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Bangladeshi man arrested for threatening cricketer

Bangladeshi man arrested for threatening cricketer

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

A joint team of the elite anti-crime Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and police arrested 28-year-old Mohsin Talukdar from southeastern Sunamganj district after 24 hours of a massive manhunt.

55kg cakes await Maya on birthday, Lucknow lit up

55kg cakes await Maya on birthday, Lucknow lit up

Rediff.com15 Jan 2011

The official birthday celebrations would commence at 10 am with the inauguration of Ambedkar Auditorium, which would be followed by unveiling of plaques of various welfare schemes and development projects worth Rs 4000 crore by the chief minister.

How they lit up the lives of 2 million people

How they lit up the lives of 2 million people

Rediff.com18 Nov 2010

wo million people around the world today enjoy the benefits of affordable solar-powered lighting products, thanks to D.light design.

'When do dreams come true?'

'When do dreams come true?'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

'If you sit collar turned up and tell yourself, you are great, you will never evolve as an actor.'

Ho! Ho! Ho! Sunny Leone brings early X'mas cheer

Ho! Ho! Ho! Sunny Leone brings early X'mas cheer

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

These celebs are all set to spread some festive joy.

Anil Dharker: Editor, bon vivant, mentor to many

Anil Dharker: Editor, bon vivant, mentor to many

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

'Everywhere Anil Dharker went, he assembled teams of talented people, gave them opportunities, then got out of the way and allowed them to flourish.' Meenakshi Shedde remembers a very special editor.

IPL PHOTOS: Royals down Punjab; close in on play-offs

IPL PHOTOS: Royals down Punjab; close in on play-offs

Rediff.com7 May 2022

Young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal struck a career-best 68 as Rajasthan Royals inched closer to the play-offs after outclassing Punjab Kings by six wickets, in the IPL 2022 match at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday.

Ashwin's return the biggest positive, says captain Kohli

Ashwin's return the biggest positive, says captain Kohli

Rediff.com4 Nov 2021

Veteran Indian spinner Ashwin scalped the wickets of Gulbadin Naib and Najibullah Zadran and gave away just 14 runs in his entire spell, as India's thrashed Afghanistan by 66 runs in a Group 2 match of the Super 12 stage in the T20 World Cup, at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, on Wednesday..

Aamir wows Kolkata lit fest with mesmerising speech on Abul Kalam Azad

Aamir wows Kolkata lit fest with mesmerising speech on Abul Kalam Azad

Rediff.com9 Jan 2014

When West Bengal Governor introduced the Bollywood star as an "icon who needed no introduction" - he seemed to sum up Kolkata's frenzied response to Aamir Khan, reports Indrani Roy.

Rapid spread of Omicron, social mixing may spurt cases in coming weeks: WHO

Rapid spread of Omicron, social mixing may spurt cases in coming weeks: WHO

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

In its weekly report on the pandemic, the World Health Organisation said on Tuesday that the incidence of COVID-19 has increased globally, initially driven predominantly by transmission of the Delta variant, particularly in the European region.

Indian villages to be lit up on Chinese model

Indian villages to be lit up on Chinese model

Rediff.com16 May 2007

The Indian government is chalking out plans to introduce a Chinese model of power distribution to light up the country's 'powerless' villages.

What Happens At India's Biggest Fashion Show

What Happens At India's Biggest Fashion Show

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

An inside look at the FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week.

U-19 WC: England edge Afghanistan to clinch place in final

U-19 WC: England edge Afghanistan to clinch place in final

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

England kept their nerve to become the first team to reach the ICC Under-19 World Cup final after edging a thriller with Afghanistan by 15 runs at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium at North Sound in Antigua on Tuesday.

Finally, Rushdie gets the nod for video chat at Lit Fest

Finally, Rushdie gets the nod for video chat at Lit Fest

Rediff.com24 Jan 2012

Ending the suspense, Jaipur Literature Festival organisers on Tuesday said that the video session with controversial author Salman Rushdie will take place as planned after Rajasthan government gave the go ahead.

Lumbini as backdrop for Modi-Deuba meet, India-Nepal sign 6 MoUs

Lumbini as backdrop for Modi-Deuba meet, India-Nepal sign 6 MoUs

Rediff.com16 May 2022

Modi and Deuba discussed ways to strengthen ongoing cooperation and develop new areas in the multifaceted bilateral partnership.

Mount Etna erupts in spectacular manner

Mount Etna erupts in spectacular manner

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

Mount Etna, Europe's most active volcano, has awed even seasoned volcanologists in recent days with spectacular spurts of lava lighting up the Sicilian sky each night. For over a week, Etna has been belching lava, ash and volcanic rocks on a regular basis.

My Beloved Aunt, Lata Mangeshkar

My Beloved Aunt, Lata Mangeshkar

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

'While we conversed in Marathi, she would always make it a point to ask me in English, "Are you okay? Have you eaten?"' 'I sorely miss that care and concern.'

India can't afford a Punjab in unrest

India can't afford a Punjab in unrest

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

The Sikhs, especially in Punjab, are already angry and frustrated, cautions Shekhar Gupta.

PIX: Ranbir, Alia at the Kumbh Mela

PIX: Ranbir, Alia at the Kumbh Mela

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor and Director Ayan Mukherji launched the logo of their film Brahmastra on Mahashivratri at the Kumbh Mela on Monday, March 4, 2019.

Milkha Singh cremated with full state honours

Milkha Singh cremated with full state honours

Rediff.com19 Jun 2021

His son and ace golfer Jeev Milkha Singh lit the funeral pyre.

Want To Visit Aircraft Theme Restaurant?

Want To Visit Aircraft Theme Restaurant?

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

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Who's the BEST DRESSED STAR this Diwali?

Who's the BEST DRESSED STAR this Diwali?

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

It's Diwali, and film folk look gorgeous in festive wear.

Why change CM if Gujarat was on path of progress? asks Shiv Sena

Why change CM if Gujarat was on path of progress? asks Shiv Sena

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

'The same thing takes place in the Congress and we have to call it democracy'

PIX: Naomi Osaka lights flame as Tokyo's 'Games of hope' open

PIX: Naomi Osaka lights flame as Tokyo's 'Games of hope' open

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

Normally a star-studded display teeming with celebrities, the Tokyo Olympics ceremony was low-key, with fewer than 1,000 people in attendance, strict social distancing rules and signs calling on spectators to "be quiet around the venue."

World Press Photo 2022 Winners!

World Press Photo 2022 Winners!

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

Discover some of the winners of 2022 World Press Photo Contest.

Army men martyred in Kashmir cremated in hometowns

Army men martyred in Kashmir cremated in hometowns

Rediff.com5 May 2020

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and South Western Army chief Lt Gen Alok Kler paid tributes to Col Sharma at Jaipur Military Station's 61, Cavalry Ground.

SEE: Burj Khalifa lights up for KKR vs MI clash

SEE: Burj Khalifa lights up for KKR vs MI clash

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

The world's tallest building showcased a breathtaking LED display and honoured KKR

Remember The Titans!

Remember The Titans!

Rediff.com31 May 2022

As has been the case all season long, Captain Pandya led from the front and really matured following his first stint in a leadership role -- a shadow of the old arrogant, flamboyant, playboy of yesteryear who haS now joined an exclusive club of 5 time IPL Winners, Shailesh Karkera.

Day 2 at the Lit Fest: Fever, honour and the loo!

Day 2 at the Lit Fest: Fever, honour and the loo!

Rediff.com23 Jan 2011

Writer-Director Suparn Verma and Rediff.com correspondent Abhishek Mande are attending the Jaipur Literary Festival, the leading literary event in the Asia Pacific. After their enthralling experiences on Day 1, Suparn didn't have a good Day 2; although Abhishek cuckooed all through the day. This is what he has to say:

Japan's Osaka bundled out of Tokyo Olympics

Japan's Osaka bundled out of Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

'I think it's (pressure) maybe because I haven't played in an Olympics before and for the first one to be here was a bit much.'

Student molested on JNU campus; police given 48-hr ultimatum to nab accused

Student molested on JNU campus; police given 48-hr ultimatum to nab accused

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

A PhD student of Jawaharlal Nehru University was allegedly molested while walking on the campus around midnight on Monday, sparking a protest by students and bringing into the spotlight again the issue of security in the vast complex.

'It is very difficult to see my mother like this'

'It is very difficult to see my mother like this'

Rediff.com24 May 2022

'The only way to kill time in prison is to read and she can't even do that properly any more.' 'Her knees, too, are in terrible shape. I could see how she was trying to hide her pain every time she got up from the bench where she was seated.'

Underdogs to winners: Australia break T20 World Cup duck

Underdogs to winners: Australia break T20 World Cup duck

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

It was a stunning turnaround for an Australia team which had lost five T20 series on the trot heading into the World Cup.

Thallumaala Won't Let You Breathe Or Blink

Thallumaala Won't Let You Breathe Or Blink

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

Friendships are not merely severed, but built over scuffles. And just about anything can stir things up -- a long-standing feud, a pointless stare, a disrupted moral stance, a fist that ricochets off a face and smacks another face in the near vicinity, observes Sreehari Nair.

Chopper crash: Bodies of 6 more personnel identified, 5 cremated

Chopper crash: Bodies of 6 more personnel identified, 5 cremated

Rediff.com11 Dec 2021

The armed forces personnel whose bodies were identified in the last few hours are Junior Warrant Officer (JWO) Pradeep, Wing Commander P S Chauhan, JWO Rana Pratap Das, Lance Naik B Sai Teja and Lance Naik Vivek Kumar.

Beach babe! Bella soaks up the summer sun

Beach babe! Bella soaks up the summer sun

Rediff.com1 Jun 2019

The Victoria's Secret model is a summer dream in her sexy surfer style.

Farmers' protest: Highway turns into mega kitchen at evening

Farmers' protest: Highway turns into mega kitchen at evening

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

The generosity of the agitating farmers was at display as they served the food to protesters, passersby and anyone else asking for it. They were also carrying milk in large containers which was promptly boiled and consumed with food.

'I never thought I'd write chick lit for my first book'

'I never thought I'd write chick lit for my first book'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2012

With 12 years of experience in the field, Nistula Hebbar thought it would be interesting to bring the world of political journalism to Indian readers by way of a novel. In this interview with Nishi Tiwari, the young first-time author discusses her book Kiss & Tell, her career as a journalist and how the profession is actually far from what it is perceived to be.

SIT to probe Kashmiri Pandit's killing after outrage in JK

SIT to probe Kashmiri Pandit's killing after outrage in JK

Rediff.com14 May 2022

Raising slogans against Lt Governor Manoj Sinha and the administration, the demonstrators, mostly government employees posted in the troubled valley and their kin, demanded that they be provided adequate security or be transferred to Jammu. The employees also threatened en masse resignation from their jobs.

Palestine recalls envoy from UAE over deal with Israel

Palestine recalls envoy from UAE over deal with Israel

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

The Palestinians have slammed the deal, calling it a 'betrayal' of the Palestinian cause and have demanded its retraction, spokesperson of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said.