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Man And Friend Arrested In UP Wife Murder Case

Man And Friend Arrested In UP Wife Murder Case

Rediff.com29 May 2026

A man and his female friend were arrested in Ballia district of Uttar Pradesh in connection with the murder of his wife, whom he married just a year ago, a police official said.

Man And Friend Arrested Over Wife's Murder In Ballia

Man And Friend Arrested Over Wife's Murder In Ballia

Rediff.com29 May 2026

A man and his female friend were arrested in Ballia district of Uttar Pradesh in connection with the murder of his wife, whom he married just a year ago, a police official said.

'Migrants Lost Confidence After The War'

'Migrants Lost Confidence After The War'

Rediff.com5 days ago

'We thought everything will be back to normal within one month. Now it's four months and still a final solution is miles away.'

'Gulf War Has Been The Worst Crisis For Indians'

'Gulf War Has Been The Worst Crisis For Indians'

Rediff.com4 days ago

'It will take a long time to recover from the impact of this war.'

'Vijay's Government Will Be Pulled Down By December 2027'

'Vijay's Government Will Be Pulled Down By December 2027'

Rediff.com7 days ago

'You will have the President's rule for 7 to 8 months, And Annamalai will be the hero in those 7 months.'

Heatwaves Trigger Hidden Ozone Threat

Heatwaves Trigger Hidden Ozone Threat

Rediff.com3 days ago

'Can you believe there are over 26,500 deaths linked to heatwave-driven ozone in 2024?'

'Annamalai Is A Proxy For The BJP'

'Annamalai Is A Proxy For The BJP'

Rediff.com7 days ago

'The generational shift belongs to Vijay, Udhayanidhi and Annamalai.' 'The BJP cannot fit into the shift.' 'So they threw Annamalai into the situation where he is comparable with Vijay and Udhayanidhi.'

Tumbadchi Manjula Review: Middling Remake

Tumbadchi Manjula Review: Middling Remake

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

Tumbadchi Manjula, the Marathi re-do of Su From So, sustains only by the original's goodwill, notes Mayur Sanap.

'An Idle Siddaramaiah Is Dangerous'

'An Idle Siddaramaiah Is Dangerous'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

'It all depends on how Shivakumar uses him and treats him.'

'Job Market Is Collapsing Like Pack Of Cards'

'Job Market Is Collapsing Like Pack Of Cards'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

'You have seen the retrenchments by big corporates in the IT industry because they are not getting enough offers.' 'MSMEs in the manufacturing sector are really struggling. They do not know what to do. They are not able to predict what will happen tomorrow.'

'Shivakumar Is The Richest Politician In The Country'

'Shivakumar Is The Richest Politician In The Country'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

'In the (election) affidavit, he had declared Rs 1,400 crores as his assets. He has educational institutions, real estate, malls, etc.'

Caste Census: 'Government Is Scared Of The Numbers

Caste Census: 'Government Is Scared Of The Numbers

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

'Once the numbers come out, they fear that the OBCs would start to demand, and articulate what they are lacking, why they are lacking and what should be done to go forward.'

'The Country Is In Stagnation'

'The Country Is In Stagnation'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

'Unfortunately, today most ministers are busy with either election duty or praising duty. They are not interested in serving duty.' 'Ministers have become relaxed like retired people still holding onto jobs.' 'Look at how the NEET paper leaked. But there is no accountability.' 'After 12 years, they have become saturated. They are short of ideas.'

'Indians Have The Worst Metabolism, Diets High In Refined Carbs'

'Indians Have The Worst Metabolism, Diets High In Refined Carbs'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

'Refined carbohydrates are the quiet troublemaker in our diet.' 'We eat plenty of calories, but not enough nutrition.'

'Congress Made A Mistake In Going With DMK'

'Congress Made A Mistake In Going With DMK'

Rediff.com21 May 2026

'If Congress had aligned with the TVK before the election, we would have won almost a two-thirds majority.'

Praveen Chakravarthy: Meet The Man Behind The Congress-TVK Alliance

Praveen Chakravarthy: Meet The Man Behind The Congress-TVK Alliance

Rediff.com21 May 2026

'On the day of the results itself, Vijay personally requested Rahul Gandhi for support from the Congress.'

'2026 Could Be Warmest Year Ever Recorded'

'2026 Could Be Warmest Year Ever Recorded'

Rediff.com25 May 2026

'We should expect extreme heat, extreme rains, floods, landslides and maybe cyclones. Not just this year, in the coming year as well.'

'Every Political Party Will Be BJP-ised'

'Every Political Party Will Be BJP-ised'

Rediff.com20 May 2026

'Look at the way SIR that was implemented in Bengal. They wanted to entirely curate the voter list in order to suit their purposes and victory.' 'Look at the targeted deletions and the targeted voting list.' 'The difference between the TMC and the BJP was only about 4% but that 4% vote was done so selectively that the difference ultimately showed up as 100 seats!'

'Challenges Are Not New To Us'

'Challenges Are Not New To Us'

Rediff.com18 May 2026

'Unfortunately the treasury is empty, in zero. So we have to first make money for the development activities of the state, and also to continue the welfare measures.'

'Thiru Joseph Vijay enum naam': Vijay sworn in as Tamil Nadu CM

'Thiru Joseph Vijay enum naam': Vijay sworn in as Tamil Nadu CM

Rediff.com10 May 2026

C Joseph Vijay, leader of the TVK, was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, with the oath of office administered by Governor Rajendra Vishwanath in a ceremony held at Nehru Stadium. The event was attended by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.

'You Are Killing Lakhs And Lakhs Of Citizenships'

'You Are Killing Lakhs And Lakhs Of Citizenships'

Rediff.com20 May 2026

'98 lakhs in Bengal, 97 lakhs in Tamil Nadu, 2.83 crores in Uttar Pradesh.'

My Friend, Chief Minister V D Satheesan

My Friend, Chief Minister V D Satheesan

Rediff.com22 May 2026

'The most enduring part of Satheesan's personality is he is good at heart. That is the reason why everybody, from the old to small children, get attracted to him.'

Vijay takes a selfie with Rahul Gandhi after swearing-in

Vijay takes a selfie with Rahul Gandhi after swearing-in

Rediff.com10 May 2026

Actor Vijay, president of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. The ceremony included a selfie with Rahul Gandhi and a 360-degree video of the cheering crowd. Vijay's party achieved a historic debut, ending the duopoly of DMK and AIADMK.

Mother's Day: Our Mummas' TASTY Recipes

Mother's Day: Our Mummas' TASTY Recipes

Rediff.com14 May 2026

Recipes that we learned from our Mothers are almost sacred for us, especially when we no longer have them with us anymore. Here are 14 wonderful Mummy recipes Our Mummies often don't write their recipes down but every time our Ammas make a particular dish, it's more spectacular than the last time they made it! Without doubt, right? We were fortunate to get a few of our Ammis to jot down how she made a certain oh-so-yummy preparation

'Don't Know Whether Vijay Understands...'

'Don't Know Whether Vijay Understands...'

Rediff.com16 May 2026

'...the enormous responsibility and faith the youth has put on his shoulders, that he is going to solve their problems.'

'Thank You For Every Sleepless Night, Every Hug'

'Thank You For Every Sleepless Night, Every Hug'

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Film folk have been celebrating Mother's Day on Sunday, and posting loving pictures on social media.

Modi appeals to people to take 9 Pledges on health, nature, others

Modi appeals to people to take 9 Pledges on health, nature, others

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called on the people of Karnataka to commit to nine pledges focused on sustainability, health, and local empowerment to drive development in the state and across India.

'Vijay's Economic Policies Are Ultra-Left, Like MamataDi's'

'Vijay's Economic Policies Are Ultra-Left, Like MamataDi's'

Rediff.com7 May 2026

'If you read the TVK manifesto, it is doles and much more doles. But the state has been habituated to this.' 'In no way is he distinct or different from the DMK regime.'

Shardul, Lad shine at MCA awards as Mumbai stars honoured

Shardul, Lad shine at MCA awards as Mumbai stars honoured

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

Shardul Thakur and Siddhesh Lad were named Cricketers of the Year for seasons 2024-25 and 2025-26 respectively during the MCA Awards ceremony

'Kerala Needs A Leader Who Can Think Out Of The Box'

'Kerala Needs A Leader Who Can Think Out Of The Box'

Rediff.com8 May 2026

'Among the leaders whose names are going around, V D Satheesan is the leader who will fit this kind of situation.'

'We Will Soon Have Another Election In Tamil Nadu'

'We Will Soon Have Another Election In Tamil Nadu'

Rediff.com4 May 2026

'Even if they align with the TVK now, I don't think the AIADMK leadership will completely surrender to the dominance of Vijay.'

Tensions Flare in Kasganj Village After Ambedkar Jayanti Procession Stone Pelting

Tensions Flare in Kasganj Village After Ambedkar Jayanti Procession Stone Pelting

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

A procession marking Ambedkar Jayanti in Kasganj, Uttar Pradesh, was disrupted by stone pelting, leading to injuries and detentions. Police are investigating the incident.

'A Big Battle Is Going On Within The Congress In Kerala'

'A Big Battle Is Going On Within The Congress In Kerala'

Rediff.com6 May 2026

'They will have to adjust themselves to the new reality. Because if they don't understand this changed political perception, their future will be difficult.'

'Very Bad For Global Economy If War Continues'

'Very Bad For Global Economy If War Continues'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

'Even if the war ends tomorrow, which is unlikely, and we go back to the pre-war status quo, the world will still need some time to get over the sudden shock of oil price increases.'

Tamil Nadu Election: 'AIADMK Is Trapped By BJP'

Tamil Nadu Election: 'AIADMK Is Trapped By BJP'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

'The AIADMK will lose a lot of votes simply because it is aligned with the BJP.'

Srinagar Temple Reopens After 36 Years

Srinagar Temple Reopens After 36 Years

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

On Thursday, Kashmiri Pandits offered special prayers at the historic Raghunath temple in Srinagar on the first day of its reopening after a gap of 36 years, coinciding with the festival of Ram Navami.

'Influence Of The US Is Diminishing'

'Influence Of The US Is Diminishing'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

'It was diminishing even before Trump came to power.' 'The US was at the centre of the global economy. That position is going to become less and less important and less central.'

69-year-old woman killed in front of paralysed husband in Bengaluru

69-year-old woman killed in front of paralysed husband in Bengaluru

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

A 69-year-old woman was allegedly murdered and robbed of her gold ornaments at her residence on the outskirts of Bengaluru while her paralysed husband was present. Police have arrested a suspect, a local shop owner, who allegedly committed the crime to clear a debt.

5 Recipes Where A Banana Leaf Creates Magic

5 Recipes Where A Banana Leaf Creates Magic

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

Utilising banana leaves in cooking is a technique used for centuries across India and other parts of the world too

BJP, Opposition Trade Barbs Over Women's Quota Bill

BJP, Opposition Trade Barbs Over Women's Quota Bill

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

The BJP and the Opposition have engaged in a war of words over the implementation of the women's reservation bill, which aims to reserve seats for women in legislatures. The bill was defeated in the Lower House, leading to accusations and counter-accusations between the parties.