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Jagan's plea for more relaxation in bail conditions dismissed

Jagan's plea for more relaxation in bail conditions dismissed

Rediff.com18 Nov 2013

A special Central Bureau of Investigation court on Monday dismissed the plea of YSR Congress chief Y S Jaganmohan Reddy, facing corruption charges, seeking further relaxation on his bail conditions by allowing him to visit other states.

Tech majors seek more time to implement RBI's data onshoring order

Tech majors seek more time to implement RBI's data onshoring order

Rediff.com21 Apr 2018

Many of India's fintech entities and banks have stored all their customer data in India; however, many do use foreign servers, for operations, providing services and for data analytics.

Foreign LCCs hover over India

Foreign LCCs hover over India

Rediff.com12 Jun 2007

International no-frills budget carriers making a beeline for India.

How law school alumni helped migrants fly home to Jharkhand

How law school alumni helped migrants fly home to Jharkhand

Rediff.com30 May 2020

Shyel Trehan, an alumna of the 2000 batch of the National Law School, was one of the organisers who managed this near impossible achievement.

Will work till last migrant reaches home: Sonu Sood

Will work till last migrant reaches home: Sonu Sood

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

The actor, who has been catapulted to the national spotlight for his work in helping stranded labourers, has refuted reports of his political motivations and says his work with the migrants is because of his love for them.

Mamata protecting corrupt officer, alleges Adityanath

Mamata protecting corrupt officer, alleges Adityanath

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

The Bharatiya Janata Party leader, who travelled by road from Jharkhand to this West Bengal town to address a rally after being denied permission earlier for landing helicopter in the state, targeted the Trinamool Congress chief for opposing the Central Bureau of Investigation's attempt to quiz the Kolkata police chief in connection with the ponzi scams.

Armed with SC nod, Azad 'to reach out to J-K people'

Armed with SC nod, Azad 'to reach out to J-K people'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

Azad also accused the state and Centre of not being bothered about the people.

It's a win-win situation for people flying Jet Air to Europe

It's a win-win situation for people flying Jet Air to Europe

Rediff.com6 Sep 2018

Last year, Jet Airways and Air France-KLM signed an enhanced cooperation agreement' for the development of their operations between Europe and India

Chaos, confusion and traffic as Delhi seals borders

Chaos, confusion and traffic as Delhi seals borders

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Vehicles piled up and many people were seen reasoning with the police as they were not allowed to enter Delhi from Uttar Pradesh and Haryana.

A spoilsport in a time of genocide remembrance

A spoilsport in a time of genocide remembrance

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

'The response to savagery and mass injustice is never a persistent howl.' 'There will be, among the victims, those who choose to forget the scars, those who go on living, those who challenge the overall environment of sentimentality.' 'And the more effort you put into including these other voices, into assimilating these spoilsports, the more balanced your depiction of the tragedy in question will be,' observes Sreehari Nair.

'They call me King of Disco'

'They call me King of Disco'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

'Oscar has been given to A R Rahman.' Ringa Ringa Ringa, Choli ki peeche kya hai -- What's the difference? Exactly the same. Also, Jai ho.' 'I did Ramba ho in 1985.' 'Rahman combined three of my songs and got Best Original Score.' 'The Ho came from me.' 'Bappi Lahiri brought the Ho to Bollywood.'

ASK ANU: 'Relationship is damaging my inner peace'

ASK ANU: 'Relationship is damaging my inner peace'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

In her weekly column, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

The batsman who is Satya Nadella's hero

The batsman who is Satya Nadella's hero

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

'On the ground, Jai would never swipe or slog or do anything ugly with a cricket bat.' A Joseph Antony salutes the memory of M L Jaisimha, one of the most stylish batsmen to play cricket for India.

EC says Mamata's injuries due to security lapses

EC says Mamata's injuries due to security lapses

Rediff.com14 Mar 2021

The EC concluded that Banerjee sustained injuries due to lapse on part of her security in charge.

Court rejects activist Setalvad's plea to keep passport

Court rejects activist Setalvad's plea to keep passport

Rediff.com4 Jul 2015

Public prosecutor Sudhir Brahmbhatt opposed the plea, alleging that Setalvad hadn't cooperated with the probe.

'Article 370 is the only bridge which connects the people of J-K to the people of India'

'Article 370 is the only bridge which connects the people of J-K to the people of India'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2019

'If you go by the essence of the Constitution of India, I don't see any problem in having a separate PM for J-K.'

SAD! The PLIGHT of Bihari students in Kota

SAD! The PLIGHT of Bihari students in Kota

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

'I don't think I can go back home before the lockdown is lifted because Nitishji has said he will not allow students from Kota to return.'

Run Dutee Run!

Run Dutee Run!

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

'For years we train for the Olympics and when we are this close, how can we stop training?'

26/11 attack mastermind Lakhvi gets 5-year jail term in terror financing case

26/11 attack mastermind Lakhvi gets 5-year jail term in terror financing case

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

United Nations proscribed terrorist Lakhvi, 61, who was on bail since 2015 in the Mumbai attack case, was arrested by the Counter-Terrorism Department of Punjab province on Saturday.

Declared dead at 15, she's an INSPIRATION!

Declared dead at 15, she's an INSPIRATION!

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

Disability activist Virali Modi recounts her life's most challenging moments and how she turned adversities in her favour.

Soccer: Injured Lewandowski ruled out for four weeks

Soccer: Injured Lewandowski ruled out for four weeks

Rediff.com31 Mar 2021

The injury will also rule him out of the reigning European champions' two Champions League quarter-final legs against last year's runners-up Paris St Germain, scheduled for April 7 and April 13.

Zardari says he will continue as Pak president

Zardari says he will continue as Pak president

Rediff.com17 Dec 2011

Pakistan's ailing President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday scotched speculation that he could be ousted under a constitutional provision that provides for the removal of a president on the ground of "physical or mental incapacity".

Delhi govt may ask Centre to tweak 'red zone' rule

Delhi govt may ask Centre to tweak 'red zone' rule

Rediff.com1 May 2020

In a zone-wise classification of districts in the country, the Union health ministry has designated all 11 districts of Delhi as red zone. The city has 272 wards.

EC revokes Kamal Nath as Cong's star campaigner

EC revokes Kamal Nath as Cong's star campaigner

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

Nath has been reprimanded for repeated violations of the model code while campaigning for the bypolls in 28 assembly constituencies in the state.

Is this Chinese grandfather ISIS' oldest jihadi?

Is this Chinese grandfather ISIS' oldest jihadi?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

In a video released by the ISIS, 80-year-old Islamic State fighter Muhammed Amin describes his journey from China to Syria.

Modi govt set to allow extension of business visa for up to 15 years

Modi govt set to allow extension of business visa for up to 15 years

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

Emphasising that India has the potential to become a global hub for education and tourism, Union home secretary Rajiv Gauba called for a change in the mindset at the field level to make foreigners feel welcome.

One World Fellowship Scheme, UK

One World Fellowship Scheme, UK

Rediff.com25 Aug 2006

In conjunction with the British Council, the 11th One World Fellowship Scheme invites applications for its 2006 programme.

Probe into leak of bus passengers' names

Probe into leak of bus passengers' names

Rediff.com1 Apr 2005

Preliminary investigations suggested the militants had managed to lay their hands on the list in PoK and circulated it among news organisations in Srinagar to create fear among people.

US plans on business visa will hit hundreds of Indians

US plans on business visa will hit hundreds of Indians

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

The State Department has proposed not to issue temporary business visas for H-1B speciality occupations which allowed several companies to send their technology professionals for a short stay to complete jobs on site in the US, a move which could affect hundreds of Indians. The proposal, if finalised, will eliminate any misconception that the "B-1 in lieu of H policy" provides an alternative avenue for foreign professionals to enter the US to perform skilled labour that allows, and potentially even encourages them and their employers to circumvent the restrictions and requirements relating to the H non-immigrant classification established by Congress to protect the US workers, the State Department said.

Harry, Meghan agree to drop 'royal' from branding

Harry, Meghan agree to drop 'royal' from branding

Rediff.com22 Feb 2020

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were in talks with the Buckingham Palace team handling their transition away from frontline royal duties, with some complications around the use of Sussex Royal as the phrase to be associated with their charitable work and other causes going forward.

Sikkim standoff: Kailash Mansarovar yatra through Nathu La cancelled

Sikkim standoff: Kailash Mansarovar yatra through Nathu La cancelled

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

Pilgrims travelling through the Lipulekh Pass in Uttarakhand will continue as scheduled.

Will India play Davis Cup tie in Pakistan?

Will India play Davis Cup tie in Pakistan?

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

AITA likely to request ITF to consider neutral venue for Davis Cup tie vs Pak

Sunanda case: Tharoor lashes out at media for 'lies, concocted stories'

Sunanda case: Tharoor lashes out at media for 'lies, concocted stories'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

The former minister venting his anger said, "Revolted by the lies in the media about me."

The $30 bn Sale & Leaseback of India's Internet Economy

The $30 bn Sale & Leaseback of India's Internet Economy

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

India's Internet economy has two choices: An immediate $30 billion Sale-and-Leaseback or a $3 trillion value harvesting over decades, observes Vibhu Arya.

'Alok Nath can come out of hiding after 8 weeks'

'Alok Nath can come out of hiding after 8 weeks'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

'Alok Nath cannot leave the country and he cannot be seen anywhere around the periphery of where I live,' says Vinta Nanda.

Capturing storms from the best seat in the sky

Capturing storms from the best seat in the sky

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

One perk of being a pilot, apart from travelling the world, is a front-row seat to the Earth's natural wonders -- from jaw-dropping sunrises to silver slivers of lightning against ink coloured-clouds. One among them is Ecuador-based Santiago Borja who is known as "The Storm Pilot" because of the images he's taken. Borja, who lives in Quito, Ecuador, was kind enough to grant us permission to show some off his work.

Slain Indian techie's wife invited to attend Trump's State of Union address

Slain Indian techie's wife invited to attend Trump's State of Union address

Rediff.com12 Jan 2018

Sunayana Dumala has been invited by Congressman Kevin Yoder to attend Trump's State of the Union address, an annual message presented by the US president to a joint session of the Congress.

Same sex marriages: Delhi HC to hear pleas on April 20

Same sex marriages: Delhi HC to hear pleas on April 20

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

Four more people belonging to the gay and lesbian community urged the Delhi high court on Thursday to declare that marriages between any two persons irrespective of their sex be solemnised under the Special Marriage Act (SMA).

There Is No One Indian Cuisine

There Is No One Indian Cuisine

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

Each region in India has its own culinary narrative that speaks through its distinct dishes. Each cuisine packs within itself, textures, layers, ideas and historical nuggets so that all of Indian food cannot be pigeonholed together to say that there is one Indian cuisine. A fascinating extract from Sonal Ved's Whose Samosa Is It Anyway?.

US seeks access to Pakistan fliers, airports

US seeks access to Pakistan fliers, airports

Rediff.com3 Jan 2011

The United States has sought access to records of all passengers flying out from Pakistan and permission to deploy American security officials at airports as part of an effort to prevent terror suspects reaching its soil, according to a media report published on Monday.