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11/7: Reconstructing damaged bogies

11/7: Reconstructing damaged bogies

Rediff.com   12 Jul 2007

While they have successfully put one of the partially destroyed coaches back into service, the remaining six are still in the repairing yard.

11/7: next of kin not happy with railyway jobs

11/7: next of kin not happy with railyway jobs

Rediff.com   9 Jul 2007

Many affected kin, struggling to cope with the loss of their loved ones, have been deputed as platform porters and cleaning staff in the railways.

Visa woes of a Hindi scholar

Visa woes of a Hindi scholar

Rediff.com   29 Jun 2007

The US consulate in Mumbai seems to have lodged itself into a tight spot courtesy its blind rejection of visa applications submitted by 12 delegates of the 8th World Hindi Conference scheduled for next month in New York.

The SSC topper who is hearing-impaired

The SSC topper who is hearing-impaired

Rediff.com   27 Jun 2007

Meet Puja Shah, a 16-year-old who topped the Special Category in the SSC examination this year, scoring 91.69 percent.

Heavy rains lash Mumbai

Heavy rains lash Mumbai

Rediff.com   24 Jun 2007

Road, rail and air services were affected due to the first heavy rainfall of this season.

Maharashtra: Woes of the real farmers

Maharashtra: Woes of the real farmers

Rediff.com   15 Jun 2007

The bandwagon of Bollywood stars and their sudden affinity to agriculture has unwittingly given a much needed thrust to a long standing crisis faced by actual farmers in Maval taluka and surrounding areas.

Dreaming of a career in the skies?

Dreaming of a career in the skies?

Rediff.com   15 Jun 2007

The Kingfisher group has launched a training academy in Mumbai for those of you aspiring for a career in the airlines industry.

Orkut row: Minorities stay away from cyber cafes

Orkut row: Minorities stay away from cyber cafes

Rediff.com   10 Jun 2007

Shiv Sena spokesperson Sanjay Raute told rediff.com that they are going full throttle against Orkut and will not tolerate any statements against their party and their supremo.

DJ Aqeel case puts spotlight back on celebs

DJ Aqeel case puts spotlight back on celebs

Rediff.com   7 Jun 2007

The bandwagon of showmen and women across the globe has always maintained a steady yet discreet relationship with narcotics.

'What kind of justice is this?'

'What kind of justice is this?'

Rediff.com   29 May 2007

Some had come to the court-room carrying photographs of Lord Rama and Sai Baba hoping for mercy.

'93 blasts: 7 get 5 years to life term

'93 blasts: 7 get 5 years to life term

Rediff.com   29 May 2007

The Terrorist and Disrutive Activities Act (Prevention) Court on Tuesday sentenced seven persons for their role in 1993 Mumbai serial blasts, including four former customs officers, to prison terms ranging from five yrs rigorous imprisonment to life.

Security high at Mumbai airport after threat

Security high at Mumbai airport after threat

Rediff.com   29 May 2007

The airport security received the first threat on Monday night. This was followed by three more phone calls on Tuesday reiterating that the airport will be blown up in 24 hours.

'I worry about my children'

'I worry about my children'

Rediff.com   22 May 2007

The special TADA court sentenced Gul Mohammad to six years imprisonment with a fine of Rs 15,000.

'93 blasts: Ex-cop gets life term, Rs 2 lakh fine

'93 blasts: Ex-cop gets life term, Rs 2 lakh fine

Rediff.com   22 May 2007

Former police sub-inspector V K Patil was on Tuesday sentenced to life imprisonment and ordered to pay a fine of Rs 2 lakh for his role in 1993 Mumbai serial blasts.

Juhu cops arrest 6 contract killers

Juhu cops arrest 6 contract killers

Rediff.com   19 May 2007

Police also seized one imported pistol, three country-made revolvers, live cartridges and a mobile phone. Police also recovered a stolen motorcycle, which was being used by the gang members.

1993 blasts: 5 get 3-year terms

1993 blasts: 5 get 3-year terms

Rediff.com   18 May 2007

Dutt was convicted under the Arms Act for the illegal possession of an assault rifle and a pistol but acquitted under the anti-terror law TADA.

Don't meddle with art, moral brigade told

Don't meddle with art, moral brigade told

Rediff.com   17 May 2007

They pointed out the recent chain of events could generate an unhealthy vibe among the vibrant artist community.

No end to Baroda art students' woes

No end to Baroda art students' woes

Rediff.com   17 May 2007

The final year evaluation of the students is yet to be completed. Most of the theory papers are yet to reach the hands of the invigilators as they are kept in the archives room that has been sealed shut at the behest of the university itself.

Mumbai meet condemns moral policing

Mumbai meet condemns moral policing

Rediff.com   15 May 2007

The protest was held after the arrest of a student artist in Baroda.

Good Boy Bad Boy is painful

Good Boy Bad Boy is painful

Rediff.com   12 May 2007

Director Ashvini Choudhury makes a mediocre Emraan Hashmi film.