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Shubham is a big bore

Shubham is a big bore

Rediff.com11 Apr 2006

Institutions continue to be clouded in attacks in Tamil Nadu, but...

Institutions continue to be clouded in attacks in Tamil Nadu, but...

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

The 'Raj Bhavan/Nakkeeran Gopal case', in which editor S Gopal was arrested in the morning and set free by the court in the afternoon, is not the first one where the Tamil Nadu's once-reputed police force is seen as faltering in the eye of the law, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

President presents gallantry awards to valiant soldiers

President presents gallantry awards to valiant soldiers

Rediff.com23 Apr 2018

Kirti Chakra was posthumously conferred on CRPF Commandant Pramod Kumar and Army Havildar Giris Gurung.

When Ivanisevic charmed Nisha

When Ivanisevic charmed Nisha

Rediff.com17 Oct 2006

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APJ Kalam Marg to replace Delhi's Aurangzeb Road

APJ Kalam Marg to replace Delhi's Aurangzeb Road

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

Following the former President's demise last month, there had been a demand from many sections of the society for dedicating a road after him as a token of love and tribute to the "missile man".

Rajasthan just opened a cow-urine refinery

Rajasthan just opened a cow-urine refinery

Rediff.com4 May 2015

The refinery, set up at Pathmera Gaushala, will reportedly prepare cow-urine extract for use in the formulation of various products

'BJP has promised to look into Gorkhaland demand'

'BJP has promised to look into Gorkhaland demand'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2019

'Winning this election will take us a step closer to realising our dreams'

Chharri Mubarak procession will not stop: Mahant

Chharri Mubarak procession will not stop: Mahant

Rediff.com27 Jun 2006

"Whether I should perform this or not is what I had said," Mahant said.

'Artificial Shivalingam an act of sacrilege'

'Artificial Shivalingam an act of sacrilege'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2006

the Mahant said the entire Hindu community was in a state of shock over the media reports suggesting that this year the Shivalingam (phallic symbol of Lord Shiva) had been raised manually.

Amarnath yatra concludes

Amarnath yatra concludes

Rediff.com12 Aug 2003

Mahant Dipendra Giri and a group of sadhus, who carried the Chhari Mubarik, (holy mace of Lord Shiva) were among the first to have the darshan on Tuesday morning.

Bharat Ratna for Pranab, Bhupen Hazarika, Nanaji Deshmukh

Bharat Ratna for Pranab, Bhupen Hazarika, Nanaji Deshmukh

Rediff.com26 Jan 2019

With these three recipients, 48 eminent people have been conferred the award so far.

RSS leader shot dead in Ludhiana; Rajnath speaks to Punjab CM

RSS leader shot dead in Ludhiana; Rajnath speaks to Punjab CM

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

Ravinder Gosain, 60, was returning home after attending a morning drill at RSS shakha when he was attacked.

Call centre bashing: 'A case of sour grapes'

Call centre bashing: 'A case of sour grapes'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2005

Get Ahead readers send in their raves, rants and experiences on the call centre phenomenon.

Call centres: 'Cons more than pros'

Call centres: 'Cons more than pros'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2005

Get Ahead readers send in their raves, rants and experiences on the call centre culture.

Are Indian BPOs slave ships?

Are Indian BPOs slave ships?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2005

Call centres: Good, bad or ugly?

Call centres: Good, bad or ugly?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2005

What is your take on call centres? Post your views on the message board.

Festive atmosphere in Lok Sabha as members take oath

Festive atmosphere in Lok Sabha as members take oath

Rediff.com5 Jun 2014

Festive atmosphere and bonhomie prevailed in Lok Sabha on Thursday with members donning traditional dress and head gears and many taking oath in their mother tongue.

CRPF deploys women commandos to take on Naxals

CRPF deploys women commandos to take on Naxals

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

135 women of 232 battalion's Delta company are undertaking operations in Jharkhand forests.

Everything you wanted to know about Jayalalitha, actress

Everything you wanted to know about Jayalalitha, actress

Rediff.com6 Dec 2016

Long before she became a political legend, there was Jayalalitha, the actress.

Adhiban advances to third round of World chess cup

Adhiban advances to third round of World chess cup

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

Grandmaster and former national champion B Adhiban beat Brazilian Grandmaster Alexander Fier in the second round and advance to the third round of the chess World Cup in Tromso, Norway, on Thursday

INS Godavari to be decommissioned on December 23

INS Godavari to be decommissioned on December 23

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

The country's first indigenously designed and built warship Godavari will be decommissioned on Wednesday in Mumbai, thirty-two years after it was commissioned into the Indian Navy.

Suspended JD-U MLC Manorama Devi granted bail

Suspended JD-U MLC Manorama Devi granted bail

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

A bench of Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah passed the order while hearing a bail petition filed by Manorama Devi. While giving bail, the court also asked her to cooperate in the trial of the case.

Amarnath yatra comes to an end

Amarnath yatra comes to an end

Rediff.com19 Aug 2005

Take the Tata quiz. Win Rs 2 lakh!

Take the Tata quiz. Win Rs 2 lakh!

Rediff.com29 Jun 2005

Tata Crucible, a business quiz, will begin on June 30 from Chennai and will travel to other cities till it culminates in Mumbai on July 24.

Swiss honour Kalam, May 26 is Science Day

Swiss honour Kalam, May 26 is Science Day

Rediff.com26 May 2005

Kalam is the first Indian head of state to visit Switzerland after a gap of more than 30 years. Former President V V Giri was the last high profile person to visit the country.

Mukesh ups the ante with Jio's free voice and roaming, cheaper data

Mukesh ups the ante with Jio's free voice and roaming, cheaper data

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

Devoting an hour of his speech at the RIL's 42th annual general meeting, the billionaire industrialist said Jio was targeting 100 million users in a shortest possible time

Amarnath yatra concludes

Amarnath yatra concludes

Rediff.com30 Aug 2004

The 'charri mubarak', carried by around 500 saints led by its custodian, Mahant Deepinder Giri, reached the shrine, 143 km from Srinagar, around 0845 IST.

Adhiban bows out of chess World Cup

Adhiban bows out of chess World Cup

Rediff.com19 Aug 2013

Grandmaster and former national champion B Adhiban was knocked out of the chess World Cup after losing his second game on the trot against higher-ranked Hikaru Nakamura of United States in the third round in Tromso, Norway.

'TMC used us to capture power'

'TMC used us to capture power'

Rediff.com11 May 2019

Fourteen persons were killed in the firing on a demonstration against land acquisition on March 14, leading to a nationwide outrage and the Calcutta high court 'suo motu' ordering a CBI investigation.

SC frees Hadiya from parents' custody

SC frees Hadiya from parents' custody

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

During the hearing, which went for over two hours, the woman said she wanted to go with her husband Shafin Jahan.

Nine J&K candidates including 3 women crack civil services

Nine J&K candidates including 3 women crack civil services

Rediff.com5 Jul 2015

Nine candidates, including three women, from Jammu and Kashmir have qualified the prestigious UPSC Civil Service examination, the results of which were declared on Saturday.

Shamkir Chess: Anand draws with Vachier-Lagrave

Shamkir Chess: Anand draws with Vachier-Lagrave

Rediff.com18 Apr 2015

Viswanathan Anand played out his second straight draw in the Shamkir Chess tournament.

Unnao crash: CBI gets 2 more weeks to complete probe

Unnao crash: CBI gets 2 more weeks to complete probe

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

The bench also directed the Uttar Pradesh government to pay Rs five lakh to the lawyer, who is in a critical condition.

Sinquefield Chess: Anand draws with Aronian; remains joint eighth

Sinquefield Chess: Anand draws with Aronian; remains joint eighth

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

Former world champion Viswanathan Anand did not have a change in fortunes as he played out his sixth draw in a row, signing peace with tournament leader Levon Aronian of Armenia in the eighth and penultimate round of the Sinquefield Cup chess meet.

Siachen tragedy: Mortal remains of remaining 8 soldiers recovered

Siachen tragedy: Mortal remains of remaining 8 soldiers recovered

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

The army confirmed the recovery of the mortal remains of nine soldiers buried under Siachen Glacier avalanche debris on Tuesday evening.

Mamata RULES OUT division of West Bengal

Mamata RULES OUT division of West Bengal

Rediff.com31 Jul 2013

With the Gorkha Janamukti Morcha renewing the demand for Gorkhaland in Darjeeling following United Progressive Alliance unanimously endorsing creation of a separate Telangana state, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday ruled out division of West Bengal and blamed the Congress for the agitation in the hills.

Bihar storm kills 42, seriously injures over 80 persons

Bihar storm kills 42, seriously injures over 80 persons

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

At least 42 persons were killed and over 80 seriously injured when a tropical storm ravaged 12 districts of Bihar on Tuesday night, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said on Wednesday.

Anand draws with Kramnik in Shamkir Chess

Anand draws with Kramnik in Shamkir Chess

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand drew with old foe Vladimir Kramnik of Russia in the fourth round of Shamkir Chess 2015, held in the memory of Grandmaster Vugar Gashimov.