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Preity defends Rahul: Sad to see how 'Koffee' controversy turned out

Preity defends Rahul: Sad to see how 'Koffee' controversy turned out

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

Rahul and Pandya were handed a provisional suspension for their controversial comments on 'Koffee with Karan'

Jobless, homeless: Migrant labourers in time of COVID-19

Jobless, homeless: Migrant labourers in time of COVID-19

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

Hundreds of migrant workers from Delhi, Haryana and even Punjab reached Anand Vihar, Ghazipur and Ghaziabad's Lal Kuan area after taking arduous treks of many kilometers on foot to take buses to their respective native places

96,000 vaccinators trained for world's largest immunisation exercise

96,000 vaccinators trained for world's largest immunisation exercise

Rediff.com1 Jan 2021

Of the 23.9 million vaccinators who provide vaccination under the universal immunisation programme, 15.4 million will be used for Covid vaccination.

We won't see the likes of Sagar Sarhadi again

We won't see the likes of Sagar Sarhadi again

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

Though he went back to writing "beautiful scenes" for other Bollywood directors, his deep interest in the lives of ordinary citizens never slackened, evident from the way he made himself available to human rights groups whenever they called him.

PM Modi is using 'third-grade' Pahlaj Nihalani as a pawn: AAP

PM Modi is using 'third-grade' Pahlaj Nihalani as a pawn: AAP

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

The Aam Aadmi Party on Wednesday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of using Censor Board chief Pahlaj Nihalani as a pawn to further his chances in the polls next year by playing politics over the upcoming controversial film, 'Udta Punjab'.

Delhi's air quality deteriorates, emergency plan to kick in from Monday

Delhi's air quality deteriorates, emergency plan to kick in from Monday

Rediff.com14 Oct 2018

The air quality in Delhi remained poor Sunday with drop in wind speed even as authorities predicted further fall in air quality index of the national capital in the coming days.

'Increase in air pollution affects Covid patients'

'Increase in air pollution affects Covid patients'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

'Covid patients have infected lungs and the pollutants will further damage it.'

SC panel members meet, say repealing farm laws won't be good

SC panel members meet, say repealing farm laws won't be good

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

A key committee member and president of Maharashtra-based Shetkari Sanghatana, Anil Ghanwat said the farm sector reforms are much needed and no political party in the next 50 years will ever attempt them again if these laws are repealed.

Over 25 crore workers participated in nationwide strike, say unions

Over 25 crore workers participated in nationwide strike, say unions

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

Ten central trade unions except Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh are observing one-day general strike on Thursday to protest against various government policies.

'Our partnership with BharatPe is firm and good'

'Our partnership with BharatPe is firm and good'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

'Banking is a business of trust.'

Govt-farmers talks remain inconclusive, next meet on Dec 5

Govt-farmers talks remain inconclusive, next meet on Dec 5

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

Union leaders, who came out of the meeting venue shouting slogans, said the talks remained deadlocked and some of them threatened to boycott any further meetings if no solution was found at Thursday's meeting.

Nirav Modi extradition case adjourned till September

Nirav Modi extradition case adjourned till September

Rediff.com14 May 2020

The charges against the diamond merchant centre around his firms Diamonds R Us, Solar Exports and Stellar Diamonds making fraudulent use of a credit facility offered by the Punjab National Bank, known as 'letters of undertaking'.

The world is at the cusp of digital transformation, says Mukesh

The world is at the cusp of digital transformation, says Mukesh

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

Reliance had already invested Rs 3,900 crore in the state.

What CMs told PM Modi during video meet on COVID-19

What CMs told PM Modi during video meet on COVID-19

Rediff.com12 May 2020

While some CMs suggested reopening economic activity in phases, others pitched for the extension of the coronavirus lockdown, but with a carefully crafted exit strategy

Where have all the women bankers gone?

Where have all the women bankers gone?

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

Women dominate Indian banks's clerical and officer rolls, but few make it to the executive office these days, notes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Give farmers a face-saver to end the siege of Delhi

Give farmers a face-saver to end the siege of Delhi

Rediff.com6 Dec 2020

Finding itself trapped in a cul de sac, all things considered, a negotiated climbdown at this juncture seems the only sensible course available for the Centre, suggests Virendra Kapoor.

2020's 12 Lessons from Bollywood

2020's 12 Lessons from Bollywood

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

Sukanya Verma brings us everything we learned in this notorious year.

Sonakshi, Taapsee lash out at Akshay, Devgn

Sonakshi, Taapsee lash out at Akshay, Devgn

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

'Let us stand together in displaying our utter and complete lack of spine, in safeguarding our hundreds of crore rupees of income and in supporting this military-style mobilisation against the very masses who have practically treated us as gods and to whom we owe everything we enjoy.'

Rahul calls Sukhbir Badal 'symbol of corruption', attacks Modi

Rahul calls Sukhbir Badal 'symbol of corruption', attacks Modi

Rediff.com28 Jan 2017

The Nehru-Gandhi scion attacked the Akalis for allegedly plundering Punjab and appealed people to vote for the Congress in the February 4 polls "to transform Punjab".

Worsening Centre, states relation poses a 'threat to federalism'

Worsening Centre, states relation poses a 'threat to federalism'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

When the Centre tries to encroach upon the subjects that are under the prerogative of the state, or where the centre tries to evade from any responsibility guaranteed to a state through a constitutional provision/obligation, it poses a threat to federalism.

States want GST exemption on Remdesivir, others

States want GST exemption on Remdesivir, others

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

Other decisions piled up include rationalisation of GST rate slabs, correction of inverted duty on certain items and inclusion of petroleum products.

Farmers should get more avenues to sell crops: PM

Farmers should get more avenues to sell crops: PM

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

Without making any direct reference to the three new farm reform laws or to the three-month-old agitation by farmers, Modi said there is a need for expanding options for the country's farming community to sell agri produce.

'Abki baar...': Kejriwal coins poll slogan for BJP

'Abki baar...': Kejriwal coins poll slogan for BJP

Rediff.com7 Dec 2019

"Have you heard him singing Rinkiya ke papa," Kejriwal talked about Delhi BJP chief Manoj Tiwari.

How did 2020 fare at the box office so far?

How did 2020 fare at the box office so far?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

Joginder Tuteja compares the first six months of 2020 with the first six months in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019

Kohli postpones sports awards as a mark of respect to CRPF jawans

Kohli postpones sports awards as a mark of respect to CRPF jawans

Rediff.com16 Feb 2019

India captain Virat Kohli has postponed the RP-SG Indian Sports Honours, which was to take place on Saturday, as a 'mark of respect' to the Central Reserve Police Force personnel martyred in the Pulwama terrorist attack.

'I want to sing for the Khans, the Kapoors, the Kumars'

'I want to sing for the Khans, the Kapoors, the Kumars'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

'Getting a song in Bollywood isn't easy.' 'I don't charge for Bollywood songs.' 'Your song may release today, but it can be possible that you may not get another song for a year.'

Budget has a vaccine for banking's virus

Budget has a vaccine for banking's virus

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

Of the three major Budget announcements related to the banking sector, privatisation of PSBs is the most audacious, says Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Lockdown curbs may scorch summer sales

Lockdown curbs may scorch summer sales

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

With states in north India imposing stricter measures to curb intra-state movement after April 20, makers of summer products such as air conditioners, refrigerators, colas, and ice creams are estimating a 25-60 per cent drop in yearly sales.

COVID-19 and Masked Mankind

COVID-19 and Masked Mankind

Rediff.com14 Jun 2020

COVID-19 has accomplished what the UN failed to do in the last 75 years by making mankind rally around a mask of unity, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

PHOTOS: Preity brings hubby to stadium; Morrison gets flak

PHOTOS: Preity brings hubby to stadium; Morrison gets flak

Rediff.com10 May 2016

Meanwhile, commentator Danny Morrison, who wore a red turban and a fake beard ahead of the match has come under a lot of flak for his act.

Making losses in stocks? Here's help

Making losses in stocks? Here's help

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries

'This is the most important thing I have done'

'This is the most important thing I have done'

Rediff.com27 May 2020

'I have seen the tears in their eyes.' 'I want to thank God for giving me an opportunity to help these guys.'

Pak PM Imran Khan tests positive for COVID-19

Pak PM Imran Khan tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com20 Mar 2021

Khan's spokesman Dr Shehbaz Gill said that the prime minister has just a slight fever and cough.

2017: Bollywood's worst year?

2017: Bollywood's worst year?

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

The Padmavati controversy has come at an awakard time for Bollywood.

Kader Khan, Gambhir among 112 conferred with Padma awards

Kader Khan, Gambhir among 112 conferred with Padma awards

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

Folk artist from Chhattisgarh Teejan Bai, Guelleh, Naik and theatre actor from Maharashtra Balwant Moreshwar Purandare will be honoured with Padma Vibushan.

Corruption cases: ED's conviction rate is pathetic

Corruption cases: ED's conviction rate is pathetic

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

It has registered 2,000-plus money laundering cases and about 12,000 forex violation ones in the 14 years since it was established. Yet, its probes have resulted in no more than 13 convictions from nine cases of money laundering since 2005.

Govt hikes ATF price by 56.5%, LPG by Rs 11.5

Govt hikes ATF price by 56.5%, LPG by Rs 11.5

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

Jet fuel (ATF) price was on Monday hiked by a steep 56.5 per cent and that of non-subsidised cooking gas LPG by Rs 11.5 per cylinder on the back of firming up of international oil rates, but petrol and diesel prices continued to remain on freeze for a record 78th day. Aviation turbine fuel (ATF) price was hiked by Rs 12,126.75 per kilolitre (kl), or 56.5 per cent, to Rs 33,575.37 per kl in the national capital, according to a price notification by State-owned oil marketing companies.

The mystery death of Pakistan's 'holy warrior'

The mystery death of Pakistan's 'holy warrior'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

Khadim Hussain Rizvi is now gone. But the mass appeal of fundamentalism among Pakistan's burgeoning, young, illiterate, unemployed and angry population isn't, observes Shekhar Gupta.

MFs witness sizeable churn due to corporate defaults

MFs witness sizeable churn due to corporate defaults

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

Half a dozen stocks from the large-cap universe and over two dozen from the mid-cap universe have been replaced.

FIFA U-17 World Cup: Pollution in Delhi a big worry

FIFA U-17 World Cup: Pollution in Delhi a big worry

Rediff.com5 Sep 2017

Environment Minister Harsh Vardhan on Tuesday instructed the states in the National Capital Region to take all possible measures to prevent any spike in air pollution levels during the upcoming Under-17 FIFA World Cup in Delhi to save India the blushes.