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The Tejpal case: Presenting the perpetrator as the victim

The Tejpal case: Presenting the perpetrator as the victim

Rediff.com5 Dec 2013

What has Tehelka's greatness to do with an act of sexual assault by its editor-in-chief, asks Shivam Vij

COVID scare in CSK: Raina pulls out of IPL; one more player tests positive

COVID scare in CSK: Raina pulls out of IPL; one more player tests positive

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

Suresh Raina has pulled out of the Indian Premier League citing 'personal reasons', the franchise said on Saturday.

Revisiting Jewel Thief

Revisiting Jewel Thief

Rediff.com18 Jan 2003

The Wonderful Films of Basu Chatterjee

The Wonderful Films of Basu Chatterjee

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

'Basuda welcomed viewers into a world that was instantly familiar and comfortable,' observes Sukanya Verma.

Hydroxychloroquine exports only to foreign govts, not pvt cos

Hydroxychloroquine exports only to foreign govts, not pvt cos

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

India will export anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine, high in demand globally, only to foreign governments and not to private companies, as the product is under prohibited or banned category of exports, sources said. Although exports of this medicine is completely banned, India has decided to export this anti-malarial drug in sync with its global commitment to deal with the coronavirus pandemic.

Hockey players demand Bharat Ratna for Balbir Singh Sr

Hockey players demand Bharat Ratna for Balbir Singh Sr

Rediff.com26 May 2020

'I feel both deserve to be honoured with Bharat Ratna. Why not? They are our national heroes who have been inspiring a generation of sportspersons and will continue to do so'

Big jolt to RJD as Lalu's 'samdhi', 2 MLAs join JD-U

Big jolt to RJD as Lalu's 'samdhi', 2 MLAs join JD-U

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

Rai hinted that his daughter might contest the coming assembly polls.

Do you recognise these filmi judges?

Do you recognise these filmi judges?

Rediff.com14 Feb 2017

Here's looking back the Bollywood's judges over the years.

Top Actors and Actresses of ALL time? TELL US!

Top Actors and Actresses of ALL time? TELL US!

Rediff.com24 Apr 2013

Hindi cinema has completed a grand century and we can't help but marvel at all it has to offer. From a breathtaking collection of films to a range of versatile actors. We ask you, Dear Readers, to tell us who you think are the Best Bollywood Actors and Actresses of all times.

The DARK SIDE of Bollywood

The DARK SIDE of Bollywood

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

There are many, many instances of this 'dark' approach. Sukanya Verma looks at a few.

When Bollywood did housework!

When Bollywood did housework!

Rediff.com18 May 2020

Sukanya Verma shows us how Bollywood has depicted housework on the big screen.

PHOTOS: Beating Retreat marks end of R-Day celebrations

PHOTOS: Beating Retreat marks end of R-Day celebrations

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

Foot-tapping music and soulful classical renditions reverberated at Vijay Chowk on Wednesday as the Republic Day celebrations culminated with the Beating Retreat ceremony in New Delhi.

Ambedkar statue desecrated in Uttar Pradesh

Ambedkar statue desecrated in Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com26 Mar 2013

A statue of Dr B R Ambedkar was found desecrated in Gyanpur district on Tuesday morning, leading to tension in the area, police said.

Why it took 42 YEARS to release Joy Mukherjee's Love In Bombay

Why it took 42 YEARS to release Joy Mukherjee's Love In Bombay

Rediff.com30 Jul 2013

Munjoy Mukherjee discloses his reasons for releasing his father's film.

Sparks fly in Pak after Hindu woman's conversion to Islam

Sparks fly in Pak after Hindu woman's conversion to Islam

Rediff.com30 Mar 2013

Members of Pakistan's minority Hindu community staged a protest in southern Sindh province after a Hindu woman converted to Islam and married a Muslim man, according to a media report on Saturday.

Bihar education minister's 'ritual' with snakes goes viral

Bihar education minister's 'ritual' with snakes goes viral

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

Photographs of Bihar Education and IT Minister Ashok Kumar Choudhary is arguing that the pictures that are circulating online are old and that he is against superstition.

Lessons from Bollywood: How to entertain children

Lessons from Bollywood: How to entertain children

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

Sukanya Verma lists memorable instances of stars entertaining kids over the years.

PHOTOS: Spectacular Beating Retreat enthralls crowds at Rajpath

PHOTOS: Spectacular Beating Retreat enthralls crowds at Rajpath

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

As the bugle was sounded for the retreat, the Raisina Hill complex lit up in a riot of colours, the illumination provided by LEDs rather than the traditional incandescent bulbs.

Man given death sentence for rape, murder of minor

Man given death sentence for rape, murder of minor

Rediff.com17 Jan 2013

A fast-track court in Odisha on Thursday gave death sentence to a man for raping and murdering a three-year-old girl in the second capital punishment handed down to a rapist-killer in the country this week.

Three Hindu traders kidnapped in Pakistan

Three Hindu traders kidnapped in Pakistan

Rediff.com14 Jul 2012

Three prominent Hindu businessmen were kidnapped, along with their driver, by unidentified armed men in Sindh province of southern Pakistan on Saturday.

How the Howrah Bridge played out in Bollywood

How the Howrah Bridge played out in Bollywood

Rediff.com24 Feb 2018

'To this day, not a year passes when Bollywood does not head to Kolkata to train its cameras on the magnificence of the bridge and the flow of life that pulses along the river across which it spans,' says Saibal Chatterjee.

Declining budget makes navy rethink 200 warship plan

Declining budget makes navy rethink 200 warship plan

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

'We will prioritise our requirements so that the country's maritime interests are not compromised.'

Bihar: Villagers chop off woman's nose for 'practising witchcraft

Bihar: Villagers chop off woman's nose for 'practising witchcraft

Rediff.com31 Oct 2012

A Dalit woman's nose was chopped off after she was accused of practicing witchcraft in a village in Bihar's Khagaria district on Wednesday, said the police. Nunu Dai was beaten up and her nose was chopped off in Kainzari village.

Rescuers deploy drones to locate workers trapped in Tapovan tunnel

Rescuers deploy drones to locate workers trapped in Tapovan tunnel

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

Using drones and remote-sensing equipment, rescue teams intensified efforts on Wednesday to reach the 25-35 men trapped in a sludge-choked tunnel since the Uttarakhand glacier disaster three days ago and more than 170 remained missing, hopes of finding them alive fading with every passing hour.

'TMC intolerance no match for BJP vindictiveness'

'TMC intolerance no match for BJP vindictiveness'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

'The BJP's modus operandi is not just to be intolerant of dissent, it is to create mistrust and doubt between communities and the electoral process itself.'

Human Rights panel wants probe into 'inhuman torture' on Pinki

Human Rights panel wants probe into 'inhuman torture' on Pinki

Rediff.com4 Jul 2012

The West Bengal Human Rights Commission has directed the home, health and police departments to inquire into the alleged 'inhuman torture' on Asiad gold medalist Pinki Pramanik in police and jail custody and submit a report within two weeks.

The man behind these amazing songs

The man behind these amazing songs

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

Yogesh, who worked across generations with everyone from Amitabh Bachchan and Rajesh Khanna to Amol Palekar and Shah Rukh Khan, passed away on May 29.

Coffee Day brings in ex-CBI boss to probe Siddhartha's letter, study accounts

Coffee Day brings in ex-CBI boss to probe Siddhartha's letter, study accounts

Rediff.com31 Aug 2019

The assignment was earlier given to global audit firm EY. But it has now been reassigned owing to 'certain conflict of interest', the Bengaluru-based company said.

Two headmasters of govt school beaten to death in Bihar

Two headmasters of govt school beaten to death in Bihar

Rediff.com22 May 2012

Two headmasters of government run schools were beaten to death in Bihar allegedly by some powerful people in the last twenty-four hours.

Complete list of Padma awardees, 2021

Complete list of Padma awardees, 2021

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

Complete list of Padma awardees, 2021

Life Sutras: Be a chronic optimist no matter what!

Life Sutras: Be a chronic optimist no matter what!

Rediff.com24 Jan 2012

Citing a column by noted writer-humourist Khushwant Singh, we asked readers to mail us their 'Life Sutras' -- principles to lead life to the fullest. Here is the first set of responses.

Bihar BJP MLC arrested on charges of murder

Bihar BJP MLC arrested on charges of murder

Rediff.com23 Jul 2012

Bharatiya Janata Party Member of Legislative Council Ashok Kumar Agrawal charged with the killing of an employee of a petrol pump owned by him at Mirchaibari in the town, has been arrested.

Madhubani boy produced in court, sent to remand home

Madhubani boy produced in court, sent to remand home

Rediff.com19 Oct 2012

The Madhubani school boy who was traced in Delhi with his girlfriend after being assumed dead triggering violence in the district, was on Friday produced in a court which send him to a remand home.

Golden tips on how best to build your MF portfolio

Golden tips on how best to build your MF portfolio

Rediff.com27 Dec 2011

Every investor must have a clear game-plan and set financial goals based on certain pre-defined objectives with specified time frames.

Meet the Indian major who saved the future Bangladesh PM

Meet the Indian major who saved the future Bangladesh PM

Rediff.com6 Jul 2012

The retired army colonel had been living a quiet life in his Noida home until a week ago, when the news from the Bangladesh government arrived. Colonel Ashok Kumar Tara is being felicitated as 'Friend of Bangladesh' by Dhaka. Priyanka reports.

Meet the Indian major who saved the future Bangladesh PM

Meet the Indian major who saved the future Bangladesh PM

Rediff.com6 Jul 2012

The retired army colonel had been living a quiet life in his Noida home until a week ago, when the news from the Bangladesh government arrived. Colonel Ashok Kumar Tara is being felicitated as 'Friend of Bangladesh' by Dhaka. Priyanka reports.

Night-blind army tank falls into ditch, 2 troopers dead

Night-blind army tank falls into ditch, 2 troopers dead

Rediff.com2 May 2012

Two army personnel were killed when a tank tumbled into a 20-ft-deep water-logged ditch during a military exercise near Phagwara in Punjab, police said on Wednesday.

NADA bans six Indian athletes for a year

NADA bans six Indian athletes for a year

Rediff.com23 Dec 2011

The athletes, Mandeep Kaur, AC Ashwini and Sini Jose, who were part of the 4x400 metres relay gold winning quartet at the Commonwealth and Asian Games, and Jauna Murmu, Priyanka Panwar and Tiana Mary Thomas, tested positive positive for anabolic steroids in May and June this year and were suspended, and their Ukrainian coach Yuri Ogorodnik was sacked.

Remembering the Romantic Joy Mukherjee

Remembering the Romantic Joy Mukherjee

Rediff.com9 Mar 2012

The veteran actor-director passed away. He was 73.

Navy's Vice Admiral moves military court again

Navy's Vice Admiral moves military court again

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

In his fresh petition, Verma said he had filed a statutory complaint with the defence ministry, challenging appointment of Vice Admiral Singh as the next navy chief, and asked it to respond within 10 days.