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Seen Rihanna, Serena's Met Gala Surprise?

Seen Rihanna, Serena's Met Gala Surprise?

Rediff.com3 May 2023

The Met Gala was also the red carpet for a bunch of lovely-looking pregnant celebs who proudly showed off their baby bumps.

Should China's Arunachal Name Changes Worry India?

Should China's Arunachal Name Changes Worry India?

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

How does blatantly claiming Indian territory help to maintain 'peace in border regions', is a mystery that only China can explain, notes Claude Arpi.

Second best December for IPOs since 1996, 11 companies raise Rs 8,182.7 cr

Second best December for IPOs since 1996, 11 companies raise Rs 8,182.7 cr

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Eleven companies have launched their initial public offerings (IPOs) in December 2023, making this month the second-best December for public offerings since 1996. Collectively, they are raising Rs 8,182.7 crore this month. In December 2021, 11 companies raised Rs 9,534 crore. However, excluding December 2021, this month marks the best December for IPOs since 1996.

FIRST PICTURES: Richa-Ali's Wedding Festivities

FIRST PICTURES: Richa-Ali's Wedding Festivities

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal's wedding festivities have begun!

In Search For Planet Nine

In Search For Planet Nine

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

Planet Nine, if it exists, is somewhere between 6-10 times the mass of Earth, and it may have an orbit that takes it around the sun once every 1,500 Earth years or more.

Mirabai Chanu's Asian Games campaign ends in heartbreak

Mirabai Chanu's Asian Games campaign ends in heartbreak

Rediff.com30 Sep 2023

Mirabai Chanu fell on her back to injure herself while finishing fourth in the women's 49kg weightlifting event.

Why's Kim Jong Un Looking Thrilled?

Why's Kim Jong Un Looking Thrilled?

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

Glimpses of North Korean tyrant Kim Jong Un at the 'high-thrust solid-fuel motor' test as part of the development of a new strategic weapon.

OTT: You'll Need A LOOONG Weekend

OTT: You'll Need A LOOONG Weekend

Rediff.com2 Dec 2023

You'll wish weekends lasted as long as weeks after looking at Sukanya Verma's long, long list of recommendations on OTT this week.

Is That North Korea's Next Ruler?

Is That North Korea's Next Ruler?

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

Glimpses from the military parade to mark the 75th anniversary of North Korea's army at Kim Il Sung Square in Pyongyang.

Glamour news: RiRi admits to 'sex drought' on TV show

Glamour news: RiRi admits to 'sex drought' on TV show

Rediff.com29 Sep 2013

Want to know what's happening in the world of glitz and glamour? In our weekly fashion round-up, we bring you the latest on supermodels, style, designers and everything in-between!

Will Mirabai's 90kg dream come true in Asian Games?

Will Mirabai's 90kg dream come true in Asian Games?

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

Chanu had confessed that the 90kg lift had become somewhat of a mental block last year, ahead of the CWG.

Polling officials trek, cross rivers to reach Meghalaya booths

Polling officials trek, cross rivers to reach Meghalaya booths

Rediff.com26 Feb 2023

Over 19,000 polling officials have been deployed at 3,419 booths set up for the elections to the 59 assembly seats, Chief Electoral Officer F R Kharkongor said.

Must Watch OTT Shows of 2023

Must Watch OTT Shows of 2023

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

Sukanya Verma picks the best of OTT from 2023.

F.R.I.E.N.D.S Reunion: We miss you guys!

F.R.I.E.N.D.S Reunion: We miss you guys!

Rediff.com31 May 2021

The F.RI.E.N.D.S Reunion was probably the best show to have come out this decade, applauds Prateek Sur.

Renaming places doesn't alter status, AP is our integral part: India to China

Renaming places doesn't alter status, AP is our integral part: India to China

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

India's reaction came in response to Beijing announcing Chinese names for 15 more places in Arunachal Pradesh which the neighbouring country claims as South Tibet.

End of an era for Brazil as Marta bows out of sixth World Cup

End of an era for Brazil as Marta bows out of sixth World Cup

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

Brazil exited the World Cup on Wednesday hoping a new generational talent will emerge as Marta's sixth and final Women's World Cup ended with a 0-0 draw against Jamaica

Athiya-Rahul's Wedding Album

Athiya-Rahul's Wedding Album

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

After getting married at her father's picturesque farmhouse in Khandala on January 21, Athiya Shetty posted some lovely pictures on social media.

Women's World Cup PIX: Philippines shock NZ; Colombia blank S Korea

Women's World Cup PIX: Philippines shock NZ; Colombia blank S Korea

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

Sarina Bolden headed the winner as the Philippines spoiled co-hosts New Zealand's party

Who Is Next On ED's Hit-List In Tamil Nadu?

Who Is Next On ED's Hit-List In Tamil Nadu?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

Already, there is a feeling even within the BJP's AIADMK ally that the BJP is overdoing things on the ED/I-T front, as corruption is not an election issue in the state -- as long as the people are otherwise not excessively unhappy with the governing party, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Naroda Patiya case: Gujarat HC awards 10-year RI to three convicts

Naroda Patiya case: Gujarat HC awards 10-year RI to three convicts

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

The three of the total 16 accused were held guilty in an order pronounced on April 20.

RI for 15 in Kandhamal riot case

RI for 15 in Kandhamal riot case

Rediff.com20 Dec 2010

A fast track court on Monday sentenced 15 people to rigorous imprisonment for three years for their involvement in rioting and house burning incidents during the Kandhamal riot in 2008.

The Films that IMPRESSED Shoojit Sircar

The Films that IMPRESSED Shoojit Sircar

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

Shoojit Sircar picks two Oscar-winning, slice-of-life films which say a lot with the minimum of fuss.

Have You Heard These Rakhi Songs?

Have You Heard These Rakhi Songs?

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

You know the celebrated Raksha Bandhan songs. Subhash K Jha lists the ones you don't.

Benami properties: The guilty may face RI of up to 7 years

Benami properties: The guilty may face RI of up to 7 years

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

While the concerned property may be confiscated, a person indulging in such a transaction is liable to pay a fine up to 25 per cent of fair market value of the property

Chennai engineer convicted in ISIS conspiracy case

Chennai engineer convicted in ISIS conspiracy case

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

The case which was registered in 2015, pertains to a criminal conspiracy hatched by ISIS to establish its base in India by recruiting Muslim youth for ISIS through different social media platforms, the NIA stated.

Bihar: Shahabuddin sentenced for 1-year RI

Bihar: Shahabuddin sentenced for 1-year RI

Rediff.com29 Feb 2008

In yet another blow to jailed RJD MP Mohammed Shahabuddin, a special court in Bihar's Siwan district on Friday sentenced him to one-year rigorous imprisonment in a case, in which he threatened to kill officer in-charge of a police station.

Telgi gets 7 year RI for murder

Telgi gets 7 year RI for murder

Rediff.com30 Nov 2007

A sessions court in Mumbai sentenced fake stamp paper scam kingpin Abdul Karim Telgi to seven years rigorous imprisonment on Friday for the murder of his driver Christopher Bhate. The prosecution alleged that Telgi, along with four of his associates, killed Bale because the latter had some information about the confidential business dealings of Telgi's stamp paper scam.

Nagaland sees 84% voting, 75% turnout in Meghalaya

Nagaland sees 84% voting, 75% turnout in Meghalaya

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

Over 83 per cent of the more than 13 lakh electorate cast their vote on Monday in the single-day Nagaland state election which passed off by and large peacefully, Chief Electoral Officer V Shashank Shekhar said.

Teen TT player dies in accident, PM Modi condoles demise

Teen TT player dies in accident, PM Modi condoles demise

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

D Vishwa was part of the Tamizhaga Table Tennis Association (TTTA) State men's team who were on their way to take part in the 83rd Senior National and Inter-State table tennis championships to be held in Meghalaya, Shillong.

Kandhamal riots: RI for 7 accused, 21 acquitted

Kandhamal riots: RI for 7 accused, 21 acquitted

Rediff.com1 Apr 2010

Seven persons have been sentenced to rigorous imprisonment for two years by two fast-track courts in Phulbani for their involvement in the communal riots in Kandhamal district in 2008.Twenty one others were acquitted by the fast track courts, which disposed off five cases of rioting, violence and house burning in the aftermath of the killing of Vishwa Hindu Parishad leader Laxmanananda Saraswati in August, 2008.

Nooriya Haveliwala gets 5 years RI for drunken driving

Nooriya Haveliwala gets 5 years RI for drunken driving

Rediff.com1 Nov 2012

The court, however, acquitted her of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act charges. NDPS court judge I M Bohri will pronounce the quantum of punishment later in the day

Tehelka tapes: Maj Gen dismissed; gets RI

Tehelka tapes: Maj Gen dismissed; gets RI

Rediff.com2 Mar 2005

Three other senior officers are facing trial in the case.

Covid control measures to be strengthened in 9 states

Covid control measures to be strengthened in 9 states

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

Stressing that there is a need to strengthen the collective efforts to curb the spread of the virus, Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan said ramping up testing and vaccination, healthcare infrastructure planning, following Covid-appropriate behaviour and effective clinical management are among the measures to be taken by these states.

6 killed as violence breaks out in Assam-Meghalaya border

6 killed as violence breaks out in Assam-Meghalaya border

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

Four persons, including a forest guard, were killed in violence at the Assam-Meghalaya border in West Karbi Anglong district in the early hours of Tuesday after a truck transporting illegal timber was intercepted, officials said.

Mumbai: 'ISI' man gets 5 years RI under OSA

Mumbai: 'ISI' man gets 5 years RI under OSA

Rediff.com26 Jul 2011

In the first conviction under the Official Secrets Act in Maharashtra, a sessions court on Tuesday sentenced a city resident to five years' rigorous imprisonment on charges of possessing sensitive documents purportedly to hand over to Pakistan's intelligence agency Inter-Services Intelligence.

Assam-Meghalaya row: 30 of 36 disputed villages to remain in Meghalaya: CM

Assam-Meghalaya row: 30 of 36 disputed villages to remain in Meghalaya: CM

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

The 36 villages cover a 36.9 sq km area, while the 30 villages are spread over 18 sq km area, he said.

Graft case: Former Kerala minister gets one-yr RI

Graft case: Former Kerala minister gets one-yr RI

Rediff.com10 Feb 2011

The Supreme Court on Thursday awarded one year rigorous imprisonment to former Kerala power minister and Congress leader R Balakrishnan Pillai and two others in the Idamalayar dam corruption case. A bench of justices P Sathasivam and B S Chauhan convicted the former minister while reversing the acquittal order passed by the Kerala high court. The apex court upheld the prosecution's plea that the former minister has entered into a criminal conspiracy.

Kidney racket kingpin associates sent to 7 yrs of RI

Kidney racket kingpin associates sent to 7 yrs of RI

Rediff.com22 Mar 2013

Masterminds of kidney stealing racket, Amit Kumar and Upender Kumar have been sentenced by a special Central Bureau of Investigation court in Panchkula to undergo seven years of rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 60 lakh each.

Telgi gets 10 years RI in stamp paper scam

Telgi gets 10 years RI in stamp paper scam

Rediff.com17 Feb 2010

A special court on Wednesday sentenced prime accused Abdul Karim Telgi to 10 years imprisonment and 21 other associates to seven years in one of the cases relating to the multi-crore fake stamp paper scam.

Kandhamal: 4-year RI for 6; BJP MLA acquitted

Kandhamal: 4-year RI for 6; BJP MLA acquitted

Rediff.com18 Nov 2009

A local court on Wednesday sentenced eight persons to four-year rigorous imprisonment,while acquitting six others, including a BJP legislator, in a case of setting ablaze houses during last year's communal violence in Kandhamal district of Orissa.