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'Mamata knows her defeat is certain'

'Mamata knows her defeat is certain'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

'If the chief minister says there are areas in her home state where she cannot enter, where has she driven the state to!'

'Cyrus was a very sincere man'

'Cyrus was a very sincere man'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2021

'And he was really trying just to do the best by the shareholders, and by the laws of India.'

Girl kidnapped from posh Salt Lake area

Girl kidnapped from posh Salt Lake area

Rediff.com4 Feb 2005

Rama Jhawar (21) is the daughter of a businessman and studies at the G D Birla College.

'Saline Rao': The man behind the kidney racket

'Saline Rao': The man behind the kidney racket

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

How did a small-time businessman from Hyderabad come to mastermind the kidney racket?

Fast and furious: India's young pacer Khan making waves

Fast and furious: India's young pacer Khan making waves

Rediff.com21 Nov 2015

He is just 18 but is capable of bowling really quick as was proved when he touched 139.8kmph against Pakistan in the last Under-19 World Cup. Meet India's young pace gun -- Avesh Khan, an unassuming 18-year-old from Indore, who wants to create his own identity.

Chit fund scams: CBI searches in 4 cities

Chit fund scams: CBI searches in 4 cities

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

The CBI action came a day after the agency filed its second charge sheet in the case alleging that former director general (state armed police) and Trinamool Vice President Rajat Majumdar and East Bengal Club official Debabrata Sarkar were beneficiaries of the money collected through chit fund scam.

Ravi Shastri turns entrepreneur

Ravi Shastri turns entrepreneur

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

23 Yards will include body wash, beard oil, shaving gel, deodorant and sanitizer.

Taliban group claims responsibility for killing Indian author

Taliban group claims responsibility for killing Indian author

Rediff.com14 Sep 2013

In a new twist, a renegade Taliban militia, the Suicide Group of the Islamic Movement of Afghanistan, has taken responsibility for killing Indian author Sushmita Banerjee, claiming she was an "Indian spy".

Delhi-based Rohit Tandon arrested after crores were found in his office

Delhi-based Rohit Tandon arrested after crores were found in his office

Rediff.com29 Dec 2016

The Crime Branch and Delhi Police had earlier on December 11carried out raids at the office of his firm T&T Law and seized nearly Rs 13.5 crore, of which Rs 2.6 crore was in new banknotes released after demonetisation.

Indrani, Peter, Sanjeev: A morning at the Sheena Bora trial

Indrani, Peter, Sanjeev: A morning at the Sheena Bora trial

Rediff.com8 May 2017

'A man, probably a lawyer, in black trousers and a white shirt, next to me, was talking to a woman in white.' 'My stock-taking stopped frozen in its tracks.' 'I was sitting almost right next to Indrani Mukerjea.'

IM bombmaker's release from jail made him deadlier

IM bombmaker's release from jail made him deadlier

Rediff.com29 Jul 2014

Indian Mujahideen's bomb-maker Abdul Subhan's is a case which would make authorities think twice about releasing deadly terrorists on the basis of good nature. Arrested in 2000 for supplying RDX and AK-47 rifles, he was sentenced to 10 years imprisonment by a court. However, because of his good conduct in jail he was released in 2010.

Lockdown lessons: How to be atmanirbhar with nishtha

Lockdown lessons: How to be atmanirbhar with nishtha

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

One India is doing great against the coronavirus, lauding the gains of the lockdown and thanking the government, and the other lacks commitment, says Sumit Bhattacharya.

Believe it or faint! Mallya says he bought T20 team in CPL for just $100

Believe it or faint! Mallya says he bought T20 team in CPL for just $100

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

Troubled businessman Vijay Mallya claimed that he paid mere US $100 to buy Barbados Tridents, a franchise in the Caribbean Premier T20 League.

Kamal Nath sworn in as 18th chief minister of Madhya Pradesh

Kamal Nath sworn in as 18th chief minister of Madhya Pradesh

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, who have extended support to the Congress to form the government in the state, were not present.

How calls from Karachi to Alipore jail are connected to 9/11 funding

How calls from Karachi to Alipore jail are connected to 9/11 funding

Rediff.com29 Jul 2014

A call to the Alipore jail from Karachi last year is not something that can be taken lightly. After all, the call was made by one Jawed Baluchi to key Lashkar-e-Tayiba operative Aftab Ansari, who is serving a life sentence without remission in the 2002 American consulate attack case. Vicky Nanjappa reports

India substantially above board than China, says Trump Jr

India substantially above board than China, says Trump Jr

Rediff.com20 Feb 2018

On a week long visit to push sales of the upcoming Trump Towers in the country, he said the "spirit" of doing business in India is much more aligned with the US way of doing business.

We look up to you, you are our hero: Kapil to Kohli

We look up to you, you are our hero: Kapil to Kohli

Rediff.com14 Nov 2017

India's first World Cup winning skipper Kapil Dev, on Tuesday, compared current captain Virat Kohli with the late Jagmohan Dalmiya, terming them heroes on and off the field.

Sheena Bora Trial: Mothers are not always forgiven

Sheena Bora Trial: Mothers are not always forgiven

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

Ever since Mekhail had first entered the courtroom, he had, it would seem, never once looked at his mother, though they were a few metres away from each other. Curiosity, residual regard, memories, anger, none of it, could make him even look at the woman who gave birth to him. Was his hatred so overpowering?

Hong Kong's COVID-19 lessons for the world

Hong Kong's COVID-19 lessons for the world

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

'The rate of transmission of COVID-19 in Hong Kong was 0.7 -- anything below 1 suggests the epidemic is receding.' 'The city-State achieved this without the de facto police-State curfew that India has resorted to,' says Rahul Jacob.

Seven note ban tricks and one lesson

Seven note ban tricks and one lesson

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

The government has provided no official explanation behind the note ban that is backed by hard data, says Debashis Basu.

Buying a property? Foreign investors prefer to shop online

Buying a property? Foreign investors prefer to shop online

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

NRIs are increasingly buying properties in India online.

COVID-19 cases in India climb to 3,43,091; death toll 9,900

COVID-19 cases in India climb to 3,43,091; death toll 9,900

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

Around 52.46 per cent of the patients have recovered, the health ministry said. The number of active cases stood at 1,53,178 while 1,80,012 patients have recovered, it said in the daily COVID-19 update.

Hunt on for Nizamuddin-linked cases; COVID-19 tally up

Hunt on for Nizamuddin-linked cases; COVID-19 tally up

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

Seeking cooperation from the public to fight the pandemic, the Union health ministry officials said there was no need to panic. They also said not everyone needs to wear masks and that following social distancing is more important to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Richest Lok Sabha candidates' club grows threefold

Richest Lok Sabha candidates' club grows threefold

Rediff.com9 May 2014

Self-proclaimed heir of Rani Rashmoni, lottery baron join businessmen in the list of MP-aspirants with assets worth over Rs 100 cr, reports Abhineet Kumar.

What ails Bengal's economy

What ails Bengal's economy

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

The state needs great numbers of new-generation entrepreneurs.

When sports stars got hitched...

When sports stars got hitched...

Rediff.com28 Dec 2017

Virushka's wedding was, of course, the biggest Indiansports shaadi of the year, but other athletes too tied the knot this year.

Ruia gets his best chance to save Dunlop

Ruia gets his best chance to save Dunlop

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

Getting the first tyres out from the Sahaganj plant will still require a lot of effort, but with the state government on its side, the hopes are high.

MP headed for nail-biting finish; Cong fails to get Guv's appointment

MP headed for nail-biting finish; Cong fails to get Guv's appointment

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

The party claimed it has the support of the independent candidates also.

Gambhir on why he had 'an unfulfilled career'

Gambhir on why he had 'an unfulfilled career'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2018

Gautam Gambhir has always been a non-conformist but he has had no regrets even if it meant an 'unfulfilled career' and a 'lot of enemies' because he could 'sleep peacefully at night'.

Ittefaq: The litmus test of Yash Chopra's career

Ittefaq: The litmus test of Yash Chopra's career

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

Despite a few flaws in the film, Yash Chopra distinguishes himself.

A Kashmiri success story you MUST read!

A Kashmiri success story you MUST read!

Rediff.com5 Feb 2020

'Irrespective of their politics, people feel happy.' 'One of the best compliments I have received is that I have made it from Kashmir to Karnataka.'

Passenger-friendly Dreamliners to shore up Air India's fortune

Passenger-friendly Dreamliners to shore up Air India's fortune

Rediff.com16 Jun 2013

After rectifying battery glitches, Air India has inducted 6 aircraft so far

When ISIS found home in India

When ISIS found home in India

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

The nine meetings offer an interesting window into Shafi Armar's efforts to try and group together what after all were excitable keyboard warriors into an actual terror group, capable of handling weapons, organising recruits, cooking homegrown explosives, selecting safe training areas, safe houses and finally, committing strikes against Indian targets.

Currency seizure: RBI official in CBI net, 10 cases so far

Currency seizure: RBI official in CBI net, 10 cases so far

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested an Reserve Bank of India official and a JDS leader K C Veerendra, who is also a casino owner, in connection with separate cases relating to alleged illegal conversion of currency post-demonetisation.

ED raids Nirav Modi's Mumbai house; seizes valuables worth Rs 5,716 cr

ED raids Nirav Modi's Mumbai house; seizes valuables worth Rs 5,716 cr

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

The agency has so far seized diamonds, gold jewellery and other precious stones worth Rs 5,716 crore in the case and summoned Modi and Choksi, the promoter of Gitanjali Gems, to appear before it on February 23 at its Mubai zonal office.

Review: 6 Melugu Vathigal is gloomy

Review: 6 Melugu Vathigal is gloomy

Rediff.com23 Sep 2013

The film is not gripping enough.

Indian author Sushmita Banerjee shot dead in Afghanistan

Indian author Sushmita Banerjee shot dead in Afghanistan

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

Indian national Sushmita Banerjee, whose memoir about her dramatic escape from the Taliban was turned into a Bollywood film, was shot dead in Afghanistan by militants, police said on Thursday.

India lights up on Diwali

India lights up on Diwali

Rediff.com23 Oct 2014

Diwali, the festival of lights, was celebrated with traditional fervour across the country with people exchanging sweets and gifts with friends and relatives, decking up their houses with earthen diyas and tiny lights and illuminating the evening sky with fireworks.

Modiji, how can these Indians cope with the note ban?

Modiji, how can these Indians cope with the note ban?

Rediff.com16 Dec 2016

How are the illiterate and aged coping with Modi's demonetisation, wonders Subir Roy.

Rithvik Dhanjani wins I Can Do That

Rithvik Dhanjani wins I Can Do That

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

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