UP polls: Congress asks ticket aspirants to deposit Rs 11,000

The Uttar Pradesh Congress has asked those seeking party tickets for the assembly elections next year to deposit Rs 11,000 with their applications, saying the move is meant to keep away candidates......

The Rediff News Quiz, 2020

As we are about to enter 2021 with new hope, do take our quiz to find out how much of a news wiz you are.And your time starts now!   1. Which valley in Ladakh was at the centre of the......

Mulayam, Ustad Zakir Hussain, SM Krishna get Padma Vibhushan

Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mulayam Singh Yadav, former external affairs minister in the UPA government S M Krishna and tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain were among six luminaries selected......

'Mera baap sant tha, main nahin hoon'

'She showed courage at every turn in her political career.' IMAGE: 'The fascination for Indira Gandhi continues because from a gungi gudia she became a powerful leader who got the better of her......

Ranji Trophy: Pujara shines for Saurashtra; Fifer for Mithun

A round-up of Day 2 of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Wednesday. IMAGE: Saurahtra's Cheteshwar Pujara scored an unbeaten half-century against Railways on Day 2 of their Ranji match on......