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Sonia Gandhi to launch Congress UP campaign with Varanasi roadshow

Sonia Gandhi to launch Congress UP campaign with Varanasi roadshow

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

The roadshow will begin from Kachahari at 12 noon after party leaders garland the statue of BR Ambedkar and will cover a distance of around eight kilometers in three hours.

Rahul ropes in master strategist to get rid of '3M's in UP 2017

Rahul ropes in master strategist to get rid of '3M's in UP 2017

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

Political strategist Prashant Kishor, who played a key role in victories of Narendra Modi-led BJP in general elections and the Janata Dal-United-Rashtriya Janata Dal-Congress alliance in Bihar, on Wednesday attended a meeting with Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi to craft the party's strategy for Uttar Pradesh polls.

Islamic State, Al Qaeda celebrate Trump presidency as ruin of the US

Islamic State, Al Qaeda celebrate Trump presidency as ruin of the US

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

A number of prominent ideologues linked to jihadist outfits in the Middle East took to social media to cheer the prospect of a Trump presidency, The Washington Post reported.

Kenya says undecided over Olympics threat posed by Zika virus

Kenya says undecided over Olympics threat posed by Zika virus

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

Sports authorities across the world are scrambling to find out more about the mosquito-borne virus as they make plans for the games in August.

India to soon ratify WTO trade pact

India to soon ratify WTO trade pact

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

Developed nations want the WTO to discuss new issues.

How to stay calm in times of COVID-19

How to stay calm in times of COVID-19

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

Every psychiatrist and psychologist Rediff.com spoke to said one thing: Avoid news channels and social media.

UP cops book BJP MLA Suresh Rana for shooting off his mouth

UP cops book BJP MLA Suresh Rana for shooting off his mouth

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

Kicking up a controversy, Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Suresh Rana said that curfew will be imposed in Kairana, Deoband and Moradabad if he is elected again in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls next month.

Madhya Pradesh governor our appointee but he should go: Congress

Madhya Pradesh governor our appointee but he should go: Congress

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

The Congress said it wanted Madhya Pradesh Governor Ram Naresh Yadav to "either resign or be dismissed" in the view of charges against him in the Vyapam scam, and questioned the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Centre's reluctance in removing him from the post.

A family's fight to win a murdered man's insurance claim

A family's fight to win a murdered man's insurance claim

Rediff.com18 Apr 2017

LIC contested the insurance claim. Consumer activist Jehangir B Gai tells you how this claim was won.

What India Inc wants from Suresh Prabhu

What India Inc wants from Suresh Prabhu

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

Relax fiscal consolidation, boost public capex and reduce cost of finance, industry tells Centre

People opposing 'surya namaskar' should drown in sea: Adityanath

People opposing 'surya namaskar' should drown in sea: Adityanath

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Yogi Adityanath has stoked a controversy with his remarks again.

Big winners and losers in 2019 polls

Big winners and losers in 2019 polls

Rediff.com24 May 2019

Counting's underway and the fate of the candidates is awaited. As we wait for the results with bated breath, here's how your heavyweights are faring for now.

Missing Indian student in US found dead

Missing Indian student in US found dead

Rediff.com19 Feb 2014

Authorities do not suspect any foul play was involved in Varughese's death but the cause of his death is yet to be ascertained, Chicago Sun-Times reported.

Vote: The most daring style moments of 2016

Vote: The most daring style moments of 2016

Rediff.com22 Dec 2016

Presenting the celebs who made headlines this year with their provocative outfits!

UP CM Yogi visits Aparna Yadav's cow shelter

UP CM Yogi visits Aparna Yadav's cow shelter

Rediff.com31 Mar 2017

The chief minister stressed on more hygiene in the areas where cows were kept and gave a direction to ensure availability of green fodder to them.

Lady Gaga would rather be fat than shallow

Lady Gaga would rather be fat than shallow

Rediff.com14 Sep 2014

This and more news from the world of showbiz in this latest edition of our glamour round-up.

India to rework FTA with European Union after Brexit

India to rework FTA with European Union after Brexit

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Recalibration is required as some items of interest to Britain may have to be removed

Dynasts to firebrands in BJP's list

Dynasts to firebrands in BJP's list

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

Dynasts and turncoats in Uttarakhand and Hindutva champions in Uttar Pradesh - BJP names 64 candidates for Uttarakhand and 149 for UP.

In 2010, she was raped by a politician. Today, she wants to join politics

In 2010, she was raped by a politician. Today, she wants to join politics

Rediff.com12 Aug 2015

The girl, who belongs to a lower middle class family and is uneducated, received support from the media and politicians.

Who's the best dressed of them all?

Who's the best dressed of them all?

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

The best red carpet looks from the British Fashion Awards 2015.

'BJP is doing backroom manipulation to ensure Rajnath wins'

'BJP is doing backroom manipulation to ensure Rajnath wins'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2014

Congress leader Rita Bahuguna Joshi talks about her chances against BJP chief Rajnath Singh for the Lucknow seat

When iPhone photos become works of art

When iPhone photos become works of art

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

In the hands of skilled photographers, smartphones are capable of producing works of art - as these stunning images show. Now in its twelfth year, the iPhone Photography Awards competition aims to find the best photographs taken using just an iPhone. Every year since it was founded in 2007, the IPPAWARDS has selected the very best shots among thousands submitted by iPhone photographers from more than 140 countries around the world. This year's grand prize went to Gabriella Cigliano for a mesmerising image shot on an iPhone X of two young girls in Tanzania. Scroll down to take a look at the stunning photos that made the cut.

No tax for Dedh Ishqiya in Uttar Pradesh!

No tax for Dedh Ishqiya in Uttar Pradesh!

Rediff.com8 Jan 2014

Samajwadi Party government exempts Dedh Ishqiya from tax ; Mulayam and Akhilesh camp in Saifai to welcome Madhuri-Salman

Kenya's top runners urge fans to keep faith amid doping row

Kenya's top runners urge fans to keep faith amid doping row

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

Kenya's top runners have urged athletics fans and sports enthusiasts across the world to keep faith in them, despite media allegations of widespread doping in the east African nation famed for its top-class runners.

US 'optimistic' about ties with India: Jaishankar

US 'optimistic' about ties with India: Jaishankar

Rediff.com4 Mar 2017

The Trump administration has a "very positive view" of the Indo-US relationship and a lot of interest in taking the ties forward, Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar said on Saturday after his wide-ranging talks with senior Cabinet members and top officials in Washington.

Stalking 'sahebzada': Cong's jibe at Modi over snooping row

Stalking 'sahebzada': Cong's jibe at Modi over snooping row

Rediff.com18 Nov 2013

Launching a fresh attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party over the Gujarat snooping row, Congress leader Manish Tewari on Monday asked why no private security officer was provided if the woman in question was being protected at her father's behest.

'What happens during a raid? No one knows'

'What happens during a raid? No one knows'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

'We always know on whose house the raid was conducted, and how much money was recovered.' 'We never know what happens inside when the raid is going on.'

PHOTOS: Netas at polling booths

PHOTOS: Netas at polling booths

Rediff.com19 Feb 2017

Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati and other senior politicians on Sunday cast their votes in the third phase of Uttar Pradesh elections and claimed that their parties will form the next government.

BJP's nominee in Allahabad is the man who defeated it in 2012

BJP's nominee in Allahabad is the man who defeated it in 2012

Rediff.com16 Feb 2017

Nandi had defeated, by a margin of more than 14,000 votes, Keshri Nath Tripathi who was a five-time MLA, and had served thrice as the Uttar Pradesh assembly speaker and was the BJP's state unit president at that time.

Who is the most outrageous of them all?

Who is the most outrageous of them all?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

We look back at the most 'whoa' red carpet appearances of 2014. YOU get to vote for the most outrageous one!

Shelter home abuse: Rajnath assures action; UP minister admits laxity

Shelter home abuse: Rajnath assures action; UP minister admits laxity

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

Twenty-four girls were rescued from a shelter home in Deoria in Uttar Pradesh after allegation of sexual exploitation of the inmates came to light a few days ago.

Congress bargains hard with SP for UP seats

Congress bargains hard with SP for UP seats

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

The Congress wants the 28 seats it won in 2012 plus 20 seats where the party was runner-up plus 57 seats where it was ahead of the SP in 2012.

BJP's 'vanvaas' in UP likely to end

BJP's 'vanvaas' in UP likely to end

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

Amit Shah's meticulous planning and Modi's charisma will turn the tide in the BJP's favour, says Nazarwala.

Yogi visits Taj Mahal, calls it a gem, sweeps road outside

Yogi visits Taj Mahal, calls it a gem, sweeps road outside

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

Over 14,000 policemen were deployed across the city for the security of Adityanath.

Cong media managers get crash course on hardselling food schme

Cong media managers get crash course on hardselling food schme

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

The United Progressive Alliance's growth story' and food security scheme dominated a Congress workshop on Monday where its media managers from across the country were given training to disseminate party's message on key issues ahead of next Lok Sabha polls.

Cong headquarters in Lucknow vandalised; 6 injured

Cong headquarters in Lucknow vandalised; 6 injured

Rediff.com28 Mar 2014

At least six Congressmen including a party spokesman were injured on Friday as supporters of 'Bundelkhand Adhikar Sena' allegedly indulged in vandalism and heavy brick-batting at the Congress headquarters in Lucknow.

'Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa worked because of Shah Rukh Khan'

'Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa worked because of Shah Rukh Khan'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2017

Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa director Kundan Shah tells Patcy N/ Rediff.com how he impressed he was with Shah Rukh in his early years.

Rawat seems to have edge in Uttarakhand trust vote

Rawat seems to have edge in Uttarakhand trust vote

Rediff.com10 May 2016

Under the Supreme Court-monitored proceedings, the result of the vote will be given to the court on Wednesday morning.

Dakota, J-Law, Bradley Cooper: Stars with the CUTEST dates at Oscars!

Dakota, J-Law, Bradley Cooper: Stars with the CUTEST dates at Oscars!

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

It's all about the family at the Academy awards.

After Bihar, another shelter home horror unearthed in UP's Deoria

After Bihar, another shelter home horror unearthed in UP's Deoria

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

The activities at the shelter home came to the fore when a girl managed to flee from there.