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PIX: Adah Sharma, Ayushmann Khurrana watch cricket

PIX: Adah Sharma, Ayushmann Khurrana watch cricket

Rediff.com8 Feb 2016

Stars spotted at 2016 CCL cricket matches!

Pawar warns govt, says farmers will 'destroy' new agri laws

Pawar warns govt, says farmers will 'destroy' new agri laws

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

The Centre may pass any law undermining the Constitution and on the back of its majority, but once the common man and farmers rise, they will not keep quiet until the new farm acts and the ruling party are destroyed, Nationalist Congress Party president Sharad Pawar said on Monday.

BJP's surprise in Bihar: Nitish may have 2 deputies

BJP's surprise in Bihar: Nitish may have 2 deputies

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

The BJP, which has traditionally been considered as the party of upper castes and Vaishyas/Baniyas, seems to be consolidating its base especially among Vaishyas and EBCs.

What models REALLY think of runway fashion

What models REALLY think of runway fashion

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

Rediff.com's Rajesh Karkera gets models to reveal how they felt walking in some of the iconic outfits at the ongoing Lakme Fashion Week.

'Human lives more important': Juna akhara exits Kumbh Mela

'Human lives more important': Juna akhara exits Kumbh Mela

Rediff.com17 Apr 2021

The Juna Akhara, one of the largest sects of seers in the country, announced the end of its participation in the Kumbh Mela on Saturday, hours after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal that participation in the ongoing gathering in Haridwar be kept symbolic in view of the surge in coronavirus cases.

Chess legend Anand returns home after over three months

Chess legend Anand returns home after over three months

Rediff.com6 Jun 2020

Chess maestro Viswanathan Anand finally reunited with his family in Chennai after being stuck in Germany for over three months as the former World chess champion reached his home in Chennai on Saturday after completing a seven-day institutional quarantine in Bengaluru. Anand had returned to India on May 30.

Boxers Dinesh, Dilbag allege bias in World C'ship trials

Boxers Dinesh, Dilbag allege bias in World C'ship trials

Rediff.com29 Aug 2013

The selection of the Indian team for the World Boxing Championships has run into a controversy with three pugilists, including Arjuna awardee Dinesh Kumar, threatening to take the panel to court even as Olympian Akhil Kumar vowed to sue one of them for dragging his name into the furore.

RSS ideologue M G Vaidya passes away at 97

RSS ideologue M G Vaidya passes away at 97

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

Vaidya, who had recovered from coronavirus infection, died at a private hospital in Nagpur, his grandson Vishnu Vaidya said. The last rites will be held on Sunday.

Incredibly sexy! Vaani Kapoor slays in a red slit gown

Incredibly sexy! Vaani Kapoor slays in a red slit gown

Rediff.com3 Feb 2019

The Befikre actor was showstopper for Shivan and Narresh who unveiled their latest collection at Lakme fashion week.

17 more Omicron cases detected in India, tally reaches 21

17 more Omicron cases detected in India, tally reaches 21

Rediff.com5 Dec 2021

Most of those who tested positive either recently arrived from African countries or were in contact with such people.

Why the BJP brass chose inexperienced Dhami in Uttarakhand

Why the BJP brass chose inexperienced Dhami in Uttarakhand

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

Governance strategies can take a back seat, but the last word hasn't been said on how the BJP leadership will address Dhami's lack of experience, reports Aditi Phadnis.

Nagarjuna celebrates Diwali with Karthi

Nagarjuna celebrates Diwali with Karthi

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

A lowdown on what's happening in the Telugu film industry.

Pandya to lead India 'A' in warm-up game vs Australia

Pandya to lead India 'A' in warm-up game vs Australia

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

The team comprises of a lot of promising youngsters who have performed in the Ranji Trophy this season including top-scorer Priyank Panchal of Gujarat and Services batsman G Rahul Singh.

Deve Gowda, Kharge unanimously elected to Rajya Sabha

Deve Gowda, Kharge unanimously elected to Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

Karnataka Legislative Assembly Secretary M K Vishalakshi, who is the returning officer for the Rajya Sabha polls, declared the 'unanimous election' of Gowda and Kharge from the Janta Dal-Secular and the Congress respectively, and BJP's Iranna Kadadi and Ashok Gasti, with no extra candidate in the fray.

Why Mary Kom quit as boxing's national observer

Why Mary Kom quit as boxing's national observer

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

Five-time world champion M C Mary Kom has resigned as the national observer for Indian boxing after Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore made it clear that active sportspersons will not be considered for the position.

Saha set for return as Pujara to lead RoI in Irani Cup

Saha set for return as Pujara to lead RoI in Irani Cup

Rediff.com14 Jan 2017

A fit again Wriddhiman Saha was named in the Rest of India squad that will take on first-time Ranji Trophy champions in the Irani Cup to be held in Mumbai from January 20-24.

TMC waiting to get Supriyo killed: BJP

TMC waiting to get Supriyo killed: BJP

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

West Bengal Bharatiya Janata Party president Dilip Ghosh on Friday alleged that the Jadavpur University campus has become a hub of anti-nationals and communists and "our cadres" would conduct a Balakot-like surgical strike to destroy it.

Kaagaz review

Kaagaz review

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

Kaagaz completely relies on Pankaj Tripathi's unassuming talent and sarcastic might to pull it off, notes Sukanya Verma.

4 booked for offering namaz at Mathura temple

4 booked for offering namaz at Mathura temple

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

"The sanctity of the temple will be revived by cleaning it with the water from the holy Ganga and Yamuna," temple priest said.

The faces from Gujarat in new Modi Cabinet

The faces from Gujarat in new Modi Cabinet

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

Influential Patel community leader Parshottam Rupala, minister in the first Narendra Modi government Mansukh Mandaviya and three-time MP Darshana Jardosh, all from Gujarat, were among those inducted in the Union cabinet on Wednesday.

Kerala CM meets Aishe Ghosh in Delhi

Kerala CM meets Aishe Ghosh in Delhi

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

Vijayan met Ghosh at Kerala House in New Delhi, expressed solidarity with their protest and also gifted her a book, 'Halla Bol: The Death and Life of Safdar Hashmi' by Sudhanva Deshpande. Ghosh had suffered head injuries during the January 5 attack on JNU students in the campus by a group of masked assailants.

Escaped mob by 'faking' as ABVP member: JNU student

Escaped mob by 'faking' as ABVP member: JNU student

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

'The mob asked for proof. I showed them the book I was reading Hindu Nationalism: A Reader'

Anyone can go anywhere: Govt on Deepika's JNU visit

Anyone can go anywhere: Govt on Deepika's JNU visit

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

This country is a democracy. Why only artistes, even a common can go anywhere and express his opinion, Javadekar said.

India A face huge task to avoid innings defeat against Aus A

India A face huge task to avoid innings defeat against Aus A

Rediff.com17 Sep 2016

India A could not take advantage of a strong opening partnership and lost four quick wickets for an addition of just 16 runs as they ended the third day of their four-day game against Australia A at 158 for four, still needing 108 runs to avoid the innings defeat, in Brisbane on Saturday.

Game, set, match! Kiara serves her sexiest style on the ramp

Game, set, match! Kiara serves her sexiest style on the ramp

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

The actor rocked the off-duty look on the ramp.

Naman Ojha to lead India 'A' in Australia

Naman Ojha to lead India 'A' in Australia

Rediff.com25 Jun 2016

Wicketkeeper-batsman Naman Ojha was named captain of the India 'A' team, which will take part in the two unofficial 'Tests' and a four-nation One-day tournament, in Australia.

Bollywood's BEST Songs of 2017

Bollywood's BEST Songs of 2017

Rediff.com20 Dec 2017

Sukanya Verma lists her top 15 songs of the year.

Equity schemes see Rs 330 billion outflow

Equity schemes see Rs 330 billion outflow

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

Outflows are likely to continue, experts say, till such time as the markets see a significant correction.

Wow! Can't take eyes off Janhvi's dreamy gown

Wow! Can't take eyes off Janhvi's dreamy gown

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

As many as 31 designers showcased their special collections as Lakme Fashion Week celebrates 20 years.

ABVP ends protest at BHU after Muslim prof quits

ABVP ends protest at BHU after Muslim prof quits

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

The students at Sanskrit Vidya Dharma Vigyan Dept were protesting against appointment of Prof Feroze Khan, saying 'only a Hindu can teach us our religion.'

BJP says Chinmayanand not a party member

BJP says Chinmayanand not a party member

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

The spokesperson, however, was not forthcoming about since when Chinmayanand has ceased to be the member of the BJP.

Vishy Anand as never before!

Vishy Anand as never before!

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

From a life built on challenges and studded with victories, India's beloved chess champion, Vishwanathan Anand plucks out a few important lessons.

Ghaziabad: Woman kidnapped, gang-raped in moving car

Ghaziabad: Woman kidnapped, gang-raped in moving car

Rediff.com9 Jul 2014

A 22-year-old woman was allegedly kidnapped and raped by four men in a moving car in Ghaziabad, the police said on Wednesday.

Pics: Sonakshi is our shining black beauty!

Pics: Sonakshi is our shining black beauty!

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

The Dabbang girl of Bollywood had us the moment she appeared on the catwalk.

'There is tacit understanding between the BJP and AIUDF'

'There is tacit understanding between the BJP and AIUDF'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

'One reason given for the failure of the Congress in Assam was due to the alliance with the AIUDF.'

DUSU polls: ABVP bags 3 posts, NSUI 1

DUSU polls: ABVP bags 3 posts, NSUI 1

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

The voter turnout in DUSU polls on Thursday was recorded at 39.90 per cent, over four percentage points down from the last year.

TN varsity deletes Arundhati Roy's book after ABVP protest

TN varsity deletes Arundhati Roy's book after ABVP protest

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

A state-run university in Tamil Nadu has removed noted writer Arundhati Roy's Walking with the Comrades, book from the syllabus of MA English course following complaints, including from Rashtriya Sawayamsevak Sangh affiliate Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad that it glorified the ultras and was anti-national in content.

BHU Sanskrit department reopens, protests ends

BHU Sanskrit department reopens, protests ends

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

A section of students have been demonstrating against Feroze Khan's appointment at the department. Although the BHU has backed him, Khan has been unable to take classes.

The original supermodels of India reunite for a cover

The original supermodels of India reunite for a cover

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

Elle India kicks off summer with a gorgeous cover featuring five supermodels.