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Writer Ashok Vajpeyi returns D.Lit to protest Dalit student's suicide

Writer Ashok Vajpeyi returns D.Lit to protest Dalit student's suicide

Rediff.com19 Jan 2016

The noted writer, who was awarded D.Lit (Doctor of Letters, honoris causa) by the Central University of Hyderabad few years ago, said the institution has "acted against human dignity and knowledge."

How Do We Prepare For LA 2028? We Don't.

How Do We Prepare For LA 2028? We Don't.

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

You don't prep for 2028 but for 2040, or even 2044. Sustained sporting excellence is based on mass support, grassroots development, and funding - and it is this trifecta India needs to work on, systematically, asserts Prem Panicker.

When The World Fell In Love

When The World Fell In Love

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

Here's looking at how the world celebrated the day of love!

Romantic candle-lit dinners can lead to cancer

Romantic candle-lit dinners can lead to cancer

Rediff.com21 Aug 2009

A candle-lit dinner with your date may actually be harmful for the environment, and lead to cancer, suggests a new study.

PBKS Vs SRH: Who Bowled Best? Vote!

PBKS Vs SRH: Who Bowled Best? Vote!

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

Arshdeep or Bhuvi? Who has your vote?

Not Rohit, not Rahul but this player is a 'problem' for England

Not Rohit, not Rahul but this player is a 'problem' for England

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

Jaiswal is only the fourth Indian left-hander besides Sourav Ganguly, Gautam Gambhir and Kambli to smash a Test double ton.

'There is no crime and no robbery in UP now'

'There is no crime and no robbery in UP now'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

While conditions have improved over the last decade in western UP, there are still unfulfilled needs.

Satanic Verses rocks Jaipur Lit Fest on Day 1

Satanic Verses rocks Jaipur Lit Fest on Day 1

Rediff.com20 Jan 2012

Cheered on by the audience, authors read out passages from The Satanic Verses on the first day of the Jaipur Literature Festival, reports Abhishek Mande.

Sunaks Celebrate Diwali With Jaishankars

Sunaks Celebrate Diwali With Jaishankars

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

On Sunday, November 12, 2023, External Affairs Minister Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar with his wife Kyoko called on UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak at Downing Street in London.

Let the Games begin -- Athens flame lit

Let the Games begin -- Athens flame lit

Rediff.com25 Mar 2004

Dark clouds over Greece's troubled Olympic Games parted at last on Thursday with a flawless torch lighting ceremony that shifted the spotlight on the August Games

Laureus World Sports Awards to be held in Madrid on April 22

Laureus World Sports Awards to be held in Madrid on April 22

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

The 25th Laureus World Sports Awards will take place in Madrid, Spain on April 22, it was announced on Wednesday.

'Hitman' Scripts Comeback For The Ages

'Hitman' Scripts Comeback For The Ages

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

Rohit's knock was peppered with eleven boundaries and eight maximums. Scoring at a strike rate of 175.36, he played one of his most iconic knocks.

Ram devotees across the globe celebrate Ayodhya consecration

Ram devotees across the globe celebrate Ayodhya consecration

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

While main events throughout the country were organised on Sunday by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad of America, several community members gathered at the iconic Times Square in New York to celebrate the historic event.

'The Songs Have Already Become A Craze'

'The Songs Have Already Become A Craze'

Rediff.com7 May 2024

'When it was confirmed that I would do the song, Manishaji walked up to me and asked, "Please Vijayshree, tell me how are you planning to do the song. Give me a rough idea so that I am mentally prepared".'

CSK vs KKR: Who Bowled The Best Spell?

CSK vs KKR: Who Bowled The Best Spell?

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

Jadeja, Deshpande, Fizz were CSK's stars on Monday.

The World Cup That Cheers

The World Cup That Cheers

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

In cricket, we have something that we can share with our families, neighbours and indeed, the whole country. It is colour-blind, language-neutral, truly secular and transcends all regions, from Kashmir to Kerala and Mizoram to Maharashtra, explains Shreekant Sambrani.

Can Titans counter SRH's rampaging batting line-up?

Can Titans counter SRH's rampaging batting line-up?

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

A depleted Gujarat Titans bowling attack will have to raise its game by quite a few notches to stop a marauding Sunrisers Hyderabad, fresh from its record total against Mumbai Indians, in the upcoming afternoon IPL match in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

Modi's Approach To Election Is Intriguing

Modi's Approach To Election Is Intriguing

Rediff.com8 May 2024

The big surprise is that Narendra Modi, the greatest conjurer in our national politics, has not yet presented a theme to this election, observes Shekhar Gupta.

Cillian! Cillian! Cillian!'

Cillian! Cillian! Cillian!'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Students and principals at the primary and senior schools Oscar winner Cillian Murphy attended in Cork, Ireland, tells Rediff.com what the triumph means to them.

The LaLit is on an expansion spree

The LaLit is on an expansion spree

Rediff.com6 Apr 2017

With 13 properties on board, The LaLit is now keen to take its hospitality school -- The Lalit Suri Hospitality School -- in Faridabad, Haryana, to the next level.

Vintage RCB Batting Lights Up Stadium

Vintage RCB Batting Lights Up Stadium

Rediff.com19 May 2024

RCB's openers gave the hosts the perfect start, before the middle order delivered once again to take the hosts to a defendable total. Cameos from Dinesh Karthik and Glenn Maxwell added the final flourish.

World Cup Final PIX: Surya Kirans' grand display lights up Motera

World Cup Final PIX: Surya Kirans' grand display lights up Motera

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

Prior to the start of the World Cup final, Indian Air Force's aerobatic team Surya Kirans put up a grand show at the Narendra Modi Stadium.

How Bhumi Spent Her Birthday

How Bhumi Spent Her Birthday

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

Bhumi Pednekar celebrated her 34th birthday on July 18 in a room full of red roses!

Over 20 held in Lanka for observing slain LTTE chief Prabhakaran's birthday

Over 20 held in Lanka for observing slain LTTE chief Prabhakaran's birthday

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

At least 24 people were arrested by the security forces for defying the ban on celebrations, officials said.

Kohli Overtakes Sehwag!

Kohli Overtakes Sehwag!

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

Virat Kohli is now the fifth highest run-scorer for India in Test cricket.

Radhika, Disha, Pooja's Stunning Cholis

Radhika, Disha, Pooja's Stunning Cholis

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

Which of these blouse styles would you like to copy in the festive season?

'Diwali is beautiful when it is lit up with compassion, care'

'Diwali is beautiful when it is lit up with compassion, care'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2016

This Diwali, we decided to ask Dia Mirza about her message for her fans as well as her own take on the festival of lights.

Netaji's hologram statue lit up again after bad weather forced it off

Netaji's hologram statue lit up again after bad weather forced it off

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

The hologram statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose at the India Gate in Delhi has been switched on again after being turned off on February 3 due to 'extreme weather conditions'.

Pink ball Test: West Indies script shock win over Australia

Pink ball Test: West Indies script shock win over Australia

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

Shamar Joseph took 7 wickets to lead the Windies to a big win

Gill Or Sudharsan? Who Batted Better?

Gill Or Sudharsan? Who Batted Better?

Rediff.com11 May 2024

Centuries from openers Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan powered Titans to an emphatic victory against champions CSK.

IPL 2024: Last Dance for Dhoni & Co?

IPL 2024: Last Dance for Dhoni & Co?

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

As the new season approaches, whispers of retirement surround some of the league's most beloved veterans.

Howrah Bridge lit up to wish Indians for Tokyo Olympics

Howrah Bridge lit up to wish Indians for Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

Tokyo Olympics will run from July 23 to August 8. The mega event was slated to be held last year, but it had to be postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Meet Ram Charan-Upasana's Baby Girl

Meet Ram Charan-Upasana's Baby Girl

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Ram Charan and his wife Upasana gave the world a glimpse of their newborn baby girl, as they stepped out of the Apollo hospital in Hyderabad.

IPL PIX: Punjab Kings beat KKR in record chase

IPL PIX: Punjab Kings beat KKR in record chase

Rediff.com27 Apr 2024

IMAGES from the Indian Premier League match played between Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings in Kolkata on Friday.

Ayodhya gets a 'divine look' ahead of PM's visit

Ayodhya gets a 'divine look' ahead of PM's visit

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Ayodhya on December 30, the streets in the temple town in Uttar Pradesh are being decorated with flowers to give the city a 'divine look'.

Army officer in coma for 8 yrs after injury in J-K anti-terrorist op dies

Army officer in coma for 8 yrs after injury in J-K anti-terrorist op dies

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

Lt Colonel KS Natt was cremated with full military honours in Jalandhar earlier in the day.

Has Sanju Samson Booked His T20 WC Slot?

Has Sanju Samson Booked His T20 WC Slot?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2024

Which batter stole the show in Lucknow? VOTE!

'We Had A Tom And Jerry Relationship'

'We Had A Tom And Jerry Relationship'

Rediff.com6 May 2024

'I believed that no matter what happened, I would be there to take care of him.' 'He believed it too and even when he fell ill, he had total faith in me, ki main sab theek kar doongi.' 'I tried, I really tried, but I fell short and he went away.'

Rajnath slams Rahul; says BJP trying to douse fire lit by Congress

Rajnath slams Rahul; says BJP trying to douse fire lit by Congress

Rediff.com17 Dec 2017

He also said the whole world knew that the BJP alone knows how to run the nation.