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HC upholds Shweta Shetty's eviction from father's home

HC upholds Shweta Shetty's eviction from father's home

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

Taking serious note of the harassment faced by senior citizens at the hands of their own children, the Bombay High Court refused to quash a tribunal's order evicting singer Shweta Shetty from the south Mumbai residence of her 95-year-old father for ill-treating him.

Shah Rukh Khan: The Ultimate Woman's Man

Shah Rukh Khan: The Ultimate Woman's Man

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

From what we've caught in a glimpse of its adrenalin-pumping promos, Jawan pays rich ode to SRK's inbuilt feminist. An army of females swarming its multi-heroines star cast screams iron fist in velvet glove in all its mainstream glory.

K'taka makes masks compulsory during New Year celebrations

K'taka makes masks compulsory during New Year celebrations

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

Celebrations on New Year's Day should last only till 1 am, Health Minister K Sudhakar said.

PIX: Famous faces at polling booths in Karnataka

PIX: Famous faces at polling booths in Karnataka

Rediff.com10 May 2023

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, former chief minister B S Yediyurappa, IT industry veteran N R Narayana Murthy along with wife Sudha Murty, and Mysuru royal family member 'Rajamate' Pramoda Devi Wadiyar, were among the early voters who cast their ballot in the Karnataka Assembly polls.

Shah Rukh Joins Bollywood's BALD and BEAUTIFUL

Shah Rukh Joins Bollywood's BALD and BEAUTIFUL

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

Sukanya Verma looks at all the significant bald imagery of Bollywood through the years.

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.

How Delhi cops nabbed Air India 'peeing' incident accused

How Delhi cops nabbed Air India 'peeing' incident accused

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

The man accused of urinating on a co-passenger on board a flight of Air India from New York to Delhi, switched off his mobile phone and went incommunicado after the incident got reported in the media.

MP adds flight to free pilgrimage scheme for silvers in election year

MP adds flight to free pilgrimage scheme for silvers in election year

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

The Shivraj Singh Chouhan government in Madhya Pradesh will be taking some senior citizens in the state on free pilgrimages by air under its existing scheme and the exercise will start from May 21, months before the assembly polls in the Bharatiya Janata Party-ruled state.

80D Limit Available? Opt For Health Check-up

80D Limit Available? Opt For Health Check-up

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

You can avail of tax deduction on expenses incurred on preventive health check-ups. This provision is beneficial to younger people who don't exhaust their Section 80D limit with their health insurance premium.

How Boman Almost Missed Doing Uunchai

How Boman Almost Missed Doing Uunchai

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

'Boman should not miss the opportunity of being a part of such a beautiful film with Sooraj Barjatya.'

Kanjoos Makhichoos Review: Not Funny At All!

Kanjoos Makhichoos Review: Not Funny At All!

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

Kunal Kemmu's default mode performing comedy is overacting. When surrounded by much more competent theatre-trained actors, he falls consistently short. (In the past, this role would have been tailor-made for Govinda), observes Deepa Gahlot.

Dehradun woman transfers all her property to Rahul Gandhi

Dehradun woman transfers all her property to Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

A senior citizen from Dehradun, Pushpa Munjial, on Monday has filed a testament (will) in the district court transferring all her property to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.

'We've to change how we look at old age'

'We've to change how we look at old age'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

'We always think of retirement as a time to settle down, that it is the sunset of our lives.' 'Instead of calling it retirement, we must call it 're-tyre-ing', that is putting a new set of tyres and going on a new journey.'

'Bikini Killer' Charles Shobhraj to walk out of jail after Nepal SC order

'Bikini Killer' Charles Shobhraj to walk out of jail after Nepal SC order

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

A joint bench of justices Sapana Pradhan Malla and Tilak Prasad Shrestha ordered to free 78-year-old Sobhraj from jail, according to Supreme Court sources.

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.

Alleged 'PMO conman' Kiran Patel's wife held in Ahmedabad cheating case

Alleged 'PMO conman' Kiran Patel's wife held in Ahmedabad cheating case

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

The wife of alleged conman Kiran Patel, who was held in Jammu and Kashmir for posing as a top official in the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), was arrested on Tuesday for trying to usurp a senior citizen's bungalow in Ahmedabad, officials said.

Meghalaya, Nagaland vote in multi-cornered contest

Meghalaya, Nagaland vote in multi-cornered contest

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

Polling for assembly polls is underway in Meghalaya and Nagaland, northeastern states the Bharatiya Janata Party rules in alliance with regional powers.

'Uunchai is scaling its own Everest!'

'Uunchai is scaling its own Everest!'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

'The only way to bring the audience back is to give them stories that come from the heart.'

Banks rush to woo depositors ahead of festive season

Banks rush to woo depositors ahead of festive season

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

Commemorating 75 years of India's independence, SBI has launched a 75-day Utsav Deposit Scheme, offering 6.10 per cent for fixed deposits. Senior citizens will get an additional 0.50 per cent and the offer is on until October 30, SBI said.

Spies, Superstars, A Crazy Bear On OTT

Spies, Superstars, A Crazy Bear On OTT

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

Watch Jubilee's concluding episodes. Radhika Apte is a housewife turned spy. Mithunda makes his OTT debut. Sukanya Verma lists her recommendations.

Heavy rains lash Mumbai, nearby areas; girl drowns, people evacuated

Heavy rains lash Mumbai, nearby areas; girl drowns, people evacuated

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

Local train services came to a halt between Badlapur and Ambarnath section in Maharashtra's Thane district adjoining Mumbai due to water-logging on railway tracks after heavy rains, officials said.

Lust Stories 2 Review: Konkona Saves The Day!

Lust Stories 2 Review: Konkona Saves The Day!

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

Anthology movies are a strange beast. They can be as monotonous and harmless as munching away a bumper bag of chips -- you eat one, you have to finish the rest. Or they can be like discovering a rare treasure marked by profound insight and offbeat experiences, observes Sukanya Verma.

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.

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.

Didn't know Bhide, touching feet of elderly person our tradition: Sudha Murthy

Didn't know Bhide, touching feet of elderly person our tradition: Sudha Murthy

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

She said Bhide wanted her appointment but she told him that she was busy.

Yeh Hai India: Where Is She Going?

Yeh Hai India: Where Is She Going?

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

This senior citizen, helped by youngsters, arrives at the polling station in Aurangabad, Bihar, to cast her vote in the state's panchayat elections.

Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani Review: Soch Nayi, Swad Wahi

Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani Review: Soch Nayi, Swad Wahi

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani packs in abundant entertainment and hat tips to the KJo brand, observes Sukanya Verma.

Not Filed Your ITR Yet?! Read This Now!

Not Filed Your ITR Yet?! Read This Now!

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

Missing the deadline for filing Income Tax returns can lead to consequences.

Day 1 in Tihar: Sisodia lodged with dreaded criminals

Day 1 in Tihar: Sisodia lodged with dreaded criminals

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

Delhi former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia is now lodged in Tihar's jail after Rouse Avenue Court on Monday sent him to judicial custody till March 20 in connection with the excise policy case.

Go WILD On OTT This Week

Go WILD On OTT This Week

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

From panthers to crocodiles, Sukanya Verma gives you a wild menu on OTT this week.

What You Must Know About Advance Tax

What You Must Know About Advance Tax

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

Salaried persons whose liability is fully deducted as tax deducted at source by their employer need not worry about advance tax payments, unless they have other sources of taxable income.

One year of Shinde govt: Politics overshadows governance

One year of Shinde govt: Politics overshadows governance

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

The Sena and Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray labelled each other gaddar (traitor) after Shinde's rebellion split their original party last year, while Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis publicly asserted he had exacted revenge on Thackeray for his betrayal.

Meghalaya polls: BJP woos women voters with govt job quota, scooters

Meghalaya polls: BJP woos women voters with govt job quota, scooters

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

It also promised financial assistance of Rs 24,000 annually to all dependent widows and single mothers, two free LPG cylinders to all the beneficiaries of the PM Ujjwala Yojana and 24x7 power supply.

Naga peace solution finds no mention in BJP's state manifesto

Naga peace solution finds no mention in BJP's state manifesto

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

The Bharatiya Janata Party has released its manifesto for the upcoming Nagaland assembly elections, promising a special package for the eastern part of the state and establishment of a board for the holistic development of the region if the party returns to power for the second time in a row.

Electricity essential service, people can't be denied without lawful reason: HC

Electricity essential service, people can't be denied without lawful reason: HC

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

The court stated that even when there is a dispute over the ownership of a property, the authorities cannot deprive its legal occupant of electricity by insisting on a no objection certificate from those claiming to be the owners.

At 64.33%, Gujarat sees 4% drop in voter turnout from 2017 assembly polls

At 64.33%, Gujarat sees 4% drop in voter turnout from 2017 assembly polls

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

Gujarat has registered a voter turnout of 64.33 per cent for the recently-concluded elections to 182 assembly seats, a drop of more than 4 per cent as compared to the turnout registered in the 2017 polls.

Imran Khan supporters storm Pak army headquarters, corps commander's home

Imran Khan supporters storm Pak army headquarters, corps commander's home

Rediff.com9 May 2023

In unprecedented scenes, supporters of former prime minister Imran Khan on Tuesday stormed the Pakistan Army headquarters in the garrison city of Rawalpindi and the Corps Commander's residence in Lahore after his dramatic arrest in a corruption case.

PM holds high-level meet amid rise in Covid cases

PM holds high-level meet amid rise in Covid cases

Rediff.com22 Mar 2023

India has recorded 1,134 new coronavirus cases, while the active cases increased to 7,026, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Wednesday.

'Which ITR Should I File?'

'Which ITR Should I File?'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

Anil Rego, CEO, Right Horizons, answers your personal income tax queries.

Gujarat polls: Special booth for India's 'mini African village'

Gujarat polls: Special booth for India's 'mini African village'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

As Gujarat is all set to vote for the first phase of the assembly elections, Jambur, India's mini African village will vote in its special tribal booth for the first time.