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Railway revival: A race against time

Railway revival: A race against time

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

The railways continue to lose market share with an actual fall in the number of passengers and stagnant freight tonnage, says Subir Roy.

Maha BJP holds 'parallel session' outside assembly

Maha BJP holds 'parallel session' outside assembly

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

Members of the Legislative Council asked how some former legislators could enter the Vidhan Bhavan premises amid COVID-19-related restrictions and sought a report on the matter.

'The response to Action Jackson has not affected my next film with Akshay'

'The response to Action Jackson has not affected my next film with Akshay'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

The shooting for Singh Is Bling will start this month.

OBC quota: Maha seeks 2011 census data from Centre

OBC quota: Maha seeks 2011 census data from Centre

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

The Maharashtra Legislative Assembly on Monday passed a resolution urging the Centre to provide the 2011 census data to enable the State Backward Class Commission to prepare an empirical data of the OBC population, in a bid to restore political reservations for its members in local bodies.

Govt arms DIPP with more power

Govt arms DIPP with more power

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

In its new avatar as the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), it will directly be responsible for 'the welfare of traders and their employees'.

Review Chennai 600028 II: Second Innings is a laugh riot

Review Chennai 600028 II: Second Innings is a laugh riot

Rediff.com9 Dec 2016

This refreshingly hilarious film should not be missed, says S Saraswathi.

India's airlines faced turbulent skies in 2018

India's airlines faced turbulent skies in 2018

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

India remained the world's fastest growing domestic aviation market with 51 straight months of doubled-digit traffic growth but the woes of passengers as well as carriers manifested in myriad forms.

Govt approves easier Angel Tax exemption process for start-ups

Govt approves easier Angel Tax exemption process for start-ups

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

To seek tax exemption, a start-up will now have to apply, with all the documents, to the DIPP instead of the inter-ministerial board of certification. The earlier requirement of start-up to submit report from merchant banker specifying the fair market value of shares has also been removed.

Railway Minister deserves credit for a stellar performance

Railway Minister deserves credit for a stellar performance

Rediff.com30 Sep 2015

In the history of Indian railway budgets, Suresh Prabhu will perhaps be the first railway minister not to have announced either a single new train or a new railway line

Fani: Kolkata airport to be closed from tonight

Fani: Kolkata airport to be closed from tonight

Rediff.com3 May 2019

In a series of tweets, Civil Aviation Minister Suresh Prabhu said Friday that all airlines must immediately respond to the concerns of passengers affected by Cyclone Fani.

Law against 'love jihad' during next session: Karnataka CM

Law against 'love jihad' during next session: Karnataka CM

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

"Anti-cow slaughter, we had earlier (previous tenure) tabled it, but it was not given assent. I have asked the Law Minister to table it once again.. it will be tabled by tomorrow or the day after and we will get it approved," Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa said.

Review: All in All Azhagu Raja is a waste of time

Review: All in All Azhagu Raja is a waste of time

Rediff.com5 Nov 2013

The film is ridiculously long romantic comedy that seriously tests your patience.

Railways to hike fares early next year

Railways to hike fares early next year

Rediff.com14 Dec 2014

The next Rail Budget to be presented early next year could contain a proposal for raising fares to pass on the burden of rising power cost to passengers.

Rowdy Rathore scores at the box office

Rowdy Rathore scores at the box office

Rediff.com5 Jun 2012

Trade analyst Vinod Mirani gives the box office verdict.

'Metro Man' Sreedharan to help Railways revamp services

'Metro Man' Sreedharan to help Railways revamp services

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

With Suresh Prabhu taking over, the Railways has initiated a number of steps to bring about efficiency with former Delhi Metro chief E Sreedharan also being roped in as part of this process.

'Funding no more a constraint for the Railways'

'Funding no more a constraint for the Railways'

Rediff.com19 May 2016

The Railways plans to float an independent fund.

Bollywood's ThrowbackThursday

Bollywood's ThrowbackThursday

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

Bollywood goes into flashback mode.

Desi girl! Katrina flashes toned abs in a pink lehenga

Desi girl! Katrina flashes toned abs in a pink lehenga

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

A weekly roundup of the best and worst styles from the celebrity circuit.

Toofaan review

Toofaan review

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

Despite all its drawbacks, I was engrossed in Toofaan and the intensity Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra imbues it with for most part, observes Sukanya Verma.

Railway launches mobile app for unreserved tickets

Railway launches mobile app for unreserved tickets

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

Indian Railways on Wednesday launched mobile application for paperless unreserved tickets.

Tough tracks ahead for the new railway minister

Tough tracks ahead for the new railway minister

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

Suresh Prabhu must first work to repair damage to railways.

Mumbai photographer beaten up by cops at CAA protest

Mumbai photographer beaten up by cops at CAA protest

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

Ashish Raje, a photojournalist with a Mumbai tabloid, was allegedly pushed and assaulted by two police officials when he was walking to Mumbai Bagh in Nagpada area.

Mumbai plane crash: Pilot saved many lives at cost of her own, says Praful Patel

Mumbai plane crash: Pilot saved many lives at cost of her own, says Praful Patel

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

On Twitter, he wrote, "Saddened to hear about the unfortunate incident at Ghatkopar as Charter plane crashes in an open area. Salute to the pilot who showed presence of mind to avoid a big mishap, saving many lives at the cost of her own life. #RIP to all the 5 Dead. My deepest condolences."

India gets its first solar-powered train

India gets its first solar-powered train

Rediff.com15 Jul 2017

The solar rooftop system will generate 7,200 kilowatts per system per year, and it will be used for powering internal lights, fans, and other electrical systems of the coach.

Kushboo joins BJP shortly after quitting Congress

Kushboo joins BJP shortly after quitting Congress

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

Speaking to reporters at the joining ceremony, the actor from Tamil Nadu said she had come to the understanding over a period of time that if the nation has to move forward, then someone like Prime Minister Narendra Modi is needed to take the country "in the right direction and to its glory".

How one man is changing young lives in India

How one man is changing young lives in India

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

An initiative to fund the education of bright Indian youngsters undertaken by two Indian-Americans has now acquired a momentum of its own, discovers Anjuli Bhargava.

Bollywood 2021: A to Z RECAP

Bollywood 2021: A to Z RECAP

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

Even with an ongoing pandemic, theatres in many states functioning at 50 per cent occupancy, a quieter social life and fewer movies, Bollywood still managed to pack in plenty of drama and trauma, fun and festivity, love and war into the year.

Army Chief Gen MM Naravane arrives in Nepal on crucial visit

Army Chief Gen MM Naravane arrives in Nepal on crucial visit

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

Gen Naravane on Tuesday said he was eagerly looking forward to the visit and exuded confidence that it will go a long way in strengthening the "bonds of friendship" between the armies of the two countries.

How the Railways plan to serve the aam aadmi

How the Railways plan to serve the aam aadmi

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

'The Railways must provide a rail system that they can be proud of.'

'Stress needs to be put on railway security'

'Stress needs to be put on railway security'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

Much more needs to be done, the minister told the Lok Sabha.

Infographic: Railway Budget at a glance

Infographic: Railway Budget at a glance

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

Railway Minister said this budgetary allotment is 84% higher than 2014-15.

Modi pulls up Railway Ministry for poor performance

Modi pulls up Railway Ministry for poor performance

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

Experts say Prabhu displays a clear intent of reforms but has not been able to fully shake-up the mammoth railway system.

'Exposing has become very challenging'

'Exposing has become very challenging'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

'I would love to do an item number every day,' Action Jackson heroine Manasvi Mamgai tells Sonil Dedhia/ Rediff.com

'PM was so emotional'

'PM was so emotional'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

'He couldn't hold himself from chanting 'Siyavar Ramchandra ki Jai'.'

The BEST of Sonakshi Sinha

The BEST of Sonakshi Sinha

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

Joginder Tuteja looks back at her career, and looks at her top films.

Indian techie sentenced to 9 years in prison for sexual assault inside plane

Indian techie sentenced to 9 years in prison for sexual assault inside plane

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

Prabhu Ramamoorthy, 35, who came to the United States on a H-1B visa in 2015, engaged in a sexual act with a female, while she was sleeping on a flight from Las Vegas to Detroit. Ramamoorthy was seated along with his wife, when he sexually assaulted his co-passenger.

Rail Budget: Where the Re came from, where it went!

Rail Budget: Where the Re came from, where it went!

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

The Railways will invest Rs 1.21 lakh crore (Rs 1.21 trillion) in 2016-17.

PPP policy must change to attract investment in railways: Min

PPP policy must change to attract investment in railways: Min

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

Many of the PPPs have not evinced interest, Prabhu said.

29 ministers inducted into Bommai's cabinet

29 ministers inducted into Bommai's cabinet

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

Among the ministers in the new cabinet are 8 Lingayats, 7 Vokkaligas, 7 OBCs, 3 SCs, 2 Brahmins, 1 ST and 1 Reddy, and a woman.

Review: This Biriyani is well-made

Review: This Biriyani is well-made

Rediff.com20 Dec 2013

Tamil film Biriyani is a fun-filled thriller.