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PIX: Riteish-Genelia, Shilpa, Lara party with Preity Zinta

PIX: Riteish-Genelia, Shilpa, Lara party with Preity Zinta

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

Check out the star arrivals.

These bigwigs await their fate in the Rajya Sabha polls

These bigwigs await their fate in the Rajya Sabha polls

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

As polling begins on Friday for the remaining 25 Rajya Sabha seats in six states, here's a list of some of the bigwigs who are seeking to be elected to the Upper House of Parliament.

BJP bags 12 Rajya Sabha seats, crushes SP-BSP bonhomie in UP

BJP bags 12 Rajya Sabha seats, crushes SP-BSP bonhomie in UP

Rediff.com24 Mar 2018

Mayawati was outmanoeuvred by the BJP in the race for the Rajya Sabha in Uttar Pradesh just days after she helped the Samajwadi Party snatch two Lok Sbaha seats from the saffron party in bypolls.

Salman fulfills promise, to pay Olympians through IOA

Salman fulfills promise, to pay Olympians through IOA

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

Bollywood actor Salman Khan lived up to his promise of paying Rs 1.01 lakh to all the participants of Rio Olympic Games and has requested the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to send him details of the athletes. Salman, who was the goodwill ambassador of the Indian contingent at this year's Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, had earlier this month pledged to present a cheque of Rs 1,01,000 to each of the athletes.

Cong releases manifesto; jobs, NYAY, farmers top focus

Cong releases manifesto; jobs, NYAY, farmers top focus

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

The Congress chief said if his party is elected to power, its government would spend 6 per cent of the GDP on education.

Ladakh Stand-off: Be prepared to meet fire with fire

Ladakh Stand-off: Be prepared to meet fire with fire

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

'India in 2020 is a lot better prepared than in 1962.' 'It is no longer a pushover; and anything other than a crushing Chinese military victory will be a major loss of face for China,' observes Rajeev Srinivasan in the first of a three part column.

Congress objects to Parrikar's presence in RS

Congress objects to Parrikar's presence in RS

Rediff.com31 Mar 2017

Parrikar took a dig at Digvijaya Singh, saying the latter's incompetence led to the BJP forming the government in the state.

Modi needs to treat Pakistan like a Test, not a T20 game

Modi needs to treat Pakistan like a Test, not a T20 game

Rediff.com16 Apr 2016

Modi has been wrong in thinking that he can influence people and win friends in Pakistan through his high-octane brand of diplomacy. That is why his Pakistan policy that started off on the high note of saree-and-shawl diplomacy now threatens to end with a whimper with cloak-and-dagger games, says Rajeev Sharma.

Ramesan misses Olympic berth by a whisker

Ramesan misses Olympic berth by a whisker

Rediff.com29 Jun 2008

Rajeev Ramesan missed the Olympic 'B' qualification mark in the 800 metres by just 0.06 seconds even though he won the race with a personal best timing of 1:47.06 seconds at the Nike Grand Prix in Solihull, England.

After the Ayodhya verdict: What Salman Khurshid wrote in his book

After the Ayodhya verdict: What Salman Khurshid wrote in his book

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

Indian politics, held captive in one way or the other by Ayodhya, may now well seek its emancipation from this issue, and the pursuit of welfare, asserts Congress leader Salman Khurshid in this excerpt from his latest book, Sunrise over Ayodhya.

Congress must ask: Who's to blame for another defeat?

Congress must ask: Who's to blame for another defeat?

Rediff.com24 May 2019

The party managed only 52 seats on its own and many of its top leadership, including Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge and Jyotiraditya Scindia were defeated in the polls.

Bopanna-Qureshi lose in first round

Bopanna-Qureshi lose in first round

Rediff.com12 May 2008

Top seeds Rohan Bopanna and Aisam Qureshi bowed out of the US $50,000 ATP Challenger Series in New Delhi after losing 2-6, 3-6 in the first round to the unseeded combination of Prakash Amritraj and Rajeev Ram at the DLTA.

Cockpit voice recorder of crashed AN-32 found

Cockpit voice recorder of crashed AN-32 found

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

The Indian Air Force had on Thursday said all 13 people on board the aircraft have died.

'No,' Goenka has not bought stakes in Rajasthan Royals

'No,' Goenka has not bought stakes in Rajasthan Royals

Rediff.com9 May 2017

Rising Pune Supergiant owner Sanjiv Goenka, on Tuesday, rubbished speculations that he has already bought stakes in Rajasthan Royals after the Indian Premier League orgainsers made it clear that his side and Gujarat Lions will not get extensions for the 2018 season.

SC reserves Ayodhya order after high drama in court

SC reserves Ayodhya order after high drama in court

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

Senior advocate Rajeev Dhavan, representing the Muslim parties in the case, tore up a pictorial map.

Smriti Irani dropped from BJP's National Executive body

Smriti Irani dropped from BJP's National Executive body

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

Hema Malini and Shaina NC have also been omitted from the group.

PIX: Shraddha Kapoor, family, at her grandfather's prayer meet

PIX: Shraddha Kapoor, family, at her grandfather's prayer meet

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

Tabu, David Dhawan and many others from the film industry turn up to support the family.

PM to meet Plan Panel members on Wednesday

PM to meet Plan Panel members on Wednesday

Rediff.com24 Apr 2014

The term of the members of the Planning Commission is co-terminus with the Prime Minister and they would be submitting their resignations once the new government is formed after the ongoing general elections next month.

U'khand HC accords human status to Ganga, Yamuna

U'khand HC accords human status to Ganga, Yamuna

Rediff.com20 Mar 2017

Giving the "legal status" of living humans to the holy rivers, the court ordered that the Director, Namami Gange project for cleaning and rejuvenating the river

Quiz Time: What is Dimple Kapadia's full name in Bobby?

Quiz Time: What is Dimple Kapadia's full name in Bobby?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!

The messages from Sunday's reshuffle

The messages from Sunday's reshuffle

Rediff.com3 Sep 2017

Nirmala Sitharaman's elevation not only to full Cabinet minister but also pitchforking her to the elite Cabinet Committee on Security group with the defence portfolio is undoubtedly the biggest takeaway from Sunday's reshuffle, says Rajeev Sharma.

'Narsingh can replace Rana after green signal by NADA'

'Narsingh can replace Rana after green signal by NADA'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

The Indian Olympics Association (IOA), on Thursday, said that it will not object to wrestler Narsingh Yadav replacing Praveen Rana in the Rio Olympics if he is cleared by NADA in an ongoing dope scandal.

Dhoni, Jharkhand cricket team rescued from hotel fire in Delhi

Dhoni, Jharkhand cricket team rescued from hotel fire in Delhi

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

The Jharkhand cricket team, including their captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, on Friday escaped unhurt after a fire broke out at a five star hotel in Dwarka, New Delhi leading to postponement of the Vijay Hazare Trophy semi-final against Bengal.

Srinivasan says he consulted Pawar before buying CSK

Srinivasan says he consulted Pawar before buying CSK

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

Narayanswami Srinivasan told the Supreme Court on Monday that he is not at fault in the conflict of interest issue, as he had consulted former Board of Control for Cricket in India president Sharad Pawar before buying the Chennai Super Kings franchise in 2008.

'It is difficult for us to get rid of China overnight'

'It is difficult for us to get rid of China overnight'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

'China feels India will be hard-pressed not to go after China because we are so badly dependent on them -- and that is the reality.'

Rauf Lala wins Laughter Challenge

Rauf Lala wins Laughter Challenge

Rediff.com23 Jun 2006

Mamata vs CBI row washes out Parliament proceedings

Mamata vs CBI row washes out Parliament proceedings

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said the "unfortunate" and "unprecedented" developments in West Bengal

We are taking steps to address Zika virus risk: IOA

We are taking steps to address Zika virus risk: IOA

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

Many top athletes around the globe might be pulling out of the Rio Olympics due to Zika virus concern but chef de mission of the Indian Olympic contingent Rakesh Gupta said they are taking every possible step to address any possible risk. "We are concerned about Zika virus but we are taking every possible precaution for the Indian contingent that will travel to Rio. Whatever advisory we have received from the international body we have forwarded that to the players and federations," Gupta said on the sidelines of an event where Amul became the official sponsor of the Indian contingent.

Indian envoy to Nepal called home for talks

Indian envoy to Nepal called home for talks

Rediff.com12 Feb 2005

Mukherjee will brief Natwar Singh on the situation in Nepal.

India must worry over China's $150 bn defence budget

India must worry over China's $150 bn defence budget

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

'While China has been hiking its defence spending, India has done precious little in implementing the Manmohan Singh government's decision of raising a 90,000-strong China-centric Mountain Strike Corps,' says Rajeev Sharma.

'I will take Anurag Kashyap, Saif Ali Khan to jail'

'I will take Anurag Kashyap, Saif Ali Khan to jail'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

Why Shiromani Akali Dal MLA Manjinder S Sirsa is furious with the director and actor of Sacred Games 2.

Expert team formed to explore alternatives to pellet guns

Expert team formed to explore alternatives to pellet guns

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

The central government had also sent a team of doctors to Kashmir Valley to treat youths injured due to firing by pellet guns.

Discovered: Ayushmann, Kriti, Sushant's secret...

Discovered: Ayushmann, Kriti, Sushant's secret...

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

Meet Bollywood's poetic souls!

Shraddha-Aditya lock lips in OK Jaanu

Shraddha-Aditya lock lips in OK Jaanu

Rediff.com18 May 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

IOC urges India isolation after Pakistani athletes denied visas

IOC urges India isolation after Pakistani athletes denied visas

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

The IOC said the refusal of visas for competitors went against the principles of the Olympic charter relating to discrimination and political interference from the host country.

RS passes bill that enables punishing bribe givers too

RS passes bill that enables punishing bribe givers too

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

For the bribe takers, the bill proposes to increase the punishment to a minimum of three years of imprisonment, which may extend to seven years, besides fine.

PIX: Katrina, Ranveer at HT Most Stylish Awards

PIX: Katrina, Ranveer at HT Most Stylish Awards

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

A look at the red carpet pictures.

Cong defends Rahul's absence from PM's farewell, receives flak from Omar

Cong defends Rahul's absence from PM's farewell, receives flak from Omar

Rediff.com15 May 2014

The absence of Rahul Gandhi at a dinner hosted by Congress President Sonia Gandhi in honour of outgoing Prime Minister Manmohan Singh raised political eyebrows.

Muslim expert to teach yoga to BJP president

Muslim expert to teach yoga to BJP president

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

A Muslim yoga expert will teach yoga to BJP president Amit Shah at a special yoga camp in Patna on June 21 to mark the International Yoga Day celebrations. M I Khan Reports.

Government to convene all-party meet on UPSC row

Government to convene all-party meet on UPSC row

Rediff.com6 Aug 2014

Under fire from the opposition on the Union Public Service Commission row, the government on Wednesday decided to convene an all-party meeting on the issue while indicating its unwillingness to postpone the civil services preliminary examination scheduled for August 24.