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'Let public, not foreigners, own public sector banks'

'Let public, not foreigners, own public sector banks'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

'What we have to think about is, how to improve the efficiency of public sector banks.' 'You have to make decision-making more prudent, and free from government intervention.'

Sushma Swaraj's daughter among new faces in Delhi BJP

Sushma Swaraj's daughter among new faces in Delhi BJP

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

Among the eight secretaries are Bansuri Swaraj, former Delhi chief minister Madan Lal Khurana's son Harish Khurana and Imprit Singh Bakshi.

HC asks Delhi govt to provide stay homes for mentally challenged

HC asks Delhi govt to provide stay homes for mentally challenged

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

The high court said it is the bounden duty of the state to take care of the lives of all its citizens, and asked the authorities to take adequate care of a woman convict, suffering from schizophrenia, and such other patients.

Kriti, Sara, Janhvi's WOW STYLE

Kriti, Sara, Janhvi's WOW STYLE

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

The first Pinkvilla Style Icons awards was held on June 16 at Mumbai's JW Marriot hotel, and Bollywood's stars walked the red carpet looking their best.

Vaani-Bhumi's Night Out

Vaani-Bhumi's Night Out

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

The Stardust 50th Anniversary Honours awards night saw Bollywood stars bring their fashion A-game to the red carpet.

Centre should privatise all PSBs, except State Bank of India: NCAER

Centre should privatise all PSBs, except State Bank of India: NCAER

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

The Centre should privatise all public sector banks (PSBs), except the State Bank of India (SBI). This is because private banks have emerged as a credible alternative to PSBs with substantial market share. Also, government ownership hinders the ability of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to regulate the sector, according to a report by the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER).

10 SHOCKING Revelations on Lock Upp

10 SHOCKING Revelations on Lock Upp

Rediff.com4 May 2022

The reality show Lock Upp requires its celebrity contestants to confess a deep dark secret in order to go ahead in the game and save themselves from being evicted every week. And the contestants, it seems, don't hold back.

HC reduces life in prison sentence for 5 in gang-rape case to life term

HC reduces life in prison sentence for 5 in gang-rape case to life term

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

The five men approached the high court challenging their conviction and sentence.

Kangana's Lock Upp Ends

Kangana's Lock Upp Ends

Rediff.com9 May 2022

Kangana Ranaut's reality show Lock Upp saw its grand finale over the weekend, and stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui was declared the winner.

HC seeks govt stand on validity of sexual consent by persons aged 16-18

HC seeks govt stand on validity of sexual consent by persons aged 16-18

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

The petitioner said that he and the "victim" engaged in consensual sex and there is nothing on record to show the use of force and the FIR was registered only at the behest of the girl's family.

Shah Rukh, Tabu, Taapsee cheer Ayushmann

Shah Rukh, Tabu, Taapsee cheer Ayushmann

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

Article 15 releases on June 28.

HC alters Sengar's bail period, asks him to surrender by Feb 1

HC alters Sengar's bail period, asks him to surrender by Feb 1

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

The Delhi high court on Friday modified its order granting interim bail to expelled Bharatiya Janata Party leader Kuldeep Singh Sengar, serving life term for raping a minor in Uttar Pradesh's Unnao in 2017, by asking him to surrender after his daughter's 'tilak' ceremony and then be released again before her marriage.

A night of poetry with Aditi, Divya, Neena, Vidya...

A night of poetry with Aditi, Divya, Neena, Vidya...

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

Remembering a legend!

What you will see at the Republic Day 2023 parade

What you will see at the Republic Day 2023 parade

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

The Republic Day parade, which will begin at around 1030 am, will be a unique mix of the country's military prowess and cultural diversity, depicting the country's growing indigenous capabilities, Nari Shakti and emergence of a 'New India'.

The Best Of Yash Chopra On OTT

The Best Of Yash Chopra On OTT

Rediff.com11 May 2023

Deepa Gahlot lists the most popular Yash Chopra films -- the ones he directed, not produced (yes, so that means no DDLJ) -- that can be watched on OTT.

Cuteness overload: Mithila Palkar gets sporty

Cuteness overload: Mithila Palkar gets sporty

Rediff.com31 May 2019

A weekly roundup of the best and worst styles from the celebrity circuit. Scroll down to take a look!

PIX: Katrina, Sara, Janhvi dazzle at Priyanka-Nick's reception

PIX: Katrina, Sara, Janhvi dazzle at Priyanka-Nick's reception

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

Stars and stars at Priyanka and Nick's reception.

In Delhi polls, nepotism is not limited to Congress

In Delhi polls, nepotism is not limited to Congress

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

Wives, daughters, daughter-in-law, son and brother, all linked to politicians, are in the fray for the upcoming Delhi Assembly polls with the Congress fielding the maximum number of political dynasts.

Kareena's maternity style: A dress for every occasion!

Kareena's maternity style: A dress for every occasion!

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

From acing cotton maxi dresses to rocking kaftans and gowns, Kareena Kapoor Khan is truly living up to the fashionista tag while enjoying her second pregnancy.

PIX: Ayushmann invites Nushrat for a movie

PIX: Ayushmann invites Nushrat for a movie

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

A special screening of Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan was held for his cast, their families and their friends.

Hot damn! Shilpa Shetty just wore the sexiest red sari

Hot damn! Shilpa Shetty just wore the sexiest red sari

Rediff.com1 Mar 2019

A weekly roundup of the best and worst styles from the celebrity circuit. Scroll down to take a look!

British-Indian professor knighted in New Year's honours

British-Indian professor knighted in New Year's honours

Rediff.com31 Dec 2016

Balasubramanian, 50, Herchel Smith Professor of Medicinal Chemistry at Cambridge University, has been recognised for his work as a co-inventor of Next Generation DNA sequencing, described as the most transformational advance in biology and medicine for decades.

2 cases of Omicron found in Karnataka, says govt

2 cases of Omicron found in Karnataka, says govt

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

Two cases of the new Omicron variant of coronavirus have been detected in Karnataka, the Union government said on Thursday while asking people not to panic but follow Covid-appropriate behaviour and get vaccinated without delay.

PIX: Bhumi, Sunny, Vidya turn calendar girls

PIX: Bhumi, Sunny, Vidya turn calendar girls

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

Bhumi Pednekar makes a bold debut on Dabboo Ratnani's annual star calendar in its 21st year.

Unable to get body home, migrant's family conducts dummy funeral

Unable to get body home, migrant's family conducts dummy funeral

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

Crippled by poverty and the coronavirus lockdown, Sunil's family in Dumrikhurd village in Chauri Chaura police station area was forced to conduct a dummy funeral for him, setting an effigy on fire.

January Releases: Street Dancer 3D, Tanhaji, Chhapaak

January Releases: Street Dancer 3D, Tanhaji, Chhapaak

Rediff.com1 Jan 2020

So which film will *you* watch at a theatre near you?

'Karan Johar said he was blown away by our performance'

'Karan Johar said he was blown away by our performance'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

'We have been getting e-mails for assignments and events. People from random islands, like Seychelles, called us to perform for India's independence day. It's crazy to see how the internet affects the world. We feel blessed that so many people recognise us. We have even got mails from low-budget feature film makers in the South -- like they want us to be the heroines!' Twins Poonam and Priyanka Shah give us a jhalak into their lives!

Salman, Kareena, Bachchans condole with Ajay Devgn, Kajol

Salman, Kareena, Bachchans condole with Ajay Devgn, Kajol

Rediff.com31 May 2019

The prayer service for Veeruji, who passed into the ages on May 27, was held at ISKCON, in Juhu, north west Mumbai.

8 of 9 women fielded by AAP emerge victorious

8 of 9 women fielded by AAP emerge victorious

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

AAP's Atishi, who had unsuccessfully contested last year's Lok Sabha polls from the East Delhi constituency, was fielded from Kalkaji in place of sitting MLA Avtar Singh Kalka. She won the seat by a margin of over 11,300 votes.

Delhi court issues production warrant against Sajjan Kumar

Delhi court issues production warrant against Sajjan Kumar

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

The Delhi high court had on December 17 convicted Kumar and sentenced him to imprisonment for 'remainder of his natural life' in another 1984 anti-Sikh riots case.

PIX: Shah Rukh-Gauri party with Akshay-Twinkle

PIX: Shah Rukh-Gauri party with Akshay-Twinkle

Rediff.com28 Oct 2019

Even as Sonam Kapoor threw a Diwali party, Amitabh Bachchan hosted a grand celebration too.

Nothing to be sari about!

Nothing to be sari about!

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

Nine of the many, many, many saris we could not take our eyes off at Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week in New Delhi!

Deepa Malik joins Bajrang for Khel Ratna, Jadeja among 19 for Arjuna

Deepa Malik joins Bajrang for Khel Ratna, Jadeja among 19 for Arjuna

Rediff.com17 Aug 2019

The committee also picked 19 sportspersons for the Arjuna Award, including the likes of cricketers Ravindra Jadeja and Poonam Yadav, track and field stars Tejinder Pal Singh Toor, Mohammed Anas and Swapna Barman.

Warrants against Shilpa, Gere

Warrants against Shilpa, Gere

Rediff.com26 Apr 2007

A court has issued arrest warrants against Hollywood star Richard Gere and actress Shilpa Shetty for their public kiss during an AIDS awareness programme in the capital early this month.

PIX: Vidya Balan, Gauahar watch Begum Jaan

PIX: Vidya Balan, Gauahar watch Begum Jaan

Rediff.com14 Apr 2017

A look at the arrivals.

PIX: Rekha, Sunny, Abhishek at Dabboo Ratnani's calendar launch

PIX: Rekha, Sunny, Abhishek at Dabboo Ratnani's calendar launch

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

What a starry evening this is!

SPOTTED: Aarti Chhabria, Mandana Karimi at a party

SPOTTED: Aarti Chhabria, Mandana Karimi at a party

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

Pictures from a star-studded night.

Sajjan Kumar instigated mob to kill Sikhs, 1984 riots victim tells court

Sajjan Kumar instigated mob to kill Sikhs, 1984 riots victim tells court

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

'My son and my father were pulled out of the hiding place on second floor, beaten badly and were thrown down from the roof'

PIX: Katrina, Taapsee party with the Bachchans

PIX: Katrina, Taapsee party with the Bachchans

Rediff.com31 Oct 2016

Take a look at the arrivals.

Bigg Boss 14: 'Rakhi Sawant is fake'

Bigg Boss 14: 'Rakhi Sawant is fake'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

'I told Rakhi it is unfortunate that people like you are celebrities.'