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Lakhimpur: Central forces deployed; Internet services shut

Lakhimpur: Central forces deployed; Internet services shut

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

There was heavy police deployment at most of the crossings in the district, around 150 km from Uttar Pradesh's capital city, Lucknow.

Cong asks Twiiter to affix 'manipulative media' tag on 11 Union ministers' tweets

Cong asks Twiiter to affix 'manipulative media' tag on 11 Union ministers' tweets

Rediff.com25 May 2021

Surjewala has alleged that the "forged, fabricated material" and the claims made under the #CongressToolkitExposed by various ministers are identical to the material that has already been marked as 'manipulative media' by Twitter.

Dance for Astad!

Dance for Astad!

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

Astad Deboo's dancers pay the legendary dancer a lovely tribute on his 74th birth anniversary.

Ranji Roundup: Bengal virtually seal semis berth

Ranji Roundup: Bengal virtually seal semis berth

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

A round-up of Ranji Trophy matches played on Sunday.

'RAW will be having this entire file with them'

'RAW will be having this entire file with them'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

'All the things that went into bringing Yakub Memon back to India between 1993 and 1994 must be recorded in that file. Raman would have submitted his findings to the prime minister on file; in writing.'

Bhuj: The Pride of India Review

Bhuj: The Pride of India Review

Rediff.com14 Aug 2021

Bhuj: The Pride of India: Pearl Harbour on a dollar store budget, notes Sukanya Verma.

The 2018 Chhattisgarh election sentiment meter

The 2018 Chhattisgarh election sentiment meter

Rediff.com19 Nov 2018

Rediff Labs analysed the 2013 assembly election results merged with 2014 Lok Sabha election results to develop a Sentiment Meter for the 2018 electoral battle in Chhattisgarh.

Lakhimpur violence: Ashish Mishra sent to 14-day judicial custody

Lakhimpur violence: Ashish Mishra sent to 14-day judicial custody

Rediff.com10 Oct 2021

Ashish Mishra, son of Union minister of state for home Ajay Mishra, was produced before a court here late on Saturday night, which sent him to 14-day judicial custody in connection with the October 3 Lakhimpur violence.

Mishra's continuation as minister sends wrong message: Priyanka

Mishra's continuation as minister sends wrong message: Priyanka

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, who arrived Bahraich on Thursday to meet the families of two farmers killed in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence, said by allowing Union minister Ajay Kumar Mishra to continue on the post, the Centre is giving the message that those in power can do anything.

Covid toolkit probe: Delhi Police sends notice to Twitter-India

Covid toolkit probe: Delhi Police sends notice to Twitter-India

Rediff.com24 May 2021

The Special Cell has sent a notice to Twitter in connection with an inquiry into a complaint regarding the alleged 'COVID-19 toolkit' and sought a clarification from the microblogging site for classifying a related tweet by Bharatiya Janata Party leader Sambit Patra as "manipulative", an official said on Monday.

Priyanka released, joins Rahul to go to Lakhimpur Kheri

Priyanka released, joins Rahul to go to Lakhimpur Kheri

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra left for Lakhimpur Kheri Wednesday evening from a PAC guest house in Sitapur where she was kept in detention since Monday morning.

BJP's mission is to work for country: PM at party office bearers' meet

BJP's mission is to work for country: PM at party office bearers' meet

Rediff.com21 Feb 2021

BJP general secretary Arun Singh said that during the course of the meet, discussions will be held on farm laws, Aatmanirbhar Bharat and upcoming state polls.

Baghel: The man who helped Congress rise like a Phoenix in Chhattisgarh

Baghel: The man who helped Congress rise like a Phoenix in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com16 Dec 2018

Baghel led from the front to take on the BJP, led by Raman Singh, after being entrusted the task to revive the Congress' fortunes in Chhattisgarh following the third consecutive defeat in the 2013 assembly polls.

Unfair to say we need same pay as male cricketers: Mandhana

Unfair to say we need same pay as male cricketers: Mandhana

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

Revenue comes from men's cricket, unfair if women ask for the same pay, says India opener Smriti Mandhana.

Spot-fixing verdict: IPL COO awaits investigating officer's report

Spot-fixing verdict: IPL COO awaits investigating officer's report

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

In the wake of the Supreme Court-appointed Justice RM Lodha committee's landmark verdict on the Indian Premier League spot-fixing case announced on Tuesday, Sundar Raman, the Chief Operating Officer of the IPL, has said that he is awaiting the investigating officer's report on the same.

PICS: Neeraj, Mithali, Chhetri, Sreejesh get Khel Ratna honour

PICS: Neeraj, Mithali, Chhetri, Sreejesh get Khel Ratna honour

Rediff.com13 Nov 2021

Paralympic gold-winners Avani Lekhara, Sumit Antil, Pramod Bhagat, Krishna Nagar, Manish Narwal were also given the Khel Ratna at a dazzling awards ceremony on Saturday.

Tractor sales cross the 100,000 mark in September; only third time in 3 yrs

Tractor sales cross the 100,000 mark in September; only third time in 3 yrs

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

This rise was spurred by record kharif sowing - after a good rabi season - that ensured high disposable incomes in rural India.

Chhattisgarh minister walks out of assembly over Cong MLA's remarks

Chhattisgarh minister walks out of assembly over Cong MLA's remarks

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

The minister walked out of the House after being upset over what he termed as the government's 'limited' statement on the issue, following which members of the opposition BJP claimed such an incident had 'never happened where a minister expressed dissatisfaction over his own government's reply'.

Remembering Jaya: Is Sasikala making a political comeback?

Remembering Jaya: Is Sasikala making a political comeback?

Rediff.com16 Oct 2021

V K Sasikala, who was eased out of the AIADMK years ago, on Saturday paid homage at the mausoleum of former party supremo J Jayalalithaa here and cryptically remarked that she has 'unburdened' herself and the party has a bright future.

'Rajinikanth has lost credibility'

'Rajinikanth has lost credibility'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

'He should not have said that he will contest irrespective of his health four weeks ago.'

Tarak Sinha, one of India's most respected cricket coaches, dead

Tarak Sinha, one of India's most respected cricket coaches, dead

Rediff.com6 Nov 2021

Tarak Sinha, the Indian coach with most number of international and first-class cricketers as his disciples, died on Saturday morning after a prolonged illness.

How Olympics postponement has helped wrestler Deepak Punia

How Olympics postponement has helped wrestler Deepak Punia

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

Wrestlers have the opportunity to win more quota places at the Asian qualifiers and World Qualifiers this year.

Priests oppose reopening of Gangotri, Yamunotri temples

Priests oppose reopening of Gangotri, Yamunotri temples

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

"We don't accept the board's decision on opening the temple gates for a limited number of locals. We won't allow anyone to enter the shrine until the coronavirus infection goes away completely from Uttarakhand," Yamunotri temple committee general secretary Manmohan Uniyal said.

Baghel's move to buy private medical college backfires

Baghel's move to buy private medical college backfires

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

The private college and hospital has been in the thick of controversy following irregularities and fraud, raising questions on why the Chhattisgarh government wants to acquire the debt-ridden institution by paying double the amount of its valuation.

Congress withdraws from 'Covid toolkit' probe

Congress withdraws from 'Covid toolkit' probe

Rediff.com28 May 2021

The two Congress leader alleged that the Delhi Police is acting at the instance of the accused BJP leaders and under pressure from the Union Home Ministry and "are illegally misinforming and misleading third parties and also the media".

Hindus don't hate Munawar Farouqi. The police do

Hindus don't hate Munawar Farouqi. The police do

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

The police do not have it in them to confront the Hindutva groups in a country ruled by a Hindutva party. No wonder Munawar Faruqui feels this is the end for him, asserts Jyoti Punwani.

Kin of CRPF jawan abducted by Naxals stage protest; seek his release

Kin of CRPF jawan abducted by Naxals stage protest; seek his release

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

Relatives of a Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) commando held hostage by Naxals after a recent gun battle with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district blocked the Jammu-Poonch highway on Wednesday, demanding an assurance from the government for his safe release.

Rocket Boys: Our heroes have come back in flesh and blood

Rocket Boys: Our heroes have come back in flesh and blood

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

Rocket Boys offer an overwhelming experience to me and many others who saw Homi Bhabha in action at Trombay, observes Dr K S Parthasarathy, former Secretary, Atomic Energy Regulatory Board.

Why Do Bridges Collapse In Uttarakhand?

Why Do Bridges Collapse In Uttarakhand?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

In the last five years, 37 bridges have collapsed in Uttarakhand. Another 27 bridges are on the brink of collapse. 'Our politicians don't view these bridge collapses as a setback.' 'Rather they see them as an opportunity to make more money.'

Bengal win will put Mamata in race for PM

Bengal win will put Mamata in race for PM

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

The TMC expects to emerge victorious by way of a majority of minority votes and a minority of majority votes, notes Arun Bhatnagar, a retired IAS officer.

Post COVID-19, doctor commits suicide

Post COVID-19, doctor commits suicide

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

After recovering from COVID-19, Dr Ramswarup Choudhary was struggling with memory loss, sleeplessness and mental fatigue.

Shah Rukh wraps up Gauri Shinde's film

Shah Rukh wraps up Gauri Shinde's film

Rediff.com17 May 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Dr V Shanta, renowned cancer specialist, passes away

Dr V Shanta, renowned cancer specialist, passes away

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

Renowned oncologist and chairperson of the Cancer Institute in Chennai, Dr V Shanta, who is noted for her outstanding contribution to cancer care, died early on Tuesday. She was 93.

'Jaya's followers should unite': Sasikala signals truce with AIADMK

'Jaya's followers should unite': Sasikala signals truce with AIADMK

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

Paying tribute to Tamil Nadu's former chief minister J Jayalalithaa on her birth anniversary, expelled All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leader VK Sasikala said that they (the AIADMK and the Amma Makkal Munnetra Katchi) should contest elections together.

Modi regrets not learning 'world's oldest language' Tamil

Modi regrets not learning 'world's oldest language' Tamil

Rediff.com28 Feb 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said he regrets not being able to learn the world's oldest language Tamil during his long political innings as a chief minister and prime minister.

India's top TT players say won't join camp in June

India's top TT players say won't join camp in June

Rediff.com28 May 2020

The Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI) will make a fresh attempt to organise a training camp at the end of June but top players including Sharath Kamal and G Sathiyan are not ready to travel anytime soon as the situation remains "unsafe".

Bihar doctors die of COVID, govt looks away

Bihar doctors die of COVID, govt looks away

Rediff.com19 May 2021

116 doctors treating COVID patients in Bihar have succumbed to the disease. The family of only one doctor has received compensation.

Review: Gurgaon is supremely entertaining

Review: Gurgaon is supremely entertaining

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

Director Shanker Raman, with an appetite for noir and a natural temperament for fast-cutting, takes you so swiftly and so deeply inside Gurgaon's anomie that you may mistake his vision of the city for some dystopian view of the future, feels Sreehari Nair.

How This Teen Plans to Fight Climate Change

How This Teen Plans to Fight Climate Change

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

14-year-old Vinisha Umashankar has been creating a buzz with her solar-powered ironing cart. The youngest finalist of the Duke of Cambridge's The Earthshot Prize 2021, she is a shining example of why one is never too young to help the environment.

'Vaccine shortage can't be blamed on Adar Poonawalla'

'Vaccine shortage can't be blamed on Adar Poonawalla'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

'It was unfair to expect him to continue to keep on supplying vaccines without being given a firm commitment or a financial grant of any sort.'