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Jolly LLB 2 Review: Akshay does complete justice!

Jolly LLB 2 Review: Akshay does complete justice!

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

Jolly LLB did well with its droll depiction of a small-time lawyer and how his guilty conscience encourages him in vindicating the downtrodden. In its sequel, Akshay Kumar does it even better, feels Sukanya Verma.

Here's why Kohli prefers Dukes ball over India-made SG ball

Here's why Kohli prefers Dukes ball over India-made SG ball

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

'A Dukes ball is still good quality, Kookaburra is still good quality. Whatever limitations a Kookaburra might have (seam goes flat), the quality is never compromised'

Chaudhary bosses his way to shooting gold at Youth Olympics

Chaudhary bosses his way to shooting gold at Youth Olympics

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

Saurabh Chaudhary claimed the gold medal in the 10m air pistol event at the Youth Olympic Games, in Buenos Aires, on Wednesday, capping off the Indian shooting team's best-ever outing in the mega event on a rousing note.

Son says EC targeted Azam Khan because he is Muslim

Son says EC targeted Azam Khan because he is Muslim

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

Abdullah termed the gag order as an attempt by the EC to please the BJP.

EC 'censures' Sakshi Maharaj for controversial remarks

EC 'censures' Sakshi Maharaj for controversial remarks

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

Standing by his remarks, Sakshi Maharaj had told the Commission that the statement was not made in a public or an election meeting but at a saints' conclave and hence could not be considered violative of the model code.

The truth about India's highways

The truth about India's highways

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

When Nitin Gadkari took charge as Road Transport and Highways Minister in 2014, he had set a target of constructing 40 km a day in two years. But construction at this point is a mere 16 km a day. Megha Manchanda on what ails the road sector.

BJP's Suraj Pal Amu, who offered bounty for Deepika's head, resigns

BJP's Suraj Pal Amu, who offered bounty for Deepika's head, resigns

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

In his resignation letter which he forwarded to state BJP chief Subhash Barala over WhatsApp, Amu stated that he was upset over Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar allegedly skipping a meeting with representatives of the Karni Sena on Tuesday.

Poll blitz: 50 projects worth Rs 2 trn

Poll blitz: 50 projects worth Rs 2 trn

Rediff.com30 Mar 2019

Before the MCC came into effect, Modi was busy laying stones, cutting ribbons, and unveiling plaques across the country.

'People made me feel that I am not pretty'

'People made me feel that I am not pretty'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2016

"I wanted to be a model since childhood. But as I am dusky, in North India, it's a taboo. People made me feel that I am not pretty." Aspiring model Neha Verma opens up to Rediff.com

Home for holidays, Dubai workers fired over SMS

Home for holidays, Dubai workers fired over SMS

Rediff.com30 Nov 2009

The ET report said that many workers from Meerut who were working in Dubai in some tile production units, were shocked to receive SMSes stating that their contracts had been terminated and they need not return to Dubai.

PHOTOS: North India shivers, season's coldest day in Delhi

PHOTOS: North India shivers, season's coldest day in Delhi

Rediff.com22 Dec 2014

The minimum temperature plunged to 4.2 degrees Celsius in New Delhi on Monday, the coldest December 22 in the last five years and also the lowest this season, even as a thick blanket of fog disrupted normal life in the city and hit flight and train operations.

These are India's 10 COVID-19 hotspots

These are India's 10 COVID-19 hotspots

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

There are two hotspots each in Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Kerala and Maharashtra and one each in Gujarat and Rajasthan

Now, UP FDA finds lead in ITC's Yippee noodles

Now, UP FDA finds lead in ITC's Yippee noodles

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

Uttar Pradesh Food and Drug Authority (FDA) says it has found excess lead in the Yippee noodles of domestic giant ITC.

PM's 'New Year gift' to youth: No interviews for Class-III, IV jobs

PM's 'New Year gift' to youth: No interviews for Class-III, IV jobs

Rediff.com1 Jan 2016

Modi's tweet came soon after he talked about the issue at an event in Noida, Uttar Pradesh while laying the foundation stone to a 14-lane expressway connecting Delhi with Meerut.

The big secret of much improved Bhuvneshwar

The big secret of much improved Bhuvneshwar

Rediff.com21 Apr 2018

Bhuvneshwar Kumar has become a vital cog in the wheel for whichever team he plays, and the India and Sunrisers Hyderabad pacer says experience and superior fitness have made him an improved bowler.

Piyush Chawla gets married to long-time friend

Piyush Chawla gets married to long-time friend

Rediff.com30 Nov 2013

Indian leg-spinner Piyush Chawla has tied the knot with his long-time friend Anubhuti Chauhan in a grand ceremony Moradabad.

Kavita Rani case: Accused sent to police remand

Kavita Rani case: Accused sent to police remand

Rediff.com2 Jan 2007

An accused in the Meerut lecturer Kavita Rani murder case, Yogesh, was on Tuesday remanded to two days police custody.

Satya Pal Malik replaces NN Vohra as J-K governor

Satya Pal Malik replaces NN Vohra as J-K governor

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

Malik, who was appointed as the Bihar governor in September last year, will take charge of Jammu and Kashmir at a time when it is under governor's rule.

Lucknow tops list of 13 new smart cities

Lucknow tops list of 13 new smart cities

Rediff.com24 May 2016

The 13 cities selected in the Fast Track Smart City Competition have proposed a total investment of Rs 30,229 crore

Missile scrap found in UP

Missile scrap found in UP

Rediff.com25 Oct 2004

It was found near a canal in Sardhana, 20km from Meerut, in Uttar Pradesh.\n\n

Bring Kairana Hindus back: Sangeet Som's 15-day ultimatum to UP government

Bring Kairana Hindus back: Sangeet Som's 15-day ultimatum to UP government

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

As Som, who is an accused in the 2013 Muzaffarnagar riots case, and Samajwadi Party leader Atul Pradhan took out separate rallies, prohibitory orders were enforced across Shamli district and borders of Kairana sealed and paramilitary forces deployed. Both the rallies were stopped by authorities.

First salary: 'In 1971, I was paid Rs 75 per month'

First salary: 'In 1971, I was paid Rs 75 per month'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

Rediff readers tell us what their first salary was and what it meant to them at the time.

GAIL India to give Rs 500 cr to its subsidiary

GAIL India to give Rs 500 cr to its subsidiary

Rediff.com24 Nov 2009

The four city gas projects in Meerut, Dewas, Sonipat and Kota were awarded to the company in June last year.

Pandey's ton lifts Karnataka

Pandey's ton lifts Karnataka

Rediff.com3 Nov 2009

Young Manish Pandey cracked an unbeaten 194 and Rahul Dravid (97) showed he was in great touch before the Sri Lanka series as Karnataka piled up 372 for five against Uttar Pradesh on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy Super League Group B match in Meerut on Tuesday.

8 in race for city gas distribution

8 in race for city gas distribution

Rediff.com4 Mar 2009

Eight companies are in the fray for rolling out gas networks in six cities, bids for which were invited by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board. The deadline for submission of the bids expired on Tuesday.

Bodies of Pak terrorists not to be buried

Bodies of Pak terrorists not to be buried

Rediff.com2 Feb 2009

The bodies of two Pakistani terrorists gunned down in Noida encounter on the eve of Republic Day will be preserved in view of the ongoing probe by police and intelligence agencies, a senior police office said on Monday.

PHOTOS: Meet Delhi Police's cutest new recruits

PHOTOS: Meet Delhi Police's cutest new recruits

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

A new batch of 30 dogs, all specially trained Labrador retrievers, were inducted into the Delhi Police on Monday

4 days, 7 statues: Now, Gandhi, Ambedkar busts vandalised

4 days, 7 statues: Now, Gandhi, Ambedkar busts vandalised

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

The spectacles on the Gandhi bust in Kannur were broken while the Ambedkar bust had red paint splashed across it.

Farmers end protest at DND flyway with warning to return

Farmers end protest at DND flyway with warning to return

Rediff.com2 Feb 2019

The rally, organised by Kisan Uday Abhiyan, led by Manveer Teotia, included farmers from Gautam Buddh Nagar, Ghaziabad, Aligarh and Meerut.

Modi Tyre revives JV with German firm

Modi Tyre revives JV with German firm

Rediff.com6 Nov 2008

The company has invested about Rs 300 crore (Rs 3 billion) for resuming production at the Modinagar plant near Meerut. The earlier tie-up with Continental, which is the world's fourth-largest tyre producing company, had lapsed after the closure of the plant in 2001. Labour unrest and litigations had led to the closure of the unit then.

Voting for first phase of UP polls begins

Voting for first phase of UP polls begins

Rediff.com11 Feb 2017

Nearly 2.6 crore people in 73 constituencies of western Uttar Pradesh are voting on Saturday in the first of the seven phases of high-stake assembly elections

UP orders FIRs against 16 Bajaj sugar mills

UP orders FIRs against 16 Bajaj sugar mills

Rediff.com16 Jun 2008

The Uttar Pradesh government today ordered first information reports to be lodged against all the 16 sugar mills that Bajaj Hindusthan owns in the state for allegedly failing to honour farmers' payment commitments for the crushing season 2007-08. Shishir Bajaj-controlled Bajaj Hindusthan is the country's largest sugar producer.

'21 Indian cities will have zero tap water'

'21 Indian cities will have zero tap water'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

'If the government does not take any action soon, 21 cities of India will become like Cape Town, with no water.' 'Four cities -- Delhi, Gurgaon, Meerut and Faridabad -- will suffer the worst.'

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

Here's a recap of the events from the past 24 hours.

'Mere thought of accident terrifies me': UP train crash survivors recount horror

'Mere thought of accident terrifies me': UP train crash survivors recount horror

Rediff.com20 Aug 2017

Survivors thanks almighty for saving them from the tragedy.

UP: Death toll touches 47, curfew eased in Muzaffarnagar

UP: Death toll touches 47, curfew eased in Muzaffarnagar

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

With the recovery of more bodies, the death toll in riot-hit Muzaffarnagar and adjoining areas touched 47 while the curfew was eased in the city for the fourth consecutive day.

Top bankers who are back in India after a successful innings abroad

Top bankers who are back in India after a successful innings abroad

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

They are small town boys who went on to make it big in global financial powerhouses.

GAIL to sell CNG, piped cooking gas in 2 cities

GAIL to sell CNG, piped cooking gas in 2 cities

Rediff.com31 Mar 2009

State gas utility GAIL India on Tuesday won rights to retail CNG and piped cooking gas in two of the six cities auctioned and is set to win for another two cities, while its joint venture with Hindustan Petroleum beat Reliance Industries to bag another city.

Kasganj violence: SP shunted out; 118 arrested

Kasganj violence: SP shunted out; 118 arrested

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

Describing the clashes as 'shameful', Naik observed that this was for the first time in the last 9-10 months that such an incident occurred in the state.

Farmers lay siege to Bajaj Hindusthan mill in UP

Farmers lay siege to Bajaj Hindusthan mill in UP

Rediff.com9 Jun 2008

Demand payment of sugarcane arrears, company says there are no dues.