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'Delhi women's panel chief Cong member, media takes money from Modi'

'Delhi women's panel chief Cong member, media takes money from Modi'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2014

In the eye of a storm, controversial Delhi Law Minister Somnath Bharti on Saturday accused the media of taking money from Narendra Modi and slammed the Delhi Commission for Women.

Here's how much GST you will pay from July 1

Here's how much GST you will pay from July 1

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

From 0% to 28%, here's the breakup of what attracts how much GST.

Tata Motors wants to be among India's top 3: Mistry

Tata Motors wants to be among India's top 3: Mistry

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

The company is banking on investments lined up for product development and other innovations.

No surprises if the Sena-BJP form a post poll alliance

No surprises if the Sena-BJP form a post poll alliance

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

'Nothing will change in the richest municipal corporation in the country.' 'New faces with the same surnames will get party tickets.' 'So the same order, the same money spending systems, will continue.'

'No means no -- does that just apply to a girl?'

'No means no -- does that just apply to a girl?'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2017

'We didn't even become friends -- she was always shy. (I) appreciated her hard work (but we) didn't have deep conversations.' Hrithik Roshan clarifies his stand once again.

Lalit Modi drags Sonia, Varun Gandhi in escalating row

Lalit Modi drags Sonia, Varun Gandhi in escalating row

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

Lalit Modi on Wednesday sought to drag Congress chief Sonia Gandhi and BJP leader Varun Gandhi in the escalating row involving the controversial former IPL chief.

Now Salman Khan's 'Jai Ho' gets UP's tax exemption

Now Salman Khan's 'Jai Ho' gets UP's tax exemption

Rediff.com2 Feb 2014

After doling out a very special favour to actress Madhuri Dixit by exempting her latest film 'Dedh Iskiya' from entertainment tax in the state, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav has now also announced a similar concession for Salman Khan's Jai Ho.

'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.'

'Congress is daydreaming about 2019'

'Congress is daydreaming about 2019'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2017

'The new generation is looking for performance.' 'They don't want sermons, they don't want allegations, they don't want empty assurances and hollow slogans.'

BJP aims to enroll 10 crore new members, topple China's record

BJP aims to enroll 10 crore new members, topple China's record

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

After its outstanding performance in the Lok Sabha and assembly elections in three states, the Bharatiya Janata Party is aiming at smashing the world record of China's Communist Party by registering 10 crore new members by March-end during its ongoing membership drive across the country.

The conflicts that rocked the world

The conflicts that rocked the world

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

From the political maelstrom in Washington to the humanitarian disaster in Yemen to the deadly unrest along the Israel-Gaza border, photographers captured a world in turbulent transition.

Yogi's defeat will have stunning effect on the BJP

Yogi's defeat will have stunning effect on the BJP

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

'For the BJP to lose this virtual pocket borough of the saffron brotherhood demonstrates how resolutely the people of Gorakhpur have turned against the party,' says Amulya Ganguli.

Auto Expo Day 1: Metals stole the march over Bollywood and cricketers

Auto Expo Day 1: Metals stole the march over Bollywood and cricketers

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, Katrina Kaif, Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhat all turned up at the 13th edition of the gala car fair.

'Dancing breathes new life into me every day'

'Dancing breathes new life into me every day'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

'My age? It keeps changing every year. I can't remember it. I don't like ageing at all,' dancer Mrinalini Sarabhai, who passed into the ages on Thursday, told Jasmine Shah Verma in October 2004. Reproduced with kind permission from Harmony - Celebrate Age magazine.

UP polls: Allies, mother-son fighting each other in Allahabad

UP polls: Allies, mother-son fighting each other in Allahabad

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

In Soraon, despite the tie-ups, Congress, SP, BJP and Apna Dal candidates are contesting against their allies.

Arunachal: Where Elephants Roam at 10,000 feet

Arunachal: Where Elephants Roam at 10,000 feet

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

'This is the only place on earth where Elephas maximus climbs to these heights.'

Newton, Darwin take note: Gagandeep Kang makes history

Newton, Darwin take note: Gagandeep Kang makes history

Rediff.com8 May 2019

Women are great team players and collaborators, 'but they don't put themselves forward,' Dr Gagandeep Kang, the first Indian woman scientist to be elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society, tells Veenu Sandhu.

Recipe: How to make Til Papdi

Recipe: How to make Til Papdi

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

Here's how to make sesame seed brittles for Makar Sankranti. Share your fav recipes!

Malaika holidays in Maldives with son Arhaan

Malaika holidays in Maldives with son Arhaan

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Do you know what impact investing is?

Do you know what impact investing is?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

'India is the largest stomping ground in the world for impact investing as we have an extraordinary combination of entrepreneurial drive with huge, absolute demand for all kinds of social services,' IDFC First Bank's chief Rajiv Lall tells Anjuli Bhargava.

Air India fails pilot licence rule

Air India fails pilot licence rule

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

The airline company blames change in regulations after 100 of its cockpit crew found flying without valid simulator check.

The concert that changed Ravi Shankar and Vilayat Khan's lives

The concert that changed Ravi Shankar and Vilayat Khan's lives

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

At some point, it became evident to the audience that a subtle musical duel was taking place. By the time the faster taans started, the notes had become sharp arrows shot with the intention to annihilate. A revealing excerpt from Namita Devidayal's The Sixth String Of Vilayat Khan.

BJP pins hopes on Modi's X factor to win Karnataka

BJP pins hopes on Modi's X factor to win Karnataka

Rediff.com23 Apr 2018

Modi could tap into the urban discontent and present a larger picture to first time voters and mid-career professionals.

EC may freeze SP symbol if no decision made before Jan 17

EC may freeze SP symbol if no decision made before Jan 17

Rediff.com8 Jan 2017

The Commission, sources said, will have to decide on who commands the majority in SP before January 17 when the notification for the first phase of assembly polls is issued.

Myntra to have $100-mn in-house brands

Myntra to have $100-mn in-house brands

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

Myntra expects to reach $100-million annual revenue.

Review: Ayaal Njanalla is a one time watch

Review: Ayaal Njanalla is a one time watch

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

The film has its funny moments.

Tata Zica: Amazing features, stylish look will impress you

Tata Zica: Amazing features, stylish look will impress you

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

The Zica will likely reach showrooms by January 2016 and will be available for sale across the country.

SC refuses to hear plea for SIT probe into alleged political payoffs

SC refuses to hear plea for SIT probe into alleged political payoffs

Rediff.com25 Nov 2016

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to go into a plea seeking probe by an special investigation team into alleged recovery of documents by the IT department in connection with raids on two business houses in New Delhi.

Sena not to ally with BJP, to go solo in 2019 polls

Sena not to ally with BJP, to go solo in 2019 polls

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

The Shiv Sena passed a resolution not to align with the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Dahanu beach: Maharashtra's best-kept secret

Dahanu beach: Maharashtra's best-kept secret

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

There's a lot more than what meets the eye at Dahanu Beach discovers a Rediff reader armed with a camera.

Kangana Ranaut's Top 10 Films

Kangana Ranaut's Top 10 Films

Rediff.com21 May 2015

We look at the movies that made Kangana Ranaut a star.

Black magic, cocaine, Hrithik obsession : Adhyayan Suman reveals Kangana's dark secrets

Black magic, cocaine, Hrithik obsession : Adhyayan Suman reveals Kangana's dark secrets

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

Kangana's ex-bpyfriend Adhyayan Suman comes out in support of Hrithik Roshan.

When will this hatred end?

When will this hatred end?

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

Junaid was my son. He was son and brother also to the people on the train compartment of his last journey. He was son or brother also of those at the railway station where he breathed his last breath. This moving excerpt from Harsh Mander's Partitions Of The Heart: Unmaking The Idea Of India reveals why we must immediately end the hatred surging across north India before it consumes us all.

Why you must head to Assam this June

Why you must head to Assam this June

Rediff.com31 May 2017

Go firefly spotting, enjoy a beach vacation or pay a visit to the menstruating goddess in Assam this month.

No looking back: India to grow at jet speed from now

No looking back: India to grow at jet speed from now

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

India has reached a significant milestone on Friday (November 28) by achieving Rs 100 lakh crore or 100 trillion market cap.

Travel calendar: Places to visit in January

Travel calendar: Places to visit in January

Rediff.com11 Jan 2017

It's never to late to squeeze in a quick trip this month.

The ODDEST Movie Titles

The ODDEST Movie Titles

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

Chain Kuli Ki Main Kuli Ki, Fugly, Shamitabh, Jajantaram Mamantaram, Ki and Ka the list goes on...

How to remember every thing you see, read

How to remember every thing you see, read

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

There has to be a purpose, aim or a goal. The brain should know why it should remember what it is trying to remember.

Festive recipes: Til ke Laddoo, Badaam Chikki, Anjeer Samosa

Festive recipes: Til ke Laddoo, Badaam Chikki, Anjeer Samosa

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

Here are some festive recipes to delight your loved ones this Makar Sankranti.

VOTE: Your favourite Modi LOOK!

VOTE: Your favourite Modi LOOK!

Rediff.com21 May 2015

Presenting NaMo's various avatars. Vote and tell us which one is your favourite!