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Olympic-bound wrestler is living her father's dream

Olympic-bound wrestler is living her father's dream

Rediff.com21 May 2021

Anshu Malik is one of the four Indian woman wrestlers to have qualified for the Olympics

BJP's mega national meet begins on Sunday; UP election tops agenda

BJP's mega national meet begins on Sunday; UP election tops agenda

Rediff.com11 Jun 2016

With an eye on the crucial Uttar Pradesh assembly election, BJP's national executive will begin its two-day meet in Allahabad on Sunday which will be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and party president Amit Shah among others.

Fire breaks out in Delhi's South Block

Fire breaks out in Delhi's South Block

Rediff.com20 Mar 2016

A fire broke out in a room of the South Block, which houses the PMO and offices of defence and external affairs ministry, but no one was injured, police and fire officials said.

Delhi fire: Building had just one door, stored combustible material

Delhi fire: Building had just one door, stored combustible material

Rediff.com8 Dec 2019

Dense toxic smoke from burning sewing machines, plastic toys and boxes, rexin rolls, plastic wrappers, card boards, packaging material and garments had engulfed the building, making it difficult to conduct rescue operations, firefighters said.

'If BJP wants to commit suicide, who can stop it?'

'If BJP wants to commit suicide, who can stop it?'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

'If Nitish Kumar is given more seats, then no one can stop the NDA from losing, even the BJP will be wiped out.'

Extortion case: AAP MLA surrenders before Delhi police team in Gujarat

Extortion case: AAP MLA surrenders before Delhi police team in Gujarat

Rediff.com16 Oct 2016

Singh is being probed in an alleged extortion case and three men, allegedly his aides, have been already arrested for extortion.

How I tackled Bloody Monday

How I tackled Bloody Monday

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

Soon after the BJP lost the 2004 election, the stockmarkets went into unprecedented free fall. Then SEBI Chairman G N Bajpai reveals how his firm handling of the situation restored confidence and soon the markets were back to doing what they do best -- make money. A revealing excerpt from his book, A Game Changer's Memoir.

Travel ban ruling is 'a disgraceful decision': Trump

Travel ban ruling is 'a disgraceful decision': Trump

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

A defiant United States President Donald Trump on Friday denounced as "disgraceful" an appellate court's decision blocking his controversial ban on refugees and nationals from seven Muslim-majority countries.

BJP releases Gujarat manifesto on the eve of voting

BJP releases Gujarat manifesto on the eve of voting

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

Unlike the 2012 manifesto, the BJP has chosen not to make any extravagant promises.

'Mamata must restore confidence of Hindus in Kaliachak'

'Mamata must restore confidence of Hindus in Kaliachak'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

'People are tense. The morale of the perpetrators of the Kaliachak attack is very high.' 'People there fear that if the arsonists there could burn the police station today, they can burn the courts tomorrow; they will burn the collectorate.'

Fans can make Indian GP most exciting race: Hamilton

Fans can make Indian GP most exciting race: Hamilton

Rediff.com24 Oct 2012

Drivers run the show but it's the fans who make a Formula One race special and the Indian Grand Prix can become one of the most exciting races on the calendar if the home fans support the event, outgoing McLaren star Lewis Hamilton said on Wednesday.

How 25 Indians Escaped Ukraine!

How 25 Indians Escaped Ukraine!

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

'There were moments when you didn't know if you will get out of there alive.'

From engineering student to welders: The men who formed ISIS-inspired group

From engineering student to welders: The men who formed ISIS-inspired group

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

Following are their brief profiles and roles as alleged by the NIA.

Delhi: Fire in civil aviation ministry; records safe

Delhi: Fire in civil aviation ministry; records safe

Rediff.com24 Jul 2012

A fire broke out on Tuesday in the first floor of the Rajiv Gandhi Bhawan in New Delhi, which houses office of the Union civil aviation ministry, but no one was injured and no files or records were damaged.

Industries, airports near border on alert for war-like emergency

Industries, airports near border on alert for war-like emergency

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

State governments in Punjab, Gujarat, Maharashtra and Jammu & Kashmir are on high alert and have come up with contingency plans to ensure the security of residents in case of a war.

Amul Thapar not on Trump's shortlist for US Supreme Court

Amul Thapar not on Trump's shortlist for US Supreme Court

Rediff.com7 Jul 2018

This would be for the second time that Thapar, son of Indian-American immigrants, might not be able to make the final cut after being interviewed by the US president.

'Shah or Modi, we will not spare anybody'

'Shah or Modi, we will not spare anybody'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2016

On the eve of Patidars' meeting with the Gujarat government, Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti leader Varun Patel speaks to Rediff.com's Prasanna D Zore.

Will Arzan Nagwaswalla make cricket history?

Will Arzan Nagwaswalla make cricket history?

Rediff.com8 May 2021

Arzan Nagwaswalla could be the first Parsi to play cricket for India in 46 years.

Why Kejriwal must apologise for 'just two slaps'

Why Kejriwal must apologise for 'just two slaps'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

'Imagine a situation where an upright officer refuses to carry out a chief minister's or a central minister's orders that he considers wrong.' 'Can he be summarily thrashed at a meeting at your residence, or in his own office?' 'If AAP legitimises political violence, there are many, many, tougher political leaders elsewhere to draw the wrong lessons,' warns Shekhar Gupta.

Vijay back in Tamil's 3 Idiots

Vijay back in Tamil's 3 Idiots

Rediff.com1 Feb 2011

Vijay would essay the role of Rancho, played by Aamir Khan in the Tamil version of 3 Idiots

Obama's security is stark contrast to Eisenhower's India visit

Obama's security is stark contrast to Eisenhower's India visit

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

Late US President Dwight Eisenhower's visit to Agra over five decades ago presents a stark contrast to the changed global security situation now as President Obama prepares to visit Taj Mahal next week.

Fire near Lok Sabha Speaker's chamber

Fire near Lok Sabha Speaker's chamber

Rediff.com5 Aug 2011

A stench of burnt wire and furniture filled the corridors outside the Speaker's chamber at around 10 am and it was cordonned of for visitors.

Do you know these actors' first films?

Do you know these actors' first films?

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

Joginder Tuteja looks at the lesser known films of these stars.

Kiara, Deepika or Shilpa: Who wore the off-shoulder better?

Kiara, Deepika or Shilpa: Who wore the off-shoulder better?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

Our weekly roundup of the best and worst styles from the celebrity circuit.

How India can NEUTRALISE Enemy Drones

How India can NEUTRALISE Enemy Drones

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

'An armed helicopter equipped with counter-drone systems will provide the airborne counter-drone capability and flexibility needed to protect India's critical assets.'

'I love the way I look. I look hot'

'I love the way I look. I look hot'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

'I never thought an invisible character like Radhiya would get me that much visibility.'

Fun is alive. Take that COVID-19!

Fun is alive. Take that COVID-19!

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

The good times are back, in a measured way, in fun spots across the globe.

Six killed in fire in central Delhi

Six killed in fire in central Delhi

Rediff.com23 Mar 2007

The victims were choked to death in the fire that was sparked after a suspected short circuit in the early hours, police said.

6 killed, 34 injured in cooking gas cylinder explosion

6 killed, 34 injured in cooking gas cylinder explosion

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

Six persons were killed and 34 others, including four children, seriously injured when a cooking gas cylinder exploded in East Delhi's Gandhi Nagar area on Monday night.

Coronavirus pain for Chinese mobile handset makers may be Samsung's gain

Coronavirus pain for Chinese mobile handset makers may be Samsung's gain

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

While the outbreak has forced most leading brands like Apple, Xiaomi, Oppo, Vivo, and Realme to rework their launch dates and pricing strategies, Samsung, which struggled to maintain its hold over the market last year, has taken the lead.

'India,UN missions owe no property tax to NYC'

'India,UN missions owe no property tax to NYC'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2010

The three judge panel of the 2nd US Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan upheld the the State Department intervention in 2009, which exempts taxes on property owned by foreign governments and UN missions that housed diplomatic staff.

Security measures beefed up at Pune varsity

Security measures beefed up at Pune varsity

Rediff.com6 Mar 2010

The University of Pune, which has a large number of foreign students, is being fortified with enhanced security measures, a fall-out of the blast in German Bakery in the city on February 13. The sprawling campus of the prestigious varsity, with houses a number of key research institutions, may soon have closed-circuit television system and armed guards to stave off any possible threat, sources said.

Kolkata fire: TMC and BJP begin blame game

Kolkata fire: TMC and BJP begin blame game

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

A devastating fire at a multi-storeyed building in Kolkata that claimed nine lives turned into the epicentre of a political slugfest on Tuesday, with the Trinamool Congress government and the Bharatiya Janata Party pointing accusatory fingers at the Railways and the state administration respectively, even as the bereaved families grieved at the loss of their near ones.

How Taapsee transformed into Rashmi Rocket

How Taapsee transformed into Rashmi Rocket

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

'In spite of her 12-hour shoot, Taapsee used to train every day, completing all her workouts without complaining.'

Darjeeling Bandh: The Gorkha way of managing hardship

Darjeeling Bandh: The Gorkha way of managing hardship

Rediff.com15 Jul 2017

'Helpful neighbours, useful nuggets of information keep the people going as supplies run low.'

Rolling Stone Summer Rock Tour

Rolling Stone Summer Rock Tour

Rediff.com5 May 2009

Rolling Stone magazine and Z3 shirts [from the house of Zodiac], have come together this summer to bring the best of Indian Rock live to five cities.

Another US court rules against Trump's revised travel ban

Another US court rules against Trump's revised travel ban

Rediff.com12 Jun 2017

The court in its ruling said that the executive order signed by Trump "exceeded the scope of the authority delegated to him by Congress" to oversee immigration.

Top UK-based Asian weekly sold to rival

Top UK-based Asian weekly sold to rival

Rediff.com22 Jan 2009

Founded in 1989, Eastern Eye reported on the successes and problems of the Asian community. It also celebrated successful Asians in Asian Business Awards, a popular event in London's social and business circuit. Eastern Eye sources told PTI that the weekly has been bought by the Asian Media & Marketing Group, founded by senior Gujarati journalist, Ramniklal Solanki, for an undisclosed amount.

NRI to lose US mansion for harbouring illegal immigrant

NRI to lose US mansion for harbouring illegal immigrant

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

An Indian-American widow will have to forfeit her 34-room mansion in New YorkState after she lost her appeal to overturn a 2013 conviction for harbouring an illegal immigrant from Kerala for over five years and subjecting her to slave-like conditions.

Can you help this Indian make aviation history?

Can you help this Indian make aviation history?

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

Can you help this Indian achieve aviation history?