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Pix: Abhishek, Deepika make history

Pix: Abhishek, Deepika make history

Rediff.com28 Oct 2010

Looking at Ashutosh Gowariker's Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey.

2nd supersession in defence services in 2 years

2nd supersession in defence services in 2 years

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

This will be the first instance since Independence that two of the three service chiefs will be the government's chosen men.

Revealed: How Mehbooba got tough with the BJP

Revealed: How Mehbooba got tough with the BJP

Rediff.com15 Apr 2018

'Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti acted single-mindedly right from day one of the three month-long crisis.' 'She pursued her chosen administrative course, unmindful of the menacing jingoistic drum beating in the coalition backyard.' 'At one point, I asked her if she was willing to pay the price for taking her line of action to its logical conclusion.' '"Yes," was her spontaneous response,' reveals Mohammad Sayeed Malik, the distinguished commentator on Kashmir.

Battleground UP: It's Priyanka versus Modi

Battleground UP: It's Priyanka versus Modi

Rediff.com10 Mar 2014

Launching our new Election Gupshup series: Congress pulls out its Brahmastra to dent the Modi mystique.

Rahul's 1st UP visit as Congress chief marred by protests

Rahul's 1st UP visit as Congress chief marred by protests

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

Clashes between BJP supporters and Congress workers marred the last leg of his visit.

NIT unrest: HRD sends team, students list out demands

NIT unrest: HRD sends team, students list out demands

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh also called up Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti and discussed the situation with her.

Pak, militants allowed conducive atmosphere for polls: Mufti

Pak, militants allowed conducive atmosphere for polls: Mufti

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

"God forbid if they (militants) would have done something. It would not have been possible to have smooth conduct of the elections," Sayeed said.

Will PDP-BJP form govt in J-K before February 23?

Will PDP-BJP form govt in J-K before February 23?

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

Negotiations between the BJP and the PDP to finalise the Common Minimum Programme have intensified

Hima named in World C'ships team as relay runner

Hima named in World C'ships team as relay runner

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

World Athletics Championships to be held in Doha from September 27.

Five initiatives bag PM's excellence awards

Five initiatives bag PM's excellence awards

Rediff.com21 Apr 2011

Turnaround of a sick bridge construction undertaking in Bihar and an educational centre for disabled children in Maharashtra were among five initiatives that were on Thursday honoured with the Prime Minister's Awards for Excellence in Public Administration.

Chhetri's injury-time goal helps India hold Bangladesh

Chhetri's injury-time goal helps India hold Bangladesh

Rediff.com3 Sep 2013

An injury-time goal by captain Sunil Chhetri saved India some embarrassment in a 1-1 draw against Bangladesh in their second group match at the SAFF Football Championship in Kathmandu on Tuesday.

Farooq defends Aamir, says his 'intolerance' statement was distorted

Farooq defends Aamir, says his 'intolerance' statement was distorted

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah defended Aamir Khan, saying that the actor never said that he wanted to leave the country.

Delhi docs end hunger strike after salaries released

Delhi docs end hunger strike after salaries released

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

While five resident doctors of Hindu Rao Hospital had been sitting on a relay hunger strike since Friday, the senior doctors of the North Corporation-run facilities had gone on an indefinite strike on Tuesday. Their associations had joined hands in solidarity since Tuesday.

Tokyo Olympics: Important Moment for India

Tokyo Olympics: Important Moment for India

Rediff.com9 Aug 2021

Tokyo should remain the benchmark and source of inspiration till at least Paris 2024. In the shorter run, India's preparations for the Asian and Commonwealth Games next year must begin based on lessons learnt now, asserts Raj Kishore Mishra, former joint secretary at the sports ministry.

The Flying Hero of the 1971 War

The Flying Hero of the 1971 War

Rediff.com13 Dec 2011

Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon is the only Indian Air Force warrior to be decorated with the Param Vir Chakra. 'My admiration for his gallant action remains undiminished,' says M P Anil Kumar. 'It was not his day, yet he made it his own.'

COVID-19 lockdown: Union ministers back to work

COVID-19 lockdown: Union ministers back to work

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

The move to resume work in ministries comes nearly a month after the government issued work from home protocols in its fight against the coronavirus pandemic.

Mumbai: Dera chief's bodyguard kills 1

Mumbai: Dera chief's bodyguard kills 1

Rediff.com21 Jun 2008

One person was killed on Friday in firing by a bodyguard of Dera Sacha Sauda chief Ram Rahim Singh, which is at loggerheads with the Sikh clergy, during clashes between Sikhs and supporters of the group in a mall in a north-east Mumbai suburb, police said. The clashes occurred during a visit by Singh in the Nirmal Lifestyles mall in suburban Mulund late on Friday evening, they said.

Bigg Boss 12: Guess who the surprise package is?

Bigg Boss 12: Guess who the surprise package is?

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

Bigg Boss 12 doesn't boast of a remarkable line-up but there are a few eye-catching inclusions that should keep the show in the news for the next few months, feels Sukanya Verma.

Gouramangi, Chettri hopeful of playing I-League and IMG-R

Gouramangi, Chettri hopeful of playing I-League and IMG-R

Rediff.com7 Aug 2013

India full-backs Gouramangi Singh and Nirmal Chettri, who have both signed to play in the IPL-style franchise football league, are hopeful of taking part in this season's I-League too despite the clubs' opposition to the new IMG-Reliance league.

J&K government orders probe into NIT incident; 2 FIRs registered

J&K government orders probe into NIT incident; 2 FIRs registered

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

While no one has been named in the two FIRs yet, the official said police is investigating the video evidence of the violence that took place on the days of incidents.

Martyr's father wants full-fledged war against Pak

Martyr's father wants full-fledged war against Pak

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

Mohan Chandra Pandey, who is himself a retired army officer, said that Pakistan is responsible for the death of his son.

Why Jyotiraditya fell out with the Gandhis

Why Jyotiraditya fell out with the Gandhis

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

In some ways, Jyotiraditya parting ways with the Gandhis was similar to the saga of the Gandhis and the Bachchans, largely a story of friendship that turned sour. A fascinating excerpt from Rasheed Kidwai's The House Of Scindias: A Saga Of Power, Politics And Intrigue.

No clarity over govt formation in J&K yet

No clarity over govt formation in J&K yet

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

With the mourning period over on Sunday, the BJP expects political discussion within the PDP to start now following which it will respond accordingly

India beat Maldives to win SAFF title

India beat Maldives to win SAFF title

Rediff.com13 Dec 2009

India avenged their last edition title loss as they prevailed over Maldives 3-1 via penalty shootout in the SAFF Championships summit clash to claim their fifth crown in Dhaka, on Sunday. After the match failed to produce any goal in the regulation and extra times, the match was decided in the penalty shootout.

Facing flak over Kathua, Unnao, BJP leaders assure 'justice will be done'

Facing flak over Kathua, Unnao, BJP leaders assure 'justice will be done'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh said the family of the Kathua rape victim should get justice.

BJP's national executive becomes Modi-Shah show

BJP's national executive becomes Modi-Shah show

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

While PM Narendra Modi-Amit Shah dominated the national executive, senior chief ministers and 'margdarshaks' LK Advani, Murli Manohar Joshi were ignored

MoD rejects Vice Admiral Verma's plea against appointment of Navy Chief

MoD rejects Vice Admiral Verma's plea against appointment of Navy Chief

Rediff.com18 May 2019

The Centre held that seniority is not the sole criterion for selection.

He brought near normalcy to J&K

He brought near normalcy to J&K

Rediff.com1 Feb 2005

Modi's Bengal strike rate: Less than 50%

Modi's Bengal strike rate: Less than 50%

Rediff.com4 May 2021

>The BJP's star campaigner could not help even half the number of candidates for whom he campaigned in his aggressive 'Didi-o-Didi' style in Bengal

Why Bihar's Jobless Youth Are Angry

Why Bihar's Jobless Youth Are Angry

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

'It is our right to protest and draw the attention of this government, which is sleeping and appears blind, as it has failed to see the pain and struggle of the jobless youth.'

Squad for football friendlies: Gouramangi, Paul left out

Squad for football friendlies: Gouramangi, Paul left out

Rediff.com4 Nov 2013

National football team coach Wim Koevermans has announced his squad of 21 players for India's two international friendlies which are scheduled to be held this month.

The challenges that await Mehbooba

The challenges that await Mehbooba

Rediff.com27 Mar 2016

The BJP will focus on the dozen constituencies that eluded it in the 2014 assembly elections. A better performance in these seats could help it reach as close as possible to the halfway mark of 44 seats by the time the next elections are held and have its own chief minister.

Apex body of sadhus puts out list of 'fake' babas

Apex body of sadhus puts out list of 'fake' babas

Rediff.com10 Sep 2017

The list includes names like Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, Rampal, Asaram and his son Narayan Sai.

Will Punjab slip back into militancy?

Will Punjab slip back into militancy?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

It is as much about farmer woes and the lack of job opportunities as about the mixing of religion and politics.

Hail the actors in Pataal Lok!

Hail the actors in Pataal Lok!

Rediff.com18 May 2020

Paatal Lok is definitely a must watch show. The credit for its success goes to the writers who enthralled us with their unique characters, but also to the wonderful band of actors who grabbed the opportunity to showcase their frightening raw talent, notes Aseem Chhabra.

Yogi, Bhajji, Nitish... Biggies cast their vote!

Yogi, Bhajji, Nitish... Biggies cast their vote!

Rediff.com19 May 2019

Take a look at the famous faces who exercised their democratic right.

Trouble in Jammu over temple 'desecration', CM appeals for calm

Trouble in Jammu over temple 'desecration', CM appeals for calm

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

A few incidents of protests were reported in Jammu city even as mobile Internet services remained suspended and policemen deployed in strength to thwart any flare up.

25 Years Ago in Bollywood...

25 Years Ago in Bollywood...

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

Sukanya Verma lists significant memories in our 1996 recap.

Unconvincing India book SAFF Cup semis berth despite loss to Nepal

Unconvincing India book SAFF Cup semis berth despite loss to Nepal

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

Defending champions India dished out yet another lacklustre performance to go down 1-2 against hosts Nepal but still managed to sail through to the semi-finals of the SAFF Football Championships in Kathmandu on Thursday.

Kashmir: Curfew lifted in 4 districts; schools re-open but on paper

Kashmir: Curfew lifted in 4 districts; schools re-open but on paper

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

Curfew has been lifted from Bandipora, Baramulla, Budgam and Ganderbal districts of the Valley but restrictions on the assembly of people under Section 144 CrPC continue in these districts