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Devotees burst into ecstasy as SC allows Rath Yatra

Devotees burst into ecstasy as SC allows Rath Yatra

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

Chants of 'Jai Jagannath' rent the air all over as the news about the Supreme Court giving its nod for holding the world famous car festival in the pilgrim town reached the state bringing cheers among people, irrespective of caste, creed and religion.

Homes of the billionaires

Homes of the billionaires

Rediff.com30 Sep 2005

Govt's transparency reducing need for filing RTI: Shah

Govt's transparency reducing need for filing RTI: Shah

Rediff.com12 Oct 2019

The dashboard system introduced by Modi has ensured that everyone gets information about ongoing schemes online without filing RTI applications, Shah said.

Armed man outside White House refuses to stop, shot at

Armed man outside White House refuses to stop, shot at

Rediff.com21 May 2016

A White House official said 'no one within or associated with the White House was injured, and everyone in the White House is safe and accounted for'.

NRI stabbed to death in US

NRI stabbed to death in US

Rediff.com28 Mar 2005

Shourie opens CII office in Malaysia

Shourie opens CII office in Malaysia

Rediff.com24 Feb 2003

Communications and IT Minister Arun Shourie on Monday inaugurated the Confederation of Indian Industry's office in Malaysia, its 14th international office.\n\n\n\n

61-year-old Indian gunned down by teenager in US

61-year-old Indian gunned down by teenager in US

Rediff.com18 Nov 2018

The accused was charged with murder, felony murder, robbery, carjacking, unlawful possession of a handgun and possession of a handgun for unlawful purpose.

The man Pakistan banks on

The man Pakistan banks on

Rediff.com22 Apr 2006

Chidambaram sent to Tihar jail for 2 weeks in INX Media case

Chidambaram sent to Tihar jail for 2 weeks in INX Media case

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

Chidambaram, who was accompanied by police personnel in the police bus, was put in a special cell in the Asia's biggest prison complex as per the orders of the CBI court.

MFs to purchase your dream home in 5-7 years?

MFs to purchase your dream home in 5-7 years?

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

In R-Day address, Prez calls LS polls a 'once-in-a-century-moment'

In R-Day address, Prez calls LS polls a 'once-in-a-century-moment'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

'This country belongs to each of us and to all of us -- every group and every community, every region and every identity.'

Asian Squash: It's Joshna vs Dipika in summit clash

Asian Squash: It's Joshna vs Dipika in summit clash

Rediff.com29 Apr 2017

The two Indian women made the final of the tournament with contrasting victories on Saturday

Pak PM blames India in I-Day address for impasse in ties

Pak PM blames India in I-Day address for impasse in ties

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

"Our government has invariably made efforts to initiate the process of meaningful dialogue and adoption of peaceful means to resolve the issues but unfortunately the expansionist designs of India have remained the main hurdle in this regard," Abbasi said.

STAR pads up to widen IPL coverage

STAR pads up to widen IPL coverage

Rediff.com23 Dec 2017

Urvi Malvania reveals STAR India's big plans for IPL-11.

10 Shows To Watch During Lockdown

10 Shows To Watch During Lockdown

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

Aseem Chhabra lists his 10 favourite non-Indian shows streaming in India -- classics as well as recent shows.

Pvt banks may not match SBI in lowering deposit rates

Pvt banks may not match SBI in lowering deposit rates

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

The reason why private banks will play the deposit pricing game strategically is the weakening of banks' deposits base given the competition from MFs and insurance companies due to tax-savings schemes.

Why the recent rejig in labour laws by states won't help much

Why the recent rejig in labour laws by states won't help much

Rediff.com25 May 2020

Labour law changes for three years may not be enough as it takes a couple of years for factories to build and operations at a proper scale start only in the third or fourth year.

The businessman who got richer during the lockdown

The businessman who got richer during the lockdown

Rediff.com8 May 2020

Radhakishan Damani is the only billionaire to see his wealth grow by around 20% during the lockdown.

Modi invites Indian-American business leaders to India

Modi invites Indian-American business leaders to India

Rediff.com28 Sep 2014

He is meeting stalwarts such as Google's Eric E Schmidt, Carlyle's David M Rubenstein, Cargill's David W MacLennan, MasterCard's Ajay Banga, and Pepsico's Indra Nooyi.

How Modi can rescue the economy

How Modi can rescue the economy

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

''I have been saying for the last 25 years, to no avail naturally, that the only government asset that is politically unproblematic is land,' says T C A Srinivasa Raghavan.

'President' Trump prefers Manhattan penthouse over White House?

'President' Trump prefers Manhattan penthouse over White House?

Rediff.com13 Nov 2016

Donald Trump may not live in the White House full-time after assuming the US Presidency in January and is discussing with his advisers about splitting his time between Washington and his penthouse apartment in Manhattan, a media report said.

Jagannath Puri yatra starts, 2 killed in stampede, 10 injured

Jagannath Puri yatra starts, 2 killed in stampede, 10 injured

Rediff.com18 Jul 2015

Amid tight security, the century's first Nabakalebar Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath was held in Puri on Saturday with fanfare, religious fervour, enthusiasm and a spirit of camaraderie.

'Fight like a girl': Thousands rally across US on 2nd Women's March

'Fight like a girl': Thousands rally across US on 2nd Women's March

Rediff.com21 Jan 2018

Take a look at the sea of women who came out...

Mexico GP: Rosberg beats Hamilton to pole

Mexico GP: Rosberg beats Hamilton to pole

Rediff.com1 Nov 2015

Nico Rosberg said it was 'business as usual' after beating Mercedes team mate Lewis Hamilton to pole position for the fourth race in a row on Saturday in the first Formula One qualifying held in Mexico since 1992

Woman wearing hijab set on fire on New York city street

Woman wearing hijab set on fire on New York city street

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

The woman, who has not been identified, was walking on the city's Fifth avenue when an unidentified person set her blouse on fire using a lighter.

Aman eyes Mumbai/Delhi for urban hotel

Aman eyes Mumbai/Delhi for urban hotel

Rediff.com22 Sep 2018

'We have never compromised on the location of properties and that won't change.'

Vice Prez Ansari leaves for Morocco, Tunisia

Vice Prez Ansari leaves for Morocco, Tunisia

Rediff.com30 May 2016

Vice President Hamid Ansari on Monday embarked on a five-day visit to Morocco and Tunisia as part of efforts to build on diplomatic gains from the India-Africa Summit and lay platform for a future partnership.

Muhammad Ali to be buried in Louisville after local hero's sendoff

Muhammad Ali to be buried in Louisville after local hero's sendoff

Rediff.com5 Jun 2016

Muhammad Ali's hometown of Louisville will honour the former boxing champion on Friday with a procession through the Kentucky city and public funeral at a sports arena, a tribute befitting a local hero who achieved global stature as a humanitarian.

FULL TEXT: President's address to the nation on the eve of R Day

FULL TEXT: President's address to the nation on the eve of R Day

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's address on the eve of 70th Republic Day of India.

'Changes in Benami Act will block black money in realty'

'Changes in Benami Act will block black money in realty'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

The Budget has proposed a Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Bill.

How T20 will change!

How T20 will change!

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

Fascinating predictions for the years ahead. A revealing excerpt from Tim Wigmore and Freddie Wilde's Cricket 2.0: Inside The T20 Revolution.

The greatest threat to our democracy post 1975

The greatest threat to our democracy post 1975

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

'Refusing to implement the CAA-NRC, as some states have done via resolutions in state assemblies, is a violation of the Constitution; an attempt to alter the fundamental structure of our democracy and a recipe for anarchy,' argues Vivek Gumaste.

Explosion rocks busy NYC neighbourhood; injures 29

Explosion rocks busy NYC neighbourhood; injures 29

Rediff.com18 Sep 2016

As many as 29 people have been injured in an explosion that rocked New York's busy and upscale neighbourhood also frequented by tourists, authorities said about the "intentional act", hours before world leaders arrive in the city for the high-level UN General Assembly session.

Hema Malini: Amitabh is outstanding in Shamitabh

Hema Malini: Amitabh is outstanding in Shamitabh

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Needed: Urgent solutions to defend India well!

Needed: Urgent solutions to defend India well!

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

'While all would agree on the need to be ready to launch cross-border strikes on terror camps, there is sharp disagreement on how best to do it.' 'Through IAF fighters, or surface-to-surface missiles?' 'Or should army Special Forces be created to do the job?' 'If air strikes are the agreed priority, additional funding must be made available for the purchase of fighters and missiles.' 'If it is to be Special Forces, the army must be facilitated in raising a Special Forces Command,' notes Ajai Shukla.

PHOTOS: It's a mad, mad world!

PHOTOS: It's a mad, mad world!

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

Here are 8 images that show we live in a crazy, odd world

'We negotiated a better deal': Here's what Centre told SC on Rafale

'We negotiated a better deal': Here's what Centre told SC on Rafale

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

The document titled 'Details of the steps in the decision making process leading to the award of 36 Rafale fighter aircraft order' stated that the process as laid down in the Defence Procurement Procedure-2013 has been followed in procurement of the Rafale aircraft.

The many firsts for 'President' Trump

The many firsts for 'President' Trump

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

Now, as Donald Trump is prepares to enter 1600, Pennsylvania Avenue, here are some facts you ought to know about the soon-to-be 45th President of the United States

Kamala Mills fire: 2 relatives of pub owners arrested

Kamala Mills fire: 2 relatives of pub owners arrested

Rediff.com31 Dec 2017

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation initiated an inspection drive of 624 restaurants, eateries and malls across the city and its suburbs and razed illegal, unauthorised structures at 314 sites.