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Samantar 2 review

Samantar 2 review

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

The climax of every episode has been stupendously well crafted. You will be left shocked and wanting to know more.

Chirag invites Modi, Sonia to event marking father's death anniversary

Chirag invites Modi, Sonia to event marking father's death anniversary

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

The event assumes heightened political significance at a time when Chirag Paswan is embroiled in a bitter dispute with his uncle and Union Minister Pashupati Kumar Paras to claim the legacy of his father.

No one above law: Chhattisgarh CM after father booked for remarks

No one above law: Chhattisgarh CM after father booked for remarks

Rediff.com5 Sep 2021

After a controversy erupted over the alleged remarks of his father, the chief minister said he was pained by such comments and asserted that nobody was above the law in his government and police will take an appropriate action in the matter.

India always supported Afghan minorities: Shringla

India always supported Afghan minorities: Shringla

Rediff.com31 Aug 2021

India has always provided very strong support to minority communities in Afghanistan, particularly Sikhs and Hindus, and it is an important part of New Delhi's effort to evacuate those Afghan nationals who want to leave the war-ravaged country, Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla has said.

Govt 'willing to translate' draft EIA in 22 languages

Govt 'willing to translate' draft EIA in 22 languages

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

The Centre on Friday told the Delhi High Court that it was willing to translate and publish the draft Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) in all the 22 vernacular languages in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution.

Markets: 'Volatility to remain higher than usual'

Markets: 'Volatility to remain higher than usual'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

'Periods of high volatility are usually bad for mid-caps and this is something that has to be kept in mind.' 'Focus on quality is of paramount importance.'

'I'm hungry for great parts and great stories'

'I'm hungry for great parts and great stories'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

'Comedy is difficult to pull off because it is all about timing.'

'Bulli Bai' mastermind tried to harm himself twice: Police

'Bulli Bai' mastermind tried to harm himself twice: Police

Rediff.com9 Jan 2022

Police said that Bishnoi was in touch with the alleged creator of the 'Sulli Deals' app.

Your OTT GUIDE for the week!

Your OTT GUIDE for the week!

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

The OTT treasure is brimming again with tons of treats in various genres and languages. Sukanya Verma suggests what you can catch this week.

Spotted: TV actress Mahhi Viz in Lonavala

Spotted: TV actress Mahhi Viz in Lonavala

Rediff.com6 Aug 2017

Reader Aditya Shrivastav sends us a photograph.

Sunflower review

Sunflower review

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

Sunflower creates intrigue right from the start, and lives up to its potential, observes Prateek Sur.

PIX: Postcards from my first Goa trip

PIX: Postcards from my first Goa trip

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

Rediff reader Ashish Tripathi sent us these pictures from his trip to Goa with friends.

UP CM Yogi visits Aparna Yadav's cow shelter

UP CM Yogi visits Aparna Yadav's cow shelter

Rediff.com31 Mar 2017

The chief minister stressed on more hygiene in the areas where cows were kept and gave a direction to ensure availability of green fodder to them.

SC orders Hajela transferred to MP following threats

SC orders Hajela transferred to MP following threats

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

A special bench comprising Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and justices S A Bobde and R F Nariman on Friday ordered the inter-cadre transfer of Hajela on deputation.

Broken But Beautiful 3 review

Broken But Beautiful 3 review

Rediff.com31 May 2021

Broken But Beautiful 3 is a typical ALT Balaji show which delves into new age relationships, observes Prateek Sur.

Ecommerce sites have to display country of origin for imported goods

Ecommerce sites have to display country of origin for imported goods

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

E-commerce sites like Amazon, Flipkart and Snapdeal have to ensure that the country of origin is displayed on imported products sold on their platforms, the Centre told the Delhi high court on Wednesday.

'Rahman Sir believes in the magic of music'

'Rahman Sir believes in the magic of music'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

'Rahman Sir is still very wide-eyed when it comes to creating a new song.' 'He still thinks about it as if it is his first song.'

Need to increase pace of vaccinations: Govt to states

Need to increase pace of vaccinations: Govt to states

Rediff.com21 Feb 2021

While some states are carrying out vaccination twice a week some others are carrying out four or more than four times a week.

India records 30,548 fresh COVID-19 cases, 435 deaths

India records 30,548 fresh COVID-19 cases, 435 deaths

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

The number of active cases remained below 5 lakh for the sixth consecutive day. There are 4,65,478 active cases of coronavirus infection in the country as on date which comprise 5.26 per cent of the total caseload, the data stated.

Delhi govt claims Centre 'stalled' doorstep ration delivery scheme

Delhi govt claims Centre 'stalled' doorstep ration delivery scheme

Rediff.com5 Jun 2021

The Delhi government on Saturday claimed the Centre has 'stalled' its ambitious doorstep delivery of ration scheme that would have benefitted 72 lakh ration card holders in the national capital and termed the move 'politically motivated'.

Diwali extravaganza for buy-now, pay-later biz

Diwali extravaganza for buy-now, pay-later biz

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

The 'buy-now, pay-later' (BNPL) juggernaut continued to roll on during the festive season with multiple players seeing disbursals grow by more than 100 per cent compared to Diwali last year. LazyPay, the BNPL platform of Prosus-owned payments major PayU, witnessed a credit demand increase of 300 per cent over the festive season last year, especially in segments like travel, food & beverages and entertainment. "We also saw an uptick of 70 per cent in user acquisition in the last two months.

Ajeeb Daastaans review

Ajeeb Daastaans review

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

Leaving aside the predictability of the stories, Ajeeb Daastaans is a good watch, says Prateek Sur.

'Why was I the only one evicted?'

'Why was I the only one evicted?'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

'The audience should be asking for an answer.'

LOL Hasse Toh Phasse review

LOL Hasse Toh Phasse review

Rediff.com6 May 2021

How can you have a comedy show and not have anyone laughing, wonders Prateek Sur.

Guess who Manoj Bajpayee's Chellam sir is!

Guess who Manoj Bajpayee's Chellam sir is!

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

'One of the three directors from The Family Man -- Suparn Verma -- is my real life Chellam Sir.' 'He is somebody who has the answers to everything, so I call him anytime.'

Living in these states? You're more likely to get Covid

Living in these states? You're more likely to get Covid

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

People living in the national capital and in states such as Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Tamil Nadu are more likely to contract COVID-19 due to prolonged exposure to high concentration of PM 2.5, according to a new pan-India study.

No advance payments, says Bharat Biotech as Brazil suspends deal

No advance payments, says Bharat Biotech as Brazil suspends deal

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

"We suspended the deal as a simple preventive measure, since there are complaints that could not be explained well by the complainant, so we opened a preliminary investigation last week," said Rosario, head of the Federal Comptroller General.

Pandemic deals major blow to capex, spending down 88%

Pandemic deals major blow to capex, spending down 88%

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

While there were Rs 7.01 trillion worth of new assets in December 2019, this fell 88.6 per cent to Rs 80,000 crore for the three months ending December 2020, shows data from project tracker Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE), reports Sachin P Mampatta.

The power bahus of Uttar Pradesh

The power bahus of Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

The kings of the ruling family of India's heartland -- father Mulayam Singh Yadav, the Samajwadi party supremo, and son Akhilesh Yadav, the UP chief minister -- are at war. And as on any chessboard, the queens have emerged as the power centres. Meet Dimple Yadav and Aparna Yadav.

Same-sex marriages not recognised by our society, values: Centre to HC

Same-sex marriages not recognised by our society, values: Centre to HC

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said the plea to grant recognition to or permit registration of such marriages was "not permissible" for two reasons -- firstly, the petition was asking the court to legislate and secondly, any relief granted "would run contrary to various statutory provisions".

'I am happy I survived Russian bombings'

'I am happy I survived Russian bombings'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

''I had no idea that my life would turn into a horror show.' 'I was stuck as the Russians kept bombing Kyiv non-stop.'

'It was terrifying!'

'It was terrifying!'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

'Bombay was a strong city during 26/11.'

CBI clean chit to Mulayam, family members in DA case

CBI clean chit to Mulayam, family members in DA case

Rediff.com22 May 2019

Sufficient evidence to support the allegations could not be brought out.

Bharat Biotech to make 900 million Covaxin vaccines

Bharat Biotech to make 900 million Covaxin vaccines

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

500 million doses per annum from its two sites in Hyderabad and 200 million doses each from its Ankleshwar and Kolar facilities.

Zydus Cadila to begin vaccine trials for kids above 5 yrs soon

Zydus Cadila to begin vaccine trials for kids above 5 yrs soon

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

So far, no other vaccine has been approved globally for children below 12 years. Sohini Das reports.

'Eat healthy. Walk a lot. And feel happy within'

'Eat healthy. Walk a lot. And feel happy within'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

'Good food is very important because what we eat reflects on our skin.' 'Workout keeps our body in shape and both together keep us energetic and fresh.'

Does better literacy mean higher vaccination?

Does better literacy mean higher vaccination?

Rediff.com28 May 2021

Districts with a higher literacy level tend to perform better in vaccination than districts with low levels of school-going population, finds Ishaan Gera.

'This marriage thing is such a big deal'

'This marriage thing is such a big deal'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

'...And so many people are trying to find a way out of it.'

November Story review

November Story review

Rediff.com25 May 2021

The shortcomings are too many to overlook, but November Story is definitely a one-time watch, says Prateek Sur.

Failure in predicting monsoon advance over Delhi rare: IMD

Failure in predicting monsoon advance over Delhi rare: IMD

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

The weather department said its latest model analysis had indicated that the moist easterly winds in the lower level from the Bay of Bengal would spread to northwest India, covering Punjab and Haryana by July 10, leading to the advancement of monsoon and an increase in rainfall activity over the region, including Delhi, from July 10 onwards.