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Delhi Police bar Tibetan movement for touring Chinese VIP

Delhi Police bar Tibetan movement for touring Chinese VIP

Rediff.com3 Sep 2012

Every time a Chinese dignitary visits New Delhi, Tibetan students living in the national capital are either rounded up or forced to stay put in the house. Priyanka reports

'Shravan never compromised on melody'

'Shravan never compromised on melody'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

Sameer who wrote all the hits of Nadeem-Shravan's including Aashiqui, Sajan, Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin, Raja Hindustani and Dhadkan reveals to Subhash K Jha how they began their historic collaboration.

'Lataji was very nice'

'Lataji was very nice'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

'I just offered her a rose. She said thank you. And I took a photograph with her.'

PIX: Kajol, Dhanush celebrate with Soundarya Rajinikanth

PIX: Kajol, Dhanush celebrate with Soundarya Rajinikanth

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

The wedding festivities continue.

Olympics: Belarus sprinter heads for Austria in fresh twist

Olympics: Belarus sprinter heads for Austria in fresh twist

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

Masked and wearing blue jeans, a blue blouse and sunglasses with "I RUN CLEAN" written on them, Tsimanouskaya had arrived in a police-escorted van at Narita airport east of the Japanese capital.

Heightened security in Mumbai for VIP visits

Heightened security in Mumbai for VIP visits

Rediff.com17 Jul 2006

The President is slated to attend three functions on Tuesday, while Gujarat CM Narendra Modi will attend a public meeting at Shanmukhananda Hall in Matunga on Monday

VIP security: When VP Singh was prime minister...

VIP security: When VP Singh was prime minister...

Rediff.com6 Feb 2010

B Raman recollects how VP Singh was taken for a ride at the taxpayers' expense when he was prime minister

PM Security Breach: 'Real lapse happened at PMO'

PM Security Breach: 'Real lapse happened at PMO'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

'The Punjab police was taking the prime minister by road for 100 km for the first time, maybe in the last many years.' 'But the SPG keeps travelling with the prime minister every second-third day outside Delhi.' 'They are better aware of the drill; they understand the PM's security parameters better than the Punjab police.' 'They could have refused even if the clearance was given by the Punjab police.'

Prayers at temples, bulldozers' 'aarti' in UP ahead of Yogi oath

Prayers at temples, bulldozers' 'aarti' in UP ahead of Yogi oath

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

Adityanath has earned a new sobriquet "bulldozer baba" due to raging of properties of criminals and mafias built through illegal means.

CBI chief among VIPs at diamond merchant's wedding

CBI chief among VIPs at diamond merchant's wedding

Rediff.com8 Dec 2009

Congress president Sonia Gandhi may advocate austerity in these tough times but not everyone shares her enthusiasm for tightening the belt, it seems.Certainly not Ashwini Kumar, director of the Central Bureau of Investigation, who was flown in a chartered flight to Surat for the November 29 wedding of Shreyansh Govind Dholakia.The Dholakias are well-known diamond brokers from Surat with offices all over the world.

Anti-farm bill protesters lathi charged in Patna, many hurt

Anti-farm bill protesters lathi charged in Patna, many hurt

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

Traffic was thrown out of gear as thousands of protestors, comprising members of various farmers organizations and pro-Left outfits, marched through Frazer Road before they were thwarted at the Dak Bungalow crossing.

Thirty VIPs removed from X-category security list

Thirty VIPs removed from X-category security list

Rediff.com28 Aug 2009

After dithering for five years, the Home Ministry has removed X-category security to 30 individuals, including former Chief Justice of India Y S Sabarwal, triggering concern among protectees who are now making all out efforts to retain their police cover.

'I kept holding his hand, waiting for him to wake up'

'I kept holding his hand, waiting for him to wake up'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

'His shocking demise is a reminder to us to take life slow.'

KK death probe: Injuries on face; Kolkata Police grills 2 people

KK death probe: Injuries on face; Kolkata Police grills 2 people

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

An initial probe has revealed that the 53-year-old singer, who was on a two-day tour to Kolkata to perform at two college programmes, was 'almost mobbed' by fan followers at the hotel where he had returned to after performing at Nazrul Mancha auditorium in the southern part of Kolkata.

Controversy averted after India hockey players humiliated by HI official

Controversy averted after India hockey players humiliated by HI official

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

It was our own mistake that we went to the restricted area without our knowledge, acknowledges India captain Manpreet Singh.

Jehan bounces back with points and podium in Baku

Jehan bounces back with points and podium in Baku

Rediff.com6 Jun 2021

MotoGP: KTM's Oliveira powers to victory in Barcelona thriller

VIPs who cast their vote in fourth phase

VIPs who cast their vote in fourth phase

Rediff.com7 May 2009

President Pratibha Patil, Vice-President Hamid Ansari, UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi and her children Rahul and Priyanka were among those who turned up early to vote in the fourth phase of elections on Thursday.

Vadra draws flak for criticising Delhi's 'odd-even' formula

Vadra draws flak for criticising Delhi's 'odd-even' formula

Rediff.com26 Dec 2015

While the AAP asked the Congress president's son-in-law to help in the success of the initiative aimed at bringing pollution under check, BJP said it was ironic and raised more questions.

What IPL can learn from Indian football bio-bubble

What IPL can learn from Indian football bio-bubble

Rediff.com21 May 2021

Kushal Das feels their model could be used as a case study for institutions and international sports federations which have seen their bio-bubble being breached

Babri case: Statements of Advani, others in CBI court from June 4

Babri case: Statements of Advani, others in CBI court from June 4

Rediff.com28 May 2020

It is not immediately clear if they have to be present in court or can appear through a video conference due to restrictions imposed to fight the spread of coronavirus.

Inside India's 1st AC railway terminal

Inside India's 1st AC railway terminal

Rediff.com16 Mar 2021

State-of-the-art passenger amenities are being provided to make journey a pleasant experience.

'Iski Ho Ya Uski, Khoop Piyo Whiskey'

'Iski Ho Ya Uski, Khoop Piyo Whiskey'

Rediff.com21 May 2022

'As we grew up in service and became seniors ourselves, our commanders advised us to graduate to whiskey since rum did not suit the stature and 'shaan' of a senior officer.' Nitin Sathe recalls his encounters with whiskey on World Whiskey Day.

Illegal VIP structures in Lutyens's Delhi to stay

Illegal VIP structures in Lutyens's Delhi to stay

Rediff.com8 Nov 2007

According to the list being finalised by the Central Public Works Department, about 10 politicians and senior bureaucrats, who have been found violating building norms in the LBZ, may get relief from the Urban Development Ministry. The ministry will grant the relief to VIPs like former Deputy Prime Minister and senior BJP leader L K Advani, Union Ministers Suresh Pachouri and Kumari Selja, former Governor of Maharashtra P C Alexander and IB Director P C Haldar.

Rs 255 cr spent on PM's chartered flights in past 3 years

Rs 255 cr spent on PM's chartered flights in past 3 years

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

In 2018-19, Rs 79.91 crore was spent while the bill for 2019-20 has not been received, minister of state for external affairs V Muraleedharan said.

Sports track turned into parking lot for Maha netas

Sports track turned into parking lot for Maha netas

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

The minister apologised on Monday after the incident drew flak from the sports community.

Happy 60th To The Chetak And HTS!

Happy 60th To The Chetak And HTS!

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

'As I set course for the Helicopter Training School this morning,' notes IAF Helicopter Veteran Air Commodore Nitin Sathe, 'I bow my head in respect for the institution which made me the man I am.' 'I also salute the Chetak which taught me much more than flying.' 'Both these institutions, in their own right, justify the crest and motto of the School: Achievement through Knowledge.'

How the air force base confronts loss

How the air force base confronts loss

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

To ensure the morale of the pilots does not suffer, flying activity continues without a pause. Pilots take to the sky like they would on any other day.

Why Tamannah Bhatia is trying to change

Why Tamannah Bhatia is trying to change

Rediff.com14 May 2021

'I'm trying to move away from what I've done before, not because I'm not happy with what it was, but because I have already done that.'

Russia to allow spectators at Sochi Formula One race

Russia to allow spectators at Sochi Formula One race

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

No spectators, sponsors or VIP guests have been allowed to attend but Formula One has said it hoped that might change later in the year.

Under house arrest, claims Omar; police cites Pulwama anniversary

Under house arrest, claims Omar; police cites Pulwama anniversary

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

'This is the "naya/new J&K" after Aug 2019. We get locked up in our homes with no explanation. It's bad enough they've locked my father (a sitting MP) & me in our home, they've locked my sister & her kids in their home as well'

CM Jayalalithaa to receive no VIP treatment in Bangalore court

CM Jayalalithaa to receive no VIP treatment in Bangalore court

Rediff.com19 Oct 2011

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, on Thursday, is expected to have a long day ahead at the special court in Bangalore. She may have to spend around seven hours at the Court on Thursday.

Shinde's U-turn after Rahul's trip to flood-hit Uttarakhand

Shinde's U-turn after Rahul's trip to flood-hit Uttarakhand

Rediff.com26 Jun 2013

Two days after he advised VIPs not to visit Uttarakhand, Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde did a U-turn on Wednesday saying that anyone, including Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, could go to the rain-ravaged state now as the situation has changed there.

Bangladesh may overtake India this year

Bangladesh may overtake India this year

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

Bangladesh might overtake India this year by per capita income in nominal dollars, but it is not yet close to becoming South Asia's economic powerhouse anytime soon, T N Ninan points out.

Why Did The Pope Visit The Russian Embassy?

Why Did The Pope Visit The Russian Embassy?

Rediff.com26 Feb 2022

It stands to reason that at the meeting on Friday, Pope Francis conveyed to the Kremlin, some message in regard of the developments in Ukraine. The long duration of the meeting in the Russian embassy flags that it was substantive. Indeed, it took place even as the first Russian tank column was sighted on the outskirts of Kyiv, notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

CIC seeks info of foreign gifts recieved by VIPs

CIC seeks info of foreign gifts recieved by VIPs

Rediff.com22 Jan 2009

The Central government should disclose details related to gifts received from foreign countries by the President, Prime Minister, judges and the chiefs of the armed forces, the Central Information Commission has said. Hearing the plea of an Right To Information activist Subhash Chandra Agrawal, information commissioner Annapurna Dixit directed the Ministry of External Affairs to provide information against all categories of political rulers; and in the event when informatio

'Gentlemen, we are at war!'

'Gentlemen, we are at war!'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

'I propose to finish it soon, but till then you all will ensure that we strike hard at our enemy.' 'I will not accept any shortcomings or cowardice.'

CBI to probe VIP chopper deal after Italian firm head held

CBI to probe VIP chopper deal after Italian firm head held

Rediff.com12 Feb 2013

"Giuseppe Orsi, the head of Italian defence and aerospace giant Finmeccanica, was arrested on Monday in relation to a probe into international corruption. He is suspected of involvement in the payment of bribes regarding the sale to the Indian government of 12 helicopters produced by Finmeccanica's subsidiary AgustaWestland," Italian news agency Ansa said.

O-la.. la..Alia makes a bold statement in red

O-la.. la..Alia makes a bold statement in red

Rediff.com14 Aug 2018

Alia Bhatt got candid at a fashion event in Mumbai.

PIX: Kishwer Merchant's haldi ceremony

PIX: Kishwer Merchant's haldi ceremony

Rediff.com15 Dec 2016

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Captured in Pakistan

Captured in Pakistan

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

'My relationship with the Pataudi family was to help me to survive in 1971.'