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Delhi's 'Yellow, Amber, Orange, Red' plan for 3rd Covid wave

Delhi's 'Yellow, Amber, Orange, Red' plan for 3rd Covid wave

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

The stage of alert will be based on positivity rate (on two consecutive days), cumulative number of new cases (over a week) and average oxygenated-bed occupancy (for a week).

27 dead in massive fire at 4-storey building in Delhi

27 dead in massive fire at 4-storey building in Delhi

Rediff.com14 May 2022

Over 50 employees of the company whose office was located on the first floor were rescued while 27 bodies have been found.

What's next for India with FASTag technology

What's next for India with FASTag technology

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

'EV-charging is the next big opportunity after fuelling'

Covid curbs: Not allowed to board, Delhiites vandalise buses

Covid curbs: Not allowed to board, Delhiites vandalise buses

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

Police used mild force to disperse the crowd and five people have been detained, officials said.

Delhi imposes strict curbs after surge in Covid cases

Delhi imposes strict curbs after surge in Covid cases

Rediff.com11 Apr 2021

Prohibition of all types of gatherings, reduced size of weddings and funerals, running of public transport at half seating capacity and scaled down presence in government offices were some of the restrictions imposed by the Delhi government on Saturday amid a surge in COVID-19 cases.

Delhi bans religious, political gatherings, protests of over 50

Delhi bans religious, political gatherings, protests of over 50

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

Delhi has been witnessing sit-in protests at Shaheen Bagh and Jamia Millia Islamia against the new citizenship law for over 90 days.

Bengal announces complete lockdown from May 16-30 to curb Covid spread

Bengal announces complete lockdown from May 16-30 to curb Covid spread

Rediff.com15 May 2021

During this period, all government and private offices, shopping complexes, malls, bars, sports complexes, pubs and beauty parlours will remain closed.

New Covid SOPs: Theatres allowed more seating, pools open for all

New Covid SOPs: Theatres allowed more seating, pools open for all

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Wednesday allowed cinema halls and theatres to operate with more people while swimming pools have been permitted for use by all in fresh COVID-19 reopening guidelines.

Covid: Time to open economy but with caution, Centre tells states, UTs

Covid: Time to open economy but with caution, Centre tells states, UTs

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

The Union health ministry, however, suggested necessary curbs in areas reporting over 10 per cent positivity rate or 40 per cent occupancy in either oxygen-supported or ICU beds.

Unlock 4: Religious, sports events allowed from Sep 21

Unlock 4: Religious, sports events allowed from Sep 21

Rediff.com30 Aug 2020

In a significant directive, the home ministry said that state governments shall not impose any local lockdown outside the containment zones without prior consultation with the central government.

Karnataka imposes lockdown like restrictions from May 10-24

Karnataka imposes lockdown like restrictions from May 10-24

Rediff.com8 May 2021

All shops and commercial establishments, hotels, pubs and bars will remain closed during this period, Yediyurappa said.

The 10 Best Films of Mumbai Film Festival

The 10 Best Films of Mumbai Film Festival

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

The Great Beauty, Blue Is The Warmest Colour and many others feature on the list.

Public parks, gardens to open in Delhi from Monday

Public parks, gardens to open in Delhi from Monday

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

The Delhi government has allowed reopening of bars, public parks and gardens from Monday under a phased easing of restrictions, which were imposed due to the second Covid wave.

Mumbai, Delhi record sharp jump in new Covid cases

Mumbai, Delhi record sharp jump in new Covid cases

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

In accordance with ''Level-1'' alert under the graded response action plan (GRAP), private offices will function with physical attendance of 50 per cent of the staff, barring essential categories.

Maharashtra relaxes curbs on travel, office attendance

Maharashtra relaxes curbs on travel, office attendance

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

Easing of restrictions came even as Maharashtra continues to registered a record number of new coronavirus cases with no flattening of curve in sight in the state.

Delhi theatre blasts suspects in Germany: police

Delhi theatre blasts suspects in Germany: police

Rediff.com6 Jun 2007

Acting swiftly, police also moved an application before Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Seema Maini in New Delhi for issuance of a Letters Rogatory seeking information about the suspects from Germany, which was granted by the court.

Lockdown extended in Chennai, Madurai till July 5

Lockdown extended in Chennai, Madurai till July 5

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

Government and private bus transport services, now allowed within districts barring Chennai, its nearby areas and Madurai would cease to be operational from July 1 to 15, the government said.

Judwaa scores second time around

Judwaa scores second time around

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

Judwaa 2 has given Varun Dhawan his biggest opening day, and his biggest opening weekend.

Lockdown 3.0: What's open and what's closed

Lockdown 3.0: What's open and what's closed

Rediff.com1 May 2020

The Centre has announced an extension for two more weeks in the nationwide lockdown. However, several relaxations will be allowed as per zones.

It's comeback time for these actors!

It's comeback time for these actors!

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

It's comeback time for many Bollywood stars. With the OTT platform opening up, quite a few actors, who had taken a break, are getting ready to be seen again!

Soon, your movie watching experience could be cheaper

Soon, your movie watching experience could be cheaper

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

And the reason has everything to do with box office collections, says Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

Weekend curfew in Delhi; malls, gyms to be closed

Weekend curfew in Delhi; malls, gyms to be closed

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

Auditoriums, malls, gyms and spas will be shut down and cinema theatres will be allowed with a third of the capacity on weekdays. Eating out will be banned and only home deliveries will be allowed. Weekly markets will be allowed but with restrictions.

Mamata calls off 3-day-long dharna, claims victory

Mamata calls off 3-day-long dharna, claims victory

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

Banerjee said she was doing so after consulting leaders of major opposition parties and following 'a favourable court order'.

'Situation in Bengal is similar to that of Emergency days'

'Situation in Bengal is similar to that of Emergency days'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

Opposition parties have expressed solidarity with West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee.

Finally! An Indian Coming-Of-Age Movie For Grownups

Finally! An Indian Coming-Of-Age Movie For Grownups

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

Dear Friend is for those who idealised Dil Chahta Hai all out of proportion, and then warmed up to the premise that friendship could be a lot more complicated, and transient, observes Sreehari Nair.

'I am an outcast in Bollywood'

'I am an outcast in Bollywood'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

'The idea is to sideline you, box you up in a smaller box, so you don't go out of that.' 'The bigger boxes are for their own people.'

Irrfan Khan: I don't know how to promote myself

Irrfan Khan: I don't know how to promote myself

Rediff.com29 Feb 2012

Irrfan Khan on his forthcoming biopic film Paan Singh Tomar.

'Ludo will put a smile on everyone's face'

'Ludo will put a smile on everyone's face'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

'Every actor has gone through the situation of his work drying up. I am no exception.'

Maharashtra govt extends lockdown in till June 30

Maharashtra govt extends lockdown in till June 30

Rediff.com31 May 2020

The Maharashtra government on Sunday extended till June 30 the lockdown in the entire state, and announced easing of restrictions and phase-wise resumption of activities under the "Mission Begin Again".

Bollywood's AMAZING UMBRELLA MOMENTS!

Bollywood's AMAZING UMBRELLA MOMENTS!

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

Monsoon is here, and time to bring out the chhatris.

Tamil film M3V wins award at Cairo film fest

Tamil film M3V wins award at Cairo film fest

Rediff.com25 Nov 2009

First time director Krishnan Gomatham Seshadri can't stop gushing about the whole experience.

Old theatres make way to grand multiplexes

Old theatres make way to grand multiplexes

Rediff.com10 Aug 2010

In the era of the multiplex, we ask what has become of the famous single-screen theatres in our metros.

EC directs theatres to play theme song to motivate voters

EC directs theatres to play theme song to motivate voters

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

With election campaigning by political parties ending in the next two days, the Election Commission has directed all multiplexes and theatres in the city to play its theme song on to motivate the voters ahead of the polls.

Bollywood's FABULOUS train journeys!

Bollywood's FABULOUS train journeys!

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

As means of transport or metaphor, the romance of trains is unmistakable in Hindi cinema.

Delhi govt for reopening of malls, taxis in lockdown 4.0

Delhi govt for reopening of malls, taxis in lockdown 4.0

Rediff.com15 May 2020

The suggestions submitted to the Centre on Thursday evening also recommended restarting construction activities and allowing movement of labourers within the city, sources said.

Mamata vs CBI escalates into Opposition against Modi government

Mamata vs CBI escalates into Opposition against Modi government

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

The chief minister skipped meals and remained awake the entire night on a makeshift dais along with some senior ministers and party members.

Delhi unlock: Markets, malls, shrines to open daily

Delhi unlock: Markets, malls, shrines to open daily

Rediff.com13 Jun 2021

Restaurants with 50 per cent capacity, weekly markets and religious places will reopen in Delhi from June 14, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced on Sunday, saying the COVID-19 situation has significantly come under control in the city.

'Time heals, but for us the pain has only intensified'

'Time heals, but for us the pain has only intensified'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

Grandparents of Moshe Holtzberg, who survived the 26/11 carnage at the age of two, talk of how questions by the now 12-year-old boy only add to their grief.

26/11 victims seek Rs 4,233 cr compensation from Pak perpetrators

26/11 victims seek Rs 4,233 cr compensation from Pak perpetrators

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

Nine American and Israeli victims of the 2008 Mumbai attacks have demanded a compensation of $688 million (around Rs 4,233 crore) from the Pakistan-based perpetrators of the terror assault, including Jammat-ud-Dawah chief Hafiz Saeed.

Want to eat this on your movie date? Click here!

Want to eat this on your movie date? Click here!

Rediff.com12 Nov 2017

Theatres are finding innovative new ways to increase footfalls, discovers Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.