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Good Samaritans offer hope amid Covid crisis in India

Good Samaritans offer hope amid Covid crisis in India

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

Some people are shining through India's gravest health emergency by offering to run errands and home kitchens delivering meals to organisations and individuals stepping in to supply oxygen cylinders, oximeters

Two wives controversy returns to haunt Rawat

Two wives controversy returns to haunt Rawat

Rediff.com3 Jul 2014

In his nomination papers, Rawat has only mentioned the name of Renuka Rawat as his spouse. Shishir Prashant reports.

Congress to hold grand meet in Lucknow ahead of UP polls

Congress to hold grand meet in Lucknow ahead of UP polls

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

This is going to be the first such exercise of its kind in the 27 years that Congress has been out of power in the state, which it had earlier ruled for four long decades.

Bindra wins gold, Vijay settles for silver at National Shooting

Bindra wins gold, Vijay settles for silver at National Shooting

Rediff.com24 Dec 2013

Ace shooter Abhinav Bindra shot 208.9 to win the gold medal in the 10 meter air rifle event while Vijay Kumar had to be content with silver in the centre fire event on the concluding day of the 57th National Shooting championship, in New Delhi.

Rashtrapati Bhavan hosts 8,000 for PM's swearing-in

Rashtrapati Bhavan hosts 8,000 for PM's swearing-in

Rediff.com30 May 2019

In a grand ceremony with overtones of a United States presidential inauguration, heads of state and government, India Inc honchos, opposition leaders, Bharatiya Janata Party members and showbiz stars rubbed shoulders as they watched President Ram Nath Kovind administer the oath of office to India's 58 new ministers.

Ranji roundup: Mumbai in command, HP fight back

Ranji roundup: Mumbai in command, HP fight back

Rediff.com3 Nov 2017

Siddesh Lad's strokeful 117 and the bowlers' superb showing put Mumbai in the driver's seat against Odisha at the end of the third day in a Ranji Trophy Group C match with the hosts struggling at 93 for four in pursuit of 413 for victory.

SC to hear plea against Nageswara Rao as CBI interim chief next week

SC to hear plea against Nageswara Rao as CBI interim chief next week

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

The petition has sought laying down of specific mechanisms to ensure transparency in the process of appointment of CBI director.

Another AAP founder member quits party

Another AAP founder member quits party

Rediff.com3 May 2016

Aam Aadmi Party founder member and former MP Ilyas Azmi on Monday quit the party citing "lack of inner democracy" in the organisation.

Slain Bihar journalist's wife claims threat from Shahabuddin

Slain Bihar journalist's wife claims threat from Shahabuddin

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

Rajdeo, who was the Siwan bureau chief of the newspaper, was shot dead on May 13 at a busy fruit market near Siwan railway station.

Nitish government to challenge RJD strongman Shahabuddin's bail in SC?

Nitish government to challenge RJD strongman Shahabuddin's bail in SC?

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

The government is mulling moving the Supreme Court for cancellation of his bail even as opposition National Democratic Alliance on Wednesday demanded his arrest in the journalist Rajdeo Ranjan murder case.

RCB, Royals clash in search for their maiden win

RCB, Royals clash in search for their maiden win

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

Both teams have been more than disappointing thus far in the IPL and need a win to revive their respective campaigns.

'There have been no great songs this year'

'There have been no great songs this year'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2019

'Just a day before the Pulwama attack happened, one of my songs had released. It's called Baarishein, featuring Atif Aslam. However, it was pulled down the very next day. See, when it comes to standing with the nation, I will. Even when the makers decided to take that song down, I supported them. Atif and I are artists but we cannot be bigger than our nations.'

Not afraid of elections, says AAP on MLAs disqualification row

Not afraid of elections, says AAP on MLAs disqualification row

Rediff.com20 Jan 2018

The Election Commission on Friday recommended President Ram Nath Kovind that the 20 MLAs be disqualified.

Mushtaq Ali: Punjab close in on knock-outs

Mushtaq Ali: Punjab close in on knock-outs

Rediff.com16 Jan 2021

Shubham Pundir top-scored with 42 to take J&K to 139 for eight in 20 overs.

JNU row:SC seeks reply of Centre, cops on plea against lawyers

JNU row:SC seeks reply of Centre, cops on plea against lawyers

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

The Supreme Court on Friday sought response from the Centre and Delhi Police on a plea seeking an SIT probe and initiation of contempt action against three lawyers who were allegedly caught on camera "bragging and boasting" that they had beaten up JNUSU President Kanhaiya Kumar and others, including journalists, in a court complex.

The BEST 200 Indian Films of the Decade

The BEST 200 Indian Films of the Decade

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

Aseem Chhabra picks the finest Indian films in the 2010-2019 decade.

IPL Preview: Rajasthan Royals eyeing third consecutive victory

IPL Preview: Rajasthan Royals eyeing third consecutive victory

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

The in-form Rajasthan Royals will be confident of a third consecutive victory when they take on Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League, in Jaipur, on Wednesday.

Bihar results: Defeat in polls to hurt BJP's Rajya Sabha hopes

Bihar results: Defeat in polls to hurt BJP's Rajya Sabha hopes

Rediff.com8 Nov 2015

The BJP's defeat in Bihar dents its hopes of improving its RS tally but the grand alliance victory could also present the first signs of tension when five JD-U members retire next year.

Yogendra Yadav, 150 others detained outside Delhi assembly

Yogendra Yadav, 150 others detained outside Delhi assembly

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

Yadav, Bhushan and 150 protestors were detained and have been taken to the Maurice Nagar police station.

Patna police officer gets death in fake encounter of 3 students

Patna police officer gets death in fake encounter of 3 students

Rediff.com24 Jun 2014

A policeman has been sentenced to death and seven others have been awarded life imprisonment after they were found guilty in a fake encounter involving three students by a Central Bureau of Investigation court in Patna.

AAP at it again; sacks another dissident Dharamvira Gandhi

AAP at it again; sacks another dissident Dharamvira Gandhi

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

He had spoken against expulsion of Yogendra Yadav and Prashant Bhushan.

Fear of the future provokes mental health crisis

Fear of the future provokes mental health crisis

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

The young are most vulnerable to self-harm and suicidal ideas at this time.

'UP police not trigger-happy, lack of training behind Apple executive's murder'

'UP police not trigger-happy, lack of training behind Apple executive's murder'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2018

Two constables, Prashant Chowdhury and Sandeep Kumar, were arrested after an FIR was lodged on basis of a complaint by Tiwari's colleague Sana Khan, who was travelling with him.

SC to pronounce its verdict on Sabarimala, Elgaar Parishad on Friday

SC to pronounce its verdict on Sabarimala, Elgaar Parishad on Friday

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

On the last date of hearing, the Maharashtra police had produced additional letters to establish Moist links of the arrested accused even as the petitioners described it as cooked-up evidence.

4 dead, 9 missing in heavy snowfall in Himachal

4 dead, 9 missing in heavy snowfall in Himachal

Rediff.com23 Dec 2013

Four persons died while nine others were reported as missing in the tribal Lahaul and Spiti and Chamba districts of Himachal Pradesh as cold wreaked havoc in the hill state.

Snubbed by Modi-Shah, Nitish reached out to Lalu

Snubbed by Modi-Shah, Nitish reached out to Lalu

Rediff.com14 May 2019

Nitish 'sent his emissary, Prashant Kishor, to me on five different occasions.' 'Kishor seemed to indicate that if I were to assure in writing my party's support to the JD-U, the latter would pull out of the BJP alliance and rejoin the Mahagathbandhan.' A revealing excerpt from Lalu Prasad Yadav's Gopalganj To Raisina: My Political Journey.

AAP slaps Bhushan, Yadav with notice for anti-party acts

AAP slaps Bhushan, Yadav with notice for anti-party acts

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

Aam Aadmi Party on Friday issued show-cause notices to rebel leaders Prashant Bhushan and Yogendra Yadav for alleged anti-party activities, taking final steps towards their expulsion, even as Yadav questioned the move saying it was against the principle of natural justice.

Mevani holds rally in Delhi, says Modi govt 'threat to democracy'

Mevani holds rally in Delhi, says Modi govt 'threat to democracy'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

Although the authorities had maintained till the last minute that Mevani and his supporters did not have permission to hold the event, it seems the rally organisers and Delhi Police reached a compromise later.

Attendance at Bhushan-Yadav meet will be 'indiscipline': AAP issues stern warning

Attendance at Bhushan-Yadav meet will be 'indiscipline': AAP issues stern warning

Rediff.com4 Apr 2015

The rebel faction of AAP have started mobilising volunteers for the upcoming 'Swaraj Samwad' dialogue prompting a section of the party to issue a veiled warning to workers.

AAP dismisses claim cops asked to keep media away from CM

AAP dismisses claim cops asked to keep media away from CM

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will on Wednesday lead a protest rally against the Narendra Modi government's land bill at Jantar Mantar in the national capital. However, the common man's minister, who in the past turned down security, has asked the Delhi police to keep the media at bay during the rally, said sources.

Nageswara Rao's appointment as interim CBI chief challenged in SC

Nageswara Rao's appointment as interim CBI chief challenged in SC

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

A petition has sought laying down of specific mechanisms to ensure transparency in the process of appointment of CBI director.

Iyer, Kishan slam centuries; Pujara continues good run in T20s

Iyer, Kishan slam centuries; Pujara continues good run in T20s

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

Test specialist Cheteshwar Pujara continued his good form with the bat as he and Robin Uthappa helped Saurashtra crush Punjab by eight wickets.

Amazon gears up to enter apparel business

Amazon gears up to enter apparel business

Rediff.com25 Apr 2014

In October 2012, Flipkart entered the menswear segment; later it launched a womenswear range

AAP ka kya hoga? Complete chaos as meet begins to decide fate of rebels

AAP ka kya hoga? Complete chaos as meet begins to decide fate of rebels

Rediff.com28 Mar 2015

The infighting within the Aam Aadmi Party is taking one ugly turn after another.

Lynn, Miller among 71 players released ahead of IPL auction

Lynn, Miller among 71 players released ahead of IPL auction

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

List of players released by IPL teams ahead of next month's auction for 2020 season:

SC agrees to hear plea against lawyers who said they beat up Kanhaiya

SC agrees to hear plea against lawyers who said they beat up Kanhaiya

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

Advocate Prashant Bhushan said the three lawyers who were allegedly involved in violence at Patiala House Court Complex on February 15 and 17 had conceded in a sting operation aired by some news channels that they had beaten up the JNUSU president.

Parcha pe charcha, horse drawn carts: Nitish, Lalu's new ways to woo voters

Parcha pe charcha, horse drawn carts: Nitish, Lalu's new ways to woo voters

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

While the RJD has decided to deploy 50 tamtams, the JD-U has hired PM Modi's former campaign advisor to engage voters and counter the BJP.

IPL: Mumbai Indians aim to continue winning run

IPL: Mumbai Indians aim to continue winning run

Rediff.com12 Apr 2019

Mumbai Indians lock horns with an out-of-sorts Rajasthan Royals in an IPL match in which home skipper Rohit Sharma's return from injury will also be awaited, in Mumbai, on Saturday.

Will 'Swaraj Samwad' spawn a new AAP?

Will 'Swaraj Samwad' spawn a new AAP?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

Expelled members Yogendra Yadav and Prashant Bhushan will lead a meet which aims to 'explore future course for alternative politics'

Sell or Stay Invested in soaring markets?

Sell or Stay Invested in soaring markets?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

'This market is very expensive in some pockets, dirt cheap in some, and the belly of the market is reasonably valued.'