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Indian jailed for 40 years for murdering wife, 2 kids in UK

Indian jailed for 40 years for murdering wife, 2 kids in UK

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

"While you were squeezing the life out of your wife, your children can be heard crying in the background for their mummy. It is clear that they heard what was going on and knew that she was being hurt by you," the judge noted in his sentencing remarks.

Long live the Little Master

Long live the Little Master

Rediff.com11 Jul 2003

Rediff.com readers wish the India batting maestro on his 53rd birthday.

Why 'Captain' Vijayakanth Won't Be Forgotten

Why 'Captain' Vijayakanth Won't Be Forgotten

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

The Tamil film industry won't forget Vijayakanth's large-heartedness, how he took care of fellow industry persons, male or female, rich or poor, young or old...recalls N Sathiya Moorthy. How he sent money quietly for the family of a stunt artiste to meet his funeral expenses, how he always ensured that all female co-stars, including junior artistes, had secure accommodation on outdoor shoots, and how he would always the first to rush help if anyone from the fraternity was in distress.

'Nitin Desai was full of energy and life'

'Nitin Desai was full of energy and life'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

'For me, Nitin Chandrakant Desai will always be associated with masti-mazaak.'

Jaffer gets 100 in drawn Test

Jaffer gets 100 in drawn Test

Rediff.com5 Mar 2006

Indian-origin anti-apartheid activist Ahmed Kathrada dies

Indian-origin anti-apartheid activist Ahmed Kathrada dies

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

Kathrada, who frequently referred to Mandela as his 'elder brother', was among three political prisoners who were sentenced to life imprisonment together with the South African anti-apartheid icon after the infamous Rivonia Trial of 1964.

'Dhanush gives you wings to fly'

'Dhanush gives you wings to fly'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

'With him by your side, you can even leap from the Bhuj Khalifa knowing that even if you crash land, the journey will be unforgettable.'

MiG-21 phase-out plan on track, move not linked to accidents: Official

MiG-21 phase-out plan on track, move not linked to accidents: Official

Rediff.com8 May 2023

Three people were killed after the MiG-21 fighter aircraft crashed into a house in Hanumangarh in Rajasthan shortly after it took off for a routine training sortie from the Air Force Station at Suratgarh.

Paes's racquets auctioned for Rs 1.5 lakh; Dhoni's kit for Rs 1 lakh

Paes's racquets auctioned for Rs 1.5 lakh; Dhoni's kit for Rs 1 lakh

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

Leander Paes's Wimbledon mixed doubles winning racquets and India's limited overs skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni's keeping gloves and pads fetched Rs 1.5 lakh and Rs 1 lakh respectively during a charity event.

'No power shortage by 2011-12'

'No power shortage by 2011-12'

Rediff.com26 May 2007

If we want self-sufficiency in power supply, then this is the amount of generation capacity that we will need. Our objective is to be shortage-free in 11th plan (2007-2012).

F1 driver Jules Bianchi dies nine months after crash

F1 driver Jules Bianchi dies nine months after crash

Rediff.com18 Jul 2015

French Formula One driver Jules Bianchi has died of critical head injuries.

Pak can now watch Raees, Kaabil; ban on Indian films officially lifted

Pak can now watch Raees, Kaabil; ban on Indian films officially lifted

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

The decision to allow import of Indian films was taken after a government committee held consultations with various stakeholders and recommended the Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to allow screening of Bollywood movies.

AB shines, Viruddh doesn't

AB shines, Viruddh doesn't

Rediff.com22 Jul 2005

Team orders still part of F1

Team orders still part of F1

Rediff.com16 May 2003

Formula One has banned 'team orders' but old habits die hard and sometimes not at all.

Man U fans vow to oppose Glazer

Man U fans vow to oppose Glazer

Rediff.com15 May 2005

Die-hard supporters of Manchester United pledged on Saturday to keep fighting a takeover by U.S. billionaire Malcolm Glazer

It's do or die for us, says South Africa's Morris

It's do or die for us, says South Africa's Morris

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

South Africa woefully struggled to get their act right in the matches gone by.

Bruce Willis gives up on love!

Bruce Willis gives up on love!

Rediff.com15 Mar 2005

Modi's longest Parliament speech pressed all the right buttons

Modi's longest Parliament speech pressed all the right buttons

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday slammed the opposition alliance INDIA as a collection of arrogant dynasties who will take India back by two centuries as he exuded confidence that people will bless the "garib ka beta" with a record-breaking mandate in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.

Indian-origin Israeli umpire dies after being hit by ball

Indian-origin Israeli umpire dies after being hit by ball

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

Hillel Awaskar, an Indian-origin international umpire and former captain of Israel's cricket team, died after being hit in the neck by a ball during a league match in the coastal city of Ashdod, just two days after the tragic death of Australian player Phil Hughes in similar circumstances.

'Dons Are More Decent Than Politicians'

'Dons Are More Decent Than Politicians'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

'I was wondering whether I would ever come out alive.'

Forward line has been non-existent

Forward line has been non-existent

Rediff.com24 Aug 2004

'KK's ability to sing was Godsent'

'KK's ability to sing was Godsent'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

'He had the voice of the film hero. It was filled with youthful romance.'

Hunter Tootega Nahi, Todega Review: Unpredictable!

Hunter Tootega Nahi, Todega Review: Unpredictable!

Rediff.com22 Mar 2023

Hunter Tootega Nahi, Todega is bizarre, unintentionally funny, discovers Deepa Gahlot.

The Only Thing Aparshakti Wants To Change In His Life

The Only Thing Aparshakti Wants To Change In His Life

Rediff.com3 May 2023

'Much as I feel on top of the world after being a part of a special series like Jubilee, I would say my biggest achievement so far has been spreading happiness around.'

Why Air India Sale Is Win-Win For All

Why Air India Sale Is Win-Win For All

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

That such a deal can be greeted with celebration in the camps of both buyer and seller speaks volumes about the airline and its recent history, explains T N Ninan.

PIX: Arsenal rally to hold Chelsea; City, United win

PIX: Arsenal rally to hold Chelsea; City, United win

Rediff.com22 Oct 2023

Images from the Premier League matches played on Saturday.

Jim Carrey's romantic turn

Jim Carrey's romantic turn

Rediff.com15 Mar 2004

Defeat staring India in the face

Defeat staring India in the face

Rediff.com29 Dec 2003

'Some love me, many hated me'

'Some love me, many hated me'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

'N Chandra told me, "Arree yaar, don't get heavy on me now! This is a Hindi movie so leave your logic at home".'

'We've built over 60 sets for Heera Mandi'

'We've built over 60 sets for Heera Mandi'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

'At a time when there's a lot of conversation happening around how AI has made art directors and production designers jobless, we will simply say that if your work speaks for you, you will never be out of work.'

Will India See Return Of Two-Party Politics?

Will India See Return Of Two-Party Politics?

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

If only the Congress could rebuild on its strengths and develop a modern enough ideology, we could again be moving towards a clearer two-party political landscape, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

This Is Not The End Of Gautam Adani

This Is Not The End Of Gautam Adani

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

Mr Adani has a fight on his hands. It is not a fight to the death, asserts T N Ninan.

Novel films, to perpetuate a pun

Novel films, to perpetuate a pun

Rediff.com4 Sep 2003

Violence feared as Imran Khan faces no-trust vote today

Violence feared as Imran Khan faces no-trust vote today

Rediff.com3 Apr 2022

There are reports that the government may try to physically prevent opposition members and nearly two dozen PTI dissidents from reaching the Parliament House through protestors.

'I was attacked for being anti-national'

'I was attacked for being anti-national'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

'What the film shows is an India, which was headed in a completely different direction than where we are headed.'

'Air Pollution Leads To Type 2 Diabetes'

'Air Pollution Leads To Type 2 Diabetes'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

'Pollution acts as an endocrine disruptor.' 'When it acts as an endocrine disruptor it has an effect on the endocrine system of the human body and the effect on the pancreas is an important one.' 'The way you get type two diabetes is due to two defects.' 'One is the pancreas doesn't produce enough insulin.' 'The other physiological defect is insulin resistance.'

Is Putin Really A Tough Guy?

Is Putin Really A Tough Guy?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

The mixed narratives emerging from Russia undermine Mr Putin's position and authority even more than the actual facts, observes Mihir S Sharma.