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Bangladesh arrests blogger murders' mastermind

Bangladesh arrests blogger murders' mastermind

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

Three militants of an Al Qaeda-linked banned Islamic extremist outfit have been arrested in Bangladesh, including the mastermind of the murders of two prominent secular bloggers in the country this year.

Sonu Sood attends Shanghai film festival

Sonu Sood attends Shanghai film festival

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Three Indian authors shortlisted for prize

Three Indian authors shortlisted for prize

Rediff.com28 Oct 2010

Manju Kapur's The Immigrant, Neel Mukherjee's A Life Apart and Amit Chaudhuri's The Immortals have been shortlisted for the prestigious award.

Raid unearths hidden stocks of 7,000 kg onions

Raid unearths hidden stocks of 7,000 kg onions

Rediff.com7 Jan 2011

An investigation team of the Income Tax department on Friday unearthed a hidden stock of 7,000 kg of onions from two wholesale dealers at the state government-regulated mandi (bazaar) in Lucknow.

Indian origin boy to play Mowgli in Disney's Jungle Book

Indian origin boy to play Mowgli in Disney's Jungle Book

Rediff.com16 Jul 2014

To be directed by Jon Favreau, the film is set for an October 2015 release.

Sridevi: The 10 Best Songs

Sridevi: The 10 Best Songs

Rediff.com25 Feb 2018

It's no wonder several of her hit songs have made a comeback in remixed avatars.

Shopian case: Victims' bodies to be exhumed

Shopian case: Victims' bodies to be exhumed

Rediff.com25 Sep 2009

The CBI will approach the district magistrate of Shopian to get the requisite permission to exhume the bodies of Asiya Jan, 17, and her sister-in-law Neelofar Jan, 22, on Sunday.A 12-member team of the CBI headed by Deputy Inspector General S K Golcha is investigating the case after the failure of the Special Investigation Team of the state police to crack the case.The agency has already taken the consent of the family members of the two victims.

'I just want Section 377 to be struck down'

'I just want Section 377 to be struck down'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2009

Author Neel Mukherjee weighs in on the landmark ruling from the Delhi High Court that limited Section 377 under the Indian Penal Code.

Asiad 2018: Check out India's schedule on Day 2

Asiad 2018: Check out India's schedule on Day 2

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

Following is India's schedule on Day 2 of competitions at the 18th Asian Games on Monday.

Indian group keen to buy BMW Sauber F1 team

Indian group keen to buy BMW Sauber F1 team

Rediff.com5 Sep 2009

An Indian consortium has applied to buy BMW-Sauber, which is seeking new backers after German carmaker BMW said it was pulling out of Formula One at the end of the season, domestic media reported on Saturday. Reports said the deal is based around a 50 million euro investment and involved Swiss driver Neel Jani, who currently features in the A1 GP series and whose father is Indian.

The man who kept Rafi on his toes

The man who kept Rafi on his toes

Rediff.com1 Oct 2008

Elitist critics dismissed him as a workhorse compared to singing thoroughbred Mohammed Rafi. For all that, Mahendra Kapoor -- who passed away on September 27 -- stayed the course, with a hoi-polloi following of his own, through 50 years. As a playback artiste of rare mental discipline, Kapoor never really went away.

Beating the property gloom

Beating the property gloom

Rediff.com4 Jan 2008

Ishaan Real Estate is an investment company that focuses on property development projects in southern and western India.

Hastey Hastey has no laughs

Hastey Hastey has no laughs

Rediff.com30 May 2008

Hastey Hastey, aptly titled, is another comedy to tickle your funny bone. Unfortunately, it really doesn't.

Will the loan waiver help farmers?

Will the loan waiver help farmers?

Rediff.com17 Mar 2008

Experts believe that waiving off farmers' loans is not the right solution to their problems. If the government puts this money in developing protected agricultural practices, drip irrigation facilities, creating aggregators for the farmers to play in the Futures market and teach them the modern farming methods, they will manage the rest. Farmers usually don't get loans from banks and have to go to moneylenders. They mortgage not just their land, but also homes and equipments.

Carlsberg to up India investments

Carlsberg to up India investments

Rediff.com13 Sep 2007

Danish beer giant Carlsberg is looking at increasing investments in manufacturing and distribution in India.

Indian confirmed for prestigious Treasury job

Indian confirmed for prestigious Treasury job

Rediff.com6 Aug 2008

Neel Kashkari, who was nominated by President George W Bush to the post of Assistant Secretary of Treasury for International Affairs, has been confirmed by the Senate and has begun work in his new job, even if it is only for the next six months.

A1 Team India finish sixth in Malaysia

A1 Team India finish sixth in Malaysia

Rediff.com25 Nov 2007

Narain Karthikeyan ran an impressive race as A1 Team India recorded its best performance of the season so far finishing sixth at Sepang and gaining five more points in the Feature Race on Sunday.

Indian Amercian gets plum post in US govt

Indian Amercian gets plum post in US govt

Rediff.com18 Jul 2008

Neel Kashkari, who was the Senior Advisor to US Treasury Secretary Henry M Paulson, was nominated by President Bush to the post of Assistant Secretary of Treasury for International Affairs and has been confirmed by the US Senate.

Sing Jai Ho!

Sing Jai Ho!

Rediff.com24 Feb 2009

A R Rahman has bagged two Oscars this year, and this is one of the reasons. His song, Jai Ho, for Slumdog Millionaire, penned by Gulzar, sure reads like a winner. Sing along.

'Shyama was very good looking'

'Shyama was very good looking'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

'Shyama was an entertaining friend during the shooting and we continued our friendship even after the film was over. During those days, we formed working relationships that lasted beyond the workplace.' Waheeda Rehman pays rich tribute to her late co-star.

Armyman says he participated in fake encounters

Armyman says he participated in fake encounters

Rediff.com7 Jun 2004

An armyman on Monday told a military court hearing the fake Siachen killings case that he in August last year demolished a fake "enemy target" at the behest of Major Surinder Singh and later posed as an enemy casualty.

When Dhoni delighted

When Dhoni delighted

Rediff.com18 Sep 2006

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How a 20-something found her groove at LFW

How a 20-something found her groove at LFW

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

A 20-year-old Kshamaya Daniel has her first experience of an Indian fashion week. She survives it to pen this photo diary of her colourful, adrenaline-packed experiences.

The Kashmiri Pandit who wants to be California's governor

The Kashmiri Pandit who wants to be California's governor

Rediff.com22 Jan 2014

'Today, the gift of a good education and the opportunity it creates are out of reach for millions of struggling Californians. That's why I'm running for governor -- to create jobs and give kids a quality education. Jobs and education. That's it. That's my platform'. Neel Tushar Kashkari, the son of Srinagar-born and raised Kashmiri Pandit immigrants, throws his hat in the ring for California governor.

France score double in Australia

France score double in Australia

Rediff.com6 Nov 2005

French driver Nicolas LaPierre won both races in the Australian round of the A1 Grand Prix series.

10 MUST-DOS for women entrepreneurs

10 MUST-DOS for women entrepreneurs

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

Neel Mullick lists a few must-don'ts as well!

Coming in October: Freida Pinto in Mowgli

Coming in October: Freida Pinto in Mowgli

Rediff.com23 May 2018

Mowgli is a darker take on Rudyard's famous story.

Jawan admits to fake killing

Jawan admits to fake killing

Rediff.com4 Jun 2004

'While I was shooting the target, Major Surinder Singh videotaped the operation from behind me,' Havaldar Neel Bahadur said.

Why are the TikTokers struggling?

Why are the TikTokers struggling?

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

Two months after TikTok ban: Influencers busy rebuilding their fan base as homegrown apps enjoy 'gold rush'.

'I have lost a brother'

'I have lost a brother'

Rediff.com25 May 2005

'Bangladesh can't lose its spirit at the altar of mad fanaticism'

'Bangladesh can't lose its spirit at the altar of mad fanaticism'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

For the family and supporters of blogger Avijit Roy, who was hacked to death in Dhaka in February, it is a time to reflect on where Bangladesh is heading, says Indrani Roy.

Benedict Cumberbatch: Sherlock to Shere Khan!

Benedict Cumberbatch: Sherlock to Shere Khan!

Rediff.com30 May 2017

The latest Jungle Book film promises Sherlock fans a surprise.

When Shabana Azmi last met Mrinal Sen

When Shabana Azmi last met Mrinal Sen

Rediff.com30 Dec 2018

'The last time I met him will be one I will always cherish. It was in February this year.' 'I was asked to give him the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award and was warned he was frail and uncommunicative.' 'I approached him with some trepidation, but was delighted to find that not only did he recognise me, he also hugged me warmly and showered much affection,' Shabana Azmi tells Subhash K Jha.

Bangladesh police get custody of 3 suspects in bloggers' murders

Bangladesh police get custody of 3 suspects in bloggers' murders

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

Three suspected Al Qaeda-linked militants, including a British national who masterminded the recent brutal murders of two prominent secular bloggers, were today remanded to police custody for seven days by a court here for interrogation.

Indian author Anuradha Roy wins DSC Prize for Sleeping on Jupiter

Indian author Anuradha Roy wins DSC Prize for Sleeping on Jupiter

Rediff.com16 Jan 2016

Indian writer Anuradha Roy on Saturday won the prestigious $50,000 (Rs 33.89 lakh) DSC Prize for South Asian Literature for her novel Sleeping on Jupiter at the Galle Literary Festival in Sri Lanka.

'Salman is God's child'

'Salman is God's child'

Rediff.com6 May 2015

'He's misunderstood, but has a heart of gold. Salman has a penchant for getting into trouble. But he means well, and is extremely kind-hearted,' Amitabh Bachchan once told Subhash K Jha.

Prachanda suffers humiliating defeat in Nepal election

Prachanda suffers humiliating defeat in Nepal election

Rediff.com21 Nov 2013

Nepal's Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist on Thursday demanded a suspension of the vote counting, alleging conspiracy after initial results showed the party trailing at third position in the constituent assembly elections.

India to provide 2 military helicopters to Nepal for polls

India to provide 2 military helicopters to Nepal for polls

Rediff.com14 Nov 2013

Close on the heels of providing nearly 770 vehicles, India said it would loan two military helicopters to Nepal for use by personnel engaged in security duties for the upcoming Constituent Assembly polls.

Box Ofiice: Nil Battey Sannata, Laal Rang flop

Box Ofiice: Nil Battey Sannata, Laal Rang flop

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

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