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'Mamata knows her defeat is certain'

'Mamata knows her defeat is certain'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

'If the chief minister says there are areas in her home state where she cannot enter, where has she driven the state to!'

Bollywood celebrates Halloween!

Bollywood celebrates Halloween!

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

Bollywood is celebrating Halloween by posting some of the cutest -- and quite innovative! -- pictures on social media.

Malls, hotels, religious places open as Unlock 1 begins

Malls, hotels, religious places open as Unlock 1 begins

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

As the number of cases crossed 2,56,000 with more than 7,100 fatalities, according to Union health ministry figures, and the country made a calibrated exit from the lockdown in non-containment zones, shop shutters in many malls went up for the first time since March 25 but the sprawling retail places were eerily empty.

BSF jawan killed, 1 injured in firing by Bangladeshi troops

BSF jawan killed, 1 injured in firing by Bangladeshi troops

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

The BGB Director General has assured a through probe of the incident, they said.

Everything can't be made public: Shah on meeting Sharad Pawar

Everything can't be made public: Shah on meeting Sharad Pawar

Rediff.com28 Mar 2021

Shah also rejected West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's charge that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to a temple of the Matua community -- which is in sizeable number in the state -- during his trip to Bangladesh violated the poll code.

2 al-Qaeda-linked terror suspects arrested in Delhi

2 al-Qaeda-linked terror suspects arrested in Delhi

Rediff.com10 Aug 2017

Ahead of Independence Day, two men with suspected links to al-Qaeda were arrested in New Delhi in two separate cases, the police said on Thursday.

Warner and Smith keep Australia in the hunt against Bangladesh

Warner and Smith keep Australia in the hunt against Bangladesh

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

Earlier, Nathan Lyon kept Australia in the contest, claiming six for 82 to help bowl out Bangladesh for 221 after the hosts had resumed on 45 for one.

Is Didi now the tallest Opposition leader?

Is Didi now the tallest Opposition leader?

Rediff.com3 May 2021

'For the first time one single party is getting 49% which is a record of its own.'

'Buddhada was a poet at heart'

'Buddhada was a poet at heart'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

'Directors like Buddhada don't tell you, "Do this, do that." They just guide you and you get it right.'

'Injured tiger more dangerous': Mamata holds roadshow on wheelchair

'Injured tiger more dangerous': Mamata holds roadshow on wheelchair

Rediff.com14 Mar 2021

I'm still in a lot of pain, but I feel the pain of my people even more,Banerjee tweeted minutes before arriving at the venue.

Historic: Bangladesh beat England to level Test series

Historic: Bangladesh beat England to level Test series

Rediff.com30 Oct 2016

Teenage sensation Mehedi Hasan took six wickets as Bangladesh secured their first ever test win over England with an 108-run victory on Sunday. England had won all previous nine matches against their South Asian rivals but were all out for 164 in their second innings while chasing 273 for victory on the third day of the second test at the Shere Bangla National Stadium.

Pranab Mukherjee: The president who could never be PM

Pranab Mukherjee: The president who could never be PM

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

It was a many splendoured political career, which ended at the presidential palace. But the prime minister's post eluded him, even though it was a position he openly aspired for.

PHOTOS: Team India hits the nets on arrival in Mirpur

PHOTOS: Team India hits the nets on arrival in Mirpur

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

Images from the nets session the Virat Kohli-led team had on on arrival from Kolkata on Monday morning.

Review: Kahaani 2 is let down by predictability

Review: Kahaani 2 is let down by predictability

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

The actors are good and Sujoy Ghosh is tremendous at creating a textured Bengal setting, but this is a thriller which could have used more twists and smarts, says Raja Sen.

Dinesh Trivedi, once close confidant of Mamata, joins BJP

Dinesh Trivedi, once close confidant of Mamata, joins BJP

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

Former Trinamool Congress MP Dinesh Trivedi joined the Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday, weeks after he announced quitting his Rajya Sabha membership on the floor of the House deploring 'violence' in poll-bound West Bengal.

Amit Shah sets target for BJP in 2021 Bengal polls: 200 seats

Amit Shah sets target for BJP in 2021 Bengal polls: 200 seats

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

Union Home Minister and top Bharatiya Janata Party leader Amit Shah on Thursday set a target of 200 out of the total 294 seats in the 2021 West Bengal assembly elections and to come to power in the state, party sources said.

Bangladesh v SA: Heavy rain washes out fourth day's play

Bangladesh v SA: Heavy rain washes out fourth day's play

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

Heavy rain washed out the entire fourth day's play in the opening Test between Bangladesh and South Africa at Chittagong on Friday.

Bangladesh: Six militants hanged

Bangladesh: Six militants hanged

Rediff.com30 Mar 2007

They were executed in four separate prisons in Bangladesh, a private TV channel reported.

Guv cuts short speech as BJP MLAs cause ruckus in WB assembly

Guv cuts short speech as BJP MLAs cause ruckus in WB assembly

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

Later on while speaking to the reporters, Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari said the BJP legislators were forced to stage protest as there was no mention of post-poll violence in the speech copy circulated among the MLAs.

PM vows to build new Vidyasagar statue, Didi hits back

PM vows to build new Vidyasagar statue, Didi hits back

Rediff.com16 May 2019

While lashing out at Mamata Banerjee, the prime minister said he was going for a rally in Dum Dum later in the day but was not sure if the West Bengal Chief Minister will allow his helicopter to land.

IS releases new video featuring Dhaka cafe attackers

IS releases new video featuring Dhaka cafe attackers

Rediff.com24 Sep 2016

The five terrorists in the video, believed to be recorded sometime before the Gulshan attack, made statements to justify their stance, criticising the democratic system and political leaders.

Teams for World T20, Asia Cup to be picked in Bangalore

Teams for World T20, Asia Cup to be picked in Bangalore

Rediff.com6 Feb 2014

The Indian squad for next month's ICC World T20 Championship and the Asia Cup starting later this month, both to be held in Bangladesh, will be picked during the upcoming Irani Cup clash in Bangalore.

Bengal set for second phase polling, all eyes on Nandigram

Bengal set for second phase polling, all eyes on Nandigram

Rediff.com31 Mar 2021

Trinamool Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party are contesting in all the 30 seats, while the Communist Party of India-Marxist is in the fray in 15 and its alliance partners of Sanjukta Morcha the Congress and ISF are competing in 13 and two seats respectively.

How Kuldeep is getting accustomed to ICC's rule of saliva ban

How Kuldeep is getting accustomed to ICC's rule of saliva ban

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

Kuldeep Yadav under tutelage of his childhood coach Kapil Pandey is sweating it out at the local Rovers ground, where he learnt all his cricket.

BCB rejects Mushfiqur Rahim's request to train

BCB rejects Mushfiqur Rahim's request to train

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

The BCB said the disinfecting process is yet to be completed at the Mirpur facility.

Mamata, Nusrat Jahan attend ISKCON Rath Yatra

Mamata, Nusrat Jahan attend ISKCON Rath Yatra

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

Banerjee, who was flanked by newly-elected MP Nusrat Jahan and her husband Nikhil Jain, said, "Togetherness and tolerance for all faiths is the real religion."

Sony prowls in regional markets

Sony prowls in regional markets

Rediff.com14 Jan 2006

Bangladesh police get custody of 3 suspects in bloggers' murders

Bangladesh police get custody of 3 suspects in bloggers' murders

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

Three suspected Al Qaeda-linked militants, including a British national who masterminded the recent brutal murders of two prominent secular bloggers, were today remanded to police custody for seven days by a court here for interrogation.

Here's a lesson Shakib has learnt after ban

Here's a lesson Shakib has learnt after ban

Rediff.com12 May 2020

Shakib Al Hasan was in sublime touch with the bat before the ban brought him down. Shakib expects himself to pick up again from where he left off.

Bangladesh sets up university to commemorate Tagore's contribution

Bangladesh sets up university to commemorate Tagore's contribution

Rediff.com15 May 2015

Each year Rabindra Jayanti is celebrated with fervour and festivity across Bangladesh.

Thank him if you're reading eBooks in your native language

Thank him if you're reading eBooks in your native language

Rediff.com17 Feb 2014

Meet Sayamindu Dasgupta!

Centre, states should work as 'Team India': Modi

Centre, states should work as 'Team India': Modi

Rediff.com10 May 2015

Reaching out to the states, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the Centre and states should work together as 'Team India' to solve national problems like they have worked to resolve issues like the Indo-Bangla Land Boundary Agreement.

Mamata stuns BJP, leads TMC to landslide victory in Bengal

Mamata stuns BJP, leads TMC to landslide victory in Bengal

Rediff.com3 May 2021

Belying all expectations, the Trinamool Congress registreted a landslide victory in West Bengal assembly elections, overcoming the might of the Bharatiya Janata Party after a bitter campaign that had turned into a virtual duel between Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

'Bangladesh can't lose its spirit at the altar of mad fanaticism'

'Bangladesh can't lose its spirit at the altar of mad fanaticism'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

For the family and supporters of blogger Avijit Roy, who was hacked to death in Dhaka in February, it is a time to reflect on where Bangladesh is heading, says Indrani Roy.

There was no end to what Irrfan could do

There was no end to what Irrfan could do

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

Irrfan never stopped being hopeful about the endless possibilities open to actors and film-makers in Indian cinema.

World T20 snapshots: Gould, Kettleborough to officiate final

World T20 snapshots: Gould, Kettleborough to officiate final

Rediff.com5 Apr 2014

Englishmen Ian Gould and Richard Kettleborough were appointed on-field umpires for the World Twenty20 Championship final to be played between India and Sri Lanka in Dhaka on Sunday.

Centre halves onion stock holding limit for retailers

Centre halves onion stock holding limit for retailers

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

India exported $102 million worth of dehydrated onions in 2018-19.

10 key stats from the India-Sri Lanka WT20 final

10 key stats from the India-Sri Lanka WT20 final

Rediff.com7 Apr 2014

Chasing a modest 131 for victory, Sri Lanka won with 13 balls to spare. A look at key statistics from the World T20 final.

'The win is a tribute to Mahela and Sanga'

'The win is a tribute to Mahela and Sanga'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2014

It was a fitting farewell for Mahela Jayawardene and Kumar Sangakkara who pulled the curtains on their T20 careers with a memorable triumph at the ICC World T20 and their teammates today dedicated it to the two retiring legends of Sri Lankan cricket.

PHOTOS: Sri Lanka thrash India for World T20 crown

PHOTOS: Sri Lanka thrash India for World T20 crown

Rediff.com7 Apr 2014

Images from the World T20 final between India and Sri Lanka in Mirpur on Sunday.