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Channi's brief stint as CM ends in humiliating setback

Channi's brief stint as CM ends in humiliating setback

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

The Congress fielded Channi from two seats -- Chamkaur Sahib in Rupnagar and Bhadaur in Barnala, a move which showed how much the Congress was banking on him. He lost both, and the party received a drubbing from the AAP.

Afghan beach volleyball team miss out on medal, car but attract attention

Afghan beach volleyball team miss out on medal, car but attract attention

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

Afghanistan's beach volleyball teams have missed out on the reward of a new car after finishing out of the medals at the Asian Games, but they are happy with the experience, media exposure and ill-fitting sunglasses they found in South Korea.

HISTORIC! Swimmer Sajan Prakash makes Olympic 'A' cut

HISTORIC! Swimmer Sajan Prakash makes Olympic 'A' cut

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

The Kerala swimmer has been continuously improving his performance in the 200m butterfly event.

Sports Shorts: NZ pull out of Thomas Cup due to COVID

Sports Shorts: NZ pull out of Thomas Cup due to COVID

Rediff.com4 May 2022

F1 winner from 1950s, Brooks dies aged 90

'The sooner we junk the rhetoric of freebies, the better'

'The sooner we junk the rhetoric of freebies, the better'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

'Welfare schemes are not a necessary evil, they are a necessary good.'

Obtained 'suitable orders' from Centre: Guj on release of Bilkis convicts

Obtained 'suitable orders' from Centre: Guj on release of Bilkis convicts

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

Petitioners against remission in Bilkis Bano case are 'interloper', 'busybody', The Gujarat government told the Supreme Court.

Would Messi Have Won World Cup Without Di Maria?

Would Messi Have Won World Cup Without Di Maria?

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

Eight years is a long time in the life of an athlete. But just like Messi, Di Maria has preserved and persisted towards his childhood dream, points out Deepti Patwardhan.

'One must be mindful of stock-picking'

'One must be mindful of stock-picking'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

'It will be best for investors to have a systematic investment plan in mid-cap and small-cap funds with a three-/five-year horizon.'

'I get cranky when I'm not on a film set'

'I get cranky when I'm not on a film set'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

'Acting is probably the most wonderful profession anyone can have because you make every film set with 200 people, so you make 200 new friends every four months, and you learn so many things from these new lives.'

US: Missing 22-year-old Indian origin girl found dead

US: Missing 22-year-old Indian origin girl found dead

Rediff.com12 Mar 2014

The body of Jasmine Joseph, 22, who went missing from her Syosset, Long Island, New York home since February 24, was found in her car at a busy parking lot not far from her home.

'If I stop taking risks, I'll be finished'

'If I stop taking risks, I'll be finished'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

'I probably will have to give up on taboo subjects for a while. but I can't give up on quirks.'

Victoria's Secret: 10 models you just cannot miss

Victoria's Secret: 10 models you just cannot miss

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

We're glad that these models are back!

'Marathi manoos will show you what you are'

'Marathi manoos will show you what you are'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

Prasanna D Zore/Rediff.com reports from Shivaji Park and the MMRDA ground to sense the mood of Shiv Sena workers -- from the Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde camps.

Bilkis case: SC says govt reply bulky, lacks factual statements

Bilkis case: SC says govt reply bulky, lacks factual statements

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

The Supreme Court on Tuesday remarked the Gujarat government's reply to pleas challenging the remission granted to 11 convicts in the Bilkis Bano gang-rape case is very bulky wherein a series of judgments have been quoted but factual statements are missing.

PIX: Candid moments from Asin-Rahul's GRAND wedding

PIX: Candid moments from Asin-Rahul's GRAND wedding

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

We give you an inside peek!

'We think about him and it moistens our eyes'

'We think about him and it moistens our eyes'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

'The fact that all the charges against my son are baseless and concocted, in itself, gives me all the hope.'

PIX: Alia, Sunny Leone party with Aamir

PIX: Alia, Sunny Leone party with Aamir

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

After breaking records at the box office with its super successful run, it was time for team Dangal to celebrate!

#Throwback: When Nushrratt was in the Maldives

#Throwback: When Nushrratt was in the Maldives

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

The actress has shared amazing pictures from her Maldives vacay from last year.

What these hot models have been up to!

What these hot models have been up to!

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

So while the most of us have been taking cover from the seemingly never-ending monsoon, the Instagram feed of the hottest Indian and International models offers us some insight into what these heavenly bodies have been up to.

PIX: Trump leaves White House without welcoming Biden

PIX: Trump leaves White House without welcoming Biden

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

Donald Trump, known for his unpredictable leadership style, divisive rhetoric targeting both allies and opponents, and the only US president to be impeached twice, left the White House on Wednesday with a tainted legacy never seen before in American political history.

Why Modi Campaigned So Hard In Gujarat

Why Modi Campaigned So Hard In Gujarat

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

The BJP hopes that any vote AAP gets should only be from the Congress. At the same time, it does not want AAP to get too much of it. Because, a declining old opponent is a blessing as much as a rising new rival is a threat, points out Shekhar Gupta.

Harish Rawat: A Congress veteran bites the dust

Harish Rawat: A Congress veteran bites the dust

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

The defeat in the elections has put a question mark on the five-time MP and former Union minister's political future.

Myth that Muslims will overtake Hindus in population: Former CEC Quraishi

Myth that Muslims will overtake Hindus in population: Former CEC Quraishi

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

There are several myths being spread about the Muslim population in India which are creating hostility among the Hindus against the Muslims, Quraishi said during a discussion on his book The Population Myth: Islam, Family Planning and Politics in India at the India International Centre in New Delhi.

Who are these gorgeous beauty queens?

Who are these gorgeous beauty queens?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

Femina's January 2020 cover features Miss Diva 2019 winners Vartika Singh and Shefali Sood.

163 Indian pandits go missing in US

163 Indian pandits go missing in US

Rediff.com27 Jan 2014

As many as 163 Vedic pandits, who were brought to the United States from north Indian villages, have disappeared from the Maharishi Vedic City in Iowa during the past year, according to a media report.

India home to 18 of 20 cities with most severe rise in PM2.5 pollution: Report

India home to 18 of 20 cities with most severe rise in PM2.5 pollution: Report

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

The report Air Quality and Health in Cities combined ground-based air quality data with satellites and models to produce air quality estimates for cities around the world.

What To Watch On OTT This Week

What To Watch On OTT This Week

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

Sukanya Verma lists everything you can catch in the world of streaming.

'Only five per cent of Vedic pandits have gone missing in US'

'Only five per cent of Vedic pandits have gone missing in US'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2014

The Iowa-based institutions of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi have said about only five per cent of the 2,600 Vedic pandits, who were brought to the United States from north Indian villages, have gone missing in recent years.

Sports Ministry rejects Dutee, Harbhajan nominations

Sports Ministry rejects Dutee, Harbhajan nominations

Rediff.com27 Jul 2019

India's sprint sensation Dutee Chand's nomination for Arjuna award and cricketer Harbhajan Singh's nomination for Khel Ratna award were rejected by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.

Gandhis losing credibility within party post poll setback: Analysts

Gandhis losing credibility within party post poll setback: Analysts

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

Priyanka Gandhi addressed 209 rallies and roadshows, the maximum by any top leader during the UP election campaign, followed closely by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath who spoke at 203 poll events.

Why Designing Clothes For This Film Was SO TOUGH!

Why Designing Clothes For This Film Was SO TOUGH!

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

'Kangana is such a stylo, she knows what will look good on her.'

Doesn't RBI regret giving banking licences to Ramesh Gelli and Rana Kapoor?

Doesn't RBI regret giving banking licences to Ramesh Gelli and Rana Kapoor?

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

Isn't it time to review the 'fit and proper' criteria for banking licence, particularly with reference to individuals applying for it, asks Tamal Bandyopadhyay?

Santoor maestro Bhajan Sopori dies at 73 after battle against cancer

Santoor maestro Bhajan Sopori dies at 73 after battle against cancer

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

The last rites will be held at the Lodhi Road crematorium in New Delhi on Friday.

India, The Electoral Autocracy

India, The Electoral Autocracy

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

'The most important priority for the next 25 years should be to strengthen our democracy so that it is supportive of social harmony, and to not just respect but to take pride in the diversity of Indian society in terms of the variety of languages, religion and religious practices and social norms,' explains Nitin Desai.

Xi set for record 3rd term; Premier Li dropped in major shake-up

Xi set for record 3rd term; Premier Li dropped in major shake-up

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

Chinese President Xi Jinping is all set for an unprecedented third five-year term as he was 'elected' to the powerful Central Committee of the ruling Communist Party on Saturday while several top leaders including Premier Li Keqiang have been left out in the major shake-up at the top.

Munaf Patel misses practice

Munaf Patel misses practice

Rediff.com24 Nov 2006

The paceman had a sore left ankle and did not take part in the indoor net session at the University of Cape Town.

Raveena, Madhuri, Aishwarya's #Throwback pictures

Raveena, Madhuri, Aishwarya's #Throwback pictures

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

Which one is *your* favourite?

Birthday Special: Lara Dutta's fabulous life!

Birthday Special: Lara Dutta's fabulous life!

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

The actress turns 37 today, April 16.

Indian economy, missing women, BJP and cricket

Indian economy, missing women, BJP and cricket

Rediff.com17 Dec 2012

'It's very hard to win elections on policies that don't offer much now, but promise more growth and income in the future,' Vivek Dehejia and Rupa Subramanya tell Rediff.com's Faisal Kidwai.