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Delhi govt withdraws new excise policy facing CBI probe

Delhi govt withdraws new excise policy facing CBI probe

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of using agencies like the CBI and Enforcement Directorate to threaten liquor licensees and excise officials but the BJP alleged that the AAP government's 'rushed' move was an 'admission of violations and corruption' and it was 'scared' of the CBI probe.

Review: Lupt is predictable

Review: Lupt is predictable

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

Lupt starts with some scary moments but ends up like a B-grade horror film, feels S Ramesh.

Amazon, Reliance set to lock horns over IPL media rights

Amazon, Reliance set to lock horns over IPL media rights

Rediff.com20 Feb 2022

Amazon's rivalry in India with oil-to-retail conglomerate Reliance Industries looks set to head to the cricket field, where they will likely battle media heavyweights for telecast rights to the Indian Premier League (IPL) with its hundreds of millions of viewers.

Guess who this actress is

Guess who this actress is

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

Test your filmi gyaan, right here!

Gautam Gambhir is BJP's choice for East Delhi

Gautam Gambhir is BJP's choice for East Delhi

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

Gambhir has replaced Maheish Girri as the party's candidate and will take on Arvinder Singh Lovely of the Congress and Atishi of the Aam Aadmi Party.

Meet the new Miss India finalists

Meet the new Miss India finalists

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

Femina Miss India 2018 finally got its three new faces.

219-employee group shows interest in buying Air India

219-employee group shows interest in buying Air India

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

A group of 219 employees of Air India along with a private financial institution have submitted an expression of interest (EOI) for the national carrier.

Coming Attractions: Kiara, Kareena, Disha

Coming Attractions: Kiara, Kareena, Disha

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

Joginder Tuteja looks at the actresses, who waited patiently, and will now release their films in theatres this year.

Quiz: Who plays Gangaa in Gangaa Jamunaa Saraswati?

Quiz: Who plays Gangaa in Gangaa Jamunaa Saraswati?

Rediff.com14 Feb 2017

In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!

BJP spokespersons who missed out on ministerial posts

BJP spokespersons who missed out on ministerial posts

Rediff.com26 May 2014

These men and women have been the voice of the party, spelling out the BJP's official position on various subjects. They, however, could not find a place in the Narendra Modi ministry.

Gupta cruises to Commonwealth Chess Championship title

Gupta cruises to Commonwealth Chess Championship title

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

Grandmaster and former World junior champion Abhijeet Gupta won the Commonwealth Chess Championship after settling for a quick draw with Arghyadip Das in the ninth and final round in New Delhi, on Tuesday.

'I shoot an action scene like a song'

'I shoot an action scene like a song'

Rediff.com2 May 2022

'I can't direct more than one film every two years, but I didn't want to lose out on the Baaghi vibe.'

These pics of Kingfisher models will make your day

These pics of Kingfisher models will make your day

Rediff.com29 Dec 2016

The venue Mykonos in Greece served the perfect backdrop for the annual calendar.

Cong to set up poll panel, hold Chintan Shivir; no word on Prashant Kishor

Cong to set up poll panel, hold Chintan Shivir; no word on Prashant Kishor

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

Congress president Sonia Gandhi also decided to convene a 'Chintan Shivir', a brainstorming session from May 13-15 in Udaipur.

Bollywood's BEST Songs of 2021

Bollywood's BEST Songs of 2021

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

As we continue grappling with an irrepressible pandemic, music is both a refuge and source of comfort.

10 Tips To Choose The Right Life Partner

10 Tips To Choose The Right Life Partner

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

If you think you have a good connection with someone, don't reject them for an imaginary list.

Rape threat: These sisters need our support

Rape threat: These sisters need our support

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

Express your support for two sisters from Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh, who are allegedly being threatened with rape, because their brother eloped with a woman from a higher caste.

Modi's new ministers take charge a day after expansion

Modi's new ministers take charge a day after expansion

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and other ministers took charge of their respective offices on Thursday, a day after taking oath at a ceremony held in the Darbar Hall of the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

7 Cong MPs suspended for rest of session for unruly behaviour

7 Cong MPs suspended for rest of session for unruly behaviour

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

Gaurav Gogoi, T N Prathapan, Dean Kuriakose, Manicka Tagore, Rajmohan Unnithan, Benny Behanan and Gurjeet Singh Aujla are the seven who have been suspended.

Digvijay clarifies 'tunch maal' remark, says it means pure

Digvijay clarifies 'tunch maal' remark, says it means pure

Rediff.com27 Jul 2013

Congress leader Digvijay Singh, who has drawn flak for his "tanch maal" remark on woman MP from the party, on Saturday hit out at the media, blaming its "TRP race" for the controversy.

Like the Aiyya trailer? VOTE!

Like the Aiyya trailer? VOTE!

Rediff.com6 Sep 2012

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

Anil Dharker: Editor, bon vivant, mentor to many

Anil Dharker: Editor, bon vivant, mentor to many

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

'Everywhere Anil Dharker went, he assembled teams of talented people, gave them opportunities, then got out of the way and allowed them to flourish.' Meenakshi Shedde remembers a very special editor.

Ravi Teja's Kick 2 to release on June 12

Ravi Teja's Kick 2 to release on June 12

Rediff.com25 May 2015

Get your lowdown of what's happening in Telugu cinema!

'Aurangzeb also ordered protection of Varanasi temples'

'Aurangzeb also ordered protection of Varanasi temples'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

'Aurangzeb supported construction of the Kumarswamy math and the reconstruction of the Kedar temple and supported the Jangambadi math in Banaras.'

'I said no to a lot of big films because...'

'I said no to a lot of big films because...'

Rediff.com27 May 2021

'...it didn't make sense to me.' 'If the character was not adding (to the story), I wasn't interested.' 'The reason why I chose to act is because of the way it makes me feel when I'm acting, not for the fame and money.'

The 10 MOST ROMANTIC Web series

The 10 MOST ROMANTIC Web series

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

In a new series, we look at the top 10 shows in the most popular genres.

Haridwar hate speeches: SC plea seeks court-monitored probe

Haridwar hate speeches: SC plea seeks court-monitored probe

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

A plea has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking a court-monitored investigation and prosecution in hate crimes related to the "continuous attack" on the personality of Prophet Mohammad and disparaging remarks by various people in different parts of the country attacking the very belief system of Muslims at large.

Data protection: Joint Parliamentary panel summons FB, Twitter

Data protection: Joint Parliamentary panel summons FB, Twitter

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

Representatives of Facebook India have been asked to appear on Friday before the Joint Committee on the Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019, chaired by Bharatiya Janata Party MP Meenakshi Lekhi, while Twitter officials are required to appear before the panel on October 28, as per the notice issued by the Lok Sabha Secretariat.

Review: Rummy is engaging

Review: Rummy is engaging

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

Vijay Sethupathi's Rummy -- directed by debutant Balakrishnan -- is an engaging village-based dark romantic thriller set in the 1980s.

Viral Acharya and 7 economists who quit

Viral Acharya and 7 economists who quit

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

Reserve Bank of India Deputy Governor Viral Acharya is the eighth economist to quit since the Modi government took office.

Ravi Shankar Prasad, Javadekar, Vardhan, Pokhriyal and 8 other ministers quit

Ravi Shankar Prasad, Javadekar, Vardhan, Pokhriyal and 8 other ministers quit

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

Ahead of the Union Cabinet expansion on Wednesday, several Union Ministers, including Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan, Education Minister Dr Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank and Labour Minister Santosh Gangwar resigned from their posts.

Faced with shortage, Tamil Brahmin grooms to scout for brides up north

Faced with shortage, Tamil Brahmin grooms to scout for brides up north

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

Faced with a problem of suitable brides, Thamizhnadu Brahmin Association to cast net in UP and Bihar.

Hayden offers worship at Madurai shrine

Hayden offers worship at Madurai shrine

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

Former Australian cricketer Matthew Hayden visited the Meenakshi temple in Madurai on Tuesday. As part of a day's visit to this city, he also addressed members of the district cricket association besides school and college students.

The wedding of the Gods

The wedding of the Gods

Rediff.com9 May 2006

Wedding at Madurai Meenakshi temple.

BJP says Punjab cops stopped workers from reaching rally site

BJP says Punjab cops stopped workers from reaching rally site

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

Punjab BJP chief Ashwani Sharma said a large number of buses and other vehicles carrying BJP workers and other people were prevented from reaching the rally site.

Battle-scarred Anil Ambani on religious tour

Battle-scarred Anil Ambani on religious tour

Rediff.com17 Aug 2009

As the wrangle over the energy deal continues between Ambani brothers, younger brother Anil Ambani has opted to go on a religious tour of South India.

'A chaiwala did, what an economist couldn't'

'A chaiwala did, what an economist couldn't'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

As people wait in long queues outside banks, they appear happy that the ban on Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes will unearth black money and root out corruption.

In pix: India's beautiful landmarks

In pix: India's beautiful landmarks

Rediff.com23 Sep 2018

Rediff readers tell us where they're holidaying.

Doctors, lawyers, engineers -- Modi's new ministers

Doctors, lawyers, engineers -- Modi's new ministers

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

Among the 36 new faces in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's council of ministers, eight are lawyers, four are doctors, two former IAS officers and four MBA degree holders, besides several engineers, making it an eclectic mix of professionals.

A Suitable Boy review

A Suitable Boy review

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

In A Suitable Boy, Mira Nair holds our hands and takes us through the magical journey, introducing us to so many fascinating characters from another era, observes Aseem Chhabra.