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Arey daro maat, bhaago maat: Modi taunts Rahul over Rae Bareli move

Arey daro maat, bhaago maat: Modi taunts Rahul over Rae Bareli move

Rediff.com3 May 2024

Modi said that Congress' tally in the Lok Sabha polls will be an "all-time low"

Crime, Cricket, Christmas On OTT!

Crime, Cricket, Christmas On OTT!

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

Sukanya Verma's OTT recommendations this week.

Dhak Dhak Review: Secrets Of The Khardung La Sisterhood

Dhak Dhak Review: Secrets Of The Khardung La Sisterhood

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

The simplicity of a spontaneous sisterhood, women getting along with other women, feeling alive in each other's company makes Dhak Dhak a gentle celebration of womanhood, notes Sukanya Verma.

Can An Ischemic Stroke Cause Sudden Death?

Can An Ischemic Stroke Cause Sudden Death?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2024

When the artery going to the brain gets clogged or closes off, and a part of the brain goes without blood for too long, it is called an ischemic stroke.

Does India have enough vaccine reserves to combat another Covid wave?

Does India have enough vaccine reserves to combat another Covid wave?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

According to CoWIN data, only 73 vaccination centres are currently active in India, of which 32 are government-run.

How To Sleep Better At Night

How To Sleep Better At Night

Rediff.com27 Oct 2023

rediffGURU Dr Karthiyayini Mahadevan, head of wellness for senior citizens at Columbia Pacific Communities, tells you how you can tackle your sleep woes.

Drunk passengers create ruckus onboard Indigo flight, arrested

Drunk passengers create ruckus onboard Indigo flight, arrested

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

The passengers were stopped by the crew members for consuming alcohol and they apologised in writing for the incident.

Maha: Plea seeks door-to-door COVID vaccination for people above 75 yrs

Maha: Plea seeks door-to-door COVID vaccination for people above 75 yrs

Rediff.com2 Apr 2021

The petition filed by advocates Dhruti Kapadia and Kunal Tiwari on Friday stated that such persons may not be able to visit vaccination centres or may or may find it difficult to do so.

SC refuses to direct ECI to upload voter turnout data

SC refuses to direct ECI to upload voter turnout data

Rediff.com24 May 2024

The bench said it would be difficult for the poll panel to mobilise manpower for uploading the voter turnout data on its website.

Legal doyen Fali Nariman passes away

Legal doyen Fali Nariman passes away

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

Nariman received the Padma Bhushan in January 1991 and in 2007, he was awarded the Padma Vibhushan.

SC orders Yamuna board to meet over Delhi water crisis

SC orders Yamuna board to meet over Delhi water crisis

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

As Delhi grapples with water crisis amid the unrelenting summer heat, the Supreme Court on Monday ordered an emergent meeting of the Upper Yamuna River Board on June 5 to address the issue.

Govt to discontinue 7.75% taxable savings bonds scheme

Govt to discontinue 7.75% taxable savings bonds scheme

Rediff.com28 May 2020

The bonds were available for seven years. Since these were not traded in the secondary market, redemption took place at maturity.

Uniform Civil Code, NRC, freebies in BJP's K'taka poll manifesto

Uniform Civil Code, NRC, freebies in BJP's K'taka poll manifesto

Rediff.com1 May 2023

It also promised to launch the 'Poshane' scheme through which every BPL household will be provided with half litre 'Nandini' milk every day and five kg 'Shri Anna - siri dhanya' through monthly ration kits.

91 killed during stir against PM Hasina in Bangladesh; curfew imposed

91 killed during stir against PM Hasina in Bangladesh; curfew imposed

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

The clashes broke out this morning when protesters attending a non-cooperation programme to demand the government's resignation faced opposition from the supporters of the Awami League, Chhatra League, and Jubo League activists.

Delhi Cong chief Arvinder Singh Lovely steps down over alliance with AAP

Delhi Cong chief Arvinder Singh Lovely steps down over alliance with AAP

Rediff.com28 Apr 2024

In his letter to the Congress National President, Mallikarjun Kharge, Lovely said that all unanimous decisions taken by the senior Delhi Congress leaders have been unilaterally vetoed by the AICC general secretary (Delhi in-charge).

Farah, Moushumi At Tabassum's Prayer Meet

Farah, Moushumi At Tabassum's Prayer Meet

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

At a prayer meet on Monday, film folk paid homage to the lady who personified effervescence in every episode of her long running Doordarshan talk show, Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan, which ran from 1972 to 1993.

HC orders Cong leaders to remove posts against Rajat Sharma

HC orders Cong leaders to remove posts against Rajat Sharma

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

The Delhi high court has ordered removal of social media posts by Congress leaders Jairam Ramesh, Pawan Khera and Ragini Nayak alleging that veteran journalist Rajat Sharma used 'abusive language' during his show on the Lok Sabha election result day.

Butcher who chopped Bangladesh MP's body arrested

Butcher who chopped Bangladesh MP's body arrested

Rediff.com24 May 2024

A team of CID officers were in the process of searching for the victim's body parts at the Krishnamati village in Bhangar where the butcher had led them.

Invite leader of largest pre-poll alliance if...: 6 Madras HC ex-judges write to Prez

Invite leader of largest pre-poll alliance if...: 6 Madras HC ex-judges write to Prez

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

They said there was "genuine concern" that if the present ruling dispensation loses people's mandate, the transition of power may not be smooth and there could be a constitutional crisis.

Markets crash: Pollster Pradeep Gupta 'open to probe'

Markets crash: Pollster Pradeep Gupta 'open to probe'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2024

Facing opposition fire for exit polls allegedly being used for stock market manipulation, Axis My India's chief Pradeep Gupta has said he is open to facing all kinds of investigations and it would help do business in a much better way if the government frames specific regulations for pollsters.

Navlakha owes Rs 1.64 cr towards house arrest security: NIA in SC

Navlakha owes Rs 1.64 cr towards house arrest security: NIA in SC

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

Senior advocate Nitya Ramakrishnan, appearing for Navlakha, contested the figure of Rs 1.64 crore saying the agency's calculation of the amount payable was wrong and contrary to the relevant rules.

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

'What's sad today is that there are so many people who cannot find work, not because the country is devoid of that opportunity, but because we are not doing enough in the country.'

A Tale Of Two Poorams

A Tale Of Two Poorams

Rediff.com8 May 2024

If you have an appetite for crowds and the visual spectacle of many focused on one task or activity, a pooram will engage you, notes Shyam G Menon.

Man who urinated on AI co-passenger absconding: Delhi Police

Man who urinated on AI co-passenger absconding: Delhi Police

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

The Delhi Police sent multiple teams to nab the man, who had allegedly urinated on his female co-passenger on an Air India flight on November 26 last year, but he was absconding, officials said on Thursday.

Full house for India vs SA 1st T20I in Delhi

Full house for India vs SA 1st T20I in Delhi

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

The first T20 International between India and South in Delhi on Thursday is set to be a sell out with 94 percent tickets already sold at the 35,000 capacity Arun Jaitley stadium.

Mamata fell after being 'pushed from behind'? Doctor clarifies

Mamata fell after being 'pushed from behind'? Doctor clarifies

Rediff.com16 Mar 2024

A day after stating that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had a fall at her Kalighat residence 'due to some push from behind' leading to injuries on forehead and nose, state-run SSKM Hospital director Manimoy Bandyopadhyay on Friday clarified that all he meant was that the CM may have felt 'a sensation of push'.

Ensuring justice reach all priority of govt: PM Modi

Ensuring justice reach all priority of govt: PM Modi

Rediff.com29 Feb 2020

Hitting out at previous governments, he said they did not care for the people with disabilities but his dispensation was thinking about their problems and finding ways to reduce their issues.

FM launches new small savings scheme for women with 7.5% return

FM launches new small savings scheme for women with 7.5% return

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

The deposit facility for the women and girls will be for a period of two years with a rate of interest of 7.5 per cent, Sitharaman announced.

Differing Tenures FDs: Time To Lock In

Differing Tenures FDs: Time To Lock In

Rediff.com2 May 2023

Instead of only focusing on the tenure for which the best interest rate is available, investors should also focus on their own investment horizon.

Should You Invest In SSY?

Should You Invest In SSY?

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

It is a good option for parents of girl children who want a debt product and do not mind its low liquidity.

'Modi is most popular PM, still he had to change his 101 MPs'

'Modi is most popular PM, still he had to change his 101 MPs'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

'He had to change them because he recognises that even with his popularity....could lead to a problem. So, democracy has this way of offering corrections and telling the ruling party or the prime minister that you need to take some steps to compensate for excesses'

Trading cryptocurrencies: 'Will I be liable to tax audit?'

Trading cryptocurrencies: 'Will I be liable to tax audit?'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

Mihir Tanna, Associate Director, S K Patodia & Associates, will answer your personal income tax queries.

2.52 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses administered so far

2.52 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses administered so far

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

The countrywide vaccination drive was rolled out on January 16 with healthcare workers receiving vaccine jabs. Immunisation of frontline workers started on February 2.

Get Your Dose Of K-Romance On OTT This Week

Get Your Dose Of K-Romance On OTT This Week

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

Pop stars, lawyers, cops, hoteliers -- care to hear their story on OTT this week?

Drug offences a menace to society, show no leniency to NDPS convicts: SC

Drug offences a menace to society, show no leniency to NDPS convicts: SC

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said offences under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act 1985, are a "menace" to society and no leniency should be shown to those convicted under it.

Railways asked to reserve seats for elderly in suburban trains

Railways asked to reserve seats for elderly in suburban trains

Rediff.com23 Apr 2014

The Bombay High Court on Wednesday asked the Railway authorities to come out with a scheme to reserve seats for senior citizens in suburban trains as the existing facility was not sufficient to accommodate the elders.

'Against Trump, Kamala Is Formidable'

'Against Trump, Kamala Is Formidable'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

'Just think about it. She's a prosecutor, he's a convicted felon. I love that juxtaposition.' 'She's a woman, and she's black and South Asian. He's a white guy who grew up with enormous [wealth].' 'She grew up in a very average, lower middle class/middle class kind of setting with a single mother.'

Revanth Reddy takes oath as Telangana CM, Bhatti Vikramarka his deputy

Revanth Reddy takes oath as Telangana CM, Bhatti Vikramarka his deputy

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

All India Congress Committee president Mallikarjun Kharge, senior Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah attended the ceremony held at the L B Stadium in Hyderabad.

Social media lends helping hand in reaching aid to Chennai flood-hit

Social media lends helping hand in reaching aid to Chennai flood-hit

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

Cries of help were forwarded through the night, as Chennaiites, who waded through a similar nightmare in 2015, reconnected online again and formed citizen rescue groups to deal with emergencies.

Bangladesh MP cut into pieces, flesh segregated from bones

Bangladesh MP cut into pieces, flesh segregated from bones

Rediff.com24 May 2024

Bangladesh MP Anwarul Azim Anar, who went missing in Kolkata on May 13, was found murdered and three people have been arrested, Bangladesh Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan said on Wednesday.