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PIX: Behind the scenes of Ishaan-Ananya's Khaali Peeli!

PIX: Behind the scenes of Ishaan-Ananya's Khaali Peeli!

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

Some fun pictures from the sets of Ishaan Khatter and Ananya Panday's new film!

Rebel Congressman Kalikho Pul sworn in as Arunachal CM

Rebel Congressman Kalikho Pul sworn in as Arunachal CM

Rediff.com20 Feb 2016

Dissident Congress leader Kalikho Pul was on Friday night sworn in as chief minister of Arunachal Pradesh after more than two months of political crisis, shortly after the Supreme Court paved the way for government-formation and President's rule was lifted from the state.

Ishant on '100': It was important that I understood captain's psyche

Ishant on '100': It was important that I understood captain's psyche

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

Ishant made his Test debut as an 18-year-old in Bangladesh when Rahul Dravid was the captain and subsequently was led by Kumble, Dhoni, Kohli and Rahane during the last decade and half.

Bidding of BSNL land assets fails to garner interest

Bidding of BSNL land assets fails to garner interest

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

The first ever auction of non-core assets through the Department of Investment and Public Asset Management's (DIPAM) asset monetisation portal has failed to garner adequate response for land assets of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) that was expected to garner at least Rs 470 crore. The DIPAM has asked its property consultants to identify issues in the bidding criteria that can be resolved. In November 2021, the DIPAM had listed six properties of BSNL and MTNL for sale through its new e-bidding portal for asset monetisation portal developed by state-run MSTC.

OnePlus to invest Rs 1,000 crores as part of its big India plan

OnePlus to invest Rs 1,000 crores as part of its big India plan

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

Rediff.com's Ashish Narsale brings you glimpses of OnePlus's massive new R&D centre in India.

Robots to the rescue in times of coronavirus

Robots to the rescue in times of coronavirus

Rediff.com19 Jul 2020

From scanning hospital entrants to disinfecting hospital areas and floors, robots are being roped in for tasks considered high-risk, says Peerzada Abrar.

In 90-minute speech, Modi tears into Congress, Opposition

In 90-minute speech, Modi tears into Congress, Opposition

Rediff.com21 Jul 2018

"What is the hurry," Modi said, while referring to Gandhi's hand gestures when he came across to PM's chair.

'I told them India was like a giant jumbo jet. It would take off slowly and be unstoppable'

'I told them India was like a giant jumbo jet. It would take off slowly and be unstoppable'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

This doctor couple put their faith in India. And in return India has put faith in them.

'It's an open fight between uncle and nephew'

'It's an open fight between uncle and nephew'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

'Over the years he has been getting a feeling of being sidelined by his uncle.'

Jaya convicted in assets case, remove her portraits from government offices

Jaya convicted in assets case, remove her portraits from government offices

Rediff.com25 Feb 2017

M K Stalin also opposed the naming of government schemes after her and "the use of taxpayers' money for her 69th birthday celebrations" on Friday.

Covid-stricken bride gets married in quarantine

Covid-stricken bride gets married in quarantine

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

Despite various obstacles along the way, nothing could stop Lauren Jimenez and Patrick Delgado from saying 'I do' -- not even COVID-19 itself.

As India learns to 'live' with COVID-19, hospitals brace for new normal

As India learns to 'live' with COVID-19, hospitals brace for new normal

Rediff.com12 May 2020

Most feel as the movement of people normalises, the in-patient volumes in hospitals will grow and by the end of May, occupancy should be around 50 per cent, and 75 per cent over a period of time.

IPL teams allowed use of Mumbai's Kalina Terminal

IPL teams allowed use of Mumbai's Kalina Terminal

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

The Maharashtra government has approved the use of the Kalina Terminal, which is normally used by charter planes, for the IPL teams which arrive in Mumbai.

Windies' Russell cleared of serious injury after head blow

Windies' Russell cleared of serious injury after head blow

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

Russell was struck near the right ear when attempting to pull a short ball

I spent 8 days in a Covid hospital

I spent 8 days in a Covid hospital

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

Sunil Sethi caught the coronavirus. This is what happened next.

Bigg Boss 15: Is Karan-Tejasswi's Love FAKE?

Bigg Boss 15: Is Karan-Tejasswi's Love FAKE?

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

Rashami Desai, Devoleena Bhattacharjee and Rakhi Sawant enter the house as wild card contestants.

Congress accusing BJP of stealing mandate in Goa a bit too much: Jaitley

Congress accusing BJP of stealing mandate in Goa a bit too much: Jaitley

Rediff.com14 Mar 2017

"The Congress party complains a bit too much. It accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of 'stealing' the mandate in Goa. It unsuccessfully petitioned before the Supreme Court. It attempted to raise issues in the Lok Sabha," he said in a Facebook post.

Manipur: NPP claims Cong faked support; Ibobi to quit

Manipur: NPP claims Cong faked support; Ibobi to quit

Rediff.com13 Mar 2017

"I will resign by tomorrow (on Tuesday) to facilitate the process of government formation," Singh said.

Hailing U'khand HC verdict, Cong, AAP take potshots at centre

Hailing U'khand HC verdict, Cong, AAP take potshots at centre

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

Hailing Uttarakhand high court's verdict which set aside President's rule in the state, the Congress and AAP took potshots at the Modi govt.

It's advantage DMK in Tamil Nadu for now

It's advantage DMK in Tamil Nadu for now

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

But not for too long, as TTV Dinakaran can still play spoilsport, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Parrikar makes ghar wapsi as he sworn-in as Goa CM

Parrikar makes ghar wapsi as he sworn-in as Goa CM

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

Parrikar returned to Goa as the chief minister for the fourth time, though he could not complete full terms in his earlier stints.

Champions League: Atletico win to knock United out

Champions League: Atletico win to knock United out

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

United were unable to create enough quality opportunities to get themselves the goal they needed.

Covid doesn't stop superstars from shooting!

Covid doesn't stop superstars from shooting!

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

Shooting is underway for Amitabh Bachchan's Goodbye, Shah Rukh Khan's Pathan, Salman Khan's Tiger 3 and Prabhas and Saif Ali Khan's Adipurush among other films.

Cong-JD-S govt fate likely to be decided on Monday

Cong-JD-S govt fate likely to be decided on Monday

Rediff.com21 Jul 2019

Kumaraswamy and the Congress had moved the Supreme Court on Friday, accusing the Governor of interfering with the assembly proceedings when the debate on the trust vote was underway and sought clarification on its July 17 order, which they said, caused hindrance in issuing whip to the legislators.

K'taka assembly adjourned; trust vote by 6 pm

K'taka assembly adjourned; trust vote by 6 pm

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

As the House resumed its sitting an hour late, the Speaker made it clear, "The debate should start now. Everybody is watching us. Please don't make me a scapegoat. Let us reach our goal," stressing that the process should reach finality on Monday.

BCCI old guard wants pull-out, COA warns of consequences

BCCI old guard wants pull-out, COA warns of consequences

Rediff.com6 May 2017

A section of the Board of Control for Cricket in India's old guard, especially from the Narayanaswami Srinivasan faction, is set to advocate a pull-out from the Champions Trophy despite the Committee of Administrators' (COA) warning of possible consequences.

New twist in Arunachal, Khandu claims support of 49 MLAs

New twist in Arunachal, Khandu claims support of 49 MLAs

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

The Pema Khandu government claimed support of 49 of the 60 MLAs, including 35 of Peoples' Party of Arunachal legislators

Srini checks in; COA diktat puts BCCI in a fix ahead of SGM

Srini checks in; COA diktat puts BCCI in a fix ahead of SGM

Rediff.com8 Apr 2017

Former Board of Control for Cricket in India president Narayanaswami Srinivasan will be back in focus as some of the Board's state units plan to prop up his name at its Special General Meeting on Sunday despite COA seeking Supreme Court directives on this issue.

Smith says Archer blow brought back difficult memories

Smith says Archer blow brought back difficult memories

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

Australia talisman Steve Smith has said he will change nothing in his approach to facing Jofra Archer after being hit by a short ball from England's tearaway paceman but admitted the blow had revived troubling memories of Phillip Hughes.

La Liga: Free-scoring Real Madrid face tough test at Sevilla

La Liga: Free-scoring Real Madrid face tough test at Sevilla

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

Real Madrid have defied injuries to keep the pressure on leaders Barcelona and notched up over 100 La Liga goals but they now face arguably the toughest test of their title charge in an away match to Sevilla on Saturday.

Did CSK pacer breach bio-secure bubble in UAE?

Did CSK pacer breach bio-secure bubble in UAE?

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

Chennai Super Kings CEO rubbished claims of pacer KM Asif breaking the bio bubble to go to the reception area of the team hotel in Dubai to get spare keys for his room.

Burari's 'horror house' turned into a diagnostics center

Burari's 'horror house' turned into a diagnostics center

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

The ground floor of the house which is considered 'haunted' after 11 members of a family committed suicide in July last year, is now a diagnostic centre. The owner of the diagnostic centre said that he doesn't believe in superstitions.

Six feet gap not enough to prevent virus spread, says study

Six feet gap not enough to prevent virus spread, says study

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

Physical distancing of two metres - about six and a half feet - may not be enough to sufficiently prevent transmission of virus-carrying airborne aerosols indoors, says a study.

BJP ally demands Goa CM's post in absence of ailing Parrikar

BJP ally demands Goa CM's post in absence of ailing Parrikar

Rediff.com17 Nov 2018

'If the charge is not given immediately, we will contest all upcoming elections, that is (Assembly) by-election and Lok Sabha polls, by fielding our candidates against official candidate of the government'

'It was my first encounter with evil'

'It was my first encounter with evil'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

'I was living in a fools' paradise, thinking I could win over anyone with my good intentions.'

'There was no one like Bishan paaji'

'There was no one like Bishan paaji'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

'I have seen Bishan paaji get worked up when he felt the game was losing its character because of some individual.'

'All-rounder' Bumrah is a busy man in Adelaide

'All-rounder' Bumrah is a busy man in Adelaide

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

After picking two wickets earlier, Bumrah capped an eventful day by facing 11 balls as the nightwatchman, ducking cleverly and blocking confidently to end with his wicket intact at stumps on Day 2.

'Love is a powerful, life-saving, drug'

'Love is a powerful, life-saving, drug'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

'My father is a postman. My mother is a homemaker. No one in my family had studied medicine.' 'I wanted to be the first doctor in my family so I could listen to people like me and help them feel better about themselves,' says Archana Vijayan, an MBBS student with a disability, who was initially denied admission into medical school, even after passing the NEET twice.

Centre moves SC on Uttarakhand verdict

Centre moves SC on Uttarakhand verdict

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi mentioned the appeal before a bench comprising Justices Dipak Misra and Shiva Kirti Singh, which asked him to approach the Registry for listing it for hearing on Friday itself.

Uttarakhand verdict: 'Setback for Modi'

Uttarakhand verdict: 'Setback for Modi'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

'Verdict shows they had illegally imposed President's rule in Uttarakhand.'