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Grateful Suyash on how RCB helped fast-track recovery

Grateful Suyash on how RCB helped fast-track recovery

Rediff.com1 May 2025

I had three hernias, but surgery in London helped me play in this IPL: RCB's Suyash Sharma

Scottish-born travel writer Bill Aitken dies in Dehradun at 90

Scottish-born travel writer Bill Aitken dies in Dehradun at 90

Rediff.com18 Apr 2025

Noted Scottish-born travel writer Bill Aitken, known for his writings on Indian mountains, rivers, and railways, died in Dehradun at the age of 90. Aitken, who arrived in India in the late 1950s, traveled extensively throughout the country, especially in and around the Himalayan ashrams of Kausani and Mirtola. He lived between Delhi and Mussoorie since the 1970s. In over two dozen travel books, Aitken explored India's religious and natural landscapes, wrote intimately about its people and their beliefs, and had a keen interest in Indian railways. Some of his noted works include "Seven Sacred Rivers," "Divining the Deccan - A Motorbike to the Heart of India," "Footloose in the Himalaya," and "Exploring Indian Railways."

Parliament breach: Cops seize diary, clothes of accused

Parliament breach: Cops seize diary, clothes of accused

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

The special team of Delhi Police searched Parliament breach accused Neelam Azad's residence in Haryana's Jind and took away her old diary and some books.

'Every Congress leader in Rajasthan wants that red diary'

'Every Congress leader in Rajasthan wants that red diary'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

'Every Congressman in Rajasthan is in Ashok Gehlot's pocket.'

Sacked Rajasthan minister releases 3 pages of 'red diary', alleges graft in RCA poll

Sacked Rajasthan minister releases 3 pages of 'red diary', alleges graft in RCA poll

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

Sacked Rajasthan minister Rajendra Gudha on Wednesday made public three pages of the purported "red diary" which he has claimed contains the details of financial misdeeds of the Congress government and cited their contents to allege corruption in Rajasthan Cricket Association election.

Mumbai Diaries 2 Review: Too Dramatic!

Mumbai Diaries 2 Review: Too Dramatic!

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

Season two once again goes for dramatic overkill despite the spine-chilling gravity of the true events it is based on, observes Mayur Sanap.

Parineeti's Punjab Diaries

Parineeti's Punjab Diaries

Rediff.com11 Mar 2023

Vaani in Paris... Kartik at Times Square... Lara in Dubai...

Seshan wanted to halt polls after Rajiv Gandhi's assassination: Book

Seshan wanted to halt polls after Rajiv Gandhi's assassination: Book

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

A new book by former West Bengal governor Gopal Krishna Gandhi claims that former chief election commissioner T N Seshan proposed an immediate halt to the general election process after Rajiv Gandhi's assassination in 1991 and even offered to become home minister. Gandhi, who was joint secretary to then president R Venkatraman, writes that Seshan was the one who broke the news of the assassination to the president and arrived at the Rashtrapati Bhawan "super-fast" that night. According to Gandhi's account, Seshan told Venkatraman that he felt the election process needed to be stopped and that he was ready to take on the role of home minister if necessary. However, Prime Minister Chandra Shekhar and Cabinet Secretary Naresh Chandra assured the president that the situation was under control and that there was no need to pause the election process. Seshan's suggestions were ultimately ignored, but he did manage to postpone the second and third phases of polling.

The 10 Coolest Cosplayers From The Con

The 10 Coolest Cosplayers From The Con

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

The cosplay at the Mumbai Comic Con 2025 is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G.

Meet Priyanka Chopra's Bhabhi, Neelam Upadhyaya

Meet Priyanka Chopra's Bhabhi, Neelam Upadhyaya

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

All eyes are on the fabulous Priyanka Chopra's newest family member -- her sister-in-law, Neelam Upadhyaya.

Exit polls predict BJP win in Delhi polls, Cong in 3rd place

Exit polls predict BJP win in Delhi polls, Cong in 3rd place

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

Exit polls conducted after the Delhi Assembly elections on February 5th predict a close race between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), with the BJP potentially securing a slight advantage. The polls suggest the Congress will not make any significant gains. However, it is important to note that exit polls are projections based on voter interviews and can vary significantly from the actual results, which will be announced on February 8th.

Kubra@Kumbh: 'The Ganga Welcomed Me'

Kubra@Kumbh: 'The Ganga Welcomed Me'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

Sacred Games Actor Kubra Sait recently went to the Maha Kumbh Mela, and penned a beautiful diary of her experiences.

Sobhita-Naga Chaitanya Go For A Ride

Sobhita-Naga Chaitanya Go For A Ride

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

The three-day Holi weekend saw many film folk take a quick travel break.

Privacy is media's alliance, fear of surveillance is an assault: HC

Privacy is media's alliance, fear of surveillance is an assault: HC

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

The Madras High Court has asserted that press freedom and privacy are intertwined and that surveillance constitutes an attack on the press, which is considered the fourth pillar of democracy. The court made this observation while addressing petitions filed by the Chennai Press Club and three reporters seeking protection from harassment by a police Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the leak of an FIR concerning a sexual assault case at Anna University. The court highlighted the importance of protecting journalists' sources and criticized the SIT for seizing reporters' mobile phones without justification and for failing to adequately investigate the source of the leaked FIR.

ED books Sonia, Rahul in National Herald case; Cong says vendetta

ED books Sonia, Rahul in National Herald case; Cong says vendetta

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a chargesheet against Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and others on charges of money laundering in the National Herald case. The chargesheet, filed on April 9, names Congress leaders Sam Pitroda and Suman Dubey as accused persons. The case pertains to the alleged fraudulent takeover of properties valued over Rs 2,000 crore belonging to the Associated Journals Limited (AJL), the publisher of the National Herald news platform. The ED alleges that Young Indian, a private company "beneficially owned" by Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, "acquired" AJL properties for a mere Rs 50 lakh, significantly undervaluing its worth. The case has been transferred to Special Judge Vishal Gogne's court for further proceedings.

'When Meena Kumari Died, I Became Hysterical'

'When Meena Kumari Died, I Became Hysterical'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2025

'My mom had told me a great deal about Meena Kumari and how she could make a tear drop at the right moment. A legend who was in total control. But when I finally met her, I saw a frail, shrivelled and petite woman -- just a bag of bones. Very tiny. She was dying.'

Peek into Malaika's Bali Holiday Diary

Peek into Malaika's Bali Holiday Diary

Rediff.com28 May 2024

Sanjana makes memories in Colombia... Neha seeks blessing at Golden Temple... Janhvi visits her mommy's favourite place...

PIX: England's Dharamsala Diary

PIX: England's Dharamsala Diary

Rediff.com9 Mar 2024

The curtains dropped on another exciting India vs England Test series, with the visiting side falling to a crushing defeat in the final match in Dharamsala.

Check Out Wedding Decor Trends!

Check Out Wedding Decor Trends!

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

Wedding decor is going beyond aesthetics, embracing grand elements in a nod to the couples' personal stories.

Modi visits RSS HQ for 1st time since becoming PM

Modi visits RSS HQ for 1st time since becoming PM

Rediff.com30 Mar 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday visited Dr Hedgewar Smruti Mandir in Nagpur and paid tributes at memorials dedicated to Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) founder Keshav Baliram Hedgewar, and second sarsanghchalak (chief) M S Golwalkar.

Day after showing red diary pages, police visit Gudha's Jaipur home

Day after showing red diary pages, police visit Gudha's Jaipur home

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

A Jodhpur police team visited sacked Rajasthan minister Rajendra Gudha's official residence in Jaipur on Thursday in connection with the investigation of a rape case registered against two men under the POCSO Act, officials said.

'If there was nothing in the red diary, why did they snatch it from me?'

'If there was nothing in the red diary, why did they snatch it from me?'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

'They could have told the media that there is nothing in it and let me read it out.'

Politicians, builders named in Baba Siddique murder case

Politicians, builders named in Baba Siddique murder case

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

Former MLA Zeeshan Siddique has named several builders and politicians in his statement to police, alleging their involvement in the murder of his father and NCP leader Baba Siddique. Zeeshan claims that developers were in frequent contact with his father regarding redevelopment projects and that one builder used abusive language towards his father during a meeting. He also alleges a false case was registered against him for opposing a redevelopment project. This information is part of a 4,500-page chargesheet filed by police in connection with Baba Siddique's murder.

Bete ko padhao beti ko bachao: Bombay HC on Badlapur girls' abuse

Bete ko padhao beti ko bachao: Bombay HC on Badlapur girls' abuse

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

The bench noted that the special investigation team was formed as the local police did not probe the case properly, and "there was a strong outburst of the common man."

Chak De! Girl Makes Her Comeback

Chak De! Girl Makes Her Comeback

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

Aahana enjoys Lucknow... Shriya takes a stroll... Neha looks at the stars...

IRS officer, kin found dead at Kerala home; sister was facing CBI case

IRS officer, kin found dead at Kerala home; sister was facing CBI case

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

The Kerala Police are investigating the mysterious deaths of an IRS officer, his sister, and their mother in Kochi. The officer, Maneesh Vijay, and his sister, Shalini Vijay, were found hanging inside their house, while their mother, Shakuntala Agarwal, was discovered dead on her bed. Police have not yet established a direct link between the deaths and a CBI case in which Shalini was summoned as an accused. Preliminary findings suggest the siblings died by suicide, but the cause of their mother's death is still under investigation. The family had been residing in the quarters for the past year and a half but reportedly kept to themselves, maintaining limited interaction with neighbours, police added.

Debt To Wealth: Young People, Read This!

Debt To Wealth: Young People, Read This!

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

'Understand your financial goals. Next, categorise them by size. Then evaluate your investment options.'

'When Boys Are Rejected By A Girl, They Resort To Toxicity'

'When Boys Are Rejected By A Girl, They Resort To Toxicity'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

'The male-dominant Indian culture displays a lot of violence, a lot of aggression towards women.'

Can Stress, Dehydration Cause Stomach Pain?

Can Stress, Dehydration Cause Stomach Pain?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

When you're stressed, your body releases hormones like cortisol and adrenaline, which can interfere with your digestion process and cause excessive acid production, says Dr Aklesh Tandekar, head-consultant critical care, Wockhardt Hospitals.

Oscars 2025: Anora Bags Five, Including Best Picture

Oscars 2025: Anora Bags Five, Including Best Picture

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

The 97th Annual Academy Awards are live at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California. Here's a quick look at the winners.

'We Have Begged For Justice'

'We Have Begged For Justice'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

'Justice may or may not happen, but who are those people who did this to her?' 'If the hospital authorities had helped us that day, or the police, then the real culprits would have been caught.' 'Getting justice for my daughter is my goal now and I want the CM to remember that.'

Rashmika Goes Hop Hop Hop

Rashmika Goes Hop Hop Hop

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

Ananya goes to Amritsar... Sonakshi goes glam...Adah has a question...

Shraddha, Kajal, Jannat Just Love This Vibe!

Shraddha, Kajal, Jannat Just Love This Vibe!

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

If you're looking to channel your inner apsara and turn heads at every event, this trend is exactly what you need. Time to go sheer, sassy and splendacious!

Shreya brings us Mumbai Diaries

Shreya brings us Mumbai Diaries

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

Saif takes the jetty to work... Kartik goes for dance class...

'I'm The Surprise Package Of Housefull 5'

'I'm The Surprise Package Of Housefull 5'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

'The Zomato delivery guy wants to click a picture with you.' 'My car has gone for servicing so I ended up going in rickshaws and they recognise me from ads.' 'When I'm walking my dog, people stop by and say, "Oh, we loved you in Bigg Boss.' 'I was shooting for Housefull in a village and there, people were coming over and clicking pictures with me.'

2024's Stunning Brides: Aditi, Surbhi, Aaliyah...

2024's Stunning Brides: Aditi, Surbhi, Aaliyah...

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

Celeb-approved Bollywood bride fashion has never looked this good.

No death certificates for Bengal women killed in Kumbh stampede

No death certificates for Bengal women killed in Kumbh stampede

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

Families of two West Bengal women killed in a stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela have alleged that they were handed over the bodies without death certificates. They received only a piece of paper mentioning that the body was given to them. The victims, Basanti Poddar and Urmila Bhuniya, were killed in the pre-dawn stampede on January 29. A senior West Bengal minister alleged that "total mismanagement" prevailed in the Maha Kumbh Mela.

Oscars 2025: The Brutalist, Emilia Prez Get Nominated

Oscars 2025: The Brutalist, Emilia Prez Get Nominated

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

The nominations for the 97th Annual Academy Awards were announced by Bowen Yang and Rachel Sennott.

Kangana Goes Retro

Kangana Goes Retro

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

Shilpa in Wonderland... Kajol is optimistic... Dia is enjoying Sri Lanka...

Rakul-Jackky Steal A Moment In London

Rakul-Jackky Steal A Moment In London

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

Kajal clicks picture with her husband... What's Kriti celebrating... Mouni holidays in Goa...