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How to get health cover for senior citizens

How to get health cover for senior citizens

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

A number of insurers offer health policies designed especially for senior citizens.

Swami Agnivesh alleges attack by BJP youth wing, ABVP

Swami Agnivesh alleges attack by BJP youth wing, ABVP

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

He was allegedly attacked for his 'anti-Hindu' stance.

He betrayed the AAP movement: Kejriwal on sacked minister

He betrayed the AAP movement: Kejriwal on sacked minister

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

In a video message, Kejriwal asserted that he will prefer to die than stray from AAP's principles, adding the same rule will apply to himself and all other senior leaders.

BEST EVER show in wushu, India win 4 medals!

BEST EVER show in wushu, India win 4 medals!

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

All the four Indian wushu players lost their semi-final bouts to settle for bronze medals, on Wednesday, but ensured that the country produced its best ever performance in the Asian Games.

Delhi CS assault case: Police questions Kejriwal for over 3 hrs

Delhi CS assault case: Police questions Kejriwal for over 3 hrs

Rediff.com18 May 2018

Later, Kejriwal says there is tremendous pressure on police to register fake cases against AAP leaders.

Rio Olympics: India's schedule for Wednesday, August 10

Rio Olympics: India's schedule for Wednesday, August 10

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

The Indian contingent's schedule at the Rio Olympics for Wednesday.

Check out the 59 seats going to polls in Phase 6

Check out the 59 seats going to polls in Phase 6

Rediff.com10 May 2019

The polling for the sixth phase on May 12 covers 6 states and one Union Territory.

July Releases: Malaal, Super 30, Judgmentall Hai Kya

July Releases: Malaal, Super 30, Judgmentall Hai Kya

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

A mix of masala flicks that will release this month.

Ravi Shankar Prasad, 40 others take oath as Rajya Sabha MPs

Ravi Shankar Prasad, 40 others take oath as Rajya Sabha MPs

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

While almost all the members belonging to the ruling National Democratic Alliance took oath by swearing in the name of god, Human Resources Development Minister Prakash Javadekar, who was re-elected to the Upper House from Maharashtra, took oath affirming his allegiance to the Constitution of India.

'Movie goers are tired of SRK, Salman Khan, Akshay'

'Movie goers are tired of SRK, Salman Khan, Akshay'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

'South movies have the perfect script, the perfect action and the perfect romance.' 'That's why these films are running in theatres.'

The BIGGEST June Releases

The BIGGEST June Releases

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

Joginder Tuteja goes back in time to see the biggest June releases of the last 10 years.

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.

Out with the old: Advani, MM Joshi, Vajpayee dropped from BJP's parl board

Out with the old: Advani, MM Joshi, Vajpayee dropped from BJP's parl board

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

The generational shift in the Bharatiya Janata Party was complete on Tuesday with its founders Atal Behari Vajpayee, L K Advani and Murli Manohar Joshi being dropped from the Parliamentary Board, the highest decision-making body, which has the stamp of Prime Minister Narendra Modi all over now.

'Worst of second wave may be behind us'

'Worst of second wave may be behind us'

Rediff.com26 May 2021

'We are seeing 50% fewer cases now.' 'It is primarily due to the lockdown.'

5 IM terrorists convicted in 2013 Bodh Gaya blasts case

5 IM terrorists convicted in 2013 Bodh Gaya blasts case

Rediff.com25 May 2018

Special NIA judge Manoj Kumar Sinha held all the five accused -- Imtiyaz Ansari, Haider Ali, Mujib Ullah, Omair Siddiqui and Azharuddin Qureishi -- guilty in the case under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, Unlawful Activity (Prevention) Act and the Explosives Act.

UP minister's convoy runs over minor; CM orders probe

UP minister's convoy runs over minor; CM orders probe

Rediff.com29 Oct 2017

Police said the minister's cavalcade was passing Colonelganj area on Saturday. The boy was knocked down by one of the vehicles in the fleet and died on way to hospital.

'I can never make a depressing film'

'I can never make a depressing film'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

'I'm a guy who tries to find humour in every situation, no matter how difficult and serious, without offending anyone.'

India's heroes honoured for surgical strikes across LoC

India's heroes honoured for surgical strikes across LoC

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

The awards were presented by Northern Army commander Lt Gen D Anbu at an investiture ceremony.

Modi makes Council of Ministers more socially representative

Modi makes Council of Ministers more socially representative

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has boosted the representation of backward castes, dalits, tribals and women in his Council of Ministers in a big shake-up of his government with a focus on politically crucial states, including the all-important Uttar Pradesh.

India's schedule at the Asian Games on Tuesday

India's schedule at the Asian Games on Tuesday

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

India's schedule for Tuesday, the fourth day of competition, at the Asian Games in Incheon.

People now prefer regional parties, says Nitish

People now prefer regional parties, says Nitish

Rediff.com8 Mar 2012

The results of assembly elections in five states have demonstrated that people now support regional parties because they represent regional aspirations, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said on Thursday.

Priyanka meets SP women workers 'attacked' by BJP during panchayat polls

Priyanka meets SP women workers 'attacked' by BJP during panchayat polls

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

In a terse message to the ruling party, Priyanka in a Hindi tweet said, 'The goons of the BJP involved in 'cheerharan' of the democracy should hear that women will become pradhans, block pramukhs, MLAs, MPs and prime minister, and defeat the government, which gives patronage to those committing atrocities against women.'

Box Office: Saaho is average

Box Office: Saaho is average

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

The hits and flops of the week.

The Shahabuddin Effect

The Shahabuddin Effect

Rediff.com1 May 2021

Nitish Kumar had a week's time to prove his majority, but Laloo Yadav made full use of Siwan don Mohammad Shahabuddin. A revealing excerpt from Rajesh Singh's Baahubalis Of Indian Politics: From Bullet To Ballot.

After 40 yrs, UP ministers to start paying income tax

After 40 yrs, UP ministers to start paying income tax

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

Several politicians said they were not even aware of the provision in the UP Act.

Modi govt reshuffles top secretaries; Ajay Bhalla to be new home secy

Modi govt reshuffles top secretaries; Ajay Bhalla to be new home secy

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

The appointments committee of the Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi cleared Bhalla's appointment as OSD in the ministry with immediate effect.

29 dead as bus falls off Yamuna Expressway into drain

29 dead as bus falls off Yamuna Expressway into drain

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

The double-decker bus belonged to Awadh Depot and was going to New Delhi from Lucknow.

What draws today's young men to the Ayodhya campaign?

What draws today's young men to the Ayodhya campaign?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

More than 25 years after the Babri Masjid was destroyed, another generation proclaims its commitment to building a Ram temple.

Meet the Woh in Hindi Cinema

Meet the Woh in Hindi Cinema

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

Perfect occasion for Sukanya Verma to look into all the Woh woes in Hindi cinema.

Here are Narendra Modi's 45 ministers

Here are Narendra Modi's 45 ministers

Rediff.com26 May 2014

Narendra Modi is expected to have a 45-member council of ministers who will take oath along with him on Monday evening. The council of ministers is expected to have 23 Cabinet ministers, 10 ministers of state with independent charge and 11 ministers of state, according to sources.

Larger CIC bench to hear complaints against 6 political parties

Larger CIC bench to hear complaints against 6 political parties

Rediff.com2 Aug 2017

The new Bench will start hearing the matter from August 16.

BJP's 2021 mantra: Winning elections

BJP's 2021 mantra: Winning elections

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

Winning an election may be a breeze for the BJP but the aftermath of victory isn't always painless.

Sports Shorts: India bag silver, bronze in archery World Cup

Sports Shorts: India bag silver, bronze in archery World Cup

Rediff.com25 May 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday

UP spurious liquor tragedy main accused held; death toll 21

UP spurious liquor tragedy main accused held; death toll 21

Rediff.com17 Jul 2016

"Twenty one persons have died so far in the liquor tragedy," District Magistrate Ajay Yadav said. The incident happened late on Friday, when several people from Luhari Darwaja and adjacent Laukhera village consumed spurious liquor and were taken ill.

Nitish to flag off Advani's 'rath yatra'

Nitish to flag off Advani's 'rath yatra'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2011

Putting at rest speculation over his participation in senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani's 'rath yatra' in Bihar, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday announced he would flag off the event from Sitab Diara in Saran district on October 11 to mark birth anniversary of Jay Prakash Narayan.

When Caste surfaced in Bollywood movies

When Caste surfaced in Bollywood movies

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

As we eagerly wait to see what 'farq' it makes when it hits the screens on June 28, Sukanya Verma looks at the few occasions caste came up in Hindi movies.

Journalist arrested for 'defaming' Yogi walks out of jail

Journalist arrested for 'defaming' Yogi walks out of jail

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

The five others arrested on similar charges include three journalists and two Gorakhpur residents while the police are looking for one each in Kannauj and Basti.

Shah gets Home, Rajnath Defence; Finance with Nirmala

Shah gets Home, Rajnath Defence; Finance with Nirmala

Rediff.com1 Jun 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will retain DoPT, Atomic Energy as well as all important policy issues and portfolios not allocated.

Box Office: Ujda Chaman fares average

Box Office: Ujda Chaman fares average

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

Vinod Mirani gives us his weekly verdict.

BJP bags 41 of 90 'minority-concentration' seats

BJP bags 41 of 90 'minority-concentration' seats

Rediff.com29 May 2019

The Congress's share has almost halved, down from 12 in 2014 to six now.