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Woman who saved Muslim family ro be felicitated

Woman who saved Muslim family ro be felicitated

Rediff.com27 Oct 2008

Sixty-five-year-old Tulja Bai, a woman of Maharashtrian descent but settled in Bhainsa for several generations, who had put her life in danger to save a Muslim family in her neighbourhood, will be felicitated by Chief Minister Y S Rajasekhar Reddy on November 1 at the official parade to mark the state formation day.

11 feared to have gone blind after cataract surgeries in MP

11 feared to have gone blind after cataract surgeries in MP

Rediff.com17 Aug 2019

Similar incident had been reported at the hospital in 2010 when cataract surgeries performed on 18 patients had gone wrong,

Problem resolved! Saina Nehwal's father gets access into Games village

Problem resolved! Saina Nehwal's father gets access into Games village

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

Saina Nehwal can heave a sigh of relief after her father Harvir Singh's accreditation issue was resolved

BWF awards: Satwik-Chirag nominated for 'Most Improved Player'

BWF awards: Satwik-Chirag nominated for 'Most Improved Player'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

The prestigious awards recognise the achievements of the elite badminton players

Injured Kashyap begs for rest, says 'no one is listening to me'

Injured Kashyap begs for rest, says 'no one is listening to me'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

His repeated requests for rehabilitation ignored, Commonwealth Games gold-medallist Parupalli Kashyap is flummoxed after being sent air tickets to join the Indian badminton squad at the South Asian Games despite being laid low by an abdominal strain.

10 Memorable Meet Cutes of Bollywood

10 Memorable Meet Cutes of Bollywood

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

At a time when human contact seems is at its lowest, two people meeting for the first time oblivious to their romantic future together is alluring than ever.

Why am I not in national camp? asks Kashyap

Why am I not in national camp? asks Kashyap

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

P Kashyap insisted that he too has an outside chance of qualifying for the Tokyo Games but he has no way to pursue it as he can't train at the camp.

PHOTOS: PV Sindhu spotted with Deepika Padukone!

PHOTOS: PV Sindhu spotted with Deepika Padukone!

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

After riding high on the success of her latest movie Padmaavat, actress Deepika Padukone was seen in New Delhi on Tuesday night at the felicitation ceremony of her father and Indian badminton legend Prakash Padukone.

I was surprised to test positive for COVID-19: Sikki Reddy

I was surprised to test positive for COVID-19: Sikki Reddy

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

India's badminton doubles specialist N Sikki Reddy on Saturday heaved a sigh of relief after returning negative for COVID-19 barely two days after testing positive for the contagious disease, saying she was "shocked" by the not-so-kind reactions her initial result attracted.

'You have made India proud, yet again'

'You have made India proud, yet again'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

Sporting fraternity hails Sindhu's historic World C'ships gold

Sindhu, Sameer knocked out of Denmark Open

Sindhu, Sameer knocked out of Denmark Open

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

Sindhu yet again struggled to buck the trend of early exits

Sindhu, Srikanth enter Indonesia Masters quarters

Sindhu, Srikanth enter Indonesia Masters quarters

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

Sindhu, seeded second, defeated local favourite Gregoria Mariska Tunjung 23-21, 21-7 in 37 minutes to make the last-eight stage of her season-opener, while eighth seed Srikanth recorded a clinical 21-14, 21-9 win over Japan's Asian Games bronze medallist Kenta Nishimoto.

Hindu girl abducted, converted and married to Muslim man in Pak

Hindu girl abducted, converted and married to Muslim man in Pak

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

India has summoned a senior official of the Pakistan high commission and issued a strong demarche over the incident, official sources said.

Syed Modi badminton: Srikanth, Praneeth, Prannoy enter 2nd round

Syed Modi badminton: Srikanth, Praneeth, Prannoy enter 2nd round

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

Sourabh Verma and Ajay Jayram also entered the second round

China Open: Sindhu advances to Round 2, Saina exits

China Open: Sindhu advances to Round 2, Saina exits

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

Reigning World champion and title favourite P V Sindhu sailed into the pre-quarter-finals at the China Open Super 1000 tournament with a convincing straight-games victory over former Olympic gold medallist Li Xuerui, in Changzhou, on Wednesday.

Filmi Family Tree: Know the late Bollywood legend Tanishaa is related to?

Filmi Family Tree: Know the late Bollywood legend Tanishaa is related to?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2014

Think you know everything about your favourite Bollywood stars? Test your filmi gyaan here!

Meet the loose cannons of Indian politics

Meet the loose cannons of Indian politics

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

Here's list of a few controversial remarks made by our politicians this year.

Xi Jinping and Pomegranate Seeds

Xi Jinping and Pomegranate Seeds

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

Why is China's supreme leader promoting Han Chauvinism so aggressively, asks Claude Arpi.

'Will Mehbooba chant 'Bharat mata ki jai': Sena asks BJP

'Will Mehbooba chant 'Bharat mata ki jai': Sena asks BJP

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

An article published in the Shiv Sena mouthpiece, Saamana, said that Mehbboba's links with separatists in Kashmir have always remained a debatable issue.

Rankireddy-Shetty lose to top seeds in French Open final

Rankireddy-Shetty lose to top seeds in French Open final

Rediff.com28 Oct 2019

The Indian men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty's glorious run at the French Open Super 750 badminton ended tamely after they were beaten by top seeds Marcus Fernaldi Gideon and Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo of Indonesia 18-21, 16-21 in the final, in Paris, on Sunday.

Complete list of Padma awardees, 2021

Complete list of Padma awardees, 2021

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

Complete list of Padma awardees, 2021

World Tour Finals: Sindhu beaten by Yamaguchi in opener

World Tour Finals: Sindhu beaten by Yamaguchi in opener

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

India's P V Sindhu squandered an 11-6 lead in the second game before going down 18-21, 21-18, 21-8 in 68 minutes to former world number one Akane Yamaguchi.

Chinese fans fume at NBA as fallout from free speech row spreads

Chinese fans fume at NBA as fallout from free speech row spreads

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

The state-owned tabloid accused Silver of caving in to political pressure, saying the NBA was treating the Chinese market with arrogant disregard.

Hyderabad Open badminton cancelled due to COVID-19

Hyderabad Open badminton cancelled due to COVID-19

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

The Hyderabad Open badminton tournament, scheduled to be held from August 11 to 16, was on Thursday cancelled by the world body BWF in view of the coronavirus pandemic. The event was part of the BWF's revised calendar to restart the sport after the pandemic-forced cancellations since March.

Syed Modi badminton: Sourabh enters final, Rituparna loses in semis

Syed Modi badminton: Sourabh enters final, Rituparna loses in semis

Rediff.com30 Nov 2019

Sourabh kept moving ahead despite a spirited fight from Heo and eventually pocketed the match.

Nagpur lynching: Five women get bail

Nagpur lynching: Five women get bail

Rediff.com18 Aug 2004

Public Prosecutor Prasant Sathianathan did not object to the bail plea.

Legendary coach Santoso to work with Sindhu, Saina and Srikanth ahead of Olympics

Legendary coach Santoso to work with Sindhu, Saina and Srikanth ahead of Olympics

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

Indonesian coach Agus Dwi Santoso has been roped in to guide the singles players -- both men and women -- ahead of Tokyo Olympics. Badminton Association of India (BAI) secretary, Ajay Singhania said the visa process has started and Santoso is likely to join the Indian team in the mid of next month.

Shilpa Shirodkar makes a comeback

Shilpa Shirodkar makes a comeback

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

Shilpa Shirodkar, who starred in 1990s' hits like Kishen Kanhaiya, Hum, Aankhen, Khuda Gawah and Gopi Kishen, has made a comeback to the movies with Guns Of Banaras.

Why this BJP Dalit MP chose to speak up now

Why this BJP Dalit MP chose to speak up now

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

Ahead of the 2019 elections, the race for consolidating the Dalit vote-bank has intensified among all the political parties, more so in Uttar Pradesh, where the community comprises almost 21 per cent of the population.

Indian shuttlers win five medals in Asia Junior championship

Indian shuttlers win five medals in Asia Junior championship

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

Meghana and Tasnim pair defeated Korean duo of Yeo Jin Gong and Da Yeon Jeong 23-21, 21-18 in the final to secure the Under-15 girls doubles title.

China Open: Satwik-Chirag lose in semis to end campaign

China Open: Satwik-Chirag lose in semis to end campaign

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

This was Satwik and Chirag's third loss this year against the world number 1 pair.

Akash Vijayvargiya gets bail in assault case

Akash Vijayvargiya gets bail in assault case

Rediff.com29 Jun 2019

District prosecution officer Rajendra Upadhaya said the MLA was asked to furnish a personal bail bond of Rs 50,000 in the case of assault and of Rs 20,000 in the other case.

7 dead, 90 injured after pandal collapses at Ujjain Kumbh Mela

7 dead, 90 injured after pandal collapses at Ujjain Kumbh Mela

Rediff.com5 May 2016

"Seven people have been killed and 90 injured in and around the Mela area," district collector Kavindra Kiyawat told PTI. The second Shahi-Snan is due on May 9.

Ex-Union minister Akhilesh Das Gupta dies

Ex-Union minister Akhilesh Das Gupta dies

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

Gupta, 56, was a Rajya Sabha member and was minister for steel in the United Progressive Alliance government.

Woman beaten to death on suspicion of witchcraft, 12 held

Woman beaten to death on suspicion of witchcraft, 12 held

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

A 55-year-old woman was beaten to death in Chhattisgarh's Bemetara district allegedly by her family members who suspected her of practising 'black magic', police said.

Received Saina's application yesterday, will examine the possibility of recommending her name'

Received Saina's application yesterday, will examine the possibility of recommending her name'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2015

Sports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal clarified that his ministry received the letter of nomination of badminton star Saina Nehwal for the Padma Bhushan on Saturday.

Amid AMU row, BJP MP calls Jinnah a 'maha purush'

Amid AMU row, BJP MP calls Jinnah a 'maha purush'

Rediff.com11 May 2018

Savitri Bai Phule said a 'mahapurush' like Jinnah should be installed with respect... Jinnah is respected from the times of freedom struggle... His portrait is installed in the Lok Sabha... His name should be taken with respect."

The best Bollywood star dancers Saroj Khan has seen

The best Bollywood star dancers Saroj Khan has seen

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

'Madhuri is the best dancer in the world.' 'Shahid is too good!' 'Hrithik is the best in the industry.'

Chouhan expands cabinet, rewards 2 Cong rebels

Chouhan expands cabinet, rewards 2 Cong rebels

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

The swearing-in ceremony, attended by Chouhan, was kept low-key in view of the coronavirus-induced lockdown. Social distancing norms were followed at the ceremony.

All reasons why Channel V was once great

All reasons why Channel V was once great

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

As Star India pulls the plug on Channel V, we take a trip down memory lane.