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Chowrasia poised to take NGC Open

Chowrasia poised to take NGC Open

Rediff.com12 Dec 2003

The Kolkata pro extended his lead to eight strokes at the end of the penultimate round of the tournament.\n\n

30 ministers to join Nitish cabinet today, most from RJD

30 ministers to join Nitish cabinet today, most from RJD

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

The state cabinet can have up to 36 ministers, including the chief minister. The induction of ministers on Tuesday is expected to keep a few berths vacant for future expansion.

Ex-student drags Viswa Bharati V-C to police for 'harassing' Amartya Sen

Ex-student drags Viswa Bharati V-C to police for 'harassing' Amartya Sen

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

A former student of Visva Bharati has filed a complaint with the police against Vice Chancellor Bidyut Chakraborty and two other officials, accusing them of causing "mental harassment" to Nobel laureate Amartya Sen over land eviction.

The DARK SIDE of Bollywood

The DARK SIDE of Bollywood

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

There are many, many instances of this 'dark' approach. Sukanya Verma looks at a few.

Navy's Vice Admiral moves military court again

Navy's Vice Admiral moves military court again

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

In his fresh petition, Verma said he had filed a statutory complaint with the defence ministry, challenging appointment of Vice Admiral Singh as the next navy chief, and asked it to respond within 10 days.

Jaipur blasts: Rajasthan to challenge acquittal of four men in SC

Jaipur blasts: Rajasthan to challenge acquittal of four men in SC

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said the government will file a special leave petition in this matter in the top court.

Uttarakhand cancels Kanwar Yatra in view of Covid

Uttarakhand cancels Kanwar Yatra in view of Covid

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

It is for the second consecutive year that the yatra is not being held due to the pandemic.

SC refers Article 370 pleas to Constitution bench

SC refers Article 370 pleas to Constitution bench

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

The bench will be headed by Justice N V Ramana and also comprise Justices S K Kaul, R Subhash Reddy, B R Gavai and Surya Kant.

Chowrasia chips his way into the lead

Chowrasia chips his way into the lead

Rediff.com30 Jan 2003

He chipped-in for birdies on three holes and snatched the lead from Ashok Kumar on the penultimate day of the DHL Challenge.

Security beefed up in Kashmir ahead of G20 meet; SPG to be deployed at venues

Security beefed up in Kashmir ahead of G20 meet; SPG to be deployed at venues

Rediff.com7 May 2023

Additional security personnel have been deployed on the ground and drones are being used for aerial surveillance, they said.

Vote! What do you think of Rahul's first TV interview?

Vote! What do you think of Rahul's first TV interview?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2014

Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Monday agreed to be questioned on Times Now's Frankly Speaking host Arnab Goswami on his first-ever formal television interview.

Main accused in Patna housing colony blast arrested

Main accused in Patna housing colony blast arrested

Rediff.com3 Apr 2015

Patna Senior Superintendent of Police Jitendra Rana said the main accused Kundan Kumar was arrested from Ekangalsarai in Nalanda district.

Lakhs take dip in Ganga on shahi snan amid rising coronavirus cases

Lakhs take dip in Ganga on shahi snan amid rising coronavirus cases

Rediff.com12 Apr 2021

Masks were not worn by a large proportion and social distancing appeared impossible in an event in which, according to the mela administration, over 17 lakh people had taken a dip in the river in the first few hours up to 10 am.

Bihar BJP objects to Muslim minister entering temple

Bihar BJP objects to Muslim minister entering temple

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday charged Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar with 'deliberate insult' to Hindu sensibilities for taking along a minister from another faith inside an ancient temple where it is prohibited.

BJP picks 28-yr-old over Ananth Kumar's wife for Bangalore South seat

BJP picks 28-yr-old over Ananth Kumar's wife for Bangalore South seat

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

The Karnataka BJP core committee had proposed only Tejaswini's name for the Lok Sabha seat, but Tejaswi Surya emerged the dark horse.

ED summons Mamata's nephew Abhishek Banerjee, wife

ED summons Mamata's nephew Abhishek Banerjee, wife

Rediff.com28 Aug 2021

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's nephew and Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee and his wife for questioning in a money laundering case linked to an alleged coal scam in the state, officials said on Saturday.

Justice Ganguly rules out resignation from WBHRC

Justice Ganguly rules out resignation from WBHRC

Rediff.com10 Dec 2013

Notwithstanding the growing clamour for his resignation as chairman of the West Bengal Human Rights Commission, former Supreme Court judge Ashok Kumar Ganguly on Tuesday ruled it out.

Army kills 2 Pak soldiers after heavy shelling claims 8 lives

Army kills 2 Pak soldiers after heavy shelling claims 8 lives

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

In an escalation of cross-border military confrontation, 8 civilians were on Tuesday killed and 22 injured in Jammu region due to Pakistani shelling, prompting a strong retaliation by the Indian army in which two Pakistani soldiers were killed and 14 posts were destroyed.

Sister Mary Joseph to lead Missionaries of Charity

Sister Mary Joseph to lead Missionaries of Charity

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

Sister Mary Joseph has been elected as the superior general of Missionaries of Charity, becoming the fourth occupant of the top post of the global organisation founded by Saint Teresa of Kolkata, a spokesperson of the order said on Monday.

Facebook vs Facebake/Facecake and IPR violations in India

Facebook vs Facebake/Facecake and IPR violations in India

Rediff.com16 Jul 2022

In a country like India, where counterfeit items are sold in every nook and corner, the regulation of trademark infringement poses a big challenge.

Doval highlights increasing rivalries in Indian Ocean at maritime security meet

Doval highlights increasing rivalries in Indian Ocean at maritime security meet

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Thursday called for seamless coordination among various agencies involved in protecting India's maritime interests in the face of emerging security challenges and increasing rivalries and competitions in the Indian Ocean.

J-K's latest terror victim got married in Feb, was to go home on holiday

J-K's latest terror victim got married in Feb, was to go home on holiday

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

Kumar, a resident of Bhagwan village in Hanumangarh, worked as a manger with Ellaqui Dehati Bank at Areh Mohanpora branch in the south Kashmir district.

Feroz Ali takes three-stroke lead

Feroz Ali takes three-stroke lead

Rediff.com20 Dec 2003

The Kokata pro has a three-day total of nine-under 203 after the penultimate round in the Tata Open golf tournament.

Chowrasia wins NGC Open

Chowrasia wins NGC Open

Rediff.com13 Dec 2003

The Kolkata pro won the 10th leg of the Hero Honda Indian Golf Tour with\n\na total of nine-under par 279.

BJP can reduce to 50 seats in 2024 if...: Nitish ahead of Delhi visit

BJP can reduce to 50 seats in 2024 if...: Nitish ahead of Delhi visit

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

The JD-U also accused the ruling BJP of having "authoritarian" tendencies and destabilising non-BJP governments in several states, including Delhi and Jharkhand besides Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra earlier.

Andhra cop who died fighting Naxals honoured with Ashok Chakra

Andhra cop who died fighting Naxals honoured with Ashok Chakra

Rediff.com26 Jan 2014

A sub-inspector of the Andhra Pradesh's counter-Maoist force was posthumously awarded the Ashok Chakra, the highest peacetime gallantry award of the country, as India celebrated its 65th Republic Day on Sunday.

Big jolt to RJD as Lalu's 'samdhi', 2 MLAs join JD-U

Big jolt to RJD as Lalu's 'samdhi', 2 MLAs join JD-U

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

Rai hinted that his daughter might contest the coming assembly polls.

Why Bollywood LOVES reincarnation dramas

Why Bollywood LOVES reincarnation dramas

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

They make good money, of course!

Delhi police suspends cop whose son thrashed woman in video

Delhi police suspends cop whose son thrashed woman in video

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

Ashok Kumar Tomar, who was posted in the central district, was suspended for allegedly threatening the family of the victim.

'Lataji was very nice'

'Lataji was very nice'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

'I just offered her a rose. She said thank you. And I took a photograph with her.'

Raj CM meets war widows as Pulwama widows protest simmers

Raj CM meets war widows as Pulwama widows protest simmers

Rediff.com11 Mar 2023

The Pulwama widows have been protesting since February 28, demanding a change in rules so that their relatives and not just children can get government jobs on compassionate grounds.

Karambir Singh appointed next naval chief

Karambir Singh appointed next naval chief

Rediff.com23 Mar 2019

Singh will succeed Admiral Sunil Lanba who retires on May 31.

Nargis cast in Shaukeen remake

Nargis cast in Shaukeen remake

Rediff.com17 Oct 2013

The film will be directed by Rumi Jaffrey.

How the Howrah Bridge played out in Bollywood

How the Howrah Bridge played out in Bollywood

Rediff.com24 Feb 2018

'To this day, not a year passes when Bollywood does not head to Kolkata to train its cameras on the magnificence of the bridge and the flow of life that pulses along the river across which it spans,' says Saibal Chatterjee.

10 Films: Indian Cinema At Its Best

10 Films: Indian Cinema At Its Best

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

Aseem Chhabra lists his favorite 2023 films -- a healthy blend of Bollywood, Hindi indies and some of the best work that is being done in Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Bengali cinema.

Missing Nepal plane found crashed, 21 bodies recovered

Missing Nepal plane found crashed, 21 bodies recovered

Rediff.com30 May 2022

Rescuers on Monday recovered 20 bodies from the wreckage site of the Tara Air plane that crashed in Nepal's mountainous Mustang district on Sunday with 22 people on board, including four Indians, minutes after taking off from the tourist city of Pokhara, officials said.

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