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Assam Youth Cong chief expelled after she alleged harassment by IYC chief

Assam Youth Cong chief expelled after she alleged harassment by IYC chief

Rediff.com22 Apr 2023

Dutta had accused Indian Youth Congress chief Srinivas B V of causing mental agony to her after she levelled sexual harassment charges against former IYC president Keshav Kumar.

The Busiest Firang Actor In India

The Busiest Firang Actor In India

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

'There have been and will continue to be, so many captivating stories in colonial India.' 'Obviously, most of the white people were British, so if I am going to take on a role in a film set in one of the most turbulent periods of Indian history, then it only stands to reason that my character would be of British descent.' 'But that doesn't mean all my roles are negative.'

When Kishore Kumar was accompanied by an invisible boy!

When Kishore Kumar was accompanied by an invisible boy!

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

We present an excerpt from Kishore Kumar: Method In Madness by Derek Bose.

SC asks Kejriwal, LG to rise above 'political bickering'

SC asks Kejriwal, LG to rise above 'political bickering'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday asked Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena to rise above 'political bickering' and discuss who could head the national capital's power regulator Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC), saying the two constitutional functionaries should get down to 'serious work of governance' away from glare of publicity.

What Will Modi's Scientific Advisor Do?

What Will Modi's Scientific Advisor Do?

Rediff.com13 May 2022

Dr Ajay Kumar Sood will have to complete a task his predecessor started: Getting the government to sign off on a new Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy on which work was begun in 2020.

Who Is Sambit Patra Hugging?

Who Is Sambit Patra Hugging?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

Former Tripura chief minister and Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Biplab Kumar Deb is congratulated by BJP national Spokesperson Dr Sambit Patra on being elected to the Rajya Sabha in Agartala.

Bihar doctors die of COVID, govt looks away

Bihar doctors die of COVID, govt looks away

Rediff.com19 May 2021

116 doctors treating COVID patients in Bihar have succumbed to the disease. The family of only one doctor has received compensation.

Pannun 'Plot': 'Biden has received a wake up call'

Pannun 'Plot': 'Biden has received a wake up call'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

'US officials must grapple with the possibility that one of its closest partners attempted an extrajudicial killing on its soil.' 'This is not something that friends typically do to friends.'

Three Lessons To Learn From Dronaacharya

Three Lessons To Learn From Dronaacharya

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

Three takeaways for individuals living in a global society today, where misinformation and disinformation are rife.

Ashwani Kumar takes over as CBI chief

Ashwani Kumar takes over as CBI chief

Rediff.com2 Aug 2008

Senior IPS official Ashwani Kumar took charge as the new director of the Central Bureau of Investigation on Saturday. "My top priority would be to reduce the trail time of our cases," the new CBI director said. He added, "the CBI is under tremendous pressure to nab Dawood Ibrahim."

Pant 'dozed off' while driving: Police

Pant 'dozed off' while driving: Police

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

Uttarakhand police said the wicketkeeper-batsman, who was alone in the car when it crashed had lost control of the vehicle after he "dozed off".

Jena's visa issues: Neeraj Chopra urges MEA to intervene

Jena's visa issues: Neeraj Chopra urges MEA to intervene

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

Jena is a promising javelin thrower, with a world ranking of 33. He threw his personal best of 84.38 m on July 28, 2023, in Sri Lanka at the 101st Sri Lankan Championships. It was a gold medal-winning throw.

British Indian ex-minister Alok Sharma knighted; 30 more PIOs to be honoured

British Indian ex-minister Alok Sharma knighted; 30 more PIOs to be honoured

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

Sharma was the president of the conference, the first since the Paris Agreement of COP21 that expected parties to make enhanced commitments towards mitigating climate change.

Seismic activities in K'taka not major ones, Deccan Plateau safe: Geologists

Seismic activities in K'taka not major ones, Deccan Plateau safe: Geologists

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

On Saturday, the quake measured 4.4 on the Richter scale in Vijayapura bordering Maharashtra, and there was another tremor of 1.8 this morning in south Karnataka.

Mulayam, Ustad Zakir Hussain, SM Krishna get Padma Vibhushan

Mulayam, Ustad Zakir Hussain, SM Krishna get Padma Vibhushan

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Samajwadi Party patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav is among six personalities chosen for this year's Padma Vibhushan.

Karnataka: 8 turncoats, who helped BJP's 2019 coup, lose

Karnataka: 8 turncoats, who helped BJP's 2019 coup, lose

Rediff.com14 May 2023

As many as 13 Congress and three Janata Dal-Secular MLAs had resigned from the Karnataka Assembly in 2019 thus bringing down the 14-month-old coalition government of the Congress and the JD-S led by H D Kumaraswamy.

Meet the 24 newly inducted ministers in Siddaramaiah's expanded cabinet

Meet the 24 newly inducted ministers in Siddaramaiah's expanded cabinet

Rediff.com27 May 2023

Within a week of assuming power, the Congress government in Karnataka has expanded its cabinet on Saturday, filling all posts.

When Pakistan Was Keen On A Kashmir Solution

When Pakistan Was Keen On A Kashmir Solution

Rediff.com3 May 2023

Manmohan Singh and Musharraf felt that what they were embarking upon, if successful, could lead to a future of boundless potential for the two countries and for the relationship that was hard to foresee from the prism of the existing situation and the historical position and orthodox ideas on both sides.

Indian-origin teenage varsity student among 3 killed in UK knife attacks

Indian-origin teenage varsity student among 3 killed in UK knife attacks

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Nottinghamshire police said the 31-year-old suspect, who remains in custody, then went on to stab a man in his 50s to death and also attempted to run over three people - still in hospital - with a van stolen from that man.

BJP leader dies following police lathi charge on Patna protest

BJP leader dies following police lathi charge on Patna protest

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

A BJP leader in Bihar on Thursday died while taking part in a 'Vidhan Sabha march' against the state's Nitish Kumar government, evoking allegations from senior party leaders that he was "killed in a brutal lathi charge".

Woman locks herself, son for 3 yrs to escape Covid; rescued

Woman locks herself, son for 3 yrs to escape Covid; rescued

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

During the three years of confinement with her son, the woman did not allow even her husband into the house after he stepped out to go to office when restrictions eased after the first lockdown in 2020, police said.

Nitish's Red Roses For Lalu

Nitish's Red Roses For Lalu

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar walked to 10, Circular Road, from his home at 1, Aney Marg to meet his old comrade-turned political adversary-turned ally.

10 Youth Shows You Must Watch On OTT

10 Youth Shows You Must Watch On OTT

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

As the Indian version of The Archies gets ready to hit OTT, Deepa Gahlot picks 10 interesting college-and-youth-oriented shows on OTT.

At 2 pm, Friday, Nitish Kumar will take office

At 2 pm, Friday, Nitish Kumar will take office

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

Shatrughan Sinha won't attend, citing 'important personal engagements.' Will L K Advani be present? M I Khan reports on a swearing-in ceremony the likes of which Patna may not have seen before.

All cheetahs in good health, experts keep close watch

All cheetahs in good health, experts keep close watch

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

Experts are monitoring them from a hole in a loft near their quarantine enclosures to ensure least human intervention

'India's wealth is in the hands of privileged castes'

'India's wealth is in the hands of privileged castes'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

'They fear their caste privilege will be exposed if there is an OBC caste census.'

How Many Children do BJP MLAs in UP have?

How Many Children do BJP MLAs in UP have?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

Given the controversy over Uttar Pradesh's population control moves, Hemant Shivsaran/Rediff.com digs deep to find out how many children BJP MLAs in UP have.

Numbers Don't Add Up For BJP In Tamil Nadu

Numbers Don't Add Up For BJP In Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

Indications are that the DMK combine will win more seats than the AIADMK and BJP, but is facing a tough fight in about half a dozen from the rest, predicts N Sathiya Moorthy of the electoral contest in Tamil Nadu.

Who Will Modi Pick For Assembly Polls Later This Year?

Who Will Modi Pick For Assembly Polls Later This Year?

Rediff.com29 May 2023

The BJP is faced with the crucial question of who will lead the party in the four impending state polls this year: In Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Telangana.

Quiz Time: Who was the original choice to play Dr Dang in Karma?

Quiz Time: Who was the original choice to play Dr Dang in Karma?

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!

Land subsidence old issue, no link with tunnel: NTPC

Land subsidence old issue, no link with tunnel: NTPC

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

t is wrong to relate the situation in Joshimath with the NTPC tunnel since it is being constructed with the help of a tunnel boring machine

Major security breach in Lok Sabha, 2 intruders release smoke

Major security breach in Lok Sabha, 2 intruders release smoke

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

In a major security breach on the anniversary of the deadly 2001 Parliament terror attack, two persons on Wednesday jumped into the Lok Sabha chamber from the visitors' gallery, shouted slogans and released yellow smoke from canisters that triggered panic and chaos in the House.

No black dress, attendance must-- Delhi varsity sets rules for Modi event

No black dress, attendance must-- Delhi varsity sets rules for Modi event

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

No black dresses, compulsory attendance, suspension of classes between 10 am to 12 noon are among the guidelines issued by Delhi University colleges for the live telecast of the varsity's centenary celebrations to be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Confused About College, Career? Ask rediffGURUS

Confused About College, Career? Ask rediffGURUS

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

Post all your college and career-related questions right here on rediffGURUS and let our experts answer.

Get Your Sex Education On OTT

Get Your Sex Education On OTT

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

Quite a few Hindi films have taken up issues related with sex, and managed to shine the torch on some pertinent issues.

Mask mandate to continue in India amid new variant threat

Mask mandate to continue in India amid new variant threat

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

Mandaviya reviewed the pandemic situation, status of vaccination drive and the global scenario of new variants of Covid.

'Biplab's removal was a bolt from blue'

'Biplab's removal was a bolt from blue'

Rediff.com18 May 2022

'At a time when people don't like to even sacrifice their panchayat seat, Biplab Kumar Deb sacrificed the chair of chief minister with a smiling face.'

Is Nushrratt feeling the heat?

Is Nushrratt feeling the heat?

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

The stars Rediff.com Contributing Photographer Pradeep Bandekar sighted on Tuesday.

15 electrocuted to death at Namami Gange site in U'khand

15 electrocuted to death at Namami Gange site in U'khand

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

The dead included three police inspectors and three home guards, the official said.

Hedgewar, Savarkar removed from Karnataka textbooks, Nehru brought back

Hedgewar, Savarkar removed from Karnataka textbooks, Nehru brought back

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

The Karnataka cabinet on Thursday approved the revision of Kannada and Social Science textbooks of Classes 6 to 10 in the state for this academic year by removing the chapters on Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh founder K B Hedgewar and Hindutva ideologue V D Savarkar among others.