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I need Nitish govt for development: PM writes to Bihar

I need Nitish govt for development: PM writes to Bihar

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

In his four-page letter in Hindi, the PM said that better infrastructure and rule of law are imperative for social and economic prosperity and only the NDA can provide that in Bihar.

Believe It Or Not! Hema Malini is 70

Believe It Or Not! Hema Malini is 70

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

Bollywood's Eternal Dream Girl enters the seventh decade of a memorable life.

Sunny Deol and I share a beautiful relationship: Hema Malini

Sunny Deol and I share a beautiful relationship: Hema Malini

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

Hema Malini celebrated her 69th birthday by launching her biography, Hema Malini: Beyond The Dream Girl.

What India need to do to host 2032 Olympics

What India need to do to host 2032 Olympics

Rediff.com20 Jul 2019

India must start winning medals in "double digits" in the Olympics if it wants to realise the dream of hosting the 2032 Summer Games, Indian Olympic Association president Narinder Batra said.

Death knell of Mamata regime has been sounded : Shah

Death knell of Mamata regime has been sounded : Shah

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

Shah, who held a closed door meeting to take stock of the party organisation, said he could 'sense massive public anger' against the Mamata Banerjee-led TMC government in the state and gave a call to 'uproot' it in the state polls.

Video: Ranbir-Alia-Amitabh give us Brahmastra

Video: Ranbir-Alia-Amitabh give us Brahmastra

Rediff.com4 Feb 2020

Ranbir Kapoor's superhero movie Brahmastra has been in the making for such a long time that even he is tired of the delay.

MUST SEE: Hema and Esha's aww moment

MUST SEE: Hema and Esha's aww moment

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

This mother-daughter jodi has won our heart!

Indian soccer: Real Kashmir set to host I-League tie vs Chennai

Indian soccer: Real Kashmir set to host I-League tie vs Chennai

Rediff.com22 Dec 2019

Earlier in the day, TRAU FC earn maiden I-League point after 2-2 draw against Real Kashmir,

The Mystery of Varavara Rao's Injury

The Mystery of Varavara Rao's Injury

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

'In what must go down as one of the most nonchalant remarks by the head of any hospital, J J Hospital Dean Dr Ranjit Mankeshwar said: 'We do not know where the staff was, but he did not suffer serious wounds'.'

Opposition inciting riots over CAA: Shah

Opposition inciting riots over CAA: Shah

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

"Shouldn't they get Indian citizenship? Shouldn't their human rights be protected?" Shah asked the audience which responded with a resounding "yes".

'Vajpayee brought BJP to the pole position of Indian politics'

'Vajpayee brought BJP to the pole position of Indian politics'

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

'When economic policies were attacked by people on his own side, he went ahead despite all the criticisms in the coalition, within the party and the Sangh Parivar.'

Budget will empower poor and give youth a better future: PM

Budget will empower poor and give youth a better future: PM

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

Modi said the policies of the government will empower the downtrodden and turn them into a "power house" for the development of the country.

Could this be the most watched IPL ever?

Could this be the most watched IPL ever?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

It could reach more than 530 million viewers on TV and a few hundred million more online. But can it make money for Disney Star?

Rohit content with sporadic captaincy honour

Rohit content with sporadic captaincy honour

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

Captaining India is such an honour for Rohit Sharma that he would not fuss whether it's full time or sporadic.

My dream is to transform India into sports-playing nation: Tendulkar

My dream is to transform India into sports-playing nation: Tendulkar

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

Batting icon Sachin Tendulkar, along with former England captain Mike Gatting and Mumbai Cricket Association president Vijay Patil, launched the 'Tendulkar Middlesex Global Academy DY Patil Sports Centre' in Nerul, Navi Mumbai, on Tuesday.

Want to change Olympic medal colour: Sindhu

Want to change Olympic medal colour: Sindhu

Rediff.com20 Feb 2018

PV Sindhu, on Tuesday, said she wants to change the colour of her Olympic medal from silver to gold at the 2020 Tokyo Games.

Govt says students want JEE, NEET; cites admit card downloads

Govt says students want JEE, NEET; cites admit card downloads

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

Noting that over 17 lakh out of nearly 25 lakh candidates have already downloaded admit cards for the medical and engineering entrance exams, Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' said his ministry has been receiving e-mails from students and parents that these exams should not be further postponed.

WT20 final: Lanning ready for 'toughest one so far'

WT20 final: Lanning ready for 'toughest one so far'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

Australia's captain Meg Lanning says her team is going into the Wt20 final against India not just to put on a good show, but win it.

Gambhir relives India's T20 World Cup triumph in 2007

Gambhir relives India's T20 World Cup triumph in 2007

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

In the final, Gambhir had played a match-winning knock of 75 runs off just 54 balls.

Uddhav now has remote control of power in Maharashtra: Sena

Uddhav now has remote control of power in Maharashtra: Sena

Rediff.com27 Oct 2019

The column, written by Sanjay Raut, hinted that the Sena would stay firm on its demands before government formation with the BJP.

How Covid-19 weakened Air Asia India beyond recovery

How Covid-19 weakened Air Asia India beyond recovery

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

In India, many players are in the throes of chaos and pain but at least one partnership -- Air Asia India -- that was fraying even before the pandemic now finds itself at breaking point, says Anjuli Bhargava.

'It is important for India to prepare for war'

'It is important for India to prepare for war'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

'It will be a repeated folly to ever think that China will not attack us.'

ISRO will realise national dream: PM on Chandrayaan-2

ISRO will realise national dream: PM on Chandrayaan-2

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

He said the ISRO scientists have a very strong spirit of working and will not rest till the objective is met.

Explained: What Walmart's reverse merger with Flipkart means

Explained: What Walmart's reverse merger with Flipkart means

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

Although Walmart-Flipkart wholesale game-plan is to target about a $150 billion market out of a total pie of $700 billion in the country, the consolidation marks the end of the multi-brand dream of the American retail giant.

After Phoolka, another Punjab leader resigns from AAP

After Phoolka, another Punjab leader resigns from AAP

Rediff.com6 Jan 2019

The rebel leader has been a vocal critic of AAP leadership since he was removed as leader of opposition in Punjab assembly in July last year.

Stunning images in building photography contest

Stunning images in building photography contest

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

The 2019 winners of the Art of Building competition, run by the Chartered Institute of Building, have been announced. Take a look at the winners from the competition.

Population control is an 'act of patriotism': PM

Population control is an 'act of patriotism': PM

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

This is the first time Modi has raised the issue, even though a section of the BJP has been vocal about the matter.

The driving force behind France's World Cup campaign

The driving force behind France's World Cup campaign

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

France coach Didier Deschamps heaped praise on his players after they reached the World Cup final with a 1-0 win over Belgium on Tuesday, saying the lost final at Euro 2016 was still on his mind.

Ritu Phogat ready for tilt at MMA world title

Ritu Phogat ready for tilt at MMA world title

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

Phogat, who will make her MMA debut against South Korea's Kim Nam-hee at One Championship's Age of Dragons event in Beijing on Saturday,

Changes made in J-K, Ladakh will benefit people: Prez in I-Day address

Changes made in J-K, Ladakh will benefit people: Prez in I-Day address

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

They will enable the people to access and enjoy the same rights, same privileges and same facilities as their fellow citizens in the rest of the country, he said.

At NDA meet, PM expresses concern over 'needless controversy' on EVMs

At NDA meet, PM expresses concern over 'needless controversy' on EVMs

Rediff.com22 May 2019

Leaders of 22 opposition parties met the Election Commission and demanded verification of VVPAT slips of randomly-selected polling stations before the counting of the votes.

The teacher from Dombautiya

The teacher from Dombautiya

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

Tudu's free tuition classes are sought after. She has 45 students who come to her every day to study. Geetanjali Krishna meets the young teacher in one of India's poorest villages, winner of the Plan India Youth Champion Award.

Nothing can save those with death wish: UP CM on CAA violence

Nothing can save those with death wish: UP CM on CAA violence

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

'If someone comes out to kill an innocent person and he is challenged by police, then either he or the policemen have to die'

King proud women's tennis leads fight for equality

King proud women's tennis leads fight for equality

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

Tennis already sets the bar with equal prize money paid to women and men at Grand Slam tournaments

Why Rachel McAdams posed with breast pumps

Why Rachel McAdams posed with breast pumps

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

The Spotlight actor was trying to normalise breastfeeding through her post maternity shoot.

Don't miss! Serena Williams gives inspiring speech at Oscars

Don't miss! Serena Williams gives inspiring speech at Oscars

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

The 23 time Grand Slam champion made not one but two appearances at the Oscars on Sunday night.

1 yr of Modi 2.0: BJP lists 'accomplishments', Cong 'disappointments'

1 yr of Modi 2.0: BJP lists 'accomplishments', Cong 'disappointments'

Rediff.com30 May 2020

Union Home Minister Amit Shah asserted that with pro-people measures and infrastructure development, Modi has not only prepared a blueprint for making a strong 'new India' but also a self-reliant one for the country's 'golden future', while party president J P Nadda declared that the period will be known for taking tough and big decisions and turning challenges into opportunities.

A very special flight from Ladakh

A very special flight from Ladakh

Rediff.com29 May 2020

At a time when finding out who is paying for labourers' train tickets is a task for Sherlock Holmes, Hemant Soren's Jharkhand government has flown in stranded workers from Ladakh, and is probably the only state that has tried to give 'migrant workers' a modicum of respect, observes Debashish Chatterjee.

Miss World 2018 is a Mexican beauty

Miss World 2018 is a Mexican beauty

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

Mexico's Vanessa Ponce de Leon was crowned Miss World 2018.

Tharoor's office vandalised, MP claims Sanghi goondas behind it

Tharoor's office vandalised, MP claims "Sanghi goondas" behind it

Rediff.com16 Jul 2018

The Congress Lok Sabha member from the Kerala capital said the BJP and "Sanghi goondas" orchestrated the incident.