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Nirav Modi's brother charged in $2.6 m fraud in New York

Nirav Modi's brother charged in $2.6 m fraud in New York

Rediff.com20 Dec 2020

Nehal, 41, is charged in a New York Supreme Court indictment with Grand Larceny in the First Degree, Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance, Jr. said.

Women In The Post-Pandemic Workplace

Women In The Post-Pandemic Workplace

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

It was women who unambiguously bore the brunt of the lockdown joblessness, says Kanika Datta.

5 AMAZING Duets featuring Lata & Asha

5 AMAZING Duets featuring Lata & Asha

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

The Mangeshkar sisters -- Lata and Asha -- have sung about 80 Hindi songs together.

Shobhaa De faces Sena ire for 'misal, vada pav' tweet

Shobhaa De faces Sena ire for 'misal, vada pav' tweet

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

Sena sought to move a breach of privilege motion against Shobhaa De for her tweet regarding Marathi films being screened in the prime time slot.

'LCH Outperformed Other Aircraft In Ladakh'

'LCH Outperformed Other Aircraft In Ladakh'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

All of India welcomes the Light Combat Helicopter into the Armed Forces arsenal and wishes it a safe tenure and happy shooting. May it rule the skies and ensure that the enemies are given a fitting reply when the need arises.

Mr Rahul, do your homework first: Food minister Kaur

Mr Rahul, do your homework first: Food minister Kaur

Rediff.com8 May 2015

Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi on Friday came under attack in Lok Sabha, with the government accusing him of "playing politics of deception" and "misleading" the House over a mega food park project in his constituency Amethi, evoking strong protests from Congress members.

'I am getting beaten up a lot'

'I am getting beaten up a lot'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

'I have never played a character like that before -- very non-glamourous and hard-hitting.'

Protesters were shouting 'police ko maro', recalls injured cop

Protesters were shouting 'police ko maro', recalls injured cop

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

"Five to 10 protesters charged at me. They thrashed me with lathis. I ran with some other personnel and hid near a washroom but they found us and thrashed us again. We were scared as all of us were injured," he said on Wednesday at Tirth Ram Hospital here, where he was taken after he managed to call DCP North Anto Alphonse.

'Two days old in Rajya Sabha', Swamy challenges expunging of comments

'Two days old in Rajya Sabha', Swamy challenges expunging of comments

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

The BJP MP also said that MP said that he will seek breach of privilege proceedings against Ghulam Nabi Azad for "falsely" saying that the UPA had blacklisted Finmeccanica, the manufacturer of AgustaWestland choppers.

Antony should apologise for LoC remarks: Advani

Antony should apologise for LoC remarks: Advani

Rediff.com7 Aug 2013

Accusing Defence Minister A K Antony of making a "false" statement on Poonch killings, Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani on Wednesday said he should apologise as his remarks are intended to "exonerate" Pakistan as government wants to continue talks.

We are above RTI, says UP Assembly

We are above RTI, says UP Assembly

Rediff.com15 Feb 2008

Cutting across parties, members of the state legislative assembly on Friday unanimously resolved to dismiss the notice under the RTI Act as "breach of privilege".

Bhansali Dedicates Gangubai Kathiawadi to Lataji

Bhansali Dedicates Gangubai Kathiawadi to Lataji

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

'It's my humble tribute to a talent that has no limits, no boundaries.'

I have no regrets: Harbhajan Singh

I have no regrets: Harbhajan Singh

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

Harbhajan Singh spoke about his journey and also the infamous 'Monkeygate'

I regret calling politicians uneducated: Om Puri

I regret calling politicians uneducated: Om Puri

Rediff.com29 Aug 2011

In an interview with CNN-IBN, actor Om Puri explains the controversial statements he made against politicians at Ramlila Maidan, while expressing his support for activist Anna Hazare.

Buzz: 'New Zealand hosting IPL is speculation'

Buzz: 'New Zealand hosting IPL is speculation'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

Domestic cricket will only happen when travelling is safe: Ganguly

Don't send a wrong message, Anna Hazare to Govt

Don't send a wrong message, Anna Hazare to Govt

Rediff.com4 Sep 2011

Asking the government to give up its "vindictive" attitude, the Gandhian said it "must try to create trust and bridge the gap in the hearts after the nation-wide agitation for Jan Lokpal Bill instead of sending out a wrong messege."

Why the Congress is on the back foot

Why the Congress is on the back foot

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

'Given that the RGF is a family-controlled trust, why would the Congress defend it every time someone accuses it of wrong-doing?' asks Virendra Kapoor.

BJP MP wants Tharoor out as panel chief over FB row

BJP MP wants Tharoor out as panel chief over FB row

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore has shot off a letter to the Lok Sabha Speaker against Shashi Tharoor for speaking in public about his intention to summon Facebook officials without discussing the matter first in the parliamentary committee the Congress leader heads.

View: MPs have to justify that people are wrong

View: MPs have to justify that people are wrong

Rediff.com31 Aug 2011

If what is said about them is only a perception, then lawmakers ought to bother about it and correct it by deeds, writes Mahesh Vijapurkar

Who Is RESPONSIBLE For The NSE Mess?

Who Is RESPONSIBLE For The NSE Mess?

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

In all this, the political establishment -- and especially the finance ministry -- appears the weakest link, and worse still, the possible reason for the political backing to Narain and Ramkrishna that emboldened them to defy all the sentinels -- the independent board, the auditors, top management persons like the chief compliance officer, the company secretary, and unbelievably the super-regulator Sebi, observes V Ranganathan.

No secrecy clause, Modi govt misled the nation on Rafale deal: Cong

No secrecy clause, Modi govt misled the nation on Rafale deal: Cong

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

Congress may give a privilege motion notice against the prime minister and Sitharaman.

Conflict of Interest: Laxman lashes out at CoA

Conflict of Interest: Laxman lashes out at CoA

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

Laxman said the COA has been using the CAC only for selection of senior national coaches despite promising a broader role earlier.

Disha, 2 others created toolkit; sent it to Greta on Telegram: Police

Disha, 2 others created toolkit; sent it to Greta on Telegram: Police

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

Climate activist Disha Ravi along with Mumbai lawyer Nikita Jacob and Pune-based engineer Shantanu created the 'toolkit' related to the farmers' agitation and shared it with others to tarnish India's image, the Delhi Police said on Monday.

Congress urges SC to recall Rafale verdict; bad losers, replies BJP

Congress urges SC to recall Rafale verdict; bad losers, replies BJP

Rediff.com16 Dec 2018

The Congress, which was not a petitioner before the apex court, wants the Rafale deal to be referred to a Joint Parliamentary Committee to go into the price arrived at by the BJP government versus the one negotiated by the previous UPA regime, as also how billionaire Anil Ambani's group with virtually no experience in manufacture of fighter jets was selected as an offset partner for the deal.

Rishi Kapoor Wasn't Prepared For Death

Rishi Kapoor Wasn't Prepared For Death

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

'Some months before his death, when I had inquired about his health, he was annoyed that people assumed the worst.' '"I am not going anywhere," Rishi snapped as only he could.'

When Gandhi-Jinnah First Met

When Gandhi-Jinnah First Met

Rediff.com2 Oct 2021

No plaque marks the historic meeting place of the fathers of two nations. And no history textbook tells us about that first meeting and their mutual admiration, common ethos and comradeship.

A Wedding Dress Bank for the Poor

A Wedding Dress Bank for the Poor

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

'You will never be able to do any work for society if you wait to make enough money.'

Ignored for World Cup, Rayudu retires from cricket

Ignored for World Cup, Rayudu retires from cricket

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

The move comes after the 33-year-old was snubbed by the Indian team management, who preferred Mayank Agarwal as replacement for an injured Vijay Shankar in the World Cup squad.

Sports Shorts: Paralympic Committee of India derecognised by Sports Ministry

Sports Shorts: Paralympic Committee of India derecognised by Sports Ministry

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

No question hour, weekend break during monsoon session

No question hour, weekend break during monsoon session

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

While several opposition parties criticised the move, Union minister Prakash Javadekar said the Parliament session is being held under special and extraordinary circumstances.

'Nobody can match my work in this country'

'Nobody can match my work in this country'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

Bhanu Athaiya on the films she has designed for, how Gandhi happened, and what it means to be a woman in a man's world.

Players open up on racism in cricket

Players open up on racism in cricket

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

Following the global outrage against racism, a lot of former and current players have opened up on the issue.

The coolest cars you've never heard of

The coolest cars you've never heard of

Rediff.com29 Apr 2009

This United Nations of rare models should get car fanatics' blood flowing.

'We are in a much, much worse stage than the Emergency'

'We are in a much, much worse stage than the Emergency'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

'During the Emergency, it boiled down to two people: Mrs Gandhi and her younger son.' 'But today, the cancer is spreading all over.'

Was Meghan's bridal look inspired by Jennifer Lopez?

Was Meghan's bridal look inspired by Jennifer Lopez?

Rediff.com21 May 2018

We can't help notice the similarity between the two looks.

'Dominant castes must put their empathy cap on'

'Dominant castes must put their empathy cap on'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

'Our senselessness on caste issue has gone so deep that we need to have a sensitivity test on why we as Indians have become so numb to such mindless violence.'

House decision on US envoy next week

House decision on US envoy next week

Rediff.com5 Sep 2007

The committee, headed by senior Congress MP V Kishorechandra Deo, will meet on that day after Speaker Somnath Chatterjee referred the issue to it following a hue and cry by members who demanded the envoy's recall, sources said.

CJI impeachment: Congress moves SC; 5-judge constitution bench to hear matter

CJI impeachment: Congress moves SC; 5-judge constitution bench to hear matter

Rediff.com7 May 2018

It is significant that the matter has not been listed before the judges who are number two to five in the seniority.

Time on China's side as world faces unprecedented turbulence: Xi

Time on China's side as world faces unprecedented turbulence: Xi

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

Xi spoke of the importance of implementing the new development philosophy and advancing the new development paradigm of "dual circulation" in the country's new development phase to ensure a good start for the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25) period.

Azad's plea for CBI probe into DDCA dismissed

Azad's plea for CBI probe into DDCA dismissed

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

The Delhi high court, on Tuesday, dismissed as "premature" the plea of former Indian cricketers Kirti Azad, Bishan Singh Bedi and others seeking a court-monitored probe by CBI or SIT into the alleged financial irregularities in the Delhi and District Cricket Association.