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FTII stir: 10 filmmakers return national awards over 'government's apathy'

FTII stir: 10 filmmakers return national awards over 'government's apathy'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

10 frontline filmmakers announced their decision to return the prestigious National Awards over the government's "apathy" in addressing the students issues and the environment of intolerance.

A nice way to say goodbye

A nice way to say goodbye

Rediff.com6 Jan 2018

'No one really knows whether it is somehow better to go raging and fighting into the dark night, or close one's eyes quietly and give in to fate.' 'But a funeral with music, tinsel and acceptance -- not unlike most New Year festivities -- seems like a better send-off than any other,' says Geetanjali Krishna.

Winter session of Parliament begins on Tues, set to be stormy

Winter session of Parliament begins on Tues, set to be stormy

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

The unity by the opposition parties is likely to reflect inside Parliament as well.

Bureaucratic reshuffle: Coal secy shunted out; 19 new babus appointed

Bureaucratic reshuffle: Coal secy shunted out; 19 new babus appointed

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

Coal Secretary Anil Swarup has been appointed as school education secretary.

Who were the real heroes of the 1991 reforms?

Who were the real heroes of the 1991 reforms?

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

'One wishes that today's 'take no prisoners' brand of politics would give way to an understanding of the national interest that is shared by both government and Opposition.'

Sabarimala board U-turn in SC, says supports entry of women

Sabarimala board U-turn in SC, says supports entry of women

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

The Board, which also comprise the state government nominees, told a five-judge Constitution Bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi that it is high time that a particular class not be discriminated on the ground of 'biological attributes'.

Review: Hum Sab Ullu Hain is the worst film ever!

Review: Hum Sab Ullu Hain is the worst film ever!

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

Hum Sab Ullu Hain is a brutal assault on the senses, rants Nishi Tiwari.

10 dead as hotel collapses in Indore, magisterial probe ordered

10 dead as hotel collapses in Indore, magisterial probe ordered

Rediff.com1 Apr 2018

Eyewitnesses claimed that a car crashed into a pillar of the 60-year-old hotel building, following which it collapsed.

Govt plans to use postman to educate people on schemes, policy

Govt plans to use postman to educate people on schemes, policy

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting runs various awareness programmes for the citizens leveraging the Internet and the social media.

'Only 10% of farmers gain from loan waivers'

'Only 10% of farmers gain from loan waivers'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

'Some farmers know when elections are due.' 'Before that, they take loans.' 'They then ask their farmer unions for loan waivers and the political party who shouts first about a loan waiver (gets the votes).'

What Vidya Balan has in common with Shabana Azmi!

What Vidya Balan has in common with Shabana Azmi!

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

Besides their terrific acting talent, of course!

PNB scam: What role did the auditors play?

PNB scam: What role did the auditors play?

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

While the scam highlights the need for an overhaul of the oversight mechanism of banks and of their internal controls, questions are being raised on why multiple audits failed to raise an alarm

When small is actually BIG!

When small is actually BIG!

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

Tata now occupies the fourth slot with the incremental volumes from the Tiago

Aditya Ghosh: 'I have kept an open mind on the future'

Aditya Ghosh: 'I have kept an open mind on the future'

Rediff.com1 May 2018

'You want to be a team that wins the game irrespective of which stadium you are playing in and what the weather conditions may be on that day,' says the outgoing president of IndiGo as he looks back on his eventful tenure.

IndiGo: A saga of mistrust, broken friendship and a bruised airline

IndiGo: A saga of mistrust, broken friendship and a bruised airline

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

Whatever the final outcome of this unhappy episode, one thing is clear: a glass once cracked cannot be fixed. The trust is gone forever and the relationship between two old friends lies in tatters. For now, IndiGo, the airline, will have to learn to soar with two angry and distracted commanders, says Anjuli Bhargava.

Economists in India: Endangered species?

Economists in India: Endangered species?

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

The pipeline for well-qualified and experienced policy economists at senior levels of government has broken, leading to a growing dearth of suitable candidates for top economist positions.

Govt steps up rescue ops in Iraq; knocking on every door for help

Govt steps up rescue ops in Iraq; knocking on every door for help

Rediff.com28 Jun 2014

With the deepening Iraq violence, India has set up three camp offices to facilitate departure of 10,000 Indians from non-conflicting zones even as External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has summoned top Indian envoys in Gulf countries for consultations on Sunday.

WB panchayat polls on May 14, SC allows e-filing of nominations

WB panchayat polls on May 14, SC allows e-filing of nominations

Rediff.com10 May 2018

The top court also directed the SEC not to declare those candidates who have won unopposed as winners.

'There is a sense of fear among Muslims'

'There is a sense of fear among Muslims'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

'Public dissent is the highest public duty and I will continue to speak out,' says Harsh Mander.

Black money: Action time now, warns Centre

Black money: Action time now, warns Centre

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

India has a double-taxation avoidance pact with Singapore and more than 85 countries.

Jat agitation singes auto dealers in Rohtak

Jat agitation singes auto dealers in Rohtak

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

The Jats, who went on a rampage to demand quota, attacked the showrooms of only non-Jats.

Our order used as tool for mandatory Aadhaar-mobile seeding: SC

Our order used as tool for mandatory Aadhaar-mobile seeding: SC

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

SC raised questions over the government's decision ordering mandatory seeding of mobile numbers with Aadhaar.

PIX: Abhishek-Aishwarya at Vinod Khanna's prayer meet

PIX: Abhishek-Aishwarya at Vinod Khanna's prayer meet

Rediff.com4 May 2017

The celebrities offer their condolences.

Are you a successful investor?

Are you a successful investor?

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

Find out if you do these 6 things to become one

Gaya road rage: Nitish breaks silence, says guilty won't be spared

Gaya road rage: Nitish breaks silence, says guilty won't be spared

Rediff.com9 May 2016

Nitish said the Opposition tried to project the Gaya road rage case as the return of 'jungle raj' in Bihar.

Nifty's realty index is up 90 per cent! Where should you invest now?

Nifty's realty index is up 90 per cent! Where should you invest now?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

After giving negative or low returns from 2013-2016, the Nifty Realty Index is up a whopping 91.14 per cent, making it the best performer year-to-date. Can you still make money in this sector? Sanjay Kumar Singh finds out.

Investors richer by Rs 1.5 lakh cr as stocks jump

Investors richer by Rs 1.5 lakh cr as stocks jump

Rediff.com29 Jun 2013

The total investor wealth in domestic stock markets soared by Rs 1.53 lakh crore as investors cheered energy reforms, including hike in natural gas prices.

When Jeetendra and Neetu Singh played ghar-ghar!

When Jeetendra and Neetu Singh played ghar-ghar!

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

In our special series re-visiting Hindi film classics, we look back at the Jeetendra and Neetu Singh starrer Priyatama (1977).

Sheena murder: CBI raids 9 locations; Indrani's custody extended

Sheena murder: CBI raids 9 locations; Indrani's custody extended

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

CBI sources said that agency teams swooped down at the residences of Peter and Indrani, two each in Mumbai and Goa, Indrani's ancestral home in Guwahati, her driver Shyamvar Pinturam Rai's houses in Mumbai and Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, and the residence of Sanjeev Khanna in Kolkata.

'We just fled; we didn't even have time to take any money'

'We just fled; we didn't even have time to take any money'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

Left with nothing, many survivors staying at a relief camp in UP, recount the horror of Saturday's earthquake.

The chakravyuh of the RBI governor's job

The chakravyuh of the RBI governor's job

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

The friction with the political class is not only about interest rates and monetary policy. While the government often spoke freely about its discomfiture, the RBI had to be careful even in its response to the government as any loose statement would affect the markets.

ISL: Elias stunner helps Delhi hold Kolkata to a draw

ISL: Elias stunner helps Delhi hold Kolkata to a draw

Rediff.com19 Oct 2014

Czech midfielder Pavel Elias struck a stunner to help Delhi Dynamos halt Atletico de Kolkata's two-match winning run as both teams settled for a point each after a thrilling 1-1 draw in their Indian Super League match in Kolkata, on Sunday.

Review: Dear Maya: For the love of Manisha Koirala

Review: Dear Maya: For the love of Manisha Koirala

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

Watching the mild-mannered actress return to screen after a personally difficult time resonates with the headway she makes as Maya, says Sukanya Verma.

IndiGo to acquire 250 Airbus A-320 neos

IndiGo to acquire 250 Airbus A-320 neos

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

IndiGo has previously placed orders for 100 A320s and 180 A320neo planes.

Box Office: Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2 is a hit!

Box Office: Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2 is a hit!

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

A look at the hits and misses of the week.

'It was like a war': Border residents live in fear of bombs and bullets

'It was like a war': Border residents live in fear of bombs and bullets

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

Many border residents say that they have been witnessing death closely since the repeated ceasefire violations by Pakistan.

What the top retailers can learn from kirana stores

What the top retailers can learn from kirana stores

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

Some analysts believe convenience stores could be challenged by digital grocery in the future.

The silent giant of the stock market

The silent giant of the stock market

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

The stocks Radhakishan Damani enters or exits are closely watched by fund managers, says Joydeep Ghosh.

Asian Games, Day 2: Vinesh sparkles for India; shooters add silver

Asian Games, Day 2: Vinesh sparkles for India; shooters add silver

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

Vinesh Phogat's gold medal was India's first since women's wrestling was introduced at the Asian Games in 2002.

'If CBI director bows to government pressure it is because he wants to'

'If CBI director bows to government pressure it is because he wants to'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

'I was at a very senior position in the CBI and what happens is, hints are dropped for you to act upon. But then it depends upon your conscience, to do it or otherwise.' 'I know the rank and file of the CBI, they will bounce back; it is the leadership which has failed.'