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Sanjay Kumar grabs early lead

Sanjay Kumar grabs early lead

Rediff.com8 Feb 2005

The Lucknow pro submitted a card of 4-under 67 to claim the first day's honours in the Hero Honda Open West golf tournament.

A 'champi' parlour at Singhu border to keep heads cool

A 'champi' parlour at Singhu border to keep heads cool

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

'These small efforts by the youngsters to help aged people like us will go a long way in strengthening our fight against the centre'

Militants gun down 2 Manipur policemen, women block road to airport

Militants gun down 2 Manipur policemen, women block road to airport

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

A large number of women from Malom in Imphal West district blocked the road to the airport in protest against the killing of the policemen in Moreh.

Does CBI merit autonomy, Mr Ranjit Sinha?

Does CBI merit autonomy, Mr Ranjit Sinha?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2013

Concerned over the dubious handling of politically sensitive cases by the Central Bureau of Investigation, a group of eminent citizens has written to agency chief Ranjit Sinha seeking to know whether his force really needs autonomy.

'Our son might face same fate in Pak jail as Sarabjit'

'Our son might face same fate in Pak jail as Sarabjit'

Rediff.com3 May 2013

Baliram Thakur, 72, and Shila Devi, 62, residents of a village in Bihar's Sitamarhi district, are extremely worried these days following the brutal killing of Indian prisoner Sarabjit Singh in a Pakistan jail.

What Capt Amarinder Singh told Sonia Gandhi before quitting as CM

What Capt Amarinder Singh told Sonia Gandhi before quitting as CM

Rediff.com19 Sep 2021

"Notwithstanding my personal anguish, I hope this will not cause any damage to the hard-earned peace and development in the state," Singh wrote in his letter to Gandhi

Haryana govt says Gurmeet not a hardcore prisoner, justifies parole

Haryana govt says Gurmeet not a hardcore prisoner, justifies parole

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

The dera chief, who is serving a 20-year jail term for raping two disciples, was granted 40-day parole on January 20.

Masked men vandalise church near Indo-Pak border in Punjab, CM orders probe

Masked men vandalise church near Indo-Pak border in Punjab, CM orders probe

Rediff.com31 Aug 2022

The incident occurred in Takkarpura village of Patti town on the intervening night of Tuesday and Wednesday, they said.

Dera chief Ram Rahim gets Z-plus security on release on furlough

Dera chief Ram Rahim gets Z-plus security on release on furlough

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh has been given Z-plus security cover during his 21-day release on furlough from a Haryana jail where he has been serving a sentence, officials said on Tuesday." a recent communication from a senior Haryana police official to the Rohtak Range commissioner said.

BJP stuns Cong in Haryana, posts best-ever performance

BJP stuns Cong in Haryana, posts best-ever performance

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Bucking anti-incumbency, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party pulled off a hat-trick of wins in Haryana to retain power and halt Congress' comeback attempt in the assembly elections, results of which were announced on Tuesday.

Too Cute To Resist! Tunisha's Style Tips

Too Cute To Resist! Tunisha's Style Tips

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

She can make a basic tee look like a million bucks.

When Pregnant Zeenat Aman Became Daku Hasina

When Pregnant Zeenat Aman Became Daku Hasina

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

'It felt oh so good to play an ass-kicking role!'

Dera chief brought back to Sunaria jail in Rohtak

Dera chief brought back to Sunaria jail in Rohtak

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

The sect chief is serving a 20-year jail term for raping two women disciples at his ashram in Sirsa, where the dera is headquartered.

Will Dharmendra Pradhan Be Next BJP President?

Will Dharmendra Pradhan Be Next BJP President?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Mr Pradhan's understanding of realpolitik and organisational dynamics makes him the ultimate party man, notes Aditi Phadnis.

Senior SC advocate Ranjit Kumar appointed Solicitor General

Senior SC advocate Ranjit Kumar appointed Solicitor General

Rediff.com7 Jun 2014

Senior Supreme Court advocate Ranjit Kumar, considered an expert on constitutional laws, was appointed as the solicitor general on Saturday. The law ministry issued a notification appointing Kumar, who has defended Gujarat in a number of cases, as the next solicitor general of India.

NIA probes killing of Shaurya Chakra awardee Balwinder Sandhu

NIA probes killing of Shaurya Chakra awardee Balwinder Sandhu

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

The NIA on Wednesday took over the probe in the murder case of Shaurya Chakra awardee Balwinder Singh Sandhu, who was gunned down by two bike-borne men under a conspiracy by Pakistan-based Khalistani terrorists and ISI handlers, an official said.

Video: SAD leader arrested for murder of Punjab cop

Video: SAD leader arrested for murder of Punjab cop

Rediff.com6 Dec 2012

Shiromani Akali Dal leader Ranjit Singh Rana and another co-accused were on Thursday arrested in the case of gunning down of an assistant sub inspector of Punjab police while saving his daughter from eve teasers.

'My father was a man who would never back down'

'My father was a man who would never back down'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2012

"This is definitely a hate crime," said Pradeep Singh Kaleka, eldest son of the Satwant Singh Kaleka, who died while trying to get hold of the shooter on Sunday morning at a gurdwara in Oak Creek, Wisconsin.

Maqbool Sherwani: The Forgotten Hero Who Won Kashmir For India

Maqbool Sherwani: The Forgotten Hero Who Won Kashmir For India

Rediff.com8 May 2024

Shaheed Maqbool Sherwani changed the course of Indian history forever, but himself lies forgotten in the town he saved.

'There is no film festival like this India'

'There is no film festival like this India'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2010

Arthur J Pais reports from the Sikh International Film Festival and Sikh Heritage Awards Gala

Ramdev cries foul after arrest during Parliament march

Ramdev cries foul after arrest during Parliament march

Rediff.com13 Aug 2012

Ignored by the government, yoga guru Ramdev on Monday decided to take his protest on black money and corruption to Parliament and vowed to oust the Congress in the next Lok Sabha polls.

Secrets Of The Koh-i-noor Review

Secrets Of The Koh-i-noor Review

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

The two-part docuseries, created by filmmaker Neeraj Panday, is not only informative but also engaging, feels Namrata Thakker.

Sikh wins turban case against France in UN

Sikh wins turban case against France in UN

Rediff.com13 Jan 2012

The United Nations' rights body has concluded that France had violated the religious freedom of a 76-year-old Sikh man when he was asked to remove his turban for his ID photograph, a US-based Sikh group has said.

For CAT scam brain, charity began at home

For CAT scam brain, charity began at home

Rediff.com27 Nov 2003

Dr Ranjit Singh not only acquired an MBBS degree for himself but also managed medical degrees for a large number of his kin and well-wishers.

HC orders transfer of 8 cops in Tarn Taran assault case

HC orders transfer of 8 cops in Tarn Taran assault case

Rediff.com18 Mar 2013

The Punjab and Haryana high court on Monday ordered immediate transfer of eight police personnel in the assault case in which a girl was pushed, abused and hit with a baton by policemen in Tarn Taran district.

The MEN in Rakul Singh's Career

The MEN in Rakul Singh's Career

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

The gorgeous actress has signed up as many as nine films, which are in various stages of production.

Is That Bhagwant Mann With Preity?

Is That Bhagwant Mann With Preity?

Rediff.com20 May 2023

Sports Minister Anurag Thakur was in Dharamsala too.

'The Kohinoor has wreaked havoc in its trail'

'The Kohinoor has wreaked havoc in its trail'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

Two authors track a diamond with a bloody history.

Ahead of Punjab polls, Haryana's BJP govt grants 3-week furlough to Ram Rahim

Ahead of Punjab polls, Haryana's BJP govt grants 3-week furlough to Ram Rahim

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, who is serving a prison sentence in a Haryana jail, was granted a three-week furlough on Monday, a reprieve that Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said had nothing to do with elections.

Chandigarh: 4 Babbar Khalsa men held

Chandigarh: 4 Babbar Khalsa men held

Rediff.com21 Mar 2006

Four Babbar Khalsa terrorists were arrested in Chandigarh Tuesday morning, a day after three militants of the outfit, including its India operations chief, were taken into custody in Delhi.

Akshay Kumar, named in Punjab sacrilege cases, appears before SIT

Akshay Kumar, named in Punjab sacrilege cases, appears before SIT

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

Kumar has denied arranging any meeting between former deputy chief minister Sukhbir Singh Badal and the Dera Sacha Sauda sect head.

Why Punjab Needs A Leader Like Mayawati

Why Punjab Needs A Leader Like Mayawati

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

Unless Punjab has a chief minister who is able to look beyond community/vote bank politics, carry all sections of society, stop appeasing while addressing genuine concerns and break the stranglehold of the SGPC over Sikh affairs, my beloved home state is bound to die and conversions will be rampant, warns Sanjeev Nayaar.

UP info commissioner under fire for hiding facts!

UP info commissioner under fire for hiding facts!

Rediff.com5 Jul 2012

The appointment of retired IAS officer Ranjit Singh Pankaj as Uttar Pradesh's chief information commissioner has come under intense scrutiny. Governor B L Joshi, who had appointed Pankaj on June 30, 2009, has questioned the appointment on grounds of concealment of material facts by the appointee.

Indian rowers fetch two silver in Asian Games

Indian rowers fetch two silver in Asian Games

Rediff.com18 Nov 2010

India on Thursday won two unexpected medals in rowing with the men's four and lightweight four teams bagging a silver each in the Asian Games at Guangzhou.

Ahead of Punjab poll Modi hosts prominent Sikhs, talks of work done for community

Ahead of Punjab poll Modi hosts prominent Sikhs, talks of work done for community

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted a number of prominent Sikhs at his residence on Friday and highlighted the works done by his government for the community.

BJP's 5th list: Kangana Ranaut fielded, Varun Gandhi dropped

BJP's 5th list: Kangana Ranaut fielded, Varun Gandhi dropped

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

The party fielded Maneka Gandhi from Sultanpur, while Uttar Pradesh minister Jitin Prasada has replaced Varun Gandhi in Pilibhit.

<i>The Exile</i> is a novel based on history

The Exile is a novel based on history

Rediff.com15 Oct 2008

Ambassador Navtej Sarna chats with readers on his new book The Exile.

Why British Queen Camilla chooses crown without Kohinoor for May coronation

Why British Queen Camilla chooses crown without Kohinoor for May coronation

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

The palace said the Queen Mary Crown was removed from display at the Tower of London to be repurposed for the ceremony on May 6 with jewels paying tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II.

Dera chief in court again as final arguments begin in 2 murder cases

Dera chief in court again as final arguments begin in 2 murder cases

Rediff.com16 Sep 2017

The CBI court is hearing the cases of killings of journalist Ram Chander Chhatrapati and former Dera manager Ranjit Singh.