't have a lot of money".' 'He just said one line and in that one line he said everything.'

40 Years Later, Can The Wounds Ever Heal?

40 Years Later, Can The Wounds Ever Heal?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

As a consequence of prominence given to the brutality during those few days, a very important aspect of that episode got almost glossed over. This was the intervention by a very significant section of people who restored faith in humanity, and conveyed the message that only a small section of Indians, that too politically backed, were consumed by anti-Sikh majoritarianism. The overlooked facet of the events of 1984 was the story of significant sections of the city's populace, public figures and nondescript ones, stepping out hand-in-hand, to first stand with little but bravery in hands, in the way of attackers, and thereafter to provide immediate relief to those who lives were uprooted and who lost family members in the violence, recalls Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.

Is Priyanka A Political Tourist In Wayanad?

Is Priyanka A Political Tourist In Wayanad?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

When it comes to the Congress and Wayanad, the only way the scepticism in the minds of some in Kerala may be addressed is by the Gandhi family proving that they are more than a passing caravan in town, reports Shyam G Menon.

RG Kar fallout: Bengal assembly passes anti-rape bill

RG Kar fallout: Bengal assembly passes anti-rape bill

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

The draft legislation seeks capital punishment for persons convicted of rape if their actions result in the victim's death or leave her in a vegetative state.

Banks turn cautious on lending to smaller microfinance players

Banks turn cautious on lending to smaller microfinance players

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

Commercial banks have turned cautious in lending to smaller microfinance institutions (MFIs), which has compelled the latter to borrow from non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) at much higher rates. Recently Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Deputy Governor M Rajeshwar Rao slammed micro lenders for increasing their margins "disproportionately" and said these lenders were quick to pass on the increased cost to the borrowers but reluctant to pass on the benefits under the new regime, where margins are not capped.

Why Nitish Supports '1 Nation, 1 Poll'

Why Nitish Supports '1 Nation, 1 Poll'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2024

Nitish Kumar wants to assure the BJP leadership that he will continue to be a part of the NDA. But he also wants to secure a larger number of seats for his party in the 2025 assembly elections in Bihar.

Bigg Boss OTT 3: Ranvir Shorey's 5 Revelations

Bigg Boss OTT 3: Ranvir Shorey's 5 Revelations

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

The actor has used the platform to make a few revelations about his personal life. Namrata Thakker lists them out.

Hey Fatima, Who Stole Your Smile?

Hey Fatima, Who Stole Your Smile?

Rediff.com17 Mar 2024

Fatima Sana Sheikh walked the ramp for designer Arvind Ampula at the Lakme Fashion Week in Mumbai.

Imtiaz Ali's Chamkila Will Stream On...

Imtiaz Ali's Chamkila Will Stream On...

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

>The film charts the true story of Punjab's original rockstar of the masses, the highest record-selling artist of his time, Amar Singh Chamkila, often referred to as the 'Elvis Presley of Punjab'.

IAF flew more than 1,000 hours in over 1,750 sorties during LS polls

IAF flew more than 1,000 hours in over 1,750 sorties during LS polls

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

"The IAF played a vital role in five of the seven phases of the general elections, flying over 1,000 hours in over 1,750 sorties," it said.

Dharavi redevelopment gets boost as residents back survey

Dharavi redevelopment gets boost as residents back survey

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

Representatives of Citizen and Society Development Welfare, who have given the slogan of Dharavi Banao Andolan, met Srinivas and submitted a memorandum seeking expedition of the survey being conducted in Dharavi.

When Ananya Felt Envy, Disgust...

When Ananya Felt Envy, Disgust...

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

'Putting yourself out there can be scary and fearful.'

Time To Shut Down Coaching Classes?

Time To Shut Down Coaching Classes?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

The coaching-tuition-profiteering model built on the back of a broken education system is a scandal and an abomination, and must go, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

Putin thanks Modi for bid to resolve Ukraine crisis

Putin thanks Modi for bid to resolve Ukraine crisis

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for trying to help find a peaceful solution to the Ukraine crisis.

Banks must recover last pie lent to corporates: Jaitley

Banks must recover last pie lent to corporates: Jaitley

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

There are NPAs on account of the industrial downturn in sectors like steel, infrastructure and power.

2,000 Ex-Byju's Staff Fight For Dues

2,000 Ex-Byju's Staff Fight For Dues

Rediff.com30 May 2024

'When I called the HR department, they abused me.'

'Who Passed India's Olympic Uniform?'

'Who Passed India's Olympic Uniform?'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

'aris can be boiling hot in July. The choice of viscose over cotton was deliberate. Cotton would have crushed badly. We used viscose because it is a wood pulp fibre and lets you breathe. It is cooler than silk. We had to consider breathability because the athletes would be on a barge, in the heat, for up to five hours.'

DC Vs GT: Who Was The Best Fielder? Vote!

DC Vs GT: Who Was The Best Fielder? Vote!

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

If the bowlers ticked all the boxes, the Delhi Capitals fielders lent them apt support to play a crucial role in their six-wicket win over Gujarat Titans.

Former CM's wife lent Rs 6 lakh to kin for buying Adarsh flat

Former CM's wife lent Rs 6 lakh to kin for buying Adarsh flat

Rediff.com3 Aug 2012

Former Maharashtra chief minister Ashok Chavan's wife Amita had lent Rs 6 lakh to her sister-in-law Seema Sharma to purchase a flat in the scam-tainted Adarsh building located in south Mumbai.

'Liquidity will improve in system after elections'

'Liquidity will improve in system after elections'

Rediff.com24 May 2024

'We may see little softness in liquidity position after the stabilisation of the government.'

'When innocent children die...': Modi to Putin on Ukraine war

'When innocent children die...': Modi to Putin on Ukraine war

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday told Russian President Vladimir Putin that a solution to the Ukraine conflict is not possible on the battlefield and peace efforts do not succeed in the midst of bombs and bullets even as he flagged concerns over a missile strike on a children's hospital in Kyiv.

Rajat Patidar Disappoints Again

Rajat Patidar Disappoints Again

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

The MP batter registered four single digit scores in the six innings he has played so far. The 30 year old registered scores of 32, 9, 5, 0, 17 and 0.

When Sanjana Turned Into A Royal Dulhania!

When Sanjana Turned Into A Royal Dulhania!

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

Anyone else getting royal vibes from the actor?

Salman Parties With Shah Rukh, Aamir

Salman Parties With Shah Rukh, Aamir

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

When Aamir Khan parties, he makes sure the entire film industry parties with him!

Ram temple decked up with 'rich stocks' of flowers, diyas

Ram temple decked up with 'rich stocks' of flowers, diyas

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

The source said decorative lights used for outer illumination are themed on diya, so as to give a traditional look and highlight the ornate elements of the temple.

Planning To Go For Loan Against Gold?

Planning To Go For Loan Against Gold?

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

Customers who possess gold jewellery but are either being denied a personal loan or are being asked for a high interest rate due to their poor credit profile may consider a gold loan.