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Bigg Boss 14: Salman scolds Pavitra!

Bigg Boss 14: Salman scolds Pavitra!

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

Pavitra Punia gets pulled up by host Salman Khan while Naina Singh bids adieu to the show.

US will balance geostrategic concerns in India's S-400 deal: Biden nominee

US will balance geostrategic concerns in India's S-400 deal: Biden nominee

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

The United States has made it clear to India that it is "discouraging" it from proceeding with its acquisition of S-400 missile defence systems from Russia but Washington will have to weigh "important geostrategic considerations" while taking a decision on growing calls for a presidential CAATSA waiver to New Delhi, President Joe Biden's nominee for Coordinator for Sanctions Policy has told lawmakers.

'Any misadventure...': Army chief warns Pak forces

'Any misadventure...': Army chief warns Pak forces

Rediff.com13 Jul 2019

His statement comes amidst reports of Chinese soldiers crossing the Line of Actual Control last week after some Tibetans hoisted Tibetan flags on the occasion of Dalai Lama's birthday on July 6.

FALSE! Steyn's claim on Tendulkar double ton

FALSE! Steyn's claim on Tendulkar double ton

Rediff.com18 May 2020

None of the 31 balls Steyn bowled to Tendulkar in the entire game -- the second India-South Africa ODI -- produced a close LBW shout.

2 factors that will drive markets the next five days

2 factors that will drive markets the next five days

Rediff.com6 Dec 2020

Sentiment in the market will also be guided by other major market movers like trend in the rupee, Brent crude and foreign capital flows.

PIX: Anil, Sonam, Rhea cheer Janhvi, Ishaan

PIX: Anil, Sonam, Rhea cheer Janhvi, Ishaan

Rediff.com15 Jul 2018

Janhvi and Ishaan's families watch Dhadak.

Modi and his ministers need a thick skin

Modi and his ministers need a thick skin

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

A wise politician would disarm his critics, try to take them along, co-opt them, or, at least, take the criticism in his stride. Developing a thick skin ought to be an essential part of any politician's toolkit, notes Virendra Kapoor.

PIX: Madana, Karishma at Star Parivaar Awards

PIX: Madana, Karishma at Star Parivaar Awards

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

Television awards night!

India asks US court to reject Cairn's $1.2 bn suit

India asks US court to reject Cairn's $1.2 bn suit

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

The Indian government has asked a federal court in Washington to dismiss Britain's Cairn Energy suit seeking enforcement of a $1.2 billion arbitral award, saying it had sovereign immunity under US law. Cairn had in May asked a US federal court to force Air India to pay a $1.26 billion arbitration award the firm had won in December. The government on August 13 filed a 'Motion to Dismiss' petition in the US District Court for the District of Colombia, saying it lacked subject matter jurisdiction in the dispute between Cairn and the Indian tax authority, according to a filing seen by PTI.

Lt Gen Raju hands over command of XV Corps to Lt Gen Pandey

Lt Gen Raju hands over command of XV Corps to Lt Gen Pandey

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

Lieutenant General B S Raju, who will take over as the new DGMO, handed over the charge of the strategic XV Corps of the Army, which guards the Line of Control in Kashmir Valley, to Lt Gen D P Pandey.

KJo's students Ananya, Tiger, Tara chill out

KJo's students Ananya, Tiger, Tara chill out

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

Three's company!

Captain who flew Kamra writes to IndiGo, objects to ban

Captain who flew Kamra writes to IndiGo, objects to ban

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

The pilot wrote in his letter to airline's management that he was 'disheartened' to learn the carrier took action against the comedian without consulting him and solely on the basis of social media posts.

Genuine defaulter is a delusion: RBI deputy governor

Genuine defaulter is a delusion: RBI deputy governor

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

For willful defaulters, change in ownership accompanied by punitive action against the defaulting management is the way to go.

Concerns over debt repayment grow as Jet grounds aircraft

Concerns over debt repayment grow as Jet grounds aircraft

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

Jet said three of its aircraft were temporarily grounded for engine normalisation and are expected to rejoin scheduled operations on February 1.

Bengal govt slams Guv for letter on post-poll violence

Bengal govt slams Guv for letter on post-poll violence

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

In a series of tweets, the Home Department of the West Bengal government said the Governor's act of making the letter public was "violative of all established norms, and disrupts sanctity of such communications".

Sri Lanka scraps 2nd deal, to re-acquire IOC's oil tanks

Sri Lanka scraps 2nd deal, to re-acquire IOC's oil tanks

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

Sri Lanka will re-acquire 99 World War II-era oil storage tanks leased to Indian Oil Corporation in the eastern port district of Trincomalee, Energy Minister Udaya Gammanpila announced on Wednesday.

SC stays Guj HC order to send people not wearing masks to serve at COVID centres

SC stays Guj HC order to send people not wearing masks to serve at COVID centres

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

In the hearing conducted through video-conferencing, the bench, also comprising Justices R Subhash Reddy and M R Shah, took note of the submissions by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta that the high court order was also harsh, having serious repercussions on the health of the violators.

Meet the Diwali patakas!

Meet the Diwali patakas!

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

Namrata Thakker takes a look at who wore it best at the Diwali parties!

India Caucus chiefs ask Biden to not penalise India for buying S-400

India Caucus chiefs ask Biden to not penalise India for buying S-400

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

Two powerful US Senators have urged President Joe Biden not to impose provisions of the punitive Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act against India for buying the S-400 surface-to-air missile system from Russia.

Pak releases 'tit-for-tat video' showing damaged Indian posts

Pak releases 'tit-for-tat video' showing damaged Indian posts

Rediff.com24 May 2017

Pakistan Army spokesman alleged that India on May 13 had 'targeted innocent civilians'.

LSD: Love Scandal and Doctors review

LSD: Love Scandal and Doctors review

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

LSD: Love Scandal and Doctors keeps you engrossed right through, applauds Joginder Tuteja.

'Vendetta politics': Congress on Shivakumar's arrest

'Vendetta politics': Congress on Shivakumar's arrest

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

'To draw the attention of the country away from their own misdeeds, the BJP government is taking false actions against Congress leaders'

Sensex rises for 3rd day, gains 142 points

Sensex rises for 3rd day, gains 142 points

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

L&T was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rallying 4.81 per cent, followed by M&M, Sun Pharma, Tech Mahindra, NTPC, SBI, ICICI Bank and Titan.

Akshay Kumar to act in Karan Johar's film

Akshay Kumar to act in Karan Johar's film

Rediff.com1 Feb 2013

Filmmaker Karan Johar has teamed up with Akshay Kumar for a film to be directed by Punit Malhotra, of I Hate Luv Storys fame.

Sunil Mittal's remuneration down by about 3% to Rs 30.1 cr in FY20

Sunil Mittal's remuneration down by about 3% to Rs 30.1 cr in FY20

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

Mittal's salary in 2019-20 was Rs 26.97 crore, unchanged from the previous fiscal year. However the value of perquisites was Rs 99.8 lakh, down from Rs 1.87 crore a year back. His retirement benefits were unchanged at Rs 2.15 crore.

PIX: Alia, Sara, Kareena party with Karan Johar

PIX: Alia, Sara, Kareena party with Karan Johar

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

Karan Johar's big Diwali bash!

PIX: Aditi, Kriti, Hrithik party with Farah

PIX: Aditi, Kriti, Hrithik party with Farah

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

Farah Khan hosted a lunch for her friends.

Navratri Fashion: The ULTIMATE style guide

Navratri Fashion: The ULTIMATE style guide

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

Not just colours, flaunt your style with these simple fashion tips.

Can India defeat Pakistan in war today?

Can India defeat Pakistan in war today?

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

'At this point, neither the army or the IAF has that immediate, punitive deterrent power against Pakistan.' 'Forget a three-week war; on the LoC, where the action is, Pakistan has until now fielded better infantry weapons, body armour, sniper rifles, and matching artillery' points out Shekhar Gupta.

'There is no crime called being 'anti-national'

'There is no crime called being 'anti-national'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

'Section 153A is not meant to protect fragile sentiments of the majority Hindu community who choose to get offended by slogans celebrating the success of the Pakistani cricket team.'

Why Did Modi Lose His Nerve On Farm Laws?

Why Did Modi Lose His Nerve On Farm Laws?

Rediff.com18 Dec 2021

Modi had clearly not come to terms with the limits to a prime minister's powers, any prime minister's powers however strong numbers he may have in Parliament, observes Virendra Kapoor.

War isn't a walk through a Hamley's toy shop

War isn't a walk through a Hamley's toy shop

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

'Even if your soldiers are Sunny Deol and Vicky Kaushal, Pakistanis are no Johnny Walkers.' 'The one lot who never takes them lightly is India's professional soldiers.' 'That's why they keep winning the real wars,' says Shekhar Gupta.

And Salman arrived for Priyanka's reception...

And Salman arrived for Priyanka's reception...

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

Hunks alert!

How much did Zee earn from Radhe?

How much did Zee earn from Radhe?

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

Zee is estimated to have paid around Rs 225 crore for the complete rights of Radhe. The total revenue that it may earn could be around Rs 135 crore, implying a shortfall of Rs 90 crore.

Why Modi's tax charter reads like a cruel joke

Why Modi's tax charter reads like a cruel joke

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

'Under this government, tax laws have become more draconian, and the government itself is setting stiff, unrealistic targets for tax officials, who have got more powers to harass us,' points out Debashis Basu.

'My temper is not like a soda bottle'

'My temper is not like a soda bottle'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

'In the house, everybody wants to play a game so they might get offended in a matter of seconds.'

Tribunal sets aside Sebi ban on PricewaterhouseCoopers

Tribunal sets aside Sebi ban on PricewaterhouseCoopers

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

Setting aside the ban on PwC, which is one of the Big Four global accounting firms, SAT said only the national auditors watchdog ICAI (Institute of Chartered Accountants of India) can take any action against its members and fraud cannot be proved on the basis of negligence in auditing.

We want media to know its lakshman rekha: SC

We want media to know its lakshman rekha: SC

Rediff.com2 May 2012

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said the exercise undertaken by it for framing guidelines for reporting court proceedings was aimed at making the press know its "lakshman rekha" and not intended for taking punitive action against scribes.

August's Fashionistas: Malaika, Kareena, Rakul

August's Fashionistas: Malaika, Kareena, Rakul

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

August saw quite a few Bollywood ladies step out in designer wear, whether it was for the ramp or promoting their respective films.