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Who is to blame for the royal mess in Rajasthan?

Who is to blame for the royal mess in Rajasthan?

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

The BJP may be ready and waiting to pounce on another key state of the Hindi heartland, but it is the Congress's holy trinity that issued them an invitation to the beheading, notes Sunil Sethi.

Race for Green jacket hots up at Augusta Masters

Race for Green jacket hots up at Augusta Masters

Rediff.com8 Apr 2018

Tiger Woods appears to be unmatchable in appeal, even when he does not play well as at this year's Masters.

Inside the Trump Presidential Twitter Library

Inside the Trump Presidential Twitter Library

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

We all know United States President Donald Trump's preferred way of communicating directly with his fellow Americans is through tweets. And to celebrate 'The Donald's' tweets, the people at The Daily Show With Trevor Noah have put together the Donald J Trump Presidential Twitter Library -- a kind of museum dedicated solely to Trump tweets. The pop-up museum was free to enter, and ran from June 14-16. Its Washington, DC debut was timed to coincide with the US president's 73rd birthday. The pop-up installation has already been shown in Miami, Austin, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, and New York City. Take a glimpse.

Pak president Zardari asks PCB to help tainted trio

Pak president Zardari asks PCB to help tainted trio

Rediff.com5 Nov 2011

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has instructed the Pakistan Cricket Board to provide all necessary legal help to the tainted trio.

Pakistan to abide with ICC on govt interference

Pakistan to abide with ICC on govt interference

Rediff.com5 Jul 2011

Pakistan cricket will not challenge the International Cricket Council's (ICC) directive to member boards to free themselves from government interference within two years.

SP manifesto promises Ahir regiment in Army

SP manifesto promises Ahir regiment in Army

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

SP chief Akhilesh Yadav said the future of the country should be better for all sections, including farmers and Muslims.

PHOTOS: Netas at polling booths

PHOTOS: Netas at polling booths

Rediff.com19 Feb 2017

Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati and other senior politicians on Sunday cast their votes in the third phase of Uttar Pradesh elections and claimed that their parties will form the next government.

PDP puts forward 4 conditions for Kashmir talks

PDP puts forward 4 conditions for Kashmir talks

Rediff.com13 Mar 2011

The People's Democratic Party on Sunday pledged 'absolute support to create an atmosphere conducive to initiate a serious effort for the resolution of Kashmir problem'.Addressing a public meeting in Jammu, PDP patron Mufti Mohammad Sayeed spelled out four conditions 'for creation of a conducive atmosphere'. "Release of political prisoners as well as hundreds of innocent youth languishing in different jails is a must," he said.

No solution yet, says PDP as deadline nears for govt formation in J&K

No solution yet, says PDP as deadline nears for govt formation in J&K

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

There were no signs of either the Peoples Democratic Party, the largest group, or the Bharatiya Janata Party, the close runner-up, getting the requisite numbers to stake claim to forming a new government in Jammu and Kashmir as the deadline set by Governor N N Vohra for discussions fast approached.

The damage Pompeo is causing to US interests

The damage Pompeo is causing to US interests

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

BWith a distracted president brooding in the White House, Pompeo seems to think his day has come. He seems to be pushing a personal agenda before a target audience in America, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Touch and dine: Menu at your fingertips

Touch and dine: Menu at your fingertips

Rediff.com22 Aug 2011

Technology is fast becoming a staple diet on which restaurants live to serve patrons better.

Want to be the best? Copy Team India's attitude!

Want to be the best? Copy Team India's attitude!

Rediff.com27 Oct 2019

Australia great Ian Chappell says India's attitude towards achieving excellence should be copied by the ambitious cricket nations for the well-being of the Test format.

CBI clean chit to Mulayam, family members in DA case

CBI clean chit to Mulayam, family members in DA case

Rediff.com22 May 2019

Sufficient evidence to support the allegations could not be brought out.

The Made in China Review

The Made in China Review

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

Made In China is puerile, flimsy film-making, sighs Sukanya Verma.

Alibaug is the new WFH destination

Alibaug is the new WFH destination

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

As ferry services increase and remote working becomes the norm, the rural beach town has turned into a sought-after refuge for city slickers from Mumbai and Pune.

How DMK's Bharat Mata temple flummoxed the BJP

How DMK's Bharat Mata temple flummoxed the BJP

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

Chief Minister Stalin seems to have drawn a line between his personal beliefs and those of others in the family, beginning with wife Durga Stalin, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

On board the world's most luxurious train

On board the world's most luxurious train

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

If "luxury on wheels" were an official title, it would go to the Venice Simplon-Orient Express. Here's a glance at the train.

Indian billionaire couple to fund Prince Charles' b'day bash

Indian billionaire couple to fund Prince Charles' b'day bash

Rediff.com13 Aug 2013

An Indian billionaire couple in the United Kingdom are planning a mega birthday bash for Prince Charles when he turns 65 in November.

Afridi's meeting with Zardari on cards

Afridi's meeting with Zardari on cards

Rediff.com20 Sep 2011

Shahid Afridi may get a chance to meet President Asif Ali Zardari in Karachi, with the former captain likely to request the chief patron of the Pakistan Cricket Board to pave the way for his return to the national team.

REWIND: Best PHOTOS in the last 48 hours

REWIND: Best PHOTOS in the last 48 hours

Rediff.com17 Jan 2011

We bring you some of the best photos from around the world in the last 48 hours.

Healthy food secrets from Chef Kelvin Cheung's kitchen

Healthy food secrets from Chef Kelvin Cheung's kitchen

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

Want to eat healthy, but don't know how to do it right? Trailblazing chef Kelvin Cheung will teach you a thing or two about healthy eating.

Rahul speaks up on Kashmir, Naxalism and Bengalis

Rahul speaks up on Kashmir, Naxalism and Bengalis

Rediff.com16 Sep 2010

Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi on Thursday expressed his support for Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who has been criticised for his inability to control the spiraling violence in the state.

Why Pak's shrewdest politician is being hunted

Why Pak's shrewdest politician is being hunted

Rediff.com4 Apr 2011

Jamiat Ulema e Islam chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman, once considered as the patron of Taliban chief Mullah Omer, is today struggling to save his life in Pakistan, as Taliban and Al Qaeda members are chasing him like shadow.

Zardari, Gilani disappointed over 'fixing' scandal

Zardari, Gilani disappointed over 'fixing' scandal

Rediff.com30 Aug 2010

Pakistan's top leadership on Sunday expressed disappointment and concern over a fresh match-fixing scandal involving some of the country's cricketers and sought a report on the issue from the cricket board.

Unbridled use of froce responsible for unrest: PDP

Unbridled use of froce responsible for unrest: PDP

Rediff.com17 Aug 2010

The main opposition Peoples Democratic Party held "unbridled use of force" responsible for the present unrest in Jammu and Kashmir which has claimed so many lives saying the crisis had worsened with the guilty troops going unpunished.

Controversial article: 5 UP ministers face music

Controversial article: 5 UP ministers face music

Rediff.com7 Aug 2010

A local court in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, has directed the police to register a criminal case against five ministers (of the ruling Bahujan Samaj Party) and five other persons on account of their association with a monthly journal that carried an allegedly blasphemous article in its May issue.

Mariamma Koshy appointed interim president of HI

Mariamma Koshy appointed interim president of HI

Rediff.com3 Nov 2010

Mariamma Koshy, the head of Hockey Kerala has been appointed the interim president of the Hockey India in place of octagenarian Vidya Stokes, who resigned from the post a few days back.

After Gandhi, Queen Elizabeth on Montblanc pens

After Gandhi, Queen Elizabeth on Montblanc pens

Rediff.com7 Jul 2010

After launching the Mahatma Gandhi limited special theme edition pens, Montblanc has launched Elizabeth I Limited Edition 4810 and 888.

Baton handed to Glasgow as Delhi Games end with a bang

Baton handed to Glasgow as Delhi Games end with a bang

Rediff.com14 Oct 2010

Images from the closing ceremony of the Commonwealth Games, on Thursday.

Disgruntled employee shoots 12 dead at Virginia civic centre

Disgruntled employee shoots 12 dead at Virginia civic centre

Rediff.com1 Jun 2019

The gunman was killed when police responded to the shooting in the southeastern coastal city of Virginia Beach.

Twin blasts at Karachi Sufi shrine kill 8

Twin blasts at Karachi Sufi shrine kill 8

Rediff.com8 Oct 2010

Two suicide bombers struck the famed Sufi shrine of Abdullah Shah Ghazi in Karachi on Thursday, killing at least eight people and injuring several others.

Why outside food is giving 'indigestion' to multiplexes

Why outside food is giving 'indigestion' to multiplexes

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

In a competitive market, pricing is the management's business. The consumer has so many choices -- single screens, multiplexes, TV, online streaming or DVDs. Nothing forces him to go to a multiplex. Nor are films an essential commodity where prices have to be regulated, says Vanita Kohli Khandekar.

Tej Pratap quits party post, says no rivalry with Tejashwi

Tej Pratap quits party post, says no rivalry with Tejashwi

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

The announcement comes amid rumours that Tej Pratap would be causing a split in the party.

UPA-II anniversary celebrations to be Cong affair

UPA-II anniversary celebrations to be Cong affair

Rediff.com21 May 2010

The United Progressive Alliance's first anniversary celebrations tomorrow are essentially going to be a Congress affair. Barring Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee, no other top leader of any of the ally or supporting parties is expected to be present at the bash to mark six years in office of the Congress-led coalition.

Police will act against Muthalik: Yeddyurappa

Police will act against Muthalik: Yeddyurappa

Rediff.com14 May 2010

Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa assured the state police on Friday to initiate appropriate action against Sri Ram Sene chief patron Pramod Muthalik, who was caught by rent-a-riot sting operation.

Congress cautions PDP against forming government with BJP

Congress cautions PDP against forming government with BJP

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

Cautioning the Peoples Democratic Party against forging an alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party in Jammu and Kashmir, the Congress party on Tuesday hoped that party patron Mufti Mohammad Sayeed would take a decision that best suits the "current political consensus" that has evolved in the state.

Now, Irani accused of 'harassing' AU students' union president

Now, Irani accused of 'harassing' AU students' union president

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

Opposition parties say the HRD minister is acting like ABVP's patron saint.

Arms act amendments: Digvijay attacks Home Min

Arms act amendments: Digvijay attacks Home Min

Rediff.com18 Aug 2010

After attacking Home Minister P Chidambaram on the handling of Naxal issue, Congress leader Digvijay Singh has now trained his guns on the Home Ministry for bringing in amendments to the Arms Act alleging that it undermines the citizen's right to keep weapons.

Rahul Gandhi's surprise halt for chicken roll!

Rahul Gandhi's surprise halt for chicken roll!

Rediff.com17 Nov 2010

Their lunch on Wednesday afternoon was a meal that patrons of Aryan, a popular fast food restaurant in Lucknow, would remember for a long time. For it is not everyday that they have Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi for company during lunchtime. The restaurant staffers, along with the guests, were initially stunned when the Gandhi scion sauntered in to have his lunch. Gandhi was on his way back to Delhi after completing his three-day visit of Amethi.

Review: Swargathekkaal Sundaram is avoidable

Review: Swargathekkaal Sundaram is avoidable

Rediff.com25 May 2015

Swargathekkaal Sundaram is one more addition to the heap of films that leave hardly anything to be remembered,