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The IAF hero who did not return and must never be forgotten

The IAF hero who did not return and must never be forgotten

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

Squadron Leader Ajay Ahuja was tortured and killed after his MiG-21 was shot down and he ejected across the Line of Control during the Kargil War.

PIX: Amitabh Bachchan, Anil Kapoor say goodbye to Aadesh Shrivastava

PIX: Amitabh Bachchan, Anil Kapoor say goodbye to Aadesh Shrivastava

Rediff.com5 Sep 2015

Pictures from the heart-wrenching funeral.

How to avoid being caught in visa scams

How to avoid being caught in visa scams

Rediff.com29 Apr 2011

In an online chat with Get Ahead readers on April 27, US Consular Officer answered queries about how to avoid being caught in visa scams and the consequences of engaging in visa fraud and determining eligibility for an immigrant visa. Here is the unedited excerpt.

8 of 9 women fielded by AAP emerge victorious

8 of 9 women fielded by AAP emerge victorious

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

AAP's Atishi, who had unsuccessfully contested last year's Lok Sabha polls from the East Delhi constituency, was fielded from Kalkaji in place of sitting MLA Avtar Singh Kalka. She won the seat by a margin of over 11,300 votes.

Suniel Shetty, Jackie Shroff celebrate 20 years of Border!

Suniel Shetty, Jackie Shroff celebrate 20 years of Border!

Rediff.com12 Jun 2017

Border, directed by J P Dutta, has completed 20 years since it released in 1997.

Konkona, Sharmila add sparkle to Jewellery Week

Konkona, Sharmila add sparkle to Jewellery Week

Rediff.com19 Aug 2010

Here's what was on offer on Day 4 of the India International Jewellery Week, underway in Mumbai from August 15-19.

Wrestling: Tomar creates history

Wrestling: Tomar creates history

Rediff.com3 Oct 2006

The Indian won the medal in the 59kg class in the women's category at the Senior World Wrestling championships.

Kanika Kapoor, Gauahar Khan, Ayushmann at Mirchi Music Awards

Kanika Kapoor, Gauahar Khan, Ayushmann at Mirchi Music Awards

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

A look at the red carpet pictures.

PIX: Ranveer, Salman, Bachchans at the Filmfare awards

PIX: Ranveer, Salman, Bachchans at the Filmfare awards

Rediff.com16 Jan 2016

Check out the star arrivals.

Chinese nationals in India anxious, fear backlash

Chinese nationals in India anxious, fear backlash

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

Wary of being identified, some said they had been reassured by their friends but were still apprehensive for themselves and their families. Adding to their anxiety was news of protests.

Varnam's music is worth a listen

Varnam's music is worth a listen

Rediff.com21 May 2009

It might often seem like a parcel of familiar tunes, but Varnam has one or two numbers that are refreshing, and the instrumentation does have several good moments.

Is Kejriwal a plaything in the hands of a coterie?

Is Kejriwal a plaything in the hands of a coterie?

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

'In its short life, AAP has distinguished itself in many, many, governance spheres.' 'But party democracy is not one of them,' notes Aditi Phadnis.

Pooja becomes only fourth Indian grappler to win medal at Worlds

Pooja becomes only fourth Indian grappler to win medal at Worlds

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

One of the two wrestlers in a medal contention, the 24-year-old Pooja executed a four-point throw in each of the two periods in the 57kg contest to deliver the best performance of her career.

PIX: Amitabh Bachchan parties with Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2 team

PIX: Amitabh Bachchan parties with Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2 team

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

A look at the star arrivals.

Foodgrains at Rs 3 a kg: Talks begin on poll vow

Foodgrains at Rs 3 a kg: Talks begin on poll vow

Rediff.com11 Jun 2009

The Centre has begun consulting states on implementing its Rs 3 per kg rice/wheat scheme for the poor, but discussions got stuck on what would be the basis for defining the beneficiaries.

Want a high paying job? Here's what you should specialise in

Want a high paying job? Here's what you should specialise in

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

Global companies, e-commerce platforms and software product firms all want skilled digital workers.

Aishwarya, Madhuri, Kajol pay their respects to Sridevi

Aishwarya, Madhuri, Kajol pay their respects to Sridevi

Rediff.com28 Feb 2018

Bollywood pays their last respects to the Legend.

AAP's 'Sack Jaitley' protests erupt outside fin min's home

AAP's 'Sack Jaitley' protests erupt outside fin min's home

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

The party will hold similar protests in all district headquarters across the country on December 26, senior party leader Sanjay Singh said.

PIX: Madhuri mingles with Rekha at a wedding

PIX: Madhuri mingles with Rekha at a wedding

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

A look at the pictures.

Celebrating the Roshans

Celebrating the Roshans

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

It's time to celebrate the Roshan family and their music.

SPOTTED: Aarti Chhabria, Mandana Karimi at a party

SPOTTED: Aarti Chhabria, Mandana Karimi at a party

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

Pictures from a star-studded night.

What we MISS when we don't watch films in a theatre

What we MISS when we don't watch films in a theatre

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

The difference between watching a movie on a laptop in your apartment and watching it on a big white screen is almost spiritual, notes Sreehari Nair.

How Many Children do BJP MLAs in UP have?

How Many Children do BJP MLAs in UP have?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

Given the controversy over Uttar Pradesh's population control moves, Hemant Shivsaran/Rediff.com digs deep to find out how many children BJP MLAs in UP have.

PIX: Shraddha Kapoor, family, at her grandfather's prayer meet

PIX: Shraddha Kapoor, family, at her grandfather's prayer meet

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

Tabu, David Dhawan and many others from the film industry turn up to support the family.

BSE suspends trading in 52 firms

BSE suspends trading in 52 firms

Rediff.com30 Aug 2006

The Bombay Stock Exchange has suspended trading in 52 companies with effect from September 20 for failing to comply with various provisions of the listing agreement.

Office of Profit case: EC to hear case against AAP MLAs on July 14

Office of Profit case: EC to hear case against AAP MLAs on July 14

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

The petition for their disqualification was made over their appointment as parliamentary secretaries, by lawyer Prashant Patel.

Sino-Indian military exercise put off

Sino-Indian military exercise put off

Rediff.com10 Oct 2007

According to The New York Times, a Chinese military spokesman said the countries were unable to agree on a location for the drills.

Review: Sadhu Miranda...

Review: Sadhu Miranda...

Rediff.com8 Feb 2008

Alka Film Corporation's Saadhu Miranda directed by Siddique is a surprisingly good crime thriller flick -- if you can ignore the slapstick.

Indians safe in tense Gaza

Indians safe in tense Gaza

Rediff.com15 Jun 2007

The Representative of India in the Palestinian National Authority, Zikrur Rahman, said that the mission has been constantly in touch with all the Indian nationals living in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip.

Box Office: Soorma opens below average

Box Office: Soorma opens below average

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

The hits and misses of the week.

The bitter side of Kumar Sanu

The bitter side of Kumar Sanu

Rediff.com17 Aug 2007

A bitter sounding Kumar Sanu bemoans the lack of good-looking actors.

'Someone was trying to imitate me'

'Someone was trying to imitate me'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2007

The singer complains there aren't many good-looking male stars around to do justice to a good voice.

Fill up trenches at Ayodhya site, HC to ASI

Fill up trenches at Ayodhya site, HC to ASI

Rediff.com17 Jan 2007

A Special Bench comprising Justice S R Alam, Justice Bhanwar Singh and Justice O P Srivastava, while passing the order, directed the concerned officials to lend all possible assistance to the ASI in the work.

After Sunidhi, it's Shankar Mahadevan

After Sunidhi, it's Shankar Mahadevan

Rediff.com15 Dec 2006

Radio City's new show is quite interesting.

Jawan who killed terrorist in Pathankot honoured with Kirti Chakra

Jawan who killed terrorist in Pathankot honoured with Kirti Chakra

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

Chand was honoured with Kirti Chakra, the second highest peace-time decoration, for displaying great presence of mind, valour and conspicuous gallantry before making the supreme sacrifice.

In office of profit case, Delhi HC sets aside disqualification of 20 AAP MLAs

In office of profit case, Delhi HC sets aside disqualification of 20 AAP MLAs

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

A bench of justices Sanjiv Khanna and Chander Shekhar quashed the Centre's notification disqualifying the AAP MLAs, saying the the EC's recommendation against the legislators was "bad in law" and "vitiated".

PIX: Tabu, Jaya Prada, Zeenat Aman cheer Asha Bhosle!

PIX: Tabu, Jaya Prada, Zeenat Aman cheer Asha Bhosle!

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

A look at the film folk who attended the Zee Classic Timeless Asha concert.

Bajrang loses in final; Otoguro is youngest World champ from Japan

Bajrang loses in final; Otoguro is youngest World champ from Japan

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

Bajrang Punia's bid to become only the second Indian to win a gold medal at the World Championship fell flat, as a tactically superior Takuto Otoguro stunned the Indian in the 65kg final, in Budapest, on Monday.

India protests against mob attack on Gurdwara Nankana Sahib

India protests against mob attack on Gurdwara Nankana Sahib

Rediff.com4 Jan 2020

The protesters carried banners and placards reading "Shame on Pakistan" and "We will expose the real face of Pakistan". Some of the banners and placards urged Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan to protect the gurdwara, one of the holiest sites in Sikhism.

Kapil Mishra named new Delhi law minister

Kapil Mishra named new Delhi law minister

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

Delhi Jal Board vice-chairman Kapil Mishra, 34, was on Wednesday named as the new law minister