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There are 2 Delhis; one for rich, other for poor: Nitish

There are 2 Delhis; one for rich, other for poor: Nitish

Rediff.com1 Dec 2013

Trying to reach out to migrants, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday said there are two Delhis -- one for the rich and the other for the poor -- and it is the people of Bihar and Purvanchal who helped build the city.

The worst maybe over for Kashmir as flood threat eases

The worst maybe over for Kashmir as flood threat eases

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

The flood threat in Kashmir eased on Friday as overnight rainfall, which had led to slight rise in water level of River Jhelum, stopped.

Mahagathbandhan a result of govt's efforts against corruption: Modi

Mahagathbandhan a result of govt's efforts against corruption: Modi

Rediff.com27 Jan 2019

The union government was taking effective steps to rid the country of corruption and nepotism, he said.

Bollywood's Paris connection!

Bollywood's Paris connection!

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

Paris spells r-o-m-a-n-c-e, oodles of it. Those who've visited cannot get enough. Those who haven't cannot stop wishing

Cricket Buzz: Sangakkara is first non-British MCC president

Cricket Buzz: Sangakkara is first non-British MCC president

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

His nomination was announced by the outgoing President, Anthony Wreford, at the MCC Annual General Meeting at Lord's in May this year.

100 bodies recovered from Ganga, Centre seeks info from UP govt

100 bodies recovered from Ganga, Centre seeks info from UP govt

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

Curiosity is brewing with recovery of 50 more bodies from river Ganga in Unnao on Wednesday, taking the number of such recoveries over the last few days to 100 and prompting the Centre to ask Uttar Pradesh government what was happening.

Long term desire is to go back to academia, says Rajan

Long term desire is to go back to academia, says Rajan

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

'For every person there is a different way that you show respect for your country...my mother-in-law will say karmayogi is the way to go - do your work.'

Post Microsoft deal, Nokia's Chennai unit to get new role

Post Microsoft deal, Nokia's Chennai unit to get new role

Rediff.com22 Apr 2014

On March 14, the Supreme Court had ordered Nokia India to give Rs 3,500 crore (Rs 35 billion) as guarantee before it transfers the plant to Microsoft.

Nokia workers allege forceful VRS, company denies

Nokia workers allege forceful VRS, company denies

Rediff.com15 Apr 2014

Union sources claimed production at the Chennai plant, considered one of the biggest for Nokia, had declined from 13 million handsets per month to four million per month.

Jammu-bound Muri Express derails in UP; 3 dead, 9 injured

Jammu-bound Muri Express derails in UP; 3 dead, 9 injured

Rediff.com25 May 2015

Ten bogies of a Jammu-bound train derailed in Kaushambi on Monday, killing three persons including a woman on the spot and injuring nine and affecting train traffic on Allahabad-Kanpur route.

Nokia employees' union mulling legal action

Nokia employees' union mulling legal action

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

About 900 employees would lose their jobs following the suspension of operations at the plant.

TN farmers bring skulls to Delhi to focus on drought havoc

TN farmers bring skulls to Delhi to focus on drought havoc

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

'So far, 400 farmers have committed suicide, we are saying don't turn us into skulls too.'

What does Microsoft see in Aadhaar?

What does Microsoft see in Aadhaar?

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

The use of Aadhaar on Skype Lite and LinkedIn will allow Microsoft to bring on board millions in small towns and rural areas lacking e-mail IDs.

Nadella goes lite with Skype and LinkedIn, targets semi-skilled

Nadella goes lite with Skype and LinkedIn, targets semi-skilled

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

"We can celebrate technology, but if it doesn't truly empower every Indian and every Indian organisation to achieve more...we would have achieved nothing," the Microsoft CEO said in Mumbai.

Weather relents in J-K, Jhelum flowing below flood level

Weather relents in J-K, Jhelum flowing below flood level

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

The flood threat in Kashmir Valley on Tuesday reduced in view of the weather holding up over the past 24 hours resulting in substantial decrease in water level of river Jhelum, which is now flowing below the flood level.

Few takers for 'None of the Above Option' in Delhi polls

Few takers for 'None of the Above Option' in Delhi polls

Rediff.com8 Dec 2013

The newly introduced 'None of the Above' option was barely opted by voters in Delhi Assembly polls, for which the results were declared on Sunday.

Meet Bollywood's Showmen!

Meet Bollywood's Showmen!

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

Looking at Bollywood's GRAND scheme of things.

Review: Rajini Murugan is Sivakarthikeyan's show all the way

Review: Rajini Murugan is Sivakarthikeyan's show all the way

Rediff.com16 Jan 2016

Director Ponram's Rajini Murugan has no real plot, nor any remarkable characters or poignant moments, but some good music, vibrant visuals and spontaneity and charm of its lead actor, makes it a fun watch, writes S Saraswathi

Tamil Nadu urges Centre to promulgate ordinance on Jallikattu

Tamil Nadu urges Centre to promulgate ordinance on Jallikattu

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

Chief Minister O Panneerselvam wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying "considering the groundswell of sentiment and support for the conduct of Jallikattu all over Tamil Nadu, this is an issue on which the government of India must act with maximum despatch."

Community radio ushers revolution in workers' lives

Community radio ushers revolution in workers' lives

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

Urimai Kural, part of the Gram Vaani community radio station that spans 15 states, serves as a much-needed helpline for harassed garment factory workers.

PM assures public sector banks of zero interference

PM assures public sector banks of zero interference

Rediff.com4 Jan 2015

At the retreat, PSBs had suggested the government cut its stake in these entities to less than 51 per cent over a period of time and empower the boards of individual banks.

IMA puts out names of 382 doctors martyred in war against Covid

IMA puts out names of 382 doctors martyred in war against Covid

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

Taking exception to Health Minister Harsh Vardhan not mentioning the death of healthcare workers due to Covid-19 in his statement in Parliament, the Indian Medical Association has published a list of 382 doctors who died due to the viral disease and demanded that they be treated as "martyrs".

Suryanelli rape case: Kerala govt opposes PIL against Kurien

Suryanelli rape case: Kerala govt opposes PIL against Kurien

Rediff.com6 Jun 2013

The Kerala government on Thursday submitted in the high court that a Public Interest Litigation seeking further investigation against Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman P J Kurien in the nearly two-decade-old Suryanelli rape case was not maintainable and pointed that the prime accused had retracted his statement which sought to implicate the Congress leader.

Vjay's Theri is the biggest hit of 2016 so far

Vjay's Theri is the biggest hit of 2016 so far

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

A look at top 5 Tamil films of first half of 2016.

Dengue death toll rises to 15, over 2,000 affected

Dengue death toll rises to 15, over 2,000 affected

Rediff.com17 Sep 2015

Dengue scare in the national capital escalated on Thursday with a three-year-old girl becoming the 15th victim on the list of dead as the number of people down with the mosquito-borne fever crossed 2,000.

Kashmir floods: 10 dead in landslide, Rs 235 cr sanctioned to meet situation

Kashmir floods: 10 dead in landslide, Rs 235 cr sanctioned to meet situation

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

Jammu and Kashmir government today declared a flood situation in Kashmir Valley as Jhelum river crossed the danger mark in Srinagar following incessant rains.

Banks Board Bureau to be set up in 4 months: FinMin

Banks Board Bureau to be set up in 4 months: FinMin

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

It will be headed by Secretary, Department of Financial Services.

Top LeT terrorist among 2 killed in Kashmir encounter

Top LeT terrorist among 2 killed in Kashmir encounter

Rediff.com2 Aug 2017

As the security forces were engaged in the counter-militancy operation, over 100 protesters pelted stones on them, an army official said.

How Sangh plans to 'decolonise' education

How Sangh plans to 'decolonise' education

Rediff.com19 Apr 2017

The RSS realises that with a majority BJP government at the Centre and in several states, now was the best time to undermine and perhaps outdo the Congress-Left 'stranglehold' over campuses and young minds.

'Stop wasting milk on Rajinikanth'

'Stop wasting milk on Rajinikanth'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

'When 15 percent of the population in the state can't afford to buy milk, this senseless wasting of thousands of litres of milk should not be tolerated.' 'Roughly between 50,000 to 75,000 litres of milk is wasted every time the movie of a popular hero releases.'

No bail for AAP MLA Mohaniya in molestation case

No bail for AAP MLA Mohaniya in molestation case

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

Mohaniya, an MLA from Sangam Vihar, was arrested on charges of molestation and sexual harassment amidst high drama when he was addressing a press conference, triggering an angry reaction from Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal who accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of declaring an 'emergency' in Delhi.

Govts should give up control in banks: McKinsey

Govts should give up control in banks: McKinsey

Rediff.com3 Jan 2015

In the policy banks, the government can have 100 per cent stake, McKinsey said.

Nokia to shift its Chennai plant to Vietnam, will staff agree?

Nokia to shift its Chennai plant to Vietnam, will staff agree?

Rediff.com26 Mar 2014

Nokia is keen to shift its Chennai plant to Vietnam.

20 ways to use a park, Bollywood style!

20 ways to use a park, Bollywood style!

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

Here is a list of some activities you can do in the park in Bollywood style!

When Kashmir taught us a lesson in humanity

When Kashmir taught us a lesson in humanity

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

Local people in Bijbehara defied curfew orders and rushed out to help a group of Amarnath pilgrims whose bus collided with a truck.

Violent Valley: The latest developments

Violent Valley: The latest developments

Rediff.com10 Jul 2016

The situation in Kashmir remains fluid as protests continued in many localities over the killing of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Muzaffar Wani.

AAP MLA in jail for molesting woman granted bail by Delhi court

AAP MLA in jail for molesting woman granted bail by Delhi court

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

Mohaniya's bail plea was earlier rejected and he was sent to 14-day judicial custody.

Deepika, Sonakshi, Akshay's exotic shooting locations!

Deepika, Sonakshi, Akshay's exotic shooting locations!

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

Switzerland is pass!

Rapid rise of Jhelum threatens life and property in Kashmir

Rapid rise of Jhelum threatens life and property in Kashmir

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

The Jhelum continues to flow above the danger in south Kashmir as well as in summer capital Srinagar even though it has stopped raining.

AAP sets trend as NRIs 'adopt a constituency' in Delhi polls

AAP sets trend as NRIs 'adopt a constituency' in Delhi polls

Rediff.com13 Jan 2014

The surprise victory of the Aam Aadmi Party in the recent Delhi assembly elections has brought to the fore the crucial role played by the party's Non Resident Indian supporters across the globe.