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Mikes in our Parliament are silenced: Rahul tells British MPs

Mikes in our Parliament are silenced: Rahul tells British MPs

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi told British parliamentarians in London on Monday that functioning microphones in the Lok Sabha are often silenced against the Opposition.

Akshay Kumar's TOP 10 HITS

Akshay Kumar's TOP 10 HITS

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

We continue celebrating Akshay Kumar's birthday, with a list of his 20 biggest blockbusters over the years.

Box Office: Super 30 gets slow opening

Box Office: Super 30 gets slow opening

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

The hits and flops of the week.

Over 200 arrested for protest over Prophet remark in UP

Over 200 arrested for protest over Prophet remark in UP

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

People pelted stones at police personnel in Prayagraj and Saharanpur as people took to rowdiness during their protests after Friday prayers.

COVID vaccination for people above 45 years from today

COVID vaccination for people above 45 years from today

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

According to the health ministry, advance appointments for vaccination can be booked through http://cowin.gov.in, or one can visit their nearest vaccination center after 3 pm and get on-site registration done.

Friday prayers pass off peacefully amid tight security in UP

Friday prayers pass off peacefully amid tight security in UP

Rediff.com25 Jun 2022

In Kanpur, that witnessed stone pelting and violence on June 3, people from the Muslim community participated in the prayers in all major mosques while the police personnel remained on alert.

Did RBI Know About Demonetization?

Did RBI Know About Demonetization?

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

The RBI was not party to the decision to demonetize 500 and 1,000-rupee notes, which was taken at the highest level of India's political leadership.

MI-RCB: The Wives Watch

MI-RCB: The Wives Watch

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

The agony and ecstasy of the Mumbai Indians-Royal Challengers Bangalore IPL 2021 encounter was best captured on the MI-RCB players's wives at the Dubai cricket stadium, September 26, 2021.

Why Short-Sellers Like Hindenburg Matter

Why Short-Sellers Like Hindenburg Matter

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

Strange souls see a research report on an Indian conglomerate as part of a vast conspiracy to Keep India Down. There is only one possible response to this: Grow up. Nobody in the West cares enough about India or Adani to put all the effort into creating a giant conspiracy that links together BBC documentaries and short-sellers, points out Mihir S Sharma.

Ranji round-up: Padikkal's ton gives Karnataka lead

Ranji round-up: Padikkal's ton gives Karnataka lead

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

A round-up of Day 2 of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Wednesday.

When Ram Came To Bollywood

When Ram Came To Bollywood

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

Bollywood movies have a soft corner for Dil and Pyaar. But its Ram love is no less prolific.

Celebs flaunt their toned back!

Celebs flaunt their toned back!

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

Bollywood stars and their awesomely toned backs...

Heavy rains damage highways in Uttarakhand, traffic suspended

Heavy rains damage highways in Uttarakhand, traffic suspended

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

Heavy overnight rains damaged the Rishikesh-Gangotri and Rishikesh-Badrinath national highways in Uttarakhand leading to suspension of traffic along the affected stretches for public safety, an official said on Friday.

Pics: Huge crowds bid final farewell to General Rawat, his wife Madhulika

Pics: Huge crowds bid final farewell to General Rawat, his wife Madhulika

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

Huge crowds of mourners gathered outside as armed forces personnel took the mortal remains of Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat and his wife Madhulika Rawat inside the Brar Square crematorium in the Delhi Cantonment on Friday.

India-Australia T20s: Axar Patel Most Valuable Player!

India-Australia T20s: Axar Patel Most Valuable Player!

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji list India's Most Valuable ODI Players in the India-Australia T20 series.

Ranji: Ignored for Aus Tests, Sarfaraz hits another ton

Ranji: Ignored for Aus Tests, Sarfaraz hits another ton

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

A round-up of the first day's play in the Ranji Trophy matches across the country, on Tuesday.

Ranji: Dhapola's fiery spell puts U'khand in command

Ranji: Dhapola's fiery spell puts U'khand in command

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

Dhapola's feat did not miss the attention of the BCCI secretary Jay Shah who termed it as one of the finest bowling performances of the tournament.

Review: The Tashkent Files is a hard-hitting film

Review: The Tashkent Files is a hard-hitting film

Rediff.com12 Apr 2019

The writers have smartly targeted several politicians without mentioning them, says Ramesh S.

Hooch kills 11 in Aligarh, 3 officials suspended

Hooch kills 11 in Aligarh, 3 officials suspended

Rediff.com28 May 2021

11 people died on Friday and some more were taken ill after allegedly consuming spurious liquor sold by a licensed vendor in Aligarh, a senior official said.

Your OTT Menu: Weddings. Superheroes. Alia Bhatt

Your OTT Menu: Weddings. Superheroes. Alia Bhatt

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

Alia Bhatt, animated treats, action masala and comic book adaptations, OTT is quite the goodie bag this week.

Sparkling Diwali For Hotels, Tour Operators

Sparkling Diwali For Hotels, Tour Operators

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

'Consumers are willing to increase travel spends by 20-30 per cent versus pre-pandemic.'

Rahul Could Become Central to Anti-BJP Politics

Rahul Could Become Central to Anti-BJP Politics

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

Anti-Congress regional parties may have felt the possible impact of Rahul's South-North yatra, pending a second East-West padayatra, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Review: Ekkees Toppon Ki Salaami has repeat value

Review: Ekkees Toppon Ki Salaami has repeat value

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

Ekkees Toppon Ki Salaami could have been flawless but for slightly substandard dialogues and cinematography, says Paloma Sharma.

The Khandaani Shafakhana review

The Khandaani Shafakhana review

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

Khandaani Shafakhana neither enlightens nor entertains, feels Sukanya Verma.

Vijay Hazare: Ishant, Dhawan help Delhi drub Vidharba

Vijay Hazare: Ishant, Dhawan help Delhi drub Vidharba

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

Fresh from his exploits in Mumbai's maiden Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 triumph, Kotian got down to business after his pace colleagues Tushar Desphande (2/23) and Mohit Avasthi (1/29) handed Bengal early blows.

Bank guard in UP shoots customer for not wearing a mask

Bank guard in UP shoots customer for not wearing a mask

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

A security guard posted at the Station Road branch of Bank of Baroda in Bareilly on Friday allegedly opened fire at a customer who was trying to force his way inside without a mask, the police said.

'If we want to fly some kites, we can fly them in different ways'

'If we want to fly some kites, we can fly them in different ways'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

'... and without necessarily calling them Economic Surveys.' 'One should stick to the main focus, which is to give people a good perspective on how the economy is doing.'

'BJP should be pleased because it has done well'

'BJP should be pleased because it has done well'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

'...despite not being ideologically aligned with a vast section of the people of the north east.' 'But the results in Tripura, Nagaland and Meghalaya show that no party, including the BJP, can say that it has really done well.'

Ranji: Bengal close in on innings win over Haryana

Ranji: Bengal close in on innings win over Haryana

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

A round-up of Ranji matches played on Thursday.

Smriti Mandhana's Journey To 3.4 Crore

Smriti Mandhana's Journey To 3.4 Crore

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

Smriti Mandhana isn't actually known to be the most prolific T20 player -- her career T20 International average of 27.32 is middling at best. There have been failures too, but her ability to analyse and assess them honestly is a rarity in modern sport.

When a captain stops performing, he should be taken aside

When a captain stops performing, he should be taken aside

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

The cricket establishment in India has an unhealthy respect for reputations. Sachin Tendulkar and Kapil Dev were allowed to retire when they wanted. And captains have played beyond the stage of being automatic picks, notes Suhit K Sen.

Tokyo Games: ASTOUNDING Pix!

Tokyo Games: ASTOUNDING Pix!

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

Images from the Olympics.

From khaki to khadi: How ex-cops fared in Maha polls

From khaki to khadi: How ex-cops fared in Maha polls

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

Among the retired police officials who lost was former 'encounter specialist' and Shiv Sena candidate Pradeep Sharma.

Review: BA Pass is an impressively dark and sexy film

Review: BA Pass is an impressively dark and sexy film

Rediff.com2 Aug 2013

It's a riveting film, writes Raja Sen.

W-O-N-D-E-R-F-U-L Music

W-O-N-D-E-R-F-U-L Music

Rediff.com19 May 2022

Fantastical musical moments from the International Jazz Day concert in Mumbai.

Rumours of violence spark panic in parts of Delhi

Rumours of violence spark panic in parts of Delhi

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

Police said some "unsubstantiated reports" of tension in southeast and west districts were circulated on social media.

Boom Boom is back with a BANG!

Boom Boom is back with a BANG!

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

Rajneesh Gupta presents all the interesting numbers from Day 4 of the India-England Test at Trent Bridge.

Will Operation Rahul Boomerang On BJP?

Will Operation Rahul Boomerang On BJP?

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

It is clear to any observer that the BJP risks its demolition drive boomeranging on itself. Except for one unpredictable factor in the works -- Rahul Gandhi himself, observes Shyam G Menon.

The Bravest Of The Brave

The Bravest Of The Brave

Rediff.com11 May 2022

President Ram Nath Kovind -- supreme commander of India's defence forces -- conveyed the nation's deepest gratitude to bravehearts who had protected the motherland from harm at the Defence Investiture Ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday May 10, 2022.

They Won The Pulitzer For These Images

They Won The Pulitzer For These Images

Rediff.com11 May 2022

Adnan Abidi, Sanna Irshad Mattoo, Amit Dave and the late Danish Siddiqui, who was killed last July while on assignment covering the war in Afghanistan, won the Pulitzer Prize for Feature Photography for coverage of the coronavirus pandemic in India.