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It's The Enemy's Flag. I Still Won't Step On It

It's The Enemy's Flag. I Still Won't Step On It

Rediff.com3 May 2025

'I'm not dismissing the anger that drives people to stomp on the enemy's flag. 'In times of collective grief and rage, that kind of expression is understandable, especially in the age of viral content. 'But must I do it too?' asks Nikhil Narayanan.

Pune businessman abducted, murdered in Bihar; 7 arrested

Pune businessman abducted, murdered in Bihar; 7 arrested

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

Laxman Sadhu Shinde's body was found in Bihar's Jehanabad district on Tuesday. He had landed at the Patna airport on April 11.

LS passes bill to allow private mining of lithium, 5 other atomic minerals

LS passes bill to allow private mining of lithium, 5 other atomic minerals

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

A bill to allow the private sector to mine six atomic minerals, including lithium, and deep-seated minerals like gold and silver was approved by the Lok Sabha on Friday.

Tata Steel to bid for iron ore mines ahead of expiry of leases in 2030

Tata Steel to bid for iron ore mines ahead of expiry of leases in 2030

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

Tata Steel has built an iron ore chest of nearly 600 million tonnes (mt) and will look for more as it prepares for life beyond 2030 when its legacy captive mines come up for auction. The lease for four of its existing iron ore mines -- Joda East, Noamundi, Katamati, and Khondbond -- that feed the domestic operation with low-cost iron ore is going to expire in 2030, following changes in mining regulations. The year will also coincide with Tata Steel's ambitious target of doubling steelmaking capacity in India to 40 mt, increasing the need for iron ore. The company is pushing the pedal to ensure that it has enough resources to meet enhanced needs.

Ground Zero: Emraan Ticks Off His Bucket List

Ground Zero: Emraan Ticks Off His Bucket List

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

'When I met Dubeyji, whose character I am playing, I told him the story is even more filmi than films.'

Industrial output grows 3.2% in December

Industrial output grows 3.2% in December

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

India's industrial production growth slows to 3.2 per cent in December 2024, mainly due to poor performance of mining and manufacturing sectors, according to official data released on Wednesday. The government has also revised the November 2024 IIP figure to 5 per cent from the provisional estimate of 5.2 per cent released in the previous month.

Who Is Kajol Cheering For?

Who Is Kajol Cheering For?

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

'I was just seeing myself here (pointing at the poster) and was like 'damn, I made it!'' Rediff's Mayur Sanap, Hitesh Harisinghani and Afsar Dayatar report from the teaser launch of Tanvi The Great.

'India can emerge as key player in global supply chain'

'India can emerge as key player in global supply chain'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2025

'It can position itself as a China Plus One solution, fulfilling the demands of developed economies.'

Maturing Van Dijk eyes greatness at Liverpool

Maturing Van Dijk eyes greatness at Liverpool

Rediff.com15 Mar 2025

'If you were to lift the two trophies, I think you have a pretty good chance to be on a nice list of captains that have achieved great things in this club.'

TN minister Ponmudy issued illegal mining licences to family: ED

TN minister Ponmudy issued illegal mining licences to family: ED

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

The Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday alleged that Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leader and Tamil Nadu Higher Education Minister K Ponmudy issued "illegal" red sand mining licenses to his MP son, relatives and some benami holders, and that huge amount of "hawala" funds generated from this mining business was used to purchase companies abroad.

Bazooka Review: Mammootty Can't Save This Thriller

Bazooka Review: Mammootty Can't Save This Thriller

Rediff.com14 Apr 2025

Watching Bazooka is like trying to figure out a long drawn-out puzzle that never makes sense, observes Arjun Menon.

India imposes its own 'uniquely burdensome' rules: US

India imposes its own 'uniquely burdensome' rules: US

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

On India, the chart showed that the country charged 52 per cent tariffs on the US "including currency manipulation and trade barriers," and America will now charge India "discounted reciprocal tariffs" of 26 per cent.

Trump slaps 26% reciprocal tariffs on India, 34% on China

Trump slaps 26% reciprocal tariffs on India, 34% on China

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

US President Donald Trump announced a 26 per cent "discounted reciprocal tariff" on India, half of the 52 per cent levies imposed by India on American goods, as he described India as "very, very tough."

Behind Trump's 26% tariff: India 'very tough, Modi great friend, but...'

Behind Trump's 26% tariff: India 'very tough, Modi great friend, but...'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

"Their Prime Minister just visited -- he's a great friend -- but I told him, 'You're not treating us right. You charge us 52%, while for years, decades even, we've c'harged you next to nothing. It wasn't until seven years ago, when I took office, that we started pushing back, beginning with China.'"

'You Can Piss Everyone Off'

'You Can Piss Everyone Off'

Rediff.com20 May 2025

'If you respect people, if you accommodate people, these are good attributes to have.' 'Like the whole world is a mixed bag of people, our industry is the same.'

The Many, MANY Jobs Of Akshay Kumar

The Many, MANY Jobs Of Akshay Kumar

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

Before he plays a lawyer in Kesari 2 next, Sukanya Verma looks at the professions Akshay has acted on screen before.

12-member rat-hole mining team did the tunnel rescue for free

12-member rat-hole mining team did the tunnel rescue for free

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

The leader of the 12-member team from Rockwell Enterprises, Wakeel Hassan, said he was approached for help by a company involved in the rescue operation four days ago. "The work got delayed while removing the portion of the auger from the rubble. We started at 3 pm on Monday and finished the work at 6 pm on Tuesday," Hassan said, adding, "We had said the work would be finished in 24 to 36 hours and that is what we did."

'If Waqf Is Transparent, No Muslim Will Be Poor'

'If Waqf Is Transparent, No Muslim Will Be Poor'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2025

'There's no transparency in work (of the Wakf Board), in property transactions (of the Waqf).'

Manufacturing sector pushes industrial growth to 5% in Jan

Manufacturing sector pushes industrial growth to 5% in Jan

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

India's industrial production growth accelerated to 5 per cent in January 2025, driven by a rebound in manufacturing activity, according to official data released on Wednesday.

Gill asserts, no toxic competition with Yashasvi, Abhishek

Gill asserts, no toxic competition with Yashasvi, Abhishek

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

The openers' slot is witness to some tough competition with the trio of Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal putting in consistent performances.

Why Salman Thanked His Dad On Mother's Day

Why Salman Thanked His Dad On Mother's Day

Rediff.com12 May 2025

Bollywood celebrated Mother's Day with beautiful pictures of their mums on social media.

Why A Minecraft Movie Is SO Popular

Why A Minecraft Movie Is SO Popular

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

Even if you don't play the game, you'll understand everything and have a good time, promises 9-year-old Minecraft gamer Avan Verma.

Mining baron's new party roils Karnataka polls

Mining baron's new party roils Karnataka polls

Rediff.com5 Feb 2023

The launch of a new party by former Karnataka minister and mining baron G Janardhana Reddy has spiced up the poll scene in parts of state.

Sitharaman on the reforms that Budget will initiate

Sitharaman on the reforms that Budget will initiate

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

The government aims to initiate "transformative reforms" across six domains, including taxation and financial sector, in Union Budget 2025-26, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Saturday.

Explosion inside mosque in Maha's Beed, 2 arrested

Explosion inside mosque in Maha's Beed, 2 arrested

Rediff.com30 Mar 2025

During the Gudhi Padwa festival, Hindus visit Hazrat Sayyad Badshah Dargah near the mosque, a villager said.

Courts authorised to determine rate of interest: SC

Courts authorised to determine rate of interest: SC

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

The Supreme Court of India has ruled that courts have the authority to determine the appropriate interest rate in cases involving share valuation, considering the specific facts of each case. The decision came in a 52-year-old legal battle between private parties and the Rajasthan government over the valuation of shares transferred to the state government. The court also modified the interest rate applicable to delayed payments, awarding 6 percent per annum simple interest from July 8, 1975, until the date of decree, and 9 percent per annum simple interest from the date of decree until realization of the payment.

Tata Steel to file curative petition

Tata Steel to file curative petition

Rediff.com11 Nov 2024

Tata Steel is in the process of filing a curative petition in the Supreme Court in connection with the apex court ruling which said that states have the power to levy cess on mining and mineral-use activities. The petition by the steel manufacturing firm is aimed at seeking remedy to the order, passed by a 9-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court on July 25. However, Tata Steel's managing director and chief executive officer T V Narendran told Business Standard that there was no demand note on the firm.

Rioters will face bulldozer action in Gujarat: Minister

Rioters will face bulldozer action in Gujarat: Minister

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

Gujarat Minister of State for Home Harsh Sanghavi has defended the state government's use of bulldozers to demolish the homes of alleged anti-social elements, saying that only opposition parties are upset about the measure. He also vowed to take strict action against those involved in "love jihad", saying that they would be paraded on the streets. Sanghavi's comments come amid rising tensions over the issue of religious conversions in India.

'Bhai Is Recovering Steadily'

'Bhai Is Recovering Steadily'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

'Happy to see him stay positive.'

CM Stalin opts out of Governor Ravi's 'At Home' reception

CM Stalin opts out of Governor Ravi's 'At Home' reception

Rediff.com26 Jan 2025

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin did not attend the traditional 'At Home' reception hosted by Governor R N Ravi on Republic Day. Stalin instead visited Madurai to participate in events celebrating the cancellation of the Centre's tungsten mining initiative. The Chief Minister and his cabinet colleagues boycotted the event, following suit with the ruling DMK's allies, including the Congress party. Governor Ravi, who has been critical of the DMK regime, had targeted the Stalin-led government in his Republic Day Eve address, alleging that many state-run universities in Tamil Nadu were in a dire financial crisis. In Madurai, CM Stalin, recalling his assurance that tungsten mining would not be allowed while he remained in office, said the village elders visited him in Chennai and invited him for the felicitation function. He said rather than praising him, it is the people who should be greeted, thanked and felicitated. The union government recently announced its decision to annul the auctioning of the mining rights.

'This is obviously why the Impact Player rule is there'

'This is obviously why the Impact Player rule is there'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

When Vipraj was dismissed for a brilliant 39 in 15 balls (five fours and two sixes), the equation went down to 42 in 24 balls, which Ashutosh chased down.

AIADMK, BJP patch up after 2 yrs; EPS to lead alliance in TN, says Shah

AIADMK, BJP patch up after 2 yrs; EPS to lead alliance in TN, says Shah

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said that the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, Bharatiya Janata Party and all the alliance parties will contest the upcoming Vidhan Sabha elections in Tamil Nadu together under the National Democratic Alliance. The significant political development comes ahead of the TN Assembly election to be held in 2026,

Why Kuldeep is fascinated by Noor's fast-paced googly

Why Kuldeep is fascinated by Noor's fast-paced googly

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

Kuldeep and Noor have been in good form for their respective teams and a lot will hinge on them when Delhi Capitals take on Chennai Super Kings in an away game in Chennai on Saturday.

How Titans' 'black soil' tactic stumped Mumbai Indians

How Titans' 'black soil' tactic stumped Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com30 Mar 2025

Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill revealed that the decision to play the IPL 2025 match against Mumbai Indians on a black soil pitch proved crucial.

Egg on my face: Tharoor admits he was wrong on India's Ukraine war stand

Egg on my face: Tharoor admits he was wrong on India's Ukraine war stand

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has conceded that he was wrong in opposing India's stance on the Russia-Ukraine war, stating that the country's current position allows it to play a significant role in achieving lasting peace. Tharoor, who had initially criticized India's neutrality, now acknowledges that the policy has positioned India as a mediator, capable of engaging with both Russia and Ukraine.

HC upholds death for 5 Indian Mujahideen men in Hyderabad blast case

HC upholds death for 5 Indian Mujahideen men in Hyderabad blast case

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

The Telangana High Court upheld a trial court's verdict handing out death penalty to five senior operatives of banned terror outfit, Indian Mujahideen, involved in a bomb blast that left 18 people killed in 2013. The court dismissed the criminal revision appeal filed by the IM operatives while upholding the NIA court's judgment. The five members, including IM co-founder Mohd Ahmed Sidibapa alias Yasin Bhatkal, Pakistani national Zia-ur-Rahman alias Waqas, Asadullah Akhtar alias Haddi, Tahaseen Akhtar alias Monu and Ajaz Shaikh, were convicted in 2016. The special court for NIA cases here awarded capital punishment to five convicts treating it as a rarest of the rare case. The high court, after conducting a detailed hearing in the appeals filed by the convicts, confirmed the death sentence of the five IM operatives.

Kubra@Kumbh: 'The Ganga Welcomed Me'

Kubra@Kumbh: 'The Ganga Welcomed Me'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

Sacred Games Actor Kubra Sait recently went to the Maha Kumbh Mela, and penned a beautiful diary of her experiences.

India opens biggest oil, gas block bid round; 25 blocks on offer

India opens biggest oil, gas block bid round; 25 blocks on offer

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

India on Tuesday opened its largest oil and gas bid round, offering 25 blocks covering 1.91 lakh square kilometers mostly in offshore area, as the government looks to boost domestic production to cut imports and help energy security. Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri launched the 10th bid round under the Open Acreage Licensing Policy (OALP) at the India Energy Week (IEW) in Mumbai.

China delivers second of 8 submarine to Pak to back Arabian Sea strength

China delivers second of 8 submarine to Pak to back Arabian Sea strength

Rediff.com16 Mar 2025

China has delivered a second advanced submarine to Pakistan, part of a larger deal to bolster the South Asian nation's naval capabilities in the Indian Ocean. The move underscores China's growing influence in the region and its strategic partnership with Pakistan.