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One Day: Justice Delivered Review: 0 Thrills

One Day: Justice Delivered Review: 0 Thrills

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

Slipshod direction and listless story produce a superfluous drama about how a judge turns into a murderer, notes Prasanna D Zore.

Draft rules issued for govt staff to work from home post-lockdown

Draft rules issued for govt staff to work from home post-lockdown

Rediff.com14 May 2020

Asserting that central government employees may have to work with staggered attendance and variable working hours, the personnel ministry has come out with a draft framework for 'work for home' for the staff post-lockdown. The department of personnel and training may provide options for work from home to the eligible officers/staff for 15 days in a year as a matter of policy, it said.

Titan, a good bet for Rakesh Jhunjhunwala

Titan, a good bet for Rakesh Jhunjhunwala

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

Titan accounted for 59.6 per cent of his disclosed portfolio at Rs 8,355 crore. This is more than 10 times the next biggest holding, Federal Bank, at Rs 619 crore.

To tackle BJP, Mamata unveils 'Didi ke Bolo' campaign

To tackle BJP, Mamata unveils 'Didi ke Bolo' campaign

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

A senior TMC MLA said Banerjee told her party leaders during the closed-door meeting that they should shun "VIP culture".

From Kabaali to Baahubali, why brands love blockbusters

From Kabaali to Baahubali, why brands love blockbusters

Rediff.com26 Apr 2017

More than the revenue component, the movies gain hugely in terms of visibility and reach, reports T E Narasimhan.

Bhabha Kavach to protect CAPFs from AK-47 bullets

Bhabha Kavach to protect CAPFs from AK-47 bullets

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

Each Bhabha Kavach has four hard armour plates, which protect the wearer from the front, back, and either side. It can protect CAPF personnel from 7.62 mm bullets fired from AK-47 rifles -- the chosen weapon of terrorists from Kashmir to Bastar.

Ajit, tell me how can I get RICH?

Ajit, tell me how can I get RICH?

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

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

It's a dog's life in Formula One

It's a dog's life in Formula One

Rediff.com13 Mar 2013

A dog's life in Formula One, if your owner is Lewis Hamilton, means a VIP pass to the races and being pampered by the sport's supremo Bernie Ecclestone.

Patil shifts to 4 bedroom house in New Delhi

Patil shifts to 4 bedroom house in New Delhi

Rediff.com25 Jul 2012

After five years of stay in the 340-room Presidential mansion, Pratibha Patil on Wednesday moved to a four bedroom bungalow here at a high-security area in the heart of the capital.

What changes we can expect at Tirupati

What changes we can expect at Tirupati

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

'Our priority is how to reduce the waiting time for people for darshan.'

Auto Expo 2018 will offer a peek into the future

Auto Expo 2018 will offer a peek into the future

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

Despite some manufacturers giving the Expo a miss, there will still be plenty of action.

Babri demolition: Judge seeks 6 months from SC to conclude trial

Babri demolition: Judge seeks 6 months from SC to conclude trial

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

A special judge holding trial in the Babri Masjid demolition case, involving Bharatiya Janata Party veterans L K Advani, M M Joshi and others, on Monday moved the Supreme Court seeking six more months to conclude the trial in the case.

India to issue 3,000 visas to Pakistan cricket fans

India to issue 3,000 visas to Pakistan cricket fans

Rediff.com11 Dec 2012

India will issue 3,000 visas to Pakistani fans and an additional 300 visas to VIPs of that country to witness the upcoming Indo-Pak limited over cricket series beginning December 25, Lok Sabha was informed on Tuesday.

Grenade found in Manipur secretariat complex

Grenade found in Manipur secretariat complex

Rediff.com12 Sep 2012

A powerful grenade suspected to have been thrown by terrorists was on Wednesday found in the compound of the heavily guarded Manipur secretariat, official sources said.

IAF stands by pilot's decision not to fly Rahul Gandhi

IAF stands by pilot's decision not to fly Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com12 Sep 2012

The Indian Air Force on Wednesday said the refusal by its pilot to fly Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi from Kokrajhar to Guwahati in Assam was because of safety reasons and it strongly stands by the decision of its officer.

Airtel overtakes Jio for first time in new 4G subscriptions

Airtel overtakes Jio for first time in new 4G subscriptions

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

Analysts say that Jio's substantial slowing down in net additions is possibly because the company has dramatically reduced its bundled 4G feature phone offering, which contributed an average 30-40 per cent of its net additions.

New SP reaches office in roadways bus, takes staff by surprise

New SP reaches office in roadways bus, takes staff by surprise

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

An IPS officer was not recognised by his subordinates when he arrived at the SP office in Kanpur after travelling in a state roadways bus to take charge as the new Kanpur Superintendent of Police-Rural.

Has Ronaldo found new love in this Italian super model?

Has Ronaldo found new love in this Italian super model?

Rediff.com27 May 2015

Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly found new love in Alessia Tedeschi, after former girlfriend Irina Shayk dumped him ending their five year relationship.

Non-Hindus at Tirumala will have to declare their faith

Non-Hindus at Tirumala will have to declare their faith

Rediff.com10 Aug 2012

Pilgrims belonging to faiths other than Hinduism will have to submit a declaration form from August 13 before entering the Tirumala shrine near Tirupati stating that they have faith in the presiding deity, Lord Venkateswara

UK PM lives in a truly Islamic way: Hafiz Saeed

UK PM lives in a truly Islamic way: Hafiz Saeed

Rediff.com13 Jul 2012

Jamat-ud-Dawa chief Hafiz Muhammad Saeed, who has a United States bounty of 10 million dollars on his head, has said those enjoying government perks in Pakistan are not only violating the Constitution, but also principles outlined in Islam. Saeed, who founded the Lashkar-e-Tayiba, filed a petition before the Lahore high court challenging the 'VIP culture' for officials enjoying the top-most government posts in the country.

New UP police chief promises crackdown on 'gau rakshaks'

New UP police chief promises crackdown on 'gau rakshaks'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2017

Singh said his priority would be ensuring unbiased policing.

Ex-Shirdi Trust chief 'hosted' netas at taxpayers' cost?

Ex-Shirdi Trust chief 'hosted' netas at taxpayers' cost?

Rediff.com28 Jun 2012

Politicians from Maharashtra, among others, had allegedly enjoyed their stay free of cost at Shirdi Saibaba Trust's guest house during most of the tenure of its chairman and former Congress MLA Jayant Sasane, an RTI query has revealed.

Cricketer dies on the road, nobody came to his aid

Cricketer dies on the road, nobody came to his aid

Rediff.com23 Oct 2012

News of Ali's death came as a big shock to the cricketing fraternity and it also raised a pertinent question. Can India lap up the the concept of 'First Responders', which is common in Western countries?

Naxal faction opposes Maoists' abduction policy

Naxal faction opposes Maoists' abduction policy

Rediff.com3 May 2012

A Naxal faction on Thursday condemned the politics of abduction by Maoists to realise their demands, saying it is a "wrong" policy.

Should our aging heroes be left to defend themselves?

Should our aging heroes be left to defend themselves?

Rediff.com3 Oct 2012

It is unfair to abandon national heroes like Lt General Kuldip Singh Brar when they travel aboard on personal visits. The government should step up and provide them with security cover, says Anil Chowdhry

Hafeez Saeed files case against Pak 'VVIP culture'

Hafeez Saeed files case against Pak 'VVIP culture'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2012

Hafeez Saeed claimed the presidency, prime minister's house, governor's house and chief minister's house in all provinces and ministers' enclaves should be declared a violation of the Islamic principle of social and economic justice

Parks with statues of Mayawati, elephants closed in Lucknow

Parks with statues of Mayawati, elephants closed in Lucknow

Rediff.com12 Jan 2012

Hours after the work of draping the statues of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati and Bahujan Samaj Party's election symbol elephant was completed, the parks in which they were installed in Lucknow have been closed for the public till the assembly polls get over. There are nine such parks including Manyavar Kanshiramj Green Eco Garden at VIP Road, Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar Samajik Parivartan Sthal, Gomtinagar and Smriti Upvan, Ashiana Kanshiram Smarak, Jail Road.

Varanasi rolls out the red carpet for Modi, Japanese PM

Varanasi rolls out the red carpet for Modi, Japanese PM

Rediff.com12 Dec 2015

A huge make-shift stage has been erected on the river bed with the help of pontoons, while a thick blanket of security has been thrown over the city for the VIPs.

Delhi govt mulling odd-even scheme 15 days every month

Delhi govt mulling odd-even scheme 15 days every month

Rediff.com9 Apr 2016

The Delhi government is "seriously" mulling a proposal to enforce the odd-even scheme for 15 days every month, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Saturday.

Babri mosque demolition case: A timeline

Babri mosque demolition case: A timeline

Rediff.com19 Apr 2017

Following is the chronology of events in the 1992 Babri Masjid demolition case.

People are not interested in 'political humdrum', says AAP leader

People are not interested in 'political humdrum', says AAP leader

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

As the Aam Aadmi Party goes through an internal power struggle, senior leader H S Phoolka dismisses the goings-on as normal birth pangs of a political party. Upasna Pandey reports for Rediff.com

18 MPs with criminal cases bought guns from govt

18 MPs with criminal cases bought guns from govt

Rediff.com2 Aug 2012

It is bad enough that we have leaders with pending criminal charges against them. But what happens when the very same leaders get guns from the government?

Threat of magnetic bomb: What security agencies need to do

Threat of magnetic bomb: What security agencies need to do

Rediff.com17 Feb 2012

From the Israel embassy car blast in New Delhi, which injured a diplomat's wife along with three others, counter-terror agencies have a few lessons to learn. Most importantly, security experts need to devise new procedures to protect terror targets that do not enjoy VIP protection, says B Raman.

The $30 bn Sale & Leaseback of India's Internet Economy

The $30 bn Sale & Leaseback of India's Internet Economy

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

India's Internet economy has two choices: An immediate $30 billion Sale-and-Leaseback or a $3 trillion value harvesting over decades, observes Vibhu Arya.

PM Modi graces India's opening Under-17 World Cup match

PM Modi graces India's opening Under-17 World Cup match

Rediff.com6 Oct 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday graced Indian football's historic moment when he greeted players of both the teams ahead of India's opening FIFA U-17 World Cup match against USA, in New Delhi.

Why Delhi car blast case remains OPEN-ENDED

Why Delhi car blast case remains OPEN-ENDED

Rediff.com15 Feb 2012

Was it a terror attack or a conspiracy? The investigation into Monday's Israel embassy car bomb blast in national capital's most VIP region has several angles to it, and the police have decided that they would probe every possible link and give this case a closure "very soon", reports Vicky Nanjappa.

Amethi sticks to unique tradition, dhobi casts first vote

Amethi sticks to unique tradition, dhobi casts first vote

Rediff.com15 Feb 2012

72 year-old washerman, Pancham Lal, who is accorded 'VIP' status on polling days, was the first to cast his vote in the erstwhile princely state. Sharat Pradhan reports

PIX: India breaks into applause for heroes fighting Covid

PIX: India breaks into applause for heroes fighting Covid

Rediff.com22 Mar 2020

From children to the elderly, common people to VIPs, all came out in balconies, lawns and terrace of their homes as the clock struck five, following an appeal by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to show gratitude to doctors, paramedics, police and other personnel associated with essential services when the country was observing an unprecedented 'Janta Curfew' on Sunday to check the spread of the virus.

BJP protesters create flutter near Parliament

BJP protesters create flutter near Parliament

Rediff.com9 Aug 2011

Dodging high security, scores of protesters of the Bharatiya Janata Party's youth wing on reached the outer gate of Parliament complex meant for VIPs, raising slogans demanding removal of Delhi Chief Minister.

What are we celebrating on Republic Day?

What are we celebrating on Republic Day?

Rediff.com24 Jan 2015

R-Day is a different sort of exercise for the defence forces and the security establishment. At one level it is an enormous tamasha, at another, it is a nightmare.