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Dense fog engulfs North India; zero visibility at many places

Dense fog engulfs North India; zero visibility at many places

Rediff.com14 Jan 2024

Satellite imagery showed a layer of dense fog extending from Punjab and north Rajasthan to the northeast. Patches of fog were also visible along the east coast.

Stir continues: Farmers after last rites of farmer died in police clash

Stir continues: Farmers after last rites of farmer died in police clash

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

The farmers also marched along the ambulance and demanded action against those who are responsible for his death.

SC says 'trust deficit' behind Shambhu border stand-off between govt, farmers

SC says 'trust deficit' behind Shambhu border stand-off between govt, farmers

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

Observing that there is a trust deficit between farmers and the government, the Supreme Court on Wednesday proposed constitution of an independent committee comprising eminent persons to reach out to the protesters to find a solution to their demands.

Self-doubt killed, Chanu sets sights on another Olympic medal

Self-doubt killed, Chanu sets sights on another Olympic medal

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

Fit-again Chanu taking it easy in training while eyeing 90kg plus snatch lift in Paris

For Sonia, Rahul, Patiala court turned into a fortress

For Sonia, Rahul, Patiala court turned into a fortress

Rediff.com19 Dec 2015

In addition to 16 CCTV cameras, almost 700 police personnel have been deployed.

WFI furious as Bajrang handed provisional suspension

WFI furious as Bajrang handed provisional suspension

Rediff.com5 May 2024

Bajrang Punia has been handed a provisional suspension for refusing to give his sample for dope test during the recent trials.

Mast Mast Seerat

Mast Mast Seerat

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

She's perpetually in a cool style zone.

Farmers not to embark on march to Delhi till Feb 29

Farmers not to embark on march to Delhi till Feb 29

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

Farmers protesting to press the Centre for their various demands will stay put at the two protest sites on the Punjab-Haryana border till February 29 when the next course of action will be decided, their leader Sarwan Singh Pandher said on Friday.

Wild Wild Punjab Review: Sober Version Of The Hangover

Wild Wild Punjab Review: Sober Version Of The Hangover

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

This is the kind of film to watch with friends and maybe a six-pack. It has some risqu bits but nothing so vulgar that the pause button would need to be hit if Mummyji walks into the room, notes Deepa Gahlot.

Govt orders probe into Bishnoi's Eid wish to Pak gangster from Guj jail

Govt orders probe into Bishnoi's Eid wish to Pak gangster from Guj jail

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

A video purportedly showing gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, lodged in Ahmedabad's Sabarmati Central Prison since August 2023, speaking to Pakistan's gangster Shahzad Bhatti on a video call surfaced on Tuesday, prompting the Gujarat government to order a probe.lawr

No relief from heat in north, central India as mercury stays above 47 deg C

No relief from heat in north, central India as mercury stays above 47 deg C

Rediff.com31 May 2024

The weather office said intensity of heat wave/severe heat wave has slightly reduced over some parts of northwest and adjoining central India.

Athletes of Indian origin at Paris Olympics

Athletes of Indian origin at Paris Olympics

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

Here's a look at some Indian-origin athletes who will be representing their adopted countries at the Paris Games

Doctor Nandi beaten up at NIS Patiala

Doctor Nandi beaten up at NIS Patiala

Rediff.com13 Jul 2011

Former medical officer of NIS Patiala, Dr Sanjib Nandi was on Wednesday physically assaulted by guards as he tried to enter the institution premises to meet Justice Mukul Mudgal, who is probing the doping scandal in athletics. Nandi, who blew the whistle on doping practices at NIS Patiala, wanted to meet Justice Mudgal but was stopped by the guards at the gates this morning and refused entry.

Ranvir, Ekta smash records for gold in Asian U20 Championships

Ranvir, Ekta smash records for gold in Asian U20 Championships

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

With these two latest additions, India's gold tally has swelled to three.

Wrestling restarts, elections get fair, wrestlers get a voice

Wrestling restarts, elections get fair, wrestlers get a voice

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

The WFI will resume national camp from March 27, after after almost 16 months with Sonepat and Gandhinagar in Gujarat to be the likely venues for men and women respectively.

Sidhu surrenders, sent to Patiala jail

Sidhu surrenders, sent to Patiala jail

Rediff.com11 Jan 2007

In his application, Sidhu said he was willing to surrender before the court since his case is now before the Supreme Court since the suspension of sentence.

Review: Patiala House music is quite good

Review: Patiala House music is quite good

Rediff.com10 Jan 2011

You won't feel cheated for having brought an original copy of this CD.

Treat athletes as human beings, not medal-winning robots: Bindra

Treat athletes as human beings, not medal-winning robots: Bindra

Rediff.com23 May 2024

Olympic gold-medallist shooter Abhinav Bindra on Thursday requested all those who are part of the sports ecosystem to treat athletes like human beings and not medal-winning robots.

Like Janhvi's Cricket-Inspired Fashion?

Like Janhvi's Cricket-Inspired Fashion?

Rediff.com30 May 2024

Janhvi Kapoor is busy promoting her film Mr And Mrs Mahi and she makes sure to match her fashion to the cricket-themed plot.

Farmers want cops booked for protester's death

Farmers want cops booked for protester's death

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher on Thursday demanded registration of a murder case against those responsible for the death of a protesting farmer at the Khanauri border point of Punjab-Haryana.

Farmers refuse to cremate dead protester till case booked

Farmers refuse to cremate dead protester till case booked

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

Farmer leaders participating in the 'Delhi Chalo' agitation on Friday said the cremation of Shubhkaran Singh, who died amid clashes between Haryana Police and Punjab farmers, will not take place till the Punjab government registers a case against those responsible it.

'Chaplus Must Be Thrown Out'

'Chaplus Must Be Thrown Out'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

'We used to give these boxers a hammering in the ring and now they are teaching youngsters how to defend. Come on man!' 'People like Akhil Kumar and Jitender Kumar were among the top boxers in the world, but instead of choosing them to train young boxers they are picking people who are yes men.'

Rules broken! Why Vinesh competed in two categories?

Rules broken! Why Vinesh competed in two categories?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

The ad-hoc committee decided to allow Vinesh to compete in two categories: Bhupender Singh Bajwa

Can Mirabai overcome injuries to lift Paris Oly gold?

Can Mirabai overcome injuries to lift Paris Oly gold?

Rediff.com24 May 2024

From firewood to barbells, no burden is too heavy for India's Mirabai

Asian U-20 Athletics: Deepanshu wins gold in javelin

Asian U-20 Athletics: Deepanshu wins gold in javelin

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

Deepanshu Sharma secured the gold medal in men's javelin as Indian athletes produced a good show on the opening day of the 21st Asian Under-20 Athletics Championships.

Moving up a division is worth the weight for Lovlina Borgohain

Moving up a division is worth the weight for Lovlina Borgohain

Rediff.com2 May 2024

Indian boxer Lovlina Borgohain will step onto the scales a bit heavier at the Paris Olympics but feeling like a weight has been lifted from her shoulders.

Bhagwant Mann wanted to join Cong, be my deputy, claims Sidhu

Bhagwant Mann wanted to join Cong, be my deputy, claims Sidhu

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu has claimed that Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann had approached him once expressing his readiness to join the party.

My Advice To Youngsters Is...

My Advice To Youngsters Is...

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

'To those who have just finished engineering or MCA or BSc, BBA, I will say they should take up whatever internship opportunities they are getting.' 'They should look for opportunities to learn the latest tools.' 'They should think innovative and try to solve problems. Only when you sharpen your skills, you will remain relevant.'

Will The Farmers Make It To Delhi?

Will The Farmers Make It To Delhi?

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

Scenes from the farmers' Delhi Chalo march and protest.

Oppn slams govt over JNU, Patiala House court incidents

Oppn slams govt over JNU, Patiala House court incidents

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

Citing the incidents in the Jawaharlal Nehru University and the Patiala House court, the opposition led by the Congress on Thursday slammed the government in Rajya Sabha and alleged that law and order in Delhi had deteriorated

Mirabai Chanu's return further delayed

Mirabai Chanu's return further delayed

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

Injured Mirabai Chanu's return to the weightlifting arena has been further delayed as the Olympic silver medallist is set to miss the Asian Championships in February next year.

Patiala House: Bend it like Akshay!

Patiala House: Bend it like Akshay!

Rediff.com11 Feb 2011

Watch it for Akshay's measured and matured performance and the soul stirring music.

Patiala House turns battleground: Kanhaiya Kumar roughed up by lawyers

Patiala House turns battleground: Kanhaiya Kumar roughed up by lawyers

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

The journalist, identified as Anwar of news channel CNN IBN, said despite heavy police deployment, clashes erupted in the court complex and the cops' presence did not deter the lawyers from shouting slogans and fighting with journalists and students.

Contaminated water leaves 3 dead, 50 sick in Patiala

Contaminated water leaves 3 dead, 50 sick in Patiala

Rediff.com19 Jul 2012

Three persons have died and nearly 50 have taken ill apparently due to diarrhoea caused by contaminated water in Baduangar area in Patiala.

Cong social media team coordinator held for Amit Shah fake video

Cong social media team coordinator held for Amit Shah fake video

Rediff.com4 May 2024

Arun Beereddy (37), a native of Telangana's Hyderabad, was arrested from Delhi. He handles the 'Spirit of Congress' account on X, the official said.

Was Sarfaraz Playing His First Test?

Was Sarfaraz Playing His First Test?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

The wait was a long one - but Sarfaraz Khan made the most of the opportunity handed to him as the Mumbai batter struck a stroke-filled half-century on his Test debut.

Rebel SAD leaders apologise to Akal Takht jathedar for Akali regime mistakes

Rebel SAD leaders apologise to Akal Takht jathedar for Akali regime mistakes

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

They handed the apology letter to Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh at the Akal Takht Secretariat at the Golden Temple in Amritsar. The Akal Takht is the supreme temporal seat of the Sikhs.

Abha Khatua smashes national record in shot put

Abha Khatua smashes national record in shot put

Rediff.com13 May 2024

Khatua was the joint record holder of 18.06m with Manpreet Kaur before this event. But with her fifth round hurl of 18.41m at the Kalinga Stadium, she became the sole national record holder.

Growth Question Looms Large Over Chandigarh

Growth Question Looms Large Over Chandigarh

Rediff.com28 May 2024

As Chandigarh braces for a fierce contest between Congress candidate Manish Tewari and the BJP's Sanjay Tandon, its industry leaders harbour a fervent wish: Replicate the success of the National Capital Region model in this Union Territory.

Congress makes a comeback in Punjab with 7 seats; AAP bags 3

Congress makes a comeback in Punjab with 7 seats; AAP bags 3

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

The Congress appeared to have bounced back in the state's political landscape after suffering a humiliating defeat at the hands of the AAP in the 2022 Punjab assembly polls.