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Video captures horrific moments before Nepal crash

Video captures horrific moments before Nepal crash

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

A video apparently shot by one of the five Indian passengers on board the aircraft that plunged into a gorge in Pokhara on Sunday captures the horrific moments of the crash that killed 72 people.

Top Performer: Shubman Gill's Resilient Knock

Top Performer: Shubman Gill's Resilient Knock

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

He batted with maturity, picking his shots and rotating the strike effectively. He was also not afraid to take his time when the boundaries dried up, showing that he understands the nuances of the game.

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.

FIFA Women's WC: England break Aus hearts to storm into final

FIFA Women's WC: England break Aus hearts to storm into final

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

'This is the one thing I've always wanted, to make finals at a World Cup and after two times of getting huge disappointment, honestly I can't believe it.'

Praggnanandhaa says magnitude of feat will sink in at 'some point'

Praggnanandhaa says magnitude of feat will sink in at 'some point'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

R Praggnanandhaa was far from realising the enormity of his achievement in the FIDE World Cup but reckoned his incredible run could force people to "start noticing" Indian chess.

Food delivery man held for molesting woman in Pune

Food delivery man held for molesting woman in Pune

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

The incident took place on September 17 in Kondhwa area after the engineering student ordered food from a restaurant through an online food aggregator app.

He Has Been Part Of Every Republic Day Parade For 26 Years!

He Has Been Part Of Every Republic Day Parade For 26 Years!

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

Warrant Officer Ashok Kumar of the Indian Air Force has participated in the Republic Day parade every year for 26 years.

Pictures From Swara Bhasker's Wedding

Pictures From Swara Bhasker's Wedding

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

Swara Bhasker made a radiant bride, dressed in red, when she married Samajwadi Party and TISS alumnus Fahad Ahmad.

Why Jayasuriya Thanked Modi

Why Jayasuriya Thanked Modi

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

''As a neighbour and a big brother of our country, India has always helped us.'

Statue of Col Rinchen, Lion of Ladakh and 2-time MVC awardee, comes up in Leh

Statue of Col Rinchen, Lion of Ladakh and 2-time MVC awardee, comes up in Leh

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

Ladakh has put up a seven-feet high statue of two-time Maha Vir Chakra (MVC) awardee and hero of the battle of Turtuk, Colonel Chewang Rinchen, at his native Sumoor village in Leh, officials said on Monday.

August 15, 1947: How I Celebrated Freedom

August 15, 1947: How I Celebrated Freedom

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

'We were children and could not distinguish freedom from bondage, but we could understand that a momentous and happy event was imminent.'

'Assam Rifles is an excellent time tested force'

'Assam Rifles is an excellent time tested force'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2023

'It has been doing yeoman service for the people of the North East.'

Amritpal obtained new clothes at gunpoint, fled on motorised cart

Amritpal obtained new clothes at gunpoint, fled on motorised cart

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

Ranjit Singh, the granthi (Sikh priest), said in his complaint with police that the 'Waris Punjab De' chief and his three aides entered the gurdwara and demanded clothes of his son at gunpoint to change his appearance.

MG puts its bets on smaller cars for Indian market

MG puts its bets on smaller cars for Indian market

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

The MG Motor India management is focused on scaling up and launching smaller cars to play the long game in the country, says Pavan Lall.

Indian reaches home after spending 9 years in Pak prison

Indian reaches home after spending 9 years in Pak prison

Rediff.com12 May 2013

After spending nine years in a prison in Pakistan, Indian prisoner Khushbu Paswan has reached his native village in Bihar's Rohtas district, a senior police officer said on Sunday.

Poonch attack: 12 detained for questioning, Jaish proxy claims responsibility

Poonch attack: 12 detained for questioning, Jaish proxy claims responsibility

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

The entire area has been cordoned off while drones and sniffer dogs are being used to sniff out the terrorists that might be hiding in the area, they said.

Warned off woman, man threatens to bomb Ahmedabad, held

Warned off woman, man threatens to bomb Ahmedabad, held

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

The investigation revealed the motive of the accused, identified as Ashish Kumar Dusadh, was to frame a man who had warned Dusadh to stay away from his sister-in-law, the Ahmedabad crime branch said in a release.

4 Haryana MLAs receive threats, extortion calls, 6 held; Pak links found

4 Haryana MLAs receive threats, extortion calls, 6 held; Pak links found

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

Some ex-MLAs from Punjab, too, had received similar threats from these numbers. The callers spoke to them in Mumbai accent and in Punjabi, the IGP said.

Khalistan Tiger Force chief shot dead outside gurdwara in Canada

Khalistan Tiger Force chief shot dead outside gurdwara in Canada

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

The unidentified youths shot Nijjar, a designated terrorist, inside the premises of Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara Sahib, of which he was the head, at Surrey at 8:27 pm (local time) on Sunday, they said.

Thousands bid tearful farewell to Flight Lieutenant Advitiya Bal

Thousands bid tearful farewell to Flight Lieutenant Advitiya Bal

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

Slogans for his long afterlife rented the air, as coffin of Flight Lieutenant Advitiya Bal arrived at his home in Jinder Mehlu hamlet of border belt of R S Pura, where thousands of people gathered to pay their last respects to the fighter pilot.

The Marie Antoinette of Indian politics

The Marie Antoinette of Indian politics

Rediff.com6 Jun 2020

'Everybody knows that any solution would upstage and expose official bungling.' 'That is something Mrs Sitharaman's masters will not allow.' 'No matter how high the cost in human misery, they will squander a fortune on the unnecessary Central Vista extravaganza,' notes Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

Meet the Indian-born Cambridge topper!

Meet the Indian-born Cambridge topper!

Rediff.com10 Nov 2011

Mahima Khanna from Kolkata recently became the third Indian to win accolades at Cambridge, bagging the Stevenson Prize and following in the footsteps of Amartya Sen and Partha Dasgupta.

The Risks Of Declaring Victory Too Soon

The Risks Of Declaring Victory Too Soon

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

India has much to be proud of and celebrate. But there is also much that is wrong, much that looks dangerous. Employment, current account deficit, rural distress, agricultural productivity are all in deep crisis, points out Shekhar Gupta.

HC junks Twitter's plea against govt's account blocking orders

HC junks Twitter's plea against govt's account blocking orders

Rediff.com1 Jul 2023

The single-judge bench of Justice Krishna S Dixit which dictated the operative portion of the judgement also imposed a cost of Rs 50 lakh on Twitter and ordered it to be paid to the Karnataka State Legal Services Authority within 45 days.

Six Indians found shot dead in California

Six Indians found shot dead in California

Rediff.com31 Mar 2009

Six Indians were reportedly killed in a suspected case of murder-suicide in Santa Clara, California on Sunday night. Though the police refused to confirm their identities, news reported claimed that the victims were natives of Wayanad district in Kerala.The deceased were identified as Ayyankoli native Devarajan and his family members Suchitra, Asokan, Akhil, Neha and Ahna.The Santa Clara police remained unavailable for comment.

Indian found dead in Dallas apartment

Indian found dead in Dallas apartment

Rediff.com24 Apr 2012

A 28-year old Indian, identified as a native of Visakhapatnam, was found dead in his apartment in Dallas by police authorities, according to information with an Indian-American organisation.

Telangana former top cop Krishna Prasad likely to join BJP next month

Telangana former top cop Krishna Prasad likely to join BJP next month

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

The 1987-batch IPS officer, who retired in DGP rank in 2020, is currently running an NGO, which aims to bring cheers to the marginal sections of the society.

Step aside, Siri & Alexa: Liv.Ai understands Indians

Step aside, Siri & Alexa: Liv.Ai understands Indians

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

Liv.Ai makes speech recognition software that allows people to transact in their native languages.

Asian Boxing C'ships: Thapa to fight for gold, 4 others bag bronze

Asian Boxing C'ships: Thapa to fight for gold, 4 others bag bronze

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

In the third round, Thapa attacked Usmonov relentlessly as the Tajak fell on the canvas within the first few seconds following which the referee gave him the count.

BJP workers stage protest across TN over jawan's murder

BJP workers stage protest across TN over jawan's murder

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

He was expected to report for duty on February 10, according to Rama Nandagopal, president of Krishnagiri district BJP ex-servicemen wing.

Mortal remains of 38 Indians killed in Iraq brought back

Mortal remains of 38 Indians killed in Iraq brought back

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

The presumed remains of one of those killed were yet to be positively identified.

Bidens host largest-ever Diwali reception at White House

Bidens host largest-ever Diwali reception at White House

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

United States President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr Jill Biden on Monday hosted a Diwali reception at the White House in what they called the largest since the People's House started celebrating the festival during the George Bush administration.

Thorpe gets his due 110 years after double gold at Stockholm Games

Thorpe gets his due 110 years after double gold at Stockholm Games

Rediff.com16 Jul 2022

Jim Thorpe will now go down as the sole winner of the decathlon and pentathlon at the 1912 Stockholm Games, 110 years after the American was stripped of his medals for infringing amateur rules at the time.

Pakistan Army's Imran Nightmare

Pakistan Army's Imran Nightmare

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

There has always been a risk-taking edge to Imran Khan. Like him or hate him, it had to be someone like him to finally threaten to demolish the Pakistani establishment, explains Shekhar Gupta.

Who will clean the Indian education system?

Who will clean the Indian education system?

Rediff.com5 Sep 2020

'Education is disconnected from social reality and does not even attempt to solve the real problems of our country,' observe Peehu Pardeshi and Sandeep Pandey.

Delhi Police chargesheets 'Indian Mujahideen module'

Delhi Police chargesheets 'Indian Mujahideen module'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2012

The Delhi Police has charge-sheeted a suspected Indian Mujahideen operative for his alleged role in the Jama Masjid blast-cum-shootout case.

Return of the natives a tonic for pharma cos

Return of the natives a tonic for pharma cos

Rediff.com20 Feb 2007

Having moved into original research, they have attracted overseas professionals looking to come back, some nudged by MNCs' narrowing research.

MP Harbhajan helps rescue Punjab girl held in Oman

MP Harbhajan helps rescue Punjab girl held in Oman

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

Kamaljeet, who is now back in her native place Barkandi village in Bathinda, and her father Sikandar Singh, explained their week-long ordeal and how travel and placement agents in Punjab are bleeding poor families financially with a promise of a better future.

Goodness gracious me! #Indianisms that stump the rest of the world!

Goodness gracious me! #Indianisms that stump the rest of the world!

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

Love it or hate it, you simply cannot ignore apna #Indianisms, can you?