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Delhi teen succumbs to dengue; parents allege negligence, over-charging by hosps

Delhi teen succumbs to dengue; parents allege negligence, over-charging by hosps

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

Rishabh, 17, of New Seemapuri, succumbed to the vector-borne disease on Thursday at the Max super-speciality hospital in Ghaziabad.

A Jethmalani enters the movies!

A Jethmalani enters the movies!

Rediff.com29 Apr 2005

How sworn enemies became friends again

How sworn enemies became friends again

Rediff.com12 Jan 2019

The parties seem to have forgotten their two decade-old antagonism for a 'political revolution' which they hope would 'last long'.

Bihar rape victim seeks President's permission to kill herself

Bihar rape victim seeks President's permission to kill herself

Rediff.com9 Jan 2016

Why does a rape victim in Bihar want to kill herself?

'This is not an accident, it's a conspiracy'

'This is not an accident, it's a conspiracy'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

Rediff.com's Swarupa Dutt speaks to the mother of the Unnao rape survivor who met with a near-fatal road accident on Sunday.

Migrant in viral photo reaches Bihar, couldn't see son

Migrant in viral photo reaches Bihar, couldn't see son

Rediff.com17 May 2020

The powerful image of the distraught man, struggling to reach home in Begusarai, almost 1,200 km away during the nationwide lockdown, was widely shared across all media, becoming a defining image of the trauma of lakhs of migrant labourers stranded away from home.

How sand mafia framed IAS officer Durga

How sand mafia framed IAS officer Durga

Rediff.com2 Aug 2013

Uttar Pradesh is under the scanner again as that state IAS Association has taken on CM Akhilesh Yadav for the suspension of Durga Shakti Nagpal, who campaigned against the sand mafia

What the Ramayana, Mahabharata tell us

What the Ramayana, Mahabharata tell us

Rediff.com6 Dec 2018

'We often assume that Ayodhya is Ram's property and Hastinapur is Yudhishthira's property when, in fact, it is their responsibility.' 'A king exists, as per Hindu philosophy, only to ensure that other people's property is safe,' explains Devdutt Pattanaik.

'My daughter would be alive if rushed to hospital with Hema Malini'

'My daughter would be alive if rushed to hospital with Hema Malini'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2015

Two-year-old Chinni's life could have been saved if had she been rushed to a private hospital with actor Hema Malini, claims the girl's father who is himself recovering at a local hospital in Jaipur after Thursday night's deadly accident.

'I hope my daughter can rest in peace soon'

'I hope my daughter can rest in peace soon'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

'She was just a little girl. She didn't understand religion. Who is Hindu, who is Muslim.' 'She was just 8! Why punish her?' The family of the eight-year-old girl who was gang-raped and murdered in Jammu's Kathua district say everything has changed since that horrific crime.

PIX: Alia-Sidharth attend Ronnie Screwvala's daughter's reception

PIX: Alia-Sidharth attend Ronnie Screwvala's daughter's reception

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

Filmmaker Ronnie Screwvala's daughter Trishya got married to Suhail Chandhok on January 19 at the Taj Mahal Palace in south Mumbai. It was followed by a starry reception at the same venue the next day.

Dalit boy's death: 2 police officers booked

Dalit boy's death: 2 police officers booked

Rediff.com24 Oct 2015

Amid a raging row, two police officers were on Friday booked on charges of murder of a 15-year-old Dalit youth in Sonipat even as Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar claimed that he had committed suicide and had not died in police custody as alleged by his family.

'Akhilesh can damage SP but cannot be a great leader on his own'

'Akhilesh can damage SP but cannot be a great leader on his own'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

'If Muslims who are 20 percent of UP's population feel the SP has no future they will go with the BSP. Even if 10 percent Muslim vote goes to the BSP every equation will change.'

Samajwadi showdown: 5,000 SUVs part of Akhilesh's 'Rath Yatra'

Samajwadi showdown: 5,000 SUVs part of Akhilesh's 'Rath Yatra'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2016

With Diwali failing to thaw strained ties in the Mulayam clan, a show of strength is on the cards as Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav takes out his 'Rath Yatra' on November 3, two days before ruling SP's silver jubilee show organised by his uncle Shivpal Yadav.

Rana Kapoor: Banker gone Rogue

Rana Kapoor: Banker gone Rogue

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

'The book captures Rana Kapoor's hunger for real estate leading to bungalows in Delhi, Mumbai, London and other cities; the multiple companies -- over 100 -- to fund his family's various ventures; the attempt to game the system by showing lower non-performing assets,' notes Joydeep Ghosh.

PNB fraud: CBI gets govt nod to act against Usha Ananthasubramanian

PNB fraud: CBI gets govt nod to act against Usha Ananthasubramanian

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

The government has given sanction for prosecution against PNB executive director Sanjiv Sharan as part of the clean up exercise in the system.

After Ramgopal, SP may take back all expelled leaders

After Ramgopal, SP may take back all expelled leaders

Rediff.com20 Nov 2016

Some of the expelled youth leaders, close to Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, have already met party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav, triggering speculation of their early return to party fold.

Raj backs CAA/NRC, says will drive out 'infiltrators'

Raj backs CAA/NRC, says will drive out 'infiltrators'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

The MNS chief unveiled his party's new flag which is completely saffron and bears King Shivaji's royal seal. He also questioned how many of the Muslims taking part in the protests were Indian.

Headley deposition ends; says Lashkar knew Pak would take only 'superficial' action post 26/11

Headley deposition ends; says Lashkar knew Pak would take only 'superficial' action post 26/11

Rediff.com13 Feb 2016

Lashkar-e-Tayiba and the Al Qaeda were convinced that 26/11 attack masterminds Hafiz Saeed and Zakiur Rehman would face only "superficial" action from the Pakistani authorities and within months plans were afoot for another terror strike in India, Pakistani-American terrorist David Coleman Headley said on Saturday.

'Down to earth man, cared for those around him'

'Down to earth man, cared for those around him'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2017

Kovind, the 71-year-old BJP veteran, who rose from a modest background is set to occupy the country's highest constitutional office.

The Rajapaksas You Did Not Know

The Rajapaksas You Did Not Know

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

From Sri Lanka's most popular political family to its most despised -- going by the voices on the streets calling for the Rajapaksas' ouster -- what went wrong for the clan? Veteran Sri Lanka watcher N Sathiya Moorthy offers an insight.

Meet the Busiest Actor in Bollywood

Meet the Busiest Actor in Bollywood

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

Raza Murad has featured in over 500 movies till date, and he's not slowing down anytime soon.

Akhilesh to expand UP cabinet, expected to take more control

Akhilesh to expand UP cabinet, expected to take more control

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

The much speculated expansion of the Uttar Pradesh cabinet will take place on Thursday. Chief Minister Aklhilesh Yadav, who gave indications to that effect on Tuesday, is all set for enlarging the size of his 56-member council of ministers.

Kargil war hero's parents remember their son 'Naughty'

Kargil war hero's parents remember their son 'Naughty'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2019

Saurabh's parents Narinder Kumar and Vijay Kalia remember with crystal clear clarity that moment 20 years ago when they saw their elder son for the last time. He was not yet 23 and on his way to rejoin duty but they did not know where.

'Jo apne baap kaa nahi ho saka, woh aapka kya hogaa': Mulayam's jibe at Akhilesh

'Jo apne baap kaa nahi ho saka, woh aapka kya hogaa': Mulayam's jibe at Akhilesh

Rediff.com1 Apr 2017

Mulayam laid bare his anger for the first time after the SP's defeat in the UP assembly election fought under the leadership of Akhilesh.

Police says Shaheen Bagh shooter is AAP member; family rejects claim

Police says Shaheen Bagh shooter is AAP member; family rejects claim

Rediff.com5 Feb 2020

Kapil Baisala and his father joined the AAP in early 2019, police said. DCP (Crime Branch) Rajesh Deo said his mobile phone has been seized and they have retrieved his WhatsApp data and photos of him and his father joining the party. Baisala's police custody has been extended by two days.

Khattar takes oath as Haryana CM, Dushyant Chautala as deputy CM

Khattar takes oath as Haryana CM, Dushyant Chautala as deputy CM

Rediff.com27 Oct 2019

Manohar Lal Khattar took oath as Haryana chief minister for the second time on Sunday and will lead the Bharatiya Janata Party-Jannayak Janta Party coalition government in the state. JJP leader Dushyant Chautala took oath as the deputy chief minister.

Man dragged half-a-km after being hit by car in Gurgaon

Man dragged half-a-km after being hit by car in Gurgaon

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

A man was allegedly dragged for half-a-km after being hit by a car whose driver made a bid to escape from the accident spot on Old Delhi road in Gurgaon.

Wave of grief as mortal remains Ladakh martyrs reach home

Wave of grief as mortal remains Ladakh martyrs reach home

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

In heart-wrenching scenes reminiscent of the aftermath of the 2019 Pulwama terror attack in which 40 CRPF personnel were killed, coffins of soldiers arrived in several states for the last rites with full military honours.

FIRST LOOK: The newest Kapoor grandson on the block

FIRST LOOK: The newest Kapoor grandson on the block

Rediff.com9 May 2014

Actors Armaan Jain and Deeksha Seth and filmmaker Arif Ali make their Bollywood debut with Lekar Hum Deewana Dil.

What draws today's young men to the Ayodhya campaign?

What draws today's young men to the Ayodhya campaign?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

More than 25 years after the Babri Masjid was destroyed, another generation proclaims its commitment to building a Ram temple.

How Akhilesh Yadav has failed UP

How Akhilesh Yadav has failed UP

Rediff.com7 Jun 2014

He came to power with a huge mandate in 2012, but Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav has now forfeited the voters' trust.

Yadav family feud threatens to derail SP's poll prospects

Yadav family feud threatens to derail SP's poll prospects

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

Even as Akhilesh Yadav has emerged stronger in Uttar Pradesh politics, the Samajwadi Party has become weaker due to family feud, reports Virendra Singh Rawat.

The soldier who won India's first Param Vir Chakra

The soldier who won India's first Param Vir Chakra

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Major Somnath Sharma was awarded the Param Vir Chakra posthumously for his bravery in the Kashmir operations on November 3, 1947.

Akhilesh Yadav's cabinet expansion faces several hiccups

Akhilesh Yadav's cabinet expansion faces several hiccups

Rediff.com18 Jul 2013

Prolonged parleys with different power centers led to several hiccups before Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav could induct four new faces in his team in Lucknow on Thursday. The total tally of council of ministers is now 60.

SC puts Unnao order on hold; CBI forms additional team

SC puts Unnao order on hold; CBI forms additional team

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

The apex court will on Monday take a call on moving the woman and her lawyer to AIIMS in Delhi, it said.

'Simple boy, not radical', says Shaheen Bagh shooter's family

'Simple boy, not radical', says Shaheen Bagh shooter's family

Rediff.com2 Feb 2020

Kapil was tired of travelling extra kilometeres due to protests at Shaheen Bagh, said his uncle. He said Kapil usually had to travel 10 km to reach home but due to protests, he had to travel 35 km.

Mulayam, Akhilesh, Shivpal come together to celebrate Diwali

Mulayam, Akhilesh, Shivpal come together to celebrate Diwali

Rediff.com19 Oct 2017

SP veteran Mulayam Singh Yadav claimed that there was "no discord".

Lalu, Nitish most worried about their 'prestige seats'

Lalu, Nitish most worried about their 'prestige seats'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2014

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar of the Janata Dal-United and his bete noire Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad Yadav are not contesting the Lok Sabha polls which has put their 'prestige constituencies' of Nalanda and Patliputra at stake.

Here's where Bollywood stashes its cash!

Here's where Bollywood stashes its cash!

Rediff.com17 Nov 2016

Bollywood and black money go a long way.