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Why Jahangir banned animal slaughter

Why Jahangir banned animal slaughter

Rediff.com24 Nov 2018

A fascinating glimpse of the Mughal emperor, courtesy Parvati Sharma's new book Jahangir: An Intimate Portrait Of A Great Mughal.

Bar-owners look for way out of SC ban

Bar-owners look for way out of SC ban

Rediff.com4 Apr 2017

'This is almost like demonetisation and is overwhelming,' says a bar-owner.

Bezwada Wilson, an Indian hero

Bezwada Wilson, an Indian hero

Rediff.com11 Nov 2018

Between January 1, 2017 and September 18, 2018, one manual scavenger died every five days. He is no caped superhero, but Bezwada Wilson continues to fight the good fight for manual scavengers, says Manavi Kapur.

Jesse Ryder fails drug test, faces six months ban

Jesse Ryder fails drug test, faces six months ban

Rediff.com20 Aug 2013

New Zealand batsman Jesse Ryder has been suspended for six months for failing a doping test for banned stimulants he claimed he took in a supplement to help him lose weight, the country's top sports tribunal said on Tuesday.

Studying abroad? 6 rules you should never break

Studying abroad? 6 rules you should never break

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

Are you overstaying on an F1 visa?

Cattle sale ban: FM tries to allay fears; Meghalaya BJP leader quits

Cattle sale ban: FM tries to allay fears; Meghalaya BJP leader quits

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

Jaitley insisted the new central notification will not interfere with state laws on slaughtering animals.

2002 hit-and-run case: Salman to step into box on Friday

2002 hit-and-run case: Salman to step into box on Friday

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

It would be a crucial test for the 49-year-old actor as he gets an opportunity to give his version about the mishap.

Jail or Rs 50, 000 fine proposed in new bill for touching bar dancers

Jail or Rs 50, 000 fine proposed in new bill for touching bar dancers

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

The stringent provisions are envisaged in a draft bill finalised by the Maharashtra government to regulate dance bars in the state post lifting of a ban on them.

Why outside food is giving 'indigestion' to multiplexes

Why outside food is giving 'indigestion' to multiplexes

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

In a competitive market, pricing is the management's business. The consumer has so many choices -- single screens, multiplexes, TV, online streaming or DVDs. Nothing forces him to go to a multiplex. Nor are films an essential commodity where prices have to be regulated, says Vanita Kohli Khandekar.

How to get the best deal on travel insurance

How to get the best deal on travel insurance

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

Keeping this in mind you can easily get the best travel insurance policy for yourself and your family. It is advisable to do some research before making any decision.

Flooded yet 'dry': The great Bihar paradox

Flooded yet 'dry': The great Bihar paradox

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

Let Bihar be damned under its contradictions of having gone 'dry' and then having been submerged under flood, which is a recurrent phenomena? After all it is a godforsaken land, having lost its promises of overcoming its problems, says Mohammad Sajjad.

A year after #MeToo: What has changed?

A year after #MeToo: What has changed?

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

A year ago, India's #MeToo movement witnessed women across India speak up against sexual harassment. Nikita Puri assesses what, if anything, has changed.

Salman hit-and-run trial: HC to hear case from July 30

Salman hit-and-run trial: HC to hear case from July 30

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

The Bombay high court on Monday said it will hear the appeal filed by Bollywood actor Salman Khan against the five-year sentence awarded to him in the 2002 hit-and-run case from July 30 on a regular basis.

10 reasons why Jayalalithaa won

10 reasons why Jayalalithaa won

Rediff.com20 May 2016

In an age when the electorate is increasingly impatient and changes governments every 5 years, how did the Tamil Nadu chief minister beat anti-incumbency?

Beer is the future!

Beer is the future!

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

Urban Indians are developing a taste for freshly brewed and bottled craft beer.

Why Vaiko is a loner in Tamil Nadu politics today

Why Vaiko is a loner in Tamil Nadu politics today

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

Vaiko's stock dwindles as the DMK's poaching of his cadre continues unabated. R Ramasubramanian reports from Chennai.

Sports Shorts: Tiger Woods set to return; Farah splits with coach

Sports Shorts: Tiger Woods set to return; Farah splits with coach

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Tuesday

'All work has some danger'

'All work has some danger'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

Natesan Kathiresan, a village painter, who loves the colour of sandalwood, but does not want his boys to pick up the paintbrush like him.

Extras: Enrique returns as Spain coach after daughter's death

Extras: Enrique returns as Spain coach after daughter's death

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Hit-and-run case: HC declines to suspend hearing of Salman's appeal

Hit-and-run case: HC declines to suspend hearing of Salman's appeal

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

The Bombay high court on Monday refused accept a plea to grant stay on an appeal filed by Bollywood actor Salman Khan against the five-year sentence awarded to him in the 2002 hit-and-run case.

'Indians should continue to buy gold'

'Indians should continue to buy gold'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

Gold stocks in India are estimated to be over 20,000 tonnes at present.

Moin provided security at residence

Moin provided security at residence

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

Chief selector Moin Khan, recalled from the World Cup for visiting a casino, returned to Pakistan to a hostile reception as cricket fans staged angry demonstrations on Thursday.

Salman awaits verdict, Rs 200 crore riding on him

Salman awaits verdict, Rs 200 crore riding on him

Rediff.com6 May 2015

The judgement in the over 13-year-old case, whose trial saw many twists and turns, can make or mar the career of the actor on whom ride investments of over Rs 200 crore.

Why are Bihar's Muslims frightened?

Why are Bihar's Muslims frightened?

Rediff.com21 Jul 2017

Cracks in the Mahagathbandhan in Bihar is frittering away the ground gained in social justice and contributing to increasing polarisation in the state, says Mohammad Sajjad.

Hit-and-run case: HC defers Salman's appeal to July 13

Hit-and-run case: HC defers Salman's appeal to July 13

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

The Bombay high court on Wednesday deferred till July 13 an appeal filed by Bollywood superstar Salman Khan against the five-year sentence awarded to him in the hit-and-run case, after the actor's lawyer sought time to check documents.

Mallya says in forced exile, no plans to return to India

Mallya says in forced exile, no plans to return to India

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

"By taking my passport or arresting me, they are not getting any money," Vijay Mallya said.

Meet Sachin Tendulkar's English mother-in-law

Meet Sachin Tendulkar's English mother-in-law

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

Annabel Mehta, Sachin Tendulkar's mother-in-law, has dedicated her life to working with the Beautiful People of the other half of Mumbai without whom the city would neither exist nor thrive. Vaihayasi Pande Daniel met the amazing lady who was awarded the Member of the Order of the British Empire for her service to underprivileged communities.

Why Gujarat's 'GIFT' is doomed to fail

Why Gujarat's 'GIFT' is doomed to fail

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

GIFT is a financial centre almost entirely devoid of bankers and, indeed, of people.

Som's right: Foreigners built the Taj

Som's right: Foreigners built the Taj

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

How much do you know about Shah Jahan, Mumtaz Mahal and the Taj Mahal?

I wasn't drinking or driving, Salman tells court in hit-and-run case

I wasn't drinking or driving, Salman tells court in hit-and-run case

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

In his statement, the star said that a false case has been registered against him and said that he wasn't drunk when the accident took place and neither did he run away from the spot.

Why Amit Shah keeps an eye on Bengal

Why Amit Shah keeps an eye on Bengal

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

'Amit Shah was, briefly, a stockbroker before devoting himself to politics. By instinct or training, he knows the value of keeping blue chips in one's portfolio.'

The rise of the Modi Class

The rise of the Modi Class

Rediff.com30 Apr 2014

Travelling across tribal Dahod to an about-to-be-born township near Ahmedabad, Sheela Bhatt examines the 'Modi effect' and how it will play out in the polls in the prime ministerial candidate's home state.Travelling across tribal Dahod to an about-to-be-born-township near Ahmedabad, Sheela Bhatt examines the 'Modi effect' and how it will play out at the polls on the prime ministerial candidate's home state.

Good God! Thou ate beef?

Good God! Thou ate beef?

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

'If policy-makers hold the lives of animals to be more significant than the welfare of a human populace, I can't believe that they're likely to do anything progressive for India.'

Celebrity endorsement becomes a risky business

Celebrity endorsement becomes a risky business

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

The call to make brand ambassadors accountable has rattled filmstars and sports stars.

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