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Paralympics: Harvinder wins India's first-ever archery GOLD!

Paralympics: Harvinder wins India's first-ever archery GOLD!

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

Harvinder Singh is the first ever Indian to win a gold medal in archery at the Paralympics.

Why is Rakesh Tikait going to Bengal?

Why is Rakesh Tikait going to Bengal?

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

'Why shouldn't we talk against the BJP when it is solely responsible for bringing in these three laws by riding rough over Parliamentary procedures and norms?' 'We will talk against the BJP because it is the sole political party responsible for pushing these destructive farm laws'

Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video Review: Stree, Lies & Videotape

Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video Review: Stree, Lies & Videotape

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

Between tons of sexual innuendo and Kapil Sharma brand of slapstick gags characterised in loud caricatures, moronic behaviour, flimsy wigs and cartoonish rhythm, Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video's jarring notions of exuberance have nothing novel to offer, groans Sukanya Verma.

Rakesh Tikait, the cynosure of many eyes

Rakesh Tikait, the cynosure of many eyes

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

Tikait has been at loggerheads with various governments on a range of farmers' issues, including loan waivers, minimum support price, power tariff and land acquisition in states such as UP, Haryana Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh.

WFI President's post: Two-way contest between Sanjay Singh, Anita Sheoran

WFI President's post: Two-way contest between Sanjay Singh, Anita Sheoran

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

Either Sanjay Kumar Singh or 2010 CWG champion Anita Sheoran will become the next WFI President.

Ex-MLA among 12 booked for Haryana leader's murder, govt assures CBI probe

Ex-MLA among 12 booked for Haryana leader's murder, govt assures CBI probe

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij Monday said the probe into the killing of Indian National Lok Dal (INLD)'s state unit chief Nafe Singh Rathee will be handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation even as 12 people including a former MLA were booked in connection with the murder.

10 labourers killed, 3 hurt as truck hits tractor trolley in UP

10 labourers killed, 3 hurt as truck hits tractor trolley in UP

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

The prime minister has announced an ex gratia of Rs 2 lakh from PMNRF (PM's National Relief Fund) for the next of kin of each deceased in the road accident in Mirzapur, UP. The injured would be given Rs 50,000, the Prime Minister's Office posted on X.

Monk-like Harvinder reveals his mantra to Paralympics gold

Monk-like Harvinder reveals his mantra to Paralympics gold

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

His was India's second medal in archery at the ongoing Games after Sheetal Devi and Rakesh Kumar combined for the compound mixed team bronze.

Paralympics: Harvinder's double medal dream shattered

Paralympics: Harvinder's double medal dream shattered

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

Harvinder Singh and Pooja Jatyan fought hard before going down against top seeds Elisabetta Mijno and Stefano Travisani 2-6 in the semifinals of the recurve mixed team open category at the Paralympics in Paris on Thursday.

After Amethi, BJP sets eyes on last Gandhi citadel Rae Bareli

After Amethi, BJP sets eyes on last Gandhi citadel Rae Bareli

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

The ruling party appears to have worked to a plan, beginning with the weaning away of Congress MLC and MLAs.

Is Gambhir The Coach Team India Needs?

Is Gambhir The Coach Team India Needs?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

Like the billionaire investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, Gautam Gambhir, the tenacious former opener-turned-coach, also seems to be governed by instincts while picking unheralded players and turning them into match-winners, points out Vishal Menon.

'India stands tall today because of your grit, achievements'

'India stands tall today because of your grit, achievements'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

India rewrote several records and unlocked some new firsts at the Paralympic Games.

PIX: Paralympic champions return to grand welcome

PIX: Paralympic champions return to grand welcome

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

India's athletes finished with their best ever haul of 29 medals -- including seven golds -- at the just-concluded Paralympic Games in Paris.

'I couldn't convince Rakesh Tikait'

'I couldn't convince Rakesh Tikait'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

'There is no animosity among us. We are one family.'

Bihar school teacher jailed for 'don't vote for Modi' remark in classroom

Bihar school teacher jailed for 'don't vote for Modi' remark in classroom

Rediff.com19 May 2024

District education officer Ajay Kumar Singh said teacher Harendra Rajak's conduct was brought to his notice by family members of several students of the government secondary school at Amrakh in Kurhani block.

Is it BJP or Congress or fractured verdict in MP?

Is it BJP or Congress or fractured verdict in MP?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2023

Many exit polls have kept the incumbent Bharatiya Janata party ahead of the Congress in what was a straight contest between two main parties. Assembly polls were held in the state in a single phase on November 17.

Paralympians Soar, But Await India Inc's Leap Of Faith

Paralympians Soar, But Await India Inc's Leap Of Faith

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

'Historically, there hasn't been much representation around para-athletes from a brand perspective.' 'With their best medal tally in Paris, it has triggered considerable organic interest.'

Coaching centre deaths: SUV driver gets bail after cops drop charge

Coaching centre deaths: SUV driver gets bail after cops drop charge

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

A court in New Delhi on Thursday allowed the second bail plea of an SUV driver, arrested for his alleged role in drowning of three civil services aspirants in the basement of a coaching centre.

SEE: Bulldozers used to shower petals on UP MLAs visiting Ayodhya

SEE: Bulldozers used to shower petals on UP MLAs visiting Ayodhya

Rediff.com11 Feb 2024

Members from the Jayant Chaudhary's Rashtriya Lok Dal too were part of the group, their participation seen as another indication that the party is all set to switch sides from the SP to the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.

UP polls: Only four out of 21 turncoats make it to legislature

UP polls: Only four out of 21 turncoats make it to legislature

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

Nine of the turncoats were fielded by the BJP and 10 by the Samajwadi Party.

ED gets 4-day custody of AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan in PMLA case

ED gets 4-day custody of AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan in PMLA case

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

Several Aam Aadmi Party leaders, including Manish Sisodia and Sanjay Singh, hit out at the BJP government at the Centre, saying agencies are targeting those who raised their voice against the ruling party.

BJP youth leader, arrested in drugs case, blames party colleague

BJP youth leader, arrested in drugs case, blames party colleague

Rediff.com20 Feb 2021

Bharatiya Janata Party's youth-wing leader Pamela Goswami, arrested in a drugs case, on Saturday demanded the arrest of party colleague Rakesh Singh, accusing him of conspiracy, and sought a CID probe into the matter.

15 Kashmiri Pandits fight elections from Valley

15 Kashmiri Pandits fight elections from Valley

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

So far 14 Kashmiri Pandits have filed nominations to contest from the valley for the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections, aiming to ensure the return and rehabilitation of their fellow community members, whose number run up to 3 lakh.

Ahead of RS polls, chief whip among 8 SP MLAs skip Akhilesh's meeting

Ahead of RS polls, chief whip among 8 SP MLAs skip Akhilesh's meeting

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

A senior SP leader requesting anonymity said that the party chief had called a meeting to brief the MLAs about the voting process of the Rajya Sabha elections.

What's my fault, asks SUV driver arrested in Delhi flooding case

What's my fault, asks SUV driver arrested in Delhi flooding case

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

A court in New Delhi on Tuesday reserved its order on the bail plea of an SUV driver and four owners of the coaching centre basement in the Old Rajinder Nagar area which was flooded with rainwater and led to the death of three civil services aspirants.

India to launch Gaganyaan mission by end of 2023 or 2024: Jitendra Singh

India to launch Gaganyaan mission by end of 2023 or 2024: Jitendra Singh

Rediff.com19 May 2023

He unveiled the country's ambitious space project's timeline during a media interaction.

Suspected Pak terrorist killed after attack on J-K village near IB

Suspected Pak terrorist killed after attack on J-K village near IB

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

A massive operation is on to flush out the remaining holed-up terrorists.

Check out Indian athletes who've qualified for Paralympics

Check out Indian athletes who've qualified for Paralympics

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

All Indian athletes who've qualified for the paralympic games

SC allows states to recover royalty on minerals from 2005

SC allows states to recover royalty on minerals from 2005

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

The Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected the Centre's plea for prospective effect of its July 25 verdict, which upheld the power of states to levy tax on mineral rights and mineral-bearing land, and allowed them to seek refund of royalty from April 1, 2005 onwards.

BJP's Sanjay Seth wins 8th RS seat in UP with help from SP's MLAs

BJP's Sanjay Seth wins 8th RS seat in UP with help from SP's MLAs

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Ministers Keshav Prasad Maurya and Brajesh Pathak said on Tuesday night that all the eight candidates of the Bharatiya Janata Party have won in the Rajya Sabha elections from the state.

CBI arrests Gujarat school owner over NEET-UG malpractice

CBI arrests Gujarat school owner over NEET-UG malpractice

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

With the arrest of Dixit Patel, owner of Jay Jalaram School situated near Godhra in Panchmahal district, the number of persons arrested so far- five of them were held by Gujarat Police- has gone up to six.

The Path-Breaking '70s Actor You Didn't Know

The Path-Breaking '70s Actor You Didn't Know

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

Rehana Sultan was all set to be a path-breaker. The time was right. Hindi cinema had emerged from the 1960s musicals era. But somehow, leading film-makers of the time did not believe Rehana had that cachet. It was Zeenat Aman who ended up being the definitive taboo-trasher of the era. Dinesh Raheja salutes the trendsetter of the 1970s, Rehana Sultan.

Akhilesh's party chief whip resigns amid voting for Rajya Sabha polls

Akhilesh's party chief whip resigns amid voting for Rajya Sabha polls

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

Akhilesh Yadav said those who are looking for "profit" in the situation will leave.

Cyclone: People of this Kutch village are the last to shift

Cyclone: People of this Kutch village are the last to shift

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Of some 70 villages in the coastal area of Gujarat's Kutch district, people of Salaya are the last to shift to safe shelters in the face of the approaching cyclone Biparjoy.

Paris Paralympics: How India fared on September 2, 2024

Paris Paralympics: How India fared on September 2, 2024

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

A summary of Indian athletes' showing at the Paralympics, in Paris, on Monday, September 2.

Shivraj evades question on becoming MP CM again

Shivraj evades question on becoming MP CM again

Rediff.com2 Dec 2023

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday said his party would pull off a spectacular victory in the state assembly elections, but evaded a direct reply to a question whether he would be the chief minister for the fifth time, as he just said 'Bharatiya Janata Party Zindabad'.

Param Bir Singh's letter rocks LS; BJP demands probe

Param Bir Singh's letter rocks LS; BJP demands probe

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

"It is a serious matter. The home minister should resign, the Maharashtra government should resign and there should be a CBI inquiry into the whole issue'

'Pyaar Pyaar Hota Hai, Be It In 2003 Or 2024'

'Pyaar Pyaar Hota Hai, Be It In 2003 Or 2024'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

'I am old school and want what my parents have. They have been together for 35 years and still go on dates.'

HDFC Bank goes for first major rejig after merger

HDFC Bank goes for first major rejig after merger

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

HDFC Bank has reshuffled the portfolios of its senior management team. This is the first major rejig after the amalgamation of HDFC Ltd on July 1. "The runway for our growth is large. This change is being done to bring in a very sharp focus on leveraging what we have built and for enhanced execution," said Sashidhar Jagdishan, managing director and chief executive of HDFC Bank, explaining the reason for this overhaul.

Slain INLD leader Rathee 's sons get 'threat calls'; probe launched

Slain INLD leader Rathee 's sons get 'threat calls'; probe launched

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

The deceased leader's nephew, Kapoor Singh Rathee, said that his uncle's elder son Bhupinder and younger son Jatinder have received 18 threat calls from an unknown number.