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Bollywood's WOMEN IN WHITE

Bollywood's WOMEN IN WHITE

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

White is pure. White is powerful. And our movies just love to channelise its immaculate energy and enhance a visual's impact.

'Will Kejriwal allow Mann to run Punjab?'

'Will Kejriwal allow Mann to run Punjab?'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

'Had the Congress made Sidhu its CM face, they would have won 80 out of 117 seats.'

Dutee and Hima's bid to qualify for Tokyo Olympics

Dutee and Hima's bid to qualify for Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

S Dhanalakshmi, who had beaten Dutee in the final of women's 100m sprint in the Federation Cup last month, was also named in the team,

Maoist leader Kobad Ghandy acquitted in anti-national speech case

Maoist leader Kobad Ghandy acquitted in anti-national speech case

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

Ghandy, 66 told reporters after the acquittal that he had disassociated himself from the banned outfit of Communist Party of India-Maoist.

Farmers' protest leads to traffic snarls in Delhi

Farmers' protest leads to traffic snarls in Delhi

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

Dhansa and Jharoda Kalan borders were closed for traffic movement due to the demonstration and commuters were asked to take an alternative route, the Delhi Traffic Police said.

Long-distance runner Kiranjeet Kaur banned for doping

Long-distance runner Kiranjeet Kaur banned for doping

Rediff.com29 May 2020

Kaur had also taken part in the 5000m race in Patiala and finished fifth. She had also won a silver in 5000m in the National Inter-State Championships in Guwahati in 2018.

Hima Das gets first jab of COVID-19 vaccine

Hima Das gets first jab of COVID-19 vaccine

Rediff.com7 May 2021

Hima Das is the first top track and field athlete to have received the vaccine.

PM security lapse: NIA constitutes IG-level team to help secure records

PM security lapse: NIA constitutes IG-level team to help secure records

Rediff.com8 Jan 2022

As per a senior NIA official, the anti-terror agency has "nominated Inspector General of Police Santosh Rastogi to assist the Registrar General of Punjab and Haryana High Court to secure and seize the records related to the visit of Prime Minister to Punjab on January 5, 2022, from State and Central Agencies".

Punjab plans resolution/bill to counter farm laws

Punjab plans resolution/bill to counter farm laws

Rediff.com5 Oct 2020

Addressing public rallies at Barnala chowk and Bhawanigarh in Sangrur, the chief minister vowed to do whatever it takes to protect the farmers and the state from the 'devastating' effects of the 'black laws'.

Will revoke farm laws when Cong comes to power: Rahul

Will revoke farm laws when Cong comes to power: Rahul

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

Once a Congress-led government is formed at the Centre, the farm laws will be revoked and dumped into the 'dustbin', he said, addressing a gathering in the evening here on the conclusion of his 'Kheti Bachao Yatra' (save the farming march), which began from Punjab's Moga district on Sunday.

3.52 lakh new Covid cases, 2812 deaths: New daily high for India

3.52 lakh new Covid cases, 2812 deaths: New daily high for India

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 1,43,04,382.

UP police detain Sidhu on his way to Lakhimpur

UP police detain Sidhu on his way to Lakhimpur

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

Several Punjab Congress leaders, including Navjot Singh Sidhu, were on Thursday prevented from heading to Lakhimpur Kheri and were detained at a police station in Saharanpur in Uttar Pradesh.

'Punjab is heading for a hung assembly'

'Punjab is heading for a hung assembly'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

'The fight is between the Congress and Akali Dal.'

SC puts off hearing in Sidhu road rage case to February 25, questions counsel letter

SC puts off hearing in Sidhu road rage case to February 25, questions counsel letter

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

The Supreme Court on Thursday said that the matter pertaining to review of the sentence awarded by it in May 2018 to cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu in an over 32-year-old road rage case has not been listed "unexpectedly".

Dronacharya awardee boxing coach O P Bhardwaj dies

Dronacharya awardee boxing coach O P Bhardwaj dies

Rediff.com21 May 2021

Tokyo-bound AFI medical commission chairman AK Mendiratta dies of COVID-19.

SEE: Sprinter Hima takes to cricket to stay fit

SEE: Sprinter Hima takes to cricket to stay fit

Rediff.com12 Jul 2020

Star sprinter Hima Das is not losing her sleep over qualifying for the Olympics, having included cycling and a bit of cricket in her "medium-intensity" training regime while taking care to avoid the sweltering summer heat in Patiala.

Day after resignation, Sidhu questions DGP, AG appointments

Day after resignation, Sidhu questions DGP, AG appointments

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

'My fight is issue-based and I have stood by it for a long time. There can't be any compromise on a pro-Punjab agenda'

Army calls off search op in Kashmir village to help unwell girl

Army calls off search op in Kashmir village to help unwell girl

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

The cordon and search operation (CASO) at Kralkhod village in south Kashmir's Anantnag district on Saturday was suspended and a medical officer accompanying the troops sent to attend to the 11-year-old, officials said.

Farmers' Bharat Bandh hits rail, road traffic at several places

Farmers' Bharat Bandh hits rail, road traffic at several places

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

Several trains were cancelled, highways and key roads blocked and many thousands stranded for hours on Monday as a nationwide 10-hour shutdown against the Centre's three agri laws disrupted lives across parts of India, particularly in the north.

Justice delivered: Still sad but at peace, says Nirbhaya's father

Justice delivered: Still sad but at peace, says Nirbhaya's father

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

"We have got justice and that makes us feel better," Nirbhaya's father said, remembering his daughter on the ninth anniversary of the incident.

Torrid summer, acute coal shortage trigger blackouts in many states

Torrid summer, acute coal shortage trigger blackouts in many states

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

From Jammu and Kashmir to Andhra Pradesh, consumers are facing power cuts ranging from 2 hours to 8 hours.

Sidhu aide Sukhjinder Randhawa tops the race for Punjab CM's post

Sidhu aide Sukhjinder Randhawa tops the race for Punjab CM's post

Rediff.com19 Sep 2021

Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa, a minister in the outgoing cabinet of Amarinder Singh, is likely to be the state's new chief minister, Congress sources said on Sunday.

World Athletics: Long jumper Sreeshankar flops; Jabir qualifies for semis in 400m hurdles

World Athletics: Long jumper Sreeshankar flops; Jabir qualifies for semis in 400m hurdles

Rediff.com28 Sep 2019

Sreeshankar could only produce a best jump of 7.62m from his three attempts in the qualification B.

Now on all private banks can collect tax, pay pension

Now on all private banks can collect tax, pay pension

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

The finance ministry on Wednesday allowed all private sector banks to participate in government-related business, like collection of taxes. pension payments and small savings schemes. At the moment, only few large private sector are allowed to conduct government-related business.

Farmers to observe June 5 as 'Sampoorna Kranti Divas'

Farmers to observe June 5 as 'Sampoorna Kranti Divas'

Rediff.com29 May 2021

Farmers will observe June 5 as 'Sampoorna Kranti Divas' by burning copies of the central farm laws in front of the offices of BJP MPs and MLAs to mark the day when these legislations were initially promulgated as ordinances last year, the Samyukta Kisan Morcha said.

How SAI is engaging athletes in wake of COVID-19

How SAI is engaging athletes in wake of COVID-19

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju reviewed the measures taken by all SAI centres to keep the athletes motivated and engaged in this difficult times. Rijiju held a meeting with regional directors of all SAI centres across the country through a video conference call and took a stock of the situation. He also deliberated upon measures needed to be taken once the lockdown is lifted.

Relocating tents, keeping farm movement memories alive

Relocating tents, keeping farm movement memories alive

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

As the farmers prepare to leave their protest sites on Delhi's borders on Saturday after the government repealed the farm laws and acceded to their other demands, many say they will reinstall their tents in their villages as a symbol of their long, arduous struggle.

Maha: Bodies of 22 Covid victims stuffed in 1 ambulance

Maha: Bodies of 22 Covid victims stuffed in 1 ambulance

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

"This happened because the hospital administration does not have enough ambulances," the medical college's Dean, Dr Shivaji Sukre, told PTI on Tuesday.

22.17 per cent COVID-19 patients have recovered: Health ministry

22.17 per cent COVID-19 patients have recovered: Health ministry

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

Addressing a press briefing, Health Ministry Joint Secretary Lav Agarwal said 16 districts which earlier had positive cases have not reported any new case of COVID-19 in the last 28 days.

Bharat bandh: Farmers block highways, roads in Punjab, Haryana

Bharat bandh: Farmers block highways, roads in Punjab, Haryana

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

Farmers gathered at several national highways, key roads and some railway tracks in Punjab and Haryana on Friday morning as part of their nationwide protest against the Centre's new agri laws.

Olympics: Kamalpreet storms into women's discus final

Olympics: Kamalpreet storms into women's discus final

Rediff.com31 Jul 2021

The 25-year-old from Punjab threw a personal best of 64 metres to finish second in Group B in the qualifying round.

The Man behind Mumbai Diaries 26/11

The Man behind Mumbai Diaries 26/11

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

'It was only after D-Day that people believed that I had actually directed Kal Ho Naa Ho.'

21 at women's boxing camp positive for COVID-19

21 at women's boxing camp positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

A source close to the team said the top members of the coaching staff are among those who have tested positive.

Rijiju announces guidelines for sporting activates to resume

Rijiju announces guidelines for sporting activates to resume

Rediff.com18 May 2020

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju said activities will be conducted in sports complexes and stadia strictly in accordance with Ministry of Home Affairs guidelines.

AFI threatens action on under-performers at Olympics

AFI threatens action on under-performers at Olympics

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

The Athletics Federation of India has threatened action against all those who do not perform well in the Olympics after deciding not to withdraw long jumper M Sreeshankar and 20km race walker KT Irfan from the Tokyo Games despite a dip in their form.

Did Nehru write mercy plea to get out of jail?

Did Nehru write mercy plea to get out of jail?

Rediff.com27 May 2022

Social media posts and articles falsely suggest that Jawaharlal Nehru 'signed a bond' or 'used his father's influence' to escape from serving a prison term in Nabha in 1923. Utkarsh Mishra reveals the true story. The first of a series of occasional columns correcting social media's false take on History.

Budget doesn't matter, want agri laws repealed, protesting farmers

Budget doesn't matter, want agri laws repealed, protesting farmers

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

Farmers protesting at various sites on the border of Delhi on Monday unequivocally said they are only concerned about their common goal of having the three farm laws repealed, and what has been offered to the agriculture sector in the Union budget did not matter.

Dera chief's 'angel' Honeypreet arrested

Dera chief's 'angel' Honeypreet arrested

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

Priyanka Taneja alias Honeypreet was arrested from Zirakpur-Patiala road

COVID-19 derails Indian boxers in Spanish tourney

COVID-19 derails Indian boxers in Spanish tourney

Rediff.com7 Mar 2021

The Indian men's boxing team's final campaign at the 35th Boxam International Tournament in Castellon, Spain was derailed by a positive COVID-19 case in the side, resulting in three withdrawals from the summit clashes.

Haryana farmers block roads, copies of farm bills burnt in Punjab

Haryana farmers block roads, copies of farm bills burnt in Punjab

Rediff.com20 Sep 2020

On Sunday, Rajya Sabha passed the Farmers' Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Bill, 2020, and the Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement of Price Assurance and Farm Services Bill, 2020.