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Govt won't touch Article 371: Shah assures Northeast

Govt won't touch Article 371: Shah assures Northeast

Rediff.com8 Sep 2019

Shah also said that no 'illegal migrant' will be allowed to stay in the country and that the National Register of Citizens exercise in Assam was completed in 'time-bound manner'.

Review: The Japanese Wife is beautiful but bland

Review: The Japanese Wife is beautiful but bland

Rediff.com9 Apr 2010

The film seems too brief and simplistic for a full-length feature, and most of this film passes by with such unhurried lack of necessity that it really doesn't matter if you're looking at the screen or not. It's very pretty, but most of it is unfortunately very pretty wallpaper.

B K Gupta to be new Delhi Police commissioner

B K Gupta to be new Delhi Police commissioner

Rediff.com3 Nov 2010

Dadwal had asked for transfer from his present position following completion of his three-year tenure, but was asked by the home ministry to stay on till the end of the Commonwealth Games.

This beautiful picture is winning the Internet today

This beautiful picture is winning the Internet today

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

The story behind Wali Ullah's picture will melt your heart.

Mortaza replaces Shakib as Bangladesh skipper

Mortaza replaces Shakib as Bangladesh skipper

Rediff.com28 Jun 2010

Fast bowler Mashrafe Mortaza will captain Bangladesh on next month's one-day tour of England, Scotland and Ireland, the Bangladesh Cricket Board said on Monday. The 26-year-old Mortaza takes over from Shakib Al Hasan, who led the side in the recent Test series against England.

New York Gurdwaras's HEARTENING Langar Story

New York Gurdwaras's HEARTENING Langar Story

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

It was truly heartening to see how the Sikh community had risen to the occasion during the Black Lives Matter peaceful protests and the coronavirus pandemic and selflessly served those looking for nourishment.

Pacers put India on top on day one of second Test

Pacers put India on top on day one of second Test

Rediff.com24 Jan 2010

Virender Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir gave India a good start after Bangladesh were bowled out for 233 in their first innings on day one of the second and final Test at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka on Sunday. Pacers Ishant Sharma and Zaheer Khan were both outstanding with the ball as they claimed four for 66 and three for 60 respectively.

'Bangladesh nurtures fanatics'

'Bangladesh nurtures fanatics'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

Thursday's savage murder of writer Avijit Roy in Dhaka raises troubling questions about religion-inspired terror in Bangladesh.

Statistical highlights: Ind vs SL, final

Statistical highlights: Ind vs SL, final

Rediff.com14 Jan 2010

# Virat Kohli has aggregated 275 runs at an average of 91.66, including one hundred and two fifties, in five matches - a tally second best for India in Bangladesh.

Tharanga, Jayawardene guide Lanka to an easy win

Tharanga, Jayawardene guide Lanka to an easy win

Rediff.com9 Jan 2010

Mahela Jayawardene (108) and Upul Tharanga (118 not out) hit sparkling centuries as Sri Lanka crushed Bangladesh by nine wickets to storm into the final of the tri-series in Mirpur, Bangladesh, on Friday.

Will your TV viewing bills actually come down? No, says Crisil

Will your TV viewing bills actually come down? No, says Crisil

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

Based on current pricing, the monthly TV bill can go up by 25 per cent from Rs 230-240 to around Rs 300 per month for viewers who opt for the top 10 channels, but will come down for those who opt up to top 5 channels, Crisil senior director Sachin Gupta has said.

2,098 held for entering India from Bangladesh

2,098 held for entering India from Bangladesh

Rediff.com30 Nov 2009

As many as 2,098 persons have been apprehended this year while they were trying to sneak into to the country from Bangladesh, government told the Lok Sabha.

Gowtham takes six wickets but India A reeling

Gowtham takes six wickets but India A reeling

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

On a day dominated by bowlers, Gowtham (6/67) foxed the opposition batsmen as West Indies A were bowled out for 194 in the first innings, which left them trailing by seven runs.

Shakib brilliance puts Bangladesh in box seat v Australia

Shakib brilliance puts Bangladesh in box seat v Australia

Rediff.com28 Aug 2017

Shakib Al Hasan lit up his 50th test with all-round brilliance to help Bangladesh claim a handy first-innings lead over a listless Australia in the second Test on Monday.

Zaheer takes seven, India whitewash Bangladesh

Zaheer takes seven, India whitewash Bangladesh

Rediff.com27 Jan 2010

Zaheer Khan took a career-best seven wickets to lead India to a convincing ten-wicket victory and a series sweep on day four of the second and final Test at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka on Wednesday.

Tamim's century leads Bangladesh fightback

Tamim's century leads Bangladesh fightback

Rediff.com26 Jan 2010

Tamim Iqbal slammed Bangladesh's fastest ever century in Test cricket to lead their strong reply against India on day three of the second and final Test at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka on Tuesday. At close on the third day, Bangladesh reached 228 for three in 60 overs, still needing to score another 83 runs to make India bat again.

It's a team effort that is paying off: Dhoni

It's a team effort that is paying off: Dhoni

Rediff.com12 Jan 2010

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Monday lavished praise on Virat Kohli and the whole team for charting a morale-boosting six-wicket win over Bangladesh before the Wednesday's final against Sri Lanka, in the tri-nation series in Mirpur.

Tharanga, Jayawardene guide Lanka to an easy win

Tharanga, Jayawardene guide Lanka to an easy win

Rediff.com8 Jan 2010

Mahela Jayawardene (108) and Upul Tharanga (118 not out) cracked sparkling centuries as Sri Lanka crushed Bangladesh by nine wickets to storm into the final of the cricket tri-series in Mirpur, Bangladesh on Friday.

Injured Dilshan likely to miss match against India

Injured Dilshan likely to miss match against India

Rediff.com5 Jan 2010

In-form Sri Lankan opening batsman Tillakaratne Dilshan is almost certain to miss Tuesday's match against India after he suffered a groin injury during the tri-series opener against hosts Bangladesh in Mirpur on Monday.

They won Asiad gold but yet to receive India team blazers

They won Asiad gold but yet to receive India team blazers

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

Indian bridge contingent continue to be the victims of the official apathy from the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), who are yet to provide them with team blazers.

PIX: Barkha-Indraneil's THRILLING Thailand holiday

PIX: Barkha-Indraneil's THRILLING Thailand holiday

Rediff.com27 Mar 2017

Stars go for the loveliest holidays -- exotic locations with a lot of adventure thrown in. So we decided to bring you their travels with a special series.

Biz families: Should sons step into fathers' shoes

Biz families: Should sons step into fathers' shoes

Rediff.com24 Mar 2010

oining the same profession one's father belongs to inevitably leads people to compare and contrast the son with the father

2 more militants arrested in Bangladesh blogger Niloy Neel murder case

2 more militants arrested in Bangladesh blogger Niloy Neel murder case

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

Two more members of the banned Ansarullah Bangla Team militant group have been arrested in connection with the hacking to death of a fourth secular blogger in Dhaka last week that sparked global outrage.

Why language is so important for Netflix, Amazon Prime...

Why language is so important for Netflix, Amazon Prime...

Rediff.com18 Mar 2018

Netflix and Amazon Prime are raising their stakes in the game, commissioning original shows and going all out to acquire regional films for their libraries.

Bangladesh army seen near Indian border, says BSF

Bangladesh army seen near Indian border, says BSF

Rediff.com26 Feb 2009

Bangladesh army troopers were on Thursday spotted at a few places along the Indo-Bangla border, a top Border Security Force official said. Bangladesh Army personnel have been seen in areas like Netrakona, Mymensingh and some other places bordering Meghalaya and Assam, the official, who has been taking stock of the situation along the border, told PTI. The BSF has observed that BDR personnel have apparently pulled out of their regular patrol and surveillance activity.

Trailer: Bachchan and Deepika in Piku, a constipation comedy

Trailer: Bachchan and Deepika in Piku, a constipation comedy

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

Piku should hopefully be some good shit, says Raja Sen.

Tendulkar, Dravid tons give India big lead

Tendulkar, Dravid tons give India big lead

Rediff.com25 Jan 2010

Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid hit centuries to help India build a huge lead against Bangladesh on day two of the second and final Test against Bangladesh at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka on Monday. Harbhajan Singh fell off the last delivery of the day as India closed the second day on a comfortable 459 for five in 102.5 overs in their first innings to stretch their lead to 226 runs in reply to Bangladesh's 233.

Bangladesh put India in to bat

Bangladesh put India in to bat

Rediff.com17 Jan 2010

The start of the first Test between India and Bangladesh at the Zohur Ahmed Chowdhury stadium, in Chittagong, has been delayed due to fog and dew. Umpires Billy Bowden and Marais Erasmus will carry out an inspection at 0900 IST to decide when the toss will be held.

India look to seal final spot

India look to seal final spot

Rediff.com9 Jan 2010

Their campaign is back on track after the win over Bangladesh but India will have to address top-order batting woes and inconsistent bowling to upstage a rampaging Sri Lanka in their third match of the tri-series in Mirpur on Sunday.

Memories from Mrinalda

Memories from Mrinalda

Rediff.com30 Dec 2018

In this excerpt from a conversation with Samik Bandopadhyay, Mrinalda discusses three legendary actors he has worked with.

Yuvraj attends practice, doubtful starter

Yuvraj attends practice, doubtful starter

Rediff.com4 Jan 2010

Fit again after recovering from a finger injury, Yuvraj Singh sweated it out at the nets on Monday but the team management remained mum on whether the dashing left-hander would be available for India's ODI tri-series opener against Sri Lanka in Mirpur on Tuesday.

Ravi Shastri treats Team India to dinner for good show

Ravi Shastri treats Team India to dinner for good show

Rediff.com14 Jun 2015

India's Team director Ravi Shastri hosted the entire Test squad for 'Team Dinner'.

BSF, BDR discuss trans-border firing

BSF, BDR discuss trans-border firing

Rediff.com24 Jul 2008

Steps to resolve disputes on common areas of concern between India and Bangladesh were discussed at the four-day Border Security Force-BanglaDesh Rifles border coordination meeting in Kolkata.

Situation getting back to normal in Siliguri

Situation getting back to normal in Siliguri

Rediff.com13 Jun 2008

Paramilitary force personnel on Friday conducted flag marches in violence-hit areas of Siliguri where the situation was fast returning to normal with the administration and business establishments taking initiatives to restore calm.

Indian militants flee Bangladesh camps: BSF

Indian militants flee Bangladesh camps: BSF

Rediff.com20 Feb 2009

Indian militants are fleeing from their camps in Bangladesh after the Sheikh Hasina regime came to power, the Border Security Force said on Friday.

Look, who helps our soldiers guard our border

Look, who helps our soldiers guard our border

Rediff.com11 Jun 2009

They are an indispensable part of the Border Security Force's border observation posts, checking infiltration and other crimes across the international border besides patrolling with the troops.

1971 war: The lashes of the whip

1971 war: The lashes of the whip

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

Akhtaruzzaman Elias's The Raincoat describes the effect of the 1971 war on a college and on one of its teachers in particular.

Bhaiaji Superhit Review: Downsizing Deol

Bhaiaji Superhit Review: Downsizing Deol

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

Bhaiaji Superhit is bah baloney! sighs Sukanya Verma.

Pathologist says Woolmer was poisoned

Pathologist says Woolmer was poisoned

Rediff.com26 Oct 2007

Dr. Ere Shesiah, chief consultant pathologist of the Jamaican government, told an inquest that Bob Woolmer "died of asphyxia due to manual strangulation associated with Cypermethrinide poisoning".

Cyclone Mora hits Bangladesh, thousands moved to safer places

Cyclone Mora hits Bangladesh, thousands moved to safer places

Rediff.com30 May 2017

As many as 300,000 people had been taken to shelters in more than 10 districts most vulnerable to the cyclone.