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Film personalities in Hyderabad drug bust
Rediff.com20 Aug 2010The nexus between the Telugu film industry and the drug mafia has been revealed with the Hyderabad police arresting two brothers of popular film actor Ravi Teja, along with two others. Hyderabad Police Commissioner A K Khan said that Naga Babu and Bharat Raju, both brothers of Ravi Teja, along with their friend Naresh and an Ugandan national Cheema were arrested near a hotel in Jubilee Hills on Thursday night while they were buying drugs from the foreigner.
Venkatesh completes 25 years Telugu cinema
Rediff.com18 Aug 2010Get your low down on what's happening in the Telugu film industry, right here!
IIM-Ahmedabad summer placements to begin Nov 12
Rediff.com5 Aug 2010The Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad would start the summer placements for the post graduate programme (PGP) batch 2010-12 from November 12, according to a release from the institute. The institute has decided to modify the basic process to include the cohort-based system used in the final placement process for the PGP batch 2008-10 in March.
World's first limited over tournament turns 60
Rediff.com27 Jul 2010Considered the world's first limited over tournament, the All-India Pooja Cricket organised in Tripunithura near Kochi in Kerala completes 60 years of uninterrupted conduct this year.
Apoorvaragam is disappointing
Rediff.com19 Jul 2010Apoorvaragam -- Sibi Malayil's much anticipated film is worth your time only for the effort of the youngsters, otherwise a disappointment.
We haven't grabbed any land, says AoL
Rediff.com6 Jul 2010Amidst allegations of land grabbing, the Art of Living has decided to come clean and explain in detail as to how the land owned by it came into their possession in the first place.
IIT-K to set up experimental solar power plant
Rediff.com5 Jul 2010The Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur has planned to set up a 550 kilowatt Solar Energy Research Experimental Station in its campus.
Sri Sri Ravishankar dismisses land-grab charges
Rediff.com1 Jul 2010Sri Sri Ravishankar, the founder of the Art of Living, has broken his silence on allegations of land grabbing against his Bengaluru-based foundation. He said, "We are compassionate but firm in dealing with anti-social elements. We will not budge or fall into the trap of miscreants. These tactics of threat and hiding behind fictitious stories will not work."
IIT-K to set up experimental solar power plant
Rediff.com1 Jul 2010The Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur has planned to set up a 550 kilowatt Solar Energy Research Experimental Station in its campus.
Queen back at Wimbledon for first time in 33 years
Rediff.com25 Jun 2010Queen Elizabeth returned to Wimbledon on Thursday for the first time in 33 years to enjoy Britain's Andy Murray win his Centre Court match with regal ease. The monarch certainly brings good luck to British players. The last time she visited the tournament in her 1977 Silver Jubilee year, Virginia Wade won the women's title for Britain.
IIT-K to go global, plans centres in US, Malaysia
Rediff.com22 Jun 2010This will help the premier institute compete with top global universities.
First look: Murray's doubts over curtsy and bow
Rediff.com21 Jun 2010Andy Murray is not sure whether to bow or not but Serena Williams is taking no chances -- she is busy practicing her curtsy.
'Success of IIT-Kanpur reflects US-India ties'
Rediff.com17 Jun 2010As the Indian Institute of Technology- Kanpur (IIT-K) is celebrating its 50th anniversary, a top US official said the success story of this leading Indian institute reflects the Indo-US cooperation in the field of education.
CAG to hire around 3,000 annually
Rediff.com18 May 2010With audits being taken up in a host of areas including private firms now, the process demands trained manpower.
The role of lawyers is not confined to courts: PM
Rediff.com17 May 2010The role of lawyers extends to being an integral part of our system of administration of justice, and justice not just in the legal sense but justice that's social, economic and political as set out in the preamble of our Constitution, says Prime Minister Manmohan Singh
Sohrabuddin encounter: Notices sent to BJP leaders
Rediff.com8 May 2010The brother of Sohrabuddin Sheikh, who was killed in a fake encounter, has sent notices to three Bharatiya Janata Party leaders demanding an explanation on why he should not file contempt of court petition against them for their remarks on the Central Bureau of Investigation.
'Kasab verdict a message to Pak terror groups'
Rediff.com7 May 2010Defence Minister A K Antony on Friday said the verdict against Ajmal Kasab in the Mumbai attacks case is a "clear message" to terror outfits in Pakistan and has proved that India can take strong action against criminals and terrorists.
BRO to stop Naxal-hit states' highway work
Rediff.com5 May 2010The Border Roads Organisation have been asked to move out of the National Highway-16 project in Naxal-infested Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Chattisgarh on 'as is where is basis' by March next year.
Victory bugles mark formation day across Gujarat
Rediff.com1 May 2010The celebrations kickstarted with Modi paying homage to men who sacrificed their lives for the formation of Gujarat at Lal Darwaza area in Ahmedabad. He along with Governor Dr Kamla then paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Sabarmati Ashram here and also felicitated the family members of the martyrs at the function held in Gandhi Ashram.
Maharashtra celebrates 50th foundation day
Rediff.com1 May 2010On Maharashtra's 50th foundation day, Governor K Sankaranarayanan and Chief Minister Ashok Chavan led the state in paying tributes to the 105 martyrs of the movement that led to the creation of the state.
Raju kin want bank money released. Court says, No
Rediff.com30 Apr 2010A special court on Friday dismissed the petitions of Anil Verma and Purnima, son-in-law and daughter of Satyam scam accused B Suryanarayana Raju, seeking direction to the CBI to defreeze their savings bank accounts and fixed deposits.
Focus on China, not India-Pakistan rivalry
Rediff.com29 Apr 2010The reach of China in other South Asian states has been extraordinary. India's protectionist tendencies have allowed China to don the mantle of regional economic leader. The sooner Indian policy makers realise this and take steps to redress this the better, writes Harsh V Pant
How Maha will celebrate its golden jubilee day
Rediff.com29 Apr 2010The souls of 105 martyrs who had laid down their lives for the linguistic state of Maharashtra under the banner of Samyukta Maharashtra Movement would truly be moved this May 1, as all roads lead to their memorial at Hutatma Chowk, Flora Fountain in Mumbai.
South Asia should march together: PM to SAARC
Rediff.com28 Apr 2010The challenge before us is to translate institutions into activities, conventions into programmes, official statements into popular sentiments. Declarations at summits and official level meetings do not amount to regional cooperation or integration. Regional cooperation should enable freer movement of people, of goods, of services and of ideas. It should help us re-discover our shared heritage and build our common future.
Compulsory voting not practical, says CEC
Rediff.com26 Apr 2010Chief Election Commissioner Navin B Chawla on Monday said making voting compulsory was not 'practical' and maintained that the legislatures will have to take a call on the issue.
People will assess 1969 & 2002 riots: Modi
Rediff.com23 Apr 2010The people have assessed communal riots in Gujarat during the Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party rule in 1969 and 2002 respectively, Chief Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday. Asked how he assesses 1969 and 2002 Gujarat riots at a time when the state is celebrating golden jubilee of its foundation, he said "it is for the people to assess and they have assessed from time to time (by way of elections)".
Sania targets Commonwealth, Asian Games medals
Rediff.com20 Apr 2010Newly-wed tennis star Sania Mirza said she will try to remain injury-free and her target will be to win medals in the Commonwealth and Asian Games later this year.
The much awaited RBI's Monetary Policy
Rediff.com13 Apr 2010Subbarao's annual statement will be of unusual interest this year
Malik's marriage muddle gets murkier
Rediff.com5 Apr 2010Police on Monday seized the passport of Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik after questioning him in the wake of a complaint of cheating lodged by the father of a local girl Ayesha Siddiqui claiming that she was married to him.
Malik's passport seized, told not to leave country
Rediff.com5 Apr 2010Police on Monday seized the passport of Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik as they questioned him in the wake of a complaint of cheating lodged by the father of a local girl Ayesha Siddiqui claiming that she was married to him.
Shoaib tells police he was tricked into marriage
Rediff.com5 Apr 2010Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik on Monday said he had been tricked into marriage with local girl Ayesha Siddiqui when he was questioned by police in the wake of a complaint of cheating by her father against him.
Shoaib says wedding with Ayesha invalid
Rediff.com4 Apr 2010The Shoaib-Ayesha controversy turned murkier on Sunday with the Pakistani cricketer claiming he was emotionally forced into the 'nikahnama' with the Hyderabad girl but said the marriage was invalid as her family had cheated him and ruled out divorce.
Meltdown should not stop financial innovation: PM
Rediff.com2 Apr 2010In his address at the Reserve Bank of India's platinum jubilee celebrations in Mumbai, the prime minister said banks needed to provide instruments to Indian companies to help them manage their foreign currency risks.
FSDC not a super regulator: Pranab
Rediff.com2 Apr 2010The government today said the proposed Financial Stability and Development Council, an inter-regulatory agency headed by the finance minister, would not act as a super regulator.
PM reminisces days as boss of India's reserves
Rediff.com1 Apr 2010The Reserve Bank of India's platinum jubilee celebrations in Mumbai on Thursday served as a poignant moment for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to reminisce about the time he was the custodian of the country's monetary and bullion reserves.
Markets: Profit-booking takes toll
Rediff.com30 Mar 2010The Nifty shut shop below the 5300 mark at 5262, down 40 points. Not all was gloomy though. The mid-cap index ended marginally up at 6789 and the small-cap index addd nearly 1% at 8455.
Maya refuses to meet touring US ambassador
Rediff.com16 Mar 2010Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati has refused to give United States Ambassador Timothy J Roemer an appointment.
I-T dept to probe Maya's Rs 5-cr garland source
Rediff.com16 Mar 2010The huge garland that Mayawati wore at a public rally caused the disruption of the Lok Sabha on Tuesday even as the estimated value of the currency notes of which it was made varied from Rs 21 lakhs to Rs 15 crore.
'Borrowings not to hurt private sector'
Rediff.com8 Mar 2010Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Monday tried to comfort the markets and said that the Centre's gross borrowing programme of Rs 4,57,000 crore will be handled in a manner that it will not impact the credit requirements of the private sector.
BJP to start 'rath yatra' to press for Vidarbha
Rediff.com4 Mar 2010The Bharatiya Janata Party has resorted to a rath yatra to press for a separate Vidarbha state. For a change, the party does not want to make it an emotional issue like the Ram temple but reach out to the people of 11 districts.Party legislator from Vidarbha, Sudhir Mungantiwar, a frontrunner to take over from Nitin Gadkari as the president of the Maharashtra unit of the party, and Devendra Phadanvis, a confidante of Gadkari, would begin the 'yatra' from Friday.