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How Dropped Candidates Keep Busy

How Dropped Candidates Keep Busy

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

Cricket climate change to medical practice, dropped candidates have their non-political life sorted.

Devotees banned from carrying pens to Vaishnodevi

Devotees banned from carrying pens to Vaishnodevi

Rediff.com12 Aug 2005

Security has been beefed up in and around the Vaishnodevi Devi shrine in Trikuta hills following the recovery of a pen bomb from the premises, police said on Friday.

Poll victory of Nawaz Sharif, daughter challenged amid rigging charges

Poll victory of Nawaz Sharif, daughter challenged amid rigging charges

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

A large number of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf candidates had contested as independents after the ECP had snatched the former prime minister Imran Khan-led party of its iconic cricket bat symbol.

Lawmakers cannot claim privilege unconnected to working of the house: SC

Lawmakers cannot claim privilege unconnected to working of the house: SC

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

The privileges enjoyed by MPs and MLAs are "tethered intrinsically" to the functioning of the legislature collectively, the Supreme Court said on Monday while holding that lawmakers taking bribe to vote or make a speech in the house are not immune from prosecution.

'You've To Choose Your Battles Carefully'

'You've To Choose Your Battles Carefully'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

'If you are a strong-minded, opinionated woman, scars are inevitable.'

Now, Rotomac Pens owner goes missing after taking loans of Rs 800 crore

Now, Rotomac Pens owner goes missing after taking loans of Rs 800 crore

Rediff.com18 Feb 2018

Vikram Kothari took a loan of Rs 485 crore from Mumbai-based Union Bank of India and a loan of Rs 352 crore from Kolkata-based Allahabad Bank. A year later, Kothari has reportedly not paid back either the interest or the loan.

'Brand Stalin' Shows Annamalai His Place

'Brand Stalin' Shows Annamalai His Place

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

If Tamil Nadu voters preferred the DMK combine, it owed to the Modi-Annamalai combo's ideological battle which often crossed the line of political decency and also challenged 'Tamil pride', argues N Sathiya Moorthy.

Aus cricketer Warner pens series for children

Aus cricketer Warner pens series for children

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

Explosive Australian batsman David Warner has penned a children's book series called Kaboom Kid, which features the exploits of a "cricket-mad" schoolboy named Davey Warner.

Aamir's Unique Mehendi For Ira's Wedding

Aamir's Unique Mehendi For Ira's Wedding

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

Get your lowdown on what's going on in the world of Bollywood, right here!

'Happiest birthday to my biggest blessing'

'Happiest birthday to my biggest blessing'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

Athiya celebrated her husband's 31st birthday at midnight, and the pictures from the low-key (after all, Rahul's LSG has a major game against RR on Wednesday) celebration went viral.

Lady In Red Fatima's Night Out

Lady In Red Fatima's Night Out

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

Quite a few film folk turned up to cheer the girl gang of Ratna Pathak Shah, Dia Mirza, Fatima Sana Sheikh and Sanjana Sanghi, who get together for their new film, Dhak Dhak.

How Karan Johar Battled Anxiety

How Karan Johar Battled Anxiety

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

'We tend to address blood pressure, diabetes, etc with so much instant ease, then why neglect mental health?'

Scoop: Was Prince Andrew Really Guilty?

Scoop: Was Prince Andrew Really Guilty?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

Scoop seems like they conclude he is but Vaihayasi Pande Daniel recommends that you watch the film to find out for yourselves.

Info on parties funding essential for voters, rules SC in electoral bonds case

Info on parties funding essential for voters, rules SC in electoral bonds case

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

Holding that the electoral bonds scheme was not fool-proof, the Supreme Court said on Thursday that information about funds received by a political party is essential for voters to exercise their freedom to vote effectively.

How To Make Your Valentine's Day A Super Hit!

How To Make Your Valentine's Day A Super Hit!

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

Picture this: A cozy, candlelit evening where it is just your sweetheart and you, with no annoying notifications crashing the party or stealing your attention.

The great man just congratulated me, it feels like a dream: Kohli

The great man just congratulated me, it feels like a dream: Kohli

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

After breaking Sachin Tendulkar's record, an emotional Virat Kohli said it felt like a dream to achieve the milestone in front of Tendulkar himself.

UP police arrest techie among 4 linked to Aligarh ISIS module

UP police arrest techie among 4 linked to Aligarh ISIS module

Rediff.com12 Nov 2023

According to the release of ATS, banned ISIS literature, mobile phones, and pen drives were seized from the accused.

Japan Loves Rajinikanth Too!

Japan Loves Rajinikanth Too!

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

The Jailer song Kaavaalaa, featuring Rajinikanth and Tamannaah Bhatia, has become very popular.

India's exports resilient to global demand and exchange rates: CEA

India's exports resilient to global demand and exchange rates: CEA

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

India's exports are becoming less vulnerable to changes in world demand and exchange rates, according to a publication titled 'Re-examining Narratives: A Collection of Essays', penned by chief economic advisor (CEA) V Anantha Nageswaran and his team. The publication pointed out that this conclusion has been drawn from the fact that there has been a decrease in the income elasticity of exports to 3.44 during 2009-2022, from 5.67 during 1991-2008, and in the inverse price elasticity of exports to 0.4 from 2.7. While a decline in elasticities is favourable in the presence of downside risks such as a decline in global demand and an appreciation of exchange rates, it may not be beneficial during boom periods.

Why Is Rana Apologising To Sonam?

Why Is Rana Apologising To Sonam?

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

'I am genuinely troubled by the negativity that has been aimed at Sonam due to my comments, that are totally untrue and were meant entirely in a light-hearted manner.'

Lawmakers' corruption erodes foundation of parliamentary democracy: SC

Lawmakers' corruption erodes foundation of parliamentary democracy: SC

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

Corruption and bribery of members of the legislature erode the foundation of Indian parliamentary democracy, the Supreme Court said on Monday.

Shraddha Walkar murder case: Poonawala's trial to begin on Feb 24

Shraddha Walkar murder case: Poonawala's trial to begin on Feb 24

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

Poonawala will now have to appear before a principal district and sessions judge at Saket in New Delhi on Friday.

In line with G20 countries, India may move away from Wholesale Price Index

In line with G20 countries, India may move away from Wholesale Price Index

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

The official said that the National Statistical Commission (NSC) is examining the working group report on the roadmap for introducing the PPI and their recommendations are awaited. "It is with Statistical Commission, so we will wait for the panel recommendation," the official, who did not wish to be named, said.

Seen Sachin Doing Yoga?

Seen Sachin Doing Yoga?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

With the world celebrating International Yoga Day, current and former Indian cricketers shared their favourite asanas.

Celebrated author and Naveen Patnaik's sister Gita Mehta passes away at 80

Celebrated author and Naveen Patnaik's sister Gita Mehta passes away at 80

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

An eminent author, documentary filmmaker, and journalist, Gita Mehta was the elder sister of Naveen Patnaik and businessman Prem Patnaik.

PIX: Crowd violence as Argentina down Brazil

PIX: Crowd violence as Argentina down Brazil

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

Locals and Argentinian fans started fighting during the playing of the national anthems prompting the Brazilian police to charge the visiting contingent.

'Our films are back and how'

'Our films are back and how'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

As Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan is making history at the box office, his colleagues in Bollywood are raising a toast to him.

Voter's right trumps donor's privacy: SC on electoral bonds

Voter's right trumps donor's privacy: SC on electoral bonds

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

A voter's right to know is 'far too important' in democracy than the privacy of a donor, Supreme Court judge Justice Sanjiv Khanna said on Thursday as the apex court scrapped the 2018 electoral bond scheme for funding political parties.

Electoral bonds: Can India be democracy if..., asks SC

Electoral bonds: Can India be democracy if..., asks SC

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

Democracy does not begin and end with elections and the integrity of election process is pivotal for sustaining the democratic form of government, the Supreme Court said on Thursday while striking down as unconstitutional the electoral bonds scheme for political funding.

Freedom to vote can't be subject to undue influence: SC in electoral bonds ruling

Freedom to vote can't be subject to undue influence: SC in electoral bonds ruling

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

It is crucial to electoral democracy that the exercise of freedom to vote is not subject to undue influence, the Supreme Court said on Thursday while striking down as unconstitutional the electoral bonds scheme for political funding.

SC reverses 2018 verdict on automatic vacation of stay orders by courts

SC reverses 2018 verdict on automatic vacation of stay orders by courts

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

The bench, which also comprised justices AS Oka, JB Pardiwala, Pankaj Mithal and Manoj Misra, pronounced two separate but concurring judgements in the matter.

Mamata, nephew call HC order on school jobs 'fixed', 'BJP ploy'

Mamata, nephew call HC order on school jobs 'fixed', 'BJP ploy'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday termed the cancellation of over 25,000 school jobs as 'gross injustice' and alleged that it was a ploy by the Bharatiya Janata Party to stop these job losers from being deployed in poll duty.

CAT, Through The Ages

CAT, Through The Ages

Rediff.com19 May 2023

CAT began in 1984 and after 25 years of pen and paper mode, it moved to a computer-based test in 2009.

I-T recovers Rs 1.64 cr, pens worth Rs 50 lakh from UP IAS officer

I-T recovers Rs 1.64 cr, pens worth Rs 50 lakh from UP IAS officer

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

4 luxury SUVs and documents indicating 'benami' assets of Rs 300 crore have been recovered during income tax raids.

Teammates a divided lot in reaction as Babar stands down as Pakistan captain

Teammates a divided lot in reaction as Babar stands down as Pakistan captain

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

Babar Azam's decision to step down from Pakistan captaincy has evoked a mixed reaction from his teammates.

Ram temple movement reclaimed secularism: Advani

Ram temple movement reclaimed secularism: Advani

Rediff.com13 Jan 2024

Veteran Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani has said the Ram Janmbhoomi movement, whose primary objective was construction of the Ram temple in Ayodhya, also became a symbol of 'reclaiming the true meaning of secularism from the onslaught of pseudo-secularism'.

The Crown Review: Appropriate Finale

The Crown Review: Appropriate Finale

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

After the debacle of the first episodes of Season 6, the latter half give an even-handed treatment to intriguing not-so-well-known events of Queen Elizabeth II's reign, observes Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.

'Corporate electoral bond donors' names shouldn't be disclosed'

'Corporate electoral bond donors' names shouldn't be disclosed'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

'Corporates who donated to political parties were guaranteed by the electoral bond scheme that their names and to who they were donating funds will be not disclosed.'

What's A Death File?

What's A Death File?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

One can't run away from death so this is the time that YOU must create your own death file. P V Subramanyam explains what you must know about this most essential financial tool.