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Good behaviour led to Dutt's early release: Maha govt to HC

Good behaviour led to Dutt's early release: Maha govt to HC

Rediff.com17 Jul 2017

The government submitted a report before a bench of Justices R M Savant and Sadhana Jadhav, saying Dutt was granted remission on account of his "good behaviour, discipline and participation in various institutional activities such as physical training, educational programmes and for performing the allotted work".

Kerala braces for 'heavy rains'; TN, Karnataka, Pondy also on alert

Kerala braces for 'heavy rains'; TN, Karnataka, Pondy also on alert

Rediff.com4 Oct 2018

An IMD bulletin said the low pressure area could intensify into a cyclonic storm, triggering heavy to very heavy rainfall in several parts of Kerala.

Is IIT-Delhi director a casualty of politics?

Is IIT-Delhi director a casualty of politics?

Rediff.com2 Jan 2015

Though the Union HRD ministry has vehemently denied that Shevgaonkar resigned under government pressure, some allege that this is yet another example of the government exercising its influence over educational institutions

Raj govt gives in to demand of Dalit girl's kin for CBI probe

Raj govt gives in to demand of Dalit girl's kin for CBI probe

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

A senior official said that Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje gave the direction in this regard to the home department yesterday following which remarks of the director general of police were sought on Wednesday.

Indian students work, vacation in US this summer!

Indian students work, vacation in US this summer!

Rediff.com16 Apr 2008

If you're planning on getting yourself a summer job, listen up! A programme by the US Department of State now gives college students the chance to land themselves a summer job in the United States!

Shyam Benegal: The Girish Karnad I Knew

Shyam Benegal: The Girish Karnad I Knew

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

'He had a continuing interest in life, people, and the society in which he lived,' remembers Shyam Benegal, who collaborated with the polyglot playwright and actor through the 1970s and remained his friend for more than five decades.

Nitish Kumar: Masterful craftsman who believes politics is the art of possible

Nitish Kumar: Masterful craftsman who believes politics is the art of possible

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

Known for weighing his options carefully before making any move, Kumar, upon a closer look, comes across as a risk taker who has not shied away from going against the tide.

Lockdown 4.0 till May 31: What's allowed, what isn't

Lockdown 4.0 till May 31: What's allowed, what isn't

Rediff.com18 May 2020

States and Union Territories have been given the powers for delineation of Red, Green and Orange Zones as per COVID-19 situation, the MHA said. All shops, except those in containment zones and malls, will be allowed to open from Monday with staggered timings during lockdown 4.0, it said.

Hong Kong's COVID-19 lessons for the world

Hong Kong's COVID-19 lessons for the world

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

'The rate of transmission of COVID-19 in Hong Kong was 0.7 -- anything below 1 suggests the epidemic is receding.' 'The city-State achieved this without the de facto police-State curfew that India has resorted to,' says Rahul Jacob.

How Modi 2.0 plans to bring about changes in bureaucracy

How Modi 2.0 plans to bring about changes in bureaucracy

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

'In the process of re-setting the equation between the bureaucracy and the political executive, the features that traditionally defined the bureaucracy will undergo a gradual metamorphosis in the next five years and may acquire a distinctly different character.

With Rs 62,398 crore, health budget sees a 19% rise

With Rs 62,398 crore, health budget sees a 19% rise

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

The budgetary allocation for the sector is Rs 60,908.22 crore, with Rs 6,400 crore earmarked for the centre's flagship health insurance scheme Ayushman Bharat- Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojna (AB-PMJAY).

Sports Ministry wants to make doping a criminal offence

Sports Ministry wants to make doping a criminal offence

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

Sports Minister Vijay Goel on Friday said the government has strengthened its resolve to make doping a criminal offence in order to instill fear in the minds of sportsperson who indulge in such practices.

How Nitish managed to steer his way to 4th straight term in office

How Nitish managed to steer his way to 4th straight term in office

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

Known for weighing his options carefully before making any move, Kumar, upon a closer look, comes across as a risk taker who has not shied away from going against the tide.

At 3ft 5in, she is fashion's new muse

At 3ft 5in, she is fashion's new muse

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

A lover of all things fashion, Sinead Burke is urging designers to create clothes for people of all sizes.

Delhi University struggling for time to revise FYUP syllabus

Delhi University struggling for time to revise FYUP syllabus

Rediff.com12 Jul 2014

Delhi University is racing against time to alter the syllabus to ensure that students of the four year undergraduate programme can complete their course in the next two years. The academic session begins on July 21.

Delhi man 31st coronavirus case; 29,607 under watch

Delhi man 31st coronavirus case; 29,607 under watch

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

During the day, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan held a meeting to review preparedness for COVID-19 management, through video conference with health ministers, chief secretaries of all states and UTs, central ministers and representatives from the related organisations and stressed on the need for keeping testing and quarantine facilities, isolation wards, and labs in active readiness.

Biden's secretary of state will be...

Biden's secretary of state will be...

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

'Biden's promise of returning to 'normalcy' after Trump appears to mean that the same old politicians, who are responsible for the 'endless wars' in Afghanistan, Iraq and Syria, are being brought out of the woodwork after four years,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

When Vajpayee and his father were classmates

When Vajpayee and his father were classmates

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

'Have you ever seen or heard of a college, where both father and son studied together, and that too even in the same class,' Vajpayee wrote in the article.

London attacker Khalid Masood: A 'nice guy' turned extremist

London attacker Khalid Masood: A 'nice guy' turned extremist

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

Before he killed at least four people in Britain's deadliest attack since the 2005 London bombings, Khalid Masood was considered by intelligence officers to be a criminal who posed little serious threat.

Gurugram school boy murder: Principal suspended; CBSE forms inquiry panel

Gurugram school boy murder: Principal suspended; CBSE forms inquiry panel

Rediff.com9 Sep 2017

The school management also removed all the security staffs.

Shocked Tamil Nadu shuts down to mourn Amma's demise

Shocked Tamil Nadu shuts down to mourn Amma's demise

Rediff.com6 Dec 2016

Life virtually came to a grinding halt across Tamil Nadu as the state woke up to deserted streets with shops, including eateries, remaining shut in the wake of the demise of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa.

'The epidemic is receding in India'

'The epidemic is receding in India'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

'But we still have to be very careful.'

Assam: Action plan to check crime against women on cards

Assam: Action plan to check crime against women on cards

Rediff.com21 Sep 2013

In view of rising incidence of crime against women, Assam chief minister Tarun Kumar Gogoi has set one-month deadline for the State's Home and Political Department to prepare a detail action plan to prevent and control such incidents.

'This move is Modi's political desperation'

'This move is Modi's political desperation'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

'The BJP has lost 5 states and Lok Sabha elections are due in less than 90 days.' 'The reservation bill is a jhunjhuna (lollipop) for the upper castes.'

Govt taking steps to uproot corruption: Modi

Govt taking steps to uproot corruption: Modi

Rediff.com17 Aug 2017

Modi said that only governments and their initiatives will not make a New India.

John Kerry arrives in India on three-day visit

John Kerry arrives in India on three-day visit

Rediff.com23 Jun 2013

Secretary of State John Kerry arrived in New Delhi onto participate in the fourth round of Indo-US strategic dialogue even as US announced to invest $100 million in India's burgeoning clean energy sector.

Have post workout soreness? read this

Have post workout soreness? read this

Rediff.com10 Jan 2007

The results may not be applicable to regular caffeine users, since they may be less sensitive to caffeine's effect.

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