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Vishal Dadlani quits politics after sarcastic tweet about Jain guru backfires

Vishal Dadlani quits politics after sarcastic tweet about Jain guru backfires

Rediff.com28 Aug 2016

A Twitter user had claimed that he had filed an online complaint with the Delhi Police against Vishal Dadlani and Congress leader Tehseen Poonawalla.

Janhvi, Ishaan in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai-2?

Janhvi, Ishaan in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai-2?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

We aren't saying it will happen, but a sequel to Kuch Kuch Hota Hai would be interesting, na?

What are Kangana, Sonam, Kareena doing in London?

What are Kangana, Sonam, Kareena doing in London?

Rediff.com6 Jul 2018

London calling!

Drones will deliver critical drugs at your doorstep

Drones will deliver critical drugs at your doorstep

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

Maharashtra govt, California-based Zipline to launch the automated delivery service funded by Serum Institute.

'We need to vaccinate at least 70% of the population'

'We need to vaccinate at least 70% of the population'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

'There is a Covid vaccine-mania that is happening in the world now and the vaccine makers are using this mania for their own gains'

Vaccination drive hailed as decisive moment in fight against COVID-19

Vaccination drive hailed as decisive moment in fight against COVID-19

Rediff.com17 Jan 2021

Loud applause and cheers rang out as the first jabs were administered to frontline workers at hospitals and healthcare centres across the country on Saturday at the start of the gargantuan COVID-19 vaccination exercise, hailed as a 'momentous' occasion in India's fight against the pandemic.

'I'm going to play my age'

'I'm going to play my age'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2004

Juhi Chawla talks about her new films.

Coronavirus fallout: 5 million children missed vaccination in March

Coronavirus fallout: 5 million children missed vaccination in March

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

A dipstick survey covering 30 villages in Rajasthan threw up some worrisome numbers. About 250 children missed their regular vaccination schedule in March alone. These numbers are alarming, since India has around 600,000 villages according to the 2011 census. Sohini Das reports.

Cow vigilantism: SC notice to 3 states on contempt plea

Cow vigilantism: SC notice to 3 states on contempt plea

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

SC seeks responses from Rajasthan, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh.

Scientists urge caution over launch of Covid vaccine by Aug 15

Scientists urge caution over launch of Covid vaccine by Aug 15

Rediff.com4 Jul 2020

'We must not compromise with the standard, the quality. We don't need to be the first to launch a drug but what we need is a Made in India vaccine that the entire world can rely on'

Congress, BJP spar over Vadra's benami property

Congress, BJP spar over Vadra's benami property

Rediff.com31 May 2016

She dared the government to order an impartial probe if there is something in which she said the truth will come out.

States get 'last chance' to comply with SC order on mob lynching

States get 'last chance' to comply with SC order on mob lynching

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

"People must realise that mob violence and taking of law into the hands will invite wrath of law," said the bench.

Mukesh Ambani remains richest Indian, net worth jumps 30%

Mukesh Ambani remains richest Indian, net worth jumps 30%

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

Industrialist Mukesh Ambani remains India's richest person with a sharp surge of 30 per cent in his net worth to $26 billion.

Fight for legalising gay marriage will go on: Activist

Fight for legalising gay marriage will go on: Activist

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

Tehseen Poonawalla, a gay rights and social activist, besides being a supporter of the Congress party, on Tuesday said that irrespective of the Supreme Court's ruling on Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code, which criminalises sexual activities "against the order of nature", arguably including homosexual acts, he would plead with the Apex court to legalise gay marriage.

What Ivanka will be up to at the Global Entrepreneurship Summit

What Ivanka will be up to at the Global Entrepreneurship Summit

Rediff.com26 Nov 2017

Young Indian entrepreneurs hope to share some of the limelight too at the Hyderabad event.

Govt should be given time to restore normalcy in J-K: SC

Govt should be given time to restore normalcy in J-K: SC

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

The court also said that it is to be ensured that no life was lost there and posted the matter after two weeks, saying it will wait for normalcy to return.

'Budget's focus on 'Bharat' will create jobs'

'Budget's focus on 'Bharat' will create jobs'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

'It is a balanced and prudent Budget that sets the foundation for future growth in the economy.'

SC refuses to stay, agrees to examine 10% general quota

SC refuses to stay, agrees to examine 10% general quota

Rediff.com26 Jan 2019

"We will examine the matter. Issue notice," the bench said, making it clear that there would be no stay on the decision.

File report on mob lynchings, cow vigilantism within a week: SC to states

File report on mob lynchings, cow vigilantism within a week: SC to states

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

The court granted the last opportunity to the defaulting states and UTs, warning if they did not file their reports within a week, then their home secretaries will have to appear in person before court.

SC seeks Rajasthan's reply on contempt plea in lynching case

SC seeks Rajasthan's reply on contempt plea in lynching case

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

A contempt plea alleged that incidents of mob lynching and vigilantism were taking place despite the apex court verdict in this regard.

Row over Army Chief's appointment, Congress, Left raise questions

Row over Army Chief's appointment, Congress, Left raise questions

Rediff.com18 Dec 2016

The Congress and the Left on Sunday questioned the appointment of the new army chief by superseding two officers, saying every appointment by the government has become controversial.

Vishal Dadlani booked over Jain monk tweet

Vishal Dadlani booked over Jain monk tweet

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

Music composer Vishal Dadlani has been booked by Haryana police for allegedly hurting religious sentiments with his sarcastic tweet on Jain monk Tarun Sagar.

With $22.7 billion in his kitty, Mukesh Ambani is India's richest

With $22.7 billion in his kitty, Mukesh Ambani is India's richest

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

The combined networth of India's 100 wealthiest is $381 billion (nearly Rs 25.5 lakh crore), a rise of 10 per cent from $ 345 billion in 2015

Richest Indian is just 18 ranks behind Jezz Bezos

Richest Indian is just 18 ranks behind Jezz Bezos

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

The 20 richest people on the planet are worth a staggering USD 1.2 trillion, a sum roughly equivalent to the annual economic output of Mexico.

Minister Supriyo kicks up row over Pak singers in Bollywood

Minister Supriyo kicks up row over Pak singers in Bollywood

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

Minister Babul Supriyo wants Pakistani singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan's song form upcoming film Welcome To New York to be removed.

SC asks Centre, states not to protect any kind of vigilantism

SC asks Centre, states not to protect any kind of vigilantism

Rediff.com21 Jul 2017

It also sought the assistance of the Centre and states for removing violent content related to cow vigilantism uploaded on social media.

Reliance pilot dismissed as DGCA gets strict with private airlines

Reliance pilot dismissed as DGCA gets strict with private airlines

Rediff.com28 Mar 2014

About a week ago, DGCA officials conducted surprise checks and grounded a Reliance Industries-owned 14-seater Falcon 900EX.

In Pics: Ranveer's black suit was made for a prince!

In Pics: Ranveer's black suit was made for a prince!

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

Presenting Ranveer and the other stylish men who descended on the GQ red carpet!

Rahul, best choice to lead the Congress

Rahul, best choice to lead the Congress

Rediff.com12 Dec 2017

'For the Congress, the family is the final court of appeal.' 'If there is no family, all leaders are equal.' 'If all leaders are equal, anyone can lead the Congress.' 'So every time the family has stayed in the background, the Congress has split,' points out Aditi Phadnis.

Journalists could lose accreditation permanently for fake news: Centre

Journalists could lose accreditation permanently for fake news: Centre

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

The Press Council of India and News Broadcasters Association, the two regulatory bodies for print and television media respectively, will determine whether the news is fake or not.

Why Modi's progress card on I-Day speech 2014 reads 'fail'

Why Modi's progress card on I-Day speech 2014 reads 'fail'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's maiden speech from Red Fort last Independence Day outlined some grand programmes. Shehzad Poonawalla does a quick check on the progress made.

What Rahul now needs to do

What Rahul now needs to do

Rediff.com16 Dec 2017

'His prowess in Aikido -- a Japanese martial art that focuses on harmony with the opponent to peacefully resolve conflicts -- gives Rahul Gandhi an advantage that fanatical adversaries lack,' says Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

SC 'disturbed' at MPs raising CJI impeachment issue in public

SC 'disturbed' at MPs raising CJI impeachment issue in public

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

The apex court asked Attorney General K K Venugopal to assist it to deal with the plea.

What if it was Haider Pathan and not Hardik Patel?

What if it was Haider Pathan and not Hardik Patel?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2015

'If Haider petitions the court and the government for legitimate rights it is called minority appeasement, but when Hardik orchestrates violence he is lionised, romanticised and given huge media space that ends up both legitimising and oxygenating his movement, no matter how contrary it is to the Rule of Law,' argues Shehzad Poonawalla.

Women who spell class

Women who spell class

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

They don't have to speak out real loud or wear revealing outfits to make their presence felt. These women, across generations, know just how to make their presence felt and we doff our hats! (You should to!)

How is attending an iftar appeasement?

How is attending an iftar appeasement?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

'The reason why Prime Minister Narendra Modi should have attended the President's iftar was not merely to break a fast with the faithful, but more importantly to broker an understanding with India's second largest set of citizens,' says Shehzad Poonawalla.

Only because his name is Hamid Ansari?

Only because his name is Hamid Ansari?

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

Just like with millions of Indian Muslims, even the vice president of India has been forced to undergo the covert loyalty test: 'you are presumed to be pro-Pakistan until you demonstrably prove you are a nationalist', says Shehzad Poonawalla.

Modi and the art of propaganda 101

Modi and the art of propaganda 101

Rediff.com20 May 2015

From France to Canada, from Japan to South Korea, all of Modi's barbs came in front of an NRI audience. Over the last one year, with 19 foreign visits, Modi has tried to use diplomacy as a PR event and foreign policy as a means to shore up his image back at home, says Shehzad Poonawalla.

Whose year will it be in 2016?

Whose year will it be in 2016?

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

Whose political stock is likely to rise and which leader is most likely to make an impact in the coming year?

Biz jet operators protest as DGCA reports go public

Biz jet operators protest as DGCA reports go public

Rediff.com7 Apr 2014

BAOA says the recent downgrade of India by the America's FAA was triggered primarily by a shortage of qualified staff for conducting safety and airworthiness inspections of aircraft.