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Can the Centre solve states' debt crises?

Can the Centre solve states' debt crises?

Rediff.com28 Jun 2012

West Bengal's demand for a moratorium on repayments to the Centre raises a whole slew of problems.

Farhan-Priyanka sing in Dil Dhadakne Do

Farhan-Priyanka sing in Dil Dhadakne Do

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

The love song will be picturised on the couple in the film.

Take action or you'll be seen as a villain: Teen climate activist tells Modi

Take action or you'll be seen as a villain: Teen climate activist tells Modi

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

16-year-old Greta Thunberg had earlier said world leaders were behaving like children about climate change.

It's time to sack Mamata!

It's time to sack Mamata!

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

'If the Modi government doesn't act now, it will demoralise and hurt the people who voted in hope of a better times,' argues former BJP MP Tarun Vijay.

Fmr ISI chief admits to doling out money to Pak politicians

Fmr ISI chief admits to doling out money to Pak politicians

Rediff.com9 Mar 2012

Former Inter-Services Intelligence chief Asad Durrani on admitted in Supreme Court that he had distributed millions of rupees among Pakistani politicians in 1990 on the instructions of then army chief Gen Mirza Aslam Beg and late president Ghulam Ishaq Khan.

'Arjuna award devalued, made cheap'

'Arjuna award devalued, made cheap'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

Former recipients of the Arjuna award on Tuesday lamented that its dignity has been lowered and the government is now 'throwing' the honour away.

I have the best cell in prison, brags Bidve's killer

I have the best cell in prison, brags Bidve's killer

Rediff.com15 Oct 2012

Kiaran 'Psycho' Stapleton, who shot dead Indian student Anuj Bidve last year claims he has the 'best cell' in his wing and knows 'loads of people' in prison.

Hema Malini 'not ashamed' of Vrindavan widow comments

Hema Malini 'not ashamed' of Vrindavan widow comments

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

Actor-politician Hema Malini on Thursday sought to defend her remarks that widows from West Bengal and Bihar should not crowd Vrindavan in Uttar Pradesh, saying she said this in the context of how they were being ignored in their home states and government not doing enough for them.

PM spent Rs 7721 per plate on UPA dinner

PM spent Rs 7721 per plate on UPA dinner

Rediff.com28 Sep 2012

Days after Dr Singh begged the nation for their trust and sought to detail that money does not grow on trees, an Right to Information query has revealed that the prime minister spent Rs 7,721 on each plate of dinner that was served at the third anniversary celebrations of the UPA-II government held at his residence in New Delhi in May.

US hospital staff share hardest moments on shift

US hospital staff share hardest moments on shift

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

The shifts are long and the scenes are heartbreaking inside a Maryland hospital where nurses and doctors have been treating coronavirus patients for weeks, unable to let family inside to visit loved ones on their death beds. Some of the hospital staff share their toughest moments to show just how heartbreaking this pandemic has been.

The Saffronisation of Corporate India

The Saffronisation of Corporate India

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

'All these incidents go to show that the day of the anodyne, apolitical corporation is running out fast,' says Kanika Datta.

Moved by children's plight, Delhi HC sets beggars free

Moved by children's plight, Delhi HC sets beggars free

Rediff.com7 Jun 2012

Moved by their children's plight, the Delhi high court has ordered the release of five mothers serving a one-year detention at a welfare home for begging in New Delhi after coming from their native place Bhilwara in Rajasthan

Satya Nadella on the biggest challenge world economy is facing

Satya Nadella on the biggest challenge world economy is facing

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

This next phase of globalisation needs to deliver economic growth so that it is equitable: Nadella.

Rahul, Marx, Dhinchak Pooja

Rahul, Marx, Dhinchak Pooja

Rediff.com15 Nov 2017

In a landscape dominated by social media, everything begins to matter less for what it is than for how many likes or re-tweets it can generate.

SHOCKING: Woman sells her baby for Rs 62 in Bihar

SHOCKING: Woman sells her baby for Rs 62 in Bihar

Rediff.com15 Jul 2012

A woman in Bihar's Araria district sold off one of her four-month-old male twins for Rs 62 to a Nepalese couple, the police on Sunday said.

PCB hell bent on resuming bilateral ties with India

PCB hell bent on resuming bilateral ties with India

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

PCB chief wants ICC to pursue India on bilateral playing ties

Feeling 'cheated' by parties, migrants vow not to cast vote

Feeling 'cheated' by parties, migrants vow not to cast vote

Rediff.com24 May 2020

'All governments disappointed us. Now we don't have faith in any of them'

9 tips to ace the Common Law Admission Test

9 tips to ace the Common Law Admission Test

Rediff.com20 Apr 2012

With barely a month left for the Common Law Admission test, Harsh Gagrani, Director of Legaledge tutorials tells you how to prepare and ace the Current Affairs section section of the paper.

Something bigger is afoot than just shifting the LAC a couple of km in Ladakh

Something bigger is afoot than just shifting the LAC a couple of km in Ladakh

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

The government must figure out what the Chinese game plan is and thwart the endgame before it is upon us, possibly in early winter, advises David Devadas.

'I had an overdose and almost killed myself'

'I had an overdose and almost killed myself'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

'God gave me a second chance to live and I had to make the most of it.'

'Temple may have to pledge treasure to RBI'

'Temple may have to pledge treasure to RBI'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2020

'As a person who has seen the treasure, I am worried about its safety.'

'To deal with a bully, you have to look him in the eye'

'To deal with a bully, you have to look him in the eye'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

'To deal with a bully, you have to deal from a position of strength, not a position of weakness.'

How euro crisis can change Europe

How euro crisis can change Europe

Rediff.com25 Nov 2011

Stratfor analyses the predicament of the states caught between a changing euro zone and a resurgent Russia.

Team India still in quandary over Playing XI ahead of Lord's Test

Team India still in quandary over Playing XI ahead of Lord's Test

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

With 36 different playing XIs in as many Tests under Kohli's captaincy, the Indian line-up is begging for some consistency.

A maiden, a trap, and crimes most foul in Maximum City

A maiden, a trap, and crimes most foul in Maximum City

Rediff.com19 Apr 2012

The sensational murders of two Delhi residents at the hands of a money-crazy criminal and his female accomplice in Mumbai beg the question: How many more people has Vijay Palande killed? Vrushali Lad reports

Who are the worst actors in Bollywood? Tell Us!

Who are the worst actors in Bollywood? Tell Us!

Rediff.com23 Jan 2012

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In defence of Prasoon Joshi

In defence of Prasoon Joshi

Rediff.com6 May 2018

'Would you as the PM go through all the elaborate trouble of an interview, face all the tough questions from dogged journalists, who know what they are talking about, and yet end up with a result where more people are talking about the journalist than you?' 'It begs the question: Why go with an amateur when you can draft a professional?' 'Hence, I suspect, an adman.' 'In other words, let's cut to the chase: Thanda matlab Coca Cola!' notes Udit Misra.

'I have the experience to take Indian hockey forward'

'I have the experience to take Indian hockey forward'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

Newly-appointed chief coach Graham Reid's biggest desire is to have a 'stable environment' for himself as well as his players.

West Bengal most debt-stressed state: Mamata

West Bengal most debt-stressed state: Mamata

Rediff.com29 Mar 2012

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday expressed hope that the Centre would take steps to treat West Bengal as a most debt-stressed state and respond to the repeated pleas made to it to resolve the crisis.

Barcelona grind out narrow win; Ronaldo double saves Juve

Barcelona grind out narrow win; Ronaldo double saves Juve

Rediff.com12 Jul 2020

Lionel Messi notched a 20th assist of the season to help a lacklustre Barcelona secure a 1-0 win away to Real Valladolid on Saturday, maintaining the pressure on La Liga leaders Real Madrid. Cristiano Ronaldo converted two penalties, both awarded for handballs and the second in the last minute, as Serie A leader Juventus twice hit back to draw 2-2 with Atalanta to move closer to a ninth successive Serie A title on Saturday.

The general defending Ladakh against the Chinese

The general defending Ladakh against the Chinese

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

Lieutenant General Harinder Singh, who commands the 'Fire and Fury' 14 Corps, has the experience and talent to face down the Chinese challenge. The general is a rare combination of thinker and tough-minded doer, observes David Devadas.

Manikarnika: The war continues

Manikarnika: The war continues

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

'Both Vidya Balan and Kangana Ranaut are very talented Bollywood actresses. But while one brings positivity and sunshine on the sets, the other brings gloom and anxiety whenever she appears.'

Left to move adjournment motion on price rise issue: Bardhan

Left to move adjournment motion on price rise issue: Bardhan

Rediff.com20 Nov 2011

The Communist Party of India on Friday said the Left will move an adjournment motion in the Winter Session of Parliament on the price rise issue as it accused the United Progressive Alliance government of not being able to control double-digit inflation and demanded deregulation of fuel prices.

US: Time running out for scam-hit Indian students

US: Time running out for scam-hit Indian students

Rediff.com30 Jan 2011

Hundreds of Indian students, duped by a California-based 'sham' university, are frantically knocking at the doors of colleges, begging for admission in their desperate attempt to save their academic careers and avoid deportation. Nearly 1,500 Indian students were studying at the California-based Tri Valley University, which was shut down by federal authorities last week after investigations revealed that this institution had indulged in massive wire fruad.

Germany coach Loew happy despite missed chances

Germany coach Loew happy despite missed chances

Rediff.com23 Jun 2012

It all turned out well in the end, though, as Germany roared into the semis with a 4-2 victory that set up a clash with Italy or England in Warsaw.

Who should have really won Big Boss 5? Tell Us!

Who should have really won Big Boss 5? Tell Us!

Rediff.com9 Jan 2012

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Guess how many Indians get merit-based scholarships

Guess how many Indians get merit-based scholarships

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

This graphic shows scholarships available to Indians as reported by the 64th round of the National Sample Survey.

Confirmed: Women are worse drivers than men!

Confirmed: Women are worse drivers than men!

Rediff.com8 Jul 2011

It is official. Scientists have discovered that women drivers are more dangerous behind the wheel.

Is the Nubia Red Magic 3S worth Rs 35,999?

Is the Nubia Red Magic 3S worth Rs 35,999?

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

The Nubia Red Magic 3S is delightfully designed and immensely powerful, says Veer Arjun Singh.

MBA grad joins Hizbul, Army offers help if he shuns violence

MBA grad joins Hizbul, Army offers help if he shuns violence

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

His family has made a passionate appeal for his return.