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Will Tanushree's charge against Nana lead to Bollywood's MeToo moment?

Will Tanushree's charge against Nana lead to Bollywood's MeToo moment?

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

Tanushree Dutta has struck the first blow by declaring that no one supports the victims in the film industry.

'Under him, the RBI delivered strong, timely, and decisive policy initiatives'

'Under him, the RBI delivered strong, timely, and decisive policy initiatives'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2021

Economists praise Das for his pragmatism and willingness to face challenges head on. And in doing so with the finesse of an able administrator.

Why Ranveer, Parineeti love Kill Dil's Sweeta

Why Ranveer, Parineeti love Kill Dil's Sweeta

Rediff.com12 Oct 2014

Watch the video to find out.

Hooch claims six lives in West Bengal

Hooch claims six lives in West Bengal

Rediff.com16 Aug 2015

Six persons, including a woman, died and ten others were seriously ill after they consumed illicit liquor at Radhaballavpur in South 24 Parganas district, an official said on Sunday.

Bengaluru blasts: Cops identify mastermind

Bengaluru blasts: Cops identify mastermind

Rediff.com5 Feb 2009

The police have identified the mastermind behind the July 25, 2008 serial bomb blasts in Bengaluru and the investigation has reached "final stage," Karnataka Home Minister V S Acharya said on Thursday.

As markets turn volatile, investors look to the stars for guidance

As markets turn volatile, investors look to the stars for guidance

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

The spread of COVID-19 and the accompanying mayhem caused the S&P BSE Sensex to drop over 38.5 per cent from its all-time high of 42,273.9 to a low of 25,981.2 on March 23. Those in the astrology and even numerology segments received more calls than before during the time.

Plan to make Maharashtra drought-free by 2019 fails miserably

Plan to make Maharashtra drought-free by 2019 fails miserably

Rediff.com30 May 2019

Despite Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis' ambitious plan, 40 per cent of the state is reeling from drought and its water tanker economy is booming. As of February 2019, the state government declared drought in 151 of the 358 talukas.

IT officer's son, abducted 10 days ago, found murdered

IT officer's son, abducted 10 days ago, found murdered

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

He sent a WhatsApp video message telling his parents to arrange Rs 50 lakh as ransom.

Shaktikanta Das impresses first RBI board meeting

Shaktikanta Das impresses first RBI board meeting

Rediff.com15 Dec 2018

'His (Das) approach to work seems that of working as a team with ease in communication.'

Those outside 'family' were erased from public memory: Modi

Those outside 'family' were erased from public memory: Modi

Rediff.com11 Nov 2013

Remembering Maulana Azad and Acharya Kriplani on their birth anniversary, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that there are historical figures who have been erased from public memory just because they did not belong to a particular family.

Swadesi or Sanskari? Suggest a name for Ramdev's jeans

Swadesi or Sanskari? Suggest a name for Ramdev's jeans

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

Should it be called Swadesi Jeans, Sanskari Jeans Patanjali Jeans or something else?

'Pub culture is not desirable in India'

'Pub culture is not desirable in India'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2009

In an interview with rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa, Karnataka Home Minister Dr V S Acharya claims that the BJP government acted swiftly and firmly against the culprits involved in the Mangalore attack.

Two cop-turned-militants killed in army encounter in J-K

Two cop-turned-militants killed in army encounter in J-K

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

The Jammu zone Inspector General Danish Rana said that the encounter took place on early Thursday morning in which two SPOs, who had deserted the police force in September and joined militants, were eliminated.

Why was Kumbh Mela held amidst raging pandemic?

Why was Kumbh Mela held amidst raging pandemic?

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

What is particularly worrying is that the vast majority will not have access to testing or even to proper treatment. These cases could have been avoided if the government had shown the political will to do so, observes Rashme Sehgal.

It's 19/11 and D-day dawns for the RBI

It's 19/11 and D-day dawns for the RBI

Rediff.com19 Nov 2018

'If the RBI board forces the management's hand on all the key issues, it should be prepared for resignations by the governor and the key deputy governor, Viral Acharya,' warns T N Ninan.

PIX: Poonam Pandey, Ranbir, Hrithik at an awards show

PIX: Poonam Pandey, Ranbir, Hrithik at an awards show

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

Ranbir-Hrithik also grooved together!

Why Manoj Sinha may make a difference in J&K

Why Manoj Sinha may make a difference in J&K

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

Manoj Sinha's greatest asset is his capacity to get on with everyone regardless of political affiliation, notes Aditi Phadnis.

'There are people in TMC who are termites'

'There are people in TMC who are termites'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

'The TMC forgets that if people don't stand by you, your party will never win.'

Patanjali can sell Coronil but not as cure to COVID-19: AYUSH

Patanjali can sell Coronil but not as cure to COVID-19: AYUSH

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

The company claimed that the AYUSH ministry has "categorically agreed" that Patanjali had "appropriately worked on COVID-19 management".

What actually plagues India's cities

What actually plagues India's cities

Rediff.com9 May 2014

What India needs is not costly, brand new cities but a revamping of urban institutional structures and policies.

American Hindus deeply divided over Trump, Biden

American Hindus deeply divided over Trump, Biden

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

In a sign of the growing political prominence of Hindus in America, the Trump and Biden campaigns are wooing this religious minority community like never before. Hinduism is the fourth largest faith in the US, representing approximately one per cent of the US population in 2016.

Cops say no proof against Nana Patekar; Tanushree 'not surprised'

Cops say no proof against Nana Patekar; Tanushree 'not surprised'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

A 'B-Summary' report is filed when the police do not find any evidence against the accused person to file a charge sheet and seek trial.

Stop advertising Covid 'medicines', give details: Govt to Patanjali

Stop advertising Covid 'medicines', give details: Govt to Patanjali

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

Ramdev's herbal medicine company Patanjali Ayurved has launched 'Coronil tablet and Swasari vati' medicines claiming they can cure the highly contagious disease within seven days.

Violence erupts in Nagaland over urban local body poll

Violence erupts in Nagaland over urban local body poll

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

The violent protests forced the Nagaland CM to call off the elections.

Pakistan violates ceasefire again at Poonch

Pakistan violates ceasefire again at Poonch

Rediff.com10 Sep 2013

Violating the ceasefire again, Pakistani troops opened small arms firing at two forward areas in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, drawing retaliation from Indian forces.

Biranchi case: Orissa cops take custody of accused

Biranchi case: Orissa cops take custody of accused

Rediff.com6 May 2008

A day after his arrest in Panaji, the Orissa police on Tuesday took into custody Raja Acharya, the prime accused in the murder of Biranchi Das, the coach of child marathon runner Budhia. The alleged gangster was produced before the local court and transit remand was attained. The accused is a noted criminal with more than 30 cases of extortion, murder and robbery against him.

Cong MLA from Kutch resigns, quits party

Cong MLA from Kutch resigns, quits party

Rediff.com13 Sep 2007

Nima Acharya is the second MLA to quit the Congress for anti-party activities in the last few days ahead of the assembly polls.

Last journey of martyred jawans begins from Poonch

Last journey of martyred jawans begins from Poonch

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

The last journey of the five jawans martyred in the attack by Pakistan soldiers began in the evening from Poonch town with Army officers laying wreaths on their caskets.

Knocking economics has become a popular sport

Knocking economics has become a popular sport

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

'But the world would be much poorer without economics' contribution to understanding how societies function and without economists' suggestions as to how politicians might improve them. 'And economists themselves could do wonders by simply incorporating the country-specific factors in their econometric models rather than just applying them in toto," say Soumya Kanti Ghosh and Samir K Jha.

Urjit Patel on why RBI decided to hike repo rate after 4 years

Urjit Patel on why RBI decided to hike repo rate after 4 years

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

Governor Urjit Patel and his deputies spoke to the media about the central bank's decision to raise the repo rate.

Can Modi rescue the Indian economy?

Can Modi rescue the Indian economy?

Rediff.com13 Mar 2014

Even if Narendra Modi comes to power, the revival of sustainable growth is far from certain.

Govt yet to decide on appeal against Jaya's acquittal: K'taka CM

Govt yet to decide on appeal against Jaya's acquittal: K'taka CM

Rediff.com22 May 2015

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday said the state government is yet to decide on filing an appeal in the Supreme Court against acquittal of Jayalalithaa who is set to stage a comeback as Tamil Nadu chief minister after her acquittal in the disproportionate assets case.

Is this why govt needs money from RBI?

Is this why govt needs money from RBI?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

Money permits patronage. Money means power. No wonder details of the crores locked up in NPAs and never repaid loans are top secret, Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

Pak army fires at six Indian posts; India retaliates

Pak army fires at six Indian posts; India retaliates

Rediff.com16 Sep 2013

Violating the ceasefire again, Pakistan army fired at six Indian forward posts along the Line of Control in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, drawing retaliation from Indian troops.

PIX: Dangal actress Fatima's fun Malta holiday

PIX: Dangal actress Fatima's fun Malta holiday

Rediff.com3 Jul 2017

Dangal actress Fatima Sana Shaikh shot for her next film Thugs Of Hindostan in Malta, and is making the most of her time there.

PIX: Urvashi Rautela, Sunil Grover at an awards show

PIX: Urvashi Rautela, Sunil Grover at an awards show

Rediff.com10 May 2016

Celebs attend Tassel Fashion & Lifestyle Awards 2016.

Indian economy: Why we shouldn't be complacent

Indian economy: Why we shouldn't be complacent

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

The tide began to turn in early September with the new Reserve Bank of India governor's confident and well-considered initial policy statement on September 4.

Ladakh Standoff: Govt, Opposition consensus essential

Ladakh Standoff: Govt, Opposition consensus essential

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

'A firm national resolve can only deter and defeat the nefarious designs of the adversary,' notes Rup Narayan Das.

Will shrine discovery end Buddha's birth date dispute?

Will shrine discovery end Buddha's birth date dispute?

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

The key discovery of the oldest 'Buddhist shrine' at Buddha's birthplace in Nepal will throw more light on one of the world's earliest religions, archaeologists have said.

Naga CM to face trust vote as HC rejects stay plea

Naga CM to face trust vote as HC rejects stay plea

Rediff.com18 Jul 2017

Governor P B Acharya on Tuesday directed Speaker Imtiwapang to summon an emergent special session of the state assembly.