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No hawking on overbridges, near railway station premises: Bombay HC

No hawking on overbridges, near railway station premises: Bombay HC

Rediff.com1 Nov 2017

The bench in its 118-page judgement referred to the September 29 stampede on the Elphinstone Road railway station foot overbridge that resulted in the death of 23 people.

COVID-19: Curbs put in 2 Maha districts, mutations found

COVID-19: Curbs put in 2 Maha districts, mutations found

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

Researchers have found two new mutations in coronavirus samples from Amravati and Yavatmal districts of eastern Maharashtra which can escape neutralising antibodies, a senior official said on Thrusday. Meanwhile, authorities in the two districts have announced strict implementation of restrictions, including a weekend lockdown in Amravati, to stem the rising cases of COVID-19.

Strike suspended; Kashmir limps back to normalcy

Strike suspended; Kashmir limps back to normalcy

Rediff.com19 Aug 2008

The Kashmir Valley, where normal life was disrupted for eight days due to the agitation to end the 'economic blockade', limped back to normalcy on Tuesday following the separatists' decision to suspend the strike for three days. The separatists had decided to suspend the strike for three days to provide relief to students, labourers and other sections of the society who were hit by the shutdown. Vehicles and business establishments perched black flags atop their buildings.

Death toll in New York buildings collapse rises to 8

Death toll in New York buildings collapse rises to 8

Rediff.com14 Mar 2014

Rescuers on Friday pulled out another body from the rubble of two flattened Manhattan apartment buildings in New York city as the death toll rose to eight.

Why is Bollywood excited about Sharvari Wagh?

Why is Bollywood excited about Sharvari Wagh?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

'That I have been given the opportunity to be part of The Forgotten Army and Bunty Aur Babli 2 is really great.'

Ham operators pick up suspicious 'cross border conversation' of GJM activists

Ham operators pick up suspicious 'cross border conversation' of GJM activists

Rediff.com25 Jun 2017

Most of the coded signals and communications were in Nepali and Tibetan languages.

Microsoft apologises for advertisement gaffe

Microsoft apologises for advertisement gaffe

Rediff.com27 Aug 2009

Microsoft had pasted a white man's head on to a black man's torso in a promotional photo in the Polish version of its official website.

The rush for less cash

The rush for less cash

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

Initiatives to convince citizens to go cashless.

'The lady told me her name is Sheena Bora'

'The lady told me her name is Sheena Bora'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2018

That answer, the strangest of all till date in this courtroom, set off a ripple of excitement, surprise and muted amusement among those present, including Accused No 1 Indrani Mukerjea.

With 17,296 new cases, India Covid tally nears 5 lakh; toll tops 15,000

With 17,296 new cases, India Covid tally nears 5 lakh; toll tops 15,000

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

The death toll climbed to 15,301 with 407 new fatalities, according to the Union health ministry data.

Darjeeling: Internet remains suspended, GJM takes out protest march

Darjeeling: Internet remains suspended, GJM takes out protest march

Rediff.com19 Jun 2017

Protesters also burnt effigies of Banerjee and vowed to continue their fight for Gorkhaland.

Witness in Unnao rape case dies, Rahul alleges 'conspiracy'

Witness in Unnao rape case dies, Rahul alleges 'conspiracy'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

According to the information shared by Uttar Pradesh Police with the CBI, the witness, named Yunus, who ran a general merchant shop in Makhi village, where the MLA and the victim lived, was allegedly not well for sometime.

Are YOU suffering from tech stress?

Are YOU suffering from tech stress?

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

Prakriti Poddar lists 8 simple tips that can help.

In our history of communal riots, where does Delhi stand?

In our history of communal riots, where does Delhi stand?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

'The humanity displayed by ordinary, lower middle class residents of north east Delhi -- Hindus, Muslims and Sikhs -- will be remembered perhaps even more than the evil wrought in the riots,' notes Jyoti Punwani.

Kidnapped boy found murdered, protests rock Patna

Kidnapped boy found murdered, protests rock Patna

Rediff.com30 May 2009

A nine-year-old boy was murdered by his two teenaged neighbours, who kidnapped him after taking a cue from a Hindi film, triggering protests by angry locals who blocked roads, burnt tyres and tore down a shop. Satyam, a Class IV student of Doon Academy, was kidnapped on Thursday evening when he was playing outside his house and his body was recovered from Kankarbagh area of Patna on Saturday.

7 essentials every woman should have

7 essentials every woman should have

Rediff.com9 Mar 2019

An undergarment with the right size and fit makes you feel comfortable and confident.

Now, get your own personal stylist

Now, get your own personal stylist

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

Archana Walavalkar is on a mission to 'make India stylish'.

Janmashtami celebrated amid COVID-19 restrictions

Janmashtami celebrated amid COVID-19 restrictions

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

The massive crowds of devotees in temples, elaborately decorated tableaus and Dahi Handi revelry were all missing this year on Janmashtami, the birthday of Lord Krishna, as celebrations were dampened by COVID-19 restrictions.

India to observe 'Janata curfew' on Sunday

India to observe 'Janata curfew' on Sunday

Rediff.com21 Mar 2020

Cutting across party lines, chief ministers and others leaders urged the people to follow the self-imposed curfew from 7 am to 9 pm, noting that "social distancing" was key to breaking the chain of infection, as the number of coronavirus cases rose to 283 after 60 new cases were detected on Saturday, the highest so far in a day, and states like Maharashtra, Odisha and Bihar imposed partial lockdown till month end.

Double murder: Cops suspect role of another man besides 5 accused

Double murder: Cops suspect role of another man besides 5 accused

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

In a new twist to the double murder case of artist Hema Upadhyay and her lawyer Harish Bhambhani, the role of a sixth suspect is being probed even as fresh leads suggest that the prime accused Vidyadhar Rajbhar, who is on run, is preparing himself to surrender before police, a senior officer said.

5 smart fitness tips for working professionals

5 smart fitness tips for working professionals

Rediff.com28 Dec 2014

Thirty minutes of physical activity a day, five times a week is an easy goal to remember. Don't you think so?

Does Modi really need this plane?

Does Modi really need this plane?

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

'What kind of insensitivity does it take to get taxpayers to cough up for an aircraft costing a few billion for your personal use, at a time when the country you head is in so much trouble?' asks Sherna Gandhy.

'My fashion label is an extension of my personality'

'My fashion label is an extension of my personality'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

'I am just an artist trying to establish my own voice and be my own person,' the unconventional designer tells Amrita Singh.

13 ways to avoid holiday weight gain

13 ways to avoid holiday weight gain

Rediff.com16 May 2016

Follow these tips on your next vacation, and you'll return home without adding any extra kilos.

Sufi leader murdered by suspected Islamists in Bangladesh

Sufi leader murdered by suspected Islamists in Bangladesh

Rediff.com8 May 2016

Initial investigations found that Shahidullah was involved in a property dispute with neighbours 'which could be a reason of the murder'.

30 killed in 2 separate mass shootings in US

30 killed in 2 separate mass shootings in US

Rediff.com4 Aug 2019

Ten people, including the gunman were killed in in Dayton's Oregon district, while another 20 were shot dead at a crowded Walmart store in the southern border town of El Paso in Texas.

Tarun Gogoi: Cong stalwart who led Assam from the front

Tarun Gogoi: Cong stalwart who led Assam from the front

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

The 84-year old veteran Congressman, who died from post-COVID complications on Monday, was a Nehru-Gandhi family loyalist.

Separatists' strike shuts down Srinagar

Separatists' strike shuts down Srinagar

Rediff.com20 Sep 2015

Normal life was affected in Kashmir Valley on Sunday following a strike called by hardline Hurriyat Conference to protest the killing of a three-year-old boy by unidentified gunmen in Sopore.

'COVID-19: 'We are in this for years'

'COVID-19: 'We are in this for years'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

'Vigilance is the enemy of the virus.' 'We need to be alert all the time, about this, until we fully understand it.' 'And that's going to take years, actually.'

Amarnath stir: Man attempts self-immolation

Amarnath stir: Man attempts self-immolation

Rediff.com22 Sep 2008

Jaswant Singh, a 35 year-old vegetable seller, sprinkled kerosene on his body and set himself ablaze at his shop in the presence of dozens of people while chanting Bum bum bholay in Gagwal village of Kathua district, official sources said in Jammu.

Is Sasikala playing the waiting game?

Is Sasikala playing the waiting game?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

Sasikala's declaration of staying away from politics does not necessarily have to mean that she was retiring for good. She is only taking time to evaluate the post-poll chances of hers before digging in again, if possible, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

No time to workout? Try these simple habits!

No time to workout? Try these simple habits!

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

Move every 30 minutes. Walk. Plan your meals. Drink enough water.

Why Shia Hazaras are fleeing Pakistan

Why Shia Hazaras are fleeing Pakistan

Rediff.com30 Jun 2014

Civilian and military security forces deployed in Balochistan have done little to investigate attacks on Hazara or take steps to prevent the next attack, says a Human Rights Watch report.

Nasscom sees tech start-ups bloom by 2020

Nasscom sees tech start-ups bloom by 2020

Rediff.com11 Feb 2015

The country will witness a mushrooming of technology start-ups over the next five years.

Paytm employee tests positive, India's coronavirus count rises to 29

Paytm employee tests positive, India's coronavirus count rises to 29

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

All international passengers will henceforth be screened at airports, Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said at a press conference. Earlier, travellers from only 12 countries were screened at airports for the disease that has claimed over 3,000 lives and infected more than 90,000 worldwide.

A schizo polity called Tamil Nadu

A schizo polity called Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

Why did such a 'socially conscientious' people adapt to cash-for-votes and the like, as fish to water? N Sathiya Moorthy offers an explanation.

No relief a year since devastating floods, Kashmir shuts down in protest

No relief a year since devastating floods, Kashmir shuts down in protest

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

Restrictions were imposed in Jammu and Kashmir capital Srinagar's city centre after leaders of three trade unions were detained to stymie a proposed rally 'to protest the government apathy towards rehabilitation of the September 2014 flood victims'.

Durables firms to petition govt over e-commerce discounts

Durables firms to petition govt over e-commerce discounts

Rediff.com12 Oct 2014

Industry body to write to commerce ministry, seek regulation for e-tailers.

Attack on cyber cafes will hurt IT industry: assoc

Attack on cyber cafes will hurt IT industry: assoc

Rediff.com13 Jun 2007

Attacks on cyber cafes to protest against the controversial content of websites will adversely affect the Information Technology industry, according to an Internet service providers' body.

Bombed Brahma temple in Bangkok reopens

Bombed Brahma temple in Bangkok reopens

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

Thailand's Erawan Brahma temple, one of the most popular tourist attractions in Bangkok, was reopened on Wednesday for worshippers and tourists three days after a blast at the shrine killed 20 people, as police intensified their hunt for a suspect believed to be the bomber.