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Uproar in Maha assembly as MLAs seek suspension of cops

Uproar in Maha assembly as MLAs seek suspension of cops

Rediff.com22 Mar 2013

Maharashtra legislative assembly was stalled for the second consecutive day on Friday with members across party lines demanding that the two police officers who came to Vidhan Bhawan on Wednesday to arrest the MLAs, accused of thrashing a policeman, be suspended immediately.

Shruti Haasan: I thought I was too ugly to become an actress

Shruti Haasan: I thought I was too ugly to become an actress

Rediff.com21 May 2013

Shruti Haasan tells us why Ramaiya Vastavaiya is not her comeback Hindi film.

In Digital India, SAAS firms are lapping up young execcutives

In Digital India, SAAS firms are lapping up young execcutives

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

Indian firms selling SAAS products have got a bonanza as companies meet, manage and sell remotely. The top five firms - Zoho, Freshworks HighRadius, Druva, and Icertis - account for 33 per cent of the market share. Chennai, India's SAAS centre, alone generates $1 billion in annual revenue. Yuvraj Malik explains how these companies are planning their next phase of growth.

Salman, SRK, Shahid: Too busy for Prabhudheva?

Salman, SRK, Shahid: Too busy for Prabhudheva?

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

'All the big stars are booked for months and years. I don't know how to make the films with the cast that I want,' Prabhudheva says.

It's just a matter of time for Telangana to become a reality

It's just a matter of time for Telangana to become a reality

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

It will be interesting to watch whether the Telangana Rashtra Samithi which has said in the past that it would merge with the Congress, if the demand for a separate state is conceded, will actually do it. If that Congress manages it, it would make up to some extent, for the inordinate delay in making the decision, says Girish Nikam

After Maha, Shiv Sena proposes anti-BJP front in Goa

After Maha, Shiv Sena proposes anti-BJP front in Goa

Rediff.com30 Nov 2019

We want to make a non-BJP political front in this country, Raut said.

How Many Children do BJP MLAs in UP have?

How Many Children do BJP MLAs in UP have?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

Given the controversy over Uttar Pradesh's population control moves, Hemant Shivsaran/Rediff.com digs deep to find out how many children BJP MLAs in UP have.

Budget: Non-taxpaying NRIs will now be taxed in India

Budget: Non-taxpaying NRIs will now be taxed in India

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

This could impact non-resident Indians staying in countries such as UAE which does not impose income tax on individuals under local tax laws.

Immolation toll rises to 3, Rajkot shuts down

Immolation toll rises to 3, Rajkot shuts down

Rediff.com4 Apr 2013

Five members of a Nepalese family set themselves ablaze in Rajkot, Gujarat on Wednesday to protest against a drive to evict them from their house. On Thursday, two more people died of their burn injuries, taking the death toll to three in the tragedy.

PHOTOS: Forests and landscapes from around India

PHOTOS: Forests and landscapes from around India

Rediff.com12 Jun 2013

Readers share their amazing travel photos. Have you sent in yours yet?

Trai-ing times ahead for small TV channels

Trai-ing times ahead for small TV channels

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

In its consultation paper Trai addressed three key points including the bundling of channels under bouquets, rampant discounting within bouquets, and the lack of consumer choice.

'I still want that Olympic gold'

'I still want that Olympic gold'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

'No matter when the Olympics are -- they can be after four months or after one year and four months -- I will be ready.'

We should have been more careful: Ex-IB boss on J-K attack

We should have been more careful: Ex-IB boss on J-K attack

Rediff.com14 Mar 2013

Former Intelligence Bureau chief and two-time governor of Jammu and Kashmir Girish Saxena has said that the terror outfits are getting desperate to vitiate the atmosphere and hit the tourism industry.

Spate of resignations continue in Cong, Patole quits

Spate of resignations continue in Cong, Patole quits

Rediff.com29 Jun 2019

Patole wrote that he was resigning as the chairman of the Kisan Congress and 'dismissing' the unit.

Fadnavis allocates portfolios; BJP retains key depts

Fadnavis allocates portfolios; BJP retains key depts

Rediff.com6 Dec 2014

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday allocated portfolios to the twenty-member council of ministers, including 10 of the Shiv Sena, who were inducted into his expanded cabinet.

2 cops, part of hit squads, held in Ishrat encounter case

2 cops, part of hit squads, held in Ishrat encounter case

Rediff.com23 Feb 2013

The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested two police officers who were part of as many squads that took part in the alleged fake encounter of teenage girl Ishrat Jahan and three others in 2004 in Gujarat.

Ask MF Guru: 'Want to invest Rs 10 lakh for 3 years'

Ask MF Guru: 'Want to invest Rs 10 lakh for 3 years'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

Siddarmaiah to declare Rs 70 lakh watch as state asset

Siddarmaiah to declare Rs 70 lakh watch as state asset

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

Under attack from the opposition over his luxurious watch, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddarmaiah on Thursday said he would declare it as a state asset and hand it over to the government.

Dissident woes for BJP, Cong in Gujarat

Dissident woes for BJP, Cong in Gujarat

Rediff.com24 Nov 2012

On the last day of the filing of nominations for phase I of Gujarat elections, major political parties, including the ruling BJP and opposition Congress continued to face dissidence from the disenchanted party members, who either decided to switch loyalties or contest as independents.

Why are our banks so secretive?

Why are our banks so secretive?

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

'The finance ministry and public sector banks have tried to keep the names of wilful defaulters secret.' 'Secrecy and concealing information are inbred among banks and even the RBI,' observes Debashis Basu, editor, www.moneylife.in.

Karnad's shocker: 'Tagore a second-rate playwright'

Karnad's shocker: 'Tagore a second-rate playwright'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2012

After his public criticism of V S Naipaul, writer-actor Girish Karnad has kicked up a fresh storm by calling Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore a "second-rate playwright".

'My son wants to pursue MBA abroad'

'My son wants to pursue MBA abroad'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2017

Overseas education consultant NNS Chandra offers advice.

The success story of Freshdesk

The success story of Freshdesk

Rediff.com19 Jul 2012

Freshdesk is one of the numerous start-up success stories India is witnessing ever since the economy opened.

Soha gets ready with first film with mom

Soha gets ready with first film with mom

Rediff.com25 Mar 2011

Here's what your favourite celebrities have been up to.

Guj HC orders CBI probe in HIV-infected children's case

Guj HC orders CBI probe in HIV-infected children's case

Rediff.com27 Jun 2012

Criticising the state's police, the Gujarat high court on Wednesday ordered a Central Bureau of Investigation inquiry in a case where 23 children suffering from thalassemia contracted HIV, allegedly during the routine blood transfusion procedures at the Junagadh civil hospital.

First Look: Mohanlal, Fahadh, Asif in Red Wine

First Look: Mohanlal, Fahadh, Asif in Red Wine

Rediff.com3 Dec 2012

The film's shooting has begun in Kozhikode.

What Sitharaman did after becoming the finance minister

What Sitharaman did after becoming the finance minister

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

This is not her first stint in North Block or in leading a major economic ministry. She started Prime Minister Narendra Modi's first term as minister of state for finance, was made the commerce minister, and then became the defence minister.

Ananthamurthy cremated with full state honours

Ananthamurthy cremated with full state honours

Rediff.com23 Aug 2014

Mourners in large numbers on Saturday paid their last respects to Jnanpith award winner and Kannada literary giant U R Ananthamurthy who was cremated with full state honours in Bangalore.

NCP MLA poses with fake gun in Vidhan Bhawan premises

NCP MLA poses with fake gun in Vidhan Bhawan premises

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

A Nationalist Congress Party member of Legislative Assembly posed with a fake gun in the Vidhan Bhawan premises on Monday

I waited for 10 years to speak up against Naipaul: Karnad

I waited for 10 years to speak up against Naipaul: Karnad

Rediff.com4 Nov 2012

In an exclusive interview to CNN-IBN's Deputy Editor Sagarika Ghose, acclaimed playwright Girish Karnad defended his recent public attack on Nobel Laureate V S Naipaul at the Mumbai Literature Festival.

Lit fest: Playwright Karnad slams 'anti-Muslim' Naipaul

Lit fest: Playwright Karnad slams 'anti-Muslim' Naipaul

Rediff.com3 Nov 2012

V S Naipaul has come in for stinging criticism from noted playwright Girish Karnad for his views on Muslims in India, with the latter saying the Nobel laureate has no idea of the community's contribution to the country's history.

UP: Mob tries to set ablaze district supply officer

UP: Mob tries to set ablaze district supply officer

Rediff.com19 Oct 2012

A mob of over 150 people allegedly tried to set ablaze the district supply officer in Dehgava village, Uttar Pradesh, after he sealed a fair price shop selling adulterated diesel. An FIR has been lodged against 154 people, including 150 unidentified people, for the attack, police said on Friday.

Reader reviews: Full marks to Arbaaz Khan for Dabangg 2

Reader reviews: Full marks to Arbaaz Khan for Dabangg 2

Rediff.com29 Dec 2012

In the second part of the series, we post Rediff reader reviews of Dabangg 2.

Startups: 5 commando op rules for extraordinary success

Startups: 5 commando op rules for extraordinary success

Rediff.com19 Dec 2012

Girish Mathrubootham, Founder, Freshdesk spotted a lot of similarities between the functioning of commandos and start-ups. Here's his guide on succeeding in the start-up world.

Bureaucratic rejig at Centre: New secys appointed

Bureaucratic rejig at Centre: New secys appointed

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

The appointment of new expenditure secretary comes a month-and-a-half ahead of the Budget for 2020-21 to be presented on February 1.

Sports Shorts: FIFA fines Russia over racist chants at France friendly

Sports Shorts: FIFA fines Russia over racist chants at France friendly

Rediff.com8 May 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Tuesday

China builds missile site at Kailash-Mansarovar: Report

China builds missile site at Kailash-Mansarovar: Report

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

'The missile mounted near Kailash-Mansarovar is called DF-21. It is a medium-range, 2,200 kilometres ballistic missile. Its advantage is that it can cover all cities of north India, including New Delhi'

CV sales drop by over 17% in Nov on slowdown woes

CV sales drop by over 17% in Nov on slowdown woes

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

Companies expect recovery in second half of fiscal as BS VI approaches, claim banks and NBFCs showing greater interest in financing.

Guj: No headway in probe into gang-rape of tribal women

Guj: No headway in probe into gang-rape of tribal women

Rediff.com22 Oct 2012

Investigation into the alleged gang-rape of three tribal women and a minor girl at Viramgam near Ahmedabad on the night of October 18 has made no progress yet.

'Modi is a visionary'

'Modi is a visionary'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

'We are on the world map. Every country is watching this event.'