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Varun Badola: I don't relate to saas-bahu sagas

Varun Badola: I don't relate to saas-bahu sagas

Rediff.com20 Apr 2012

The actor will be back in Phir Subah Hogi.

SC asks Chandraswami to pay Rs 25 lakh as penalty

SC asks Chandraswami to pay Rs 25 lakh as penalty

Rediff.com15 Jun 2011

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed self-proclaimed godman Chandraswami to deposit Rs 25 lakh within a week as the first part of penalty in several Foreign Exchange Management Act violation cases registered by the enforcement directorate.

Did this woman kidnap a toddler?

Did this woman kidnap a toddler?

Rediff.com26 Apr 2011

For an affluent family based in south Delhi, hiring an unverified maid turned out to be a nightmarish mistake after she disappeared with their 18-month-old son within a week.

Taj Mahal chandelier crashes, raises concern about maintenance

Taj Mahal chandelier crashes, raises concern about maintenance

Rediff.com22 Aug 2015

A 60-kg British-era copper chandelier at the main entrance of 17th century Taj Mahal crashed down recently, prompting the Archaeological Survey of India to initiate a probe into the matter.

Vikas Dubey encounter: 'No gaping holes whatsoever'

Vikas Dubey encounter: 'No gaping holes whatsoever'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

'Dubey was a desperate criminal.' 'I don't discount the possibility of him trying to disarm the cops and escape.'

'Vikas Dubey was indispensable to almost all political parties in UP'

'Vikas Dubey was indispensable to almost all political parties in UP'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

'Election expenses run into several crores. And that is where people like Dubey come in handy to finance elections, indulge in booth capturing and to do the dirty job of politicians.'

Indian-American to assist Holbrooke's successor

Indian-American to assist Holbrooke's successor

Rediff.com15 Dec 2010

Frank Ruggiero, a career civil servant who served under late United States diplomat Richard Holbrooke, has been made the acting US special representative to the Af-Pak region and will be assisted by two deputies, one of them an Indian-American named Vikram Singh.

Ask MF Guru: 'Can I achieve Rs 1 crore target in 10 years?'

Ask MF Guru: 'Can I achieve Rs 1 crore target in 10 years?'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

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

God bless them, says Kejriwal after ink attack in Rajasthan

God bless them, says Kejriwal after ink attack in Rajasthan

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

Two ABVP activists threw ink at Kejriwal for his comments on surgical strikes by the army.

Special: Why Maya showed DGP the door

Special: Why Maya showed DGP the door

Rediff.com23 Sep 2009

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mayawati's focus on the state's deteriorating law and order led to the unceremonious exit of Director General of Police Vikram Singh late Tuesday night.

Armed forces likely to get more top-level ranks th

Armed forces likely to get more top-level ranks th

Rediff.com10 Dec 2008

The instructions were issued recently on the basis of a Cabinet decision in October this year to implement the phase II of the Ajai Vikram Singh Committee recommendations for cadre restructuring in the forces, allowing for greater promotional avenues for officers.

'Azaadi' slogans raised at Kashmir University in support of Kanhaiya Kumar

'Azaadi' slogans raised at Kashmir University in support of Kanhaiya Kumar

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

Students of the Kashmir University raised slogans supporting Kanhaiya Kumar during a signature campaign held to back the Jawaharlal Nehru University students.

Delhi under a thick haze of dust, pollution levels at 'severe'

Delhi under a thick haze of dust, pollution levels at 'severe'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

Authorities have suspended civil construction works in Delhi and Haryana as part of emergency measures to improve air quality.

Govt approves 1,896 new posts in defence forces

Govt approves 1,896 new posts in defence forces

Rediff.com3 Oct 2008

The implementation of Phase II of the report that recommended creation of the additional posts will ensure quicker promotions to army, navy and air force officers. The decision is also aimed at stemming the high rate of attrition among middle-rung officers from majors to colonels and their equivalents in the three services, which already face a shortage of about 13,000 officers, mostly in the middle-rung. The move will cost the exchequer Rs 8.44 crore annually.

Six months on, migrants caught between hope and despair

Six months on, migrants caught between hope and despair

Rediff.com5 Oct 2020

Six months after the lockdown was imposed, two dozen migrant workers were interviewed across five villages of Prayagraj. As the economy opens up, most of them are either hunting for a job or desperately waiting for a phone call from their previous employers. But the bruises of the lockdown are still fresh in their minds. Somesh Jha reports.

Congress hopes to sweep Rajasthan

Congress hopes to sweep Rajasthan

Rediff.com3 May 2009

Prasanna D Zore and photographer Rajesh Karkera set out to discover the Rajasthan chief minister's strategy to erase the humiliation of four years ago.

Congress hopes to sweep Rajasthan

Congress hopes to sweep Rajasthan

Rediff.com3 May 2009

Prasanna D Zore and photographer Rajesh Karkera set out to discover the Rajasthan chief minister's strategy to erase the humiliation of four years ago.

Will Gehlot magic work in Rajasthan?

Will Gehlot magic work in Rajasthan?

Rediff.com1 May 2009

Prasanna D Zore and photographer Rajesh Karkera set out to discover Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot's success formula.

Good days will come: Asaram says in audio clip from jail

Good days will come: Asaram says in audio clip from jail

Rediff.com28 Apr 2018

In the clip, the 'godman' extended his gratitude to his followers for maintaining calm on the day he was sentenced to life in prison.

First look: Mallika Sherawat, the Snake Woman!

First look: Mallika Sherawat, the Snake Woman!

Rediff.com1 Oct 2008

Split Image Pictures brings together Bollywood and Hollywood to create India's first creature -- feature film with the most stunning, never-before seen effects starring Mallika Sherawat.

Afghanistan: 2 Indians killed in terror attack

Afghanistan: 2 Indians killed in terror attack

Rediff.com12 Apr 2008

Two personnel of Border Roads Organisation were on Saturday killed and several others injured when a suicide bomber blew himself up near a convoy of Indian road construction workers in south west Afghanistan. Nearly 400 BRO personnel are engaged in construction of a key highway between Zaranj and Delaram in Afghanistan as part of India's assistance programme for reconstruction of the war-torn country.

Chinmayanand raped, physically exploited me for a year: UP student

Chinmayanand raped, physically exploited me for a year: UP student

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

'The SIT quizzed me for about 11 hours. I have told them about the rape. Even after telling them everything, they have not arrested Chinmayanand yet

UP cops set off to profile terrorists

UP cops set off to profile terrorists

Rediff.com27 Jul 2008

"It has come to our notice that terrorists meet their associates on way to court hearings. A gazetted officer should accompany them and their movements must be videographed," the DGP said. The move follows intelligence inputs of indoctrination and action coordinated by militants in the state's penitentiaries, a senior member of Anti-Terrorist Squad said.

Mayawati conspiring to eliminate SP leaders: Amar

Mayawati conspiring to eliminate SP leaders: Amar

Rediff.com10 Jan 2008

Samajwadi Party general secretary Amar Singh on Thursday alleged that the government was 'hatching a conspiracy to eliminate' its top leadership, including president Mulayam Singh Yadav. "Mayawati, through the state police chief Vikram Singh and additional director general of police (law and order) Brijlal, wants to eliminate me, Mulayam, Shivpal Singh Yadav and Akhilesh Yadav," Amar claimed.

Another UP dacoit falls to police bullets

Another UP dacoit falls to police bullets

Rediff.com4 Aug 2008

The Special Task Force (STF) of Uttar Pradesh police on Monday shot dead dreaded dacoit Ambika Patel alias Thokia during in an encounter, ending an era of big dacoit gangs on the Uttar Pradesh--Madhya Pradesh border.

Army's plan to induct civilians evokes mixed response

Army's plan to induct civilians evokes mixed response

Rediff.com14 May 2020

The experts said adequate care must be taken before implementing what is being touted as a "game-changer".

In new video, Rajasthan man who killed on camera justifies 'love jihad' murder

In new video, Rajasthan man who killed on camera justifies 'love jihad' murder

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

Rajasthan Home Minister Gulab Chand Kataria said they were investigating how Raigar got access to a mobile phone inside the jail.

Rahul likely target of arrested Jaish terrorists

Rahul likely target of arrested Jaish terrorists

Rediff.com16 Nov 2007

During preliminary interrogation, it was found that the terrorists were trained in Bahawalpur for six months to kidnap or take as hostage a leading political leader to create disturbances in the country and mount pressure for getting their 42 associates in various Indian jails freed.

BAI president's ouster demanded

BAI president's ouster demanded

Rediff.com16 May 2007

Former India players and parents of rebel trio Chetan Anand, Jwala Guttu and Shruti Kurien said V K Verma has neither badminton expertise, nor administrative ability or commitment to justify his position as president.

ONGC boss: Govt may invite pvt execs

ONGC boss: Govt may invite pvt execs

Rediff.com17 Apr 2007

Executives from private companies such as Shell and Blackstone are likely to be invited for interviews for the post of chairman and managing director of state-run Oil and Natural Gas Corporation.

Curfew imposed in parts of Allahabad

Curfew imposed in parts of Allahabad

Rediff.com1 Sep 2007

The trouble began late on Friday night when a mob attacked Kareli police station, claiming that the copy of a holy book was found desecrated inside a place of worship.

Court assault case: Lawyers fail to appear before police

Court assault case: Lawyers fail to appear before police

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

None of the lawyers summoned in connection with the February 15 attack on journalists, students and teachers in Patiala House court, have appeared before the police yet.

Narco analysis test for Noida shooting accused

Narco analysis test for Noida shooting accused

Rediff.com12 Apr 2008

The Uttar Pradesh police will conduct a narco test on the main accused in the killing of Sheeba Thomas and injuring of retired Major General TJS Gill in Noida on April 9. "The main accused in the shooting that killed Sheeba and injured Gil and the looting of three vehicles, Lakshman alias Lakhi Yadav, has been remanded in police custody for seven days," DGP Vikram Singh said. The DGP said that Yadav is at present being interrogated by senior police officials.

Cow vigilantes beat man to death; Rajasthan minister blames the victim

Cow vigilantes beat man to death; Rajasthan minister blames the victim

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

In Jaipur, Rajasthan Home Minister Gulab Chand Kataria said that it was "alright" that some people caught those who were illegally transporting animals but added that "no one has the right to take the law in their own hands".

India's oil giant, Shell arm ink pact

India's oil giant, Shell arm ink pact

Rediff.com9 Feb 2006

Shell Bitumen India Private, a subsidiary of Shell group of companies, has entered into a pact with Oil and Natural Gas Corporation for manufacturing bituminous products and marketing.

9th round of Siachen talks begin

9th round of Siachen talks begin

Rediff.com26 May 2005

Pakistan is expected to maintain its old stand of willingness to agree for simultaneous pull back of troops to pre-1984 positions but would not authenticate the present positions held by India on Siachen on the maps as demanded by New Delhi.

ONGC-Shell ink deal

ONGC-Shell ink deal

Rediff.com19 Jan 2006

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation, India's largest profit making firm, on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding with Royal Dutch Shell

Siachen talks inconclusive

Siachen talks inconclusive

Rediff.com27 May 2005

Americans taking to Sikh philosophy

Americans taking to Sikh philosophy

Rediff.com3 Dec 2006

"These Americans are impressed with the Sikh philosophy, which has universal appeal. Sikhism is the youngest religion and modern in outlook."