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Contempt pleas against Karni Sena, 4 states for violence over Padmaavat

Contempt pleas against Karni Sena, 4 states for violence over Padmaavat

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

The SC to hear 2 separate case against four state governments and Karni Sena.

'We want to give voice to the workers' misery'

'We want to give voice to the workers' misery'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

In one case, the folks at SWAN discovered that of the Rs 1,500 they'd transferred as relief in the account of a stranded worker, the bank had deducted Rs 800 as penalty for not having minimum balance!

We are moving beyond Dhoni, says chief selector Prasad

We are moving beyond Dhoni, says chief selector Prasad

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

Chairman of selectors MSK Prasad made it amply clear that Rishabh Pant is the first choice wicketkeeper for India in the limited overs format.

SC rejects plea to cancel Padmaavat's CBFC certificate

SC rejects plea to cancel Padmaavat's CBFC certificate

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

"Maintaining law and order is not our job. That is the job of the state. Prayer rejected," the bench said while refusing to accord urgent hearing on the fresh plea filed by lawyer M L Sharma.

'The main hero is the plane, I am the second lead'

'The main hero is the plane, I am the second lead'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

'There are only two religions in this country: Films and cricket.' 'These two religions will unite all religions.' 'And that only happens in a cinema hall.'

How Covid-19 weakened Air Asia India beyond recovery

How Covid-19 weakened Air Asia India beyond recovery

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

In India, many players are in the throes of chaos and pain but at least one partnership -- Air Asia India -- that was fraying even before the pandemic now finds itself at breaking point, says Anjuli Bhargava.

Special: The Bo Xilai I Met

Special: The Bo Xilai I Met

Rediff.com19 Apr 2012

He was once tipped to be one of China's NextGen leaders, someone who would guide the Middle Kingdom's future for the next decade, once the present leadership retired. In a dramatic saga, unparalleled in contemporary China, Bo Xilai suddenly fell from grace these past weeks, his wife now accused of murder. Nikhil Lakshman, who met Bo a few times, recounts those encounters with a Chinese politician like none other.

Modi does not want war with China

Modi does not want war with China

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

'China has forcibly occupied territory it had never occupied before, blocked Indian patrols' access to areas they had patrolled for decades and, most provocatively, killed 20 Indian soldiers.' 'Most countries would regard these as acts of war.' 'New Delhi has apparently taken off the table the option of evicting the PLA with force,' observes Ajai Shukla.

Emergency was a windfall for the RSS

Emergency was a windfall for the RSS

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

The Emergency greatly influenced the RSS' makeover from a fringe force in the Indian political imagination to one that could have its own man sworn in as prime minister in two decades' time. A riveting excerpt from Christophe Jaffrelot and Pratinav Anil's India's First Dictatorship: The Emergency, 1975-1977.

Hinduja squabble: Lessons for business khandaans

Hinduja squabble: Lessons for business khandaans

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

'India is home to the third-largest number of family-owned businesses in the world.' 'While everyone pays lip service to succession planning being entrenched in the functional DNA of family-owned business enterprises, it's still not an area of focus for a lot of family businesses', points out Shyamal Majumdar.

Plenty of room for Real improvement, says Modric

Plenty of room for Real improvement, says Modric

Rediff.com9 Feb 2013

Luka Modric is still struggling to find his feet at Real Madrid but is sure he will end up winning over sceptical fans in the future, the Croatia midfielder said.

Review: Kshetram is avoidable

Review: Kshetram is avoidable

Rediff.com30 Dec 2011

Director Venugopal messes up this reincarnation saga.

Review: Endukante Premanta disappoints

Review: Endukante Premanta disappoints

Rediff.com8 Jun 2012

Ram and Tamannaah Bhatia shine in Karunakaran's Endukante Premanta. Otherwise, the film has an unrealistic story which is hard to imagine.

Exclusive! Shashi Tharoor: The end of Kerala's IPL dream?

Exclusive! Shashi Tharoor: The end of Kerala's IPL dream?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2011

Poorly supported by the lethargic and self-interested administrators of the Kerala Cricket Association, Kochi Tuskers Kerala had promised to rewrite the cricketing history of the state. Their demise is a blow whose major victim is Kerala cricket itself, writes Shashi Tharoor, member of Parliament from Thiruvananthapuram

Gibbs will remain unscathed in renewed probe, says lawyer

Gibbs will remain unscathed in renewed probe, says lawyer

Rediff.com16 Nov 2011

Former South Africa opener Herschelle Gibbs will emerge unscathed from any new probe by Indian authorities into the match-fixing saga involving now deceased captain Hansie Cronje in 2000, his lawyer Peter Whelan told the daily Business Day, in Johannesburg, on Wednesday.

How to answer these 6 common questions in an interview

How to answer these 6 common questions in an interview

Rediff.com10 Feb 2012

Mandira Popat, an alumnus of NMIMS, Mumbai identifies 6 commonly asked questions in an MBA interview and tells us how to answer them.

'Pawar is angry because Rahul is set for a role in govt'

'Pawar is angry because Rahul is set for a role in govt'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2012

Has Sharad Pawar really offered to quit the UPA government, or is he shadow-boxing? Political commentator Dilliwalla was in conversation with Rediff.com's Abhishek Mande on Friday, June 20 on ZaraBol.

'My son has been implicated and made a scapegoat'

'My son has been implicated and made a scapegoat'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2011

Reactions to the Pakistan cricket trio of Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Mohd Amir being jailed after being found guilty of taking bribes to fix parts of a Test match against England in 2010.

Review: Hate Story is a hate crime against the sex-starved

Review: Hate Story is a hate crime against the sex-starved

Rediff.com20 Apr 2012

Publicised purely on the strength of its 'erotic' content and scandalously adult themes, Hate Story delivers very little actual heat.

Has coronavirus helped Modi discover virtues of democracy?

Has coronavirus helped Modi discover virtues of democracy?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

Has Modi -- after announcing the life-crushing demonetisation, the abrogation of Article 370 and the CAA/NPR/NRC without any consultation -- suddenly realised the value of taking everyone on board, asks Krishna Prasad.

Review: No. 66 Madhura Bus is disappointing

Review: No. 66 Madhura Bus is disappointing

Rediff.com2 Jul 2012

No.66 Madhura Bus turns out to be a disappointment considering that it had promising actors and a director with a good reputation and track record.

MUST READ: The dirty 'suicide politics' over Telangana

MUST READ: The dirty 'suicide politics' over Telangana

Rediff.com4 Apr 2012

It is turning out to be a clear case of playing dirty politics over the dead in Andhra Pradesh in general and Telangana in particular.

Like the new Agneepath trailer? VOTE!

Like the new Agneepath trailer? VOTE!

Rediff.com23 Dec 2011

Hrithik Roshan kicks it up a notch with super-intense acting in the new Agneepath trailer.

Osama cremated in US not buried at sea, say secret mails

Osama cremated in US not buried at sea, say secret mails

Rediff.com7 Mar 2012

In a new twist to Osama bin Laden saga, emails leaked from an intelligence analysis firm say the body of the Al Qaeda leader was actually sent to the United States for cremation than buried at sea.

Rescuing the rupee: What can be done

Rescuing the rupee: What can be done

Rediff.com25 May 2012

'Well, what can be done now, when the economy is tanking? 'Austerity', the officials cry. That would be fine, but austerity by whom? Normally, the answer is: Belt-tightening by the common man (Indians already pay some of the highest prices in the world for petroleum products, and a lot of that is punitive taxes), but ostentatious spending and extravagance by the political classes and their cronies,' says Rajeev Srinivasan.

Spot-fixing: Butt, Amir's appeal against jail term dismissed

Spot-fixing: Butt, Amir's appeal against jail term dismissed

Rediff.com23 Nov 2011

The appeals of disgraced Pakistan cricketers Salman Butt and Mohammad Amir against the jail sentencing imposed on them in the spot-fixing saga were dismissed in a London court on Wednesday.

Review: Don't miss Diamond Necklace

Review: Don't miss Diamond Necklace

Rediff.com7 May 2012

There are images throughout the film that portray the transformation a character goes through very well without being preachy or pedantic.

Tech news: India's fastest supercomputer, pink Nokia N8, thinnest BlackBerry and more

Tech news: India's fastest supercomputer, pink Nokia N8, thinnest BlackBerry and more

Rediff.com6 May 2011

A round up of what's happening in the world of technology, gadgets and gizmos.

Griezmann ends transfer speculation, extends Atletico contract

Griezmann ends transfer speculation, extends Atletico contract

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

Griezmann, third in the 2016 Ballon d'Or behind Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, had been heavily linked to Europa League winners Manchester United in recent weeks.

Anushka Shetty's 'weight issues'

Anushka Shetty's 'weight issues'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

The release of Size Zero was postponed by three weeks to accommodate Anushka's historical epic Rudhramadevi, which opens On October 9.

Ten Greatest Tragic Romances On Celluloid

Ten Greatest Tragic Romances On Celluloid

Rediff.com5 Apr 2012

As James Cameron love saga Titanic opens in theatres once again, Raja Sen lists his personal favourites of the genre.

Pakistan is trying to HUSH UP Osama's untold story

Pakistan is trying to HUSH UP Osama's untold story

Rediff.com3 Apr 2012

Since Osama's mansion has been leveled to the ground and his family members will soon be deported, the saga of the Al Qaeda chief's Pakistan stint may come to an end, says Tahir Ali

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.

Hollywood's Ten Most Profitable Stars

Hollywood's Ten Most Profitable Stars

Rediff.com8 Dec 2011

Twilight Saga's Kristen Stewart tops the list while beau and costar Robert Pattinson trails at number 3.

Martin Scorsese's Hugo is a hot contender for Globes, Oscars

Martin Scorsese's Hugo is a hot contender for Globes, Oscars

Rediff.com28 Nov 2011

Hugo is not only a story about the wonderments of childhood, but is also a tribute to old world cinema.

'Cyrus Mistry is not going to take it lying down'

'Cyrus Mistry is not going to take it lying down'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

'Tata Steel has doubled, Tata Motors has more than doubled, and Tata Chemicals too has more than doubled.' 'So, Cyrus Mistry was getting accepted by the market for bringing in the change that was good for the group companies.'

Spot-fixing: Butt appeals against jail sentence

Spot-fixing: Butt appeals against jail sentence

Rediff.com9 Nov 2011

Jailed Pakistani cricketer Salman Butt has filed an appeal against his 30-month sentence, a media report has claimed.

Majeed tried approaching me too: Afridi

Majeed tried approaching me too: Afridi

Rediff.com5 Nov 2011

Pakistan's former captain Shahid Afridi has claimed that jailed bookie Mazhar Majeed tried approaching him several times but he kept the players' agent at arm's length as he suspected him of being involved in betting.

Spot-fixing: Asif may challenge conviction

Spot-fixing: Asif may challenge conviction

Rediff.com5 Nov 2011

Jailed Pakistan pacer Mohammad Asif's lawyers are set to appeal against his conviction in the spot-fixing scandal and if successful, it could lead to his release from prison.

ISRO builds India's fastest supercomputer

ISRO builds India's fastest supercomputer

Rediff.com2 May 2011

Indian Space Research Organisation has built a supercomputer, which is to be India's fastest in terms of theoretical peak performance of 220 TeraFLOPS (220 Trillion Floating Point Operations per second).