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Why Sonu Walia QUIT FILMS

Why Sonu Walia QUIT FILMS

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

'Everywhere, people would ask me why I had left films. They wanted to see more of me.' 'Their words were music to my ears.'

CBI inspector found dead

CBI inspector found dead

Rediff.com11 Oct 2007

Singh, who was also assisting in the recent case involving former Uttar Pradesh chief secretary Akhand Pratap Singh, was described as a brilliant investigating officer by his seniors

Ex-UP chief secy sent to 12-day custody

Ex-UP chief secy sent to 12-day custody

Rediff.com26 Sep 2007

Special Judge I K Kochhar sent Akhand Pratap Singh to the custody of the agency till October 8

Former UP chief secretary chargesheeted by CBI

Former UP chief secretary chargesheeted by CBI

Rediff.com28 Mar 2008

The CBI on Friday chargesheeted former Uttar Pradesh chief secretary Akhand Pratap Singh for allegedly possessing assets disproportionate to his known sources of income while 11 others, including his wife, also face charges for "aiding and abetting" his corrupt activities.

Kuldeep Sengar convicted in death of Unnao rape victim's father

Kuldeep Sengar convicted in death of Unnao rape victim's father

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

District judge Dharmesh Sharma also said the facts and circumstances brought on the record prove beyond reasonable doubt that the accused hatched another crucial part of the conspiracy to foist a false case upon the victim by planting a country made gun and four cartridges.

'Mera baap sant tha, main nahin hoon'

'Mera baap sant tha, main nahin hoon'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

'She showed courage at every turn in her political career.'

Duleep Trophy: Central enter semis

Duleep Trophy: Central enter semis

Rediff.com22 Jan 2011

Hostile spells from pace trio of Rudra Pratap Singh, Pankaj Singh and Umesh Yadav saw Central Zone register a fantastic nine-wicket win over East Zone in a Duleep Trophy quarter-final match which concluded at the Barabati Stadium on Saturday.

Dhoni offered to resign as captain: reports

Dhoni offered to resign as captain: reports

Rediff.com22 Nov 2008

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni reportedly offered to resign from the high-profile post following paceman Rudra Pratap Singh's exclusion from the ODI team, media reports said on Saturday. However, the Board of Control for Cricket in India vehemently denied the development.

'Nervousness is always good'

'Nervousness is always good'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

'The nervousness is to deliver and if we do well, the nervousness will be, what do we do from here.'

CBI all set to probe UP DSP murder case

CBI all set to probe UP DSP murder case

Rediff.com6 Mar 2013

The Central Bureau of Investigation is all set to start a probe into the death of DSP Zia-ul-Haq in Pratapgarh in Uttar Pradesh in the backdrop of a growing demand for action against the state's ruling Samajwadi Party leader Raghuraj Pratap Singh alias Raja Bhaiya.

India captain Dhoni buys a 'Hummer'

India captain Dhoni buys a 'Hummer'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2009

Known for his passion for vehicles, India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has added a brand new 'Hummer' worth around Rs one crore to his already rich collections. The H2 2009 Hummer will definitely get the pride of place among Dhoni's Toyota Corolla, Scorpio, Mitsubishi Pajero, Harley Davidson, Yamaha 650cc sports bike, Kawasaki Ninja and other two wheelers.

MLA Raja Bhaiya demands CBI inquiry into murder

MLA Raja Bhaiya demands CBI inquiry into murder

Rediff.com4 Mar 2013

Controversial MLA Raghuraj Pratap Singh alias Raja Bhaiya, who resigned from Uttar Pradesh cabinet over the killing of a DSP in Pratapgarh, on Monday demanded a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into the incident, saying he had no reason to harm the officer and would have easily got him transferred if he had a problem.

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Bengal thrash Assam, enter quarters

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Bengal thrash Assam, enter quarters

Rediff.com22 Feb 2013

Defending champions Bengal recovered from their shocking loss against Tripura to thrash Assam by seven wickets and enter the quarter-final of the Vijay Hazare Trophy in Kolkata on Friday.

VIDEOS: How the Rushdie drama unfolded at JLF

VIDEOS: How the Rushdie drama unfolded at JLF

Rediff.com24 Jan 2012

The session was supposed to be the jewel in the crown of the Jaipur Literature Festival 2012 -- Salman Rushdie was to address the festival through a video link after weeks of anticipation and controversy. However, as time passed the possibility of the session happening itself came under serious doubt.

Won't bow to any pressure, vows new CBI chief

Won't bow to any pressure, vows new CBI chief

Rediff.com30 Nov 2010

"Officers of CBI conduct an impartial probe. I will see to it that our officers are clean. We are not going to come under any pressure," Amar Pratap Singh, who took over as CBI director on Tuesday, told reporters in New Delhi.

India Blue win Challenger Trophy

India Blue win Challenger Trophy

Rediff.com11 Oct 2010

Opener Tanmay Srivastava scored a run-a-ball 103 while talented Bengal batsman Manoj Tiwary smashed a quick-fire 84 to help India Blue win the NKP Salve Challenger Series with a thumping 140-run victory over India Green in Indore on Monday. Replying to Blue's challenging score of 287 for seven, India Green were all-out for 147 in 36.4 overs.

India elect to field in final Pakistan ODI

India elect to field in final Pakistan ODI

Rediff.com18 Nov 2007

India left out Sourav Ganguly and frontline bowlers Zaheer Khan, Rudra Pratap Singh and off-spinner Harbhajan Singh. Young batsman Rohit Sharma, pacers S Sreesanth, and Praveen Kumar and left-arm spinner Murali Kartik came in.

Aditi looks Smokin' Hot!

Aditi looks Smokin' Hot!

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

Aditi Rao Hydari and Vidyut Jamwal turn showstoppers.

 'Inexperienced' Raja Bhaiya crash lands chopper

'Inexperienced' Raja Bhaiya crash lands chopper

Rediff.com22 Mar 2009

A private helicopter carrying Samajwadi Party leader Raghuraj Pratap Singh crash landed on a highway at Dhimi village under Hathgawan police circle of Pratapgarh district, on Sunmday evening.

Three Jharkhand MLAs disqualified from Assembly

Three Jharkhand MLAs disqualified from Assembly

Rediff.com4 Jan 2005

The MLAs were disqualified under the anti-defection law, after they quit JD(U) and joined the RJD.

ED attaches Rs 31-cr worth land 'belonging' to Soren

ED attaches Rs 31-cr worth land 'belonging' to Soren

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached 8.86 acres of land in Ranchi allegedly owned by former Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren as part of a money laundering investigation against him and his associates, the federal agency said on Thursday.

Hot fashion trends straight off the ramp

Hot fashion trends straight off the ramp

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

15 designers showcased their collections at the the Blenders Pride Fashion Tour.

500 SP wokers detained for protesting MLAs arrest

500 SP wokers detained for protesting MLAs arrest

Rediff.com20 Dec 2010

Samajwadi Party activists staged demonstrations across Uttar Pradesh on Monday against the arrest of independent member of Legislative Assembly Raghuraj Pratap Singh, popularly known as Raja Bhaiya, for his alleged involvement in an attempt to kidnap and murder a candidate in the local bodies election. More than 500 party activists were detained for resorting to violence, said a SP spokesperson.

Samajwadi Party MP, MLAs arrested in UP

Samajwadi Party MP, MLAs arrested in UP

Rediff.com19 Dec 2010

Samajwadi Party member of Parliament Shailendra Kumar, two members of Legislative Assembly including Raghuraj Pratap Singh alias Raja Bhaiya, and a member of Legislative Council were on Sunday arrested in Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh on charges of an attempt to murder after they allegedly threatened a candidate in local body elections, the police said.

Cricket camp begins sans six team members, manager

Cricket camp begins sans six team members, manager

Rediff.com13 Jun 2007

The disruption of flights due to the flash strike by employees of state-owned carrier 'Indian' hit hard the opening day of the cricket camp.

Dhoni stops short of denying quitting reports

Dhoni stops short of denying quitting reports

Rediff.com22 Nov 2008

A selection controversy rocked Indian cricket on Saturday following reports that Mahendra Singh Dhoni had threatened to resign as captain after he had failed to ensure that pacer RP Singh was retained in the side playing the current ODI series against England. On the eve of the fourth ODI against England, a livid Dhoni did little to dampen the speculation about resignation threat when he said that "something or the other leaks out" but stopped short of denying the reports.

New Indian selectors by end of New Zealand tour: CAC

New Indian selectors by end of New Zealand tour: CAC

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

BCCI's Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) member Madan Lal said two new selectors will be in office by the time the national team's tour of New Zealand winds up early next month. Former India cricketers Rudra Pratap Singh and Sulkashana Naik are the other two members of the CAC, which has been tasked to find replacements for outgoing chairman of selectors MSK Prasad and his fellow panel member Gagan Khoda.

Sonia, Priyanka visit Raebareli to thank voters

Sonia, Priyanka visit Raebareli to thank voters

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

The duo is unlikely to visit the neighbouring parliamentary constituency of Amethi, from where Congress president Rahul Gandhi lost the Lok Sabha polls.

Orissa aims at reviving handloom sector

Orissa aims at reviving handloom sector

Rediff.com24 Jun 2011

Fashion designers like Sabyasachi Mukjerjee and Rajesh Pratap Singh have been invited by the state government to work on a project with Orissa State Handloom Weavers' Cooperative Society and Sambalpuri Bastralaya to improve designs of sarees and other materials to popularise them.

Private hospital in UP cuts off oxygen supply for 'mock drill'

Private hospital in UP cuts off oxygen supply for 'mock drill'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

The Agra administration on Tuesday ordered an enquiry after a video clip surfaced in which the owner of a private hospital in Agra is purportedly heard saying that he conducted a 'mock drill' in which oxygen supply was cut off for Covid patients for 5 minutes.

Who are members of the oil mafia? Violent, ruthless thieves

Who are members of the oil mafia? Violent, ruthless thieves

Rediff.com16 Jun 2011

The murder of ace crime reporter J Dey has once again put Maharashtra's nefarious oil mafia under the scanner. Through various criminal acts, the men behind the racket have proved that they are no strangers to violence.

With Yogi in fray from Gorakhpur, Hindu Yuva Vahini gets active back in action

With Yogi in fray from Gorakhpur, Hindu Yuva Vahini gets active back in action

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

The HYV describes itself as "a fierce cultural and social organisation dedicated to Hindutva and nationalism". Alongside cow protection, its stated objectives are "complete abolishment of the differentiation between touchable-untouchable and high-low, promote the harmonious development of society".

Sonia on Rae Bareli tour

Sonia on Rae Bareli tour

Rediff.com11 Dec 2009

Congress president Sonia Gandhi will take stock of development works in her constituency Rae Bareli on Friday.

Timeline: Plan to breach Parliament was made a year ago

Timeline: Plan to breach Parliament was made a year ago

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

In 2022, Lalit Jha, Sagar Sharma, 26, and Maoranjan D, 34, met in Mysuru where they made a plan to barge into the parliament to attract the attention of the country.

'It will be an insult to Rae Bareli if Sonia loses'

'It will be an insult to Rae Bareli if Sonia loses'

Rediff.com4 May 2019

Voters in Rae Bareli said they feel an emotional connection with the Gandhi family.

Rahul skips seats in family bastion witnessing 'friendly fight'

Rahul skips seats in family bastion witnessing 'friendly fight'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2017

The Congress vice president has eyes on the larger objective of his partnership with Akhilesh, which may provide the template against the BJP in 2019 Lok Sabha elections.

Diya Kumari: Erstwhile royal to Rajasthan's deputy CM

Diya Kumari: Erstwhile royal to Rajasthan's deputy CM

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

BJP leader Diya Kumari, who was elected deputy chief minister of Rajasthan along with Prem Chand Bairwa, is a member of erstwhile Jaipur royal family and a two-time MLA.

Shivpal ditches Akhilesh, supports Murmu for Prez poll

Shivpal ditches Akhilesh, supports Murmu for Prez poll

Rediff.com9 Jul 2022

A visibly upset Shivpal Yadav said, "I was never called to any meeting (of the SP) and no information was given to me."

Uma Bharti bats for Advani as BJP's PM candidate

Uma Bharti bats for Advani as BJP's PM candidate

Rediff.com13 Oct 2011

Batting for L K Advani as the Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate, party leader Uma Bharti on Thursday claimed that he was the "most capable person" to lead the country in the present situation. "Advani ji is the most capable person to lead the country in the present situation," she said. Bharati added that though Advani turns 84 in November, he "retained the enthusiasm of a twelve-year-old".

India add to medal haul at World University Games

India add to medal haul at World University Games

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

Apart from archery, the Indians also bagged two medals in shooting.