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Army hands over overbridge to Delhi govt

Army hands over overbridge to Delhi govt

Rediff.com1 Oct 2010

The army on Friday handed over the newly-built Bailey pedestrian overbridge to the Delhi government, just six days after it was tasked to do it. The bridge connects the parking lot of the stadium with other side of the street in Lodhi Road in south Delhi. The army engineers began work on the bridge on Saturday and completed its construction on Wednesday.

Food trucks: It's a hot and happening business in Bengaluru!

Food trucks: It's a hot and happening business in Bengaluru!

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

Bengaluru has seven eye-catching trucks.

IOC says no 'healthy' dogs being killed in Sochi

IOC says no 'healthy' dogs being killed in Sochi

Rediff.com6 Feb 2014

Olympic chiefs tried to ease concern about the fate of stray dogs in Sochi on Wednesday, saying only sick and dying animals were being destroyed before the city hosts the Winter Games.

Engineer with sword goes on rampage, stabs 22 in Telangana

Engineer with sword goes on rampage, stabs 22 in Telangana

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

Balvinder, an electronics engineer who worked in Bengaluru, was reportedly depressed after he failed to crack the civil service exams, which led to him having an argument with his parents and, in a fit of rage, removed his sword and stabbed his father in the head and mother in the abdomen.

49 dead in Northeast deluge so far, Assam worst hit

49 dead in Northeast deluge so far, Assam worst hit

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

Several places in Arunachal Pradesh, including capital Itanagar, were cut off by floods and landslides.

Dadar blast: 'People lying on the road'

Dadar blast: 'People lying on the road'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2011

Eyewitnesses describe what they saw in the initial moments after the blast at Dadar Kabutarkhana.

Melbourne may pull the plug on F1 after 2014

Melbourne may pull the plug on F1 after 2014

Rediff.com17 Nov 2010

Melbourne may not continue to host the Australian Grand Prix after the current contract runs out in 2014, the Premier of the state of Victoria John Brumby said on Wednesday.

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Here's the full text of President's Ram Nath Kovind's address to the joint sitting of both houses of Parliament on the first of Budget Session 2022.

Xi's domestic challenges in the months ahead

Xi's domestic challenges in the months ahead

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

There is simmering disquiet in the Communist party and the world is watching as to what can unfold in China in the days to come ahead of next year's party congress, notes Rup Narayan Das.

NYPD detective caught berating Uber driver faces suspension

NYPD detective caught berating Uber driver faces suspension

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

A top New York Police detective is facing suspension and reassignment after an incident with an Uber driver that was captured on video by an Indian-origin passenger.

US, UK, other countries issue advisory for NE states

US, UK, other countries issue advisory for NE states

Rediff.com14 Dec 2019

Several countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, Israel Canada and Singapore, have asked their citizens to exercise caution while travelling to the Northeast India which has witnessed violent protests against the amended citizenship act.

Farewell, Floyd

Farewell, Floyd

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

Aseem Chhabra remembers Master Chef Floyd Cardoz who died of coronavirus in New York on Wednesday.

F1: Red Bull hog front row at Melbourne

F1: Red Bull hog front row at Melbourne

Rediff.com27 Mar 2010

Rampant Red Bull charged to a front row sweep in Melbourne on Saturday with Sebastian Vettel denying disappointed team mate Mark Webber pole position for the Australian's home Grand Prix. The German, still only 22 but heavily fancied for this year's Formula One title, lapped Albert Park's tight street circuit in one minute 23.919 under overcast skies for his second pole in two races.

Deadly snowstorm blankets US, 7 dead

Deadly snowstorm blankets US, 7 dead

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

A deadly snowstorm has resulted in cancelled flights, and stranded motorists, and has prompted a state of emergency in western New York, and left at least five people dead in the north-eastern United States.

Coronavirus: 'Our world is coming to a complete standstill'

Coronavirus: 'Our world is coming to a complete standstill'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

'The only good thing that has come out of our current situation is that it has brought communities closer.' NRIs describe the impact coronavirus is having on their lives.

Want to buy a house? Now is the time!

Want to buy a house? Now is the time!

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

'This is for the first time home loan rates have dropped below 7 per cent,' notes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Watch this aww-inducing video of Delhi police getting jaadu ki jhappis

Watch this aww-inducing video of Delhi police getting jaadu ki jhappis

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

Munish Kaushik, a Delhi resident has started this initiative with his family members, where they go out and provide midnight snacks and a 'jaadu ki jhappi' to Delhi police's night patrolmen.

Ganpati Bappa Morya!

Ganpati Bappa Morya!

Rediff.com3 Sep 2009

Lakhs of devotees in Mumbai bid adieu to Lord Ganesha on Thursday by immersing the idols at various places amidst chants of 'Ganpati Bappa Morya'.

Indian teen held for planning machete attacks on Singapore mosques

Indian teen held for planning machete attacks on Singapore mosques

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

A 16-year-old Singaporean boy, a Protestant Christian of Indian ethnicity, was detained last month under the Internal Security Act (ISA) after planning to use a machete to attack Muslims at two mosques in March, on the anniversary of New Zealand's Christchurch attacks.

More bad news from Deutsche Bank; its investment arm to quit India

More bad news from Deutsche Bank; its investment arm to quit India

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

The beleaguered Deutsche Bank announced major overhaul of its business, which included discontinuing loss-making equities trading business, creating a new 'bad bank', and cutting 18,000 jobs. Deutsche Equities India employs 35 people, all of whom could face the job axe.

Kolkata horror: Ola drivers rape, kill minor; throw her into canal

Kolkata horror: Ola drivers rape, kill minor; throw her into canal

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

The duo allegedly kidnapped the girl by forcing her into a taxi and drove her to the Park Circus flyover where they took turns to rape the minor inside the vehicle.

Indian student stabbed in Melbourne racist attack

Indian student stabbed in Melbourne racist attack

Rediff.com9 Dec 2009

The student, who was also a cabbie, was attacked and left to bleed on a Brunswick West street, police said. The victim parked his taxi outside his girlfriend's home on Collier Crescent in the wee hours today and rang her to bring his dinner outside when someone approached his vehicle, The Age reported.

Aus: Indian cabbie denied bail in rape case

Aus: Indian cabbie denied bail in rape case

Rediff.com10 Mar 2010

The Melbourne Magistrates court heard Rajveer Singh of Niddrie picked up the 40-year-old woman outside a Richmond pub last November and drove to Northcote, but during the journey he turned off the meter. It is alleged that Singh then parked in the woman's street and raped her.

The odd, odd world we live in!

The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

We live in a wonderfully, weird world and here's the proof of it!

They are responsible for the world's financial mes

They are responsible for the world's financial mes

Rediff.com6 Apr 2009

It was the political class that relaxed rules and supervision to allow bankers to create the mess they did, says A V Rajwade.

Kolkata: Situation peaceful

Kolkata: Situation peaceful

Rediff.com23 Nov 2007

Four columns of the army, comprising 360 personnel, conducted a flag march in Moulali, Mullickbazar, Ripon Street, Park Circus, Topsia, Beniapukur and adjacent areas throughout Thursday night, Police Commissioner Goutam Mohan Chakraborty told PTI.

After Brexit, racism rears its ugly head in Britain

After Brexit, racism rears its ugly head in Britain

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

The country witnessed over 100 incidents of racial abuse and hate crimes, including alleged racist graffiti and cards reading "no more Polish vermin" posted outside a school.

PHOTOS: The mad, mad world we live in!

PHOTOS: The mad, mad world we live in!

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

These 12 images prove that we truly live in an incredibly bizarre world.

Want to study in Australia?

Want to study in Australia?

Rediff.com29 Jan 2009

Kaaiser International Education is organising an Australian Education Fair 2009

Taj Mahal voted as world's second best heritage site

Taj Mahal voted as world's second best heritage site

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

It has been rated second after Cambodia's Angkor Wat.

Sachin-Sanath face test of character against Delhi

Sachin-Sanath face test of character against Delhi

Rediff.com8 May 2009

The Indian Premier League match between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Daredevils at Buffalo Park in East London on Friday has all the makings of a showdown in the high street -- Dirk Nannes, rated as one of the fastest bowlers around will be up against two of the most dangerous openers the world of cricket has seen.

Anil Ambani, Spielberg close to deal: WSJ

Anil Ambani, Spielberg close to deal: WSJ

Rediff.com18 Jun 2008

Superstar Hollwyood director Steven Spielberg and Anil Ambani are about to sign a deal that will see the ADA Group bankroll Spielberg's DreamWorks SKG with between $500 million to $600 million, The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday.

'If trading had not resumed, the attackers would have won'

'If trading had not resumed, the attackers would have won'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

'We saw people tripping over each other, running, screaming.' 'You could see people running with their daily briefcase despite suffering deep cuts and blood pouring from them.'

The most photographed destinations of 2015

The most photographed destinations of 2015

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

This list goes ahead to prove that people still love the touristy spots!

Trump threatens to use military to quell violent protests across US

Trump threatens to use military to quell violent protests across US

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Trump also said all Americans were "rightly sickened and revolted by the brutal death" of Floyd, and asserted that justice will be served.

From Gujarat to Assam, India faces flood fury

From Gujarat to Assam, India faces flood fury

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

The human toll in the floods and relentless rain across the country reached almost 200 by Thursday, even as thousands in Gujarat, Rajasthan, Assam, Odisha, West Bengal, and elsewhere were forced out of their homes into temporary shelters.

Monsoon covers entire country 12 days in advance

Monsoon covers entire country 12 days in advance

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

'Southwest Monsoon has advanced into remaining parts of Rajasthan, Haryana and Punjab and thus it has covered the entire country today, the 26th June 2020,' the IMD said in its special Daily Weather Report.

How Piramal managed to outbid Oaktree, Adani for DHFL

How Piramal managed to outbid Oaktree, Adani for DHFL

Rediff.com24 Jan 2021

When the third round of bids was opened, Oaktree's offer was the highest, but with several riders. While Piramal offered higher upfront cash and offered to merge its financial business with DHFL, Adani was ranked third in the race, reports Dev Chatterjee.

Biden-Harris will make US socialist country: Republican leaders

Biden-Harris will make US socialist country: Republican leaders

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

On the first night of the Republican National Convention on Monday, senior party leaders during their prime-time address said that the future of America was in danger if the November 3 polls resulted in the defeat of US President Donald Trump.

F1: Bottas wins Azerbaijan GP to retake championship lead

F1: Bottas wins Azerbaijan GP to retake championship lead

Rediff.com28 Apr 2019

Valtteri Bottas won the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on Sunday and retook the Formula One lead from team mate Lewis Hamilton after a fourth successive one-two finish for Mercedes.