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Priyanka's Lucknow bungalow has deep links to Nehru

Priyanka's Lucknow bungalow has deep links to Nehru

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

The renovation of the property is underway, encompassing painting of walls, cleaning, and other necessary repairs befitting the new entrant's stature and requirements. The bungalow, spread over about 1.5 acres, belongs to the family of veteran Congress leader the late Sheila Kaul, who was the sister-in-law of India's first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru. Virendra Singh Rawat reports.

Shehla murder probe: CBI team from Delhi arrives in Bhopal

Shehla murder probe: CBI team from Delhi arrives in Bhopal

Rediff.com3 Nov 2011

A Central Bureau of Investigation team from Delhi has arrived in Bhopal to take over the investigations into the murder of RTI activist Shehla Masood.

Delhi-based politicians involved in Shehla Masood murder?

Delhi-based politicians involved in Shehla Masood murder?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2011

Names of some influential political personalities have surfaced during the Central Bureau of Investigation probe in the murder of RTI activist Shehla Masood in Bhopal, prompting the agency to hand over investigations to its Special Crime Unit in Delhi.

SPOTTED! PM Modi, Team India at Harbhajan's wedding reception

SPOTTED! PM Modi, Team India at Harbhajan's wedding reception

Rediff.com1 Nov 2015

India cricketer Harbhajan Singh hosted a high-profile wedding reception at a posh hotel, in New Delhi, on Sunday, which was attended by a host of Bollywood celebrities, teammates and politicians.

Charges framed in German Bakery blast case

Charges framed in German Bakery blast case

Rediff.com16 Jul 2011

A court in Pune on Saturday framed charges against Himayat Baig, the main accused in German Bakery blast case, and others. Seventeen persons were killed and over 50 injured in the blast at the German Bakery, a popular eatery in Pune's posh Koregaon Park area, on February 13, 2010.

No one hurt in fire at Kolkata's Park Street building

No one hurt in fire at Kolkata's Park Street building

Rediff.com1 Jan 2012

Panic gripped Kolkatans on the first day of the year after a fire broke out on the seventh floor of a multi-storied building in the posh Park Street area here but no one was injured.

'Modi should send dal-chawal to the poor'

'Modi should send dal-chawal to the poor'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

Sheela Bhatt visits a large urban basti a mere 20-minute drive from the prime minister's home to discover a story of grim struggle in the time of lockdown.

Blast outside top police officer's home in Karachi

Blast outside top police officer's home in Karachi

Rediff.com19 Sep 2011

The bomber targeted the residence of Special Superintendent of Police Chaudhry Aslam of the Crime Investigation Department in the posh Defence area at 7.30 am.

American detained in Peshawar

American detained in Peshawar

Rediff.com26 Feb 2011

Pakistani security and intelligence operatives detained a US national in Peshawar for not possessing valid travel documents and took him to an undisclosed location for interrogation, officials said. The American, identified as Aaron deHaven, was detained in the posh University Town area of Peshawar, the capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.

Shehla Masood murder: CBI reconstructs crime scene

Shehla Masood murder: CBI reconstructs crime scene

Rediff.com6 Sep 2011

The Central Bureau of Investigation and the Central Forensic Science Laboratory have recreated the crime scene of RTI activist Shehla Masood's murder in Bhopal.

PIX: What are Kareena, Malaika, Ranveer up to?

PIX: What are Kareena, Malaika, Ranveer up to?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2017

Just what do actors *do* the whole day? We find out.

Lok Sabha polls: No political tweets, or 'likes' for UP police

Lok Sabha polls: No political tweets, or 'likes' for UP police

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

In a poll related advisory, the cops have been asked not to be seen or perceived as favouring a particular political party or candidate through their social media updates.

On board the world's most luxurious train

On board the world's most luxurious train

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

If "luxury on wheels" were an official title, it would go to the Venice Simplon-Orient Express. Here's a glance at the train.

UP police crack medical officer's murder case

UP police crack medical officer's murder case

Rediff.com17 Jun 2011

The Uttar Pradesh police on Friday claimed to have cracked the murder case of Lucknow Chief Medical Officer (family welfare) Dr B P Singh, who was gunned down outside his residence in Lucknow's posh Indira Nagar, while stepping out for his routine morning walk on April 2.

Masaba Gupta gets engaged to Madhu Mantena

Masaba Gupta gets engaged to Madhu Mantena

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

The engagement party, held in Mumbai's JW Marriott, was a starry affair.

Terrorists gun down man in heart of Srinagar

Terrorists gun down man in heart of Srinagar

Rediff.com6 Jun 2011

Monday's shooting in Lal Chowk triggered panic, sending tourists and shopkeepers in a tizzy with everyone running for cover in the adjoining by-lanes.

Govt's talks fail; Baba to go ahead with his fast

Govt's talks fail; Baba to go ahead with his fast

Rediff.com3 Jun 2011

A desperate government's efforts failed on Friday to achieve any breakthrough with Baba Ramdev deciding to go ahead with his indefinite fast in New Delhi from Saturday amidst indications that a compromise was likely in a day or two.

Strauss-Kahn visited by his brother

Strauss-Kahn visited by his brother

Rediff.com31 May 2011

Younger brother Marc-Olivier Strauss-Kahn, director at Banque de France, was dressed in slacks and a short-sleeved button-down shirt during the visit, The New York Post reported.

SC quashes land allotment to Sourav Ganguly

SC quashes land allotment to Sourav Ganguly

Rediff.com26 May 2011

In a setback to former Indian cricket team captain Sourav Ganguly, the Supreme court on Thursday quashed the land allotment to him by the West Bengal Government in 2000.

Lady activist shot dead in broad daylight

Lady activist shot dead in broad daylight

Rediff.com16 Aug 2011

The motive and details of the killing are awaited

Want to make money from stocks? Don't depend on luck

Want to make money from stocks? Don't depend on luck

Rediff.com26 Apr 2011

For your wealth to grow and take care of you, use the right strategy.

Aditi Mammen Gupta: The heiress who chose to be an entrepreneur

Aditi Mammen Gupta: The heiress who chose to be an entrepreneur

Rediff.com19 Jun 2017

Aditi Mammen Gupta, who hails from the family that started Malayala Manorama, MRF Tyres & Funskool, tells us about her start-up.

UP docs to resume protest against CMO's murder

UP docs to resume protest against CMO's murder

Rediff.com11 Apr 2011

All medical services in every state-run hospital across Uttar Pradesh will remain suspended for two hours with effect from Monday, as a mark of protest against the failure of investigating agencies to crack the sensational murder case of Lucknow chief medical officer Dr B P Singh.

Rocky Yadav's mother seeks anticipatory bail

Rocky Yadav's mother seeks anticipatory bail

Rediff.com13 May 2016

On behalf of Manorama Devi, advocate Qaiser Sarfuddin filed the bail petition in the court of (in-charge) District Judge S N Singh who posted the matter for hearing on Monday.

Shanti Bhushan fined Rs 1.62 cr for stamp duty evasion

Shanti Bhushan fined Rs 1.62 cr for stamp duty evasion

Rediff.com6 Jan 2012

Team Anna member Shanti Bhushan was on Friday found to have evaded stamp duty to the tune of Rs 1.35 crore in the purchase of a prime property in Allahabad and slapped with a fine of over Rs 27 lakh on the outstanding amount.

ATS files charge sheet against Pune blast suspect

ATS files charge sheet against Pune blast suspect

Rediff.com4 Dec 2010

Nine months after a powerful bomb exploded at the German Bakery in the posh Koregaon locality in Pune killing 17 people, the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad on Saturday filed its chargesheet against the alleged mastermind of the attack Himayat Baig. Assistant Public Prosecutor for ATS A V Ausekar told judicial magistrate Swarup Bose that the accused had committed heinous crimes against the state of India.

Shocking! Working women face online sexual harassment

Shocking! Working women face online sexual harassment

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

'Male colleagues are stalking them on social media or sending friend requests, commenting on their pictures when they are not even friends.'

The Work From Home Revolution

The Work From Home Revolution

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

Will it trigger a social and management revolution as well, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

PIX: Abhishek-Aishwarya mingle with Ranbir Kapoor

PIX: Abhishek-Aishwarya mingle with Ranbir Kapoor

Rediff.com31 Oct 2016

Check out the arrivals.

Urban India's SELFISH response to migrant distress

Urban India's SELFISH response to migrant distress

Rediff.com31 May 2020

'Politicians's slogans on social distancing, showered like petals from their ivory towers, mock every single moment of pain and distress imposed on the vulnerable down below, at migrant labour stuffed like chickens on goods trucks, trying to get home at all costs,' observes Veenu Sandhu.

EXPLAINED: Why Chiranjeevi merged PRP with Congress

EXPLAINED: Why Chiranjeevi merged PRP with Congress

Rediff.com9 Feb 2011

The party is over at least for those who were hoping for a long political innings for Praja Rajyam, which had been launched with the ambitious goal of social justice.

MLA Engineer Rashid arrested for raising black flags ahead of Modi rally

MLA Engineer Rashid arrested for raising black flags ahead of Modi rally

Rediff.com7 Nov 2015

The police on Saturday detained Independent Member of Legislative Assembly Sheikh Abdul Rashid after he tried to take out a protest march against Prime Minister Narendra Modi's public rally in Srinagar.

Delhi: 'Plane spotting' Britons to be booked

Delhi: 'Plane spotting' Britons to be booked

Rediff.com16 Feb 2010

Two British nationals were detained in New Delhi for allegedly recording the conversation between pilots and Air Traffic Control prompting government to explore the possibility of booking the duo under a suitable law.When confronted about the recording, the sources said, the duo told interrogators that it was their hobby which is known as "plane spotting".

Pak governor Taseer assassinated by security guard

Pak governor Taseer assassinated by security guard

Rediff.com4 Jan 2011

Salmaan Taseer, governor of Pakistan's powerful Punjab province and a key aide of President Asif Ali Zardari, was on Tuesday assassinated in Islamabad by one of his security guards who was angered by his opposition to a controversial blasphemy law

'I went into labour thinking of Farmville'

'I went into labour thinking of Farmville'

Rediff.com14 May 2010

Yesterday, we brought you the first part in a series that explores the dynamics of interpersonal relationships with the advent of online social networking. Today, Abhishek Mande speaks to another youngster to analyse how online interactions are influencing lives.

Hasan Ali arrested ahead of SC deadline

Hasan Ali arrested ahead of SC deadline

Rediff.com8 Mar 2011

Stud farm owner Hasan Ali Khan, accused of massive money laundering and tax evasion, was late on Monday night arrested by the Enforcement Directorate which carried out multi-city searches at his Pune home and his associates' premises, cracking the whip to meet Tuesday's Supreme Court deadline.

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.

PIX: Shah Rukh celebrates birthday with Hrithik, Deepika, Ranveer

PIX: Shah Rukh celebrates birthday with Hrithik, Deepika, Ranveer

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

This looked like THE party of the year!

What the scourge of COVID-19 has exposed...

What the scourge of COVID-19 has exposed...

Rediff.com10 May 2020

'...are the deep ruts and fissures in the rotting fabric of our cities and the incompetence of elected leaders and administrators,' notes Sunil Sethi.

Pregnant Victoria Beckham to do a Demi Moore?

Pregnant Victoria Beckham to do a Demi Moore?

Rediff.com8 Feb 2011

Get your low down on what's happening in the world of Hollywood, right here!