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PIX: Shah Rukh, Salman and Aamir's towel dance with Rajat Sharma

PIX: Shah Rukh, Salman and Aamir's towel dance with Rajat Sharma

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

Entertainment, entertainment, and more entertainment, at Khan Ki Adalat.

Need career counselling?

Need career counselling?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2004

Alert: Education Worldwide India, the 6th India International Education Fair, offers career counselling, on-the-spot enrollment and sanction of education loans.

Tusker goes berserk; high drama in Delhi

Tusker goes berserk; high drama in Delhi

Rediff.com5 Jul 2004

Traffic was disrupted on the busy Bhairon Road near Pragati Maidan at around 1430 IST as the pachyderm attacked vehicles.

Court directs police action against Anna Hazare and Co

Court directs police action against Anna Hazare and Co

Rediff.com30 Nov 2013

A Delhi court on Saturday directed the Delhi Police to file a detailed action taken report on a plea for lodging FIR against Anna Hazare and his former team members for allegedly cheating over four crore people by selling them 'Anna SMS cards', whose service was discontinued before the promised one year time, which earned them Rs 100 crore.

LeT militants shot dead in Delhi

LeT militants shot dead in Delhi

Rediff.com26 Apr 2005

Osama and Shabbir were intercepted by a team of the Delhi police's special cell, which had intelligence input that a consignment of arms and explosives from Jammu and Kashmir was to be delivered to one of the two militants.

Journalists can file I-T returns at PIB

Journalists can file I-T returns at PIB

Rediff.com23 Sep 2003

Journalists and camerapersons can file their income tax returns at special counters being set at Press Information Bureau in Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi, during September 24-26.

Which is going be the biggest hotel complex in India?

Which is going be the biggest hotel complex in India?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

Dipak Haksar, bottom, left, chief executive, ITC Hotels and WelcomHotels, tells Ajay Modi that FY19 is going to be a year of strong growth, and tariffs are likely to see a substantial improvement in the fourth quarter

Kalam's prescription for 10% GDP growth

Kalam's prescription for 10% GDP growth

Rediff.com14 Nov 2003

Setting the prescription for a 10 per cent annual economic growth, President A P J Abdul Kalam on Friday asked the Indian industry to sharpen its competitive edge to enhance its share in the global market.

India COVID-19 tally tops 2.6 lakh with 9,987 new cases

India COVID-19 tally tops 2.6 lakh with 9,987 new cases

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

India is the fifth worst-hit nation by the COVID-19 pandemic after the United States, Brazil, Russia and the United Kingdom, according to the Johns Hopkins University data.

Ranjani Iyengar's Diary

Ranjani Iyengar's Diary

Rediff.com16 Jan 2003

Challenges await the Supreme Court

Challenges await the Supreme Court

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

'After each election the losers troop to the court with various objections. The general election will not be different.' 'It could be worse if there is no clear majority and the President has to invite the party with the largest number to form the government,' points out M J Antony.

Benami Act: All property registrations over Rs 30 lakh under scanner

Benami Act: All property registrations over Rs 30 lakh under scanner

Rediff.com14 Nov 2017

The top boss of the I-T department said that till now, the taxman has attached 621 properties, including some bank accounts, and the total amount involved in these cases, being probed under the Benami Transactions Act, is about Rs 1,800 crore.

PM Modi inaugurates Kochi Metro

PM Modi inaugurates Kochi Metro

Rediff.com17 Jun 2017

"I congratulate the people of Kochi on the proud moment," the PM said.

NRC, NPR, Aadhaar are part of huge surveillance plan

NRC, NPR, Aadhaar are part of huge surveillance plan

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

'This updated NPR database along with Aadhaar Number would become the mother database and can be used by various government departments...' the home ministry declared in July 2015. 'UID/Aadhaar has been used as a fish bait to ensnare and entrap present and future generations of citizens,' warns Gopal Krishna.

The man who helped shape India

The man who helped shape India

Rediff.com10 Jun 2018

Mahendra Raj is a towering figure of 20th century Indian architecture.

By 2020, India will be missile-import free: DRDO to PMO

By 2020, India will be missile-import free: DRDO to PMO

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

Defence Research and Development Organisation plans to make the country "missile import free" by 2022, the agency has told the Prime Minister's Office.

#WomensDay, Bollywood Style

#WomensDay, Bollywood Style

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

Bollywood celebrates Women.

Violent protests in Delhi over power outages

Violent protests in Delhi over power outages

Rediff.com11 Jun 2014

Violent protests broke out on Wednesday in several areas in the national capital against power cuts which continued to make life difficult for people in the sweltering heat on a day the city recorded the highest electricity demand in the current year.

Ola in fresh funding talks; can raise up to $400 mn

Ola in fresh funding talks; can raise up to $400 mn

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

App-based taxi aggregator Ola is in talks to raise fresh funding of up to $400 million.

Use tech as a means to development, not destruction: PM in Dubai

Use tech as a means to development, not destruction: PM in Dubai

Rediff.com11 Feb 2018

Modi highlighted the importance of assimilating technology with governance to ensure equitable growth and prosperity for all.

PHOTOS: Mumbai's fond farewell to Bappa

PHOTOS: Mumbai's fond farewell to Bappa

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

After 10 days of joy and celebrations, amidst much security Mumbaikars said goodbye to its favourite Lord Ganesha.

India's largest trade fair starts under pall of anxiety

India's largest trade fair starts under pall of anxiety

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

Post DeMo and GST, business outlook remain diminished among both buyers and sellers

Annual infrastructure spending hiked to Rs 6 lakh crore

Annual infrastructure spending hiked to Rs 6 lakh crore

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

Our country needs massive investment in access of Rs 50 lakh crore in infrastructure to increase growth of GDP and integrate the nation with a network of roads, airports, railways, inland water and to provide good quality services to the people: FM

Your personal finance guide to fight coronavirus

Your personal finance guide to fight coronavirus

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

Even as you fight the ongoing health challenge, here are some tips to strengthen your personal finance in the time of coronavirus.

HC seeks govt, police response on PIL against stunts by bikers

HC seeks govt, police response on PIL against stunts by bikers

Rediff.com7 Aug 2013

The city government and police chief were onh Wednesday directed by the Delhi high court to explain the steps taken by them to prevent bikers from performing stunts in public places including near India Gate, where a teenager lost his life during firing by cops on stunters last month.

World Food India: Traffic woes, high entry fee fail to deter foodies

World Food India: Traffic woes, high entry fee fail to deter foodies

Rediff.com4 Nov 2017

Even as foreign investors land in Delhi to attend the first major food processing trade fair, Delhiites queue up to satisfy their tastebuds

Ayyappa's right must be respected by one and all

Ayyappa's right must be respected by one and all

Rediff.com27 Oct 2018

'Comparing a men-only pilgrimage with past blots like sati or untouchability is propelled by politics, mischief and malevolence,' argues Sudhir Bisht.

Oh, for a crisis!

Oh, for a crisis!

Rediff.com30 May 2016

The prime minister seems to have turned his face away from the business of introducing serious reform, says T N Ninan.

Stree Shakti: The sisterhood of stitching

Stree Shakti: The sisterhood of stitching

Rediff.com13 Apr 2017

Anjuli Bhargava meets the women of Stree Shakti, an organization that is helping women in Uttarakhand's villages to supplement their family income.

Travel 2015: So many places, so little time!

Travel 2015: So many places, so little time!

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

In a first of a 12-part series, we list out all the places you should visit and all the festivals you should celebrate through the New Year!

Little to celebrate as Modi sarkar completes 2 years: Congress

Little to celebrate as Modi sarkar completes 2 years: Congress

Rediff.com28 May 2016

Congress trained its guns on the National Democratic Alliance dispensation on a wide range of issues including economy, employment, price rise and foreign policy.

Why the govt is promoting a 22 year old's book in 100 countries

Why the govt is promoting a 22 year old's book in 100 countries

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

The Ministry of External Affairs has added Divyasha's book to its largest library.

'Everyone needs to take North East Indians seriously'

'Everyone needs to take North East Indians seriously'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

Meghna Rai Medhi tells Tista Sengupta/Rediff.com how she battled her way out to protect the age-old tradition of weaving in Assam, and brought a modern twist to their traditional attire.

164 people have died of cold in Delhi so far

164 people have died of cold in Delhi so far

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

In the 66th year of the Indian Republic, eight people died of cold every night in the nation's capital.