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Kathua rape case: Alleged conspirator's family wants CBI probe

Kathua rape case: Alleged conspirator's family wants CBI probe

Rediff.com15 Apr 2018

Conspirator's family expressed doubt about the credibility of the probe by the crime branch of Jammu and Kashmir.

How Himachal contained Covid-19 and earned Modi's praise

How Himachal contained Covid-19 and earned Modi's praise

Rediff.com5 May 2020

Behind the state's success in containing coronavirus positive cases is one novel initiative -- Active Case Finding or ACF, which even Prime Minister Narendra Modi endorsed for the bigger states to follow. The ACF campaign began in April with 16,000 basic health personnel, ASHA, anganwadi workers and auxiliary nurse midwives (ANM) out on foot trekking to most mountain valleys, snow-bound districts and remote passes of the state, reports Ashwani Sharma.

Bollywood's 10 MOST SAVAGE Looks

Bollywood's 10 MOST SAVAGE Looks

Rediff.com4 Aug 2014

When Shahid, Abhishek, Shah Rukh unleashed their wild onscreen alter-egos on us...

Buy a US town for about $400,000!

Buy a US town for about $400,000!

Rediff.com2 Jul 2014

In an enticing offer, an entire US town complete with a bar, workshop, three trailers, single house and 6.16 acres of prime prairie real estate, is up for sale for about $400,000.

'India's spiritual power attracts me'

'India's spiritual power attracts me'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

The Dalai Lama headed Kalachakra Puja in Bodh Gaya has drawn devotees from 92 countries.

Pakistan doesn't ease up, continues heavy firing at LoC

Pakistan doesn't ease up, continues heavy firing at LoC

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

The Hamirpur and Sabzian sectors in Poonch have been targeted by Pakistan troops for the past 3 days, possibly to facilitate infiltration from across the border.

91 dead after powerful earthquake strikes Indonesia

91 dead after powerful earthquake strikes Indonesia

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

The quake occurred in the early evening after sunset and was the second powerful temblor on Lombok in a week.

On this day, 11 years ago, deadly tsunami claimed over 7,000 lives

On this day, 11 years ago, deadly tsunami claimed over 7,000 lives

Rediff.com26 Dec 2015

Floral tribute and processions across Tamil Nadu on Saturday marked the 11th anniversary of the deadly tsunami waves that struck the state on this day in 2004 claiming over 7,000 lives, leaving a trail of destruction.

Pakistan again violates ceasefire, India retaliates

Pakistan again violates ceasefire, India retaliates

Rediff.com11 Oct 2014

After a brief lull, Pakistan on Saturday violated ceasefire twice along International Border and Line of Control in Poonch and Jammu district, drawing strong retaliation from India.

We need bunkers more than food: Border residents to Rajnath

We need bunkers more than food: Border residents to Rajnath

Rediff.com12 Sep 2017

Over 5,000 people living in 23 hamlets along the LoC were forced to shun homes.

The year that was: Dubious awards of 2019

The year that was: Dubious awards of 2019

Rediff.com26 Dec 2019

The year has come to an end and we are looking forward to 2020. While we think back of the events that shaped the year, we couldn't help but think of these awards for these personalities.

Bored? Solve the Haider puzzle, right here!

Bored? Solve the Haider puzzle, right here!

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

Here's a super fun way to while away your time!

Heat wave in India claimed 700 lives in 2016

Heat wave in India claimed 700 lives in 2016

Rediff.com15 Jan 2017

More than 1,600 people died due to extreme weather conditions across the country last year, with severe heat wave claiming the largest chunk of the total deaths at 40 per cent, followed by flooding and lightning.

Tamil fishermen attacked with wooden logs by Lankan Navy

Tamil fishermen attacked with wooden logs by Lankan Navy

Rediff.com11 Apr 2013

Four fishermen from Tamil Nadu's Nagapattinam district were allegedly attacked by Sri Lankan Navy personnel with wooden logs while they were fishing off Kodiakarai coast in a mechanised boat, official sources said on Thursday. The fishermen, who went for fishing on Wednesday, returned on Thursday morning. They have been admitted to a government hospital with injuries.

PHOTOS: Tendulkar given guard of honour, standing ovation at Ranji match in Lahli

PHOTOS: Tendulkar given guard of honour, standing ovation at Ranji match in Lahli

Rediff.com27 Oct 2013

Never had a Ranji Trophy season started on a note like it did today, with this sleepy hamlet here being woken up from its slumber by the one and only Sachin Tendulkar, a good few hours before the retiring legend was accorded a guard of honour in the area's sole landmark destination.

PHOTOS: 29 years without electricity

PHOTOS: 29 years without electricity

Rediff.com6 Dec 2011

McCarter, age 77, has been living without electricity or central heating for the past 29 years.

Why Bihar's Musahars won't get vaccinated

Why Bihar's Musahars won't get vaccinated

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

'They are not ready to take the vaccine.' 'They fear that if they do, they will die.'

Lankan navy personnel attack Indian fishermen in Rameswaram

Lankan navy personnel attack Indian fishermen in Rameswaram

Rediff.com22 Dec 2013

Sri Lankan navy personnel on Sunday allegedly assaulted four Indian fishermen for not helping one of their colleagues, who fell in their boat while trying to jump in the vessel and suffered a fracture.

Five Things Bollywood taught me about Indian villages

Five Things Bollywood taught me about Indian villages

Rediff.com27 Nov 2013

Here are things you can learn from Bollywood about Indian villages.

5 soldiers injured as Pakistan resorts to heavy shelling along LoC in J-K

5 soldiers injured as Pakistan resorts to heavy shelling along LoC in J-K

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

The Pakistan army used heavy weaponry, firing 120 mm mortars targeting civilian hamlets and forward posts since 5.30 pm on Tuesday, said an army officer.

Will 9 diyas at 9 pm end coronavirus crisis?

Will 9 diyas at 9 pm end coronavirus crisis?

Rediff.com5 Apr 2020

'Not surprisingly, the call for lighting diyas, candles and other sources of illumination to demonstrate a nation's resolve to fight coronavirus has elicited astrological, numerological and even medical explanations,' notes Amulya Ganguli.

I am so so happy: Shahid on National Awards win for Haider

I am so so happy: Shahid on National Awards win for Haider

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

Shahid, 34, however, lost the Best Actor trophy to Kannada actor Sanchari Vijay.

Woman killed as Pak targets civilian areas along LoC

Woman killed as Pak targets civilian areas along LoC

Rediff.com11 May 2017

The Indian Army retaliated effectively, injuring two Pakistani jawans, defence sources said.

Bow my head before you for your patriotism: Amit Shah to villagers at border

Bow my head before you for your patriotism: Amit Shah to villagers at border

Rediff.com25 Aug 2014

The central government will resolve the issue of war refugees in Jammu-Kashmir in a time bound and phased manner, Bharatiya Janata Party President Amit Shah said on Monday.

Six Indian fishermen attacked by Lankan Navy

Six Indian fishermen attacked by Lankan Navy

Rediff.com13 Apr 2013

In the third such attack in as many days, six fishermen, who ventured into the sea from here, got injured when they were attacked allegedly by Sri Lankan naval men off Kodiakarai coast, fisheries department officials said on Saturday. The fishermen of Kilinjalmedu fishing hamlet were fishing in Indian waters a few knots South East off Kodiakarai last night when the Lankan Navy personnel arrived there on a fast craft and allegedly attacked them with iron rods.

Sheila loved western music, watched DDLJ 20 times!

Sheila loved western music, watched DDLJ 20 times!

Rediff.com20 Jul 2019

Apart from these, reading was also a big passion.

Satellite imagery to boost rural electrification in Bihar

Satellite imagery to boost rural electrification in Bihar

Rediff.com19 Sep 2013

Bihar government has decided to take the help of satellites to identify villages, including small hamlets, for rural electrification, state Energy Minister Bijendra Prasad Yadav said on Thursday.

70-yr-old woman, 4 others injured in heavy Pak shelling

70-yr-old woman, 4 others injured in heavy Pak shelling

Rediff.com22 May 2018

The cross-border firing has forced many to take shelter in government-run camps.

Rangoon: Bloody Hell! What a trailer

Rangoon: Bloody Hell! What a trailer

Rediff.com6 Jan 2017

Rangoon will release on February 24.

6 spectacular road trips to take from Delhi

6 spectacular road trips to take from Delhi

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

From majestic forts to scenic lakes, choose between trips that offer the best of history and culture and tranquility.

BSF jawan, girl killed as Pakistan shells villages in Jammu

BSF jawan, girl killed as Pakistan shells villages in Jammu

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

In the shelling, a BSF jawan and a 17-year-old girl were killed while five civilians and a BSF jawan were injured and have been hospitalised.

Villager suspected of witchcraft lynched in Assam

Villager suspected of witchcraft lynched in Assam

Rediff.com7 Jun 2013

A villager suspected of indulging in sorcery was lynched in a remote Adivasi-inhabited Kalabasi hamlet of Narayanpur tea estate in South Assam's Lakhipur sub-division by fellow villagers.

Pakistan resorts to mortar shelling in Poonch

Pakistan resorts to mortar shelling in Poonch

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

The Pakistani troops were seen firing mortars and missiles from civilian houses, using villagers as human shields. The Pakistani army used heavy weaponry, firing 120-mm mortar targeting civilian hamlets.

Anti-nuke activists plans 'jal satyagraha'

Anti-nuke activists plans 'jal satyagraha'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2012

Stepping up their protest against the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant, anti-nuclear activists have now decided to go in for 'jal satyagraha' throughout the Tamil Nadu coast on September 22.

Nandigram: Will Dada trounce Didi?

Nandigram: Will Dada trounce Didi?

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

Nandigram, 126 km south of Kolkata, is Suvendu Adhikari's bastion, where he has vowed to defeat Mamata Banerjee by 50,000 votes or quit politics.

Kerala: Tribal man lynched while people clicked selfies

Kerala: Tribal man lynched while people clicked selfies

Rediff.com23 Feb 2018

Police has registered a case and some persons have been taken into custody.

Pics: Broad plays in first cricket match at 10 Downing Street

Pics: Broad plays in first cricket match at 10 Downing Street

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

UK Prime Minister Teresa May watched as the cricketing duo joined hands with charity Chance to Shine to promote street cricket.

Karmayogi and Ordinary, up for release

Karmayogi and Ordinary, up for release

Rediff.com16 Mar 2012

Looking at this week's releases.

Aurangzeb stands out as an inspiration for us: Sitharaman after meeting martyr's family

Aurangzeb stands out as an inspiration for us: Sitharaman after meeting martyr's family

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

Aurangzeb's family had made an emotional appeal to the PM to avenge his death.