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Anil Ambani writes letter to Rahul Gandhi on Rafale deal

Anil Ambani writes letter to Rahul Gandhi on Rafale deal

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

In a two-page letter written on December 12, 2017, the Reliance head said he was "personally saddened" by the "unfortunate statements" against him and his group by several functionaries of the Congress party.

Vadra's interim protection from arrest extended till March 25

Vadra's interim protection from arrest extended till March 25

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

Enforcement Directorate alleged that he was not cooperating and sought his custodial interrogation.

Mayawati demolishes Modi's aura

Mayawati demolishes Modi's aura

Rediff.com14 May 2019

'Mayawati is an experienced politician with a track record in national politics much longer than Modi's.' 'She must be sensing from the tremors in the Hindi heartland she crisscrossed in recent months that the prospect of another Modi-led government at the Centre is fast receding,' says M K Bhadrakumar.

Sheena Bora Case: Indrani argues her case!

Sheena Bora Case: Indrani argues her case!

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

Dressed in pink, her hands flying about in eloquent gestures, excitement on her face, Indrani made quite a picture. There was pin-drop silence as she made strong points about why nothing in the hearings had uncovered anything against her. She spoke about there being "Not a shred of evidence... No scientific evidence because it didn't happen!"

There were elections here 1,000 years ago!

There were elections here 1,000 years ago!

Rediff.com4 May 2019

Some 1,100 years ago, Uthiramerur had an election system similar to what India has today.

This NBA star has nothing nice to say about India

This NBA star has nothing nice to say about India

Rediff.com12 Aug 2017

Kevin Durant said that India is still 20 years behind in terms of experience and knowledge.

More than 100 buried alive, hundreds missing in Sri Lanka landslide

More than 100 buried alive, hundreds missing in Sri Lanka landslide

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

At least 10 persons were killed and up to 300 missing on Wednesday after a massive landslide triggered by monsoon rains struck central Sri Lanka, forcing authorities to deploy the army to conduct rescue operations.

Morocco quake toll may top 300

Morocco quake toll may top 300

Rediff.com24 Feb 2004

Behind BJP loss: Failure to keep job promise, fix farm distress

Behind BJP loss: Failure to keep job promise, fix farm distress

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

'You look with hope at a politician who comes along and promises to change all that: 10 million new jobs every year, no need to touch someone's feet to get an introduction to an employer. And fix the corrupt guys who have made the system what it is.' 'But five years later, the reality has changed little or not at all,' says T N Ninan.

Flood threat in Nepal after landslide blocks river

Flood threat in Nepal after landslide blocks river

Rediff.com24 May 2015

A massive landslide in western Nepal has blocked a river that also flows through India, forcing thousands of people to flee to safety and triggering fears of a flood, officials said on Sunday.

Rajya Sabha accepts Vijay Mallya's fresh resignation

Rajya Sabha accepts Vijay Mallya's fresh resignation

Rediff.com4 May 2016

Liquor baron Vijay Mallya's tenure in the Rajya Sabha came to an end on Wednesday with Chairman Hamid Ansari accepting his fresh resignation letter.

Should you buy the Jeep Compass? Read here to find out

Should you buy the Jeep Compass? Read here to find out

Rediff.com1 Mar 2018

With a desirable package of styling, features and strong performance, the Jeep Compass is already a success in the Indian market, says Indian automobile website MotorBeam.com.

Seventeen killed in Bengal nor'wester

Seventeen killed in Bengal nor'wester

Rediff.com13 Mar 2003

Hundreds were injured in the hailstorm, which left a trail of destruction.

Bhoomi Review: Sanjay Dutt makes comeback in one of the worst films of the year!

Bhoomi Review: Sanjay Dutt makes comeback in one of the worst films of the year!

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

Bhoomi's blood-splattering, bone-crunching vigour is as unwelcome as the rest of this ghastly movie, feels Sukanya Verma.

Art of Living event 'completely destroyed' Yamuna floodplains, NGT told

Art of Living event 'completely destroyed' Yamuna floodplains, NGT told

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

The 'World Culture Festival' extravaganza organised by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's Art of Living on Yamuna has "completely destroyed" the riverbed, an expert committee has told by the National Green Tribunal.

Where did Karnataka's 'value-based' politics vanish?

Where did Karnataka's 'value-based' politics vanish?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

'Somewhere in the midst of the three milestones of 1881, 1984 and 1999 are the clues that provide the answer to the troubling corrosion of Karnataka politics: The disappearance of values, the criminalisation of politics, and the complete collapse of ideology,' says Krishna Prasad, former editor-in-chief, Outlook.

IOC re-tests Beijing, London samples ahead of Rio

IOC re-tests Beijing, London samples ahead of Rio

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

'We are trying passionately to protect those clean athletes who are going to Rio 2016'

Meet the Daredevil biker on Republic Day

Meet the Daredevil biker on Republic Day

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

Captain Shikha Surabhi is the first woman to lead a formation of 36 men and 9 Royal Enfields of the Indian Army's motorcycle display team on Republic Day.

Kerala: Over 4 lakh still in relief camps; 3 lakh houses cleaned

Kerala: Over 4 lakh still in relief camps; 3 lakh houses cleaned

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

The CM urged all Malayalis to donate one month salary to rebuild the state, where the death toll has now touched 302.

70-yr-old woman, 4 others injured in heavy Pak shelling

70-yr-old woman, 4 others injured in heavy Pak shelling

Rediff.com22 May 2018

The cross-border firing has forced many to take shelter in government-run camps.

Operation Water Baby: How Coast Guard rescued a newborn, mom and family

Operation Water Baby: How Coast Guard rescued a newborn, mom and family

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

"On August 16 night, just as we reached an abandoned government hospital for rest after four days of non-stop work, the local police officer, villagers and NDRF (National Disaster Response Force) officials came to us, asking to save the life of a woman who had just given birth," he said.

Kerala focuses on cleaning, rehabilitation amid epidemic threat

Kerala focuses on cleaning, rehabilitation amid epidemic threat

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

The government has set up a control room to coordinate the cleaning process across the state and the civic bodies have been entrusted with the task of managing the work, official sources said on Thursday.

How to keep summer infections at bay

How to keep summer infections at bay

Rediff.com1 May 2019

Your sunscreen should contain mineral sun blocks like zinc oxide, titanium dioxide and iron oxide, says cosmetologist Dr Rinky Kapoor.

Bangladesh, Pakistan briefly detain each other's embassy staff

Bangladesh, Pakistan briefly detain each other's embassy staff

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

In a tit-for-tat, Bangladesh and Pakistan have reportedly detained each other's diplomatic staff amid a spat between them over the 1971 war crimes trial.

Fresh earthquake in Pakistan kills 15

Fresh earthquake in Pakistan kills 15

Rediff.com28 Sep 2013

At least 15 people were killed on Saturday when a powerful 7.2-magnitude aftershock struck areas of southwest Pakistan devastated by a massive earthquake that claimed over 500 lives earlier this week.

Why a man carried my slippers, explains Pankaja Munde

Why a man carried my slippers, explains Pankaja Munde

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

'Did the media see the problems I had to endure while walking barefeet?'

Sorrow, fear rule over Kashmir

Sorrow, fear rule over Kashmir

Rediff.com27 Mar 2003

The Best of Khayyam's Melodies

The Best of Khayyam's Melodies

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

Sukanya Verma salutes the legend and celebrates some of the finest soundtracks of his career.

Typhoon Hagupit ravages Philippines

Typhoon Hagupit ravages Philippines

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

Thousands of people were evacuated and 27 people were reported killed after the typhoon Hagupit hit Philippines' south-east on the weekend. The typhoon caused landslides, pummelled houses and stirred up gusts of 170 kph across the country's central islands.

Weinstein, Padmavati, women's jobs...

Weinstein, Padmavati, women's jobs...

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

'Now with many itchy-fingered ex-bosses being raked through the mud, their marriages ruined, their careers trashed, their finances hit, the inclination of many male hiring managers will be to hire fewer women,' believes Rajeev Srinivasan.

Yamuna damage report 'unscientific and illogical': Sri Sri's AOL

Yamuna damage report 'unscientific and illogical': Sri Sri's AOL

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

Demanding a fresh probe by an "unbiased" panel, AOL lawyer Kedar Desai and environment expert Prabhakar Rao told a press conference in Noida that "no damage" was caused to the environment due to the event held in March.

Gosh! I've discovered online shopping :)

Gosh! I've discovered online shopping :)

Rediff.com7 Nov 2017

'If you're going to tell me what a lame fossil I am, save it,' says Mitali Saran.

'Amjad did not sound like a dacoit'

'Amjad did not sound like a dacoit'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2019

'I have done so many films but even today when I walk on the road, people call me Kaalia. I don't feel bad. I feel proud that people have seen me in Sholay and remember me.'

Of passionate riders and a motorcycling career

Of passionate riders and a motorcycling career

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

Veer Arjun Singh finds out what a bunch of passionate bikers can teach us about the adrenaline-fuelled hobby

Asha Bhosle: 30 Eternal Classics

Asha Bhosle: 30 Eternal Classics

Rediff.com8 Sep 2018

Dinesh Raheja salutes the legend's versatility in her heyday.

PHOTOS: Following in a dinosaur`s footsteps

PHOTOS: Following in a dinosaur`s footsteps

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

Rediff.com presents the terrifying T-Rex footprints and the massive titanosaurs that stun visitors from around the world.

Bringing Modi's working style home

Bringing Modi's working style home

Rediff.com23 Oct 2017

'I would like to extend a heartfelt mea culpa to Mr Modi and his associates.' 'I'm sorry for having been so critical -- I didn't know, I didn't know...' says Mitali Saran.