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Fate of missing journalist not known yet

Fate of missing journalist not known yet

Rediff.com28 Nov 2008

The fate of the journalist -- Sabina Sehgal Saikia, who was trapped inside the Taj hotel when terrorists struck the plush commercial establishment, was still not known even as security forces said the hotel has been evacuated and handed over to police.

'The negativity is only on the TV news channels'

'The negativity is only on the TV news channels'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

'Even they can see through the stories on these news channels and can see how these channels keep shifting their goals: From murder, drugs, to someone missing. They are worthless goals.'

Don't want to comment irresponsibly without full knowledge: Kohli on CAA

Don't want to comment irresponsibly without full knowledge: Kohli on CAA

Rediff.com4 Jan 2020

Virat Kohli made it clear that he will not like to get embroiled in a controversy by commenting on a subject that he is not well aware of.

Vijay Hazare: In-form Iyer slams ton; Mumbai face exit

Vijay Hazare: In-form Iyer slams ton; Mumbai face exit

Rediff.com12 Dec 2021

The left-hander smashed a 113-ball 151 (8x4, 10x6) to power Madhya Pradesh to victory.

Papon quits as TV show judge, FIR lodged

Papon quits as TV show judge, FIR lodged

Rediff.com24 Feb 2018

'I have full faith in the judicial system and eventually the truth will prevail. In the interim I would appreciate that my privacy is respected,' Papon tweeted.

PHOTOS: Sri Lanka touch down in Guwahati ahead of T20Is

PHOTOS: Sri Lanka touch down in Guwahati ahead of T20Is

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

The Sri Lankan cricket team, led by veteran pacer Lasith Malinga, arrived in Guwahati on Thursday for the three-match T20 series against India amid tight security after the city witnessed widespread protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). The Sri Lankan team headed straight to the team hotel amid a thick security cover. The members of the Indian team are expected to arrive in batches on Friday for the series opener on Sunday.

In BJP reshuffle, Ram Madhav replaced; Tejasvi Surya promoted

In BJP reshuffle, Ram Madhav replaced; Tejasvi Surya promoted

Rediff.com26 Sep 2020

The party has also expanded its list of spokesperson to 23, with MP Anil Baluni being elevated as the chief spokesperson and remaining its media head.

Infosys to offer ex gratia, job to kin of techie murdered in Pune

Infosys to offer ex gratia, job to kin of techie murdered in Pune

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

The statement said that towards ensuring financial stability for the family, Infosys takes into account the statutory payments to be made as per the company policy.

1 dead, 33 missing as boat sinks in Assam after hitting ferry steamer

1 dead, 33 missing as boat sinks in Assam after hitting ferry steamer

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

The accident occurred when the private boat 'Ma Kamala' was headed to Majuli from Nimati Ghat and the government-owned ferry 'Tripkai' was coming from the riverine island.

COVID-19: 5 points about the second wave

COVID-19: 5 points about the second wave

Rediff.com20 May 2021

What do we know about India's devastating second wave, and can we assign responsibility for it?

Army rescues 3 men from rumour-driven mob attack in Assam

Army rescues 3 men from rumour-driven mob attack in Assam

Rediff.com6 Jul 2018

The belongings of the 'sadhus' were thrown open by the mob, videographed and shared on social media, further fuelling the hearsay.

The 10 BEST SONGS of 2020

The 10 BEST SONGS of 2020

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

Sukanya Verma lists her favourite songs of the year.

Tarun Gogoi sets on his final journey, thousands pay tribute

Tarun Gogoi sets on his final journey, thousands pay tribute

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

Gogoi's final journey began on Tuesday morning from Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), where he breathed his last due to post-COVID-19 complications, to his official residence in Dispur.

'The idea of India is special and achievable'

'The idea of India is special and achievable'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2014

'Our priority should be inculcating a work culture and positive nationalism among people, especially the young,' says novelist Ankush Saikia, in our continuing series where well-known Indians speak about the India they love.

Hazare Trophy: Gaikwad, Venkatesh, Taide hit hundreds

Hazare Trophy: Gaikwad, Venkatesh, Taide hit hundreds

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

A summary of Thursday's matches in the Vijay Hazare Trophy limited-overs' tournament.

Airlines seek govt help to pay salary

Airlines seek govt help to pay salary

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

Chief executive officers of airlines have asked the government to bear 50 per cent of three months' salaries of employees.

Ranji Trophy: UP stun Maharashtra; Bengal, Karnataka in quarters

Ranji Trophy: UP stun Maharashtra; Bengal, Karnataka in quarters

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

A round-up of results from the Ranji Trophy matches played on Sunday.

What has gone wrong in the Northeast?

What has gone wrong in the Northeast?

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

The Assam-Mizoram violence is an outcome of BJP trying too hard to 'integrate' distinct northeastern states, explains Shekhar Gupta.

Assam comfortably placed against Hyderabad

Assam comfortably placed against Hyderabad

Rediff.com23 Nov 2003

Assam were comfortably placed in their first innings scoring 230 for three against Hyderabad.

Ranji Roundup: Mumbai in control; Karnataka on top

Ranji Roundup: Mumbai in control; Karnataka on top

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

A round-up of Day 3 of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Saturday.

Ranji Trophy: Pujara's woes continue as Saurashtra struggle

Ranji Trophy: Pujara's woes continue as Saurashtra struggle

Rediff.com19 Feb 2022

Summary of all Ranji Trophy matches played on Saturday

ModelSpeak: I was willing to try anything!

ModelSpeak: I was willing to try anything!

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

Model Jessica Ruth Cunville Marbaniang from Shillong, Meghalaya on how she got a chance to debut at Lakme Fashion Week

BJP dumps ally in Assam, picks up new partners to rule autonomous body

BJP dumps ally in Assam, picks up new partners to rule autonomous body

Rediff.com13 Dec 2020

While the BPF and the UPPL are considered rivals in the Bodo-dominated areas, there was no pre-poll alliance among other parties as well.

Assam conundrum: Even if BJP returns, Sonowal may not

Assam conundrum: Even if BJP returns, Sonowal may not

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

While Himanta Biswa Sarma scotched rumours that he would be the king this time, political sources in Guwahati maintained that he, and not Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, had a bigger say in choosing candidates, reports Radhika Ramaseshan.

Assam MLAs get extortion calls from ULFA hawks

Assam MLAs get extortion calls from ULFA hawks

Rediff.com5 Dec 2012

Sitting MLAs from various political parties in Assam have received extortion demand from the anti-talks faction of the United Liberation Front of Asom.

Sahitya Akademi awardee charged with sedition for remarks on citizenship bill

Sahitya Akademi awardee charged with sedition for remarks on citizenship bill

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

The police on Thursday booked litterateur Hiren Gohain, Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti chief Gogoi and senior journalist Manjit Mahanta under sedition charges for their comments on the Citizenship Amendment Bill.

2 energy consultants held in espionage case

2 energy consultants held in espionage case

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

Both of them will be produced in court around noon.

Doc leak case: Fresh arrest, accused makes allegation on cops

Doc leak case: Fresh arrest, accused makes allegation on cops

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

The crackdown in the corporate espionage case led to the arrest of another person on Monday.

Assam hooch tragedy toll rises to 124, over 330 taken ill

Assam hooch tragedy toll rises to 124, over 330 taken ill

Rediff.com24 Feb 2019

A large number of labourers of two tea estates of Golaghat and Jorhat districts had fallen ill after drinking spurious liquor on Thursday night.

PIX: Fit-again Bumrah hits his straps in practice session

PIX: Fit-again Bumrah hits his straps in practice session

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

Jasprit Bumrah started off from where he had left before being laid low by stress fracture as he bowled flat out at the India nets in Guwahati ahead of their first T20 International against Sri Lanka on Sunday. Closely monitored by team's support headed by Ravi Shastri, Bunrah hit the straps straightway, bowling with pace on a breezy winter evening on Friday even as the Sri Lankan team decided to take rest for the day.

TMC leaders, detained overnight at airport, leave Assam

TMC leaders, detained overnight at airport, leave Assam

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

Six of the eight-member Trinamool Congress delegation left Assam on Friday morning after an overnight detention at Silchar airport, an official said.

'Communal explanation to Assam violence is flawed'

'Communal explanation to Assam violence is flawed'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2012

Jaideep Saikia, noted terrorism and conflict analyst who has authored the book, Terror Sans Frontiers tells rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa that the communal explanation -- that is being touted in certain circles amid the recent violence that has erupted in Assam's Bodoland Territorial Autonomous District -- is flawed.

Prime accused in Assam molestation remanded to 5 days

Prime accused in Assam molestation remanded to 5 days

Rediff.com26 Jul 2012

Amarjyoti Kalita, prime accused in the molestation of a girl on July 9 outside a pub, was remanded to five days police custody on Thursday.

Huge quantity of 'explosive materials' recovered in Guwahati

Huge quantity of 'explosive materials' recovered in Guwahati

Rediff.com16 May 2019

A forensic team has also reached the spot and is carrying out investigation.

Pix: Flood victims in for tough days ahead in Assam

Pix: Flood victims in for tough days ahead in Assam

Rediff.com3 Jul 2012

If it wasn't for the timely help of the brave army personnel, most of the people would have been washed away by the surging waters of the Brahmaputra River that inundated many villages under Naduar Revenue Circle of Sonitpur district on June 27. K Anurag reports.

Ranji: Karnataka beat Railways, Mumbai-HP tie rained off

Ranji: Karnataka beat Railways, Mumbai-HP tie rained off

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

A summary of the final day's play in the Ranji Trophy matches across the country.

Mobile Internet remains suspended in parts of UP; restored in Assam

Mobile Internet remains suspended in parts of UP; restored in Assam

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

Text messaging services of all telecom operators also remained suspended in Lucknow and some other parts of UP. In Assam, services were restored 10 days after being banned.

Assam BJP expresses distrust in updated NRC

Assam BJP expresses distrust in updated NRC

Rediff.com31 Aug 2019

Addressing a press conference, BJP Assam president Ranjeet Kumar Dass said that the government will bring in a legislation to safeguard the Indian citizens if the Foreigners Tribunals deliver adverse judgements against the appeals.