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Omicron cases a wake-up call for India: Expert

Omicron cases a wake-up call for India: Expert

Rediff.com5 Dec 2021

Dr Mishra further explained the effect of hybrid immunity on the vaccinated population and said that it is likely to give protection to people along with the Indian vaccines administered.

Another round of talks fails, farmers stay put outside Karnal secretariat

Another round of talks fails, farmers stay put outside Karnal secretariat

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

A large number of farmers stayed put outside the gates of the district headquarters in Karnal on Wednesday as they remained firm on their demand for action against IAS officer Ayush Sinha, who ordered a police lathi-charge on a group of peasants last month.

Congress leaders in Punjab want Sidhu back as state party chief

Congress leaders in Punjab want Sidhu back as state party chief

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

About 20 Punjab Congress leaders met in Ludhiana on Tuesday, with some of them batting for a key role for Navjot Singh Sidhu, the former state party unit chief who was among the participants.

IndiGo promoters' feud simmers; shareholders to meet on Jan 29

IndiGo promoters' feud simmers; shareholders to meet on Jan 29

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

The EGM would discuss deleting various Articles pertaining to transfer and acquisition of the company's shares, including 'Right of First Refusal' and ' Tag Along Right', in the company's Articles of Association.

'People in villages cried, couldn't sleep when Tikait wept'

'People in villages cried, couldn't sleep when Tikait wept'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

Tikait's tears galvanised people, as on Saturday a large number of farmers and other supporters came to the protest site at the Delhi-UP border from not just his home state of Uttar Pradesh but from Punjab, Rajasthan and Uttarakhand as well to show solidarity with the movement.

Will SP's strategy to dent BJP's caste equation in eastern UP succeed?

Will SP's strategy to dent BJP's caste equation in eastern UP succeed?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

The SP's bid to dent the BJP's formidable social equation is playing out in a big way in the Poorvanchal or eastern region of Uttar Pradesh as the ruling party is working overtime to keep its caste equation unharmed.

Meet those who led the farmers' movement

Meet those who led the farmers' movement

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

Here are some of the key farmer leaders who fronted the protests.

Covid Cost Insurers Rs 250 Billion

Covid Cost Insurers Rs 250 Billion

Rediff.com8 Jan 2022

2.75 million of the 3 million Covid-related health claims were settled.

'Farmers were emulating the science Modi taught us'

'Farmers were emulating the science Modi taught us'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

'If banging thalis could drive corona as Modi said, banging thalis will drive away the farm laws.'

TOURING Rajasthan Through Bollywood's Eyes

TOURING Rajasthan Through Bollywood's Eyes

Rediff.com5 May 2022

Rajasthan's royal architecture and striking landscapes are a hot favourite among tourists and film-makers. Its majestic beauty and history has coloured many a movies and their visuals to unforgettable effect.

Azim Premji donated Rs 27 cr per day in FY21!

Azim Premji donated Rs 27 cr per day in FY21!

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

Software giant Wipro's Azim Premji donated Rs 9,713 crore or Rs 27 crore a day to retain his top rank among Indian philanthropists in FY21. Premji, the founder chairman of the company, increased his donation by nearly a fourth during the pandemic year, as per the Edelgive Hurun India Philanthropy List 2021, which had HCL's Shiv Nadar at second place with contributions of Rs 1,263 crore towards upliftment causes. Mukesh Ambani of Reliance Industries, India's richest man, came third on the list with a Rs 577 crore contribution and was succeeded by Kumar Mangalam Birla with Rs 377 crore.

Have you watched these Sridevi films?

Have you watched these Sridevi films?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

On Sridevi's third death anniversary, Subhash K Jha brings us five of her films that you have probably missed.

IndiGo Airlines: The story of two unlikely partners

IndiGo Airlines: The story of two unlikely partners

Rediff.com31 May 2019

Some years ago, Rakesh Gangwal reportedly said his relationship with Rahul Bhatia evolved in an amazing friendship, which he termed 'blind trust'. The question is whether that is under scrutiny now.

KGF 2 makes Rs 200 crore in JUST 5 DAYS!

KGF 2 makes Rs 200 crore in JUST 5 DAYS!

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

All the films that went past the 200 crores mark and how many days they took to achieve this milestone.

Scattered protests during Bharat Bandh over Agnipath scheme

Scattered protests during Bharat Bandh over Agnipath scheme

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

Road and rail traffic was partially affected in some regions on Monday during a 'Bharat bandh' called against the Agnipath military recruitment scheme, while protests appeared to taper off in many states, with authorities stepping up security and imposing curbs after days of unrest.

Pak's bid to push 250-300 terrorists into India foiled: BSF

Pak's bid to push 250-300 terrorists into India foiled: BSF

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

The BSF officer also said human rights organisations should take note of the killings of civilians and the damage caused to civilian properties in the intense shelling by Pakistan.

Crowd swells at Ghazipur border; over 3,000 security personnel deployed

Crowd swells at Ghazipur border; over 3,000 security personnel deployed

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) supporters stayed put on the Delhi-Meerut Expressway on Friday as the crowd swelled there, notwithstanding the Ghaziabad administration's ultimatum to vacate the UP Gate protest site where security force in large numbers was re-deployed.

Russia's Ukraine attack: It is a tightrope walk for India, say ex-envoys

Russia's Ukraine attack: It is a tightrope walk for India, say ex-envoys

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

India should watch the emergence of the situation and then see how others react, he said adding that Russia has stood by India in very difficult times.

Why BJP is making a big play for tribal votes in MP

Why BJP is making a big play for tribal votes in MP

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

In the 2018 assembly polls, the Congress shocked the BJP by securing 30 of the 47 ST seats, proving that this vote bank has drifted away from the ruling party over some time. Sandeep Kumar reports.

China: 'Next 5 years will be tougher for India'

China: 'Next 5 years will be tougher for India'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

'We can expect heightened belligerence from China.'

4 arrested in Indore for assaulting bangle seller; Hindu outfit stages protest

4 arrested in Indore for assaulting bangle seller; Hindu outfit stages protest

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

The police have so far arrested four persons for allegedly assaulting a bangle seller for apparently using a 'fake' name while selling his goods to women in Govind Nagar of Indore in Madhya Pradesh, an official said on Tuesday.

ITR filing extension: No relief to taxpayers on interest liability

ITR filing extension: No relief to taxpayers on interest liability

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has extended various tax returns filing deadlines till December 31 this year but it will continue to levy interest on delayed payments made after July 31, the original due date. Officials say tax payment has to be done through net banking, and the assessee doesn't need to use the e-filing portal, which has been facing glitches. So, taxpayers have to bear the interest payment liability of 1 per cent per month on the outstanding tax for those who filed a return after July 31.

'Not paradise, it's hell': Migrants won't return to Kashmir again

'Not paradise, it's hell': Migrants won't return to Kashmir again

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

Thousands of labourers, mostly Hindus and some Muslims, from different states arrived at railway stations and bus stands in Jammu and Udhampur after leaving the Valley.

What made Aap Ki Kasam filmmaker J Om Prakash so good

What made Aap Ki Kasam filmmaker J Om Prakash so good

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

Prolific and passionate, Omji's cinema is far more valuable than we think.

Experts downplay apprehensions centred around Covid XE

Experts downplay apprehensions centred around Covid XE

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

Experts said the strain has not propelled a surge in cases like Omicron, but advised strict adherence to COVID-19-appropriate behaviour.

Bollywood's BIGGEST DIWALI RELEASES

Bollywood's BIGGEST DIWALI RELEASES

Rediff.com5 Nov 2021

Joginder Tuteja looks back at how Hindi movies have done during this festive season in the last decade.

PM to be briefed on defence indigenisation, other projects

PM to be briefed on defence indigenisation, other projects

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, Chief of Army Staff General Manoj Mukund Naravane, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Karambir Singh, Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria, along with all the Commander-in-Chief rank officials from the three services will be attending the conference.

Farmers cancel Parliament march, say govt 'sabotaged' tractor parade

Farmers cancel Parliament march, say govt 'sabotaged' tractor parade

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

As cracks began to appear in their ongoing agitation against the agri laws, farmer unions on Wednesday cancelled their planned march to Parliament on February 1 when the Budget would be presented.

Woman 'mastermind' behind 'Bulli Bai' app held in Uttarakhand

Woman 'mastermind' behind 'Bulli Bai' app held in Uttarakhand

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

A court in Uttarakhand granted Mumbai police four-day transit remand of Shweta Singh so that she could be brought to the city.

Bulli Bai app row: Delhi Police seeks info from Twitter, GitHub

Bulli Bai app row: Delhi Police seeks info from Twitter, GitHub

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

The Delhi Commission For Women on Monday asked the police officials to appear before it later this week in connection with a probe into objectionable content on 'Bulli Bai' and 'Sulli Deal' apps.

10 Directors Who Made A Comeback

10 Directors Who Made A Comeback

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

Joginder Tuteja looks at 10 film-makers who returned to direction after a long time.

'Why did cops start playing judge, jury, executioner?'

'Why did cops start playing judge, jury, executioner?'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

'There have been more than 1,500 encounters.' 'So it's 1,500 murders.'

Search team rediscovers 3 lost Chardham trek routes

Search team rediscovers 3 lost Chardham trek routes

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

The 25-member team returned to Rishikesh on Monday after traversing a distance of 1,158 km on foot braving the vagaries of the weather in highly difficult terrain in 50 days.

Rajasthan CM stops auction of farmers' lands after uproar

Rajasthan CM stops auction of farmers' lands after uproar

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

Land attachment and auction is being undertaken by banks that are controlled by the RBI, Gehlot said, urging the Centre to waive farmers' loans.

'PM has taken a sane decision'

'PM has taken a sane decision'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

'The prime minister in a way defeated the ill-designs of separatist forces.'

Tikait gives govt time till Oct 2 to repeal farm laws

Tikait gives govt time till Oct 2 to repeal farm laws

Rediff.com6 Feb 2021

Tikait claimed a few inputs had been received regarding some "miscreants trying to disrupt peace" during the "chakka jam" that was announced for 12 noon to 3 pm on Saturday.

Gokarn, Patel, Mohan: Who will be the next RBI chief?

Gokarn, Patel, Mohan: Who will be the next RBI chief?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

A committee headed by Patel recommended retail inflation targeting and a monetary policy committee.

'We're not going anywhere': Farmers as they complete 6 months at Delhi borders

'We're not going anywhere': Farmers as they complete 6 months at Delhi borders

Rediff.com26 May 2021

'The protesters took out a march carrying black flags. They burnt Prime Minister Narendra Modi's effigy while raising slogans against the three farm laws'

10 Basuda songs that will enchant us forever

10 Basuda songs that will enchant us forever

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

Basu Chatterjee's films have wonderful songs, 10 of which Joginder Tuteja lists here.

Tension at Ghazipur border as Tikait defies order to vacate protest site

Tension at Ghazipur border as Tikait defies order to vacate protest site

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

A confrontation was building up at the UP Gate in Ghazipur bordering Delhi with heavy security deployed while frequent power cuts were witnessed in the evening at the protest site, where Bharatiya Kisan Union members, led by Tikait, are staying put since November 28.