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13/7 blasts: A family moves on

13/7 blasts: A family moves on

Rediff.com9 Jul 2012

Bhupatbhai Navadiya died in the Opera House blast in Mumbai on July 13 last year. His family is trying to pick up the pieces of their lives and move on, reports Abhishek Mande.

Hockey India-IHF row hogs limelight in 2011

Hockey India-IHF row hogs limelight in 2011

Rediff.com29 Dec 2011

Another year passed but the sorry state of Indian hockey refused to change as the prolonged struggle for power between two warring federations once again took centre-stage over the performance of the national team in 2011.

Are you a selfie addict? 10 landmarks you CAN'T visit

Are you a selfie addict? 10 landmarks you CAN'T visit

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

A guide to where you can't use the selfie stick.

E-governance projects high on SAP biz plan

E-governance projects high on SAP biz plan

Rediff.com19 Sep 2011

It hopes a significant part of its growth in India would come from the government sector, with the thrust on e-governance initiatives.

Suparn Verma on Indian politics

Suparn Verma on Indian politics

Rediff.com4 Apr 2012

How do Indians react to the political soap operas enacted daily on television screens? Filmmaker Suparn Verma likes to believe he's politically challenged, but in the last two decades, even he has picked up a thing or two about the Indian political system.

PHOTOS: Meet the SEXY Kingfisher swimsuit model hunt winner!

PHOTOS: Meet the SEXY Kingfisher swimsuit model hunt winner!

Rediff.com26 Dec 2011

Nathalia Pinheiro won the Hunt for the Kingfisher Calendar Girl 2012 recently. Here's everything you want to know about her.

Why the BJP is targeting the Gandhis

Why the BJP is targeting the Gandhis

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

'Behind the BJP's anti-Congress crusade is an attempt to divert attention from the Ladakh standoff,' explains Amulya Ganguli.

5 dead in Vienna shooting; 1 gunman shot dead

5 dead in Vienna shooting; 1 gunman shot dead

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Gunmen armed with rifles opened fire in six different locations in central Vienna on the city's final night before coronavirus lockdown on Monday.

Thought her eco-crusade was bad idea: Greta Thunberg's dad

Thought her eco-crusade was bad idea: Greta Thunberg's dad

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

Svante Thunberg revealed how his teen daughter, who initiated a global movement demanding world leaders take action over climate change, was crippled with depression and her activism has now made her 'very happy'.

Watch! The Man Who Made Gulzar Cry

Watch! The Man Who Made Gulzar Cry

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

There were many revelations at the launch of Because He Is... Meghna Gulzar's book about her father, the much-loved Gulzar.

Big dramas for England in run-up to Spain friendly

Big dramas for England in run-up to Spain friendly

Rediff.com10 Nov 2011

England are likely to field a young, experimental team against world and European champions Spain in their friendly at Wembley on Saturday with squad regulars John Terry, Wayne Rooney, Steven Gerrard and Rio Ferdinand all missing for different reasons.

India not safe at the hands of UPA, says BJP

India not safe at the hands of UPA, says BJP

Rediff.com23 Jul 2011

Expressing concerns over "insignificant" investigations into the 13/7 blasts, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday lashed out at the Centre and Maharashtra government on the terror attack.

6 new terror recruits executed blasts: ATS

6 new terror recruits executed blasts: ATS

Rediff.com19 Jul 2011

Investigators on Tuesday said that they think at least six newly recruited terrorists could have been involved in placing explosives in the triple bombings. However, there has been no breakthrough in the probe nearly a week after the attack.

Miffed NCP may sabotage Congress's chances

Miffed NCP may sabotage Congress's chances

Rediff.com18 Jul 2011

The Congress party has not only distanced itself from Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan but also made him clarify his recent statement that the party's decision to give the home ministry to the Nationalist Congress Party -- its ally in the state -- was a mistake. Both the central leadership and the state unit of the Congress preferred not to offer any comment but indicated that it was Chavan's personal remark that came after the July 13 blasts.

Terror fear driving diamond traders to new bourse

Terror fear driving diamond traders to new bourse

Rediff.com15 Jul 2011

Zaveri Bazar alone clocks an estimated annual turnover of Rs 5 lakh crore (Rs 5 trillion), estimates the Bombay Bullion Association.

Blasts: Diamond merchants want special security

Blasts: Diamond merchants want special security

Rediff.com15 Jul 2011

Surat Diamond Association, the apex body of diamond industry in Ahmedabad, has said there should be a special force for the security of diamond industry in the wake of serial blasts in Mumbai.

Three bomb blasts shatter Mumbai's peace

Three bomb blasts shatter Mumbai's peace

Rediff.com13 Jul 2011

Three blasts rocked Mumbai's crowded Zaveri Bazar, Opera House and Dadar Kabootarkhana areas on Wednesday evening, killing 10 and injuring at least 100 people.

The longest-running TV series

The longest-running TV series

Rediff.com28 Jul 2010

Here we look at five shows that have stood the test of time.

First Look: Johnny Depp plays a vampire

First Look: Johnny Depp plays a vampire

Rediff.com23 Sep 2011

The film Dark Shadows also stars Helena Bonham Carter and Michelle Pfeiffer.

King's Speech wins big at BAFTAs

King's Speech wins big at BAFTAs

Rediff.com14 Feb 2011

The film has won seven out of its 14 nominations.

Women in blue make the BAFTAs look hot!

Women in blue make the BAFTAs look hot!

Rediff.com14 Feb 2011

Here's looking at the red carpet arrivals at the BAFTAs.

Australian cricketer Khawaja must sort out off-field problems

Australian cricketer Khawaja must sort out off-field problems

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

The brother of Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja has been taken into custody by counter-terrorism police

Interpol chief's Facebook identity stolen

Interpol chief's Facebook identity stolen

Rediff.com19 Sep 2010

"Interpol's information security incident response team discovered two Facebook profiles attempting to assume my identity as Interpol's secretary general. One of the impersonators was using this profile to obtain information on fugitives targeted during one of our recent operations," Noble was quoted by British newspaper The Independent as saying.

Bikaner House, Delhi's most elegant address

Bikaner House, Delhi's most elegant address

Rediff.com2 Jun 2018

When Rajasthan CM Vasundhara Raje Scindia decided to convert her government's capital outpost into a hub of culture, she transformed Bikaner House into Delhi's premier cultural space, notes Kishore Singh.

ATS traces 6 suspect numbers to Indore, Ahmedabad

ATS traces 6 suspect numbers to Indore, Ahmedabad

Rediff.com20 Jul 2011

Investigators probing the 13/7 Mumbai attacks are hoping to secure some lead from six suspicious numbers, some of which have been traced to Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat.

PIL urges transfer of Mumbai blasts probe to CBI

PIL urges transfer of Mumbai blasts probe to CBI

Rediff.com18 Jul 2011

A public interest litigation was filed on Monday in the Bombay high court demanding that probe into the July 13 serial Mumbai blasts should be transferred to Central Bureau of Investigation.

CCTV footage provides vital clues to probe team

CCTV footage provides vital clues to probe team

Rediff.com15 Jul 2011

The investigation into the three blasts that rocked Mumbai on Wednesday and snuffed out 18 lives is gradually taking shape. After analysing the footage of CCTVs installed at the blast sites, the investigators believe that the suspected men are not locals but terror operatives sent from other states to plant the bombs. The first crucial clue for the police comes from CCTV footage at Opera House, one of the blast sites.

Same IM module likely behind Pune, Mumbai blasts

Same IM module likely behind Pune, Mumbai blasts

Rediff.com14 Jul 2011

The current leads in the investigation point to the same module of Indian Mujahideen that was responsible for the German Bakery blast in Pune, sources in the Anti-Terrorism Squad have told rediff.com.

'What is the government doing to secure us?'

'What is the government doing to secure us?'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2011

While the local police teams will concentrate on maintaining law and order, special Crime Branch, ATS and NIA teams will work on leads gathered through the interrogation of scores of Indian Mujahideen operatives lodged in various jails across Mumbai, Gujarat, Delhi and Madhya Pradesh. As many as 66 alleged IM operatives are lodged in Gujarat's Sabarmati jail alone.

Novak Djokovic: From sidekick to superstar!

Novak Djokovic: From sidekick to superstar!

Rediff.com5 Jul 2011

Having spent a whopping 91 consecutive weeks as world No 3, Novak Djokovic was, at best, considered just strong supporting player in the Federer-Nadal show. The No 1 ranking, and Wimbledon triumph, says Senior Associate Editor Bikash Mohapatra, has set the record straight.

IM terrorist wanted in 2011 Mumbai serial blasts arrested

IM terrorist wanted in 2011 Mumbai serial blasts arrested

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

A suspected Indian Mujahideen terrorist was arrested on Tuesday by Maharashtra Anti-Terrorist Squad in connection with the 2011 serial bomb blasts in which 26 people were killed.

Has Modi broken away from Trump and Trumpism?

Has Modi broken away from Trump and Trumpism?

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

It is entirely conceivable that Modi began realising at some point that it will be a liability for India if he is seen as Trump's fellow traveller, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Budget 2011 and the dilemmas of a taxpayer

Budget 2011 and the dilemmas of a taxpayer

Rediff.com1 Mar 2011

I strongly believe that if the government does indeed have the mindset and launches the machinery to severely punish white collar criminals, my life will be easier albeit in a convoluted manner.

Hurt Locker wins big at the BAFTAs

Hurt Locker wins big at the BAFTAs

Rediff.com22 Feb 2010

Looking at the big winners of the night.

Hands-on learning camp on robotics for kids

Hands-on learning camp on robotics for kids

Rediff.com29 Oct 2010

ThinkLABS Technosolutions announces Robocamp, a hands-on learning camp based on robotics and virtual robotics for schoolchildren in Mumbai.

'Gautam Rajadhyaksha clicked Smita Patil's best pic ever'

'Gautam Rajadhyaksha clicked Smita Patil's best pic ever'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2011

Sanjay Leela Bhansali remembers Gautam Rajadhyaksha.

Torino boss worries about injuries when Serie A restarts

Torino boss worries about injuries when Serie A restarts

Rediff.com22 May 2020

Italy's heritage authority allows San Siro demolition

Arsenal rollercoaster takes new twists and turns

Arsenal rollercoaster takes new twists and turns

Rediff.com24 Aug 2011

Arsenal's early-season soap opera took more twists and turns on Tuesday with midfielder Samir Nasri poised to join Manchester City and manager Arsene Wenger given clearance by UEFA to delay his European ban.

Kiss like an Italian

Kiss like an Italian

Rediff.com26 Sep 2017

Trapeze artists + brass band + lots of kissing = Mind blown!

IMAGES: Minis, saris and everything between!

IMAGES: Minis, saris and everything between!

Rediff.com22 Aug 2011

We bring you a round-up of showings by Digvijay Singh, Preeti S Kapoor and more on the final day of Fashion Week!