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Clashes erupt in Kashmir after students protest

Clashes erupt in Kashmir after students protest

Rediff.com6 May 2017

Dozens of students from the government higher secondary school in Newa area of Pulwama district staged a protest against the alleged high-handedness of security forces.

Finals MVP Leonard joins NBA greats

Finals MVP Leonard joins NBA greats

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

Leonard, who also won the award in 2014 while playing for the San Antonio Spurs, joins basketball greats Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and LeBron James as the only players in NBA history to win Finals MVP with two different franchises.

Did selectors err in not picking Pant for World Cup?

Did selectors err in not picking Pant for World Cup?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

Rishabh Pant made a statement by guiding Delhi Capitals to a win over Rajasthan Royals with a 36-ball 78.

Why deprive same sex couples of their legal rights?

Why deprive same sex couples of their legal rights?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

When the highest court gave a decision on the Navtej Singh Johar case, it held that LGBT citizens have a right to not be discriminated against on the basis of their sexual orientation. It was keeping this in mind that this same sex couple approached the Delhi high court.

AI explores Boeing 777 seat reconfiguration

AI explores Boeing 777 seat reconfiguration

Rediff.com27 Mar 2013

The airline flies these wide-body planes to the US, Europe, China, Japan, Korea and Saudi Arabia.

LeBron calls Trump a bum

LeBron calls Trump a bum

Rediff.com24 Sep 2017

President Donald Trump and the sports world engaged in an intensifying spat on Saturday after he called for National Football League owners to fire players who protest during the U.S. national anthem and disinvited a National Basketball Association star from a White House visit.

Review: Oz isn't magical enough

Review: Oz isn't magical enough

Rediff.com8 Mar 2013

Oz the Great and Powerful starts out decently only to collapse into a crazy hotchpotch of CGI-magic, B-grade horror, syrupy Disneyphilia and warped women's, er witches, lib.

Chaudhvin Ka Chand: An ode to Waheeda Rehman's beauty

Chaudhvin Ka Chand: An ode to Waheeda Rehman's beauty

Rediff.com6 Mar 2013

We look back at Guru Dutt and Waheeda Rehman's 1960 film Chaudhvin Ka Chand.

'What expertise does DBS have to run an Indian bank?'

'What expertise does DBS have to run an Indian bank?'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

'On the evening of the 17th, the RBI said the bank was put on moratorium.' 'Within an hour, the RBI said it would be merged with DBS.' 'How did DBS come to know within an hour that LVB was in trouble?' 'It means, what happened was match-fixing.'

When DRS grabbed the spotlight at Rajkot

When DRS grabbed the spotlight at Rajkot

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

The Decision Review System has for a long time been a subject of controversy in Indian cricket, with the Board of Control for Cricket in India being averse to the technology.

High drama in SC as Katju is escorted out after heated exchange with judges

High drama in SC as Katju is escorted out after heated exchange with judges

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

In an unprecedented action, the Supreme Court on Friday issued notice of contempt to its former judge Markandey Katju for using "intemperate" language and "scandalising" judiciary as he appeared before a bench and had heated exchanges with it.

Anti-Naxal ops: A monumental blunder in Chhattisgarh

Anti-Naxal ops: A monumental blunder in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com2 Jul 2012

It is beyond doubt that the Indian State has gravely erred in its latest counter-insurgency operation in Chhattisgarh and has indeed ended up killing non-combatants, says Bibhu Prasad Routray

CJI should be given more powers: Bharadwaj

CJI should be given more powers: Bharadwaj

Rediff.com26 May 2004

Law Minister Hans Raj Bharadwaj has taken seriously expressed by a former Chief Justice of India that he had no power to discipline erring judges.

Bengali actor, ex-TMC MP Tapas Paul dead

Bengali actor, ex-TMC MP Tapas Paul dead

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

Paul, who was in Mumbai to visit his daughter, complained of chest pain at the Mumbai airport during his return to Kolkata and was rushed to a hospital in Juhu but died around 4 am, they said.

Why having a clean credit history is important

Why having a clean credit history is important

Rediff.com13 Nov 2012

Even before the first salary is credited, there is an EMI to be paid.

Paes-Stepanek in semis at World Tour Finals

Paes-Stepanek in semis at World Tour Finals

Rediff.com8 Nov 2012

Third seeds Leander Paes and Radek Stepanek qualified for the semi-finals of the ATP World Tour Finals after winning their second Group A match on Thursday. The Indo-Czech pair beat sixth seeds Marcel Granollers and Marc Lopez of Spain 7-5, 6-4 in 92 minutes.

'Stigma of being labelled as spy removed with SC judgment'

'Stigma of being labelled as spy removed with SC judgment'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2018

Narayanan said he suspected that vested interests were behind the 1994 case to deliberately delay India's cryogenic engine technology by at least 15 years.

Hate posts: Govt to ban 250 websites, but is that enough?

Hate posts: Govt to ban 250 websites, but is that enough?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2012

Stepping up its drive against "erring" portals, government has ordered blocking of more than 250 websites in which morphed images and videos were uploaded to incite Muslims leading to exodus of people belonging to the north-east from Karnataka and some other states.

ENGLISH QUIZ: Can YOU crack these tricky syllables?

ENGLISH QUIZ: Can YOU crack these tricky syllables?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2012

Answer these questions and tell us just how many syllables each word contains!

Can't run away from the responsibility and quit: Dhoni

Can't run away from the responsibility and quit: Dhoni

Rediff.com9 Dec 2012

One would have expected the Indian captain to be at a loss for words following the home team's humiliating defeat at the hands of England in the Eden Gardens, their second straight reverse (following Wankhede) that left them with no chance of winning the series.

SC awards Rs 50 lakh to ex-ISRO scientist for 'harassment' in espionage case

SC awards Rs 50 lakh to ex-ISRO scientist for 'harassment' in espionage case

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

The court ordered a probe into the role of Kerala police officers involved in arrest of Nambi Narayanan.

Meet China's military elite

Meet China's military elite

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

'The military officers at China's National People's Congress reflect Xi Jinping's preference for elevating politically reliable, younger, officers with good professional qualifications,' says former RAW officer and China expert Jayadeva Ranade.

Pacers win eighth straight

Pacers win eighth straight

Rediff.com29 Nov 2003

Ron Artest and Jermaine O'Neal continued to sparkle as the Indiana Pacers thumped the Philadelphia 76ers 90-77 for their eighth straight win on Friday.

Mamata says thank you for response to appeal

Mamata says thank you for response to appeal

Rediff.com17 Jun 2012

Appreciating an 'overwhelming' response to her Facebook appeal for supporting former President APJ Abdul Kalam in the Presidential election, Mamata Banerjee in another post expressed her thanks.

Docs withdraw all services as RS passes NMC Bill

Docs withdraw all services as RS passes NMC Bill

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

"The provisions of the said bill are nothing short of draconian and promote gross incompetence and mockery of professionals currently working day and night and sacrificing their youth for this broken system," said the protesting doctors.

Complete 2G spectrum auction by Jan 11: SC to govt

Complete 2G spectrum auction by Jan 11: SC to govt

Rediff.com27 Aug 2012

A bench of justices G S Singhvi and K S Radhakrishnan, which extended the August 31, 2012 deadline for completing the auction process, made it clear that no court in the country will entertain any plea on this issue of 2G spectrum.

SC directs govt to complete 2G auction by Jan 11

SC directs govt to complete 2G auction by Jan 11

Rediff.com27 Aug 2012

The Supreme Court on Monday directed the government to complete fresh auction of cancelled 122 2G spectrum licences by January 11, 2013 and warned that failure to meet the deadline would invite "contempt" action against erring officials with "exemplary" cost.

Pati Patni Aur Woh review

Pati Patni Aur Woh review

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

Pati Patni Aur Woh cannot decide whether it wants to be the climax of a Priyadarshan comedy or give the cad a dose of his own medicine brand of cheeky payback, writes Sukanya Verma.

Ex-CIC urges MPs to reject RTI amendment

Ex-CIC urges MPs to reject RTI amendment

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

The former information commissioner, who is known for his pro-transparency orders in several high-profile cases, said the proposed changes "seriously undermine" the autonomy of information commissions.

Send Sanjay Dutt to jail if you think we broke rules: Maharashtra govt to HC

Send Sanjay Dutt to jail if you think we broke rules: Maharashtra govt to HC

Rediff.com27 Jul 2017

The Bombay high Court on Thursday asked the Maharashtra government how actor Sanjay Dutt was granted parole and furlough in quick succession and within two months of surrendering to serve his five-year sentence in the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case.

Bengal govt moves SC to reclaim Singur land

Bengal govt moves SC to reclaim Singur land

Rediff.com7 Aug 2012

In a blow to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, the high court on June 22 ruled that the legislation enacted by her government to recover the land leased to Tata Motors in Singur for its small car project was constitutionally invalid.

PVR to spend Rs 850 crore to buy SPI Cinemas

PVR to spend Rs 850 crore to buy SPI Cinemas

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

The transaction is expected to close in the next 30 days and the merger process is expected to be completed in next 9-12 months

'Doping menace more rampant among junior athletes'

'Doping menace more rampant among junior athletes'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2012

Doping is more rampant among junior athletes than top ranked ones and the National Anti-Doping Agency should "tighten the screws" to curb the menace, Athletics Federation of India president Adille J Sumariwalla said on Sunday.

Jet Airways net dives 44% to Rs 126 cr amid stiff competition

Jet Airways net dives 44% to Rs 126 cr amid stiff competition

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

Total revenue dropped to Rs 5,406 crore in the first quarter of the current financial year from Rs 5,508 crore in the same period a year ago

Kiwi camp shocked by Dhoni's decision to bowl first

Kiwi camp shocked by Dhoni's decision to bowl first

Rediff.com12 Sep 2012

New Zealand all-rounder James Franklin feels Mahendra Singh Dhoni erred in his decision after winning the toss, and said the entire Kiwi outfit was surprised when the Indian skipper decided to bowl first in the second Twenty20 game at a relatively slow Chepauk pitch in Chennai.

Millennials aren't having sex often

Millennials aren't having sex often

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

Those born in the 90s aren't looking for quick relationships and frequent casual sex, a new study has revealed.

Why Kanpur leather industry has started shifting to Kolkata

Why Kanpur leather industry has started shifting to Kolkata

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

Closure of tanneries pulls down domestic finished leather exports and local price of raw-skin.

'When Modi chants Ram, Ram, the youth chant kaam kaam'

'When Modi chants Ram, Ram, the youth chant kaam kaam'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

'Who are these people on the streets?' 'They are youth and students who were hoodwinked, bluffed by Modi for the last seven years, with a promise of 2 crore jobs every year.' 'And Mamata sings the same tune.' 'But the youth can see that as long as there is Mamata or Modi, there is no hope.'

5 prisoners escape from Bihar's Buxar jail

5 prisoners escape from Bihar's Buxar jail

Rediff.com31 Dec 2016

Three officials have been suspended.