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A year on, kin of Morbi bridge victims still seek 'justice'

A year on, kin of Morbi bridge victims still seek 'justice'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

Apart from the 10 persons arrested so far, those found guilty of negligence in the Special Investigation Team (SIT) report should also be arrested and punished, said a man who lost his 10-year-old daughter in the tragedy.

10 Hot Engineering Careers After Class 12

10 Hot Engineering Careers After Class 12

Rediff.com29 May 2025

Nayagam PP, a certified career counsellor and the founder of EduJob360, lists the top and emerging career streams in engineering.

Turkiye's Celebi to challenge termination of India deals

Turkiye's Celebi to challenge termination of India deals

Rediff.com16 May 2025

In a filing to Turkiye's stock exchange on Friday, Celebi Hava Servisi AS said four concession and licence agreements executed between its company's subsidiaries and the relevant Indian airport authorities have been unilaterally terminated.

Strait of Hormuz closure: How it will impact India

Strait of Hormuz closure: How it will impact India

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

US strikes on Iran's three main nuclear facilities have once again raised concerns that Tehran might shut down the Strait of Hormuz - one of the world's most critical chokepoints, through which a fifth of global oil and gas supply flows.

Northeast floods worsen; Assam, Arunachal among worst hit

Northeast floods worsen; Assam, Arunachal among worst hit

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

Seven rivers, including the Brahmaputra, were flowing above the danger level, even as the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Guwahati predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places in the state.

'Shuks Is A New Generation Of Astronaut'

'Shuks Is A New Generation Of Astronaut'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

'He's gonna inspire billions of girls and boys.'

'Will Learning AI Help Me As An Entrepreneur?'

'Will Learning AI Help Me As An Entrepreneur?'

Rediff.com28 May 2025

Dr Ganesh Natarajan, a special guest on rediffGURUS, has been addressing questions from Rediff readers, about how to grow professionally, how women can achieve leadership roles in Indian companies, and what it takes to succeed as an entrepreneur.

7 Exercises To Improve Your Core Strength

7 Exercises To Improve Your Core Strength

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

rediffGURU Dr Shakeeb Ahmed Khan recommends exercises to recover from pain, injuries and improve overall health.

England stars under fire! McCullum calls for humility

England stars under fire! McCullum calls for humility

Rediff.com21 May 2025

England head coach Brendon McCullum feels his players have lacked humility in their recent public utterances and he would like to see them win back respect from fans ahead of the tough home series against India and the Ashes later this year.

Five bridge collapses that shocked India

Five bridge collapses that shocked India

Rediff.com31 Oct 2022

According to a 2020 study Analysis of bridge failures in India from 1977 to 2017, as many as "2,130 bridges" -- excluding culverts and pedestrian bridges -- have collapsed during various phases of construction in the last four decades.

Modi lands in Jeddah on 2-day visit; to deepen defence ties with Saudi

Modi lands in Jeddah on 2-day visit; to deepen defence ties with Saudi

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

Modi and the Crown Prince will co-chair the second meeting of the Strategic Partnership Council, established during the prime minister's 2019 visit to strengthen bilateral ties.

Ex Aus pacer urges overseas players to skip remainder of IPL

Ex Aus pacer urges overseas players to skip remainder of IPL

Rediff.com16 May 2025

'If I had to make a call whether to head back to India and finish the tournament, it would be an easy decision. It's a no from me. Lives and safety are the most important thing, not pay cheques.'

L&T bags its largest order as QatarEnergy LNG gives Rs 15K cr contract

L&T bags its largest order as QatarEnergy LNG gives Rs 15K cr contract

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

Infrastructure major Larsen & Toubro on Wednesday said it has bagged an ultra-mega order from QatarEnergy LNG for its offshore hydrocarbon business. The company classifies contracts above Rs 15,000 crore as 'ultra mega' orders.

Apology could've saved the situation, HC tells Kamal Haasan

Apology could've saved the situation, HC tells Kamal Haasan

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

The Karnataka high court on Tuesday strongly criticised actor and filmmaker Kamal Haasan for his recent remark suggesting that "Kannada was born out of Tamil", and observed that a "single apology could have resolved the situation."

Have better...: Shashi Tharoor slams 'zealots' amid Cong criticism

Have better...: Shashi Tharoor slams 'zealots' amid Cong criticism

Rediff.com29 May 2025

Tharoor said his remarks were preceded by a reference to the several attacks that have taken place in recent years alone, during which previous Indian responses were both restrained and constrained by India's responsible respect for the LoC and the IB.

18 killed after under-construction railway bridge collapses in Mizoram

18 killed after under-construction railway bridge collapses in Mizoram

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

Several others are feared trapped at the site, as 35-40 workers were present when the incident occurred around 10 am, about 21 km from Aizawl, they said.

Why is Costa Rica taking Indian deportees from US?

Why is Costa Rica taking Indian deportees from US?

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

Costa Rica has agreed to serve as a "bridge" to repatriate illegal immigrants in the United States, including from India and Central Asia, according to an official release on Tuesday.

'No Cricket With Pakistan Ever'

'No Cricket With Pakistan Ever'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2025

The BCCI has drawn a firm line-there will be no bilateral cricket with Pakistan, now or in the future, says vice-president Rajeev Shukla.

Massive fire breaks out at ED's Mumbai office; files feared damaged

Massive fire breaks out at ED's Mumbai office; files feared damaged

Rediff.com27 Apr 2025

A major fire broke out at the Enforcement Directorate's office building in south Mumbai in the early hours of Sunday. The fire started on the fourth floor of the five-storey building and raged for hours before being brought under control. Authorities believe a short circuit caused the fire, resulting in damage to furniture, cupboards, and electric installations. While there were no casualties, several documents and equipment inside the office are feared to have been damaged.

Interim trade deal with US likely by July 8

Interim trade deal with US likely by July 8

Rediff.com21 May 2025

India and the US are likely to agree on an interim trade agreement before July 8 with New Delhi pushing for full exemption from the 26 per cent reciprocal tariff on domestic goods, an official said. The US on April 2 imposed an additional 26 per cent reciprocal tariff on Indian goods but suspended it for 90 days till July 9.

Digital access intrinsic to right to life, says SC, bats for disabled

Digital access intrinsic to right to life, says SC, bats for disabled

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

The Supreme Court of India has directed changes in digital know your customer (KYC) guidelines for persons with disability and acid attack survivors, citing the right to digital access as an intrinsic component of the right to life under Article 21 of the Constitution. The court found that existing KYC procedures, which require visual tasks such as head movements and facial positioning, pose significant challenges for these groups, preventing them from accessing essential services like bank accounts and welfare schemes. The court emphasized the importance of bridging the digital divide and ensuring universal accessibility to digital services for all citizens.

Serious lapses by Oreva led to Morbi bridge tragedy: SIT report in HC

Serious lapses by Oreva led to Morbi bridge tragedy: SIT report in HC

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

The lackadaisical approach on part of the management of Oreva company resulting in "one of the most severe and tragic human calamities" cannot be countenanced, the SIT said.

Vande Bharat completes trial run in JK, reaches Srinagar

Vande Bharat completes trial run in JK, reaches Srinagar

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

The train, on its maiden trial run, arrived at Srinagar station in the Nowgam area on Srinagar's outskirts from Katra in Jammu.

The man behind Ishant Sharma's revival

The man behind Ishant Sharma's revival

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

Steffan Jones, who got Ishant 'back to speed', is changing grammar of old-school coaching

Govt revokes nod for Turkish firm Celebi's airport services; DIAL ends ties

Govt revokes nod for Turkish firm Celebi's airport services; DIAL ends ties

Rediff.com15 May 2025

Turkiye and Azerbaijan backed Pakistan and condemned India's recent strikes on terror camps in that country and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir under Operation Sindoor.

At least 150 die as 7.7 strong quake rocks Myanmar, Thailand

At least 150 die as 7.7 strong quake rocks Myanmar, Thailand

Rediff.com29 Mar 2025

The earthquake rocked many parts of Thailand including its capital Bangkok, the venue for next week's summit of BIMSTEC regional grouping that is scheduled to be attended by Modi among other leaders.

Sania Reflects On Realities Of Motherhood

Sania Reflects On Realities Of Motherhood

Rediff.com6 May 2025

'Even when a husband is seen as 'hands-on,' it's often more like a 75-25 split, not 50-50. That's just the way it's been for generations -- the woman is expected to manage the home and family.'

10 days after Bihar bridge collapse, missing guard's body found

10 days after Bihar bridge collapse, missing guard's body found

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Workers engaged in removal of debris of the collapsed bridge found the body from the flood plain of Kauwakol block, the official said.

10 Smart Tips To Connect With Gen Z At Work

10 Smart Tips To Connect With Gen Z At Work

Rediff.com20 May 2025

Gen Z is not so difficult to deal with; they are different in the way they work and communicate, explains Shruti Swaroop, founder of Embrace Consulting and co-founder of International Inclusion Alliance.

Two killed, 11 hurt as dust storm, rain lash Delhi; flight ops hit

Two killed, 11 hurt as dust storm, rain lash Delhi; flight ops hit

Rediff.com22 May 2025

A 22-year-old youth and a person with disability died, while at least 11 were injured, in separate rain-related incidents in the national capital on Wednesday evening. The incidents occurred amid sudden changes in weather in Delhi, as a rainy storm marked by hail wrecked havoc across the city, throwing traffic out of gear as far as Delhi-Noida, Delhi-Ghaziabad, and Delhi-Gurugram roads and uprooting several trees.

PIX: Chelsea, Aston Villa on course for Champions League

PIX: Chelsea, Aston Villa on course for Champions League

Rediff.com17 May 2025

Images from Friday's Premier League matches between Chelsea and Manchester United, Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur.

Slot, Salah in record books as Liverpool lift EPL title

Slot, Salah in record books as Liverpool lift EPL title

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

Key stats from Liverpool's season after they won their second Premier League title on Sunday and a record-equalling 20th English top-flight title...

Indian deportees arrive in Panama, given consular access

Indian deportees arrive in Panama, given consular access

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

Panama has informed India about the safe arrival of a group of Indians deported from the United States and the Indian mission in the country is working closely with the host government to ensure their wellbeing after obtaining consular access to them.

6 more killed in Assam flood; Manipur, Mizoram battle rain fury, lakhs hit

6 more killed in Assam flood; Manipur, Mizoram battle rain fury, lakhs hit

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

The rain and flood situation in northeastern states remained grim on Tuesday, with lakhs people affected in Assam, Mizoram and Manipur, even as the meteorological department predicted more rain in several parts of the region.

Woman held for smuggling MDMA, hid drugs in private parts

Woman held for smuggling MDMA, hid drugs in private parts

Rediff.com22 Mar 2025

First, 50 grams of MDMA was found in the car. Subsequently, the woman was medically examined and found to have hidden around 40 grams of MDMA in her private parts, police said.

India, US trade talks to start from April 23 in Washington

India, US trade talks to start from April 23 in Washington

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

Indian and US officials will begin deliberations on the proposed bilateral trade agreement in Washington from Wednesday with an aim to iron out issues and give an impetus to the negotiations.

Mamata jogs in London's Hyde Park in saree, slippers

Mamata jogs in London's Hyde Park in saree, slippers

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, on an official visit to the United Kingdom, took a refreshing jog in London's Hyde Park, wearing a white saree and her signature white slippers. Banerjee also attended a high tea reception at India House, hosted by Vikram K Doraiswami, the High Commissioner of India to the United Kingdom, bringing together business, cultural, and political leaders to strengthen ties between Bengal and Britain. The discussions centered around fostering economic partnerships and deepening people-to-people connections.

Some youths shook suspension bridge intentionally: Visitor

Some youths shook suspension bridge intentionally: Visitor

Rediff.com31 Oct 2022

Some youths started shaking the bridge intentionally, making it difficult for people to walk.

Grandmaster Praggnanandhaa On Chessboard Bridge

Grandmaster Praggnanandhaa On Chessboard Bridge

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

Grandmaster Praggnanandhaa visits the Napier bridge at Mamallapuram near Chennai on International Chess Day, July 20, 2022.

Harvard's 788 Indian Students: What Next?

Harvard's 788 Indian Students: What Next?

Rediff.com23 May 2025

The Trump administration has revoked Harvard University's eligibility to enrol foreign students, raising concerns over the legal status of thousands of students, including nearly 800 from India, currently enrolled at the varsity.