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Sunflower review

Sunflower review

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

Sunflower creates intrigue right from the start, and lives up to its potential, observes Prateek Sur.

Maharashtra MLAs' suspension beyond remaining session impacts democracy: SC

Maharashtra MLAs' suspension beyond remaining session impacts democracy: SC

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

The Supreme Court on Friday held that a resolution suspending 12 Bharatiya Janata Party legislators from the Maharashtra legislative assembly beyond the period of the remainder of the session held in July 2021 is "unconstitutional" and "irrational".

'All my stocks are crashing. Hold them?'

'All my stocks are crashing. Hold them?'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

Ajit Mishra, vice president, research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Container lorry collides with KSRTC bus, 20 dead

Container lorry collides with KSRTC bus, 20 dead

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

The driver of the lorry apparently lost control after the tyre burst and jumped the median and collided with the oncoming passenger bus, police said. The driver Hemaraj, a native of Ernakulam, has been arrested.

Beating Retreat features new rendition marking 1971 victory

Beating Retreat features new rendition marking 1971 victory

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Republic Day celebrations culminated on Friday with the Beating Retreat ceremony that featured 26 soulful band performances, including special composition 'Swarnim Vijay' to commemorate 50 years of India's victory in the 1971 war against Pakistan.

Alia, Varun watch Kalank with Janhvi, Ananya, Kriti

Alia, Varun watch Kalank with Janhvi, Ananya, Kriti

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

How many times will its lead actors see Kalank?

The Serpent: Don't miss the Charles Sobhraj series!

The Serpent: Don't miss the Charles Sobhraj series!

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

An eight-part crime drama set in the mid-1970s highlighting notorious serial killer and conman Charles Sobhraj's sinister activities around the hippie trail.

SEE: Heavy rain floods Maharashtra COVID-19 hospital

SEE: Heavy rain floods Maharashtra COVID-19 hospital

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

Heavy pre-monsoon showers in Maharashtra's Jalgaon district led to flooding of the ground floor of the COVID-19 hospital, forcing its staff to shift patients to upper floors in midnight.

Countdown to counting in high-stake polls keeps all parties on tenterhooks

Countdown to counting in high-stake polls keeps all parties on tenterhooks

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

Political parties were bracing for the assembly election results on Thursday in the crucial state of Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and politically volatile Uttarakhand, Goa and Manipur, sending out feelers for possible post-poll tie-ups.

ED probe conspiracy to defame me as I quit BJP: Khadse

ED probe conspiracy to defame me as I quit BJP: Khadse

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

"I have earlier appeared for the inquiry five times. The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) had filed a C-summary report in a Pune Court that there is no truth in the allegations and the case be closed," he said.

Software startup Postman's valuation tops $5.6 bn after $225 mn fundraise

Software startup Postman's valuation tops $5.6 bn after $225 mn fundraise

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

Postman, a leading application programming interface platform, has secured $225 million in a Series D round, placing its valuation at $5.6 billion. With this, Postman has emerged as the most-valued software-as-a-service (SaaS) firm started by Indian founders, overtaking web and mobile testing firm BrowserStack, which was valued at $4 billion in June. The valuation of the San Francisco-headquartered firm with offices in Bengaluru, where it was founded, has almost trebled in just about one year and risen multi-fold since 2019. Postman, with team members spread across four continents, had secured $150 million in a Series C investment round led by Insight Partners at a $2-billion valuation last summer.

Jacqueline's TOP 10 songs

Jacqueline's TOP 10 songs

Rediff.com10 May 2021

From Madhuri's Ek Do Teen to her most recent number, Dil De Diya in Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai, the actress has enhanced so many of Bollywood's item numbers with her presence.

'Naxals see how valuable the hostage is'

'Naxals see how valuable the hostage is'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

'They try and extend the hostage situation as long as they can to remain in the national headlines.'

Did Shastri, Kohli ignore BCCI's protocols?

Did Shastri, Kohli ignore BCCI's protocols?

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

It is learnt that neither Head Coach Ravi Shastri nor captain Virat Kohli sought any written permission from the BCCI to attend the former's book launch at the team hotel.

Prashant Kishor says BJP to stay for decades, mocks Rahul

Prashant Kishor says BJP to stay for decades, mocks Rahul

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

Reacting to the statement, the Congress in Goa accused the TMC of entering the poll fray in the state in order to 'divide secular votes and give mileage to the ruling BJP', and also alleged that Kishor's remarks exposed Mamata Banerjee-led party's agenda.

'What's not to like about a smile?'

'What's not to like about a smile?'

Rediff.com6 May 2022

'A smile reflects your gratitude for life, your celebration of it.'

'I was shocked to hear communal things from the CM'

'I was shocked to hear communal things from the CM'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

'TMC was calling me, AAP was also calling me.' 'But my supporters helped me realise that the people of Goa are backing the Congress this time to defeat the BJP.'

Pune sees fresh curbs in light of rise in COVID-19 cases

Pune sees fresh curbs in light of rise in COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

Considering the recent spike in COVID-19 cases, the administration in Maharashtra's Pune district has directed schools and colleges to remain shut till March 31 and curtailed the operating time for hotels and restaurants.

20 Minutes Of Half Truths

20 Minutes Of Half Truths

Rediff.com23 Oct 2021

Jyoti Punwani decodes Modi's Covid Vaccine speech.

Spotted: Kumble, Vijay Bharadwaj and Sunil Joshi

Spotted: Kumble, Vijay Bharadwaj and Sunil Joshi

Rediff.com16 Nov 2007

Reader Girish sent us these pictures from Bangalore.

'V-Shaped Growth for Economy'

'V-Shaped Growth for Economy'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

'When you plot the growth, -- 7.5 per cent for Q2, 0.4 per cent for Q3, 1.6 per cent for Q4 and 20.1 per cent for Q1 now -- all you see is a 'V'.' 'You don't see any other alphabet in the shape there.'

'We can only pray for justice as we have nothing left'

'We can only pray for justice as we have nothing left'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

Satish, Girish, and Rajiv Roshan were allegedly murdered by Mohammed Shahabuddin's henchmen. Their parents are thankful that Supreme Court lawyer Prashant Bhushan will challenge the former RJD MP's bail order.

DCGI approves commercial launch of low-cost Covid test 'Feluda'

DCGI approves commercial launch of low-cost Covid test 'Feluda'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2020

This test uses an indigenously developed, cutting-edge CRISPR technology for detection of the genomic sequence of SARS-CoV-2 virus, CSIR said in a statement.

Kabaddi: Puneri Paltan appoint Surjeet Singh as skipper

Kabaddi: Puneri Paltan appoint Surjeet Singh as skipper

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

Singh, a defender, was part of the Paltan in Season 3.

Blackberry helps Pune cops nab habitual offenders

Blackberry helps Pune cops nab habitual offenders

Rediff.com16 Apr 2009

These Blackberrys will be connected to a server back in the office of the department. Through this communication mechanism, a traffic police will have access to an entire database of vehicles registered in the city. The move is aimed at introducing traffic discipline and better equipping traffic officers on the field.

Introducing the NEW Delhi Cabinet (all 6 of them!)

Introducing the NEW Delhi Cabinet (all 6 of them!)

Rediff.com28 Dec 2013

Here are the Cabinet members of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal

Ajit Pawar, Fadnavis hold late night meet to discuss 'farmers' issues'

Ajit Pawar, Fadnavis hold late night meet to discuss 'farmers' issues'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

Senior BJP leaders Chandrakant Patil, Vinod Tawade and Girish Mahajan attended the meeting held at the official residence of the chief minister, the party sources said.

Spotted: Dravid and Uthappa in Bangalore

Spotted: Dravid and Uthappa in Bangalore

Rediff.com22 Dec 2008

Reader Girish sent us this picture from Bangalore.

Thane: Man, who chopped wife's body into pieces, arrested

Thane: Man, who chopped wife's body into pieces, arrested

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

A 30-year-old woman was murdered allegedly by her husband who chopped her body into three pieces inside their flat in Bhayander in Mumbai's neighbouring Thane district.

Alvida: Film folk who left us in 2019

Alvida: Film folk who left us in 2019

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

Hindi cinema lost some of its most celebrated faces in 2019, leaving a void in the fraternity as well as in the hearts of the audiences. We take a look at those who passed on.

Spotted: Sreesanth at his restaurant in Bangalore

Spotted: Sreesanth at his restaurant in Bangalore

Rediff.com3 Aug 2010

Reader M C Girish spotted India pacer S Sreesanth at his restaurant 'Bat and Ball Inn' in Bangalore.

Wipro's Capco buy: A good deal, but devil lies in the execution

Wipro's Capco buy: A good deal, but devil lies in the execution

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

From the beginning of 2021 Wipro has moved on to a new organisational structure. Analyst tracking the company are now wondering if CEO Thierry Delaporte's attempt to bolster Wipro's presence in the BFSI (banking, financial services and insurance) space by acquiring Capco for $1.45 billion is a step taken too early. Though many agree that Capco as a target may be good, but Wipro, which has been the most aggressive player in acquiring firms compared to its Indian players, does not have much to show in terms of performance as it continues to lag peers.

J&K arms licenses case: More than what meets the eye

J&K arms licenses case: More than what meets the eye

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

'The bureaucracy in J&K feel completely disowned by the Centre.' 'The majority of officers under the scanner have not committed any irregularities and the Centre knows that.'

Spotted: Sachin Tendulkar in Bangalore

Spotted: Sachin Tendulkar in Bangalore

Rediff.com23 Aug 2010

Girish M C had an opportunity to service batting ace Sachin Tendulkar's laptop at his hotel suite when he was in Bangalore for fitness training at the National Cricket Academy.

Torbaaz review

Torbaaz review

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

Torbaaz is a well-intended movie, but suffers from step-fatherly treatment that doesn't quite let you feel the emotions, notes Moumita Bhattacharjee.

Spotted: Schnyder, Kirilenko and Richard Williams

Spotted: Schnyder, Kirilenko and Richard Williams

Rediff.com24 Mar 2008

Reader Girish sent us these pictures from Bangalore.

How veganism is spawning a robust plant-based industry

How veganism is spawning a robust plant-based industry

Rediff.com4 Sep 2021

In India, as elsewhere, veganism has spawned an industry of plant-based products such as tofu, tempeh, peanut curd, cashew cheese, almond butter, flax eggs, sauerkraut, seitan, mock meats, apple honey, vegan chocolates, nutritional yeast and plant-based milks. There are vegan cafs and restaurants such as About Vegan (Jaipur), Bodhi Greens (Dharamsala), Carrots (Bengaluru), Earthlings (Mumbai) and Elysian Delights (Gurugram), vegan cooking classes, vegan tours, vegan conferences and vegan e-tailers such as vegandukan.com and veganmall.in. "Plant-based milks such as soy milk, almond milk and oat milk have made promising inroads with Indian consumers. "Estimated at $21 million vs the animal-derived dairy industry at $140 billion, plant-based dairy in India is projected to grow at a CAGR of 20.7 per cent to reach $63.9 million by 2024," write Dhruvi Narsaria and Rajyalakshmi in their 2020 report, "Insights on plant-based milk category in India", published by the Good Food Institute India and Ipsos India.

OBC quota: Maha seeks 2011 census data from Centre

OBC quota: Maha seeks 2011 census data from Centre

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

The Maharashtra Legislative Assembly on Monday passed a resolution urging the Centre to provide the 2011 census data to enable the State Backward Class Commission to prepare an empirical data of the OBC population, in a bid to restore political reservations for its members in local bodies.

What kind of outfit is that, Aishwarya?

What kind of outfit is that, Aishwarya?

Rediff.com1 Aug 2018

She looks fabulous in the Fanney Khan promos, but on Tuesday night, Ash wasn't her usual gorgeous self.

'Father of Indian theatre' Ebrahim Alkazi dies at 94

'Father of Indian theatre' Ebrahim Alkazi dies at 94

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

Alkazi, who was the longest serving director of the National School of Drama and mentored generations of actors, produced plays such as Girish Karnad's Tughlaq and Dharamvir Bharati's Andha Yug.