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Mangalore incident an act of hooliganism: BJP

Mangalore incident an act of hooliganism: BJP

Rediff.com27 Jan 2009

"The Karnataka government has already initiated strong action against the unacceptable act of hooliganism that took place in Mangalore. The BJP condemns the incident in totality," BJP President Rajnath Singh told media persons in Bangalore.

Cheers to jugaad!

Cheers to jugaad!

Rediff.com18 Apr 2017

Following the Supreme Court ruling against liquor being sold within 500 metres of state and national highways, the infamous Indian jugaad is in play once again. Veenu Sandhu, Nikita Puri, Ranjita Ganesan & Avishek Rakshit find out how India is coping.

Ministry panel reveals data on GM brinjal

Ministry panel reveals data on GM brinjal

Rediff.com6 Sep 2008

Data on clinical trials of genetically-modified brinjal have been made public by the Genetic Engineering Approval Committee of the environment ministry.

Sharman likes to give people some sunshine

Sharman likes to give people some sunshine

Rediff.com19 May 2020

''The OTT platform has been taken over by dark dramas and thrillers.' 'So Baarish 2 is a enjoyable breeze.'

'A proper vaccine will take at least 2-3 years'

'A proper vaccine will take at least 2-3 years'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

'No matter how much you fast track, you cannot say, here is a highly efficient vaccine even by the middle of next year or the end of next year'

'Impromptu dining': Modi eats with Lee at Indian restaurant in Singapore

'Impromptu dining': Modi eats with Lee at Indian restaurant in Singapore

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday was a "happy guest" on his maiden visit to Singapore where he had a vegetarian dinner with his counterpart Lee Hsien Loong and his wife at an Indian restaurant in Little India.

Kamala Mills horror: 28-year-old died while celebrating her birthday

Kamala Mills horror: 28-year-old died while celebrating her birthday

Rediff.com29 Dec 2017

Khushbu, who turned 29 on the 29th, did not live to see the day.

We don't go by politicians' will: Sardesai

We don't go by politicians' will: Sardesai

Rediff.com23 Jul 2008

Rajdeep Sardesai, Editor-in-Chief, CNN-IBN, which conducted the sting operation on bribing MPs, speaks to Onkar Singh.

Muthalik breaks down, urges BJP to reverse decision

Muthalik breaks down, urges BJP to reverse decision

Rediff.com24 Mar 2014

Controversial chief of right wing outfit Sri Ram Sene, Pramod Muthalik, on Monday claimed that it was the Congress party's "conspiracy" that had stalled his entry into Bharatiya Janata Party, which cancelled his party membership within hours after opposition from within and severe flak from other parties.

Review: Potter gets real in Half-Blood Prince

Review: Potter gets real in Half-Blood Prince

Rediff.com17 Jul 2009

Half-Blood Prince is definitely a film to be watched more than once.

I am a victim of political conspiracy: Venkatesh

I am a victim of political conspiracy: Venkatesh

Rediff.com2 Mar 2009

Sacked National Commission for Women member Nirmala Venkatesh on Monday defended her controversial report on the Mangalore pub attack, saying she had the power to take suo motu action being a member of the commission.

'Need to respect game when I'm batting well'

'Need to respect game when I'm batting well'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

For someone whose consistency was an issue some years ago, Mayank Agarwal has now scored two double hundreds in his last four Test appearances. And he wants to make every opportunity count.

Court asks police to file FIR against Renuka

Court asks police to file FIR against Renuka

Rediff.com18 Feb 2009

A Mangalore court on Wednesday directed the police to register an FIR against Union Minister for Women and Child Welfare Renuka Chowdhury, for her reported remark that 'Mangalore has been Talibanised', in the wake of the attack on women at a local pub on January 24 by activists of the Sri Ram Sena. The direction came following a criminal case filed by the Mayor against Chowdhury for her remarks. Hegde contended that the minister had 'deliberately' communally provocative words

On this day: David Beckham was born

On this day: David Beckham was born

Rediff.com2 May 2020

David Beckham, one of the so-called "Class of 92", went on to win six Premier League titles under Alex Ferguson at United alongside youth-team buddies Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Nicky Butt, and Gary and Phil Neville. Beckham also won two FA Cups and, memorably, the Champions League in 1999. He topped up his trophy collection with a La Liga winners' medal for Real Madrid and added two MLS Cups during a north American adventure with LA Galaxy.

'The BJP cannot antagonise the Hindu outfits'

'The BJP cannot antagonise the Hindu outfits'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2009

According to Nanaiah there is nothing one can expect from the BJP at this point. "They cannot do without these goonda outfits considering the fact that the elections are coming up. They need their services and hence will not do anything to antagonise these outfits," Nanaiah said.

Sri Ram Sena's bizarre V-Day threat

Sri Ram Sena's bizarre V-Day threat

Rediff.com5 Feb 2009

Unfazed by the outrage over its attack on a Mangalore pub, the self-styled moral brigade of the Sri Ram Sena on Thursday threatened to forcibly "marry off" couples dating in public on Valentine's Day. Sena founder Pramod Muthalik said that his activists would hold protests at hotels, hostels and colleges where Valentine's Day celebrations are held.

Shri Ram Sena chief gets bail again

Shri Ram Sena chief gets bail again

Rediff.com2 Feb 2009

Shri Ram Sena chief Pramod Muthalik was on Monday granted bail by a court in Virajpet in connection with a case filed against him for making 'a provocative' speech during December 2003. Granting the bail, Principal Sessions Judge R Ashok directed Muthalik to furnish a bond for Rs one lakh and a surety of the sum. M B Nanaiah, the counsel for Muthalik, urged the court to grant bail to his client. The case was filed against Muthalik for allegedly making a provocative speech.

Sellers have no clue about New Pension Scheme

Sellers have no clue about New Pension Scheme

Rediff.com10 Jun 2009

Institutions that are supposed to promote and sell the product are more or less clueless about it even though it has been a month since the scheme was launched on May 1. Only few of the institutions that have been nominated to help investors enrol are aware of the procedures. There were no designated help desks. At best, one could only get the form.

Reader speak: 'Steve Jobs got it wrong with iPad'

Reader speak: 'Steve Jobs got it wrong with iPad'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2010

Will the iPad live up to the hype? Readers share their opinions. Share yours!

When two IITians went radical

When two IITians went radical

Rediff.com2 Jun 2009

Bored of their routine jobs two IITians start a unique concept that can radically change the publishing industry in India.

Indian chef wins British award

Indian chef wins British award

Rediff.com14 Jan 2009

An award-winning Indian chef, whose Kerala-style fish curry has wowed many food buffs in London, has won the overall winner title in the prestigious South Wales Echo Food and Drink Awards. Kerala-origin Anand George, whose Cardiff-based Mint and Mustard restaurant won the House of Commons Tiffin Cup for 2008, scooped the overall prize for the Best Indian Restaurant in South Wales.

Off the beaten path in Southeast Asia

Off the beaten path in Southeast Asia

Rediff.com11 May 2009

Throughout Southeast Asia, it is easy to find viable alternatives to the wonderful but overcrowded destinations to which throngs of travelers typically flock.

Protests against citizenship bill rock Assam

Protests against citizenship bill rock Assam

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

The agitators belonging to 70 organisations, led by KMSS and Asom Jatiyatabadi Yuba Chatra Parishad, gathered at the secretariat to protest against the passing of the bill in the Lower House of Parliament.

Malaysian PM defends crackdown on protestors

Malaysian PM defends crackdown on protestors

Rediff.com10 Dec 2007

Hardening his stand against anti-government protestors including the ethnic Indians, Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmed Badawi on Monday said he would "sacrifice" public freedom in order to maintain national security in the country rocked by a spate of agitations.

We will send 1,000 sarees as return gift: Muthalik

We will send 1,000 sarees as return gift: Muthalik

Rediff.com11 Feb 2009

A group of women calling themselves as the 'Consortium of Pub Going Loose and Forward Women' had decided to courier a 1,000 pink chaddis to the Shriram Sena office which is protesting against the Valentine's Day celebrations. Pramod Muthalik, founder of the Sri Ram Sena and also president of the Rashtriya Hindu Sena told rediff.com that they would retort by sending back a 1,000 sarees to these women.

'Nowadays youth are stressed'

'Nowadays youth are stressed'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2009

'Youth love to be free. They don't understand that habits like drinking and smoking are addictions which result in bondage,' says Bhanumathi Narasimhan, director of Women and Child Welfare programmes, Art of Living Foundation.

'We will not allow Valentine's Day celebrations'

'We will not allow Valentine's Day celebrations'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2009

Pramod Muthalik, the founder of the Shri Ram Sena whose activists attacked a pub in Mangalore and assaulted a group of women, says they will continue to 'safeguard Indian culture'.

Violent protests in Mangalore

Violent protests in Mangalore

Rediff.com27 Jan 2009

The members of Shri Ram Sena, a Hindu right-wing organisation, went on a rampage in Mangalore on Wednesday morning after the arrest of the group's convenor Prasad Attavar. The mob pelted stones and set ablaze two lorries in the Padeel Alape area of the city on Wednesday morning.Attavar was arrested along with Lohith, another member of the Ram Sena, for attacking some girls in a pub on Saturday.A case has been registered against the members of the mob.

Football is force for good, says Prince William

Football is force for good, says Prince William

Rediff.com26 Oct 2013

Soccer is a force for good around the world, according to FA president Prince William who will lead the organisation's 150th birthday celebrations on Saturday.

UB to replicate beer strategy for wines

UB to replicate beer strategy for wines

Rediff.com27 Dec 2007

The UB Group, which is an established leader in the Indian beer and spirits market, is aiming to replicate its success by addressing the wine market with its two companies - United Spirits and United Breweries.

Subprime mortgages and cricket

Subprime mortgages and cricket

Rediff.com22 Sep 2008

Post the real estate and financial markets crisis, the phenomenon of subprime is going to hit cricket, precisely the IPL.

'Most fire victims were taken to hospital in taxis'

'Most fire victims were taken to hospital in taxis'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2017

'There were few injury marks, (so) no stampede.'

You know you've had too much to drink when...

You know you've had too much to drink when...

Rediff.com7 Jul 2008

The intoxication guidelines, drawn up by the New South Wales Office of Liquor and Gaming has come up with 39 signs that show that you are drunk. The list, though, is neither exhaustive nor conclusive.

Correspondence studies with Himachal Pradesh Uni

Correspondence studies with Himachal Pradesh Uni

Rediff.com23 Jul 2007

Himachal Pradesh University offers admission through correspondence course, 2007-2008

Mortgages: 7 things you need to know in 2009

Mortgages: 7 things you need to know in 2009

Rediff.com28 Jan 2009

Mortgage rates are at historic lows and may be poised to go even lower next year. It's a great time to buy a home - if you can

Mittal allowed to buy 49% pie in HPCL unit

Mittal allowed to buy 49% pie in HPCL unit

Rediff.com21 Jun 2007

The Union Cabinet on Thursday allowed Non-Resident Indian steel baron Lakshmi N Mittal to pick up 49 per cent stake in state-run Hindustan Petroleum Corp's Bhatinda refinery.

2 Indians jailed for Little India riot in Singapore

2 Indians jailed for Little India riot in Singapore

Rediff.com12 Jun 2014

Two Indian workers were on Thursday sentenced to jail by a Singapore court after they admitted their involvement in the Little India riot last December, the city-state's worst street violence in 40 years.

Too much partying can damage your hearing

Too much partying can damage your hearing

Rediff.com6 Mar 2008

Music played in concerts, bars and clubs is often above the level of 85 decibels, which is harmful. The charity RNID states that the hearing of a staggering nine out of ten young people is affected after a night out.

Watch out for the 'Bunty Syndrome'

Watch out for the 'Bunty Syndrome'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2007

According to Suman Srivastava, CEO, Euro RSCG India, "Contrary to common belief that trends begin in big cities and trickle down to smaller towns, we are seeing that some trends are bubbling up from the tier II cities."

Raj Travels banks on 'Brand Bangalore'

Raj Travels banks on 'Brand Bangalore'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2007

Raj Travels, an outbound tour operator, plans to sell Bangalore to international tourist through its recent tie-up with US-based Gray Line Worldwide.