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Pushpa Effect: Arjun Gets Huge Pay Hike

Pushpa Effect: Arjun Gets Huge Pay Hike

Rediff.com7 May 2022

Post the record-breaking success of Pushpa: The Rise, its leading man Allu Arjun has hiked his remuneration by three times.

Balasore impact: Railways to fill posts in safety category via special drive

Balasore impact: Railways to fill posts in safety category via special drive

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

The order said that zonal railways should have by now assessed their vacancies and planned for filling them up as per their fresh selection calendars.

PFI's Twitter account taken down day after govt ban

PFI's Twitter account taken down day after govt ban

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

Twitter has also withheld the handles of its chairperson, OMA Salam (@oma_salam), who had just under 50,000 followers, and general secretary, Anis Ahmed (@AnisPFI), who had nearly 85,000 followers.

Guess Allu Arjun's fee for Pushpa 2?

Guess Allu Arjun's fee for Pushpa 2?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

Arjun's fee for the Pushpa sequel is around Rs 85 crores.

Meet The Style Icons Of Bollywood

Meet The Style Icons Of Bollywood

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

The first ever Bollywood Hungama Style Icons awards were held in Mumbai on March 24, and Bollywood's glamour stars looked gorgeous as they walked down the purple carpet.

Can Uddhav still be reinstated? Depends on speaker's decision, say experts

Can Uddhav still be reinstated? Depends on speaker's decision, say experts

Rediff.com11 May 2023

With the Supreme Court on Thursday ruling that it cannot restore Uddhav Thackeray as Maharashtra chief minister, legal experts said the ball was now in the court of the speaker of the Maharashtra assembly.

Mamata echoes Nitish, says LS polls in Feb-March

Mamata echoes Nitish, says LS polls in Feb-March

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Banerjee said the Border Security Force must work impartially as the BJP "may not be in power tomorrow".

Trai wants spectrum base price slashed by 39%

Trai wants spectrum base price slashed by 39%

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

Telecom regulator Trai on Monday recommended about 39 per cent reduction in the reserve or floor price for the sale of spectrum for mobile services, including the latest 5G offering, as it looked to match revenue expectations with the industry's paying capacity. With large swathes of spectrum remaining unsold in the last two auctions, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) recommended to the government for selling airwaves in all existing bands of 700 MHz, 800 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2100 MHz, 2300 MHz, 2500 MHz and new slots of 600 MHz, 3300-3670 MHz and 24.25-28.5 GHz. It has suggested a lower reserve price for all bands, compared to the prices proposed in the previous recommendations in 2018.

'Whatever I've learned in life, I owe it to movies'

'Whatever I've learned in life, I owe it to movies'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

'Thanks to OTT, our work is now seen by all.' 'Every movie is getting recognition from not just India, but from all over the world.'

Opposition uniting against BJP's crackdown on corruption, charges Modi

Opposition uniting against BJP's crackdown on corruption, charges Modi

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday linked opposition parties coming together against the Bharatiya Janata Party to his government's campaign against corruption, and asserted that the clampdown on graft will continue without being hindered by "false allegations".

Pan-India MNP from May 3, Trai amends regulation

Pan-India MNP from May 3, Trai amends regulation

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

Mobile subscribers from May 3 will be able to port their numbers anywhere in the country.

Shah Rukh Khan Among 50 Greatest Actors Of All Time

Shah Rukh Khan Among 50 Greatest Actors Of All Time

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

'Comfortable in almost every genre going, there's pretty much nothing he can't do.'

Happy Birthday, NTR Jr!

Happy Birthday, NTR Jr!

Rediff.com20 May 2023

Devara will release pan India on April 5, 2024.

Kovind's pan-India tour starts from UP, meets MLAs for support

Kovind's pan-India tour starts from UP, meets MLAs for support

Rediff.com25 Jun 2017

Accompanied by Union minister Nitin Gadkari and BJP national general secretary Bhupender Yadav, Kovind drove straight to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's official residence from the airport.

Sita Ramam, Sleeper Hit? Liger Flops!

Sita Ramam, Sleeper Hit? Liger Flops!

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

It will be hit by the Brahmastra storm though on Friday, but if the reports continue to be good around the film, a few shows may be reserved for it in the second week as well.

Did Mumbai Pay Rs 5 Trillion In Taxes?

Did Mumbai Pay Rs 5 Trillion In Taxes?

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

Mumbai, which adds 37 per cent to the total direct tax mop-up, has reported tax collection of Rs 4.93 trillion so far, against the full-year target of Rs 5.35 trillion.

Bollywood's SUPER SOUTH DEBUTS

Bollywood's SUPER SOUTH DEBUTS

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

The success of south films like KGF: Chapter 2, RRR and Pushpa: The Rise has resulted in audiences getting more and more receptive towards watching stars from this industry in Hindi films.

Do YOU Want To Write Pushpa 2?

Do YOU Want To Write Pushpa 2?

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

Director Sukumar has asked young promising writers, from not only the Telugu cinema, but also other film industries in India, to contribute scenes, episodes, and even shots and frames to the screenplay of Pushpa 2.

Jio to invest Rs 2 lakh cr in 5G; rollout in metros by Diwali

Jio to invest Rs 2 lakh cr in 5G; rollout in metros by Diwali

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani on Monday announced a Rs 2 lakh crore investment in deploying fifth-generation or 5G telephony with rollout in metro cities by Diwali. Jio, the nation's largest telecom operator, has deployed standalone 5G stack rather than upgrading the existing 4G network, to offer ultra-high speed internet, he said at Reliance Industries' 45th AGM.

'Audience has become very choosy'

'Audience has become very choosy'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

'The pandemic time has disturbed the audience mentality.' 'If they don't like the trailer, they will not go to the theatre no matter who is in it.'

Never Again A 26/11 Attack Via The Sea

Never Again A 26/11 Attack Via The Sea

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

Sea Vigil-22 will cover the country's 7,516 km-long coastline and exclusive economic zone with the twin aim of checking preparedness of various agencies to deal with any eventualities and bolster overall maritime security.

Zomato tells BSE most Blinkit stores have reopened after wage protests

Zomato tells BSE most Blinkit stores have reopened after wage protests

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

Food delivery firm Zomato Ltd said on Wednesday most stores of its grocery unit Blinkit had resumed operations after being shut following protests by delivery partners. "Over the last few days we have made changes in the delivery partner payout structure with respect to the Blinkit business to address the needs of delivery partners, improve customer experience and reduce cancellation/ order rejection frauds by few delivery partners in the system. "Such changes are done from time to time, as needed," said the company in a letter to the BSE.

Rani Wins Over The Box Office Once Again

Rani Wins Over The Box Office Once Again

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

In the industry for over 25 years, it's good to see how Rani Mukerji is continuing to spearhead films as the lead and still bringing in audiences.

Will Brahmastra Save Bollywood?

Will Brahmastra Save Bollywood?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

It was a lull period for Bollywood in August as none of the new releases could work at the box office, hope that it turns around in September.

Salman's Godfather Act for Chiranjeevi

Salman's Godfather Act for Chiranjeevi

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

What was supposed to be a guest appearance, then an 'extended cameo' for Salman, has now become a full-fledged role.

'I don't think about breaking records'

'I don't think about breaking records'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

'We focus on the masses, to watch a film while clapping, dancing and whistling.' 'But there should be strong content.' 'Every dialogue in the film has a thought process, which people can relate to.'

Shinde says PFI was planning 'something serious' in Maha, welcomes outfit ban

Shinde says PFI was planning 'something serious' in Maha, welcomes outfit ban

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

The organisation members had also tried to disturb peace in Pune, but swift police action foiled their bid, Shinde said.

Bharti Airtel net profit soars 49.2% to Rs 3,006 cr in Q4

Bharti Airtel net profit soars 49.2% to Rs 3,006 cr in Q4

Rediff.com16 May 2023

Telecom operator Bharti Airtel on Tuesday posted a 49.2 per cent jump in its consolidated net profit to Rs 3,005.6 crore for the January-March quarter of 2022-23 on the back of new 4G customers and strong growth in average revenue per user (ARPU). The company had recorded a net profit of Rs 2,007.8 crore in the same period a year ago. Bharti Airtel's consolidated revenue from operations grew by 14.31 per cent to Rs 36,009 crore during the reported quarter from Rs 31,500.3 crore in the March 2022 quarter.

Rahul sprints during Bharat Jodo Yatra, others try to catch up

Rahul sprints during Bharat Jodo Yatra, others try to catch up

Rediff.com30 Oct 2022

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi who is leading the party's pan-India Bharat Jodo Yatra on Sunday gave some exciting moments during the foot march as he suddenly started to sprint along with some school children, forcing others to run.

Dalmia Bharat to acquire cement assets of Jaypee

Dalmia Bharat to acquire cement assets of Jaypee

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

Dalmia Bharat Ltd on Monday announced the acquisition of the cement assets of Jaypee Group's flagship company Jaiprakash Associates Ltd and its associate firms at an enterprise value of Rs 5,666 crore. In a regulatory filing, Dalmia Bharat informed that its wholly-owned subsidiary Dalmia Cement Bharat Limited (DCBL) has entered into a "binding framework agreement for the acquisition of clinker, cement and power plants from Jaiprakash Associates Limited and its associate company." The deal includes a total cement capacity of 9.4 Million tones (MnT) per annum, along with clinker capacity of 6.7 MnT and thermal power plants of 280MW at an enterprise value of Rs 5,666 crore, it added.

Will Thalapathy Vijay Take A Plunge Into Politics?

Will Thalapathy Vijay Take A Plunge Into Politics?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

At the Leo fete, Vijay had this also to tell his fans: 'I know you all are in my heart. But today, I also know that I am also in the hearts of all of you...' A typical politician's line, did you say, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

Farmers continue to block Delhi-Chandigarh highway over MSP for sunflower seeds

Farmers continue to block Delhi-Chandigarh highway over MSP for sunflower seeds

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

Farmers blocked the national highway in Pipli in Haryana's Kurukshetra district for a second day Tuesday over the MSP for sunflower seeds, with BKU leader Rakesh Tikait asking the state government to accept the demand or send farmers to jail.

Haryana farmers block Delhi-Chandigarh highway over MSP demands

Haryana farmers block Delhi-Chandigarh highway over MSP demands

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

The "MSP Dilao, Kisan Bachao mahapanchayat", called by Bharatiya Kisan Union (Charuni), was being held at a grain market in Pipli close to National Highway-44 which was blocked by farmers a few days ago demanding that the government procure sunflower seed at MSP.

Mamata skips Sidda-DKS swearing-in, Pinarayi not invited

Mamata skips Sidda-DKS swearing-in, Pinarayi not invited

Rediff.com20 May 2023

Even as the grand old party seeks to promote opposition unity ahead of the hustings next year, Trinamool Congress supremo and West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, however, would be conspicuous by her absence at the event at Sree Kanteerava Stadium.

2 held in MP over bomb threat to Bharat Jodo Yatra

2 held in MP over bomb threat to Bharat Jodo Yatra

Rediff.com19 Nov 2022

Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra on Saturday said while two suspects have been detained, three others are identified and a team of police has gone to Haryana.

'Jawan is my love letter to Shah Rukh Khan'

'Jawan is my love letter to Shah Rukh Khan'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

'A director should be gifted with the right couple to show a love scene.' 'I was very lucky to have Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone in the love scene.' 'Just placing them in a frame together, it was something else.'

'The only way not to get rejected is...'

'The only way not to get rejected is...'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

'All the parts that I have played till now, I have got them only through auditions.' 'I auditioned my a** off.'

BSNL offers free pan-India calling at night from landline

BSNL offers free pan-India calling at night from landline

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

The company had over 1.66 crore (16.6 million) landlines in February.

Reliance Comm seeks pan-India GSM spectrum

Reliance Comm seeks pan-India GSM spectrum

Rediff.com8 Sep 2006

Reliance Communications on Thursday applied to the department of telecommuications for radio frequencies in the 1800 MHz band for operating mobile networks in 14 circles all over the country.

South Movies To Watch Out For In 2023

South Movies To Watch Out For In 2023

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

Will 2023 bring back the magic?