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Jawan kills boss over leave petition

Jawan kills boss over leave petition

Rediff.com20 Oct 2004

Zindagi In Short review

Zindagi In Short review

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

Considering it narrates seven stories about the different facets of life, Zindagi In Short is shockingly lifeless, Joginder Tuteja observes.

Snapshots from the Ladakh film festival

Snapshots from the Ladakh film festival

Rediff.com27 Jun 2014

The third edition of the Ladakh Film Festival kicks off.

Sedition cannot be invoked to quieten the disquiet: Court

Sedition cannot be invoked to quieten the disquiet: Court

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

A Delhi court has said that the law of sedition cannot be invoked to quieten the disquiet under the pretext of muzzling miscreants.

What do you think of these TV shows?

What do you think of these TV shows?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

Some were made on a grand scale, sending off a strong buzz even if they could not live up to it, while others told a good story.

India readies 5 sites for final phase of trials of Oxford COVID vaccine

India readies 5 sites for final phase of trials of Oxford COVID vaccine

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

The Serum Institute of India, the largest vaccine maker in the world, has been chosen by Oxford and its partner AstraZeneca to manufacture the vaccine once it is ready. Trials results for the first two phases were published earlier this month.

PHOTO: Raageshwari ties the knot

PHOTO: Raageshwari ties the knot

Rediff.com28 Jan 2014

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

ISSF's Junior World Cup: Indian shooter grabs gold

ISSF's Junior World Cup: Indian shooter grabs gold

Rediff.com18 Sep 2016

Young Indian shooter Subhankar Pramanick clinched the gold medal in 50-metre rifle prone event at the ISSF Junior World Cup for pistol, rifle and shotgun in Gabala, Azerbaijan, on Sunday.

Wait for new home may get longer by 3 months

Wait for new home may get longer by 3 months

Rediff.com13 May 2020

Developers are cautious about the timing of launches in the near term, given the relative uncertainty in demand pick-up and logistical challenges during the lockdown. However, affordable housing projects slated for the first quarter (Q1) of 2020-21 (FY21) may get launched this quarter itself.

North India could see 100,000 cases per state per day

North India could see 100,000 cases per state per day

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

'The trajectory of the disease will keep increasing because of the population density being very high.'

Not in veins of politicians, bureaucrats to accept failure: HC

Not in veins of politicians, bureaucrats to accept failure: HC

Rediff.com19 May 2021

Politicians and bureaucrats find it very difficult to accept their failure and inability as it is not in their veins, the Delhi high court Wednesday said while expressing concerns over the condition of subordinate judiciary's judicial officers who are at risk of contracting COVID-19 owing to the nature of duties.

Pandemic moving eastwards, says Govt; reviews situation with 5 states

Pandemic moving eastwards, says Govt; reviews situation with 5 states

Rediff.com5 May 2021

A rise in the number of daily COVID-19 cases and mortality has been observed in Assam, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar and Jharkhand, indicating the pandemic is moving eastwards, the Union health ministry said.

40 bodies found in Haridwar, toll in deadly Uttarakhand floods 190

40 bodies found in Haridwar, toll in deadly Uttarakhand floods 190

Rediff.com21 Jun 2013

Forty bodies of flood victims were recovered from Haridwar on Friday, taking the toll in the rain fury to 190 as operations to rescue over 9,000 stranded in Kedarnath and Badrinath were stepped up with the deployment of 40 helicopters.

'Every life lost is a loss to the country'

'Every life lost is a loss to the country'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

'India was fortunate to have a late entry into the pandemic; even the first wave entered India 2-3 months after many other countries experienced it.' 'Similarly, the second wave reached here after other countries went through it.' 'Despite having seen what other countries faced, we didn't ramp up our infrastructure sufficiently enough.' 'We remained highly under prepared.'

Lack of hospital facilities anger stampede survivors

Lack of hospital facilities anger stampede survivors

Rediff.com11 Feb 2013

Grief seems to be giving way to rage among survivors of the Allahabad railway station stampede as officials on Monday faced a tough time pacifying family members of those declared dead or undergoing treatment for injuries.

PIX: Samantha wins big at awards night

PIX: Samantha wins big at awards night

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

The Zee Cine Awards Telugu honoured a lot of film folk over the weekend, even as they got together for a red carpet party. Here's looking at moments from the awards night.

'Centre's COVID misgovernance is a political liability'

'Centre's COVID misgovernance is a political liability'

Rediff.com6 May 2021

'Modi is still immensely popular and, therefore, he can sustain any number of policy failures.' 'Modi himself has worn multiple faces so it would be naive to think that the Modi of 2021 will be the same Modi that will be campaigning for re-election in 2024.'

SP leader's son sentenced to life term for raping minor

SP leader's son sentenced to life term for raping minor

Rediff.com24 May 2013

Son of a Samajwadi Party leader was sentenced to life imprisonment and a penalty of Rs 1 lakh was also imposed on him by a local court here for raping a teenaged girl.

Amethi's Special 26 who cost Rahul the election

Amethi's Special 26 who cost Rahul the election

Rediff.com28 May 2019

26 candidates in Amethi fray take away 60,545 votes; the difference between the victorious Smriti Irani and Rahul Gandhi is 55,120 votes.

'Not enough beds, not enough ventilators'

'Not enough beds, not enough ventilators'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2021

'The only way to contain this is to see that a lesser number of people are affected.'

Officials' absence irks UP minister Azam Khan

Officials' absence irks UP minister Azam Khan

Rediff.com28 Aug 2012

Finding two top officials missing from a departmental meeting, a fuming Uttar Pradesh minister ticked off an officer asking him to shut up and calling him ill-mannered

The three words that'll change your life

The three words that'll change your life

Rediff.com14 Jan 2013

Prakash Iyer, executive coach and MD, Kimberly-Clark Lever and author of The Habit of Winning says that one of the best pieces of advice he received was from a childhood cricketing hero, many years ago. No, it wasn't words of wisdom from Sunil Gavaskar, or Kapil Dev!

'We will sacrifice our lives for our mother Ganga'

'We will sacrifice our lives for our mother Ganga'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

'The present government swears by Hinduism. But we lost three of our sants during earlier BJP regimes.'

IN PICS: Stunning water bodies and more

IN PICS: Stunning water bodies and more

Rediff.com26 Nov 2012

We asked you to send in your unusual travel pictures -- something out of the ordinary that you spotted and caught on camera. Here's a fresh set of responses! And if you want to contribute, post your pictures here!

'Sashi' has large shoes to fill as HDFC Bank's new boss

'Sashi' has large shoes to fill as HDFC Bank's new boss

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

Apart from navigating the bank through the Covid crisis, Jagdishan may also have to deal with the latest development on the auto loan lending practice scam. He will be expected to deliver consistent profit growth of 20 per cent-plus quarter after quarter, irrespective of the operating environment.

Bangalore makes a Hindi movie

Bangalore makes a Hindi movie

Rediff.com14 Mar 2014

Swaroop Kanchi, the Bangalore-based film-maker tries his hand at Hindi film, Yeh Dil Ramta Jogi.

2013 will be a better year, says StanChart head

2013 will be a better year, says StanChart head

Rediff.com23 Dec 2011

This is a significant slowdown - no doubt about that, says Neeraj Swaroop.

Policeman dies during physical test, 10 faint

Policeman dies during physical test, 10 faint

Rediff.com27 Jul 2011

This is the third such incident of police personnel fainting during a physical ability test in Azamgarh district.

Why can't we create a Big Bang Theory?

Why can't we create a Big Bang Theory?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

'Where are the funny writers on Indian television and OTT platforms?' 'Where are the sitcoms?' asks Vanita Kohli Khandekar.

'Cases will keep increasing in the next few weeks'

'Cases will keep increasing in the next few weeks'

Rediff.com10 May 2021

'And that means all of us have to be very careful.'

How India botched up its war against COVID-19

How India botched up its war against COVID-19

Rediff.com10 May 2021

India is in the midst of its biggest crisis since Independence. It is a national emergency and begs to be dealt with. Politics can wait. Lives need to be saved. We need to vaccinate India at a pace faster than any country in the world, asserts Ramesh Menon.

'India is a priority market for StanChart'

'India is a priority market for StanChart'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2009

While other foreign banks are still shrinking their loan portfolio, Standard Chartered Bank says it is seeing a double-digit growth

Delhi polls: Congress pits Kiran Walia against Kejriwal

Delhi polls: Congress pits Kiran Walia against Kejriwal

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

The Congress on Friday pitted former Delhi minister Kiran Walia against Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal from the prestigious New Delhi constituency in February 7 assembly polls.

Girl's uncle, father held for Delhi honour killing

Girl's uncle, father held for Delhi honour killing

Rediff.com15 Jun 2010

The father and uncle of a 19-year-old girl, who was allegedly tortured and electrocuted to death along with her boyfriend in a case of honour killing in New Delhi on monday, have been arrested, police said on Tuesday. Suresh Kumar Saini and Om Prakash, father and uncle respectively of the victim Asha Saini, were arrested for allegedly committing the gruesome murder.

Bank charges may be capped

Bank charges may be capped

Rediff.com11 Jan 2010

Faced with a rising number of customer complaints on excessive charges, the Reserve Bank of India has asked the Indian Banks' Association to come up with guidelines on what the reasonable charges should be.

StanChart to hire 2,500 people in India

StanChart to hire 2,500 people in India

Rediff.com19 May 2010

Global banking major Standard Chartered on Wednesday said it plans to increase its headcount in India by 2,500 people during the current year to 20,000.

'Indian Idol gave me a makeover'

'Indian Idol gave me a makeover'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2010

Shivam Pathak, on his elimination from Indian Idol.

'I will follow my dream'

'I will follow my dream'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2010

Indian Idol contestant Naushad Ali Kawa gets eliminated.

StanChart gets RBI nod to list in India

StanChart gets RBI nod to list in India

Rediff.com12 Oct 2009

StanChart has got an approval from the RBI to list on the country's stock exchanges, but the bank is yet to approach SEBI for selling its depository receipts.

Court dismisses Raju's custody-revision plea

Court dismisses Raju's custody-revision plea

Rediff.com19 Jan 2009

Justice P Swaroop Reddy dismissed the three revision petitions filed against the lower court's order on police custody, saying that there was 'no need for the high court's intervention at this juncture.' The 6th additional chief metropolitan magistrate had, on January 17, ordered Raju, his brother Rama Raju and Satyam's former CFO Vadlamani Srinivas to be sent to police custody for four days till January 22.