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Girish Chandra Murmu assumes office as CAG

Girish Chandra Murmu assumes office as CAG

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

Murmu made and subscribed to the oath of office before President Ram Nath Kovind, according to a Rashtrapati Bhavan statement.

Covid: India's rich list swells; Ambani, Adani become wealthier

Covid: India's rich list swells; Ambani, Adani become wealthier

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

Forty Indians entered the billionaires' club in the pandemic-stricken 2020 to take the number of those in the coveted list to 177 people, a report said on Tuesday. Mukesh Ambani continued to be the wealthiest Indian with a networth of $83 billion. The head of Reliance Industries witnessed a 24 per cent jump in fortunes and climbed up one spot to be the eighth richest globally, as per the Hurun Global Rich List. Gautam Adani from Gujarat, who has had a spectacular rise in fortunes in the last few years, saw his wealth almost doubling to $32 billion in 2020 and climbed 20 places to be the 48th richest person globally and the second wealthiest Indian.

Tribute to martyrs of 26/11

Tribute to martyrs of 26/11

Rediff.com26 Nov 2009

United Force of India -- a citizen initiative to bring the youth of the country on a common platform -- was launched at the Police Gymkhana, Marine Lines in Mumbai. Smita Salaskar, wife of slain Inspector Vijay Salaskar, who fell to terrorists' bullets during the last year terror attack, was the guest of honour.

IAS officer sues magazine for being called 'eye candy'

IAS officer sues magazine for being called 'eye candy'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

Outlook landed itself in trouble after Smita Sabharwal, an IAS officer sent a legal notice to the magazine.

'Irrfanbhai was my mentor'

'Irrfanbhai was my mentor'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

'To be pitched against him as a rival was not right. Luckily, it did not affect our personal equation.'

PIX: Ranbir, Dia, Lara celebrate at Prithvi

PIX: Ranbir, Dia, Lara celebrate at Prithvi

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

Prithvi theatre turns 40!

How these women made LIFE-CHANGING films

How these women made LIFE-CHANGING films

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

'To this day, women, especially housewives, come up to me to tell me how much Arth matters to them.'

'Indian girls should be brave'

'Indian girls should be brave'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

Meet model Smita Lasrado, the Mumbai girl who is turning on the heat at international runways for labels like Chanel, Vivienne Westwood, Etam etc.

Adani earned over Rs 1,000 crore daily this year

Adani earned over Rs 1,000 crore daily this year

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

India produced 179 more super-rich people this year led by Adani Group's Gautam Adani who amassed a whopping wealth of Rs 365,700 crore or more than Rs 1,000 crore daily, and the number of such individuals has crossed the 1,000-mark. Geographically, five more cities are home to super-rich taking the total number of super-rich cities to 119 and these 1,007 individuals cumulatively added 51 per cent more wealth in 2021. The average wealth increased by 25 per cent this year that also saw the livelihoods of thousands of people being hit by the coronavirus pandemic.

HDFC Bank aims to become go-to bank for start-ups

HDFC Bank aims to become go-to bank for start-ups

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

Close to 9,000 start-ups are currently banking with HDFC Bank and it has the bank now dedicated SmartUp zones in 70 branches in 30 cities across India.

Gory Red Swastika falls flat

Gory Red Swastika falls flat

Rediff.com8 Jun 2007

The film, in which sexist subjugation is countered with a shiny knife and Swastika art, falls flat on its face whilst trying to provide an estrogen-powered slice of sadistic pie in a perverted male dominated world.

'The strongest mamas I know!'

'The strongest mamas I know!'

Rediff.com10 May 2021

It's raining amazing mommy pictures on social media, as Bollywood sends love to ma on Mother's Day.

PIX: Kavita Kaushik, Sharman Joshi at an awards ceremony

PIX: Kavita Kaushik, Sharman Joshi at an awards ceremony

Rediff.com8 May 2017

A look at the arrivals:

'We are obsessed with who wore what instead of the films'

'We are obsessed with who wore what instead of the films'

Rediff.com26 May 2017

'Fashion brands that have leading stars as brand ambassadors spend a fortune on showcasing them.'

PIX: Vidya Balan, Kiran Rao at Jio MAMI

PIX: Vidya Balan, Kiran Rao at Jio MAMI

Rediff.com31 Oct 2015

A look at the arrivals for the screening.

Bollywood personalities file case in HC

Bollywood personalities file case in HC

Rediff.com3 Aug 2005

TV, Bollywood personalities filed a PIL in Bombay HC seeking a direction to the centre and the Maharashtra government to list steps taken to provide relief to victims of the recent deluge in the state.

When Bollywood sought out Raavan!

When Bollywood sought out Raavan!

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

Bollywood has seen many iconic villains but it seems to keep returning to the ultimate baddie, Raavan.

'I don't want to live, but I have no option'

'I don't want to live, but I have no option'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

'How will they give me permission to die when there are many others in conditions worse than mine?'

Reliving Sridevi's MAGIC

Reliving Sridevi's MAGIC

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

'There will never be another like her.'

Mukesh Ambani's wealth swells 73% to Rs 6.58 lakh cr

Mukesh Ambani's wealth swells 73% to Rs 6.58 lakh cr

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

Gautam Adani, who is diversifying into many businesses, saw a 48 per cent rise in his wealth to Rs 1.40 lakh crore and moved up two places in rankings to being the fourth richest Indian. Hinduja Brothers and HCL's Shiv Nadar were ranked 2nd and 3rd. Wipro's Azim Premji slipped two places to fifth place.

WELLNESS GURU: Help! I Have Anger Issues

WELLNESS GURU: Help! I Have Anger Issues

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

Wellness expert Roopashree Sharma answers your health queries.

'We never thought Saaransh would become such a huge success'

'We never thought Saaransh would become such a huge success'

Rediff.com26 May 2014

'I regretted not winning the Filmfare award for Best Actress for Saaransh. I remember Shabana Azmi had two nominations that year, for Bhavna and Sparsh. I was nominated for Saaransh and Smita Patil was nominated for Aaj Ki Awaaz. When I heard that Shabana won it for Bhavna, I was shocked. I wouldn't have minded if she had got it for Sparsh.' Rohini Hattangadi looks back in time.

2 States: Be patient and respect each other's way of life

2 States: Be patient and respect each other's way of life

Rediff.com21 Apr 2014

Readers share their '2 States' story.

Spotted: Hrithik Roshan in Mumbai

Spotted: Hrithik Roshan in Mumbai

Rediff.com14 Apr 2010

Reader Anannya Datta has sent us this photograph of the star.

Thor actor Chris Hemsworth visits India

Thor actor Chris Hemsworth visits India

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

ASK AJIT: 'How Do I Invest Rs 20 lakh?'

ASK AJIT: 'How Do I Invest Rs 20 lakh?'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your stock market queries.

PIX: Suniel, Mana Shetty, Sophie at charity fundraiser

PIX: Suniel, Mana Shetty, Sophie at charity fundraiser

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

Check out the star arrivals.

Jaya, The Tallest Bachchan

Jaya, The Tallest Bachchan

Rediff.com9 Apr 2022

Jaya is a woman of steel in the truest sense of the word. Despite being the first lady of filmdom, she's as real and rooted to the ground as anyone can get, notes Subhash K Jha on the actor-politician's 74th birthday.

Abhay 2 review

Abhay 2 review

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

Abhay 2 is a definite watch if an investigative thriller is your scene, says Moumita Bhattacharjee.

Bollywood's CRAZY LOVE GAMES

Bollywood's CRAZY LOVE GAMES

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

While we wait for Batra's latest to drop on Amazon Prime Video on February 11, Sukanya Verma looks at how Bollywood has dealt with affairs of the heart over the years.

What you DIDN'T know about Sanjay Dutt, Salman, Alia Bhatt

What you DIDN'T know about Sanjay Dutt, Salman, Alia Bhatt

Rediff.com20 May 2013

Featuring Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Smita Patil, Salman Khan, Alia Bhatt, Rekha... Jagannath Sasane gives us a ring-side view of the Hindi film industry.

Pics: How many of these gorgeous beaches have you visited?

Pics: How many of these gorgeous beaches have you visited?

Rediff.com24 Sep 2017

Readers share their travel pics. You can share yours too!

Of selfies and 'Selfie Queen'

Of selfies and 'Selfie Queen'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2016

What do models do in between shows? Have food, relax and of course, click a SELFIE! Take a look at the models who didn't miss out on clicking their selfies!

'We are being told a server crash stalled the ATMs'

'We are being told a server crash stalled the ATMs'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

Across Yes Bank branches, the busiest people were the relationship managers, trying to soothe nerves. Many were seen advising clients the situation was only temporary and that their money was safe.

PIX: Singer Abhijeet parties with Alka Yagnik, Anu Malik

PIX: Singer Abhijeet parties with Alka Yagnik, Anu Malik

Rediff.com25 May 2015

B-town shows its support to Abhijeet.

Chitrangada Singh's HOTTEST Avatars

Chitrangada Singh's HOTTEST Avatars

Rediff.com16 Jan 2013

The actress sizzles in Sudhir Mishra's new film Inkaar.

Now, a bill to safeguard men to be discussed in RS

Now, a bill to safeguard men to be discussed in RS

Rediff.com12 Oct 2012

The upcoming winter session of the Parliament will have an interesting proposal by men's rights organisation for discussion. The Saving Men from Intimate Terror Act 2012, or SMITA in short, caters to protecting men and boys from domestic violence from their spouse, girlfriends and parents.

Meet the National Award winning actress of Dhag

Meet the National Award winning actress of Dhag

Rediff.com21 Mar 2013

Actress Usha Jadhav talks about her acclaimed film and her journey in the industry.

No takeaways for India from the NAM summit

No takeaways for India from the NAM summit

Rediff.com4 Sep 2012

There were hardly any positive outcomes at the summit -- what we had instead were rants. We had despots, dictators, autocrats and leaders of banana republics rubbing shoulders with each other, talking of providing a new management for a global order, says Smita Prakash from Tehran.