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Why The Internet Loves Natasha Bharadwaj

Why The Internet Loves Natasha Bharadwaj

Rediff.com30 May 2023

She hearts PC, cricket and clothes in that order.

Maratha quota: Curfew in Beed as protests turn violent

Maratha quota: Curfew in Beed as protests turn violent

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

A group of Maratha reservation activists torched the first floor of the Majalgaon Municipal Council building and vandalised it in Maharashtra's Beed district, soon after setting on fire the residence of local NCP MLA Prakash Solanke on Monday, the police said.

'No government ever stooped so low'

'No government ever stooped so low'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

'It is violation of the Model Code of Conduct.' 'It is a penal offence under the IPC to exert undue influence on voters.' 'Under the election law, it is a corrupt practice.'

Declare 'K'taka-occupied Maha' as Union Territory: Uddhav

Declare 'K'taka-occupied Maha' as Union Territory: Uddhav

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

Thackeray questioned the central government's role as "guardian" of both the states.

J-K police arrest teacher turned Lashkar terrorist with bomb in perfume bottle

J-K police arrest teacher turned Lashkar terrorist with bomb in perfume bottle

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

A government school teacher-turned Lashkar-e-Tayiba terrorist was arrested for allegedly carrying out multiple blasts, including one in a bus carrying Vaishno Devi pilgrims, with the intention to damage communal harmony and revive terrorism in the Jammu region, J-K Director General of Police Dilbag Singh said on Thursday.

Telangana polls: KCR's 2 seats among key constituencies to watch out for

Telangana polls: KCR's 2 seats among key constituencies to watch out for

Rediff.com14 Oct 2023

BRS spokesperson Sravan Dasoju, speaking to PTI, expressed confidence KCR would win from both the constituencies with a thumping majority.

Mouni, Esha, Alaya's Bikini Fashion

Mouni, Esha, Alaya's Bikini Fashion

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

The Swimsuit Files.

U'khand govt forms panel to probe Rs 1.25bn Kedarnath temple 'gold scam'

U'khand govt forms panel to probe Rs 1.25bn Kedarnath temple 'gold scam'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

The gold plating of the sanctum sanctorum was done under the supervision of the experts of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), he said.

Haryana panchayats issue letters banning Muslim traders

Haryana panchayats issue letters banning Muslim traders

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

Letters purportedly written by some panchayat heads in Haryana's Mahendergarh, Rewari and Jhajjar districts "banning" Muslim traders from their villages have surfaced online, amid communal tension in parts of the state.

Why Angira Dhar Rules Our Hearts

Why Angira Dhar Rules Our Hearts

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

Wide-eyed and curious, Angira is the cutest girl you'd see all day.

Meet Shubman Gill's Sister, Shahneel

Meet Shubman Gill's Sister, Shahneel

Rediff.com24 May 2023

She is spotted pretty often cheering for brother Shubman Gill during Gujarat Titans matches.

ED seizes beach resort, land of Uddav aide Parab in money laundering probe

ED seizes beach resort, land of Uddav aide Parab in money laundering probe

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

The ED had attached Sai Resort NX, constructed over the land located at Gut no: 446, Murud in Ratnagiri's Dapoli, in January.

World Cup PIX: India demolish Pakistan to go top

World Cup PIX: India demolish Pakistan to go top

Rediff.com14 Oct 2023

Images from the ICC Men's ODI World Cup match between India and Pakistan at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Saturday, October 14.

Gold Bond issue price fixed at Rs 4,791/gm

Gold Bond issue price fixed at Rs 4,791/gm

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

The issue price for Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme 2021-22, which will open for subscription for five days from November 29, has been fixed at Rs 4,791 per gram of gold, the Reserve Bank of India said on Friday. The Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme 2021-22 - Series VIII will be open for subscription from November 29 - December 03, 2021. "The nominal value of the bond...works out to Rs 4,791 per gram of gold," the RBI said.

PIX: India celebrates Festival of Lights

PIX: India celebrates Festival of Lights

Rediff.com12 Nov 2023

Despite the national capital recording its best air quality on Diwali day in eight years, pollution levels may rise due to low night temperatures and sporadic burning of firecrackers though there is a ban on their manufacture, storage, sale and use within the city.

In 100 days, Shinde govt reverses Uddhav's half dozen decisions

In 100 days, Shinde govt reverses Uddhav's half dozen decisions

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

Notably, after coming to power in November 2019, the then MVA government scrapped certain policy decisions of its predecessor BJP-Shiv Sena government led by Fadnavis.

Time To Steal Wamiqa Gabbi's Style

Time To Steal Wamiqa Gabbi's Style

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

From the Kathak dancer with only the best fashion moves.

'Democracy is at risk, its pillars are getting weakened'

'Democracy is at risk, its pillars are getting weakened'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

'I wonder how people who come to power through democratic means turn out this way.' 'But people of India are strong, and those who think they can hoodwink people, are mistaken.' 'You can fool some people for some time, but not all people, all the time.'

Dulquer's Sweet Wish For His Wife!

Dulquer's Sweet Wish For His Wife!

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

Dulquer Salmaan and Amal just celebrated their 11th marriage anniversary and the actor did something special for his wife.

Pilots Fume as DGCA Moves to Ban Perfumes

Pilots Fume as DGCA Moves to Ban Perfumes

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

DGCA's move seeks to ban perfumes for pilots as they have alcohol and can affect the results of breathanalyser tests. But the FAA and EASA have different standards, says senior journalist Shobha John.

Sikkim flash flood: Toll rises to 18; over 90 still missing

Sikkim flash flood: Toll rises to 18; over 90 still missing

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

The Sikkim Government has confirmed that 14 people have died so far in the flash floods that occurred in Sikkim in the early hours of Wednesday.

Will go solo in 2024 LS polls, says BJD's Patnaik, rules out third front

Will go solo in 2024 LS polls, says BJD's Patnaik, rules out third front

Rediff.com11 May 2023

Patnaik, who met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi earlier in the day to discuss developmental issues related to his state, also ruled out joining any third front, a plan floated by some regional parties earlier.

Delhi HC dismisses PIL against CJI Chandrachud's appointment with Rs 1 lakh cost

Delhi HC dismisses PIL against CJI Chandrachud's appointment with Rs 1 lakh cost

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

The Delhi high court on Friday dismissed with a cost of Rs 1 lakh a public interest litigation (PIL) challenging the appointment of Justice D Y Chandrachud as the Chief Justice of India.

Violence mars Bengal panchayat poll nomination filing

Violence mars Bengal panchayat poll nomination filing

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Violence rocked parts of West Bengal over the filing of nominations for the July 8 panchayat poll as activists of the ruling Trinamool Congress and opposition parties clashed prompting the police to use force to disperse the mob.

'Communal politics does not work in Maharashtra'

'Communal politics does not work in Maharashtra'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

'Hindus have never been polarised across Maharashtra in any state election.'

7 Ways To Include PROTEIN In Your Diet

7 Ways To Include PROTEIN In Your Diet

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

Protein helps you build muscle, improve metabolism, and keeps you satiated for longer.

A Rainy Day Check-List for Chennaiites

A Rainy Day Check-List for Chennaiites

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

If only you had thought ahead, you would have stocked snacks and biscuits, bread and cake, and vegetables suited for Amma or pondatti to make your favourite bajji and pakoda, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Recipe: Mayur's Benne Dosa

Recipe: Mayur's Benne Dosa

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

The other half of the name, benne dosa literally means butter dosa in Kannada.

No public namaaz in Uttarakhand's sensitive Purola town under VHP pressure

No public namaaz in Uttarakhand's sensitive Purola town under VHP pressure

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

Local station house officer Ashok Chakravarty said the decision to not offer namaz in public place was taken by the community itself after a meeting was held on Wednesday to maintain peace.

Kedarnath priest alleges scam in gold plating of temple walls

Kedarnath priest alleges scam in gold plating of temple walls

Rediff.com18 Jun 2023

In a video that surfaced online, senior priest Santosh Trivedi alleged that the temple's sanctum sanctorum has been covered with brass plates in the name of gold plating, claiming it is a 'Rs 125 crore scam'.

BJP rule brought MP out of BIMARU category, says Shah; releases report card

BJP rule brought MP out of BIMARU category, says Shah; releases report card

Rediff.com20 Aug 2023

He said the people of the state took a historic decision in 2003 by removing the government of "Mr Bantadhar", apparently referring to senior Congress leader and former chief minister Digvijaya Singh.

'Trapped workers played cricket'

'Trapped workers played cricket'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

'I decided to send a bat and a ball which was smaller in size so that it shouldn't get stuck in the pipe. And with that, they had a little good time.'

Give us basic amenities or let us merge with Karnataka, say 11 Maharashtra villages

Give us basic amenities or let us merge with Karnataka, say 11 Maharashtra villages

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

Eleven villages in Akkalkot tehsil of Maharashtra's Solapur district have asked the district administration to provide them basic facilities or grant them permission to merge with adjoining Karnataka.

Recipe: Tangy Sevaiya Upma

Recipe: Tangy Sevaiya Upma

Rediff.com9 May 2023

Your mornings are made if you start them with this spiced vermicelli dish.

Capt Shiva Reporting For Duty In Siachen

Capt Shiva Reporting For Duty In Siachen

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

She is the first lady to be deployed on the Siachen Glacier, the world's highest battlefield.

Bommai to take up Maha's scheme for K'taka villages with Shah

Bommai to take up Maha's scheme for K'taka villages with Shah

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

The latest tension between the two states cropped up after the Shinde government recently announced that it would allocate an additional Rs 54 crore for its 'Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Jan Arogya Yojana', so that the benefits could be extended to the border villages in Karnataka that Maharashtra has been laying claim to.

NCB busts Zambada, biggest LSD cartel on darknet, arrests 3

NCB busts Zambada, biggest LSD cartel on darknet, arrests 3

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

The Narcotics Control Bureau on Tuesday claimed to have busted the "biggest" darknet-based LSD cartel operating in India with the seizure of more than 13,000 blots and Rs 26 lakh in cash and the arrest of three persons.

Recipe: Steamed Lentils In Tamarind Gravy

Recipe: Steamed Lentils In Tamarind Gravy

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

A South Indian curry bursting with spice and tanginess.

Recipe: Divya's Kerala Kootu

Recipe: Divya's Kerala Kootu

Rediff.com24 May 2023

Kerala Kootu is best enjoyed with steamed rice, but also goes well with rotis or crisp dosas.

'Replacing Shinde Saheb is not easy'

'Replacing Shinde Saheb is not easy'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

'The BJP should not treat Shinde saheb as a lightweight.'