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Lakhimpur: Family's demand for second autopsy of farmer accepted

Lakhimpur: Family's demand for second autopsy of farmer accepted

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

The Uttar Pradesh authorities on Tuesday agreed to the demand for a second post-mortem of a farmer killed in the Lakhimpur Kheri incident after his family refused to cremate him, while mortal remains of the three others were consigned to flames at their native places during the day.

Lakhimpur: Central forces deployed; Internet services shut

Lakhimpur: Central forces deployed; Internet services shut

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

There was heavy police deployment at most of the crossings in the district, around 150 km from Uttar Pradesh's capital city, Lucknow.

Adarsh Gourav scores BAFTA nomination for 'White Tiger'

Adarsh Gourav scores BAFTA nomination for 'White Tiger'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

"This is unbelievable. It is surreal... I was at the gym. I just found out about the nomination," said Gourav, whose previous credits include "My Name is Khan" and "Mom".

'BJP and Yogi never had good relations'

'BJP and Yogi never had good relations'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

'Since 2017, the chief minister and the RSS seem to have come closer.' 'This relationship's warmth is more from the RSS's side.'

Amazon Unveils Slate Of Films, Series

Amazon Unveils Slate Of Films, Series

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

Amazon Prime Video has doubled its content investments in India and announced as many as 41 new titles in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and English, thereby throwing an open challenge to their streaming competitor, Netflix.

Earlier money was spent on kabristans, now on temples: Yogi

Earlier money was spent on kabristans, now on temples: Yogi

Rediff.com4 Nov 2021

Those in love with kabristan used to spend public money there, those who love religion and culture are spending the money on their uplift and upgrade, he said

After Ayodhya and Kashi, BJP eyes Mathura for electoral gain

After Ayodhya and Kashi, BJP eyes Mathura for electoral gain

Rediff.com27 Feb 2022

A magnificent Krishna Janambhoomi temple in Mathura was a recurrent theme for the ruling BJP in the run-up to the assembly polls, reports Nitin Kumar.

5 simple tips to keep your lungs and heart healthy

5 simple tips to keep your lungs and heart healthy

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

Avoid smoking, eat healthy and practice deep breathing.

Opening the debate on President's address, Rahul draws first blood

Opening the debate on President's address, Rahul draws first blood

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

Gandhi accused the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party of bringing back the idea of a 'king of India' that was 'smashed in 1947" and targeted the PM saying that the 'idea of a king is back.."

For Modi to be PM in 2024, Yogi must be CM in 2022: Amit Shah

For Modi to be PM in 2024, Yogi must be CM in 2022: Amit Shah

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

The Union home minister also asserted that the 2022 Uttar Pradesh polls will lay the foundation for the BJP's victory in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

Lakhimpur: HC showed 'tearing hurry' to grant bail, says SC, asks Mishra to surrender

Lakhimpur: HC showed 'tearing hurry' to grant bail, says SC, asks Mishra to surrender

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

A single judge bench of the high court, on February 10, had granted bail to Mishra who had spent four months in custody.

PHOTOS: Prez performs Ganga pujan at Kumbh mela

PHOTOS: Prez performs Ganga pujan at Kumbh mela

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

Sangam refers to the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers.

Yogi getting my telephones tapped: Akhilesh Yadav

Yogi getting my telephones tapped: Akhilesh Yadav

Rediff.com19 Dec 2021

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday accused Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath of getting his telephones tapped and listening to the conversation every evening.

Lakhimpur: Farmers say won't allow politicians during final prayers

Lakhimpur: Farmers say won't allow politicians during final prayers

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

But the Congress said its leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will attend the event.

Lakhimpur violence: Ashish Mishra sent to 14-day judicial custody

Lakhimpur violence: Ashish Mishra sent to 14-day judicial custody

Rediff.com10 Oct 2021

Ashish Mishra, son of Union minister of state for home Ajay Mishra, was produced before a court here late on Saturday night, which sent him to 14-day judicial custody in connection with the October 3 Lakhimpur violence.

PHOTOS: Prez visits Ayodhya temple construction site

PHOTOS: Prez visits Ayodhya temple construction site

Rediff.com29 Aug 2021

Kovind, who is on his first visit to Ayodhya after the landmark 2019 Supreme Court verdict paved the way for the construction of the temple, also offered prayers at the Hanumangarhi shrine, about 2 km away.

Priyanka released, joins Rahul to go to Lakhimpur Kheri

Priyanka released, joins Rahul to go to Lakhimpur Kheri

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra left for Lakhimpur Kheri Wednesday evening from a PAC guest house in Sitapur where she was kept in detention since Monday morning.

Pushkar Singh Dhami sworn in as 11th Uttarakhand CM

Pushkar Singh Dhami sworn in as 11th Uttarakhand CM

Rediff.com4 Jul 2021

At 45, Dhami takes over as the youngest chief minister of Uttarakhand.

Talwars likely to be released from Dasna jail on Monday

Talwars likely to be released from Dasna jail on Monday

Rediff.com13 Oct 2017

Dasna Jail Superintendent said that he has not received the court order as yet.

Shivalinga, idols found while levelling temple site: Ayodhya trust

Shivalinga, idols found while levelling temple site: Ayodhya trust

Rediff.com22 May 2020

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teertha Kshetra Trust reported that a five-foot shivalinga, seven black touchstone pillars, six red sandstone pillars, a 'flower pinnacle' and four broken idols of gods and goddesses were found.

What was on the menu for Trumps at Raisina Hill

What was on the menu for Trumps at Raisina Hill

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

The vegetarian delicacies served included coriander shorba, aloo tikki with palak papdi, zarkhez zameen (seasonal vegetable cooked in its juice) and dal raisina.

The Great Indian Murder Review

The Great Indian Murder Review

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

Tigmanshu Dhulia's earthy touches, perverse humour, and queasy depiction of the upscale and underbelly revels in pulpy and devious twists, notes Sukanya Verma.

BJP won't survive if Ram Temple not constructed: Uddhav in Ayodhya

BJP won't survive if Ram Temple not constructed: Uddhav in Ayodhya

Rediff.com25 Nov 2018

Noting that Lok Sabha elections are around the corner and only one session of Parliament remains, he asked the government to bring an ordinance.

Akhilesh accuses BJP of 'stealing' EVMs, SP delegation meets EC

Akhilesh accuses BJP of 'stealing' EVMs, SP delegation meets EC

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday accused the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party of attempting to "steal" votes and said exit polls were meant to create a perception that the saffron party will emerge victorious in the Uttar Pradesh election.

Time for Centre-Farmers to reconcile

Time for Centre-Farmers to reconcile

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

Given the worsening security scenario in Kashmir, we cannot afford to have a restive Punjab with its peasantry up in arms against the central government, argues Virendra Kapoor.

BJP, Maya protest Azam Khan's derogatory remarks on Ambedkar

BJP, Maya protest Azam Khan's derogatory remarks on Ambedkar

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

In his address at the inauguration of Haj House in Ghaziabad on Monday, Khan, without naming Ambedkar, had said, "All across Uttar Pradesh, there are statues of a person whose finger seems to say that not only does it own the plot of land on which it is standing, but also the plot towards which it is pointing its finger."

Rahul, Priyanka meet families of farmers killed in Lakhimpur

Rahul, Priyanka meet families of farmers killed in Lakhimpur

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra Wednesday met the family members of farmers killed in the violence in Lakhimpur Kheri and promised them all assistance.

'OTT will take over films'

'OTT will take over films'

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

'What we could not do in films, we can do on OTT.'

Farmers being 'systematically attacked': Rahul

Farmers being 'systematically attacked': Rahul

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

There is "dictatorship" in India now with politicians not being allowed to visit Uttar Pradesh to meet the families of the victims of the Lakhimpur Kheri incident, Rahul said.

DeMo: Diwali sparkle missing for wholesale traders

DeMo: Diwali sparkle missing for wholesale traders

Rediff.com16 Oct 2017

Many traders say that after demonetisation cash in the market has drastically reduced

We will build Ram temple: UP BJP chief

We will build Ram temple: UP BJP chief

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

He also hit out at Akhilesh Yadav, saying the UP chief minister is neither with Backward Classes nor Dalits.

May Prabhu Shri Ram give Kalyan Singhji space at his feet: Modi

May Prabhu Shri Ram give Kalyan Singhji space at his feet: Modi

Rediff.com22 Aug 2021

May Prabhu Ram give strength to his family in the hour of sadness to bear the loss. May Prabhu Ram give consolation to people in the country who believe in his values, ideals, culture and traditions," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said wile praying tribute to Kalyan Singh.

The hotel that could be a museum

The hotel that could be a museum

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

The lobby of ITC Maurya has several artworks by 20th century masters like Krishen Khanna, Akbar Padamsee, Tyeb Mehta and M F Husains. It has everything going to become India's first art museum hotel.

Can name-changing spree help BJP again in UP 2022?

Can name-changing spree help BJP again in UP 2022?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

The BJP's bucket list this time includes districts such as Sultanpur, Aligarh, Firozabad, Deoband, Ghazipur, Basti and Mirzapur -- to rename a few. Virendra Singh Rawat reports.

The Chanakya Mantra For Success

The Chanakya Mantra For Success

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

'2,000 years later, we all want the same thing -- we want to live a healthy life, a life that has quality.' 'And Chanakya tells you exactly how to do that.'

SC seeks status report on Lakhimpur incident

SC seeks status report on Lakhimpur incident

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

The apex court has also sought details of the Special Investigation Team (SIT) and the judicial enquiry commission, reportedly set up by the state government.

'Modi's credentials are at stake in UP'

'Modi's credentials are at stake in UP'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

'There is a famous saying here that 'the way to Delhi passes through Lucknow'.' 'If the BJP loses UP in 2022, Modi's premiership in 2024 will be in doldrums.'

Adityanath asks DGP to maintain strict law and order

Adityanath asks DGP to maintain strict law and order

Rediff.com20 Mar 2017

The portfolios to the new ministers are likely to be announced soon.

Yeh Ballet review

Yeh Ballet review

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

Sooni Taraporewala makes us root for her young characters even if we aren't entirely sure about the depth of their feelings, feels Sukanya Verma.

Small-cap index at new high; analysts advise caution

Small-cap index at new high; analysts advise caution

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

Shares of small-cap companies have been on a roll with the S&P BSE Small-Cap index hitting a new high in intra-day deals on Thursday. The rally has been fueled by an up move in stocks of chemicals, cement, graphite electrode makers, pharmaceuticals and information technology (IT) shares. In the past two weeks, since March 25, the index has outperformed the market by gaining 7.3 per cent. In comparison, the S&P BSE Midcap index was up 6.1 per cent, while the S&P BSE Sensex gained 3.6 per cent during the same period.