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Oscars 2022: Ariana, Troy, Jessica WIN!

Oscars 2022: Ariana, Troy, Jessica WIN!

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

A quick look at the winners of the 94th Annual Academy Awards.

Upset PM seeks report on nun gang-rape, church vandalism

Upset PM seeks report on nun gang-rape, church vandalism

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

"PM is deeply concerned about the incidents in Hisar, Haryana and Nadia, West Bengal," the PMO tweeted.

What I thought of Indian Matchmaking

What I thought of Indian Matchmaking

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

'On the face of it, it is a WYSIWYG -- What You See Is What You Get -- reality series, but actually it is a show that perpetuates societal biases, stokes typecasts and stays sadly superficial,' notes ad guru Sandeep Goyal.

12 offensive things about Indian Matchmaking

12 offensive things about Indian Matchmaking

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

Indian Matchmaking is an docuseries on Netflix, which follows 7 singles in US and India as they go on dates arranged by Mumbai matchmaker Sima Taparia.

EC on change in WB poll schedule: Sorry, no can do

EC on change in WB poll schedule: Sorry, no can do

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

The Election Commission on Wednesday ruled out any change in the schedule of the West Bengal assembly polls and told the Trinamool Congress that its suggestion to club the last three of the eight phases is "not feasible".

TMC MP Mahua Moitra calls media ' 2 paisa worth', slammed

TMC MP Mahua Moitra calls media ' 2 paisa worth', slammed

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

'I apologise for the mean, hurtful, accurate things I said... My meme editing skills are improving,'

51 Delta Plus cases found in 12 states, Maha tops the list: Govt

51 Delta Plus cases found in 12 states, Maha tops the list: Govt

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

These 51 cases were detected from over 45,000 samples sequenced so far in the country.

Why Modi appointed 4 Bengal ministers

Why Modi appointed 4 Bengal ministers

Rediff.com11 Jul 2021

Wednesday's expansion shows that Modi still has a keen eye on Bengal. The BJP is gearing up for the panchayat elections in Bengal next May and the Lok Sabha elections in 2024.

PHOTOS: India celebrates Eid-ul-Fitr amid lockdown

PHOTOS: India celebrates Eid-ul-Fitr amid lockdown

Rediff.com25 May 2020

Subdued celebrations marked Eid-ul-Fitr in the country on Monday with people keeping away from mosques and celebrating the day in the confines of their homes.

COVID-19: Centre asks these 4 states to pull up socks

COVID-19: Centre asks these 4 states to pull up socks

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

With these states imposing lockdowns anew, the health ministry emphasised that the restrictions should be utilised to focus on containment, surveillance and testing in the containment and buffer zones as the key strategy for early detection of cases and fatality management.

Heartbreaking: 4-yr-old 'surrenders' mistaking camera for gun

Heartbreaking: 4-yr-old 'surrenders' mistaking camera for gun

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

This image tweeted by photojournalist Nadia AbuShaban bears witness to the trauma that children undergo in war torn countries like Syria.

Nun wants to stay for more time in hospital; no arrests made yet

Nun wants to stay for more time in hospital; no arrests made yet

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

The woman has pleaded to spend some more time in the hospital.

Comaneci hails history-maker Halep's Wimbledon triumph

Comaneci hails history-maker Halep's Wimbledon triumph

Rediff.com13 Jul 2019

Thirteen months ago, Comaneci was the first person Halep hugged when she clambered up into the stands on Court Philippe Chatrier after she won her first Grand Slam title at the French Open.

CAA will be implemented after Covid vaccination: Shah

CAA will be implemented after Covid vaccination: Shah

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

Shah said Banerjee will not be in a position to oppose the implementation of the CAA as she will cease to be the chief minister after the assembly polls likely in April-May this year.

First Look: Joshiy's Sevens

First Look: Joshiy's Sevens

Rediff.com7 Jul 2011

After the suceess of Christian Brothers, director Joshiy is back with a thriller.

Nun rape case: Centre seeks report from Bengal govt

Nun rape case: Centre seeks report from Bengal govt

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

The Centre on Monday asked the West Bengal government to send a report on the incident

How Lives Can Be Saved In Road Accidents

How Lives Can Be Saved In Road Accidents

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

India tops the world with 11% of global deaths in road accidents while we have only 1% of the world's vehicles.

Goswami first female cricketer to hit 200-wicket mark

Goswami first female cricketer to hit 200-wicket mark

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

India's veteran pacer Jhulan Goswami added another feather to her illustrious cap by becoming the first female cricketer to take 200 ODI wickets on Wednesday.

First Look: Mammootty's next, Doubles

First Look: Mammootty's next, Doubles

Rediff.com6 Apr 2011

The film, costarring Nadia Moidu, is ready for release.

Tennis: Nadal rues missed chance after shock loss

Tennis: Nadal rues missed chance after shock loss

Rediff.com17 Apr 2021

Earlier, Ukraine took a 2-0 lead over Japan as world number five Elina Svitolina took the first point of the Billie Jean King Cup era.

Sania-Elena in Madrid Open pre-quarters

Sania-Elena in Madrid Open pre-quarters

Rediff.com4 May 2011

Sania Mirza and her Russian partner Elena Vesnina advanced to the pre-quarter-finals of the Madrid Open with a come-from-behind win over the eighth seeded Czech team of Iveta Benesova and Barbora Strycova Zahlavova. The unseeded Indo-Russia combination scored a 3-6, 6-1, 10-2 win over their opponents in the first round of the euro 3,500,000 clay-court event.

Mammootty versus Mohanlal this Vishu

Mammootty versus Mohanlal this Vishu

Rediff.com11 Apr 2011

The superstars will fight it out at the box office this week.

Separate booth for sex workers in WB polls

Separate booth for sex workers in WB polls

Rediff.com8 Apr 2011

The names of 75 sex workers and their families existed on the electoral rolls in Shantipur constituency, but only 20 per cent turned up to vote in the last elections.

Mamata didn't allow farmers' scheme to 'satisfy ego': Nadda

Mamata didn't allow farmers' scheme to 'satisfy ego': Nadda

Rediff.com6 Feb 2021

He also accused the TMC government of politicising the administration and criminalising the police.

Fans to celebrate Ganguly's birthday in unique way

Fans to celebrate Ganguly's birthday in unique way

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

The group has more than 9000 fans from across the state and the masks have been sent out to the members in various districts like Bardhaman, Asansol, Nadia, North, South 24 Parganas. They will be sporting the masks on Wednesday.

Goa woman's death: Pacheco's bail plea rejected

Goa woman's death: Pacheco's bail plea rejected

Rediff.com21 Jun 2010

The Bombay High Court bench on Monday rejected the anticipatory bail plea of former Goa Tourism Minister Francisco Mickey Pacheco in connection with the death of his friend Nadia Torrado.

Cyclone Yaas likely to be more severe than Amphan: Mamata

Cyclone Yaas likely to be more severe than Amphan: Mamata

Rediff.com24 May 2021

Banerjee said the state is targeting to shift at least 10 lakh people to safer places in a bid to avoid any loss of life.

India will be in position to vaccinate all adults by year end: Centre

India will be in position to vaccinate all adults by year end: Centre

Rediff.com19 May 2021

Harsh Vardhan said that 51 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses will be made available by July and 216 crore more between August and December.

'Wall of shame' to help stop open defecation West Bengal village

'Wall of shame' to help stop open defecation West Bengal village

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

The 'wall of shame' is a novel method planned by Nadia district administration in which names of those who defecate in the open would be pasted on a village wall.

Pacheco to spend two more nights in jail

Pacheco to spend two more nights in jail

Rediff.com24 Jul 2010

Goa's former tourism minister Fransisco Mickey Pacheco, was granted bail after he was arrested on Friday in a forgery case filed by his estranged wife, but will have to spend at least two more nights in judicial custody, pending verdict on his bail petition in Nadia Torrado death case on Monday.

Violence mars West Bengal panchayat polls, 12 killed

Violence mars West Bengal panchayat polls, 12 killed

Rediff.com14 May 2018

The Centre has sought a detailed report from the West Bengal government on the circumstances leading to the violence.

India MUST Vaccinate Like Mad!

India MUST Vaccinate Like Mad!

Rediff.com31 Aug 2021

It is our only chance of avoiding a repeat of our catastrophic second wave, asserts Naushad Forbes.

In Bengal, Shah's rallies to counter Mamata's mega show

In Bengal, Shah's rallies to counter Mamata's mega show

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

The BJP has identified West Bengal as a priority state for the upcoming national elections and Shah has set a target of 22 of the state's 42 Lok Sabha seats.

India records 0.2 COVID-19 deaths per lakh population

India records 0.2 COVID-19 deaths per lakh population

Rediff.com19 May 2020

So far a total of 24,25,742 samples have been tested, the health ministry said.

Day 11: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Day 11: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

Valieva dominates the ice despite doping scandal

'Didi clean bowled': Modi attacks Mamata

'Didi clean bowled': Modi attacks Mamata

Rediff.com12 Apr 2021

The prime minister also launched a blistering attack on Banerjee, saying she did not care to express regret after a "leader very close to her" called Scheduled Castes "beggars".

Sania makes winning return to WTA circuit

Sania makes winning return to WTA circuit

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

Making a comeback after a two-year hiatus, she enters women's doubles quarter-finals of Hobart International.

Coronavirus inspires world graffiti

Coronavirus inspires world graffiti

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

As countries around the world are in lockdown to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, street artists everywhere are responding, bringing a dose of colour -- and urgent messaging -- to a weary public.

COVID-19: IAS officers want extension of lockdown

COVID-19: IAS officers want extension of lockdown

Rediff.com5 Apr 2020

410 civil servants in a feedback survey to the Prime Minister's Office said that the curfew should stay till the pandemic is controlled and asked to increase fiscal spending on health infrastructure to around Rs 5-10 trillion.

School girl gang-raped, killed in West Bengal

School girl gang-raped, killed in West Bengal

Rediff.com12 Jun 2013

A 14-year-old girl was allegedly gang-raped and strangulated to death while she was returning home from school in Nadia district, the police said on Tuesday.