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Will Varavara Rao be freed from prison?

Will Varavara Rao be freed from prison?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

The poet and professor's 'life breath is now in the hands of those sworn to uphold his Constitutional right to life.' 'Will they be true to their oath?', asks Jyoti Punwani.

Amid tussle with Punjab CM, Sidhu loses key portfolios

Amid tussle with Punjab CM, Sidhu loses key portfolios

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

Navjot Sidhu has been given power and new and renewable energy sources, and his tourism and cultural affairs portfolio has been given to Charanjit Singh Channi.

Nations League PIX: France win in Croatia; Italy unbeaten

Nations League PIX: France win in Croatia; Italy unbeaten

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

France stretched their unbeaten run against Croatia to eight games after a late goal by Kylian Mbappe gave the world champions a 2-1 win in their Nations League top-tier Group 3 match on Wednesday.

PHOTOS: 10-man Manchester Utd stun Arsenal at Emirates

PHOTOS: 10-man Manchester Utd stun Arsenal at Emirates

Rediff.com3 Dec 2017

Photos from the English Premier League match played between Manchester United and Arsenal on Saturday

What landmark can the BJP rename after Naipaul?

What landmark can the BJP rename after Naipaul?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

'Will the BJP now replace a Muslim name for a street or a railway junction with Naipaul's name?' 'It is the least the party can do for its sole Nobel Prize-winning admirer,' says Amulya Ganguli.

Confessions of a vegetarian of sorts

Confessions of a vegetarian of sorts

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

'When you are a vegetarian who isn't terribly fond of cottage cheese, choices become somewhat limited, but I have never understood why everyone also conspires to gang up against the vegetable eater?' asks Kishore Singh.

The Jaguar XJ50 is more like a Gulfstream jet than limousine

The Jaguar XJ50 is more like a Gulfstream jet than limousine

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

This car commemorates the first Jaguar XJ 1, which was launched in 1968 and was widely acknowledged at the time to be one of the best automobiles ever made

'It's better if Rafa loses again, people will stop asking me'

'It's better if Rafa loses again, people will stop asking me'

Rediff.com19 May 2015

Robin Soderling is sick of being the answer to a favourite quiz question, the one which asks who is the only player to beat nine-times champion Rafael Nadal at the French Open.

India's awesome record in Cuttack: 11 out of 15

India's awesome record in Cuttack: 11 out of 15

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

India now are the only team to have chased 350-plus thrice and in each of them Kohli has been the backbone with centuries in each.

They ask why Modi is killing terrorists during polls: PM

They ask why Modi is killing terrorists during polls: PM

Rediff.com12 May 2019

"To all casteist leaders I would like to say my only caste is poor, my only identity is poor."

The doosra: South Africa hold the aces

The doosra: South Africa hold the aces

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

The Men in Blue have never beaten the Proteas in a World Cup game.

Non-bailable warrant out against elusive rape accused UP minister

Non-bailable warrant out against elusive rape accused UP minister

Rediff.com4 Mar 2017

The passport of rape accused Uttar Pradesh minister Gayatri Prajapati was impounded on Saturday and a look-out notice was issued against him, hours after Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the Samajwadi Party and the Congress of chanting "Gayatri Prajapati Mantra".

How to keep summer infections at bay

How to keep summer infections at bay

Rediff.com1 May 2019

Your sunscreen should contain mineral sun blocks like zinc oxide, titanium dioxide and iron oxide, says cosmetologist Dr Rinky Kapoor.

Main accused in Kasganj violence held; UP submits report to MHA

Main accused in Kasganj violence held; UP submits report to MHA

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

At least 118 people have been arrested in connection with the violence.

Why this university's marks scam must worry you

Why this university's marks scam must worry you

Rediff.com6 Sep 2018

If a students fails an examination, first s/he applies for revaluation. The student then approaches 'brokers', either from among the teachers or outside the university. A student pays Rs 10,000 for the broker's assistance, which ensures that marks will be upwardly revised in the revalution.

The solar eclipse is here!

The solar eclipse is here!

Rediff.com21 Aug 2017

Here are some of the best moments from the 'event-of-a-lifetime.

Why Modi loved this father's zero waste wedding invite

Why Modi loved this father's zero waste wedding invite

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

It was Gadgil's idea to print a wedding invitation on fabric with temporary ink so it can be used later as a napkin.

Raids on Lalu: Why Nitish isn't worried

Raids on Lalu: Why Nitish isn't worried

Rediff.com8 Jul 2017

The crisis will strengthen Nitish Kumar's position as Lalu's troubles erodes his bargaining power within the ruling coalition in Bihar.

Don't fear standing with industrialists, my intentions clean: PM

Don't fear standing with industrialists, my intentions clean: PM

Rediff.com29 Jul 2018

He congratulated the Uttar Pradesh government and industrialists for their commitment for development.

Will appeal to the Prime Minister: Narsingh

Will appeal to the Prime Minister: Narsingh

Rediff.com20 Aug 2016

Banned for four years and disgraced after being eliminated from the Olympics Village, dope-tainted wrestler Narsingh Yadav vowed to take his battle to the Prime Minister's Office. His dream of representing the country in the Games shattered after he was slapped with a four-year ban by Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) for flunking a dope test after WADA challenged the clean chit given to him by NADA, a devastated Narsingh Yadav said that he will fight till the end. "Meri toh naam badnam hui, isse pura desh pe kala dhabba lag gaya hai (My name has been tarnished, not just me, this ban is a blot on India). Chahe mujhe phaasi ho jaye, mein iski chhanbin karwaoonga, din-raat ek kar doonga (Let me be hanged, I will take this to higher courts and will leave no stone unturned)," the 74kg freestyle wrestler told PTI.

Demolished Babri mosque in 17 mins, how long for ordinance? Raut

Demolished Babri mosque in 17 mins, how long for ordinance? Raut

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray will visit Ayodhya on Saturday amid a clamour among Hindu outfits for bringing an ordinance to build Ram Temple.

Chelsea has 24 hours to solve their problems...

Chelsea has 24 hours to solve their problems...

Rediff.com27 Dec 2015

"Diego Costa's out which means we have to solve that problem in 24 hours," new interim coach Guus Hiddink told reporters.

Return 'our old India', keep your 'New India' to yourself: Azad

Return 'our old India', keep your 'New India' to yourself: Azad

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

'In old India, there was no hatred, anger or lynching. New India is one where humans are enemies of each other'

'If Virat says his runs don't matter, he is lying'

'If Virat says his runs don't matter, he is lying'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

"It doesn't matter if he gets runs or not? I think he is telling lies there," Anderson said

Threat to freedom of expression a threat to media: PM

Threat to freedom of expression a threat to media: PM

Rediff.com29 Nov 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday urged the media to accept the challenges of threat to freedom of expression posed by certain quarters. "In a democracy, we realise the importance of freedom of expression only when it is denied to us just like the importance of breathing is realised when one cannot breathe for two seconds," Modi said.

Nobody should have to prove their patriotism, says PM Modi in Rajya Sabha

Nobody should have to prove their patriotism, says PM Modi in Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

Modi said no questions can be raised over patriotism of any of the 125 crore Indians and nobody needs to produce a "certificate of patriotism".

When Rekha wanted to marry me

When Rekha wanted to marry me

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

'Yes, seriously. This was the time she was going through a bad phase; her personal life was a mess after her alleged affair with Amitabh Bachchan ended and her career was going nowhere.'

Tennis Roundup: Federer reaches 11th Halle final; Kvitova into Birmingham final

Tennis Roundup: Federer reaches 11th Halle final; Kvitova into Birmingham final

Rediff.com24 Jun 2017

Top seed Roger Federer will challenge for a ninth Halle Open title after reaching the Wimbledon warm-up event final with a 6-4 7-6(5) victory over rising Russian talent Karen Khachanov on Saturday.

'My motivation is to be back to that level but I don't know if I can'

'My motivation is to be back to that level but I don't know if I can'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

It was a clearly deflated Rafa Nadal who admitted he has no idea whether he can ever reproduce the form that helped him win two Wimbledon titles after maverick Dustin Brown inflicted a fourth successive embarrassment.

Congress can't see beyond a family: Modi in Lok Sabha

Congress can't see beyond a family: Modi in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

Modi also reminded Congress of the Emergency, saying it's a blot on the democracy that will never fade.

Rs 500, 1000 notes scrapped; ATMs, banks closed tomorrow

Rs 500, 1000 notes scrapped; ATMs, banks closed tomorrow

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

The people of India have 50 days, from November 10 to December 30, to deposit notes of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 in any Bank or Post Office.

Mumbai's JJ hospital charged with 'throwing out' mentally-ill patient

Mumbai's JJ hospital charged with 'throwing out' mentally-ill patient

Rediff.com28 May 2015

A woman social worker has slapped a legal notice on the dean of JJ Hospital in Mumbai for allegedly "throwing out" a mentally-challenged youth from the hospital last year without completing his medical treatment for severe leg injury.

Champions League: How Barcelona can beat Arsenal

Champions League: How Barcelona can beat Arsenal

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

Barcelona take a 32-match unbeaten run to Arsenal for the first leg of their Champions League last 16 tie on Tuesday as the Catalans continue their bid to become the first team to retain the trophy in 26 years.

Gutka scam: CBI raids residences of Tamil Nadu health minister, DGP

Gutka scam: CBI raids residences of Tamil Nadu health minister, DGP

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

This is perhaps for the first time the CBI raided a serving police chief of a state.

Is the Taj safe?

Is the Taj safe?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2017

'Given the growing animus against the Mughals in the Sangh Parivar, only a brave person will be ready to bet that no harm will ever be done by Hindutva storm-troopers to the Taj,' says Amulya Ganguli.

Delhi HC questions police over delay in Sunanda Pushkar death probe

Delhi HC questions police over delay in Sunanda Pushkar death probe

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

The court's observations came during hearing of plea by Bharatiya Janata Party leader Subramanian Swamy who has sought a court-monitored CBI-led special investigation probe into Pushkar's death.

Defiant Arunachal Governor may be sacked

Defiant Arunachal Governor may be sacked

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

The action may come after the special session of the Arunachal Pradesh assembly, which is meeting for two days from Wednesday to ratify the Goods and Services Tax Constitution Amendment Bill, a government functionary said.

Taj towers above all controversies

Taj towers above all controversies

Rediff.com3 Mar 2018

'How better can we depict the Mughal heritage?'

Strict action against MPs who tried to 'gas' LS, says shocked govt

Strict action against MPs who tried to 'gas' LS, says shocked govt

Rediff.com13 Feb 2014

Strongest possible action will be taken against Members of Parliament involved in the "gassing" of Lok Sabha on Thursday as it was an attempt to "kill" the members, the government said, soon after the House witnessed unprecedented unruly scenes when the controversial Telangana bill was introduced.

Parliament passes Aadhaar amendment bill

Parliament passes Aadhaar amendment bill

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

The Aadhaar and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2019 was passed in Rajya Sabha by a voice vote, although many parties including the Trinamool Congress and Dravida Munnetra Kazagham opposed it citing various reasons, including apprehensions data theft.