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'Tytler incited mob leading to murder of 3 Sikhs': CBI in 1984 riots chargesheet

'Tytler incited mob leading to murder of 3 Sikhs': CBI in 1984 riots chargesheet

Rediff.com20 May 2023

Tytler "incited, instigated and provoked the mob assembled at Pul Bangash Gurudwara Azad Market" on November 1, 1984 that resulted in burning down of the gurudwara and killing of three Sikhs -- Thakur Singh, Badal Singh and Gurcharan Singh -- the CBI alleged in its charge sheet filed before a special court in New Delhi.

Mirzapur To Coimbatore, Tiranga Unites Us

Mirzapur To Coimbatore, Tiranga Unites Us

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

Readers tell us how they are celebrating the Tiranga this 75th Independence Day.

GK Quiz: Who is the defence minister of India?

GK Quiz: Who is the defence minister of India?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2017

Test your knowledge of current affairs.

RSS seeks HC nod for processions, public meetings across TN on Oct 2

RSS seeks HC nod for processions, public meetings across TN on Oct 2

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

Justice GK Ilanthiraiyan, before whom the batch of petitions came up for hearing on Monday, directed the state home secretary and the director general of police to file their counter and posted the matter for further hearing on September 22.

Left out in the cold, Panneerselvam takes over AIADMK headquarters

Left out in the cold, Panneerselvam takes over AIADMK headquarters

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

Even as the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam's general council meeting got underway in Chennai on Monday morning, endorsing Edappadi K Palaniswami as the interim general secretary, the rival O Panneerselvam faction staged a well-planned coup at the party headquarters in Royapettah, central Chennai.

CAT 2006: 'GK, essays highly UNLIKELY'

CAT 2006: 'GK, essays highly UNLIKELY'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2006

AKRS Srinivas and Rahul Reddy of T.I.M.E which trains CAT aspirants, chatted with readers for one hour on July 20 to answer their queries and clear doubts based on the latest developments.

How To CRACK NDA Entrance Exam

How To CRACK NDA Entrance Exam

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

400 young Indians will make it to the prestigious National Defence Academy in Khadakvasla if they clear the NDA entrance exam on November 14.

Gujarat BJP suspends OBC cell member over sextortion bid

Gujarat BJP suspends OBC cell member over sextortion bid

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

The Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad has arrested five persons for allegedly hatching a conspiracy to extort Rs 8 crore from a retired Indian Police Service officer by preparing and circulating a false affidavit to claim he had raped a woman, an official said on Monday.

B-school exams: Prep tips for GK

B-school exams: Prep tips for GK

Rediff.com15 Dec 2008

If you practice properly, it should be possible to do at least four questions per minute in this section, saving you time for other sections of the paper.

BJP now needs BJD, YSR Cong more to get key bills passed in RS

BJP now needs BJD, YSR Cong more to get key bills passed in RS

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

The JD-U has five members in the Rajya Sabha, including deputy chairman Harivansh whose fate now hangs in the balance as he may have to resign since his party has moved out of the ruling alliance.

Aamir's All-Boys Screening for Laal Singh Chaddha

Aamir's All-Boys Screening for Laal Singh Chaddha

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

It's a big week for Aamir Khan. After a gap of four years, he will be seen in the theatres once again.

Delhites..How To Spend The G20 Weekend

Delhites..How To Spend The G20 Weekend

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

The two obvious best choices are to combine OTT viewing time with some good eating, because Joe, Rishi and Co don't have to be the only ones dining well.

Cong to move SC against Pragya for 'hate speech'; TMC files police plaint

Cong to move SC against Pragya for 'hate speech'; TMC files police plaint

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

Ramesh said he would file a case against Thakur in the apex court as the police in Karnataka would not act against the BJP MP.

108 ex-bureaucrats appeal to Modi to end 'politics of hate' by BJP govts

108 ex-bureaucrats appeal to Modi to end 'politics of hate' by BJP govts

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

In an open letter, they said, "We are witnessing a frenzy of hate filled destruction in the country where at the sacrificial altar are not just Muslims and members of the other minority communities but the Constitution itself."

Quiz: 10 questions to test your general knowledge

Quiz: 10 questions to test your general knowledge

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

Test your knowledge of current affairs and tell us how you fare!

'My GK is low. How can I prepare for the CMAT?'

'My GK is low. How can I prepare for the CMAT?'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2012

In an online chat with readers on August 23, Aziz Manva, head, TestFunda.com fielded queries on the CMAT exam and offered advice on how to optimise preparation for success.

Katrina, Badshah Make Bigg Boss 15 Sparkle

Katrina, Badshah Make Bigg Boss 15 Sparkle

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

This Weekend Ka Vaar with Salman Khan was high on entertainment, courtesy celeb guests like Katrina Kaif, Rohit Shetty and rapper Badshah gracing the Bigg Boss stage.

What PT Usha said in her maiden speech in Rajya Sabha

What PT Usha said in her maiden speech in Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

Legendary athlete P T Usha on Wednesday batted for bringing all competitions under National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) and sought more focus on the field of sports medicine and science to help players recover from injuries.

NEET row: Ruling DMK, allies boycott guv's 'At Home' over pending bill

NEET row: Ruling DMK, allies boycott guv's 'At Home' over pending bill

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

Thennarasu said that while the governor had to grant his approval to the bill, he informed them it was still under his consideration.

Cabinet reshuffle buzz gets stronger

Cabinet reshuffle buzz gets stronger

Rediff.com16 Sep 2012

Congress party circles are talking about a major Cabinet reshuffle on September 18. Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh, Public Health Minister Gulam Nabi Azad and Social Justice Minister Mukul Wasnik are said to be tipped for party organisational work, while party spokesman Janardan Dwivedi and his junior Manish Tiwari are likely to be included in the Union Cabinet.

COA wants Kapil as part of Steering Committee for Players Body

COA wants Kapil as part of Steering Committee for Players Body

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

The Committee of Administrators (COA) has recommended former India captain Kapil Dev's name as a part of the four-member steering committee that will help in the formation of Players' Association as per Lodha Panel Recommendation.

Dad Things Every Indian Will Relate To

Dad Things Every Indian Will Relate To

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

Most Indian fathers still want their children to study at the IITs and IIMs and draw a six-figure salary.

NIA raids NGOs, trust in J-K terror funding case

NIA raids NGOs, trust in J-K terror funding case

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

The National Investigation Agency on Wednesday searched 10 locations in the Valley and one in Bengaluru in connection with a case related to NGOs and trusts diverting funds meant for charitable activities to 'secessionist and separatist activities' in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said.

The Netherlands hockey World Cup squad

The Netherlands hockey World Cup squad

Rediff.com26 Feb 2010

The Netherlands squad for the 12th hockey World Cup in New Delhi.

Over Rs 13 crore seized in Delhi raid, Rs 2.6 crore in new notes

Over Rs 13 crore seized in Delhi raid, Rs 2.6 crore in new notes

Rediff.com11 Dec 2016

The raid was carried out by the Crime Branch at the office of T&T Law Firm on Saturday night, the officer said.

New Zealand hockey World Cup squad

New Zealand hockey World Cup squad

Rediff.com26 Feb 2010

New Zealand's squad for the men's hockey World Cup in New Delhi.

Nagarjuna charms in Boss

Nagarjuna charms in Boss

Rediff.com28 Sep 2006

SEE: 10 year old makes sanitiser at home

SEE: 10 year old makes sanitiser at home

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

Delhi's Sabeeir Sharma shows you how to make sanitiser at home.

The 10 worst PC viruses of 2004

The 10 worst PC viruses of 2004

Rediff.com4 Jan 2005

Indian sports stars hail Centre for scrapping Article 370

Indian sports stars hail Centre for scrapping Article 370

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

India's sporting fraternity on Monday led by cricketer-turned-politician Gautam Gambhir congratulated the Central Government for abolishing Article 370 that gives special status to Jammu and Kashmir.

Why this photograph of Aizawl FC fans is trending

Why this photograph of Aizawl FC fans is trending

Rediff.com1 May 2017

Why this photograph of Aizawl FC fans is trending

Alia Bhatt: I am not very intelligent

Alia Bhatt: I am not very intelligent

Rediff.com30 Jan 2014

Alia Bhatt may have gotten a low score on Karan Johar's GK test on Koffee With Karan, but her movie choices look very intelligent. After the blockbuster Student Of The Year, Alia will be seen in Imtiaz Ali's beautiful Highway.

Memories from Wonderful Wayanad

Memories from Wonderful Wayanad

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

Thomas G K shares pictures from a trip to Wayanad.

How to make merry and claim tax benefits

How to make merry and claim tax benefits

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

Travelling on holiday is not only good for your health and fun but can also help you claim real tax benefits

The Maoists are looking to overthrow the Indian State by 2050

The Maoists are looking to overthrow the Indian State by 2050

Rediff.com28 May 2013

The power of the left-wing extremist groups is immense and they can, in one sense, if they want to, bring many sectors of the Indian economy to its knees, warns former home secretary GK Pillai

'Deepika always has criticism for me'

'Deepika always has criticism for me'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

'She gives me constructive criticism and makes my work even better.'

DMK-Cong will win 200 out of 234 seats: Karti

DMK-Cong will win 200 out of 234 seats: Karti

Rediff.com2 Apr 2021

The Congress MP from Sivaganga also slammed the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam-Bharatiya Janata Party alliance and said the people of Tamil Nadu do not want a government which has any "stain, scent or shadow" of the BJP as its 'Hindi-Hindutva' agenda "irritates" them.

At home and booooooored? 10 NO RISK choices!

At home and booooooored? 10 NO RISK choices!

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

Whadya gonna do? Some options for you, folks!

'We want more students from north India'

'We want more students from north India'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2011

Gurumurthy Kalyanaram, Dean, Amrita School of Business, discusses what ails research in Indian b-schools, his plans and vision for making ASB a trendsetter in producing intellectual research papers, his challenges and how he plans to tackle them.

Opposition disrupts Day 1 of Parliament's Monsoon Session

Opposition disrupts Day 1 of Parliament's Monsoon Session

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

The disruption by Opposition members drew sharp criticism from Prime Minister Modi who accused them of being unable to digest the fact that a large number of new ministers are women, Dalits, tribals and those from other backward classes