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Hardik Patel arrested for 'insulting' tricolour

Hardik Patel arrested for 'insulting' tricolour

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

Firebrand quota agitation spearhead Hardik Patel was on Monday arrested twice, first on the charge of insulting the national flag and the second time on the charge of sedition.

Spoiling Google's party!

Spoiling Google's party!

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

With the release of HTC One A9, the company has brought forward a phone which has the capability to spoil Google Nexus 5X's party at the least. In fact, HTC CEO went ahead and even declared that HTC One A9 is a 'a good alternative to the iPhone'.

'There should be a retirement age for politicians'

'There should be a retirement age for politicians'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

'Politics is not a post for retired people to enjoy.'

FA Cup PHOTOS: Sterling strike gives Liverpool hope against Chelsea

FA Cup PHOTOS: Sterling strike gives Liverpool hope against Chelsea

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

Raheem Sterling's stunning individual goal earned Liverpool a 1-1 draw with Chelsea in a rip-roaring League Cup semi-final first leg at Anfield on Tuesday but the dominant Merseysiders could be left to rue a missed opportunity.

Hardik detained ahead of Ekta March; internet banned in Gujarat

Hardik detained ahead of Ekta March; internet banned in Gujarat

Rediff.com19 Sep 2015

Hardik Patel, who is leading the Patel quota stir, was on Saturday detained by police along with 35 of his supporters ahead of his Ekta March in Surat with the Gujarat administration following it up by imposing a ban on mobile Internet services across the state.

Hardik Patel postpones 'reverse Dandi march' to Sept 13

Hardik Patel postpones 'reverse Dandi march' to Sept 13

Rediff.com6 Sep 2015

Hardik Patel, who has become the face of the Patel agitation, announced postponement till September 13 of the 'reverse Dandi yatra' over the quota issue, which was scheduled to be taken out on Sunday.

Bravery award for Rohtak sisters unlikely as credibility is questioned

Bravery award for Rohtak sisters unlikely as credibility is questioned

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

Within less than a week after the two sisters hogged limelight for thrashing youths in a bus for allegedly molesting them, Haryana government on Thursday decided to put on hold the award announced for them pending an inquiry.

Apprenticeship over, Smith puts his hand up for full-time captaincy

Apprenticeship over, Smith puts his hand up for full-time captaincy

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

'Nothing is confirmed yet either with anything, in regards to the captaincy, but if it works out that way and I am the next captain, then it's a lot of responsibility' 'Hopefully we can send Michael off on a high note at The Oval'

Not so united: JD-U, Left parties to skip Cong's meet on Tuesday

Not so united: JD-U, Left parties to skip Cong's meet on Tuesday

Rediff.com26 Dec 2016

Cracks were visible in the Opposition unity ahead of Tuesday's meeting convened by Congress to ramp up attack on demonetisation and alleged "personal corruption" of the prime minister, with Left parties and the Janata Dal-United unlikely to attend it.

Heavyweights roll in

Heavyweights roll in

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

The India Bike Week in Goa was a celebration of the joy of biking

5 wildlife getaways to make the most of your Diwali weekend

5 wildlife getaways to make the most of your Diwali weekend

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

Still unsure about where you want to travel during the long Diwali weekend? We'll help you out.

5 harmful office habits you must give up right away

5 harmful office habits you must give up right away

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

Being a gossip-monger is not going to help your career in any way.

How the Indians fared in IPL auction

How the Indians fared in IPL auction

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

How the Indians fared in IPL auction

VOTE: Your favourite Modi LOOK!

VOTE: Your favourite Modi LOOK!

Rediff.com21 May 2015

Presenting NaMo's various avatars. Vote and tell us which one is your favourite!

Vote for Bollywood's BEST cabaret dancer!

Vote for Bollywood's BEST cabaret dancer!

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

A look at Bollywood's best cabaret performers over the years! Who is 'YOUR' favourite?

Hobart Test: Voges, Marsh pile on runs against West Indies

Hobart Test: Voges, Marsh pile on runs against West Indies

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

Adam Voges scored 174 and Shaun Marsh 139 in an unbroken partnership of 317 runs to give Australia a commanding 438 for three at the close of play on the opening day of the first Test against West Indies in Hobart on Thursday.

Haryana BJP chief's son arrested, charged with abduction attempt

Haryana BJP chief's son arrested, charged with abduction attempt

Rediff.com10 Aug 2017

The police decided on Wednesday to press attempt to kidnap charge against Vikas Barala and another person, who had allegedly stalked and tried to abduct Varnika Kundu, daughter of an IAS officer.

Can Rahul unscramble the foreign policy omlette?

Can Rahul unscramble the foreign policy omlette?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2018

'Alas, the Congress party offers no suggestions as to how to unscramble the omlette it cooked during 2004-2014 on which the Modi government may have since lavishly spread some tomato ketchup,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

How Girvi villagers recall Chhota Rajan

How Girvi villagers recall Chhota Rajan

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

What once used to be a hut in this village in Faltan tehsil of Satara district in western Maharashtra has been replaced by a mansion, the best in the vicinity.

Not unlike foe BJP, Cong govt had wanted gay sex to remain illegal

Not unlike foe BJP, Cong govt had wanted gay sex to remain illegal

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

Congress President Sonia Gandhi's decision to go the whole-hog against the Supreme Court's verdict -- which recently upheld the constitutionality of Section 377 criminalising homosexuality -- is not very typical of how the grand old party handles such issues.

Centurions Dilshan, Sangakkara thrash Bangladesh

Centurions Dilshan, Sangakkara thrash Bangladesh

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

Sri Lanka veterans Tillakaratne Dilshan and Kumar Sangakkara smashed imperious centuries to punish a wasteful Bangladesh.

Windies coach tells Gayle: Bat 15 overs for me

Windies coach tells Gayle: Bat 15 overs for me

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

Even as Chris Gayle's fastest World Twenty20 century hogged the limelight, West Indies coach Phil Simmons acknowledged Marlon Samuels's effort.

Nitin Mangal, the analyst who weathered a storm

Nitin Mangal, the analyst who weathered a storm

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

Although now free, Mangal's ordeal may be far from over.

World T20: Pacemen should be wary of flat pitches and big bats

World T20: Pacemen should be wary of flat pitches and big bats

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

The combination of India's flat pitches and cricket's most trigger-happy batsmen is certain to produce some torrid moments for fast bowlers during the World Twenty20.

Sheena's father surfaces, says hang Indrani if guilty

Sheena's father surfaces, says hang Indrani if guilty

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

A day after gory details of Sheena Bora murder case were revealed by police in court, her biological father on Tuesday came out in the open for the first time while skeletal remains purportedly of the 24-year-old unearthed in Raigad were sent to Forensic Science Laboratory in Mumbai.

How this plus-size blogger learnt to love her body

How this plus-size blogger learnt to love her body

Rediff.com19 Sep 2018

'India has set standard of beauty rules. They feel that everyone needs to be perfect.' 'You may be beautiful and have the perfect body. But if you have big boobs, you'll still get teased.'

Euro 2016: Northern Ireland own goal sends Wales into last 8

Euro 2016: Northern Ireland own goal sends Wales into last 8

Rediff.com26 Jun 2016

Wales reached the Euro 2016 quarter-finals with a 1-0 win over Northern Ireland thanks to an own goal by Gareth McAuley in a poor encounter at the Parc des Princes on Saturday. Centre back McAuley turned a Gareth Bale cross into his own net 15 minutes from time in the all British last-16 clash.

Will India plug England's hopes to end tour on high?

Will India plug England's hopes to end tour on high?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

India will go for the kill against a determined England in the Garden City, setting the stage for a tantalising series-deciding third and final Twenty20 International in Bengaluru on Wednesday.

Australia hoping bad boys come good in Melbourne

Australia hoping bad boys come good in Melbourne

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

Nick Kyrgios and Bernard Tomic gave Australia an unwanted reputation as a breeding ground for tennis brats during a tempestuous 2015 and the pair will be firmly under the spotlight in front of home crowds at Melbourne Park. With former world number one Lleyton Hewitt set to retire and the last of his two grand slam titles at the 2002 Wimbledon championships a distant memory, Australia has long yearned for a new force in men's tennis to challenge at the majors. Tomic, 23, and Kyrgios, 20, have both been tagged as the future of the sport in the country but the excitement generated by their undeniable talent gave way to dismay last season as the pair hogged the headlines for all the wrong reasons.

Don't get trapped in symbol dispute: Akhilesh to aides

Don't get trapped in symbol dispute: Akhilesh to aides

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

Akhilesh told his ministers and legislators that they should not worry about tickets.

Kejriwal invites Dehli CM Dikshit for public debate

Kejriwal invites Dehli CM Dikshit for public debate

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday dared Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit for a public debate with him on issues relating to "inflated" power and water bills and women's safety among others.

Bears take a breather; Sensex rallies 216 points led by RIL

Bears take a breather; Sensex rallies 216 points led by RIL

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

Nifty is likely to remain under selling pressure unless and until it breach the 7,700-7,720 levels on closing basis.

Sensex vaults 460 points as prospects of Fed rate hike wane

Sensex vaults 460 points as prospects of Fed rate hike wane

Rediff.com9 May 2016

Top gainers from the Sensex pack are Asian Paints, Bajaj Auto, ITC, NTPC, L&T and HDFC, all up 2% each

Day-night Test: England rout Windies in just three days

Day-night Test: England rout Windies in just three days

Rediff.com20 Aug 2017

Stuart Broad hogged the limelight in the dark as England routed a hopelessly outclassed West Indies in the landmark day-night Test match at Edgbaston, wrapping up victory by an innings and 209 runs on Saturday.

Markets clock highest gain since Oct on US Fed stance

Markets clock highest gain since Oct on US Fed stance

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

Indian equity markets registered their highest single-day percentage gains since early October.

Kobe Bryant, the legend gets royal send-off

Kobe Bryant, the legend gets royal send-off

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant lit up the National Basketball Association with a work ethic.

'Only when women are empowered will societies reach full potential'

'Only when women are empowered will societies reach full potential'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

In her keynote address at the 8th annual Global Entrepreneurship Summit, she said that despite the soaring rate of female entrepreneurs, women still face steep obstacles to starting, owning, and growing their businesses.

Why Shobhaa De deserves to be booed

Why Shobhaa De deserves to be booed

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

'You can ignore someone's passion, but how can you taunt someone for being obsessed with achieving greatness in her/his chosen field?'

Protecting Kaziranga's rhinos from floods, poachers

Protecting Kaziranga's rhinos from floods, poachers

Rediff.com8 Aug 2016

'Flooding forces the animals to disperse out of the park that, in turn, attracts the attention of poachers.'

O Genie, My Genie: Waving goodbye to Robin Williams

O Genie, My Genie: Waving goodbye to Robin Williams

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

Raja Sen doffs his cap to Robin Williams, a comedian who believed in going all-out."