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Shoot 'bindaas': Munda's advice to Olympic-bound archers

Shoot 'bindaas': Munda's advice to Olympic-bound archers

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

Country's archers have proved their mettle at the international level but they tend to choke at the biggest stage.

Hooch Deaths Expose 'Dry Bihar'

Hooch Deaths Expose 'Dry Bihar'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2021

The much-hyped liquor ban in the state has been widely seen as a failed attempt five years after its introduction.

Just how much did Rahul donate to the Congress?

Just how much did Rahul donate to the Congress?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

The former party donated Rs 54,000 between April 1, 2019, and March 31, 2020.

Top 20 Sports Photos of the Year

Top 20 Sports Photos of the Year

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

As the curtains fall on another year, Rediff.com brings you all the action from the sports field that defined 2019.

'The trick is to look forward with excitement, then you're alive all the time'

'The trick is to look forward with excitement, then you're alive all the time'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

Varsha Bhosle salutes that effervescent icon of Indian cinema, Dev Anand.

Cyclist Ronaldo scripts history in Asian c'ships

Cyclist Ronaldo scripts history in Asian c'ships

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

Indian freestyle wrestlers claim Asian team title in U-17 category

Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Friday, July 30

Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Friday, July 30

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

A look at the country's athletes' showing at the Tokyo Olympics on Friday, July 30.

UP police detain Sidhu on his way to Lakhimpur

UP police detain Sidhu on his way to Lakhimpur

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

Several Punjab Congress leaders, including Navjot Singh Sidhu, were on Thursday prevented from heading to Lakhimpur Kheri and were detained at a police station in Saharanpur in Uttar Pradesh.

10 Memorable ROMANTIC Movies

10 Memorable ROMANTIC Movies

Rediff.com14 Feb 2021

Subhash K Jha lists his 10 favourite romantic Hindi films.

'Covid will be a death sentence for Saibaba'

'Covid will be a death sentence for Saibaba'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2021

'Saibaba has 19 ailments, including severe heart and kidney problems.' 'Even healthy persons find their systems failing after Covid.' 'What will happen to someone like Saibaba?', Professor G N Saibaba's wife asks Jyoti Punwani.

'A humble human, loved by millions'

'A humble human, loved by millions'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

'Such memorable performances that brought so much joy and happiness all around.'

Nepal's child goddess unscathed in earthquake

Nepal's child goddess unscathed in earthquake

Rediff.com2 May 2015

When the deadly earthquake battered Nepal last week, major temples in Kathmandu' Darbar Square were razed to the ground, but the home of a nine-year-old girl worshipped as a living goddess remained almost unscathed.

Sonia reconstitutes CWC, removes Azad as general secretary

Sonia reconstitutes CWC, removes Azad as general secretary

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

From the 'group of 23' leaders, who had written letter to Gandhi seeking Congress' overhaul, Azad and Sharma continue to be regular members of the CWC,

Inside story: How Sonia became Congress chief again

Inside story: How Sonia became Congress chief again

Rediff.com11 Aug 2019

P Chidambaram proposed that Sonia should be made the party's interim president.

Ex-royals of Jaipur call for ban on Padmavati

Ex-royals of Jaipur call for ban on Padmavati

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

Diya Kumari urged the Bollywood filmmaker to get its facts "verified" by a forum of historians and then release the film.

Haryana allows Rahul to enter after hour-long showdown

Haryana allows Rahul to enter after hour-long showdown

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

A number of Congress workers were accompanying Gandhi from Punjab's Patiala district, but the procession was stopped on the highway near Teokar village on Pehowa border for an hour. Before Gandhi arrived at the Punjab-Haryana border, senior Haryana police officials at the spot told reporters that they would not allow more than 100 people to gather at one place as per the guidelines in place due to the COVID-19 restrictions.

Farmers would have died even while staying back home: Haryana minister

Farmers would have died even while staying back home: Haryana minister

Rediff.com14 Feb 2021

Hours after making the statement, the Haryana agriculture minister said he has seen "twisted" statements, attributed to him, on social media.

Jalsaghar is a viewing treat you owe yourself

Jalsaghar is a viewing treat you owe yourself

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

Exquisitely shot, with shadows and light capturing the hypnotic mood of the film, Jalsaghar is a viewing treat you owe yourself.

Sports Shorts: Women's recurve team tops qualification

Sports Shorts: Women's recurve team tops qualification

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

Chess grandmasters resume COVID-delayed tournament in Russia

Paramedic working in Bihar hospital assaulted by neighbours

Paramedic working in Bihar hospital assaulted by neighbours

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

The complainant, Neelu Kumari, said the complainant, who has been attached to the hospital's isolation ward, has alleged that she was stopped from entering her home through the back gate which she was doing as a precautionary measure by her neighbours.

Must-see! Tahira goes bold in a metallic gown

Must-see! Tahira goes bold in a metallic gown

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

Meet the celebs who served up some serious styles at the GQ Men of the Year Awards.

India's contingent checks in at Tokyo Games Village

India's contingent checks in at Tokyo Games Village

Rediff.com18 Jul 2021

Athletes and officials from eight disciplines of archery, badminton, table tennis, hockey, judo, gymnastics, swimming and weightlifting landed in Tokyo

Brahmakumaris chief Dadi Janki passes away

Brahmakumaris chief Dadi Janki passes away

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over her demise.

Deepika strikes gold, Ankita wins silver in Asian Archery

Deepika strikes gold, Ankita wins silver in Asian Archery

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

India's Deepika Kumari and Anikita Bhakat won the gold and silver medals respectively in the women's individual recurve event of the 21st Asian Archery Championships in Bangkok on Thursday.

Oppn warns govt of Omicron spread, seeks clarity on booster jabs

Oppn warns govt of Omicron spread, seeks clarity on booster jabs

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

In a discussion in Lok Sabha on the COVID pandemic, members called for ban on international flights in view of the outbreak of the Omicron strain and demanded that the government 'accept responsibility' for deaths of lakhs of people during the outbreak.

Check out schedule of Indian athletes at Tokyo Olympics

Check out schedule of Indian athletes at Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

Check out the complete schedule of Indian athletes at the Tokyo Olympics

Tributes pour in for Lata Mangeshkar from Pakistan

Tributes pour in for Lata Mangeshkar from Pakistan

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, eminent personalities, politicians described Lata Mangeshkar as the "nightingale of the subcontinent"

Lata Mangeshkar's BIGGEST regrets

Lata Mangeshkar's BIGGEST regrets

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

'I somehow escaped the difficulties that a majority of working girls face.'

PM hails struggles of India's Olympic-bound athletes

PM hails struggles of India's Olympic-bound athletes

Rediff.com27 Jun 2021

PM Modi had also taken a review meeting to take stock of how the preparations of India's athletes are going

Meet the Woh in Hindi Cinema

Meet the Woh in Hindi Cinema

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

Perfect occasion for Sukanya Verma to look into all the Woh woes in Hindi cinema.

Laureus awards PHOTOS: Top honours for Djokovic, gymnast Biles

Laureus awards PHOTOS: Top honours for Djokovic, gymnast Biles

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

Serbian Djokovic, who 12 months ago had elbow surgery, won Wimbledon and the U.S. Open in 2018, before lifting this year's Australian Open crown, to add to his tally of Grand Slam singles titles and reclaim top spot in the rankings.

Wrestler Babita to tie knot with fellow grappler

Wrestler Babita to tie knot with fellow grappler

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

Babita shared a photograph on her Twitter page on Tuesday, where the groom-to-be, Suhag is seen seeking the blessings of her father Mahavir Singh Phogat.

Mirabai brightens disappointing day for India

Mirabai brightens disappointing day for India

Rediff.com24 Jul 2021

If only the shooters had found their targets, the story would have been so different! sighs Raj Kishore Mishra.

Check out PM Modi's fun chat with India's Olympians

Check out PM Modi's fun chat with India's Olympians

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

Iconic boxer MC Mary Kom and ace archer Deepika Kumari were told they need not say sorry after returning without medals while hockey player P R Sreejesh was asked by Prime Minister Narendra Modi if he has learnt Punjabi when he hosted the Tokyo-returned Olympians at his residence.

How Life has CHANGED for Bihar's Bicycle Girl

How Life has CHANGED for Bihar's Bicycle Girl

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

'Thanks to monetary help from several people, we are comfortable and living with dignity.'

Meet the new Miss India finalists

Meet the new Miss India finalists

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

Femina Miss India 2018 finally got its three new faces.

Farmers block roads in Haryana after police lathi-charge

Farmers block roads in Haryana after police lathi-charge

Rediff.com28 Aug 2021

Around 10 people were injured Saturday as police allegedly lathi-charged a group of farmers disrupting traffic movement on a highway while heading towards Karnal to protest against a BJP meeting.

Olympics: Indian archers fail to get past Korean hurdle

Olympics: Indian archers fail to get past Korean hurdle

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

Indian archers bowed out of the team events after failing to get past the mighty Koreans for a second time in the Tokyo Olympics on Monday.

Rape case filed against Chirag Paswan's MP cousin

Rape case filed against Chirag Paswan's MP cousin

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

As per police, both met at the Western Court, Janpath, Delhi, where Raj allegedly sexually assaulted the victim after drugging her and made a video of the act and threatened her.

Archery World Cup: Deepika makes first round exit

Archery World Cup: Deepika makes first round exit

Rediff.com3 Sep 2017

Four-time silver medallist Deepika Kumari was beaten by Tan Ya-ting in straight sets to make an embarrassing first round exit from the Archery World Cup Final in Rome on Sunday.