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Bollywood bids goodbye to Ajay Devgn's father

Bollywood bids goodbye to Ajay Devgn's father

Rediff.com28 May 2019

Veeru Devgan's last rites were performed on May 27.

Karnataka CM sacks three ministers

Karnataka CM sacks three ministers

Rediff.com21 Sep 2010

Ahead of cabinet reshuffle and expansion of the 32-month-old Bharatiya Janata Party ministry on Wednesday, Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa sacked three ministers, including Gulihatti D Shekar, who had threatened to commit suicide if axed.

Parents grieve as Covid snatches their young ones

Parents grieve as Covid snatches their young ones

Rediff.com14 May 2021

'Never before had I heard or seen anyone of this age dying due to COVID-19. This is the first I believe. The situation is really scary'

K'taka cabinet reshuffle: Minister warns suicide

K'taka cabinet reshuffle: Minister warns suicide

Rediff.com20 Sep 2010

A Karnataka minister on Monday threatened to commit suicide if he was dropped from the Yeddyurappa ministry even as the chief minister was facing problems in carrying out a cabinet reshuffle with an MLA warning of resignation by 20 legislators.

Paytm's listing grew 370x from Rs 120 cr in 2010 to Rs 16,600 cr 11 years later

Paytm's listing grew 370x from Rs 120 cr in 2010 to Rs 16,600 cr 11 years later

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

According to its DRHP filed in 2010, the company's net worth was just Rs 140 crore. Its total income for the financial year 2009-10 stood at Rs 119 crore and it had a net profit of Rs 16 crore. In sharp contrast, at the end of March 2021, Paytm's networth was Rs 6,535 crore and total income stood at Rs 3,187 crore.

Paytm to raise $1.5 bn via primary issue of shares ahead of IPO

Paytm to raise $1.5 bn via primary issue of shares ahead of IPO

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

Paytm will look to raise up to $1.5 billion as part of primary share sale, leading up to its initial public offering (IPO), which is planned for November, a person familiar with the developments said. The company is looking to file its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) by July, according to sources. According to this person, though the details of the listing are being worked out, Paytm may take the qualified institutional buyer (QIB) route to list and issue fresh equity to raise funds.

Review: Gangster is a cliched movie

Review: Gangster is a cliched movie

Rediff.com14 Apr 2014

Even those who feel like defending this film because it is made for the mass audience will be disappointed.

Spotted: Kamal Haasan in Chennai

Spotted: Kamal Haasan in Chennai

Rediff.com2 Jun 2008

Reader Dhan Shekar sends us a photograph.

Does the govt really intend to revive the auto sector?

Does the govt really intend to revive the auto sector?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

In a rare face off, captains of the auto industry have hit out at the government for not walking the talk. At an industry event in the capital on Wednesday, R C Bhargava, chairman of India's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki, and Venu Srinivasan, chairman of TVS Motor, questioned the government's intent to support the auto sector. Revenue secretary Tarun Bajaj sat in the audience listening, before his turn came to counter them.

Give Haal-E-Dil a miss

Give Haal-E-Dil a miss

Rediff.com20 Jun 2008

Haal-E-Dil doesn't impress. Average performances, bad music and terrible director make this film a disaster.

Biden administration comes under pressure to ship Covid vaccine to India

Biden administration comes under pressure to ship Covid vaccine to India

Rediff.com24 Apr 2021

The Joe Biden administration has come under intense pressure from various quarters, including the powerful US Chambers of Commerce, lawmakers and eminent Indian-Americans, to ship AstraZeneca and other Covid-19 vaccines along with several life-saving medical supplies to India, which is witnessing a deadly surge in coronavirus cases.

Spotted: Nayantara in New York

Spotted: Nayantara in New York

Rediff.com1 Dec 2009

Reader Shiva Shekar has sen5t us a photograph.

Jawan opens fire in Mussoorie IAS academy; kills officer

Jawan opens fire in Mussoorie IAS academy; kills officer

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

An Indo-Tibetan Border Police jawan went on a shooting spree on Friday killing his officer and injuring another security person inside the prestigious Indian Administrative Service academy in Mussoorie, a day after he was punished by the senior.

At TN officer, son's premises, I-T officials find Rs 30 crore, 5 kg gold

At TN officer, son's premises, I-T officials find Rs 30 crore, 5 kg gold

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

The searches, they said, are related to the department's probe in the biggest haul of cash and gold in Chennai post demonetisation.

Meet Obama's new desi advisors

Meet Obama's new desi advisors

Rediff.com7 May 2014

United States President Barack Obama last week announced his intent to name three Indian Americans among 14 new members to the President's Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.

'Mr Modi come listen to us': Oppn's message on Parl logjam

'Mr Modi come listen to us': Oppn's message on Parl logjam

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

The video, which has been compiled using clips from RSTV, comprises statements made by the opposition MPs in the Upper House, with the words "farmer" and "Pegasus" in the opening lines.

Quiz Time: Who was the original choice to play Crime Master Gogo in Andaz Apna Apna?

Quiz Time: Who was the original choice to play Crime Master Gogo in Andaz Apna Apna?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!

Nandi Puja for Deepika

Nandi Puja for Deepika

Rediff.com3 Nov 2018

The rituals for the wedding begin.

From Ford to Harley-Davidson, why US automakers failed in India

From Ford to Harley-Davidson, why US automakers failed in India

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

Besides their country of origin, General Motors, Ford Motor and Harley-Davidson have another trait in common: all three have failed in India, the world's fifth largest automobile market. All three of them took a tough call to de-prioritise India as a market amid disruption from heightened regulations and sharper focus on capital allocation by the parent.

Biden-Harris inauguration ceremony kicks off with 'Kolam'

Biden-Harris inauguration ceremony kicks off with 'Kolam'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2021

Pictures of thousands of Kolam tiles were on Saturday woven into a video to welcome Biden and Harris in the spirit of 'Presidency for All' and to showcase the multi-cultural heritage of America.

Toyota Kirloskar announces top management reshuffle

Toyota Kirloskar announces top management reshuffle

Rediff.com26 Dec 2012

The company said that as it expands in India, the team needs to take new roles and responsibilities.

Who Is RESPONSIBLE For The NSE Mess?

Who Is RESPONSIBLE For The NSE Mess?

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

In all this, the political establishment -- and especially the finance ministry -- appears the weakest link, and worse still, the possible reason for the political backing to Narain and Ramkrishna that emboldened them to defy all the sentinels -- the independent board, the auditors, top management persons like the chief compliance officer, the company secretary, and unbelievably the super-regulator Sebi, observes V Ranganathan.

Hot pics: Can you resist Aditi Rao Hydari?

Hot pics: Can you resist Aditi Rao Hydari?

Rediff.com24 Apr 2017

The gorgeous actor shot these pictures for Femina's forthcoming issue.

Jab We Met: 'We became the best of buddies'

Jab We Met: 'We became the best of buddies'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2013

Readers share their love stories ahead of Valentine's Day.

Was Deepika's wedding look inspired by Kangana?

Was Deepika's wedding look inspired by Kangana?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

Deepika Padukone just wore another bridal look and all we can say is WOW!

NRI starts petition against threat to Shubha Mudgal at US concert

NRI starts petition against threat to Shubha Mudgal at US concert

Rediff.com10 Jun 2014

Raj Bhanot, co-founder of the Sunnyvale Hindu Temple, reportedly confronted Mudgal saying that he would not tolerate her anti-Modi and anti-Hindu stand. Ritu Jha reports.

'Rahul's charges of burning of men, rape baseless'

'Rahul's charges of burning of men, rape baseless'

Rediff.com19 May 2011

Uttar Pradesh government on Thursday dismissed as baseless Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi's allegations about burning of people and rape of women in Bhatta Parsaul, rocked by farmers' agitation on land acquisition issue, and said preliminary forensic reports of ashes collected from the area have ruled out presence of any human remains.

In India, taxes on cars are among the highest

In India, taxes on cars are among the highest

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

Cars and two-wheelers attract 28% GST and a cess in the range of 3-22%, taking the effective tax rate to up to 50%.

In Infy, Kris may fill Nilekani's boots

In Infy, Kris may fill Nilekani's boots

Rediff.com28 Mar 2011

Shibulal may become the MD

Shekhar Suman is back with Movers and Shakers!

Shekhar Suman is back with Movers and Shakers!

Rediff.com1 Mar 2012

The actor/talk show host talks excitedly about his second innings as the host of Movers and Shakers.

UP: 5 kids among 9 burnt alive by villagers

UP: 5 kids among 9 burnt alive by villagers

Rediff.com11 Mar 2011

Nine persons, including five children, were on Friday charred to death and three others injured when some houses were set ablaze by villagers agitated over the murder of a village head in Thuthibari area of Uttar Pradesh's Maharajganj district, police said.

'Media today more about TRPs, less about news'

'Media today more about TRPs, less about news'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2011

Television reporting is more about TRPs and less about news reporting. It drives on the assumption that a lynch mob is in all our living rooms and we want corrupt politicians to emerge out of the screen so that we deal with them and mete out the punishment, said Shekar Gupta, editor-in-chief of the Indian Express Group, speaking at the Lalit Doshi Memorial Award 2010-11 in Mumbai on Thursday.

Covid-19 scare: Deaths at work raise questions over compensation

Covid-19 scare: Deaths at work raise questions over compensation

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

Since existing laws do not cover Covid-19, any compensation in this regard has to be left to the discretion of companies.

Inidhu Inidhu is worth a watch!

Inidhu Inidhu is worth a watch!

Rediff.com23 Aug 2010

This Tamil remake of Telugu's Happy Days is a sugary sweet film full of romance and friendship.

Inidhu Inidhu's music is peppy

Inidhu Inidhu's music is peppy

Rediff.com12 Aug 2010

Overall, the album sounds happy, peppy and enthusiastic except that it overdoes it at some points.

Eight sportspersons to get Padma Shri honour

Eight sportspersons to get Padma Shri honour

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

Rio Olympic medallist Sakshi Malik, Virat Kohli are in the list

Watch Or Iravu, get spooked

Watch Or Iravu, get spooked

Rediff.com14 Jun 2010

Or Iravu, a scientific approach to ghosts, is worth a watch.

When a river spoke

When a river spoke

Rediff.com25 May 2010

A video of the song Pyaasi by Bengaluru-based band Swarathama whose lyrics were written by Vasu Dixit and Hitesh Kawalya was released on Tuesday in Mumbai as part of an awareness programme to save water.

Vote: Which is Saif Ali Khan's best film?

Vote: Which is Saif Ali Khan's best film?

Rediff.com16 Aug 2010

As the actor turns 40 today, here's a look at some of his best films. Don't forget to vote at the end of the slide show!

How a temple priest reached White House

How a temple priest reached White House

Rediff.com17 Oct 2009

Shekar Narasimhan, a former trustee himself of the Sri Siva Vishnu Temple in Lanham, Maryland, which will celebrate its 25th anniversary later this year, told rediff.com that after discussions the Temple chairman, president and other trustees assured that they will do whatever to 'support this historic Diwali ceremony'.