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Music review - R... Rajkumar relies on Southern sound

Music review - R... Rajkumar relies on Southern sound

Rediff.com16 Nov 2013

R... Rajkumar starts off well with Gandi Baat and Saree Ke Fall Sa catching your attention. But there is an overdose of this sound, and a couple of ordinary numbers dilute the effort to some extent.

Farewell, India Abroad

Farewell, India Abroad

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

Ambassador T P Sreenivasan salutes India Abroad, the leading Indian-American newspaper for half a century, which ceased publication on March 30.

When supporters celebrated Pranab's first LS win at 3.45 am

When supporters celebrated Pranab's first LS win at 3.45 am

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

Mukherjee had lost the Lok Sabha elections twice earlier and it was third time lucky for him, much to the delight of the Congress leader's supporters.

Huge cache of arms and ammunition recovered from Keran sector

Huge cache of arms and ammunition recovered from Keran sector

Rediff.com7 Oct 2013

A huge cache of arms and ammunition was recovered from Keran sector along the Line of Control in Kashmir valley on Monday, even as the operation against militants holed up there entered the 14th day.

'We thought the infiltration bid had been foiled'

'We thought the infiltration bid had been foiled'

Rediff.com12 May 2008

Terming the Samba incident as an 'eye opener', the BSF chief said the force was 'proposing' to enhance its strength in the area. A surprised Mitra said this was the first time that terrorists had managed to sneak in by cutting the border fence along the international border in Jammu and Kashmir.

Bigg Boss Day 11: Why is Rashami upset?

Bigg Boss Day 11: Why is Rashami upset?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

With the Bigg Boss finale just two weeks away, the contestants are beginning to feet the heat.

Mamata's TMC sweeps aside opposition in West Bengal

Mamata's TMC sweeps aside opposition in West Bengal

Rediff.com20 May 2016

The Trinamool Congress won 211 seats.

How the BSF checks infiltration

How the BSF checks infiltration

Rediff.com27 Sep 2007

The deployment of modern weapons has helped in effectively checking infiltration on the borders

Mamata skips CII meet over Suchitra Sen's demise

Mamata skips CII meet over Suchitra Sen's demise

Rediff.com18 Jan 2014

However, the chief minister made up for her absence by addressing the gathering via state Industry and Finance Minister Amit Mitra's mobile phone.

The COVID crisis in rural Bihar

The COVID crisis in rural Bihar

Rediff.com21 May 2021

The government's focus is on urban areas, so rural areas are neglected and the COVID situation in Bihar's villages -- neither the positive cases nor the deaths -- are reported, notes M I Khan.

HC refuses permission for Amit Shah's rath yatra in Bengal

HC refuses permission for Amit Shah's rath yatra in Bengal

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

The Bharatiya Janata Party decided to put on hold Shah's proposed rally and the Rath Yatra, saying it will wait for the final order from the high court, which will now hear an appeal by the saffron party on Friday morning.

How BJP's Chanakya met his waterloo in Bengal

How BJP's Chanakya met his waterloo in Bengal

Rediff.com19 May 2021

The BJP could win only 16 out of 57 seats where Shah campaigned.

Amid COVID-19 pandemic, it's robots to the rescue!

Amid COVID-19 pandemic, it's robots to the rescue!

Rediff.com13 May 2020

The robots are here!! A cylindrical robot rolls into a treatment room to allow healthcare workers to remotely take temperatures and measure blood pressure and oxygen saturation from patients hooked up to a ventilator. Another robot that looks like a pair of large fluorescent lights rotated vertically travels throughout a hospital disinfecting with ultraviolet light. These are just a few of the robots which are being used during the COVID-19 pandemic, from health care in and out of hospitals, automation of testing, supporting public safety and public works, to continuing daily work and life. Here's a look at how Artificial Intelligence is being used in this war against COVID-19.

Somnath Bharti breaks down during interrogation

Somnath Bharti breaks down during interrogation

Rediff.com30 Sep 2015

Former Delhi Law minister Somnath Bharti broke down during questioning by investigators, who on Wednesday took him to his Dwarka residence where he came face to face with his wife in connection with the dowry harassment and attempt to murder case.

Vedic slokas, witty repartees, Kolkata's who's who at Bandhan book launch

Vedic slokas, witty repartees, Kolkata's who's who at Bandhan book launch

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

Kolkata's creme de la creme turned up at the launch of Bandhan, The Making of a Bank, but the evening nevertheless had an informal touch typical of the young bank with CMD Chandra Shekhar Ghosh personally welcoming the dignitaries, reports Indrani Roy/Rediff.com.

Mamata 'biggest beneficiary' of Saradha scam: Kunal Ghosh

Mamata 'biggest beneficiary' of Saradha scam: Kunal Ghosh

Rediff.com22 Dec 2014

Suspended Trinamool Congress MP Kunal Ghosh on Monday alleged that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was the biggest beneficiary of Saradha Media, an arm of the Saradha Group embroiled in a multi-crore chit fund scam, during his deposition before a city court.

'Shah must resign': Oppn hold protests against govt over Delhi riots

'Shah must resign': Oppn hold protests against govt over Delhi riots

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

The Congress and other opposition parties have accused the police of bias and inaction in the Delhi violence.

Mohun Bagan coach Cheema Okerie resigns

Mohun Bagan coach Cheema Okerie resigns

Rediff.com7 Apr 2007

Cheema Okerie has resgined after the side's continued dismal showing in the ongoing National Football League.

'I am bored of this obsession with Tagore and Ray'

'I am bored of this obsession with Tagore and Ray'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

'So much so we don't feel the need to create anything, but just bask in that glory.' 'It's time to move on.' 'How much burden can you put on a person or the legacy of the person?'

Interesting Kannada releases this weekend!

Interesting Kannada releases this weekend!

Rediff.com12 Jun 2014

Two Kannada films-- Jambu Savari and Preeti Geeti Ityadi will compete against each other this weekend.

Challenges DMart faces in its battle against Reliance Retail

Challenges DMart faces in its battle against Reliance Retail

Rediff.com11 Oct 2020

Ramping up e-commerce operations and going beyond its current strongholds are key challenges for the grocery chain in its battle with Mukesh Ambani's retail behemoth.

Spotted: Captain America Chris Evans in Boston

Spotted: Captain America Chris Evans in Boston

Rediff.com15 Sep 2013

Reader Vikram Mitra sends us a photograph.

TMC sweeps West Bengal assembly bypolls

TMC sweeps West Bengal assembly bypolls

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

Dedicating the party's victory to the people of West Bengal, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said voters had "paid back" the BJP for its "arrogance of power".

Saral Rozgar job card launched in West Bengal

Saral Rozgar job card launched in West Bengal

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

'Saral Rozgar' is a mobile job marketplace that helps blue collared and entry-level job seekers to connect to mainstream employers anywhere in India via mobile in their own language in an affordable manner, Tech Mahindra, head mobility business, Jagdish Mitra said in Kolkata on Tuesday.

Pak building bunkers across border: BSF DG

Pak building bunkers across border: BSF DG

Rediff.com16 Dec 2006

Pakistan has been building bunkers and other defence structures across the "relatively quiet" border, Border Security Force Director General A K Mitra said on Saturday.

Race for GST committee chairman hots up

Race for GST committee chairman hots up

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

Arun Jaitley on Friday said he would defer the move.

Very sad with whatever is happening: Bharti's wife after FIR

Very sad with whatever is happening: Bharti's wife after FIR

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

"What am I achieving ultimately; I will lose my husband, my children will lose their father. I am not happy with the development, but had to do all this to come out of the abuse," Lipika said.

Cong moves NHRC over police 'atrocities' on anti-CAA protesters in UP

Cong moves NHRC over police 'atrocities' on anti-CAA protesters in UP

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

After the meeting, Rahul Gandhi alleged the UP government has 'gone to war against its own people' and urged the NHRC to act decisively to protect the 'Constitutional rights of our citizens'.

The Kerala minister who's fighting for states in GST Council

The Kerala minister who's fighting for states in GST Council

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

Thomas Isaac has been in and out of the national news in his role as Kerala's finance minister since 2018 for various path-breaking tax initiatives. But it is 2020 that he has become more prominent, principally in the GST council.

West Bengal's debt burden rises 64% in six years

West Bengal's debt burden rises 64% in six years

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

Notably, the present government has been vociferous about the high debt it inherited from the Left Front government

'Bengal is in dire need of industrial development'

'Bengal is in dire need of industrial development'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2014

Partha Chatterjee, former West Bengal industry minister, says it is a gross misconception that the government's policy is anti-industry.

PK Banerjee, Indian football legend, passes away at 83

PK Banerjee, Indian football legend, passes away at 83

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

PK Banerjee was captain of the Indian team that last played the Olympics in Rome 1960. He retired as a player in 1967 after being laid low by recurring injuries. But then went on accumulate a staggering 54 trophies as a coach.

Alia, Pallavi and more smoking hot fashion week showstoppers

Alia, Pallavi and more smoking hot fashion week showstoppers

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

Check out the Bollywood hotties who set the ramp on fire.

Mr Taxman, can you tell me...

Mr Taxman, can you tell me...

Rediff.com3 Mar 2007

Import duty on a business jet is merely 3 per cent, on a yacht 10 per cent, but it's 60 per cent on cars and a mind-boggling 213 per cent on one's favourite tipple.

Debt: West Bengal facing Greece-like tragedy

Debt: West Bengal facing Greece-like tragedy

Rediff.com4 May 2012

Experts say moratorium on interest not a solution, debt needs to be restructured; state must look for avenues to increase revenue and curtail expenditure.

Why Satya Nadella is the right choice to revive Microsoft

Why Satya Nadella is the right choice to revive Microsoft

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

Sramana Mitra, the founder of One Million by One Million, a virtual incubator that aims to help one million entrepreneurs globally cross $1 million in revenue, has seen many companies go through the early growth phase.

Images: Celebrities' Day Out

Images: Celebrities' Day Out

Rediff.com20 Aug 2009

Check out what this babe and other celebs are upto.

Yummy New Year recipes for you

Yummy New Year recipes for you

Rediff.com1 Jan 2019

Ring in the New Year with these sumptuous preparations.

'2+2' dialogue postponed as US Secretary of State was travelling to North Korea

'2+2' dialogue postponed as US Secretary of State was travelling to North Korea

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

The North Korean issue is number one priority for the US now. Both India and the US are now working on next set of dates for the '2+2' dialogue.