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Woman, gang-raped in UP's Hathras, passes away

Woman, gang-raped in UP's Hathras, passes away

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

The woman was gang-raped on September 14 following which she was admitted to the AMU's Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College and Hospital in Aligarh.

Rekha, Varun watch Padmaavat with Ranveer, Deepika

Rekha, Varun watch Padmaavat with Ranveer, Deepika

Rediff.com27 Jan 2018

It's screenings galore for Padmaavat!

Airtel to sell emergency alert service among women

Airtel to sell emergency alert service among women

Rediff.com1 Feb 2013

In case of emergency, a user can send sms to 10 loved ones with a call.

What do you think of Imran's Delhi Belly trailer

What do you think of Imran's Delhi Belly trailer

Rediff.com13 May 2011

Here's what your favourite celebrities are tweeting.

Don't Miss: The most happening videos this week!

Don't Miss: The most happening videos this week!

Rediff.com30 Mar 2013

Don't Miss: The most happening videos this week!

What do you think of the Delhi Belly trailer?

What do you think of the Delhi Belly trailer?

Rediff.com25 Jan 2011

Have your say!

The Chinese can be driven out in minutes, but...

The Chinese can be driven out in minutes, but...

Rediff.com6 May 2013

The Chinese intrusion into Indian territory in Ladakh seemed to be a trial balloon for dealing with troublesome Indian positions

FABULOUS Amitabh Bachchan pictures, right here!

FABULOUS Amitabh Bachchan pictures, right here!

Rediff.com9 Oct 2012

Ace photographer Avinash Gowariker gives some interesting insight into his photoshoots with Amitabh Bachchan.

Santosh Trophy: Punjab pip Bengal 4-3 in thriller

Santosh Trophy: Punjab pip Bengal 4-3 in thriller

Rediff.com25 Feb 2013

Punjab overcame a spirited challenge from West Bengal to carve out a 4-3 win in Group D to progress to the semi-finals of the 67th Santosh Trophy football tournament, in Kollam on Monday.

Why we must salute the heroic saga of Joginder Singh

Why we must salute the heroic saga of Joginder Singh

Rediff.com23 Oct 2012

Fifty years ago this day, October 23, Subedar Joginder Singh began the battle of his life. On learning that Joginder Singh was a Param Vir Chakra awardee, the People's Liberation Army, in a mark of respect for which the Chinese are not renowned, repatriated his ashes with full military honours. No tribute can be greater than an avowal of valour by the enemy. M P Anil Kumar pays tribute to one of India's brave heroes.

Don't forget the IAF's role in the '62 war!

Don't forget the IAF's role in the '62 war!

Rediff.com22 Nov 2012

China declared a ceasefire on November 21 and kept Aksai Chin as its trophy. The sinews of the IAF were not muscular enough to retake Aksai Chin. What matters is what we have done since 1962. Air-minded, we are, but are we strong-minded? asks M P Anil Kumar.

How a funny video changed my life

How a funny video changed my life

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

Diya Parakh tells us how her videos are making people laugh.

Independence Day Special: The Hero of Tiger Hill

Independence Day Special: The Hero of Tiger Hill

Rediff.com14 Aug 2012

Yogendra Singh Yadav survived 15 bullets while capturing Tiger Hill in the Kargil War and was awarded the Param Vir Chakra, India's highest award for gallantry. On the eve of Independence Day, the 32-year-old soldier relives that night when he and his fellow commandos won one of India's most historic military victories.

Make Virbhadra resign or else sack him: BJP

Make Virbhadra resign or else sack him: BJP

Rediff.com25 Jun 2012

In the wake of framing of charges against Union minister Virbhadra Singh in a graft case, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday said he should tender his resignation and if he refuses to do so, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh should sack him immediately."BJP demands that Vir Bhadra Singh should resign immediately. If he refuses to do so, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh should sack him," party spokesperson Jagat Prakash Nadda said.

PIX: Kiran Rao, Anurag Kashyap at Game of Thrones screening

PIX: Kiran Rao, Anurag Kashyap at Game of Thrones screening

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

Bollywood fanboys and fangirls make a beeline to catch the popular show's Mumbai screening.

Why Indian American entrepreneurs are key to Indo-US relations

Why Indian American entrepreneurs are key to Indo-US relations

Rediff.com17 Nov 2011

Ambassador Rao says role of Indian American entrepreneurs take on new meaning; also acknowledges the contribution and inspiration of Nobel Laureate Hargobind Singh Khorana.

Subedar Ratan Singh, the war hero who inspired 'Border', passes away

Subedar Ratan Singh, the war hero who inspired 'Border', passes away

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

Singh was immortalised on the silver screen by Puneet Issar in the 1997 film Border which was a fictionalised account of the soldiers who fought in the war alongside Longewala.

1971, A War Hero Remembers

1971, A War Hero Remembers

Rediff.com8 Dec 2011

Major General Ian Cardozo (retd) lost his leg in the 1971 war with Pakistan. He tells Claude Arpi about the the war where more than 93,000 Pakistani prisoners were taken, a region was liberated and a new nation born.

Pak national pleads guilty in US to aiding LeT militants

Pak national pleads guilty in US to aiding LeT militants

Rediff.com3 Dec 2011

A young Pakistani national living in a suburb of Washington has pleaded guilty to providing material support to terror outfit Lashkar-e-Tayiba by making a propaganda video.

Now, an India vs Pakistan cooking show!

Now, an India vs Pakistan cooking show!

Rediff.com1 Dec 2011

The show will be called Foodistan.

Why Hrithik, Kalki would make sexy vampires

Why Hrithik, Kalki would make sexy vampires

Rediff.com18 Oct 2011

Vampire fever is catching on in Bollywood. We look at actors who would fit the bill brilliantly.

'Whatever Hathras DM did against the wishes of the family is against the rule of law'

'Whatever Hathras DM did against the wishes of the family is against the rule of law'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

'He may have had his reservations about the law and order situation there, but the way the family of the victim was intimidated raises a lot of questions about the intentions of the DM.'

Check out India's schedule on Day 8 of Asian Games

Check out India's schedule on Day 8 of Asian Games

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

Following is the schedule of Indian contingent on the eighth day of the Asian Games on Sunday.

After CWG high, teenage prodigy Bhanwala disappoints at Asiad

After CWG high, teenage prodigy Bhanwala disappoints at Asiad

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

Bhanwala, who had made history by winning a gold at the CWG in Gold Coast earlier this year, could not repeat Friday's fine qualification performance on the second day of qualification.

PIX: Fatima, Sanya cheer their Dangal co-star, Zaira

PIX: Fatima, Sanya cheer their Dangal co-star, Zaira

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

Take a look at the other celebs at the screening.

Only lucky soldiers get to see war

Only lucky soldiers get to see war

Rediff.com16 Dec 2011

We fought as a well knit armed force; blazed our own trail and wrote a golden chapter of the 1971 War, remembers Lieutenant General B T Pandit (retd), who was part of the famous 54 Infantry Division in the war.

The Flying Hero of the 1971 War

The Flying Hero of the 1971 War

Rediff.com13 Dec 2011

Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon is the only Indian Air Force warrior to be decorated with the Param Vir Chakra. 'My admiration for his gallant action remains undiminished,' says M P Anil Kumar. 'It was not his day, yet he made it his own.'

BJP leader shot dead in Muzaffarnagar

BJP leader shot dead in Muzaffarnagar

Rediff.com10 Jun 2014

A local Bharatiya Janata Party leader was today shot dead by two unidentified assailants while he was out for a morning walk, sparking protest by party workers.

'After Indira Gandhi's assassination, it wasn't riots, it was a massacre'

'After Indira Gandhi's assassination, it wasn't riots, it was a massacre'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

'People, who were killed, didn't even know why they were being killed.' 'Because a couple of Sikhs assassinated Indira Gandhi, the whole community had to pay for it.'

'Rahul's padyatra violation of prohibitory orders'

'Rahul's padyatra violation of prohibitory orders'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2011

The Aligarh district administration on Wednesday said that if Rahul Gandhi takes out a 'kisan padyatra' in the district it would be a clear violation of prohibitory orders in force for the past 20 days in the area.

Quiz: Do you know the names of these star kids?

Quiz: Do you know the names of these star kids?

Rediff.com20 Jun 2011

Test your filmi knowledge!

A grateful nation and a proud school

A grateful nation and a proud school

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

'It was not surprising that joining the armed forces was one of the priority professions that the students strived for. Probably, the training in school helped adjusting to the regimentalised life of the fauj.'

'You can't watch Delhi Belly with your parents'

'You can't watch Delhi Belly with your parents'

Rediff.com16 May 2011

Aamir Khan talks about his forthcoming film Delhi Belly.

Dilshan hits ton in Sri Lanka victory

Dilshan hits ton in Sri Lanka victory

Rediff.com6 Aug 2011

Tillakaratne Dilshan hammered a maiden Twenty20 century to set up Sri Lanka's 35-run victory over Australia in the opening match.

Wanchoo's resignation accepted, Alva to hold charge of Goa Guv

Wanchoo's resignation accepted, Alva to hold charge of Goa Guv

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

Resignation of Bharat Vir Wanchoo as Governor of Goa was accepted on Monday and Rajasthan Governor Margaret Alva was given the additional charge of the post.

Imran: Delhi Belly is an accurate take on youth

Imran: Delhi Belly is an accurate take on youth

Rediff.com28 Jun 2011

Imran Khan talks about his upcoming film Delhi Belly.

Now, you can wear D K Bose

Now, you can wear D K Bose

Rediff.com21 Jun 2011

The lead actors of Delhi Belly launched a range of t-shirts recently.

Mandira's Marriage Mantras

Mandira's Marriage Mantras

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

'Physical compatibility is very important among couples before marriage.'

After 40 yrs, UP ministers to start paying income tax

After 40 yrs, UP ministers to start paying income tax

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

Several politicians said they were not even aware of the provision in the UP Act.

A horror I would never forget: Rajdhani passenger

A horror I would never forget: Rajdhani passenger

Rediff.com18 Apr 2011

Singh, along with his wife and two children were in B-7 coach, one of the coaches of the Mumbai-Delhi train which were gutted between Alot and Thuriya stations in Ratlam district, scampered out of the burning bogey in the dead of the night.