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The Satish Kaushik You Never Knew

The Satish Kaushik You Never Knew

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

'I did a small role in Masoom.' 'Do you remember the scene where an old man brings Jugal Hansraj to Naseer's house?' 'I put on the full make-up of an old man and stood in front of Shekhar.' 'He had no choice but to take me.'

Blow to Nitish as Patna HC stays Bihar govt's caste survey

Blow to Nitish as Patna HC stays Bihar govt's caste survey

Rediff.com4 May 2023

Hearing a bunch of petitions, a division bench of Chief Justice K Vinod Chandran and Justice Madhuresh Prasad directed the government to immediately stop the caste-based survey, and ensure that the data already collected are secured and not shared with anybody till final orders are passed.

Dahaad Review: Sonakshi Packs A Punch

Dahaad Review: Sonakshi Packs A Punch

Rediff.com12 May 2023

For those who believed in her talent since Lootera, Dahaad is a truly rewarding experience, observes Sukanya Verma.

IIT-M Offers Free 'Out of the Box Thinking' Course

IIT-M Offers Free 'Out of the Box Thinking' Course

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

Targeted at one million schoolchildren and college students, besides working professionals and researchers, the three-month course will be available in online mode, free of cost, to people in India and abroad.

Will ED Raids Derail BYJU's Funding Plans?

Will ED Raids Derail BYJU's Funding Plans?

Rediff.com11 May 2023

'Which fund manager in the world will put money into a company that hasn't filed its annual account?'

Unnao rape: HC seeks CBI reply as victim wants cancellation of Sengar's bail

Unnao rape: HC seeks CBI reply as victim wants cancellation of Sengar's bail

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

His sentence has been suspended from January 27 to February 10 in the rape case and in another for which he is serving 10 years' imprisonment for the death of the rape victim's father in custody.

Perception on layoffs wasn't tackled early, agrees TCS

Perception on layoffs wasn't tackled early, agrees TCS

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

TCS had in recent weeks been the subject of reports of a large number of layoffs.

Turmoil in JD-S after Gowda's daughter-in-law stakes claim for Hassan seat

Turmoil in JD-S after Gowda's daughter-in-law stakes claim for Hassan seat

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

Addressing a meeting of party workers in Hassan on Monday, she said, her name will be officially declared soon.

My heart says Article 370 will be restored: Omar

My heart says Article 370 will be restored: Omar

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

'We are only saying that we will peacefully fight for its restoration. We will fight for it under the ambit of the Constitution, and legally as well'

Indians Star In World's Toughest Race

Indians Star In World's Toughest Race

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

Race Across America -- which spans a little over 3,000 miles, from the west coast of the US to its east -- is often called the toughest race in the world. Indian cyclists are now returning multiple finishes at RAAM including podium positions within age categories, discovers Shyam G Menon.

India 'firmly in control' of northern border: Army on Tawang face-off

India 'firmly in control' of northern border: Army on Tawang face-off

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

The Eastern Army commander said that there were some minor injuries to soldiers on both sides.

DC has tough task at hand sans X-factor Pant

DC has tough task at hand sans X-factor Pant

Rediff.com25 Mar 2023

The 'Impact Player' rule will be used differently by different outfits but truth be told, DC do not have enough players with X-factor in its ranks.

'Political situation in Punjab has been somewhat volatile'

'Political situation in Punjab has been somewhat volatile'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

'The politics that is now being played in Punjab doesn't contribute towards peace and tranquillity.'

'Shivakumar is yet to grow as mass leader'

'Shivakumar is yet to grow as mass leader'

Rediff.com16 May 2023

'The BJP's defining character is Hindutva. The party's political strategy is based on a combination of Hindutva+Development.'

Did Ravi Act Without The Centre's Okay?

Did Ravi Act Without The Centre's Okay?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

Is Governor Ravi acting without informing/consulting the Centre, or is the BJP leadership unsure of what to do with the DMK in Tamil Nadu? asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

Surat court refuses to stay conviction, Rahul to move HC

Surat court refuses to stay conviction, Rahul to move HC

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

A stay order could have paved the way for Gandhi's reinstatement as Member of Parliament (MP).

Priyanka is 'proud mom' at son's debut photo exhibition

Priyanka is 'proud mom' at son's debut photo exhibition

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

'Dark Perception: An exposition of Light, Space and Time' by Raihan Rajiv Vadra opened at Delhi's Bikaner House on Sunday.

Shastri says cricket in India gives enough exposure

Shastri says cricket in India gives enough exposure

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

"So there's no need [to play in overseas leagues], they're absolutely fine playing IPL cricket and focusing on domestic cricket. We need them to play domestic cricket in India as well," he added.

India's Value For The US Goes Beyond Its Capacity To Wage War

India's Value For The US Goes Beyond Its Capacity To Wage War

Rediff.com9 May 2023

The Indian position on the Russia-Ukraine war and the unconditional treaty between China and Russia appear to have caused some ripples in India-US relations and led to a reappraisal of India's usefulness to the US in the eventuality of a conflict with China, notes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

HC alters Sengar's bail period, asks him to surrender by Feb 1

HC alters Sengar's bail period, asks him to surrender by Feb 1

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

The Delhi high court on Friday modified its order granting interim bail to expelled Bharatiya Janata Party leader Kuldeep Singh Sengar, serving life term for raping a minor in Uttar Pradesh's Unnao in 2017, by asking him to surrender after his daughter's 'tilak' ceremony and then be released again before her marriage.

'Amit Shah was told India has lost 26 of 65 patrolling points in Ladakh'

'Amit Shah was told India has lost 26 of 65 patrolling points in Ladakh'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

'Our villagers used to go up to Finger 4 and Finger 6, but today the Chinese are there.' 'Since April 2020, Chinese troops have blocked Indian troops from reaching at least ten patrolling points running from the Depsang plains in the north to Pangong Tso lake in the south.'

'How would America respond if China invades India?'

'How would America respond if China invades India?'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

'India will want a lot of help from the US, but it's not going to want US troops.'

Indian legal system a hurdle for aircraft lessors: Air India to govt

Indian legal system a hurdle for aircraft lessors: Air India to govt

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

Tata Group-owned Air India has informed the Centre that aircraft lessors wish to set up their special purpose vehicles (SPVs) outside India since they aren't enthused about the Indian 'legal structure' and are loath to take risks. Indian airlines have a combined fleet of about 700 planes; over 85 per cent are on lease. A majority of lessors are based in Ireland due to its attractive tax policy, light-touch regulations, and swift legal system.

Mutiny at the BBC: Lineker row causes huge crisis

Mutiny at the BBC: Lineker row causes huge crisis

Rediff.com12 Mar 2023

Britain's BBC faced a mounting crisis as a row over football presenter Gary Lineker's criticism of government migration policy led to a presenter mutiny.

'Australia's selection has been awfully inconsistent, irrational'

'Australia's selection has been awfully inconsistent, irrational'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2023

After Australian fell to two back-to-back crushing losses against India in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar series, former skipper Ian Chappell slammed the visitor's team selection.

'Khalistanis are a microscopic minority in Punjab'

'Khalistanis are a microscopic minority in Punjab'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

'The Khalistanis get bulk of the money from abroad.' 'Where did Amritpal's Mercedes come from, which costs well over Rs 60 lakhs?' 'Where does his fleet of vehicles come from?' 'Local Punjabis can certainly not contribute this kind of money.'

Cong should set its house in order: Deve Gowda

Cong should set its house in order: Deve Gowda

Rediff.com2 Apr 2023

'There are many options before opposition parties and this nation has a wealth of leadership.'

Sharad Pawar Has Bought Time

Sharad Pawar Has Bought Time

Rediff.com4 May 2023

Soon, it will become clear if he has acted to save his party, checkmate the BJP and show his relevance, observe Sunil Gatade and Venkatesh Kesari.

'We can't fall prey to Chinese strategy on LAC'

'We can't fall prey to Chinese strategy on LAC'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

'We must understand that the LAC is a political issue for China, so any action on the LAC will keep India focussed on the LAC which gives China the opportunity for any adventurism in the Indian Ocean.'

There's no credit risk for Adani group's lenders: Rating agencies

There's no credit risk for Adani group's lenders: Rating agencies

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

After a $110 billion rout in market value, embattled Adani group got some reprieve on Tuesday after shares of most of its listed firms rebounded on bourses and international rating agencies said there was no credit risk for lenders with exposure to the group. The group, which is in the midst of a political storm after US-based short-seller Hindenburg Research's adverse report dated January 24 triggered a meltdown in group stocks wiping out billions of dollars in market value, also had a mixed day with the quarterly results of four of its entities, particularly Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone reporting a 12.94 per cent decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 1,336.51 crore for the December quarter 2022. Shares of flagship firm Adani Enterprises settled nearly 15 per cent higher at Rs 1,802.50 apiece while shares of Adani Wilmar jumped 5 per cent to end at Rs 399.40 on BSE.

Did poverty and inequality spike during Covid?

Did poverty and inequality spike during Covid?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

Claims of a spike in poverty and inequality in India during the Covid-19 pandemic are patently false as such claims are based on uncomparable different surveys, according to a paper co-authored by eminent economist Arvind Panagariya. The paper also noted that inequality fell in the country during Covid years, both in rural and urban areas as well as nationally. Panagariya, Columbia University Professor and former vice chairman of NITI Aayog and Vishal More of Intelink Advisors, New Delhi have co-authored a detailed paper 'Poverty and Inequality in India: Before and After Covid-19'.

Adani now plans to enter water segment

Adani now plans to enter water segment

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

Adani Enterprises, which is launching India Inc's second-largest follow-on public offer worth Rs 20,000 crore next week, on Thursday said it is planning to enter the water segment as this is a key element of its core business of infrastructure. The group is into the entire gamut of infrastructure -- being its ports, airports, roads, expressways power generation & distribution, among others. In ports and airports, the group is the largest player in the private sector. Addressing media from Milan, group chief financial officer Jugeshinder Singh said the company has fixed the price band for the Rs 20,000-crore issue in the range of Rs 3,112-3,276 per share.

'Policy paralysis perception can be corrected by reality'

'Policy paralysis perception can be corrected by reality'

Rediff.com23 May 2012

Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav seemed the happiest at the dinner hosted by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to celebrate the beginning of the ninth year of the United Progressive Alliance government.

Teachers Day: Sable, Sushila Devi Salute Coaches

Teachers Day: Sable, Sushila Devi Salute Coaches

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

udoka Sushila Devi Likmabam and Steeplechaser Avinash Sable, Silver Medallists at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, marked Teachers Day paying tributes to their respective coaches Jiwan Sharma and Jaiveer Singh at an event in Mumbai on Monday, September 5, 2022.

Fraternity, prosperity and polarisation

Fraternity, prosperity and polarisation

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

Economic stagnation is the advance payment for polarisation, which extracts a terrible price.

Zwigato Review: Kapil Sharma's Wow Performance!

Zwigato Review: Kapil Sharma's Wow Performance!

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

A far cry from his playing-to-the-gallery comedian, Kapil Sharma emerges as a heartfelt picture of aspiration and annoyance, feels Sukanya Verma.

Savarkar helped British, sought mercy out of fear: Rahul Gandhi

Savarkar helped British, sought mercy out of fear: Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday continued to target late Hindutva ideologue V D Savarkar, saying that he helped the British rulers and wrote a mercy petition to them out of fear.

Why electric two-wheelers missed the ambitious 1 million sales target

Why electric two-wheelers missed the ambitious 1 million sales target

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

With just a month left in this financial year, electric two-wheeler sales, so far, are at just 62 per cent of the ambitious target of 1 million units set for 2022-23 by the NITI Aayog. According to VAHAN data, compiled by the Society of Manufacturers of Electric Vehicles (SMEV), 620,006 units of electric two-wheelers were sold across the country in FY23 until February 21. Though the industry may miss the 1-million target, sales in FY23 are already up 146 per cent from 249,621 units sold in FY22.

UN: 'Crimes against humanity' in China's Xinjiang

UN: 'Crimes against humanity' in China's Xinjiang

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

The UN report stated that the allegations of sexual and gender-based violence, including of rape, "appear credible and would in themselves amount to acts of torture or other forms of ill-treatment."

Indian graziers stopped by Chinese troops in Ladakh

Indian graziers stopped by Chinese troops in Ladakh

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

Indian graziers were stopped by Chinese troops from moving ahead near the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the Demchok region of eastern Ladakh over a week ago, people familiar with the development said on Monday.