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The Legend That Was Pritish Nandy

The Legend That Was Pritish Nandy

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

He was colourful. He was dramatic. He was The Master of His Craft. There never will be an editor as versatile as Pritish Nandy, notes Nikhil Lakshman.

'I Am Not Bad On The Eyes'

'I Am Not Bad On The Eyes'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

'People think that because there are so many OTT platforms, roles should just fall into your lap. That's not true at all.'

Vijay 69 Review: Bland

Vijay 69 Review: Bland

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

It's too bad Viijay 69 does not let the viewer feel Anupam Kher's despair or his triumph. The most forgettable 'zero to hero' films at least managed that much, notes Deepa Gahlot.

Woman groped on flooded Lucknow road, 16 held; 8 cops face action

Woman groped on flooded Lucknow road, 16 held; 8 cops face action

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

A woman riding pillion on a motorcycle was groped and harassed by a group of men in a waterlogged area in Lucknow, prompting police to arrest four people and take action against eight officials, including the deputy commissioner of police (DCP) concerned.

PIX: Andrade wins vault gold; Biles second despite fall at Worlds

PIX: Andrade wins vault gold; Biles second despite fall at Worlds

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

Brazilian Rebeca Andrade won gold in the women's vault at the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Antwerp on Saturday after a fall by Simone Biles denied the American another win.

Deep appetite in Pak to improve ties with India: Ex-interim PM Kakar

Deep appetite in Pak to improve ties with India: Ex-interim PM Kakar

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

His comments came hours after External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar arrived in the Pakistani capital to attend the Council of Heads of Government (CHG) summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation.

Sampark Kranti Exp crew suspended for speeding over 20 kmph

Sampark Kranti Exp crew suspended for speeding over 20 kmph

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

This is the third reported incident in the past two months in the Agra Division in which the crew of an express train violated the speed restriction.

Time Services Acted On Modi Diktat!

Time Services Acted On Modi Diktat!

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

Almost five years later, the three services have still not fully understood that joint/theatre commands are not a discussion point; they are the prime minister's diktat on a military reform measure that is in line with what armed forces around the world have implemented, points out Ajai Shukla.

Defiant Tamberi vows to fight despite health crisis

Defiant Tamberi vows to fight despite health crisis

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

Tamberi's preparations looked to be on course when he jumped a world leading 2.37 metres to win the European title in June, but he then picked up a minor thigh injury

Sable finishes 11th in men's 3000m steeplechase final

Sable finishes 11th in men's 3000m steeplechase final

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

29-year-old Avinash Sable clocked 8 minutes 14.18 seconds after leading briefly in a dramatic race.

Delhi's Pollution Nightmare!

Delhi's Pollution Nightmare!

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

Clean air needs action all year round; and that it will work only if we act jointly and at scale, asserts Sunita Narain.

Can India Inc Absorb 10 Million Interns?

Can India Inc Absorb 10 Million Interns?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

'India's top companies currently lack the organisational wherewithal to hire and train 2 million interns annually, given their current scale of operations and existing employee base.'

Paris Olympics: India's weightlifting woes exposed

Paris Olympics: India's weightlifting woes exposed

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

This Olympic cycle has been marred by injuries for Chanu, who turned 30 just a day after the competition in Paris.

We're treated like second-class citizens: Paralympic champ slams BAI

We're treated like second-class citizens: Paralympic champ slams BAI

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

Paralympic star Kumar Nitesh cites BAI apathy, wants badminton to be placed under PCI as para shuttlers needed to be treated on par with their able-bodied counterparts.

Death toll in Odisha triple train crash rises to 288

Death toll in Odisha triple train crash rises to 288

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

The train crash happened near the Bahanaga Baazar station in Balasore district, about 250 km south of Kolkata and 170 km north of Bhubaneswar, around 7 pm on Friday, prompting the Railway Ministry to order a probe.

How NOT To Prepare For CAT 2024

How NOT To Prepare For CAT 2024

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

Ask rediffGURU Aashish Sood your CAT related questions.

India's spin dilemma: Will they play three pacers?

India's spin dilemma: Will they play three pacers?

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

The first Test, beginning in Chennai on Thursday, is expected to be played on the red-soil trampoline which often offers good purchase to pacers, but the black-soil composition is more likely to assist the spinners.

24K cops, drones to be deployed in Mumbai for Ganesh immersion

24K cops, drones to be deployed in Mumbai for Ganesh immersion

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

In view of the possible traffic snarls, as faithful throng roads in large numbers to witness the immersion processions, the city police will create a 'green corridor' for seamless movement of vehicles and connectivity between eastern and western suburbs, he said.

Explained: Supreme Court's Property Judgment

Explained: Supreme Court's Property Judgment

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

'A rigid or overly broad interpretation could lead to a chilling effect on investments and growth in sectors traditionally driven by private initiative.' 'Entrepreneurs may fear that their assets could be arbitrarily appropriated by the State under the guise of serving the 'common good' without sufficient legal safeguards.' 'The judgment thus supports a more nuanced view, one that balances individual property rights with public welfare objectives.'

Can We Fight China, Pakistan With What We Have?

Can We Fight China, Pakistan With What We Have?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

Everybody talks of China as the real threat, but we aren't even building a decisive capability against Pakistan, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

Militants use RPGs, drones for first time in Manipur attack

Militants use RPGs, drones for first time in Manipur attack

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

The Manipur government has ordered the state police to conduct combing operations and sanitisation in areas bordering Imphal West district where two persons were killed and nine others injured in an attack by suspected militants, officials said.

'When we talk about safety, it falls on deaf ears'

'When we talk about safety, it falls on deaf ears'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

'Because of the callous attitude of the railway administration, they don't take care of safety.'

Odisha train mishap: Railways seeks CBI probe, here's why

Odisha train mishap: Railways seeks CBI probe, here's why

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

Railway officials also indicated that possible 'sabotage' and tampering with the electronic interlocking system, which detects the presence of trains, led to the Friday accident.

Mumbai: Eight commuters fall off local train, one dead

Mumbai: Eight commuters fall off local train, one dead

Rediff.com26 Mar 2013

A commuter travelling on a suburban local train died while seven others were injured after falling from the train after being sprayed with suspected yellow powder-like substance between Sion and Kurla stations of Central Railway in Mumbai on Monday evening, railway sources said.

Uzbekistan: Land Of Arabian Nights

Uzbekistan: Land Of Arabian Nights

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

Uzbekistan lives comfortably in several centuries but is also a forward-looking nation, Deepa Gahlot discovers on a visit to this Central Asian country.

GOAT Review: No Logic Here

GOAT Review: No Logic Here

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

Divya Nair recommends that non-Vijay fans save their money and wait for GOAT to drop on Netflix instead. At least you can fast forward and get to the climax faster.

What SEBI's 106 Search Ops Discovered

What SEBI's 106 Search Ops Discovered

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

The operations revealed evidence of price and volume manipulation of stocks through the use of platforms like YouTube and WhatsApp.

Power stays in families as leaders' kin enter Maha race

Power stays in families as leaders' kin enter Maha race

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

Their lists show that a significant number of contenders are closely related to the current ministers, legislators or MPs, including their sons or daughters, wives and brothers or sisters.

Populist decision-making a threat to judicial independence: CJI

Populist decision-making a threat to judicial independence: CJI

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

He further opined that though as public functionaries, courts were vested with the responsibility to give effect to equity, these judicial bodies were not directly in charge of the manner in which resources were to be distributed.

In first speech in new LS, Mahua shows she's lost none of her fire

In first speech in new LS, Mahua shows she's lost none of her fire

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

"Last time I stood, I was not allowed to speak. The ruling party paid a very heavy price for throttling the voice of one MP," she said, referring to her suspension in the last session.

Shooting star Manu Bhaker trades pistol for horse riding, dance

Shooting star Manu Bhaker trades pistol for horse riding, dance

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

Horse riding, bharatnatyam and skating on Manu's mind during break from shooting

Bullet train project of 'national importance': HC dismisses plea

Bullet train project of 'national importance': HC dismisses plea

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

The Bombay high court on Thursday said the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project is of 'national importance and in public interest', and dismissed a petition filed by Godrej & Boyce company challenging the acquisition proceedings initiated by the Maharashtra government and the NHSRCL in suburban Vikhroli for the project.

Mom learns to cook: Fuelling Reetika's Olympic dreams

Mom learns to cook: Fuelling Reetika's Olympic dreams

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

Reetika's team ensures that she takes additional small meals to gain strength, and chicken was added to the meal plan, defying the family tradition.

Adversity To Altitude: Praveen's Inspirational Leap To Gold

Adversity To Altitude: Praveen's Inspirational Leap To Gold

Rediff.com8 Sep 2024

Praveen Kumar etched his name in India's sporting folklore with a gold medal in the men's high jump men's high jump T64 event at the Paralympics on Saturday.

Hasaranga: Pitches not an excuse for Sri Lanka's exit

Hasaranga: Pitches not an excuse for Sri Lanka's exit

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

Sri Lankan skipper Wanindu Hasaranga admitted his team's shortcomings led to their early exit from the T20 World Cup 2024, despite a convincing win over Netherlands in their final group stage match.

'Incredible experience to learn from Rohit's adjustments to wickets'

'Incredible experience to learn from Rohit's adjustments to wickets'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

Yashasvi Jaiswal has played nine Tests with Rohit and has already forged a successful combination at the top with his captain.

Mumbai: 2 killed after falling from overcrowded trains

Mumbai: 2 killed after falling from overcrowded trains

Rediff.com19 Apr 2012

Lakhs of commuters traveling on the Central Railway line in Mumbai are likely to get some relief on Thursday, with authorities trying to restore disrupted services.

Decoding the Manu Bhaker-Jaspal Rana bond

Decoding the Manu Bhaker-Jaspal Rana bond

Rediff.com18 Aug 2024

Manu Bhaker and Jaspal Rana are chalk and cheese when it comes to their individual personalities

BCCI blasted: Venue choice for Afghanistan-NZ Test slammed

BCCI blasted: Venue choice for Afghanistan-NZ Test slammed

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

For the second successive day, not a single ball could be bowled at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports complex in Greater Noida putting the venue under scanner and making it an international embarrassment.

Govt seeks details about marital status of Khedkar's parents

Govt seeks details about marital status of Khedkar's parents

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

The Centre has directed the Pune police to apprise it of the marital status of the parents of controversial IAS probationer Puja Khedkar amid allegations that she fraudulently availed of the OBC non-creamy layer benefit in the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) exam by claiming that they were separated, an official said.