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'Depressed' Hyderabad university student hangs himself in hostel room

'Depressed' Hyderabad university student hangs himself in hostel room

Rediff.com17 Sep 2016

Nelli Praveen Kumar, aged about 25, a first semester student of Master of Fine Arts course of Department of Fine Arts, Sarojini Naidu School of Arts and Communication, was found hanging from ceiling in the room at about 4.15 am

'Delhi Capitals don't stand for what happened in the final over'

'Delhi Capitals don't stand for what happened in the final over'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

Delhi Capitals does not stand for what happened in the last over against Rajasthan Royals, asserted assistant coach Shane Watson, adding that the players have to accept umpire's decision and it is completely "unacceptable" for someone to enter the field of play.

PHOTOS: Bowlers give India the honours on Day 1

PHOTOS: Bowlers give India the honours on Day 1

Rediff.com12 Mar 2022

Sri Lanka were reeling on 86/6 in response to India's 252 on day one of the second Test, leaving the hosts 166 runs ahead so far in the day-night game.

Ranji Trophy: Prithvi Shaw smashes triple ton against Assam

Ranji Trophy: Prithvi Shaw smashes triple ton against Assam

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

Shaw continued from his unbeaten 240 from overnight and brought up his triple ton.

CWG 2022: How India fared on Sunday, August 7

CWG 2022: How India fared on Sunday, August 7

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

A summary of Indian athletes' performances on Sunday, August 7, Day 10 of the Birmingham Commonwealth Games.

Ballia firing: UP police takes custody of BJP leader

Ballia firing: UP police takes custody of BJP leader

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

When asked by media about the incident, the BJP leader, who was returning from his village with the police said, "I fired in self-defence and for the security of my family."

AP student raped, filmed, blackmailed for money

AP student raped, filmed, blackmailed for money

Rediff.com30 Jun 2018

Two youths were arrested on Saturday for allegedly raping an engineering student in Krishna district.

CWG: Anas included in men's 4x400m relay team

CWG: Anas included in men's 4x400m relay team

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

Delhi High Court clears Indian judoka Jasleen to compete at CWG

Custody of Mukhtar Ansari handed over to UP Police

Custody of Mukhtar Ansari handed over to UP Police

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

The Uttar Pradesh Police on Tuesday took custody of jailed gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari at Punjab's Rupnagar jail to transfer him to Banda prison.

Jacqueline overlooked Sukesh's criminal past and continued fin deals: ED

Jacqueline overlooked Sukesh's criminal past and continued fin deals: ED

Rediff.com31 Aug 2022

The charge sheet also claimed Fernandez consciously chose to overlook Chandrashekhar's criminal past and continued to indulge in financial transactions with him and both were working in collusion.

E-com platform Shopee shuts India operations

E-com platform Shopee shuts India operations

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

Singapore-based e-commerce platform Shopee - that launched in India only in December 2021 - has decided to close operations in the country. The official reason given by Shopee, which is controlled by NYSE-listed Sea Ltd, is changing global sentiments. In a statement, it said, "In view of the global market uncertainties, we have decided to close risks of our early-stage Shopee India initiative." The e-commerce platform has been hit by growing opposition from trade associations led by Praveen Khandelwal as well as homegrown social commerce start-ups.

'Nightwatchman' Bommai will stay till polls

'Nightwatchman' Bommai will stay till polls

Rediff.com27 Aug 2022

Success in Karnataka's assembly polls will hinge on two factors: Drop a large number of incumbent MLAs and project Modi and not the state leaders, least of all Bommai.

CWG: India wins historic gold-silver in men's triple jump

CWG: India wins historic gold-silver in men's triple jump

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

Eldhose Paul led India's historic 1-2 finish in men's triple jump at the Commonwealth Games as he won a rare gold medal in track and field events and was followed by fellow Kerala athlete Abdulla Aboobacker in Birmingham on Sunday.

CWG 2022: India's track & field medal quest begins

CWG 2022: India's track & field medal quest begins

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

Long jumper Murali Sreeshankar, steeplechaser Avinash Sable, veteran discus thrower Seema Punia and javelin thrower Annu Rani are expected to win medals at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

When I fought the terrorists that 26/11 night

When I fought the terrorists that 26/11 night

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

'I was alone in the room, injured and facing possible death.' 'The terrorists had taken a head shot and since there was complete silence from my end, they thought that I was either dead or grievously injured...' 'I was now changing the position of the gun, sometimes firing from the top of the sofa, sometimes from the left and sometimes from the right side.' 'This was to confuse the terrorists and to manipulate them into thinking that there are two or more commandos in the room.' A must read excerpt from Praveen Kumar Teotia's 26/11 Braveheart: My Encounter With Terrorists That Night.

UP DGP, SSB DG and MHA Special Sec short-listed for CBI chief post

UP DGP, SSB DG and MHA Special Sec short-listed for CBI chief post

Rediff.com24 May 2021

Uttar Pradesh director general of police HC Awasthy, Sashastra Seema Bal DG Kumar Rajesh Chandra and Special Secretary Home Ministry VSK Kaumudi were short-listed for the post of Central Bureau of Investigation director.

Yasin Malik pleads guilty to all charges in terrorism case

Yasin Malik pleads guilty to all charges in terrorism case

Rediff.com10 May 2022

Separatist leader Mohammad Yasin Malik on Tuesday pleaded guilty to all the charges, including those under the stringent Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), before a Delhi court in a case related to alleged terrorism and secessionist activities that disturbed the Kashmir valley in 2017, court sources said.

Ranji: Tamil Nadu settle for draw against Delhi

Ranji: Tamil Nadu settle for draw against Delhi

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

In an act of gamesmanship, pacers, right-arm quick Harshit Rana (1/27 in 3 overs) and left-arm seamer Kuldip Yadav (2/27 in 3 overs) also wasted time, either faking cramps or tying shoelaces or not delivering the ball even after completing the action.

Neeraj Chauhan: From selling vegetables to making Asian Games team

Neeraj Chauhan: From selling vegetables to making Asian Games team

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

Neeraj Chauhan was driven into penury as the novel coronavirus had begun to spread its ugly tentacles

Why is Tisca Chopra smiling?

Why is Tisca Chopra smiling?

Rediff.com31 May 2019

Hotstar's new show Hostages will start streaming from May 31, and the makers held a special screening the night before.

Anita Hassanandani gets romantic with hubby

Anita Hassanandani gets romantic with hubby

Rediff.com17 Nov 2019

Power couple Anita and Rohit Reddy are all set to impress you with their FitLook cover.

Hot alert! Sakshi Malik smoulders in gold

Hot alert! Sakshi Malik smoulders in gold

Rediff.com2 Sep 2019

The Instagram sensation sizzles on the cover of Fit Look.

COVID-19: BMC makes U-turn on cremation orders

COVID-19: BMC makes U-turn on cremation orders

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

According to the circular, the bodies of persons who have died of COVID-19 will be cremated irrespective of their religion.

Bouldering: Can it bring home an Olympic gold for India?

Bouldering: Can it bring home an Olympic gold for India?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2018

Bouldering is the new favourite among India's adventure enthusiasts

Gallbladder gangrene reported in post-Covid patients

Gallbladder gangrene reported in post-Covid patients

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

Doctors claimed it is the first time that cases of gallbladder gangrene have been reported after recovery from COVID-19 infection.

CWG 2022: Neeraj-led Indian athletics team primed for best show after Delhi

CWG 2022: Neeraj-led Indian athletics team primed for best show after Delhi

Rediff.com23 Jul 2022

India would be looking for at least half a dozen medals in the July 28 to August 8 Games.

Annaatthe review

Annaatthe review

Rediff.com5 Nov 2021

'On the first day of a Rajnikanth movie, there is usually a lot of noise in theatres as fans dance and rejoice with every dialogue and action.' 'But in this movie, the fans were quiet. They did not find anything to shout about.'

Plastic straws cause FMCG firms indigestion

Plastic straws cause FMCG firms indigestion

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

The industry may account for just 0.05 per cent of the total volume of single-use plastics in the country. And the product it uses is just one among the 22 - including spoons, forks, plates, knives and trays - that will be banned across the country from July 1 by government order. Yet, it is the plastic straw that is at the centre of public focus as fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies make a last-ditch effort to get the government to extend the deadline.

PFI involved in 'disturbing' India's secular fabric: Officials

PFI involved in 'disturbing' India's secular fabric: Officials

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

The PFI is alleged to have been continuously involved in anti-government propaganda and spreading the narrative that Muslims were being persecuted in India.

Uber to hire 500 engineers for its India tech centres

Uber to hire 500 engineers for its India tech centres

Rediff.com13 May 2022

Uber Technologies said it is doing a fresh round of recruitment for its India tech centres and is planning to hire 500 more tech employees by December. The app-based mobility and delivery company has a 1,000-member tech team across its centres in Hyderabad and Bengaluru. The firm said the hiring plan is a testament to Uber's commitment to India, and its recognition of the engineering talent in the country. Uber hired 250 engineers to its India teams in 2021.

States can't administer new digital media rules, clarifies Centre

States can't administer new digital media rules, clarifies Centre

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

The Centre has told all states and union territories that the power to administer the new rules on digital media publications has not been delegated to them, a day after the Union government overturned a Manipur district magistrate's order issued under the recently implemented guidelines.

Amazon spent Rs 8,546 cr in legal expenses to 'remain' in India

Amazon spent Rs 8,546 cr in legal expenses to 'remain' in India

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

US e-commerce giant Amazon, which is said to be investigating alleged bribes paid by its legal representatives in India, spent a staggering Rs 8,546 crore or $1.2 billion in legal expenses for maintaining a presence in the country during 2018-20, sources said. Sources aware of the firm's public account filings said entities of Amazon - including Amazon Retail, Amazon Seller Services, Amazon Transportation Services, Amazon Wholesale, and Amazon Internet Services - paid Rs 3,420 crore in India during 2018-19 and Rs 5,126 crore during 2019-20 towards legal fees. Amazon is locked in a legal tussle over the takeover of Future Group and is facing a probe by the Competition Commission of India (CCI).

'No evidence': UP cops get 'clean chit' in Vikas Dubey encounter

'No evidence': UP cops get 'clean chit' in Vikas Dubey encounter

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

'No witnesses came forward to challenge the police claims even after advertisements in newspapers and media. Also, no one from the media came forward to get their versions recorded'

Standalone electronic, hardware shops to reopen in Mumbai

Standalone electronic, hardware shops to reopen in Mumbai

Rediff.com7 May 2020

BMC Commissioner Praveen Pardeshi on Wednesday night directed all assistant commissioners of wards to permit one standalone electronic and hardware shop on each road to remain open during the coronavirus-enforced lockdown.

The secret to having a healthy heart

The secret to having a healthy heart

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

A healthy diet that is low on fat and sugar combined by regular exercise can improve the life of your heart.

Jhunjhunwala-backed Akasa Air to start flying from 2022

Jhunjhunwala-backed Akasa Air to start flying from 2022

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

In the season of aviation action, Rakesh Jhunjhunwala-backed Akasa Air has secured the crucial no-objection certificate (NoC) from the civil aviation ministry. It expects to start operations next summer. The airline will now have to apply for the Directorate General of Civil Aviation for operations permit. Aviation sector has been in the limelight with the Tata Group winning the Air India bid last week.

8 Indian tourists die due to possible gas leak in Nepal resort

8 Indian tourists die due to possible gas leak in Nepal resort

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

The deceased -- two couples and four children -- were part of a group of 15 people travelling from Kerala to Pokhara, a popular mountainous tourist destination. They have been identified as Praveen Krishnan Nair, Saranya Sasi, Sreebhadra Praveen, Aarcha Praveen, Abhinav Saranya Nair, Ranjith Kumar Adatholath Punathil, Indu Lakshmi Peethambaran Ragalatha and Vyshnav Ranjith.

Atishi gets income tax notice, AAP calls BJP sexist

Atishi gets income tax notice, AAP calls BJP sexist

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

Atishi claimed the notice was sent to scare her, but "we have come from difficult fields to change politics of this country and we will not get intimidated by these hollow threats of the BJP".

BMC to hire pvt doctors for treating COVID-19 patients

BMC to hire pvt doctors for treating COVID-19 patients

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

According to the directive, doctors will be paid a monthly remuneration of Rs 1.5 lakh to Rs 2 lakh, depending on their qualification, for eight-hour duty everyday.

2nd T20I: Confident India aim to seal series in Dharamsala

2nd T20I: Confident India aim to seal series in Dharamsala

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

A reinvigorated India will look to pocket their second series win in as many weeks and build on the gains made from a drastic change in their batting approach in the second T20 International against Sri Lanka in Dharamsala on Saturday.