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COMING in MARCH: B-I-G OTT Releases!

COMING in MARCH: B-I-G OTT Releases!

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

Joginder Tuteja lists the Web series coming your way in March.

GMR to spend Rs 20k cr on airports' development

GMR to spend Rs 20k cr on airports' development

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

GMR Group is currently investing Rs 20,000 crore to expand the existing airports and developing new aerodromes, GM Rao, chairman of the infra major has said. "Airport Development and Construction: GMR Group has set benchmarks for development of world class Airport infrastructure... Your company is currently investing approximately Rs 20,000 crore to expand the existing airports and develop new Aairports," he said in the group's latest annual report. GMR's airport business comprises four operating airports - Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi, Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad, Bidar Airport at Karnataka and Mactan Cebu International Airport in the Philippines.

14 Naxals killed in encounter in Gadchiroli

14 Naxals killed in encounter in Gadchiroli

Rediff.com22 Apr 2018

A team of C-60 commandos, a specialised combat unit of the Gadchiroli police, carried out the operation.

'It is intimidating to kiss another man'

'It is intimidating to kiss another man'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

'It's not easy being an actor for anyone.' 'Every actor, even the most successful ones, are waking up with the same insecurity.' 'If you're on top, you're worried about coming down.' 'If you're fit, you're worried about your stomach coming out.'

Those Who Could Not Be Rashtrapati

Those Who Could Not Be Rashtrapati

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

Two women candidates; Lok Sabha Speakers; Chief Justices; A Chief Election Commissioner; drafters of the Constitution; the RBI's first Indian governor; a farm leader who unsuccessfully contested four times; an iconic Bharata Natyam dancer...

'I am embarrassed about all my films'

'I am embarrassed about all my films'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

'Chup is the work that I'm most satisfied with; it won't bore me or make me cringe later.'

'It's okay to be a badass sometimes'

'It's okay to be a badass sometimes'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

'People may frown upon things like role play or the fact that the father is talking to his daughter about sex. But slowly, shows like this will shift the conversation to our homes.'

Who's the hottest of them all?

Who's the hottest of them all?

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

Take a look at the stars who rocked the red carpet at the Grazia Millennial Awards.

The Postmaster's Cut

The Postmaster's Cut

Rediff.com5 Nov 2021

'One evening, my mother announced during dinner that we would open a Cumulative Time Deposit account in the post office. 'My father froze. 'The handful of curd rice that he had just put into his mouth remained there for a few extra seconds.' Colonel K Thammayya Udupa (retd) recalls an important decision that changed his family's life forever.

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.'

Ex-TERI chief R K Pachauri passes away at 79

Ex-TERI chief R K Pachauri passes away at 79

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

Pachauri was admitted to Escorts Heart Institute in the national capital where he underwent open heart surgery and was put on life support on Tuesday, sources said.

Abhay, Family Man, Mirzapur, Made In Heaven, Inside Edge coming up!

Abhay, Family Man, Mirzapur, Made In Heaven, Inside Edge coming up!

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

Joginder Tuteja lists the sequels coming up.

Disclose names of private individuals who accompanied PM on foreign tours: CIC to MEA

Disclose names of private individuals who accompanied PM on foreign tours: CIC to MEA

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

Karabi Das approached the ministry seeking information on expenses incurred on the foreign visits of the prime minister in 2015-16 and 2016-17 along with the list of people travelling with him.

PIX: Disha, Shraddha step out for a movie

PIX: Disha, Shraddha step out for a movie

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

A special screening of Ahmed Khan's Baaghi 3 was held a day before its release, and its team made sure to attend with their friends.

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.

Review: Rajma Chawal is comfortably dumb

Review: Rajma Chawal is comfortably dumb

Rediff.com13 Dec 2018

'Wasn't there a single person below 30 in the whole production team? I wondered aloud at different points in the narrative,' notes Sreehari Nair.

Yamuna turning transparent sans human activity

Yamuna turning transparent sans human activity

Rediff.com5 Apr 2020

The Yamuna river gets polluted due to bathing by floating population, throwing flowers, garlands and other worship material as well as the industrial affluent.

Not acting on climate crisis will destroy lives: Experts

Not acting on climate crisis will destroy lives: Experts

Rediff.com9 Aug 2021

At a virtual press conference to launch the report, Inger Anderson, Executive Director, United Nations Environment Programme, said, "Climate change is here and now. No one is safe. Despite warnings from so many years, the world did not listen. We need to act now. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions will not only limit climate change but also reduce air pollution."

20 Kg Of Mehendi for KatVic Wedding

20 Kg Of Mehendi for KatVic Wedding

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

While the couple has kept mum about their relationship, according to sources close to the development, the wedding festivities -- starting with sangeet and mehendi followed by the marriage ceremony -- will be held from December 7 to 9.

Aamir's COOL #THROWBACK Pix!

Aamir's COOL #THROWBACK Pix!

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

Stars take us back in time with them.

PIX: Alia, Sidharth, Arjun celebrate Katrina's birthday

PIX: Alia, Sidharth, Arjun celebrate Katrina's birthday

Rediff.com16 Jul 2016

Pictures from the starry birthday bash.

PIX: Rakul, Katrina, Janhvi look GORGEOUS at Umang

PIX: Rakul, Katrina, Janhvi look GORGEOUS at Umang

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

Bollywood actresses glammed up for the annual Umang 2020, a Mumbai Police Welfare Fund Initiative, held in Mumbai. From stunning red carpet appearances to high-energy performances, the show seemed to be a grand success, with almost *everyone* in attendance. We look at the gorgeous gals at the event.

Stars Dazzle At Amazon Party!

Stars Dazzle At Amazon Party!

Rediff.com30 Apr 2022

It's raining movies and Web series on the Amazon Prime Video platform!

Army chief reviews India's ops-preparedness in eastern Ladakh

Army chief reviews India's ops-preparedness in eastern Ladakh

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

Chief of Army Staff Gen MM Naravane on Friday visited several forward areas in eastern Ladakh and carried out a comprehensive review of India's operational preparedness in the backdrop of its prolonged military standoff with China in the mountainous region.

CIC summons PMO officials having records related to note ban decision

CIC summons PMO officials having records related to note ban decision

Rediff.com27 Feb 2018

They've also asked to explain how the disclosure of the documents would impact the country's economic interests.

'Deployment of SFF has upset China immensely'

'Deployment of SFF has upset China immensely'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

'China is concerned about its impact within Tibet.'

'Need SIP plan to achieve these 3 goals'

'Need SIP plan to achieve these 3 goals'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

#WorldYogaDay: Rakhi, Kangana on the mat

#WorldYogaDay: Rakhi, Kangana on the mat

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

Bollywood gets fit on #WorldYogaDay!

Anti-CAA stir: HC seeks UP govt report on 'police atrocities'

Anti-CAA stir: HC seeks UP govt report on 'police atrocities'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

The court asked the state government to mention how many people died during anti-CAA protests and complaints registered against police. The court also asked whether truthfulness of media reports in this regard has been examined or not.

Seat-sharing stalemate: BJP waits for Sena's new proposal

Seat-sharing stalemate: BJP waits for Sena's new proposal

Rediff.com20 Sep 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday said it hasn't received any new proposal on seat sharing from Shiv Sena for the October 15 Maharashtra assembly polls as its state unit prepared to put the list of candidates before the central parliamentary board in Delhi on Sunday.

Delhi, Mumbai airports are not being 'sold out', says Hardeep Puri

Delhi, Mumbai airports are not being 'sold out', says Hardeep Puri

Rediff.com16 Mar 2021

Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri Monday said the Airports Authority of India (AAI) will continue to receive revenue share after the government sells its stake in the airports in Delhi and Mumbai. "Those who are raising concerns should also know that the Delhi's airport and the Mumbai airport are on a 60 yr lease. "These & the 6 other airports will be back with AAI after the lease period. So, nothing as they claim, is being 'sold out!" he said on Twitter. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday attacked the government over reports that it plans to sell its residual stake in the already privatised Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad airports, alleging that such privatisation hurts the public and benefits only a handful of cronies.

Rachita, Rama get married in Tere Sheher Mein

Rachita, Rama get married in Tere Sheher Mein

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

Snapshots from the onscreen nuptials.

'When will Rs 15 lakh be in my account?' RTI applicant asks PMO

'When will Rs 15 lakh be in my account?' RTI applicant asks PMO

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

The Central Information Commission has directed the PMO to answer the question within 15 days.

Onam Fashion: How to step out in style

Onam Fashion: How to step out in style

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

Take a cue from these celebs to amp up your festive look.

Kunal Kamra ban: Delhi HC questions DGCA action

Kunal Kamra ban: Delhi HC questions DGCA action

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

In his petition, Kamra said he was banned by IndiGo for a six-month period before its internal committee even arrived at a decision while other airlines -- Air India, Spicejet and GoAir -- imposed an indefinite ban on him.

PIX: Ganeshas from Nagpur to Pennyslvania

PIX: Ganeshas from Nagpur to Pennyslvania

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

Rediff readers tell us how they welcomed Lord Ganesha.

Why Alia, Priyanka, Katrina LOVE her!

Why Alia, Priyanka, Katrina LOVE her!

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

Pret designers Alpana Mittal and Neeraj Chauhan's outfits have been worn by Tyra Banks, the late Sridevi and Sofia Reyes.

NSE in firefighting mode to minimise reputational harm after Sebi's order

NSE in firefighting mode to minimise reputational harm after Sebi's order

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has got into firefighting mode to control the reputational damage caused by the Securities and Exchange Board of India's (Sebi's) order against its former managing director and chief executive officer Chitra Ramkrishna and others. According to sources, the exchange's management over the past one week has met several key stakeholders, including officials in the finance ministry and Sebi, major shareholders, and trading members, trying to distance itself from the controversy. The exchange plans to hold more meetings in the coming week to ensure that trading volumes and confidence in the bourse don't get impacted, they added.

Airport PPPs on a crowded runway; private sector bids could be subdued

Airport PPPs on a crowded runway; private sector bids could be subdued

Rediff.com30 May 2022

Airports hold pride of place in the government's National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP) programme to monetise public assets. Private airport operators, including the Adani group, Fairfax, GMR and Zurich Airport, are expected to evince interest in the next round of public private partnership (PPP) development of state-owned Airport Authority of India (AAI) airports. Industry analysts, however, do not expect bids to be as high as the last round, which saw Adani group gain control of six airports.

Why 30% environment cess on diesel cars will be disastrous for India

Why 30% environment cess on diesel cars will be disastrous for India

Rediff.com9 May 2016

Major carmakers like Maruti Suzuki and Honda did not have diesel technology and it is in the last 3-4 years that they invested in diesel vehicles owing to shift in demand towards such models