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Vajpayee's ashes taken to state capitals for 'asthi kalash yatra'

Vajpayee's ashes taken to state capitals for 'asthi kalash yatra'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP chief Amit Shah handed over urns containing the ashes of the late leader to the party's state unit chiefs.

Arjun Singh finishes second at Volvo Masters

Arjun Singh finishes second at Volvo Masters

Rediff.com8 Dec 2002

Two bogeys on the last four holes cost Arjun Singh his first Asian PGA \n\ntitle, as he finished second in the season-ending Volvo Masters of Asia

Heat wave kills 500 in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana

Heat wave kills 500 in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana

Rediff.com25 May 2015

The death toll due to intense heatwave sweeping Telangana and Andhra Pradesh crossed the 500 figure on Monday, disaster management officials said in Hyderabad.

Meet Imran Khan, the Rajasthani PM Modi hailed in Wembley

Meet Imran Khan, the Rajasthani PM Modi hailed in Wembley

Rediff.com14 Nov 2015

Prime Minister Modi, who was addressing the Indian diaspora at the Wembley Stadium in London, said that he was sure of India's bright future because his vision of India, was the India of Imran Khan who created and gave education apps for free

'Not one rupee has come to states to fight COVID'

'Not one rupee has come to states to fight COVID'

Rediff.com31 May 2020

'The stimulus packages, sector reliefs, loans etc are coming to industry, but state governments have not got any money from GST, no money from excise, no money from any income source.'

At 44 degree Celsius, mercury rises to season's highest in Delhi

At 44 degree Celsius, mercury rises to season's highest in Delhi

Rediff.com16 Apr 2016

In the national capital, the maximum temperature was recorded at the season's highest at 44 degree Celsius.

What exactly are geographical indications?

What exactly are geographical indications?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

Latha Nair, partner at K&S Partners, examines what constitutes a GI tag and what the gaps in the Indian GI law are.

Polling begins for by-elections in 3 Lok Sabha, 33 assembly seats

Polling begins for by-elections in 3 Lok Sabha, 33 assembly seats

Rediff.com13 Sep 2014

Voting is underway in three Lok Sabha and 33 assembly seats across 10 states where by-elections are being held on Saturday.

India's coronavirus count 166; Kashmir reports first case

India's coronavirus count 166; Kashmir reports first case

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

The cases reported on Wednesday include a couple and their two-year-old daughter in Rajasthan who had recently returned from Italy. The patients belong to Rajasthan's Jhunjhunu and had returned from Italy on March 8.

Most ministers, speaker, Congress state president lose in Rajasthan

Most ministers, speaker, Congress state president lose in Rajasthan

Rediff.com8 Dec 2013

In the humiliating defeat of the Congress party in Rajasthan except for Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, most of his ministers have lost the election.

'Govt should present new Budget'

'Govt should present new Budget'

Rediff.com7 May 2020

'This prime minister thinks he knows everything.' 'He has to consult, he has to talk and he has to mobilise the best people, but having seen him function, I have no expectations from him.'

Abhilash Tomy eager to go back to sea

Abhilash Tomy eager to go back to sea

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

The naval officer had circumnavigated the globe in 2012-13, and was a special invitee at the race, which commemorates 50 years of the Sunday Times Golden Globe Race 1968-69.

First Look: Nithya Menen's Malini 22

First Look: Nithya Menen's Malini 22

Rediff.com4 Sep 2013

The film is a remake of 2012 hit Malayalam film 22 Female Kottayam.

Churu, Sriganganagar sizzle at 49.2 deg C; two die in UP

Churu, Sriganganagar sizzle at 49.2 deg C; two die in UP

Rediff.com21 May 2016

Two persons were killed in Uttar Pradesh's Ballia district as strong winds and thunder showers hit several parts of the state. While one died in a tree fall incident the other was hit by lightning, the police said.

Dust storms, rain hit northern states; IMD predicts more bad weather

Dust storms, rain hit northern states; IMD predicts more bad weather

Rediff.com9 May 2018

The NDMA added that the National Capital Region, and Hisar, Kaithal, Jind, Kurukshetra, Karnal in Haryana is likely to be again hit by the unusual weather on Wednesday.

Badrinath Ki Dulhania Review: A Popcorn Social!

Badrinath Ki Dulhania Review: A Popcorn Social!

Rediff.com10 Mar 2017

It helps that Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt look so good together, writes Sukanya Verma.

Hiring outlook for next 6 months improves; 88% ready to hire

Hiring outlook for next 6 months improves; 88% ready to hire

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

According to the TeamLease Employment Outlook Survey for the next six months (October 2014 - March 2015), global macroeconomic trends and domestic demand have put business and employment sentiment on a fast paced upward trajectory.

Flood situation grim in Assam, MP; 13 dead

Flood situation grim in Assam, MP; 13 dead

Rediff.com9 Jul 2016

In Uttar Pradesh, southwest monsoon has been normal so far where rains and thundershowers occurred in few places since Friday.

Ahmedabad sizzles at 48 degrees, breaks 100-year record

Ahmedabad sizzles at 48 degrees, breaks 100-year record

Rediff.com20 May 2016

Palodhi in Rajasthan simmered at 51 degree Celsius and the maximum in Ahmedabad shattered a century-old record.

Family of 11 found dead inside house in Delhi

Family of 11 found dead inside house in Delhi

Rediff.com1 Jul 2018

Cops investigating the case suggest the deceased might have been into some sort of religious practices.

She quit her Air India job to run for INDIA

She quit her Air India job to run for INDIA

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

"I am running for HOPE -- Humanity, Oneness, Peace and Equality," says Sufiya Sufee.

BJP scores a hat-trick in Chhattisgarh polls

BJP scores a hat-trick in Chhattisgarh polls

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday scored a hat-trick of victories in the Chhattisgarh assembly elections, winning 49 of 90 seats, thwarting the Congress' bid to wrest power after a decade.

Spelling Bee: Indian Americans sweep Top 10!

Spelling Bee: Indian Americans sweep Top 10!

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

For the 13th consecutive year, a desi child has won the Scripps National Spelling Bee. But what's domination without some swag, right?

When Dulquer went to Hyderabad

When Dulquer went to Hyderabad

Rediff.com6 May 2015

A lowdown on what's going on in the Telugu film industry.

Barmer registers one of the highest turn outs in Rajasthan

Barmer registers one of the highest turn outs in Rajasthan

Rediff.com17 Apr 2014

Barmer, one of the most talked-about Lok Sabha constituencies in the run up to the 2014 general elections, registered 71.60 per cent turn out in the polls held on Thursday, one of the highest in Rajasthan.

Jaisalmer sizzles at 45.6 degrees as north India faces summer heat

Jaisalmer sizzles at 45.6 degrees as north India faces summer heat

Rediff.com15 Apr 2017

The India Meteorological Department has issued a warning that the heat wave condition is likely to occur at isolated places in all districts in Telangana on Sunday.

Amitabh, Prince Aga Khan receive Padma Vibhushan

Amitabh, Prince Aga Khan receive Padma Vibhushan

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan and Prince Karim Aga Khan were among the eminent personalities awarded the Padma Vibhushan, country's second highest civilian honour, by President Pranab Mukherjee in New Delhi on Wednesday.

Lalit Modi's faction to move court to challenge his ouster from RCA

Lalit Modi's faction to move court to challenge his ouster from RCA

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

Following his ouster as Rajasthan Cricket Association president Lalit Modi and his faction on Monday announced that they will move court against the decision and also challenge the appointment of Amit Pathan as the new chief of RCA.

Soon, 'Life Box' will deliver hearts for transplant by drones

Soon, 'Life Box' will deliver hearts for transplant by drones

Rediff.com23 Jun 2018

The new device, building by a team of Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, will keep the heart in good condition for about eight hours.

If history has its way, presidential polls will see a contest

If history has its way, presidential polls will see a contest

Rediff.com18 Jun 2017

Going by precedence, the 15th presidential election scheduled to be held on July 17 this year will see a contest, notwithstanding the frenetic political confabulations for a consensus candidate.

Renu Jogi among 10 women candidates who won in Chhattisgarh polls

Renu Jogi among 10 women candidates who won in Chhattisgarh polls

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

A total of 10 women candidates, one less than last time, have emerged victorious in Chhattisgarh Assembly polls where the saffron party is back in power for the third time.

Light rains bring relief in some parts of India

Light rains bring relief in some parts of India

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

Light to moderate rainfall in various parts of the country, including Delhi, on Tuesday brought respite from the scorching sun but heat wave claimed 16 more lives in Andhra Pradesh and three in Odisha, raising the nationwide toll to 2,357.

Check out when your constituency votes

Check out when your constituency votes

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

The Lok Sabha election will be held in 7 phases, beginning on April 11, 2019 and ending on May 19, 2019.

Why Jagan's mother got a rude shock in Vizag

Why Jagan's mother got a rude shock in Vizag

Rediff.com17 May 2014

The YSR Congress's misreading of the urban voters and TDP's decision not to field a candidate and campaign for its ally BJP led to Vijayamma's poll debacle in Visakhapatanam. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

25 years of RGV's Shiva

25 years of RGV's Shiva

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

A digitally re-mastered print of Shiva will shortly be re-released in theatres in November.

Ajit Jogi forms new outfit, says he is Independent now

Ajit Jogi forms new outfit, says he is "Independent" now

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

Former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister and senior Congress leader Ajit Jogi on Monday made a formal announcement to float a new political outfit.

All metros among 130 districts identified as COVID-19 red zones

All metros among 130 districts identified as COVID-19 red zones

Rediff.com1 May 2020

This classification of districts is to be followed by states and union terrotories till a week post May 3, when the second phase of lockdown will end, for containment operations.

Rajasthan has sent only one Muslim to Parliament in 62 years

Rajasthan has sent only one Muslim to Parliament in 62 years

Rediff.com4 Apr 2014

Truth is stranger than fiction, as far as Muslim politics in Rajasthan is concerned. The community which comprises more than 11 per cent of the state's total population, only one leader from the community has became a member of Parliament in the last 62 years. Shahnawaz Akhtar reports

This IITian's journey will inspire you...

This IITian's journey will inspire you...

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

... to choose your own calling cautiously

Over 2,000 dead as heat wave refuses to relent

Over 2,000 dead as heat wave refuses to relent

Rediff.com29 May 2015

The nationwide death toll on Friday rose to 2005 as the intense heat wave continued to sweep many parts of the country, with Palamau in Jharkhand recording the highest temperature of 47 degrees Celsius.