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Psst! This Is B-Town's Latest Obsession

Psst! This Is B-Town's Latest Obsession

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

No! It's not walking the red carpet, dining at the city's finest spots or their collective, undivided love for Manish Malhotra :).

Gyanvapi mosque committee files objection to underground survey

Gyanvapi mosque committee files objection to underground survey

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

The lawyers of the Hindu side sought time for filing their counter-objection, following which the court of district judge A K Vishvesha fixed November 11 as the next date of hearing in the matter.

Not dahi, it's thayir, says TN; FSSAI revises order

Not dahi, it's thayir, says TN; FSSAI revises order

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

The controversy erupted after the Tamil Nadu Cooperative Milk Producers Federation -- which sells dairy products in brand name Aavin -- declined to use the Hindi term 'Dahi' in its printed sachets as directed by FSSAI and said that it would only stick to the Tamil word 'Thayir'.

President Murmu appoints Andhra CJ, senior advocate as SC judges

President Murmu appoints Andhra CJ, senior advocate as SC judges

Rediff.com19 May 2023

The appointments were announced by new Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Twitter.

Stalin sacks PTR as finance minister, gives him IT and digital services

Stalin sacks PTR as finance minister, gives him IT and digital services

Rediff.com11 May 2023

Palanivel Thiaga Rajan was on Thursday relieved of the finance portfolio by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin.

'Don't call me Uncle. Call me Sam'

'Don't call me Uncle. Call me Sam'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

Besides his strategic and tactical acumen, it was his amazing personality, quick wit and ability to remain unflustered under any circumstances that stood him apart from almost any leader one has read about or known, recalls Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

Images: SM Krishna at the UN

Images: SM Krishna at the UN

Rediff.com27 Sep 2009

In the aadress top the United Nations General Assembly, External Affairs Minister S M Krishna on Saturday urged the world community to urgently bring to justice the perpetrators and supporters of terrorist attack against innocent civilians of Mumbai late last year.

Ex-JD-S legislator joins Congress, third this month in poll-bound Karnataka

Ex-JD-S legislator joins Congress, third this month in poll-bound Karnataka

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

According to the Congress, 37 leaders associated with JD-S in the 2018 assembly polls, have joined the party so far, in the run up to the upcoming elections.

Rahul, Athiya: What's up guys?

Rahul, Athiya: What's up guys?

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

The rumoured couple have come together to endorse a luxury eyewear brand.

Adani, Sitharaman line up for yoga session

Adani, Sitharaman line up for yoga session

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

Billionaire Gautam Adani on Tuesday did an hour-long session of yoga exercises in the open air as he led corporate India to join the International Day of Yoga celebrations. Several public and private sector companies held yoga sessions at their offices to promote the adoption of exercise in daily routines to stay fit and healthy. Adani, chairman of logistics-to-energy conglomerate Adani Group, and his wife Priti, who heads the Adani Foundation, "participated with more than 1,000 members of the Adani Parivaar team to celebrate health, mindfulness and meditation," the group said in a statement. The session was held at a football ground at Adani Shantigram in Ahmedabad. Several other business leaders tweeted pictures of their yoga sessions.

DK Shivakumar's daughter engaged to Cafe Coffee Day founder's son

DK Shivakumar's daughter engaged to Cafe Coffee Day founder's son

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Shivakumar and Amartya's family have not planned grand celebrations and selected people were invited for the engagement ceremony. The marriage is expected to take place on February 19, 2021.

Import duty on diamonds, gemstones cut to 5%

Import duty on diamonds, gemstones cut to 5%

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday announced cutting import duty on cut and polished diamonds and gemstones to 5 per cent while on sawn diamond to nil in order to boost the sector. At present, import duty on cut and polished diamonds as well as gemstones is 7.5 per cent. Presenting the Budget for 2022-23 in the Lok Sabha, Sitharaman also announced that the government will facilitate export of jewellery through e-commerce for which it will implement a "simplified regulatory framework" by June this year.

China prepares to host SM Krishna tomorrow

China prepares to host SM Krishna tomorrow

Rediff.com4 Apr 2010

External Affairs Minister S M Krishna will arrive in Beijing on Monday for "comprehensive" talks with the top Chinese leadership covering issues like issuance of stapled visas by Beijing and "illegal" construction in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

Which Indian airport is 1 of the most followed airports on SM?

Which Indian airport is 1 of the most followed airports on SM?

Rediff.com2 Mar 2018

Delhi's ritzy Terminal 3 is on the global top 5 list on social media and the first among Asian airports on social media.

READ: SM Krishna's speech at the SCO summit

READ: SM Krishna's speech at the SCO summit

Rediff.com13 Jun 2012

It is a privilege for me to join you in the beautiful city of Beijing, at this august gathering of world leaders. I had the honour to represent India at the last two summits of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation and I am delighted to have this opportunity again. I thank the government and the people of China for the gracious hospitality and warm welcome.

Southern command felicitates Neeraj Chopra

Southern command felicitates Neeraj Chopra

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

According to the defence PRO, the visit of the defence minister and the felicitation ceremony at the ASI is likely to take place on August 27.

SM Krishna will contest K'taka polls

SM Krishna will contest K'taka polls

Rediff.com19 Apr 2008

According to sources in the Congress, Krishna will be contesting the elections from his home constituency at Maddur. The list of candidates from the Congress is ready and is awaiting the approval of Congress chief Sonia Gandhi at New Delhi. This sudden move by the Congress is seen as a measure to check mate the Janata Dal-Secular, which is trying to capitalise on the Vokkaliga vote bank.

Does Russian Brutality Surprise Anymore?

Does Russian Brutality Surprise Anymore?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

The bodies were found with their hands tied, blindfolded and shot at close range in the back of the head.

Madras HC rules that banned police orderly system needs to end in state

Madras HC rules that banned police orderly system needs to end in state

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

Justice SM Subramaniam said the higher police officials are expected to maintain not only good conduct, "but their actions must be always in consonance with the constitutional principles."

Rahul's Twitter account temporarily suspended: Congress

Rahul's Twitter account temporarily suspended: Congress

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

This comes a day after Twitter removed a controversial post of Gandhi with a picture of him meeting the family of a nine-year-old Dalit girl who died following an alleged sexual assault. A message from Twitter read that the tweet had violated its rules.

Rockstar umpire creates a buzz

Rockstar umpire creates a buzz

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

Umpire Paschim Pathak's swanky hairstyle has made him a huge hit on social media.

SM Krishna in Sri Lanka on four-day visit

SM Krishna in Sri Lanka on four-day visit

Rediff.com16 Jan 2012

External Affairs Minister S M Krishna arrived in Colombo on Monday on a four-day visit to Sri Lanka during which he will meet the country's top leadership and tour the war-ravaged northern areas.

Now Parliament goes out of gear over SM Krishna

Now Parliament goes out of gear over SM Krishna

Rediff.com9 Dec 2011

Opposition demand for resignation of External Affairs Minister S M Krishna for his alleged role in a mining scam led to repeated disruptions of both the Houses of Parliament on Friday, forcing their adjournment till Monday.

Uproar in RS over demand to sack SM Krishna

Uproar in RS over demand to sack SM Krishna

Rediff.com9 Dec 2011

Rajya Sabha was adjourned twice on Friday after the Opposition led by the Bharatiya Janata Party created uproar demanding sacking of External Affairs Minister S M Krishna following an FIR alleging his role in illegal mining as Karnataka chief minister.

When AB, Dev, Siraj, Virat went to school...

When AB, Dev, Siraj, Virat went to school...

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

Yuzvendra Chahal, Rashid Khan and Devdutt Padikkal react to Virat Kohli's hilarious post.

SM Krishna off to Dhaka ahead of PM's visit

SM Krishna off to Dhaka ahead of PM's visit

Rediff.com6 Jul 2011

Krishna's visit is part of efforts to do the spadework for working out the "deliverables" by India during Dr Singh's visit to Dhaka, when New Delhi is expected to come out with a raft of unilateral trade concessions, including the further easing of Bangladeshi textile exports to Indian market, and an agreement on border demarcation and adversely-held enclaves

Whose baby is it, Sakshi?

Whose baby is it, Sakshi?

Rediff.com11 Aug 2020

Sakshi Dhoni posted an adorable picture of her five-year-old daughter Ziva holding a baby in her lap.

Covaxin recommended by expert panel for 2-18 years

Covaxin recommended by expert panel for 2-18 years

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

The Subject Expert Committee on COVID-19 examined the data and deliberated on the EUA application on Monday.

Talks only if Pak fights terror, says SM Krishna

Talks only if Pak fights terror, says SM Krishna

Rediff.com12 Jun 2009

India has said it would talk to Pakistan if it takes "credible steps" to demonstrate its willingness to fight terror both "within and without". External Affairs Minister S M Krishna, however, suggested that Pakistan had not done enough to bring to justice the perpetrators of Mumbai attacks and highlighted the release of Jamaat-ud-Dawa chief Hafiz Saeed as a case in point.

Kalam ideal representation of Indo-Islamic culture, lauds Kovind

Kalam ideal representation of Indo-Islamic culture, lauds Kovind

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

Addressing the fourth APJ Abdul Kalam Memorial Lecture at the Rashtrapati Bhavan auditorium in New Delhi, Kovind said that "every Indian is proud of that great son of the country."

U-19 WC: India eye revenge against Bangladesh in quarters

U-19 WC: India eye revenge against Bangladesh in quarters

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

COVID-hit India will be bolstered by the return of key players when the four-time champions meet holders Bangladesh in the third quarter-final of the Under-19 World Cup in Osbourn, Antigua on Saturday.

Covaxin gets nod for use in children above 12 years with riders

Covaxin gets nod for use in children above 12 years with riders

Rediff.com25 Dec 2021

The Subject Expert Committee on COVID-19 of the CDSCO on October 12 after deliberating Bharat Biotech's EUA application had recommended granting emergency use approval to Covaxin for use in the 12-18 years age group with certain conditions.

Salman: If you don't like Bigg Boss, don't watch it

Salman: If you don't like Bigg Boss, don't watch it

Rediff.com11 Nov 2013

Here's what your favourite Hollywood stars are tweeting.

Krishna invokes 4C plan for Indian envoys in Central Asia

Krishna invokes 4C plan for Indian envoys in Central Asia

Rediff.com3 Jul 2012

Commerce, Connectivity, Consular and Community -- External Affairs Minister S M Krishna has urged Indian ambassadors in Central Asia to find ways to explore the massive potential that the strategically-important region offers. Rediff.com's Sheela Bhatt, who travelled to Tajikistan with the foreign minister, reports.

U-19 World Cup: England, Pakistan cruise to quarters

U-19 World Cup: England, Pakistan cruise to quarters

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

Reigning champions Bangladesh bounce back against Canada.

When did India last lose a Test series in West Indies?

When did India last lose a Test series in West Indies?

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

As India kicks off its run in the World Test Championships on Thursday, Rajneesh Gupta tells you all you need to know about the India-West Indies on-field rivalry.

Schedule: India at the Tokyo Paralaympics

Schedule: India at the Tokyo Paralaympics

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

Flag bearer Tek Chand will lead the Indian contingent -- India will be represented by 54 para athletes, the biggest ever contingent in the history of the Games.

'Galwan raised the cost for the PLA'

'Galwan raised the cost for the PLA'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

'It is because of the bravery of Colonel Santosh Babu and his men that we have not seen a violent escalation anywhere else along the LAC.'

Nepal: Did Krishna pacify anti-India rehotric?

Nepal: Did Krishna pacify anti-India rehotric?

Rediff.com25 Apr 2011

External Affairs Minister SM Krishna who wrapped up his three-day visit to Nepal on Friday said his meetings with the country's top political leadership was useful. Though Krishna emphasised on the importance of completing the peace process and the growing anti-India rhetoric in Nepal, the big questions remains -- are these concerns going to see any fruition in the near future? Shubha Singh reports.

Stunning! Models take #blackandwhitechallenge

Stunning! Models take #blackandwhitechallenge

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

Models and designers join the cause to empower each other by posting black and white pictures!