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A R Rahman begins his journey home

A R Rahman begins his journey home

Rediff.com11 Jun 2010

A R Rahman's world tour called the "A R Rahman Jai Ho Concert: The Journey Home World Tour," is his first international tour after winning two Oscars and two Grammy awards for the score of the worldwide multiple Oscar winning hit, Slumdog Millionaire.

Ayodhya: Hindu Mahasabha seeks review of 5-acre plot to Muslims

Ayodhya: Hindu Mahasabha seeks review of 5-acre plot to Muslims

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

While, Mahasabha plea seeks 'limited review' of the verdict, another review plea has been filed by activists.

Gadkari compares Modi to Mahatma Gandhi

Gadkari compares Modi to Mahatma Gandhi

Rediff.com30 Jan 2010

On his first visit to Gujarat as Bharatiya Janata Party president, Nitin Gadkari on Saturday drew parallels between Mahatma Gandhi and Narendra Modi, saying both believed that politics was an instrument to alleviate poverty.

Indian Americans celebrate R-Day in New York

Indian Americans celebrate R-Day in New York

Rediff.com27 Jan 2010

The Indian Consulate celebrated the 60th anniversary of the Republic Day in New York with much fanfare.

Delhi: Two trade unionists held for 'Naxal links'

Delhi: Two trade unionists held for 'Naxal links'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2010

Two trade union leaders and the wife of one of them were detained in connection with investigations into Maoist network in the national capital, police sources said in New Delhi on Tuesday.

Delhi: Trade union leader held for Maoist links

Delhi: Trade union leader held for Maoist links

Rediff.com27 Apr 2010

A trade union leader and his wife have been detained in connection with investigations into the Maoist network in the capital, police sources said in New Delhi on Tuesday.Trade union leaders Gopal Mishra and his wife Anu were detained by a team of the Delhi police's special cell, sources said.However, no official was ready go on record on the detention issue.On April 4, Sunil Mandiwal, an assistant professor with Delhi University's Dayal Singh College, was detained.

Patients sharing beds, shortage of staff: Delhi struggles with rising dengue cases

Patients sharing beds, shortage of staff: Delhi struggles with rising dengue cases

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

At All India Institute of Medical Sciences, critically ill dengue patients are being treated on stretchers in corridors due to absence of beds.

'The 23 can't force a split in the Congress'

'The 23 can't force a split in the Congress'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

'If the leadership goes back to Rahul Gandhi, then there will be a perception problem about the drama about his exit a year-and-a-half ago.'

'The ugly politician image must change'

'The ugly politician image must change'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2010

Senior BJP leader L K Advani on Thursday seemed to echo the sentiments of Congress President Sonia Gandhi on the attitude of leaders when he said there was a need to change the image of "the ugly Indian politician".

Government's power scheme lights up 253 villages

Government's power scheme lights up 253 villages

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

The scheme was kicked off in July last year by Prime Minister Modi as part of power sector reforms in rural areas

Video: Singing a song for Michael Jackson

Video: Singing a song for Michael Jackson

Rediff.com3 Sep 2009

Tamil music composer Dharan along with nine singers -- Benny Dayal, Naresh Iyer, Haricharan, Ranjith, Chinmayi, Sumitra Sarathy, Shalini Singh, Subhiksha and Suchitra have come out with this music video as a tribute to King of Pop.

BJP team visits Asansol defying prohibitory orders

BJP team visits Asansol defying prohibitory orders

Rediff.com1 Apr 2018

Governor Keshari Nath Tripathi had on Saturday paid a visit to the violence-hit areas of Asansol and Raniganj.

DU student kidnapped, gang raped in Delhi

DU student kidnapped, gang raped in Delhi

Rediff.com6 Apr 2010

A 19-year-old student of Delhi University was kidnapped from New Delhi and allegedly raped by five people in a flat in Gurgaon, the police said on Tuesday.

Railways won't roll back dynamic pricing for premium trains

Railways won't roll back dynamic pricing for premium trains

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

Looking into the flexi-fare scheme in Rajdhani, Duronto and Shatabdi trains introduced in September 2016, the CAG stated that occupancy in all classes except the sleeper class in Duronto decreased.

24x7 electricity for all: Tightrope walk for govt

24x7 electricity for all: Tightrope walk for govt

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

The agenda for the year 2020 is well laid out -- launch of UDAY 2.0, installation of smart pre-paid metres, prompt payment by discoms, making coal available for short term and reviving gas based plants. But, it has to ensure effective implementation of various policy tweaks done so far.

Ranji Trophy: Tiwary's triple ton puts Bengal on top

Ranji Trophy: Tiwary's triple ton puts Bengal on top

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

A round-up of all the Ranji Trophy matches played on Monday.

Ranji: Bengal, Delhi battle for points after rain-hit day

Ranji: Bengal, Delhi battle for points after rain-hit day

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

A summary of Wednesday's play in Ranji Trophy matches across the country.

Check out the 71 seats going to polls in Phase 4

Check out the 71 seats going to polls in Phase 4

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

The fourth phase of the Lok Sabha elections will go to polls on April 29. The voting will be held for 71 seats spread across 9 states.

Will our democracy be limited to 500 families?

Will our democracy be limited to 500 families?

Rediff.com7 Oct 2009

Neerja Chowdhury says that dynastic politics is the bane of our democracy.

BJP MP tells cops recovered money belonged to cousin

BJP MP tells cops recovered money belonged to cousin

Rediff.com12 Jul 2014

In the eye of storm over recovery of Rs 1.14 crore, $600 and ornaments purportedly stolen from his flat, Bharatiya Janata Party member of Parliament Giriaj Singh on Saturday recorded his statement with police claiming the money belonged to his businessman cousin.

PM to lead International Yoga day celebration at Ranchi

PM to lead International Yoga day celebration at Ranchi

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

The Delhi Police has asked commuters to avoid Rajpath and its connecting roads on Friday morning as nearly 30,000 people are expected to throng the Red Fort on the occasion of International Day of Yoga, traffic officials said.

Look like a B-Town bride on your big day!

Look like a B-Town bride on your big day!

Rediff.com3 Dec 2009

We spoke to some prominent Indian fashion designers and a Bollywood makeup artist to weigh in on what's fashionable for your trousseau this year. Take a look.

Azad calls top-level meet to discuss swine flu

Azad calls top-level meet to discuss swine flu

Rediff.com10 Aug 2009

As deaths due to swine flu continued to rise, Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad on Monday discussed with Cabinet Secretary K M Chandrasekhar the situation arising out of the spread of the viral disease.The meeting, also attended by Health Secretary Naresh Dayal, came soon after two more deaths due to swine flu were reported in the country, and discussed the measures to contain further spread of the disease.

Army Colonel abducted in Guwahati

Army Colonel abducted in Guwahati

Rediff.com6 Aug 2009

An Amy Colonel, who was visiting his family before joining his new unit in Tezpur, was abducted from his residence in Guwahati, Army sources said on Thursday. Colonel Dayal Kakoti of the 13-Mahar Regiment was abducted from his residence at Pub Sarania area on Wednesday night by 'unidentified persons', they said. Kakoti had been recently transferred from Jammu and Kashmir to Tezpur and he was expected to join soon, the sources said.

Lawyers to help Malegaon accused

Lawyers to help Malegaon accused

Rediff.com21 Nov 2008

Throwing its weight behind the Malegaon blast accused, including sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur, a group of advocates in Sonepat have set up a 17-member lawyers committee to provide legal assistance to them. The Hindu Unification Movement Legal and Welfare Association will provide legal assistance to the sadhvi and other accused, according to Bhupeshwar Dayal Gaur, a founder-member of the association.

Delhi Metro goes green with solar power

Delhi Metro goes green with solar power

Rediff.com20 Mar 2009

Delhi Metro is turning more eco-friendly with installation of solar panels for electricity at its headquarters which will prevent 2.35 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions per year.

Kashmiri youth detained ahead of Modi's Bihar visit

Kashmiri youth detained ahead of Modi's Bihar visit

Rediff.com25 Jul 2015

The intelligence agencies had on Friday warned of a possible attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi using a human bomb either during his visit to Patna or at the public rally he is scheduled to attend in Muzaffarpur.

New Jersey Guv hopes 26/11 victims get justice

New Jersey Guv hopes 26/11 victims get justice

Rediff.com14 Jan 2009

Indian Consul General Prabhu Dayal was especially invited to attend the opening session of the legislature at which Corzine delivered his "State of the State" address.

Kulir 100 degrees C has good music

Kulir 100 degrees C has good music

Rediff.com31 Dec 2008

Newcomer Bobo Shashi has certainly gone all out to provide an interesting album. Kulir 100 degrees C is definitely worth your time and money.

It's confirmed, Nirav Modi IS in UK

It's confirmed, Nirav Modi IS in UK

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

Nirav Modi, along with his wife Ami Modi, a US citizen, brother Nishal Modi, a Belgian citizen, and uncle Mehul Choksi, all accused in the CBI's FIRs in the case, left the country in the first week of January, weeks before country's biggest banking scam surfaced.

Swami Agnivesh attacked on way to pay homage to Vajpayee

Swami Agnivesh attacked on way to pay homage to Vajpayee

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

A video of the alleged attack that circulated on social media showed some people heckling the 79-year-old social activist.

Farewell, Floyd

Farewell, Floyd

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

Aseem Chhabra remembers Master Chef Floyd Cardoz who died of coronavirus in New York on Wednesday.

No place for untouchability in politics: Advani

No place for untouchability in politics: Advani

Rediff.com11 Feb 2009

Talking to partymen ahead of the crucial Lok Sabha polls and at a time when the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance is struggling for allies in some important states like Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal among others, Advani exhorted party cadre to follow Jan Sangh leader Upadhyaya who was criticised for joining hands with the Communist to form alliance governments in states.

Tripura: BSF constable shoots senior, kills self

Tripura: BSF constable shoots senior, kills self

Rediff.com29 Apr 2008

A constable of the Border Security Force allegedly committed suicide after shooting and injuring a head constable at the Kaptoli border outpost, under the Sabroom subdivision of South Tripura district, police said in Agartala on Tuesday. Constable Vidyadhar shot head constable Rameswar Dayal with his service rifle, following an altercation over the allocation of duty and then shot himself, police said. The head constable is being treated at a local hospital.

Kavithai Gundar is different

Kavithai Gundar is different

Rediff.com12 May 2009

Kavithai Gundar with rhythm ruling supreme, is hip-hop the Tamil way, dipped in near incomprehensible lyrics and liberal English. Emcee Jesz seems to have understood the allure of filmi music and slathered plenty of it into his album, which gives it s slightly different twang.

Name changes: BJP's revenge on Muslims

Name changes: BJP's revenge on Muslims

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

'What the Hinduisation of Muslim names by the BJP suggests is that the party's anti-Muslim outlook matches the virulence of almost any other far right outfit such as the Ku Klux Klan,' argues Amulya Ganguli.

CBI's plea to close fake stamp case rejected

CBI's plea to close fake stamp case rejected

Rediff.com18 Nov 2007

Rejecting CBI's request to close the case against Telgi and three others, Additional Sessions Judge Dinesh Dayal said: "It appears that CBI had proceeded to file the closure report merely because the person who should have been an accused refused that he had accepted the money." No investigation has been made to establish whether money was received by him (Jeyaseelan - as part of his alleged collusion with the accused)," the court said.

Delhi Metro to introduce 131 new trains

Delhi Metro to introduce 131 new trains

Rediff.com30 Jul 2008

Delhi Metro will add 131 more trains, some of them with six coaches, to its fleet to cater to the additional traffic caused due to the increasing number of passengers.

Kohli's spirited leadership key to India's success: Jayasuriya

Kohli's spirited leadership key to India's success: Jayasuriya

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

Sri Lanka legend Sanath Jayasuriya said that Virat Kohli's spirited leadership has enabled Indian team to find the perfect rhythm against England. "Team India is in rhythm. Defeating even a strong team like England comfortably," Jayasuriya told reporters. The Sri Lankan cricketer known for his explosive batting attributed Team India's stupendous performance against England to "spirited" captainship of Virat Kohli.