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Gurmeet Ram Rahim convicted in journalist murder case

Gurmeet Ram Rahim convicted in journalist murder case

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

The 51-year-old sect head is currently serving a 20-year prison term in Rohtak's Sunaria jail for raping two of his women followers.

10 Women We Love

10 Women We Love

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

Sukanya Verma lists her favourite women on Women's Day.

Hate speech: Akbaruddin gets bail in Nizamabad case

Hate speech: Akbaruddin gets bail in Nizamabad case

Rediff.com15 Feb 2013

A local court on Friday granted bail to Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul Muslimeen legislator Akbaruddin Owaisi in connection with a hate speech case registered against him.

'A two-year window without the IPL might reduce corruption'

'A two-year window without the IPL might reduce corruption'

Rediff.com31 May 2013

Some cricketers, sportswriter Nirmal Shekar tells Haresh Pandya, have come to believe that they are above the law.

World Athletics Championships moved to July 2022 to avoid Olympics clash

World Athletics Championships moved to July 2022 to avoid Olympics clash

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

The World Athletics Championships have been moved back 11 months to July 2022 to avoid clashing with the Tokyo Olympics, which have themselves been delayed by the coronavirus outbreak, the sport's governing body said on Wednesday. World Athletics confirmed in a statement that the event, which is usually held every two years, would now take place from July 15-24 in 2022 in Eugene, Oregon.

Hate speech: Akbaruddin's remand extended till Feb 5

Hate speech: Akbaruddin's remand extended till Feb 5

Rediff.com22 Jan 2013

A local court in Andhra Pradesh on Monday extended till February 5 the judicial remand of Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen legislator Akbaruddin Owaisi, accused of sedition and criminal conspiracy for his "hate speech."

Padma Shri awardee Sikh spiritual singer dies of COVID-19

Padma Shri awardee Sikh spiritual singer dies of COVID-19

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

The 62-year-old 'Gurbani' exponent had recently returned from abroad and tested positive for coronavirus on Wednesday.

World C'ships: Indian mixed relay team finishes 7th

World C'ships: Indian mixed relay team finishes 7th

Rediff.com30 Sep 2019

It was just a tad slower than the 3:15.71 clocked by the Indian team while winning gold in the Asian Games last year.

Swachh Bharat Abhiyan: A FAILURE?

Swachh Bharat Abhiyan: A FAILURE?

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

There should have been a focus on sanitation and not on littering or garbage. Absence of sanitation affects the health of children, explains Aakar Patel.

Against all odds: Dreaming in the lantern light

Against all odds: Dreaming in the lantern light

Rediff.com10 Dec 2009

No disability could stand in the way of this CEO's dreams. Nirmal Kumar's inspiring tale of struggle and success.

CBI arrests author who forged PM's signatures

CBI arrests author who forged PM's signatures

Rediff.com5 Oct 2012

The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested an author, who allegedly forged signatures of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to recommend the External Affairs Ministry to purchase 250 copies of his book worth Rs 25 lakh.

J&K interlocutor free to decide whom to hold talk with: Centre

J&K interlocutor free to decide whom to hold talk with: Centre

Rediff.com24 Oct 2017

Nirmal Singh said talks could be held with the separatists and they should come forward with their grievances with an open mind.

PM meets J-K leaders to chalk out future course of action

PM meets J-K leaders to chalk out future course of action

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

With no agenda announced for the meeting, the leaders from Jammu and Kashmir said they have come with an open mind.

Wipro's Capco buy: A good deal, but devil lies in the execution

Wipro's Capco buy: A good deal, but devil lies in the execution

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

From the beginning of 2021 Wipro has moved on to a new organisational structure. Analyst tracking the company are now wondering if CEO Thierry Delaporte's attempt to bolster Wipro's presence in the BFSI (banking, financial services and insurance) space by acquiring Capco for $1.45 billion is a step taken too early. Though many agree that Capco as a target may be good, but Wipro, which has been the most aggressive player in acquiring firms compared to its Indian players, does not have much to show in terms of performance as it continues to lag peers.

HM meets 20 delegations, reviews work on PMDP on Day 1 of J&K visit

HM meets 20 delegations, reviews work on PMDP on Day 1 of J&K visit

Rediff.com9 Sep 2017

Singh also interacted with delegations representing different communities, including Kashmiri Pandits, Sikhs, Shias, Gujjars, Bakarwals and Paharis.

End suppression in J-K to make dialogue process credible: Mehbooba

End suppression in J-K to make dialogue process credible: Mehbooba

Rediff.com27 Jun 2021

PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti said on Sunday the dialogue process initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Jammu and Kashmir's mainstream leadership can gain credibility by ending what she called an 'era of oppression and suppression' in the union territory and understanding that a dissenting voice is not a criminal act.

Milkha Singh's energy will always be with us: Farhan

Milkha Singh's energy will always be with us: Farhan

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

Actor-director Farhan Akhtar said the legendar Milkha Singh will forever be a symbol of self-belief and determination for generations to come.

How BJP got its way in Puducherry

How BJP got its way in Puducherry

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

When Mr Rangaswamy began making threatening noises (he could have swapped the BJP's six MLAs with the DMK's six and formed the government with the outside help of the Congress and Independents), the BJP immediately named nominated MLAs.

BJP delegation opposes talks with Pak at all-party meet

BJP delegation opposes talks with Pak at all-party meet

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

Opposing a dialogue with Pakistan till it stops 'exporting' terror into Jammu and Kashmir, a Bharatiya Janata Party delegation led by Jammu and Kashmir president Ravinder Raina at an all-party meet in New Delhi on Thursday said those seeking engagement with the neighbouring country should meet the victims of violence to understand their pain.

No New Year celebrations until govt accepts our demands: Farmers

No New Year celebrations until govt accepts our demands: Farmers

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

'If the government wants to see our strength, we will show them'

Sporadic violence reported in phase 3 of Bengal polls

Sporadic violence reported in phase 3 of Bengal polls

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

Sporadic incidents of violence were reported on Tuesday in some areas where voting is underway in the third phase of the West Bengal assembly elections, even as the overall situation by and large remained peaceful with 34.71 per cent turnout recorded till 11 am, officials said.

Neeraj eyes World Championships title next year

Neeraj eyes World Championships title next year

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

Before joining national camp in early 2015, he was training at Tau Devi Lal Stadium at Panchkula after being shifted from Shivaji Stadium at Panipat.

Don't Delay Appointing Service Chiefs!

Don't Delay Appointing Service Chiefs!

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

If the government of the day would like to set in place a smooth and well-planned changeover and facilitate the incoming chief to chalk out his action plan well in advance, the announcement of a successor needs to be done early, observes Colonel K Thammayya Udupa (retd).

Mixed results for India at World Athletics Championships

Mixed results for India at World Athletics Championships

Rediff.com6 Oct 2019

Laggards at the world stage, the 27-member Indian team was not expected to win any medal but it performed better than expected in this World Championships with three finalists.

Fall in gold price opens up window for investors

Fall in gold price opens up window for investors

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

Experts recommend buying gold as the fundamentals supporting a rally have not changed.

Free speech suffered a blow: Rajan on Ashoka University exits

Free speech suffered a blow: Rajan on Ashoka University exits

Rediff.com20 Mar 2021

Free speech is the soul of a great university. By compromising on it, the founders have bartered away its soul, said Rajan.

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.'

Check out schedule of Indian athletes at Tokyo Olympics

Check out schedule of Indian athletes at Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

Check out the complete schedule of Indian athletes at the Tokyo Olympics

Hrithik, Aamir, Ranveer refused Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

Hrithik, Aamir, Ranveer refused Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

When the top stars refused to play Milkha Singh, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra went down another route. A riveting excerpt from the director's memoir The Stranger In The Mirror.

'BSY wanted to get away'

'BSY wanted to get away'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

'It was not the individual's decision. It was the collective decision (that BSY should resign).'

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.

Hima wins 400m to continue golden run in July

Hima wins 400m to continue golden run in July

Rediff.com20 Jul 2019

Sprinter Hima Das extended her sensational run by claiming her fifth gold of the month as she returned to her pet 400m competition with a season-best time of 52.09s

Worlds: Indian relay teams, Shivpal fail to qualify for finals

Worlds: Indian relay teams, Shivpal fail to qualify for finals

Rediff.com6 Oct 2019

India was aiming for an Olympic qualification as the eight finalists get an automatic berth for next year's Tokyo Games.

Another BJP worker hacked to death in Kerala

Another BJP worker hacked to death in Kerala

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

Twenty-year old worker Nirmal was stabbed to death during celebrations at a festival in a temple.

'The Flying Sikh will live forever. RIP'

'The Flying Sikh will live forever. RIP'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2021

From Neeraj Chopra to Harbhajan Singh to Saina Mirza, India's top sportsperson mourned the passing away of one of the country's biggest sporting icons.

Why Kamal Haasan is in the United States

Why Kamal Haasan is in the United States

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

The latest updates from Tamil film industry.

10 Things That Make Ranbir A Favourite

10 Things That Make Ranbir A Favourite

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

Happy birthday, Ranbir!

Clean Ganga project has a long way to go

Clean Ganga project has a long way to go

Rediff.com5 Jun 2021

'There will always be hiccups given that the Namami Gange programme is spread over different sectors and involves several agencies.'

Milkha Singh hosts cast of Dil Dhadakne Do

Milkha Singh hosts cast of Dil Dhadakne Do

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

And, as promised, the film's star cast kept their date with the legendary athlete and posted pictures of their visit on Twitter.

'PM said we are committed to restoring J-K's statehood'

'PM said we are committed to restoring J-K's statehood'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

What the leaders said after the all-party meeting called by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Thursday.