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PIX: Ranbir-Katrina at Shashi Kapoor's Christmas brunch

PIX: Ranbir-Katrina at Shashi Kapoor's Christmas brunch

Rediff.com26 Dec 2015

A look at the pictures.

COVID caution goes for toss in Bihar election heat

COVID caution goes for toss in Bihar election heat

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

Hundreds of people are still seen attending the rallies without wearing face masks and pushing and shoving each other for space.

Happy New Year home buyers!

Happy New Year home buyers!

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

If you have plans to buy a new home in 2015, there's good news for you

Man who warned of the Bhopal gas leak

Man who warned of the Bhopal gas leak

Rediff.com22 May 2021

Just months before the deadly gas leak in Bhopal killed 15,000 people, journalist Rajkumar Keswani -- who passed into the ages on Friday, May 21, 2021 -- had warned that the 'city stood on the edge of a volcano'.

Nitish takes oath as Bihar CM for 4th time, rewards loyalists

Nitish takes oath as Bihar CM for 4th time, rewards loyalists

Rediff.com22 Feb 2015

Nine months after he stepped down, JD-U leader Nitish Kumar was on Sunday sworn-in as the Bihar chief minister

TN Guv ordered 3 convicts' release after due process, says office

TN Guv ordered 3 convicts' release after due process, says office

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

Purohit eventually cleared them only after obtaining legal opinion from the state Advocate General.

Former RJD MP Shahabuddin walks out of jail after 11 years

Former RJD MP Shahabuddin walks out of jail after 11 years

Rediff.com10 Sep 2016

The former RJD leader was released on bail in the Rajiv Roshan murder case after 11 years, reports M I Khan.

IIT Mumbai alum gifts $1 million to Cornell

IIT Mumbai alum gifts $1 million to Cornell

Rediff.com25 Jul 2012

Raj Gupta, former chairman and CEO of pharmaecuticals giant, Rohm & Haas, endowed $1 million fellowship to his alma mater, Cornell University in the name of his parents.

Meet Bollywood's real life Kapoor and Sons!

Meet Bollywood's real life Kapoor and Sons!

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

Before you watch Kapoor & Sons in theatres, here's introducing you to the real-life Kapoors.

Centre undertakes mega review of VIP security; Lalu, Akhilesh lose cover

Centre undertakes mega review of VIP security; Lalu, Akhilesh lose cover

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

This is the first full-scale review of VIP protectees by the Union home ministry after the Modi 2.0 government took charge.

Is your credit card getting the better of you?

Is your credit card getting the better of you?

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

It all begins with a little overspending on the credit card, and before you know it, you find yourself being sucked into a debt trap. You may think you have a debt pay off plan, but think again!

Centre asks UP, Bihar to prevent dumping of bodies in Ganga

Centre asks UP, Bihar to prevent dumping of bodies in Ganga

Rediff.com16 May 2021

The Centre directed Uttar Pradesh and Bihar on Sunday to prevent dumping of dead bodies in the Ganga and its tributaries, and focus on their safe disposal and a dignified cremation after corpses were seen floating in these rivers following a spurt in the number of coronavirus cases.

'RK Studio lost the connect with the audience'

'RK Studio lost the connect with the audience'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

'The industry was going through a change. The leading men were changing. The thinking process was changing. I know I can't give these excuses but I should have hired other people to work.'

Stop and feel the rain! 5 things money can't buy

Stop and feel the rain! 5 things money can't buy

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

Work hard, earn more, save well, invest wisely and love your money. But, love yourself first!

Quiz Time: Name Dharmendra's first action film

Quiz Time: Name Dharmendra's first action film

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

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

BJP's Rudy to meet Uddhav to soothe frayed nerves in Sena

BJP's Rudy to meet Uddhav to soothe frayed nerves in Sena

Rediff.com11 Mar 2014

Seeking to placate the Shiv Sena which is miffed over the recent thaw between Bharatiya Janata Party and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena, party's Maharashtra in-charge Rajiv Pratap Rudy will on Tuesday meet Uddhav Thackeray in Mumbai to reassure its ally and fine-tune the tie-up in the state.

Lok Sabha shatters Rahul's dream, as Rajya Sabha did his father's

Lok Sabha shatters Rahul's dream, as Rajya Sabha did his father's

Rediff.com28 Dec 2011

The Constitution (116th Amendment) Bill was defeated in the Lok Sabha by a determined Opposition, helped by the absence of parties supporting the government from outside like the Samajwadi Party, Bahujan Samaj Party and the Rashtriya Janata Dal

What did Ahmed Patel think of Rahul?

What did Ahmed Patel think of Rahul?

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

'He had differences with Rahul.'

Bollywood's biggest bane isn't nepotism

Bollywood's biggest bane isn't nepotism

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

'Sushant Singh Rajput, a bright young lad who had a life beyond films, was probably too good for Bollywood.' 'To blame his death by suicide on a gang of Bollywood bullies is stretching the point too far,' argues Saibal Chatterjee.

Campaign ends for first phase of Bihar elections

Campaign ends for first phase of Bihar elections

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

The BJP's quest for dominance over the states political scene, evident from a seat-sharing deal as part of which it clinched nearly as many constituencies as the Janata Dal-United its senior partner so far- resonated during the election campaign.

Kanhaiya Kumar meets Nitish's aide, sets tongues wagging in NDA

Kanhaiya Kumar meets Nitish's aide, sets tongues wagging in NDA

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

Many eyebrows were raised in Bihar on Monday as news broke of a meeting between Communist Party of India's rising star Kanhaiya Kumar and Ashok Choudhary, a minister and key aide of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.

Why were the BK 16 Arrested?

Why were the BK 16 Arrested?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

None of them had anything to do with the violence at Bhima Koregaon, where they were not even present, points out Aakar Patel.

Rishi Kapoor, in FLASHBACK mode

Rishi Kapoor, in FLASHBACK mode

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

We look at his blast from the past!

'Will Lalu, Raja, Chidambaram EVER allow an anti-corruption law?'

'Will Lalu, Raja, Chidambaram EVER allow an anti-corruption law?'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2011

Slamming the new Lokpal Bill, Anna Hazare on Friday said the government should involve people in lawmaking and invoked Rajiv Gandhi's name to tell the Congress-led dispensation that he had written to all village heads before coming out with the Panchayati Raj Bill.

'Rajaratnam made millions thanks to Indian-Americans'

'Rajaratnam made millions thanks to Indian-Americans'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2011

Raj Rajaratnam made $4 million on Hilton stock in a single day after allegedly getting tips.

PIX: Meet the Kapoors & sons... and daughters!

PIX: Meet the Kapoors & sons... and daughters!

Rediff.com27 Dec 2016

A look at pictures from Shashi Kapoor's annual Christmas brunch.

Shashi Kapoor: An Amazing Life in Pictures

Shashi Kapoor: An Amazing Life in Pictures

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

Remembering the Eternal Charmer. Remembering an Awesome Human Being. Remembering an actor and film-maker, the likes of whom we will not see again.

Nitish Kumar inducts 8 new ministers in Bihar cabinet

Nitish Kumar inducts 8 new ministers in Bihar cabinet

Rediff.com2 Jun 2019

Members of allies, the Bharatiya Janata Party and Lok Janshakti Party, were left out from the cabinet expansion.

Kalyan Singh sworn-in as Rajasthan Governor

Kalyan Singh sworn-in as Rajasthan Governor

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

Former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Kalyan Singh was sworn-in as the 20th Governor of Rajasthan on Thursday. Chief Justice of Rajasthan high court Sunil Ambwani administered the oath of office to Singh at a ceremony held at Raj Bhawan.

When Dilip Kumar almost got arrested

When Dilip Kumar almost got arrested

Rediff.com10 Jul 2021

Malavika Sangghvi gives us fascinating glimpses from Dilip Kumar's life.

Madras HC dismisses Nalini's plea for release

Madras HC dismisses Nalini's plea for release

Rediff.com6 Apr 2010

The Madras High Court on Tuesday dismissed a plea of Nalini, a life convict in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, seeking premature release under the general amnesty scheme.

Why Naseeruddin Shah is WRONG about Dilip Kumar

Why Naseeruddin Shah is WRONG about Dilip Kumar

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

Dilip Kumar remained in demand all through his career because he kept reinventing himself in keeping with the changing times in Indian cinema, argues Mohammad Asim Siddiqui.

Khel Ratna for Sindhu, Sakshi, Dipa and Jitu

Khel Ratna for Sindhu, Sakshi, Dipa and Jitu

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

In an unprecedented move, the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, the country's highest sporting award, will be conferred on four athletes this year. The Sports Ministry announced on Monday that Olympic medalists P V Sindhu and Sakshi Malik will be honoured alongside trail-blazing gymnast Dipa Karmakar and ace shooter Jitu Rai.

Ranji Trophy: Agarkar, Salvi rattle Hyderabad

Ranji Trophy: Agarkar, Salvi rattle Hyderabad

Rediff.com1 Dec 2009

Ajit Agarkar and Aavishkar Salvi claimed five wickets between themselves as defending champions Mumbai reduced Hyderabad to 223 for 7 on the first day of their Ranji Trophy Super League Group A match, at the Rajiv Gandhi International stadium, in Hyderabad.

On Day 4 of OROP strike, ex-servicemen are ready to sacrifice their lives

On Day 4 of OROP strike, ex-servicemen are ready to sacrifice their lives

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

Soldiers remain firm in their protest against the delay in the implementation of the One Rank One Pension scheme.

Wall Street fraud: 2 Indian Americans among 6 held

Wall Street fraud: 2 Indian Americans among 6 held

Rediff.com17 Oct 2009

If convicted all of them face imprisonment of up to 20 years, according to the indictment, which reads that the defendants "routinely received inside information directly or indirectly from insiders and provided it to each other for the purpose of trading based on the information", filed in the US court.

Tokyo Olympics: Important Moment for India

Tokyo Olympics: Important Moment for India

Rediff.com9 Aug 2021

Tokyo should remain the benchmark and source of inspiration till at least Paris 2024. In the shorter run, India's preparations for the Asian and Commonwealth Games next year must begin based on lessons learnt now, asserts Raj Kishore Mishra, former joint secretary at the sports ministry.

J&K cabinet rejig: Speaker, 7 others sworn-in as ministers

J&K cabinet rejig: Speaker, 7 others sworn-in as ministers

Rediff.com30 Apr 2018

The major shake-up of the council of ministers -- including six of the BJP and two of the PDP -- follows BJP ministers Lal Singh and Chander Prakash Ganga resigning from the cabinet earlier this month after they were criticised for taking part in a rally in support of those accused in the rape and murder of an eight-year-old girl in Kathua.

14 new ministers inducted into Manjhi cabinet in Bihar

14 new ministers inducted into Manjhi cabinet in Bihar

Rediff.com2 Jun 2014

A total 14 ministers, including 3 Rashtriya Janata Dal defectors, were inducted into the 12-day old Jitan Ram Manjhi cabinet in Bihar on Monday.

The 51 seats going to polls in Phase 5

The 51 seats going to polls in Phase 5

Rediff.com6 May 2019

There will be total of 51 seats going to polls spread across 7 states in the fifth phase.