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Tamil comedian Vivek in Kannada film

Tamil comedian Vivek in Kannada film

Rediff.com1 Dec 2011

Get your lowdown on what's happening in Kannada films.

EXCLUSIVE EXTRACTS: The Karnataka mining report

EXCLUSIVE EXTRACTS: The Karnataka mining report

Rediff.com28 Jul 2011

Rediff.com brings you some explosive extracts from the 400-page report that has triggered a political tsunami.

The India the BJP wants

The India the BJP wants

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

'A one party-State, with only one kind of Indian,' argues Mihir S Sharma.

Why Kerala is the haven for terrorists in India

Why Kerala is the haven for terrorists in India

Rediff.com15 Jul 2011

The intensity and the articulate planning of Mumbai serial blasts, which claimed 18 lives on Wednesday night, indicates the involvement of the Indian Mujahideen. Intelligence Bureau reports suggest that the IM, which was formed in Uttar Pradesh a few years ago, has regrouped in south India. South states have long been considered as the preferred locations for terrorists to set up their hubs. Kerala is considered to be particularly sensitive due to its likely role as a feeder.

Sri Lanka, the new recruitment hub for ISI

Sri Lanka, the new recruitment hub for ISI

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

Pakistan's external spy agency is trying to push its South Indian agenda

Applying for a UK visa?

Applying for a UK visa?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2006

Winter session ends, Centre says Congress stalled bill triple talaq

Winter session ends, Centre says Congress stalled bill triple talaq

Rediff.com5 Jan 2018

The productivity of the Lok Sabha was 91.58 per cent while that of Rajya Sabha was 56.29 per cent.

Who will be the next CM of Karnataka?

Who will be the next CM of Karnataka?

Rediff.com29 Jul 2011

With just a few hours to go before Lokayukta of Karnataka Justice Santhosh Hegde submits his report on illegal mining, there is a lot of talk about a possible successor to Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa.

What Naidu was told about Sangh's 'vegetarianism'

What Naidu was told about Sangh's 'vegetarianism'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2017

A senior politician Naidu respected once tried to convince the firebrand student leader to quit the Jana Sangh.

'Politics should not be treated like lavatory cleaning'

'Politics should not be treated like lavatory cleaning'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

'Politics has become a toilet because we delegate everything.' 'We have to catch a bus, watch a cricket match, live our life... we feel this (politics) is not part of our responsibility.'

A day in the life of Kalmadi, Raja in Tihar Jail

A day in the life of Kalmadi, Raja in Tihar Jail

Rediff.com6 May 2011

Contrary to common belief that celebrity inmates get 'special treatment', jail authorities say that they are not treated any different from other criminals. Sahim Salim takes a look.

Family and Rs 500 crore: How a Chettiar community is reviving entrepreneurship

Family and Rs 500 crore: How a Chettiar community is reviving entrepreneurship

Rediff.com24 Apr 2017

Some decades ago, nearly 90 per cent of Nattukottai Chettiars were entrepreneurs; this has dropped to 15 per cent. The community plans to reverse the numbers through know-how, family support, funding and networking.

Kerala governor Sheila Dikshit hints at quitting

Kerala governor Sheila Dikshit hints at quitting

Rediff.com19 Jul 2014

The former Delhi chief minister said her conscience is clear and she is not scared of anyone.

Al Ummah planned to blow up Modi with 17 kg of explosives

Al Ummah planned to blow up Modi with 17 kg of explosives

Rediff.com14 Oct 2013

This large cache of arms was the arsenal assembled by terror outfit Al Ummah for their biggest target -- Gujarat Chief Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi.

Serving small entrepreneurs: A 5-star business idea

Serving small entrepreneurs: A 5-star business idea

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

Five Star Business Finance is in the business of providing loans to MSME entrepreneurs. Gireesh Babu finds out more about the company that plans to grow to 3,000 crore by 2020.

Mussoorie Diary: 42C, tidy tourists and stingy loo users

Mussoorie Diary: 42C, tidy tourists and stingy loo users

Rediff.com26 May 2016

Syed Firdaus Ashraf tries to escape the Mumbai heat in the hills of Uttarakhand and discovers the aftermath of climate change and Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.

Why speculation in silver is down

Why speculation in silver is down

Rediff.com1 Jun 2011

The reason, say market players, is heavy losses suffered by traders in south India and Ahmedabad dabbling in the white metal.

After swine flu death, AMU suspends classes till Feb 25

After swine flu death, AMU suspends classes till Feb 25

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

Rushda is the 3rd patient in Aligarh to have died due to swine flu in the past 10 days.

Meet Rohit Khandelwal, the first Indian to win Mr World title

Meet Rohit Khandelwal, the first Indian to win Mr World title

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

Actor-model Rohit Khandelwal made India proud by becoming the first Asian, Indian to win Mr World 2016 title.

SBI Boss: Banks will be back to 'normal' by November 30

SBI Boss: Banks will be back to 'normal' by November 30

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

'We have collected Rs 83,702 crore in deposits in five days.'

How the Howrah Bridge played out in Bollywood

How the Howrah Bridge played out in Bollywood

Rediff.com24 Feb 2018

'To this day, not a year passes when Bollywood does not head to Kolkata to train its cameras on the magnificence of the bridge and the flow of life that pulses along the river across which it spans,' says Saibal Chatterjee.

How SIMI resumed Kerala operations with ease

How SIMI resumed Kerala operations with ease

Rediff.com8 Mar 2011

Intelligence Bureau sources point out that any terror group would find it easy to set up base in the state. The headache zones in the state are Binanipuram, Malapuram and Kozhikode

Prez poll: Rajnath, Venkaiah to meet Sonia for consensus candidate

Prez poll: Rajnath, Venkaiah to meet Sonia for consensus candidate

Rediff.com14 Jun 2017

They are likely to meet Sitaram Yechury following the meeting with Gandhi.

BJP will make its presence felt in south: Swaraj

BJP will make its presence felt in south: Swaraj

Rediff.com12 Apr 2011

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Sushma Swaraj, who was in charge of the party's campaign in Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry, on Tuesday claimed that her party would make its presence felt in south India. She was addressing a press conference after campaigning in the poll-bound states."Our party is winning in at least four constituencies in Kerala. I personally feel that we will do better than that," she told newspersons at the party headquarters on Tuesday.

How India can change its 'job taker' tag in the US

How India can change its 'job taker' tag in the US

Rediff.com11 Jan 2011

India's top IT companies need to open new facilities in the United States to create more employment opportunities for locals and to change the perception that they were job-takers, a leading US business forum representative has said.

'Minorities in Karnataka more insecure than ever'

'Minorities in Karnataka more insecure than ever'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2011

In his report, he blames the Karnataka government entirely for the church attack fiasco. In this interview with rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa, Justice M F Saldanha says that there is not a single incident of conversion that has taken place in Karnataka. He further goes on to add that Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa holds a public office and cannot continue to behave like a Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangha pracharak.

'People won't trust a piece of paper that has gold written on it'

'People won't trust a piece of paper that has gold written on it'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

A Ganesh Nadar/Rediff.com speaks to common folk in Tamil Nadu about whether they will invest in Arun Jaitley's gold monetisation scheme. Their reactions will not make the Union finance minister happy.

Achche Din ahead for these three stocks

Achche Din ahead for these three stocks

Rediff.com27 Jul 2017

Hamsini Karthik reveals why the ongoing business rejig will help unlock value for shareholders of Grasim, Reliance Capital and Tube Investments

At APEC summit, Trump praises India's growth story and Modi

At APEC summit, Trump praises India's growth story and Modi

Rediff.com10 Nov 2017

Trump lauds Modi, saying he has been working successfully to bring the vast country and its people together.

McDonald's to double its outlets

McDonald's to double its outlets

Rediff.com21 Feb 2011

Plans to invest Rs. 500 crore over the next three years in West and South India.

Modi@3: Congress announces campaign to expose 'failure' of government

Modi@3: Congress announces campaign to expose 'failure' of government

Rediff.com16 May 2017

Ahead of completion of three years of the National Democratic Alliance, the Congress young brigade alleged that the government has failed on various counts including on issues like dealing with Pakistan, Kashmir policy, internal security, women safety and rising cases of rapes, atrocities on Dalits, high petrol and diesel prices, besides generation of jobs.

Shruti Haasan, Siddharth in Walt Disney film!

Shruti Haasan, Siddharth in Walt Disney film!

Rediff.com13 Dec 2010

Telugu film Anaganaga O Dheerudu to be produced by Walt Disney.

Chennai blast suspect reveals Pak role in spreading terror

Chennai blast suspect reveals Pak role in spreading terror

Rediff.com9 May 2014

'I reported to two people at the Pakistan High Commission in Colombo and informed them about my reconnaissance activities, which I carried out under the guise of being a footwear exporter. I photographed various sensitive locations, including nuclear stations and the US consulate in Chennai.' These comments made by alleged ISI spy Zaheed Hussain reveal how Pakistan is playing an active role in spreading terror in the country. Vicky Nanjappa presents an excerpt of his confession.

After surgical strikes, airports, ports on high alert

After surgical strikes, airports, ports on high alert

Rediff.com30 Sep 2016

Central Industrial Security Force chief OP Singh briefed Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on the heightened arrangements at airports, ports and other vital installations guarded by the central force.

PIX: Aishwarya, Aaradhya step out

PIX: Aishwarya, Aaradhya step out

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

The latest Bollywood updates.

Political instability dents Brand Bengaluru

Political instability dents Brand Bengaluru

Rediff.com29 Nov 2010

The political instability and poor governance in the state has dealt a blow to brand Bengaluru and has affected it as an investment destination.

How Yeddyurappa saved his chair

How Yeddyurappa saved his chair

Rediff.com24 Nov 2010

When everyone thought it was curtains for Karnataka Chief Minister, BS Yeddyurappa, he managed to pull off the escape act once again. Ever since he led the Bharatiya Janata Party to form its first government in South India, Yeddyurappa has faced losing his chair atleast four times.

PIX: Shriya, Charmee, Chiranjeevi at SIIMA awards

PIX: Shriya, Charmee, Chiranjeevi at SIIMA awards

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

The South Indian film industry got together recently for a grand awards night in Malaysia.

MPs thrilled with Obama speech

MPs thrilled with Obama speech

Rediff.com8 Nov 2010

Members of Parliament from diverse parts of India -- from the Naxalite-affected regions to south India -- react to President Obama's speech.