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The coming vegetable crisis

The coming vegetable crisis

Rediff.com12 Apr 2020

There have been several instances of traders dumping fruits and vegetables outside mandis. Or of farmers dumping produce outside their villages or feeding them to their animals.

SIT formed to probe Rohtak gang rape

SIT formed to probe Rohtak gang rape

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

As part of the investigations, the DNA samples of the complainant and the accused will also be matched.

'The film industry has forgotten Ashok Kumar'

'The film industry has forgotten Ashok Kumar'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

'My father would have liked Piku and PINK.' 'I don't think he would have liked item songs though.'

Junior Hockey WC: India pip Spain 2-1 to enter semis

Junior Hockey WC: India pip Spain 2-1 to enter semis

Rediff.com15 Dec 2016

The hosts will face Australia in the semi-final on Friday.

Jagan lashes out at Sonia: You are dividing Andhra to make Rahul the PM

Jagan lashes out at Sonia: You are dividing Andhra to make Rahul the PM

Rediff.com26 Oct 2013

Lashing out at Congress President Sonia Gandhi for "playing with the lives of Telugu people" and "murdering democracy in broad daylight", YSR Congress chief Y S Jaganmohan Reddy on Saturday called on Telugu people to give 30 Lok Sabha seats to his party in the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections to stop the division of Andhra Pradesh.

Vijay Hazare Trophy round-up: Karnataka win thriller; Delhi beat Kerala

Vijay Hazare Trophy round-up: Karnataka win thriller; Delhi beat Kerala

Rediff.com4 Mar 2017

A round-up of Vijay Hazare Trophy matches played across the country on Saturday.

Telangana: Talks between CM, govt employees FAIL; stir to continue

Telangana: Talks between CM, govt employees FAIL; stir to continue

Rediff.com9 Oct 2013

Talks between Andhra Pradesh government and striking Non-Gazetted Officers Association, to end the ongoing indefinite strike by government employees, did not bear fruit as the latter vowed to continue agitation against proposed bifurcation of the state.

IMA puts out names of 382 doctors martyred in war against Covid

IMA puts out names of 382 doctors martyred in war against Covid

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

Taking exception to Health Minister Harsh Vardhan not mentioning the death of healthcare workers due to Covid-19 in his statement in Parliament, the Indian Medical Association has published a list of 382 doctors who died due to the viral disease and demanded that they be treated as "martyrs".

From 2007 to 2017: How the 2G scam case progressed

From 2007 to 2017: How the 2G scam case progressed

Rediff.com21 Dec 2017

A special court on Thursday acquitted all accused in the 2G spectrum allocation scam cases. The scam relates to the granting of 2G spectrum licence allocations in 2007-08 which caused, according to a report by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India, a loss of Rs 1.76 lakh crore. Here is a detailed timeline of how the case came to light and how it has progressed over the years:

How many billionaires understand art?

How many billionaires understand art?

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

The West has built a culture of art philanthropy.

Indian athletes shine with 17 medals, finish 3rd at Asian Junior C'ships

Indian athletes shine with 17 medals, finish 3rd at Asian Junior C'ships

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

India ended their campaign at the 17th Asian Junior Championships in style as they finished third by winning 17 overall medals, including 7 gold, 4 silver and 6 bronze at Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam on Monday.

The BEST celeb book? VOTE!

The BEST celeb book? VOTE!

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

And you thought actors only acted!

PHOTOS: New Army, IAF chiefs take charge

PHOTOS: New Army, IAF chiefs take charge

Rediff.com31 Dec 2016

Lt Gen Bakshi announced 'full support' to the new chief and made it clear that he won't resign.

Will its allies desert the Congress with the escape velocity of Jupiter?

Will its allies desert the Congress with the escape velocity of Jupiter?

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

'The Congress's allies won't be left behind in looking out for their own interests. Some will demand a bigger share of the ministerial or electoral pie, others will simply jump ship,' says T V R Shenoy.

RS polls: Hooda demands through inquiry by EC

RS polls: Hooda demands through inquiry by EC

Rediff.com12 Jun 2016

Demanding forensic examination of the pens used to cast votes, Hooda said the Election Commission should conduct a thorough inquiry.

After the storm, grief and disbelief echo through Agra's villages

After the storm, grief and disbelief echo through Agra's villages

Rediff.com4 May 2018

Villagers speak in utter disbelief of the havoc wreaked by the storm, which claimed the live of over 100 people.

21 award-winning wildlife photographs of the year!

21 award-winning wildlife photographs of the year!

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

Presenting the best of Sanctuary Asia Wildlife Awards 2015.

Will R N Kovind, too, sign on the dotted line?

Will R N Kovind, too, sign on the dotted line?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

'In a party run by 'two-and-a half men', Kovind fits the bill perfectly because, unlike the BJP's previous choice for the Presidency, A P J Abdul Kalam, he is unlikely to return a bill as Kalam did with the office of profit legislation,' argues Amulya Ganguli.

Andhra Cong leaders to Sonia: Will resign if state is split

Andhra Cong leaders to Sonia: Will resign if state is split

Rediff.com27 Jul 2013

As the Congress and United Progressive Alliance government appear to be veering towards formation of a separate Telangana state, ministers and MPs from Andhra and Rayalaseema regions met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday opposing any division of Andhra Pradesh.

PHOTOS: 84th IAF Day celebrations showcase Tejas

PHOTOS: 84th IAF Day celebrations showcase Tejas

Rediff.com8 Oct 2016

For the first time, India's indigenous Light Combat Aircraft performed stunts at the air show, amid loud cheers from the audience.

Ranji Roundup: Mayank hits another ton; Wakhare spins Vidarbha to big win

Ranji Roundup: Mayank hits another ton; Wakhare spins Vidarbha to big win

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

A round-up of Ranji matches played on Monday

A memory haunts AAP ahead of judgement day

A memory haunts AAP ahead of judgement day

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

What's the mood in the AAP, BJP camps on the eve of counting?

Hitch-hiking with Salman

Hitch-hiking with Salman

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

The lasting influence of Amitabh Bachchan's Supremo, hitchhiking with Salman Khan, a taste of Tom Alter, Padmaavat's best scene and more in Sukanya Verma's Super-filmi Week.

Why Modi's Cabinet needs talent from the outside

Why Modi's Cabinet needs talent from the outside

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

Modi has the ideas for a new, hopeful India, and an idiom in which to sell optimism to voters. But he doesn't yet have the team for it, and soon enough, questions will begin to be asked by an impatient, non-ideological, I-don't-owe-anybody-anything generation of Indian voters, says Shekar Gupta.

Sports Shorts: Bekele wins Berlin marathon

Sports Shorts: Bekele wins Berlin marathon

Rediff.com29 Sep 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday.

Make Hyderabad permanent common capital: Seema-Andhra leaders tell Sonia

Make Hyderabad permanent common capital: Seema-Andhra leaders tell Sonia

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

Amid continuing protests over the creation of a separate Telangana state, Union ministers from the Seema-Andhra region met Congress President Sonia Gandhi in New Delhi and expressed the "sense of deprivation" prevailing in Andhra and Rayalseema regions.

64% turnout in 4th phase of Lok Sabha polls

64% turnout in 4th phase of Lok Sabha polls

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

Seventy-one parliamentary constituencies spread across nine states voted in the fourth phase of Lok Sabha elections.

Modi's election campaign team for 2014 announced

Modi's election campaign team for 2014 announced

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

Narendra Modi's stamp was written all over as the Bharatiya Janata Party announced its election campaign committee for 2014 polls on Friday including top leaders Murli Manohar Joshi, Sushma Swaraj and Arun Jaitley who will work under him.

Khan't you just see the growing intolerance?

Khan't you just see the growing intolerance?

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

'In a competitive industry where no one has a formula for success other than the actor's personal appeal, the need to dominate the news cycle in the interim between films is so overpowering that even the otherwise sober stars can suffer a Ghajini moment,' says Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

'Sourav always showed faith in me'

'Sourav always showed faith in me'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

'The one thing that a cricketer aspires for is earning the respect of the dressing room and that respect is earned only when any player puts his hand up in adverse conditions and does his job for the team.'

India@Asiad: Recurve archers return medal-less; assured of 2 medals in bridge

India@Asiad: Recurve archers return medal-less; assured of 2 medals in bridge

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

Indian boxer Pavitra (60kg) advanced to the quarter-finals of the Asian Games after out-classing Pakistan's Rukhsana Perveen in a bout that did not go beyond the opening round, in Jakarta, on Saturday.

Is it time for Dhoni to stand down as ODI captain?

Is it time for Dhoni to stand down as ODI captain?

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

Should Mahendra Singh Dhoni step down as India's ODI captain following the series loss in Bangladesh? Harish Kotian speaks to former selectors get their views.

'Google tax' looms large: Online products may cost more

'Google tax' looms large: Online products may cost more

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

Court cases likely over interpretation of the new levy proposed in the Budget for digital economy.

'I am an auto driver, now I am also a tennis player'

'I am an auto driver, now I am also a tennis player'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

Participants at the Indian Wheelchair Tennis Tour held in Chennai did not let adversity affect their outlook on life. A Ganesh Nadar presents some of their stories.

Dhoni and the story of his flawless 'keeping skills

Dhoni and the story of his flawless 'keeping skills

Rediff.com15 Mar 2015

'I can't remember seeing Dhoni do wicket-keeping drills at the nets'

E-commerce firms ride Make in India to reach rural markets

E-commerce firms ride Make in India to reach rural markets

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

Paytm plans to induct 5,000 manufacturers and sellers; has started programmes to identify and train new sellers.

Dilliwallahs give Congress a BIG ZERO

Dilliwallahs give Congress a BIG ZERO

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

Ajay Maken and all other 69 candidates of the Congress were defeated in the election.

Mumbai's Tireless COVID-19 Warrior

Mumbai's Tireless COVID-19 Warrior

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

'These are challenging times and we get energised by that.' 'I don't feel that 'I am tired now and I should relax', because even if someone calls us at 12 o'clock I have to answer his call.'

UPA coordination panel to meet on July 31 on Telangana

UPA coordination panel to meet on July 31 on Telangana

Rediff.com28 Jul 2013

The United Progressive Alliance coordination committee will meet on July 31 to finalise its stand on the vexed Telangana issue amid indications from Congress that carving out a separate state out of Andhra Pradesh is a foregone conclusion and that complexities involved in the process will be adequately addressed.

Why Cong feels creation of Rayal-Telangana is the best way forward

Why Cong feels creation of Rayal-Telangana is the best way forward

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

Seven political and administrative reasons were given to convince the Congress leadership while proposing the creation of Rayal-Telangana. Vicky Nanjappa reports