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Jharkhand: Protests erupt as teen set ablaze by stalker dies

Jharkhand: Protests erupt as teen set ablaze by stalker dies

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

A girl who was set on fire by a person after she did not reciprocate his proposal in Jharkhand's Dumka district succumbed to her burn injuries on Sunday.

2 dead, 15 remain trapped mid-air in Jh'khand ropeway mishap

2 dead, 15 remain trapped mid-air in Jh'khand ropeway mishap

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

Dramatic visuals showed fidgety people inside the cable cars that hung in air against the backdrop of a rocky hill cliff that overlooked a densely-forested valley.

'Vaastu Prakaara is an out-and-out commercial film'

'Vaastu Prakaara is an out-and-out commercial film'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

One of the busiest actors in Kannada cinema, Rakshit Shetty collaborates with director Yograj Bhat in Vaastu Prakaara which releases this week.

Antara: Almost Madhuri

Antara: Almost Madhuri

Rediff.com10 Oct 2003

Dropped 'Abide with me' as Indian tunes more appropriate: Govt sources

Dropped 'Abide with me' as Indian tunes more appropriate: Govt sources

Rediff.com23 Jan 2022

The Centre decided to drop one of Mahatma Gandhi's favourite hymns Abide with me from this year's Beating Retreat ceremony as playing more Indian tunes would be appropriate in view of the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, which celebrates the 75th year of India's Independence, government sources said on Sunday.

4 Cong-ruled states say they can't vaccinate all above 18

4 Cong-ruled states say they can't vaccinate all above 18

Rediff.com25 Apr 2021

Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Punjab and Jharkhand accused the Centre of meting out "step-motherly" treatment to them, and urged the Union government to provide them free vaccine doses to vaccinate all adults.

Telly stars bid goodbye to Rita Bhaduri

Telly stars bid goodbye to Rita Bhaduri

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

A last salute to Rita Bhaduri.

Irrfan's life, through pictures

Irrfan's life, through pictures

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

Irrfan Khan spent most of his years in the spotlight, making wonderful movies and memories for us.

Fight against Covid at final stage, should not let our guard down: Mandaviya

Fight against Covid at final stage, should not let our guard down: Mandaviya

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

Stating that the fight against COVID-19 is at the final stage, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday cautioned against letting the guard down before it is completely over and requested states to enhance the vaccination coverage and motivate the over 12 crore beneficiaries who are due for their second dose to take it.

Salman Khan supports Pranabda for President

Salman Khan supports Pranabda for President

Rediff.com19 Jun 2012

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

Cong asks leaders to man strongrooms for EVM protection

Cong asks leaders to man strongrooms for EVM protection

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

Buoyed by the exit polls projections, the party has sent its senior leaders including general secretary Randeep Surjewala and Avinash Pande, chairman of the Bihar Pradesh Congress Committee screening committee, to Patna for proper coordination with the allies and possibly also to keep its flock together after the results are declared.

Bigg Boss 13: Guess who's in the grand finale?

Bigg Boss 13: Guess who's in the grand finale?

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

Call it strategy or anything else, Sid definitely played his game smartly.

Indian-origin storeowner shot dead in US

Indian-origin storeowner shot dead in US

Rediff.com24 Feb 2012

An Indian-origin grocery storeowner was shot dead in the United States city of Atlanta in what appeared to be a robbery attempt, leaving his neighbours aghast.

Delay in $75bn investment fund due to India, says UAE

Delay in $75bn investment fund due to India, says UAE

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

"There has been one meeting (on this). It is a matter of setting up the governance structures. Now ball is in the court of the Indian side to finalise the governance of the setting up of the fund. We are ready for it," the UAE ambassador Dr Ahmed Al Banna said.

India fastest to administer 17 cr Covid vaccine doses

India fastest to administer 17 cr Covid vaccine doses

Rediff.com12 May 2021

"Vaccination is our big weapon in the fight against COVID-19," he said. He added that India is the fastest country globally to reach the landmark of 17 crore doses in 114 days and thanked all the states and UTs for their contribution in achieving this feat.

'I am more interested in human drama'

'I am more interested in human drama'

Rediff.com20 May 2021

'Somewhere, I have to be true to myself. At this point in life, I am more interested in human drama.'

Asian Youth Judo Championships: India wins 2 golds

Asian Youth Judo Championships: India wins 2 golds

Rediff.com7 Nov 2007

Poorva Mathew from Mumbai and Amit Kumar from Punjab won a gold medal each in the men's and women's section respectively of the inaugural Asian Youth Judo championships at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium in New Delhi.

Ratan Tata honoured for 'epitomising unity, peace'

Ratan Tata honoured for 'epitomising unity, peace'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

Veteran industrialist Ratan Tata was conferred the title of "Global Visionary of Sustainable Business and Peace" by the Federation of Indo-Israel Chambers of Commerce (FIICC) for epitomising "unity, peace and sustainability". "Ratan Tata's support toward Israel has been unstinted. His commitment to put India on the global map with dignity and respect has been noted by each and everyone. "A man respected by the business communities of all the three countries - India, Israel and UAE - he epitomises unity, peace and sustainability," the president of the bilateral chamber, Gul Kripalani, said.

Mardaani 2 Review

Mardaani 2 Review

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

Mardaani 2 works best and better than its predecessor when it stays true to its slick catch-me-if-you-can potential, feels Sukanya Verma.

Mr Ya Miss: An apology of a film

Mr Ya Miss: An apology of a film

Rediff.com2 Dec 2005

Congress to knock EC's door over PM Modi's remark at Fatehpur rally

Congress to knock EC's door over PM Modi's remark at Fatehpur rally

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

Secretary of the Legal and Human Rights Department of the Congress party KC Mittal confirmed the development, stating that a complaint will be filed over the PM's "deplorable" statement during his address.

World's most BIZARRE temples

World's most BIZARRE temples

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

Rediff.com lists a few temples that shun tradition and prefer a rather unusual look. Here are some of the world's most bizarre places of worship.

NRI opens niche hospital in Dubai

NRI opens niche hospital in Dubai

Rediff.com16 Feb 2005

An NRI businessman has launched Dubai's first super-speciality hospital in the private sector, seeking to provide world-class medical care to people in the entire Arab world and Iran.

NIA officer's murder: Member of Munir gang arrested

NIA officer's murder: Member of Munir gang arrested

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

The Special Task Force of Uttar Pradesh police has arrested an active member of the Munir gang wanted in the murder case of National Investigation Agency officer Tanzil Ahmed.

Want to be Madhuri Dixit?

Want to be Madhuri Dixit?

Rediff.com1 Oct 2003

Or some other Bollywood icon? Let us know.

The Truth about MBA cats $ dogs

The Truth about MBA cats $ dogs

Rediff.com7 Sep 2004

The BIGGEST fans, in the movies!

The BIGGEST fans, in the movies!

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

A look at B-town stars who turned die-hard fans onscreen!

Bipasha, Raveena, Sridevi in song!

Bipasha, Raveena, Sridevi in song!

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

Alia Bhatt and Sidharth Malhotra's Kar Gayi Chull is the latest song to praise Bollywood's heroines.

Modi is PM for ten industrialists, says Rahul

Modi is PM for ten industrialists, says Rahul

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

Rahul Gandhi on Friday took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan', saying he had promised employment to people, but instead handed them broomsticks.

PIX: Raashi Khanna, Samantha, NTR Jr at an awards night

PIX: Raashi Khanna, Samantha, NTR Jr at an awards night

Rediff.com19 Jun 2017

Joker, Thithi, Maheshinte Prathikaram and Pelli Choopulu bag the big awards of the night!

What Toilet director has in common with Raju Hirani

What Toilet director has in common with Raju Hirani

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

Yes, they're both movie directors. But there's something else!

12 Reasons Why We Love Madhuri

12 Reasons Why We Love Madhuri

Rediff.com15 May 2017

Happy birthday, Madhuri!

Watch: 'Even using the word behead is barbaric'

Watch: 'Even using the word behead is barbaric'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2017

'Is it okay to write your future in blood?? India and Indians have become intolerant. Now to an extent that it's scary.' Rohit Roy is stumped by the state of affairs in India.

'I would like to do more meaningful cinema'

'I would like to do more meaningful cinema'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

'But practically speaking, I have to feed myself and pay my bills, so I have to do a few commercial films too', Sruthi Hariharan tells Praveen Sundaram/Rediff.com

Fanney Khan Review: Silly story, but Anil Kapoor rocks

Fanney Khan Review: Silly story, but Anil Kapoor rocks

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

Fanney Khan is in the same space as Tumhari Sulu and Secret Superstar, where starry-eyed aspiration and gullible hearts of gold go but nowhere as grounded in reality, feels Sukanya Verma.

How India outclassed Pak in diplomatic game over Kashmir

How India outclassed Pak in diplomatic game over Kashmir

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

The battle to manage the international environment over Kashmir has just begun, but what is expected to help is the lifting of internal controls. All eyes are now on that exercise. Aditi Phadnis reports.

Bigg Boss 10: Celebrities are so plastic!

Bigg Boss 10: Celebrities are so plastic!

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

Is Bani the new Drama queen?

Hacked American blogger Avijit Roy laid to rest in Bangladesh

Hacked American blogger Avijit Roy laid to rest in Bangladesh

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

Bangladeshis in huge numbers paid tributes to slain American blogger Avijit Roy today as they criticised the government for its failure to ensure safety to the writer, known for his critique of religious extremism.