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Nikhil Dey, 4 others convicted in 19-yr-old case of 'trespass'

Nikhil Dey, 4 others convicted in 19-yr-old case of 'trespass'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2017

The case pertains to a dispute with the then sarpanch of Harmada, when the activists had gone to his house to see some records.

It's A Raja Versus Runk Contest In Mysuru

It's A Raja Versus Runk Contest In Mysuru

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

While Wadiyar, scion of the erstwhile Mysuru royal family, is making his political debut from the Mysore Lok Sabha segment, Lakshmana is state Congress spokesperson and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's confidant.

Full list: Modi's New Ministers And Their Portfolios

Full list: Modi's New Ministers And Their Portfolios

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Here is the complete list of ministers in Modi 3.0 and their portfolios:

Woman punches husband to death for not taking her to Dubai on birthday

Woman punches husband to death for not taking her to Dubai on birthday

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

It is being probed whether the woman hit her husband using only her fist or some object, the police official said, adding that the exact cause of death will be known only after the autopsy.

Modi govt 3.0: Who is in, who is out

Modi govt 3.0: Who is in, who is out

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Over 65 Union ministers are likely to take oath, going by the visual of the meeting Modi held with his likely council of ministers.

Hemant Soren's wife Kalpana may be named Jh'khand CM?

Hemant Soren's wife Kalpana may be named Jh'khand CM?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

Since Kalpana is not an MLA, her becoming the CM will need a present MLA to vacate his or her seat.

Temples are path to mental slavery: Bihar education minister

Temples are path to mental slavery: Bihar education minister

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

Bihar Education Minister Chandrashekhar reiterated that temples are the path to "mental slavery" while schools mean the path of light in life, extending support to party MLA Fateh Bahadur Singh whose similar statement drew the ire of a fringe outfit that announced a "reward" of Rs 10 lakh to cut off his tongue.

What Jaishankar said on defacement of temple in US

What Jaishankar said on defacement of temple in US

Rediff.com23 Dec 2023

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday expressed concern over the vandalism of a Hindu temple with anti-India graffiti in the United States, and said extremists and separatist forces outside India should not get such space.

Pannun 'Plot': Modi Responds to US Charges

Pannun 'Plot': Modi Responds to US Charges

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

'If a citizen of ours has done anything good or bad, we are ready to look into it. Our commitment is to the rule of law.'

'Film-making is a soul-sapping profession'

'Film-making is a soul-sapping profession'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

'Or because I am getting a s**tload of money.'

Political Actors Use Religion To Align Their Politics

Political Actors Use Religion To Align Their Politics

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

The rulers of the day need to be sensitive and involved in managing the identities of sacred spaces and the ongoing dialogues about the past in diverse societies, suggests Colonel Nikhil Apte (retd).

Canada may arrest 2 Nijjar murder suspects soon: Report

Canada may arrest 2 Nijjar murder suspects soon: Report

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

According to the sources, when the charges are laid against the two men, police will reveal their role and that of the Indian government.

An Evening With A Cricket Legend

An Evening With A Cricket Legend

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

An illuminating conversation with Chandu Borde, 90, one of India's finest cricketers in the 1960s.

India now cooperating in Nijjar probe: Ex-Canadian NSA

India now cooperating in Nijjar probe: Ex-Canadian NSA

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

Canada's former national security advisor Jody Thomas described the changing relationship between Ottawa and New Delhi as an "evolution" and said Canada has "made advancements in that relationship."

Mithila Is A Happy Pool Girl!

Mithila Is A Happy Pool Girl!

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

Just where are the stars travelling? We find out.

Mandya: Can Kumaraswamy win where his son lost in 2019 polls?

Mandya: Can Kumaraswamy win where his son lost in 2019 polls?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2024

In 2019, actor turned-politician Sumalatha Ambareesh, an independent backed by the BJP, won by defeating then Kumaraswamy's son and joint candidate of the then ruling Congress-JD-S alliance Nikhil by 1,25,876 votes.

Trudeau: US indictment seems to have convinced India that...

Trudeau: US indictment seems to have convinced India that...

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

"I think there is a beginning of an understanding that they can't bluster their way through this and there is an openness to collaborating in a way that perhaps they were less open before," Trudeau told the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.

6 Jobs That Can Get A Six-Figure Salary

6 Jobs That Can Get A Six-Figure Salary

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

Nikhil Anand, senior vice president, operations, at NLB Services explains why professionals who are adept at data, cloud computing and cybersecurity will earn well in 2024.

Pannun plot: Biden admin briefs 5 Indian-American lawmakers on Gupta's case

Pannun plot: Biden admin briefs 5 Indian-American lawmakers on Gupta's case

Rediff.com16 Dec 2023

Congress members Ami Bera, Pramila Jayapal, Ro Khanna, Raja Krishnamoorthi and Shri Thanedar released a joint statement after receiving a classified briefing from the Biden Administration on Gupta's indictment.

What Bollywood Did For Christmas

What Bollywood Did For Christmas

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

Film folk celebrated Christmas with a lot of enthusiasm and that certainly showed in the pictures they posted on social media.

Capitalism only solution to poverty, says Murthy

Capitalism only solution to poverty, says Murthy

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

Capitalism, grounded in the twin pillars of a free market and entrepreneurship, is the singular solution to addressing the issue of poverty in India and any country, N R Narayana Murthy, co-founder of Infosys, said during a fireside chat moderated by Nikhil Kamath, co-founder of the brokerage platform Zerodha. "The government should function as a fair and transparent regulator. "On the entrepreneurs' side, they must recognise themselves as evangelists for capitalism.

Pannun 'Plot': 'US and India have bent backward...'

Pannun 'Plot': 'US and India have bent backward...'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

'...to prevent this episode from disrupting ongoing cooperation.' 'The discovery of this plot had the potential to derail much of what has been achieved in the relationship during this administration's tenure -- I don't think that fact has been sufficiently appreciated in India.'

Rajkummar-Patralekha Are Wedding-Ready

Rajkummar-Patralekha Are Wedding-Ready

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

Producer Madhu Mantena wed girlfriend and yoga guru Ira Trivedi in Mumbai.

Want it fully investigated: US on Pannun murder plot

Want it fully investigated: US on Pannun murder plot

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

'We've said that we're glad that our Indian counterparts are taking it seriously and doing that. We want those responsible for these attacks to be held fully accountable, but I won't get ahead of an investigation that isn't complete'

Plot to kill Pannun: FBI chief to visit India next week

Plot to kill Pannun: FBI chief to visit India next week

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

It is expected that FBI chief Wray will hold talks with senior Indian security officials.

RJD to contest 26 LS seats, Cong 9 as INDIA seals seat-sharing deal in Bihar

RJD to contest 26 LS seats, Cong 9 as INDIA seals seat-sharing deal in Bihar

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

The Mahagathbandhan's seat-sharing announcement comes a day after the filing of nomination papers for the first phase of Lok Sabha polls was over.

Elvish Yadav grilled for 2 hrs; Venom glands missing in all snakes

Elvish Yadav grilled for 2 hrs; Venom glands missing in all snakes

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

Youtuber Elvish Yadav was questioned by the Noida Police early Wednesday over suspected use of snake venom at a party, officials said, even as an investigation by the veterinary department found venom glands missing in all nine snakes that were rescued last week.

The Power Of Love Over Ideology

The Power Of Love Over Ideology

Rediff.com24 May 2023

'We desire to see our children and children-in-law find legal acceptance for their relationship...' Chintan Girish Modi on how parents of LGBTQIA+ Indians have appealed to Chief Justice Chandrachud to 'consider the plea for marriage equality'.

Nikhil Advani's Hero, Katti Batti to release in September

Nikhil Advani's Hero, Katti Batti to release in September

Rediff.com25 Aug 2015

Hero and Katti Batti release one week apart.

Must respect foreign courts: SC rejects Indian's plea in Pannun plot case

Must respect foreign courts: SC rejects Indian's plea in Pannun plot case

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a plea for consular access moved by a family member of Indian national Nikhil Gupta, who is in a Czech prison following charges by the US relating to a foiled assassination attempt on Sikh separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.

'We take it very seriously': US on plot to kill Pannun

'We take it very seriously': US on plot to kill Pannun

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

India on Thursday described as a "matter of concern" the US charging the Indian national with conspiring to kill the Sikh separatist, and asserted that a high-level probe committee will investigate all aspects of the case.

Football: India lose to Syria; crash out of Asian Cup

Football: India lose to Syria; crash out of Asian Cup

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

India lost all their three matches and without scoring any goal in the Asian Cup.

Space given to separatists, anti-India elements in Canada core issue: MEA

Space given to separatists, anti-India elements in Canada core issue: MEA

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

A day after Trudeau's remarks, ministry of external affairs spokesperson Arindam Bagchi asserted that India's "core issue" with Canada remains that of the space given to separatists, terrorists and anti-India elements in that country.

Govt worried as Indo-Canadians get extortion calls

Govt worried as Indo-Canadians get extortion calls

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

India on Thursday described as 'matter of serious concern' reports that said some members of the Indian community in Canadian province of British Columbia received 'extortion calls'.

If Nitish is made INDIA convenor...: Tejashwi

If Nitish is made INDIA convenor...: Tejashwi

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar was an experienced leader and it would be great if a proposal came to make him the convenor of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA), his deputy Tejashwi Yadav said on Wednesday.

Shiv Nadar most generous Indian for second year in a row

Shiv Nadar most generous Indian for second year in a row

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

IT major HCL Technologies' Shiv Nadar has retained his position as the 'most generous Indian' in 2023 as well, with a 76 per cent jump in his donations at Rs 2,042 crore. Wipro's Azim Premji's donations zoomed by 267 per cent to Rs 1,774 crore during the same year, according to the Edelgive Hurun India Philanthropy List 2023 released on Thursday. Richest Indian Mukesh Ambani donated Rs 376 crore in the year, which is an 8 per cent decline.

Apurva Review: Give It A Miss

Apurva Review: Give It A Miss

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

With no other stand-out performance (besides Tara Sutaria's) or impressive scene, Apurva falls by the wayside, where other quickly made films end up, points out Deepa Gahlot.

'US-India initiatives will face new scrutiny'

'US-India initiatives will face new scrutiny'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

'This incident offers ammunition to those inside the US government and elsewhere who question the wisdom of trusting India, so it will have a lasting consequence no matter how it is managed.'

InterGlobe plans to launch electric air taxi service in India in 2026

InterGlobe plans to launch electric air taxi service in India in 2026

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

InterGlobe Enterprises on Thursday said it along with Archer Aviation plans to launch an all-electric air taxi service across India in 2026. Once launched, the InterGlobe-Archer flight will aim to take passengers from Connaught Place in the national capital to Gurugram in Haryana in approximately 7 minutes whereas by road, the 27-kilometre-long trip will take 60-90 minutes, according to a release. Both companies have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the goal of partnering to launch and operate an all-electric air taxi service in India, subject to appropriate regulatory approvals and clearances.

A Day in Sonam's Mommy Life

A Day in Sonam's Mommy Life

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

Sonam Kapoor is enjoying her mommy life, and it's 'better than what she imagined'.