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UP minister goes to Dalit home 'uninvited' for dinner, orders food from outside

UP minister goes to Dalit home 'uninvited' for dinner, orders food from outside

Rediff.com2 May 2018

Pictures of the well laid out dining table with an assortment of dishes and cutlery went viral on the social media.

No subsidised diesel for luxury cars: Assocham

No subsidised diesel for luxury cars: Assocham

Rediff.com20 Feb 2012

Diesel should be sold at market-driven prices, which the Indian automobile industry is demanding for long, only for the luxury players.

In surprise move, Sunanda Pushkar case transferred back to south district police

In surprise move, Sunanda Pushkar case transferred back to south district police

Rediff.com26 Jan 2014

In a surprise move, the probe into Sunanda Pushkar's mysterious death was transferred back to the South district police from the crime branch, two days after it was moved to the latter.

NSG gets more firepower with grenade lobbing UAVs, dogo robo

NSG gets more firepower with grenade lobbing UAVs, dogo robo

Rediff.com19 Feb 2017

A grenade-dropping drone, 3D fly-on-the-wall radar to see through a 20-m-thick wall and a 'dogo robot' armed with remote pistol are some of the latest weaponry provided to the National Security Guard to undertake lethal counter-terror operations with a punch of stealth.

Austerity drive: Govt bans creation of new posts

Austerity drive: Govt bans creation of new posts

Rediff.com31 May 2012

There will also be a ban on purchase of new vehicles, the Finance Ministry said in a direction to all ministries and departments.

7 suicide bombers carried out Easter blasts in Sri Lanka

7 suicide bombers carried out Easter blasts in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

The National Tawheed Jamath is suspected of plotting the deadly Easter blasts.

PIX: Genelia, Arpita and Kanchi flaunt their baby bumps!

PIX: Genelia, Arpita and Kanchi flaunt their baby bumps!

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

An inside look at the celebrations.

How this young maharaja plans to go from traditional to modern

How this young maharaja plans to go from traditional to modern

Rediff.com13 Aug 2012

In this rapid fire chat on Tee Time with Shaili Chopra on ETNOW the young maharaja shares his childhood memories and talks of going from traditional to modern. Today he is converting his passions in golf, cricket and business into a real opportunity.

Former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal charged with rape

Former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal charged with rape

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

The founder and former editor of Tehelka pleaded not guilty to the rape charge.

Admiral Lanba takes over baton of chairman of CoSC

Admiral Lanba takes over baton of chairman of CoSC

Rediff.com29 Dec 2016

Navy chief Admiral Sunil Lanba on Thursday took over the baton of the chairman of the chiefs of staff committee from outgoing IAF chief Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha even as the government plans to create a new post to focus exclusively on inter-services issues and acquisitions.

Hotel tariffs soar in Goa

Hotel tariffs soar in Goa

Rediff.com19 Dec 2005

Viceroy Hotels plans 2 new hotels

Viceroy Hotels plans 2 new hotels

Rediff.com22 Nov 2005

Hyderabad-based Viceroy Hotels Ltd on Tuesday said it will construct a five star deluxe category hotel at Chennai and a star category hotel at Bangalore at an estimated project cost of Rs 620 crore (Rs 6.2 billion).

Austerity measures on anvil, warns Pranab

Austerity measures on anvil, warns Pranab

Rediff.com18 May 2012

Government may slash spending on foreign travel by ministers and officials and on meetings in five-star hotels as part of austerity measures to cut down on budget deficit.

Woman says IPL player tried to kiss her

Woman says IPL player tried to kiss her

Rediff.com18 May 2012

The US citizen, who was allegedly molested by IPL Royal Challengers Bangalore cricketer Luke Pomersbach, on Friday, alleged that the player tried to kiss her and punched her fiance several times after they refused to have a drink with him.

IMAGES: The latest, hottest hair trends!

IMAGES: The latest, hottest hair trends!

Rediff.com14 May 2012

Here's a glimpse of the latest hairstyle trends showcased by the Schwarzkopf Essential Looks event held May 10 in Mumbai.

Kerala to shut down 700 bars, Sundays to be dry days

Kerala to shut down 700 bars, Sundays to be dry days

Rediff.com21 Aug 2014

The ruling Congress-led United Democratic Front in Kerala has decided to shut down over 700 liquor bars attached to hotels below the five-star categories and make Sundays "dry days".

World T20: Security tightened for Pak team

World T20: Security tightened for Pak team

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

Security at the PCA stadium in Mohali was tightened on Monday as the Pakistan cricket team went through the grind during a practice session ahead of Tuesday's ICC World Twenty20 match against New Zealand.

Tendulkar turns 39. Wish the batting ace!

Tendulkar turns 39. Wish the batting ace!

Rediff.com24 Apr 2012

Join us in wishing the batting icon a Happy Birthday and all the best for the year ahead.

Firefighter took Dhoni's phones 'by mistake'

Firefighter took Dhoni's phones 'by mistake'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2017

The firefighter made an error of judgement and did not know whom the mobile phones belonged to.

Wadias launch new luxury residential project

Wadias launch new luxury residential project

Rediff.com31 Jan 2012

Textiles-to-aviation conglomerate Wadia Group, which made a foray into the real estate space recently with a new company Bombay Realty, on Tuesday launched a fully integrated, mixed use development project -- 'Island City Centre' -- in south central Mumbai.

Modi's visit to China creates a buzz

Modi's visit to China creates a buzz

Rediff.com9 Nov 2011

He pitched for Gujarat while Chinese businessmen heard him with rapt attention. Modi is on a five day visit to China on an invitation from Communist party of China.

Pomersbach 'relieved' to get bail

Pomersbach 'relieved' to get bail

Rediff.com19 May 2012

Australian cricketer Luke Pomersbach, who has been accused of molesting an American woman and assaulting her fiance, on Saturday, said that he was 'very relieved' to have been granted bail and has full faith in the judicial system in India.

Jaya to meet PM in New Delhi on Tuesday

Jaya to meet PM in New Delhi on Tuesday

Rediff.com10 Jun 2011

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalitha will be arriving in Delhi on Monday to meet Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh on Tuesday.

A swimming pool in every room!

A swimming pool in every room!

Rediff.com5 Jul 2005

Hazare's 5-star hunger strike is political rape: Thackeray

Hazare's 5-star hunger strike is political rape: Thackeray

Rediff.com8 Jan 2012

Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray has dubbed as political rape Anna Hazare's "five-star, corporate hunger strike for trivial causes" and dismissed Team Anna members as a bunch of "worthless" persons.

The case that led to Chidambaram's downfall

The case that led to Chidambaram's downfall

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

Chidambaram has not been named as an accused in the FIR and the CBI is yet to file a chargesheet in the matter.

CM Parrikar is Goa's Narendra Modi?

CM Parrikar is Goa's Narendra Modi?

Rediff.com30 Apr 2012

With Manohar Parrikar's methodical approach to governance Goa may see better days ahead, says Aditi Phadnis

Paytm employee tests positive, India's coronavirus count rises to 29

Paytm employee tests positive, India's coronavirus count rises to 29

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

All international passengers will henceforth be screened at airports, Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said at a press conference. Earlier, travellers from only 12 countries were screened at airports for the disease that has claimed over 3,000 lives and infected more than 90,000 worldwide.

'Irrfan's not going to die'

'Irrfan's not going to die'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

Varun Gautam, Irrfan's friend from his Jaipur days, learned about Irrfan's illness when he received a phone call from Sutapa. This was sometime before Irrfan officially announced his illness. He assured her, 'Even if the doctors are concerned, he will still stay alive.'

Rahul Bajaj and his phantoms of fear

Rahul Bajaj and his phantoms of fear

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

'I suggest Rahul Bajaj come out in the open and give us his own white paper on the perceived sense of fear that he thinks haunts corporate India,' says Dr Sudhir Bisht.

How much is a North Korean athlete worth?

How much is a North Korean athlete worth?

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

North Korean have proven to be priceless when measured in diplomatic currency at South Korea's Winter Games

Pakistan on high alert after Taliban's 'biggest attack' threat

Pakistan on high alert after Taliban's 'biggest attack' threat

Rediff.com5 Aug 2013

Security has been beefed up across Pakistan to fend off a looming threat by Taliban to launch the "biggest attack" on some unspecified important installation, officials said on Monday.

Development or caste: What will win Gorakhpur?

Development or caste: What will win Gorakhpur?

Rediff.com15 May 2019

The BJP is banking on development. The opposition is raking up caste identities and the dangers of hyper nationalism.

Reality show hosts, IPL players in tax net

Reality show hosts, IPL players in tax net

Rediff.com19 Mar 2012

The next time Amitabh Bachchan hosts Kaun Bangea Crorepati or Sachin Tendulkar hits a ton in an Indian Premier League match, the taxmen may come knocking on their doors.

IFA: Shield Arrows, United SC in semis

IFA: Shield Arrows, United SC in semis

Rediff.com11 Mar 2012

Pailan Arrows and United SC made it to the semi-finals of the 116th IFA Shield with contrasting victories against their respective opponents in Kolkata on Sunday.

Medical board fails to make any conclusion in report on Sunanda's death

Medical board fails to make any conclusion in report on Sunanda's death

Rediff.com28 Jan 2017

The medical board, comprising doctors from Delhi, Chandigarh and Puducherry was formed to study the findings of FBI and AIIMS.

Sunanda Pushkar death: Medical board's advice on FBI report reaches police

Sunanda Pushkar death: Medical board's advice on FBI report reaches police

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

"Have been told that medical board's advice in late Sunanda's case has been received," Delhi police Commissioner BS Bassi said in a tweet.

Sunanda death: Police want ED to probe irregularities in IPL Kochi franchise

Sunanda death: Police want ED to probe irregularities in IPL Kochi franchise

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

Sunanda, who was not married to Tharoor then, had refuted allegations of any wrongdoing.

Gujarat Congress leaders also go on the 'fast' lane

Gujarat Congress leaders also go on the 'fast' lane

Rediff.com17 Sep 2011

Gujarat Congress leaders Shankarsinh Vaghela and Arjun Modhvadia on Saturday began their fast as a counter to Chief Minister Narendra Modi's three-day fast in Ahmedabad. The Congress leaders launched their fast an hour before Modi's fast.