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No assurance on MFN from Pak

No assurance on MFN from Pak

Rediff.com13 Nov 2013

Pakistan had promised to grant this status, mandatory under global trading rules, to India in December 2012.

Manish Paul in Tere Bin Laden sequel

Manish Paul in Tere Bin Laden sequel

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

Manish Paul's endearing performance in Mickey Virus has got him noticed in the film industry.

38 arrested, curfew remains in force in Saharanpur

38 arrested, curfew remains in force in Saharanpur

Rediff.com27 Jul 2014

An uneasy calm prevailed on Sunday in violence-hit Saharanpur where 38 people were arrested as a political blame game erupted with BJP accusing Samajwadi Party of indulging in "vote-bank politics" and Congress blasting the UP government for "lapses".

'The RSS is deeply uncomfortable about Gandhi'

'The RSS is deeply uncomfortable about Gandhi'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

'Actually, the RSS is deeply ambivalent and uncomfortable with Gandhi as well as also Ambedkar, but it is not politically wise to oppose these two.' 'So Nehru is the main and only target.'

Sultan, PK: TOP biggest grossers ever

Sultan, PK: TOP biggest grossers ever

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

Salman Khan features in five of these movies!

Bollywood's holiday calendar for 2017!

Bollywood's holiday calendar for 2017!

Rediff.com11 Jan 2017

The 2017 movie release calendar is out, and filmmakers have picked the major festival/ holiday time to release their films.

'I am proud of the jauhar scene'

'I am proud of the jauhar scene'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

'What you see is the depiction, not the glorification.'

7 things you didn't know about Kill Dil director Shaad Ali

7 things you didn't know about Kill Dil director Shaad Ali

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

Looking forward to catch Kill Dill this weekend? Here's a lowdown on its director.

RK Pachauri moves court to return to TERI office

RK Pachauri moves court to return to TERI office

Rediff.com16 May 2015

Pachauri had proceeded on leave from TERI after sexual harassment charges were levelled against him by a woman employee.

'I didn't like the script of Kill Dil'

'I didn't like the script of Kill Dil'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

'My inspiration to write songs for any film must come from the script alone. I am not writing an independent poem. What I write is drawn from the characters and their relationships,' Gulzar tells Sonil Dedhia.

Indian spinners struggle again as England build lead

Indian spinners struggle again as England build lead

Rediff.com12 Nov 2016

The Indian spin troika's inability to get breakthroughs on a good batting track was exposed once again as the first cricket Test against England meandered towards a draw after a solid century stand by the visiting team's openers here on the penultimate day. - Scorecard: After India were all out for 488 in their first innings, thereby conceding a first innings lead of 49 runs, England openers Alastair Cook (46 batting) and teenager Haseeb Hameed (62 batting) added 114 runs in 37 overs to take the lead to 163 runs.

Fact check: History apart, Kohli-Kumble leadership could demolish England

Fact check: History apart, Kohli-Kumble leadership could demolish England

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

With only a day to go for the start of the much-anticipated five-match Test series between India and England, all eyes would be on aggressive skipper Virat Kohli as he readies to motivate his boys and avenge the 2012 home series loss against Alastair Cook's men.

Mr Modi and markets: The next 3 years

Mr Modi and markets: The next 3 years

Rediff.com2 May 2016

We remain at the mercy of the global economic climate.

Part 2: FANTASTIC movies coming up in 2017!

Part 2: FANTASTIC movies coming up in 2017!

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

Which one are you looking forward to?

10 social media features you're probably not using

10 social media features you're probably not using

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

Did you know that you could tag people on Twitter? Or that you could download your friends' profile photos on WhatsApp?

Pulls, pressures and the Pakistan Army

Pulls, pressures and the Pakistan Army

Rediff.com13 May 2015

The recent postings and promotions of three-star generals in the Pakistan Army have propelled some of former chief Ashfaq Parvez Kayani's favourites to traditionally important positions

Rubber bullets may replace pellet guns in Kashmir

Rubber bullets may replace pellet guns in Kashmir

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

Centre has examined other alternatives to pellet guns like skunk water, laser dazzler and chilli-filled pava shells which are found to be "not so successful" like the controversial pellet guns.

Dominant India ready to wrap up series against England

Dominant India ready to wrap up series against England

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

A dominant India will be eyeing to clinch the five-Test series against England with yet another comprehensive victory when the two teams square off in the fourth match of the series starting from Thursday. With an unassailable 2-0 lead after three Tests, the confidence of the Virat Kohli-led team is sky high and they would like to regain the Anthony de Mello Trophy which they had lost to Alastair Cook's side back in 2012. Even if England manage a draw, India will win the series after the visitors' hat-trick of wins- 2011 in England, 2012 in India and 2014 in England again.

Five-star Ashwin puts India in control on Day 3

Five-star Ashwin puts India in control on Day 3

Rediff.com19 Nov 2016

Ravichandran Ashwin was back in his elements with yet another five-wicket haul, setting up a perfect launch pad for skipper Virat Kohli to extend India's lead to 298 runs against England on the third day of the second cricket Test in Visakhapatnam.

Relief for Pachauri; no arrest but court sets conditions

Relief for Pachauri; no arrest but court sets conditions

Rediff.com21 Mar 2015

Pachauri, who is facing sexual harassment allegations from a woman employee, was on Saturday granted anticipatory bail by a Delhi court

India make cautious start after England pile up 537

India make cautious start after England pile up 537

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

Indian spinners were taken to the cleaners by the English batsmen as the visitors posted a mammoth 537 on the second day of the opening cricket Test in Rajkot on Thursday. - Scorecard India made a cautious start reaching 63 for no loss with openers Murali Vijay (25 not out) and Gautam Gambhir (28 not out) at the crease. England's first innings total was their third-highest ever in this country, showing their batsmen were in total control against Indian spinners especially Ravichandran Ashwin, who conceded 167 runs in 46 overs taking only two wickets.

'I'm in no hurry to wear my wedding dress'

'I'm in no hurry to wear my wedding dress'

Rediff.com23 May 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

As 50th Test beckons, Pujara's career in numbers

As 50th Test beckons, Pujara's career in numbers

Rediff.com2 Aug 2017

As Cheteshwar Pujara plays a landmark Test against Sri Lanka, Rajneesh Gupta salutes the batsman's career thus far in numbers...

An open letter: What Muslims really want

An open letter: What Muslims really want

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

If you are more than your rhetoric about a strong and united country, give us our due -- treat us as countrymen, says an ordinary Muslim in this open letter.

Aap Kaa Surroor or Teraa Surroor: Which is your favourite? VOTE!

Aap Kaa Surroor or Teraa Surroor: Which is your favourite? VOTE!

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

Vote for your favourite sequel or prequel!

'If Jagga Jasoos works, that would help me a lot'

'If Jagga Jasoos works, that would help me a lot'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

'It would give people renewed confidence in me as the industry goes by general opinion and consensus.' 'Even if Jagga gets critically acclaimed, it will do a lot for me.'

'Finally, Udta Punjab will fly!'

'Finally, Udta Punjab will fly!'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

'A film is like a one-night stand'

'A film is like a one-night stand'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2018

'I'm a rascal, I'm going to play a paramahansa?!'

Kohli leads the way as India dominate Day 1 of Vizag Test

Kohli leads the way as India dominate Day 1 of Vizag Test

Rediff.com17 Nov 2016

Skipper Virat Kohli batted like a man possessed, slamming an unbeaten 151 in company of another centurion Cheteshwar Pujara to steer India to a commendable 317 for four against England on Day 1 of the second Test in Visakhapatnam.

Mushtaq Ali T20: Binny stars in Karnataka's thrilling win over Mumbai

Mushtaq Ali T20: Binny stars in Karnataka's thrilling win over Mumbai

Rediff.com3 Jan 2016

A round-up of results from the matches played at the Mushtaq Ali Twenty20 cricket tournament across the country.

Katrina: I am not playing a glamorous character in Bang Bang

Katrina: I am not playing a glamorous character in Bang Bang

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

Katrina Kaif on Bang Bang, how difficult it was, and working with superstars

Review: Total Siyapaa? Total Faux pas is more like it!

Review: Total Siyapaa? Total Faux pas is more like it!

Rediff.com7 Mar 2014

Total Siyappa is so insipid, it implores your mind to wander off every few minutes.

'How can I pursue masters in the US?'

'How can I pursue masters in the US?'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

In an online chat with readers, overseas consultant NNS Chandra offers career advice.

7 questions you should be asking your employer

7 questions you should be asking your employer

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

Asking these matter for your career. Do not sign on the dotted line without getting satisfactory answers to these questions.

BJP mounts another attack against the beleaguered Gandhi family

BJP mounts another attack against the beleaguered Gandhi family

Rediff.com9 Jul 2014

Already facing severe criticism over its poor show in the elections and now fighting for the Leader of Opposition's post in Lok Sabha, the Gandhis, the first family of Indian politics, is now facing new battles with the BJP in the form of notices being served to the family in the National Herald case. Rediff.com contributor Anita Katyal reports on the growing confrontations between the government and the shaken up family.

India Inc must speak up for gender equality and gay rights

India Inc must speak up for gender equality and gay rights

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

Many corporations extended benefits to same-sex couples well before the law was overturned.

Bang Bang Review: Make it STOP!

Bang Bang Review: Make it STOP!

Rediff.com2 Oct 2014

A worse official remake of an already bad original, Bang Bang is more noise and less sound, rants Paloma Sharma.

Protecting POTUS

Protecting POTUS

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

40,000 security personnel guard every nook and corner of New Delhi as US President Barack Obama arrives.

The mystery of Punjab National Bank's vanishing loans

The mystery of Punjab National Bank's vanishing loans

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

Eleven companies, which owe the bank Rs 843 crore, are untraceable.

'As long as Pakistan exists, we can't say it was a flawed idea'

'As long as Pakistan exists, we can't say it was a flawed idea'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

'Muslims, like people of all other faiths, are quite comfortable with the idea of nationalism and democracy today. But are they following Islam in its spirit? That is a different question.'