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Ex-Agniveers to get 10% reservation, age relaxation in CAPFs

Ex-Agniveers to get 10% reservation, age relaxation in CAPFs

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

A provision has been made for relaxation in the upper age limit and exemption from the Physical Efficiency Test in the recruitment to the post of constable (general duty) and rifleman in the CAPFs and Assam Rifles for ex-Agniveers, Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai said in response to a written question.

Recipe: Mayur's Dal Palak

Recipe: Mayur's Dal Palak

Rediff.com14 May 2024

Adding greens to your dal transforms it into to the best companion for your rice.

Tiffin Recipe: Green Amaranth Sabji

Tiffin Recipe: Green Amaranth Sabji

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

More wonderful greens for a hearty monsoon meal.

Olympics: Check out India's schedule on July 31, 2024

Olympics: Check out India's schedule on July 31, 2024

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

India's schedule at the Olympics on Wednesday, Day 5 of competition.

Recipe: Mayur's Maharashtrian Kuskura

Recipe: Mayur's Maharashtrian Kuskura

Rediff.com28 May 2024

Turn your leftover chapattis into a hearty snack.

'Where is Saurabh Chaudhary?' Rana's explosive attack on shooting federation

'Where is Saurabh Chaudhary?' Rana's explosive attack on shooting federation

Rediff.com18 Aug 2024

Rana hardly minced words as he questioned the federation's tendency to make last-minute changes to its policy, and its stubborn refusal to acknowledge or facilitate the presence of shooters' personal coaches at national camps and trials.

BJP makes inroads in Dalit, Jat strongholds of Haryana

BJP makes inroads in Dalit, Jat strongholds of Haryana

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party, which pulled off a hat-trick of wins in Haryana by bucking anti-incumbency, managed to make significant inroads into the Dalit seats and Jat strongholds.

BJP's Pragya Thakur accuses party MLA of running illegal liquor shop

BJP's Pragya Thakur accuses party MLA of running illegal liquor shop

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

She has also demanded Rai's removal from the MLA's post. When contacted, Rai told media persons to themselves inquire into Thakur's allegations.

Kiara Gets Her Fashion Right At Cannes

Kiara Gets Her Fashion Right At Cannes

Rediff.com18 May 2024

Kiara exudes diva vibes in an ivory crepe back satin dress featuring a thigh-high slit.

The 'Irreplaceable' Lady In Dev Anand's Life

The 'Irreplaceable' Lady In Dev Anand's Life

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

'She is the gorgeous Lata, the love of my life.'

Aishwarya Goes For Gold At Cannes

Aishwarya Goes For Gold At Cannes

Rediff.com17 May 2024

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan looked gorgeous in her first appearance at this year's Cannes International Film Festival.

Paris Olympics: Dhiraj, Ankita shine as archers secure quarters berths

Paris Olympics: Dhiraj, Ankita shine as archers secure quarters berths

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

Debutant Ankita Bhakat left behind seasoned campaigners like Deepika Kumar to emerge as the best-placed Indian archer at 11th in the women's individual recurve qualification.

Ram temple sanctum sanctorum's roof is leaking, says chief priest

Ram temple sanctum sanctorum's roof is leaking, says chief priest

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

Alleging negligence in the construction of the temple, Das claimed that there was also no arrangement for the drainage of rainwater from the temple premises after the showers on Saturday midnight.

Is This Aishwarya's Epic Fail At Cannes?

Is This Aishwarya's Epic Fail At Cannes?

Rediff.com18 May 2024

The silver gown with turquoise fringes designed by Falguni and Shane Peacock just didn't do her any justice.

Aradhanaa Makes A Smashing Debut And Wins An Award

Aradhanaa Makes A Smashing Debut And Wins An Award

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

Here's some sizzle from the IIFA Utsavam night, which was dedicated to the south film industries of Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada.

UP Cong chief, party leaders pay obeisance at Ayodhya

UP Cong chief, party leaders pay obeisance at Ayodhya

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

While the Congress top brass has declined an invitation to the January 22 consecration ceremony at the Ram temple in Ayodhya, the party's Uttar Pradesh unit stuck to its plan to offer prayers in the holy city on Makar Sankranti.

Kejriwal to tender resignation on Tuesday, AAP MLAs to pick new CM

Kejriwal to tender resignation on Tuesday, AAP MLAs to pick new CM

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

A meeting of Aam Aadmi Party MLAs will be held on Tuesday morning, and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is likely to tender his resignation after it, the party said.

Mysuru sculptor's Ram Lalla to be installed in Ayodhya mandir

Mysuru sculptor's Ram Lalla to be installed in Ayodhya mandir

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

A new idol of Ram Lalla sculpted by Mysuru-based Arun Yogiraj has been selected for installation at the Ram temple in Ayodhya, temple trust's general secretary Champat Rai said on Monday.

Found no conflict as Kapil-led CAC: Rai

Found no conflict as Kapil-led CAC: Rai

Rediff.com29 Sep 2019

'We appointed the CAC as an ad-hoc body to specifically appoint the head coach of the men's national team. We as COA found that there was no Conflict of Interest'

Consecration at 12.20 pm on Jan 22, no darshan on 20-21

Consecration at 12.20 pm on Jan 22, no darshan on 20-21

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

General secretary of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Champat Rai on Monday announced that the idol of Lord Ram will be placed at its position at the 'garbh griha' of the temple on January 18 and Pran Pratishtha will take place at 12.20 pm on January 22.

The Beautiful Bhooths of Bollywood

The Beautiful Bhooths of Bollywood

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

On the other end of the spooky spectrum, there's the otherworld beauty looking for a do-gooder to help her restless spirit find peace.

Yudhra Review: When Style Meets Stereotype

Yudhra Review: When Style Meets Stereotype

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

There are so many loopholes in this lazily scribbled plot, it could be a different movie and still as crummy, observes Sukanya Verma.

BCCI to pay Edulji, Rai Rs 3.5 crore each

BCCI to pay Edulji, Rai Rs 3.5 crore each

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

The Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA) will demit office after the BCCI AGM here on Wednesday, ending a tumultuous 33-month tenure.

INSIDE PIX: Stars Party With Ambanis

INSIDE PIX: Stars Party With Ambanis

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

Bollywood stars capture inside pictures of the grand festivities of Radhika Merchant and Anant Ambani's longest wedding ceremonies. Take a look.

Gulshan Rai dead

Gulshan Rai dead

Rediff.com11 Oct 2004

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh paid tribute to noted filmmaker, saying he had displayed a rare sensitivity towards the social issues of the day.

Behold! The architectural marvel of Ayodhya temple

Behold! The architectural marvel of Ayodhya temple

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

A new landmark of India -- both structural and spiritual -- rises on Ayodhya's horizon on Monday as a new-age architectural marvel of elegant sandstones, diligently carved by craftspeople with dedication and devotion to Lord Ram.

Vinod Rai: 'No one better than Ganguly to lead BCCI'

Vinod Rai: 'No one better than Ganguly to lead BCCI'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

Having cut off the "umbilical cord" that tied him to the Board, the former Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) spoke to PTI on a range of issues from "giving a free hand" to the Virat Kohli-Ravi Shastri duo, Anil Kumble's exit as national coach, his frosty relationship with colleague Diana Edulji, sexual harassment allegations against BCCI CEO Rahul Johri and difficulties in implementing the Supreme Court-mandated Lodha recommendations.

Zindaginama Review: Empathetic

Zindaginama Review: Empathetic

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

Zindaginama keeps its tone hopeful and steers away from making the stories tragic or depressing, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Rekha, Aditi-Siddharth At Sonakshi Reception

Rekha, Aditi-Siddharth At Sonakshi Reception

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

The who's who of Bollywood lined up to attend the wedding reception of Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal at the Bastian restaurant in Mumbai.

Kannauj survivor's aunt helped former block head rape her

Kannauj survivor's aunt helped former block head rape her

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

The aunt of the minor girl, who was allegedly raped by former block head Nawab Singh Yadav at a private college in Kannauj, has been arrested, police said on Wednesday.

India's Olympic archers focus on 'team bonding'

India's Olympic archers focus on 'team bonding'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

The focus was on "team bonding" for the Indian archery team on Friday following their inspiring show in the qualification round of the Paris Games

Lockdown challenge: Archer Rai builds muscles to maintain shape for Olympics

Lockdown challenge: Archer Rai builds muscles to maintain shape for Olympics

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

The postponement of the Tokyo Games was a bitter pill to swallow for Indian archer Tarundeep Rai as he will get one year older when he takes the field for his third Olympics. He has been forced to change his training due to the worsening COVID-19 pandemic and the 21-day nationwide lockdown. His daily routine now is to search for videos on "how to build shoulder muscles" and train at the gym for long hours.

No court stay on broadcast of Indrani Mukerjea documentary series

No court stay on broadcast of Indrani Mukerjea documentary series

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

CBI special judge SP Naik-Nimbalkar said the court does not have the "inherent power" to stop the broadcast, and asked the probe agency to approach an appropriate forum if advised.

Madhuri's Devdas Reunion At Ambani Party

Madhuri's Devdas Reunion At Ambani Party

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

Days after Radhika Merchant and Anant Ambani's wedding, pictures of the celebrations continue to pour in.

Can Kejriwal Reconnect With Delhi Voters?

Can Kejriwal Reconnect With Delhi Voters?

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

As leaders in both the BJP and Congress concede, neither has within their parties a leader to match Arvind Kejriwal's charisma in Delhi.

UP Cong chief says party workers will visit Ayodhya

UP Cong chief says party workers will visit Ayodhya

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

While the Congress top brass has declined the invitation to the January 22 consecration ceremony at Ayodhya's Ram temple, the party's Uttar Pradesh unit plans to go ahead with its own event a week earlier in the holy town.

UP STF guns down 2nd robbery accused; Akhilesh's wish, says his father

UP STF guns down 2nd robbery accused; Akhilesh's wish, says his father

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

The Uttar Pradesh Police on Monday said it has gunned down a second accused in the Sultanpur jewellery store robbery case in a pre-dawn encounter in Unnao district. "Akhilesh Yadav's wish has been fulfilled, a Thakur has been encountered," said the father of Anuj Pratap Singh.

AAP protesters held during march to PM's residence

AAP protesters held during march to PM's residence

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

Raising slogans of 'Inquilab Zindabad' and 'Kejriwal Zindabad', Aam Aadmi Party workers and leaders reached the area's metro station in groups, with the party calling for a march to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence on Lok Kalyan Marg for a 'gherao'.

Aishwarya, Salman At Ambanis' Shubh Ashirwad

Aishwarya, Salman At Ambanis' Shubh Ashirwad

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

A day after the wedding of the year, a special function, called the Shubh Ashirwad, was held on July 13 to bless the newlyweds, Radhika and Anant Ambani.

Why did this designer slam Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

Why did this designer slam Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

All eyes were on Aishwarya as she made her debut at the Paris Fashion Week. But this Indian designer doesn't seem to pleased with her look.