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What was Pratip Chaudhuri's crime?

What was Pratip Chaudhuri's crime?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

The account turned bad before Chaudhari took over as SBI chairman and the asset was sold to AARC following an open bidding process, months after Chaudhari retired, explains Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

PIX: Esha Deol gets engaged

PIX: Esha Deol gets engaged

Rediff.com13 Feb 2012

The engagement took place at Hema Malini's residence.

Crowds throng Baba ka Dhaba after couple's plight moves social media

Crowds throng Baba ka Dhaba after couple's plight moves social media

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

Many offered to help the couple financially and others announced plans for lunch at Baba Ka Dhaba.

BCCI meet: UAE favourites for hosting IPL

BCCI meet: UAE favourites for hosting IPL

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

Amid speculation that the currently-suspended IPL could be held in the United Arab Emirates due to the rising COVID-19 cases in India, Dubai Sports City's Head of Cricket and Events Salman Hanif has said they are keeping the facilities ready for such an eventuality. The IPL is aiming to secure the September-October window, which it might just grab as there is immense uncertainty surrounding the fate of the T20 World Cup to be held in Australia from October 18 to November 15.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

A recap of events that occurred in India in the past 24 hours.

PIX: Aamir, Saifeena at Imran Khan's housewarming party

PIX: Aamir, Saifeena at Imran Khan's housewarming party

Rediff.com24 Dec 2012

Imran Khan, who moved in the newly-renovated bungalow of his grandfather Nasir Hussain in Pali Hill, threw a party that also marked 50 years of his family moving there.

10 amazing photos you missed this week

10 amazing photos you missed this week

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

A West Indian Day celebration, Hurricane Dorian destruction, and the immersion of Lord Ganesha in Mumbai round out this week's best images.

When Mallya bought Lewis Hamilton's dad's home

When Mallya bought Lewis Hamilton's dad's home

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

This property has all the hallmarks of being owned and occupied by Vijay Mallya. A fleet of supercars making their way down the drive, hordes of people descending to party all night long and a constant delivery of goods and services.

Mumbai building crash: Death toll rises to 61

Mumbai building crash: Death toll rises to 61

Rediff.com29 Sep 2013

The death toll in Friday's building collapse in Mazgaon area here has climbed to 61, according to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation. Asked if the rescue operation has been called off, the BMC said though no formal announcement to this effect has been made so far, "it is as good as being called off".

World Cup chit-chat: Brazilian stadium holds first test ahead of opener

World Cup chit-chat: Brazilian stadium holds first test ahead of opener

Rediff.com19 May 2014

Organisers of the 2014 Soccer World Cup conducted the first and only official test of facilities at Sao Paulo's still-incomplete Arena Corinthians stadium on Sunday, 25 days before it will host the opening match between Brazil and Croatia.

Be warned, from today you are under greater govt scrutiny

Be warned, from today you are under greater govt scrutiny

Rediff.com1 Sep 2019

Changes in I-T rules kick in today; to help govt track taxpayers' income, reports Dilasha Seth.

BMC razes 'majority of alterations' at Kangana's bungalow

BMC razes 'majority of alterations' at Kangana's bungalow

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

According to a civic official, the demolition at Ranaut's Pali Hill office started around 11 am and continued for the next one-and-a-half hours, till the high court passed the order.

Photos: Messi strikes as Argentina scrape past Bosnia-Herzegovina

Photos: Messi strikes as Argentina scrape past Bosnia-Herzegovina

Rediff.com16 Jun 2014

Photos from the World Cup match between Argentina and Bosnia-Herzegovina.

President Kovind inaugurates refurbished Motera Stadium

President Kovind inaugurates refurbished Motera Stadium

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

The refurbished Sardar Patel Stadium in Motera is now renamed Narendra Modi Stadium.

Sizzling dancers spice up Brazil carnival

Sizzling dancers spice up Brazil carnival

Rediff.com22 Feb 2012

Elite samba schools paraded in Rio de Janeiro's newly renovated Sambadrome on Sunday to kick off Brazil's annual carnival.

Will rebuild vandalised Hindu temple: Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa CM

Will rebuild vandalised Hindu temple: Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa CM

Rediff.com1 Jan 2021

Addressing a health card distribution ceremony in Peshawar, Chief Minister Khan said the government has issued orders to rebuild the temple. The attack on the temple in Terri village in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's (KP) Karak district on Wednesday drew strong condemnation from human rights activists and the minority Hindu community leaders.

Robert Vadra gets interim bail in money laundering case

Robert Vadra gets interim bail in money laundering case

Rediff.com2 Feb 2019

The case relates to allegations of money laundering in the purchase of a London-based property -- located at 12, Bryanston Square -- worth 1.9 million pounds, which is allegedly owned by Vadra.

Aam aadmi Kejriwal wants ACs to be removed from home

Aam aadmi Kejriwal wants ACs to be removed from home

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

The CM has asked to remove all air conditioners from the 6 Flagstaff Road residence in north Delhi's Civil Lines area.

Aamir, Hrithik, Ranbir, Farhan: Posh celebrity houses

Aamir, Hrithik, Ranbir, Farhan: Posh celebrity houses

Rediff.com12 Dec 2013

Take a look at these famous addresses from around Mumbai.

Mumbai fire: Builder remanded to police custody till Aug 27

Mumbai fire: Builder remanded to police custody till Aug 27

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

Abdul Razak Ismail Supariwala, was arrested by the Bhoiwada police on Wednesday and booked under IPC sections 304 (culpable homicide not amounting to murder), 336 (act endangering life or personal safety of others), 337 (causing hurt by act endangering life or personal safety of others) and 338 (causing grievous hurt by act endangering life or personal safety of others).

PIX: Salman, Hrithik, Shilpa Shetty's Ganpati celebrations

PIX: Salman, Hrithik, Shilpa Shetty's Ganpati celebrations

Rediff.com11 Sep 2013

Several Bollywood A-listers took part in Ganpati Visarjan celebrations on September 10 in Mumbai.

Lights go out on Brazil ahead of friendly match

Lights go out on Brazil ahead of friendly match

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

Brazil's Olympic soccer team trained in the headlights of a lorry on Monday after the floodlights failed at their training ground, local news media reported.

High on white spirits

High on white spirits

Rediff.com1 Apr 2005

Rani Mukerji to be discharged soon

Rani Mukerji to be discharged soon

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

Rani Mukerji, who is expecting her first child, was hospitalised on November 14 due to exhaustion.

Pak SC orders reconstruction of vandalised Hindu temple

Pak SC orders reconstruction of vandalised Hindu temple

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

The apex court, which took notice of the attack and ordered the local authorities to appear before the court on January 5, also directed the board to submit in court details of all functional and non-functional temples and gurdwaras across Pakistan, Dawn newspaper reported.

Big Ben rings its final 12 bongs as 4-year repairs begin

Big Ben rings its final 12 bongs as 4-year repairs begin

Rediff.com21 Aug 2017

The 29 million (Rs 240 crore) restoration of the Big Ben was signed off in 2015 by the Commons Administration Committee.

Fire demolishes heritage building in Shimla

Fire demolishes heritage building in Shimla

Rediff.com28 Jan 2014

A devastating fire swept through the British-era Gorton Castle, which houses the office of the Accountant General of Himachal Pradesh, in the wee hours of Tuesday, reducing two floors of the magnificent heritage building to ashes.

Will Taj Mansingh find a suitor this time?

Will Taj Mansingh find a suitor this time?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

Hotel companies said the conditions are not investor friendly and making money on the property could be tough in the initial years.

India ready to face full spectrum of war: CDS Rawat

India ready to face full spectrum of war: CDS Rawat

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

The former Chief of Army Staff said India faces the most complex threats and challenges spanning a full spectrum of possible conflict -- from nuclear to sub-conventional -- but asserted that the armed forces are ready to deal with them.

This is world's most valuable soccer team

This is world's most valuable soccer team

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

anchester United are the world's most valuable soccer club for a second consecutive year, according to the annual list published by Forbes on Tuesday.

Imran Khan: Happy to be compared to a talented person like Ranbir

Imran Khan: Happy to be compared to a talented person like Ranbir

Rediff.com14 Aug 2013

Imran tells us why he likes to be compared to Ranbir Kapoor and why he is scared of reviving the Nasir Hussain Films banner.

Govt spending Rs 14,500 crore on airports before 'privatising' them

Govt spending Rs 14,500 crore on airports before 'privatising' them

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

With six airports handed over to the Adani group for 50 years, the government is now all set to hand over another 25 airports to private players in a bid to 'monetise' them. Official figures reveal that since 2017-18, the government has spent and will be spending Rs 14,500 crore on significantly revamping infrastructure at most of these airports before handing them over to private players. The Airports Authority of India (AAI), which operates these airports for the government, has spent billions of rupees in building new terminal buildings, runways, reinforcing taxiways, upgrading aircraft landing systems, radars and a host of other heavy duty and capital intensive infrastructure works.

Can India win an Olympic Medal in Climbing?

Can India win an Olympic Medal in Climbing?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

While sport climbing made its debut in the Olympics only this year, it has had a popular home in India for many years now.

'We started as a democracy, but have regressed to a banana republic'

'We started as a democracy, but have regressed to a banana republic'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

'Governments, democratically elected governments, are custodians for a short- specified time.' 'Parents don't let baby sitters decide the course of their child's future.'

Weak monsoon likely to increase demand for work under MGNREGS

Weak monsoon likely to increase demand for work under MGNREGS

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

Around 40 per cent of the country is staring at drought-like conditions ahead of the monsoon as water levels have receded sharply.

Dhawan, Smriti recommended for Arjuna awards

Dhawan, Smriti recommended for Arjuna awards

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

Meanwhile, the Board has given the names of Hardik Pandya and Dinesh Karthik as India's representatives in the World XI team that will play West Indies in a charity Twenty20 match at the Lord's on May 31.

Priyanka Gandhi vacates Lodhi Estate bungalow

Priyanka Gandhi vacates Lodhi Estate bungalow

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

Sources close to her said she would be staying for a few days in her Gurugram penthouse before shifting to central Delhi, where she has finalised a house.

Sulking Sidhu hits out at Badal govt, says he feels like oppn

Sulking Sidhu hits out at Badal govt, says he feels like oppn

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

Cricketer-turned-Bharatiya Janata Party member of Parliament Navjot Singh Sidhu on Thursday said despite being part of ruling Shiromani Akali Dal-BJP alliance in Punjab, he feels he is in the opposition as several developmental works in his constituency have been stalled.

Taj Exotica rolls out the red carpet for BRICS summit

Taj Exotica rolls out the red carpet for BRICS summit

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

The hotel has currently turned into a high security zone with guests living there moved out to other facilities of the Taj group.