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Festive atmosphere in Lok Sabha as members take oath

Festive atmosphere in Lok Sabha as members take oath

Rediff.com5 Jun 2014

Festive atmosphere and bonhomie prevailed in Lok Sabha on Thursday with members donning traditional dress and head gears and many taking oath in their mother tongue.

Bollywood's Magical Mehendi Moments

Bollywood's Magical Mehendi Moments

Rediff.com7 May 2018

It's #Throwback Mehendi Monday!

Bail for 5 doctors in Mumbai's kidney transplant case

Bail for 5 doctors in Mumbai's kidney transplant case

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

All the accused had moved for bail on August 13 after the court remanded them to 14-day judicial custody till August 26.

Yashwant Sinha's son files papers from Hazaribagh for BJP

Yashwant Sinha's son files papers from Hazaribagh for BJP

Rediff.com24 Mar 2014

Sitting Bharatiya Janata Party Member of Parliament Yashwant Sinha's son, Jayant, and Congress MLA Sourabh Narayan Singh filed nomination papers from Hazaribagh Lok Sabha seat.

'Don't condemn the institution of dowry'

'Don't condemn the institution of dowry'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2003

'It has only become a pathology because of gender relations,' argues historian Veena Talwar Oldenburg in a startling new thesis.

BSF officer injured in Pakistani firing along International Border

BSF officer injured in Pakistani firing along International Border

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

"Assistant Sub Inspector of BSF A K Upadhayay was injured when a shell exploded near him in RS Pura sector. He received splinter injures in his hand", a BSF spokesman said.

Mario@90

Mario@90

Rediff.com2 May 2016

On his 90th birth anniversary, Goa plans to celebrate Mario Miranda's life.

Why Bollywood marriages DON'T work out

Why Bollywood marriages DON'T work out

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Sukanya Verma looks at the many, many reasons for marital discord reported in Hindi movies.

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 75 Songs

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 75 Songs

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

Siva Sankar looks at S P Balasubrahmanyam's fantastic repertoire.

Wheat output expected to fall further

Wheat output expected to fall further

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

Flour millers want import duty exemption.

7 links between the Ramayana, Mahabharata

7 links between the Ramayana, Mahabharata

Rediff.com10 Jul 2017

Despite being set in different yugas, there are characters who appear in both the Ramayana and the Mahabharata.

Is Nayattu anti-Dalit? Is Karnan pro-Dalit?

Is Nayattu anti-Dalit? Is Karnan pro-Dalit?

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

'If questioning and dethroning hierarchies is your primary motive, why not put an end to the practice of announcing your shining star, your box office draw, in big flaming letters and mentioning everyone else's name in small font at the bottom of the screen?' asks Sreehari Nair.

Why we need to pay more for the water we use

Why we need to pay more for the water we use

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

'We have severely under-invested in waste water treatment.' 'We charge for water a minimal amount and we don't charge anything extra for providing sewerage service.' 'As a result, every water entity is cash-strapped.'

Heated exchange in Lok Sabha over 'misuse' of CBI

Heated exchange in Lok Sabha over 'misuse' of CBI

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

Principal opposition Congress too staged a walk out saying its members should have been the first ones to speak but were being denied a chance.

Down Malgudi lane: A house of memories

Down Malgudi lane: A house of memories

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

After years of disrepair, R K Narayan's house is inching towards becoming a memorial.

How Firoz Nadiadwala helped keep Neeraj Vora alive

How Firoz Nadiadwala helped keep Neeraj Vora alive

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

'I had known Neeraj for 12 years. We worked together in several films and shared a close bond.' 'How could I leave him to die?'

When stars were kids...

When stars were kids...

Rediff.com11 May 2020

Love, memorable, throwback pix to celebrate Mother's Day.

'Gita' at Kalam memorial sparks controversy

'Gita' at Kalam memorial sparks controversy

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

An engraved 'Bhagavad Gita' near the statue of late president A P J Abdul Kalam kicked up a controversy, with his family seeking to end the row by placing a copy of the Quran and Bible near it.

Over 71% voting recorded in 2nd phase of Chhattisgarh polls

Over 71% voting recorded in 2nd phase of Chhattisgarh polls

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

During the first phase of voting on November 12 for 18 seats in the Naxal-affected areas of the state, a total of 76.42 per cent polling was recorded.

Why Mughal-e-Azam will never die

Why Mughal-e-Azam will never die

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

Did you know Nargis was to have played the Madhubala role, but opted out because she has reservations about working with Dilip Kumar? Do you know how Naushad and Shakeel Badayuni came up with the words for the immortal Pyaar Kiya Toh Darna Kya?

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.

BCCI CEO Johri cleared in sexual harassment case

BCCI CEO Johri cleared in sexual harassment case

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

The three-member probe panel dismissed the charges levelled by at least two women as "mischievous and fabricated".

Women who had the courage to FIGHT BACK molesters

Women who had the courage to FIGHT BACK molesters

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

There have been other several instances where women have stood up and taken on eve teasers and molesters. Rediff.com lists a few such cases where the victims have fiercely fought back.

Mahagathbandhan's maths: RJD gets 19, Congress gets 9

Mahagathbandhan's maths: RJD gets 19, Congress gets 9

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

The Rashtriya Janata Dal with 19 seats, Congress on 9, Rashtriya Lok Samta Party on 5, Hindustani Awam Morcha and Vikassheel Insan Party -- in phases three to seven of the general elections.

Maya Sarihan wins 'Miss India America' title

Maya Sarihan wins 'Miss India America' title

Rediff.com24 Oct 2014

Physiology student Maya Charuni Sarihan from Scottsdale, Arizona, was crowned the 22nd Miss India America 2014 in Los Angeles.

#WomensDay, Bollywood Style

#WomensDay, Bollywood Style

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

Bollywood celebrates Women.

BCCI sexual harassment controversy takes new turn

BCCI sexual harassment controversy takes new turn

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

'What authority does Vinod Rai have to take such a decision and overrule Diana Edulji?' 'The big shock was that the female employee who accused Rahul Johri was not even called to depose before the probe panel.'

Quiz Time: Honey Irani started writing movie scripts with which film?

Quiz Time: Honey Irani started writing movie scripts with which film?

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!

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.

Why a planet was named after Sahithi Pingali

Why a planet was named after Sahithi Pingali

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

Nikita Puri introduces the Indian teenager who has joined the league of innovators with celestial bodies named after them.

Paswan chooses family members to contest LS polls from Bihar

Paswan chooses family members to contest LS polls from Bihar

Rediff.com8 Mar 2014

Lok Janshakti Party chief Ram Vilas Paswan has fielded himself and two close relatives including his son and brother, to contest the Lok Sabha polls in Bihar.

New Year eve deadline extended; Mumbaikars can party till 5 am

New Year eve deadline extended; Mumbaikars can party till 5 am

Rediff.com31 Dec 2013

Justice Gautam Patel was hearing a petition filed by Indian Hotels and Restaurant Association challenging the police directive setting 1.30 am as the cut-off citing concerns of law and order, security and women safety.

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.

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 50 Songs

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 50 Songs

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

Siva Sankar looks at S P Balasubrahmanyam's fantastic repertoire.

Has Modi Sarkar delivered on Budget 2014?

Has Modi Sarkar delivered on Budget 2014?

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

Fifty-six months on, the government's record in implementing these schemes and projects has been mixed, report Arup Roychoudhury and Indivjal Dhasmana.

'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.'

Would you pay Rs 1 lakh for your child's study trip?

Would you pay Rs 1 lakh for your child's study trip?

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

Schools adopt international curriculum, that requires increased number of non-classroom experiences.

AAP's political novices topple heavyweights in Delhi

AAP's political novices topple heavyweights in Delhi

Rediff.com8 Dec 2013

The Delhi poll results have thrown up several "giant killers" who led a life of anonymity and were political novices before they entered the electoral battle on AAP tickets.

'Maligning the medical fraternity was not expected of PM'

'Maligning the medical fraternity was not expected of PM'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2018

The Indian Medical Association and the Mumbai Association of Medical Consultant have written a letter to Narendra Modi expressing disappointment over his statement during the Bharat ki Baat Sabke saath event in London.