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Malayalam film Saint Dracula releases in India

Malayalam film Saint Dracula releases in India

Rediff.com28 Mar 2013

Get your lowdown on what's happening in Malayalam cinema.

Anti-Citizenship Act protest outside Jamia continues

Anti-Citizenship Act protest outside Jamia continues

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

The protesters, including students and local residents, hung a large map of India outside the varsity gate number 7 showing the places where students from other universities are carrying out protests against the CAA.

PIX: Here's where Deepika-Ranveer will marry

PIX: Here's where Deepika-Ranveer will marry

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

Step inside Deepika-Ranveer's fairy-tale wedding venue.

Pro-Khalistan slogans raised at Golden Temple on Bluestar anniversary

Pro-Khalistan slogans raised at Golden Temple on Bluestar anniversary

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

Some people in the gathering were also seen brandishing swords and wearing t-shirts and carrying banners with pictures of Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale.

'Jamia violence began with intervention of outsiders'

'Jamia violence began with intervention of outsiders'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

'There was outside intervention which is what led to the initial violence.' 'Once the violence started, there was a brutal lathi-charge by the police.'

'Virtual hearing of cases is an excellent development'

'Virtual hearing of cases is an excellent development'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

'Coupled with e-filing procedures it would really enhance the ability of the judiciary to provide speedier justice.'

10 AMAZING books I loved reading

10 AMAZING books I loved reading

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

Pilot and author Alkesh Nair shares his fascinating reading list.

Two arrested in Manipal gangrape case

Two arrested in Manipal gangrape case

Rediff.com27 Jun 2013

Two persons have been arrested from Udupi in connection with the abduction and gangrape of a 22-year-old medical student from Kerala at nearby Manipal a week ago, police said.

UK crawls as millions go on strike against pension cuts

UK crawls as millions go on strike against pension cuts

Rediff.com30 Nov 2011

The 24-hour strike is expected to disrupt hospitals, courts, job centres, driving tests and council services, such as libraries, community centres and refuse collections.

Five dead in shooting in Southern California college

Five dead in shooting in Southern California college

Rediff.com8 Jun 2013

At least five persons were killed and several others wounded in a shooting at a college in Southern California, some three miles away from where US President Barack Obama was attending a fundraiser.

25 years on, a slice of the Berlin Wall

25 years on, a slice of the Berlin Wall

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

On November 9, Germany will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall.

Railways to take passengers on a musical journey

Railways to take passengers on a musical journey

Rediff.com18 Jul 2012

Instrumental music played by maestros like Ustad Bismillah Khan, TN Rajaratnam Pillai and Pandit Pannalal Ghosh will keep passengers entertained in Rajdhani, Shatabdi and Duronto trains which have a public announcement system in place.

Measuring Muslim Decline

Measuring Muslim Decline

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

'In the Middle Ages, when Muslims were around 15 per cent of the population of the world, they accounted, according to one estimate, for 90 per cent of scientific advancements.' 'And today, when Muslims are around 22 per cent of the population of the world, their share in scientific writings is less than 1 per cent!' point out Ziya Us Salam and M Aslam Parvaiz.

All-party meet: Oppn raises Farooq's detention

All-party meet: Oppn raises Farooq's detention

Rediff.com17 Nov 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday assured at the all-party meeting that the government is ready to discuss all issues.

President Pranab's son assaulted in Tripura: Congress

President Pranab's son assaulted in Tripura: Congress

Rediff.com10 Sep 2012

Tripura Pradesh Congress Committee general secretary and Member of Legislative Assembly Subal Bhowmick on Monday alleged that a group of Congress activists had assaulted Abhijit Mukherjee, a Congress MLA from West Bengal and son of President Pranab Mukherjee, on Thursday at Bamutia, nearly 35 km from Agartala.

30 amazing office spaces available for rent

30 amazing office spaces available for rent

Rediff.com24 Apr 2013

Corporates want close-knit, all-encompassing and swanky offices.

Someone like Shiv Kumar had to be tamed

Someone like Shiv Kumar had to be tamed

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

'At 23, he has experienced what very few of his age have: Poverty at home, a stint in jail for his student activism.' 'His experience told him that if you want your rights, you have to fight for them.'

They're taking India backward: Sonia targets Modi govt

They're taking India backward: Sonia targets Modi govt

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

'Their idea of unity is uniformity. They disrespect and fear diversity which means they deny our pluralism, our freedom of choice, which are integral to our fundamental rights'

Court orders Bhujbal be sent back to jail from hospital

Court orders Bhujbal be sent back to jail from hospital

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

The court directed the jail authorities to provide Bhujbal with prompt medical care in case of any emergency.

10 reasons why everyone must UPSKILL

10 reasons why everyone must UPSKILL

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

The extra skills you acquire set you apart, differentiate you from your peers and fast track your career.

Do you know what this is?

Do you know what this is?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

Does Mumbai's Masala Library live up to its reputation? Harnoor Channi Tiwary finds out!

'Curb on Internet freedom bad for Indian democracy'

'Curb on Internet freedom bad for Indian democracy'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2012

Google is great for shopping, but not for learning, says Siva Vaidhyanathan, Robertson Professor in Media Studies Chair, Department of Media Studies, University of Virginia.

'Hindutva forces have a grudge against Nehru since 1952 poll'

'Hindutva forces have a grudge against Nehru since 1952 poll'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

'In the first elections, Hindutva forces got only 6% of the votes and won only 10 seats.' 'It was a great defeat for them.' 'They have held that grouse against Nehru since then.'

When Dilip Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar didn't speak for 13 years

When Dilip Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar didn't speak for 13 years

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

The way Dilip came to the porch to receive Lata, you would never have guessed something was amiss between the two. Raju Bharatan's many wonderful insights into Dilip Kumar's life.

'Kalam never complained of the food, even when it was salty'

'Kalam never complained of the food, even when it was salty'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

Staff working at the Rashtrapati Bhavan recount how the 11th president lived a simple lifestyle and always cared for them.

iTunes in India: Worth your time and money?

iTunes in India: Worth your time and money?

Rediff.com11 Dec 2012

Now that Apple's media player and library application has finally created an online store specifically for Indian consumers, Raja Sen sizes up what it has to offer -- and at what cost.

Music to Nokia's ears

Music to Nokia's ears

Rediff.com26 Nov 2012

1.4 mn songs are getting downloaded through the Nokia Music Store every day.

Who is Prasanta Pattanaik, Padma Shri?

Who is Prasanta Pattanaik, Padma Shri?

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

Had he not been a student, admirer and follower of Amartya Sen, T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan feels it might have been a Padma Bhushan.

Modi hails Nehru, asks youth to imbibe his scientific temper

Modi hails Nehru, asks youth to imbibe his scientific temper

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

He said the youth should take inspiration from him.

West Bengal makes public cabinet papers on Netaji from 1938 to 1947

West Bengal makes public cabinet papers on Netaji from 1938 to 1947

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

The West Bengal government on Monday made public the cabinet papers on Netaji and allied subjects from 1938 to 1947.

'Mumma, why is it that boys stand and pee?'

'Mumma, why is it that boys stand and pee?'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2017

What does one do when their children ask that 'dreadful' question?

Day after violent clashes, situation tense in Jamia

Day after violent clashes, situation tense in Jamia

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

Police used batons and teargas shells to disperse the violent mob, but denied firing at them.

World's 30 most unusual buildings

World's 30 most unusual buildings

Rediff.com20 Dec 2011

These are the modern architectural wonders of the world.

PM Modi inaugurates Kochi Metro

PM Modi inaugurates Kochi Metro

Rediff.com17 Jun 2017

"I congratulate the people of Kochi on the proud moment," the PM said.

'Never dreamed of becoming PM': All you need to know about #TheModiStory

'Never dreamed of becoming PM': All you need to know about #TheModiStory

Rediff.com5 Jan 2019

For their first post of 2019, the Facebook group featured a man who is more a 'Human of India' - Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Lucknow school bars student wearing hijab from attending class

Lucknow school bars student wearing hijab from attending class

Rediff.com15 May 2015

The Lucknow-based St Joseph's Inter College has refused entry to a young girl student for wearing a hijab (head scarf) on campus.

Osama's secret treasure trove revealed!

Osama's secret treasure trove revealed!

Rediff.com21 May 2015

Here are the things we know about Osama and his terror group from the documents.

The strange case of Nitish's dissenting voice within NDA

The strange case of Nitish's dissenting voice within NDA

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

From opposing the NPR and NRC to demanding special status for Bihar to staying out of the Union Cabinet on principle to showing the BJP who was boss in Bihar, Nitish Kumar has wasted no opportunity at cocking a snook at the BJP leadership. But how long can he continue, asks Gopal Krishna.

Sudden rise of online higher education

Sudden rise of online higher education

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

Will Covid-19 permanently change higher education, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.