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Witness says Salman didn't appear drunk, was normal

Witness says Salman didn't appear drunk, was normal

Rediff.com20 May 2014

In a breather to actor Salman Khan, a witness on Tuesday informed a local court that it appeared to him that the actor was not drunk at the relevant time after he had rammed his car into a shop in suburban Bandra in 2002, killing one person and injuring four others who were sleeping outside.

Why Kejriwal tenders an apology at every 'jan sabha'

Why Kejriwal tenders an apology at every 'jan sabha'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

'We were new in politics. We made a mistake. This time around, we will not resign.'

RS Deputy Chairman: 'The idea behind Naxalbari was great'

RS Deputy Chairman: 'The idea behind Naxalbari was great'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2018

'The youth associated with this movement were extremely talented.' 'But I personally believe violence cannot change anything in the world.'

Class of 2018: India's rising stars under 30

Class of 2018: India's rising stars under 30

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

10 achievers who made the cut in the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list.

Gayle fined, defends 'inappropriate' comments to reporter as joke

Gayle fined, defends 'inappropriate' comments to reporter as joke

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

West Indies batsman Chris Gayle has said he was joking when he asked an Australian reporter out during a live TV broadcast and said he was sorry if she was offended by the widely condemned remarks.

Confronting a new world order

Confronting a new world order

Rediff.com19 May 2014

India has some ability to influence what the world order will look like, but it needs to make structural changes to the ministries of external affairs and commerce, and evolve formal coordination mechanisms with the ministries of finance and home, says Nitin Pai

Money spent on Swachh Bharat, Clean Ganga comes under CSR ambit

Money spent on Swachh Bharat, Clean Ganga comes under CSR ambit

Rediff.com26 Oct 2014

The major initiatives of the Modi government have been launched to ensure cleanliness across the country

Is India's consumption story good enough?

Is India's consumption story good enough?

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

Almost half of that market is in India's villages.

How Chennai is trying to keep an epidemic away

How Chennai is trying to keep an epidemic away

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

'There are Rs 90 crore worth of medicines in government hospitals, which is sufficient for the next three months.'

Gujarat polls: Congress promises farm loan waiver, Indira canteens, special quota

Gujarat polls: Congress promises farm loan waiver, Indira canteens, special quota

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

The Congress, desperate to make a comeback in Gujarat, which has been ruled by the Bharatiya Janata Party for over 20 years, has tried to reach out to various sections of society in its blueprint unveiled.

No more lavish Malayali weddings?

No more lavish Malayali weddings?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

For most affluent families in Kerala, marriage is reduced to an occasion to flaunt their wealth. Now, the Women's Commission in the state wants marriage expenses to be capped at Rs 6 lakh.

Sonia, 70. Down memory lane

Sonia, 70. Down memory lane

Rediff.com9 Dec 2016

As Congress President Sonia Gandhi turns 70, here's recalling her extraordinary life in pictures.

#MeToo: How to deal with sexual harassment at your workplace

#MeToo: How to deal with sexual harassment at your workplace

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

To prevent being sexually harassed, it is important to first understand where it will happen and who your possible predators are.

Toll mounts to 146 in Indore-Patna Express derailment

Toll mounts to 146 in Indore-Patna Express derailment

Rediff.com21 Nov 2016

All the 14 derailed coaches of the Patna-bound train 19321 have been removed from the tracks.

With tears in his eyes...Chilean soccer star Vidal asks for forgiveness

With tears in his eyes...Chilean soccer star Vidal asks for forgiveness

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

Choking back tears, midfielder Arturo Vidal made a public apology for crashing his Ferrari.

Venezuela: Before the Implosion

Venezuela: Before the Implosion

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

As Venezuelans continue to flee the starvation, crime and the horrific inflation that continues to mark the worst crisis it has ever faced, Radha Biswas looks back at a devastated country she continues to love deeply.

A politician who means business

A politician who means business

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

'She really doesn't care if she is called heartless.' 'For her, the job needs to be done. That's all that matters.'

12 dead in NE floods; situation worsens in Assam, Manipur

12 dead in NE floods; situation worsens in Assam, Manipur

Rediff.com16 Jun 2018

Nearly four lakh people have been affected across seven districts of Assam.

Why upcoming small banks will change the banking landscape

Why upcoming small banks will change the banking landscape

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

The awarding of in-principle licences for 10 small finance banks is likely to be a game changer in a way which may not be adequately realised right now.

My father, Khushwant Singh

My father, Khushwant Singh

Rediff.com21 Mar 2014

'He was getting weaker and weaker, but his mind was all there... He was quite a strict father, in many ways... He was quite a strict person, not as liberal as it was made out to be.' Rahul Singh, editor and columnist, reveals the Khushwant Singh few knew.

Why the PPP model should be taken seriously

Why the PPP model should be taken seriously

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

One hopes that the government will act on the Kelkar panel recommendations.

Delhi govt, police trying to disrupt Modi's Sunday rally: BJP

Delhi govt, police trying to disrupt Modi's Sunday rally: BJP

Rediff.com28 Sep 2013

Amid elaborate preparations by the Bharatiya Janata Party for Narendra Modi's maiden rally in the capital on Sunday after being nominated its prime ministerial candidate, the party accused the Sheila Dikshit government of indulging in disruptive tactics.

'21 Indian cities will have zero tap water'

'21 Indian cities will have zero tap water'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

'If the government does not take any action soon, 21 cities of India will become like Cape Town, with no water.' 'Four cities -- Delhi, Gurgaon, Meerut and Faridabad -- will suffer the worst.'

Rain pain: Maharashtra stares at water scarcity threat

Rain pain: Maharashtra stares at water scarcity threat

Rediff.com25 Jun 2014

Cabinet sub-committee to review the situation and take necessary steps.

F1 chief Ecclestone rules out being reined in

F1 chief Ecclestone rules out being reined in

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone has dismissed talk of a new chairman trying to 'rein him in' and says he plans to continue running the company as if he owned it.

It's official! Harry and Meghan are husband and wife

It's official! Harry and Meghan are husband and wife

Rediff.com19 May 2018

The royal couple chose a modern touch to their marriage ceremony.

She wants to help clean the Ganga, but...

She wants to help clean the Ganga, but...

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

'It will take many years to clean the Ganga. It will not happen in five years like the prime minister wants. If you want it to be sustainable, temporary measures won't work.' Twinkle Tom, an environmental engineer by training (from Stanford no less!), now designs wedding gowns because India, sadly, does not want her expertise and skill.

Will the floods muddy TN's water row?

Will the floods muddy TN's water row?

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

N Sathiya Moorthy explains how the recent floods may complicate the Cauvery issue among Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala

27 dead in Andhra stampede where lakhs gathered for holy dip

27 dead in Andhra stampede where lakhs gathered for holy dip

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

The mishap occurred as large number of people tried to rush into the Puskhar ghat to take a holy dip.

Vision 2020: India to grow at 7.7%, China at 6.4%

Vision 2020: India to grow at 7.7%, China at 6.4%

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

Creation of 115 million non-farm jobs over next decade critical to sustaining growth, says McKinsey

'Robo Brain' to teach robots how to mimic humans

'Robo Brain' to teach robots how to mimic humans

Rediff.com25 Aug 2014

Robo Brain -- a large-scale computational system that learns from publicly available Internet resources -- is currently downloading and processing about 1 billion images, 120,000 YouTube videos, and 100 million how-to documents and appliance manuals.

GST: 29 more items and 54 services just got cheaper

GST: 29 more items and 54 services just got cheaper

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

The Council also discussed process to make return filing simpler with just one return to be filed every month.

Heat wave intensifies in AP, toll rises to 150

Heat wave intensifies in AP, toll rises to 150

Rediff.com23 May 2015

As many as 73 persons died in Telangana and 80 deaths were recorded in Andhra Pradesh due to severe heat wave conditions.

Trending! #StandByGayle hashtag

Trending! #StandByGayle hashtag

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

The controversial West Indies star opener Chris Gayle has found his support through a hashtag campaign.

Boris Johnson says he won't run for PM, Conservative leadership

Boris Johnson says he won't run for PM, Conservative leadership

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

Apart from May, the four other contenders for the Conservative leadership and prime ministership are Stephen Crabb, Liam Fox, Michael Gove and Andrea Leadsom.

Weak monsoon: 'Only 20 per cent water left in major reservoirs'

Weak monsoon: 'Only 20 per cent water left in major reservoirs'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2014

Cabinet sub-committee to meet to review the situation and take necessary steps. Sanjay Jog reports

Fleeing Bundelkhand's drought, seeking refuge in Delhi

Fleeing Bundelkhand's drought, seeking refuge in Delhi

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

'These people are living on the edge of starvation and governments need to show much greater compassion towards them.'

A cancer interview we must all read

A cancer interview we must all read

Rediff.com12 May 2017

'Our body functions in a particular system. We pass urine. We pass motions. We swallow food. We drink water. We breathe properly.' 'If there is an obstruction to any of these things -- difficulty swallowing, difficulty passing urine, passing blood in the urine, passing blood in the stools or severe pain anywhere, lasting for more than a month, or for example the skin, which covers our body, has a few moles that start increasing or bleeding... then you need to see a specialist.'

Bollywood's HIGHS and LOWS of 2017 so far

Bollywood's HIGHS and LOWS of 2017 so far

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly at the movies!

2018: Year of reckoning for India Inc

2018: Year of reckoning for India Inc

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

A glance back at some of the important ups and down Indian Inc faced in 2018.