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Goodbye Maggie!

Goodbye Maggie!

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

The legendary British actress Dame Maggie Smith passed into the green room of eternal performers up in Heaven on Friday, September 27, 2024. She would have turned 90 on December 28.

HC quashes 'frivolous' drugs case against Mamta Kulkarni

HC quashes 'frivolous' drugs case against Mamta Kulkarni

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

The Bombay high court has quashed a 2016 drugs case registered against former Bollywood actor Mamta Kulkarni, noting that the proceedings against her were manifestly frivolous and vexatious and continuation of the same would be nothing short of abuse of the process of court.

'Diwali-like atmosphere' engulfs Neeraj's household

'Diwali-like atmosphere' engulfs Neeraj's household

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

After 'Golden Boy' Neeraj Chopra qualified for the men's javelin event final at the ongoing Paris Olympics, an air of celebration and jubilation erupted in his household.

The Great Indian Wedding Season

The Great Indian Wedding Season

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

With November 22, 23 and 24 being among the most auspicious dates for marriage this year, hotels across the country are all booked, as are wedding-related ancillary services.

Kolkata doctor's rape: Celebs join overnight sit-in

Kolkata doctor's rape: Celebs join overnight sit-in

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

Participants of a mega rally, including prominent film personalities and rights activists, held a night-long sit-in in Kolkata till 4 am on Monday, demanding justice for a doctor who was allegedly raped and murdered at a hospital last month.

'Will take 10 years to produce a Grand Slam champion': Paes

'Will take 10 years to produce a Grand Slam champion': Paes

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

Fresh from his exploits in India's first-ever title-winning campaign at the Chess Olympiad, Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi has decided against defending his crown at the 10th Vugar Gashimov Memorial Chess Super Tournament in Azerbaijan for an audience with Prime Minister Narendra Modi here on Wednesday.

When Muhammad Yunus Spoke To India's Parliament

When Muhammad Yunus Spoke To India's Parliament

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

Muhammad Yunus proved that he was neither an armchair economist nor a slogan mongering political activist, but a doer destined to do what Mahatma Gandhi said -- to remove every tear from every eye, recalls Rup Narayan Das.

Govt should give cheaper loans to spur affordable home sales: Naredco prez

Govt should give cheaper loans to spur affordable home sales: Naredco prez

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

The government should provide home loan up to 25 lakh at a lower interest rate of 5 per cent to the people of the middle class, a prominent realtors' body appealed to the government against the backdrop of soaring home prices. G Hari Babu, president of the National Real Estate Development Council (Naredco), in an online interaction with Business Standard, said that the middle class in India accounts for roughly 30 per cent of the total population and is dependent on rental accommodation.

Biles gets surprise after thumbs down to Village cuisine

Biles gets surprise after thumbs down to Village cuisine

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

Still, Biles was likely partaking in some delectable pastries that Paris had to offer.

Govt asks social media firms to remove Kolkata victim's details

Govt asks social media firms to remove Kolkata victim's details

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Seeking prompt removal of identifiable references of the deceased from all social media platforms, the IT ministry warned that failure to comply with the apex court's order may result in legal consequences and further regulatory action.

Deepika's Stunning BAFTA Look

Deepika's Stunning BAFTA Look

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

This is Deepika's first time at the BAFTAs and she treated fans with a glimpse of her look on social media.

Doctor's murder: CBI files FIR, takes key accused into custody

Doctor's murder: CBI files FIR, takes key accused into custody

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

A team of senior Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officers, who reached Kolkata on Wednesday morning, began its investigation into the alleged rape and murder of a woman doctor at a state-run hospital in West Bengal, officials said.

Nations League PIX: France, England win; Israel upset Belgium

Nations League PIX: France, England win; Israel upset Belgium

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

Israel debutant Yarden Shua scored an 86th-minute winner as they upset more fancied Belgium 1-0 in Budapest on Sunday.

Paralympics: Nitesh, Sukant in badminton singles semis

Paralympics: Nitesh, Sukant in badminton singles semis

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

Nitesh Kumar and Sukant Kadam qualified for the semi-finals of the men's singles SL3 and SL4 categories respectively.

Tired Nadal to skip Halle tournament

Tired Nadal to skip Halle tournament

Rediff.com8 Jun 2013

French Open finalist Rafael Nadal has pulled out of next week's Wimbledon warm-up event at Halle in Germany, citing fatigue after a busy few weeks of tennis.

Doc's murder: CBI grills RG Kar ex-principal; looks into call details

Doc's murder: CBI grills RG Kar ex-principal; looks into call details

Rediff.com18 Aug 2024

Ghosh was asked to specify his role after getting the news of the death of the doctor, who he had contacted and why he made the parents wait for nearly three hours, he said.

Paris Opening: Of Lady Gaga, cabaret and a mystery torchbearer

Paris Opening: Of Lady Gaga, cabaret and a mystery torchbearer

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

Lady Gaga brings cabaret to Paris opening ceremony on the Seine

Ratan Tata, Dreamer And Ideas Executor

Ratan Tata, Dreamer And Ideas Executor

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

There were certainly qualities adhering to the Tata Group, which emanated from the persona of Ratan Tata. Most notable of these would be the low profile he maintained, which sharply contrasted the in-your-face celebrity status, celebration of wealth and pursuit of importance many of liberalised India's rich, love, notes Shyam G Menon.

It's FaFa Time On OTT!

It's FaFa Time On OTT!

Rediff.com10 May 2024

It's FaFa time and more on OTT this week! Sukanya Verma lists her recommendations.

When Putin Met Xi Jinping

When Putin Met Xi Jinping

Rediff.com16 May 2024

On May 16, Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in China for a two-day State visit as both countries looked to further deepen the relationship between Moscow and Beijing.

Bengal junior doctors call off 'cease work' after 42 days

Bengal junior doctors call off 'cease work' after 42 days

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

Ending the logjam persisting for 42 days in the wake of the rape and murder of a young doctor at RG Kar hospital, the agitating medics withdrew the 'cease work' after holding a march to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) office in Salt Lake in Kolkata from the state health department's headquarters, where they had been demonstrating for over a week.

CCTV footages reveal devastating Wayanad landslides; 119 still missing

CCTV footages reveal devastating Wayanad landslides; 119 still missing

Rediff.com18 Aug 2024

Malayalam television channels aired the visuals captured on the CCTVs in some shops in Chooralmala, one of the hamlets completely destroyed in the disaster.

Kolkata doctor's murder: Initial autopsy indicates gruesome rape

Kolkata doctor's murder: Initial autopsy indicates gruesome rape

Rediff.com11 Aug 2024

The police were waiting for the final post-mortem examination report to come to a conclusion regarding the murder of a woman doctor, whose body was found in state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, an officer said.

Global Chess League: Triveni Kings win second title in a row!

Global Chess League: Triveni Kings win second title in a row!

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

Defending champions Triveni Continental Kings outclassed PBG Alaskan Knights in both final matches to secure their second successive title in the Tech Mahindra Global Chess League.

Putin confers Russia's highest civilian honour on Modi

Putin confers Russia's highest civilian honour on Modi

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Tuesday officially conferred the 'Order of St Andrew the Apostle' award by Russian President Vladimir Putin for his contribution to fostering bilateral ties between the two countries.

RG Kar rape-murder case: Can of worms opened, but CBI still clueless

RG Kar rape-murder case: Can of worms opened, but CBI still clueless

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

The investigators are unable to join several dots due to lack of evidence from the crime scene.

Delhi declares coronavirus as epidemic; shuts schools, halls till March 31

Delhi declares coronavirus as epidemic; shuts schools, halls till March 31

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

The national capital has so far recorded six cases of coronavirus.

AI cameras to track MLAs's movements in Karnataka assembly

AI cameras to track MLAs's movements in Karnataka assembly

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

Artificial Intelligence-enabled cameras with facial recognition technology have now been installed in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly that will record arrival and exit time of members, as well as the duration of their presence in the House.

SC takes cognisance of doctor's rape-murder case, hearing on Aug 20

SC takes cognisance of doctor's rape-murder case, hearing on Aug 20

Rediff.com18 Aug 2024

According to the cause list of August 20 uploaded on the apex court website, a bench comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra is scheduled to hear on Tuesday.

Can India finally end its losing streak vs Sweden in Davis Cup?

Can India finally end its losing streak vs Sweden in Davis Cup?

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

India has never beaten Sweden in five attempts in the Davis Cup.

Vandalism at Kolkata hospital as midnight protest turns violent

Vandalism at Kolkata hospital as midnight protest turns violent

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

The incident took place amid midnight protests by women against the horrific rape-murder of the doctor at the hospital.

Doctor's murder: Protest enters Day 3, hospital services remain affected

Doctor's murder: Protest enters Day 3, hospital services remain affected

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

Long queues were seen at outpatient department ticket counters in government hospitals, where senior doctors joined their junior colleagues in the protest.

Before Manu Bhaker, there was Norman Pritchard

Before Manu Bhaker, there was Norman Pritchard

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

Norman Pritchard: Colonised India's first athlete to win 2 medals in same Olympics

Modi to take oath as PM for 3rd time on June 9 at 6 PM

Modi to take oath as PM for 3rd time on June 9 at 6 PM

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

After Modi is elected the leader of NDA MPs, senior members of the alliance like Telugu Desam Party's N Chandrababu Naidu, Janata Dal-United's Nitish Kumar and Shiv Sena's Eknath Shinde will join the prime minister for a meeting with President Droupadi Murmu to present her the list of parliamentarians supporting him, some alliance members said.

National anthem not mandatory in cinema halls, says Supreme Court

National anthem not mandatory in cinema halls, says Supreme Court

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

The apex court modified its November 30, 2016, order by which it had made playing of the anthem mandatory in cinema halls before the screening of a film.

Halle Open: Teenage starlet Zverev dethrones Federer

Halle Open: Teenage starlet Zverev dethrones Federer

Rediff.com18 Jun 2016

Roger Federer's bid to win a ninth Halle Open title was ended in the semi-final on Saturday by teenage German Alexander Zverev, who defeated the 17-time Grand Slam champion 7-6(4), 5-7, 6-3.

133 dead in Russia terror attack; 4 gunmen among 11 arrested

133 dead in Russia terror attack; 4 gunmen among 11 arrested

Rediff.com23 Mar 2024

The Islamic State of Iran and Syria has claimed responsibility for the massive attack on concert hall in the Russian capital, CNN reported.

Paes-Daniell enter semis of Hall of Fame Open

Paes-Daniell enter semis of Hall of Fame Open

Rediff.com20 Jul 2019

The third-seeded Indo-Kiwi combination prevailed 6-4, 5-7, 14-12 over the Australian-Swede combine of Matthew Ebden and Robert Lindsted, in the quarter-finals after saving three match points.

Wes Hall to step down

Wes Hall to step down

Rediff.com11 Jun 2003

Hall has cited a pre-existing medical condition for his decision not to seek re-election as president of the West Indies Cricket Board.

10 Likes from Modi@FB town hall

10 Likes from Modi@FB town hall

Rediff.com27 Sep 2015

Here are 10 takeaways from what Modi told the Facebook town hall