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At home with Tillotama Shome

At home with Tillotama Shome

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

'There is too much pressure on being perfect, so I like the fact that I have an incomplete painting in my home.' 'That represents the chaos of Mumbai and also represents the fact that I am also a work-in-progress, far from being completed.'

Army chief Bikram Singh to begin rare China visit on Wednesday

Army chief Bikram Singh to begin rare China visit on Wednesday

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

Operationalisation of a new border defence agreement to deal with recurring troop incursions along the LAC besides improving defence ties, is expected to top the agenda of General Bikram Singh as he starts a rare visit by an Indian army chief to China from Wednesday.

After criticism, Haryana govt withdraws decision to take share of athletes' earnings

After criticism, Haryana govt withdraws decision to take share of athletes' earnings

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

Haryana government has directed sportspersons employed with it to deposit one-third of their earnings from commercial and professional commitments to the state sports council

India reports 2nd coronavirus death, several states in shutdown mode

India reports 2nd coronavirus death, several states in shutdown mode

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

The Union Health ministry put the number of positive cases at 82, eight more since Thursday night, which includes the woman and a 76-year-old man from Karnataka who became the country's first coronavirus fatality besides 17 foreign nationals, Health Ministry officials said.

SC clears release of Padmaavat by overturning ban by states

SC clears release of Padmaavat by overturning ban by states

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

The apex court also prohibited other states from issuing a notification against the exhibition of the movie.

PIX: Ek Paheli Leela actor Jay Bhanushali visits Rediff

PIX: Ek Paheli Leela actor Jay Bhanushali visits Rediff

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

'My smile was the biggest reason that my wife got married to me,' Jay Bhanushali tells us.

Grand welcome awaits Olympics bronze medallist Sakshi Malik

Grand welcome awaits Olympics bronze medallist Sakshi Malik

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

A grand welcome awaits Rio Olympics bronze medallist wrestler Sakshi Malik when she arrives home on Wednesday, with hectic preparations underway to give her a rousing reception at her village Mokhra Khas in Rohtak district. When Sakshi touches down at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi at around 3:50 a.m. tomorrow, as many as five ministers of the BJP Government in Haryana will be there to receive her.

ML Khattar sworn in as CM of BJP's first govt in Haryana

ML Khattar sworn in as CM of BJP's first govt in Haryana

Rediff.com26 Oct 2014

Amid a plethora of Bharatiya Janata Party bigwigs, Manohar Lal Khattar and his council of ministers took the oath of office at Panchkula on Sunday.

Meet the Bigg Boss 9 contestants

Meet the Bigg Boss 9 contestants

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

Will these names be a part of the Bigg Boss 9 line-up?

'I don't have any bold scenes with Sunny Leone'

'I don't have any bold scenes with Sunny Leone'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

'I don't want to be known just for my kissing,' Jay Bhanushali tells Sonil Dedhia/ Rediff.com

Maha registers over 60% voter turnout, Haryana 65%

Maha registers over 60% voter turnout, Haryana 65%

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

The final figure of polling could increase and it will be available on Tuesday, officials said.

Can the Opposition get its act together?

Can the Opposition get its act together?

Rediff.com14 Mar 2018

The least the Opposition can do, for India's sake, is try to offer one, says Mitali Saran.

Review Secret Superstar: Zaira Wasim is an absolute wonder!

Review Secret Superstar: Zaira Wasim is an absolute wonder!

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

Secret Superstar's cheerful, feel-good imagery of a rotten reality reflects a young adult's hopeful perspective yet to be crushed by the weight of cynicism, says Sukanya Verma.

Bollywood's half-yearly report card: The GOOD STUFF

Bollywood's half-yearly report card: The GOOD STUFF

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

Raja Sen analyses the year so far.

Campaigning ends in Maharashtra, Haryana; over to voters now

Campaigning ends in Maharashtra, Haryana; over to voters now

Rediff.com19 Oct 2019

Political observers feel that the outcome of the elections weighs in favour of the BJP which had won a massive mandate in the Lok Sabha elections, held earlier this year.

You let Panchkula burn for political benefits: Court slams Khattar govt

You let Panchkula burn for political benefits: Court slams Khattar govt

Rediff.com26 Aug 2017

The high court also took note of Khattar's statement on Friday in which he blamed anti-social elements for the violence, which also spilled over into neighbouring Punjab, Rajasthan and Delhi.

Baba Ramdev 'humbly declines' Cabinet rank

Baba Ramdev 'humbly declines' Cabinet rank

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

"Service to humanity is my only objective," he told media persons.

SHAME: Chhattisgarh cops ask martyr's kin to return money spent on funeral

SHAME: Chhattisgarh cops ask martyr's kin to return money spent on funeral

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

In a case of abject apathy towards the kin of a martyred soldier, the Chhattisgarh police demanded the return of Rs 10,000 it has provided to the family of a martyred special police officer for his last rites.

Chattisgarh: 7 cops killed, 12 injured in 2-hour gun battle with Naxals

Chattisgarh: 7 cops killed, 12 injured in 2-hour gun battle with Naxals

Rediff.com11 Apr 2015

Seven policemen were on Saturday killed and 10 persons were injured in a gunbattle with Naxals in the Maoist hotbed of Sukma district in Chhattisgarh.

Bodies of 4 cops abducted by Naxals found in Chhattisgarh

Bodies of 4 cops abducted by Naxals found in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

The bodies of four police officials, who were abducted on Monday by Naxals, were found in Chhattisgarh's insurgency-hit Bijapur district on Wednesday.

Stars condemn attack on Gauahar Khan

Stars condemn attack on Gauahar Khan

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Pratyusha Banerjee cremated; postmortem report reveals suffocation as cause of death

Pratyusha Banerjee cremated; postmortem report reveals suffocation as cause of death

Rediff.com3 Apr 2016

The TV star was reportedly facing problems in her relationship with Singh.

PHOTOS: Nation salutes Pathankot bravehearts

PHOTOS: Nation salutes Pathankot bravehearts

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

A day after National Security Guard Lt Col Niranjan Kumar and Garud Commando Gursewak Singh were slain in the Pathankot air base attack, their remains were brought home for the last rites. Locals, family members and politicians gathered to pay their respects to these heroes.

Haryana on edge as deadline set by Jats coming to an end

Haryana on edge as deadline set by Jats coming to an end

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

Haryana was again on the edge on Thursday with the 72-hour deadline set by Jats for resuming their agitation over quota from on set to come to an end on Thursday night.

A Gujarat farmer who supplies power to grid

A Gujarat farmer who supplies power to grid

Rediff.com14 Jun 2015

When he is not using the solar pump on his field for irrigation, Raman Parmar uses it to evacuate power to utility grid

Your tax-saving ready reckoner

Your tax-saving ready reckoner

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

An excerpt from 'Money Smart: The Indian Woman's Guide To Managing Wealth' by Reenita Malhotra Hora and Divya Vij that reveals various options to help you save tax as well as invest for creating long-term wealth.

Tavera recall case may come under road ministry's scanner

Tavera recall case may come under road ministry's scanner

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

A government-instituted panel which probed the extent of non-compliance by General Motors in re-fitting pre-approved engines on Tavera models sent for inspection to meet specified emission norms, submitted its report late on Monday evening, holding the company responsible for corporate fraud.

Maoists kill 14 CRPF personnel in Chhattisgarh ambush

Maoists kill 14 CRPF personnel in Chhattisgarh ambush

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

Thirteen Central Reserve Police Force personnel, including two officers were killed in a Maoist attack in the Chintagufa area in Chhattisgarh's Sukhma while they were on an area domination exercise. According to reports, the attackers used locals as human shields to prevent CRPF retaliation.

'There is no age limit for taking CFA exam'

'There is no age limit for taking CFA exam'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

In an online chat with readers, Vidhu Shekar, CFA, country head-India, CFA Institute shared advice on how to crack the CFA exam.

How Ayushmann Khurrana became Ayushmann Khurrana

How Ayushmann Khurrana became Ayushmann Khurrana

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

With four back to back hits, the shy lad from Chandigarh is an unlikely movie star. Ayushmann Khurrana tells Ronjita Kulkarni/Rediff.com how it all came together and how he prepares to confront the toughest three months of his life.

Sriram Raghavan explains Andhadhun

Sriram Raghavan explains Andhadhun

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

'The biggest success of Andhadhun is that viewers are thinking and debating about it. I didn't expect it,' Sriram Raghavan tells Ronjita Kulkarni/Rediff.com.

OROP: PMO steps in; Delhi Police 'regrets' crackdown

OROP: PMO steps in; Delhi Police 'regrets' crackdown

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

Stepping in to pacify agitating ex-servicemen over the 'One Rank One Pension' issue, Prime Minister's Office on Tuesday held talks with representatives of the protesters who have agreed not to escalate their agitation for next 10 days.

Nothing has changed under Manohar Lal Khattar in Haryana

Nothing has changed under Manohar Lal Khattar in Haryana

Rediff.com24 Oct 2015

The attack on a Dalit family in Faridabad days before the Khattar government's first anniversary suggests that nothing has changed.

Luxury car operators gear up for big, fat Indian wedding season

Luxury car operators gear up for big, fat Indian wedding season

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

Each year, at least 10 million Indians marry and the market is estimated at nearly $35 billion, growing at about 25 per cent annually.

So who was orchestrating the Haryana mayhem and why?

So who was orchestrating the Haryana mayhem and why?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2016

Current events in Haryana have set the state back 20 years. But this is just the beginning. Let's play a game. Let's try figuring out how much further the state can slide.

Why we are so keen on demonising Indrani

Why we are so keen on demonising Indrani

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

A lot of what we are hearing about Indrani is coming from our desire to demonise her and deny her humanity, says Shivam Vij.

Hospitals give a dose of happy hour to lure patients

Hospitals give a dose of happy hour to lure patients

Rediff.com7 Oct 2013

Happy hours, a discount concept popular across bars, restaurants and multiplexes, is now catching up in the health care sector, too.

'I wish my parents would praise me but they don't'

'I wish my parents would praise me but they don't'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

'Every time I step out, I receive a lot of love. People come to me, they want to talk to me, click pictures...' Bollywood's Secret Superstar Zaira Wasim gets ready for showbiz.

As veterans begin fast unto death, ex-service chiefs write to PM on OROP

As veterans begin fast unto death, ex-service chiefs write to PM on OROP

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

Stepping up the agitation on 'One Rank One Pension', a fast-unto-death was launched by two of the protesting ex-servicemen at Jantar Mantar

Sakshi accorded grand welcome, presented Rs 2.5 crore cheque

Sakshi accorded grand welcome, presented Rs 2.5 crore cheque

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

Haryana on Wednesday honoured its 'daughter' Sakshi Malik by appointing her as brand ambassador of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi's flagship 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' campaign and presenting the Olympic bronze medallist a cheque of Rs 2.5 crore.