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Kunhi Mohammed's Veeraputhran releases today

Kunhi Mohammed's Veeraputhran releases today

Rediff.com14 Oct 2011

The film is based on the life of the legendary freedom fighter Mohammed Abdu Rahman Sahib

CBI books Dayanidhi Maran, BSNL officials

CBI books Dayanidhi Maran, BSNL officials

Rediff.com1 Oct 2013

The Central Bureau of Investigation has filed a case against former Telecom Minister Dayanidhi Maran and BSNL officials for allegedly allotting 300 high-speed telephone lines to Maran's residence in Chennai which were extended to his brother's channel.

Ms Sitharaman, You FAILED Us On The Budget

Ms Sitharaman, You FAILED Us On The Budget

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

This was the one Budget that required radical departures on all these fronts, when it had none, asserts, Shreekant Sambrani.

Russians, Belarusians to compete as neutrals at Winter Paralympics

Russians, Belarusians to compete as neutrals at Winter Paralympics

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

Earlier in the day, Russia was banned from defending its Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup titles but its players will still be allowed to compete at the Grand Slams and in regular tour events.

Veena Malik, husband sentenced to 26 years in jail for blasphemy

Veena Malik, husband sentenced to 26 years in jail for blasphemy

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

Other blasphemy cases were also registered against them in various cities, including Karachi and Islamabad.

Pursuing foreign companies since mid-2020 for possible vaccine imports: Govt

Pursuing foreign companies since mid-2020 for possible vaccine imports: Govt

Rediff.com27 May 2021

Facing accusations of delay in placing orders for vaccines, the government on Thursday defended its vaccine procurement policy saying it has been pursuing Pfizer, J&J and Moderna since mid-2020 for the earliest possible imports, and has even waived local trials for well-established foreign vaccine makers.

NIA books Zakir Naik for terror, searches IRF premises

NIA books Zakir Naik for terror, searches IRF premises

Rediff.com19 Nov 2016

The action by the NIA came barely a few days after the Union Cabinet declared IRF as a banned organisation under UAPA.

'Item numbers' for inmates on R-Day lands jail officials in soup

'Item numbers' for inmates on R-Day lands jail officials in soup

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

Two jail officials and a policeman were on Thursday suspended after "item songs" performance by a woman dancer in the dargah prison campus in Vijaypura on R-Day.

Was Clinton's UP village visit just a fund raising exercise?

Was Clinton's UP village visit just a fund raising exercise?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

Villagers and social workers who witnessed the event felt that it was aimed at raising funds for the Clinton Foundation

Apple to launch new iPhones in India by October

Apple to launch new iPhones in India by October

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

This time, Apple will be more aggressive in India and has already signed over 100 partners.

Indo-Pak series: No easy visas for Pak cricket fans

Indo-Pak series: No easy visas for Pak cricket fans

Rediff.com7 Dec 2012

India will issue visas to over 3,000 Pakistani cricket fans, intending to visit India to watch the limited over series, only after 'strict verification'.

'KBC reinvented Mr Bachchan's image'

'KBC reinvented Mr Bachchan's image'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

'With approximately 600 episodes that I have been involved in, it does seem like the enactment of a lifetime.' 'But I have never felt the years go by.'

'I wasted my time inside Bigg Boss'

'I wasted my time inside Bigg Boss'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2012

The latest housemate to be evicted, Aseem Trivedi, vents out.

License is for news, not for bhoot, pret: Dasmunsi

License is for news, not for bhoot, pret: Dasmunsi

Rediff.com31 Aug 2007

The minister was speaking after the inauguration of four channels of STV devoted to Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Goa and Haryana.

Kafeel Khan slapped with NSA days after getting bail

Kafeel Khan slapped with NSA days after getting bail

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

In Aligarh, District Magistrate Chandra Bhushan Singh told reporters that Kafeel Khan's speech at AMU was instrumental in triggering violent incidents at the university on December 13 and 15.

Why India likes shows like Mahakali, Naagin 3, Porus...

Why India likes shows like Mahakali, Naagin 3, Porus...

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

Mythological and historical shows are lapped up not just by the young, but equally by grown men and women.

Search widened for Russian plane crash victims

Search widened for Russian plane crash victims

Rediff.com1 Nov 2015

Investigators on Sunday began probing the crash of a Russian Airbus plane in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula that killed all the 224 people on board.

I am an honest man, I will not resign: Gadkari

I am an honest man, I will not resign: Gadkari

Rediff.com7 Dec 2012

Amid demands from some party leaders that he should step down in the wake of allegations of dubious fundings of his companies, Bharatiya Janata Party president Nitin Gadkari on Friday said he is an "honest man" and ruled out resigning from his post.

Fans will expect more once cricket resumes: Simmons

Fans will expect more once cricket resumes: Simmons

Rediff.com26 May 2020

'There's a lot of old games being shown and people are enjoying that, but they're looking forward to live sport; so, there's a lot of hope it happens, but that depends on how things are put together.'

Ekta Kapoor: The drama queen

Ekta Kapoor: The drama queen

Rediff.com25 Mar 2016

Harvard, age and experience have changed Ekta Kapoor in ways that will stand her in good stead as she attempts the biggest transformation Balaji Telefilms has seen.

India gets better for doing biz globally but still far behind China

India gets better for doing biz globally but still far behind China

Rediff.com30 Sep 2015

India has moved up 16 positions to rank 55th on a global index of the world's most competitive economies, where Switzerland remains on top.

Bo Xilai may face charges for blocking murder probe

Bo Xilai may face charges for blocking murder probe

Rediff.com18 Apr 2012

Purged Chinese Communist leader Bo Xilai could face criminal charges for blocking investigations into the death of British businessman Neil Heywood, as Whitehall mounted pressure on Beijing to probe the matter.

No entry! Woman cops stops minister at 'wrong' gate

No entry! Woman cops stops minister at 'wrong' gate

Rediff.com19 May 2015

A CISF officer prevented Union minister Ramkripal Yadav from entering the Patna airport through the exit gate.

Pak: Body of British Red Cross worker found

Pak: Body of British Red Cross worker found

Rediff.com29 Apr 2012

The body of a British employee of the International Committee of the Red Cross, who was kidnapped in January, was found by police in Quetta city of southwest Pakistan on Sunday.

'Peace first; then Zubin Mehta can perform in Srinagar'

'Peace first; then Zubin Mehta can perform in Srinagar'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2013

Moderate Hurriyat Conference Chairman Mirwaiz Umer Farooq on Monday joined his hardline rival Syed Ali Shah Geelani to oppose the concert being organised by the German Embassy next month in Srinagar.

Probed for corruption, world weightlifting chief resigns

Probed for corruption, world weightlifting chief resigns

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

American Ursula Papandrea will continue to lead the sport's governing body as Acting President.

If Anna wants to remove us, he can do so in 2 minutes: Kejriwal

If Anna wants to remove us, he can do so in 2 minutes: Kejriwal

Rediff.com11 Nov 2011

Team Anna member Arvind Kejriwal has alleged that the government was spending crores of rupees and planting stories in the media to separate Anna Hazare from him, Kiran Bedi and Prashant Bhushan. Accusing the government of trying to defame Team Anna with charges that would not stick, he said during a programme on TV channel Aaj Tak that "there's a conspiracy to separate Anna Hazare". "The government is spending crores of rupees for this. Stories are being planted," he said.

'The more you alienate Muslims, the more it will have problems for India's internal security'

'The more you alienate Muslims, the more it will have problems for India's internal security'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

'Look at the aggressive way in which a campaign against Friday namaz is going on in North Indian cities.' 'Even the Union home minister is part of this vicious campaign.'

SC grants 3-week protection to Arnab Goswami

SC grants 3-week protection to Arnab Goswami

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

It also said that Goswami can later file anticipatory bail plea in connection with the FIRs after three weeks.

What Rahul must do to consistently contribute with the bat

What Rahul must do to consistently contribute with the bat

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

Rahul needs to quickly adapt to different England conditions in order to consistently contribute with the bat for the national team in the ongoing World Cup.

Producing vaccines is not like making 2 minutes noodles

Producing vaccines is not like making 2 minutes noodles

Rediff.com27 May 2021

'Even if Serum Institute and Bharat Biotech were successful in ramping up production overnight, what happens to the capacity after the demand from India is met?' asks Sanjeev Nayyar.

Centre criticises Sena for anti-Muslim call, says such remarks aren't acceptable

Centre criticises Sena for anti-Muslim call, says such remarks aren't acceptable

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

Taking a strong stand against the call by its ally Shiv Sena for the scrapping of Muslims' voting rights, the government today said such suggestions were not acceptable to it and that these "should not be discussed even hypothetically".

The DTH war hot up in US

The DTH war hot up in US

Rediff.com5 May 2005

Docs join duty soon after getting jabbed

Docs join duty soon after getting jabbed

Rediff.com16 Jan 2021

Messages of congratulations, doctors posing with a victory sign for the media with their infectious smiles -- visible even under the cover of mask -- and the many 'just got jabbed' selfie by the health workers, it was a rare and happy day at the BLK hospital, which has witnessed many dreary days in the past due to the ongoing pandemic.

Sitharaman's itinerary row persists, war of words continues

Sitharaman's itinerary row persists, war of words continues

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

Sitharaman and Karnataka Minister Sa Ra Mahesh were locked in an exchange of words over her itinerary during her visit to Kodagu district on Friday in full view of officials and the media at the district commissioner's office.

Cricket's alive again, but it's action minus atmosphere

Cricket's alive again, but it's action minus atmosphere

Rediff.com1 Aug 2020

'Ghost-like stands repel rather than attract audiences,' observes Ashis Ray.

For Modi's Teachers' Day speech, UP distributes 14.36 lakh laptops

For Modi's Teachers' Day speech, UP distributes 14.36 lakh laptops

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

Political opposition notwithstanding, the Samajwadi Party government in Uttar Pradesh has made elaborate arrangements to ensure that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech reaches lakhs of students in the state this Teachers' Day.

How Samsung plans to regain the top slot in India

How Samsung plans to regain the top slot in India

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

After the government backtracked on its plan to impose Customs duty on pricier components, Samsung has decided to begin production of key mobile parts in Noida from April.

Amazon arm to set up data centre in Hyderabad

Amazon arm to set up data centre in Hyderabad

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

Amazon Web Services (AWS) on Friday announced setting up of its second data centre region in India in Telangana that will be operational by mid-2022, and will see the tech giant investing about Rs 20,761 crore. While AWS did not comment on the investment detail, Telangana IT and Industries Minister KT Rama Rao tweeted that AWS will invest Rs 20,761 crore ($2.77 billion) to set up multiple data centres in the state.

Hanuman portrayal: Hindu org complains

Hanuman portrayal: Hindu org complains

Rediff.com17 Dec 2005

Hindu organisation complains against degrading portrayal of Hanuman