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Digital currency race: China leads. India must catch up

Digital currency race: China leads. India must catch up

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

India should not be left behind. It should join the seven central banks which are studying feasibility and safeguards necessary to eliminate risks, particularly from hacking, advises former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.

Lalu escapes unhurt as makeshift platform caves in

Lalu escapes unhurt as makeshift platform caves in

Rediff.com2 Feb 2013

Rashtriya Janata Dal President Lalu Prasad on Saturday escaped unhurt when a makeshift wooden platform raised at a Yagna site in Saran district collapsed.

SEE: When Sushmita won Miss Universe in 1994

SEE: When Sushmita won Miss Universe in 1994

Rediff.com22 May 2020

Sushmita Sen remembers winning Miss Universe in 1994 and her exciting journey over the years.

'Indo-US partnership is stuck right now'

'Indo-US partnership is stuck right now'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2014

In perhaps the first major conference on the United States-India strategic partnership in the aftermath of the Khobragade controversy that plunged the bilateral relationship in a downward spiral and is now in the process of being resurrected, the undeniable consensus among the panelists and participants was that much ballyhooed strategic convergence between Washington and New Delhi has dissipated.

The Man Who Loved to Make Thrillers

The Man Who Loved to Make Thrillers

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

Nishkant Kamat passed into the ages too soon, at just 50, but he left behind a repertoire of films which will carry on his legacy.

Private hospitals seek proper guidelines on vaccine procurement

Private hospitals seek proper guidelines on vaccine procurement

Rediff.com13 Jun 2021

Several private hospitals across the country said they have no clarity on procuring COVID-19 vaccines under the new policy announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and that it has led to the vaccination being put on hold at their centres.

PIX: Southern Heroines' Hottest Magazine Covers

PIX: Southern Heroines' Hottest Magazine Covers

Rediff.com28 Jul 2011

Check out the hottest magazine cover appearances by southern actresses.

Bihar: Two children die after consuming mid day meal

Bihar: Two children die after consuming mid day meal

Rediff.com16 Jul 2013

At least two children of a government primary school in Bihar's Saran district died on Tuesday after consuming the mid-day meal. Also, Over 80 children have taken ill fell, an official said.

Rakul, Mouni, Kangana show off their saris

Rakul, Mouni, Kangana show off their saris

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

Film folk are celebrating their beautiful handloom outfits on social media on National Handloom Day.

How Abe enabled the India-Japan nuclear deal

How Abe enabled the India-Japan nuclear deal

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

Prime Ministers Modi and Abe enjoyed a close and empathetic relationship and this certainly gave a sustained momentum to the India-Japan strategic partnership. It is necessary for India to reach out and engage with his successor as early as possible, advises former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.

Cases being transferred en masse to CBI: WB govt tells SC

Cases being transferred en masse to CBI: WB govt tells SC

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for the state, told a bench comprising Justices Vineet Saran and Aniruddha Bose that whenever there is an allegation that a probe is not being carried fairly, the court takes the facts into account and then transfers the case to CBI after a prima facie conclusion.

WB violence: SC seeks govt's response for imposing President Rule

WB violence: SC seeks govt's response for imposing President Rule

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

A bench of Justices Vineet Saran and Dinesh Maheshwari issued notice to the Centre, West Bengal and Election Commission of India on the plea, which also sought to central and state governments to award compensation to the victims and their family members after ascertaining the nature of loss sustained by them in post-poll violence in the state.

Mid-meal tragedy: Bihar cops conduct polygraph on school principal

Mid-meal tragedy: Bihar cops conduct polygraph on school principal

Rediff.com1 Aug 2013

The Bihar police on Thursday conducted polygraph test of Meena Devi, the principal of a government primary school in Saran district where 23 children died after eating contaminated food last month.

Mid-day meal: 14-day judicial custody for principal's husband

Mid-day meal: 14-day judicial custody for principal's husband

Rediff.com9 Sep 2013

A court in Bihar's Saran district on Monday sent Arjun Rai, husband of the principal of a school where 23 children died after eating contaminated food in July, to 14 days judicial custody after he surrendered.

Nuclear deal engaged Diaspora like never before

Nuclear deal engaged Diaspora like never before

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

'We had to convince our people that we were doing nothing that would erode our strategic programme. We were all the time arguing that we are not doing anything, which will remotely impact on our strategic programme.'

SIT begins probe into Bihar mid-day meal deaths

SIT begins probe into Bihar mid-day meal deaths

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

A Special Investigating Team on Tuesday visited the village in Bihar's Saran district where 23 children died of food poisoning after consuming a mid-day meal in their school.

20 children die after eating mid-day meal in Bihar school

20 children die after eating mid-day meal in Bihar school

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

As many as 20 students died and 30 have been hospitalised after consuming mid-day meal served to them at a government primary school in Bihar's Saran district, police said.

Phamous Review: 114 minutes of torture

Phamous Review: 114 minutes of torture

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

One feels for the classy cast -- all of them -- for being part of a film that has neither substance nor sense nor a story line, says Prasanna D Zore.

Why Bihar's Jobless Youth Are Angry

Why Bihar's Jobless Youth Are Angry

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

'It is our right to protest and draw the attention of this government, which is sleeping and appears blind, as it has failed to see the pain and struggle of the jobless youth.'

Gupteshwar Pandey left ticketless in BJP-JDU seat sharing

Gupteshwar Pandey left ticketless in BJP-JDU seat sharing

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

Rashtriya Janata Dal president Lalu Prasad's 'samdhi' Chandrika Roy has been nominated by the Janata Dal- United from his traditional Parsa assembly seat, but name of the former Director General of Police Gupteshwar Pandey is missing from the list of 115 candidates released by the party on Wednesday.

How India can counter China

How India can counter China

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

'If Asia does become a Chinese dominated space, it will not only be because India failed to get its economic act together but also because it did not stand up for its democratic credentials,' warns Shyam Saran, the former foreign secretary.

'Guru Dutt tried to end his life several times'

'Guru Dutt tried to end his life several times'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

'It was only after he passed away that the family realised he was crying for help.'

Bengal violence: SC seeks replies of Centre, state over exodus of people

Bengal violence: SC seeks replies of Centre, state over exodus of people

Rediff.com25 May 2021

The Supreme Court Tuesday asked the Centre and West Bengal government to respond to a plea seeking directions to prevent the alleged exodus due to 'state-sponsored' violence after the assembly polls, constituting a Special Investigating Team to probe the issue and take action against culprits.

Delhi police to decide on farmers' tractor march: SC

Delhi police to decide on farmers' tractor march: SC

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

"The question of entering into Delhi is a law and order matter and will be determined by the police," the bench said.

Vaccine fear is unwarranted: Delhi man after getting jab

Vaccine fear is unwarranted: Delhi man after getting jab

Rediff.com16 Jan 2021

'Many of them were scared. So, I went to my seniors and said I should be given the vaccine first. I wanted to prove to my colleagues that there is no need to be scared'

Photo: Shriya looks wow in Midnight's Children

Photo: Shriya looks wow in Midnight's Children

Rediff.com16 Sep 2011

Deepa Mehta offers a sneak peek of her new film.

Lightning strikes UP, Bihar; 110 dead in two days

Lightning strikes UP, Bihar; 110 dead in two days

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

Chief Ministers of both states announced Rs 4 lakh ex gratia to the next kin of the deceased.

When the deal almost died...

When the deal almost died...

Rediff.com18 Jul 2015

The night before Dr Singh was to meet President Bush, he said he could not sign the agreement.

SC asks I-T dept to refund Rs 733 cr to Vodafone Idea

SC asks I-T dept to refund Rs 733 cr to Vodafone Idea

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

Vodafone had however sought Rs 4,759.07 crore in tax refund from for AYs - 2014-15, 2015-16, 2016-17 and 2017-18.

Southern sirens who missed the Bollywood bus

Southern sirens who missed the Bollywood bus

Rediff.com2 Jun 2011

Their journey in Bollywood was cut short by flop films.

SC orders medical test after Andhra MP's torture charge

SC orders medical test after Andhra MP's torture charge

Rediff.com17 May 2021

The top court said that the medical examination of Raju be videographed and report be sent in sealed cover to the top court.

2.7 Million Bihar Flood Victims Struggle for Survival

2.7 Million Bihar Flood Victims Struggle for Survival

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

Flood victims have been fighting for survival and living in temporary shelters nearby railway tracks with lack of food items. They are yet to get any help from the government, reports M I Khan.

Of Samosas, Pakoras and Akshay Kumar

Of Samosas, Pakoras and Akshay Kumar

Rediff.com26 Aug 2010

Ajit Jain reports on the Indian Independence Day celebrations in Toronto, where Akki was the star attraction.

'Ash and Abhishek have good chemistry'

'Ash and Abhishek have good chemistry'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2007

Sathya Saran, former editor of Femina speaks about her close association with Aishwarya.

Narada scam: SC annuls HC order rejecting affidavits of Mamata, minister

Narada scam: SC annuls HC order rejecting affidavits of Mamata, minister

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

The Supreme Court on Friday annulled the Calcutta high court's June 9 order refusing to take on record the reply-affidavits of West Bengal, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and state Law Minister Moloy Ghatak on their role on the day of arrest of four Trinamool Congress leaders on May 17 by the Central Bureau of Investigation in Narada scam case.

Celebrity spotting at Lakme Fashion Week

Celebrity spotting at Lakme Fashion Week

Rediff.com31 Aug 2015

Here's a round-up of the celebs who attended Gaurav Gupta's grand finale show.

IndiGo manager's murder leaves Bihar on boil

IndiGo manager's murder leaves Bihar on boil

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Rupesh Kumar Singh, 40, was sprayed with bullets while he was inside his SUV waiting for the gates of his residence in Punaichak locality in the city to open after his return from office on Tuesday evening.

Bihar officials rule out sabotage in Rajdhani Express derailment

Bihar officials rule out sabotage in Rajdhani Express derailment

Rediff.com25 Jun 2014

Following the Delhi-Dibrugarh Rajdhani Express derailment, the Bihar government has ordered an inquiry into the incident.

Centre clears elevation of Justice K M Joseph to SC

Centre clears elevation of Justice K M Joseph to SC

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

The government has also given its nod to appoint Madras high court Chief Justice Indira Banerjee and Orissa high court Chief Justice Vineet Saran to the SC.

SC stays Allahabad HC's 'Ram bharose' order on Covid management in UP

SC stays Allahabad HC's 'Ram bharose' order on Covid management in UP

Rediff.com21 May 2021

A vacation bench of Justices Vineet Saran and BR Gavai said that the directions of high court passed on May 17 shall not be treated as directives but an advice to Uttar Pradesh government.