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VIPs get new jets for Rs 750 cr

VIPs get new jets for Rs 750 cr

Rediff.com4 Jun 2005

Why Sunetra Choudhury wrote a book on VIPs in jail

Why Sunetra Choudhury wrote a book on VIPs in jail

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

'I met someone who came out of jail and started telling me wild things that they did inside.' 'I couldn't believe it and then my curiousity led me to do some more digging.'

Global Chess League: Steve Waugh, Sania Mirza attend opening ceremony

Global Chess League: Steve Waugh, Sania Mirza attend opening ceremony

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

Dubai witnessed a historic moment as the inaugural edition of the Global Chess League was held on Thursday.

Flipkart eyes profitability ahead of IPO

Flipkart eyes profitability ahead of IPO

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

Flipkart, the e-commerce company owned by Walmart, is intensifying its efforts to achieve profitability as it is eyeing a valuation of approximately $60 billion at the time of its initial public offering (IPO), now planned in 2025-2026, instead of this year, according to people familiar with the matter. The firm might consider listing in the US or any other geography, including India. The company, which counts the likes of Amazon and Reliance's JioMart among its competitors in India's burgeoning e-commerce market, had also contemplated launching an IPO in 2022-2023.

'I was lucky to have a partner like VIP'

'I was lucky to have a partner like VIP'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2008

From a wild card entrant on Season 2 of Comedy Circus, Juhi Parmar, popular for her soap Kumkum, along with her partner VIP beat Kamya Punjabi and Rajiv Thakur to win the hilarious reality series.

SEE: Tendulkar meets Tendulkar at Wankhede!

SEE: Tendulkar meets Tendulkar at Wankhede!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

The life-size statue of Sachin Tendulkar was unveiled on the eve of the India's World Cup match against Sri Lanka on Wednesday.

Some active funds made hefty bets on Jio Financial amid ETF selling

Some active funds made hefty bets on Jio Financial amid ETF selling

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

At a time when exchange-traded funds (ETFs) were unloading Jio Financial Services from their portfolios, some active fund managers were placing large bets on the demerged financial services arm of Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), a report by Nuvama Alternative & Quantitative Research shows. Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund and Quant Mutual Fund were the top MF buyers of the stock in August. They bought around 60 million shares each, together investing around Rs 2,800 crore.

Ayodhya Is Getting Ready For The Big Day

Ayodhya Is Getting Ready For The Big Day

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

With the spate of businesses turning their attention to Ayodhya, land rates have shot up, in some pockets by as much as 10 times. Whether one walks into a hotel lobby or sits down for a meal, land deals are being discussed at every other table -- one on one or among groups.

UP 5th phase: 'VIP' pockets witness low polling

UP 5th phase: 'VIP' pockets witness low polling

Rediff.com28 Apr 2007

Fifty-seven assembly constituencies spread across nine districts went to the polls in this round.

ICC World Cup final: PIX: It's a sea of blue at Motera

ICC World Cup final: PIX: It's a sea of blue at Motera

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

Fans wearing the India jersey, carrying the Indian flag, laughing, joking and anticipating an India win are moving towards the Narendra Modi stadium. There are families, friends, children, adults, teenagers, middle aged and the senior citizen who have all painted the city blue.

In Delhi, only 1 cop for 253 citizens, 5183 for 427 VIPs

In Delhi, only 1 cop for 253 citizens, 5183 for 427 VIPs

Rediff.com10 Mar 2013

Amidst a growing clamour for getting VIP security in the country, External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid on Sunday disfavoured such an approach as he said that he himself does not keep such paraphernalia.

Top 25 Bollywood Instagram Posts In 2023

Top 25 Bollywood Instagram Posts In 2023

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

Weddings, holidays, award functions, throwbacks, festivals, family time or fooling around, 2023 saw a variety of posts beaming in joy. Of which these 25 Instagram moments of Bollywood stars are Sukanya Verma's favourites.

Bigg Boss 15: Pratik-Nishant's friendship gone kaput?

Bigg Boss 15: Pratik-Nishant's friendship gone kaput?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

All is not well between besties Pratik Sehajpal and Nishant Bhat.

Bigg Boss 15: Neha calls Tejasswi brainless!

Bigg Boss 15: Neha calls Tejasswi brainless!

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

Why did Neha Bhasin lose her temper?

Perks have encouraged a brazen VIP culture in India

Perks have encouraged a brazen VIP culture in India

Rediff.com27 Nov 2013

The race for VIP perks has pernicious consequences and is undermining the elite's authority

Was Bombay To Goa Offered To Rajiv Gandhi?

Was Bombay To Goa Offered To Rajiv Gandhi?

Rediff.com22 May 2023

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Person impersonating VP Naidu seeks financial aid via messages; MHA alerted

Person impersonating VP Naidu seeks financial aid via messages; MHA alerted

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

The impersonator, it said, has sent such WhatsApp messages to several VIPs.

Bigg Boss 15: Nishant makes Tejasswi cry

Bigg Boss 15: Nishant makes Tejasswi cry

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

Karan has a word with Nishant and asks him to be careful while speaking to Tejasswi as he cares about her a lot.

Satyendar Jain met co-accused, family members in Tihar: Report

Satyendar Jain met co-accused, family members in Tihar: Report

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

Jail officials also "pressurised" inmates to provide "special services" to Jain, the report said citing their statements.

Rs 67 crore VIP jet for Maharashtra by year-end

Rs 67 crore VIP jet for Maharashtra by year-end

Rediff.com14 Jul 2008

The aircraft -- a Cessna Citation XLS -- has a range of about 1,800 nautical miles, a senior official told PTI on Monday. The government had received tenders from US-based companies Cessna and Hawker. The tenders were examined by a high-level committee headed by state chief secretary Johny Joseph. Though the aircraft cost in both the tenders were similar, Cessna was selected as it was lighter as compared to Hawker and is easy to land at any airstrip in Maharashtra.

Bigg Boss 15: Why is Devoleena so ANGRY?

Bigg Boss 15: Why is Devoleena so ANGRY?

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

Is Devoleena being betrayed?

Bigg Boss 15: Why does Karan think Nishant is a snake?

Bigg Boss 15: Why does Karan think Nishant is a snake?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

Tejasswi and Karan lose their VIP status. Nishant is saved.

Ranji: Jagadeesan's 2nd season-ton helps Tamil Nadu

Ranji: Jagadeesan's 2nd season-ton helps Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

Opener Shubham Rohilla struck his fourth first-class hundred to take Services to 279 for 4 against defending champions Saurashtra

Centre upgrades Assam CM's security to Z-plus

Centre upgrades Assam CM's security to Z-plus

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

Sarma, 53, has been enjoying a Z category cover provided by the Central Reserve Police Force VIP security unit for his travel in the north eastern states till now.

Manipur cuts security for ministers, MLAs; to beef up farmers

Manipur cuts security for ministers, MLAs; to beef up farmers

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

The development came two days after Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh said that a decision has been taken to provide security to the farmers who will start the cropping season.

Mrs Messi And Sons Celebrate Leo's Win

Mrs Messi And Sons Celebrate Leo's Win

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

As members of the Argentina team and support squad took turns to hug Lionel Messi, his eyes were fixed on the stands.

Rajinikanth, Ajay Devgn Cheer India

Rajinikanth, Ajay Devgn Cheer India

Rediff.com18 Mar 2023

Present at the stadium to promote Bholaa, his coming film, Ajay Devgn was seen conversing with Sanjay Manjrekar and Sunil Gavaskar.

Odisha neta makes security officer open sandal straps, says 'I'm the VIP'

Odisha neta makes security officer open sandal straps, says 'I'm the VIP'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

Odisha minister Yogendra Behara couldn't buckle his own sandals at an Independence Day event in Kendujhar on Monday, so he made his personal security officer bend down and do it for him.

ISI terror module: All 3 arrested accused have BTech degrees

ISI terror module: All 3 arrested accused have BTech degrees

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

According to the police, one of the accused had made IEDs and later tested them at several places in Delhi, Rajasthan and Haldwani in Uttarakhand.

Am no VIP, glad to be off no frisking list at airports, says Vadra

Am no VIP, glad to be off no frisking list at airports, says Vadra

Rediff.com23 Aug 2015

The home ministry has asked the civil aviation ministry to go ahead with its plan to review the list of 33 categories of people, including the Dalai Lama and Vadra, who are currently exempted from frisking at airports in the country.

3 CISF commandos sacked over security breach at NSA Doval's home

3 CISF commandos sacked over security breach at NSA Doval's home

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

Doval is a 'Z plus' category protectee under the central VIP security list and the security cover is provided by the Special Security Group unit of the CISF.

How BJP finished off ally turned foe

How BJP finished off ally turned foe

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

Mukesh Sahni's move to contest 55 seats in the UP assembly polls antagonised top BJP leaders.

Vadra, VIPs abused status to get free air tickets, says news report

Vadra, VIPs abused status to get free air tickets, says news report

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

The Tehelka magazine on Friday claimed some officials, bureaucrats and other VIPs had 'abused' their status to get free tickets and other facilities from a private airline in gross violation of service rules and propriety.

Akhilesh may not leave Amethi for Rahul Gandhi in 2024

Akhilesh may not leave Amethi for Rahul Gandhi in 2024

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Monday indicated his party could field a candidate in the next election from the high-profile Amethi seat, which it used to leave for the Congress.

CRPF women commandos to guard Amit Shah, Sonia, Priyanka

CRPF women commandos to guard Amit Shah, Sonia, Priyanka

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

The CRPF has raised its first-ever contingent of 32 women commandos in its VIP security wing and they will now be tasked to guard its protectees, based in Delhi, who receive the top Z+ cover.

Bigg Boss 15: Tejasswi Blasts Shamita

Bigg Boss 15: Tejasswi Blasts Shamita

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

Tejasswi feels Shamita is trying very hard to be friends with Karan!

'Asian Games is a cash-burning project'

'Asian Games is a cash-burning project'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

With economic problems and job cuts, Hangzhou locals and people in other parts of China are not very pleased about hosting the Asian Games.

High cotton prices, dull demand to keep textile stocks in check: Analysts

High cotton prices, dull demand to keep textile stocks in check: Analysts

Rediff.com6 Aug 2023

Textile stocks have exhibited a mixed performance so far this calendar year (CY23), amidst higher domestic cotton prices and tepid global demand. Shares of Page Industries, Dollar Industries, Lux Industries, and VIP Clothing have declined up to 13 per cent so far in CY23, as against a 9 per cent jump in the S&P BSE Sensex. On the contrary, shares of Arvind, Welspun India, Raymond, and Gokaldas Exports have gained up to 51 per cent, during the same period.

Bigg Boss 15: Have Tejasswi-Rashami become enemies?

Bigg Boss 15: Have Tejasswi-Rashami become enemies?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

Shamita feels helpless, and breaks down.