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#ThrowbackThursday: Patralekhaa's bikini holiday

#ThrowbackThursday: Patralekhaa's bikini holiday

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

It's #ThrowbackThursday time, and Bollywood has got the memo.

In pics: The piece of paper that ENDED bin Laden

In pics: The piece of paper that ENDED bin Laden

Rediff.com27 Apr 2012

A hand-written memo in which United States President Barack Obama authorised the Navy SEALs team to "go in and get (Osama) bin Laden" at his hideout in Pakistan one year ago has been made public.

Infy co-founder 'Kris' Gopalakrishnan heads govt data panel

Infy co-founder 'Kris' Gopalakrishnan heads govt data panel

Rediff.com14 Sep 2019

'The idea is to have a separate and independent consultation on non-personal data, and decide the contours of how it should be regulated, whether as guidelines, rules, or a separate policy,' said a senior official at MeitY.

Trump to get his military parade, but no tanks involved

Trump to get his military parade, but no tanks involved

Rediff.com10 Mar 2018

The parade is to take place in November, most likely on Veterans Day (November 11).

Memogate: Pak panel to summon Haqqani, Ijaz, Pasha

Memogate: Pak panel to summon Haqqani, Ijaz, Pasha

Rediff.com31 Dec 2011

The Parliamentary Committee on National Security has been asked by Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani to conduct an inquiry into the secret memo that sought the US help to prevent a possible military takeover in Pakistan in the wake of the killing of Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden in May.

No threat to my government, says Gilani

No threat to my government, says Gilani

Rediff.com25 Nov 2011

Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Thursday said there was no threat to his government due to the "Memogate" scandal even as he pledged that the matter would be investigated as a top priority to uncover the truth behind the secret memo sent to the US administration.

Lockdown: Govt allows doorstep delivery of essential medicines

Lockdown: Govt allows doorstep delivery of essential medicines

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

According to a notification issued by the health ministry, medical retailers will be allowed to provide drugs to people at their doorstep.

Memogate: Zardari not to file response in SC, says aide

Memogate: Zardari not to file response in SC, says aide

Rediff.com26 Dec 2011

President Asif Ali Zardari will not file a response in the Supreme Court to petitions seeking a probe into the memo scandal, a presidential aide said on Monday, a move that could put him in direct confrontation with the apex court which had said he cannot presume immunity.

#ThrowbackThursday from Bollywood

#ThrowbackThursday from Bollywood

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

It's #ThrowbackThursday, and Bollywood has got the memo!

Sasikala paid Rs 2 cr to get VIP treatment in jail, says officer

Sasikala paid Rs 2 cr to get VIP treatment in jail, says officer

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

DG (Prisons) rejected allegations, saying action will be taken against DIG D Roopa.

ISL: Chennaiyin play goalless draw with Bengaluru

ISL: Chennaiyin play goalless draw with Bengaluru

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

Chennaiyin's defense was a tough nut to crack as Eli Sabia and Vishal Kaith came with crucial interceptions and blocks to deny Sunil Chhetri and Paartalu.

Trump to 'work from hospital' for next few days, says 'doing well'

Trump to 'work from hospital' for next few days, says 'doing well'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2020

"Out of an abundance of caution, and at the recommendation of his physician and medical experts, the president will be working from the presidential offices at Walter Reed for the next few days," White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany said on Friday, a day after he was tested positive for COVID-19.

SC to hear plea seeking to quash Ashish Mishra's bail on March 11

SC to hear plea seeking to quash Ashish Mishra's bail on March 11

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

A bench headed by Chief Justice N V Ramana took note of the submissions of lawyer Prashant Bhushan that the other accused in the case are moving courts for grant of bail citing the relief granted to Ashish Mishra.

Trump's lawyer rejects Comey's allegations, seeks probe against him

Trump's lawyer rejects Comey's allegations, seeks probe against him

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

He said it has now become clear that the ex-FBI chief was one of the leakers of 'privileged information' and should be investigated.

Shahzad planned to attack NYC again: Prosecutors

Shahzad planned to attack NYC again: Prosecutors

Rediff.com1 Oct 2010

Faisal Shahzad, the Pakistani-American arrested for the failed Times Square bombing, carefully selected his location as a highly populated target and intended to strike again if he was not caught the first time, prosecutors have said.

Trump campaign says election far from over; Biden moves forward with his plans

Trump campaign says election far from over; Biden moves forward with his plans

Rediff.com10 Nov 2020

Outgoing US President Donald Trump has declined to concede the closely-fought November 3 presidential race to Democrat Biden and is mounting legal fights in several key battleground states, but there has been no evidence of voter irregularities or widespread fraud in the election -- billed as one of the most divisive and bitter in recent American history.

'An emotional moment'

'An emotional moment'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2021

'Today we are standing outside Mannat and we finally feel like jannat (heaven).'

Aryan Khan back home at Mannat after 22 days in jail

Aryan Khan back home at Mannat after 22 days in jail

Rediff.com30 Oct 2021

Aryan Khan, son of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, walked out of the Arthur Road prison, after 22 days in the central Mumbai facility following his arrest during a drug raid on a cruise ship off the Mumbai coast.

Election Commission Crisis: A chronology

Election Commission Crisis: A chronology

Rediff.com2 Feb 2009

Chronological order of events leading up to Chief Election Commissioner N Gopalaswami recommending the removal of Election Commissioner Navin Chawla.

Priyanka, Nicole Kidman's twinning moment!

Priyanka, Nicole Kidman's twinning moment!

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

PeeCee and Nicole dress alike!

Would you say 'open your kimono' at work?

Would you say 'open your kimono' at work?

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

Jargon-heavy management bluster is taking over everyday office chat.

Andhra top cop's petition rejected; won't get term extension

Andhra top cop's petition rejected; won't get term extension

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

It is now certain that the director general of Andhra Pradesh police V Dinesh Reddy is on the way out. A day after the state government made it clear that his term will not be extended when he reaches the age of superannuation on Sunday, the Central Administration Tribunal has rejected his petition challenging the state government's stand.

White House launches crackdown on staffers amid leaks

White House launches crackdown on staffers amid leaks

Rediff.com27 Feb 2017

Staffers were asked to dump their phones on a table for a "phone check", to prove they had nothing to hide.

China Does Not Understand Indian Democracy

China Does Not Understand Indian Democracy

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

In democratic India, a citizen can be a patriot and at the same time be critical of the government, unlike China which promulgated a national security law in Hong Kong prescribing patriotism to contest elections, observes Rup Narayan Das.

Citi profitable in Jan-Feb: Report

Citi profitable in Jan-Feb: Report

Rediff.com10 Mar 2009

Citi CEO Vikram Pandit in an internal memo to the staff tried to allay fears over debt and its share price, which is hovering around $1. Pandit said in the memo that 'we were profitable through the first two months of 2009 and are having our best quarter-to-date performance since the third quarter of 2007.' He added that in January and February, the bank generated revenues of $19 billion before markdowns.

From Memoji to group FaceTime, what's new with Apple devices

From Memoji to group FaceTime, what's new with Apple devices

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

The highlight of Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference 2018 was the power-packed iOS 12 mobile software, which comes with customised animations, a tool to monitor addiction, group FaceTime and enhanced augmented reality.

Did FB fail to stop hate-filled user content in India?

Did FB fail to stop hate-filled user content in India?

Rediff.com24 Oct 2021

Internal documents at Facebook show "a struggle with misinformation, hate speech and celebrations of violence" in India, the company's biggest market, with researchers at the social media giant pointing out that there are groups and pages "replete with inflammatory and misleading anti-Muslim content" on its platform, US media reports have said.

BCCI trashes reports of women players not being paid

BCCI trashes reports of women players not being paid

Rediff.com26 May 2021

BCCI official says while the board has tightened the system further, issues raised by players are swiftly answered by the finance department.

Sachin Waze moves HC against arrest, says he was made 'scapegoat'

Sachin Waze moves HC against arrest, says he was made 'scapegoat'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

Suspended police officer Sachin Waze on Monday filed a 'habeas corpus' petition in the Bombay high court, challenging his arrest by the National Investigation Agency in connection with the recovery of an explosives-laden SUV near Mukesh Ambani's house.

HC directs Google, YouTube to give user details

HC directs Google, YouTube to give user details

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

YouTube and Google filed a memo in the high court before the division bench stating that the IP address of the user resolved outside of Indian jurisdiction and as per prevailing Indian law they are not in a position to provide user details

IndiGo offers bonus to pilots in lieu of leave

IndiGo offers bonus to pilots in lieu of leave

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

Airline to deploy around 50 planes in the next seven months

Aamir's COOL #THROWBACK Pix!

Aamir's COOL #THROWBACK Pix!

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

Stars take us back in time with them.

'Facebook-BJP' link ahead of Bengal poll: TMC

'Facebook-BJP' link ahead of Bengal poll: TMC

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

TMC MP writes to Mark Zuckerberg, raises issue of Facebook's alleged bias towards the BJP.

With BJP, 9 Cong MLAs posed as alternative government: HC told

With BJP, 9 Cong MLAs posed as alternative government: HC told

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

The submission was made before Justice U C Dhyani by advocate Amit Sibal, appearing for the Chief whip, who further argued that the nine were "paraded" before the governor to show the "new majority".

Pakistan endorsed drone strikes in secret deal with US: report

Pakistan endorsed drone strikes in secret deal with US: report

Rediff.com24 Oct 2013

Notwithstanding its public denouncements against US' "unilateral" drone attacks, Pakistan approved the controversial strikes by the CIA for years under a secret deal with America, a damning media report said on Thursday.

FT may cut staff to curb losses

FT may cut staff to curb losses

Rediff.com25 Nov 2004

Financial Times journalists have been asked if they would consider early retirement or voluntary redundancy, in a sign that the loss-making newspaper is preparing deeper cost cutting measures.

Rumsfeld okayed torture methods: Report

Rumsfeld okayed torture methods: Report

Rediff.com11 Jun 2004

The approval, first in December 2002 and later in a January 8, 2003 memo, allowed for inflicting 'fear of dogs', and 'mild non-injurious physical contact', The Wall Street Journal said.

6 Things You DIDN'T Know about Zoya Akhtar, Rohit Shetty

6 Things You DIDN'T Know about Zoya Akhtar, Rohit Shetty

Rediff.com25 Mar 2014

Two successful filmmakers from different schools of filmmaking made an joint appearance on Koffee with Karan.

Govt refuses info on amount spent on COVID-19 equipment

Govt refuses info on amount spent on COVID-19 equipment

Rediff.com29 May 2020

'The Central Public Information Officer is not required to furnish information which requires drawing of inteference and/or making of assumption, or to interpret information, or to solve the problem raised by the applicant, or to furnish replies to hypothetical questions. 'The Information sought does not come under the definition of information as defined in Section 2(f) of RTI Act, 2005. The CPIO has no specific information to provide (sic),' it said.

US visa rules relaxed for temp workers's spouses

US visa rules relaxed for temp workers's spouses

Rediff.com16 Jan 2007

Earlier, immigration regulations had set a more stringent standard on the maximum time in H or L status, whether as a worker or an employee.