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Isn't Shilpa's daughter adorable?

Isn't Shilpa's daughter adorable?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

After vacationing in Goa, Shilpa Shetty and her family returned to Mumbai.

Ranji: Dhapola's fiery spell puts U'khand in command

Ranji: Dhapola's fiery spell puts U'khand in command

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

Dhapola's feat did not miss the attention of the BCCI secretary Jay Shah who termed it as one of the finest bowling performances of the tournament.

SEE: Chhetri on challenges of staying in bio-bubble

SEE: Chhetri on challenges of staying in bio-bubble

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

From doing double training sessions and reading books, to watching renowned broadcaster and historian Sir David Attenborough's documentary 'A Life On Our Planet', the 36-year-old has been one busy man through the last three weeks of the team's quarantine in Goa.

UPA-3 'very much possible' in 2024: Sibal

UPA-3 'very much possible' in 2024: Sibal

Rediff.com18 Jun 2023

Sibal, a prominent Opposition voice and a former Congress leader, also said that instead of a common minimum programme, the Opposition parties should talk about a 'new vision for India'.

'These were stories I'd seen for real'

'These were stories I'd seen for real'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

'My film will not only be a reminder for all of us who have gone through these hellish two years, but also a reference point for future generations and for the four-five year olds who would have forgotten everything by the time they grow up.'

'Money and power, nothing worked'

'Money and power, nothing worked'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

'There's no point making grand plans all our lives when life itself is so fragile.'

County stint will keep me in good stead for England Test: Pujara

County stint will keep me in good stead for England Test: Pujara

Rediff.com23 May 2022

Cheteshwar Pujara said his stint for Surrey will hold him in good stead when India takes on England in the one-off Test in July.

Not the first time when Sharad Pawar leaves allies befuddled

Not the first time when Sharad Pawar leaves allies befuddled

Rediff.com8 Apr 2023

However, the AICC general secretary Jairam Ramesh said the SC committee has limited terms of reference and 'cannot bring out the deep nexus between' the prime minister and the billionaire businessman.

JNU gets its first woman Vice Chancellor in Santishree Pandit

JNU gets its first woman Vice Chancellor in Santishree Pandit

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

The 59-year-old Pandit is also an alumna of JNU where she pursued her MPhil as well as PhD in International Relations.

Ranji Roundup: Chopra, Kalsi deny Bengal victory

Ranji Roundup: Chopra, Kalsi deny Bengal victory

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

A round-up of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Friday.

Russia's Lopsan ends Vijender's unbeaten run

Russia's Lopsan ends Vijender's unbeaten run

Rediff.com20 Mar 2021

The referee, after one minute and nine seconds in the fifth round, declared the Russian winner as the eight-round game ended in a knockout.

'Know your limits and the limits of the aircraft'

'Know your limits and the limits of the aircraft'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

Sometimes it is the man behind the machine who makes mistakes, sometimes it is the machine which does so, and sometimes it is a combination of both and some other factors that leads to an accident, notes Helicopter pilot IAF Veteran Air Commodore Nitin Sathe.

Hmm! Priyanka Can Dance

Hmm! Priyanka Can Dance

Rediff.com21 Dec 2021

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Bridge on Mumbai-Goa highway washed away, 2 dead, 22 missing

Bridge on Mumbai-Goa highway washed away, 2 dead, 22 missing

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

The Coast Guard has deployed a Chetak Helicopter to carry out search operation for missing vehicles.

Sena MPs undecided on joining Shinde camp; BJP says many MPs in its contact

Sena MPs undecided on joining Shinde camp; BJP says many MPs in its contact

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

A central BJP minister claimed that the split in the Shiv Sena in Maharashtra will also have an impact in the Lok Sabha as at least a dozen Lok Sabha members of the outfit, out of the total 19, were ready to switch sides.

India's Omicron tally near 1,200, Maha cases at 450, community spread in Delhi

India's Omicron tally near 1,200, Maha cases at 450, community spread in Delhi

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

According to the latest data available from the Centre and the states in the night, the total number of Omicron cases in the country was around 1,200.

The India Story On A Parade Ground

The India Story On A Parade Ground

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

The Agniveer passing out parade was as much about family celebration as it was a military event. Alongside the pomp, pageantry and discipline of the parade were the personal stories of families, their struggles and how far they had come.

#WheelchairWarrior: This 26 yr old's courage will amaze you

#WheelchairWarrior: This 26 yr old's courage will amaze you

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

Specially abled Sai Kaustuv Dasgupta talks about how he wants to make his life a message to all the 'wheelchair warriors'.

A Baker's Successful Lockdown Story

A Baker's Successful Lockdown Story

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

'I'm following my heart and would like to go where the road leads me. I want to do things that will excite myself and people too,' says Tanushka D'Silva.

Ghulam Nabi Azad, other G-23 leaders to meet Sonia, Rahul soon

Ghulam Nabi Azad, other G-23 leaders to meet Sonia, Rahul soon

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

Earlier, only Azad was scheduled to meet Sonia Gandhi.

Ranji: Himachal bat with purpose after first innings debacle

Ranji: Himachal bat with purpose after first innings debacle

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

A summary of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Wednesday.

Unadkat makes Ranji history after first-over hat-trick

Unadkat makes Ranji history after first-over hat-trick

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

A summary of Tuesday's action in the Ranji Trophy.

Mushtaq Ali T20: Shaw hits maiden T20 hundred

Mushtaq Ali T20: Shaw hits maiden T20 hundred

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

Ignored for India, Shaw sizzles with 61-ball 134

Aryan Khan drugs case: NCB seeks 90 more days to file charge-sheet

Aryan Khan drugs case: NCB seeks 90 more days to file charge-sheet

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

A Special Investigation Team of the NCB was supposed to file the charge-sheet in the case by April.

Ranji: MP record resounding win over Jammu

Ranji: MP record resounding win over Jammu

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

For MP, Saransh Jain, Kumar Kartikeya and Anubhav Agarwal also took two wickets apiece. MP got seven points from the win. The outright-winning team gets six points while a victory of an innings or 10-wickets fetches seven points.

Elections In The Time Of War

Elections In The Time Of War

Rediff.com12 Mar 2022

We used to hear of the Modi-Shah pair as the hyphenated top of the BJP leadership. Lately, the hyphen has disappeared and it is only Modi at the top. Yogi Adityanath gets honourable mentions, but he is still a good distance away from being anointed a worthy successor, observes Shreekant Sambrani.

Modi: 'Elections are an open university'

Modi: 'Elections are an open university'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

'We get the opportunity for new recruitment and the chance to introspect.'

Rape-tainted coach banned by Swimming Federation of India

Rape-tainted coach banned by Swimming Federation of India

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

Ganguly, a coach employed with the Goa Swimming Association (GSA), is accused of sexually abusing a 15-year-old girl who was training under him, a purported video of which went viral on social media.

When Jasprit, Jayant, Jaydev, Vijay got married...

When Jasprit, Jayant, Jaydev, Vijay got married...

Rediff.com16 Mar 2021

From surprise weddings to intimate ceremonies amid the coronavirus pandemic, these cricketers said 'I do' in 2021.

BJP as junior partner punches above its weight in northeast

BJP as junior partner punches above its weight in northeast

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party managed to notch up a morale-boosting win on its 'Mission Northeast' on Thursday by retaining Tripura emphatically, despite anti-incumbency and newcomer Tipra Motha playing spoilers to its party, while also piggy-backing to power in Nagaland on Neiphiu Rio-led NDPP's shoulder.

'Demand for sex trafficking is everywhere'

'Demand for sex trafficking is everywhere'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

'Children should be told that if they receive porn on their phones they should inform their parents or teachers who should in turn contact cyber crime.'

From age-group cricket to IPL, Yash Dayal living his dad's dream

From age-group cricket to IPL, Yash Dayal living his dad's dream

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

'His father was a cricketer. He had played Vizzy Trophy and was also a medium-pacer but for some reasons, could not play further.'

Beginning of end of Sidhu's political career?

Beginning of end of Sidhu's political career?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

Having twice betrayed the BJP -- and Arvind Kejriwal determined not to admit in AAP anyone who could question his authority -- Sidhu seems to have reached a dead-end in his political career, asserts Virendra Kapoor.

Ranji: Bengal lose three in chase of 177 against Baroda

Ranji: Bengal lose three in chase of 177 against Baroda

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

A round-up of Ranji matches played on Thursday.

'Tremendous vigour': Tharoor credits Modi for UP polls win

'Tremendous vigour': Tharoor credits Modi for UP polls win

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra did remarkable and energetic campaigning for the party, and "from my point of view, I don't think that the Congress per se can be faulted because on the grounds of one person's campaigning", Tharoor said.

Bhutia is impressed by this young India midfielder

Bhutia is impressed by this young India midfielder

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

The former India captain says he will consider contesting for the president of AIFF in the future.

GCA terminates tainted cricketer Gautam's contract

GCA terminates tainted cricketer Gautam's contract

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

Gautam, a former Karnataka wicketkeeper-batsman, was earlier on Thursday arrested by the Bengaluru Central Crime Branch along with Abrar Kazi for allegedly accepting money to spot-fix in the scandal-ridden Karnataka Premier League (KPL).

Kharge says he'll 'consult' Sonia, Rahul as Cong chief

Kharge says he'll 'consult' Sonia, Rahul as Cong chief

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

Talking to reporters in Bhopal, Kharge said he believes in collective leadership and if elected president, will consult party leaders Sonia Gandhi as well as Rahul Gandhi on organisational matters.

Coming soon: Biopic on Leander Paes

Coming soon: Biopic on Leander Paes

Rediff.com12 Feb 2023

Leander Paes said he is currently busy working on a biopic to portray the father-son duo's legacy on the big screen.

Pramod Sawant, a Parrikar loyalist, rises to top

Pramod Sawant, a Parrikar loyalist, rises to top

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

The two-time MLA from Sankhalim in North Goa, Sawant, who was speaker of the state assembly, is a dedicated Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh worker.