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Will Tej Pratap vs Tejashwi feud cost RJD in polls?

Will Tej Pratap vs Tejashwi feud cost RJD in polls?

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

'Tej Pratap doesn't have votes on his own. But should he want, he can always rock the RJD's boat because of his antics.'

2009 Padma Award Winners

2009 Padma Award Winners

Rediff.com26 Jan 2009

The President of India has approved the conferment of Padma Awards-2009 on the following persons

Vaadamalli is a thriller with new faces

Vaadamalli is a thriller with new faces

Rediff.com26 May 2011

Vaadamalli, starring a handful of newcomers all set to release this weekend.

90% of I-T arrears owed by just 12 people: CAG

90% of I-T arrears owed by just 12 people: CAG

Rediff.com16 Dec 2011

Government auditor CAG also noted in a report that these demands are "unrealisable 100 per cent".

I didn't know who I was helping: Pondy Lt Guv

I didn't know who I was helping: Pondy Lt Guv

Rediff.com16 Apr 2011

Under scanner of the Enforcement Directorate for his alleged links with Hasan Ali Khan, Puducherry Lieutenant Governor Iqbal Singh has admitted recommending expeditious issuance of passport to the alleged tax evader but claimed he did not know him.

From modelling to the heroine of Vaadamalli

From modelling to the heroine of Vaadamalli

Rediff.com10 Jun 2011

Actress Richa Panai talks about her debut movie Vaadamalli.

6 months after wedding, Lalu's son Tej Pratap files for divorce

6 months after wedding, Lalu's son Tej Pratap files for divorce

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

Tej Pratap and Aishwarya, whose father is a sitting RJD MLA and grandfather Daroga Rai was chief minister in the 1960s, had tied the knot in May at a grand ceremony.

Could 2011 be India's year at the Grammys?

Could 2011 be India's year at the Grammys?

Rediff.com3 Dec 2010

Two Indian Americans have been nominated for awards at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards ceremony.

12 pilgrims killed as jeep rams into bus

12 pilgrims killed as jeep rams into bus

Rediff.com2 Jan 2016

Twelve people were today killed when the jeep in which they were travelling rammed into a bus that was carrying foreign tourists, police said here. According to the police, the Tata Max jeep was carrying 13 pilgrims who had gone to the Prabhunath temple in Nepal.

For sister Misa, Lalu's squabbling sons come together

For sister Misa, Lalu's squabbling sons come together

Rediff.com13 May 2019

An RJD leader said that the two brothers came together at the insistence of Misa Bharti, who made them sit together and explained that by fighting each other they will end up falling into the trap of the BJP-led NDA, which wants to "finish off the party.

Tejashwi, 4 ministers of Nitish govt in fray in 2nd phase

Tejashwi, 4 ministers of Nitish govt in fray in 2nd phase

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

The 31-year-old is seeking re-election from Raghopur in Vaishali district which he had wrested back for his party from the Bharatiya Janata Party's Satish Kumar in 2015. The BJP leader had defeated Yadav's mother Rabri Devi, a former chief minister, in 2010.

Lanka: Rajapaksa suffers setback on poll eve

Lanka: Rajapaksa suffers setback on poll eve

Rediff.com24 Jan 2010

The stage is now set for what is expected to be the most closely contested Presidential polls in Sri Lanka, with the incumbent Mahinda Rajapaksa and his main challenger Sarath Fonseka are exuding full confidence of emerging victorious.

Head cook, 66 children fall ill after eating mid-day meal in Bihar school

Head cook, 66 children fall ill after eating mid-day meal in Bihar school

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

66 students and a head cook on Thursday fell ill after eating mid-day meal at a primary school in Hajipur in Bihar's Vishali district.

Junglee Review: Gimmicky affair

Junglee Review: Gimmicky affair

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

What could have been an extraordinary movie fails to hit the mark, notes Urvi Parikh.

Day 3: Shami, Yadav pile on misery for West Indies

Day 3: Shami, Yadav pile on misery for West Indies

Rediff.com24 Jul 2016

West Indies are reeling at 90 for the loss of three wickets at lunch on day 3, as India extended their advantage in the first Test at Antigua on Saturday. Pacer Mohammed Shami bagged his second wicket of the innings after dismissing Darren Bravo (11) at the stroke of lunch.

Focus on India's pacers in final warm-up before Windies Tests

Focus on India's pacers in final warm-up before Windies Tests

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

India will look to plug the chinks in its armoury and provide finishing touches to its preparation for the four-Test series when it takes on the West Indies Cricket Board Presidents' XI in the final warm-up match, starting in Basseterre, St Kitts, on Thursday.

1st Windies warm-up: Speedsters, openers the key to Kohli's gameplan

1st Windies warm-up: Speedsters, openers the key to Kohli's gameplan

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

India's new chief coach Anil Kumble will be keeping a keen eye on speedster Mohammed Shami's fitness along with the form of opener Shikhar Dhawan when the team begin its tour of West Indies.

Asian Badminton: Gayatri, Thulashi crash out

Asian Badminton: Gayatri, Thulashi crash out

Rediff.com12 Apr 2010

Indian shuttlers Gayatri Vartak and PC Tulashi failed to make it to the main draw of the Asian Badminton Championship after losing their respective matches at the qualifying round of the prestigious event being staged at the Siri Fort Stadium in New Delhi on Tuesday.

Boxing Day Test: Windies batting crumble against rampant Australia

Boxing Day Test: Windies batting crumble against rampant Australia

Rediff.com27 Dec 2015

The West Indies batsmen crumbled late on Sunday to leave their team teetering at 91-6 and staring at another humiliating defeat at the close of day two of the second Test against Australia.

Slain Lankan editor buried

Slain Lankan editor buried

Rediff.com12 Jan 2009

The slain editor of a prominent Sri Lankan newspaper, known for its vocal anti-establishment stand on the war on the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam, was buried in Colombo on Monday as the government came under heavy flak, including from a senior ruling party leader, for failing to stop attacks on the media.Former president and ruling Sri Lanka Freedom Party leader Chandrika Kumaratunga joined the growing number of opposition politicians and media watchdogs.

Thakor, another Cong MLA resign after cross-voting in RS bypolls

Thakor, another Cong MLA resign after cross-voting in RS bypolls

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

Thakor, who launched a vitriolic attack on the Congress after resigning from the assembly membership, said he voted for 'honest national leadership'.

Sydney Test: Lyon spins Australia into strong position over Windies

Sydney Test: Lyon spins Australia into strong position over Windies

Rediff.com3 Jan 2016

At the close, after 75 overs were squeezed in around two lengthy rain interruptions, the West Indies were 207 for six with Denesh Ramdin on 23 and Carlos Brathwaite not out 35 after winning the toss.

Indian girl killed in mid-air collision in Aus

Indian girl killed in mid-air collision in Aus

Rediff.com19 Dec 2008

An 18-year-old Indian girl was killed when her plane collided mid-air in Sydney's west on Friday.

Married against my wishes, was living stifled life: Tej Pratap on divorce

Married against my wishes, was living stifled life: Tej Pratap on divorce

Rediff.com3 Nov 2018

The RJD leader said, "I had told my parents that I did not wish to marry at this moment of time. But nobody listened to me. Ours was a mismatch. I am a simple man with simple habits while she is a modern woman, educated in Delhi and used to life in a metropolis."

Campaign ends for second phase of Bihar elections

Campaign ends for second phase of Bihar elections

Rediff.com1 Nov 2020

The 94 constituencies which are going to poll on November 3 are in 17 districts: West Champaran, East Champaran, Sheohar, Sitamarhi, Madhubani, Darbhanga, Muzaffarpur, Gopalganj, Siwan, Saran, Vaishali, Samastipur, Begusarai, Khagaria, Bhagalpur, Nalanda and Patna.

IndiGo's flights from Delhi lands in Istanbul without passengers' luggage

IndiGo's flights from Delhi lands in Istanbul without passengers' luggage

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

Because of strong headwinds on Delhi-Istanbul route for the last two days, the low-cost carrier has been unable to take most of the check-in luggage in the same aircraft along with passengers, said an airline spokesperson.

Jaishankar, another BJP nominee win RS bypoll from Gujarat

Jaishankar, another BJP nominee win RS bypoll from Gujarat

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

Though the election officials were yet to make formal announcement, Chief Minister Vijay Rupani informed the media about the victory.

Lankan president names new PM

Lankan president names new PM

Rediff.com21 Nov 2005

Ratnasiri Wickremanayake was chosen over foreign minister Anura Bandaranaike, the brother of former president Chandrika Kumaratunga

President's brother is new Lankan foreign minister

President's brother is new Lankan foreign minister

Rediff.com22 Aug 2005

Anura Bandaranaike, brother of President Chandrika Kumaratunga, was named Sri Lanka's new foreign minister on Monday.

EXCLUSIVE! Brit-Asian singer sings Tum Hi Ho for you!

EXCLUSIVE! Brit-Asian singer sings Tum Hi Ho for you!

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

A half-Indian Chandrika Darbari is creating waves in the international music industry.

Shocked by RJD loss, Lalu Prasad gives up his meals

Shocked by RJD loss, Lalu Prasad gives up his meals

Rediff.com27 May 2019

The jovial RJD chief, known for his earthy humours, apparently could not digest that his party drew a blank in its stronghold Bihar and also in the neighbouring Jharkhand.

Caste out of Bihar equation as NDA wins state

Caste out of Bihar equation as NDA wins state

Rediff.com24 May 2019

Lalu Prasad and his Muslim-Yadav line has completely gone off track.

Lalu granted 3 days parole to attend son's marriage

Lalu granted 3 days parole to attend son's marriage

Rediff.com10 May 2018

The IG Prison was not categorical about the effective date of parole and said it depended upon when the jail authorities would release him.

Norwegian leader meets Lankan leaders

Norwegian leader meets Lankan leaders

Rediff.com16 Aug 2005

Unidentified snipers shot Kadirgamar in the head and heart late Friday at his home in the capital Colombo. No one has claimed responsibility for the assassination, but Kumaratunga and military officials have roundly blamed Tamil Tiger rebels.

Lanka SC suspends govt-LTTE deal

Lanka SC suspends govt-LTTE deal

Rediff.com15 Jul 2005

Sri Lanka's Supreme Court on Thursday suspended a contentious deal between the government and the Tamil Tiger rebels to disburse billions of dollars of foreign aid to tsunami survivors.

Lanka rally against tsunami deal

Lanka rally against tsunami deal

Rediff.com14 Jun 2005

Lanka talks fail again

Lanka talks fail again

Rediff.com29 Nov 2003

Prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe's office said President Kumaratunga's offer to share powers in the defence ministry was unworkable.

Sri Lankan president declares state of emergency

Sri Lankan president declares state of emergency

Rediff.com5 Nov 2003

The president used her executive powers to impose the state of emergency which gives sweeping authority to the\n\nsecurity forces to arrest and detain suspects.

Lanka slaps emergency after assassination of FM

Lanka slaps emergency after assassination of FM

Rediff.com13 Aug 2005

Sri Lankan President Chandrika Kumaratunga on Saturday imposed a state of emergency to deal with the aftermath of the assassination of her foreign minister Lakshman Kadirgamar.