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Sridevi: The Queen of Expressions

Sridevi: The Queen of Expressions

Rediff.com26 Feb 2018

Sridevi went through so many expressions in her career, and we love all of them!

PHOTOS: Rio kicks off Games with ode to forests, favelas and funk

PHOTOS: Rio kicks off Games with ode to forests, favelas and funk

Rediff.com6 Aug 2016

Fireworks light up the night sky above the Maracana as some 50,000 spectators present, and some 3 billion people tuned in around the world as Brazil lifted the curtain on its second major sporting event in two years, after the 2014 soccer World Cup.

Karnataka to release 4,500 cusecs of water for a w

Karnataka to release 4,500 cusecs of water for a w

Rediff.com15 Jan 2003

This follows Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa's refusal to accept Karnataka's offer of 1,200 cusecs of water daily till February.

Pakistan again violates ceasefire, India retaliates

Pakistan again violates ceasefire, India retaliates

Rediff.com11 Oct 2014

After a brief lull, Pakistan on Saturday violated ceasefire twice along International Border and Line of Control in Poonch and Jammu district, drawing strong retaliation from India.

IAF chief says ceasefire violations by Pakistan quite serious

IAF chief says ceasefire violations by Pakistan quite serious

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

The ceasefire violations and firing from across the Line of Control are "quite serious" and the government wants a "quick resolution" of the problem there, IAF Chief Arup Raha said.

Army jawan among 3 killed in ceasefire violation by Pakistan

Army jawan among 3 killed in ceasefire violation by Pakistan

Rediff.com20 Jan 2018

Nine persons have been killed so far in ceasefire violations over three days, police officials said.

Brazil to probe FIFA in racism case ahead of World Cup draw

Brazil to probe FIFA in racism case ahead of World Cup draw

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

Just four days before the draw for the 2014 World Cup, FIFA faced yet another embarrassment when a Sao Paulo prosecutor opened an investigation into possible racism by soccer's world governing body.

Curbs further eased in Valley; mobile net snapped in Jammu

Curbs further eased in Valley; mobile net snapped in Jammu

Rediff.com18 Aug 2019

They said protests took place at around a dozen places in which several protesters were injured.

Terrorists will be dealt with a firm hand: Antony

Terrorists will be dealt with a firm hand: Antony

Rediff.com26 Sep 2013

Defence Minister A K Antony condemned the "dastardly attack" by terrorists on security posts in Jammu region on Thursday and said the forces will not leave any stone unturned to deal with the terrorists with a firm hand.

Chennai witnessing one of the worst droughts in over 70 years

Chennai witnessing one of the worst droughts in over 70 years

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

Lush agricultural lands have turned parch as groundwater levels deplete to new lows, and wells and water reservoirs go dry. While the administration points to deficient rainfall as a reason, experts and activists say the drought is mostly man-made.

Bengali sweets get a makeover

Bengali sweets get a makeover

Rediff.com11 Nov 2015

Sandesh, Rajbhog, Rosogulla and Chamcham have been revamped to keep up with people's adventurous palates.

Cauvery row: SC asks Karnataka to release 6,000 cusecs to TN daily

Cauvery row: SC asks Karnataka to release 6,000 cusecs to TN daily

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

The SC also directed the Centre to constitute a Cauvery management board within four weeks.

PHOTOS: Nation bids tearful adieu to its fallen heroes

PHOTOS: Nation bids tearful adieu to its fallen heroes

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

An emotional farewell was given to the valiant army jawans who lost their lives in the Uri attack, as their last rites were performed in their respective native villages with full military and state honours.

What Sridevi, Aishwarya and Rekha have in common!

What Sridevi, Aishwarya and Rekha have in common!

Rediff.com30 Sep 2015

That's one way to turn heads...

Hit-and-run case: Salman in court for hearing

Hit-and-run case: Salman in court for hearing

Rediff.com19 May 2014

Bollywood actor Salman Khan is at the Mumbai Sessions Court which is set to resume hearing of a case related to a threat complaint made by one of the eyewitnesses in the 2002 hit-and-run case allegedly involving the actor.

Biles wins record-equalling fourth gold with floor victory

Biles wins record-equalling fourth gold with floor victory

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

Simone Biles showed off her sassy moves and explosive tumbles on the floor exercise to win a record-equalling fourth gold at the Rio Olympics on Tuesday.

5 talking points from Rio Olympics Opening Ceremony

5 talking points from Rio Olympics Opening Ceremony

Rediff.com6 Aug 2016

The Rio 2016 Olympics have opened with a colourful and pulsating ceremony at Maracana stadium on Friday night.

Encounter on in Jammu; terrorists hijack car, attack army camp in Kathua

Encounter on in Jammu; terrorists hijack car, attack army camp in Kathua

Rediff.com28 Mar 2014

A senior police officer said four heavily-armed terrorists stopped a vehicle on the Jammu-Pathankote national highway on Friday morning and opened fire at the occupants of the vehicle, killing one person on the spot and seriously injuring three others.

Hottest Sporting Buzz: Serena 'desperately' wants to get hitched!

Hottest Sporting Buzz: Serena 'desperately' wants to get hitched!

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

The World No 1 tennis star has revealed that she desperately wants to settle down in life and have a family of her own.

J&K poll: 125 polling stations along Pak border to be relocated

J&K poll: 125 polling stations along Pak border to be relocated

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

Fearing disturbances from across the Indo-Pak border, Jammu and Kashmir government will relocate 125 polling stations along the borderline in Jammu district to safer places to ensure border dwellers vote freely.

Trigger-happy Pakistan violates LoC ceasefire again!

Trigger-happy Pakistan violates LoC ceasefire again!

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

These fresh violations came after a gap of one month and four days along Indo-Pak border in Jammu and Kashmir.

2 BSF men killed, 14 injured as Pak violates truce days after DGMO talk

2 BSF men killed, 14 injured as Pak violates truce days after DGMO talk

Rediff.com3 Jun 2018

The shelling was so intense that the deafening sound of mortar shell explosions was even heard in the Jammu city, residents said.

China is striking back and HOW

China is striking back and HOW

Rediff.com14 May 2020

China has not limited the 'battle' to the diplomatic field alone; the People's Liberation Army has become aggressive on the ground too. The recent 'fights' in Northern Sikkim and Ladakh are part of the pattern, asserts Claude Arpi.

Anyone who picks up a gun in Kashmir will be eliminated: Army

Anyone who picks up a gun in Kashmir will be eliminated: Army

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

Corps Commander Lt Gen K J S Dhillon of the Chinar Corps also requested mothers of Kashmiri militants to persuade their sons to surrender.

JK govt to formulate contingency plan to deal with ceasefire violations

JK govt to formulate contingency plan to deal with ceasefire violations

Rediff.com19 Oct 2013

With no let up in the ceasefire violations by Pakistan on the International Border in the Jammu region, the state government is formulating a contingency plan to deal with the situation.

Pakistan troops violate ceasefire again!

Pakistan troops violate ceasefire again!

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

Pakistani Army resorted to shelling of mortars besides automatic and small arms firing in forward areas along LoC in Hamirpur and Bhimbher Gali (BG) sub-sectors of Poonch district from 0630 hours, a defence spokesman said.

Deepika blames India's quarter-final ouster on 'windy conditions'

Deepika blames India's quarter-final ouster on 'windy conditions'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2016

After failing to deliver when it mattered most, India's ace archer Deepika Kumari blamed her mediocre showing in the 4-5 defeat to Russia in the quarter-finals of the women's recurve competition at the Rio Olympics on windy conditions.

Telangana fallout: MP R S Rao resigns from Congress

Telangana fallout: MP R S Rao resigns from Congress

Rediff.com4 Oct 2013

Protesting against the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh, Congress MP from Rayalseema region Rayapati Samba Siwaa Rao resigned from the primary membership of the party on Friday while heaping praise on Bharatiya Janata Party prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi.

Olympic hoodoo still haunts Deepika Kumari

Olympic hoodoo still haunts Deepika Kumari

Rediff.com6 Aug 2016

Archer Deepika Kumari expressed bewilderment after a dismal show during the women's team event where the Indian team finished a dejecting seventh in the qualification round of the Rio Olympics Games.

Army commander warns of terror strike during Shivratri

Army commander warns of terror strike during Shivratri

Rediff.com5 Mar 2016

There are some "disturbing" inputs about a terror attack in India aimed at creating the "maximum media impact" during the Shivratri festival and the ongoing Parliament session, a top army commander disclosed in Pathankot on Saturday with an assurance that steps have been taken to deal with it.

Injured in Pakistan firing, 14-month-old girl battles for life

Injured in Pakistan firing, 14-month-old girl battles for life

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

Pari is currently undergoing treatment for severe neck, spinal and abdominal injuries.

How Luiz has become Chelsea's defensive rock

How Luiz has become Chelsea's defensive rock

Rediff.com13 May 2017

Chelsea's David Luiz never really looked cut out for a role as a defensive rock in one of England's meanest rearguards.

BSF giving strong reply to Pakistan's border shelling

BSF giving strong reply to Pakistan's border shelling

Rediff.com12 Oct 2014

Pakistani troops heavily shelled 15 border outposts and hamlets along the international border overnight, leaving three persons injured, one of them seriously in Jammu district.

All you wanted to know about the Rio Olympics venues

All you wanted to know about the Rio Olympics venues

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

The battle for Olympic medals will take place in 32 venues in Rio de Janeiro.

Mufti plays footsie with Pak, Modi watches haplessly:Cong

Mufti plays footsie with Pak, Modi watches haplessly:Cong

Rediff.com21 Mar 2015

The Congress on Saturday said that twin attacks were the direct fall out of Mufti playing footsie with Pakistan

Another jawan-officer face-off reported, army orders probe

Another jawan-officer face-off reported, army orders probe

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

Yet another case of indiscipline has hit the army, with a colonel of the National Cadet Corps being allegedly assaulted by jawans in Batala in Punjab, following which a court of inquiry has been ordered into the matter.

Sikh Light Infantry officers, soldiers clash during boxing match; 3 hurt

Sikh Light Infantry officers, soldiers clash during boxing match; 3 hurt

Rediff.com11 Oct 2013

The incident took place in the 10 Sikh Light Infantry regiment during an inter-company boxing match there, sources said in New Delhi.

Dr Singh and Obama vow to derail terror machine

Dr Singh and Obama vow to derail terror machine

Rediff.com28 Sep 2013

The United States has joined India in condemning the terror strike in Jammu, with the two countries vowing to consolidate their efforts to eliminate terrorist safe havens and calling on Pakistan to bring to justice the perpetrators of the 2008 Mumbai attack.

Best moments 2018: Bull runs, royal weddings, supermoons!

Best moments 2018: Bull runs, royal weddings, supermoons!

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

As we near the end of another eventful year, 15 top moments from the world of arts and culture.

None can dare cast an evil eye on India: Rajnath

None can dare cast an evil eye on India: Rajnath

Rediff.com1 Jan 2015

As Pakistan resorted to fresh firing from across the border, Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said if anyone dares to cast an evil eye on India, security forces will give a fitting response.