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This birthday, will Salman forgive Arijit?

This birthday, will Salman forgive Arijit?

Rediff.com24 Apr 2021

This birthday the best gift Arijit could hope for is to be finally forgiven by Salman Khan, says Subhash K Jha.

WI recall Hope against South Africa, injured Gabriel out

WI recall Hope against South Africa, injured Gabriel out

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

Top-order batsman Kieran Powell was also recalled, while teenage fast bowler Jayden Seales was named in the 13-member squad for the match in Gros Islet.

Buddhadeb Dasgupta passes away

Buddhadeb Dasgupta passes away

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

'A great loss for the fraternity. Your work will be missed & cherished.'

Share your special winter recipes!

Share your special winter recipes!

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

Is there a winter recipe you swear by? It's time you shared it with us.

Daredevil dangling his fiance over cliff isn't quite what it seems

Daredevil dangling his fiance over cliff isn't quite what it seems

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

A woman appears to risk her life to capture a breathtaking engagement photo, however the incredible snap is actually just an optical illusion.

Punjab CM appoints Prashant Kishor as principal advisor

Punjab CM appoints Prashant Kishor as principal advisor

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

Kishor had handled the Congress poll campaign in the 2017 Punjab assembly elections. The Congress in 2017 had stormed to power by bagging 77 seats in the 117-member assembly.

Pet pics: The happy labrador who loves oranges

Pet pics: The happy labrador who loves oranges

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

Rediff readers share their pet pics.

Amit Mitra likely to step down as Bengal finance minister

Amit Mitra likely to step down as Bengal finance minister

Rediff.com11 Jul 2021

Noted economist and senior Trinamool Congress leader Amit Mitra is likely to step down as the West Bengal finance minister and even retire from active politics due to ill health, party sources said on Sunday.

DA case: Haven't done anything illegal, says BCCI chief

DA case: Haven't done anything illegal, says BCCI chief

Rediff.com8 Jun 2012

The Board Of Control For Cricket In India chief and managing director of India Cements, N Srinivasan, has said that he has done nothing illegal. Srinivasan has been summoned by the Central Bureau of Investigation for questioning in connection with the Jagan Mohan Reddy disproportionate assets case.

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.

AP passes Disha Bill to ensure rape verdicts in 21 days

AP passes Disha Bill to ensure rape verdicts in 21 days

Rediff.com14 Dec 2019

The proposed new law has been named the 'Andhra Pradesh Disha Act Criminal Law (AP Amendment) Act, 2019 as a tribute to the veterinary doctor who was raped and murdered recently in neighbouring Telangana.

Shahbaz: Maths-loving cricketer makes it to the top!

Shahbaz: Maths-loving cricketer makes it to the top!

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

While he has 57 first-class, 24 List A and 39 T20 wickets at domestic level, Shahbaz Ahmed does have the ability to punch above his weight.

The Queen of 'Item Numbers'

The Queen of 'Item Numbers'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

'It's a special song and every girl will relate to it.'

Congress banking on 'chocolaty faces' to fight polls: BJP leader on Priyanka

Congress banking on 'chocolaty faces' to fight polls: BJP leader on Priyanka

Rediff.com27 Jan 2019

'Priyanka would not have been brought into active politics if there was confidence within the Congress in (party chief) Rahul's leadership'

DA case: SC issues notice to K'taka on Jaya's plea

DA case: SC issues notice to K'taka on Jaya's plea

Rediff.com30 Aug 2013

The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice to Karnataka government on a plea of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa against the removal of special public prosecutor in a disproportionate assets case against her and said no fresh appointment of public prosecutor be made in the case.

Change in Qaeda magazine's name suggests shift of focus on Kashmir: UN

Change in Qaeda magazine's name suggests shift of focus on Kashmir: UN

Rediff.com30 May 2022

A change in the name of the Al Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) magazine 'suggests a refocusing' of the terror group from Afghanistan to Kashmir, a United Nations report has said.

PICS: Haaland hoists Manchester City; Chelsea lose

PICS: Haaland hoists Manchester City; Chelsea lose

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

A round-up of Tuesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.

In Pics: Alessandra shows off her yoga moves

In Pics: Alessandra shows off her yoga moves

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

The Brazilian model's yoga pics will bring you plenty of calm.

PIX: Benfica end Juve's hopes, join Chelsea in last 16

PIX: Benfica end Juve's hopes, join Chelsea in last 16

Rediff.com26 Oct 2022

A round-up of Tuesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.

2nd Test: Brathwaite 99 not out as Windies close on 287-7

2nd Test: Brathwaite 99 not out as Windies close on 287-7

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

Sri Lanka opening bowler Suranga Lakmal made early inroads, taking the wickets of John Campbell (5) and Nkrumah Bonner (0) in the morning session and piling on the pressure with six successive maidens.

Why Congress WON'T sack minister named in Jagan DA case

Why Congress WON'T sack minister named in Jagan DA case

Rediff.com9 Apr 2013

Andhra Pradesh Home Minister Sabitha Indra Reddy has been named in the charge-sheet of the Central Bureau of Investigation's chargesheet against Jagan Mohan Reddy in the disproportionate assets case against the YSR Congress chief.

Tokyo Games: What A Runner!

Tokyo Games: What A Runner!

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

Eliud Kipchoge confirmed his status as the Greatest Marathoner of the 21st Century by winning a second Olympic Marathon, only the third runner in history to do so.

Watch Your Favourite Books on OTT!

Watch Your Favourite Books on OTT!

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

It's raining book-to-screen adaptations on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma offers you a selection.

TN govt has no authority to appoint SPP in Jayalalithaa DA case: SC

TN govt has no authority to appoint SPP in Jayalalithaa DA case: SC

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

The Supreme Court on Monday held that Tamil Nadu government has no right to appoint advocate Bhawani Singh as special public prosecutor to appear in Karnataka High Court for J Jayalalithaa's disproportionate assets case.

50% DA to be merged with basic salary

50% DA to be merged with basic salary

Rediff.com3 Feb 2004

Finance Minister Jaswant Singh while presenting the Interim Budget for fiscal 2004-05 in Parliament on Tuesday said 50 per cent of dearness allowance of the pay will be merged with basic salary of central government employees.

Sonu Sood made brand ambassador of Punjab's vaccination program

Sonu Sood made brand ambassador of Punjab's vaccination program

Rediff.com11 Apr 2021

"Happy to share that actor & philanthropist @SonuSood will be the Brand Ambassador of our #Covid19 vaccination drive. I thank him for supporting our campaign to reach out to, and protect, every Punjabi, and appeal to all to get vaccinated at the earliest," the chief minister tweeted.

Happy Birthday, Kishore Kumar!

Happy Birthday, Kishore Kumar!

Rediff.com4 Aug 2014

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

Lockdown dance: Can you shake it like Chahal, Dhawan?

Lockdown dance: Can you shake it like Chahal, Dhawan?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

With no action on the field due to the coronavirus outbreak, our cricketers are keeping their fans entertained on social media during the lockdown.

Govt likely to ok 4% hike in DA

Govt likely to ok 4% hike in DA

Rediff.com1 Sep 2003

The government is likely to approve on Tuesday a four per cent hike in Dearness Allowance to central government employees and pensioners, which will cost the exchequer Rs 1460 crore (Rs 14.6 billion) in a full year.

West Bengal: Debt-ridden state faces uphill task

West Bengal: Debt-ridden state faces uphill task

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

The state is now under pressure to revise the salaries of its 800,000 employees, which would add to the strain of an already debt-laden state exchequer.

Solving Tibetan issue key for Sino-Indian ties: Da

Solving Tibetan issue key for Sino-Indian ties: Da

Rediff.com3 Nov 2007

Maintaining that resolution of the Tibetan issue was vital for betterment of Indo-China ties, the Dalai Lama on Saturday favoured "genuine friendship" between the two Asian giants, rekindling the Hindi-Chini bhai bhai spirit.

'How long will you live fearing this virus?'

'How long will you live fearing this virus?'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

'These reports of cases being very low in other states, is it true? Are the numbers believable?'

Engineer turned cricketer is now an RCB fan favourite

Engineer turned cricketer is now an RCB fan favourite

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

Shahbaz, one of the pillars of the Bengal Ranji Trophy side, is also an integral part of Royal Challengers Bangalore

Remembering Anglo-Indian Courage For The Motherland

Remembering Anglo-Indian Courage For The Motherland

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

'Anglo-Indians have played a significant role at the forefront, meeting every challenge to the security of the motherland.' A fascinating excerpt from Barry O'Brien's The Anglo-Indians: A Portrait of a Community.

IPL 2020: Meet Kings XI Punjab

IPL 2020: Meet Kings XI Punjab

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

The Kings XI Punjab IPL record.

60% Goa MLAs switched parties in last 5 yrs, an Indian 'record'

60% Goa MLAs switched parties in last 5 yrs, an Indian 'record'

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

The Association of Democratic Reforms said Goa has set a unique record, which is "unparalleled" in the history of Indian democracy.

Elections Are MUST For Democracy

Elections Are MUST For Democracy

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

Democracy is the heart of our body politic and elections are its life blood. Because there is some disease that affects it, we cannot apply leeches to drain it off, killing the body in the process, asserts Shreekant Sambrani.

Jayalalithaa's Death: Will Sasikala Be Prosecuted?

Jayalalithaa's Death: Will Sasikala Be Prosecuted?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

Jayalalithaa was the third chief minister in Tamil Nadu to die in office, after her mentor M G Ramachandran (1987) and before that his mentor C N Annadurai (1969). The state government should have evolved protocols for the medical care of the incumbent, and institutional memory should have guided the government and officials in the matter, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Putin 'insulted' by US election meddling claim, says Trump

Putin 'insulted' by US election meddling claim, says Trump

Rediff.com11 Nov 2017

"He (Putin) said he didn't meddle. He said he didn't meddle. I asked him again," Trump said.

'You were part of my childhood, Dada'

'You were part of my childhood, Dada'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

'These days you are the main inspiration for a lot of young film-makers. They are mimicking your films.'