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Mahagathbandhan's maths: RJD gets 19, Congress gets 9

Mahagathbandhan's maths: RJD gets 19, Congress gets 9

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

The Rashtriya Janata Dal with 19 seats, Congress on 9, Rashtriya Lok Samta Party on 5, Hindustani Awam Morcha and Vikassheel Insan Party -- in phases three to seven of the general elections.

Pakistan plans to buy this Chinese stealth jet

Pakistan plans to buy this Chinese stealth jet

Rediff.com22 Nov 2014

Pakistan plans to buy the fourth generation stealth fighter aircraft from China to boost its defence capability, according to a media report on Saturday.

Buzz: ICC opens anti-corruption investigations into Qatar T10 League

Buzz: ICC opens anti-corruption investigations into Qatar T10 League

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

All that's transpired on and off the cricket pitch on Wednesday.

Pathankot locals scramble to catch a glimpse of 'ISI ka Banda'

Pathankot locals scramble to catch a glimpse of 'ISI ka Banda'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

As Inter-Services Intelligence, the notorious Pakistan spy agency infamous for its clandestine support to most of the major terror attacks in India, made its maiden overt presence on Indian soil, curious citizens tried to catch a glimpse of "ISI ka Banda" (the ISI man).

Sena taunts centre over Pak JIT team's visit to Pathankot

Sena taunts centre over Pak JIT team's visit to Pathankot

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

With the five-member Joint Investigation Team from Pakistan having reached Pathankot to begin probe into the terror attack on the Indian Air Force Base, the Shiv Sena on Tuesday slammed the centre for 'welcoming' the team which also has a member from the Inter-Services Intelligence, saying that Lashkar-e-Tayiba chief Hafiz Saeed could also be a part of the team and no one would know.

Ranji Roundup: Baroda thrash Punjab by an innings & 116 runs

Ranji Roundup: Baroda thrash Punjab by an innings & 116 runs

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

A summary of Tuesday's play in the Ranji Trophy matches at various venues across the country.

Asiad, Day 9: Neeraj the 'spear' head as India's harvest of athletics medals swells

Asiad, Day 9: Neeraj the 'spear' head as India's harvest of athletics medals swells

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

Neeraj's gold and three other athletics silver medals, along with Saina Nehwal's badminton singles bronze, propelled India's overall medal count to 41 (8 gold, 13 silver, and 20 bronze).

Tipu Jayanti celebrations in Karnataka amid BJP protests

Tipu Jayanti celebrations in Karnataka amid BJP protests

Rediff.com10 Nov 2018

Elaborate security arrangements have been made in districts like Kodagu and Chitradurga, coastal regions among others, where local communities are opposed to the celebrations.

Saeed Ajmal returns to Pakistan squad; Akmal dropped

Saeed Ajmal returns to Pakistan squad; Akmal dropped

Rediff.com3 Apr 2015

Suspended from international cricket for an illegal bowling action, Pakistan's Saeed Ajmal on Friday returned to the national side.

16 shows to watch during the lockdown

16 shows to watch during the lockdown

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

Nikita Puri lists the best shows and films to watch online as you ace social distancing.

India@Asiad: Boxers Vikas, Dheeraj, Amit through to quarters

India@Asiad: Boxers Vikas, Dheeraj, Amit through to quarters

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

Chasing a third successive Asian Games medal, Indian boxer Vikas Krishan (75kg) made a strong start, out-punching Pakistan's Tanveer Ahmed in his pre-quarterfinal bout in Jakarta, on Monday.

Asia Cup 2016: Asian giants eye continental supremacy

Asia Cup 2016: Asian giants eye continental supremacy

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

The Asia Cup to be played in Bangladesh from February 24, will be played in the T20 format for the first time in the tournament's history. The tournament which precedes the vital World T20 to be held in in India in March, has a rich history with India and Sri Lanka winning it five times each. Pakistan have been victorious on two occasions while Bangladesh's best finish has been their runner-up performance in the 2012 edition. Team India will be led by MS Dhoni and the tournament will also see Virat Kohli returning after taking a break from the recently concluded three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka. Dhoni will be chasing history to become the most successful skipper in the tournament history. The Indian skipper and former Lankan captain Arjuna Ranatunga have both recorded same number of nine victories and four defeats in the Asia Cup All the matches will be played at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Mirpur. The qualifying rounds involving Afghanistan, United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong and Oman has begun from Friday.

Pervez Musharraf indicted in Bhutto murder case

Pervez Musharraf indicted in Bhutto murder case

Rediff.com20 Aug 2013

Former Pakistani military ruler Pervez Musharraf was on Tuesday indicted by an anti-terrorism court in the 2007 assassination of ex-premier Benazir Bhutto.

Sai's Take: Will Kanhaiya stun Giriraj Singh?

Sai's Take: Will Kanhaiya stun Giriraj Singh?

Rediff.com12 Apr 2019

'Kanhaiya Kumar, rising through subaltern rage and aspiration, may not triumph, not yet, but his ability to rise is tribute to democracy's finest hour,' says Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

Ranji Trophy: Jaggi's double ton sends bowlers on a leather hunt

Ranji Trophy: Jaggi's double ton sends bowlers on a leather hunt

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

Round up of the Ranji Trophy matches being played in the country

Ranji Trophy round-up: Baroda take lead against holders Karnataka

Ranji Trophy round-up: Baroda take lead against holders Karnataka

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

A summary of the third day's play in the Ranji Trophy league matches at various venues across the country.

'Modiji, the poor are not sleeping in peace'

'Modiji, the poor are not sleeping in peace'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2016

'If you want proof, visit any bank in Mumbai and you will find the poor standing in bank queues.' 'They are queuing up from midnight outside the banks.'

India Open: Saina, Sindhu, Sameer sail into second round

India Open: Saina, Sindhu, Sameer sail into second round

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

Olympic medallists P V Sindhu and Saina Nehwal made a resounding start to their women's singles campaign but it was Sameer Verma who hogged the limelight with a stunning straight-game win over Korean Son Wan Ho in men's event in the opening round of the India Super Series in New Delhi on Wednesday.

Bengaluru cab drivers up the ante against Uber, Ola

Bengaluru cab drivers up the ante against Uber, Ola

Rediff.com10 Mar 2017

JD(S) will help them build a competing app, which, will work on a cooperative model, where drivers will own the app and will decide prices which the customers will have to pay

Uttar Pradesh ATS launches 'ghar wapsi' campaign for radicalised youth

Uttar Pradesh ATS launches 'ghar wapsi' campaign for radicalised youth

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

The initiative comes after the ATS recently arrested four suspected terrorists from the Islamic State Khorasan module.

Exodus of migrant workers to hit Kashmir valley reconstruction

Exodus of migrant workers to hit Kashmir valley reconstruction

Rediff.com21 Sep 2014

The work of reconstruction in the flood-ravaged Kashmir could get delayed by at least 6 months due to the mass exodus of migrant labour force in the wake of the natural calamity that hit the valley causing huge damage to infrastructure -- both public as well as private.

Punjab pip Assam by 1 run in Hazare thriller

Punjab pip Assam by 1 run in Hazare thriller

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

A summary of the day's play in the Vijay Hazare One-day tournament.

Why Modi okayed Pakistani visit to Pathankot airbase

Why Modi okayed Pakistani visit to Pathankot airbase

Rediff.com25 Mar 2016

Denying the Pakistani investigators access to the Pathankot base on operational grounds would not, the government felt, compromise national security, reveals Rajeev Sharma.

'If Modi had taken timely action my father would have not died'

'If Modi had taken timely action my father would have not died'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

Tanveer Jafri -- son of former Congress MP Ehsan Jafri who was killed in the massacre -- speaks to Rediff.com's Syed Firdaus Ashraf on how the carnage was a conspiracy against the community and their continuous fight for justice.

The winners of the Nat Geo's Travel Photographer of the Year 2018

The winners of the Nat Geo's Travel Photographer of the Year 2018

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

National Geographic has announced the winning photos of its popular Travel Photographer of the Year 2018 photo contest. The grand prize was awarded to Japanese photographer Reiko Takahashi, who captured an underwater photo of a humpback whale calf's tail. The winning photo, titled "Mermaid," was selected from over 13,000 entries received this year. Describing the moment she captured the scene, she said: "It was a special scene for me, to be able to take a photo of the calf, completely relaxed in gentle waters." Scroll down to see the full selection of winners.

38 arrested, curfew remains in force in Saharanpur

38 arrested, curfew remains in force in Saharanpur

Rediff.com27 Jul 2014

An uneasy calm prevailed on Sunday in violence-hit Saharanpur where 38 people were arrested as a political blame game erupted with BJP accusing Samajwadi Party of indulging in "vote-bank politics" and Congress blasting the UP government for "lapses".

Pathankot terror attack: 5-member Pakistan probe team arrives in India

Pathankot terror attack: 5-member Pakistan probe team arrives in India

Rediff.com27 Mar 2016

A five-member JIT from Pakistan reached Pathankot on Sunday to carry out a probe into the attack at the IAF base at Pathankot.

'Salman is freed from a hanging sword for 13 years'

'Salman is freed from a hanging sword for 13 years'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

A look at the top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Ola vs Uber: Drivers pay the price

Ola vs Uber: Drivers pay the price

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

While the cab aggregators offer incentives as they battle each other for more customers, drivers complain that their earnings have halved in the last six months. Alnoor Peermohamed reports.

Ranji Roundup: Gambhir, Rana hit tons after Ishant picks five

Ranji Roundup: Gambhir, Rana hit tons after Ishant picks five

Rediff.com7 Oct 2017

Gautam Gambhir started his new season in the right earnest with a patient century as Delhi made a pedestrian Assam attack toil by reaching 269 for four at stumps on the second day of the Ranji Trophy Group A encounter in New Delhi on Saturday.

Pak JIT to arrive tomorrow, will get limited access to Pathankot airbase

Pak JIT to arrive tomorrow, will get limited access to Pathankot airbase

Rediff.com26 Mar 2016

India plans to provide the probe team from Pakistan access to all witnesses in the Pathankot terror attack case but not security personnel from the National Security Guard or the Border Security Force.

'I really don't have anything in my head'

'I really don't have anything in my head'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

'When a girl, travelling alone with her headphones on and listening to music, reaches home safely, that will be the success for me.' PINK producer Shoojit Sircar and his team thanks everyone for making his film a success.

The 'Gone Girls' of India

The 'Gone Girls' of India

Rediff.com29 Aug 2015

Sheena Bora may be the latest of India's 'gone girls' but the list is too long to enumerate, says Sunil Sethi

Gold sweep by boxers, shooters, kabbadi team at South Asian Games

Gold sweep by boxers, shooters, kabbadi team at South Asian Games

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

The boxers hardly broke a sweat while scooping all the seven gold medals up for grabs, while the shooters ended their campaign with an outstanding tally of 25 gold medals to ensure India's reign at the top remained unchecked in the 12th South Asian Games in Guwahati on Monday. On the penultimate day of competition, the Indian was perched at the top with 289 medals (173 gold, 86 silver and 30 bronze).

Kashmiris brave the cold to come out and vote

Kashmiris brave the cold to come out and vote

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

Enthusiasm to take part in the democratic process by exercising their right to franchise transcended the age boundaries on Tuesday as old and young alike, the many-time voters and the first-time ones, came out to vote in the first phase of elections in Kashmir.

Will Yuvraj go unsold at 2019 IPL auction?

Will Yuvraj go unsold at 2019 IPL auction?

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

India Test regulars like Cheteswar Pujara and Ishant Sharma have also thrown their hat into the ring with base prices of Rs 50 and Rs 75 lakh respectively.

Ranji Trophy round-up: Bengal grabs three points despite Sehwag 50

Ranji Trophy round-up: Bengal grabs three points despite Sehwag 50

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

Owing to their first innings lead, Bengal grabbed three crucial points against Haryana after their Group A Ranji Trophy match ended in a draw at the CH Bansi Lal Cricket Stadium, Lahli on Monday.

J&K polls: 7 ministers, 8 ex-ministers in fray for 1st phase

J&K polls: 7 ministers, 8 ex-ministers in fray for 1st phase

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

A total of 123 candidates, including seven ministers of Congress-National Conference coalition, eight former ministers and legislators are in fray for the Jammu and Kashmir's first phase of elections scheduled later this month.

How these men and women are selflessly helping rebuild Nepal

How these men and women are selflessly helping rebuild Nepal

Rediff.com22 May 2015

Anusha Subramanian talks to some of these volunteers, who are helping out in far-flung Nepal villages.

Sim Bhullar, a man of superlatives

Sim Bhullar, a man of superlatives

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

Simanta Roy looks beyond Sim Bhullar's 7'5" tall, 360-pound frame to the player who became the first athlete of Indian descent to secure an NBA contract.