News for '-forgive'

As execution nears, 2 Nirbhaya convicts move SC, Prez

As execution nears, 2 Nirbhaya convicts move SC, Prez

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

The fourth convict, Pawan Gupta, has not filed a curative petition, which he still can if he chooses.

Don't give death penalty to Kasab: 26/11 survivors

Don't give death penalty to Kasab: 26/11 survivors

Rediff.com25 Nov 2010

Forgiving the convicted Pakistani terrorist, the American survivors of 26/11 terror attack on Thursday said death penalty is not a solution for Ajmal Kasab, instead he could be rehabilitated.

5 Things I Didn't Like about the World Cup

5 Things I Didn't Like about the World Cup

Rediff.com21 Feb 2011

Old rediff.com hand and cricket aficionado Faisal Shariff on five things that put him off Cricket World Cup 2011

Moon sighted in Hyderabad; Eid to be celebrated on Saturday

Moon sighted in Hyderabad; Eid to be celebrated on Saturday

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

Eid-ul-Fitr, which marks the culmination of the fasting month of Ramzan, will be celebrated across the country on Saturday.

Richard Gere's Indian-inspired fairy tale wedding

Richard Gere's Indian-inspired fairy tale wedding

Rediff.com9 Jun 2018

The 68-year-old actor who married his girlfriend arrived in a tuk-tuk to the venue.

An encounter with Priyanka Gandhi!

An encounter with Priyanka Gandhi!

Rediff.com29 Dec 2018

In 1998, the Congress asked her mother to campaign. 'We had a family discussion. We explained to our mother that you will be used, you will be discarded once you are done with the campaign.' 'A few days later I got a call from my mother. She said, "I have decided to campaign".' 'We were stunned. Why was she doing this?' Payal Mohanka listens in.

Reeva Steenkamp's parents want to speak face to face with Pistorius

Reeva Steenkamp's parents want to speak face to face with Pistorius

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

Paralympic runner Oscar Pistorius' late girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp's parents said in an interview after the verdict of their daughter's murder case that they would only come to terms with their tragic loss after talking to Pistorius face to face.

It doesn't matter that Kamala Harris is half-Indian

It doesn't matter that Kamala Harris is half-Indian

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

What the Indian economy looks like next January will influence her view on India, not her genetics, notes Shekhar Gupta.

Justice Iyer apologises for attack on Rahul Gandhi

Justice Iyer apologises for attack on Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com18 Apr 2011

Former Supreme Court judge Justice V R Krishna Iyer, who had launched a scathing attack on Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi, on Monday sent an apology letter to him.

PM rakes up chit fund scam to attack Mamata over demonetisation

PM rakes up chit fund scam to attack Mamata over demonetisation

Rediff.com20 Nov 2016

He also hit out at the Congress saying governments in the past 70 years kept quiet on blackmoney because they were worried about losing power.

'Being non-corrupt not same as being anti-corrupt'

'Being non-corrupt not same as being anti-corrupt'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2011

'Kerala may have the worst physical infrastructure -- potholed roads to overflowing drains -- of the four major southern states, but does anybody care? Given all this you may think Kerala's voters lack any options come Election Day. That would be a mistake.'

Russia's Yelena Isinbayeva earns IOC spot despite opposition

Russia's Yelena Isinbayeva earns IOC spot despite opposition

Rediff.com21 Aug 2016

Double Olympic pole vault champion Yelena Isinbayeva, a fierce critic of a Russian track and field ban at the Rio Olympics, was elected an International Olympic Committee member on Sunday but a third of the votes were against her.

Bihar IAS officer found dead on rail tracks in Ghaziabad, suicide note recovered

Bihar IAS officer found dead on rail tracks in Ghaziabad, suicide note recovered

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

In the note it was written that Pandey, a 2012-batch IAS officer, was fed up with his life.

Barred from Games, Russia's Isinbayeva to join IOC athletes' body

Barred from Games, Russia's Isinbayeva to join IOC athletes' body

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

Russian pole vaulter Yelena Isinbayeva was elected to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) athletes' commission on Thursday, despite being barred from the Rio Games over doping allegations.

Ajit Pawar stands alone politically

Ajit Pawar stands alone politically

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

By ditching his uncle, the towering Sharad Pawar, and taking his party to the verge of a split, has Ajit Pawar over-reached? asks N Suresh.

Modi attacks Congress in Gujarat, says he sold tea, but not nation

Modi attacks Congress in Gujarat, says he sold tea, but not nation

Rediff.com27 Nov 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the upcoming assembly election is a fight between trust on development and dynastic politics.

Bush named among worst ever US Presidents

Bush named among worst ever US Presidents

Rediff.com2 Jul 2010

For the fifth time since its inception in 1982, the Siena College Research Institute has released a survey of expert opinions on US presidents. And George W Bush, ranking 39th out of 44 presidents, is a new inclusion to the list's dreaded 'Bottom Five' of worst presidents ever. He scored particularly poorly with the 238 historians in 1) handling the economy, 2) communication, 3) ability to compromise, 4) foreign policy accomplishments and 5) intelligence.

Has Sandra Bullock forgiven Jesse James?

Has Sandra Bullock forgiven Jesse James?

Rediff.com23 Jun 2010

Get your low down on what's happening in the world of Hollywood, right here!

'How can one revive an only Gandhi family party?'

'How can one revive an only Gandhi family party?'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

'The party dropped me as a spokesperson for showing a roadmap. It shows that the party either has a high level of arrogance or they are completely detached from ground realities.'

BJP slams Congress manifesto for Karnataka polls

BJP slams Congress manifesto for Karnataka polls

Rediff.com28 Apr 2018

BJP general secretary and in-charge of Karnataka's party affairs P Muralidhar Rao alleged that the problem of the Congress was looking at schemes through the prism of religion which is reflected in promising benefits to autorickshaw owners, "who in majority belong to the minority community."

How power intoxicates politicians

How power intoxicates politicians

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

'Vajpayee told the minister disapprovingly: "One should not fight with the tools one uses".' Ministers in the Modi government could have done with that advice.

Uncertainty looms over execution of Nirbhaya convicts on Feb 1

Uncertainty looms over execution of Nirbhaya convicts on Feb 1

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

Nirbhaya's mother Asha Devi said even the court understands that the convicts are filing pleas one after the other just to delay the hanging.

Authorities let it happen: Waugh on ball-tampering scandal

Authorities let it happen: Waugh on ball-tampering scandal

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

The 53-year-old further stated that boundaries were pushed in the matter, leading to the escalation of the issue.

Day 2 at Aus Open: Federer, Djokovic in action on day of returns

Day 2 at Aus Open: Federer, Djokovic in action on day of returns

Rediff.com15 Jan 2018

Six times a men's singles champion Down Under, the Serbian will be joined in making a return at MelbournePark by 2008 women's champion Maria Sharapova, who missed last year's tournament because of a doping ban.

Kaneria admits role in Mervyn Westfield spot-fixing case

Kaneria admits role in Mervyn Westfield spot-fixing case

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

Pakistan's Danish Kaneria has finally admitted his role in a fixing scandal that led to the imprisonment of former Essex team-mate Mervyn Westfield after six years of denials, Britain's Daily Mail reported.

Rajnath, Jaitley, Sonia attend President's Iftar, Modi gives it a miss

Rajnath, Jaitley, Sonia attend President's Iftar, Modi gives it a miss

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

As indicated earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not attend the get together at the Rashtrapati Bhawan like last year.

Hardik Patel slapped by man at rally in Gujarat

Hardik Patel slapped by man at rally in Gujarat

Rediff.com19 Apr 2019

An angry Patel blamed the Bharatiya Janata Party for the incident and said this was an attempt to kill him.

US television show axed after star's racist tweet

US television show axed after star's racist tweet

Rediff.com30 May 2018

Roseanne Barr in the tweet about former US President Barack Obama's senior adviser Valerie Jarrett said: "Muslim Brotherhood & planet of the apes had a baby."

In Mann ki Baat, PM Modi urges people to shun plastics

In Mann ki Baat, PM Modi urges people to shun plastics

Rediff.com27 May 2018

In his radio address, the PM asked the people to observe the World Environment Day on June 5 with vigour, and that it was time to concentrate on tree plantation.

Woods taking break from golf, admits infidelity

Woods taking break from golf, admits infidelity

Rediff.com12 Dec 2009

Tiger Woods admitted to infidelity on Friday and said he would take an indefinite break from professional golf, acknowledging the pain he had caused his family. In a statement issued on his website, www.tigerwoods.com, the world's No. 1 golfer and, according to Forbes, the first athlete to earn $1 billion (615 million pounds) said he was profoundly sorry and asked for forgiveness.

Bigg Boss 11: Salman siding Shilpa?

Bigg Boss 11: Salman siding Shilpa?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

When Katrina Kaif broke hearts inside the house!

Do the poor feature in Modi ki Duniya?

Do the poor feature in Modi ki Duniya?

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

'Wasn't it the PM's duty to reach out to the daily wagers of whom he claims to have been a part?' asks Jyoti Punwani.

Honda CBR500R is one of the best sports-touring motorcycles today

Honda CBR500R is one of the best sports-touring motorcycles today

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

If Honda decides to launch the CBR500R in India, to compete against Kawasaki's overpriced Ninja 400, we expect it to be priced in the neighbourhood of Rs 400,000 to Rs 450,000 (ex-showroom).

After 14 years exile, Serena Williams returns to Indian Wells

After 14 years exile, Serena Williams returns to Indian Wells

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

Serena Williams has buried the hatchet and will return to Indian Wells.

What makes Indian companies excel abroad?

What makes Indian companies excel abroad?

Rediff.com10 Sep 2009

The knowledge component and managerial competence gives Indian companies an edge to be competitive, says B S Prakash.

Coffee, conversations and that CCD connect

Coffee, conversations and that CCD connect

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

Siddhartha many customers who grew up on coffee and conversations at his cafes mourned his death and disagreed that he had failed. Some said it was the place they first thought of their 'big idea'.

#Women's Day: Let her be imperfect

#Women's Day: Let her be imperfect

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

Happy Women's Day to all the beautiful ladies out there!

Court fails to hear Joshi's bail plea

Court fails to hear Joshi's bail plea

Rediff.com17 Jul 2009

A local court in Moradabad could not take up on Friday morning the hearing of the bail application of Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee chief Rita Bahuguna Joshi, who is currently in judicial custody for allegedly making derogatory remarks against Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati.

Who is the Sholay girl?

Who is the Sholay girl?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

Meet the first stunt woman in Bollywood.

Any MNIK protests in Mumbai? Report it!

Any MNIK protests in Mumbai? Report it!

Rediff.com11 Feb 2010

Here's your turn to play Citizen Journalist.