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What Makes Kantara And Brahmastra The 'Chosen Ones'

What Makes Kantara And Brahmastra The 'Chosen Ones'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

As much as we enjoy and write reams and reams about our amazement at the Kantara climax, 30 years on from now, will we remember these portions more fondly or the ones where Shiva is simply hanging out with his friends, mulls Rohit Sathish Nair.

RIL may buy more cable companies to push JioFiber plans

RIL may buy more cable companies to push JioFiber plans

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

Given the fragmented nature of the domestic cable TV market and the need for last-mile connectivity, RIL, said sources, would have to do more to achieve its target of reaching 20 million homes and 15 million business establishments with its broadband services across 1,600 towns in the next few years.

WATCH LIVE: All the action in Parliament

WATCH LIVE: All the action in Parliament

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

Catch all the live debates from Parliament as the winter session begins

WATCH LIVE: Prime Minister Modi addresses Lok Sabha

WATCH LIVE: Prime Minister Modi addresses Lok Sabha

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

Catch all the live debates from Parliament as the winter session begins

WATCH LIVE: First day of the winter session in Parliament

WATCH LIVE: First day of the winter session in Parliament

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

Catch all the live debates from Parliament as the winter session begins

Kohli says India to continue with five-bowler strategy

Kohli says India to continue with five-bowler strategy

Rediff.com28 Aug 2021

India captain Virat Kohli on Saturday vowed to continue with five specialist bowlers despite their big defeat against England in the third Test but hinted at a rejig in attack for the fourth game by factoring in the workload of speed merchants.

What Kishan wants to learn from captain Kohli...

What Kishan wants to learn from captain Kohli...

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

Debutant Ishan Kishan was in awe of captain Virat Kohli during their 94-run stand in the second T20 International against England, in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

Akhilesh Yadav, 20 SP workers booked over assault on journalists

Akhilesh Yadav, 20 SP workers booked over assault on journalists

Rediff.com13 Mar 2021

A case has been registered against Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav and 20 party workers in connection with alleged assault on some journalists in Uttar Pradesh's Moradabad, police said on Saturday.

Pak foreign minister heckled in London over media freedom

Pak foreign minister heckled in London over media freedom

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

The move came as the Pakistan government decided to curtail the space given by the press to jailed politicians like Pakistan's former prime minister Nawaz Sharif and Zardari.

Pak judge 'blackmailed' to convict Nawaz Sharif, says daughter

Pak judge 'blackmailed' to convict Nawaz Sharif, says daughter

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

The Imran Khan government termed the leaked video "doctored" and demanded its forensic audit, saying that "it is an attack on the judiciary."

40 students, teachers stabbed in primary school in China

40 students, teachers stabbed in primary school in China

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

The incident happened on Thursday at 8.30 am, at Wangfu Town Central Primary School in Wuzhou city, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. The alleged attacker was a school security guard 50-year-old Li Xiaomin.

Anil Dharker: Editor, bon vivant, mentor to many

Anil Dharker: Editor, bon vivant, mentor to many

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

'Everywhere Anil Dharker went, he assembled teams of talented people, gave them opportunities, then got out of the way and allowed them to flourish.' Meenakshi Shedde remembers a very special editor.

Bombay HC stays code of ethics clause in new IT Rules

Bombay HC stays code of ethics clause in new IT Rules

Rediff.com14 Aug 2021

The Bombay high court on Saturday granted an interim stay to the operation of parts of the recently notified Information Technology Rules, 2021 which require that all online publishers follow a "code of ethics" and norms of conduct.

'Goli bahut bhayanak chal rahi hai'

'Goli bahut bhayanak chal rahi hai'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2022

'Bola nikal jao. Sala firing karte hai Russi.'

Sunanda Pushkar case: HC directs Arnab to refrain from running parallel probe

Sunanda Pushkar case: HC directs Arnab to refrain from running parallel probe

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

'Are you an eye witness? There is some sanctity attached to the investigation'

England look to crash Australia's pink ball party

England look to crash Australia's pink ball party

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

England face a rejuvenated Australian team who have turned day-night cricket into a competitive advantage, winning all eight of their Tests under lights dating back to the format's 2015 debut.

Why Rahul Gandhi got a thumbs-down for his TV interview

Why Rahul Gandhi got a thumbs-down for his TV interview

Rediff.com29 Jan 2014

When you completely lack leadership qualities and have a problem facing the media, it isn't hard to see why Rahul Gandhi gets the bad press he does. In sum, he doesn't have it in him what it takes to be a great leader. Period, says Virendra Kapoor.

What will post-Covid India look like?

What will post-Covid India look like?

Rediff.com30 Aug 2020

'The norm will be even less public accountability, even less transparency, tweets instead of press conferences, TV lectures rather than parliamentary debate, and greater political authoritarianism,' predicts Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

2 arrested for ink attack on J&K MLA

2 arrested for ink attack on J&K MLA

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

Two persons of a right wing Hindu outfit were arrested on Monday for smearing Jammu and Kashmir MLA Sheikh Abdul Rashid's face with paint, ink and mobil oil protesting against his hosting a beef party in Srinagar earlier this month.

BJP will repeat 2014 performance in Delhi: Exit polls

BJP will repeat 2014 performance in Delhi: Exit polls

Rediff.com20 May 2019

Exit polls predict that the AAP may draw a blank in Delhi.

IPL teams, players donate for COVID-19 relief efforts

IPL teams, players donate for COVID-19 relief efforts

Rediff.com11 May 2021

A look at what the IPL teams and players are doing to support the people of India in this massive battle against the deadly coronavirus.

Liberty is not a gift for the few: SC in Arnab case

Liberty is not a gift for the few: SC in Arnab case

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

The Supreme Court Friday asked the Chief Justices of all high courts to use information and communications technology (ICT) tools to ensure that the access to justice is 'democratised and equitably allocated', saying as per the National Judicial Data Grid (NJDG), over 91 lakh bail pleas are pending in high courts alone.

Tax raids on Dainik Bhaskar, Bharat Samachar groups critical of Covid care

Tax raids on Dainik Bhaskar, Bharat Samachar groups critical of Covid care

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

The two media groups have been critical of the Covid-19 management in the country and have done numerous news stories on the subject during the second wave of the pandemic that hit the country between April and May.

Zakir Naik to address media tomorrow

Zakir Naik to address media tomorrow

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

Controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik, facing heat over allegation of inspiring some of the Dhaka attackers through his speeches, has cancelled his press briefing again, citing pressure from authorities of the venue where he was slated to interact with the media via Skype.

Why the failed 2014 tour of England is a milestone year for Kohli

Why the failed 2014 tour of England is a milestone year for Kohli

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

India captain Virat Kohli reveals how tips from Sachin Tendulkar and Ravi Shastri post that disastrous tour helped him become the player he is today.

EC bans entry of politicians in violence-hit Cooch Behar for next 72 hrs

EC bans entry of politicians in violence-hit Cooch Behar for next 72 hrs

Rediff.com11 Apr 2021

Invoking its Constitutional powers, the Election Commission on Saturday put in place certain restrictions, including extending the 'silence period' from 48 hours to 72 hours, for the fifth phase of polling in West Bengal after violence in Cooch Behar district.

TMC moves Prez to remove Dhankhar from governor's post

TMC moves Prez to remove Dhankhar from governor's post

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

The Bharatiya Janata Party, however, said the governor is acting within his constitutional parameters while the "TMC is scared".

Federer mulling French Open pull out

Federer mulling French Open pull out

Rediff.com6 Jun 2021

The 20-times Grand Slam champion suggested after the third-round clash which ended past midnight that he could preserve himself for Wimbledon which begins on June 28.

Arnab Goswami accuses 'Sonia's goons' of attacking him

Arnab Goswami accuses 'Sonia's goons' of attacking him

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

In a video posted after the alleged attack, Goswami said he was told by his security guards that the attackers were allegedly Youth Congress workers. However, there was no confirmation of the same by either police or the youth outfit.

Afghanistan recalls envoy, senior officials from Pakistan

Afghanistan recalls envoy, senior officials from Pakistan

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

The diplomatic crisis between Pakistan and Afghanistan deepened on Sunday after Kabul announced that it will withdraw its ambassador and other senior staff from Islamabad after the abduction and torture of the daughter of its envoy to Pakistan.

Action will be taken against Ajit: Sharad Pawar

Action will be taken against Ajit: Sharad Pawar

Rediff.com23 Nov 2019

While addressing a joint press conference with Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray in Mumbai, NCP chief Sharad Pawar paraded 3 MLAs to display that all are with him.

Rahul, Priyanka meet families of farmers killed in Lakhimpur

Rahul, Priyanka meet families of farmers killed in Lakhimpur

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra Wednesday met the family members of farmers killed in the violence in Lakhimpur Kheri and promised them all assistance.

Was Rohit right in not recalling Mitchell after DRS error?

Was Rohit right in not recalling Mitchell after DRS error?

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

TV replays clearly showed there was a clear inside edge and a huge spot on the hotspot could also be detected as the ball passed the bat but Daryl Mitchell was still given out by third umpire Shaun Haig.

What went wrong with Bihar exit polls

What went wrong with Bihar exit polls

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

Even with the best methodology there is a limitation to what opinion poll/exit polls can achieve. When done correctly, the polls should give the broad story, points out Rajeeva Karandikar, director, Chennai Mathematical Institute.

Does Modi have a coronavirus war room?

Does Modi have a coronavirus war room?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

Nivedita Mookerji goes in search of the elusive war room to track and respond to the coronavirus threat.

Tokyo Olympics chief Mori set to quit over sexist remark

Tokyo Olympics chief Mori set to quit over sexist remark

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

The president of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics organising committee, Yoshiro Mori, will resign over a sexist remark that sparked an outcry, two sources said on Thursday, while the former prime minister said he could not let the controversy drag on.

Oppn slams Modi over Bengal campaign amid Covid surge

Oppn slams Modi over Bengal campaign amid Covid surge

Rediff.com18 Apr 2021

'Want PM Modi to leave election management and start corona management'

'Zidane not in frame for France job at the moment'

'Zidane not in frame for France job at the moment'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

Zinedine Zidane will not be taking over as coach of the French national team any time soon as Didier Deschamps will remain in that job for the rest of his contract,

Pakistan may expel 2 Indian diplomats it thinks are 'spies'

Pakistan may expel 2 Indian diplomats it thinks are 'spies'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

Geo TV reported that commercial counsellor Rajesh Agnihotri and press counsellor Balbir Singh may be expelled.

Meet Varun's new Badrinath Ki Dulhania co-star

Meet Varun's new Badrinath Ki Dulhania co-star

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.