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Gilani unlikely to apologise to Pak Supreme Court

Gilani unlikely to apologise to Pak Supreme Court

Rediff.com18 Jan 2012

Beleaguered Pakistan government appears to be in no mood to tone down in the battle of attrition when Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani appears before the Supreme Court on Thursday in compliance with its direction. Gilani, who is already involved in a tussle with the powerful army chief Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, is unlikely to offer apology to the court which has issued a contempt notice for failing to reopen graft cases against President Asif Ali Zardari, sources said.

REVIEW: Should YOU go for the New iPad? Read on!

REVIEW: Should YOU go for the New iPad? Read on!

Rediff.com5 Apr 2012

If you are an iPad 'one' user, or a user of any other tablet available in the market, then you should consider the upgrade to the New iPad. If you are an iPad 2 user however, we suggest you skip this iteration and wait for the fourth generation iPad as that will be a better value for money upgrade for you.

Anna Hazare must replace his team forthwith

Anna Hazare must replace his team forthwith

Rediff.com28 Oct 2011

Anna Hazare's whole movement hinges on adherence to total transparency, and if he makes any compromise on this principle, all his following will evaporate, and his movement will collapse, says B S Raghavan

Centre trying for early resolution of Telangana: Azad

Centre trying for early resolution of Telangana: Azad

Rediff.com23 Oct 2011

Union Health Minister and Congress in-charge for Andhra Pradesh Ghulam Nabi Azad on Sunday said that the Congress party-led United Progressive Alliance government is trying to resolve the separate Telangana state issue in the most amicable way.

Four EVMs missing, alleges TC candidate

Four EVMs missing, alleges TC candidate

Rediff.com27 Apr 2011

Rabi Ranjan Chattopadhyay, Trinamool Congress candidate from Burdwan South Assembly seat alleged that four Electronic Voting Machines of the constituency are missing on Wednesday.

Assembly polls: Counting day for 5 states moved to March 6

Assembly polls: Counting day for 5 states moved to March 6

Rediff.com9 Jan 2012

Counting of votes in assembly elections in five states will now be held on March 6, say Election Commission sources.

Cash-for votes: Suhail Hindustani arrested

Cash-for votes: Suhail Hindustani arrested

Rediff.com20 Jul 2011

Delhi Police on Wednesday made the second arrest in the 2008 'cash-for-votes' scam by taking into custody Suhail Hindustani, who had allegedly acted as a liaison between Amar Singh and Bharatiya Janata Party members of Parliament sought to be bribed.

UN vote: We just want justice for Tamils, says PM

UN vote: We just want justice for Tamils, says PM

Rediff.com22 Mar 2012

"One has to weigh pros and cons. What we did was in line with our stand on Sri Lanka. We do not want to infringe on the sovereignty of Sri Lanka but concerns should be expressed so that Tamil people can get justice and lead a life of dignity," he told media persons in New Delhi.

Bin Hammam tight-lipped over fresh allegations

Bin Hammam tight-lipped over fresh allegations

Rediff.com16 Jul 2011

Suspended Asian soccer chief Mohammed bin Hammam was tight-lipped on Saturday over reports alleging he was not fully co-operating in investigations over a cash-for-votes bribery scandal concerning his aborted bid for FIFA presidency.

With video, this cop aims to prevent crime

With video, this cop aims to prevent crime

Rediff.com28 Feb 2012

Rajendra Kane is an assistant police inspector in the investigation department of the Amboli police station in suburban Mumbai. He is not like any other policeman in the force. A Ganesh Nadar reports.

Top firms offer jobs to tribal students

Top firms offer jobs to tribal students

Rediff.com16 Mar 2011

The job fair was jointly conducted by the State Employment Mission and the Koraput district administration recently.

Indians are vacation-deprived, Japan tops list

Indians are vacation-deprived, Japan tops list

Rediff.com2 Dec 2011

Indians are the fifth most 'vacation-deprived' in the world. A recent survey conducted by online travel firm, Expedia, said that Indians get an average of 25 vacation days in a year, but one-fifth of these goes unused.

India not ready for full capital account liberalisation: RBI

India not ready for full capital account liberalisation: RBI

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

India allows foreign investors to buy upto $81 bn

Indians are vacation-deprived, Japan tops list

Indians are vacation-deprived, Japan tops list

Rediff.com2 Dec 2011

Indians are the fifth most 'vacation-deprived' in the world. A recent survey conducted by online travel firm, Expedia, said that Indians get an average of 25 vacation days in a year, but one-fifth of these goes unused.

Will YOU buy this Android ICS tablet for Rs 12k?

Will YOU buy this Android ICS tablet for Rs 12k?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2012

The Zync Z999 plus is a significant improvement over its predecessor and stands tall among the competition. If you are in the market to buy a tablet in the price range of Rs 10,000 to Rs 15,000, you can consider this device.

Manish Tewari exits Parliament panel on Lokpal

Manish Tewari exits Parliament panel on Lokpal

Rediff.com31 Aug 2011

Under attack for his comments on Anna Hazare, Congress spokesperson Manish Tewari on Wednesday opted out of the Parliamentary Standing Committee going into the Lokpal issue even as Bharatiya Janata Party inducted two new members in the panel being reconstituted after its term ended today.

It's raining job offers at the IIMs

It's raining job offers at the IIMs

Rediff.com4 Mar 2011

The recently-concluded lateral placement process at IIM-B saw the emergence of management consultants as the preferred choice for more than 55 per cent offers.

Haren Pandya case: HC drops murder rap against 12

Haren Pandya case: HC drops murder rap against 12

Rediff.com29 Aug 2011

Slamming the Central Bureau of Investigation for its "washed up" and "blinkered" investigations in the 2003 Haren Pandya murder case, the Gujarat high court on Monday dropped murder charges against all the 12 accused in the case.However, all the accused still face charges of attempt to murder. This means that the appeal of the accused in the murder case is partially allowed, Special Public Prosecutor J M Panchal said.

Terror fury continues in Pakistan; 11 killed

Terror fury continues in Pakistan; 11 killed

Rediff.com26 May 2011

The building on the University Road in Peshawar cantonment, which houses the office of the Criminal Investigation Department, was destroyed by the powerful blast.

RICH households: India ranks 2nd after US

RICH households: India ranks 2nd after US

Rediff.com10 Oct 2011

Strange as it may sound, with as many as one-third of its population still living in poverty, the country is also home to the second largest number of affluent people with a whopping three million households which have over $1 lakh of investible funds.

No forest dwellers in Posco's plant site: Orissa

No forest dwellers in Posco's plant site: Orissa

Rediff.com13 Apr 2011

The Orissa government on Wednesday assured the Centre that there was no tribal inhabitant or any other traditional forest dwellers (OTFDs) living at the proposed plant site villages near Paradip.

Kids, here's why your parents are hiring 'Navratri detectives'

Kids, here's why your parents are hiring 'Navratri detectives'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2011

For children of many conservative Indian families, Navratri means getting the licence to do what they always wanted to -- partying, smoking, drinking and making out. But with parents increasingly resorting to private detectives to snoop on them, the festival of nine nights isn't always fun and games. Abhishek Mande weighs in the pros and cons.

What Ashwini Ponnappa will do after lockdown ends

What Ashwini Ponnappa will do after lockdown ends

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

'Head out!' 'It has been a long time that we have not met family and friends.'
And, run to the court.'

Rahul Dravid on how Team India can get back to No. 1

Rahul Dravid on how Team India can get back to No. 1

Rediff.com23 Sep 2011

Batting ace Rahul Dravid tells Harish Kotian India needs to sort out its bowling woes to get back to the top of the Test rankings.

Lock-in period for FIIs in infra bonds may be cut to 1 year

Lock-in period for FIIs in infra bonds may be cut to 1 year

Rediff.com13 Dec 2011

With a view to attracting more foreign funds into the economy, the government is weighing the pros and cons of reducing the lock-in period of long-term infrastructure bonds for foreign institutional investors (FIIs) to one year.

Ranveer: I was dating more than two girls at a time

Ranveer: I was dating more than two girls at a time

Rediff.com6 Dec 2011

Ranveer Singh talks about his film Ladies vs Ricky Bahl.

VPF vs PPF: Which is better

VPF vs PPF: Which is better

Rediff.com22 Jun 2011

If you look at the interest rate offered, tenure of investment and tax implications voluntary provident fund scores over public provident fund.

They said what? Dumbest celebrity gaffes, 2010

They said what? Dumbest celebrity gaffes, 2010

Rediff.com20 Dec 2010

When celebrities talk, we listen, enraptured. But there are times when they talk; all we can do is laugh.

Are you into console gaming? Here's list of best buys

Are you into console gaming? Here's list of best buys

Rediff.com5 Dec 2011

Console gaming is not just about fun, but a great way to bond with your family too.

How Sobhraj tried another jailbreak with a ballpen

How Sobhraj tried another jailbreak with a ballpen

Rediff.com10 Jun 2011

Charles Sobhraj, the alleged serial killer, con man and prison escape artist who is serving a life sentence for murdering an American tourist in Nepal, may be up to his old tricks of bribery and manipulation to seek freedom.

The 20 poorest nations in the world

The 20 poorest nations in the world

Rediff.com11 Mar 2011

These nations have faced adversities like consequence of poverty, genocide, years of war, lack of natural resources, poor farm management, and limited access to clean water and health care.

Is the Zenbook Pro 15 worth Rs 2,09,990?

Is the Zenbook Pro 15 worth Rs 2,09,990?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

It has its pros and cons, says Rahul Saha.

View: Satyagraha is not for commercial use

View: Satyagraha is not for commercial use

Rediff.com7 Jun 2011

Injustices cannot be evaluated, modified, twisted, suppressed or brushed aside. The colour of the anti-corruption movement should be the tricolour, says Shehla Masood

Black money abroad: 'Pay 20% tax to bring it back'

Black money abroad: 'Pay 20% tax to bring it back'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2011

According to an expert, if the government seriously pursues the matter then it should take about a year to bring back the black money stashed abroad.

The bra every woman should have

The bra every woman should have

Rediff.com19 Nov 2018

Did you know that majority women do not know how to pick or wear the right bra?

How is MP's 'Bhawantar Bhugtan Yojana' performing?

How is MP's 'Bhawantar Bhugtan Yojana' performing?

Rediff.com18 May 2018

Under the Bhavantar Bhugtan Yojana, the state pays a portion of the loss incurred by farmers for selling below the MSP, capped up to a limit.

Vote! Your Fav Spielberg Film

Vote! Your Fav Spielberg Film

Rediff.com10 Nov 2011

Take the fun poll!

CA overhaul selection, coaching after Ashes review

CA overhaul selection, coaching after Ashes review

Rediff.com19 Aug 2011

Australia's coach and captain are to be brought into an expanded national selection panel on the recommendation of a report into the humiliating Ashes defeat, Cricket Australia (CA) said on Friday.

'Are you sure Elvis is not imitating Shammi?'

'Are you sure Elvis is not imitating Shammi?'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2011

From Shammi Kapoor's first hit to the character roles in his autumn years, Arthur J Pais has hoarded many memories of the actor.

Unitech MD among 6 questioned by CBI

Unitech MD among 6 questioned by CBI

Rediff.com16 Feb 2011

Telecom firms floated by DB Realty and Unitech have been identified by the CBI's prosecutor as having been given preferential treatment in the award of licences by former communications minister A Raja.