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The Tragic Face Of Showbiz

The Tragic Face Of Showbiz

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

Television actor Tunisha Sharma was founding hanging on the sets of a serial in Mumbai on December 24, one more instance of a showbiz aspirant allegedly taking the extreme step.

When Cyrus Wed Vaishali...

When Cyrus Wed Vaishali...

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

VJ-actor Cyrus Sahukar married longtime girlfriend Vaishali Malahara in Alibaug on Friday.

No more WFH, TCS asks all employees to work from offices

No more WFH, TCS asks all employees to work from offices

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

The company -- the first major IT services firms to announce such a move -- has asked its workforce to return to offices because of the need to deepen the value systems and a belief in productivity gains coming from co-working, TCS chief human resources officer Milind Lakkad told reporters.

Searching For Survivors: Hope Against Hope

Searching For Survivors: Hope Against Hope

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

According to Ashraf Al Qudra, the health ministry spokesperson in Gaza, 4,104 children, 2,641 women and 611 elderly individuals are among the casualties.

Gujarat HC judge opts out of hearing Teesta's plea to quash FIR

Gujarat HC judge opts out of hearing Teesta's plea to quash FIR

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

Now, the chief justice of the high court will allot the case to a new judge.

TCS Q1 net profit rises 17% to Rs 11,074 cr

TCS Q1 net profit rises 17% to Rs 11,074 cr

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

The country's largest software exporter TCS on Wednesday reported a 16.83 per cent jump in its June quarter consolidated net profit to Rs 11,074 crore. The Tata Group company had reported a net profit of Rs 9,478 crore in the year-ago period and Rs 11,392 crore in the preceding quarter. Its revenue from operations increased 12.55 per cent on a year-on-year basis to Rs 59,381 crore and was marginally up from the preceding March quarter's Rs 59,162 crore.

Eyewitness account: The moment when Yeti Airlines plane crashed

Eyewitness account: The moment when Yeti Airlines plane crashed

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

Eyewitnesses of the Nepalese passenger plane crash have said that they had a close shave as the Yeti Airlines plane, with 72 onboard, including five Indians, crashed near their settlement and a bomb-like blast was heard.

Nuclear emergency drug developed with DRDO tech gets approval

Nuclear emergency drug developed with DRDO tech gets approval

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

A critical drug developed on a DRDO technology for radiological and nuclear emergencies has received approval from the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI), the defence ministry said on Tuesday.

Retired Army officers to train Assam police, AFSPA to go by December

Retired Army officers to train Assam police, AFSPA to go by December

Rediff.com22 May 2023

Retired army personnel will be appointed as additional superintendents of police to impart training to the police force in Assam, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said in Dergaon on Monday.

29 bodies of Odisha train accident victims identified

29 bodies of Odisha train accident victims identified

Rediff.com1 Jul 2023

There were multiple claimants for 15 bodies and the DNA reports were received from the central laboratory in Delhi after about 20 days, officials said.

Read Manusmriti: Gujarat HC to rape survivor on abortion plea

Read Manusmriti: Gujarat HC to rape survivor on abortion plea

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

While indicating that he might not allow the petition if both the girl and foetus were healthy, Justice Samir Dave of the high court also referred to the Manusmriti during the hearing on Wednesday.

Ratan Tata-promoted Electra EV raises $25 mn

Ratan Tata-promoted Electra EV raises $25 mn

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

Ratan Tata-promoted Electrodrive Powertrain Solutions or Electra EV has raised USD 25 million in equity capital from GEF Capital for a minority stake. The Tata Group patriarch set up Electra EV in 2017 and the company designs, manufactures and supplies EV powertrains systems across passenger and commercial vehicle segments. It also has products for the agriculture and off-highway segments.

'It is a trauma that we all have lived'

'It is a trauma that we all have lived'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

'A large part of this episode has come from my own life, the backlash I faced and my journey after having publicly claimed my identity.'

Several cops injured in clash with BJP members in Odisha

Several cops injured in clash with BJP members in Odisha

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

Several Odisha police personnel and BJP supporters were injured and vehicles of the cops were damaged as saffron party workers fought a pitched battle with the force during a march to the assembly.

TCS says IT cos not yet out of woods; Q2 net profit up 9%

TCS says IT cos not yet out of woods; Q2 net profit up 9%

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

The country's largest software company Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on Wednesday said its net profit increased 8.7 per cent year-on-year to Rs 11,342 crore in the September 2023 quarter. The Tata Group flagship had reported a net profit of Rs 10,431 crore in the year-ago period.

31 Karnataka tribals stranded in war-torn Sudan

31 Karnataka tribals stranded in war-torn Sudan

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

Karnataka State Disaster Management Authority Commissioner Manoj Rajan said, 'We have got a message that a group of 31 people hailing from Karnataka are stranded in Sudan. We have informed the Ministry of External Affairs about it.'

It is a world very much of double standards: EAM Jaishankar

It is a world very much of double standards: EAM Jaishankar

Rediff.com24 Sep 2023

There is a growing sentiment in the world and the global South in a way embodies it. But there's also political resistance, he said.

What does Delhi Capitals have in common with Microsoft boss?

What does Delhi Capitals have in common with Microsoft boss?

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

Delhi Capitals join hands with Satya Nadella to own MLC team in US

Swara Says Namaste From Cairo

Swara Says Namaste From Cairo

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

Dulquer has a busy schedule... Shefali's work mode is on... Karan's Fabulous night out...

'I don't want to be the biggest star'

'I don't want to be the biggest star'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

'That's not my dream anymore.'

Modi's degree: No HC relief for Kejriwal, Sanjay Singh in defamation case

Modi's degree: No HC relief for Kejriwal, Sanjay Singh in defamation case

Rediff.com11 Aug 2023

The two AAP leaders later filed a revision application in the sessions court challenging the metropolitan court's summons in the defamation case.

Guess what Sid is doing in Lucknow

Guess what Sid is doing in Lucknow

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

Just where are the stars travelling? We tell you.

Lalit Modi property dispute: Justice Raveendran to mediate

Lalit Modi property dispute: Justice Raveendran to mediate

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

The Supreme Court on Monday appointed former apex court judge Justice R V Raveendran as a mediator to settle the family property dispute involving businessman and former IPL head Lalit Modi and his mother Bina Modi. The apex court observed that counsel appearing for both sides agreed that they would go without any pre-condition and with an open mind to settle the dispute in mediation. "....We also think the issue can be resolved by way of mediation," a bench headed by Chief Justice N V Ramana said. "Accordingly, we appoint Justice R V Raveendran, a retired judge of this court, to mediate and settle the dispute," said the bench, also comprising justices Krishna Murari and Hima Kohli.

California governor vetoes anti-caste discrimination bill

California governor vetoes anti-caste discrimination bill

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

The governor's move has been welcomed by a large segment of the Indian-American community who were opposing the bill.

'I said I'll do Baghban if I got maximum scenes with Amitabh Bachchan'

'I said I'll do Baghban if I got maximum scenes with Amitabh Bachchan'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2021

'I got an offer to do a cameo in Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahin.' 'I did it just to get out of my house, and so that my parents would not see me so depressed.'

Indian-origin Banerjee lifts Wimbledon boys' singles title

Indian-origin Banerjee lifts Wimbledon boys' singles title

Rediff.com11 Jul 2021

Playing only his second junior Grand Slam, 17-year-old won 7-5, 6-3

'Not in a million years would I go back on Bigg Boss'

'Not in a million years would I go back on Bigg Boss'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

'...Because it has changed.' 'Participants are almost provoked to behave in a certain manner.'

Gujarat HC denies bail to TMC's Saket Gokhale in crowd-funding misuse case

Gujarat HC denies bail to TMC's Saket Gokhale in crowd-funding misuse case

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

The Gujarat high court on Monday refused regular bail to Trinamool Congress (TMC) spokesperson Saket Gokhale in a case related to alleged misuse of money collected through crowd-funding.

Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2: Kartik won't let go of the 'HOUSE FULL' board!

Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2: Kartik won't let go of the 'HOUSE FULL' board!

Rediff.com23 May 2022

How did Madhuri Dixit spend her Sunday?

Kitab Khana: One Of The World's Top Bookstores

Kitab Khana: One Of The World's Top Bookstores

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com heads to south Mumbai to discover why Kitab Khana is considered one of the best bookshops in the world.

TCS Q1 net profit rises 5.2% to Rs 9,478 cr

TCS Q1 net profit rises 5.2% to Rs 9,478 cr

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

India's largest IT services firm Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on Friday reported a 5.2 per cent year-on-year rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 9,478 crore for the first quarter ended June 30. The consolidated revenue from operations increased 16.2 per cent year-on-year to Rs 52,758 crore in the first quarter of FY23. TCS has declared an interim dividend of Rs 8 per equity share of Re 1 each.

Amritpal's mentor Papalpreet shifted to Assam jail, SGPC lawyers get involved

Amritpal's mentor Papalpreet shifted to Assam jail, SGPC lawyers get involved

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

Papalpreet Singh, the mentor of absconding Waris Punjab De (WPD) chief Amritpal Singh who was caught by the police in Amritsar district, was brought to Dibrugarh in Assam, over 2500 km away from the northern state, and lodged in the central jail along with seven others of the pro-Khalistan outfit on Tuesday.

Why Is Kriti Not SORRY?

Why Is Kriti Not SORRY?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

Mrunal watches Moulin Rouge... Fatima has reason to celebrate... Preity meets a friend...

Jairam lodges protest with Dhankar over sending Forest Bill to joint committee

Jairam lodges protest with Dhankar over sending Forest Bill to joint committee

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

In a letter to Dhankhar, Ramesh said sending the Bill to the joint committee of both Houses means "devaluation and denigration" of the status and functions of the standing committee.

Why Pakistan Government Spared Mani Shankar Aiyar

Why Pakistan Government Spared Mani Shankar Aiyar

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

It was only a matter of hours before I would be declared persona non grata; all my work would turn to ashes, and I would be revealed as a typical untrustworthy Indian. I steeled myself for the axe to fall.

Janhvi's in the mood for PINK!

Janhvi's in the mood for PINK!

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

Stars get ready for Christmas ...

Houses made of cow dung free of atomic radiation: Gujarat judge

Houses made of cow dung free of atomic radiation: Gujarat judge

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

In his order, the judge expressed displeasure over slaughtering of cows and noted a cow is "our mother", not just an animal.

Mandira breaks down at Raj Kaushal's funeral

Mandira breaks down at Raj Kaushal's funeral

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

Mandira Bedi was inconsolable at her husband Raj Kaushal's funeral.

Morocco inspires the fans from Africa and Arabia

Morocco inspires the fans from Africa and Arabia

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

As the game wound on, Morocco fans screamed "Ole, ole, ole!" in unison, drowning out the handful of Portuguese fans and whistling whenever Portugal took possession of the ball.

At Sunita Kapoor's Karva Chauth Party

At Sunita Kapoor's Karva Chauth Party

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

Like every year, Sunita and Anil Kapoor organised a Karva Chauth get-together at their home in Mumbai.