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Meet Bollywood's HOT NEW HUNKS

Meet Bollywood's HOT NEW HUNKS

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

Here's looking at the newest batch of hot guys who are quickly consolidating their positions as heartthrobs.

'We underestimated the virus'

'We underestimated the virus'

Rediff.com18 May 2021

'By the time actual action began, it was already too late.' 'The virus was raging.'

Bollywood gives you 9 lessons in History

Bollywood gives you 9 lessons in History

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

There will be as many as 9 historicals coming up in the next 15 months!

50 per cent IT engineers lack conceptual knowledge: Report

50 per cent IT engineers lack conceptual knowledge: Report

Rediff.com13 Nov 2013

A survey reveals that more than 50 per cent IT graduates do not know the basics of programming and around 80 per cent of them are unable to apply them to real world problems.

Carrying out 50 blasts was child's play for them: Cops

Carrying out 50 blasts was child's play for them: Cops

Rediff.com19 Aug 2013

Vicky Nanjappa explains why Syed Abdul Karim Tunda, who, the security experts have described as a walking encyclopedia of the Lashkar-e-Tayiba's pan-India operations, is a prize catch for the investigating agencies.

Karim Tunda sings in Delhi Police custody

Karim Tunda sings in Delhi Police custody

Rediff.com18 Aug 2013

From an expert bomb maker to a small time shopkeeper selling perfumes near Muridkee in Pakistan, Abdul Karim Tunda has claimed that top Lashkar-e-Tayiba commander and Mumbai attack mastermind Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi calls the shots in the terror outfit.

Issue summons before arraigning Arnab in TRP case: HC to Mumbai police

Issue summons before arraigning Arnab in TRP case: HC to Mumbai police

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

The court also directed police to submit for its perusal investigation papers pertaining to the case in a sealed cover by November 5 when it would hear the matter. The court was hearing a petition filed by ARG Outlier Media Pvt Ltd, which owns Republic TV, and Goswami seeking to quash the first information report lodged on October 6.

A Dalit leader who did much for himself

A Dalit leader who did much for himself

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

Paswan was a minister under six different prime ministers, hardly out of government since he was first elected to the Lok Sabha in 1977, observes Virendra Kapoor.

Ramdev's Patanjali claims to have COVID-19 medicine; Govt frowns

Ramdev's Patanjali claims to have COVID-19 medicine; Govt frowns

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

While Ramdev claimed that Ayurved-based 'Coronil and Swasari' medicine have shown 100 per cent favourable results during clinical trials on COVID-19 infected patients except those on a life support system, the Ayush Ministry sought from the company detailed report on composition, testing and other data of the drugs.

Bengal to bring anti-CAA resolution soon, says Mamata

Bengal to bring anti-CAA resolution soon, says Mamata

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

Dubbing the NPR exercise as 'a dangerous game', Banerjee said the form, which seeks birth details and residential proof of parents, was nothing but a precursor to NRC implementation.

Spectrum bid: Telecom operators file applications

Spectrum bid: Telecom operators file applications

Rediff.com19 Oct 2012

Sources at the department of telecommunications confirmed that Bharti Airtel has submitted application to bid for airwaves frequencies at pan-India level.

Gita, Bible, Quran recited at CAA protest in Shaheen Bagh

Gita, Bible, Quran recited at CAA protest in Shaheen Bagh

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

The inter-faith ceremony, where there was a traditional Hindu-style 'hawan' and chants of Sikh 'kirtan', saw participants also reading out the Preamble of the Constitution and taking oath to preserve its "socialist, secular" values.

Ambani moves Sandeep Das to develop market for Rel Jio

Ambani moves Sandeep Das to develop market for Rel Jio

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

Das will 'mentor the Jio Division of Reliance Retail', the Reliance Industries head said.

Does Rajasthan have the best food in India? Tell us

Does Rajasthan have the best food in India? Tell us

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

Share your food pictures, stories and experiences of India's best cuisine with us.

India needs to do lot more for women empowerment in sports: Sania

India needs to do lot more for women empowerment in sports: Sania

Rediff.com13 Apr 2019

Ace tennis player Sania Mirza said India still needs to do a lot more to bring women at par with men in sports, though the country has come a long way in this aspect.

The most wanted desi jihadis and Naxals

The most wanted desi jihadis and Naxals

Rediff.com4 Jun 2013

The National Investigation Agency is tracking down terrorists hiding in Uttar Pradesh and Naxals in Andhra Pradesh.

No centralised registration for banks under GST: govt

No centralised registration for banks under GST: govt

Rediff.com12 Jun 2017

Banks have been demanding a single centralised registration system, like at present, as they feel multiple registrations would create procedural and compliance problems.

Vaccine drive set in motion, 13 cities get first consignment

Vaccine drive set in motion, 13 cities get first consignment

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

A massive pan-India inoculation drive against COVID-19 was set in process on Tuesday with more than 56 lakh doses of the Covishield vaccine flown to 13 cities across India from Pune and taken to designated national and state-level stores amid tight security.

A mega tea seller to invade India's kitchens soon

A mega tea seller to invade India's kitchens soon

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

Madhu Jayanti's Rs 55-crore packet tea business so far is only in Maharashtra and Karnataka. After Eveready's tea business buyout, MJIL's tea production in India will increase from 2.4 million kg to 6.2 mkg and its income from branded tea sales will rise 53 per cent to Rs 198 crore this fiscal year itself. It will also be available in 14 states.

Mumbai to host 'Mahakumbh' for entrepreneurs

Mumbai to host 'Mahakumbh' for entrepreneurs

Rediff.com14 Dec 2012

TES aims to assist existing and aspiring entrepreneurs of today in finding solutions to common challenges.

Mukesh Ambani's telecom gamble

Mukesh Ambani's telecom gamble

Rediff.com20 Feb 2013

Will Mukesh Ambani disrupt the telecom market by offering consumers voice calls at rock-bottom tariff?

Govt extends mandatory FASTag roll-out date to Dec 15

Govt extends mandatory FASTag roll-out date to Dec 15

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

FASTag is a prepaid tag, affixed on vehicle's windscreen, that enables automatic deduction of toll charges and lets the vehicle pass through the toll plaza without stopping for the cash transaction.

Bollywood's bouncers struggle to survive

Bollywood's bouncers struggle to survive

Rediff.com7 May 2020

Not directly connected to the stars, who have their own security, they are part of the unregulated work force that keeps the engines running smoothly in the showbiz industry.

Farmers' suicides can't be fixed overnight,: SC

Farmers' suicides can't be fixed overnight,: SC

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

The SC agrees with the government's request for a year to show effective results of its pro-farmer schemes like Fasal Bima Yojana.

Meet 2020's New Debutant Directors

Meet 2020's New Debutant Directors

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

Joginder Tuteja lists those who are expected to score big with their Bollywood debuts in the months to come.

JD-U's Varma questions Nitish over tie-up with BJP in Delhi

JD-U's Varma questions Nitish over tie-up with BJP in Delhi

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

Varma sought 'ideological clarity' from Nitish over extending alliance with the BJP beyond Bihar despite having expressed apprehensions 'in private' about the BJP-RSS leading the nation into a 'dangerous space'.

UK plans big investment for its biz centres in India

UK plans big investment for its biz centres in India

Rediff.com15 Mar 2013

The first centre will be set up in New Delhi later this year, followed by Mumbai soon after with the ultimate aim of establishing up to six such facilities across the country by 2017.

Better times ahead for Indian telecom companies: Fitch

Better times ahead for Indian telecom companies: Fitch

Rediff.com12 Dec 2013

Global credit rating agency Fitch upgraded outlook for the Indian telecom sector from 'negative' to 'stable'.

DLF to focus on residential projects in FY14

DLF to focus on residential projects in FY14

Rediff.com23 Jan 2013

While the thrust will be on pan-India residential projects, office and retail launches, too, will add up to make for the realtor's project mix of 12 to 16 million sq ft during the coming year.

Four rounds on, response to 2G auction remains muted

Four rounds on, response to 2G auction remains muted

Rediff.com12 Nov 2012

The keenly watched auction of telecom spectrum got a lukewarm response with no company bidding for pan-India radio waves as demand concentration was on select areas such as Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh (East).

10 large caps for good returns in 2021

10 large caps for good returns in 2021

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

Investment in market leaders with a safety-first approach could yield reasonable returns across sectors.

SPECIAL: Dropping the telecom price, again

SPECIAL: Dropping the telecom price, again

Rediff.com11 Jan 2013

The government takes pragmatic steps on telecom.

Bharat Bandh ends peacefully, life hit in some states

Bharat Bandh ends peacefully, life hit in some states

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

With almost all opposition parties and several trade unions backing the 'Bharat Bandh' and many announcing parallel protests in support of the farmers, the Centre has issued an advisory directing all the states and Union Territories to tighten security and ensure COVID guidelines are followed.

IAF ready for any contingency, says Air Chief Marshal B S Dhanoa

IAF ready for any contingency, says Air Chief Marshal B S Dhanoa

Rediff.com16 Jun 2018

Dhanoa said that IAF's preparedness was amply displayed in the recently concluded exercise Gaganshakti.

'Congress has abdicated its responsibility towards Muslims'

'Congress has abdicated its responsibility towards Muslims'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2012

'The youth in Assam's relief camps are conveying a message of helplessness. When I told them to file FIRs, they said it will be of no use as nothing will happen. They were not even allowed to cut their standing crop. The police in Assam is hand in glove with the communal elements,' says Asaduddin Owaisi

India's COVID-19 case surge not 'unexpected'

India's COVID-19 case surge not 'unexpected'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

'There will be increases.' 'There is bound to be, but you have to bear with all this.' 'The focus should be to provide optimum care for those who are in the need.' 'We should focus more on care, better care. Not on testing.'

2G case: RBI Governor deposes in court

2G case: RBI Governor deposes in court

Rediff.com19 Nov 2012

Subbarao, who was the Finance Secretary from April 2007 to September 2008, is a key witness in the case in which former Telecom Minister A Raja and others are facing trial.

PICS: Garware Motors launches Hyosung GT 650N at Rs 4,39,000

PICS: Garware Motors launches Hyosung GT 650N at Rs 4,39,000

Rediff.com13 Oct 2011

Pune-based Garware Motors today launched the 650cc Hyosung GT 650N (Naked) sports bike, priced at Rs 4,39,000 (ex-showroom, Delhi).

2G auction: Govt receives Rs 9,200 crore bids

2G auction: Govt receives Rs 9,200 crore bids

Rediff.com12 Nov 2012

There was no bidder for pan-India airwaves for which the government had set a base or bid start price of Rs 14,000 crore.

'Tunda holds grudge against LeT commander Lakhvi'

'Tunda holds grudge against LeT commander Lakhvi'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2013

Arrested terrorist Abdul Karim Tunda told his interrogators that he holds a grudge against Lashkar-e-Tayiba commander Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi for scuttling his chances of reaching the top position in the outfit despite being the "architect" of its pan-India structure, which was earlier confined to Kashmir.