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Saudi Arabia for enhanced anti-terror cooperation with India

Saudi Arabia for enhanced anti-terror cooperation with India

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

Nearly two weeks after drone and missile attacks on its vital oil facilities, Saudi Arabia has said it is enhancing cooperation with India to combat terrorism, including choking funds to terror networks and exchange of information and intelligence.

SC refuses to stay release of Padmavati

SC refuses to stay release of Padmavati

Rediff.com10 Nov 2017

The SC said there were enough guidelines to be followed by the censor board to grant certification of a film before its release

PIX: Bappi Lahiri celebrates Durga pooja

PIX: Bappi Lahiri celebrates Durga pooja

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

A look at the picture.

Call to treat widows with dignity grows after Maharashtra village shows way

Call to treat widows with dignity grows after Maharashtra village shows way

Rediff.com20 May 2022

Days after Herwad village in Maharashtra's Kolhapur district passed a resolution to ban the customs associated with widowhood to maintain women's "right to live with dignity", those spearheading the campaign are now following up with the state government, demanding that a law be framed to end the "regressive" traditions.

Rang De man writes TV serial

Rang De man writes TV serial

Rediff.com25 May 2006

Sati... Satya Ki Shakti is a new television drama about female empowerment.

Law can regulate offerings at religious places if,...: SC on Sabarimala

Law can regulate offerings at religious places if,...: SC on Sabarimala

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

The top court said the old practices of "human sacrifices" and 'sati' amounted to murder under law and could not be saved on ground of "essential religious practice".

'2022 will be a Year of Hope'

'2022 will be a Year of Hope'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

'Goddess Laxmi doesn't come just by praying to her.' 'You have to make yourself attractive to Laxmi for her to come to you.'

Who is Fahadh Faasil teaming up with?

Who is Fahadh Faasil teaming up with?

Rediff.com6 May 2021

'Satyajit Ray is most relevant even today.'

Birju Maharaj: A life dedicated to Kathak

Birju Maharaj: A life dedicated to Kathak

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

The legendary dancer did not just take Kathak to the world but also passed on his craft to generations of students

Nee-Na, Sir C P: Which Malayalam film will you watch this weekend?

Nee-Na, Sir C P: Which Malayalam film will you watch this weekend?

Rediff.com15 May 2015

Two Malayalam films release today.

'Loathsome on screen, but a sweetheart in life'

'Loathsome on screen, but a sweetheart in life'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

'Shashikala was never short of her work.' 'But somewhere as she grew older she got tired of playing variations of the villain.' 'She became spiritual.'

Devotees, not court, to decide religious practice: Justice Malhotra

Devotees, not court, to decide religious practice: Justice Malhotra

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

The Supreme Court on Friday allowed women of all ages in the Ayyappa temple at Sabarimala in Kerala. While Justices R F Nariman and D Y Chandrachud concurred with Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra and Justice A M Khanwilkar on the ruling that banning the entry of women in the temple is gender discrimination and the practice violates the rights of Hindu women, Justice Indu Malhotra gave a dissenting verdict. Here are highlights of her judgment.

Kaur wins gold at Asian Athletics

Kaur wins gold at Asian Athletics

Rediff.com3 Sep 2005

ndia won its second gold medal, along with the silver, in the women's 400m at the 16th Asian Athletics Championship.

Modi as PM: What his horoscope says

Modi as PM: What his horoscope says

Rediff.com15 May 2014

Well-known astrologer Prem C Sharma reads the astrological charts of both Narendra Modi Rahul Gandhi, and tells us what to expect.

Everton apologise for badge change, promise consultation

Everton apologise for badge change, promise consultation

Rediff.com30 May 2013

Everton have apologised to their fans for a controversial change to the club crest and have promised a full consultation with a view to changing it again after next season.

Nuclear assets are a guarantee of national security: Pak

Nuclear assets are a guarantee of national security: Pak

Rediff.com27 Feb 2012

Pakistan is determined to safeguard its nuclear assets which are a guarantee of national security, Lt Gen (retired) Khalid Kidwai, who heads the organisation that safeguards the country's nuclear arsenal, said on Monday.

Sack Andhra ministers linked with liquor mafia: TDP

Sack Andhra ministers linked with liquor mafia: TDP

Rediff.com14 Feb 2012

Telugu Desam Party President N Chandrababu Naidu has appealed to Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy to immediately remove the tainted ministers who allegedly have links with the liquor mafia.

'Missed Ashok Mehta in every film that we didn't work in'

'Missed Ashok Mehta in every film that we didn't work in'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2012

Filmmaker Aparna Sen pays tribute to Ashok Mehta.

Aamir defamed, demoralised us; must say sorry: IMA

Aamir defamed, demoralised us; must say sorry: IMA

Rediff.com2 Jun 2012

The Indian Medical Association on Saturday demanded an immediate apology from actor Aamir Khan accusing him of having defamed the medical profession in the May 27 episode of his TV show Satyamev Jayate and warned him of legal action if he did not do so.

Vihir is like a book on life lessons

Vihir is like a book on life lessons

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

Vihir is a balm for our troubled souls, says Aseem Chhabra. It is a like a book on life lessons -- joy, laughter and tragedy are all part of our existence.

US rejects Karzai demand to strike Pak safe havens

US rejects Karzai demand to strike Pak safe havens

Rediff.com30 Jul 2010

Dismissing Afghanistan's demand to strike at terror sanctuaries across the border, US has said that it has no plans to send combat troops to Pakistan.

Isinbayeva makes unimpressive return in Moscow

Isinbayeva makes unimpressive return in Moscow

Rediff.com7 Feb 2011

Olympic champion and world pole vault record holder Yelena Isinbayeva made an unimpressive return to competition after an 11-month break by winning a low-key indoor meeting on Sunday.

Mutai runs fastest marathon ever at Boston

Mutai runs fastest marathon ever at Boston

Rediff.com19 Apr 2011

Kenya's Geoffrey Mutai won the Boston Marathon on Monday in an unofficial time of two hours three minutes and two seconds, the fastest time ever recorded over the distance.

'We should be able to provide fool proof security'

'We should be able to provide fool proof security'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2010

Union Home Minister P Chidambaram has finally got accreditation for the Commonwealth Games.

Plea for Raju's lie detector test deferred

Plea for Raju's lie detector test deferred

Rediff.com7 Aug 2009

The CBI had, on April 25, appealed to the XIV additional chief metropolitan magistrate to allow the agency to conduct forensic tests on the trio as a step-in-aid in investigation.

Soderling battles to first win of the year

Soderling battles to first win of the year

Rediff.com9 Feb 2010

Sweden's Robin Soderling put an indifferent start to the year behind him by beating Frenchman Florent Serra 4-6, 6-4, 6-1 in the first round of the World Indoor Tournament on Monday.

Does Satyam have cash to pay salaries?

Does Satyam have cash to pay salaries?

Rediff.com9 Jan 2009

Beleaguered Satyam management, struggling to set its house in order, is facing a major challenge to fight rumours and disinformation particularly relating to employees and their salaries.

SAARC nations moot trade forum like European Union

SAARC nations moot trade forum like European Union

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

In a phased and planned manner the countries will go for Free Trade Areas, a Customs Union, a Common Market, and a Common Economic and Monetary Union.

Cos face pledged share disclosure

Cos face pledged share disclosure

Rediff.com12 Jan 2009

Satyam fiasco may prompt market regulator to be stricter with promoters.

Left leaders continue deliberations on N-deal

Left leaders continue deliberations on N-deal

Rediff.com25 Aug 2007

Making it clear that the Left was not prepared to back down on the issue, Bardhan said it was up to the government to decide whether it wanted to continue or commit sati on the issue.

Now, a special spiritual zone for Lord Ram

Now, a special spiritual zone for Lord Ram

Rediff.com3 Oct 2007

Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan is likely to make an announcement in this regard on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti.

Now, a special zone for Lord Ram

Now, a special zone for Lord Ram

Rediff.com2 Oct 2007

"The special spiritual zone will be created in Chitrakuta to build infrastructure through private-public partnership for pilgrims.

FM confident of 9% GDP growth this fiscal

FM confident of 9% GDP growth this fiscal

Rediff.com31 Aug 2007

Encouraged by the 9.3 per cent GDP growth during April-June period and inflation falling below 4 per cent, Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Friday expressed confidence that economy will expand by about 9 per cent.

Asiad: India's medal winners

Asiad: India's medal winners

Rediff.com15 Dec 2006

A list of the Indian medal winners at the 15th Asian Games in Doha.

Woman dies after jumping into husband's pyre

Woman dies after jumping into husband's pyre

Rediff.com22 Aug 2006

Senior officials have rushed to the spot with forensic team to collect evidence including the charred remains, police said.

Full marks to Rama Shama Bhaama

Full marks to Rama Shama Bhaama

Rediff.com12 Dec 2005

Highlights from PM Modi's I-Day speech

Highlights from PM Modi's I-Day speech

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

The prime minister touched upon many issues including scrapping of Article 370, triple talaq and many more.

Indian athletes a disaster in Doha

Indian athletes a disaster in Doha

Rediff.com13 Dec 2006

The women's 4 x 400 relay team comprising Sati Geetha, Manjeet Kaur, K Chitra and Pinki Pramanik was the only one to win a gold medal.

Indian women win 4x400 gold

Indian women win 4x400 gold

Rediff.com13 Dec 2006

The quartet of Sati Geetha, Pinki Paramanik, K Chitra and Manjeet Kaur overcame a strong field to win the race in 3:32.95 seconds.