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Mumbai Ganesh idol collapse: Broken welding support caused fall, police say

Mumbai Ganesh idol collapse: Broken welding support caused fall, police say

Rediff.com23 Aug 2026

Two individuals died and five others, including two children, sustained injuries after a large Ganesh idol of 'Bhuleshwaracha Raja' collapsed during its arrival ceremony in south Mumbai. The incident occurred on Saturday night, prompting immediate rescue efforts and hospitalisation of the injured.

19 get life term in 2016 triple murder case in Odisha

19 get life term in 2016 triple murder case in Odisha

Rediff.com24 May 2026

A court in Odisha's Nabarangpur district sentenced nineteen people to life imprisonment for their involvement in a 2016 clash over land cultivation that resulted in three deaths.

Woman, who killed mother for property, accused of father's murder

Woman, who killed mother for property, accused of father's murder

Rediff.com11 Jul 2026

New allegations have surfaced in the shocking Jaipur murder case, where a daughter is accused of orchestrating her mother's killing for property and a government job.

Three Drown in Hooghly River After Dol Bathing

Three Drown in Hooghly River After Dol Bathing

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

Three people drowned and one went missing in the Hooghly river in West Bengal after bathing following Dol celebrations. The incident occurred at Balaram Sarkar Ghat in Bhatpara.

De-list converted tribals from ST category: Tribal groups in Delhi meet

De-list converted tribals from ST category: Tribal groups in Delhi meet

Rediff.com24 May 2026

Members of various tribal communities gathered in Delhi to demand the de-listing of converted tribals from the Scheduled Tribe category. The event, organised by the RSS affiliate Janajati Suraksha Manch, saw participation from around 1.5 lakh people from over 500 tribal communities.

Three Held Over 2014 Kidnap And Murder In Thane

Three Held Over 2014 Kidnap And Murder In Thane

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Police in Thane have arrested three individuals, including a history-sheeter, in connection with the kidnapping and murder of a 23-year-old man in 2014, stemming from a land development dispute.

Remembering Football Legend Tulsidas Balaram

Remembering Football Legend Tulsidas Balaram

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

Tulsidas Balaram, who passed into the ages last week, was a member of the Indian football team which reached the semis at the Olympics and won an Asian Games gold medal.

'Modishree', 'Joy Bangla': Sweets ready for Bengal results day

'Modishree', 'Joy Bangla': Sweets ready for Bengal results day

Rediff.com3 May 2026

Sweet shops across West Bengal are preparing themed sweets in anticipation of the election results, reflecting the charged political atmosphere.

Indian football legend Tulsidas Balaram passes away

Indian football legend Tulsidas Balaram passes away

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

Asian Games gold medallist and Olympian Tulsidas Balaram, part of Indian football's 'holy trinity' in the 1950s and 60s, passed away in Kolkata on Thursday after a prolonged illness, sources close to his family said.

Infosys co-founder, former IISc director booked under SC/ST Act

Infosys co-founder, former IISc director booked under SC/ST Act

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

A case was registered against Infosys co-founder Senapathy Kris Gopalakrishnan, former IISc Director Balaram and 16 others under the Prevention of SC/ST Atrocities Act. The case was filed based on the directions of the 71st city civil and session court (CCH). The complainant, Durgappa, who belongs to the tribal Bovi community, alleged that he was falsely implicated in a honey trap case and dismissed from service in 2014. He further claimed he was subjected to casteist abuse and threats.

How tailor's tag helped Odisha cops crack mystery murder

How tailor's tag helped Odisha cops crack mystery murder

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

A tailor's tag on a blood-stained shirt found near the crime scene helped the Odisha Police to crack a mysterious murder case and arrest three people, an officer said.

Azerbaijan denies entry to Indian tourist who escaped Tehran

Azerbaijan denies entry to Indian tourist who escaped Tehran

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

After a perilous 500-km road journey out of conflict-torn Tehran, stranded Indian tourist Falguni Dey reached Iran's Astara border with Azerbaijan on Tuesday evening, but his ordeal is far from over.

Man posing as seer in Vrindavan held for Rs 300 cr fraud

Man posing as seer in Vrindavan held for Rs 300 cr fraud

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

According to police officers, Shinde was wanted in connection with multiple FIRs of fraud totalling around Rs 300 crore.

What's driving huge turnout of youths, students at Maha Kumbh

What's driving huge turnout of youths, students at Maha Kumbh

Rediff.com12 Jan 2025

The Maha Kumbh 2025 at Prayagraj will feature a "Yuva Maha Kumbh", a gathering of youth and students celebrating Swami Vivekananda's birth anniversary and his vision for India. The event, organized by the Vivekananda Kendra, will include workshops and discussions on Swami Vivekananda's teachings and their relevance to modern India. The gathering will take place from January 20th, coinciding with the Maha Kumbh, and is expected to draw a large number of young people.

5 Odisha cops suspended for attacking Army officer, molesting friend

5 Odisha cops suspended for attacking Army officer, molesting friend

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

According to an order issued by the director general of police YB Khurania on Wednesday the five police personnel have been suspended on charge of gross misconduct.

Suspense ends as Shrikant Shinde named Mahayuti's Kalyan LS candidate

Suspense ends as Shrikant Shinde named Mahayuti's Kalyan LS candidate

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

Fadnavis' announcement comes at a time when a section of Bharatiya Janata Party in Kalyan has expressed reservations against fielding Shrikant Shinde, the sitting MP from Shiv Sena.

Maidaan Review: Snooze Soccer

Maidaan Review: Snooze Soccer

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

Maidaan draws out more yawns than yays, observes Sukanya Verma.

Rathore among 7 BJP MPs to contest Rajasthan assembly polls

Rathore among 7 BJP MPs to contest Rajasthan assembly polls

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

Rajsamand MP Diya Kumari and Jaipur Rural MP Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore are among the seven BJP parliamentarians who will contest the Rajasthan Assembly polls, according to the first list of 41 candidates issued by the party on Monday.

MVA leads over BJP in Amravati council poll, may make it 3-1

MVA leads over BJP in Amravati council poll, may make it 3-1

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

In a setback to the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party-Balasahebanchi Shiv Sena combine in Maharashtra, the Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi-backed candidates clinched two of the five legislative council seats which were up for grabs in biennial elections from teachers and graduates segments, and appeared poised to bag a third seat also.

BJP-backed nominee loses on home turf of Gadkari, Fadnavis

BJP-backed nominee loses on home turf of Gadkari, Fadnavis

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

Contestant Sudhakar Adbale, supported by the MVA, won the Nagpur teachers constituency defeating his closest rival Nagorao Ganar, a BJP-backed independent and the sitting MLC from the seat, they said.

2 Indians trapped in Libya rescued, families relieved

2 Indians trapped in Libya rescued, families relieved

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

The two Indians -- T Gopikrishna from Andhra Pradesh and C Balaram Kishan from Telangana, who were teaching at Libya's Sirte University, were abducted by Islamic State militants in July last year.

Maha council poll: Jolt to BJP as MVA bags 3 of 5 seats

Maha council poll: Jolt to BJP as MVA bags 3 of 5 seats

Rediff.com4 Feb 2023

The Congress on Friday won the Amravati division graduates constituency, taking the tally of the Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) to three in elections for five Maharashtra Legislative Council seats, a result which has come as a jolt to the ruling Bharatiya Janta Party-Balasahebnachi Shiv Sena alliance.

'Eddie Murphy was approached for Sanjay Dutt's role'

'Eddie Murphy was approached for Sanjay Dutt's role'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

'Eddie Murphy was approached for Sanjay Dutt's role, Omar Sharif for Jackie's Shroff's. The title of Khalnayak was Be Negative then. I had started working on the screenplay with Hollywood writers. And then after three-four months...

COVID-19 reinfection possible: ICMR

COVID-19 reinfection possible: ICMR

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

ICMR Director General said some studies have suggested that antibodies last for three months while some others said they may last in the body for up to five months also.

Russian crude will keep flowing into India at least till Dec

Russian crude will keep flowing into India at least till Dec

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

India will need to travel back in time and seek inspiration from football greats Tulsidas Balaram and Chuni Goswami to deftly dribble around and sidestep the West-imposed price cap on exports of Russian seaborne crude oil. India depends on imported oil to meet 86 per cent of its needs, of which nearly a quarter now comes from Russia. The copious flows are roughly 10 per cent cheaper than competing suppliers helping India save billions of dollars in fuel costs.

Postal dept puts paid to tribal boy's IIT dreams

Postal dept puts paid to tribal boy's IIT dreams

Rediff.com9 Sep 2006

By the time the tribal boy, who secured the 83rd rank in the Scheduled Tribes category in the all-India entrance examination, received his rank card on August 17, the counseling process was over.

Pawar's daughter re-nominated; grand nephew missing in NCP list

Pawar's daughter re-nominated; grand nephew missing in NCP list

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

Sule has been renominated from the Pawar family turf of Baramati, which she represents in the outgoing Lok Sabha whereas grand nephew Parth Pawar, as it does not mention Maval constituency.

Legendary footballer Chuni Goswami no more

Legendary footballer Chuni Goswami no more

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

Chuni Goswami was also battling underlying ailments, including sugar, and prostrate and nerve problems. The versatile sports veteran was 82 and breathed his last at a hospital in Kolkata

Iconic footballer, cricketer: Tributes pour in for Chuni Goswami

Iconic footballer, cricketer: Tributes pour in for Chuni Goswami

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

India's footballers and cricketers -- both current and former -- reacted with shock after Goswami's demise. The versatile veteran, a former India football captain as well as a first-class cricketer, was 82.

Vijayan-led LDF rides back to power in Kerala with 99 seats

Vijayan-led LDF rides back to power in Kerala with 99 seats

Rediff.com3 May 2021

In a stunning electoral victory, the ruling Communist Party if India (Marxist)-led Left Democratic Front (LDF), rode back to power in Kerala winning 99 of the 140 seats, bucking the over four decade long trend of Communists and Congress-led United Democratic Front coming to power alternatively.

Govt may remove plasma therapy as COVID-19 treatment

Govt may remove plasma therapy as COVID-19 treatment

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

A trial has shown that plasma therapy does not reduce mortality or prevent progression of COVID-19.

Former Asiad gold medallist Fortunato Franco dead

Former Asiad gold medallist Fortunato Franco dead

Rediff.com10 May 2021

He was a part of the 1960 Rome Olympics squad but didn't get a game but was an integral part of the 1962 Asiad gold winning team in Jakarta.

51 Delta Plus cases found in 12 states, Maha tops the list: Govt

51 Delta Plus cases found in 12 states, Maha tops the list: Govt

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

These 51 cases were detected from over 45,000 samples sequenced so far in the country.

RIP Subhas Bhowmick: The 'Jose Mourinho' of Kolkata Maidan

RIP Subhas Bhowmick: The 'Jose Mourinho' of Kolkata Maidan

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

A fearless competitor who used brain and brawn in equal measure, Subhas Bhowmick was one of the most fascinating characters in Indian football through the 1970s with his muscular built and equally expressive carefree opinions.

Meet the man behind the Jet pilots' strike

Meet the man behind the Jet pilots' strike

Rediff.com18 Sep 2009

The real mover and shaker behind the development that grounded India's largest airline remained mostly out of the public eye. That was 63-year-old NAG President Captain Girish Kaushik who was doing the heavy lifting in Delhi and Mumbai.

India's research institutes stagnant: IISc chief

India's research institutes stagnant: IISc chief

Rediff.com31 Jul 2007

Majority of India's scientific and research institutions are stagnant and on 'life support systems' due to lack of vigorous faculty recruitment and insufficient funding, a top scientist rues.

Bengali sweets get a makeover

Bengali sweets get a makeover

Rediff.com11 Nov 2015

Sandesh, Rajbhog, Rosogulla and Chamcham have been revamped to keep up with people's adventurous palates.

Bagan seek Chopra, Dhorasoo's services

Bagan seek Chopra, Dhorasoo's services

Rediff.com9 Sep 2003

The Kolkata giants are hoping to rope in two of the best-known Indian origin football names in Europe for its National Football League campaign.

'Chuni Goswami will forever remain golden boy of Indian football'

'Chuni Goswami will forever remain golden boy of Indian football'

Rediff.com1 May 2020

In a heart-warming tribute to his former teammate, Franco Fortunato recalls that "The team that won the Gold Medal in the 1962 Asian Games was a fantastic bunch. But Chuni was above all. He was a treat to watch. He was pure entertainment, a complete package. He was our captain, our darling".

IISc plans new campus twice its size

IISc plans new campus twice its size

Rediff.com24 Jul 2007

The nearly century-old famed Indian Institute of Science in Bangalore intends to build a new campus, twice its size, to meet much of its future expansion needs.