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Symbol on website was 'unnoticed': Dinkaran to EC

Symbol on website was 'unnoticed': Dinkaran to EC

Rediff.com6 Apr 2017

All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam's Sasikala faction on Thursday said the presence of two leaves symbol, frozen by the Election Commission ahead of the April 12 RK Nagar assembly byelection, on its website was 'unnoticed' and would be removed.

10 AMAZING movies you must see!

10 AMAZING movies you must see!

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

As the MAMI film festival kicks off, Aseem Chhabra picks the must watch Indian movies.

I'm in politics for the long run: Urmila

I'm in politics for the long run: Urmila

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

'I never do anything half-hearted.' 'So, if I've taken the plunge in politics I'm in it for good, for the long run and I will definitely do a world of good.'

Trump says debate microphone was 'defective'

Trump says debate microphone was 'defective'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

"I wonder, was that on purpose? Was that on purpose? But I had a mic that didn't work properly," he was quoted as saying by media reports.

'Just for that hour, we didn't think of coronavirus'

'Just for that hour, we didn't think of coronavirus'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

'Like you have your first child, your first kiss, your first relationship... this was a first for me.' 'I've never done this before.' 'When it got over, there was a feeling of disbelief that we managed to attain this feat in a matter of three days.'

Why the rise of China's military worries the world

Why the rise of China's military worries the world

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

There is growing alarm at the inexorable rise of China, both of its military prowess and its aggressive bullying of other countries plus its subjugation of whole portions of its own population.

One arrested in connection with Jalpaiguri blast

One arrested in connection with Jalpaiguri blast

Rediff.com29 Dec 2013

One person has been arrested in connection with the Jalpaiguri bicycle bomb blast in which six persons were killed, a senior police officer said on Sunday.

Remain non-violent when fighting for a cause: Prez on R-Day eve

Remain non-violent when fighting for a cause: Prez on R-Day eve

Rediff.com25 Jan 2020

Stressing that both the government and the opposition have 'important roles to play', the President said, "While giving expression to their political ideas both must move forward in tandem to ensure that development of the country and welfare of its people are promoted consistently."

97 dead as Pak plane crashes in Karachi residential area

97 dead as Pak plane crashes in Karachi residential area

Rediff.com23 May 2020

Flight PK-303 from Lahore was about to land in Karachi when it crashed at the Jinnah Garden area near Model Colony in Malir, just a minute before its landing, officials said.

Is this the Pakistani sunset?

Is this the Pakistani sunset?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

'There is gradual rise in the number of nations viewing Pakistan as the nursery of global terror.'

Investing in real estate? These 5 cities offer the best returns!

Investing in real estate? These 5 cities offer the best returns!

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

Prices in most areas have been stagnant but some regions are showing reasonable appreciation.

Flood threat in Nepal after landslide blocks river

Flood threat in Nepal after landslide blocks river

Rediff.com24 May 2015

A massive landslide in western Nepal has blocked a river that also flows through India, forcing thousands of people to flee to safety and triggering fears of a flood, officials said on Sunday.

A ton on Test debut is result of Prithvi's grit

A ton on Test debut is result of Prithvi's grit

Rediff.com4 Oct 2018

'He batted like someone who has played 50 Test matches.' 'He is an unbelievable talent and hopefully if he is nurtured well, he will serve Indian cricket for a long, long time'

Family of 11 found dead inside house in Delhi

Family of 11 found dead inside house in Delhi

Rediff.com1 Jul 2018

Cops investigating the case suggest the deceased might have been into some sort of religious practices.

Take this poll: Bollywood songs to torture IS!

Take this poll: Bollywood songs to torture IS!

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

Vote and decide for yourself!

'I will never have the joy of sitting with Girish again'

'I will never have the joy of sitting with Girish again'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

Economist and author Devaki Jain mourns the loss of her good friend, Girish Karnad.

US Supreme Court upholds Trump's controversial travel ban

US Supreme Court upholds Trump's controversial travel ban

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

The ban restricts entry of people from Iran, North Korea, Syria, Libya, Yemen, Somalia and Venezuela.

Lockdown Times: A unique Goan perspective!

Lockdown Times: A unique Goan perspective!

Rediff.com3 May 2020

Sheela Jaywant invites you to explore The GoaWriters Group's interesting look at the lockdown.

Shaken not stirred! Meet the goddess of drinks

Shaken not stirred! Meet the goddess of drinks

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

A star behind the bar, Sonali Mullick loves to serve cocktails with a twist.

Early flood warning system set up in Assam districts

Early flood warning system set up in Assam districts

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

The Kathmandu-based International Centre of Integrated Mountain Development has launched a project to set up a hi-tech flood early warning system in the flood prone districts of Eastern Assam's Dhemaji and Lakhimpur.

'Railways has not done anything for human safety'

'Railways has not done anything for human safety'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

'There are enough funds to solve this problem.'

With Jet out of the skies, will Air India now find suitors?

With Jet out of the skies, will Air India now find suitors?

Rediff.com28 May 2019

Another reason working in Air India's favour now is the government's plan to clean up part of the airline's burgeoning debt from its books - a major deterrent for investors when it attempted divestment the previous time.

'Use of terrorism as state policy major obstacle for India-Pak ties'

'Use of terrorism as state policy major obstacle for India-Pak ties'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

Describing Pakistan's North Western Frontier Province area as the "fountainhead" of terror activities in the region, India on Thursday said use of terrorism as state policy with deep roots in military establishment there is a major obstacle for peaceful bilateral ties.

The majestic Beating Retreat ceremony regales crowd at Raisina Hill

The majestic Beating Retreat ceremony regales crowd at Raisina Hill

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

Kaleidoscopic lights replace incandescent glory this year.

Coping with the heat in India's hottest city

Coping with the heat in India's hottest city

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

Temperatures have soared to 50.3 degrees Celsius, but no deaths from the heat have been reported from Churu.

Prasad, Kapoor, Maninder in fray for national selector's job

Prasad, Kapoor, Maninder in fray for national selector's job

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

Former India pacer Venkatesh Prasad, off-spinner Ashish Kapoor and left-arm spinner Maninder Singh are some of the prominent names that are doing rounds for the national selectors post after the BCCI completed its interview process on Tuesday.

'Over time, Rahul seems to have changed'

'Over time, Rahul seems to have changed'

Rediff.com6 May 2019

'It is the regional parties and their leaders who are the ones we have to watch.'

I did not flee from India: Mallya

I did not flee from India: Mallya

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

"I am an international businessman. I travel to and from India frequently.

'Use your privilege to make someone's life better'

'Use your privilege to make someone's life better'

Rediff.com28 May 2020

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, artist Debjyoti Saha's animation video on the migrant crises struck a chord with many who shared it all over the Internet.

Security beefed up at Games after officials say bus hit by stones

Security beefed up at Games after officials say bus hit by stones

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

Rio Games organizers stepped up police patrols around the Olympic Park on Wednesday after two people were injured when a bus was hit by what security officials said were stones hurled by vandals.

Irom Sharmila finds happiness at last

Irom Sharmila finds happiness at last

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

Irom Sharmila, the woman who was on a hunger strike for 16 years, leads a quiet life, and recently became a mother of twin girls.

Republic Day celebrations end on a high note

Republic Day celebrations end on a high note

Rediff.com29 Jan 2016

Marking the culmination of the 67th Republic Day celebrations, the military on Friday held the beating retreat ceremony at Vijay Chowk in Delhi with patriotic fervour.

J-K: Two terrorists, jawan killed in gunbattle

J-K: Two terrorists, jawan killed in gunbattle

Rediff.com3 Aug 2013

Two terrorists and an army jawan were killed in the latest gunbattle along the Line of Control in Kupwara, taking the number of militants killed in the six-day-long counter-infiltration operations in the north Kashmir district to 13.

Why this young billionaire always wears simple grey T-shirts!

Why this young billionaire always wears simple grey T-shirts!

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg revealed that he wears the same colour to avoid wasting time.

7 reasons why Meghalaya is a cheap, perfect, holiday

7 reasons why Meghalaya is a cheap, perfect, holiday

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

You won't regret planning your next trip to this hilly north-eastern state.

Behind the scenes: The making of India's largest private insurer

Behind the scenes: The making of India's largest private insurer

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

Amitabh Chaudhry, who will now head the merged entity, will manage assets under management of about Rs 1.10 lakh crore and an employee base of 23,620 after the completion of the deal

The most stunning scenes from nature

The most stunning scenes from nature

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

Wheeling round, a look of utter shock on its face, a marmot jumps in fright after a young fox sneaks up behind it. The split-second encounter between prey and predator -- called the Moment -- has won the man who captured it the title of Wildlife Photographer of the Year. He was chosen from a longlist of various category winners, all of whom managed to record the oddities, rivalries and beauty of the natural world. Scroll down for some of the winners.

Tell nation who released Masood Azhar from jail: Rahul to Modi

Tell nation who released Masood Azhar from jail: Rahul to Modi

Rediff.com9 Mar 2019

'Why are you not saying that the person who killed CRPF jawans was sent to Pakistan by BJP?'

Al Qaeda trying to enter Assam: Gogoi

Al Qaeda trying to enter Assam: Gogoi

Rediff.com20 Sep 2014

Days after Al Qaeda issued a video threatening to carry out its campaign in India, Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on Saturday said the terror group is trying to set up base in the state and had "tacit understanding" with United Liberation Front of Asom.

How Modi can thwart Xi

How Modi can thwart Xi

Rediff.com24 Oct 2020

'The world does not care about the tension on our border.' 'India has to emerge as a strong economic power.' 'Respect comes when the world sees a country with a direction and leadership that has a vision,' points out Ramesh Menon.