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Ram Sethu: VHP to hold 2-day meet on June 15-16

Ram Sethu: VHP to hold 2-day meet on June 15-16

Rediff.com22 May 2008

VHP international president Ashok Singhal told reporters in Chennai on Thursday that the meeting, to be held on June 15 and 16 at Haridwar, would also decide on a 'massive agitation' involving 50,000 people, in support of the Ram Sethu movement.

Two-year Distance Learning MBA programme

Two-year Distance Learning MBA programme

Rediff.com26 Jul 2007

National Institute of Business Management offers admissions notice for its correspondence study MBA two-year distance learning programme

Ram has entered the land of Durga

Ram has entered the land of Durga

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

Mamata imposed affirmative action to the point of absurdity. This has naturally led to counter-action: The Hindus who never thought of themselves as Hindus are now banding behind the BJP, points out Aditi Phadnis.

Bayern survive Evra stunner to knock out Man Utd

Bayern survive Evra stunner to knock out Man Utd

Rediff.com10 Apr 2014

Holders Bayern Munich recovered from the shock of a stunning Patrice Evra goal to score three times in quick succession to beat Manchester United 3-1 and reach the Champions League semi-finals on Wednesday.

Jisha rape, murder case: Kerala court convicts migrant labourer

Jisha rape, murder case: Kerala court convicts migrant labourer

Rediff.com12 Dec 2017

Muhammed Ameerul Islam was found guilty for raping and murdering the 30-year-old Dalit law student in Kerala last year.

Bihar student kills self after failing in exam

Bihar student kills self after failing in exam

Rediff.com18 Mar 2008

A 21-year-old student committed suicide by hanging herself in Patna after failing in one subject, police sources said on Tuesday. The police have recovered the body of Saloni Kumari from the Adarsh Girls' Hostel on Boring Canal Road under Buddha Colony police station.

TN HC orders notice to Centre on Adam's Bridge

TN HC orders notice to Centre on Adam's Bridge

Rediff.com15 May 2007

The PILs were submitted by Rama Gopalan, President, Hindu Munnani and Subramanian Swamy, Janata party President.

Sethu project: Tamil Nadu CM to go on fast

Sethu project: Tamil Nadu CM to go on fast

Rediff.com30 Sep 2007

After the Supreme Court banned a bandh planned by the the ruling alliance on Monday, Karunanidhi said he will fast demanding the early completion of the Sethu Samudram canal project.

Centre withdraws Ram Sethu affidavits in SC

Centre withdraws Ram Sethu affidavits in SC

Rediff.com14 Sep 2007

Promising to examine the entire issue relating to the Sethusamudram project, the government sought three months' time from the court.

India's young bravehearts show the way

India's young bravehearts show the way

Rediff.com18 Jan 2008

The young awardees comprise one of the most endearing sights of the Republic Day parade, mounted on gorgeously caparisoned elephants. In the 50th year of the awards, there are 22 recipients - 18 boys and 4 girls - of the awards, instituted by the Indian Council for Child Welfare. Four awards were selected posthumously.

Irritation in the ear? Don't ignore it

Irritation in the ear? Don't ignore it

Rediff.com16 Sep 2008

Doctors have advised people not to neglect even the slightest pain in the ear during this season as it can be a severe infection called Otomycosis. The infection may be sub-acute or acute and is caused by wax accumulation in the ear, bathing in dirty water like in ponds and unclean swimming pools and living in unhygienic conditions.

New grave found in Nandigram

New grave found in Nandigram

Rediff.com10 Dec 2007

After the discovery of graves at Bidyapit village at Khejuri and Talpati canal, another grave was found on Monday near the former Bhumi Uchhed Pratirodh Committee stronghold of Maheshpur in Nandigram, the police said.

Will Narmada project endager blackbucks?

Will Narmada project endager blackbucks?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2007

One of the fears that has been expressed is that the canal network, which passes through the periphery of the park, could obstruct the free movement of the blackbucks.

Soccer PIX: Neto, Paulinho score on Portugal debuts

Soccer PIX: Neto, Paulinho score on Portugal debuts

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

Images from football friendlies played on Wednesday.

Andhra Pradesh: 8 labourers buried alive

Andhra Pradesh: 8 labourers buried alive

Rediff.com13 Apr 2008

The labourers, who were using heavy equipment, had no time to escape when a 50-feet-high mound of soil caved in. Villagers rushed to the spot to pull out the trapped labourers from under the debris. Revenue and police personnel also joined in the rescue operations. Eight bodies were retrieved after a three-hour operation. Five injured persons were shifted to the government hospital at Korutla. Relatives of the deceased alleged that adequate safety measures had not been taken

Don't worry, all well, says Kejriwal after AAP's weekend war

Don't worry, all well, says Kejriwal after AAP's weekend war

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday dismissed reports of crisis within the Aam Aadmi Party, saying everything is 'fine'.

Coronavirus leaves top tourist sites eerily deserted

Coronavirus leaves top tourist sites eerily deserted

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

More than 86,000 people worldwide have been infected with the novel coronavirus and the global death toll is nearing 3,000. To try to prevent the spread of the virus, local governments have been closing tourist attractions that normally draw large crowds. World-famous destinations such as the Great Wall of China and the Venetian canals resemble ghost towns. As new coronavirus cases are confirmed daily, more closures and cancellations are expected. For the most up-to-date information on the status of an attraction or event, check the institution's or event's main web page.

Centre yielding to communal forces: Left

Centre yielding to communal forces: Left

Rediff.com15 Oct 2007

Communist Party of India- Marxist state general secretary N Varadarajan and Communist Party of India state secretary D Pandian demanded to know why the Centre had sought three months time in the Supreme Court and agreed to consider an alternate alignment. "Why is the government not firm in carrying out the project," they queried. The leaders said other alignments were not acceptable since they will affect marine ecology and the livelihoods of the fishermen.

Ajmer blast suspect nabbed

Ajmer blast suspect nabbed

Rediff.com4 Jul 2008

"The Special Operations Group on Friday nabbed one Saeed Mota in an encounter near the Armapur canal. Saeed is a suspect in the Ajmer blasts of 2006. Based on some newspaper reports, which mentioned his alleged involvement in the blasts, we grilled him only to learn that he was in Ajmer during that period. We have also informed the Ajmer police about this." Senior Superintendent of Police, Kanpur, A K Singh said on Friday.

Are you protecting your spinal cord from injury?

Are you protecting your spinal cord from injury?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

Dr H S Chhabra outlines what you must know about your spinal cord and how to protect it.

Government to withdraw affidavit on Lord Ram

Government to withdraw affidavit on Lord Ram

Rediff.com13 Sep 2007

Instead, the government will file a supplementary affidavit on the case on Friday, Law Minister H R Bharadwaj said.

La Liga: Barca stroll past Eibar with 3-0 win; relief for injury-hit Real

La Liga: Barca stroll past Eibar with 3-0 win; relief for injury-hit Real

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

IMAGES from La Liga matches played on Sunday

Taj Mahal gets a makeover before Trumps visit Agra

Taj Mahal gets a makeover before Trumps visit Agra

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

From Dwight D Eisenhower to Bill Clinton, many American presidents have made sure they're photographed against the backdrop of the Taj. And, now the monument is ready to impress Trump for that family frame. Well, almost ready, reports Shreya Jai.

Andhra seeks Rs 31,000 crore central aid

Andhra seeks Rs 31,000 crore central aid

Rediff.com31 Jul 2007

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Y S Rajasekhar Reddy on Tuesday sought a massive central assistance of over Rs 31,000 crore (Rs 310 billion) for accelerating the development in various sectors in the state.

Lord Ram pendant saves TN Congress chief's life

Lord Ram pendant saves TN Congress chief's life

Rediff.com30 Oct 2007

The pendant bore the brunt. But for the pendant with a picture of Lord Ram, the stab would have been fatal for the Congress leader, he added.

Punjab terror victims search for justice

Punjab terror victims search for justice

Rediff.com19 Oct 2007

This is just one of the many cases recorded in the new report of the Human Rights Watch and Ensaaf. The 123 -page report, 'Protecting the Killers: A Policy of Impunity in Punjab, India' examines the challenges faced by victims and their relatives in pursuing legal avenues for accountability.

SC refuses stay on Setusamudram project

SC refuses stay on Setusamudram project

Rediff.com21 May 2007

The bench has fixed May 28 for hearing of the writ petition filed by Dandi Swami Vidyananda Bharti and others.

When Baalu spent hours reading about Adam's Bridge

When Baalu spent hours reading about Adam's Bridge

Rediff.com1 May 2007

Baalu took copies of the Valmiki Ramayan, Tulasi Ramayan, Adhyathma Ramayan, Kamba Ramayan and many other books, as also copies of maps on Ramar Sethu.

Balu rules out alternate alignment of Sethu

Balu rules out alternate alignment of Sethu

Rediff.com22 Sep 2007

Union Shipping Minister T R Balu on Saturday said that the Centre will move the Supreme Court to seek permission for carrying out the project in the present route.

Ram Sethu: Govt to approach SC to resume work

Ram Sethu: Govt to approach SC to resume work

Rediff.com17 Sep 2007

Shipping Minister T R Baalu cites a Narmada Bachao Andolan vs Union of India case from 2000 to butress his point that the work has to continue.

3 days in Kochi makes him an India fan

3 days in Kochi makes him an India fan

Rediff.com24 Jan 2008

Forget everything you think you know about India. This is Kochi, the southern coast's sybaritic retreat. Tad Friend explores lush backwaters, dabbles in local cooking, and expands his mind through the ayurvedic treatment sirodhara.

Sethu project not good for big ships: Naval chief

Sethu project not good for big ships: Naval chief

Rediff.com22 Jan 2008

The Sethusamudram Shipping Canal Project, aimed at deepening the waters in Palk Straits, is a 'viable' one but will not be useful for the navigation of the big ships, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Suresh Mehta said in Chennai on Tuesday.

Jaya allots houses for people who lost homes in deluge

Jaya allots houses for people who lost homes in deluge

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

The government has also announced that families that relocate would get an allowance of Rs 5,000 towards shifting expenses.

RSS will not allow Sethu project: Sudarshan

RSS will not allow Sethu project: Sudarshan

Rediff.com10 Dec 2007

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh has said it will not allow the Centre to go ahead with the Sethusamudram ship canal project as it posed a "challenge" to Indian culture.

US heritage body wants Ram Setu preserved

US heritage body wants Ram Setu preserved

Rediff.com11 Jun 2007

'The Indian government should realise that it is more valuable to preserve it than to demolish it for the Sethusamudram canal project for bringing ships inland.'

Delhi's water supply to get a boost

Delhi's water supply to get a boost

Rediff.com5 Jun 2007

Water scarce Delhi might get an enhanced supply by the end of this month with the Haryana Government agreeing to let its canals be used for carrying water from the Bhakra Nangal dam to the capital's Nangloi water treatment plant.

2-year-old snatched by alligator at Disney found dead

2-year-old snatched by alligator at Disney found dead

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

A 2-year-old boy who was snatched by an alligator at a Disney resort in Florida has been found dead, officials said on Wednesday.

The 70-year-old COVID-19 Warrior

The 70-year-old COVID-19 Warrior

Rediff.com12 May 2020

'I am not scared of corona, I am sure God is protecting us.'

Swamy challenges Baalu to debate on Ram Setu issue

Swamy challenges Baalu to debate on Ram Setu issue

Rediff.com22 May 2007

"Let him (Baalu) come out with a white paper on surveys undertaken," Swamy demanded at a press conference in Chennai, and said he would seek details under the Right to Information Act.

What to do in a dental emergency?

What to do in a dental emergency?

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

When is it the right time to call a dentist? And how can one scout a dentist while wandering?