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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ex-BJP minister Jaynarayan Vyas joins Congress

Ex-BJP minister Jaynarayan Vyas joins Congress

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

Jaynarayan Vyas was defeated in the subsequent assembly elections in 2012 and 2017.

US man faces 63-year jail for attacking Hindu women

US man faces 63-year jail for attacking Hindu women

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

According to the Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office, 37-year-old Lathan Johnson reportedly targeted older Hindu women and tore necklaces off their necks during a two-month crime spree that began in June.

5 Union ministers to campaign for BJP candidate in Odisha assembly bypoll

5 Union ministers to campaign for BJP candidate in Odisha assembly bypoll

Rediff.com16 May 2022

iyush Goel, Dharmendra Pradhan, Pralhad Joshi, Ashwini Vaishnaw and Biseswar Tudu are the 5 Union minsters.

'93 blasts: Producer Samir Hingora gets 9 yrs

'93 blasts: Producer Samir Hingora gets 9 yrs

Rediff.com1 Jun 2007

The special TADA court also sentenced Shaikh Mohammed Ehtesham to 10 years RI.

Wife of pilot killed in Mirage 2000 crash to join IAF

Wife of pilot killed in Mirage 2000 crash to join IAF

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

'My husband could have ejected early but that would have taken the lives of many other people'

Apple Stores Will Up Brand Value Of Its Chosen Addresses

Apple Stores Will Up Brand Value Of Its Chosen Addresses

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

'If they are taking marquee locations and, say, are paying 50 per cent higher rent, those locations will see a spurt in rates as well.'

Who will be the new Chief Selector of Team India?

Who will be the new Chief Selector of Team India?

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

Mongia, Maninder, Das among notable names in contention for senior selectors' posts

TCS Q4 net rises 15% to Rs 11,392 crore

TCS Q4 net rises 15% to Rs 11,392 crore

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

Software major Tata Consultancy Services on Wednesday reported a 14.8 per cent rise in net income to Rs 11,392 crore for the fourth quarter of last fiscal against Rs 9,959 crore in the year-ago period. The country's largest technology services company by market value said its revenue rose 16.9 per cent to Rs 59,162 crore during the reporting season from Rs 50,591 crore a year ago.

Bollywood's Mantra for 2023: 'Make It Count'

Bollywood's Mantra for 2023: 'Make It Count'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

Just where did Bollywood spend New Year's Eve? They tell us.

'Rahul Bhai would take on Modi or anybody, if he felt something was not in the favour of the nation'

'Rahul Bhai would take on Modi or anybody, if he felt something was not in the favour of the nation'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

'Rahul Bhai was well known for speaking the truth.' 'He did not accept anything he considered wrong.'

Seattle first US city to ban caste discrimination but not everyone is happy

Seattle first US city to ban caste discrimination but not everyone is happy

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

Seattle has become the first US city to outlaw caste discrimination after its local council passed a resolution, moved by an Indian-American politician and economist, to add caste to its non-discrimination policy.

'We've built over 60 sets for Heera Mandi'

'We've built over 60 sets for Heera Mandi'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

'At a time when there's a lot of conversation happening around how AI has made art directors and production designers jobless, we will simply say that if your work speaks for you, you will never be out of work.'

72% of Bihar ministers face criminal cases: ADR

72% of Bihar ministers face criminal cases: ADR

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav also have cases registered against them.

Why is Karan Johar KISSING Kajol?

Why is Karan Johar KISSING Kajol?

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

Karan Johar hosted a huge birthday party for Apoorva Mehta, the CEO of Dharma Productions, who turned 50 on March 17.

NSA Ajit Doval leads A-team to US for crucial talks on emerging tech

NSA Ajit Doval leads A-team to US for crucial talks on emerging tech

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval will hold crucial talks with the top US leadership, including his counterpart Jake Sullivan, on the first high-level dialogue on Initiative for Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET).

'Bulli Bai' app 'mastermind' suspended by his college

'Bulli Bai' app 'mastermind' suspended by his college

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

Bishnoi, a student of the Vellore Institute of Technology Bhopal campus, was arrested on Thursday from Jorhat in Assam.

Attrition continues to hit margins at top-tier IT companies in Q1FY23

Attrition continues to hit margins at top-tier IT companies in Q1FY23

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

A quick look at the Q1FY23 performance of top-tier IT services players shows that they are still far away from getting a grip on managing attrition. Talent retention has eroded not only their margins but also any gains they may have made from rupee depreciation. Despite robust growth numbers and strong deal pipelines, margins for all the players -- TCS, Infosys, HCL Technologies and Wipro -- have continued to shrink at a pace that has had the street surprised.

The Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives 2 Review

The Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives 2 Review

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

The spats and all the extra drama is generated for the series; the decibel level of the shrieking remains abnormally high, observes Deepa Gahlot.

'We want to buy a new car; Budget: Rs 6-7 lakh'

'We want to buy a new car; Budget: Rs 6-7 lakh'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

Auto experts from CarJasoos will answer all your questions related to buying, selling or maintenance of new or used cars.

BJP fields highest number of 'crorepatis' in phase 1 of Gujarat polls

BJP fields highest number of 'crorepatis' in phase 1 of Gujarat polls

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Of the 788 candidates contesting 89 seats in the first phase of Gujarat Assembly polls, 211 are 'crorepatis', with the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party accounting for 79 such nominees, the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) said in a report on Thursday.

Gujarat police make first arrest under new anti-conversion law

Gujarat police make first arrest under new anti-conversion law

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

Gujarat police have registered the first FIR in the state under the newly-notified law against forcible or fraudulent religious conversion through marriage, and arrested a 26-year-old man in Vadodara city, a senior official said on Friday.

Nitish keeps home, Tejashwi gets health; JD-U ministers get depts back

Nitish keeps home, Tejashwi gets health; JD-U ministers get depts back

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

Portfolios were on Tuesday allocated in the new Bihar cabinet headed by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar who, predictably, retained the all-important home department which helps him keep direct control on the state police.

Attrition at TCS touches record high; it may get worse, warns management

Attrition at TCS touches record high; it may get worse, warns management

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

For Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) - India's largest and the world's second-largest IT services provider - the attrition rate touched an all-time high of 17.4 per cent in Q4FY22. The management, following the announcement of the Q4 results, has warned that the attrition situation could become even worse before any improvement. According to analysts, the short term, the attrition rate at TCS could even touch 20 per cent.

9 more accused granted bail by NDPS court in Cruise drugs case

9 more accused granted bail by NDPS court in Cruise drugs case

Rediff.com30 Oct 2021

A special court here on Saturday granted bail to alleged drug peddler Aachit Kumar and eight others who were arrested by the NCB following a raid on a cruise ship off the Mumbai coast and seizure of drugs.

Cartel trailer is high on action, but...

Cartel trailer is high on action, but...

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

It's like any other OTT gangster show with a lot of action, drama, revenge and cuss words.

Nikamma Review

Nikamma Review

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

Shilpa Shetty fills a uniform with grace and could, in an equal opportunity film industry, be cast with an actor half her age, and carry it off better than aging males prancing with women young enough to be their daughters, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Ananya, Ishaan go on a Valentine's Day date

Ananya, Ishaan go on a Valentine's Day date

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

Celebs have been spotted in the city going about their regular routine. So what did they do on Valentine Day?

Cruise ship drug case: NCB arrests 1 more drug peddler

Cruise ship drug case: NCB arrests 1 more drug peddler

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

With this, the anti-drugs agency has so far arrested 17 people in the case, including Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan Khan, and some "high-profile organisers" belonging to a Delhi-based event management company.

The world has to take some very radical decisions: Jaishankar

The world has to take some very radical decisions: Jaishankar

Rediff.com24 Sep 2022

The solution to globalisation is decentralisation and the solution to multilateralism is reformed multilateralism, not a 1945-version of multilateralism, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said.

Video: Kajol steps out to party

Video: Kajol steps out to party

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

Two weeks after its release, the cast met up for a success party.

Nora Fatehi, Kay Kay Menon, Rochelle at the movies

Nora Fatehi, Kay Kay Menon, Rochelle at the movies

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

The stars step out for movie night.

TCS Q1 profit up 28.5% to Rs 9,008 crore

TCS Q1 profit up 28.5% to Rs 9,008 crore

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

IT major TCS on Thursday posted a 28.5 per cent increase in consolidated net profit at Rs 9,008 crore for the first quarter ended June 30, 2021. The country's biggest software services firm had posted a consolidated profit of Rs 7,008 crore in the same quarter a year ago. Consolidated revenue from operations increased by 18.5 per cent to Rs 45,411 crore compared to Rs 38,322 crore in the corresponding quarter of 2020-21.

Cong veteran, ex-Union minister Capt Satish Sharma passes away

Cong veteran, ex-Union minister Capt Satish Sharma passes away

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

Congress leader and former union minister Captain Satish Sharma died in Goa on Wednesday after a brief illness. He was 73.