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SC asks Sidhu to face trial in 2009 poll related case

SC asks Sidhu to face trial in 2009 poll related case

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

SC asked Sidhu to face trial for seeking assistance of a government servant during the 2009 general elections.

'Sonia, Rahul, Priyanka are not on the same page'

'Sonia, Rahul, Priyanka are not on the same page'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

'It can be said without hesitation that Rahul, Priyanka and Sonia Gandhi enjoy perfect relations of mother-daughter-son all together in the family.' 'But their worldview is different and their style of functioning is different and their favourites in the party are different people.'

'Don't take your life so seriously. Just take it easy'

'Don't take your life so seriously. Just take it easy'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

'We crack jokes and our motive is to make people laugh. We do not deliberately try to hurt anybody.' Comedian Kiku Sharda gives some good advice.

'Am contesting polls to deny BJP a cakewalk'

'Am contesting polls to deny BJP a cakewalk'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

'Rahul Gandhi was given the impression that if the seat was given to me, then the alliance would be broken in all 40 seats.'

12 Indians booked for rioting in New Jersey

12 Indians booked for rioting in New Jersey

Rediff.com18 Mar 2009

In a disturbing incident, 12 Indian youth were arrested on March 13, and charged with possession of weapons for unlawful purposes and rioting in Old Bridge Township in New Jersey.

'Kapil is genuinely unwell'

'Kapil is genuinely unwell'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

'I feel sad that a man who still has the capacity to entertain will not be around for some time.' 'It's a loss for the entire nation.' 'A fabulous talent not being on television for some time is a great loss for viewers.' 'Let us pray he gets well soon.'

Amritsar: Of colour, campaign and darbars

Amritsar: Of colour, campaign and darbars

Rediff.com19 Apr 2014

Here's a look at some of the other darbars in the hard-to-please city of Amritsar, known for its appetite for food and drink and its insolent humour:

Sidhu with Kapil is just not cricket

Sidhu with Kapil is just not cricket

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

'It is best Sidhu shuns his role as Kapil Sharma's Paaji and instead concentrates on serving the people of Punjab,' says Sudhir Bisht.

Prez to lay foundation stone for Kartarpur corridor to Pak on Nov 26

Prez to lay foundation stone for Kartarpur corridor to Pak on Nov 26

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

Pakistan's foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi tweeted, 'Prime Minister Imran Khan will break ground at Kartarpura facilities on 28 November.'

India-Sri Lanka Tests, like you have never seen before!

India-Sri Lanka Tests, like you have never seen before!

Rediff.com12 Aug 2015

Which Indian batsman has the highest run tally against Sri Lanka (Clue: He has an aggregate of 1,995 runs)? Which Sri Lankan skipper led the islanders against India in 13 Tests and did not win a single one? As the Test series gets underway, Rajneesh Gupta surveys India-Sri Lanka Tests played over the years.

'The Congress is like a waste management company'

'The Congress is like a waste management company'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2016

'While Kejriwal has lost his credibility due to his failure in Delhi, Captain Amarinder Singh is dancing on the tune of his image managers.'

Sreejesh replaces Sardar as captain for Rio Olympics; Rani axed

Sreejesh replaces Sardar as captain for Rio Olympics; Rani axed

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

India's 16-member squad for Rio Olympics was announced on Tuesday in New Delhi. Goalkeeper PR Sreejesh will lead the side with SV Sunil as the vice captain.

AAP Punjab unit mulls breaking away over Kejri apology, Mann quits as head

AAP Punjab unit mulls breaking away over Kejri apology, Mann quits as head

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

"..I m resigning as a president of AAP Punjab...but my fight against drug mafia and all kind of corruption in Punjab will continue as an "Aam Aadmi" of Punjab (sic)," Bhagwant Mann said in a tweet.

PCS Chicago promotes Indian culture at schools

PCS Chicago promotes Indian culture at schools

Rediff.com18 May 2010

The Punjabi Cultural Society of Chicago held dance performances at a multicultural event at the Hunting Ridge Elementary School in Palatine, Illinois, April 21.

Rani to lead Indian women's hockey team at Commonwealth Games

Rani to lead Indian women's hockey team at Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com14 Mar 2018

Rani Rampal will captain an 18-strong Indian women's team, while experienced goalkeeper Savita will shoulder the duties of vice-captain at next month's Commonwealth Games

High-voltage Punjab assembly poll campaign ends

High-voltage Punjab assembly poll campaign ends

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

The high-voltage campaign for the February 4 assembly elections in Punjab came to an end on Thursday evening following hectic campaigning by various political parties.

Amritsar tragedy: Case against Sidhu's wife; NHRC notices to Railways, Punjab

Amritsar tragedy: Case against Sidhu's wife; NHRC notices to Railways, Punjab

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

Detailed reports have been sought from the state's chief secretary and from the chairman of the Railway Board in four weeks, an NHRC spokesperson said.

Voting begins in Goa, Punjab

Voting begins in Goa, Punjab

Rediff.com4 Feb 2017

The assembly polls are seen as a test of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's popularity, especially in the wake of demonetisation.

'It was like Sachin was only made to play cricket'

'It was like Sachin was only made to play cricket'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

'When you looked at him even at that age, you could make out he was special.'

India's schedule at Asian Games, Day 1

India's schedule at Asian Games, Day 1

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

India's schedule on Day 1 of competition at the Asian Games in Incheon.

All eyes on Bajrang, Vinesh at World Championships

All eyes on Bajrang, Vinesh at World Championships

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

While skill is not an issue with Vinesh, holding off strong candidates for six minutes is a big challenge, she herself had admitted recently.

World No 1 shuttler Momota is COVID-19 positive

World No 1 shuttler Momota is COVID-19 positive

Rediff.com3 Jan 2021

Indian Women's Hockey team leaves for Argentina tour.

What TN protestors achieved by scrapping Murali's '800'

What TN protestors achieved by scrapping Murali's '800'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

'For the Tamil Nadu protestors to openly ask popular film actor Vijay Sethupathi not to don Murali in 800 is a travesty in every sense. It may have given them a cause to tell the world, and the governments in New Delhi, Colombo and Chennai, that the Sri Lankan ethnic issue was still alive in the state -- more so, during the current run-up to two major events in the first half of 2021,' says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Why it is difficult to predict Punjab polls this time

Why it is difficult to predict Punjab polls this time

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

Even as there is a strong anti-incumbency mood in Punjab, the multi-cornered contest has made the 2017 assembly polls prediction more difficult.

Sanjay Kumar grabs early lead

Sanjay Kumar grabs early lead

Rediff.com8 Feb 2005

The Lucknow pro submitted a card of 4-under 67 to claim the first day's honours in the Hero Honda Open West golf tournament.

'I must have said no to 30-35 films'

'I must have said no to 30-35 films'

Rediff.com9 May 2016

Gautam Gulati talks about his film Azhar and how life has changed post Bigg Boss!

Farmers begin 10-day protest; Milk, vegetable supply to be hit

Farmers begin 10-day protest; Milk, vegetable supply to be hit

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

Farmer organisations also called for boycott of mandis or wholesale markets in Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Mahrashtra, leading to fears of shortage and price rise.

How Amarinder taught Rahul a lesson

How Amarinder taught Rahul a lesson

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

'Feeling claustrophobic and humiliated by the manner in which the Congress vice-president was treating him, he started toying with the idea of floating his own party.'

'Pakistan will play like New Zealand. India must plan accordingly'

'Pakistan will play like New Zealand. India must plan accordingly'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2016

The India-Pakistan clash in the ICC World T20 is a battle for redemption -- for India, a chance to get their campaign back on track; for Pakistan, an opportunity to change history, says Dhruv Munjal.

Sri Lanka one win away from India in Asia Cup titles

Sri Lanka one win away from India in Asia Cup titles

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

India have won the Asia Cup six times, Sri Lanka five, and Pakistan have won it just twice. As the 14th edition of Asia's own trophy gets underway on Saturday, Rajneesh Gupta presents the numbers on the 13 editions so far.

'In a party that has disciples, Jaitley was Modi's personal friend'

'In a party that has disciples, Jaitley was Modi's personal friend'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

'Amit Shah and Modi have a disciple and guru relationship. But Modi and Jaitley's relationship was based on friendship. That's the difference.'

Rahul's real test begins now

Rahul's real test begins now

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

Congressmen are watching carefully how Rahul positions himself and manage the grand old party, reports Aditi Phadnis.

Kohli only second skipper to post twin tons on captaincy debut

Kohli only second skipper to post twin tons on captaincy debut

Rediff.com14 Dec 2014

Statistical highlights of the fifth and final day of the first Test between India and Australia at the Adelaide Oval.

Will be powerful voice of Amritsar in Delhi: Jaitley

Will be powerful voice of Amritsar in Delhi: Jaitley

Rediff.com26 Mar 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Arun Jaitley faces a tough electoral battle in his maiden bid to enter Lok Sabha from Amritsar but is unfazed by his "reluctant" heavyweight opponent Capt Amarinder Singh as he claims the groundswell against Congress "adds to my confidence".

How India have dominated Pakistan in World Cups

How India have dominated Pakistan in World Cups

Rediff.com15 Jun 2019

India have won all their six games against Pakistan in the World Cup.

Uproar in Rajya Sabha as Swamy gets 'unnecessarily provocative'

Uproar in Rajya Sabha as Swamy gets 'unnecessarily provocative'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

The Chair expunged Swamy's reference to the Constitution of another country that triggered vociferous protests from Congress members.

Women's hockey WC: India ease past Italy 3-0 to set up quarter-final with Ireland

Women's hockey WC: India ease past Italy 3-0 to set up quarter-final with Ireland

Rediff.com1 Aug 2018

India discovered scoring ways to finally end Italy's World Cup adventure through a field strike from Lalremsiami (20th minute) and two penalty corner goals from Neha Goyal (45th) and Vandana Katariya (55th) to register the emphatic win.

Apurvi wins year's second women's 10m Air Rifle WC gold

Apurvi wins year's second women's 10m Air Rifle WC gold

Rediff.com26 May 2019

This was Apurvi's second ISSF World Cup gold of the year followed by a world record score in New Delhi in February.

Sports Shorts: Easy day for Bajrang, Ravi excels in Worlds trials

Sports Shorts: Easy day for Bajrang, Ravi excels in Worlds trials

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Frida

Why our cricket team failed in England

Why our cricket team failed in England

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

The reasons for India's poor show in England lie between a very demanding captain, a very smug coach and inadequate coaching staff, says Sudhir Bisht.