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Assam: BJP out to saffronise volatile Bodo heartland

Assam: BJP out to saffronise volatile Bodo heartland

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

Twenty odd important political figures and civil society leaders from Assam's conflicts-ridden Bodo heartland have joined Bharatiya Janata Party that has started its 'Mission Bodoland' with bang announcing its intention to provide an alternative to Bodoland people who are fed up with misrule of Bodoland People's Front where has been in power in Bodoland Territorial Autonomous Council over ten years on the trot.

Soccer Extras: Casillas included in Porto squad for new season

Soccer Extras: Casillas included in Porto squad for new season

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

Porto goalkeeper Iker Casillas, who suffered a heart attack in May, has been registered by the club to play in this season's Portuguese league.

Pics: Miss World beauty queens are talking about periods in India

Pics: Miss World beauty queens are talking about periods in India

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

Miss World winners are touring India to talk about periods.

Will Modi govt scrap the controversial aviation rule?

Will Modi govt scrap the controversial aviation rule?

Rediff.com18 May 2016

Majority of India's international routes have been captured by foreign airlines.

Super 30: 'Show your kids this inspiring movie'

Super 30: 'Show your kids this inspiring movie'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

'You come out of the theatre feeling happy, inspired, with moist eyes and in awe.'

Bullying gets worse for Sikh, Asian students in New York schools

Bullying gets worse for Sikh, Asian students in New York schools

Rediff.com10 Sep 2013

Bullying of Asian American students, including Sikhs, has nearly doubled in public schools in New York City, according to a report by two civil rights groups.

Deonar fire aftermath: Infant dies, parents blame it on smog

Deonar fire aftermath: Infant dies, parents blame it on smog

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

The infant, Mohammad Sarfaraz, who lived with his parents in Shivaji Nagar located near the dumping ground, died early morning on Tuesday.

Fire raging at Mumbai's Deonar dumping ground for day 4

Fire raging at Mumbai's Deonar dumping ground for day 4

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

The residents near the Deonar dumping ground continued to suffer for a fourth day in a row on Tuesday, as the poisonous smoke engulfed the entire area, affecting the air quality and making it difficult to breathe.

'Kalabhavan Mani was one of a kind'

'Kalabhavan Mani was one of a kind'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

'Kalabhavan Mani was truly the star of the masses, which was evident from the huge crowds that came to bid him adieu when he died on March 6 at the age of 45.'

'People want everything on the menu on their plate'

'People want everything on the menu on their plate'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2017

'The government is not insisting that customers must eat a certain quantity only.' 'Customers can ask for extra portions.' 'It is dictatorial, but we welcome it because it is one step towards ending food waste.'

India-China: What's cooking?

India-China: What's cooking?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

'The fact that Modi and Xi exuded confidence to accelerate the negotiations for a border settlement alone underscores that the Russia-India-China triangle has become very dynamic,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Kenyan doping laws: Stiff jail terms to heavy fines for offenders

Kenyan doping laws: Stiff jail terms to heavy fines for offenders

Rediff.com13 Feb 2016

Kenyans convicted of doping offences will face at least three years in prison and heavy fines under a draft law to be submitted to parliament, the chairman of a government-backed anti-doping task force.

Indian Wells: Ruthless Federer sends Chung packing, Venus through to semis

Indian Wells: Ruthless Federer sends Chung packing, Venus through to semis

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

South Korean Chung Hyeon managed to hang around against Roger Federer a little longer this time around, but only just, as the Swiss maestro advanced to the semi-finals of the BNP Paribas Open 7-5, 6-1 on Thursday.

Why Modi should call the Lok Sabha poll in May 2018

Why Modi should call the Lok Sabha poll in May 2018

Rediff.com3 Mar 2018

'It will take the Opposition by surprise and catch it in total disarray.' 'By waiting for a year Mr Modi will only give it time to unite,' says T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan.

Indian Wells PIX: Djokovic, Osaka Halep crash out

Indian Wells PIX: Djokovic, Osaka Halep crash out

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

The top-seeded Serb, who had not dropped a set in four matches since the round of 16 at the Australian Open in January, looked out-of-sorts throughout the 98-minute contest.

'You are the creator of your own destiny'

'You are the creator of your own destiny'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

The story of Anila Jyothi Reddy, a farm labourer who became an entrepreneur, is full of lessons.

Tagore's university to Mamata's university

Tagore's university to Mamata's university

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

While the standards of Visva Bharati University fall, the chief minister of West Bengal fantasises about a Biswa Bangla University a few kilometres away. Keya Sarkar ponders the sad state of affairs.

Serie A: Juve continue title charge by easily beating Milan

Serie A: Juve continue title charge by easily beating Milan

Rediff.com8 Feb 2015

Juventus continued their charge towards a fourth successive Serie A title as they predictably swept aside AC Milan 3-1 on Saturday to complete a league double over their old rivals.

This duo have 1,800 children they call their own

This duo have 1,800 children they call their own

Rediff.com13 Oct 2017

The efforts of two women have given hundreds of street and slum children of Dehradun the hope to dream of a promising future.

Make in India: Swaraj seeks Seoul's support

Make in India: Swaraj seeks Seoul's support

Rediff.com28 Dec 2014

She said the government is preparing a blueprint to build 100 smart cities and to upgrade India's infrastructure

The woman who makes Deepika Padukone look so gorgeous on the red carpet

The woman who makes Deepika Padukone look so gorgeous on the red carpet

Rediff.com18 May 2017

As the Bollywood star makes headlines for her debut as a L'Oreal Ambassador at Cannes, Anita Aikara turns the spotlight on the woman behind her stunning red carpet looks.

REDIFF ARCHIVES: 'The most boring person is one who plays safe'

REDIFF ARCHIVES: 'The most boring person is one who plays safe'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

Mumbai-origin Gulam Kaderbhoy Noon, who migrated to Britain with little funds and went on to found several Indian food companies that made him known as Britain's first 'Curry King', died on Tuesday at the age of 79 after he surrendered in his battle against liver cancer.

Liked the season finale of Satyamev Jayate 3? TELL US!

Liked the season finale of Satyamev Jayate 3? TELL US!

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

Share your views!

Is your child gay? How you can help

Is your child gay? How you can help

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

Chitra Palekar explains how parents and teachers can help accept sexuality.

The Message from Kairana

The Message from Kairana

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

'In Kairana, the grand coalition was able to transfer its votes to a Muslim candidate in supposedly an era of anti-Muslim ambience.' 'Given this perspective, the Kairana result seems more significant than that of Gorakhpur and Phulpur a few months ago,' says Mohammad Sajjad.

PHOTOS: Murray's great escape in New York heat

PHOTOS: Murray's great escape in New York heat

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

Andy Murray made another of his trademark stirring fightbacks as the third-seeded Scot powered past Frenchman Adrian Mannarino after dropping the first two sets of their second round encounter at a sweltering US Open in New York, on Thursday.

How much does it cost to print money?

How much does it cost to print money?

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

If RBI has to replace the entire stock of Rs 1,000 and Rs 500 notes with Rs 100 ones, the cost would be more than Rs 10,000 crore.

ModelSpeak: I am not a gym rat

ModelSpeak: I am not a gym rat

Rediff.com29 Aug 2015

Meet Pooja Vaidya, a commerce grad from Mumbai, who won the Mood Indigo contest at IIT Powai in 2011 and never looked back.

Bigg Boss 10: How did this man earn Rs 1 crore?

Bigg Boss 10: How did this man earn Rs 1 crore?

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

Navin and Lokesh get down and dirty to win the immunity task!

The (V) Unbeatable team that might win America's Got Talent!

The (V) Unbeatable team that might win America's Got Talent!

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

Mumbai dancers fuse lyrical hip hop and b-boying with elements of American cheerleading and trapeze-esque bits from the circus.

Why Washington Post's coverage of Kashmir is not credible

Why Washington Post's coverage of Kashmir is not credible

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

'The Post's coverage is not an authentic public discourse guided by unbiased Western intellectuals, but a slanted doomsday propaganda orchestrated by Indians and expatriate Indians,' argues Vivek Gumaste.

Chasing Winter: 5 Game of Thrones locations you must visit!

Chasing Winter: 5 Game of Thrones locations you must visit!

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

The pilgrimage of a true GoT fan.

Cricket Buzz: Flintoff considering T20 Big Bash stint

Cricket Buzz: Flintoff considering T20 Big Bash stint

Rediff.com27 Aug 2014

Former England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff has hinted that he could continue his cricketing comeback with a stint in Australia's domestic Twenty20 Big Bash league.

Jamie Vardy's rise reads like an old-fashioned comic book

Jamie Vardy's rise reads like an old-fashioned comic book

Rediff.com22 Nov 2015

Jamie Vardy's rise from the wilderness of non-League football to playing for England, scoring in 10 consecutive Premier League matches and leading Leicester City to the top of the table reads like a story from an outdated comic book.

The tragedy of M Karunanidhi

The tragedy of M Karunanidhi

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

'Whatever good he did, all his achievements were overshadowed by the perception of corruption and other things.'

Bosnia dash Iran hopes, record first World Cup win

Bosnia dash Iran hopes, record first World Cup win

Rediff.com26 Jun 2014

Bosnia beat Iran 3-1 in their Group F finale on Wednesday to record their first World Cup win and deny the West Asians any chance of reaching the knockout stage.

Chhota Rajan thought J Dey was working for Dawood: CBI

Chhota Rajan thought J Dey was working for Dawood: CBI

Rediff.com13 Aug 2016

Gangster Chhota Rajan, prime accused in the journalist J Dey murder case, thought that the veteran crime reporter was working for his rival Dawood Ibrahim and Pakistan's spi agency Inter-Services Intelligence, according to the chargesheet filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation.

Rise and fall of the Dosa King

Rise and fall of the Dosa King

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

His blind faith in astrology took him down a tragic path that has now come to define his life.

PIX: Liverpool, Manchester City score big wins; United, Chelsea held

PIX: Liverpool, Manchester City score big wins; United, Chelsea held

Rediff.com1 Sep 2019

A round-up of Saturday's matches in the English Premier League.

Why are French troops marching down Rajpath?

Why are French troops marching down Rajpath?

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

'Parading French troops alongside Indian military personnel, says Rajeev Sharma, turns India's non-alignment policy on its head!'