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Why BCCI is accused of 'double standards'

Why BCCI is accused of 'double standards'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2019

BCCI old guard accuse current dispensation of 'double standards'

Why Jyotiraditya fell out with the Gandhis

Why Jyotiraditya fell out with the Gandhis

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

In some ways, Jyotiraditya parting ways with the Gandhis was similar to the saga of the Gandhis and the Bachchans, largely a story of friendship that turned sour. A fascinating excerpt from Rasheed Kidwai's The House Of Scindias: A Saga Of Power, Politics And Intrigue.

Liz Truss becomes 15th PM to be appointed by Queen Elizabeth II

Liz Truss becomes 15th PM to be appointed by Queen Elizabeth II

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

Conservative Party leader Liz Truss was on Tuesday formally appointed as Britain's new Prime Minister by Queen Elizabeth II, becoming the third female premier of the country.

Aww! Meet These Li'l Tigers

Aww! Meet These Li'l Tigers

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

Every week, we bring you fascinating videos, chosen by you, through your likes.

Morbi bridge collapse: Oreva Group MD surrenders, sent to jail

Morbi bridge collapse: Oreva Group MD surrenders, sent to jail

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

Ajanta Manufacturing Limited (Oreva Group) was responsible for the operation and maintenance of the British-era suspension bridge on the Machchhu river in Morbi that collapsed on October 30 last year, days after its repairs.

NZ pacer Boult plots Afridi-style assault on India

NZ pacer Boult plots Afridi-style assault on India

Rediff.com30 Oct 2021

Trent Boult has seen how Shaheen Afridi swung the ball to wreck India's top order at the Twenty20 World Cup and the New Zealand pace spearhead is plotting something similar in Sunday's crucial contest against Virat Kohli's men.

The Most Popular Indian Movies Of 2022

The Most Popular Indian Movies Of 2022

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

Rather than basing it on movie reviews, IMDb determines this list based on page views.

Drone equipped with radars to help BSF detect tunnels along India-Pak border

Drone equipped with radars to help BSF detect tunnels along India-Pak border

Rediff.com8 Jan 2023

The BSF has unearthed at least five under-ground tunnels in the about 192 km of the Jammu front (of the India-Pakistan IB) in the last three years.

Kerala floods: 9-yr-old donates money saved for bicycle

Kerala floods: 9-yr-old donates money saved for bicycle

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

The girl lending the helping hand won her hearts and accolades, with Hero Cyles taking special note.

'We have to be prepared for the invisible enemy'

'We have to be prepared for the invisible enemy'

Rediff.com10 May 2023

'Unlike on the western and eastern borders where there is an enemy at the gate, here there is an invisible enemy which is building its own capability and can come into play at a time and place of his choosing.'

CoA issues notice, angry members say 'can't stop us'

CoA issues notice, angry members say 'can't stop us'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

The tug of war between the BCCI office bearers and the CoA, on Friday, took an ugly turn

World Cup nightmare continues for Neymar and Brazil

World Cup nightmare continues for Neymar and Brazil

Rediff.com10 Dec 2022

The team may be able to rely on Real Madrid's young trio of Vinicius Jr, Rodrygo and Eder Militao and Premier League rising stars Bruno Guimaraes, Antony and Gabriel Martinelli, among others.

4-year-old sexually assaulted in school, 2 teachers held

4-year-old sexually assaulted in school, 2 teachers held

Rediff.com2 Dec 2017

The child after returning home on Thursday from her school - G D Birla Centre for Education - kept on crying and complained of severe pain. Her mother spotted blood stains on her clothes, he said. The girl told her mother that the physical training teacher had taken her to the washroom but could not narrate what happened thereafter.

Money, old and new, comes tumbling out as raids continue

Money, old and new, comes tumbling out as raids continue

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

Raids are being carried out across the country by the Income Tax department in the wake of the burgeoning fake currency racket post demonetisation, as currencies both new and old have been seized in large amounts from Bengaluru, Panjim and Faridabad besides the national capital.

'BJP is in a Rustom-Sohrab situation'

'BJP is in a Rustom-Sohrab situation'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

'The BJP's problem is what rabbit can it pull out of the conjurer's hat?'

8-year-old son of doctor killed for revenge

8-year-old son of doctor killed for revenge

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

An eight-year-old son of a local dentist was abducted and then brutally killed allegedly by two persons, including a former employee at his clinic who wanted to seek revenge for being sacked from his job, police said.

7-year-old killed in Gurugram school by bus conductor

7-year-old killed in Gurugram school by bus conductor

Rediff.com8 Sep 2017

The conductor, who was arrested, admitted to the cops that he also tried to sexually abuse the minor.

'Amritpal is finished politically'

'Amritpal is finished politically'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

'It is funny that he's on CCTV all the time, but the Punjab police can't find him.'

Truss plans shake-up of UK cabinet, Sunak unlikely to join

Truss plans shake-up of UK cabinet, Sunak unlikely to join

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

Britain's Prime Minister-elect Liz Truss will spend Monday putting finishing touches to her new cabinet after being elected Conservative Party leader and is expected to unleash a complete shake up of outgoing leader Boris Johnson's top team.

Domestic help arrested for murder of JK top cop

Domestic help arrested for murder of JK top cop

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

Yasir Lohar's arrest followed a major all-night manhunt, police said in a statement, adding that his interrogation had begun.

18-year-old arrested in London tube attack

18-year-old arrested in London tube attack

Rediff.com16 Sep 2017

British Prime Minister Theresa May said military personnel would replace armed police "on guard duties at certain protected sites which are not accessible to the public".

Targeted vilification of Rahul in Azad's letter: Pilot

Targeted vilification of Rahul in Azad's letter: Pilot

Rediff.com27 Aug 2022

Singling out a person for the defeat in 2014 would not be right, Pilot said.

Jailed ex-MP Atiq Ahmed knocks on SC door for protection from UP police

Jailed ex-MP Atiq Ahmed knocks on SC door for protection from UP police

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

He said the Uttar Pradesh police in all likelihood will seek his transit remand and also police remand to take him from Ahmedabad to Prayagraj and he "genuinely apprehends that he may be eliminated during this transit period".

Texas school shooting: Biden blames gun lobby, seeks control measures

Texas school shooting: Biden blames gun lobby, seeks control measures

Rediff.com25 May 2022

President Joe Biden asked Americans to stand up to the gun lobby and urged the members of the Congress for an immediate gun control legislation.

Lashkar guide trained by Pak army arrested near LoC in J-K

Lashkar guide trained by Pak army arrested near LoC in J-K

Rediff.com21 Aug 2022

The SSP said the investigation of the matter and questioning of the infiltrator will be conducted later.

Double prize up for grabs for US Open men's singles winner

Double prize up for grabs for US Open men's singles winner

Rediff.com11 Sep 2022

The stakes could not be higher in Sunday's Flushing Meadows final between Spanish teenaged phenomenon Carlos Alcaraz and Norwegian Casper Ruud, with the US Open trophy and the world number one ranking awaiting the winner.

Bangladesh: Hindu temple, homes vandalised over FB post

Bangladesh: Hindu temple, homes vandalised over FB post

Rediff.com17 Jul 2022

A temple, shops and several houses of the Hindu community have been vandalised in southwestern Bangladesh by some unidentified persons over a Facebook post allegedly belittling Islam, in the latest spate of violence targeting the religious minority in the country, according to media reports.

Tejashwi deserves Z+ security, says Nitish, backs 10 lakh jobs promise

Tejashwi deserves Z+ security, says Nitish, backs 10 lakh jobs promise

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday defended his new government's decision to provide 'Z-plus' security cover to his deputy Tejashwi Yadav, rubbishing criticism of the move by the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Trump set to face criminal charges, will plead not guilty

Trump set to face criminal charges, will plead not guilty

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

American media quoted Trump's attorneys as saying that the 76-year-old Republican leader, eying the White House for a second time in 2024, will plead not guilty.

Does Russian Brutality Surprise Anymore?

Does Russian Brutality Surprise Anymore?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

The bodies were found with their hands tied, blindfolded and shot at close range in the back of the head.

Illegal structures, lack of safety norms led to loss of lives in Delhi fires

Illegal structures, lack of safety norms led to loss of lives in Delhi fires

Rediff.com14 May 2022

In terms of casualties, Friday's fire at the commercial building was the largest since the blaze at a factory in the Anaj Mandi area and the second largest since the Uphaar Cinema tragedy in 1997.

Will Rahul take back his resignation?

Will Rahul take back his resignation?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

Whether Rahul likes it or not, he will be judged by what he does to put the party back on its feet, says Colonel R Hariharan (retd).

All eyes on politically charged US vs Iran clash at World Cup

All eyes on politically charged US vs Iran clash at World Cup

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

The United States and Iran severed formal relations in 1980 after the Revolution and ties were hostile when their soccer teams clashed in the 1998 World Cup.

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