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Paralympics: Rubina wins 10m Air Pistol SH1 bronze

Paralympics: Rubina wins 10m Air Pistol SH1 bronze

Rediff.com1 Sep 2024

Rubina Francis won a bronze medal in the women's air pistol SH1 event final to continue the strong show from the country's shooters in the Paris Paralympics on Saturday.

'I'm Being Used As A Potato For 25 Years'

'I'm Being Used As A Potato For 25 Years'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

'...be it a comedy, thriller or a love story.' 'The bhindi costs Rs 30 per kilo, but the price of potato remains unchanged.'

Woman jumps on father's pyre during Covid cremation

Woman jumps on father's pyre during Covid cremation

Rediff.com5 May 2021

In a tragic incident, a 34-year-old woman sustained severe burns in Barmer after she jumped on the funeral pyre of her father, who died after contracting COVID-19, police said on Wednesday.

Devara Part 1 Review: : A Jr NTR Show

Devara Part 1 Review: : A Jr NTR Show

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

Devara's self-appointed guardian of the sea unleashing violence as a means to end violence is purely Junior NTR fan-tasy, observes Sukanya Verma.

Maha polls: BJP names Fadnavis, Chavan's daughter among 99 in first list

Maha polls: BJP names Fadnavis, Chavan's daughter among 99 in first list

Rediff.com20 Oct 2024

The list also includes the names of Mumbai BJP president Ashish Selar, fielded from the Vandre West seat, and senior party leader and Lok Sabha MP Narayan Rane's son Nitesh Rane, fielded from Kankavli, a seat he currently represents in the assembly.

Indira Gandhi sacked my father as Union secretary: EAM Jaishankar

Indira Gandhi sacked my father as Union secretary: EAM Jaishankar

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

Jaishankar said his father was also a very upright person, "may be that caused the problem, I don't know".

'A Great Soul Of India'

'A Great Soul Of India'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2024

He won two terms in office, which was a stunning feat for a leader who used his silence as the most vocal weapon to change the economy and the lives of a billion people, asserts Tarun Vijay, former BJP MP and former Chief Editor, Panchjanya, the RSS weekly.

Karlovic too good for Prakash Amritraj

Karlovic too good for Prakash Amritraj

Rediff.com1 Jan 2007

India's challenge in the doubles at the Chennai Open ended as Vishal Uppal and Ashutosh Singh lost to Tomas Behrend and Robin Vik.

Lucky Baskhar Review: Enjoyable Scam Saga

Lucky Baskhar Review: Enjoyable Scam Saga

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

After Sita Raman, this is a Dulquer Salmaan film that has won Divya Nair's heart.

A Walk Through Little India In Singapore

A Walk Through Little India In Singapore

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

Was this Chennai? Or Singapore? There's an area in Singapore that looked like a suburb of Chennai.

Khargeji Ko Gussa Kyon Aata Hai!

Khargeji Ko Gussa Kyon Aata Hai!

Rediff.com6 Jul 2024

What some of our leaders were up to this week.

Why Ratan Tata Really Fell Out With Cyrus Mistry

Why Ratan Tata Really Fell Out With Cyrus Mistry

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

Ratan Tata: A Life, the much awaited biography, reveals that after a year of 'parallel running', Tata began having second thoughts about Cyrus Mistry's 'suitability'. 'Mistry targeted Ratan, the man who had elevated him from virtual oblivion into the mainstream of the Tatas...'

T'gana minister withdraws Samantha remarks, is sued by Nagarjuna

T'gana minister withdraws Samantha remarks, is sued by Nagarjuna

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

Several cine personalities such as Chiranjeevi, Nagarjuna, junior NTR, Venkatesh, Prakash Raj and Khushbu hit out at the minister for her remarks.

The King of Polo Rides Off Into The Ages

The King of Polo Rides Off Into The Ages

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

Colonel Billie Sodhi's life and family heritage reflect an unwavering commitment to excellence in polo, equestrian sports, and a rare, enduring athletic legacy.

Jigra Review: My Name Is Bachchan. Alia Bachchan

Jigra Review: My Name Is Bachchan. Alia Bachchan

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

Vasan Bala's ability to jolt our Bollywood conditioned brains into experiencing new forms of menace, turning a John Woo-style prison riot into a Chinese communist movement and showcasing Alia in a savage new light won Sukanya Verma's dil and jigra.

Dev Anand Would Be 101 Today!

Dev Anand Would Be 101 Today!

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

Did you know Dev Anand worked as a clerk at a salary of Rs 85 before he became an actor?

Prakash Raj blessed with baby boy

Prakash Raj blessed with baby boy

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

The latest updates from Bollywood.

J-K polls: 68% candidates forfeit security deposits in Jammu's 43 seats

J-K polls: 68% candidates forfeit security deposits in Jammu's 43 seats

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

Incidentally, 164 of the total 356 candidates in the fray from the 43 assembly seats of Jammu region got less votes than none of the above, which gives an option to voters to reject all candidates in a constituency.

'Even If We Have To Die, We Won't Let This Port Come Up'

'Even If We Have To Die, We Won't Let This Port Come Up'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

'Modi knows the people here are opposed to this project, but he is using the might of government to push this port down our throats.'

Sitaram Yechury: A face of pragmatic Left politics

Sitaram Yechury: A face of pragmatic Left politics

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

The CPI-M leader was fluent in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Bangla, and also Malayalam. He was also well-versed in Hindu mythology, and often used those references in his speeches especially to attack the BJP.

Juvenile court cancels Porsche driver's bail, sends him to observation home

Juvenile court cancels Porsche driver's bail, sends him to observation home

Rediff.com22 May 2024

A 17-year-old boy, who allegedly crashed his high-end car into a motorbike killing two persons in Pune, was granted bail on a surety of Rs 7,500 and an assurance from his grandfather to keep him away from bad company, as per the order.

Can Ashok Chavan Turn Tide in Nanded?

Can Ashok Chavan Turn Tide in Nanded?

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

The BJP has again fielded Prataprao Patil Chikhalikar who humbled Ashok Chavan in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls by over 40,000 votes.

Ex-Cong MP Naveen Jindal joins BJP, to contest from Kurukshetra

Ex-Cong MP Naveen Jindal joins BJP, to contest from Kurukshetra

Rediff.com24 Mar 2024

Industrialist and former MP Naveen Jindal quit the Congress and joined the Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday, saying he wants to contribute to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's agenda of 'Viksit Bharat'.

'Every Citizen On The Border Is A Soldier'

'Every Citizen On The Border Is A Soldier'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

'The greatness of India can be experienced by meeting Indians on the frontiers of India.' 'Every citizen on the border is a soldier'

Meet The *Real* Stars Of Sholay

Meet The *Real* Stars Of Sholay

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Salim-Javed became the first Hindi film writers who could be considered brands, and they are still boldface names, celebrities in their own right, chronicles Dinesh Raheja.

Brinda Review: Engaging Crime Series

Brinda Review: Engaging Crime Series

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

Brinda examines some alarming aspects of religious fanaticism through the narrative engine of a well-oiled serial killer mystery, observes Arjun Menon.

Pic: Deepika teams up with dad, Prakash Padukone

Pic: Deepika teams up with dad, Prakash Padukone

Rediff.com1 Aug 2008

Deepika Padukone, along with her star father -- the legendary badminton player Prakash Padukone -- had a game of badminton on Thursday.

Bad Newz Coming Soon!

Bad Newz Coming Soon!

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

Joginder Tuteja looks at the July releases in theatres.

Prakash will be fit for Davis Cup: Vijay

Prakash will be fit for Davis Cup: Vijay

Rediff.com3 Sep 2003

'He has injured his knee tendon. It is not serious and he will be fit to play in the Davis Cup,' Prakash's father Vijay Amritraj said.

Sacrifices reap rewards for parents of Olympic shuttlers

Sacrifices reap rewards for parents of Olympic shuttlers

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

'It was tough financially for the first few years but my friends and family supported me and once he did well at the 2018 Commonwealth Games, there was no looking back.'

LS poll: Lalu's 2 daughters among 22 RJD candidates

LS poll: Lalu's 2 daughters among 22 RJD candidates

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

Acharya will contest from Saran while Bharti will try her luck in the Patliputra LS constituency.

Efforts made to prove driver was driving Porsche, say police; 2 cops suspended

Efforts made to prove driver was driving Porsche, say police; 2 cops suspended

Rediff.com24 May 2024

The Pune police chief told reporters that an internal inquiry has pointed to lapses on the part of some cops while registering the case and action will be taken against them.

Setback to Cong as party MLA from Kamal Nath's home turf joins BJP

Setback to Cong as party MLA from Kamal Nath's home turf joins BJP

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

The Congress' strength in the 230-member MP assembly came down to 65 after Shah's exit.

Prakash Amritraj in Hall of Fame final

Prakash Amritraj in Hall of Fame final

Rediff.com13 Jul 2008

Indian wild card Prakash Amritraj battled his way into the final of the $385,000 Hall of Fame Tennis Championships, beating seventh-seeded Canadian Frank Dancevic in Newport, Rhode Island, on Saturday. The Indian Davis Cupper, whose father Vijay had won three Hall of Fame Championships, won the semi-final 7-6 (7-4), 4-6, 6-3.

Music School Review: Much-Needed Message But...

Music School Review: Much-Needed Message But...

Rediff.com12 May 2023

Music School tries hard to make a case -- like 3 Idiots and Taare Zameen Par before -- to let children follow their artistic passions and not try to fit them into pre-set moulds, to which people might nod their heads in agreement before packing their children off to coaching class, notes Deepa Gahlot.

'Where Has The Money Gone? Whose Coffers Did It Go To?'

'Where Has The Money Gone? Whose Coffers Did It Go To?'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

'Crores of rupees have been spent on paper but nothing has actually happened on the ground.'

Rahul Dravid's father passes away

Rahul Dravid's father passes away

Rediff.com3 Jul 2013

Former India captain Rahul Dravid's father Sharad passed away at his Indiranagar residence in Bangalore at 1615 IST on Wednesday. He was 79 years old.

My father should get Bharat Ratna: Deepika

My father should get Bharat Ratna: Deepika

Rediff.com27 Jul 2011

Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone has joined in the Bharat Ratna debate saying her father and former India badminton star Prakash Padukone deserves the highest civilian award.

'I Am Not Fighting For Myself. I Am Fighting To Make The System Right'

'I Am Not Fighting For Myself. I Am Fighting To Make The System Right'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

'This isn't political. This fight is for justice. This is the fight to give justice to the party workers'

Molestation case: Ruchika's father speaks up

Molestation case: Ruchika's father speaks up

Rediff.com24 Dec 2009

Father of Ruchika Girihotra, who was molested by former Haryana Director General of Police S P S Rathore in 1990 and later committed suicide, on Thursday accused former chief minister Om Prakash Chautala of providing wholehearted support to the convict during his tenure. "We have been moving here and there for the last 19 years. He (Rathore) has been following us and harassing us. He was the DGP. Whom do we complain to? Chief minister was backing him wholeheartedly," he said.