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Adani charges: Cong seeks probe, BJP questions timing

Adani charges: Cong seeks probe, BJP questions timing

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

With billionaire Gautam Adani charged in the United States with alleged bribery and fraud, the Congress on Thursday said it 'vindicates' its demand for a Joint Parliamentary Committee investigation into the various 'scams' involving his conglomerate.

Cyclone Dana's landfall process over after 8 hrs

Cyclone Dana's landfall process over after 8 hrs

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

The landfall process of the severe cyclonic storm Dana was complete on Friday morning and the system took at least eight and half hours to enter the landmass, India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.

Puri temple administration to insure Rath Yatra

Puri temple administration to insure Rath Yatra

Rediff.com12 Jul 2010

Several lakhs of devotees across the country and abroad will throng the holy town to participate in the annual Rath Yatra.

Kerala ADM's suicide amid graft charges sparks political turmoil

Kerala ADM's suicide amid graft charges sparks political turmoil

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

The Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party have united in their demands, calling for the immediate resignation and arrest of P P Divya, a Communist Party of India-Marxist leader and district panchayat president, who leveled graft accusations against ADM Naveen Babu at his send-off function organised by colleagues at the Kannur district collectorate.

What's Making The Sharma Sisters Giggle?

What's Making The Sharma Sisters Giggle?

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

Sunday was a Day of Suits in Mumbai at the GQ-Arrow do

The Super Teachers of Bollywood

The Super Teachers of Bollywood

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

Perfect occasion to list 30 real-life educators whose unique methods, unwavering dedication or scholarly persona impressed us.

The Super Teachers of Bollywood

The Super Teachers of Bollywood

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

Perfect occasion to list 30 real-life educators whose unique methods, unwavering dedication or scholarly persona impressed us.

PIX: Sarika, Satish Kaushik watch Om Puri's last film

PIX: Sarika, Satish Kaushik watch Om Puri's last film

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

Mr Kabaadi is about a rag-picker...

AI Express flight overshot runway in rainy conditions: Puri

AI Express flight overshot runway in rainy conditions: Puri

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

"All efforts are being made to help passengers. A formal enquiry will be conducted by Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau," the minister said on Twitter.

Citi fraud: Puri sent to 14 days' judicial custody

Citi fraud: Puri sent to 14 days' judicial custody

Rediff.com14 Jan 2011

Shivraj Puri, the main accused in the estimated Rs 400 crore (Rs 4 billion) fraud at Citibank's Gurgaon branch, was remanded in 14 days' judicial custody by a local court on Friday.

Veerappan on Puri beach

Veerappan on Puri beach

Rediff.com20 Oct 2004

Puri Jagannadh's next to release on August 15

Puri Jagannadh's next to release on August 15

Rediff.com14 Aug 2012

Ravi Teja and Illena will team up for the third time in Devudu Chesina Manushulu

1 cop killed while defusing bombs in Puri

1 cop killed while defusing bombs in Puri

Rediff.com10 Jun 2012

A policeman was killed and four others including two civilians were injured while defusing bombs seized from a village in Odisha's Puri district.

MFDs cash in big: Commissions jump over 20% on market liftoff

MFDs cash in big: Commissions jump over 20% on market liftoff

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

Commissions paid to mutual fund distributors (MFDs) increased by over 20 per cent for most large fund houses in 2023-24 (FY24), driven by a sharp market rally and strong inflows. The largest fund house, SBI Mutual Fund (MF), which now manages nearly Rs 10 trillion in assets, paid Rs 2,025 crore to its major distributors - 21 per cent higher than the Rs 1,675 crore payout in 2022-23 (FY23).

Puri's family shocked over his tragic killing

Puri's family shocked over his tragic killing

Rediff.com29 Dec 2005

The 64-year-old former IIT faculty member's colleague and IIT Registrar Rajinder Singh also expressed the same feelings.

US devotee manhandled while seeking 'darshan' in Puri

US devotee manhandled while seeking 'darshan' in Puri

Rediff.com22 Jun 2012

An American national was on Thursday allegedly beaten up in Puri by security personnel when he along with his Indian wife attempted to climb the chariot of Lord Jagannath seeking a 'darshan'.

Lawyers, MBAs, postgraduates among Modi's new cabinet

Lawyers, MBAs, postgraduates among Modi's new cabinet

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

As many as six who hold law degrees include cabinet ministers Nitin Gadkari, J P Nadda, Piyush Goyal, Sarbananda Sonowal, Bhupender Yadav and Kiren Rijiju.

Mahatma Gandhi was 'quite a complicated being': Union minister

Mahatma Gandhi was 'quite a complicated being': Union minister

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

Puri said that Gandhi's "initial life" in the UK, his education prepared him for an "English-style barrister".

How Ganeshji Comes To Rural Raigad

How Ganeshji Comes To Rural Raigad

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

Ganesh Puja in Alibag taluka is about simplicity and minimalism. It's about quiet devotion too.

Pipili gangrape case: Odisha govt transfers Puri SP

Pipili gangrape case: Odisha govt transfers Puri SP

Rediff.com24 Jan 2012

Odisha government on Tuesday transferred Puri SP, A N Sinha, under fire from the Opposition and women's organisations for failing to register complaints in connection with the Pipili gangrape case.

Khattar, Chouhan, Bandi, Bittu may be made ministers

Khattar, Chouhan, Bandi, Bittu may be made ministers

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

BJP leaders Manohar Lal Khattar, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Bandi Sanjay Kumar and Ravneet Singh Bittu may be among the new faces in the Union council of ministers which will be sworn on Sunday evening along with Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi.

Hardeep Singh Puri is India's representative to UN

Hardeep Singh Puri is India's representative to UN

Rediff.com16 Apr 2009

Hardeep Singh Puri, currently secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs, has been appointed Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations. He will succeed Nirupam Sen, whose term ended on March 31. The Ministry of External Affairs stated that Puri was expected to take up his assignment shortly in New York. Puri, 57, a 1974-batch Indian Foreign Services officer, is known for his expertise on economic issues, especially on World Trade Organisation-related matters.

PIX: Om Puri, Rahman, Helen Mirren at 100-Foot Journey premiere

PIX: Om Puri, Rahman, Helen Mirren at 100-Foot Journey premiere

Rediff.com5 Aug 2014

The film's New York premiere was a star studded affair.

PIX: People across country celebrate Diwali with pomp

PIX: People across country celebrate Diwali with pomp

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

Keeping up his tradition of celebrating the festival with soldiers, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Sir Creek near the Indo-Pak border in Gujarat's Kutch district and offered sweets to jawans.

Direct tax mop-up rises 21% to Rs 4.62 lakh cr

Direct tax mop-up rises 21% to Rs 4.62 lakh cr

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

Net direct tax collection grew 21 per cent to over Rs 4.62 lakh crore so far this fiscal, on higher advance tax payment by corporates.

Sebi may notify tighter rules for F&O trade soon

Sebi may notify tighter rules for F&O trade soon

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is likely to notify soon stricter derivatives trading norms aimed at curbing speculative trading activity and curtailing losses of over Rs 50,000 crore incurred by retail investors every year. Based on the feedback received from industry participants, seven measures proposed by the market regulator in a consultation paper in July may be implemented with minor tweaks ahead of its forthcoming board meeting, said sources.

See What The Stars Are Eating

See What The Stars Are Eating

Rediff.com28 May 2024

Staying hydrated is the best way to beat the heat during summers. But gorging on scrumptious food every now then is equally important to stay happy and content.

Hindu outfit removes Sai Baba statues from Varanasi temples

Hindu outfit removes Sai Baba statues from Varanasi temples

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

Rammu Guru, the head priest of the temple, said, "Sai Baba was being worshiped without proper knowledge, which is forbidden according to scriptures."

The life of Om Puri: Rag-picking to success

The life of Om Puri: Rag-picking to success

Rediff.com24 Nov 2009

At the launch of his biography Unlikely Hero, Om Puri got quite emotional as he remembered the people in his life. And what a life it has been. From a rag-picker to an actor of such fine caliber, Puri has lived a full life. He tells us about his biography - written by his wife Nandita Puri -- and also the controversy that accompanied it.

Puri Jagannadh, Ravi Teja team up for Idiot 2

Puri Jagannadh, Ravi Teja team up for Idiot 2

Rediff.com19 Jul 2011

Get your lowdown on what's happening in Telugu cinema.

Housing sales in Apr-Jun rise 5% in top 7 cities; down 8% from Q1: Anarock

Housing sales in Apr-Jun rise 5% in top 7 cities; down 8% from Q1: Anarock

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

Housing sales in seven major cities rose 5 per cent annually to about 1.2 lakh units during the April-June period, while demand fell 8 per cent from the preceding quarter on surge in prices, according to Anarock. Real estate consultant Anarock, which is one of the leading housing brokerage firm, on Thursday released the data of housing market for the current April-June quarter. In April-June 2024, housing sales across seven major cities are estimated at 120,340 units, up 5 per cent from 115,090 units in the year-ago period.

The Amjad Khan We Didn't Know

The Amjad Khan We Didn't Know

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

None of Amjad Khan's subsequent roles could outshine Sholay. He had begun his career at the top and had no higher peaks left to conquer. Dinesh Raheja salutes the iconic actor on his 80th birth anniversary.

No Movie Re-Releases After Diwali?

No Movie Re-Releases After Diwali?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2024

'After Diwali, I don't see this trend of re-releases going forward. We won't have that window to re-release films because of the kind of movies that are slated to be released.'

India to award leases to top up strategic oil reserves amid Gulf tensions

India to award leases to top up strategic oil reserves amid Gulf tensions

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

State-owned Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserves Ltd (ISPRL), which operates India's strategic crude oil storage, will make awards by December to lease around 1 million tons of crude oil storage space (7.3 million barrels) at two of the country's three existing Strategic Petroleum Reserves (SPRs), around a fifth of the total SPR capacity. This will enable the refilling of crude caverns even as escalating hostilities in the Gulf threaten disruptions in crude supplies, two industry sources said.

Shekhar Home Review: Riveting Watch

Shekhar Home Review: Riveting Watch

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

Six episodes are not enough, applauds Deepa Gahlot.

Recipe: Bethica's Aam Payesh

Recipe: Bethica's Aam Payesh

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

It's a rice pudding prepared with ripe mangoes.

PIX: Aisha actress Amrita Puri gets married

PIX: Aisha actress Amrita Puri gets married

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

Congratulations, Amrita and Imrun!

America Stoops to Conquer

America Stoops to Conquer

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

The Biden administration's failure in stopping two major wars and several minor ones was seen as a major disaster by many Americans and the world at large, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Now, Watch Kill On OTT

Now, Watch Kill On OTT

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

Fast, furious and fashionable, it's all there on OTT this week. Here's the action-packed menu.

Sudarshan Pattnaik creates world's tallest Santa sand art at Puri

Sudarshan Pattnaik creates world's tallest Santa sand art at Puri

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

On Christmas Eve, noted sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik has created a 45-feet-high sand Santa Claus with a "World Peace" message at Puri beach on Thursday.