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Yugapurushan is melodramatic

Yugapurushan is melodramatic

Rediff.com8 Feb 2010

This Malayalam biopic of Sree Narayana Guru directed by R Sukumaran and starring Thalaivasal Vijay is over-the-top.

IAF An-32 aircraft missing: Parrikar undertakes aerial survey of search ops

IAF An-32 aircraft missing: Parrikar undertakes aerial survey of search ops

Rediff.com23 Jul 2016

The plane went missing on Friday while flying from Chennai to Port Blair with 29 people on board.

Zerodha's Nikhil Kamath is India's youngest new billionaire

Zerodha's Nikhil Kamath is India's youngest new billionaire

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

Last year, Nikhil Kamath and his brother Nithin jettisoned into a club of the country's 100 wealthiest with their net worth pegged at around Rs 24,000 crore

Yuvan partially delivers in Yogi

Yuvan partially delivers in Yogi

Rediff.com5 Oct 2009

Yogi would be considered good from any other composer, but from Yuvan, you've come to expect more. In that sense, it only partially delivers.

Afghanistan: From underdogs to contenders

Afghanistan: From underdogs to contenders

Rediff.com28 May 2019

Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Mohammad Nabi are a spin-bowling unit the equal of any in the world

Advice to 15-yr-old self: 'Don't be too anxious'

Advice to 15-yr-old self: 'Don't be too anxious'

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

This is what Subhodeep Mukherjee, 34 from Kolkata wrote:

To tackle BJP, Mamata unveils 'Didi ke Bolo' campaign

To tackle BJP, Mamata unveils 'Didi ke Bolo' campaign

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

A senior TMC MLA said Banerjee told her party leaders during the closed-door meeting that they should shun "VIP culture".

Rs 2,000,000,000,000! That's what India Inc mopped up

Rs 2,000,000,000,000! That's what India Inc mopped up

Rediff.com24 Dec 2010

The capital raised by Indian companies in the 2010 calendar year was over one-third more than the Rs 1,50,000-crore (Rs 1,500-billion) mop-up in the previous year and was a beacon of hope in a global economy that has been witnessing turbulence on account of the poor health of Western economies.

Nothing wrong in saying Mother Teresa's service was aimed at conversion: Sena

Nothing wrong in saying Mother Teresa's service was aimed at conversion: Sena

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

"Bhagwat has done national service by speaking the truth on what missionaries do," the Sena said.

The Panchayat review

The Panchayat review

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

'Even a hardcore nit-picker will struggle to find faults in this extraordinarily crafted television series that I rate as a must watch, an instant classic,' says Sukanya Verma.

Bihar: Rudy, Pappu charged for poll code violation

Bihar: Rudy, Pappu charged for poll code violation

Rediff.com9 Mar 2009

First Investigation Reports have been filed against Bihar minister Jitan Ram Manjhi and four Members of Parliament including Bharatiya Janata Party's Rajiv Pratap Rudy, Pappu Yadav of Rashtriya Janata Dal and his wife for allegedly violating the model code of conduct for elections.

Remembering the fallen... 10 years since 26/11

Remembering the fallen... 10 years since 26/11

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

Ten years back, 10 Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists sailed into Mumbai from Karachi and carried out coordinated attacks that lasted three days. The terrorists carried out bomb explosions and holding innocents hostage as a fight back by security forces continued for the next 60 hours. Taj Mahal Palace hotel, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus railway station, Leopold Cafe were targetted in the attack that made headlines across the world.

IOA welcomes postponement of Tokyo Olympics

IOA welcomes postponement of Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

The IOA also said that the decision will now relieve the Indian athletes of having to train amidst lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Massive search on after IAF's AN-32 aircraft goes missing

Massive search on after IAF's AN-32 aircraft goes missing

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

5 planes and 13 ships are out trying to track the aircraft, which was carrying 29 people on board.

What Obama told the Muslim world

What Obama told the Muslim world

Rediff.com4 Jun 2009

Read United States President Barack Obama's speech to the Muslim world.

No trace of missing AN-32 as op continues for 3rd day

No trace of missing AN-32 as op continues for 3rd day

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

Search operation by IAF and Indian Army helicopters was adversely affected by weather during the day today

Massive search ops continue for missing IAF aircraft

Massive search ops continue for missing IAF aircraft

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

A fleet of fixed wing aircraft and choppers have been deployed to locate the missing Antonov AN-32 aircraft, officials said.

Heavy cross winds delay GSAT-18 launch by a day

Heavy cross winds delay GSAT-18 launch by a day

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

Arianespace launch vehicle Ariane-5 VA-231, carrying GSAT-18 along with co-passenger Sky Muster II for the Australian operator nbn (National Broadband Network) was scheduled for launch at 2am on Wednesday.

The Lady Mumbai Police Love

The Lady Mumbai Police Love

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

Unless you've been hiding under an Internet-blocking rock, you must have chanced upon some of the crisp, polite, informative and frequently witty posts crafted by the Mumbai police. Mrigank Warrier meets Sunchika Pandey, the brains behind the Mumbai police quips.

Goa rape case: Minister's son surrenders

Goa rape case: Minister's son surrenders

Rediff.com4 Nov 2008

Goa Education Minister Atanasio Monserratte's son Rohit, who allegedly raped a German minor girl, today surrendered before the Goa police.

Targeted underwater search begins to locate black box of MH370

Targeted underwater search begins to locate black box of MH370

Rediff.com4 Apr 2014

The arduous hunt for the Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 on Friday entered a new phase with two hi-tech ships scouring a large area in the Indian Ocean for the black box of the jet before pings from it fall silent.

Crashed EgyptAir plane's black boxes found

Crashed EgyptAir plane's black boxes found

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

The vessel 'La Place', which is belonging to the French Naval forces and is participating in the search for the plane that crashed last month, has picked up signals coming from deep in the sea and believed to be from one of the black boxes of the plane, which crashed into the Mediterranean, a statement from the committee investigating the crash said.

EC slaps show cause notice on Himachal Pradesh CM

EC slaps show cause notice on Himachal Pradesh CM

Rediff.com13 Nov 2007

The notice was issued to Singh after the Commission received a report that the chief minister had protested against the detention of a vehicle with beacon light and had said that it was illegal on part of the deputy commissioner and superintendent of police to do so. "You had cautioned the officials to behave properly as you had posted them to the district and had further remarked that the model code of conduct is not a law and I know what the law is," the EC said.

India set to become luxury retail destination

India set to become luxury retail destination

Rediff.com7 Nov 2007

The luxury retail market, which is currently in its nascent stage was roughly estimated to be around Rs 1,500 crore (Rs 15 billion) and expected to grow at 20 per cent in next five years. The booming stock market and the recent news that India's leading industrialist, Mukesh Ambani, had even overtaken Bill Gates, to become the richest person in the world, is an indication that the country was ready for that ultimate 'haute couture' experience.

Gujarat: EC raps Cong, BJP leaders

Gujarat: EC raps Cong, BJP leaders

Rediff.com4 Nov 2007

The Election Commission has issued show-cause notices to Minister of State for Railways Naranbhai Rathwa, Congress general secretary B K Hari Prasada and BJP leader Purshotam Rupalia for violating its model code in force in Gujarat.

Learn locally, Delhi Mayor tells the world

Learn locally, Delhi Mayor tells the world

Rediff.com25 Sep 2007

Local authorities, the Mayor said, have developed programmes, including for sustainable transport, waste management and environmental protection, which had led to an improvement in citizen's lives.

PIX: 'Homebody' Osaka making the most of isolation

PIX: 'Homebody' Osaka making the most of isolation

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

Following a whirlwind few years, Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka can be forgiven for taking time to reset and relax as the sporting world goes on an indefinite pause due to the coronavirus crisis. Osaka, a two-time Grand Slam winner who also became the first Japanese player to reach world number one, had been preparing for another action-packed summer including her Olympics debut on home soil at Tokyo 2020.

PHOTOS: Snow, white and the Valley

PHOTOS: Snow, white and the Valley

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

Umar Ganie/Rediff.com captures some wow moments from snow-bound Kashmir

Hamilton prouder of equality push than seventh F1 title

Hamilton prouder of equality push than seventh F1 title

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

Hamilton said he would still be "incredibly proud" to pull level with "an icon like Michael" and seven was way beyond his wildest dreams, but numbers and titles maybe meant more to those on the outside.

Will be the Prez who seeks to unify, not divide: Biden

Will be the Prez who seeks to unify, not divide: Biden

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

"I pledge to be a president who seeks not to divide, but to unify; who doesn't see red states and blue states, only sees the United States," Biden said in his victory speech on Saturday night.

'BJP is getting a walkover and we are providing them with a red carpet'

'BJP is getting a walkover and we are providing them with a red carpet'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

'Painting opponents as the enemy of the State, using fake news, making wild allegations about rival parties, curtailing civil liberties and challenging the Constitution itself are worrying developments.'

Prince Harry joins Gurkhas: Report

Prince Harry joins Gurkhas: Report

Rediff.com21 Jul 2007

He is reportedly undergoing a four-day exercise with the 3rd Battalion Royal Gurkha Rifles in the Brecon Beacons, Wales.

Prince Harry joins Gurkhas: Report

Prince Harry joins Gurkhas: Report

Rediff.com9 Jul 2007

He is reportedly undergoing a four-day exercise with the 3rd Battalion Royal Gurkha Rifles in the Brecon Beacons, Wales.

Part of Great Wall damaged by construction

Part of Great Wall damaged by construction

Rediff.com16 Nov 2006

Experts believe human activities in the region make Great Wall protection extremely difficult.

Time for India to fix relations with Kuwait

Time for India to fix relations with Kuwait

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

'Modi has visited all these three countries (the UAE more than once, inexplicably) but has left out Kuwait and Oman, the two Gulf countries that are closest to India in their political, cultural and civilisational ethos,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

India score maiden Test win in South Africa

India score maiden Test win in South Africa

Rediff.com18 Dec 2006

India cantered to a historic 123-run victory over South Africa in the first Test.

Landslides hamper restoration of Indo-Pak road

Landslides hamper restoration of Indo-Pak road

Rediff.com24 Oct 2005

Early restoration will not only restart the bus service but facilitate relief to border villages.

Meet TIME's Person of the Year: The Guardians

Meet TIME's Person of the Year: The Guardians

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who was murdered at the GulfKingdom's consulate in Istanbul in October, and three other journalists were named TIME's Person of the Year, an honour that recognises them for "taking great risks in pursuit of greater truths" and "for speaking up and for speaking out". "For taking great risks in pursuit of greater truths, for the imperfect but essential quest for facts, for speaking up and for speaking out, the Guardians -- Jamal Khashoggi, the Capital Gazette, Maria Ressa, Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo -- are TIME's Person of the Year," the magazine said on Tuesday. Here's all you need to know about TIME's Guardians.

Prez praises judiciary's efforts for gender justice

Prez praises judiciary's efforts for gender justice

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

Speaking at the International Judicial Conference 2020 'Judiciary and the Changing World', Kovind said the apex court has led 'progressive social transformation' and referred to the two decades old Vishaka guidelines for preventing sexual harassment of women at workplace and the recent direction that women officers in the Army be granted permanent commission and command postings.

The milch cow for Indian KPOs

The milch cow for Indian KPOs

Rediff.com8 Mar 2006