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'Firecracker blast' reported from TMC leader's house in Bengal's Birbhum

'Firecracker blast' reported from TMC leader's house in Bengal's Birbhum

Rediff.com22 May 2023

Another explosion "linked to illegal firecrackers" took place in West Bengal on Monday, the third such blast within a span of just seven days.

One Match Winning, Another In Vain

One Match Winning, Another In Vain

Rediff.com18 May 2023

Take a bow Rilee Roussow, Liam Livingstone/

Anushka And Virat Sizzle And How!

Anushka And Virat Sizzle And How!

Rediff.com3 Apr 2022

Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli set the Internet abuzz with their glamourous photoshoot.

What Should Change In Indian Cricket?

What Should Change In Indian Cricket?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

'In India we have a lot of superstar worship.' 'If we lose a match, but Tendulkar hits a century people are happy that their star did not let them down.' 'This should change. People should support the team and the sport and not individuals.'

Now, SpiceJet's Mumbai-Kandla flight aborts take off

Now, SpiceJet's Mumbai-Kandla flight aborts take off

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

This is at least the ninth incident of technical malfunction on a SpiceJet aircraft in the last 40 days.

Malaika-Arjun's Love Affair With Paris

Malaika-Arjun's Love Affair With Paris

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

Malaika Arora and Arjun Kapoor are living it up in Paris, celebrating Arjun's 37th birthday and making lovely memories.

PIX: Australia battle from the brink to win first Ashes Test

PIX: Australia battle from the brink to win first Ashes Test

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Images from Day 5 of the first Ashes Test between England and Australia at Edgbaston Cricket Ground in Birmingham on Tuesday.

Angry Maharashtra farmer burns onion crop

Angry Maharashtra farmer burns onion crop

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

The price per kilogram of onion came down to Rs 2 to Rs 4, which angered the growers, who had stopped the auction at the APMC last week for a day.

The Legend Of Squadron Leader Tubby Devayya

The Legend Of Squadron Leader Tubby Devayya

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

Today, he lies in an unknown grave in a corner of a farmer's field in Pakistan, having given his all for his country. A riveting excerpt from Ian Cardozo's Beyond Fear: True Stories on Life in the Indian Armed Forces.

When India Hosted The First Asian Games

When India Hosted The First Asian Games

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

Seventy two years ago, a newly independent India ventured to hold the the first Asian Games in Delhi with meager resources.

The same old story for Bangladesh against India

The same old story for Bangladesh against India

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

'It was a great game, the crowd enjoyed, both teams enjoyed, in the end, someone has to win'

Top Performers: Abhishek, Klaasen star for SRH, Marsh for Delhi

Top Performers: Abhishek, Klaasen star for SRH, Marsh for Delhi

Rediff.com30 Apr 2023

While Abhishek Sharma and Heinrich Klaasen starred with the willow for SRH, Mitchell Marsh's all-round show went in vain as Delhi went down at home.

PIX: Champions Manchester City paint town blue

PIX: Champions Manchester City paint town blue

Rediff.com24 May 2022

Manchester City celebrated their fourth Premier League title in five years in spectacular style on Monday as fans thronged the streets of the city to party with their heroes for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Beautiful Manish Malhotra Brides

Beautiful Manish Malhotra Brides

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

B-Town's A-list can always count on the designer to make them feel like royalty when they tie the knot and create a look that will supersede all expectations.

Turning Point: Rinku's 5 6s In A Row!

Turning Point: Rinku's 5 6s In A Row!

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

Rinku Singh lit up the Ahmedabad skyline as he hammered five sixes in a row to guide Kolkata Knight Riders to a thrilling win over Gujarat Titans.

Top Performers: Rinku, Venkatesh Dazzle

Top Performers: Rinku, Venkatesh Dazzle

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

Kolkata Knight Riders saw two star performers in Rinku Singh and Venkatesh Iyer during their win over Gujarat Titans.

Istanbul: Memories And The City

Istanbul: Memories And The City

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

The jewel-encrusted Topkapi dagger and the enormous Spoonmaker's Diamond set amongst two more rows of diamonds were truly gape-worthy!, Letika Saran tells us after a fascinating encounter with Istanbul.

Brave Bikers And The Maut Ka Kuan

Brave Bikers And The Maut Ka Kuan

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

The annual Mahim Fair is back!

When Pele had bewitched Queen Elizabeth II

When Pele had bewitched Queen Elizabeth II

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

Years later, in 1997, the queen honoured Pele with an honorary knighthood of the British Empire. He remembered the moment in an Instagram post in 2017 when he thanked "all the British people for their affection".

Row erupts over India sponsoring Karachi Lit Fest

Row erupts over India sponsoring Karachi Lit Fest

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

Four Indian authors, including well-known writer Urvashi Butalia, attended the KLF which was held between February 10-12 in Pakistan.

I just want to go out and express myself: Jaiswal

I just want to go out and express myself: Jaiswal

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

A call-up for the West Indies tour for two Tests was inevitable for Yashasvi Jaiswal after proving himself across formats.

Bishan Bedi and Intikhab Alam relive old times at Kartapur

Bishan Bedi and Intikhab Alam relive old times at Kartapur

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

But COVID struck and then his health deteriorated as he underwent a heart surgery which was followed by a brain surgery last year.

India Celebrates Diwali

India Celebrates Diwali

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

Indian Army soldiers posted along the Line of Control in Akhnoor light candles on Dhanteras.

Alone Review: Mohanlal's WORST Performance!

Alone Review: Mohanlal's WORST Performance!

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

If you thought you loved Mohanlal and that you could watch him do anything for 120 minutes, Alone is your chance to put your love to the test, observes Mayur Sanap.

5 Tips To Set Boundaries At Work

5 Tips To Set Boundaries At Work

Rediff.com3 May 2023

Be clear about when you're working and when you're off the clock, and stick to the boundaries you have set around when you're willing to respond to messages or calls, suggests Amanda Day, Director of People Enablement at Remote.

SpiceJet flight returns to Delhi after smoke noticed in cabin mid-air

SpiceJet flight returns to Delhi after smoke noticed in cabin mid-air

Rediff.com2 Jul 2022

SpiceJet said its flight heading to Jabalpur returned to Delhi on Saturday after the crew members observed smoke in the cabin at around 5,000-feet altitude.

Jaiswal, Chahal Electrify Eden Gardens In Record Breaking Show

Jaiswal, Chahal Electrify Eden Gardens In Record Breaking Show

Rediff.com12 May 2023

It was a day dominated by record-breaking performances from Yashasvi Jaiswal and Yuzvendra Chahal as Rajasthan Royals pummelled Kolkata Knight Riders into submission.

IRRESISTIBLE! Sonam's Summer Look

IRRESISTIBLE! Sonam's Summer Look

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

Sonam Bajwa was the picture of elegance in a printed blue maxi dress.

Long-standing issues fuel Manipur unrest, ST tag for Meiteis latest flashpoint

Long-standing issues fuel Manipur unrest, ST tag for Meiteis latest flashpoint

Rediff.com5 May 2023

The spark for the raging violence was lit by demonstrations by tribal groups against a move to grant the majority Meiteis the Scheduled Tribe status, which the residents of the hills had been enjoying for decades since Independence.

PICS: Fans got no chill as Napoli win Scudetto

PICS: Fans got no chill as Napoli win Scudetto

Rediff.com5 May 2023

The southern Italian city of Naples exploded into what was shaping up to be a long night of celebrations on Thursday as local team Napoli secured their first Serie A soccer title in more than three decades, sweeping away years of disappointment. The late Maradona is also still revered, celebrated on fans' t-shirts, banners or tattoos, and on a giant mural in Naples' Miracles Square that has become a major attraction in the countdown to the Scudetto.

IPL: It's Rohit's flair vs Dhoni's acumen at Wankhede

IPL: It's Rohit's flair vs Dhoni's acumen at Wankhede

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

Rohit Sharma will be looking to get his act together as batter and skipper when his star-studded Mumbai Indians take on an astute Mahendra Singh Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings in what could be safely billed as a Saturday night IPL blockbuster.

250 drones dazzle in air at India Gate to celebrate Netaji's legacy

250 drones dazzle in air at India Gate to celebrate Netaji's legacy

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

The drones took to air in phases and made eight different formations.

'It's officially a bromance' between Djokovic and Kyrgios

'It's officially a bromance' between Djokovic and Kyrgios

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

Novak Djokovic said he would make good on his deal to buy Nick Kyrgios drinks and dinner after beating the Australian to claim a fourth successive Wimbledon title on Sunday.

How FAME scheme changes impact electric vehicle fortunes in India

How FAME scheme changes impact electric vehicle fortunes in India

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

New Delhi's timing couldn't have been worse, both for India's fledgling electric vehicle (EV) sector and prospective electric bike buyers. It was hard to miss the perfect storm brewing for India's EV industry since early 2022. On one hand, you had several accidents involving battery fires that unnerved consumers; on the other, uncertainty had crept in over subsidies.

What A Night, SKY, Rashid!

What A Night, SKY, Rashid!

Rediff.com13 May 2023

Suryakumar Yadav hammered his maiden IPL ton and took the sheen away from Rashid Khan's dazzling all-round performance with MI picking up a win over GT.

WPL: 'It has been scratchy in all our games'

WPL: 'It has been scratchy in all our games'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

As UP Warriorz fell to their second loss from four games in the inaugural edition of the Women's Premier League, Sophie Ecclestone opened up about their season so far.

NEET-PG: Resident docs threaten mass resignations

NEET-PG: Resident docs threaten mass resignations

Rediff.com26 Dec 2021

Intensifying its stir over the delay in NEET-PG 2021 counselling, a federation of resident doctors association on Saturday said its members will be forced to go for "mass resignation" from services if their demands are not met at the earliest.

Parkash Singh Badal cremated at ancestral village

Parkash Singh Badal cremated at ancestral village

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

Badal's mortal remains were taken to the family's farmland, around a kilometer from his residence, on a flower-decked tractor-trolley with his son Sukhbir Singh Badal and other family members standing with folded hands as the vehicle moved past the mourners on the route.

Gosh! So Many Santas!

Gosh! So Many Santas!

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

People dressed as Santas step out to celebrate.

UP honour killing victim was shot twice by father

UP honour killing victim was shot twice by father

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

The post-mortem on the young woman whose body was found in a suitcase on the Yamuna Expressway in Mathura revealed two shots were fired at her, police said.