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Former judges write to CJI Ramana: Mockery of Constitution, rule of law

Former judges write to CJI Ramana: Mockery of Constitution, rule of law

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

Former judges of the Supreme Court and high courts and some senior advocates have written a letter to the Chief Justice of India NV Ramana requesting the top court to take suo motu cognisance of the detention of protestors and demolition of their houses by the Uttar Pradesh authorities following protests against objectionable remarks made by BJP spokespersons.

India thrashed by Vietnam in international friendly

India thrashed by Vietnam in international friendly

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

Phan Van Duc (10th), Nguyen Van Toan (49th) and Nguyen Van Quyet (70th) scored for Vietnam to no reply from the Indians whose defenders had a mediocre outing, especially in the second half.

How Satya Paul Changed the Sari Forever

How Satya Paul Changed the Sari Forever

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

Trust us, these noteworthy traditional looks won't let you down ever.

Chukwu helps Jamshedpur edge FC Goa

Chukwu helps Jamshedpur edge FC Goa

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

The match had an eventful start with Chukwu sending his left-footed shot narrowly wide off the mark.

2 more arrested for Jahangirpuri violence

2 more arrested for Jahangirpuri violence

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

The Delhi Police have arrested two more persons on Thursday, in connection with the Jahangirpuri violence that took place in Delhi on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti on 16 April, 2022.

ISL: Manvir's double sees ATKMB strengthen grip over top-four

ISL: Manvir's double sees ATKMB strengthen grip over top-four

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

FC Goa's slim chances of making the semis all but went up in smoke as they remained on 18 points from 17 outings.

At 37, I am hitting my peak: Sunil Chhetri

At 37, I am hitting my peak: Sunil Chhetri

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

Chhetri expressed his desire to play the Asian Cup on home soil

10 Lovely Stories From Across The World

10 Lovely Stories From Across The World

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

Aseem Chhabra highlights 10 films that moved him, films that may show up in theatres near you.

At Delhi's Shakur Basti, a condolence meet and a wedding

At Delhi's Shakur Basti, a condolence meet and a wedding

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

Prasanna D Zore/Rediff.com visits this Delhi slum where the administration demolished 1,200 shanties, resulting in a baby's death.

Backstabber Sharad Pawar can't be our guru: Sena leader

Backstabber Sharad Pawar can't be our guru: Sena leader

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

He also said the tripartite Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government of Shiv Sena, NCP and Congress is just an 'adjustment'.

The Doctor Who Became A Terrorist

The Doctor Who Became A Terrorist

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

Death came calling for the 71- year-old terrorist from the sky on Sunday morning in Kabul.

Ex-Pakistan batsman Jamshed jailed in UK over fixing

Ex-Pakistan batsman Jamshed jailed in UK over fixing

Rediff.com8 Feb 2020

Former Pakistan batsman Nasir Jamshed has been sentenced to 17 months in prison for his role in a fixing scandal, Britain's National Crime Agency (NCA) said. The former Test opener was banned for 10 years by an anti-corruption tribunal in 2018 for his part in the spot-fixing scandal that engulfed the Pakistan Super League (PSL) in 2017.

Modi's visit to UAE postponed amid Omicron surge

Modi's visit to UAE postponed amid Omicron surge

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's planned visit to the United Arab Emirates in the first half of next month has been postponed, people familiar with the development said.

Dalit boy's death: Pilot critical of Gehlot govt; 12 councillors quit

Dalit boy's death: Pilot critical of Gehlot govt; 12 councillors quit

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

In veiled criticism of the Ashok Gehlot government on Tuesday, Congress leader Sachin Pilot called for zero tolerance to incidents like the recent killing of a Dalit boy and called for action against local officials for an alleged lathi-charge on the victim's family.

Namaste, but won't shake hands: India snubs Pakistan at ICJ

Namaste, but won't shake hands: India snubs Pakistan at ICJ

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

A curt namaste was all that the senior Indian diplomats Deepak Mittal, joint secretary heading the Pakistan division in the external affairs ministry, and Venu Rajamoney, India's Ambassador to the Netherlands, offered when Pakistan's Attorney General Anwar Mansoor Khan wanted to shake hands ahead of the hearing.

When Olonga 'bounced Tendulkar out' in Sharjah...

When Olonga 'bounced Tendulkar out' in Sharjah...

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

Olonga wasn't a cricketing great, not even Zimbabwe's best during the golden era of the country's cricket, but the beaded hair, a slinging action and a mean bouncer to get Sachin Tendulkar out on a lifeless Sharjah track made him a household name in India.

Congress panel recommends Jakhar's suspension, Thomas's removal from posts

Congress panel recommends Jakhar's suspension, Thomas's removal from posts

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

The committee has given its recommendations to Congress president Sonia Gandhi, who will take necessary action, the sources pointed out.

Massive leap for Shreyas in ICC T20 rankings

Massive leap for Shreyas in ICC T20 rankings

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

Iyer's teammate pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar jumped three spots to 17th on the bowler rankings, while former captain Virat Kohli, who was rested for the Sri Lanka T20Is, fell out of the top 10 - he dropped five places to 15th.

'2024 elections won't be Kharge vs Modi'

'2024 elections won't be Kharge vs Modi'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

'If the Congress gets to form the government in 2024, then Sonia Gandhi by virtue of being CPP chairperson will have the authority to decide who will be the prime minister and not Kharge.'

Amitabh@50: Stories you didn't know about the star

Amitabh@50: Stories you didn't know about the star

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

Rasheed Kidwai unearths little-known stories from the Dadasaheb Phalke awardee's past as Amitabh Bachchan celebrates 50 years in the movies this month.

How Pakistan fares in World Cups

How Pakistan fares in World Cups

Rediff.com1 Jun 2019

Rajneesh Gupta highlights all the important numbers of the Pakistan team from cricket World Cups.

People unhappy with Modi sarkar's 100-day report card: NCP

People unhappy with Modi sarkar's 100-day report card: NCP

Rediff.com30 Aug 2014

People are unhappy with the performance of Narendra Modi government at the Centre during its first 100 days as it has failed to keep its promises on rising prices and inflation, the Nationalist Congress Party said on Saturday.

'The boy was very tall; his eyes were beautiful'

'The boy was very tall; his eyes were beautiful'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

'Name?' 'Amitabh.' 'Can't be only Amitabh. Amitabh what?' 'Bachchan. Amitabh Bachchan.' Alarm bells. 'Are you related to Dr Bachchan?' 'Yes,' he hesitated, 'he is my father.' 'Then this contract cannot be signed today. He is my old friend. I cannot give you this contract without his permission.' A fascinating excerpt from K A Abbas's Sone Chandi Ke Buth.

Yet another poll alliance in Bihar; now SP and NCP join hands

Yet another poll alliance in Bihar; now SP and NCP join hands

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

Samajwadi Party and the Nationalist Congress Party on Monday announced entering into alliance for the coming Bihar assembly elections and claimed they were in talks with some other anti-BJP and anti-Congress regional parties.

Meet Alia's Interesting Family

Meet Alia's Interesting Family

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

Alia has connections with several places about the globe -- Gujarat, Kashmir, UP, Germany, England -- and hails from a splendidly multi-cultural family.

Unease in JD-U over ties with BJP, Sharad unhappy

Unease in JD-U over ties with BJP, Sharad "unhappy"

Rediff.com27 Jul 2017

JD-U Rajya Sabha MPs Ali Anwar and M P Veerendra Kumar met senior leader Sharad Yadav amid reports that he was also displeased with Nitish Kumar's action.

Athawale refutes Geete, says Cong backstabbed Sharad Pawar

Athawale refutes Geete, says Cong backstabbed Sharad Pawar

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

Union minister Ramdas Athawale on Wednesday said the Congress had back-stabbed Sharad Pawar and not the other way round, two days after Shiv Sena leader Anant Geete accused the veteran politician of backstabbing Congress and forming the NCP in 1999.

Jolt to Owaisi's Bengal plans, party functionaries join TMC

Jolt to Owaisi's Bengal plans, party functionaries join TMC

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

AIMIM's West Bengal unit leader Anwar Pasha along with some of his colleagues joined the Trinamool Congress, claiming that the Asaduddin Owaisi-led party was only acting as a polariser of votes to help the BJP.

'Good luck and goodbye': Sunil Jakhar quits Congress

'Good luck and goodbye': Sunil Jakhar quits Congress

Rediff.com14 May 2022

The former Punjab Congress chief had been upset with the party for serving him a show-cause notice.

Fashion designer, domestic help killed in Delhi; 3 arrested

Fashion designer, domestic help killed in Delhi; 3 arrested

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

The bodies of 53-year-old Maya Lakhani, who ran a boutique called Tulsi Creations in Green Park, and her house help, 50-year-old Bahadur, were found with multiple stab injuries in the bungalow in the early hours of Thursday.

Gambhir hails India's 'greatest match-winner'

Gambhir hails India's 'greatest match-winner'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2021

On the 22nd anniversary of Anil Kumble's 10-wicket haul in a single Test innings, Gautam Gambhir labels the former leg spinner the "greatest match-winner" India ever had.

Rumblings in Congress over Rajya Sabha nominations

Rumblings in Congress over Rajya Sabha nominations

Rediff.com30 May 2022

Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera tweeted, "Shayad meri tapasya mein kuch kami reh gayi (Maybe my penance fell short)."

Garland LPG cylinders, ring bells: Cong campaign against price rise

Garland LPG cylinders, ring bells: Cong campaign against price rise

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

The Congresshas announced a three-phased campaign, "Mehngai-mukt Bharat Abhiyaan".

Under-17 WC: India's 'organised defence' impresses Columbian coach

Under-17 WC: India's 'organised defence' impresses Columbian coach

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

'They defended very well and they were very organised'

Razzaq claims Pakistan has more talent

Razzaq claims Pakistan has more talent

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

Razzaq said that India skipper Virat Kohli and Pakistan's Babar Azam should not be compared to each other

Sharad Yadav moves court against disqualification from RS

Sharad Yadav moves court against disqualification from RS

Rediff.com12 Dec 2017

He sought interim stay of the decision of Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu.

Cong BIhar manifesto promises 10L jobs, farm loan waiver

Cong BIhar manifesto promises 10L jobs, farm loan waiver

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

Referred to as 'Badlav Patr (document of change)', Congress leader Randeep Surjewala and All India Congress Committee's Bihar in-charge Shakti Sinh Gohil presented the manifesto that promises farm loan waiver and 50 percent subsidy in electricity bills to farmers up to 100 units of consumption. The manifesto also promised that it will reject the Centre's farm laws if voted to power.

Shinde passes floor test smoothly, gets 164 votes; many MVA MLAs absent

Shinde passes floor test smoothly, gets 164 votes; many MVA MLAs absent

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

Three MLAs abstained, while 20 legislators, most of them from Congress and the NCP, including Congress's Ashok Chavan and Vijay Wadettiwar, both former ministers, were absent during the trust vote.

Cong to set up poll panel, hold Chintan Shivir; no word on Prashant Kishor

Cong to set up poll panel, hold Chintan Shivir; no word on Prashant Kishor

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

Congress president Sonia Gandhi also decided to convene a 'Chintan Shivir', a brainstorming session from May 13-15 in Udaipur.

Afghan cricketer Shafaq gets six-year ban for corruption

Afghan cricketer Shafaq gets six-year ban for corruption

Rediff.com10 May 2020

The 30-year-old Shafaq, who made his Afghanistan debut in 2009 and has played 24 one-day internationals and 46 Twenty20 internationals, will be banned from all forms of cricket.