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BJP's Himachal manifesto promises UCC, 33% quota for women

BJP's Himachal manifesto promises UCC, 33% quota for women

Rediff.com6 Nov 2022

BJP president J P Nadda on Sunday promised Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and 33 per cent reservation for women in government jobs in Himachal Pradesh while releasing the party's manifesto for the state assembly polls.

Former captain Bhutia files nomination for AIFF president's post

Former captain Bhutia files nomination for AIFF president's post

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

The legendary Bhaichung Bhutia on Friday filed his nomination for the president's post in the upcoming AIFF elections but getting through won't be easy for the former footballer as several candidates with political affiliations have also thrown their hats in the ring.

Ranbir-Alia Wrap Up Brahmastra

Ranbir-Alia Wrap Up Brahmastra

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

Malaika wraps up a trip... Abhay meets Baby Yoda... Prithviraj quotes Will Smith...

Ranji roundup: Delhi thrash Mumbai for first win of season

Ranji roundup: Delhi thrash Mumbai for first win of season

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

Vaibhav Rawal scored a fine century before pacer Divij Mehra's dismantled Mumbai with a five-wicket haul to power Delhi to an emphatic eight-wicket victory in the Ranji Trophy Group B match.

Meet the fabulous 51-yr-old hot mom and fitness model

Meet the fabulous 51-yr-old hot mom and fitness model

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

Nishriin Parikh, a 51-year-old fitness enthusiast, wants to inspire youngsters into taking their health and fitness seriously.

Anushka's ADORABLE Pic With Vamika

Anushka's ADORABLE Pic With Vamika

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

Priyanka's gyaan... Gorgeous Chitrangda... Sonal goes traditional...

Bigg Boss 14: Just who is Kavita Kaushik?

Bigg Boss 14: Just who is Kavita Kaushik?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

What's Kavita like in real life? Namrata Thakker finds out through her Instagram feed.

Two cops suspended over murder of Kolkata teenagers, CID to probe case

Two cops suspended over murder of Kolkata teenagers, CID to probe case

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

The case has been handed over to the state CID from Baguiati police station under Bidhannagar police commissionerate, the official said.

Ranji roundup: Mumbai fail to take lead vs Maharashtra

Ranji roundup: Mumbai fail to take lead vs Maharashtra

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

A summary of Ranji Trophy matches played on Thursday.

Watch Out For These Ranji Stars!

Watch Out For These Ranji Stars!

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

It was batters who mostly lead their teams to victories and some into the knock-outs. While Mumbai trailblazer Sarfaraz Khan continues to find the big runs, Baba Indrajith's consistency wasn't enough for Tamil Nadu to make even the top two in Group H.

Shah sounds poll bugle in K'taka, says BJP to contest alone

Shah sounds poll bugle in K'taka, says BJP to contest alone

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

"There are clearly two sides. On one side, there is an organisation of patriots in the form of BJP and on the other side, tukde-tukde gang have come together under the leadership of the Congress. It is for the people of Karnataka to decide now whether they are with the patriots or those who support people who want to divide this country," he added.

Mamata writes to Opposition to unite against BJP's 'oppressive regime'

Mamata writes to Opposition to unite against BJP's 'oppressive regime'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

She called on all "progressive forces" to join hands to fight the "oppressive BJP regime".

How a 2-yr-old inspired her father to lose weight

How a 2-yr-old inspired her father to lose weight

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

Mahesh Shirodkar shares his weightloss journey.

After successful 2022, BJP gets 'battle ready' for 2024

After successful 2022, BJP gets 'battle ready' for 2024

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

As the new year arrives, what is clear is that the BJP's stars continue to shine the brightest while its rivals' search for a way to dim their glow go on.

Breached BJP's Gujarat fortress now, will win it next time, says Kejriwal

Breached BJP's Gujarat fortress now, will win it next time, says Kejriwal

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday thanked the people for helping the Aam Aadmi Party "breach the BJP's fortress" in Gujarat and asserted that the party would win the state the next time.

Mumbai teenager Jaiswal youngest to score 200 in List A cricket

Mumbai teenager Jaiswal youngest to score 200 in List A cricket

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

Playing in his debut Vijay Hazare season, the 17-year-old scored 203 off 154 balls, which included 12 sixes and 17 fours against Jharkhand in the Vijay Hazare Trophy One-Day tournament.

G-23 meeting at Azad's house, more Cong leaders join

G-23 meeting at Azad's house, more Cong leaders join

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

The ambit of the G-23 grouping increased this time as some more leaders -- Patiala MP Preneet Kaur, former Gujarat chief minister Shankar Singh Vaghela, former union minister Mani Shankar Aiyar and former Haryana speaker Kuldeep Sharma -- joined them.

Captain calls Rahul-Priyanka inexperienced, Sidhu 'dangerous man'

Captain calls Rahul-Priyanka inexperienced, Sidhu 'dangerous man'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

In a series of interviews, Capt Amarinder Singh said, "Priyanka and Rahul are like my children. This should not have ended like this. I am hurt."

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.

Cong in 'deep freezer', alternative front needed: TMC

Cong in 'deep freezer', alternative front needed: TMC

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

'The Congress don't have the zeal to fight the BJP. The party is so bogged down by infighting that it hardly has time or energy to build an opposition. The UPA does not exist'

ATK Mohun Bagan make winning start on ISL debut

ATK Mohun Bagan make winning start on ISL debut

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

All eyes were on the 131-year-old club Mohun Bagan as they were making their ISL debut following their 'marriage' with three-time defending champions ATK.

This pet lover has a message for you

This pet lover has a message for you

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

We asked you to share pics and stories of your furry companions. This is what our reader Vikram Dhumal, 39, from Goa shared.

Delhi govt withdraws new excise policy facing CBI probe

Delhi govt withdraws new excise policy facing CBI probe

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of using agencies like the CBI and Enforcement Directorate to threaten liquor licensees and excise officials but the BJP alleged that the AAP government's 'rushed' move was an 'admission of violations and corruption' and it was 'scared' of the CBI probe.

Ranji: Ignored for Aus Tests, Sarfaraz hits another ton

Ranji: Ignored for Aus Tests, Sarfaraz hits another ton

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

A round-up of the first day's play in the Ranji Trophy matches across the country, on Tuesday.

Rebel K'taka MLAs near Pune, await Speaker's decision

Rebel K'taka MLAs near Pune, await Speaker's decision

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

If their resignations are accepted, they may even go back to Bengaluru, they added.

Former India pacer Dinda retires from cricket

Former India pacer Dinda retires from cricket

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

Former India and Bengal pacer Ashoke Dinda on Tuesday announced his retirement from all formats of cricket, bringing the curtains down on a career spanning one and a half decade.

MP's serial killer a school dropout, harboured anger since his childhood

MP's serial killer a school dropout, harboured anger since his childhood

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

The first three killings came in a space of 72 hours earlier in the week, while the fourth victim, from Bhopal, fell prey a few hours before Dhurve was arrested.

Visa-on-arrival to be extended to 150 countries: Jaitley

Visa-on-arrival to be extended to 150 countries: Jaitley

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

In January 2015, 25,023 tourists arrived by availing the scheme.

ISL: Jackichand rejoins Mumbai City for second stint

ISL: Jackichand rejoins Mumbai City for second stint

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

Jacki, as he's fondly known, made eight appearances and scored once in his first spell with Mumbai City in the 2016 campaign of the ISL under then head coach Alexandre Guimares.

'The boy was very tall; his eyes were beautiful'

'The boy was very tall; his eyes were beautiful'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

'Name?' 'Amitabh.' 'Can't be only Amitabh. Amitabh what?' 'Bachchan. Amitabh Bachchan.' Alarm bells. 'Are you related to Dr Bachchan?' 'Yes,' he hesitated, 'he is my father.' 'Then this contract cannot be signed today. He is my old friend. I cannot give you this contract without his permission.' A fascinating excerpt from K A Abbas's Sone Chandi Ke Buth.

10 foreign cousins of our good old Indian dishes

10 foreign cousins of our good old Indian dishes

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

Did you know Turmeric Latte or Haldi Doodh is trending abroad?

Vijay Hazare: Shaw hits record score by captain in List A cricket

Vijay Hazare: Shaw hits record score by captain in List A cricket

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

For the record, the highest List-A score is 268 by Ali Brown.

No compromise with Assamese identity, rejected merger with TMC, says Gogoi

No compromise with Assamese identity, rejected merger with TMC, says Gogoi

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

Raijor Dal president Akhil Gogoi said on Thursday that his party has not accepted the Trinamool Congress's proposal of a merger as it does not want to compromise on its Assamese identity.

Kalki Koechlin is pregnant

Kalki Koechlin is pregnant

Rediff.com30 Sep 2019

The baby is due in December.

Hazare Trophy: Gaikwad, Venkatesh, Taide hit hundreds

Hazare Trophy: Gaikwad, Venkatesh, Taide hit hundreds

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

A summary of Thursday's matches in the Vijay Hazare Trophy limited-overs' tournament.

At 209 vs 203, Priyanka outshines Yogi in number of UP poll rallies

At 209 vs 203, Priyanka outshines Yogi in number of UP poll rallies

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra appears to have shed the maximum sweat among top leaders for over the last 45 days in the seven-phase Uttar Pradesh assembly elections campaign.

'He is a high-quality player'

'He is a high-quality player'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

'The senior players made me feel very comfortable. It was my debut, but it didn't feel like I was playing for the first time.'

Ranji: Shaw hits 240 to prop Mumbai

Ranji: Shaw hits 240 to prop Mumbai

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

Round-up of Ranji matches played on Tuesday.

Political bigwigs who took the Covid jab!

Political bigwigs who took the Covid jab!

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

Here's a look at just some of the bigwigs who took the anti-Covid jab.

64.42% voting in 2nd phase of UP polls, says EC

64.42% voting in 2nd phase of UP polls, says EC

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

Saharanpur recorded a turnout of 71.13 per cent, Bijnor 65.91, Moradabad 67.26, Sambhal 62.87, Rampur 64.26, Amroha 71.98, Budaun 59.24, Bareilly 61.67 and Shahjahanpur 59.34 per cent, a statement issued by the election office said in Lucknow on Tuesday.