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Anil Dharker: Editor, bon vivant, mentor to many

Anil Dharker: Editor, bon vivant, mentor to many

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

'Everywhere Anil Dharker went, he assembled teams of talented people, gave them opportunities, then got out of the way and allowed them to flourish.' Meenakshi Shedde remembers a very special editor.

Kerala child rape-murder convict sentenced to death

Kerala child rape-murder convict sentenced to death

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

In a crowded courtroom, the judge declared that Alam should be hanged to death for the killing of the girl, also from Bihar.

'I am an Asha Bhosle discovery'

'I am an Asha Bhosle discovery'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

'Asha atya remains down-to-earth and frank.' 'If she likes something, she will tell you to your face.' 'Ditto, if she doesn't.' 'She is full of life and energy, I have never seen her brood.'

'Whatever I've learned in life, I owe it to movies'

'Whatever I've learned in life, I owe it to movies'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

'Thanks to OTT, our work is now seen by all.' 'Every movie is getting recognition from not just India, but from all over the world.'

Coming soon: The crack down on shell companies

Coming soon: The crack down on shell companies

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

Regulators find it difficult to track down illicit transactions with no limit on the number of subsidiaries.

2 women killed, 52 hurt in triple blasts at Christian meet in Kerala

2 women killed, 52 hurt in triple blasts at Christian meet in Kerala

Rediff.com29 Oct 2023

People who were present at the convention centre told media that the first blast occurred in the middle of a prayer.

Health worker tests positive as Kerala reports fifth Nipah case

Health worker tests positive as Kerala reports fifth Nipah case

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

The government has ordered monoclonal antibody from Indian Council of Medical Research to treat the child. It is the only available anti-viral treatment for Nipah virus infection, though it has not been clinically proven yet.

Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai Review: Magnificent Manoj

Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai Review: Magnificent Manoj

Rediff.com23 May 2023

Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai makes the audience feel good that the battle for justice was not in vain, observes Deepa Gahlot.

22 dead as houseboat capsizes in Kerala's Malappuram

22 dead as houseboat capsizes in Kerala's Malappuram

Rediff.com8 May 2023

Sports Minister V Abdurahiman said 20 deaths were confirmed on the basis of information from various hospitals where those pulled out from the water and inside the boat were admitted.

Government crackdown on misuse of antibiotics

Government crackdown on misuse of antibiotics

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

Sale of antibiotics is under the scanner. Government to go tough on misuse of these drugs.

Govt to set up 4000 dialysis centres across India, will be free for poor

Govt to set up 4000 dialysis centres across India, will be free for poor

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

4,000 dialysis units to be set up across India, government working on providing free basic healthcare to BPL families.

At Katrina-Vicky's Mehendi Ceremony

At Katrina-Vicky's Mehendi Ceremony

Rediff.com12 Dec 2021

After treating us to pictures from their haldi ceremony, Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal posted pictures from their mehendi ceremony.

309,000 'shell' company directors disqualified

309,000 'shell' company directors disqualified

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

Their bank accounts have been frozen. State governments have been told to restrict sales and transfers of real estate assets these companies own.
Veena Mani reports.

Congress names Nagaraju Yadav, Abdul Jabbar for Karnataka MLC polls

Congress names Nagaraju Yadav, Abdul Jabbar for Karnataka MLC polls

Rediff.com23 May 2022

Congress president Sonia Gandhi has approved the proposal for the candidature of Yadav and Jabbar, the All India Congress Committee said in a release.

Meet the GORGEOUS BRIDES of Bollywood

Meet the GORGEOUS BRIDES of Bollywood

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

'Sonam is my lucky charm.' 'Because of her, 2018 went well for me, as I got four big weddings.' 'It started with Sonam's in November, then Deepika Padukone-Ranveer Singh's in December, Kapil Sharma's wedding and then Isha Ambani's wedding.'

Varun's wedding UPDATES: KJo arrives, along with a fan

Varun's wedding UPDATES: KJo arrives, along with a fan

Rediff.com24 Jan 2021

Photographer Pradeep Bandekar keeps us updated about what's been happening so far today.

Khatron Ke Khiladi 13: Meet The Contestants

Khatron Ke Khiladi 13: Meet The Contestants

Rediff.com4 May 2023

Rohit Shetty returns with the 13th season of the adventure reality show Khatron Ke Khiladi, and the contestant line-up seems quite interesting.

PIX: Rajinikanth, Big B, Chiranjeevi at Hyderabad wedding

PIX: Rajinikanth, Big B, Chiranjeevi at Hyderabad wedding

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

The groom's maternal grandad is T Subbirami Reddy, producer and politician.

When Bindiya Goswami and J P Dutta's daughter got married...

When Bindiya Goswami and J P Dutta's daughter got married...

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

J P Dutta and Bindiya Goswami's daughter Nidhi wed Director Binoy Gandhi in Jaipur on March 7.

New Covid strains may lead to spike in hospitalisation, fear experts

New Covid strains may lead to spike in hospitalisation, fear experts

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

An immune-escape Covid-19 strain coupled with the natural spike in influenza and pneumonia cases during winters may lead to a rise in hospitalisation.

IMD issues red alert in 5 Kerala districts over extremely heavy rains

IMD issues red alert in 5 Kerala districts over extremely heavy rains

Rediff.com16 Oct 2021

LIVE! Incessant rains: Red Alert in 5 Kerala districts

Indrani's Will, Rahul's Reshma And A Trap

Indrani's Will, Rahul's Reshma And A Trap

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

Rahul Mukerjea's two-day cross examination in early November left many questions unanswered even as new ones came to the fore in the Sheena Bora Murder Trial, reports Prasanna D Zore.

K'taka Cong chief says no differences with Siddaramaiah over MLC candidates

K'taka Cong chief says no differences with Siddaramaiah over MLC candidates

Rediff.com22 May 2022

He said the state unit only sends the recommendation but does not take sides as to who should be given the ticket.

Kalam ideal representation of Indo-Islamic culture, lauds Kovind

Kalam ideal representation of Indo-Islamic culture, lauds Kovind

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

Addressing the fourth APJ Abdul Kalam Memorial Lecture at the Rashtrapati Bhavan auditorium in New Delhi, Kovind said that "every Indian is proud of that great son of the country."

Note ban effect: Govt to spend more on health, education

Note ban effect: Govt to spend more on health, education

Rediff.com23 Dec 2016

Increase of 10% to 12% likely in a bid to improve citizens' mood after demonetisation.

Darwin vs Satyapal: Who's right?

Darwin vs Satyapal: Who's right?

Rediff.com10 Feb 2018

'What would be questioned next?' 'Will the Copernicus theory of the sun being the centre of the universe, or Newton's theory of gravity?' asks Veena Mani.

Abide by decision, says Yedi as BJP overlooks son for MLC ticket

Abide by decision, says Yedi as BJP overlooks son for MLC ticket

Rediff.com24 May 2022

B Y Vijayendra said power and position itself are not the ultimate objectives in politics.

'Insolvency professionals are a new genre in India'

'Insolvency professionals are a new genre in India'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2017

'A 180-days period -- for insolvency resolution -- is aggressive, but by no means inadequate.'

Hate speech attack on govt one-sided: Ex-IFS officers' counter letter

Hate speech attack on govt one-sided: Ex-IFS officers' counter letter

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

In their counter-letter, the group of former IFS officers acknowledged that the remarks made at the Haridwar event should be condemned by all right thinking, before adding that when the import of these is "exaggerated out of all proportion and the rantings by fringe elements" are seen as representative of the sentiments prevailing in ruling circles, then the political leanings and moral integrity of the critics can be rightly questioned.

This Indian scientist turns e-waste into valuable materials

This Indian scientist turns e-waste into valuable materials

Rediff.com22 Apr 2018

Mumbai-born Veena Sahajwalla has developed a microfactory in Australia to upcycle electronic waste.

Indian dream suddenly turns sour for these American companies

Indian dream suddenly turns sour for these American companies

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

While the government's recent moves may have been necessary in some cases, these would have an adverse impact on the investment cycles of some of these companies. The marquee global names are suddenly finding themselves out of favour as local flavour is gaining currency in the run up to 2019 elections.

Soumya Swaminathan: Just what the doctor ordered

Soumya Swaminathan: Just what the doctor ordered

Rediff.com14 Oct 2017

Her appointment as World Health Organisation's deputy director offers an opportunity to push for improving the medical research environment in India.

Does Rahul Wonder If Sheena Is Really Dead?

Does Rahul Wonder If Sheena Is Really Dead?

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

All along, Rahul, right till today 10 years later, hung onto his gut feeling that something surely had happened to Sheena.

R-factor, speed at which Covid spreads, shows a rise in India

R-factor, speed at which Covid spreads, shows a rise in India

Rediff.com11 Jul 2021

Giving rise to fresh worries about the COVID-19 pandemic rearing its head again, the R-factor, which indicates the speed at which the infection is spreading in the country, has risen recently leading to a sluggish pace in the decline of active cases while Kerala and northeast states have emerged as regions of concern.

Will clean politics triumph in Mahavir's birthplace?

Will clean politics triumph in Mahavir's birthplace?

Rediff.com7 May 2019

'It is the RJD, otherwise known for misgovernance, which has offered a candidate of clean and performing credentials, rather than the NDA,' points out Mohammad Sajjad.

'In the city, you see only masked human beings'

'In the city, you see only masked human beings'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

'Villagers are people without masks.' 'That is why I call them genuine human beings.' 'As an actor, I have been inspired by many such genuine characters.'

Over 41 lakh from 15-18 yrs age group get Covid vaccine on 1st day

Over 41 lakh from 15-18 yrs age group get Covid vaccine on 1st day

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

Modi said India has taken an important step forward in protecting its youth population against the disease.

Good news for heart patients: Stent prices reduced by 85%!

Good news for heart patients: Stent prices reduced by 85%!

Rediff.com16 Feb 2017

Aneesh Phadnis and Veena Mani find out what the manufacturers and the hospitals have to say.

'Only when it comes down to less than 10,000 cases can we relax'

'Only when it comes down to less than 10,000 cases can we relax'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

'We still have 30,000-40,000 cases.' 'It is plateauing, but the number should definitely come down more so that we can convert the pandemic into an endemic.'

Kerala's daily Covid cases crosses 30k, first time since May

Kerala's daily Covid cases crosses 30k, first time since May

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

After the Onam festivities, medical experts had predicted that the TPR would go beyond 20 per cent and that the number of infections would rise further.