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REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

A recap of events that occurred in India in the past 24 hours.

SC upholds rights of Travancore royals over Padmanabhaswamy temple

SC upholds rights of Travancore royals over Padmanabhaswamy temple

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

The SC set aside the 2011 verdict of the Kerala high court which had directed the state to set up a trust to take control of management and assets of the historic Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple.

UK: Inquiry holds up announcement of new peers

UK: Inquiry holds up announcement of new peers

Rediff.com27 Dec 2005

The awarding of life peerage to 28 persons, including non resident Indian entrepreneurs Sir Gulam Noon, Chai Patel and Sandip Verma has been held up following an inquiry into allegations of "honours for cash" by the official honours watchdog.

'No files related to history have been destroyed by home ministry'

'No files related to history have been destroyed by home ministry'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2014

Amid controversy over destroying of 11,100 files relating to the home ministry, the government on Monday assured the Rajya Sabha that it will not allow tampering or destruction of any link with the country's glorious history.

Five lakh expected at Amarnath Yatra

Five lakh expected at Amarnath Yatra

Rediff.com13 Jun 2006

Houston celebrates Diwali

Houston celebrates Diwali

Rediff.com10 Nov 2005

The highlights of the 'bazaar' in 2005 were the free health fare, cultural arts entertainment, children's fancy dress parade, magic show for children, various vendors offering sale of fine clothing, costume jewellery, books, services and specialties.

For Ayodhya litigant Hashim Ansari, the case meant everything

For Ayodhya litigant Hashim Ansari, the case meant everything

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

Though Mohammed Hashim Ansari was the oldest litigant in the case and was against the Ram temple coming up at the site, he never spoke ill of his neighbours who were Hindus.

Twinkle shoots with mom Dimple Kapadia

Twinkle shoots with mom Dimple Kapadia

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Amitabh Bachchan returns to television!

Amitabh Bachchan returns to television!

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Sonakshi Sinha holidays in Miami!

Sonakshi Sinha holidays in Miami!

Rediff.com25 May 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Monkey Business

Monkey Business

Rediff.com25 Oct 2017

Man loses Rs 1.5 lakh from under his pillow. Geetanjali Krishna reveals what happens next.

Covid cases rise over 600; 1st deaths reported in TN, MP

Covid cases rise over 600; 1st deaths reported in TN, MP

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

The 606 positive cases includes 43 foreign nationals, the ministry said. On Tuesday, the number of cases was 519.

7 reasons why Harry Potter and the Cursed Child sucks

7 reasons why Harry Potter and the Cursed Child sucks

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

Was it best for J K Rowling to have ended the series with Harry Potter and the Deathly Gallows?

Tirumala coins scam busted

Tirumala coins scam busted

Rediff.com26 Apr 2005

The Tirumala crime police have busted a coins scam at the Lord Venkateswara temple at Tirumala and recovered Rs 16,000 worth of coins from a businessman.

Ganpati Bappa Moraya

Ganpati Bappa Moraya

Rediff.com13 Sep 2004

Boxing champ Pacquiao creates a storm, says gay people 'worse than animals'!

Boxing champ Pacquiao creates a storm, says gay people 'worse than animals'!

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

Filipino Manny Pacquiao has sparked criticism in his country after describing gay couples as 'worse than animals'.

Brother clarifies: Modi was married as a child, walked away to serve country

Brother clarifies: Modi was married as a child, walked away to serve country

Rediff.com10 Apr 2014

Seeking to contain a controversy over Narendra Modi's marital status, his elder brother Somabhai on Thursday said that the Bharatiya Janata Party prime ministerial candidate's marriage should be seen as a "social formality" which happened nearly 50 years ago.

Malala declared Britain's most influential Asian

Malala declared Britain's most influential Asian

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

Malala Yousafzai, the Pakistani teenager shot in the head by the Taliban for campaigning for girls' education, has been named as Britain's most influential Asian by a weekly publication in London.

British MP's to face Delhi veterans

British MP's to face Delhi veterans

Rediff.com3 Jan 2005

The friendly match, organised by World Cricket Academy and Veterans Cricket Association of Delhi will play at Jamia Milia Islamia ground in New Delhi on Tuesday.

Remembering TT

Remembering TT

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

T Thomas, former chairman of Hindustan Unilever, passed away March 2.

BJP youth wing leader offers Rs 11 lakh for Didi's head

BJP youth wing leader offers Rs 11 lakh for Didi's head

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

On Tuesday, police in Suri in West Bengal's Birbhum district used batons to disperse a rally where 'Jai Shri Ram' slogans were raised.

Hinduja brothers presented lifetime achievement award in UK

Hinduja brothers presented lifetime achievement award in UK

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

Indian cricket legend Kapil Dev was also honoured with a Lifetime Achievement award at the ceremony.

Agassi wins plea against British tax ruling

Agassi wins plea against British tax ruling

Rediff.com19 Nov 2004

The former world No.1 had appeal against a ruling that athletes and other professional entertainers are liable to tax on sponsors' payments while working in Britain.

Ganguly on whether Kohli can break Tendulkar's century record

Ganguly on whether Kohli can break Tendulkar's century record

Rediff.com24 Nov 2017

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly on Friday backed current skipper Virat Kohli on the issue of cramped scheduling and said that the team needs more time to prepare for tough assignments like the upcoming tour of South Africa.

Inside President Pranab's home

Inside President Pranab's home

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

Rare glimpses of Rashtrapati Bhavan. Kind courtesy: Architectural Digest India.

Prashant Bhushan: 'Real Tiger in Court'

Prashant Bhushan: 'Real Tiger in Court'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2018

His recent walkout from Chief Justice Dipak Misra's court earned him critics in courts. 'Yet, even the senior-most judges give him the respect that he deserves.'

Former Eng captain Sheppard dead

Former Eng captain Sheppard dead

Rediff.com6 Mar 2005

Former England captain David Sheppard, ex-Bishop of Liverpool and a member of the House of Lords, has died of cancer at 75.

To My Biden-Supporting Friends

To My Biden-Supporting Friends

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

'On Saturday, I drove my wife over to Beverly Hills for sushi.' 'Two blocks before Rodeo, we turned the car around, because we saw hundreds driving pickup trucks and marching down sidewalks, yelling, donning MAGA gear, and waving huge Trump flags.' I tell you... It was scary.' 'And this didn't look like a defeated throng.' 'These folks looked like they knew something we didn't,' notes Rajiv Satyal, the Los Angeles-based comedian and host.

Must see! Ganpati celebrations at Mumbai's oldest pandal

Must see! Ganpati celebrations at Mumbai's oldest pandal

Rediff.com19 Sep 2018

A sneak peek into how residents of the Keshavji Naik Chawl in Girgaum, Mumbai, welcome Lord Ganesha.

Now, Modi to lecture UK on India's future

Now, Modi to lecture UK on India's future

Rediff.com13 Aug 2013

The ball was set rolling by the Opposition party's Labour Friends of India when its chairman, Barry Gardiner MP, sent a letter to Modi last week inviting him to the House of Commons to speak on 'The Future of Modern India'.

Tatas' m-cap doubled under Mistry

Tatas' m-cap doubled under Mistry

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

Tata Group is the country's most valuable group and has an estimated 4.1 million shareholders across its various listed companies

This Ganpati is edible, so nothing goes waste

This Ganpati is edible, so nothing goes waste

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

Rintu Rathod's chocolate Ganpati may not meet with everyone's approval. But that does not deter her.

The 92-year-old civic warrior

The 92-year-old civic warrior

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

Kamakshi Paatti, a sprightly nonagenarian, has the Chennai civic corporation on its toes.

'Where was Nitish Kumar for 4 days when Patna was flooded?'

'Where was Nitish Kumar for 4 days when Patna was flooded?'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

'Nitish Kumar's government has proved during these floods that it is a helpless government.'

Amitabh Bachchan pays tribute to father

Amitabh Bachchan pays tribute to father

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

Harivansh Rai died on January 18, 2003, at the age of 96.

Lot of on-field enthusiasm is for cameras: Bedi

Lot of on-field enthusiasm is for cameras: Bedi

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

Not exactly a fan of exuberant celebrations on the cricket field, former India captain Bishan Singh Bedi says the players' display of emotion and enthusiasm these days is mostly for the cameras and cannot be considered gentlemanly.

Gandhi in a Metro

Gandhi in a Metro

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

Had he been alive today, the Mahatma would likely travel by metro, as hundreds of women and men do each day. Insiyah Vahanvaty reports for Rediff.com on an unusual exhibition on the Mahatma at Delhi metro stations.

Diwali lights up India

Diwali lights up India

Rediff.com11 Nov 2015

Fireworks illuminated the evening sky, earthen lamps dotted houses and lights decked up buildings as people exchanged sweets and gifts on Diwali which also witnessed bonhomie between Indian and Pakistani guards at border posts.

Selja row: Congress disrupts RS, seeks Modi's apology

Selja row: Congress disrupts RS, seeks Modi's apology

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

Vice chairman of the Dwarkadheesh Devsthan Samiti says there was nothing 'humiliating' in being asked about caste at a Hindu shrine.