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EC initiates delimitation of constituencies in Assam

EC initiates delimitation of constituencies in Assam

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

The Commission said a ban has been put in place effective January 1, 2023 on the creation of new administrative units in the state till the exercise is completed.

What Is Gehlot Telling Modi?

What Is Gehlot Telling Modi?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

What some of our leaders were up to on the first day of November...

'It's time for caution, not expansion'

'It's time for caution, not expansion'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

'Silicon Valley people are generally used to layoffs.' 'Every person who has been in the industry for 15-20 years would have been laid off at least 3-4 times.' 'In India, we aren't used to that concept.' 'So when it came here, people were shocked.'

All England C'ships: Treesa-Gayatri's sensational run ends

All England C'ships: Treesa-Gayatri's sensational run ends

Rediff.com18 Mar 2023

Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand fell to their second successive semifinal exit at the All England Championship.

'I am not very good at...'

'I am not very good at...'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

'Fortunately, God has been kind to me so far for not letting me compromise on my morals.' 'But I am not taking anything for granted.' 'If that situation comes up and if it's a question of life and death as opposed to my morals, I might do it.'

Boris Johnson quits as UK lawmaker after...

Boris Johnson quits as UK lawmaker after...

Rediff.com10 Jun 2023

Johnson, 58, had been under investigation by a parliamentary inquiry looking into whether he misled the House of Commons about lockdown-breaking parties in Downing Street during the COVID-19 pandemic.

7 Times Karishma Stood Out in Denims

7 Times Karishma Stood Out in Denims

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

Denims may be a wardrobe basic, but they don't need to be boring.

Truth is a victim in age of false news, social media, says CJI Chandrachud

Truth is a victim in age of false news, social media, says CJI Chandrachud

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud on Friday said truth has become a "victim" in the age of false news and with the spread of social media, something which is said as a seed germinates into virtually a whole theory that can never be tested on the anvil of rational science.

Ayman-al-Zawahiri, from eye surgeon to most wanted terrorist

Ayman-al-Zawahiri, from eye surgeon to most wanted terrorist

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

Zawahiri served three years as a surgeon in the Egyptian Army, but his journey from an eye surgeon to becoming a most wanted global terrorist started after he met Laden in 1986, and joined Laden as his personal advisor and physician.

Is Nehru Responsible For Indian Muslims' Plight?

Is Nehru Responsible For Indian Muslims' Plight?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Pratinav Anil is able to foresee some agency and assertion on the part of India's Muslims. His hope emanates from the citizenship rights movement of Muslims in 2019-2020, notes Mohammad Sajjad.

Police officers not required to do moral policing: SC

Police officers not required to do moral policing: SC

Rediff.com18 Dec 2022

The bench said that in its opinion the reasoning given by the high court is faulty on both facts and law.

Manipur violence: 10 Oppn parties question Modi's silence

Manipur violence: 10 Oppn parties question Modi's silence

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

'The prime minister has not yet expressed anything regarding Manipur. Is Manipur a part of India or not? If it is, why hasn't the Prime Minister of India spoken about it'

When Modi Met Former PM

When Modi Met Former PM

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

What some of our leaders were up to on Tuesday, December 13.

Dev Joshi Is Ready To Go To Space

Dev Joshi Is Ready To Go To Space

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

'We hear about Chanda Mama from our childhood.' 'I am excited by the idea of seeing it with my eyes.'

MPs pay tribute to security personnel killed in Parliament attack

MPs pay tribute to security personnel killed in Parliament attack

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

The members of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha on Monday paid tribute to the security personnel who laid down their lives while defending the Parliament complex from a terrorist attack on December 13, 2001.

Amid strained ties, India invites Pak defence minister for SCO meeting: Report

Amid strained ties, India invites Pak defence minister for SCO meeting: Report

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

If the Pakistani foreign minister attends the meeting in person, it will be the first such visit from Islamabad to India since 2011.

'Asaram habitual offender': Prosecution seeks life imprisonment

'Asaram habitual offender': Prosecution seeks life imprisonment

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

The 81-year-old godman is currently lodged in a Jodhpur jail, where he is serving life sentence in another case of raping a minor girl at his ashram in Rajasthan in 2013.

Zomato deletes commercial branded as 'casteist'

Zomato deletes commercial branded as 'casteist'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

The ad, which draws a link between the character Kachra with 'kachra', the Hindi word for garbage, was aired on World Environment Day on June 5.

Asaram gets life term in 2013 rape case; court says his crime very serious

Asaram gets life term in 2013 rape case; court says his crime very serious

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

The court had acquitted six other accused, including Asaram's wife Laxmiben, their daughter, and four disciples who were accused of aiding and abetting the crime, for want of evidence, the prosecution said.

JK: 3 soldiers die after falling into gorge along LoC

JK: 3 soldiers die after falling into gorge along LoC

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

An Army official said the JCO and two other rank soldiers were on a routine patrol in Macchil sector when the trio slipped into the gorge on Tuesday.

Poonch attack: Terrorists used steel bullets, decamped with soldiers' weapons

Poonch attack: Terrorists used steel bullets, decamped with soldiers' weapons

Rediff.com23 Apr 2023

They said a sniper is believed to have targeted the truck from the front before the other terrorists sprayed bullets and lobbed grenades on it.

India Needs Insulation From Grey Rhinos

India Needs Insulation From Grey Rhinos

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

India must be prepared to deal with climate disasters, geopolitical confrontations, and social strife linked to global events, asserts Jayant Sinha, chairman of Parliament's Standing Committee on Finance.

'This boy will conquer the world'

'This boy will conquer the world'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

Ten years ago, Prakash Padukone had predicted the rise of Lakshya Sen.

Harbhajan Singh's AWESOME Records

Harbhajan Singh's AWESOME Records

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

Harbhajan Singh is the first Indian to take a Test hat-trick. He achieved this feat while playing against Australia at Kolkata in March 2001 by dismissing Ricky Ponting, Adam Gilchrist and Shane Warne.

'Class' Ashwin overtakes Kumble

'Class' Ashwin overtakes Kumble

Rediff.com11 Mar 2023

Ravichandran Ashwin becomes leading wicket-taker in Border-Gavaskar Trophy history

'Gadar is a powerful word that came out of Partition'

'Gadar is a powerful word that came out of Partition'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

'When a common man's house is on fire, he is infused with extraordinary strength.' 'He will go to any length to save his home and family even if he is not as big and strong as Sunnyji.'

3 suspected members of Sikh extremist group arrested in Philippines

3 suspected members of Sikh extremist group arrested in Philippines

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

Three suspected members of a Sikh extremist group on Interpol's red notice watchlist were arrested during a joint operation by the Philippine government agencies this month, according to an official.

There Will Surely Never Be Another Bishan Singh Bedi

There Will Surely Never Be Another Bishan Singh Bedi

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

One of cricket's greatest players passed into the ages on Monday. Rediff.com salutes the legend.

Winning Ashes in England high up on Smith's bucket list

Winning Ashes in England high up on Smith's bucket list

Rediff.com3 May 2023

Smith said the IPL has helped him get used to play alongside rival international players and he is eager to play alongside Cheteshwar Pujara, who has been leading Sussex this season.

Can't lose democracy by allowing parties in power...: SC

Can't lose democracy by allowing parties in power...: SC

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

The top court's remark came while setting aside an order of the Madras high court which directed the Tamil Nadu government to create the posts under the designation.

Secret recipe of ITC's mega success

Secret recipe of ITC's mega success

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

A hotel in 1975, entry into paperboards in 1979, India's dominant cigarette maker, ITC, read the tea - or tobacco - leaves early, leveraged its enterprise strengths and stepped up the diversification agenda to create multiple drivers of growth. Some failed, some faltered, some were transformational, adding steadily to the top line. Now those efforts are making a difference: margins from non-cigarettes - FMCG, hotels, agri, paperboards, paper and packaging - are expanding and profits are kicking in more significantly than ever before.

Barcelona charged with corruption; Neymar undergoes surgery

Barcelona charged with corruption; Neymar undergoes surgery

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

Prosecutors sue Barcelona for allegedly buying refereeing favours

No return to active politics, resigned due to health issues: Koshyari

No return to active politics, resigned due to health issues: Koshyari

Rediff.com25 Feb 2023

Koshyari said he decided to resign as he could not keep pace with the daily schedule as the governor of the country's largest state due to his health.

Seen These WONDERFUL Films?

Seen These WONDERFUL Films?

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

Aseem Chhabra presents his list of 100 best (and must watch) films -- many classics, some relatively new and several personal favourites.

42 MPs lose membership since 1988, 14th Lok Sabha records highest number

42 MPs lose membership since 1988, 14th Lok Sabha records highest number

Rediff.com7 May 2023

The Act deals with automatic disqualification of MPs and state legislators upon being convicted and sentenced for two years or more in a criminal case.

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