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HC asks Parliament, EC to take steps for removing criminals from politics

HC asks Parliament, EC to take steps for removing criminals from politics

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

The court said it is the responsibility of Parliament to show its collective will to restrain criminals from entering politics or legislature to save democracy and the country governed on democratic principles and the rule of law.

Kanpur school stops reciting religious prayers in morning assembly after row

Kanpur school stops reciting religious prayers in morning assembly after row

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

The school also said they have discontinued the practice of reciting verses from different religions, including Sikhism, Hinduism and Islam, in the assembly, and now only the National Anthem will be sung.

Mukhbir: The Story Of A Spy Review: Tensions Run High

Mukhbir: The Story Of A Spy Review: Tensions Run High

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

Mukhbir: The Story Of A Spy makes up in elegance of language and production design what it lacks in flashy derring do that most actioners rely on to keep the audience hooked, observes Deepa Gahlot. Mukhbir: The Story Of A Spy Review

'I am not very intimidated by stars'

'I am not very intimidated by stars'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

'I'm very proud of what family I come from, but I feel it must always be an afterthought... 10 years of my work will get nullified when people say "Yeh toh genes main hai".'

Sai Baba idol removed from Delhi temple, police launches probe

Sai Baba idol removed from Delhi temple, police launches probe

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

The Delhi Police is investigating the removal of a Sai Baba idol from a temple in south Delhi's Hauz Khas after some devotees filed a complaint alleging it was demolished, officials said.

Pradip Tripathi moves to Cabinet Secretariat as govt effects major bureaucratic rejig

Pradip Tripathi moves to Cabinet Secretariat as govt effects major bureaucratic rejig

Rediff.com2 May 2022

Senior bureaucrat Pradip Kumar Tripathi has been appointed as secretary (coordination) in the Cabinet Secretariat as part of a major bureaucratic reshuffle effected by the Centre on Monday.

Kanta Prasad of 'Baba ka Dhaba' fame attempts suicide

Kanta Prasad of 'Baba ka Dhaba' fame attempts suicide

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

The owner of south Delhi's 'Baba ka Dhaba', Kanta Prasad, allegedly attempted suicide and has been admitted to the Safdarjung Hospital, police said.

INS Kavaratti commissioned into Indian Navy

INS Kavaratti commissioned into Indian Navy

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

Kavaratti has state-of-the-art weapons and sensor suite capable of detecting and prosecuting submarines.

'Baba Ka Dhaba' owner accuses YouTuber of misappropriation of funds

'Baba Ka Dhaba' owner accuses YouTuber of misappropriation of funds

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

Prasad, 80, had shot to fame after a video of him tearfully recounting the desperation of the months since the lockdown was shared widely across social media platforms recently.

Indian Corporate Refugees Say 'Dasvidania' to Moscow

Indian Corporate Refugees Say 'Dasvidania' to Moscow

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

'If a stranger refuses to pet my Russian dog, what treatment can I expect for myself?'

The Ujda Chaman review

The Ujda Chaman review

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

Fighting prejudice with prejudice, Ujda Chaman is too shallow to dwell compellingly into the frailties of the human mind, feels Sukanya Verma.

Kisan mahapanchayat calls for BJP's defeat in polls

Kisan mahapanchayat calls for BJP's defeat in polls

Rediff.com28 Nov 2021

Tikait says PM Modi was supporter of MSP law when he was CM

Why Decoupled Just Doesn't Work

Why Decoupled Just Doesn't Work

Rediff.com20 Feb 2022

The failure of Decoupled is that, as it deals almost solely in 'snapshots of insight', it fails to showcase how life flows, how the world goes round, how things unfold, feels Rohit Sathish Nair.

Shaheen Bagh protesters removed amid COVID-19 outbreak

Shaheen Bagh protesters removed amid COVID-19 outbreak

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

The women agitators have been on a sit-in at Shaheen Bagh for over three months, protesting the newly amended Citizenship Act .

Over 100 oxygen concentrators seized from 2 upscale Delhi eateries

Over 100 oxygen concentrators seized from 2 upscale Delhi eateries

Rediff.com8 May 2021

The Delhi Police on Friday said it has recovered 105 oxygen concentrators during raids at two upscale restaurants and arrested four people.

Shehla Masood murder case trial adjourned

Shehla Masood murder case trial adjourned

Rediff.com8 Mar 2013

The Special CBI court on Friday adjourned the trial in the Shehla Masood murder case till April 10 as the new CBI prosecutor sought time to secure documents on call details in connection with the case from private telecom companies.

CPI to fight on 60 seats, declares 39 names for LS polls

CPI to fight on 60 seats, declares 39 names for LS polls

Rediff.com9 Mar 2014

Probodh Panda and Atul Kumar Anjaan are among 39 candidates declared by the Communist Party of India for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls as the party said that it would fight on 60 seats in 24 states.

Nation-wide farmers' stir on Sept 1

Nation-wide farmers' stir on Sept 1

Rediff.com7 Aug 2011

To press for farmers' demands, including pension and interest free loan, Akhil Bhartiya Kisan Sabha will launch a nation-wide stir on September 1.

This one's for you mom!

This one's for you mom!

Rediff.com9 May 2015

We'd invited you, our dear readers to share pictures of you and your mother. Here is the second set of responses:

HC issues notice to UP govt on Bhatta Parsaul

HC issues notice to UP govt on Bhatta Parsaul

Rediff.com20 May 2011

Taking serious note of the allegations about atrocities on farmers in Bhatta Parsaul village in greater Noida, the Allahabad High Court on Friday issued notice to the Uttar Pradesh government, seeking a reply within the next 30 days.

Post Bihar poll, UP CM shifts focus to governance

Post Bihar poll, UP CM shifts focus to governance

Rediff.com28 Nov 2010

The success story written by Nitish Kumar in Bihar has not gone unnoticed in the neighbouring Uttar Pradesh where his counterpart chief minister Mayawati appears to be getting serious about governance.

DD Verma to take over as new UP chief secretary

DD Verma to take over as new UP chief secretary

Rediff.com25 Jan 2011

With state elections in sight, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati is focusing on providing good governance for which she has sought the repatriation of Indian Administrative Service officer of UP cadre Desh Deepak Verma from the Centre to don the mantle of the state's new chief secretary.

'Awards are like ice cream to me!'

'Awards are like ice cream to me!'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

'I preferred theatre rather than going to production houses and giving photographs. I didn't have that kind of temperament. I didn't think I was unfortunate as I have struggled so much. I feel whatever happened was for my good.'

In New York, a protest against corruption in India

In New York, a protest against corruption in India

Rediff.com1 Mar 2011

The discussion was civil, most of it mature and nuanced, some of it a little more passionate.

11 govt banks don't have a chairman!

11 govt banks don't have a chairman!

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

The annual earnings of a non-executive chairman of a PSB is capped at Rs 10 lakh, inclusive of fees for attending board meetings. This is way below the compensation of the chairman of any private bank, reveals Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Lauded Indian play arrives in America

Lauded Indian play arrives in America

Rediff.com17 Apr 2010

Joining the rank of artists like Jaya Bhaduri, Shabana Azmi, Naseeruddin Shah, Farooq Sheikh and Paresh Rawal who have performed across America, a new generation of brilliant Indian artists, including Konkona Sen Sharma and Ranvir Shorey, are appearing in a play in 10 American cities.

'83 World champs pad up to fight coronavirus

'83 World champs pad up to fight coronavirus

Rediff.com12 May 2020

Members of the 1983 World Cup winning team has joined hands with Delhi Police to promote "teamwork and discipline" in India's fight against the coronavirus pandemic. The cricketers will be urging people to follow the government guidelines via Delhi Police, which will be promoting its initiative on Twitter with #1983 HeroesWithDelhiPolice.

Indian cyclists fail to qualify for team pursuit

Indian cyclists fail to qualify for team pursuit

Rediff.com16 Nov 2010

Indian cyclists failed to enter the main round of the men's team pursuit event after finishing ninth in the qualifying round of the Asian Games in Guangzhou on Monday.

Govt announces police medals, J-K tops gallantry list

Govt announces police medals, J-K tops gallantry list

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

The J&K police's 81 medals are the maximum awarded to any police force this year, followed by the CRPF's 55.

Statue row: UP chief secretary apologises to SC

Statue row: UP chief secretary apologises to SC

Rediff.com3 Nov 2009

Uttar Pradesh Chief Secretary Atul Kumar Gupta has tendered a 'sincere and unqualified apology' to the Supreme Court for allegedly going ahead with the construction of the Rs 2,600-crore memorials and statues of Dalit icons, including Chief Minister Mayawati, in Lucknow. In a 51-page affidavit, Gupta, while strongly denying any defiance of the SC's directions, said he has the highest respect for the apex court and was 'duty bound to comply' with its orders.

Drought-hit UP fears 40% dip in crop production

Drought-hit UP fears 40% dip in crop production

Rediff.com17 Aug 2009

The Central team is here to review the drought situation in the state, where 58 districts have been declared drought-hit.

Army jawan shoots himself in Doda

Army jawan shoots himself in Doda

Rediff.com8 Mar 2009

An army jawan allegedly committed suicide on Sunday by shooting himself with his service rifle in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir. Jawan sepoy Atul Kumar Tiwari of 8 Rastriya Rifles shot himself while on guard duty at Arnoora Rashtriya Rifles camp in Doda district early on Sunday, police said.

Book by Indian authors wins award in Iran

Book by Indian authors wins award in Iran

Rediff.com8 Feb 2007

The winners of the 24th edition of the award were honoured early this week at a ceremony in Tehran.

'Serious Oxygen crisis' in Delhi hospitals; have stock for 8-12 hrs

'Serious Oxygen crisis' in Delhi hospitals; have stock for 8-12 hrs

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal urged the Centre to provide medical oxygen to Delhi.

R-Power's bid for plants in UP rejected

R-Power's bid for plants in UP rejected

Rediff.com21 Jul 2008

In a meeting chaired by state chief secretary Atul Kumar Gupta yesterday, the ETF recommended invitation of fresh bids for setting up the power plants at Bara and Karchhna in the Allahabad district. However, this has to be ratified by the state Cabinet first to take effect. This would be the third time that the state government would invite bids for the two power plants, which have failed to take off in spite of much fanfare with which they were initially announced.

Slain Bulandshahr cop's phone found at house of accused

Slain Bulandshahr cop's phone found at house of accused

Rediff.com27 Jan 2019

Natt, who had allegedly shot the inspector during the violence, was arrested on December 18 from Sikandrabad and is in jail.

Indian man detained at US airport dies in custody

Indian man detained at US airport dies in custody

Rediff.com19 May 2017

Patel was denied entry into the country as he did not possess the necessary immigration documents.

22 names recommended for ED posts at banks

22 names recommended for ED posts at banks

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

These recommendations are based on interactions held by the Banks Board Bureau with eligible candidates from PSBs towards appointment against vacancies in PSBs for the period 2018-19

UP girl, studying in US, dies in bid to escape eve-teasing

UP girl, studying in US, dies in bid to escape eve-teasing

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

The daughter of a tea-shop owner, Sudiksha Bhati died on Monday morning near Aurangabad when she was riding pillion on a motorcycle with her younger brother, a minor, they said. The two were en route to their maternal uncle's home in Bulandshahr's Khanpur area from their house at Deri Scanar village in Gautam Buddh Nagar's Dadri tehsil, the officials said.

Gargi molestation: FIR filed, anguished students protest

Gargi molestation: FIR filed, anguished students protest

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

During the college festival, 'Reverie', around 6:30 pm on February 6, groups of unruly, drunk men mobbed the entrances of the college and forced their way in.