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Ramlila Maidan spruced up for Kejriwal swearing-in

Ramlila Maidan spruced up for Kejriwal swearing-in

Rediff.com15 Feb 2020

Big banners bearing messages like 'Dhanyawad Dilli' along with the image of the Aam Aadmi Party supremo were put up on Saturday in and around the venue ahead of the mega function which is 'open to public'.

SC expresses displeasure at non-appointment of regular CBI director

SC expresses displeasure at non-appointment of regular CBI director

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

The court also told the attorney general that the new CBI director who would be appointed must "trace the movements of files" during the period when former CBI chief Alok Kumar Verma was reinstated to the post for two days.

Sports Shorts: Kenya's Chepkoech smashes women's steeplechase world record

Sports Shorts: Kenya's Chepkoech smashes women's steeplechase world record

Rediff.com21 Jul 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday

Bypolls: BJP wins 41 out of 59 bypoll seats

Bypolls: BJP wins 41 out of 59 bypoll seats

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

Counting of votes is underway in assembly byelection to 58 seats in 11 states including Madhya Pradesh where the results will decide the fate of the Shivraj Singh Chouhan government.

DON'T CHEAT while filing IT returns

DON'T CHEAT while filing IT returns

Rediff.com24 Apr 2018

If your case is picked up for random scrutiny, any of the tricks that you or your financial advisor may have used to avoid tax will be easily detected.

Review: Sarabham is a decent attempt

Review: Sarabham is a decent attempt

Rediff.com4 Aug 2014

Sarabham is an average mystery thriller that revolves around a kidnapping charade gone horribly wrong.

Asian Games, Day 4: Rahi leads the way with gold, wushu delivers best medal haul

Asian Games, Day 4: Rahi leads the way with gold, wushu delivers best medal haul

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

Rahi Sarnobat beat all expectations to become India's first woman shooter with an Asian Games gold and the low-profile wushu players delivered their best ever performance even in defeat on another high-yielding day for the country at the regional showpiece.

Do the Gandhis have the maturity to forge alliances?

Do the Gandhis have the maturity to forge alliances?

Rediff.com31 May 2018

'For the Congress, it has become necessary to make alliances, but this is not easy to deliver at the local level,' says Aakar Patel.

Former Cong MP, family taken into custody after daughter-in-law's death

Former Cong MP, family taken into custody after daughter-in-law's death

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

Sircilla Rajaiah's daughter-in-law and three grandsons were found charred to death at his residence under mysterious circumstances early Wednesday and hours later the leader, his wife and son were taken into police custody for questioning.

Jindal Steel falls 15% on CBI probe

Jindal Steel falls 15% on CBI probe

Rediff.com11 Jun 2013

Jindal's house was raided by the CBI on Tuesday.

Sports Shorts: BFC knock Kerala Blasters out of ISL

Sports Shorts: BFC knock Kerala Blasters out of ISL

Rediff.com1 Mar 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Thursday

Stocks you must buy, hold or exit

Stocks you must buy, hold or exit

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries:

BEST options to beat higher home loan payout

BEST options to beat higher home loan payout

Rediff.com10 Sep 2018

It makes sense to shift to a home loan provider offering a lower interest rate or make occasional prepayments by using bonuses or other windfalls, says Sanjay Kumar Singh.

Yoga: The hip new fad in the land of its birth

Yoga: The hip new fad in the land of its birth

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

Today, it is modish to be part of a yoga class, to post stories on Instagram while striking an impressively complex asana in a bralette and crop-top paired with neon yoga pants, to bond over green tea and yoga bars after a strenuous session at the studio and have subscriptions to yoga studios, not ashrams, says Manavi Kapur.

So, what are Modi's critics celebrating?

So, what are Modi's critics celebrating?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

'Since the rise of the Modi-Shah paradigm, the BJP has followed a simple formula.' 'Sweep the Hindi heartland and the two big Western states, and you can rule India with a majority by just adding some little bits on the platter from here and there,' points out Shekhar Gupta.

India's fight against COVID-19 has gone awry

India's fight against COVID-19 has gone awry

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

'The handling of the pandemic, under this totally constitutional and legal three-level dictatorship, has begun to show its downside,' observes Shekhar Gupta.

Presidential election: A 'Godse versus Gandhi' battle?

Presidential election: A 'Godse versus Gandhi' battle?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

The RSS wants BJP to field a 'swayamsevak', while the Opposition has mulled fielding former West Bengal governor Gopalkrishna Gandhi.

11 parties form 'alternative' to UPA; trouble for BJP, Congress

11 parties form 'alternative' to UPA; trouble for BJP, Congress

Rediff.com25 Feb 2014

Ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, 11 parties on Tuesday got together with a vow to defeat Congress-led United Progressive Alliances and prevent the Bharatiya Janata Party from coming to power by presenting themselves as an alternative to them.

Coal scam: Why Birla, Jindal are out of CVC probe

Coal scam: Why Birla, Jindal are out of CVC probe

Rediff.com1 Apr 2014

CBI has registered 18 FIRs so far in the coal scam.

Stock advice: Buy, sell, hold or avoid?

Stock advice: Buy, sell, hold or avoid?

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

Ajit Mishra, Vice President, Research, Religare Broking, answers readers' stock market queries. Ajit will offer his unbiased views on a weekly basis

Is Priyanka more than a show-stopper?

Is Priyanka more than a show-stopper?

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

Can compassion, common courtesy or an 'emotional connect' win seats in the harsh realpolitik of UP, a state riddled with divisions of caste and religion, and confronted with a seemingly impregnable BSP-SP alliance? asks Sunil Sethi.

PIX: Shahid, Alia's SHANDAAR turn on TV

PIX: Shahid, Alia's SHANDAAR turn on TV

Rediff.com7 Oct 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Dinakaran granted bail in EC bribery case

Dinakaran granted bail in EC bribery case

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

The court granted the relief to the two saying they were no longer required for custodial interrogation and have been asked to furnish a personal bond of Rs five lakh each and two sureties of the like amount.

Has south India been given a raw deal in Modi 2.0?

Has south India been given a raw deal in Modi 2.0?

Rediff.com1 Jun 2019

Tamil Nadu, which boasted of as many as nine ministers in the UPA-II government in 2009, did not get any representation in Modi 2.0 government.

Azhar, Bhaichung face crushing defeat, big win for Rathore

Azhar, Bhaichung face crushing defeat, big win for Rathore

Rediff.com16 May 2014

It wasn't exactly a happy day for sportspersons as 3 former India captains Mohammed Azharuddin, Bhaichung Bhutia and Dilip Tirkey suffered heavy defeats with Olympic silver medallist Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore's thumping victory being the only saving grace.

Mamata, Jaya, Congress CMs skip NITI Aayog meeting

Mamata, Jaya, Congress CMs skip NITI Aayog meeting

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

The second meeting of the NITI Aayog's governing council, was, however, attended by Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.

Race of a lifetime for tribal kids in Singapore

Race of a lifetime for tribal kids in Singapore

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

Five tribal youngsters from Maharashtra's Dhule district will run the Singapore Marathon this Sunday.

Modi, Amit Shah and their Dilli ki Sultanate

Modi, Amit Shah and their Dilli ki Sultanate

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

'The Modi Sultanate -- like the Congress Sultanate -- does not understand local aspirations and politics. It will repeat the same mistakes whenever it takes on powerful regional leaders.'

Demonetisation: BJP works on strategy to deal with a divided opposition

Demonetisation: BJP works on strategy to deal with a divided opposition

Rediff.com14 Nov 2016

Expecting fireworks in both Houses during the Winter Session of Parliament starting from Wednesday -- with the opposition planning to target the government on several issues, including demonetisation -- the Bharatiya Janata Party Parliamentary Party Executive will go into a huddle on Monday to chalk out strategy to counter the opposition which is divided over how to take on the government on the issue.

How Bhubaneswar will transform into a smart city

How Bhubaneswar will transform into a smart city

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

IFC will act as a transaction advisor for the projects to be developed in the public-private partnership mode.

Going for a fancy home loan scheme? Read this

Going for a fancy home loan scheme? Read this

Rediff.com23 Oct 2017

Look at effective interest rate on home loan offers. Availing of ICICI Bank's cashback offer will mean you lose the flexibility to switch or prepay the loan, reports Sanjay Kumar Singh

Nitish does not rule out 3rd Front; SP, TDP give backing

Nitish does not rule out 3rd Front; SP, TDP give backing

Rediff.com13 Jun 2013

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar Thursday did not rule out emergence of a Third Front, which was also favoured by the Samajwadi party, after the Bharatiya Janata Party-Janata Dal-United face-off triggered the possibility of a non-Congress, non-BJP grouping to fight the next Lok Sabha polls.

Who will Modi pick to succeed Pranab?

Who will Modi pick to succeed Pranab?

Rediff.com4 May 2017

Given Modi's penchant for springing a surprise, the BJP nominee for next President could be anyone. The only thing certain is that it will be an RSS person, reports R Rajagopalan.

22 killed as major fire breaks out at Bhubaneswar hospital

22 killed as major fire breaks out at Bhubaneswar hospital

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

The blaze was suspected to have been triggered by an electric short circuit in the dialysis ward which spread to the ICU.

India reports 2nd coronavirus death, several states in shutdown mode

India reports 2nd coronavirus death, several states in shutdown mode

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

The Union Health ministry put the number of positive cases at 82, eight more since Thursday night, which includes the woman and a 76-year-old man from Karnataka who became the country's first coronavirus fatality besides 17 foreign nationals, Health Ministry officials said.

30 per cent of Congress, BJP candidates face criminal cases

30 per cent of Congress, BJP candidates face criminal cases

Rediff.com14 Mar 2014

The Association for Democratic Reforms has urged political parties to refrain from giving tickets to candidates who are facing serious criminal charges and asked them to disclose the criteria for the selection of candidates during elections.

On 68th birthday, Modi gives pep talk to young school children in Varanasi

On 68th birthday, Modi gives pep talk to young school children in Varanasi

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

Greetings from all quarters, including his political rivals, poured in on Monday for Prime Minister Narendra Modi who celebrated his 68th birthday in his parliamentary constituency Varanasi.

Give 'em a break! Things India Inc bosses love to do in free time

Give 'em a break! Things India Inc bosses love to do in free time

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

Top leaders from India Inc may be busy throughout the year, but they too have a very strong social life beyond work.

Presidential poll a test of Opposition unity ahead of 2019

Presidential poll a test of Opposition unity ahead of 2019

Rediff.com22 May 2017

The Opposition is putting up a symbolic fight for the presidential polls as it knows that the BJP has the numbers to get its candidate elected to the top post.

Coalgate: Former coal secretary quizzed by CBI

Coalgate: Former coal secretary quizzed by CBI

Rediff.com20 Jun 2013

Former Coal Secretary H C Gupta, who resigned as member of Competition Commission of India, was on Thursday questioned by the Central Bureau of Investigation in connection with coal blocks allocation from 2006 to 2009 during his tenure.