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Why Lataji Didn't Sing With Rafi, SD...

Why Lataji Didn't Sing With Rafi, SD...

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

Long before she won royalty rights for playback singers, there was an undisclosed incident in Lataji's life where she not only put a male colleague in place, but also refused to sing with him thereafter.

Adjudicatory task of unique dimension: SC on Ayodhya

Adjudicatory task of unique dimension: SC on Ayodhya

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

The apex court, which delivered a historic unanimous judgment putting the curtains down on the vexatious legal battle that has torn the social fabric of the nation, said citizens of all faiths, beliefs and creeds 'seeking divine provenance' are both subject to law and equal before law under the Indian Constitution.

Messi back in training with Barca after ending departure saga

Messi back in training with Barca after ending departure saga

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

Messi had failed to turn up to the club's tests for COVID-19 eight days ago and been absent from all subsequent sessions ahead of the new campaign after giving the club an official notice that he wished to leave.

Nov 3 Poll Huge Test For Uddhav-Shinde-BJP

Nov 3 Poll Huge Test For Uddhav-Shinde-BJP

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

'The margin of victory or loss would make both camps rethink their strategies for the 2024 assembly election in Maharashtra.'

Chinese have been very aggressive with India: US NSA

Chinese have been very aggressive with India: US NSA

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

'China's action towards India really gives you a good insight into how the Communist Party of China is thinking these days'

Kerala Minister dismisses Kitex's allegations

Kerala Minister dismisses Kitex's allegations

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

Dismissing as baseless Kitex group chairman Sabu Jacob's allegation that the atmosphere in Kerala is not industry-friendly, state Industries Minister P Rajeev on Wednesday said his government stands for "responsible investment" and the southern state would be made a destination of such investments in few years. In an exclusive interview to PTI, Rajeev said the focus of the government is to attract green industries and IT-based industries in Kerala as land scarcity and environmental issues associated with it have been a problem in the state. "We are always taking a stand in favour of investment, in favour of industries. But our need is that--investment should be responsible. We stand for responsible investment," said Rajeev, who represents Kalamassery-an industrial hub in Kerala--in the state Assembly. Elaborating on responsible investment, the minister said it is a strategy and practice to incorporate environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors in investment decisions.

'Atletico ask La Liga to block Griezmann's Barca registration'

'Atletico ask La Liga to block Griezmann's Barca registration'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

Barcelona announced the signing of Griezmann this month for 120 million euros

PFI involved in 'disturbing' India's secular fabric: Officials

PFI involved in 'disturbing' India's secular fabric: Officials

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

The PFI is alleged to have been continuously involved in anti-government propaganda and spreading the narrative that Muslims were being persecuted in India.

Faceless IT assessment, citizen's charter from today: PM

Faceless IT assessment, citizen's charter from today: PM

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

"The emphasis is on making every rule, law, policy people-centric, and public-friendly. This is the use of the new governance model and the country is getting its results," Prime Minister Modi said while speaking at the launch of a platform for 'Transparent Taxation -- Honoring the Honest'.

SC reserves Ayodhya order after high drama in court

SC reserves Ayodhya order after high drama in court

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

Senior advocate Rajeev Dhavan, representing the Muslim parties in the case, tore up a pictorial map.

Now, a citizens' petition for Ram temple AND mosque in Ayodhya

Now, a citizens' petition for Ram temple AND mosque in Ayodhya

Rediff.com14 Nov 2016

The fresh initiative for settlement of the Ayodhya dispute, led by a former High Court judge, has been signed by more than 10,000 Hindu and Muslims.

Pele reacts as Ronaldo breaks his goal record

Pele reacts as Ronaldo breaks his goal record

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

Cristiano Ronaldo hailed Pele after he surpassed the Brazilian great's goal-scoring haul

Not opposing 'Ram Lalla' plea for land title: Nirmohi Akahara

Not opposing 'Ram Lalla' plea for land title: Nirmohi Akahara

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

'Akahara' apprised a 5-judge Constitution bench, headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi, of its stand following a direction whether it opposes the plea of the deity in view of the fact that its right as 'shebait' (devotee) over the property can only stand if the lawsuit of 'Ram Lalla Virajman' is allowed.

Kalki: The Revolutionary Writer Behind PS 1

Kalki: The Revolutionary Writer Behind PS 1

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

Gowri Ramnarayan explores the world of Kalki Krishnamurthy whose magnificent novel Ponniyin Selvan has inspired Mani Ratnam's latest film PS I.

Costs for China in J-K are exorbitant now as it was then

Costs for China in J-K are exorbitant now as it was then

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

The reasons for China's negative response are located in its territorial dispute with India but also to its grand designs of dominating the region from its previous position of being merely a "balancer" between India and Pakistan, points out Srikanth Kondapalli, Professor in Chinese Studies at JNU.

No evidence to show Aryan Khan planned drug-related offences: HC

No evidence to show Aryan Khan planned drug-related offences: HC

Rediff.com20 Nov 2021

The court said that perusal of the WhatsApp chats extracted from the phone of Aryan Khan shows that nothing objectionable was noticed to suggest that he, Merchant and Dhamecha along with other accused in the case have hatched a conspiracy of committing the offence in question.

Modi, Morrison discuss keeping Indo-Pacific rules-based

Modi, Morrison discuss keeping Indo-Pacific rules-based

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has met his Australian counterpart Scott Morrison in Washington, DC, ahead of the first in-person Quad meeting to be hosted by US President Joe Biden and discussed a broad range of issues of bilateral, regional and global importance, including the Indo-Pacific.

Vodafone gets I-T reminder to pay up Rs 14,200-crore tax dues

Vodafone gets I-T reminder to pay up Rs 14,200-crore tax dues

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

The British telecom major has disputed the tax demand over its acquisition of 67 per cent stake in Hutchison, now called Vodafone India, arguing that no tax was due as the transaction was conducted offshore.

India determined to protect its sovereignty: Rajnath on Ladakh row

India determined to protect its sovereignty: Rajnath on Ladakh row

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

The defence minister also said that India attaches importance to peaceful resolution of differences through dialogue and is committed to respect various agreements inked for maintenance of peace along the borders.

Border standoff with India bilateral issue: China

Border standoff with India bilateral issue: China

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

The remarks by the Chinese foreign ministry came a day after Secretary of State Mike Pompeo assured India that the US stands firmly with it to confront threats to its sovereignty.

War of the maps in South Asia

War of the maps in South Asia

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

'The Modi government's grandstanding has hardened the reflexes in Beijing, Islamabad and Kathmandu and complicated India's relations with these three countries, which were even otherwise highly problematic.' 'Whatever prospects existed for a fair and balanced resolution of the territorial disputes may also have receded,' observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Modi will inflict pain on China sooner than later

Modi will inflict pain on China sooner than later

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

'Anyone familiar with Modi's track record will know he never forgets a slight, a betrayal,' notes Virendra Kapoor.

Is Modi's political capital depleting?

Is Modi's political capital depleting?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

It is hard to escape the feeling that solving the problems of 2020 and 2021 will require something special which at the moment is not on view, observes Aakar Patel.

SC seeks Sidhu's response in 1988 road rage case within 2 weeks

SC seeks Sidhu's response in 1988 road rage case within 2 weeks

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

The apex court was hearing a matter pertaining to review of sentence awarded by it in May 2018 to the cricketer-turned-politician in the 1988 road rage case.

About 21% elders surveyed lost kin to Covid: Report

About 21% elders surveyed lost kin to Covid: Report

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

About 20.8 per cent elders have lost either family members or friends due to COVID-19 and most of them believe that a better medical and health infrastructure could have saved these lives, according to a report that surveyed 3,526 elderly people in the country.

How India outclassed Pak in diplomatic game over Kashmir

How India outclassed Pak in diplomatic game over Kashmir

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

The battle to manage the international environment over Kashmir has just begun, but what is expected to help is the lifting of internal controls. All eyes are now on that exercise. Aditi Phadnis reports.

What If India Was Invaded Like Ukraine?

What If India Was Invaded Like Ukraine?

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

'What would we feel if we found the world behaving the way it has?' 'Forced to fight our own prolonged battle; nobody from outside really demanding that the war end or actively working to make it end, and above all, a completely toothless United Nations reduced to pleading for a halt to the violence,' notes Shyam G Menon, exactly a month after Vladimir Putin ordered the invasion of Ukraine.

As major ports get autonomy, minister says no privatisation

As major ports get autonomy, minister says no privatisation

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

The Major Ports Authority Bill, 2020 was passed through ballot votes in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday with 84 votes in its favour and 44 against it. The Lok Sabha had passed the bill on September 23 last year.

'We love each other but we're not happy'

'We love each other but we're not happy'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

What you DON'T KNOW about Nedumudi Venu

What you DON'T KNOW about Nedumudi Venu

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

A Nedumudi Venu character was happiest when moving his head to a piece of music with his eyes closed; or, when inventing off of a note that a co-actor had left unfinished; or, when reciting a poem by Kavalam Narayana Panicker where a hymn about nature descends into a musing about cheating, depression and death, feels Sreehari Nair.

Imran's remarks show frustration; no 3rd party role in Kashmir: MEA

Imran's remarks show frustration; no 3rd party role in Kashmir: MEA

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

"Our position has been clear and consistent on Kashmir... It is a bilateral issue between India and Pakistan," the MEA said. The US President had repeated his offer to 'help' resolve the issue on Tuesday.

Nepal for talks to resolve border row, seeks review of friendship treaty

Nepal for talks to resolve border row, seeks review of friendship treaty

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

In an address at the Indian Council of World Affairs, he said Nepal wants to take the relations with India to the next level, but at the same time added: "We should be mindful equally that healthy relations require continuous nurturing, creative thinking, promptness and readiness to understand each other in changing dynamics."

Pak fearful of India's strategic encirclement: US Congressional report

Pak fearful of India's strategic encirclement: US Congressional report

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

Pakistan, the report said, has played an active, and by many accounts, a negative role in Afghan affairs for decades.

Income tax exempted on employee's Covid treatment

Income tax exempted on employee's Covid treatment

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

The government on Friday extended he deadlines for various income tax compliances and said the amount paid by an employer to employees for Covid-19 treatment would be tax exempt.

I-T dept slaps fresh tax notice on Nokia India

I-T dept slaps fresh tax notice on Nokia India

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

Income Tax Department has slapped fresh tax notice on Nokia India, tax authorities said.

What To Expect from Modi-Kishida Summit

What To Expect from Modi-Kishida Summit

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

China, the Ukraine crisis and Quad will dominate the discussions, observes Dr Rajaram Panda.

Netanyahu, Israel's longest-serving PM, likely to lose office

Netanyahu, Israel's longest-serving PM, likely to lose office

Rediff.com31 May 2021

Israel could be headed for a break from the 'Bibi-regime' as several former allies of longest-serving Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seem to have joined hands with political opponents to form a national-unity government that would not only have political formations from the Left, the Centre and the Right, but may also be supported by an Arab party.

Pakistan is getting isolated internationally

Pakistan is getting isolated internationally

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

'Whatever comes in the minds of the Pakistani generals and Pakistan military, they just go for it.' 'They do not care about the consequences for their country or the consequences to the people of Pakistan.'

Pulitzer-winning Indian photojournalist Danish Siddiqui killed in Afghanistan

Pulitzer-winning Indian photojournalist Danish Siddiqui killed in Afghanistan

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

Danish Siddiqui, in his early 40s, was killed during clashes in Spin Boldak district in Kandahar, Tolo News quoted sources as saying.

Has Xi Jinping gone bonkers?

Has Xi Jinping gone bonkers?

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

'It doesn't look as if any sensible, worldly wise, person is in charge in China.' 'If at all anybody is in charge, it can only be a bunch of bumpkins of whom Xi has become a puppet,' observes B S Raghavan, the veteran civil servant.