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Serena Williams shocked in 1,000th match

Serena Williams shocked in 1,000th match

Rediff.com12 May 2021

Defeat for Williams was a major blow to her preparations for the French Open

ED grills Partha and Arpita in Bengal school jobs scam

ED grills Partha and Arpita in Bengal school jobs scam

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday grilled arrested West Bengal minister Partha Chatterjee and his alleged associate Arpita Mukherjee who were arrested in connection with the school jobs scam, sources said.

Shah, Mamata cross swords over implementation of CAA

Shah, Mamata cross swords over implementation of CAA

Rediff.com5 May 2022

Shah accused the ruling TMC in Bengal of "spreading canards" about the Citizenship (Amendment) Act

The colours of Holi

The colours of Holi

Rediff.com29 Mar 2021

Even as the country registered over 68,000 fresh cases on Monday, the highest single-day spike this year, people across states continue to violate Covid-19 norms and carry out celebrations on the occasion of Holi. Previously Health authorities had warned that if people do not abide by Covid-19 protocols, the festivals of Holi and Shab-e-Baraat may turn into superspreader events.

Pele's Story Is A Story Of Hope

Pele's Story Is A Story Of Hope

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

More than the story of any other footballer or athlete, Pele's life helped democratise his sport; made it the stuff of a widely shared dream. Shyam G Menon salutes the memory of the greatest footballer ever.

Tennis is always going to be a big part of my life: Sania Mirza

Tennis is always going to be a big part of my life: Sania Mirza

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

Sania Mirza, who is bidding adieu to the game, says she never had the fear of losing in her heart because it makes a player defensive.

Kapil supports desi Rep nominee for Virginia LG position

Kapil supports desi Rep nominee for Virginia LG position

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

A successful businessman, Ahluwalia, if elected, would be the first Indian American to be elected to a high position in the state of Virginia.

From ball girl to Indian legend, Jhulan ready to walk into sunset

From ball girl to Indian legend, Jhulan ready to walk into sunset

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

'I have played two World Cup finals but couldn't win the trophy. That remains my only regret.'

Aus Open PIX: Nadal battles into 2nd round; Azarenka through

Aus Open PIX: Nadal battles into 2nd round; Azarenka through

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

Images from Day 1 of the 2023 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Monday.

Cyclone Jawad: Rain lashes Odisha, Bengal; more to come

Cyclone Jawad: Rain lashes Odisha, Bengal; more to come

Rediff.com5 Dec 2021

The system moved north-northeastwards at 20 kmph in the last six hours and is over west-central Bay of Bengal, 90 km from Gopalpur, 120 km from Puri and 210 km from Paradip, the weather office said in its 11.30 am bulletin.

Raging Asani likely to weaken into cyclonic storm on nearing coast

Raging Asani likely to weaken into cyclonic storm on nearing coast

Rediff.com9 May 2022

The cyclone expected to weaken gradually over the next two days.

Meet Hindi Films' Most Fearless Woman

Meet Hindi Films' Most Fearless Woman

Rediff.com23 Nov 2012

In a tribute to yesteryear actress Fearless Nadia, an Australian composer presents a magnificent film and music show.

Comaneci does a Perfect 10 again!

Comaneci does a Perfect 10 again!

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

July is a month that will forever bind Romania's two most famous sportswomen because it was in July 1976 that Comaneci became the first gymnast to score a perfect 10 at the Olympics.

PM Modi's message really motivated me, says fencer Bhavani

PM Modi's message really motivated me, says fencer Bhavani

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

A second-round exit in her debut Olympics at Tokyo was a lesson for India's lone fencer Bhavani Devi, who said she would work on improving her technique to win medals for the country in the future.

Tracks blocked, tyres burnt: Life affected during Bengal bandh

Tracks blocked, tyres burnt: Life affected during Bengal bandh

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

Normal life in West Bengal was partially affected on Friday due to the 12-hour state-wide bandh called by the Left Front in protest against police action on its activists during their march towards state secretariat Nabanna.

Amid Covid, world stretches and twists for Yoga day

Amid Covid, world stretches and twists for Yoga day

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

Yoga remains a ray of hope when world fights Covid pandemic, underscored Prime Minister Narendra Modi today on International Yoga Day. Here's how the world marked the special day.

Mamata instigated people to attack CISF in Sitalkuchi: Shah

Mamata instigated people to attack CISF in Sitalkuchi: Shah

Rediff.com11 Apr 2021

He also accused the Trinamool Congress supremo of doing appeasement politics even in case of deaths.

TMC decimates opposition, wins 102 of 108 municipalities in Bengal

TMC decimates opposition, wins 102 of 108 municipalities in Bengal

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

The BJP, which has emerged as the main opposition party in West Bengal after winning 77 seats in the assembly polls last year, failed to win even a single civic body.

COVID-19 recovery rate in India improves to 23.3%

COVID-19 recovery rate in India improves to 23.3%

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

On Monday, the ministry had put the recovery rate from COVID-19 at 22.17 per cent.

Tokyo Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Monday, July 26

Tokyo Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Monday, July 26

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

Sharath Kamal's progress to the third round of the men's singles in table tennis was the only bright spot on another gloomy day for India at the Tokyo Olympics on Monday.

Prophet row: Summons galore for Nupur Sharma as she seeks time to appear

Prophet row: Summons galore for Nupur Sharma as she seeks time to appear

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

Suspended Bharatiya Janata Party spokesperson Nupur Sharma, in the eye of a storm over her remarks against Prophet Muhammad, Monday sought time to appear before the Maharashtra police to record her statement, while more than 300 people have been arrested in Uttar Pradesh in a crackdown on protesters who indulged in violence after the Friday prayers on June 10.

How states are getting back to work amid lockdown

How states are getting back to work amid lockdown

Rediff.com1 May 2020

Karnataka, Meghalaya, Punjab, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Telangana and Haryana have partially resumed operations.

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.'

BJP's Mukul Roy, 3 others booked for TMC MLA's killing

BJP's Mukul Roy, 3 others booked for TMC MLA's killing

Rediff.com10 Feb 2019

Roy, on his part, said the decision to name him in the first information report was 'politically motivated'.

BJP says it is against clubbing of Bengal poll dates

BJP says it is against clubbing of Bengal poll dates

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

'We said that our party will abide by all COVID-19 protocols put in place by the Election Commission, and urged that no steps be taken that discriminates those voting in the next phases from those who have already exercised their franchise'

Bengal preps for 5th phase of polling amid Covid surge

Bengal preps for 5th phase of polling amid Covid surge

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

Over one crore voters in West Bengal will decide the political fate of 342 candidates on Saturday, when 45 assembly constituencies go to polls in the fifth phase, amid a raging second wave of COVID-19.

Mosul victim's wife: Don't want to collect husband's body

Mosul victim's wife: Don't want to collect husband's body

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

Distraught with the news of her husband's death in Mosul, Dipali Tikadar now harbours just one wish: a meeting with West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to seek a government job.

BJP changes route after cops stop rath in Bengal's Murshidabad

BJP changes route after cops stop rath in Bengal's Murshidabad

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

The 'Parivartan Yatra' on a rath was flagged off by BJP national president J P Nadda from Nabadwip in Nadia district on February 6, as part of the saffron party's outreach programme ahead of the assembly polls.

CAA likely to be implemented from Jan: BJP leader

CAA likely to be implemented from Jan: BJP leader

Rediff.com6 Dec 2020

"The Centre has passed the CAA with the honest intention of granting citizenship to persecuted refugees coming to our country from neighbouring nations," he added.

Bhagirathi boat mishap: 18 bodies recovered

Bhagirathi boat mishap: 18 bodies recovered

Rediff.com16 May 2016

The accident had sparked violent protest in Nadia district on Sunday during which several boats were torched and police fired tear gas shells and rubber bullets to quell the mob.

Those damaging public property will be shot: BJP leader

Those damaging public property will be shot: BJP leader

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

West Bengal BJP chief claimed that there are two crore "Muslim infiltrators" in the country.

1 dead, 12 missing as boat capsizes in West Bengal

1 dead, 12 missing as boat capsizes in West Bengal

Rediff.com15 May 2016

Alleging that the administration delayed in initiating the rescue operation, a group of people from Shantipur set afire several boats, trawlers and launches anchored on the river bank on Sunday

In West Bengal, miscreants vandalise church again

In West Bengal, miscreants vandalise church again

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

The church's caretaker found that the main door was ajar and a few belongings and the ciborium were broken.

The Biggest Box Office Hits in Telugu cinema, 2013

The Biggest Box Office Hits in Telugu cinema, 2013

Rediff.com6 Jan 2014

Pawan Kalyan's Attarintiki Daaredi was the biggest hit of the year.

Mel Gibson's ex-girlfriend comes to Bollywood

Mel Gibson's ex-girlfriend comes to Bollywood

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

Titled Melody, the film will be produced and directed by Sunil Babbar.

It's too cold to play tennis, says Nadal after win

It's too cold to play tennis, says Nadal after win

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

The 12-time French Open champion unhappy with schedule.

Poll results in 4 states to decide course of national politics: Raut

Poll results in 4 states to decide course of national politics: Raut

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

Raut also said the "ongoing Mahabharat" in West Bengal is more fierce than the real Mahabharat.

Bikini-clad Kangana is the SEXIEST thing you'll see today

Bikini-clad Kangana is the SEXIEST thing you'll see today

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

The actor slid her fabulous bod in a bikini for the cover of Cosmopolitan India.

Farmers' rail roko: 18 trains cancelled, 60 affected

Farmers' rail roko: 18 trains cancelled, 60 affected

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

In the North Western Railway (NWR) zone, rail traffic was affected in some sections in Rajasthan and Haryana with 18 trains cancelled, 10 partially cancelled and one diverted due to the protest.

Anita Dongre to close Lakme Fashion Week

Anita Dongre to close Lakme Fashion Week

Rediff.com22 Jan 2017

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