Man held for plotting to kill Salman, was in touch with Pak handler

The Navi Mumbai police have arrested a member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang in connection with an alleged plot to kill Bollywood actor Salman Khan, an official said on Thursday. IMAGE: Bollywood......

'Cat Lady Was Playing With The Rat All Night'

'Right now, Kamala Harris seems to have an edge, but we still have two months to go, and if she loses, it will be because of illegal immigration.' IMAGE: Democratic presidential nominee and USA......

'Kamala Doesn't Have Feelings For India'

'Never, not even once, has Kamala Harris said that she is Indian American.''I know why. From the Indian American community she can get maybe 1% percent votes.''But if she says she's African......

MP official suspended for 'insensitivity' after farmer 'rolls on floor'

An assistant grade employee of the Madhya Pradesh government was suspended on Thursday on charges of showing 'insensitivity' and being 'negligent' towards an elderly farmer who rolled on the floor......

'Is it usual for a store to be empty at 6 pm?'

'Due to rural stress, volumes continue to remain an issue for the industry, and we are yet to see any revival in demand.' IMAGE: A shop owner arranges snacks inside his store. Kindly note the......

Budget 2021: Dividend anomaly for FPIs may be corrected

Last year's Budget had created uncertainty about the quantum of tax to be withheld on dividends paid to non-residents, as the exact tax rate was not specified under section 195. Illustration:......

FPI registrations cross 10K for first time

Equities in India saw record FPI inflows of $16.8 billion in November and December, taking the benchmark indices to new highs. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com New registrations of foreign......

Online ticket sales a bonanza for multiplexes

Revenue from convenience fees has grown at a compound annual rate of 85 per cent for multiplex chain operator Inox Leisure and 58 per cent for PVR. Photograph: Courtesy PVR Income from convenience......

Aarya 3 Review: Too many subplots

Aarya Aakhri Vaar should have been slicker and more polished than the first, or at least ended with a louder bang, observes Deepa Gahlot. The first season of Aarya, adapted from the successful......

The Kiss You Loved To Read About

The year saw its share of news and views. But there were some that really stood out for our readers. We take a look at the Rediff stories YOU loved to read in 2023.   India mourned Junior......

Aarya Season 3 Review: Nothing New!

Aarya 3 feels like a recycled version of previous seasons, discovers Mayur Sanap. Sushmita Sen returns to her ferocious avatar in the third season of Ram Madhvani's acclaimed Web series, Aarya. A......

90 UNFORGETTABLE Asha Bhosle Songs

Sukanya Verma celebrates the singing legend who turns 90 on September 8. IMAGE: Asha Bhosle in Mumbai, August 9, 2023. Photograph: Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com Her voice reminds me of tiramisu.......