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Toll free number for board exam students

Toll free number for board exam students

Rediff.com23 Feb 2012

Calls made to the number are absolutely confidential, anonymous and free of cost.

Sonia Gandhi out of ICU, steadily recuperating

Sonia Gandhi out of ICU, steadily recuperating

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

She had to cut short her roadshow in Varanasi after she was taken ill. She had fractured her left shoulder during the roadshow.

Will Smith spoke to Prince the night before his death

Will Smith spoke to Prince the night before his death

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

The actor and his wife took to social media to pay tribute to the legendary musician.

What's Katrina doing in KJo's Agneepath?

What's Katrina doing in KJo's Agneepath?

Rediff.com15 Nov 2011

Here's what your favourite celebrities are tweeting.

CAG report no evidence against Dikshit: Digvijaya

CAG report no evidence against Dikshit: Digvijaya

Rediff.com8 Aug 2011

Defending Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit over her indictment in the recently published report of Comptroller and Auditor General of India on irregularities observed in Commonwealth Games, senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh has said the party has decided not to take any action against her.

CAG detects irregularities in CWG

CAG detects irregularities in CWG

Rediff.com2 Aug 2011

In further embarrassment to Congress, the Comptroller and Auditor General is understood to have rapped the Sheila Dikshit government in Delhi for irregularities in certain contracts related to the Commonwealth Games.

Shunglu report is self contradictory: Delhi CM

Shunglu report is self contradictory: Delhi CM

Rediff.com29 Mar 2011

Under pressure over the severe indictment by the Shunglu Committee, Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit on Tuesday said its finding was "self contradictory" and criticised the panel for lack of understanding on the city government's role in conduct of the Commonwealth Games.

Why is Cong old guard miffed over leadership change?

Why is Cong old guard miffed over leadership change?

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

Former Delhi chief minister Sheila Dikshit's statements embarrassed the party, and within hours she alleged she had been 'misquoted'

The Hottest Item Songs of 2011

The Hottest Item Songs of 2011

Rediff.com21 Dec 2011

Katrina Kaif's Chikni Chameli tops the list.

Can Kejriwal beat Modi in Delhi?

Can Kejriwal beat Modi in Delhi?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2020

'Mr Kejriwal has played it cool in distancing himself from Delhi's hotspots, adroitly pandering to the BJP's Hindu vote.' 'He neither visited the scene of JNU violence nor has he dropped by at Shaheen Bagh,' notes Sunil Sethi.

Dikshit briefs PM on Shunglu committee response

Dikshit briefs PM on Shunglu committee response

Rediff.com4 Jun 2011

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has described as 'irrelevant' some portions of the Shunglu committee report which indicted Delhi government for alleged Commonwealth Games irregularities, Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit said on Friday.

Delhi govt sends response to Shunglu charges

Delhi govt sends response to Shunglu charges

Rediff.com28 May 2011

The Delhi government on Saturday sent its response to the Union home ministry on allegations made by the Shunglu Committee about bunglings in the Commonwealth Games projects.

Delhi govt rejects Shunglu report in toto

Delhi govt rejects Shunglu report in toto

Rediff.com25 May 2011

The Delhi government on Wednesday approved its response to the Shunglu Committee report, rejecting all the findings of the panel that pointed to the alleged bungling in the Commonwealth Games projects.

Delhi polls: Congress pits Kiran Walia against Kejriwal

Delhi polls: Congress pits Kiran Walia against Kejriwal

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

The Congress on Friday pitted former Delhi minister Kiran Walia against Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal from the prestigious New Delhi constituency in February 7 assembly polls.

Onion traders talk with Delhi CM, withdraw strike

Onion traders talk with Delhi CM, withdraw strike

Rediff.com12 Jan 2011

Onion traders in Azadpur mandi, Asia's largest wholesale fruit and vegetable market had gone on an indefinite strike to protest the Income Tax Department's raids on them.

Defeating Modi my main target in Varanasi: Kejriwal

Defeating Modi my main target in Varanasi: Kejriwal

Rediff.com18 Mar 2014

Firing a fresh salvo at Narendra Modi, Aam Aadmi Party National Convener Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday said his decision to enter the electoral fray from Varanasi was not a "symbolic gesture" but to defeat the Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate.

What happens when the Congress 'High Command' is no longer in command?

What happens when the Congress 'High Command' is no longer in command?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

'One senior Congress leader told me: "As long as Rahul is seen arriving there is no harm done, but when he opens his mouth, oh God...",' reveals T V R Shenoy.

SC, ST slum dwellers can now get free flats in Delhi

SC, ST slum dwellers can now get free flats in Delhi

Rediff.com19 Sep 2011

A Cabinet meeting presided by Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit decided to waive Delhi Government's share of Rs 60,000 for each dwelling unit if an SC or ST family gets a flat built under Rajiv Ratan Awas Yojna.

Next of kin in Delhi blast to get Rs 4 lakh

Next of kin in Delhi blast to get Rs 4 lakh

Rediff.com7 Sep 2011

The Delhi government on Wednesday announced a compensation of Rs 4 lakh to the next of the kin of those killed in the blast outside the Delhi high court while those permanently incapacitated will get Rs 2 lakh. Those seriously injured in the blast will get Rs 1 lakh while in case of any death of minor, the family will get Rs 1.5 lakh. People who received minor injuries in the blast will be given Rs 10,000

Govt offers help to woman hurt in Ramlila Maidan

Govt offers help to woman hurt in Ramlila Maidan

Rediff.com7 Jun 2011

The Delhi government on Tuesday offered "all support", including bearing the cost of the treatment of 51-year-old Raj Bala, who was seriously injured in the police crackdown on Ramdev and his followers on Saturday night. Health Minister A K Walia and Pawan Khera, political secretary to Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit, visited the woman at the G B Pant Hospital and offered the government's full support to her.

Before Darrrling, Usha Uthup sang these hit songs!

Before Darrrling, Usha Uthup sang these hit songs!

Rediff.com17 Feb 2011

Here's a look at some of Usha Uthup's hit songs.

Delhi CM speaks out on Anna Hazare's arrest

Delhi CM speaks out on Anna Hazare's arrest

Rediff.com20 Aug 2011

Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit on Saturday admitted that it would have been better if the Delhi police had not arrested social activist Anna Hazare.

Who says Games are over? They are just starting

Who says Games are over? They are just starting

Rediff.com16 Oct 2010

With the Commonwealth Games coming to a close, Suresh Kalmadi and others involved in organising the event are being put in the dock. Even Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit is not being spared.

Images: Indian models in luscious lingerie!

Images: Indian models in luscious lingerie!

Rediff.com24 Jan 2011

Lingerie giant Triumph showcased their latest sizzling collection of women's intimates in Mumbai yesterday. Don't miss it!

Maken to be the face of Congress in Delhi polls

Maken to be the face of Congress in Delhi polls

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

Former Union minister Ajay Maken, considered close to Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi, will be the party's face in the coming Delhi assembly polls.

The Mutton song has got a sexy new 'item'

The Mutton song has got a sexy new 'item'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2011

Watch the video and tell us what you think about it.

Why Kapil Sibal trashed the CAG report

Why Kapil Sibal trashed the CAG report

Rediff.com9 Jan 2011

Comptroller and Auditor General Vinod Rai has asked Public Accounts Committee Chairman Murli Manohar Joshi for permission to react to Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal\\'s open attack on him over the 2G report, according to sources.

Denied ticket, BJP MP Udit Raj joins Congress

Denied ticket, BJP MP Udit Raj joins Congress

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

The BJP had replaced Raj from the North West Delhi Lok Sabha constituency with Punjabi Sufi singer Hans Raj Hans.

Focus on India's growth, please

Focus on India's growth, please

Rediff.com27 Dec 2010

The government should mend its ways before weak governance starts impacting India's economic growth.As we come to the end of an eventful year, it is possible to notice an increasing dichotomy between the priorities of a voter and those of our political masters.

Sonia's words seem to fall on deaf years

Sonia's words seem to fall on deaf years

Rediff.com19 Dec 2010

The Congress president during her address had said that ministers and people in authority didn't take grassroots Congress workers seriously. As if to prove her point, a horde of Congressmen -- 75 according to a lady manning the media enclosure -- followed Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dixit inside the press enclosure "to check the arrangement for the media."

Veteran actress Zohra Sehgal cremated

Veteran actress Zohra Sehgal cremated

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

The last rites of the 102-year-old actress, who died on July 10, were performed at the Lodhi Road crematorium by her son Pawan in the presence of her daughter Kiran and grandchildren.

Delhi will deliver good Games: Dikshit

Delhi will deliver good Games: Dikshit

Rediff.com28 Aug 2010

Scrambling to complete unfinished Commonwealth Games projects, Delhi chief minister Sheila Dikshit admitted that some of the agencies are "over ambitious" in trying to improve infrastructure and beautify the city ahead of the mega sporting event.

Vote! Mallika Sherawat's Sexiest Item Song

Vote! Mallika Sherawat's Sexiest Item Song

Rediff.com15 Jun 2011

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Delhi women's insecurity, matter of shame: Dikshit

Delhi women's insecurity, matter of shame: Dikshit

Rediff.com8 Mar 2011

"It's a shameful matter that women do not feel secure in the capital of the country," said Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit in the presence of city's top cop, who blamed the indifferent attitude of Delhiites towards crime against the fair sex. Speaking at a function to celebrate International Women's Day, she almost snubbed Police Commissioner B K Gupta when she rejected his claim of improvement in law and order situation.

From Anti-Corruption Branch to CCTV cameras: AAP vs LG flashpoints

From Anti-Corruption Branch to CCTV cameras: AAP vs LG flashpoints

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

The major flashpoints of the last three-and-half years:

What's wrong with DK Bose? Asks Kiran

What's wrong with DK Bose? Asks Kiran

Rediff.com9 Jun 2011

The filmmaker speaks up after Delhi Belly's hit song garners criticism from certain quarters.

What's next for Team Rahul?

What's next for Team Rahul?

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

Many leaders who appealed to Gandhi to stay argued that their political futures depended on his presence in the party and hence he must stay.

Sisodia quizzed by Anti-Corruption Branch in DCW case

Sisodia quizzed by Anti-Corruption Branch in DCW case

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

The Deputy CM arrived around 11 am at the ACB office on Friday and his questioning continued for over two hours, said a senior ACB officer.

Vote for Katrina Kaif's HOTTEST dance!

Vote for Katrina Kaif's HOTTEST dance!

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

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Dikshit wants completion of CWG work before Aug 31

Dikshit wants completion of CWG work before Aug 31

Rediff.com10 Aug 2010

Racing against time to complete the Commonwealth Games projects, Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit on Monday, reviewed progress of various works linked to the event and directed her Cabinet colleagues monitor the unfinished projects on a daily basis.