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Black Warrant's Zahan-Rahul Face Off

Black Warrant's Zahan-Rahul Face Off

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

'I hope to serve stories and characters to the best of my ability.'

Who Are Ananya-Ranbir Cheering For?

Who Are Ananya-Ranbir Cheering For?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

Film folk came to cheer Zahan Kapoor and his Netflix series Black Warrant.

Watch This Love Story On OTT

Watch This Love Story On OTT

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

Witches and westerns, goosebumps and goldfish, it's all there on OTT this week.

Hansal Mehta Reviews Black Warrant: 'Captivating'

Hansal Mehta Reviews Black Warrant: 'Captivating'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

'While we've seen some standout series over the past year, few have been as captivating and binge-worthy as this.'

Taj Is No. 1 Tourist Choice, What Is No. 2?

Taj Is No. 1 Tourist Choice, What Is No. 2?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

It's the Qutub Minar!

2 terrorists, CRPF jawan killed in J-K's Kathua; 6 injured in Doda gunfight

2 terrorists, CRPF jawan killed in J-K's Kathua; 6 injured in Doda gunfight

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

A terrorist holed up in a border village in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district was killed by security forces on Wednesday in a more than 15-hour operation during which his partner was also shot dead and a CRPF jawan lost his life, officials said.

VIPs get sexual favours inside Tihar, says ex-official

VIPs get sexual favours inside Tihar, says ex-official

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

'During my tenure, I have even seen influential people asking for sexual favour and availing it. Sodomy is common inside Tihar and the powerful people get such favours from inmates either mutually or with the help of jail officials'

Unnao rape survivor critical and on ventilator

Unnao rape survivor critical and on ventilator

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

The rape survivor suffered 90 per cent burns after five men, including two of the rape accused, allegedly set her on fire while she was on her way to court, police said.

Under India's digital infra hood: Growing data centres

Under India's digital infra hood: Growing data centres

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

As India builds its data centre capabilities, it is imperative that it is supported by green energy. This is because data centres are guzzlers of energy.

Is Rajasthan's English experiment a failure?

Is Rajasthan's English experiment a failure?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2022

'What is taught here is a mockery of the English language.'

IPL spot-fixing: Chavan released from Tihar Jail

IPL spot-fixing: Chavan released from Tihar Jail

Rediff.com31 May 2013

Suspended cricketer Ankeet Chavan, who was arrested on allegations of spot-fixing, was on Friday released from Tihar Jail, a day after a court granted him bail to solemnise his marriage.

Two by-polls held peacefully in West Bengal

Two by-polls held peacefully in West Bengal

Rediff.com12 Jun 2012

Around 67 per cent of the electorate exercised their franchise right on Tuesday in the by-elections at Bankura in West Bengal while the figure was 73 per cent at Daspur, officials said.

SC dismisses Nirbhaya convict's review plea

SC dismisses Nirbhaya convict's review plea

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

A 3-judge bench headed by Justice R Banumathi said there are no grounds to review the verdict

WB polls: 77 per cent turnout in third phase

WB polls: 77 per cent turnout in third phase

Rediff.com28 Apr 2011

Around seventy seven per cent voting was recorded in the third phase of West Bengal assembly polls in 75 seats covering Kolkata, North and South 24 Parganas districts on Wednesday.

Amar Singh admitted to AIIMS

Amar Singh admitted to AIIMS

Rediff.com12 Sep 2011

Rajya Sabha member of Parliament Amar Singh, arrested for his alleged role in 2008 cash-for-vote scam, was on Monday night admitted in All India Institute of Medical Sciences following a rise in creatinine level in his body, Tihar jail spokesman Sunil Gupta said.

Nearly 75 pc vote in first phase of WB polls

Nearly 75 pc vote in first phase of WB polls

Rediff.com18 Apr 2011

The turnout in the last assembly elections in these districts in 2006 was 82.91 per cent

CPI-M threatens to take EC to court

CPI-M threatens to take EC to court

Rediff.com2 Apr 2011

The Communist Party of India-Marxist on Saturday accused the Election Commission of being indifferent to the violation of the model code of conduct by the Trinamool Congress and said it might seek legal recourse.

Cells at Tihar to remain open for 12 hours daily

Cells at Tihar to remain open for 12 hours daily

Rediff.com19 Jul 2011

Tihar Prisons authorities have now decided to keep the cells unlocked for 12 hours in a day and carry out a monthly check of the special diet given to sick prisoners.

Despite pandemic, investors are flocking to Tamil Nadu

Despite pandemic, investors are flocking to Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

Tamil Nadu has cornered around 18.63 per cent of the fresh investments in Q1FY21 and topped the list of state-wise investments. These investments should help create over 67,212 jobs.

Tihar: Probe ordered into Afzal's interview

Tihar: Probe ordered into Afzal's interview

Rediff.com10 Jun 2008

A probe has been ordered to find out how a television channel interviewed Mohammad Afzal inside Tihar jail. The move comes after director general of Tihar jail B K Gupta was pulled up by the Union home ministry.

Online appraisal now in India

Online appraisal now in India

Rediff.com12 Aug 2005

Coke pumps in $4 million in AP

Coke pumps in $4 million in AP

Rediff.com6 May 2004

Coke not to raise prices this summer

Coke not to raise prices this summer

Rediff.com13 May 2004

Coke plans rural thrust to boost growth

Coke plans rural thrust to boost growth

Rediff.com12 May 2004

Soft drinks major Coca-Cola India will try to reach 40,000 villages this year as part of its strategy to penetrate rural market that is characterised by low per capita consumption of carbonated soft drinks

Pepsi cuts price, Coke yet to follow suit

Pepsi cuts price, Coke yet to follow suit

Rediff.com15 Apr 2003

Heralding the cut-throat summer competition in soft drinks, Pepsi said on Tuesday that it has slashed prices of its 300 ml returnable glass bottles to Rs 6 in the capital and this price cut may be extended to other markets.

Cop dies in firing inside Delhi court premises, 2 injured

Cop dies in firing inside Delhi court premises, 2 injured

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

Among others injured were the undertrial and a home guard posted at the court, the police said.

Why Cisco is wooing hi-tech start-ups in India

Why Cisco is wooing hi-tech start-ups in India

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

It is eyeing the transportation and infrastructure modernisation opportunity in the country, expected to attract $500 billion in investment over the next five years.

Tour operators demand discounts on Taj Mahal fares

Tour operators demand discounts on Taj Mahal fares

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

While the Taj remains popular amongst celebrity guests, many ordinary foreign visitors are skipping it

WB govt writes to EC urging it to reconsider transfer order

WB govt writes to EC urging it to reconsider transfer order

Rediff.com8 Apr 2014

The Election Commission may cancel or postpone Lok Sabha polls in certain West Bengal constituencies if Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee refuses to abide by its order to transfer eight state government officials.

Docs withdraw all services as RS passes NMC Bill

Docs withdraw all services as RS passes NMC Bill

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

"The provisions of the said bill are nothing short of draconian and promote gross incompetence and mockery of professionals currently working day and night and sacrificing their youth for this broken system," said the protesting doctors.

Violence marks 3rd phase of polling in WB; 79.22% voting

Violence marks 3rd phase of polling in WB; 79.22% voting

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

Phase III of assembly polls in 62 constituencies of West Bengal on Thursday witnessed a series of clashes between political rivals during which bombs were exploded but the violence failed to deter the electors who came out in large numbers, recording a 79.22 per cent voter turnout.

Bhatkal's aide Fasih assaulted inside Tihar

Bhatkal's aide Fasih assaulted inside Tihar

Rediff.com22 Mar 2014

Indian Mujahideen co-founder Yasin Bhatkal's aide Fasih Mahmood, deported from Saudi Arabia in 2012 for his alleged involvement in terror acts, has been allegedly assaulted by a jail inmate inside the high security Tihar jail.

WB polls: 84.24 per cent turnout in sixth and final phase

WB polls: 84.24 per cent turnout in sixth and final phase

Rediff.com5 May 2016

The overall average till 5 pm was 84.24 per cent.

TMC writes to EC on use of choppers by Modi, Sonia

TMC writes to EC on use of choppers by Modi, Sonia

Rediff.com2 Apr 2014

Trinamool Congress on Wednesday wrote a letter to the Election Commission asking how BJP leader Narendra Modi and Congress President Sonia Gandhi could use Pawan Hans helicopters for public meetings contrary to its instructions, even as party chief Mamata Banerjee had to cancel a trip to Assam for lack of one.

EC to monitor spending by political parties on social media

EC to monitor spending by political parties on social media

Rediff.com4 Mar 2014

The Election Commission will for the first time keep a watch on the spending on social media by the political parties in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

Phase 4 of West Bengal polls records 78.05 per cent votes

Phase 4 of West Bengal polls records 78.05 per cent votes

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

The phase is crucial as it will decide the fate of several ministers -- Finance Minister Amit Mitra, Agriculture Minister Purnendu Basu, Law Minister Chandrima Bhattacharya, Tourism Minister Bratya Basu, Food and Supplies Minister Jyotipriyo Mullick and Agriculture Marketing Minister Aroop Roy.

'Govt banks rarely take note of RBI directives'

'Govt banks rarely take note of RBI directives'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

'For years, the RBI has been warning banks on probable frauds in bank guarantees and advised them to exercise due care.' 'PSB staffers feel their jobs are secured, hence there is no need to be vigilant and exercise financial prudence.'

Another day, more hidden currency is flushed out in crores

Another day, more hidden currency is flushed out in crores

Rediff.com15 Dec 2016

Crores of new currency notes continue to tumble out of lockers and hidden locations as authorities conduct raids and searches across the country.