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PIX: Shah Rukh Khan, Arjun Kapoor perform at Mirchi Music awards

PIX: Shah Rukh Khan, Arjun Kapoor perform at Mirchi Music awards

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

Check out the arrivals.

Karnataka results: BJP emerges as single largest party

Karnataka results: BJP emerges as single largest party

Rediff.com15 May 2018

However, it fell nine seats short of a majority.

MP: 350 women put through virginity tests; probe ordered

MP: 350 women put through virginity tests; probe ordered

Rediff.com8 Jun 2013

As many as 350 women were allegedly put through virginity and pregnancy tests during a mass marriage programme organised by the Madhya Pradesh government at Harad village in the tribal-dominated district.

How KIA and MG made a mark on auto market

How KIA and MG made a mark on auto market

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

Kia's Seltos SUV has already crossed the 40,000 mark while the slightly pricier MG Hector has sold nearly 13,000 units.

How India Posts trained its postmen into bank officials

How India Posts trained its postmen into bank officials

Rediff.com1 Sep 2018

Each postman has undergone a three-tier training process, after which they were evaluated by the National Institute of Banking and Finance and given certificates.

Ahead of state elections, Raj Babbar made UP Congress chief

Ahead of state elections, Raj Babbar made UP Congress chief

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

The decision was announced by Ghulam Nabi Azad in New Delhi at a press briefing.

Paresh Rawal replaces Advani loyalist on Ahmedabad East seat

Paresh Rawal replaces Advani loyalist on Ahmedabad East seat

Rediff.com22 Mar 2014

In what could stoke fresh controversy in the Bharatiya Janata Party after the row over L K Advani's ticket, the party today replaced his loyalist and sitting MP Harin Pathak with actor Paresh Rawal from Ahmedabad East Lok Sabha seat.

Meet Kavitha Kuruganti, the farmers' champion

Meet Kavitha Kuruganti, the farmers' champion

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

Kavitha Kuruganti has been fighting for decades to ensure farmers are respected and get their due from the Indian nation. In order to ensure they don't struggle for a living, she works to ensure sustainable farm livelihoods and farmers' rights.

Congress says no alliance with AAP in Delhi

Congress says no alliance with AAP in Delhi

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

The AAP has declared candidates on six of the seven Lok Sabha seats in Delhi.

Kashmiri Pandit sarpanch killed by terrorists cremated

Kashmiri Pandit sarpanch killed by terrorists cremated

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

Ajay Pandita, sarpanch of the Larkipora area in Anantnag district and a member of the Congress party, was shot at by terrorists in his native village at around 6 pm, a police official said. He said Pandita was rushed to a hospital where he succumbed to injuries.

'Politicians have to stand tall in a crisis'

'Politicians have to stand tall in a crisis'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

'It is the moment where compassion and empathy must supersede our identity, politics, or our ambitions.'

4 factors responsible for Mercedes's success in India

4 factors responsible for Mercedes's success in India

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

'Our task at Mercedes is to have the right setup. It is the customers who make the decision. But, if our approach with the Indian customers is right, we will grow.'

HDFC's ambitious plan to build affordable homes

HDFC's ambitious plan to build affordable homes

Rediff.com17 Nov 2017

International Finance Corporation will put in $200 million and HDFC will contribute $600 million to create $800-mn corpus for affordable homes

Zojila Tunnel: All you need to know about India's longest road tunnel

Zojila Tunnel: All you need to know about India's longest road tunnel

Rediff.com2 Feb 2018

The 14.15 km tunnel will provide all-weather connectivity to Srinagar, Kargil and Leh.

Housing cos pin hope on cheaper loans

Housing cos pin hope on cheaper loans

Rediff.com22 Nov 2016

As PM talks of lower lending rates, housing companies prepare to cash in.

Govt drops plan to recall parliament to pass GST

Govt drops plan to recall parliament to pass GST

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

The government has given up plans to reconvene a parliament session to secure approval for a common goods and services tax.

Vote for 2014's hottest showstopper!

Vote for 2014's hottest showstopper!

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

As the year draws to a close, we look back at the hottest showstoppers of the year. Don't forget to vote for your favourite at the very end!

There are 2 JD-Us, original with me: Sharad Yadav

There are 2 JD-Us, original with me: Sharad Yadav

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

He said Nitish betrayed people's mandate by breaking Grand Alliance.

Will Yogi waive off farmers' loan in 1st cabinet meeting?

Will Yogi waive off farmers' loan in 1st cabinet meeting?

Rediff.com2 Apr 2017

Modi had promised during his election campaign that a decision on loan waiver would be taken at the first cabinet meeting of the BJP government in the state.

Jewellers face severe funding crisis

Jewellers face severe funding crisis

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

The possibility of the slowdown affecting more players is greater if the industry doesn't get access to easier finance in the next six to eight months.

'You cannot deny someone a well-deserved award'

'You cannot deny someone a well-deserved award'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

An angry Satyanarayana Shimoga questions why he has been denied the Dronacharya award.

India still best bet among emerging markets: CLSA

India still best bet among emerging markets: CLSA

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

India is still the best story in major emerging markets from a 5-year perspective.

Pakistan opens fire along LoC in Poonch, woman injured

Pakistan opens fire along LoC in Poonch, woman injured

Rediff.com13 Oct 2014

Pakistani troops on violated the ceasefire again and resorted to firing along LoC in Poonch district in which one woman suffered injuries.

Land Ordinance tabled in Lok Sabha amid opposition uproar

Land Ordinance tabled in Lok Sabha amid opposition uproar

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

The controversial Land Ordinance was tabled in the Lok Sabha on Monday by Union Minister of State for Skill Development Rajiv Pratap Rudy.

Death toll in Bihar floods rise to 72, 73.44 lakh people hit

Death toll in Bihar floods rise to 72, 73.44 lakh people hit

Rediff.com16 Aug 2017

Araria accounted for 20 flood deaths, followed by Sitamarhi (11), West Champaran (9), Kisanganj (8), Madhubani and Purnea (5 each), Madhepura and Darbhanga (4 each), East Champaran (3), Sheohar (2) and Supual (1), said Anirudh Kumar, special secretary in the state disaster management department.

Intolerance has been around for decades: Tom Alter

Intolerance has been around for decades: Tom Alter

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

'Intolerance is in our blood. Every person has some level of intolerance. One can't get rid of it, but one has to check and control it for the sake of a peaceful society and country,' says actor Tam Alter.

Prez rejects Delhi govt's dual office bill; 21 AAP MLAs face disqualification

Prez rejects Delhi govt's dual office bill; 21 AAP MLAs face disqualification

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

Petitions have been filed with the President seeking disqualification of these MLAs on the ground that they occupied office of profit in violation of Constitution.

The mother of all fashion shows!

The mother of all fashion shows!

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

25 designers presented their work at the grand finale show of the 25th edition of the India Fashion Week.

Is there a way out of the gloom and doom?

Is there a way out of the gloom and doom?

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

'The government has said it has kept its powder dry to fight the true battle against the debilitating influence of the pandemic.' 'The release of the shocking economic data this week should act as the fuse for using that powder now.' 'Further delays will make the battle that much harder,' notes Shreekant Sambrani.

Coronavirus cases rise to 100; more states shut malls, schools

Coronavirus cases rise to 100; more states shut malls, schools

Rediff.com15 Mar 2020

Maharashtra has reported 31 positive cases, Kerala 19, Uttar Pradesh 11, Delhi and Karnataka six each, Ladakh three, Jammu and Kashmir, Rajasthan and Telangana two each; and Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Punjab one case each. The total number of confirmed cases also includes 17 foreigners -- 16 Italian tourists and a Canadian, it said.

Sheela Says: All the Prime Minister-in-Waiting's Men

Sheela Says: All the Prime Minister-in-Waiting's Men

Rediff.com13 Mar 2014

For the first time ever, the BJP's headquarters for a Lok Sabha election is outside New Delhi. Meet the folks behind Narendra Modi's campaign for prime minister.

'India must be prepared for a 100-year war with Pakistan'

'India must be prepared for a 100-year war with Pakistan'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

'Pakistan has responded with appropriate contempt -- hrowing our national dignity into the waste paper basket.'

Bypolls: BJP wins 41 out of 59 bypoll seats

Bypolls: BJP wins 41 out of 59 bypoll seats

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

Counting of votes is underway in assembly byelection to 58 seats in 11 states including Madhya Pradesh where the results will decide the fate of the Shivraj Singh Chouhan government.

Maruti Suzuki beats rivals on sales and profit per car sold

Maruti Suzuki beats rivals on sales and profit per car sold

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

The edge that Maruti Suzuki enjoys over Hyundai and other rivals stem primarily from its gigantic scale, reports Ajay Modi.

Pakistan names 'spies' among Indian mission staffers

Pakistan names 'spies' among Indian mission staffers

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

It claimed the officials were involved in 'espionage, subversion and supporting terrorist activities in Balochistan and Sindh'.

India seeks 'visible outcomes' on food subsidies

India seeks 'visible outcomes' on food subsidies

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

India will find it difficult to support new global customs rules without "an assurance and visible outcomes" that a permanent solution is being negotiated over its concerns about public food stockholdings, the trade minister said on Friday.

'The common man does not elect the PM'

'The common man does not elect the PM'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

'One big leader said you might get 3 lakh votes and still lose.' 'I said if I do I will make sure you are sleepless because it will be me and three lakh people.'

Dussehra turns tragic in Amritsar as 61 crushed under train

Dussehra turns tragic in Amritsar as 61 crushed under train

Rediff.com20 Oct 2018

Punjab chief minister Capt.Amarinder Singh has announced Rs 5 lakh to kin of each deceased and free treatment to injured in government and private hospitals.

Received Rafale contract from Dassault, not MoD: Reliance

Received Rafale contract from Dassault, not MoD: Reliance

Rediff.com12 Aug 2018

The group said Dassault choose Reliance Defence Ltd to meet its 'offset' or export obligation in the contract and the Ministry of Defence has no role in the selection of Indian partners by the foreign vendors.

'Wayanad will be Rahul's Waterloo'

'Wayanad will be Rahul's Waterloo'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

Unlike the LDF and NDA nominees who are at ground zero and campaigning hard every day, the Congress candidate's campaign is undertaken in absentia, dependent on an army of local and imported from the rest of Kerala Congresswomen and men.