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Congress bargains hard with SP for UP seats

Congress bargains hard with SP for UP seats

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

The Congress wants the 28 seats it won in 2012 plus 20 seats where the party was runner-up plus 57 seats where it was ahead of the SP in 2012.

BJP's 'vanvaas' in UP likely to end

BJP's 'vanvaas' in UP likely to end

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

Amit Shah's meticulous planning and Modi's charisma will turn the tide in the BJP's favour, says Nazarwala.

'What happens during a raid? No one knows'

'What happens during a raid? No one knows'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

'We always know on whose house the raid was conducted, and how much money was recovered.' 'We never know what happens inside when the raid is going on.'

Dakota, J-Law, Bradley Cooper: Stars with the CUTEST dates at Oscars!

Dakota, J-Law, Bradley Cooper: Stars with the CUTEST dates at Oscars!

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

It's all about the family at the Academy awards.

When iPhone photos become works of art

When iPhone photos become works of art

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

In the hands of skilled photographers, smartphones are capable of producing works of art - as these stunning images show. Now in its twelfth year, the iPhone Photography Awards competition aims to find the best photographs taken using just an iPhone. Every year since it was founded in 2007, the IPPAWARDS has selected the very best shots among thousands submitted by iPhone photographers from more than 140 countries around the world. This year's grand prize went to Gabriella Cigliano for a mesmerising image shot on an iPhone X of two young girls in Tanzania. Scroll down to take a look at the stunning photos that made the cut.

Yogi visits Taj Mahal, calls it a gem, sweeps road outside

Yogi visits Taj Mahal, calls it a gem, sweeps road outside

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

Over 14,000 policemen were deployed across the city for the security of Adityanath.

Rawat seems to have edge in Uttarakhand trust vote

Rawat seems to have edge in Uttarakhand trust vote

Rediff.com10 May 2016

Under the Supreme Court-monitored proceedings, the result of the vote will be given to the court on Wednesday morning.

Review: Kathaveedu is an average entertainer

Review: Kathaveedu is an average entertainer

Rediff.com11 Nov 2013

Director Sohannlal does make an impression by narrating a different story in Kathaveedu.

Shelter home abuse: Rajnath assures action; UP minister admits laxity

Shelter home abuse: Rajnath assures action; UP minister admits laxity

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

Twenty-four girls were rescued from a shelter home in Deoria in Uttar Pradesh after allegation of sexual exploitation of the inmates came to light a few days ago.

'Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa worked because of Shah Rukh Khan'

'Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa worked because of Shah Rukh Khan'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2017

Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa director Kundan Shah tells Patcy N/ Rediff.com how he impressed he was with Shah Rukh in his early years.

Doping threatens Kenya's credibility at Rio Olympics: Rudisha's coach

Doping threatens Kenya's credibility at Rio Olympics: Rudisha's coach

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

Doping could cast a shadow over Kenya at the 2016 Rio Olympics unless the East African nation implements credible systems to root out drugs cheats, said veteran Kenya-based coach Brother Colm O'Connell.

2 things that will impact stock movement this week

2 things that will impact stock movement this week

Rediff.com18 Aug 2013

Rupee movement, global cues key for stocks this week: Experts

'Make in India and startup campaigns are really overplayed'

'Make in India and startup campaigns are really overplayed'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

For 2016, India's rank in ease of doing business has improved.

Two Indian companies and 10,000 kg gold!

Two Indian companies and 10,000 kg gold!

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

Of the 11,000 kg imported between July 1 and August 9, around 90 per cent was brought in by two business groups which took advantage of the favourable reduction in tax incidence under GST, routing their imports through Korea.

UP: 2 days before court appearance rape victim shot dead

UP: 2 days before court appearance rape victim shot dead

Rediff.com13 Sep 2015

An 18-year-old rape victim was on Sunday shot dead allegedly by bike-borne youths in Baijapur village in Dakshintola area, two days before she had to appear in a court as witness in the case, police said.

BJP storms to power in UP with 312 seats

BJP storms to power in UP with 312 seats

Rediff.com11 Mar 2017

Its allies Apna Dal (S) and Suheldev Bhartiya Samaj Party bagged nine seats and four seats, respectively, taking the total tally of the combine to 325.

High Court forms selection committees for Rajasthan cricketers

High Court forms selection committees for Rajasthan cricketers

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

The Rajasthan High Court cleared the decks for its state cricketers to participate in all the domestic tournaments by naming selection committees for senior, junior and women's cricket, which both Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) and BCCI accepted.

PHOTO REWIND: The world in the last 24 hours

PHOTO REWIND: The world in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

Here's a collection of some of the best photos from around the world shot in the last 24 hours

Nothing wrong in spending Rs 2-4 crore on media: Beni

Nothing wrong in spending Rs 2-4 crore on media: Beni

Rediff.com5 Feb 2014

Union Minister Beni Prasad Verma has kicked up another controversy by stating that nothing was wrong in spending Rs 2 to 4 crores on media as he was only "investing money to get good returns" in terms of publicity.

UP Polls Phase 3: Akhilesh Yadav's litmus test

UP Polls Phase 3: Akhilesh Yadav's litmus test

Rediff.com18 Feb 2017

Home to several Yadav family bastions, Phase III of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly Elections is especially crucial for the Samajwadi Party.

Nine UP seats where SP's prestige is at stake

Nine UP seats where SP's prestige is at stake

Rediff.com17 Feb 2017

The SP candidates in these seats include Mulayam Singh Yadav's daughter-in-law Aparna Yadav and three ministers, one of whom was recently sacked.

Oh those endless legs! Vote for the hottest

Oh those endless legs! Vote for the hottest

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

Caution: The mercury level is all set to rise.

Jennifer Aniston's secret to a hot bod and more fashion news

Jennifer Aniston's secret to a hot bod and more fashion news

Rediff.com20 Dec 2015

Welcome to the weekly fashion round-up, where we bring you the latest on supermodels, style, designers and everything in-between!

After Bihar, another shelter home horror unearthed in UP's Deoria

After Bihar, another shelter home horror unearthed in UP's Deoria

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

The activities at the shelter home came to the fore when a girl managed to flee from there.

BJP just put Modi on collision course in UP

BJP just put Modi on collision course in UP

Rediff.com25 Sep 2013

The dates selected by the organizers, particularly for Kanpur and Lucknow, could once again ignite communal trouble.

GST impact: Gold import surge from South Korea alarms govt

GST impact: Gold import surge from South Korea alarms govt

Rediff.com9 Aug 2017

Steps such as safeguard duty in the works to plug the route

What led to Akhilesh's downfall

What led to Akhilesh's downfall

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

Since the Mahabharata the Yadavs have been known for infighting. And the 2017 UP election proved yet another example of that, says Nazarwala.

Nazarwala in Rediff' on Jan 18: BJP will score triple century

Nazarwala in Rediff' on Jan 18: BJP will score triple century

Rediff.com11 Mar 2017

Writing on January 18, 2017, Nazarwala had this to say: 'The Modi wave may help the BJP score a triple century; its vanvaas in UP shall end before Holi.'

Nazarwala in Rediff' on Jan 18: BJP will score triple century

Nazarwala in Rediff' on Jan 18: BJP will score triple century

Rediff.com11 Mar 2017

Writing on January 18, 2017, Nazarwala had this to say: 'The Modi wave may help the BJP score a triple century; its vanvaas in UP shall end before Holi.'

Controversy dogs Akhilesh ministry expansion

Controversy dogs Akhilesh ministry expansion

Rediff.com25 Sep 2016

Controversy shrouds the expansion of the Akhilesh Yadav ministry on Monday with a social activist throwing a spanner by challenging before Governor Ram Naik the possible re-entry of tainted former Mines Minister Gayatri Prajapati.

Kansas killing an individual act, says foreign secretary Jaishankar

Kansas killing an individual act, says foreign secretary Jaishankar

Rediff.com4 Mar 2017

Jaishankar, who along with the Commerce Secretary Rita Teotia, held a series of meetings with top officials of the Trump's administration and Congressional leaders, said the tragic incident in Kansas featured in many of their discussions.

Political blame game starts over Saharanpur violence

Political blame game starts over Saharanpur violence

Rediff.com27 Jul 2014

Political blame game has begun over the violence in Saharanpur with Congress accusing the Uttar Pradesh government of "administrative lapse" while BJP alleged that Samajwadi Party was indulging in "vote-bank politics".

Rahul sounds poll bugle in UP, attacks rivals

Rahul sounds poll bugle in UP, attacks rivals

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

Rahul asserted that Sheila Dikshit was "highly experienced" to change UP's face.

Akhilesh's Lucknow road show outdoes other parties

Akhilesh's Lucknow road show outdoes other parties

Rediff.com29 Apr 2014

The last day of the campaigning in Lucknow brought all political rivals to converge on the streets of the state capital, throwing normal life out of gear.

Scam accused MP Guv's son found dead, Cong demands CBI probe

Scam accused MP Guv's son found dead, Cong demands CBI probe

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

Madhya Pradesh Governor Ram Naresh Yadav's son Shailesh, who was recently named as an accused in the multi-crore Vyapam scam in MP, was found dead on under mysterious circumstances at his father's official residence in Lucknow.

Mumbai police wants you to make way for ambulances

Mumbai police wants you to make way for ambulances

Rediff.com20 Sep 2014

Mumbai police has launched an initiative to raise awareness among the citizens about allowing swift plying of ambulances through traffic snarls so that they proceed to hospital without any hassles and patients promptly get medical aid.

MLAs cross-vote in UP, K'taka Rajya Sabha polls

MLAs cross-vote in UP, K'taka Rajya Sabha polls

Rediff.com11 Jun 2016

The Rajya Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday saw cross-voting by a BJP MLA while another party legislator claimed that she was prevented from voting.

Remember Rosesh's Poems in Sarabhai vs Sarabhai?

Remember Rosesh's Poems in Sarabhai vs Sarabhai?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2017

They're so bad, they're good!

Z category security for Muzaffarnagar riots accused?

Z category security for Muzaffarnagar riots accused?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2015

Saradha scam accused Matang Sinh, who was recently arrested by the CBI, too will continue to enjoy Z-plus security.

India looks at Commonwealth boost for small businesses

India looks at Commonwealth boost for small businesses

Rediff.com14 Mar 2017

For many years now, India has given the Commonwealth short shrift so its support for the Commonwealth trade initiative signals a renewed interest in the body.