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Lakme Fashion Week closes with a bang!

Lakme Fashion Week closes with a bang!

Rediff.com10 Mar 2010

Designer Suneet Verma gave the audience a lot to cheer for as he closed the Summer-Resort 2010 season of the Lakme Fashion Week in Mumbai.

Floods claim 47 more lives in Bihar, 10 in Assam, 17 in Bengal

Floods claim 47 more lives in Bihar, 10 in Assam, 17 in Bengal

Rediff.com17 Aug 2017

Swirling floodwaters have paralysed normal life and marooned over 1.20 crore people.

Five initiatives bag PM's excellence awards

Five initiatives bag PM's excellence awards

Rediff.com21 Apr 2011

Turnaround of a sick bridge construction undertaking in Bihar and an educational centre for disabled children in Maharashtra were among five initiatives that were on Thursday honoured with the Prime Minister's Awards for Excellence in Public Administration.

Aus court jails Indian cabbie for raping passenger

Aus court jails Indian cabbie for raping passenger

Rediff.com16 Mar 2012

Amrit Pal Singh was found guilty by a jury of raping the 24-year-old woman in February last year, ABC reported on Friday.

PIX: Arshad Warsi, Maria Goretti watch Angry Indian Goddesses

PIX: Arshad Warsi, Maria Goretti watch Angry Indian Goddesses

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

Check out the star arrivals.

Modi turns down invitation to visit Ayodhya

Modi turns down invitation to visit Ayodhya

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

In an apparent move to avoid stoking a fresh controversy as the Bharatiya Janata Party comes to terms with a bitter separation from the Janata Dal-United, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi has declined an invitation to visit Ayodhya, his office said on Tuesday.

In Noida's mega industrial zone, even essential businesses struggle to open

In Noida's mega industrial zone, even essential businesses struggle to open

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

Up to 95 per cent of units in the Noida-Greater Noida mega industrial zone are currently shut.

It's ELECTIONS in the Movies!

It's ELECTIONS in the Movies!

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

This is how politics played out on the screen.

I won't contest HI elections: Bose

I won't contest HI elections: Bose

Rediff.com12 Jun 2010

Following in the footsteps of IHF chief KPS Gill, Indian Women Hockey Federation secretary Amrit Bose too on Saturday backed the government's contentious tenure limitation guidelines and made it clear that she will not contest the much-awaited elections of the national body.

'People call me a bombshell'

'People call me a bombshell'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

Four contestants who competed at the Lakme Fashion Week Plus size model auditions tell us how they deal with body shaming.

Eric Simmons named Delhi Daredevils asst. coach

Eric Simmons named Delhi Daredevils asst. coach

Rediff.com4 Mar 2010

Delhi Daredevils have appointed the Indian team's bowling coach Eric Simmons as their assistant coach for the Indian Premier League, starting March 12. Simmons, who will assist chief coach Greg Shipperd, will join the squad on Monday.

14 more infants die at Kota hospital; toll reaches 91

14 more infants die at Kota hospital; toll reaches 91

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

940 children have died this year. A team from NCPCR found the hospital to be in the 'worst condition'. 77 infants had died till December 24 including 10 within 48 hours on December 23-24.

41 years on, Amritraj still an ace at Wimbledon

41 years on, Amritraj still an ace at Wimbledon

Rediff.com21 Jun 2010

It's his 41st Wimbledon this year, but he still gets goosebumps every time he walks in through those gates, Vijay Amritraj tells Alan Wilkins.

Review: Watch Angry Indian Goddesses for its terrific leading ladies

Review: Watch Angry Indian Goddesses for its terrific leading ladies

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

It's so good to see a film that revels in womanhood, says Sukanya Verma.

Man who threatened to blast Parliament held

Man who threatened to blast Parliament held

Rediff.com19 May 2010

A man, who had allegedly called up the Lok Sabha Secretariat on Monday and threatened to blow up Parliament building, was taken into custody in Bihar's Siwan district.

'It is not that Yuvraj did not evoke interest among bidders'

'It is not that Yuvraj did not evoke interest among bidders'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2016

Royal Challengers Bangalore Director Amrit Thomas has said the franchise team was interested in buying back Yuvraj Singh, who was eventually snapped up by Sunrisers Hyderabad for Rs. 7 crore in the IPL players' auction.

British Sikh girl's organs traced in Punjab

British Sikh girl's organs traced in Punjab

Rediff.com24 Jun 2013

Parents of a British Sikh girl who died suddenly while on holiday in India have moved a step closer to getting answers about her mysterious death.

Higher MAT may derail infra projects

Higher MAT may derail infra projects

Rediff.com7 Jul 2009

Despite higher allocations, core sector likely to see reduced profitability.

Image: PM's daughter speaks out against torture

Image: PM's daughter speaks out against torture

Rediff.com14 Oct 2009

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's daughter Amrit Singh participates in a discussion on Reckoning with Torture: Memos and Testimonies from the 'War on Terror' on October 13 at the Cooper Union's Great Hall in New York.

Contest: Win one of the Metro Reads!

Contest: Win one of the Metro Reads!

Rediff.com15 Feb 2010

Here's your chance to win a free book from Penguin's new Metro Reads series!

What lies ahead for Brand Horlicks?

What lies ahead for Brand Horlicks?

Rediff.com11 Dec 2018

One of the oldest living brands in the country, Horlicks has been innovative in its approach, which helped it survive intense competition

Lalu terms Modi as 'political Ravana'

Lalu terms Modi as 'political Ravana'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

Bihar being in the grip of a Dusshera festival mood, leaders of rival political groups including Rashtriya Janata Dal supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav on Tuesday used examples of slaying of Ravana to attack each other.

Sikh woman elected prez of multi-religious body

Sikh woman elected prez of multi-religious body

Rediff.com25 Feb 2009

Amrit Kaur, a Sikh woman, has been elected as the president of the InterFaith Conference of Metropolitan Washington, an organisation which represents 11 world religions.

Gurdwara shooting: Austrian cops find more proof

Gurdwara shooting: Austrian cops find more proof

Rediff.com16 Jun 2009

Amrit Singh, a 26-year-old security company staffer, fired at Wega and Cobra special forces officers who searched nine flats and houses during a coordinated raid on Monday, Vienna police spokesman Michael Takacs said.

PM to celebrate birthday on board Air India One

PM to celebrate birthday on board Air India One

Rediff.com25 Sep 2009

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who will turn 77 on September 26, will celebrate yet another birthday mid-air, on board the Air India One, like he did in 2004.Dr Singh will celebrate his birthday in his special aircraft or at Geneva, the flight's stop- over, while on his way back from the G20 summit in Pittsburgh, United States. Once the G-20 summit gets over, Dr Singh will have a quiet family get-together on the eve of his birthday.

Exclusive! How China released Indian troops after the 1962 War

Exclusive! How China released Indian troops after the 1962 War

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

'All PoWs recounted that one of the worst aspects of their captivity in Tibet was the constant attempt at brainwashing by Chinese Communist propaganda,' reveals Claude Arpi.

Excerpt: I loved Rajni and abided by all her rules

Excerpt: I loved Rajni and abided by all her rules

Rediff.com2 Mar 2010

Love over Coffee by Amrit N Shetty is the fictional story of Anup, a misfit in a software firm, who is head-over-laptops in love with his co-worker Rajni. We bring you an excerpt.

Nepal: 10 hurt in anti-Hindi protests

Nepal: 10 hurt in anti-Hindi protests

Rediff.com28 Jul 2008

The ongoing protests over the use of the Hindi language during oath-taking ceremony by Nepal Vice President Parmananda Jha on Monday took a violent turn in Kathmandu when the protestors clashed with police leaving 10 people injured. Six students, three policemen and a youth were injured when agitating students and youths clashed with the police near Amrit Science College in Kathmandu as normal life in the city nearly came to standstill, according to a private television.

96 fishermen released by Pak want CBMs to go on

96 fishermen released by Pak want CBMs to go on

Rediff.com27 May 2008

96 Indian fishermen, who were released by Pakistan will be reaching Veraval town in Saurashtra where they will reunite with their family members after a gap of two years. These fishermen were arrested by Pakistan for straying across the border.

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.

Spotted: Sachin, Dhoni and Agarkar

Spotted: Sachin, Dhoni and Agarkar

Rediff.com16 Nov 2007

Reader Suchita Bhagat sent us this picture.

How can this disgraceful situation continue?

How can this disgraceful situation continue?

Rediff.com25 Jan 2008

We have unashamedly allowed scavenging to continue through all of 60 years of our Independence.

The Punjab results: The Winners

The Punjab results: The Winners

Rediff.com27 Feb 2007

Here is the list of constituencies where results have been announced.

11 designs from India Fashion Week we loved so far

11 designs from India Fashion Week we loved so far

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

The Wills India Fashion Week is underway in New Delhi right now.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

Here's a recap of events that occurred in India in the past 24 hours.

Dera breaks links with Swami Agnivesh

Dera breaks links with Swami Agnivesh

Rediff.com25 May 2007

Abhijit Bhagat, a trustee and vice-chairman of the Dera, moved a special leave petition before apex court that was heard by a bench comprising Justice Arijit Pasayat and Justice D K Jain.

Rotating the strike was the key: Laxman

Rotating the strike was the key: Laxman

Rediff.com5 Jul 2004

V V S Laxman on Sunday said he improved as a one-day player only after he worked hard on rotating the strike.

Will new UK PM save Afzal from noose?

Will new UK PM save Afzal from noose?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2007

A London-based group campaigning to save Afzal Guru, sentenced to death for the attack on Indian Parliament, plans to seek the intervention of the new British Prime Minister Gordon Brown to get a reprieve for him.

PIX: Angry Indian Goddesses visit Rediff!

PIX: Angry Indian Goddesses visit Rediff!

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

A look at the fun visit in pictures!

Sourav may sit in judgement too

Sourav may sit in judgement too

Rediff.com10 May 2004

Sourav Ganguly is likely to sit on the special committee to determine category-placements of the 20 players to be awarded contracts by the BCCI.