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Angelina Jolie planning for political career?

Angelina Jolie planning for political career?

Rediff.com24 Jun 2009

'She admires Obama and thinks she could make a big difference if she were in his position. I would place a huge wager on her becoming the first female President in the next 20 years. She's very determined,' a source close to the actress told the newspaper.

PICS: Australia vs India, 4th Test, Day 1

PICS: Australia vs India, 4th Test, Day 1

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

Images from Day 1 of the fourth Test between Australia and India, at the Gabba, on Friday.

How Yogi will tackle the homecoming migrants' crisis

How Yogi will tackle the homecoming migrants' crisis

Rediff.com20 May 2020

The CM recently instructed officials to prepare a roadmap for providing local jobs to about two million people, especially in the rural-based industries, such as khadi, dairy, and food processing units and MSMEs.

How can you measure democracy?

How can you measure democracy?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

There is a vocal constituency of educated, well-to-do, articulate Indian elites who would rather go with the idea that too much democracy is a liability. That India needs a spell of benevolent dictatorship. Of course, they have never lived under one, points out Shekhar Gupta.

'Covid took away everything, now roof being taken away'

'Covid took away everything, now roof being taken away'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2020

'Why do politicians ask for votes if they cannot rehabilitate us? Where do we go -- to the footpath?'

Bollywood's bouncers struggle to survive

Bollywood's bouncers struggle to survive

Rediff.com7 May 2020

Not directly connected to the stars, who have their own security, they are part of the unregulated work force that keeps the engines running smoothly in the showbiz industry.

Railways outsourcing cleanliness to ragpickers

Railways outsourcing cleanliness to ragpickers

Rediff.com23 Aug 2007

Railways is finding meaningful ways to engage ragpickers across the country. They are being pressed into service to clean the tracks at stations and become daily wagers.

Rajiv-Rahul chat: Economy decimated, lockdown failed

Rajiv-Rahul chat: Economy decimated, lockdown failed

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

The managing director of Bajaj Auto was in a dialogue with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, as part of a series on India's COVID-19 response and the lockdown initiated by the Congress and aired on the party's social media platforms.

Italian tennis player banned in betting probe

Italian tennis player banned in betting probe

Rediff.com19 Feb 2008

Giorgio Galimberti has become the fourth Italian player to be banned for betting on tennis matches.

What if Heath Ledger messes up?

What if Heath Ledger messes up?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2008

We stand poised on the brink of certain history. I will take wagers -- at whatever odds you offer -- that despite The Dark Knight coming to theatres only on Friday, there is already more than enough guaranteed buzz about its central performance to nab it a posthumous Best Actor Oscar nomination.

North India could see 100,000 cases per state per day

North India could see 100,000 cases per state per day

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

'The trajectory of the disease will keep increasing because of the population density being very high.'

Amritsar: Amid frantic search for loved ones, survivors recall horror

Amritsar: Amid frantic search for loved ones, survivors recall horror

Rediff.com20 Oct 2018

As people milled around the hospital compound, some stunned into silence by the enormity of the tragedy that felled their loved one and others holding back tears, the injured were inside, grappling with their wounds and trying to piece together what had happened.

Migrant children battle heat, hunger and long journey

Migrant children battle heat, hunger and long journey

Rediff.com21 May 2020

'Children need milk. If there is no money, how can one buy it'

No option left, migrant labourers walk for days to reach home

No option left, migrant labourers walk for days to reach home

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

Maharashtra Police found over 300 migrant workers holed up inside two container trucks meant for carrying essential commodities from Telangana to Rajasthan.

Can Modi dig India out of the COVID hole?

Can Modi dig India out of the COVID hole?

Rediff.com8 May 2020

'A balanced head plus heart approach would be a full opening up of the economy including manufacturing and internal travel in the country but excluding COVID-19 hotspots,' recommends Jaimini Bhagwati.

COVID-19 can reset wrongs done to invisible millions

COVID-19 can reset wrongs done to invisible millions

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

'The Modi government must create conditions to integrate millions into the rural economy as many migrants are certainly not going to return to live an undignified life,' notes Ramesh Menon.

Find out why it was win-win for Super Bowl gamblers

Find out why it was win-win for Super Bowl gamblers

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

Singer Katy Perry's performance at Super Bowl was hyped for months and did not disappoint.

Di Mauro banned for nine months for betting

Di Mauro banned for nine months for betting

Rediff.com10 Nov 2007

The world number 124, who made the Australian and French Open first rounds this year, has also been fined $60,000 after an ATP probe launched in April found he wagered on other players' matches between Nov 2, 2006 and June 12, 2007.

Equal pay maxim not for daily workers: SC

Equal pay maxim not for daily workers: SC

Rediff.com8 Nov 2007

The ruling has been handed down by a bench comprising Justices A K Mathur and Markandey Katju, who allowed the appeal of the Punjab government against the order of Punjab and Haryana High Court, which has held that daily wage tractor drivers are also entitled to the pay of regular drivers.

Help pours in for those hit by lockdown

Help pours in for those hit by lockdown

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

Amid the crisis has risen an outpouring of empathy from ordinary people across India led by the civil society, who have stepped up to help migrant labourers, domestic helps, construction workers, and small scale workers who were left jobless because of the nationwide lockdown.

Should India rest Kohli for Hyderabad Test?

Should India rest Kohli for Hyderabad Test?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

Rest the skipper against a West Indies team whose batsmen would struggle against some Ranji Trophy sides and try out some new players in the Hyderabad Test recommends Harish Kotian.

Prevent migration of people, take care of their needs: SC

Prevent migration of people, take care of their needs: SC

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

The SC said these shelters should be run by volunteers and not the police, and there should be no use of force and intimidation.

Does Modi lack courage about the economy?

Does Modi lack courage about the economy?

Rediff.com12 May 2020

'Modi has not lacked courage in the political sphere. It is time he showed it in the economic sphere as well.' 'To do this, he needs to shed the simple-minded nostrums about economic growth and swadeshi that he learnt in the Sangh Parivar,' suggests Virendra Kapoor.

Highest Paid Bollywood Actors, 2017

Highest Paid Bollywood Actors, 2017

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

Pssst... there are 2 women on the list...

This Ramzan, poor Muslims struggle for food in lockdown

This Ramzan, poor Muslims struggle for food in lockdown

Rediff.com23 May 2020

With mosques shut, workers and daily wage workers are left to fend for themselves, underscoring once again the magnitude of the crisis of unemployment and poverty triggered by the lockdown, which began on March 25 to stem the spread of the coronavirus.

Cong releases poll manifesto for Himachal; woos farmers, students

Cong releases poll manifesto for Himachal; woos farmers, students

Rediff.com1 Nov 2017

Restoration of the pre-2004 pension scheme, regularisation of contract employees after two years, enhanced daily wages, social security pension and appointment of anti-corruption grievances commissioner were the other promises made in the manifesto.

It's time to legalise gambling

It's time to legalise gambling

Rediff.com14 Apr 2004

Innovate and rule the world

Innovate and rule the world

Rediff.com11 Jan 2006

Justice JS Khehar sworn in as 44th Chief Justice of India

Justice JS Khehar sworn in as 44th Chief Justice of India

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

President Pranab Mukherjee administered the oath of office and secrecy to Justice Kehar at the Darbar Hall of Rashtrapati Bhawan.

Time to Lockout the Lockdown

Time to Lockout the Lockdown

Rediff.com1 May 2020

'We need to have the courage to take a rational look at known facts and act accordingly,' advises Mohan Guruswamy.

Subir Gokarn, a fierce proponent of RBI autonomy, is no more

Subir Gokarn, a fierce proponent of RBI autonomy, is no more

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

Gokarn was the first Indian central banker who regularised warnings to the government, through the monetary policy statement, on the need to reduce fiscal deficit.

Aamir Khan's Rising: A sneak preview

Aamir Khan's Rising: A sneak preview

Rediff.com22 Mar 2005

India hands over 1st lot of houses to PIOs in Lanka

India hands over 1st lot of houses to PIOs in Lanka

Rediff.com12 Aug 2018

Some 404 houses were handed over to the Indian-origin people, mostly Tamils.

15 drown in AP boat mishap

15 drown in AP boat mishap

Rediff.com10 Nov 2003

The victims included 12 women.

Orphaned teens seek PM's help to exchange Rs 96,500 in old notes

Orphaned teens seek PM's help to exchange Rs 96,500 in old notes

Rediff.com26 Mar 2017

The cash was found in a box earlier this month during a police survey at one of their locked paternal houses in Sarawada village.

Will coronavirus topple Trump?

Will coronavirus topple Trump?

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

'It is perplexing to see the leader of the First World with a first rate medical infrastructure come up short on its foresight to handle the pandemic,' notes Group Captain Murli Menon (retd).

Justice J S Khehar appointed new Chief Justice

Justice J S Khehar appointed new Chief Justice

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

Justice J S Khehar will be sworn in on January 4 and will hold the tenure for over seven months till August 27, 2017.

What you must know about Mumbai's migrant crisis

What you must know about Mumbai's migrant crisis

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

'For them life is very difficult since there has been no universalisation of PDS.' 'And let's understand that there are people who need ration instead of cooked meals.'

Why PMs need a 7 year term

Why PMs need a 7 year term

Rediff.com21 Mar 2019

'A single seven-year term will free them from party pressures entirely,' says T C A Srinivasa Raghavan.