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Bigg Boss Day 3: Who is Rashami giving her heart to?

Bigg Boss Day 3: Who is Rashami giving her heart to?

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

Is love in the air?

Alia, Pallavi and more smoking hot fashion week showstoppers

Alia, Pallavi and more smoking hot fashion week showstoppers

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

Check out the Bollywood hotties who set the ramp on fire.

Jalsaghar is a viewing treat you owe yourself

Jalsaghar is a viewing treat you owe yourself

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

Exquisitely shot, with shadows and light capturing the hypnotic mood of the film, Jalsaghar is a viewing treat you owe yourself.

Why Satya Nadella is the right choice to revive Microsoft

Why Satya Nadella is the right choice to revive Microsoft

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

Sramana Mitra, the founder of One Million by One Million, a virtual incubator that aims to help one million entrepreneurs globally cross $1 million in revenue, has seen many companies go through the early growth phase.

HC refuses permission for Amit Shah's rath yatra in Bengal

HC refuses permission for Amit Shah's rath yatra in Bengal

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

The Bharatiya Janata Party decided to put on hold Shah's proposed rally and the Rath Yatra, saying it will wait for the final order from the high court, which will now hear an appeal by the saffron party on Friday morning.

Won't call Rahul 'shehzade' if Cong ends 'dynastic' politics: Modi

Won't call Rahul 'shehzade' if Cong ends 'dynastic' politics: Modi

Rediff.com27 Oct 2013

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Narendra Modi on Sunday said he will stop calling Rahul Gandhi as 'shehzade' (prince) if the Congress, whose leaders are "uncomfortable" with this, decides to discontinue its "dynastic rule". "Congress ke mitra bahut pareshan hai ki Modi shehzade kyon keh rahe hain... unhe nind nahin aati hai (Congress leaders are troubled with Rahul being referred to as shehzade. They are unable to sleep well)," Modi said at a rally in Patna.

Is Duncan Fletcher India's worst coach ever?

Is Duncan Fletcher India's worst coach ever?

Rediff.com9 Mar 2014

Is it that foreign coaches don't succeed in India or is it that Fletcher is past his prime?

West Bengal's debt burden rises 64% in six years

West Bengal's debt burden rises 64% in six years

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

Notably, the present government has been vociferous about the high debt it inherited from the Left Front government

EXPLAINED: The Saradha chit fund scam

EXPLAINED: The Saradha chit fund scam

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

About 17 lakh investors, mostly in West Bengal, who have lost crores of rupees in the Saradha chit fund scam are fast losing hope. The scandal continues to roil West Bengal political circles with several ruling Trinamool Congress leaders being implicated and some arrested. Even West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's name has been dragged into the sordid mess. Indrani Roy presents a FAQ on what the scam is about and the main players behind it.

Uddhav asks Amartya Sen not to poke his nose in politics

Uddhav asks Amartya Sen not to poke his nose in politics

Rediff.com26 Jul 2013

Shiv Sena deprecated Bharatiaya Janata Party Member of Parliament Chandan Mitra's demand for stripping Nobel laureate Amartya Sen of Bharat Ratna over his comments on Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi but advised the seasoned economist "not to poke his nose" into politics.

Huge IPL bid gives Yuvraj another shot at ODI comeback

Huge IPL bid gives Yuvraj another shot at ODI comeback

Rediff.com18 Feb 2014

Yuvraj Singh's international career may look bleak, but with an IPL price tag of Rs 14 crore he has proved he still carries a punch when it comes to domestic cricket.

India has flattened Covid graph: Health minister Vardhan

India has flattened Covid graph: Health minister Vardhan

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

India has flattened its Covid-19 graph and 146 districts have reported no new case of the viral disease in the last seven days, 18 in 14 days, six in 21 days and 21 districts in the last 28 days, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said on Thursday.

Banks are catalysts of economic revival: Sitharaman

Banks are catalysts of economic revival: Sitharaman

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

The finance minister said easy access and efficiency in providing banking services will help in revival of businesses which are restarting operations after the lockdown.

Don't undermine the strides made by Jan-Dhan

Don't undermine the strides made by Jan-Dhan

Rediff.com4 May 2016

The assessment of PMJDY should be done within the context of the programme.

When Mamata wooed 5 Tata group MDs

When Mamata wooed 5 Tata group MDs

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

The managing directors -- Rana Sinha of Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery Company, Dibyendu Bose of TM International Logistics Limited, Sandipan Chakravortty of Tata Steel Processing and Distribution Limited, Viresh Oberoi of mjunction, and Sanjiv Paul of Tata Metaliks -- met at Nabanna, the makeshift state secretariat. Finance and industry minister, Amit Mitra, was also present.

Subterfuge: Mamata writes to PM over GST

Subterfuge: Mamata writes to PM over GST

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

Banerjee asked Modi not to allow "an insufferable blow to the federalist polity of the nation" by depriving the states of the GST compensation. "I am deeply anguished by the Goods and Services Tax imbroglio which tantamounts to a betrayal of the trust and moral responsibility of the Government of India towards the states, violating the very premise of federalism."

Bigg Boss Day 11: Why is Rashami upset?

Bigg Boss Day 11: Why is Rashami upset?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

With the Bigg Boss finale just two weeks away, the contestants are beginning to feet the heat.

'It was really nice to sing Saree ke fall for Sonakshi'

'It was really nice to sing Saree ke fall for Sonakshi'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2013

Upcoming singer Antara Mitra shares her R... Rajkumar experience.

Hollywood names a milkshake after Priyanka Chopra!

Hollywood names a milkshake after Priyanka Chopra!

Rediff.com28 Jun 2013

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

Our activists not involved in the Delhi incident: SFI

Our activists not involved in the Delhi incident: SFI

Rediff.com11 Apr 2013

Communist Party of India-Marxist's student wing Students Federation of India on Thursday claimed that none of its activists were involved in the heckling of West Bengal Finance Minister Amit Mitra in New Delhi and described the incident as "unfortunate".

Communists face TMC ire on WB streets for insulting Mamata

Communists face TMC ire on WB streets for insulting Mamata

Rediff.com10 Apr 2013

According to reports, the Trinamool Congress workers are staging rallies, holding protests in Kolkata and other parts of the state to protest against the SFI attack on their leaders.

Left condemns gherao of Mamata, says it's wrong politics

Left condemns gherao of Mamata, says it's wrong politics

Rediff.com9 Apr 2013

The gherao of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her Finance Minister Amit Mitra in Delhi on Tuesday by Communist Party of India-Marxist supporters was condemned unequivocally by political parties including the rival Marxist party, which said it was "undesirable".

TMC or BJP, big-ticket projects still a pipedream for Bengal

TMC or BJP, big-ticket projects still a pipedream for Bengal

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

In power, Mamata Banerjee has tried to bury the ghost of the past, but it might still be work-in-progress. Big-ticket and eye-grabbing (in terms of investment size) projects are still few and far between, reports Ishita Ayan Dutt.

'Regret saying Amartya Sen should be stripped of Bharat Ratna'

'Regret saying Amartya Sen should be stripped of Bharat Ratna'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2013

Bharatiya Janata Party Rajya Sabha member of Parliament Chandan Mitra has expressed his regret for having demanded that Nobel Laureate Amartya Sen be stripped of his Bharat Ratna.

New chit fund Bill to have more teeth

New chit fund Bill to have more teeth

Rediff.com29 Apr 2013

Copies of the bill, to be moved by Finance Minister Amit Mitra tomorrow for consideration and passage, were circulated among members on the first day of a two-day special session of the Assembly on Monday.

Lodha counsel hits out at Birlas

Lodha counsel hits out at Birlas

Rediff.com2 Dec 2004

Farewell, India Abroad

Farewell, India Abroad

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

Ambassador T P Sreenivasan salutes India Abroad, the leading Indian-American newspaper for half a century, which ceased publication on March 30.

In PIX: WB honours its legends with Banga Vibhushan award

In PIX: WB honours its legends with Banga Vibhushan award

Rediff.com21 May 2012

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday presented the Banga Vibhushan awards to 13 luminaries from various fields.

Playing the alliance game

Playing the alliance game

Rediff.com17 Apr 2013

Nobody should be surprised if the Congress-led alliance at the Centre now makes favourable policy overtures to Naveen Patnaik also, like it has done for Nitish Kumar and Mamata Banerjee, in the hope of strengthening its prospects after the next general elections, says AK Bhattacharya

Gherao of Mamata draws criticism: PM calls her up

Gherao of Mamata draws criticism: PM calls her up

Rediff.com10 Apr 2013

The gheraoing of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and manhandling of her colleague Amit Mitra in New Delhi came in for all-round criticism, even from the Left whose supporters were involved in the unruly incident.

Trinamool claims Delhi attackers wanted to kill Mamata

Trinamool claims Delhi attackers wanted to kill Mamata

Rediff.com10 Apr 2013

A minister who was with Mamata Banerjee when she and state Finance Minister Amit Mitra were targeted in Delhi by the Students Federation of India activists, on Wednesday alleged that the attack was aimed at killing the West Bengal chief minister.

Mamata chairs high-level meet after CPI-M, Trinamool clash

Mamata chairs high-level meet after CPI-M, Trinamool clash

Rediff.com8 Jan 2013

With Communist Party India-Marxist and Trinamool workers clashing in South 24 Parganas district and indulging in violence, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday held a high-level meeting at the state secretariat in Kolkata.

Video: Gauhar Khan sizzles the ramp

Video: Gauhar Khan sizzles the ramp

Rediff.com18 Mar 2013

Dressed in beautiful multicolored lehenga bollywood actress Gahaur Khan walked and danced on a mix of bollywood music played on the ramp.

'2+2' dialogue postponed as US Secretary of State was travelling to North Korea

'2+2' dialogue postponed as US Secretary of State was travelling to North Korea

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

The North Korean issue is number one priority for the US now. Both India and the US are now working on next set of dates for the '2+2' dialogue.

Indian-American named VC of Illinois University

Indian-American named VC of Illinois University

Rediff.com19 Jun 2012

A distinguished Indian-American academician has been appointed as vice chancellor for research at the prestigious University of Illinois, Chicago.

Hungry kya? Mouthwatering food pics from readers!

Hungry kya? Mouthwatering food pics from readers!

Rediff.com18 Jul 2013

Food photography is becoming a very provocative, glamorous art -- share yours with us!

PBD cost about Rs 8 crore

PBD cost about Rs 8 crore

Rediff.com12 Jan 2004

Trinamool: Will break hands of CPI-M if Mamata attacked

Trinamool: Will break hands of CPI-M if Mamata attacked

Rediff.com15 Apr 2013

In a virulent attack on the Communist Party of India-Marxist, Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Bandopadhyay on Monday threatened to 'break the hands' of the CPI-M cadre if the West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was attacked again.