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Aamir Khan: I am scared about my TV show

Aamir Khan: I am scared about my TV show

Rediff.com13 Apr 2012

Aamir Khan spoke about his new TV show Satyamev Jayate.

India provides EVMs, CEC in Bhutan to witness polls

India provides EVMs, CEC in Bhutan to witness polls

Rediff.com11 Jul 2013

India has provided 1,935 electronic voting machines to Bhutan for the country's second national elections to be held on Saturday.

9-phase LS polls from April 7 to May 12; counting on May 16

9-phase LS polls from April 7 to May 12; counting on May 16

Rediff.com5 Mar 2014

The much-awaited schedule for the Lok Sabha polls was announced by Chief Election Commissioner VS Sampath on Wednesday at a press conference at the Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, instead of Nirvachan Bhawan, the EC headquarters.

Manpreet, Satish advance at Asian Boxing Championships

Manpreet, Satish advance at Asian Boxing Championships

Rediff.com29 Aug 2015

Former Asian Games silver-medallist Manpreet Singh (91kg) and Satish Kumar (+91kg) sailed into the quarter-finals with comprehensive wins as India rounded off a reasonably good day at the Asian Boxing Championships in Bangkok.

EC plans introducing downloadable ballot papers for BSF, CRPF

EC plans introducing downloadable ballot papers for BSF, CRPF

Rediff.com17 Dec 2013

For the first time, lakhs of paramilitary soldiers may be able to download the ballot paper from the internet, cast their vote and send it by post to the returning officer in the next Lok Sabha elections.

'None Of The Above' option available in 5-state polls

'None Of The Above' option available in 5-state polls

Rediff.com4 Oct 2013

For the first time, the Election Commission will provide 'None Of The Above' option button in EVMs for the 11 crore voters who will exercise their franchise in the five states going to polls beginning next month.

Indian hockey team trainer sacked

Indian hockey team trainer sacked

Rediff.com2 Jun 2004

The decision to dump Sampath Kumar hours before the departure of the probables for an Olympic training competition in the US shocked the players.

Don't get lured by MF schemes' dividends

Don't get lured by MF schemes' dividends

Rediff.com27 Nov 2009

Many investors are lured with dividends that mutual funds pay, without realising that they are getting their own money back.

Hindu outfit to serve pork meat to protest beef fests

Hindu outfit to serve pork meat to protest beef fests

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

Protesting beef fests organised by political parties and organisations, a Hindu outfit in Coimbatore on Monday said it would stage a counter-agitation serving pork meat.

PIX: Alia, Deepika, Sonakshi watch Secret Superstar

PIX: Alia, Deepika, Sonakshi watch Secret Superstar

Rediff.com19 Oct 2017

Bollywood celebs at Secret Superstar screening.

Indian-origin student faces racial slur at US varsity

Indian-origin student faces racial slur at US varsity

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

A 21-year-old Indian-origin student was allegedly subjected to a racial slur at a prestigious US university, prompting the student's body to pass a "diversity resolution" to promote an inclusive atmosphere on its campus.

Review: Fitting Master

Review: Fitting Master

Rediff.com15 Jan 2009

Fitting Master is a film filled with more sadness than humour wherein producer-director E V V Satyanarayana sends a message that one should love their parents. His son Naresh's acting is convincing.

Spotted! Rajnikant at Chennai Airport

Spotted! Rajnikant at Chennai Airport

Rediff.com5 Dec 2007

Reader Sampath sends us this photograph of Rajnikant.

EC seeks report on Rahul entering polling booths in Amethi

EC seeks report on Rahul entering polling booths in Amethi

Rediff.com8 May 2014

The Election Commission on Thursday said it has sought a "factual" report on allegations that Rahul Gandhi, a candidate from Amethi, had violated rules by going to the polling area inside some booths in the constituency during balloting on Wednesday.

PIX: Kamal Haasan, Trisha at Cheekati Rajyam premiere

PIX: Kamal Haasan, Trisha at Cheekati Rajyam premiere

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

The premiere of Kamal Haasan's Telugu film Cheekati Rajyam was held at the Prasads Imax theatre in Hyderabad recently.

Krazzy 4 music is a copy, declares Bombay HC

Krazzy 4 music is a copy, declares Bombay HC

Rediff.com10 Apr 2008

Sampath had filed a case against the film's producer, Rakesh Roshan, and music director, Rajesh Roshan, stating that he was not given due credit for Krazzy 4's music. His name was not mentioned on Krazzy 4's audio CDs, and that's the reason he sought legal action and filed a case of copyright infringement.

'Indian Nobel Prize' for 13 scientists

'Indian Nobel Prize' for 13 scientists

Rediff.com26 Sep 2006

In Engineering Sciences, Dr Ashish Lele of National Chemical Laboratory, Pune and Dr Sanjay Mittal of Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur received the award.

EC wants paid news to be made an electoral offence

EC wants paid news to be made an electoral offence

Rediff.com5 Mar 2014

Recognising the malaise of paid news, the Election Commission has proposed to the government to make it an electoral offence even as it continues to tackle it itself by monitoring the expenditures of candidates.

How Rahul is preparing to oust BJP by 2024

How Rahul is preparing to oust BJP by 2024

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

The new Congress president is building a core team of youngsters while waiting for his mother's coterie to retire, reports R Rajagopalan.

Paralympics: Bhagat-Kohli in semis; Suhas, Tarun, Manoj too qualify

Paralympics: Bhagat-Kohli in semis; Suhas, Tarun, Manoj too qualify

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

Prachi Yadav finishes last in 200m canoe VL2 final

'I have never believed in Gandhiji's doctrine of Non-Violence'

'I have never believed in Gandhiji's doctrine of Non-Violence'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

'Absolute non-violence is not only sinful, but immoral.' 'This doctrine of non-violence benumbed the revolutionary fervor, softened the limbs and hearts of the Hindus, and stiffened the bones of enemies.' A revealing excerpt from Vikram Sampath's Savarkar (Part 2): A Contested Legacy, 1924-1966.

Find out when your constituency goes to poll

Find out when your constituency goes to poll

Rediff.com28 Mar 2014

Find out when your constituency goes to poll

'Aamir said you will destroy my career'

'Aamir said you will destroy my career'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

'But what the hell! Do it because it is brilliant.'

5 charred to death in Bengaluru bar fire

5 charred to death in Bengaluru bar fire

Rediff.com8 Jan 2018

Resto-bar owner V R Dayashankar who went absconding after the incident was later arrested.

Election Commission or Mamata, who will blink first?

Election Commission or Mamata, who will blink first?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2014

The confrontation between the Election Commission and the West Bengal government escalated by a few notches on Tuesday, with Chief Election Commissioner V S Sampath asking West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to transfer five superintendents of police and one district magistrate (North 24-Parganas) by 2.30 pm on Tuesday, after Opposition parties complained against these officers and accused them of being biased.

Shah Rukh's item song with Sunny Leone

Shah Rukh's item song with Sunny Leone

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

The song will be choreographed by Bosco, to Kalyanji-Anandji's chartbuster song Laila Oh Laila from Feroz Khan's Qurbani.

US Fed rate hike puts bonds, rupee under pressure

US Fed rate hike puts bonds, rupee under pressure

Rediff.com16 Dec 2016

Hawkish guidance by the US Fed raises concerns it could tie the hands of RBI from trimming rates.

'Tipu was no religious figure but a politician'

'Tipu was no religious figure but a politician'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

Tipu has been made divisive by people who want to use his name to milk their ends on either side of the debate, as there are ample examples to suit both arguments, says Vikram Sampath

PICS: Juhi, Lara, Shriya attend LFW finale

PICS: Juhi, Lara, Shriya attend LFW finale

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

Anita Dongre's show saw these celebs in attendance.

'Karunanidhi's legacy is retaining the plurality of India'

'Karunanidhi's legacy is retaining the plurality of India'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

''He had given tools to fight all forms of homogenisation.'

5 states go to polls from Nov 11-Dec 4; Results Dec 8

5 states go to polls from Nov 11-Dec 4; Results Dec 8

Rediff.com4 Oct 2013

The Election Commission on Friday announced the schedule for assembly elections in five states of Delhi, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Mizoram.

LS polls: 10 crore more voters in 2014 than in 2009

LS polls: 10 crore more voters in 2014 than in 2009

Rediff.com5 Mar 2014

The Lok Sabha elections will be held from April 7 to May 12 spread over nine days in the highest number of polling days so far involving an electorate of 81.4 crore, the Election Commission announced on Wednesday.

Lok Sabha chaos: One member tears newspapers, another falls ill

Lok Sabha chaos: One member tears newspapers, another falls ill

Rediff.com22 Dec 2014

Lok Sabha on Monday witnessed another low with a member tearing a newspaper and throwing its pieces in the House, drawing strong condemnation from the Chair.

Indian to take on iTunes, Napster

Indian to take on iTunes, Napster

Rediff.com15 Oct 2003

PIX: Ram Charan's birthday celebrations

PIX: Ram Charan's birthday celebrations

Rediff.com26 Mar 2012

Ram Charan will turn 27 tomorrow.

We should make the younger generation 'masters': Modi

We should make the younger generation 'masters': Modi

Rediff.com9 Jan 2013

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said India which has largest number of youth population, should give them more opportunities and 'dream big'.

Bypolls to three Delhi assembly seats on Nov 25

Bypolls to three Delhi assembly seats on Nov 25

Rediff.com25 Oct 2014

The Election Commission today announced by-polls to three assembly constituencies in Delhi which fell vacant after Bharatiya Janata Party MLAs were elected to the Lok Sabha in the recently-held general elections.

EC removes Meghalaya police chief ahead of polls

EC removes Meghalaya police chief ahead of polls

Rediff.com7 Feb 2013

The Election Commission on Thursday removed Meghalaya police chief Kulbir Krishan following complaints against him in order to ensure free and fair state assembly polls on February 23.

Essar Energy appoints Deepak Maheshwari as CFO

Essar Energy appoints Deepak Maheshwari as CFO

Rediff.com18 Mar 2013

P Sampath, the current CFO, moves to a new role as the President of Business Optimisation and Improvement for Essar Energy plc, the company said in a press statement.

No cash transfer scheme in Gujarat, Himachal now: EC

No cash transfer scheme in Gujarat, Himachal now: EC

Rediff.com4 Dec 2012

Voicing concern over the announcement of direct cash transfer scheme after the Model Code of Conduct had been implemented, the Election Commission has directed the government to keep in abeyance its implementation in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh where the poll process is going on.