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Cannes vote: Which Aishwarya Rai do you love?

Cannes vote: Which Aishwarya Rai do you love?

Rediff.com14 May 2018

Take a look at Aishwarya's looks when she was not on the red carpet.

Recipe: Jackfruit Masala

Recipe: Jackfruit Masala

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

Once you overcome the challenge of cutting and cleaning jackfruit, it will be a breeze to make this dish.

Phase VI: 58 LS seats, including all 7 in Delhi, to vote on Saturday

Phase VI: 58 LS seats, including all 7 in Delhi, to vote on Saturday

Rediff.com24 May 2024

Besides the national capital, polling for the sixth round of the marathon seven-phase elections will be held Saturday in 14 seats in Uttar Pradesh, all 10 seats of Haryana, eight seats each in Bihar and West Bengal, six seats in Odisha, four seats in Jharkhand and one seat in Jammu and Kashmir.

Ace shooter Jitu Rai recommended for Khel Ratna

Ace shooter Jitu Rai recommended for Khel Ratna

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

Asian Games gold medallist Jitu Rai has been recommended for the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award for his exploits in pistol shooting in the last two years although he couldn't win a medal in the Rio Olympics. "Yes, we have recommended Jitu's name for Khel Ratna award," National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) secretary Rajiv Bhatia said. NRAI has also recommended woman rifle shooter Apurvi Chanela and men rifle shooters Gurpreet Singh and PN Prakash for the Arjuna Awards, according to Bhatia.

Tension in Bihar after missing temple staff's mutilated body found in village

Tension in Bihar after missing temple staff's mutilated body found in village

Rediff.com17 Dec 2023

On the possible motive behind the murder, Prabhat said the temple was embroiled in a land dispute.

PIX: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's golden moments

PIX: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's golden moments

Rediff.com27 May 2014

First, it was the anarkalis, now, it's the dawn of the golden era as far as Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's designer wardrobe is concerned.

Congress fields Ajay Rai against Modi, Kejriwal

Congress fields Ajay Rai against Modi, Kejriwal

Rediff.com8 Apr 2014

"Rai is a grass root worker, who is a sitting Congress MLA and has fought a number of elections successfully and he will be the best candidate in Varanasi", party spokesman Randeep Surjewala told reporters announcing the candidature.

Delhi govt plans artificial rain to curb air pollution

Delhi govt plans artificial rain to curb air pollution

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said that inducing artificial rain can only be attempted when there are clouds or moisture available.

CBI calls former Mumbai top cop Rakesh Maria 'unrelied witness'

CBI calls former Mumbai top cop Rakesh Maria 'unrelied witness'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has submitted a list of 23 witnesses it would not be examining against former media executive Indrani Mukerjea and other accused in connection with the killing of her daughter Sheena Bora.

Full list: Modi's New Ministers And Their Portfolios

Full list: Modi's New Ministers And Their Portfolios

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Here is the complete list of ministers in Modi 3.0 and their portfolios:

SP to fight on 63 UP seats, Cong on 17, including Amethi, Rae Bareli

SP to fight on 63 UP seats, Cong on 17, including Amethi, Rae Bareli

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) partners Samajwadi Party and Congress on Wednesday announced a tie-up for the Lok Sabha polls in Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, with UP's main opposition party leaving 17 out of the 80 seats in the state for the ally.

Vivo PMLA case: Court extends ED custody of the accused by 3 days

Vivo PMLA case: Court extends ED custody of the accused by 3 days

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

A court in New Delhi on Friday extended by three days the ED custody of four people arrested in a money laundering case against Chinese smart phone maker Vivo, including the managing director of Lava International mobile company and a Chinese national. The four accused were produced before Additional Sessions Judge Devender Kumar Jangala on completion of their three-day ED custody. On Friday, the agency moved four separate applications seeking extension of their custody by 10 days but the court granted it only three more days for custodial interrogation of the accused.

Will it be BJP or INDIA? Delhi to vote on Saturday in 6th phase

Will it be BJP or INDIA? Delhi to vote on Saturday in 6th phase

Rediff.com24 May 2024

While the Aam Aadmi Party is contesting on four seats, the Congress has fielded candidates for the remaining three seats.

World Cup: Deepika ousts Korean rival to enter semis

World Cup: Deepika ousts Korean rival to enter semis

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

Continuing her spirited progress post motherhood, former world number one Deepika Kumari eliminated Korean Jeon Hunyoung to storm into the semifinal, while compound archers continued to shine to assure India a fourth medal in the World Cup Stage 1 in Shanghai on Friday.

No Priyanka vs Modi in Varanasi; Congress fields Ajay Rai

No Priyanka vs Modi in Varanasi; Congress fields Ajay Rai

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

The Congress also fielded Madhusudan Tiwari from Gorakhpur against BJP's actor-turned politician Ravi Kishan.

Will visit Ayodhya when temple construction is completed: Sharad Pawar

Will visit Ayodhya when temple construction is completed: Sharad Pawar

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

In a letter to Champat Rai, general secretary of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, Pawar said he was thankful for the invitation to attend the 'Pran Pratistha' ceremony at the temple on January 22 but won't be a part of it on that day.

Will UP Startle Modi?

Will UP Startle Modi?

Rediff.com31 May 2024

The best-case scenario is that the BJP will top out at around 50 seats in UP -- a drop of 12 from the 62 it had won in 2019. Taken in tandem with Maharashtra and Karnataka, this is what is likely to put paid to the BJP's ambitions of a third term for Modi, argues Prem Panicker.

Sunita Harisinghani's Mangalorean-Style Squid Masala

Sunita Harisinghani's Mangalorean-Style Squid Masala

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

Squid lovers, you need to try your hand at this classic Mangalorean recipe.

Khanna forms committee on Palam fiasco, Rai disbands it

Khanna forms committee on Palam fiasco, Rai disbands it

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

In a mail to COA and BCCI officer-bearers, Khanna informed them about his decision to form a panel chaired by acting treasurer Aniruddh Chaudhary with Ratnakar Shetty being the convenor. The other members were supposed to be Avishek Dalmiya (CAB) and Jai Shah (Gujarat CA).

Bihar 'topper' Ruby Rai sent to judicial custody

Bihar 'topper' Ruby Rai sent to judicial custody

Rediff.com26 Jun 2016

The Bihar State Examination Board Class 12 arts topper was on Saturday taken into custody by Patna Police's Special Investigation Team soon after she failed the re-test.

Avoid dilly-dallying, accept demands before...: Farmers to govt

Avoid dilly-dallying, accept demands before...: Farmers to govt

Rediff.com18 Feb 2024

Three Union ministers and farmer leaders will meet in Chandigarh at 6 pm to discuss their demands, including a legal guarantee for MSP for crops and farm debt waiver.

All corporate loan defaults not frauds: Vinod Rai

All corporate loan defaults not frauds: Vinod Rai

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

The cacophony of uninformed voices should not impact decision making process of bank executives.

Harivansh Rai Bachchan cremated

Harivansh Rai Bachchan cremated

Rediff.com19 Jan 2003

Elder son Amitabh Bachchan lit the funeral pyre at the Ruia Park crematorium in suburban Juhu.

How rat-hole mining may save 41 workers trapped in tunnel

How rat-hole mining may save 41 workers trapped in tunnel

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

At the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarkashi, at least 12 experts have been called by Trenchless Engineering Services Private Limited and Navayuga Engineers Private limited for applying the rat-hole mining technique horizontally in the collapsed part of the main structure.

Saturday wraps up longest LS polls since 1951-52; Modi among contestants

Saturday wraps up longest LS polls since 1951-52; Modi among contestants

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Saturday's voting will mark the end to the marathon polling process that began on April 19 month and has already covered 486 Lok Sabha seats in 28 states and Union territories.

Aishwarya, Abhishek Attend Ambani Party

Aishwarya, Abhishek Attend Ambani Party

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

The star-studded, pre-wedding festivities of Radhika Merchant and Anant Ambani spilled over to Day 3, as celebs continued to have a grand time in Jamnagar.

'Mr Modi, listen carefully...': Sanjay Singh after release

'Mr Modi, listen carefully...': Sanjay Singh after release

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

Singh, who got bail in the alleged excise policy scam from the Supreme Court on Tuesday, also asked the BJP if the prime minister will join the probe if police from the opposition-ruled Bengal, Punjab and Tamil Nadu knocked at his doors.

Can Vinod Rai change the fortunes of ailing banks?

Can Vinod Rai change the fortunes of ailing banks?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

Former CAG Vinod Rai said he will not take a single rupee in remuneration from the government for his work.

Sonam Wangchuk to go on fast unto death for Ladakh's rights

Sonam Wangchuk to go on fast unto death for Ladakh's rights

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

Sonam Wangchuk, a key campaigner for constitutional safeguards for Ladakh, on Monday said they would launch a fast unto death from February 19 to press their demands and that details of participation of local residents in the agitation were being worked out.

Women Of My Billion Review: Honest And Hopeful

Women Of My Billion Review: Honest And Hopeful

Rediff.com3 May 2024

Women Of My Billion is stark and disturbing, but at the end of it Srishti Bakshi is still able to say, 'My India is not beyond repair', observes Deepa Gahlot.

2 MPs clock 100% attendance in 17th Lok Sabha, guess from which party

2 MPs clock 100% attendance in 17th Lok Sabha, guess from which party

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

Coincidentally, the two first-term members got seats adjacent to each other in the House.

Could Pranati Look Any Cuter?

Could Pranati Look Any Cuter?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

Pranati Rai Prakash has been posting sweet photos that's sure to melt hearts.

Rahul Gandhi Can No Longer Act Like An Insolent Schoolboy

Rahul Gandhi Can No Longer Act Like An Insolent Schoolboy

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

Anger cannot be an end in itself to Rahul Gandhi's politics -- it must instead catalyse a new political strategy, argues Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.

The Most Important Person In Aishwarya's Life

The Most Important Person In Aishwarya's Life

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

'My world changed the day Aaradhya was born.'

'Aishwarya took her Miss World image very seriously'

'Aishwarya took her Miss World image very seriously'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

'There was one sequence in Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya where her character exuberantly runs up to Bobby Deol, piggy-backs on him.' 'Aishwarya told me that she couldn't do the sequence because people would not expect such behaviour from a former Miss World.'

Man-animal conflict a key poll issue in Pilibhit LS constituency

Man-animal conflict a key poll issue in Pilibhit LS constituency

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

People in these villages routinely encounter big cats that stray into their farms from the adjoining Pilibhit Tiger Reserve, a bustling habitat for the Bengal Tiger (Panthera tigris).

'My wife is dating a married man. What do I do?'

'My wife is dating a married man. What do I do?'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

rediffGURU Kanchan Rai, founder Let Us Talk, offers advice on how to navigate problems in a relationship.

No headway in Ladakh talks, groups to decide future course

No headway in Ladakh talks, groups to decide future course

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

The ministry said the high powered committee for Ladakh headed by Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai has been working actively with representatives of the ABL and the KDA and significant progress has been made.

Kejriwal's family under house arrest, claims AAP

Kejriwal's family under house arrest, claims AAP

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

Delhi Cabinet minister Atishi on Friday said the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is worried about the security of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in Enforcement Directorate (ED) custody.

Cong's Ajay Rai files nomination from Varanasi

Cong's Ajay Rai files nomination from Varanasi

Rediff.com17 Apr 2014

The nomination process began in Varanasi for the most keenly watched Lok Sabha elections, with Congress candidate Ajay Rai, who is pitted against BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi and Aam Aadmi Party convenor Arvind Kejriwal, filing his papers after offering liquor to Lord Kaal Bhairav as per local tradition.