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Covid cases on rise: BMC to strictly enforce norms

Covid cases on rise: BMC to strictly enforce norms

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

In the light of a rise in COVID-19 cases, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has decided to register offences against people who violate safety guidelines, an official said on Thursday.

PIX: Malaika parties with Arjun

PIX: Malaika parties with Arjun

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

Bollywood attends Bunty Sajdeh's birthday party.

Video: Kajol steps out to party

Video: Kajol steps out to party

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

Two weeks after its release, the cast met up for a success party.

#Drool! Shilpa's simply spectacular

#Drool! Shilpa's simply spectacular

Rediff.com25 Aug 2019

Check out her cute little jig on the ramp.

Pix: The gorgeous showstoppers!

Pix: The gorgeous showstoppers!

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

Kiara Advani, Radhika Apte, Kalki Koechlin and more...

China offers to restore peace in 'grave' Ukraine

China offers to restore peace in 'grave' Ukraine

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

Premier Li, replying to a question on China's refusal to criticise Russia's military action against Ukraine, said that utmost efforts should be made to support Russia and Ukraine in carrying forward ceasefire negotiations.

Stop Treating Bowlers Badly!

Stop Treating Bowlers Badly!

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

If we have not been world beaters in cricket for the longest time, here is the reason: We look down on our bowlers and deify batsmen, argues Aakar Patel.

Tatas bring in talent from group companies to revive Air India

Tatas bring in talent from group companies to revive Air India

Rediff.com16 Apr 2022

Due to the group's presence across multiple businesses, it is in a unique position in the aviation industry to bring the best of talents.

Learn dance from Tiger Shroff

Learn dance from Tiger Shroff

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

Student of the Year 2 releases on May 10.

Sri Lanka player found guilty of match-fixing

Sri Lanka player found guilty of match-fixing

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

Zoysa was provisionally suspended in October 2018 and charged with three offences under the ICC's anti-corruption code

Scientists believe Covid nearing its end, but also advise caution

Scientists believe Covid nearing its end, but also advise caution

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

The pandemic will be over but Covid will be here to stay, the scientists said as Covid numbers begin to ebb in several parts of the world, including India.

Sony-Zee to hold 52.93:47.07 stake in new merged entity

Sony-Zee to hold 52.93:47.07 stake in new merged entity

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

Leading media firms Zee Entertainment and Sony Pictures on Wednesday said they have received in-principle approval for a merger that will combine both companies' linear networks, digital assets, production operations and programme libraries.

Market mayhem: Investors poorer by over Rs 8.21 lakh cr

Market mayhem: Investors poorer by over Rs 8.21 lakh cr

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

Investors' wealth eroded by a massive Rs 8,21,666.77 crore on Monday as the market saw a massive sell-off not seen in many months. The BSE benchmark Sensex plunged 1,170.12 points or 1.96 per cent to close at 58,465.89. This is the worst single-day drop for the gauge in over seven months. This was also the fourth straight session of decline for the Sensex.

SC to hear pleas on hate speech after 6 weeks, issues notice to home ministry

SC to hear pleas on hate speech after 6 weeks, issues notice to home ministry

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

The top court said the secretary may collate necessary information by corresponding directly with the secretary of the home department of respective states and UTs within three weeks and compile it state-wise.

India Inc's missing whistle-blowers

India Inc's missing whistle-blowers

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

The latest whistle-blower revelations of multiple shenanigans at global ride-hailing app Uber, coming thick and fast after serial exposes of various dodgy practices at Facebook, Apple, Amazon, Netflix, Google in the recent past raises uncomfortable questions about India Inc. If the FAANGs, Twitter and Uber can be guilty of multiple and diverse transgressions what's happening in Indian corporations? It can be nobody's case that India's largely family-owned and - managed private sector is a beacon of transparency or best corporate governance practices, bolstered as it is by an informal omerta among employees, managements and even boards.

Mushtaq Ali: Shaw makes short work of Mizoram

Mushtaq Ali: Shaw makes short work of Mizoram

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

When Mizoram batted, Shreevats Goswami (31) was the only significant scorer but the seasoned Mumbai attack led by Dhawal Kulkarni kept the minnows under check.

Invesco, Zee saga drags on

Invesco, Zee saga drags on

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

In an open letter to Zee's shareholders, Invesco, which holds a 7.74 per cent stake in the firm, reiterated its demand for an overhaul of the media group's board and that it would pursue extraordinary general meeting (EGM) to oust chief executive Punit Goenka and two other directors. Last month, Sony Group Corp's India unit signed a non-binding offer to buy Zee.

S-400 deal: Sherman hopes India-US will find solution

S-400 deal: Sherman hopes India-US will find solution

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

In October 2018, India had signed a US$ 5 billion deal with Russia to buy five units of the S-400 air defence missile systems, despite a warning from the Trump administration that going ahead with the contract may invite US sanctions.

In case of war, can India be cut off from internet?

In case of war, can India be cut off from internet?

Rediff.com16 Apr 2022

With Western corporations, including Microsoft, AWS and Oracle, shutting down their operations in Russia, the rest of the world has become acutely aware of its dependence on a clutch of technology service providers.

10-yr-old shares pic of coronavirus in India

10-yr-old shares pic of coronavirus in India

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

We asked you, dear readers to share tips, suggestions and stories of how you are preventing coronavirus.

Sharvari watches Forgotten Army with Vicky-Katrina!

Sharvari watches Forgotten Army with Vicky-Katrina!

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

Quite a few film folk attended a special screening Kabir Khan's Web series The Forgotten Army: Azaadi Ke Liye, which starts streaming on Amazon Prime from January 24.

Drones banned in Srinagar

Drones banned in Srinagar

Rediff.com4 Jul 2021

In an order, deputy commissioner of Srinagar Mohammad Aijaz directed those having drone cameras or other similar kinds of unmanned aerial vehicles to deposit them in local police stations.

'Xi will wait for the Modi government to make the reconciliation moves'

'Xi will wait for the Modi government to make the reconciliation moves'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

'Which will not happen.' 'Foreign Minister S Jaishankar has expressly refuted Beijing's statement that normalcy was returning to Sino-Indian relations.'

PIX: Varun Dhawan parties with his girlfriend

PIX: Varun Dhawan parties with his girlfriend

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

Varun Dhawan and his family stepped out to celebrate his girlfriend Natasha Dalal's father's birthday in Mumbai.

Guess whose Diwali party Nushrat is at?

Guess whose Diwali party Nushrat is at?

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

Manish Malhotra threw a Diwali party at his home, and everyone put on their designer wear.

Demolitions in Kanpur, Prayagraj as per law, no links with rioting: UP to SC

Demolitions in Kanpur, Prayagraj as per law, no links with rioting: UP to SC

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

The state government said that none of the actual affected parties, if any, have approached this court concerning the lawful demolition action.

Wipro's Rs 9,500-cr buyback offer to open on Dec 29

Wipro's Rs 9,500-cr buyback offer to open on Dec 29

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

IT services major Wipro on Tuesday said its up to Rs 9,500-crore share buyback programme will commence on December 29 and close on January 11, 2021. Last month, shareholders had approved Wipro's buyback plan for purchase of up to 23.75 crore equity shares at Rs 400 per share, aggregating to an amount of up to Rs 9,500 crore. "...the company received final comments from the Securities and Exchange Board of India on December 21, 2020, with respect to the Draft Letter of Offer filed by the company for the captioned buyback...the company will dispatch the Letter of Offer to eligible shareholders," Wipro said in a regulatory filing.

Vijay Hazare: Samarth Vyas hits blazing double century

Vijay Hazare: Samarth Vyas hits blazing double century

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

The duo of Vyas and Desai took the opposing bowlers to the cleaners throughout the innings while stitching a massive first-wicket partnership of 282 runs.

Will the new management manage to revive Jet Airways ahead of March deadline?

Will the new management manage to revive Jet Airways ahead of March deadline?

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

The consortium of UAE-based businessman Murari Lal Jalan and UK-based private equity fund Kalrock Capital is rushing to restart Jet Airways' operations, even though differences have emerged over who will fund expenses before operations commence, sources said. The airline applied to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for recertification of its air operator certificate in the last week of January. The regulator is likely to inspect the airline's preparedness to operate a flight in the middle of this month, after which it will be asked to operate a proving flight to demonstrate its ability to conduct flights safely and in accordance with rules.

South Africa seeks compensation from ICC over Aus no-show

South Africa seeks compensation from ICC over Aus no-show

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

They also said CA's decision devalues the ICC's World Test Championship.

PIX: Katrina, Sonakshi, Diana party with Karan

PIX: Katrina, Sonakshi, Diana party with Karan

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

Here's what Karan Johar was celebrating.

Easter Special: How to make Roast Chicken

Easter Special: How to make Roast Chicken

Rediff.com3 Apr 2021

This juicy roast chicken will make your Easter brunch a memorable affair.

Vijay Hazare: Five-star Unadkat lifts Saurashtra to win

Vijay Hazare: Five-star Unadkat lifts Saurashtra to win

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

The dominance of Saurashtra's bowlers could be gauged from the fact that Himachal lost their first seven wickets for just 22 runs.

Pix: What are Diana, Athiya, Huma upto?

Pix: What are Diana, Athiya, Huma upto?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

Stars attend screening of Leila.

More trouble brews for Zee's Subhash Chandra & family

More trouble brews for Zee's Subhash Chandra & family

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

Zee Entertainment last week witnessed shareholder activism that saw an open call for the ouster of promoters and the incumbent management led by Punit Goenka. Besides, Dish TV also faced a similar call earlier this month. The trouble at Zee Entertainment can be gauged from the fact that this is a unique company wherein the promoters own just 3.99 per cent, but fully control the firm.

Why investors can look to buy Wipro

Why investors can look to buy Wipro

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

Technology firm Wipro has a "high probability" of getting included in the benchmark Sensex, while two-wheeler major Bajaj Auto is the "most likely" deletion candidate, according to an analysis done by Brian Freitas, an analyst at independent research provider Smartkarma. The changes to the index will be announced mid-November, and will become effective from December 17. The December review uses the 6-month average market capitalisation and trading turnover data between May 1 and October 31 to determine changes.

PIX: Alia, Anushka, Aishwarya party with Katy Perry

PIX: Alia, Anushka, Aishwarya party with Katy Perry

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

Karan Johar hosted a party for singing sensation Katy Perry in Mumbai recently.

Sebi didn't dilute NSE orders, acted as per remit: Tyagi

Sebi didn't dilute NSE orders, acted as per remit: Tyagi

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

Days after the government went public with its intent to examine a Sebi order in the NSE matter, its outgoing chairman Ajay Tyagi on Wednesday made it clear that the markets regulator did not "dilute" any of the quasi-judicial verdicts. The comments assume significance as they come after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, as per reports, recently said the government is examining if Sebi has taken "necessary punitive" action in the case. In a media interview, the FM had said the government was analysing if there had been "enough application of mind in dealing with this" and if after applying its mind, Sebi took adequate corrective steps.

Hearing Loss in Your 20s? 12 Possible Reasons

Hearing Loss in Your 20s? 12 Possible Reasons

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

Injury due to self-cleaning of ears with Q-tips or sharp objects like pencils, pins, forceps also contribute to hearing loss, warns Dr Aditi Sinha.

PIX: Katrina parties with Karan Johar

PIX: Katrina parties with Karan Johar

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

After the dramatic curtain raiser show at the ongoing Lakme Fashion Week, Manish Malhotra called his friends over for a party.