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Anand, Popat to lead

Anand, Popat to lead

Rediff.com22 Jan 2004

They won the men's and women's singles titles respectively in the National Badminton Championships.

'We have the majority. Why can't Mulayam see it?'

'We have the majority. Why can't Mulayam see it?'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

Several SP leaders fear Muslim voters may shift loyalty, which will benefit rivals like the BJP.

Minorities facing 'horrendous acts of mobocracy': Nusrat Jahan

Minorities facing 'horrendous acts of mobocracy': Nusrat Jahan

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

The legislator from West Bengal claimed that there were several incidents where people across the country had been attacked by "cow vigilantes" over rumours of eating beef and smuggling cattle.

CoWIN portal in Hindi, other languages from next week: Govt

CoWIN portal in Hindi, other languages from next week: Govt

Rediff.com17 May 2021

The CoWIN portal will be made available in Hindi and 14 regional languages by next week, while 17 more laboratories will be added to the INSACOG network to monitor the variants of COVID-19, the health ministry said on Monday.

Sci-fi ideas that became a reality

Sci-fi ideas that became a reality

Rediff.com21 Oct 2013

Aparna Sundaresan tracks down some predictions sci-fi books and films have made, and assesses how accurate they have been.

'My mother is always in my heart in a way I don't realise'

'My mother is always in my heart in a way I don't realise'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

'My mother is a lady with a lot of emotional stability and strength. And wisdom.' 'When I was younger, she would tell me that if I ever refused water to anyone, I would have to drink gutter water.' 'When I grew up, she would say, "Be liberal when you know what you are talking about, and be conservative when you don't".'

Tying 'rakhi' as bail condition in sexual offence unacceptable: SC

Tying 'rakhi' as bail condition in sexual offence unacceptable: SC

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

The Supreme Court Thursday termed as 'wholly unacceptable' the Madhya Pradesh high court order setting 'rakhi' tying as a condition of bail to an accused in a sexual offence case, saying it 'transforms a molester into a brother, by a judicial mandate'.

Moushumi fights for her comatose daughter

Moushumi fights for her comatose daughter

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

'Payal's condition has shattered Moushumi and her husband.'

SC denies stay on arrest to Tandav team, issues notice to states

SC denies stay on arrest to Tandav team, issues notice to states

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

The Supreme Court on Wednesday declined to grant interim protection from arrest to Ali Abbas Zafar, director of the web series Tandav, and others seeking the quashing of FIRs against them for allegedly hurting religious sentiments of Hindus, and issued notices Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and other states on their pleas.

How to save your loved one from a heart attack

How to save your loved one from a heart attack

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

Any one over the age of 40 complaining of sudden onset of chest pain, breathlessness, uneasiness, palpitations could be having a heart attack, says Dr Aparna Jaiswal.

Rituparno Ghosh's MOST MEMORABLE Films

Rituparno Ghosh's MOST MEMORABLE Films

Rediff.com30 May 2013

Here's our pick of the maverick director's best works.

Akhilesh ready for showdown with Mulayam

Akhilesh ready for showdown with Mulayam

Rediff.com31 Dec 2016

'Akhileshji has to protect his political turf and if it means confronting his father, snapping ties with him and forming another party, so be it.'

'Only one leader in TMC, no one else matters'

'Only one leader in TMC, no one else matters'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

Against the backdrop of the Lok Sabha results, a much larger scale of desertion was anticipated from the TMC. 'It seems, people don't believe that the ship is sinking.'

Maharashtra reels under Rs 60,000 cr watershed failure

Maharashtra reels under Rs 60,000 cr watershed failure

Rediff.com21 Mar 2013

A large part of Maharashtra has been declared drought-hit. The government has failed to deal with the crisis, report Aparna Pallavi and Akshay Deshmane.

Day after riots, tense calm in Ghaziabad

Day after riots, tense calm in Ghaziabad

Rediff.com15 Sep 2012

An uneasy calm prevailed in Ghaziabad district of Uttar Pradesh on Saturday after violence and arson marred Friday's protest against the alleged desecration of a holy book in Dasna locality, leaving six policemen injured

First Look: Mammootty in Lal Jose's Emmanuel

First Look: Mammootty in Lal Jose's Emmanuel

Rediff.com11 Feb 2013

The cast also includes The cast also includes Fahadh Faasil, Mukesh, Nedumudi Venu, Salim Kumar and Aparna Nair.

Why are More Women Jobless?

Why are More Women Jobless?

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

Indian women have education, inspiration and perspiration -- but not enough employment, points out Mahesh Vyas.

'China's goal is to limit any defiance from India'

'China's goal is to limit any defiance from India'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

'In South Asia, unlike Southeast, East, or Central Asia, there is a natural hegemon: India. China cannot cast it aside easily'

Smartron t.phone P review: The phone that can be used as a power bank!

Smartron t.phone P review: The phone that can be used as a power bank!

Rediff.com23 Feb 2018

The Smartron t.phone P review.

Top 11: Job interview questions everyone hates!

Top 11: Job interview questions everyone hates!

Rediff.com19 Oct 2012

Suffering from pre-interview jitters? Aparna Sundaresan tells you how to tackle the most unsettling questions with ease.

Ghaziabad riots: Complainant disowns his statement

Ghaziabad riots: Complainant disowns his statement

Rediff.com18 Sep 2012

Abdul Qadir, the local muezzin of the local mosque who filed a complaint for action against the persons in Friday's Ghaziabad violence has allegedly disowned his statement. When asked, District magistrate of Gaziabad Aparna Upadhyay has said that she has no idea if Qadir has gone back on his statement.

What WE the Women want

What WE the Women want

Rediff.com7 Mar 2013

A simple demand, universal in nature, from a woman for women.

Athlete suicide: NHRC notice to Sports Authority of India, Kerala Govt

Athlete suicide: NHRC notice to Sports Authority of India, Kerala Govt

Rediff.com20 May 2015

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) issued notices to Kerala Government and Sports Authority of India (SAI) after a young female athlete committed suicide at the SAI hostel in Alapuzha on May 7.

'Ravana is not your run-of-the mill villain'

'Ravana is not your run-of-the mill villain'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2012

Anand Neelakantan tells Aparna Sundaresan of YouthInc just why he chose to narrate the Ramayana from the point of view of its villain in Asura -- Tale of the Vanquished: The Story of Ravana and His People.

The Very Best of Moushumi Chatterjee

The Very Best of Moushumi Chatterjee

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

Happy birthday, Moushumi!

In Tandav case, SC says new media guidelines lack teeth

In Tandav case, SC says new media guidelines lack teeth

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

It also granted protection from arrest to Amazon Prime Video's India head Aparna Purohit in first information reports lodged over web series Tandav.

'I must have been Draupadi in my real life'

'I must have been Draupadi in my real life'

Rediff.com16 May 2020

'People gravitate towards me with their problems.'

Indian American honoured in California assembly

Indian American honoured in California assembly

Rediff.com26 May 2012

It was a proud moment for Aparna Hande when she walked along with California Assemblyman Tony Mendoza to receive the California 56 assembly district woman of the year award, in a ceremony held on the floor of the California state assembly, Sacramento, March 26.

Maara review

Maara review

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

Madhavan doesn't try to be Charlie, and makes Maara stand out like a fresh film, feels Divya Nair.

Anil Dharker: Editor, bon vivant, mentor to many

Anil Dharker: Editor, bon vivant, mentor to many

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

'Everywhere Anil Dharker went, he assembled teams of talented people, gave them opportunities, then got out of the way and allowed them to flourish.' Meenakshi Shedde remembers a very special editor.

Bappi Lahiri sings a song in Tamil

Bappi Lahiri sings a song in Tamil

Rediff.com12 Apr 2012

Get your lowdown on what's happening in Tamil cinema.

PIX: Sridevi, Zaheer Khan watch Irada with Sagarika

PIX: Sridevi, Zaheer Khan watch Irada with Sagarika

Rediff.com17 Feb 2017

Bollywood celebs and cricketers attended the film's screening.

Battle for 5 states: Big winners and losers

Battle for 5 states: Big winners and losers

Rediff.com11 Mar 2017

With the counting for the high-stakes assembly elections is on in five states - Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Manipur and Goa, here's a look at some of the big names and where they stand.

The Man behind Mumbai Diaries 26/11

The Man behind Mumbai Diaries 26/11

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

'It was only after D-Day that people believed that I had actually directed Kal Ho Naa Ho.'

'Saina will certainly return with an Olympic medal'

'Saina will certainly return with an Olympic medal'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2012

Saina Nehwal has become a strong medal prospect at the upcoming London Olympics after her dominating performanmce over the formidable Chinese players at the Indonesian Open, asserts nine-time national badminton champion and two-time Olympian Aparna Popat.

Doctors treating Eman Ahmed seek apology from her sister

Doctors treating Eman Ahmed seek apology from her sister

Rediff.com3 May 2017

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Shaina N C also came out in support of the demand by the doctors of Saifee hospital, which treated Eman for weight loss. "All said and done, it would be in order for her (Shaimaa) to apologise to Dr Muffazal Lakdawala and the hospital authorities for the good work they had done for Eman.

The other side of Virat Kohli

The other side of Virat Kohli

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

Virat Kohli visits old-age home in Pune.

Want to be a production designer? Read this!

Want to be a production designer? Read this!

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

'A production designer could earn Rs 10 lakh per film. It could be Rs 70 lakh for an established designer.'

Guj riots: SC to hear Zakia Jafri's plea after 4 weeks

Guj riots: SC to hear Zakia Jafri's plea after 4 weeks

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

Zakia, the wife of Ehsan Jafri, an ex-MP who was killed in one of the worst incidents during the riots, has challenged the Gujarat high court's October 5, 2017, order rejecting her plea against the SIT's decision.

Dynasts to firebrands in BJP's list

Dynasts to firebrands in BJP's list

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

Dynasts and turncoats in Uttarakhand and Hindutva champions in Uttar Pradesh - BJP names 64 candidates for Uttarakhand and 149 for UP.