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Tigress caught on video at Sanjay Gandhi National

Tigress caught on video at Sanjay Gandhi National

Rediff.com26 Jun 2003

Park authorities said the tigress was believed to be staying with a companion in the mangrove forests at Korlai within the park, about 10 km from suburban Borivli.

Heavy rain continues in Mumbai, NDRF teams deployed

Heavy rain continues in Mumbai, NDRF teams deployed

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

Western Railway stated that local train services were running normally on Monday morning, however, commuters claimed trains were running late by 5 to 10 minutes.

Emergency Trailer: On Expected Lines

Emergency Trailer: On Expected Lines

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

As with biopics these days, Kangana Ranaut's films may be less about telling the story of a dark chapter of Indian history and more about giving fodder to those who seek to defend or justify government highhandedness today, observes Utkarsh Mishra.

Maneka's remark on Varun dredges up memories about Sanjay Gandhi

Maneka's remark on Varun dredges up memories about Sanjay Gandhi

Rediff.com5 Aug 2014

When Union Minister Maneka Gandhi sought to project her son Varun as a possible future chief minister of Uttar Pradesh last Sunday, it was widely seen as an attempt to claim Sanjay Gandhi's legacy. Anita Katyal reports

Pranab's praise for Sanjay Gandhi 'a blot on his record'

Pranab's praise for Sanjay Gandhi 'a blot on his record'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

'It is palpably prejudiced and totally at variance with public and historical opinion.' 'As a result, he cannot be taken seriously in other matters as well because of his penchant for playing safe,' says Amulya Ganguli.

Chandrababu Naidu Logs Back In Andhra Pradesh

Chandrababu Naidu Logs Back In Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

Chandrababu Naidu's victory comes barely eight months after his political career seemingly crashed in September 2023 when the YSRCP government arrested him in an alleged corruption case.

Renowned poet Munawwar Rana dies at 71

Renowned poet Munawwar Rana dies at 71

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

Rana's poem 'Maa', which is considered one of his most famous works, has a special place in the world of Urdu literature.

All is not well in Amethi: Villagers threaten poll boycott over bad roads

All is not well in Amethi: Villagers threaten poll boycott over bad roads

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

A banner came up outside Purey Alpi Tiwari hamlet in Sarmeny village under Jamo block on Monday warning to boycott the coming elections with the locals raising slogans.

Vinod Mehta: Sanjay Gandhi was the king of India; his mother was No 2

Vinod Mehta: Sanjay Gandhi was the king of India; his mother was No 2

Rediff.com13 Mar 2013

'There was a court around Sanjay Gandhi; there is now a court around Sonia Gandhi. I think there's still a great belief in the Congress that one way to rise in the party is to be utterly and totally loyal to the Gandhi family,' Vinod Mehta tells Rediff.com's Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

Rahul doesn't want Priyanka to contest from Rae Bareli: Sources

Rahul doesn't want Priyanka to contest from Rae Bareli: Sources

Rediff.com2 May 2024

Sources said Rahul Gandhi is likely to contest from Rae Bareli, but a final call is yet to be taken by the first family of the Congress.

Buzz over Kamal Nath, son joining BJP grows stronger

Buzz over Kamal Nath, son joining BJP grows stronger

Rediff.com18 Feb 2024

Political circles were abuzz on Saturday amid speculation that former Madhya Pradesh chief minister and veteran Congress leader Kamal Nath may join the Bhartiya Janata Party.

On Varun Gandhi not getting BJP ticket, Maneka says...

On Varun Gandhi not getting BJP ticket, Maneka says...

Rediff.com11 May 2024

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Maneka Gandhi on Saturday indicated that her son Varun Gandhi's writings that were sometimes critical of the government may have cost him the party's Lok Sabha ticket from Pilibhit but asserted that he would do very well even without it.

Panic as leopard enters Delhi home, injures 8

Panic as leopard enters Delhi home, injures 8

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

A leopard strayed into a village in north Delhi's Wazirabad early on Monday, creating panic in the area and injuring eight residents before being tranquillised by forest department officials after an over five-hour-long rescue operation.

'How can you call such an election free and fair?'

'How can you call such an election free and fair?'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

'The BJP is racing against its opponents by putting a chain on their legs.'

Why Modi Should Thank Indira Gandhi

Why Modi Should Thank Indira Gandhi

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

If Indira Gandhi hadn't targeted the RSS, Narendra Modi wouldn't be sitting pretty with his second majority and looking at a third, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

Tulsi lake overflows after heavy rains in Mumbai, relief from water cut likely

Tulsi lake overflows after heavy rains in Mumbai, relief from water cut likely

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

This is expected to bring relief to citizens facing 10 per cent water cut since the beginning of this month.

Mumbai: Vihar, Tansa lakes overflow after heavy rains

Mumbai: Vihar, Tansa lakes overflow after heavy rains

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

In the wake of heavy rains over the last few days, the Tansa and Vihar lakes, the key sources of potable water for Mumbai, started overflowing on Wednesday, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said.

Ailing girl thrown out by UP hospital, dies outside

Ailing girl thrown out by UP hospital, dies outside

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

A 17-year-old girl died right outside a hospital in Uttar Pradesh's Mainpuri, allegedly after the staff removed her from there after treating her for two days.

Houses of accused of raping 12-year-old girl razed

Houses of accused of raping 12-year-old girl razed

Rediff.com29 Jul 2023

The accused, Ravindra Kumar and Atul Bhadoliya, allegedly raped the girl, bit her and inserted a hard object in her private parts on Thursday, police sources stated, but a senior official said this can be confirmed only after her medical examination report is received.

Why MoSha Are Worried About 2024 Lok Sabha Poll

Why MoSha Are Worried About 2024 Lok Sabha Poll

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

Even if the BJP gets 60, 70, or even 100 per cent of the votes in the seats where it scored more than 50 per cent in the 2019 Lok Sabha election, these will still add up to only 224 seats, argues Shekhar Gupta.

'Unity in diversity has helped us survive'

'Unity in diversity has helped us survive'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

'The BJP is trying to change this mantra.'

Trainer aircraft crashes in MP, pilot killed

Trainer aircraft crashes in MP, pilot killed

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

The aircraft crashed 3 km away from Chorhatta airstrip after hitting the dome of a temple and a tree while on a training sortie, said Chorhatta police station in-charge J P Patel.

HC rejects Gandhis' plea against tax assessment transfer in case linked to arms dealer

HC rejects Gandhis' plea against tax assessment transfer in case linked to arms dealer

Rediff.com26 May 2023

The Delhi high court on Friday dismissed petitions by Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra against the income tax department's decision to transfer their assessments to the Central Circle, which is mandated to check tax evasion, instead of an ordinary assessment in a matter related to fugitive arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari.

'In life as well as in politics, nothing is black or white'

'In life as well as in politics, nothing is black or white'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

'There was trust, but perhaps there was also this apprehension that given the supreme post of prime minister, Sonia Gandhi felt her authority may be a challenged.'

6 cops among 12 hurt after violence during Muharram processions in Delhi

6 cops among 12 hurt after violence during Muharram processions in Delhi

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

Twelve people, including six police personnel, were injured in the clashes, they said.

Loyalist to rebel: What forced Azad to sever 50 years of bond with Congress

Loyalist to rebel: What forced Azad to sever 50 years of bond with Congress

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

"The situation has become irretrievable", Azad, 73, said in his parting shot to Sonia Gandhi, whose trusted confidante he remained right from the time of Sitaram Kesri's unceremonious exit as the party's chief in 2000.

When Amit Shah arrived in Bhopal

When Amit Shah arrived in Bhopal

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

It is highly unusual to see a chief minister travel to the airport to receive a Cabinet minister, a protocol requirement usually reserved for the President of the Republic, the vice-president and the prime minister.

Mundka fire: Kin await info on missing loved ones

Mundka fire: Kin await info on missing loved ones

Rediff.com15 May 2022

Distraught family members of Mundka fire victims, who are still missing, continued to wait outside Sanjay Gandhi Memorial Hospital on Sunday for their loved ones as 19 bodies are yet to be identified.

Woman dragged by car: Delhi LG, Kejriwal express shock

Woman dragged by car: Delhi LG, Kejriwal express shock

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

While Saxena said his head hangs in shame over the 'inhuman' crime, Kejriwal called the incident 'shameful' and said the culprits should be 'punished severely'.

Why Sanjay Gandhi forced SBI chairman to quit in 1976

Why Sanjay Gandhi forced SBI chairman to quit in 1976

Rediff.com25 Jun 2012

The vignette that deserves a wider audience relates to Talwar's ouster.

Delhi woman dies after being dragged for 4 km by car

Delhi woman dies after being dragged for 4 km by car

Rediff.com1 Jan 2023

In a shocking incident, a 20-year-old woman died after her scooty was hit by a car and her body was dragged for around four kilometres in outer Delhi's Sultanpuri on Sunday, police said.

Cong leader booked for 'latka-jhatka' remark against Smriti Irani

Cong leader booked for 'latka-jhatka' remark against Smriti Irani

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

Rai said that the terminology was part of the regional dialect and there was nothing obscene about it.

'Mera baap sant tha, main nahin hoon'

'Mera baap sant tha, main nahin hoon'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

'She showed courage at every turn in her political career.'

Kangana, Will You Paint A True Picture Of The Emergency?

Kangana, Will You Paint A True Picture Of The Emergency?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Hope this film would be able to teach Indians the value of their rights and the perils of exchanging those for 'economic development' or promises of a better future by some populist leader, notes Utkarsh Mishra.

The Ban Baaja Baraat

The Ban Baaja Baraat

Rediff.com29 May 2023

The Kerala Story is among a long list of films that invited bans and censorship.

Cong still run by remote control, inexperienced sycophants: GN Azad

Cong still run by remote control, inexperienced sycophants: GN Azad

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

'Rahul Gandhi might not be holding any post as of now but everyone knows that he is the "captain of the ship'

Kanjhawla accident: MHA seeks detailed report from Delhi police

Kanjhawla accident: MHA seeks detailed report from Delhi police

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

Special commissioner of police Shalini Singh has been asked to submit a detailed report to the MHA after a proper inquiry.

Former Uttar Pradesh CM Kalyan Singh passes away

Former Uttar Pradesh CM Kalyan Singh passes away

Rediff.com21 Aug 2021

Singh was the UP chief minister when the Babri mosque was demolished by a mob in Ayodhya on December 6, 1992.

A Bike That Climbs Coconut Trees

A Bike That Climbs Coconut Trees

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

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Save Aarey, Says Lord Ganesha

Save Aarey, Says Lord Ganesha

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

The fight for Mumbai's green lung continues through the Ganesh Utsav festival.