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Verify identity of burqa-clad voters: Bihar BJP to EC

Verify identity of burqa-clad voters: Bihar BJP to EC

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

The RJD, which has been voicing apprehensions that the SIR might have been carried out to "help" the BJP-led NDA, also urged the EC to divulge details of the 3.66 lakh persons whose names were deleted from the final electoral roll published earlier this week.

Abhishek reveals secret behind 'L' celebration against Pakistan

Abhishek reveals secret behind 'L' celebration against Pakistan

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

'This is love, it is a celebration for those who support the Indian team.'

Radhakrishnan vs Reddy: NDA holds edge in Tuesday's V-P poll

Radhakrishnan vs Reddy: NDA holds edge in Tuesday's V-P poll

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

The stage is set for a direct contest between NDA nominee C P Radhakrishnan and joint opposition candidate B Sudershan Reddy for the vice-presidential election. The BJP-led alliance has a clear edge in the poll necessitated due to the sudden resignation of Jagdeep Dhankhar.

New IPL rule: U-19 players must play first-class cricket

New IPL rule: U-19 players must play first-class cricket

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla also spoke on how domestic cricketers have seen a rise in their pay and scale over the years to an unprecedented level.

Will Rahul Field Mountain Man's Son In Bihar Polls?

Will Rahul Field Mountain Man's Son In Bihar Polls?

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

'Rahul Gandhi has promised me to give a Congress ticket to contest the polls.'

'Money Alone Does Not Buy Trust Or Votes'

'Money Alone Does Not Buy Trust Or Votes'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

'Bihar's voters' electoral memory is long, and their evaluations are relational; who came to the village, who followed up, who resolved a problem.'

'Don't Quit Your Job To Start a Business'

'Don't Quit Your Job To Start a Business'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

Yamuna Kalyani reveals how she battled stereotypes to build UniteAR, an augmented reality platform that helps users create interactive AR experiences for personal and commercial purposes.

8 Smart Tips To Crack AI Interviews

8 Smart Tips To Crack AI Interviews

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

From body language to emotional intelligence, Shruti Swaroop, founder of Embrace Consulting, shares smart tips on showing your true self to land the role.

'Her Mann ki Baat': Modi pens foreword to Georgia Meloni's book

'Her Mann ki Baat': Modi pens foreword to Georgia Meloni's book

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

In the foreword of the autobiography titled I am Giorgia -- My Roots, My Principles brought out by Rupa Publications, Modi says the book, "gives readers a candid and rare glimpse into the heart and mind of one of Europe's and the world's most dynamic and vibrant leaders."

How To Get An MBA From IIT Madras

How To Get An MBA From IIT Madras

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

The two-year executive MBA degree programme is aimed at providing mid-career working professionals with functional and integrative perspective to imbibe contemporary management knowledge to lead a modern business organization.

Is This Priyanka's Most Daring Look?

Is This Priyanka's Most Daring Look?

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

Feast your eyes on all the attendees who lit up Ralph Lauren's Spring collection in New York.

Vice-Presidential election: Stage set for 'south versus south' battle

Vice-Presidential election: Stage set for 'south versus south' battle

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

The stage is set for a direct contest between NDA nominee C P Radhakrishnan and joint opposition candidate B Sudershan Reddy for the September 9 vice-presidential election. Nominations have been scrutinized and accepted.

Shreyas to lead India A vs Aus A, skips red-ball season

Shreyas to lead India A vs Aus A, skips red-ball season

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

Shreyas Iyer has been named captain of the India A squad for the upcoming three-match one-day series against Australia A, starting September 30 in Kanpur.

Ganguly set to return as CAB president unopposed

Ganguly set to return as CAB president unopposed

Rediff.com14 Sep 2025

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly will begin a new chapter in the administration after he filed his nomination for the President of the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB).

Will Vijay's Next Film Rescue His Political Career?

Will Vijay's Next Film Rescue His Political Career?

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

'Karur could still impact Jana Nayagan's box-office success if Vijay and the TVK do not get their act together,' points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Some trying to steal...: Modi takes 'Jan Nayak' dig at Rahul

Some trying to steal...: Modi takes 'Jan Nayak' dig at Rahul

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the RJD's past education policies in Bihar, attributing migration to the state's poor education system under their rule. He praised the current NDA government's efforts to improve education and development, launching several initiatives focused on youth skilling and education in the state.

Bihar polls: Will Oppn's SIR protests or NDA's dominance prevail?

Bihar polls: Will Oppn's SIR protests or NDA's dominance prevail?

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

An analysis of the upcoming Bihar elections, focusing on the key players, alliances, and issues that will shape the outcome. The article examines the strength of the ruling NDA coalition led by Nitish Kumar and the challenge posed by the RJD-led Mahagathbandhan, as well as the potential impact of Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party.

Who's next? BCCI set for big announcement soon

Who's next? BCCI set for big announcement soon

Rediff.com6 Sep 2025

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia addressed the uncertainty revolving around the future of the board's president after Roger Binny completed his tenure and announced that the Indian cricket board will reveal its next course of action in the next two days.

Lalu's daughter breaks silence amid family rift rumours

Lalu's daughter breaks silence amid family rift rumours

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

Acharya's clarification comes close on the heels of a couple of cryptic tweets, which had triggered speculations that the medical graduate-turned-homemaker, who was the party's candidate from Saran in last year's Lok Sabha polls, was unhappy with the clout of her younger brother Tejashwi Yadav.

Two Much With Kajol And Twinkle Review: Too Little Newness

Two Much With Kajol And Twinkle Review: Too Little Newness

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

Because the four -- Kajol, Twinkle, Aamir and Salman -- have worked together in the past, their banter has the high spirits of a college reunion, observes Deepa Gahlot.

How Manhas emerged as frontrunner for BCCI top job

How Manhas emerged as frontrunner for BCCI top job

Rediff.com21 Sep 2025

It has now emerged that the BCCI top post could go to Mithun Manhas, who was also involved as director of cricket operations with the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA).

Enjoy Your Date With The Girlfriend On OTT

Enjoy Your Date With The Girlfriend On OTT

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

Catch the blockbuster Saiyaara on OTT this week along with Rajinikanth's action-packed, Coolie.

'This Team Has Been Picked Till The Next World Cup, So We Have To Improve Our Fielding'

'This Team Has Been Picked Till The Next World Cup, So We Have To Improve Our Fielding'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

Why did SKY give Bangladesh's fielding coach a hug?

Oops! Deepak Chahar Forgets Wife's Birthday

Oops! Deepak Chahar Forgets Wife's Birthday

Rediff.com6 Sep 2025

Deepak Chahar recently shared how he forgot his wife's birthday after a long day on the field - and how love and patience came to his rescue.

NDA's Radhakrishnan wins vice-president election by 152 votes

NDA's Radhakrishnan wins vice-president election by 152 votes

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

Radhakrishnan defeated INDIA bloc nominee Justice B Sudershan Reddy by 152 votes in the Vice Presidential elections held between 10 am and 5 pm on Tuesday.

Pant Stumps Fans With Outdoor Salon Pix

Pant Stumps Fans With Outdoor Salon Pix

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

The star cricketer shared photographs of him having a haircut under a tree, one of his favourite childhood memories.

Bihar Polls: Non-Stop Contest For Sops

Bihar Polls: Non-Stop Contest For Sops

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

Both NDA and INDIA are racing to woo marginalised groups with Assembly polls fast approaching.

Hollywood Icon Robert Redford Dies In His Sleep

Hollywood Icon Robert Redford Dies In His Sleep

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

Legendary actor-director Robert Redford, best known for films like Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, The Sting, All The President's Men and Ordinary People, has passed away at the age of 89.

How To Apply For The SBI Bank Clerk Exam

How To Apply For The SBI Bank Clerk Exam

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

The last date to submit your application for the SBI Bank Clerk Examination for Junior Associates is August 26.

Grand Swiss: Nihal in joint lead; Gukesh loses again

Grand Swiss: Nihal in joint lead; Gukesh loses again

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

World champion D Gukesh's struggles continued as he slumped to a third successive defeat, losing to 16-year-old Turkish Grandmaster Ediz Gurel in the seventh round of the FIDE Grand Swiss in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, on Thursday.

Entrance Exams Destroy Talent: Agree?

Entrance Exams Destroy Talent: Agree?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

'India kills its own talent before the world even gets to see it'

Cong to hold first CWC meet in Bihar post-1947

Cong to hold first CWC meet in Bihar post-1947

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

Sources said a couple of resolutions are expected to be passed at the crucial meeting, with an eye on the upcoming Bihar polls.

Will Vedika Pinto Be The Next Big Star?

Will Vedika Pinto Be The Next Big Star?

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

After Aneet Padda, Bollywood gets ready for yet another promising actress to storm the big screen.

Radhakrishnan's VP role signals BJP's South, OBC push

Radhakrishnan's VP role signals BJP's South, OBC push

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

Chandrapuram Ponnusamy Radhakrishnan, with strong roots in the RSS and BJP, has been elected as the 15th Vice President of India. His rich political and administrative experience will be valuable as the Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha.

Reddy vs Radhakrishnan: MPs vote to elect new Vice President

Reddy vs Radhakrishnan: MPs vote to elect new Vice President

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

The poll is witnessing a direct contest between ruling NDA nominee C P Radhakrishnan and joint opposition candidate B Sudershan Reddy, with the BJP-led alliance having a clear edge in the poll necessitated due to the sudden resignation of Jagdeep Dhankhar.

CPR Takes First Step To Vice Presidency

CPR Takes First Step To Vice Presidency

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

C P Radhakrishnan, the National Democratic Alliance candidate for the vice presidency, files his nomination for the vice presidential election.

Modi seeks unanimous election of Radhakrishnan as VP

Modi seeks unanimous election of Radhakrishnan as VP

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

The National Democratic Alliance's vice presidential candidate C P Radhakrishnan was felicitated at a meeting of the ruling bloc's MPs in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other Union ministers. He is expected to file his nomination soon.

Is Asia Cup Only About India-Pakistan Game?

Is Asia Cup Only About India-Pakistan Game?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

Tickets for the match on September 14 are in huge demand than for any other match. Most journalists are also arriving only in time for this match, even skipping India's opening match against the UAE on September 10.

Dhankar resigned due to...: Shah reacts on VP's resignation

Dhankar resigned due to...: Shah reacts on VP's resignation

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

When asked about the claim that Dhankar being under "house arrest", Shah said the interpretation of truth and lies should not rely solely on opposition statements and warned against making a fuss over the former VP's resignation.

67 of 70 Congress candidates lose deposits in Delhi

67 of 70 Congress candidates lose deposits in Delhi

Rediff.com9 Feb 2025

Congress candidates lost their security deposits on all but three seats in the Delhi assembly polls as nearly 80 per cent of all contenders, including those contesting independently, forfeited their deposits.