News for 'Old Bridge'

'You can build bridges or bombs'

'You can build bridges or bombs'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

'If some Europeans do not allow Muslims to assimilate into European national cultures, some Muslims also refuse to try and adopt and assimilate.'

Soren 'missing', ED team camps at his house, seizes BMW

Soren 'missing', ED team camps at his house, seizes BMW

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

The agency seized a Haryana-registered BMW car from Soren's residence apart from some documents recovered by them during the search conducted at the house, sources said.

New Delhi to discuss continuing Indian military with Maldives

New Delhi to discuss continuing Indian military with Maldives

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

The Indian government sources said Muizzu, in the meeting, brought up the issue of Indian military personnel present in the Maldives for operating aircraft for medical evacuation and to counter drug trafficking.

Yamuna water level stabilises but many Delhi areas inundated

Yamuna water level stabilises but many Delhi areas inundated

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

The Yamuna surged to a record 208.48 metres at 8 am, the Central Water Commission said on Thursday, adding that it is likely to rise to 208.75 metres by 4 pm.

PIX: Manchester City held by Chelsea in eight-goal thriller!

PIX: Manchester City held by Chelsea in eight-goal thriller!

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

English Premier League leaders Manchester City and Chelsea slugged out a magnificent 4-4 draw at Stamford Bridge.

Govt favours Maratha quota, says Shinde after all-party meet

Govt favours Maratha quota, says Shinde after all-party meet

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

Leaders at an all-party meeting on Maratha quota chaired by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday passed a resolution asking activist Manoj Jarange to call off his indefinite fast.

Chelsea aim to make it another Bridge of sighs for Spurs

Chelsea aim to make it another Bridge of sighs for Spurs

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

Chelsea will look to stretch one of the longest unbeaten sequences in the top flight when the runaway leaders entertain arch-rivals Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday.

European Soccer: Arsenal celebrate big after win; Pulisic begins new chapter

European Soccer: Arsenal celebrate big after win; Pulisic begins new chapter

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

Arsenal's bench celebrated Monday's 1-0 win at Crystal Palace as if it was the Premier League title decider despite only being the second week of the season.

Three killed in New Jersey supermarket shooting

Three killed in New Jersey supermarket shooting

Rediff.com31 Aug 2012

Three people, including the gunman, were killed on Friday in a shootout in a New Jersey supermarket, the fourth such incident in the United States in over a month.

Maya, 9, Goes To The Isle of Wight

Maya, 9, Goes To The Isle of Wight

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

I was fascinated to see a room that was decorated like an Indian palace at Osbourne House, which was Queen Victoria's home when she visited the Isle of Wight.

Replicate Morbi hospital 'makeover plan' in all govt hospitals in India: NCP

Replicate Morbi hospital 'makeover plan' in all govt hospitals in India: NCP

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

The comments came after the hospital in Gujarat's Morbi city was spruced up ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit there on Tuesday to meet those injured in the suspension bridge collapse which claimed 135 lives.

4 detained for Raj rly track blast, accused upset over land acquisition relief

4 detained for Raj rly track blast, accused upset over land acquisition relief

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

Preliminary investigation revealed that the accused were upset as they were not given compensation or a job after their land was acquired by Indian Railways and Hindustan Zinc Limited.

When Some Speak For All

When Some Speak For All

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

...close to the 2024 general election. The BJP calling the Congress 'seasonal Hindu' is as laughable as the saffron party sparing itself the title of 'seasonal extreme Hindu.'

How else should one describe its election campaigns of the past years?
It was typically obsessive religion and personality cult with economic development for fig leaf, asserts Shyam G Menon.

'Extreme situation' in Delhi as Yamuna swells to record level

'Extreme situation' in Delhi as Yamuna swells to record level

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

The water level at the Old Railway Bridge crossed the 208-metre mark Wednesday night and rose to 208.48 metres by 8 am on Thursday. It is expected to rise further, according to the Central Water Commission, which has termed it an "extreme situation".

EPL: Everton falls as City secures fourth place

EPL: Everton falls as City secures fourth place

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Manchester City climbed back into the Premier League's top four as second-half goals by Phil Foden, Julian Alvarez and Bernardo Silva sealed a comeback 3-1 victory at Everton on Wednesday.

J&K: Protests over rape of 3-yr-old; over 50 injured

J&K: Protests over rape of 3-yr-old; over 50 injured

Rediff.com13 May 2019

Youths held protests and pelted stones at security forces at several locations in Baramulla district in north Kashmir.

Delhi starts evacuating people from Yamuna floodplains

Delhi starts evacuating people from Yamuna floodplains

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

Evacuation of people living in low lying areas of the Yamuna floodplains began Monday evening with the river crossing the danger mark due to release of water from Hathnikund barrage in Haryana amid heavy rains in the northern belt of the country.

TMC spokesperson Gokhale sent to police custody for Morbi tweet

TMC spokesperson Gokhale sent to police custody for Morbi tweet

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

The 35-year-old spokesperson of the Mamata Banerjee-led TMC underwent a heart surgery recently and was on a private visit to Jaipur, sources said.

Hindujas turn London's World War II era war office into a luxury hotel

Hindujas turn London's World War II era war office into a luxury hotel

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

The Old War Office (OWO) of Britain's World War II era prime minister Winston Churchill opened its doors as a brand-new luxury hotel in London with a glittering launch event, complete with surprise musical performances by musicians Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber and Andrea Bocelli. Princess Anne - the Princess Royal, the sister of King Charles III, officially unveiled the plaque for The OWO after a tour of the hotel with Hinduja Group co-chairman GP Hinduja on Tuesday evening. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak also made a quick stopover, along with parliamentarians, entrepreneurs, hoteliers and stars of film and television.

Prabha Atre: The Hindustani vocalist who followed no tradition

Prabha Atre: The Hindustani vocalist who followed no tradition

Rediff.com13 Jan 2024

Prabha Atre, the woman who could have been lawyer, scientist or doctor but became a globally renowned Hindustani classical vocalist instead, died in her Pune home on Saturday hours before she was to leave for a concert in Mumbai. She was 92.

'Newcomers come without baggage'

'Newcomers come without baggage'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

'A good film is a good film.' 'If you enjoy watching it on Netflix, it should be equally fun to watch it in a theatre.'

Why India holds edge over Australia in WTC final at The Oval

Why India holds edge over Australia in WTC final at The Oval

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

Australia finished the 2021-23 WTC cycle on top of the table, their only loss being the 2-1 away defeat to India earlier this year.

Delhi on brink of drinking water crisis as 3 plants shut; supply to be cut

Delhi on brink of drinking water crisis as 3 plants shut; supply to be cut

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who visited the Wazirabad water treatment plant, warned of rationalising water supply to deal with "acute shortage".

Indian man shot dead in US by 3 masked men

Indian man shot dead in US by 3 masked men

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Pinal Patel and his family arrived home from work when they were confronted by three masked individuals with guns, the Bibb County Sheriff's Office said in a statement on Monday.

Would you dare take this leap of faith?

Would you dare take this leap of faith?

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

For those seeking adventure, head to the ancient Bosnian town of Mostar where on can get their high by jumping off a historic bridge into a fast-flowing river. Welcome to the annual traditional diving competition. For those who won't dare to do this, here's a glimpse of what takes place.

James Anderson booed by Indian fans during Trent Bridge ODI

James Anderson booed by Indian fans during Trent Bridge ODI

Rediff.com30 Aug 2014

England pace spearhead James Anderson, who had an ugly spat with Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja in the first Test, was today booed by the Indian fans at Trent Bridge during the third ODI.

PIX: City win at Chelsea to narrow gap with Arsenal

PIX: City win at Chelsea to narrow gap with Arsenal

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

Second-half substitute Riyad Mahrez earned Manchester City a 1-0 win at Chelsea on Thursday to move to within five points of leaders Arsenal in the Premier League.

Djokovic returns to World No 1; Nadal out of top 100

Djokovic returns to World No 1; Nadal out of top 100

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

Novak Djokovic reclaimed the world number one ranking from Carlos Alcaraz

AAPI condemns Indian-American scientist's murder

AAPI condemns Indian-American scientist's murder

Rediff.com7 Jul 2010

49-year-old Divyendu Sinha, a computer scientist and an IIT Kharagpur alumnus, was brutally attacked by five teenage boys on the night of June 26, when he along with his sons had gone for a walk near his home in Old Bridge township of New Jersey.

2 more US teens held for Indian scientist's murder

2 more US teens held for Indian scientist's murder

Rediff.com2 Jul 2010

49-year-old Divyendu Sinha, an IIT Kharagpur alumnus, was brutally attacked by three teenagers last Friday. He succumbed to his injuries on Monday.

Fresh flood submerges 600 villages in Orissa

Fresh flood submerges 600 villages in Orissa

Rediff.com23 Sep 2011

Flood condition worsened in Orissa on Friday with four major rivers submerging around 600 villages in the state.

'Sheikh Hasina is better than the others. But is that good enough?'

'Sheikh Hasina is better than the others. But is that good enough?'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

'Are we supposed to look the other way as Islamists go on a rampage against Hindus and the Hasina government pay lip service to secularism?' A revealing excerpt from Avishek Biswas and Deep Halder's book, Being Hindu In Bangladesh: The Untold Story.

Sandy story: 'I feel like I am in the Stone Ages'

Sandy story: 'I feel like I am in the Stone Ages'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2012

New Jersey-based real estate agent Madhuri Pundlik shares her Sandy experiences with Ritu Jha.

Pak court stays demolition of 200-year-old Hindu temple

Pak court stays demolition of 200-year-old Hindu temple

Rediff.com16 Sep 2012

A Pakistani court has stayed the demolition of a 200-year-old Hindu temple in the old area of the city.

Himachal cloudburst, landslide toll rises to 51; heavy rains hamper rescue op

Himachal cloudburst, landslide toll rises to 51; heavy rains hamper rescue op

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

Many people are feared trapped following two landslides at Shiv temple in the Summer Hill area and the Fagli area of Shimla city.

No place can match the thrill of playing in India: Pak assistant coach

No place can match the thrill of playing in India: Pak assistant coach

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

Rehan Butt, Pakistan's assistant coach believes that India and Pakistan should play more matches.

New Jersey:5 charged with Indian American's murder

New Jersey:5 charged with Indian American's murder

Rediff.com18 Sep 2010

Five juveniles, who were initially arrested and charged following the death of computer scientist Divyendu Sinha of Old Bridge, New Jersey on June 28, were on Friday accused of Sinha's murder. The court also granted the prosecutor's request that they be tried as adults.Middlesex County Prosecutor Bruce J Kaplan announced that the five juveniles would be tried as adult defendants. The Indian American community has been demanding the same since Sinha's murder.

Kerala train arson case accused 'highly radicalised': SIT head

Kerala train arson case accused 'highly radicalised': SIT head

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

The investigating team, which has been granted custody of Shahrukh Saifi, had on April 12 taken him to Kannur for collecting evidence from the two train coaches of the Alappuzha-Kannur Executive Express train in which he had set fire to some passengers leading to the death of three persons, including a two-year old child.

Post-World Cup defeat, Dravid keeps mum on future

Post-World Cup defeat, Dravid keeps mum on future

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

Rahul Dravid needs time to reflect on his future with the national team even as his his two-year contract ended on Sunday.

'I've Rs 5 lakh to invest. Buy MFs Or Stocks?'

'I've Rs 5 lakh to invest. Buy MFs Or Stocks?'

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

rediffGURU and financial planning expert Colonel Sanjeev Govila (retd) answers your personal finance-related questions.