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Sridevi comes home

Sridevi comes home

Rediff.com28 Feb 2018

Anil Kapoor, his wife and daughter, businessman Anil Ambani and his wife Tina, politician Amar Singh were at Mumbai airport to take Sridevi home.

Prison doctor removed for fudging Bhujbal's medical records

Prison doctor removed for fudging Bhujbal's medical records

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

Bhujbal was supposed to go to St George Hospital for a dental treatment but Ghule changed his medical papers without the knowledge of Arthur Road Jail CMO and recommended that he get admitted there for some other reason.

Jhunjhunwala rejigged stake in 11 firms in Q4

Jhunjhunwala rejigged stake in 11 firms in Q4

Rediff.com12 May 2020

Currently, the investor and his family's net worth in listed firms stands at Rs 8,517 crore, compared to Rs 8,388 crore as of March 31, 2020.

Bragging political links, SP leader's nephew slaps police officer

Bragging political links, SP leader's nephew slaps police officer

Rediff.com10 May 2017

"Mohit Yadav is my name...," said the 24-year-old, before slapping sub-inspector Jitendra Kumar.

2 Noida cops suspended for taking PM's convoy on wrong route

2 Noida cops suspended for taking PM's convoy on wrong route

Rediff.com28 Dec 2017

The two policemen took a wrong turn as a result of which the prime minister's cavalcade was caught in traffic for two minutes near Mahamaya Flyover.

Tejashwi, 4 ministers of Nitish govt in fray in 2nd phase

Tejashwi, 4 ministers of Nitish govt in fray in 2nd phase

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

The 31-year-old is seeking re-election from Raghopur in Vaishali district which he had wrested back for his party from the Bharatiya Janata Party's Satish Kumar in 2015. The BJP leader had defeated Yadav's mother Rabri Devi, a former chief minister, in 2010.

Kerala: 4 held for blocking Nobel laureate's houseboat

Kerala: 4 held for blocking Nobel laureate's houseboat

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

The four are said to be belonging to the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist's union outfit -- CITU, one of the 10 trade unions, which were on strike on Wednesday.

What I got when I flew Air India for Rs 169,613

What I got when I flew Air India for Rs 169,613

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

Even a rump Air India could not hope to get away with the shoddy service and scrappy fare for which I paid nearly two lakh, complains Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

At Lalbaughcha Raja is Amit Shah praying for Bihar?

At Lalbaughcha Raja is Amit Shah praying for Bihar?

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

Here are some interesting images of the BJP president visiting the popular Lalbaugcha Raja.

PHOTOS: Security beefed up across India after Pathankot attack

PHOTOS: Security beefed up across India after Pathankot attack

Rediff.com2 Jan 2016

In the wake of the terrorist attack on the Pathankot Air Force Base, security was on Saturday stepped up in the national capital and several states. Security has been beefed up at the airport, railway stations, bus stands and other vital installations.

PIX: Ranbir Kapoor greets fans at Lalbaugcha Raja

PIX: Ranbir Kapoor greets fans at Lalbaugcha Raja

Rediff.com12 Sep 2013

The star actor was flanked by thousands of fans as he went pandal-hopping recently.

When the IAF trained Pakistani pilots!

When the IAF trained Pakistani pilots!

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

Air Commodore Nitin Sathe discovers how the IAF trained Pakistani air force pilots, during the 1971 War, which led to the birth of the Bangladesh air force.

Investing in consumer durables stock? Wait for a dip

Investing in consumer durables stock? Wait for a dip

Rediff.com11 Jun 2014

A delayed monsoon and soaring temperatures across the country are added near-term positives.

Coronavirus forces postponement of Azerbaijan F1 race

Coronavirus forces postponement of Azerbaijan F1 race

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has taken down another victim, with the Azerbaijan Formula One Grand Prix being the latest sporting event to fall prey to the global pandemic. Postponement of the race in Baku leaves Azerbaijan without a major sporting event in a year that had promised plenty of action as they were four games of Euro 2020 that has now been postponed to 2021.

NDA, Grand Alliance field candidates for speaker's post in Bihar

NDA, Grand Alliance field candidates for speaker's post in Bihar

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

This is the first time, since the JDU-BJP alliance came to power in 2005, that the saffron party has staked claim for the speakers post.

When V G Siddhartha refused all trappings of reflected power

When V G Siddhartha refused all trappings of reflected power

Rediff.com18 Aug 2019

When word got around in the ministry of external affairs that Siddhartha and Malavika were going to New York and would be with SM Krishna, protocol officers went to Delhi airport to see off the couple. Siddhartha chided them for doing so and when the officials said a government vehicle would be picking them up at John F Kennedy airport on arrival, he told them that he would take a taxi to reach the New York Palace hotel where his father-in-law was staying. K P Nayar reports.

Security beefed up at Chinnaswamy ground after hoax bomb scare

Security beefed up at Chinnaswamy ground after hoax bomb scare

Rediff.com16 Apr 2017

Security was beefed up in and around the M Chinnaswamy Stadium here for the Indian Premier League match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Rising Pune Supergiant in the wake of a hoax bomb scare, police sources said.

Made in India artillery gun is ready to fire

Made in India artillery gun is ready to fire

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

The gun is unique in its ability to fire a five-round burst, while no other contemporary The gun is unique in its ability to fire a five-round burst, while no other contemporary gun exceeds three-round bursts. This brings down a greater quantity of explosive onto the target before enemy soldiers can take cover

Three-tier security at hotel where Trump will stay

Three-tier security at hotel where Trump will stay

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

Trump will stay at the 'Chanakya' suite of the hotel, which has hosted the likes of former US presidents George Bush and Barack Obama.

Kapil Sharma: Need to find a way of balancing show with a feature film

Kapil Sharma: Need to find a way of balancing show with a feature film

Rediff.com14 Jul 2014

Kapil Sharma recently opted out of Yash Raj Films' Bank Chor and has said that the move has not created any bad blood.

When Pakistan SURRENDERED to India

When Pakistan SURRENDERED to India

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

'There was plenty of pushing, pulling and jostling going on as everyone wanted to see what was going on at the table.'

IN PHOTOS: The magnificent Nobel awards ceremonies

IN PHOTOS: The magnificent Nobel awards ceremonies

Rediff.com11 Dec 2013

Sweden held its lavish annual Nobel awards ceremony on Tuesday attended by laureates and royals, but their ranks were depleted when many VIPs flocked to the memorial for anti-apartheid hero Nelson Mandela in South Africa.

When Modi served vision, not vitriol, in cups of tea

When Modi served vision, not vitriol, in cups of tea

Rediff.com13 Feb 2014

Prasanna D Zore travels to Ahmedabad and gives us a first-hand account of Narendra Modi's unique 'Chai Pe Charcha' campaign, as the BJP leader spares his opponents the usual onslaught while squarely stressing on his plans to provide goods governance to the aam aadmi.

Delhi on high alert for possible JeM terror strike: Sources

Delhi on high alert for possible JeM terror strike: Sources

Rediff.com3 Jan 2016

According to sources, the agencies have warned that two JeM terrorists have sneaked into the national capital with the intention to carry out high-profile strikes and a hostage crisis could also be possible.

Asaram's supporters go berserk, attack media, cops in Raipur

Asaram's supporters go berserk, attack media, cops in Raipur

Rediff.com1 Sep 2013

Supporters of Asaram Bapu on Sunday allegedly attacked the media persons, policemen and passers-by while staging a road blockade to protest the arrest of the self-styled godman in a sexual assault case.

Want some laughs? Click here!

Want some laughs? Click here!

Rediff.com24 Jul 2009

Stand-up comedian VIP tickles your bone.

Joe Biden's Many Challenges

Joe Biden's Many Challenges

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

'India should be aware that China will take full advantage of US domestic turmoil and reduced international prestige,' warns Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

RJD Debacle: End of the Lalu dynasty?

RJD Debacle: End of the Lalu dynasty?

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

'The poor manner in which the RJD stitched its alliance and mismanaged its electioneering, now reveals that Tejashwi was more interested in enhancing his political stature by cutting down many senior leaders, by downsizing and shrinking RJD allies, by displaying arrogance and inaccessibility and by committing silly mistakes in candidate selection,' points out Mohammad Sajjad.

Z category security for Muzaffarnagar riots accused?

Z category security for Muzaffarnagar riots accused?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2015

Saradha scam accused Matang Sinh, who was recently arrested by the CBI, too will continue to enjoy Z-plus security.

SPOTTED! Prince Harry's girlfriend at Invictus Games

SPOTTED! Prince Harry's girlfriend at Invictus Games

Rediff.com24 Sep 2017

Prince Harry launched the third Invictus Games, in Toronto, for disabled or wounded soldiers and veterans as he made his first public appearance with his actress girlfriend Meghan Markle.

Anti-hijacking bill passed in Lok Sabha

Anti-hijacking bill passed in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com9 May 2016

Hijacking of an aircraft will now entail capital punishment in the event of death of "any person" as Parliament on Monday passed a bill to provide widen the ambit of the law in dealing with this crime.

Coffee, conversations and more @ Sochi

Coffee, conversations and more @ Sochi

Rediff.com8 Feb 2014

Asia leaders join Sochi as Barack Obama, and others give it a skip.

Yogi Adityanath orders 24-hr power in district centres, 18 hrs in villages

Yogi Adityanath orders 24-hr power in district centres, 18 hrs in villages

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday ordered 18-hour power supply in villages, 20-hour at tehsil level and in Bundelkhand region besides deciding to ink a pact with the Centre to ensure electricity in all UP villages by 2019.

Rahul, Hrithik, Aamir cheer for Sachin at Wankhede

Rahul, Hrithik, Aamir cheer for Sachin at Wankhede

Rediff.com15 Nov 2013

It was Sachin Tendulkar's final Test and among the spectators were a few politicians and actors who came to cheer and watch Sachin play a fine innings at the Wankhede stadium on Friday.

Lessons from Bollywood: How To Live Like A Star

Lessons from Bollywood: How To Live Like A Star

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

Step into the lives of the rich and the famous!

Austrian Grand Prix: Fan to wave chequered flag for first time in F1

Austrian Grand Prix: Fan to wave chequered flag for first time in F1

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

A lucky race fan will wave the chequered flag at the end of Sunday's Austrian Grand Prix in a departure from Formula One convention.

Are politicians over-protected? Your say

Are politicians over-protected? Your say

Rediff.com10 Nov 2005

Are politicians over-protected? Your say

Bihar poll fever to rise as Modi, Rahul to campaign on Friday

Bihar poll fever to rise as Modi, Rahul to campaign on Friday

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

Prime Minister Modi will address three rallies -- at Dehri-on Sone (Rohtas district), Gaya and Bhagalpur -- to seek support for National Democratic Alliance nominees on different assembly constituencies going to vote in the first phase on October 28. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is also slated to launch his campaign in Bihar elections on Friday.

World Cup organisers face problems

World Cup organisers face problems

Rediff.com20 Jan 2005

World Cup woes for organisers

World Cup woes for organisers

Rediff.com20 Jan 2005