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'How many of us really know our prime minister?'

'How many of us really know our prime minister?'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

'We think we know him because he's written about everyday.' 'But how many of us know him as a person?'

Kudankulam to start production by first week of Dec: Govt

Kudankulam to start production by first week of Dec: Govt

Rediff.com9 Nov 2012

The controversy-hit Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project will start its production by the first week of December and the first tranche of entire 1,000 MW of power will go to Tamil Nadu, Union minister V Narayanasamy said.

Railways build new wagons to transport cars

Railways build new wagons to transport cars

Rediff.com30 Jun 2009

The Railways have developed new freight wagons which can transport cars efficiently and is planning to run them in routes with a good business potential.

TN minister Balaji questions ED's power to arrest him in PMLA case

TN minister Balaji questions ED's power to arrest him in PMLA case

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

He referred to the top court's 2022 judgement in the Vijay Madanlal Choudhary case and said it had held that ED officers are not "police officers".

Amritpal Singh: From truck driver to Bhindranwale 2.0

Amritpal Singh: From truck driver to Bhindranwale 2.0

Rediff.com19 Mar 2023

Amritpal Singh has been styling himself on the lines of terrorist Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale, who was killed during Operation Blue Star in 1984, by copying his attire, mannerisms, carrying an arrow, keeping a battery of armed bodyguards and taking the shield of religion.

Toughest phase to go through: Shreyas Iyer sheds light on path to recovery

Toughest phase to go through: Shreyas Iyer sheds light on path to recovery

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

Pain, often excruciating, was Shreyas Iyer's constant companion as he dealt with a back injury.

Sheena Bora Trial: The cop still can't remember

Sheena Bora Trial: The cop still can't remember

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

In the witness box, on bald embarrassing display, was not just Sub-Inspector Ganesh Dalvi, but the entire system of police investigation too.

Big Bash: Pollard blasts six sixes in an over in trial match!

Big Bash: Pollard blasts six sixes in an over in trial match!

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

West Indies's big-hitting middle-order all-rounder Kieron Pollard blasted an amazing 36 runs off one over that included a wide in a batting performance for the domestic Australian team the Adelaide Strikers.

'I Used To Hit 400 Sixes In A Day'

'I Used To Hit 400 Sixes In A Day'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

'T20 cricket comes naturally to me because it is all about mindset.' 'I am someone who always loves to be aggressive on the field.'

INS Vikrant Sails Closer To Joining The Fleet

INS Vikrant Sails Closer To Joining The Fleet

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

INS Vikrant is being delivered about six years late and at a cost of about Rs 20,000 crore instead of the sanctioned Rs 3,261 crore.

Killing wife with cobra: HC admits husband's plea against sentence

Killing wife with cobra: HC admits husband's plea against sentence

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

The Kerala high court on Tuesday admitted the appeal moved by the convict in the 'Uthra murder case' challenging his conviction and the double life sentence awarded to him for the 'diabolical' killing of his wife by using a cobra.

World Athletics PIX: Rojas claims triple jump title; Jackson wins 200m

World Athletics PIX: Rojas claims triple jump title; Jackson wins 200m

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

Yulimar Rojas of Venezuela soared to her fourth consecutive world triple jump title on Friday.

Hit-and-run case: Salman Khan files caveat in SC

Hit-and-run case: Salman Khan files caveat in SC

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

Actor Salman Khan on Wednesday moved the Supreme Court, saying he should be heard before any hearing on the Maharashtra government's petition challenging his acquittal in the 2002 hit-and-run case.

Kohrra Review: Haunting

Kohrra Review: Haunting

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

Kohrra is a terrific ensemble piece but the two fine leads keep show glued together, applauds Aseem Chhabra.

Ordered to home quarantine in Delhi? Send a selfie to prove it!

Ordered to home quarantine in Delhi? Send a selfie to prove it!

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

According to police, 250 FIRs were registered till April 6 against those found violating the home-quarantine guidelines.

Sheena Bora Trial: Dog breeder Doglis takes the stand

Sheena Bora Trial: Dog breeder Doglis takes the stand

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

'Quite the raconteur, much to the dismay of Courtroom 51's CBI Special Judge Jayendra Chandrasen Jagdale, Christopher 'Doglis' Marquis, a Bandra dog-breeder who was Prosecution Witness No 57 and a panch or witness, seemed to move into the witness box with glee, embellishing every answer that he gave to the lawyers' questions with a variety of additional details.' Vaihayasi Pande Daniel reports from the Sheena Bora murder trial.

HC seeks CBI's stand on former NSE boss Chitra Ramkrishna's bail plea in co-location case

HC seeks CBI's stand on former NSE boss Chitra Ramkrishna's bail plea in co-location case

Rediff.com20 May 2022

The Delhi high court on Friday sought response from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on the bail plea by former managing director and chief executive officer of the National Stock Exchange (NSE) Chitra Ramkrishna in connection with the co-location case. Justice Sudhir Kumar Jain issued notice on the bail application and listed the case for further hearing on May 31. The trial court had dismissed the bail plea of the former NSE boss on May 12 and said that no ground for bail was made out at this stage.

You can use laptops in trains soon

You can use laptops in trains soon

Rediff.com19 Sep 2008

A trial run is already underway in Mumbai-Ahmedabad Shatabdi Express and our aim is to provide the Internet facility in certain premium trains including Rajdhani and Shatabdi, said a senior Railways ministry official. Besides Internet, a plan is also afoot to introduce onboard audio and video entertainment system for passengers during the train journey.

Red Fort's Tryst With India's Destiny

Red Fort's Tryst With India's Destiny

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

Jawaharlal Nehru did not unfurl the Tricolour at the Red Fort on August 15, 1947. But, in a gesture of nationalistic symbolism -- one that has endured by repetition over the 76 years of independent India -- Nehru took to the ramparts at Red Fort's Lahori Gate on August 16, 1947, unfurled the Tricolour there and delivered his first Independence Day speech.

Salman hit-and-run case: Key witness seeks security

Salman hit-and-run case: Key witness seeks security

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

The hit-and-run case involving actor Salman Khan did not commence on Monday as his lawyer could not come to court due to ill-health, but a key witness made an oral request for police protection which the judge said he would consider after a written submission is made.

An elevated bus that allows cars to drive under it!

An elevated bus that allows cars to drive under it!

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

China has found a solution to cut down pollution and traffic woes with a futuristic elevated bus.

SC to hear appeal against Salman Khan in hit-and-run case

SC to hear appeal against Salman Khan in hit-and-run case

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

In the appeal, lawyer Parmanand Katara has alleged that Salman has approached the high court in the wrong legal way.

Western Railway plans to run high-speed trains

Western Railway plans to run high-speed trains

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

The Western Railway is awaiting clearance from the Commissioner of Railway Safety, for running trains on this high-speed corridor at 130 kmph which will help cut down travel time by atleast 30 minutes.

The story of Mukesh Kumar: 'Dream is now in front of me'

The story of Mukesh Kumar: 'Dream is now in front of me'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Fiesty Bengal pacer Mukesh Kumar knows well what it takes to be selected for the Indian Test team.

Briton, five Germans charged with running doping lab for athletes

Briton, five Germans charged with running doping lab for athletes

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

A British man and five Germans have been charged with producing significant amounts of doping substances for athletes in an underground laboratory and distributing the drugs across Germany, prosecutors said on Tuesday.

I am not running away from Pakistan: Musharraf

I am not running away from Pakistan: Musharraf

Rediff.com10 Aug 2014

Amid reports that the Pakistan government was under pressure to allow Pervez Musharraf to leave the country, the former military ruler on Sunday said he will not flee and defend himself in all cases.

Indian Techies Write Code For Driverless Cars!

Indian Techies Write Code For Driverless Cars!

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

Engineers based in India are estimated to be writing roughly 35 per cent of the 100 million lines of codes required to develop one fully driverless car for global vehicle makers.

Who Is Next On ED's Hit-List In Tamil Nadu?

Who Is Next On ED's Hit-List In Tamil Nadu?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

Already, there is a feeling even within the BJP's AIADMK ally that the BJP is overdoing things on the ED/I-T front, as corruption is not an election issue in the state -- as long as the people are otherwise not excessively unhappy with the governing party, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Will David Warner skip India tour?

Will David Warner skip India tour?

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

Warner in our plans for India tour: Australia coach

Sheena Bora Trial: Why did Peter want a broom?

Sheena Bora Trial: Why did Peter want a broom?

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

Peter said he needed a broom to sweep his cell because, he joked, there are no vacuum cleaners in jail.

Jindal group companies in steel-making pact

Jindal group companies in steel-making pact

Rediff.com27 Oct 2010

Two O P Jindal group companies, JSW Steel and JSL Stainless, have entered into an agreement. JSL Stainless will produce coke for JSW Steel and the raw material to produce coke will be supplied by JSW.JSW Steel is promoted by Sajjan Jindal. His brother, Ratan Jindal, is managing director of JSL Stainless.

Now, pathology services BPO!

Now, pathology services BPO!

Rediff.com24 Nov 2004

2002 hit-and-run case: SC admits appeal against Salman's acquittal

2002 hit-and-run case: SC admits appeal against Salman's acquittal

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

The Supreme Court on Tuesday admitted for final hearing the appeal of Maharashtra government challenging the acquittal of Bollywood superstar Salman Khan in the 2002 hit-and-run case, but refused to fast-track the proceedings.

Hurdles have made me mentally strong: Nikhat

Hurdles have made me mentally strong: Nikhat

Rediff.com20 May 2022

World Champion boxer Nikhat Zareen said she has adopted a combative approach where "whatever happens I have to fight and give my best."

Trains may run on CNG soon

Trains may run on CNG soon

Rediff.com23 Dec 2005

Indian Railways have developed and tested a kit with which diesel engines can run on CNG, Rajya Sabha was informed on Friday.

Women's U-19 World Cup: Meet the winners

Women's U-19 World Cup: Meet the winners

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

Shafali Verma is by far the most decorated of the lot having already played in three World Cup finals at senior level.

Khadi charkha goes solar

Khadi charkha goes solar

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

Charkhas spun by hand have a limit on production.

How Big Mac plans to change Indian food habits

How Big Mac plans to change Indian food habits

Rediff.com25 Oct 2010

After trial runs in a few Mumbai and Delhi restaurants, McDonald's has taken over two years to formally launch the breakfast category, which both the chain and analysts call a challenging segment to be in, given the Indian habit of having breakfast at home.

Sheena Bora Trial: What did the bodybuilder see?

Sheena Bora Trial: What did the bodybuilder see?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

Something about the big car and its passengers, standing solemnly outside their vehicle, piqued the biker's interest.

Titan plans diversification

Titan plans diversification

Rediff.com21 Dec 2002

Titan Industries, the Rs 725-crore (Rs 7.25 billion) manufacturer of branded watches, plans to diversify into the production of coloured sun glasses and leather accessories.