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'This fight is not just for Bengal, but for entire country'

'This fight is not just for Bengal, but for entire country'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2024

'I've come here as a commoner. Justice is needed to ensure that this incident is never repeated.'

India's 10 Prettiest Villages

India's 10 Prettiest Villages

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Here's your travel guide to exploring some of India's most beautiful villages.

Life limping back to normalcy in Shillong, but curfew re-imposed

Life limping back to normalcy in Shillong, but curfew re-imposed

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

The hill town has been in the grip of violence since Thursday following a clash between the Sikh residents in Shillong's Punjabi Lane area and the Khasi drivers of state-run buses.

Indian Football Roundup: Goa see off Pune City in ISL; Shillong Lajong prevail in northeast derby

Indian Football Roundup: Goa see off Pune City in ISL; Shillong Lajong prevail in northeast derby

Rediff.com28 Oct 2018

FC Goa beat FC Pune City 4-2 in a high-scoring match to climb back to the top of the Indian Super League football standings, in Margao, on Sunday.

Meghalaya: BJP wants both its MLAs in Conrad Sangma's new cabinet

Meghalaya: BJP wants both its MLAs in Conrad Sangma's new cabinet

Rediff.com5 Mar 2023

Conrad Sangma will take the oath of office as the chief minister of Meghalaya for a consecutive second term on March 7.

The Great Indian Waterfalls

The Great Indian Waterfalls

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

A trip to any of these enchanting waterfalls guarantees a memorable vacation.

BFC begin I-League title defence against Shillong on Jan 7

BFC begin I-League title defence against Shillong on Jan 7

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

Bengaluru FC will begin their I-League title defence against Shillong Lajong at home at Kanteerava Stadium in the inaugural game of the new season on January 7.

Ranji: Mumbai back on top with easy win over Maharashtra

Ranji: Mumbai back on top with easy win over Maharashtra

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Defending champions Mumbai got their Ranji Trophy campaign back on track with an emphatic nine-wicket win over Maharashtra in their second group A league game in Mumbai on Monday, offsetting the heavy loss to Baroda in the opening game.

2024: 10 Places To Visit In India

2024: 10 Places To Visit In India

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

India offers travel adventures no other country can offer.

Will speak when the time comes, says Congress leader Pawan Khera

Will speak when the time comes, says Congress leader Pawan Khera

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

Asked whether he regretted the remarks over which he was arrested, Khera alluded to a Hindi film song -- "Hum bolega to bologe ki bolta hai", and added that, "Is liye hum kuch nahi bolega (that is why I will not say anything)." "Will speak when the time comes. A legal process is on and it is not proper to comment on it," he told a press conference on the sidelines of the Congress plenary session.

I-League: Bengaluru FC thrash Shillong Lajong to emerge on top

I-League: Bengaluru FC thrash Shillong Lajong to emerge on top

Rediff.com24 Jan 2016

North Korean Kim Song Yong struck a brace in Bengaluru FC's convincing 3-0 win over Shillong Lajong to emerge as table toppers in the I-League, in Bengaluru, on Sunday.

Ranji Trophy: Gaikwad stuns Mumbai despite Iyer's ton

Ranji Trophy: Gaikwad stuns Mumbai despite Iyer's ton

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

A round-up of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Saturday.

A Salute To An IAF Legend

A Salute To An IAF Legend

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

'There cannot be anyone like Air Marshal Keelor -- he was so difficult to emulate.' Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd) salutes War Hero Air Marshal Denzil Keelor PVSM, KC, AVSM, VrC who passed into the ages last month.

Manipur CM Survives Because Of Modi-Shah Blessings

Manipur CM Survives Because Of Modi-Shah Blessings

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

'It is difficult to replace him because if he is replaced, it will lead to a sense of defeat among the Meiteis, rightly or wrongly, and more chaos.'

Multi-Cornered Contest In 45% Seats

Multi-Cornered Contest In 45% Seats

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

Close to half of the total 543 Lok Sabha seats are bracing for multi-cornered fight this time, making the contest way more interesting and intense than it was in the 2019 elections.

Former IAF vice chief who reactivated Lakakh's DBO airstrip dies

Former IAF vice chief who reactivated Lakakh's DBO airstrip dies

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

Former vice chief of Indian Air Force Air Marshal P K Barbora (retd), known to be an outstanding air warrior who was instrumental in reactivation of the Daulat Beg Oldie (DBO) air strip in eastern Ladakh, passed away at a military hospital in New Delhi on Monday. He was 72.

Power flows from ballot box: PM

Power flows from ballot box: PM

Rediff.com22 Nov 2004

"There is no issue, no grievance that is so intractable that it cannot be resolved through a patient, constructive dialogue, free from pre-conditions," the prime minister said.

Durand Cup: Goukulam edge past Blasters in Kerala derby

Durand Cup: Goukulam edge past Blasters in Kerala derby

Rediff.com13 Aug 2023

Shillong Lajong beat Downtown Heroes to finish Durand Cup campaign with a win

Over 1500 archaic acts to be repealed in coming Parl session: Law minister

Over 1500 archaic acts to be repealed in coming Parl session: Law minister

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

Laws, he said, are meant to facilitate justice for the common people and not trouble them. They are meant to prescribe certain mechanisms to ensure that the life of common people is as normal as possible.

The life and times of the 'People's President'

The life and times of the 'People's President'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

A timeline of his life and times as India's pre-eminent defence scientist and one of the country's most popular Presidents

'Uncle Neil brought North East closer to India'

'Uncle Neil brought North East closer to India'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

'There was a certain difference that separated him from the rest. That's why his life is so celebrated, his loss is felt globally.'

Conrad Sangma sworn in as Meghalaya CM with 2 deputies

Conrad Sangma sworn in as Meghalaya CM with 2 deputies

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit attended the swearing in ceremony as did BJP president J P Nadda.

'PLEASE GO HOME!!' Says Office Computer

'PLEASE GO HOME!!' Says Office Computer

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

Yes, it really does happen.

Thirteen clubs to vie for ISL promotion

Thirteen clubs to vie for ISL promotion

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

The I-League 2023-24 will be organised with 13 participating clubs on a home-and-away double round-robin basis for a total of 156 matches in the season.

Durand Cup: Army veterans jump from 65-floor tower to celebrate homecoming

Durand Cup: Army veterans jump from 65-floor tower to celebrate homecoming

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

The coveted Durand Cup trophy received a grand welcome with two retired Army officers showing their daredevilry by jumping from Kolkata's tallest building -- The 42 -- a 65-floor, 260-metre landmark

'If you take Hindutva out of BJP they are better in governance'

'If you take Hindutva out of BJP they are better in governance'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

'Earlier, a lot of fear was in the minds of people that the BJP is anti-Christian and anti-minority, but over the years people have learnt to accept that the BJP is just another national party.'

Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma: Art of the possible

Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma: Art of the possible

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

The first election that the US and UK-trained Conrad Sangma, who now runs the National People's Party (NPP) formed by his father PA Sangma, fought in 2004 had resulted in a narrow defeat.

'Sam Loved Chhole Bature'

'Sam Loved Chhole Bature'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

'I am grateful that this film has happened, it makes me so proud of the country and of the Indian Army.' Brandy Batliwala, Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw's eldest grandchild, on the man behind the hero.

'Violence won't end till people say let's stop it'

'Violence won't end till people say let's stop it'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

'Unfortunately, there is no movement towards peace in Manipur.'

Recipe: Vine Spinach with Shrimp

Recipe: Vine Spinach with Shrimp

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

In Indranee Ghosh's latest book you will discover some untold secrets about the hill station in the north east of India.

TMC helping BJP in Meghalaya, charges Rahul, puts Oppn unity at risk

TMC helping BJP in Meghalaya, charges Rahul, puts Oppn unity at risk

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

Amid opposition unity talks, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday attacked the Trinamool Congress, alleging that it was fighting elections in Meghalaya to ensure the Bharatiya Janata Party comes to power in the state, drawing a sharp reaction from the Mamata Banerjee-led party.

Meghalaya polls: BJP woos women voters with govt job quota, scooters

Meghalaya polls: BJP woos women voters with govt job quota, scooters

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

It also promised financial assistance of Rs 24,000 annually to all dependent widows and single mothers, two free LPG cylinders to all the beneficiaries of the PM Ujjwala Yojana and 24x7 power supply.

The Soldier Who Became An Icon

The Soldier Who Became An Icon

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

'...Cliffy with utter disregard to his personal safety, charged through the fire zone, closed in on the enemy, threw hand grenades inside their bunkers and killed six enemy soldiers!' '...He was hit by a volley of bullets. Even before breathing his last, Cliffy killed a Pakistani soldier in hand-to-hand combat...' Captain Keishing Clifford Nongrum, who was just 24, received the Mahavir Chakra posthumously for his superhuman act of valour in the Kargil War just 18 months after he joined the Indian Army. Archana Masih/Rediff.com remembers one of India's Bravest Of The Brave as the nation salutes the 527 soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice for the Motherland on Vijay Diwas.

Why Is Priyanka Running So Fast?

Why Is Priyanka Running So Fast?

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

What some of our leaders were up to on Monday, December 12.

'Manipur peace committee members were superimposed by Centre'

'Manipur peace committee members were superimposed by Centre'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

'This committee underscores the Indian State's longstanding conventional approach to leverage top-down conflict management in North East India in general and Manipur in particular.' 'Trying to 'manage' violent conflicts top-down has not worked in the past, and apparently does not seem to work this time either.'

Jaanbaaz Hindustan Ke Review: Earnest

Jaanbaaz Hindustan Ke Review: Earnest

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

If Jaanbaaz Hindustan Ke differs from other shows in the crowded genre, it is because the two lead characters are women, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Fresh injury has Kashyap fighting time for Rio qualification

Fresh injury has Kashyap fighting time for Rio qualification

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

Ace Indian shuttler Parupalli Kashyap suffered a major blow to his Olympic qualification hopes when he retired hurt midway through the German Open pre-quarterfinals at Mulheim an der Ruhr on Thursday.

Manipur: BJP's Formidable Internal Security Challenge

Manipur: BJP's Formidable Internal Security Challenge

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

There are three things you never do in a small North East state: Undermine local leaders, divide and rule, push homogenisation, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

Guess what Sid is doing in Lucknow

Guess what Sid is doing in Lucknow

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

Just where are the stars travelling? We tell you.

Act against corrupt, however powerful, without fear, Modi tells CBI

Act against corrupt, however powerful, without fear, Modi tells CBI

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

There is no dearth of political will today to act against corruption and officers should take action against the corrupt, however powerful, without any hesitation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday.