Prashant Rangnekar, PTI

Stories by Prashant Rangnekar, PTI

Election Day In UP's Village of Twins

Election Day In UP's Village of Twins

Rediff.com   28 Feb 2022

Mohammadpur Umri, a small village in Uttar Pradesh near the Indian Air Force's Bamrauli base in Prayagraj, is called a 'village of twins'.

Indian delegation to visit Pak for Permanent Indus Commission meeting

Indian delegation to visit Pak for Permanent Indus Commission meeting

Rediff.com   20 Feb 2022

In a first since the signing of the Indus Water Treaty between the two countries, three female officers will also be part of the Indian delegation, which will be advising the Indian Commissioner on various issues during the meeting, the official said.

Utpal Parrikar sees 'silent wave' in his favour

Utpal Parrikar sees 'silent wave' in his favour

Rediff.com   11 Feb 2022

Asserting that there is a silent wave in his favour, Utpal Parrikar, elder son of late Goa chief minister Manohar Parrikar, who is contesting the February 14 Assembly election as an independent candidate from the Panaji seat, has said he was a favoured choice after his father's death in 2019, but was denied poll ticket by the Bharatiya Janata Party due to local politics.

'It was extremely difficult to see her deteriorate'

'It was extremely difficult to see her deteriorate'

Rediff.com   7 Feb 2022

'She had shown some signs of improvement, but then she went into multi-organ failure.'

Rohit fit to lead India against Windies

Rohit fit to lead India against Windies

Rediff.com   25 Jan 2022

'He is already training in Mumbai and is expected to be in Bangalore for the fitness test and get a formal okay from the National Cricket Academy.'

'What is there to worry about? Our rival teams should worry'

'What is there to worry about? Our rival teams should worry'

Rediff.com   25 Jan 2022

'When you have a win ratio of 65 per cent over the last five years, what is there to worry about?' 'How can the standard go down suddenly? For five years, you have been number one side in the world.'

Omicron Sledgehammer Slams Movies

Omicron Sledgehammer Slams Movies

Rediff.com   7 Jan 2022

'Everybody is losing money as interest costs keep piling up.' 'Some films will wait for a theatrical release and some won't, keeping their profit and loss situation in mind.'

Why Suriya Made Jai Bhim

Why Suriya Made Jai Bhim

Rediff.com   10 Nov 2021

'It is a hard hitting, intense film which won't be just another entertainer.' 'This film will have a recall factor, there will be takeaways.'

How Robotics Revived A Dying Indian Art

How Robotics Revived A Dying Indian Art

Rediff.com   1 Oct 2021

The episode of Lord Rama's pursuit to catch the golden deer was selected for the robotic application and a total of four leather puppets -- Lord Rama, Goddess Sitha, Lakshmana and the Deer -- were automated.

'Paka is very close to the Mahabharata'

'Paka is very close to the Mahabharata'

Rediff.com   1 Sep 2021

'It is about the fight between two families, why they fight, how they fight and what they feel.'

Pak objects to Kiru hydro plant design; India says compliant with Indus treaty

Pak objects to Kiru hydro plant design; India says compliant with Indus treaty

Rediff.com   25 Aug 2021

Pakistan has raised objections to the design of India's Kiru hydroelectric plant, a mega 624 MW project over the Chenab river in Jammu and Kashmir, but New Delhi asserts that the project is fully compliant with the Indus Water Treaty, according to officials.

'I am still greedy'

'I am still greedy'

Rediff.com   14 Aug 2021

'I am very grateful that I am getting such nice parts.'

Rahul Visits Temple, Dargah in Kashmir

Rahul Visits Temple, Dargah in Kashmir

Rediff.com   10 Aug 2021

Rahul Gandhi visits the Mata Kheer Bhawani temple and the Hazratbal shrine in Kashmir.

Wrestler Ravi carries hopes of Nahri village to Tokyo Olympics

Wrestler Ravi carries hopes of Nahri village to Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com   19 Jul 2021

The villagers have pinned their hopes for development on Ravi, whose success has much to do with the sacrifices and moral guidance of one man -- his father Rakesh Kumar Dahiya.

'I just want a fair chance'

'I just want a fair chance'

Rediff.com   2 Jul 2021

'My ethnicity has been my biggest struggle in the industry, a setback in getting me work.'

Centre studies if coronavirus present in Ganga water

Centre studies if coronavirus present in Ganga water

Rediff.com   8 Jun 2021

The Centre is conducting a study to assess the presence of SARS-CoV-2, or novel coronavirus, in the Ganga as corpses were found dumped in the river during the second Covid wave, and were fished out from districts in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, officials said.

Govt looking into securing part of J&J vaccines: Sources

Govt looking into securing part of J&J vaccines: Sources

Rediff.com   26 May 2021

According to the sources, there are limited prospects of J&J exporting its vaccine from the US to other countries in the near future and the "entire production" at the BE facilities in India, beginning July/August, will be handed over to the pharma giant under a contract between the companies.

Moderna's single-dose COVID-19 vaccine in India likely next year; Pfizer ready with 5 cr doses for 2021

Moderna's single-dose COVID-19 vaccine in India likely next year; Pfizer ready with 5 cr doses for 2021

Rediff.com   25 May 2021

Currently, the country is using two 'made-in India' jabs -- Covishield and Covaxin -- to inoculate its billion-plus population and has administered 20 crore doses since launching the world's largest vaccination drive in mid-January. A third vaccine, Russian-made Sputnik V, has been approved by the government and is being used on a smaller scale at present.

Use tech to scale up COVID-19 vaccination: Nilekani

Use tech to scale up COVID-19 vaccination: Nilekani

Rediff.com   20 Apr 2021

'We are the only country in the world where everybody gets a digital vaccination certificate immediately... Then as we open up, as they did yesterday, which I think is a welcome move, you will have lots and lots of points where people will come in'

COVID-19: Rajnath asks armed forces to help states

COVID-19: Rajnath asks armed forces to help states

Rediff.com   20 Apr 2021

It was decided that the senior-most Army officer in a state would get in touch with the chief minister to understand the requirement and take forward the process, including offering to treat civilians wherever possible