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The BEST Indian Films of 2021

The BEST Indian Films of 2021

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite Indian films of 2021.

The controversy behind Virat's bandhgala

The controversy behind Virat's bandhgala

Rediff.com27 Dec 2017

Two designers initially claimed to have designed the blue bandhgala that Virat wore to the Mumbai reception!

Pehle aap, tehzeeb and Bollywood

Pehle aap, tehzeeb and Bollywood

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

From Pakeezah to Ladies vs Ricky Bahl, from Shatranj ki Khilari to Umrao Jaan, the great city of Lucknow has made its way to the wornderful world of Hindi films.

Miss India Grand scores 97.25 per cent

Miss India Grand scores 97.25 per cent

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

Pankhuri Gidwani took a year's break to focus on the pageant, but scored brilliantly in her CBSE Class 12 exams this year.

9-minute lights-out call went well: Power minister

9-minute lights-out call went well: Power minister

Rediff.com5 Apr 2020

Power Minster R K Singh said, "The power supply ramp down and ramp up -- they (officials) handled very smoothly, and I along with my senior officials -- power secretary, POSCO CMD -- were personally monitoring the situation from National Monitoring Centre in the ministry. I congratulate all the engineers of NLDC, RLDC and SLDCs for handling the situation very efficiently especially in huge response to the Prime Minister's call".

Indians light lamps to unite in fight against COVID-19

Indians light lamps to unite in fight against COVID-19

Rediff.com5 Apr 2020

Modi had on Friday urged people to turn off lights at their homes for nine minutes at 9pm to display the country's collective resolve and solidarity to defeat the virus.

Azam Khan, Muslims and UP Politics

Azam Khan, Muslims and UP Politics

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

True, Azam Khan is being targeted rather disproportionately and also because of his Muslim identity. That must be protested and resisted. But to say that he is a big messiah, and his profit-making educational enterprise is an issue concerning all Muslims of India, is absolutely unjustified, assert Mohammad Sajjad and Md Mohammad Zeeshan Ahmad.

Now, Mother Dairy in trouble after detergent found in milk

Now, Mother Dairy in trouble after detergent found in milk

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

The Uttar Pradesh Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday said it has found detergent in one of the samples of Mother Dairy's milk packets, a claim contested by the Delhi-based company.

When ISIS found home in India

When ISIS found home in India

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

The nine meetings offer an interesting window into Shafi Armar's efforts to try and group together what after all were excitable keyboard warriors into an actual terror group, capable of handling weapons, organising recruits, cooking homegrown explosives, selecting safe training areas, safe houses and finally, committing strikes against Indian targets.

Baroda thrash UP

Baroda thrash UP

Rediff.com4 Dec 2007

The visiting Baroda team on Tuesday thrashed host Uttar Pradesh's team by 48 runs on the final day of the super league Elite group 'B' Ranji Trophy match.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

Here's a recap of events that occurred in India in the past 24 hours.

Will the Yadav war come to an end? Akhilesh meets Shivpal, truce in the offing

Will the Yadav war come to an end? Akhilesh meets Shivpal, truce in the offing

Rediff.com6 Jan 2017

Shivpal Yadav on Friday held talks with defiant nephew Akhilesh at his residence on a "compromise formula" for a possible patch-up.

Fear of the future provokes mental health crisis

Fear of the future provokes mental health crisis

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

The young are most vulnerable to self-harm and suicidal ideas at this time.

Modi uses UP government's website to nail Akhilesh

Modi uses UP government's website to nail Akhilesh

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday caught Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on the wrong foot as he cited the state's website which says life in Uttar Pradesh is "short and uncertain".

2000 Sabarmati Express blast case: Court acquits ex-AMU scholar

2000 Sabarmati Express blast case: Court acquits ex-AMU scholar

Rediff.com20 May 2017

Wani, who was arrested by Delhi Police in 2001 allegedly with explosives and incriminating materials, is a resident of Peeparkari area of Srinagar

Badaun rape fallout: SP suspended; 66 IAS, 42 IPS officers transferred

Badaun rape fallout: SP suspended; 66 IAS, 42 IPS officers transferred

Rediff.com7 Jun 2014

Under attack over the rape and murder of two Dalit cousin sisters, the Akhilesh Yadav government on Saturday suspended Badaun superintendent of police and decided to take action against the then district magistrate and undertook a massive rejig involving 66 Indian Administrative Service officials and 42 Indian Police Service officers.

India's head housekeeper, by appointment

India's head housekeeper, by appointment

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

A century-old company -- that started as an infrastructure provider for large religious gatherings like the Kumbh Mela -- has expanded its role to keeping the premises of such gatherings litter-free.

1,463 COVID-19 cases in 24 hrs, total count 10,815; toll 353

1,463 COVID-19 cases in 24 hrs, total count 10,815; toll 353

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

The number of active COVID-19 cases stands at 9,272 and as many as 1,189 people have been cured and discharged, and one has migrated, it said.

Free COVID-19 tests at pvt labs only for poor: SC

Free COVID-19 tests at pvt labs only for poor: SC

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

The court said it was conscious of the fact that framing of the scheme and its implementation were in the government's domain who are the best experts in such matters.

Unnao rape victim alleges confinement; accused MLA's wife seeks narco test

Unnao rape victim alleges confinement; accused MLA's wife seeks narco test

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

Demanding the case be handed over to Central Bureau of Investigation, the victim alleged that the administration has done little to ensure the security of women in the state.

PM worried about fiscal deficit

PM worried about fiscal deficit

Rediff.com1 Sep 2005

Expressing serious concern about the country's financial health, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Thursday warned that economic progress could be hindered if the mounting fiscal deficit of 9 to 10 per cent of the national income was not contained.

Maggi samples found 'sub-standard' in UP, Nestle disagrees

Maggi samples found 'sub-standard' in UP, Nestle disagrees

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

The ash content in Maggi Masala was found to be 1.85 per cent, which is higher than the permissible limit of one per cent.

COVID-19 tally nears 53K; India among 20-worst hit nations

COVID-19 tally nears 53K; India among 20-worst hit nations

Rediff.com7 May 2020

While Maharashtra and Gujarat continue to top the nationwide tally, Tamil Nadu has now crossed the 5,000 mark. The death toll of the southern state has reached 37, with two more women succumbing to COVID-19 during the day.

'The state and paramilitary forces watched motionless'

'The state and paramilitary forces watched motionless'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

'The signals were clear. December 6 would not witness another show of "Hindu" strength staged periodically in Ayodhya. Something grave was afoot.' Radhika Ramaseshan's personal recollection of the events of December 6, 1992.

No Walmart stores in India before end-2015

No Walmart stores in India before end-2015

Rediff.com14 Jun 2014

E-commerce pilot for wholesale begins from July in Hyderbad and Lucknow

How we can DEFEAT COVID-19

How we can DEFEAT COVID-19

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

'If people are not cooperating and do not follow policies laid down by the government or follow scientific infection control management, then all will be lost.'

Chandigarh Dynamos win 2-0

Chandigarh Dynamos win 2-0

Rediff.com22 Jan 2005

Chandigarh Dynamos continued their unbeaten run to beat Lucknow Nawabs 2-0 in a Tier II match of the Premier Hockey League.

Cyber security: SBI Gen Insurance eyes 30% jump in premium income

Cyber security: SBI Gen Insurance eyes 30% jump in premium income

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

Firms in which IP is critical, such as pharma and research and knowledge-based organisations, were taking the lead in seeking cyber covers to protect their computer systems from hack attacks

Mayawati threatens scribes

Mayawati threatens scribes

Rediff.com11 Jan 2003

She also accused Samajwadi Party chief Malayam Singh Yadav of trying to topple her government by buying MLAs.

Two of the accused confess in Badaun gang rape-murder case

Two of the accused confess in Badaun gang rape-murder case

Rediff.com1 Jun 2014

Two of the men arrested for allegedly raping and murdering two cousins whose bodies were found hanging from a tree have confessed to the crime, the Uttar Pradesh police on Sunday said and asserted it was in the process of collecting "concrete" evidence to nail the culprits in court.

Was India underprepared for a lockdown?

Was India underprepared for a lockdown?

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

India is going into the longest lockdown in the world, with the least amount of notice given to its people and the least preparation by its government.

UP Election 2017: Inside the Samajwadi Party 'war room'

UP Election 2017: Inside the Samajwadi Party 'war room'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

As Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criss-crosses Uttar Pradesh to drum up support, the ruling party's hi-tech 'war room' in Lucknow is working round-the-clock as his "eyes and ears" to breathe life in his hectic electioneering by updating him on all key developments.

Dominant India down Belgium to lift Jr Hockey World Cup title

Dominant India down Belgium to lift Jr Hockey World Cup title

Rediff.com18 Dec 2016

India won the gold medal in the Junior Hockey World Cup after defeating Belgium 2-1 at the Major Dyan Chand stadium in Lucknow on Sunday.

Ulema as Hindutva's foot soldiers

Ulema as Hindutva's foot soldiers

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

'The Ulema have come out as villains against Indian secularism, impeding the secular united resistance against violent Hindutva that is backed by ministers in the government,' says Mohammad Sajjad.

Bed of banned notes: Rs 97 crore in demonetised currency seized, 16 held

Bed of banned notes: Rs 97 crore in demonetised currency seized, 16 held

Rediff.com17 Jan 2018

The Uttar Pradesh government said prima facie no terror link had been established.

Why 100 million Indians are left out of the food ration system

Why 100 million Indians are left out of the food ration system

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

A recent study shows that more than 100 million people are excluded from the public distribution system because the central government insists on using 2011 population figures to calculate state-wise PDS coverage, which effectively leaves out 100 million people, reports Sanjeeb Mukherjee.

Campus placements: IIMs to go the IIT-B way

Campus placements: IIMs to go the IIT-B way

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

IIM-A, other top B-schools moot IIT-like joint placement committee

Walmart eyes 30,000 consumers through its e-commerce project

Walmart eyes 30,000 consumers through its e-commerce project

Rediff.com29 Jun 2014

Walmart, the world's largest retailer, is hoping to get more than 30,000 consumers through its e-commerce pilot project that will be launched in the first week of July.

PHOTOS: India celebrates Ganesh festival amid pandemic

PHOTOS: India celebrates Ganesh festival amid pandemic

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

The 10-day Ganesh festival began on Saturday under the shadow of the coronavirus pandemic, with devotees restricting celebrations to their homes and using online platforms to get 'darshan' of the Lord at temples, amid strict COVID-19 restrictions imposed by governments.

How Sebi helped US SEC solve 'Profits Paradise' case

How Sebi helped US SEC solve 'Profits Paradise' case

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

The Indian regulator played key role in uncovering the identity of two Indian men who floated the scheme