News for '-sama'

Akasa Air Staff Arrested In Rs 2.58 Crore Gold Theft

Akasa Air Staff Arrested In Rs 2.58 Crore Gold Theft

Rediff.com22 May 2026

Eight people have been arrested in Ahmedabad for allegedly stealing 2.1 kilograms of gold jewellery worth Rs 2.58 crore from an Akasa Air cargo shipment. The theft involved a pre-planned racket, with two Akasa Air employees among those arrested. The airline has terminated their services and is cooperating with the police investigation.

Indian Players Dominate ITF W15 Tumakuru Open

Indian Players Dominate ITF W15 Tumakuru Open

Rediff.com6 May 2026

Indian players showcased impressive performances at the ITF W15 Tumakuru Open, with several securing victories in both singles and doubles matches. However, eighth seed Akanksha Dileep Nitture faced an early exit in the women's singles.

Tumakuru Open: Top Seeds Secure Quarterfinal Spots

Tumakuru Open: Top Seeds Secure Quarterfinal Spots

Rediff.com7 May 2026

Top seeds Justina Mikulskyte, Zuzanna Pawlikowska, Vaidehee Chaudhari, and Zeel Desai advanced to the singles quarterfinals of the Tumakuru Open ITF W35. In doubles, Indian and international pairs also secured spots in the semifinals after intense matches.

Zeel Desai Secures Semifinal Spot at Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Open

Zeel Desai Secures Semifinal Spot at Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Open

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

Indian tennis player Zeel Desai progresses to the semifinals of the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Open Endurance Women's ITF tournament after defeating Jennifer Luikham. Other quarterfinal results and doubles semifinal outcomes are also reported.

Republic Day: Unique Water Celebration

Republic Day: Unique Water Celebration

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

Citizens across Gujarat celebrated India's 77th Republic Day with unique aquatic tributes.

Zeel Desai, Madhurima Sawant, and Jennifer Luikham Secure Quarterfinal Berths at Endurance Open

Zeel Desai, Madhurima Sawant, and Jennifer Luikham Secure Quarterfinal Berths at Endurance Open

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

Zeel Desai, Madhurima Sawant, and Jennifer Luikham qualified for the quarterfinals of the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Open Endurance. Top seed Zhibek Kulambayeva also advanced, along with other seeded players.

Indian Players Advance at ITF Tournament in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Indian Players Advance at ITF Tournament in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

Four Indian players progressed to the second round of the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Open Endurance Women's USD 15,000 ITF tournament. Other international players also secured victories in the first round.

UP boy killed in accidental shooting at birthday party

UP boy killed in accidental shooting at birthday party

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

A 13-year-old boy was killed in Lucknow, India, during a birthday party after allegedly being shot by another minor with a licensed revolver. Police are investigating the incident, which the victim's family disputes as accidental.

Over 50 held as T'gana's EAGLE Force hits Nigerian cartel's India Ops

Over 50 held as T'gana's EAGLE Force hits Nigerian cartel's India Ops

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

Telangana's anti-narcotics wing, the EAGLE Force, conducted a multi-state operation against a Nigerian drug cartel, resulting in over 50 arrests and the seizure of narcotics worth Rs 3.5 crore.

Durand Cup: Indian Army's 2nd-half blitz sinks Ladakh FC

Durand Cup: Indian Army's 2nd-half blitz sinks Ladakh FC

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

Despite the win, Indian Army exited the tournament as they could not make it to the quarterfinals.

Cyberslavery: Agent Arrested In Mumbai

Cyberslavery: Agent Arrested In Mumbai

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

The Mumbai police, currently investigating a cyber slavery case involving five individuals trafficked to Laos under the pretext of job offers in Thailand, arrested the prime accused on Wednesday.

Who Says Lata Couldn't Be Sensuous?

Who Says Lata Couldn't Be Sensuous?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

Dinesh Raheja celebrates Lata's 96th birth anniversary on September 28 by picking some choice examples of her non-typical songs that are tinged with a rare eroticism.

Bengaluru woman urged Pak Army chief to 'invade' India

Bengaluru woman urged Pak Army chief to 'invade' India

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

A woman arrested for allegedly promoting Al-Qaeda's agenda had appealed to Pakistan's Army chief to invade India to unify Muslim lands under Project Khilafat, officials said.

Tabu Bonds With Rekha At Umrao Jaan Screening

Tabu Bonds With Rekha At Umrao Jaan Screening

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

Twenty four years after it first released in 1981, Rekha's Umrao Jaan re-releases in theatres on June 27.

Iranian missiles strike Haifa as Israel targets Tehran

Iranian missiles strike Haifa as Israel targets Tehran

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

A large fire was reported on Saturday night at a strategic complex near Haifa in northern Israel after Iran launched a barrage of missiles and drones, MEHR News Agency reported, citing local media.

Recipe: Neha's Tender Coconut Kheer

Recipe: Neha's Tender Coconut Kheer

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

The malai of a coconut is a unusually good addition to sama millet kheer

Geelani's grand-daughter renounces separatism, affirms loyalty to India

Geelani's grand-daughter renounces separatism, affirms loyalty to India

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

In identical public notices published in local newspapers, they distanced themselves from separatist politics.

Recipe: Kele Ki Sabzi

Recipe: Kele Ki Sabzi

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

Eating after fasts is about lightly-prepared foods, like sauteed green banana sabzi.

The Man Who Saw Tomorrow

The Man Who Saw Tomorrow

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Here stood a man who embodied the legacy of whatever Brand Tata stood for, embellished it, and departed into the long night, leaving the brand legacy for others to further enrich, notes R Gopalakrishnan.

Vadodara flood situation alarming, 5k relocated; Army joins rescue ops

Vadodara flood situation alarming, 5k relocated; Army joins rescue ops

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Some areas were under 10 to 12 feet of water, said health minister and government spokesperson Rushikesh Patel.

Rediff appoints Infibeam's Vishal Mehta as CMD

Rediff appoints Infibeam's Vishal Mehta as CMD

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

Rediff.com, one of India's pioneering internet companies, on Tuesday announced the appointment of Mr Vishal Mehta as its new Chairman and Managing Director. This key leadership change follows Infibeam Avenues Ltd's acquisition of a majority stake in Rediff.com.

Heavy rains continue to lash Guj, 7 killed; 15K relocated

Heavy rains continue to lash Guj, 7 killed; 15K relocated

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

While rain intensity reduced on Tuesday compared to a day ago, affecting mainly districts in the Saurashtra region, administration carried out rescue and relief operations on a large scale, shifting thousands of people to shelters.

OpenAI not to allow AI for political campaigning in polls

OpenAI not to allow AI for political campaigning in polls

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

Besides India, the United States and the United Kingdom will also go to the polls this year.

Twist in OpenAI saga, Sam Altman to return as CEO

Twist in OpenAI saga, Sam Altman to return as CEO

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

Altman said he was "looking forward" to returning to his previous role at the AI firm.

Separatist's daughter is CBSE Class 12 topper in J&K

Separatist's daughter is CBSE Class 12 topper in J&K

Rediff.com26 May 2018

Sama Shabir Shah says she used to study outside Tihar Jail while waiting for hours to be allowed to meet her father.

'The magic mantra is 'Drop it!''

'The magic mantra is 'Drop it!''

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

'As we grow older, we fight much less with each other.' 'The magic mantra is 'Drop it!'' 'I would recommend it for all relationships.' 'In anger, we can say many hurtful things that can leave a deep scar, so dropping it is the healthy way of preventing that from happening.'

How actor Rekha inspired this fashion designer

How actor Rekha inspired this fashion designer

Rediff.com15 Feb 2020

'(Actor) Rekha has seen me since I was born.' 'She has been a huge inspiration in my life as a designer.'

30 RD Burman Gems You May Not Have Heard

30 RD Burman Gems You May Not Have Heard

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

Sukanya Verma remembers the Boss in 30 of his underrated, overlooked gems in Hindi film music.

Bill to collect biological info of convicts introduced in LS

Bill to collect biological info of convicts introduced in LS

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

The bill seeks to authorise taking measurements of convicts and other persons for the purposes of identification and investigation in criminal matters and to preserve records and related matters.

Some Delhi hospitals still struggle for oxygen supply

Some Delhi hospitals still struggle for oxygen supply

Rediff.com5 May 2021

Some hospitals in the national capital appealed to authorities on Tuesday to replenish their oxygen stocks, saying their patients' lives were at stake owing to erratic supplies.

Kotwara at LFW: Showstopper Sushmita Sen proves there is no beauty queen like her

Kotwara at LFW: Showstopper Sushmita Sen proves there is no beauty queen like her

Rediff.com4 Feb 2018

The diva was royalty at Lakme Fashion Week.

Recipe: Vrat Pulau Or Samak

Recipe: Vrat Pulau Or Samak

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

Sama or samak rice is a great source of energy and has lesser calories than rice and when made into a traditional vrat pulau is very tasty.

Joker leads BAFTA nominations

Joker leads BAFTA nominations

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

Joaquin Phoenix-starrer Joker, one of the most controversial yet admired movies of 2019, is leading the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) nominations with 11 nods.

Lata's Voice Kept The Nation Moving Ahead

Lata's Voice Kept The Nation Moving Ahead

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

One could be anywhere -- huddled around a transistor radio at home in the evenings, walking past a neighbour's house, or waiting at a bus stop and Lata Mangeshkar's voice would reach us. Aseem Chhabra pays rich tribute to The Legend.

Ghaziabad case: Cops receives complaint against Swara Bhasker, Twitter India MD

Ghaziabad case: Cops receives complaint against Swara Bhasker, Twitter India MD

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

The Uttar Pradesh Police has filed the FIR against Twitter Inc, Twitter Communications India, news portal The Wire, scribes Mohammed Zubair and Rana Ayyub, and senior journalist and author Saba Naqvi, besides Congress leaders Salman Nizami, Masqoor Usmani and Sama Mohammad for sharing the video clip on the social media.

A bus ride that's worth Rs 100 crore!

A bus ride that's worth Rs 100 crore!

Rediff.com5 Dec 2011

A bad experience led to Phanindra Sama's good idea: why not sell intercity bus tickets online?

Bewitching black beauty!

Bewitching black beauty!

Rediff.com5 Feb 2017

Aditi Rao Hydari looked like a royal princess in the black encrusted lehenga.

The secret behind redBus' success story

The secret behind redBus' success story

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

redBus.in is the second highest transacted travel website in the country, next only to IRCTC.

The entrepreneur who didn't miss the bus

The entrepreneur who didn't miss the bus

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

From a village boy to CEO of India's largest bus ticketing service, Sama learnt about business on the job.

What it takes to be a student in Kashmir

What it takes to be a student in Kashmir

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

The ongoing violence in the valley is driving students to excel, but it is also making them angry, discovers Ritwik Sharma.