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Ultimate Table Tennis Season 7 Heads to Goa

Ultimate Table Tennis Season 7 Heads to Goa

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

Goa will host the seventh season of the Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) event in July, marking a significant milestone for the franchise-based league and Indian table tennis.

Vote Is My Only Weapon, Blunted As It May Be

Vote Is My Only Weapon, Blunted As It May Be

Rediff.com2 May 2026

I wonder if I can rest assured -- before the election ink on my finger fades -- that my home state is at the threshold of a better future, wonders Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta (retd).

IIIT student arrested for using AI to create obscene images of female students

IIIT student arrested for using AI to create obscene images of female students

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

Second-year student Sayyed Rahim Adnan Ali, 21, was taken into custody from his native Bilaspur district following a complaint by the institute's Registrar (in charge) Dr Srinivasa KG, said Additional Superintendent of Police (Nava Raipur) Vivek Shukla on Thursday.

Gujarat CM shifts event venue to facilitate woman's wedding

Gujarat CM shifts event venue to facilitate woman's wedding

Rediff.com23 Nov 2025

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel changed the venue of his public program in Jamnagar to allow a family to proceed with their daughter's wedding without disruption.

Nitin Nabin takes over as BJP's 12th president

Nitin Nabin takes over as BJP's 12th president

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

Nitin Nabin has been formally declared as the BJP national president, succeeding J P Nadda. The leadership transition was witnessed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other senior ministers.

History In 2 Minutes: Bombay's Benefactor

History In 2 Minutes: Bombay's Benefactor

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

Nana Jagannath Shankerseth is one of the greats who made Bombay India's foremost city.

Why The '2 Gujaratis' Chose Nitin Nabin

Why The '2 Gujaratis' Chose Nitin Nabin

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

Nitin Nabin's selection is a bold political decision by the Two Gujaratis. When Rahul Gandhi has resurrected the issue of social justice, the BJP and the Two Gujaratis are sticking to their plan and agenda, explains Sheela Bhatt.

Who's Shriya Blowing A Kiss To?

Who's Shriya Blowing A Kiss To?

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

The closing ceremony of the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) saw a lot of glamour, as stars headed to the Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium in Goa and made it a night to remember.

Happy to be in BJP: Maneka after son Varun denied ticket

Happy to be in BJP: Maneka after son Varun denied ticket

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

On being asked what Varun Gandhi would do now, she replied, "Ask him what he wants to do. We will consider this after the elections. There is time."

Woman sets herself on fire on Lucknow main road

Woman sets herself on fire on Lucknow main road

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav alleged in a post on X that the woman had arrived in Lucknow for Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's "janata darbar" but her failure to be heard forced her to take the step.

Varun Makes Politicians Do Nach Punjaban

Varun Makes Politicians Do Nach Punjaban

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

The International Film Festival of India kicked off in style on November 20 in Goa.

Special status to J&K a historical blunder: Jaitley

Special status to J&K a historical blunder: Jaitley

Rediff.com8 Jul 2012

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday threatened to launch a movement if the UPA government at the Centre accepts the report of its interlocutors pertaining to special status for Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370.

Jana Sangh founder key player in Partition: Cong

Jana Sangh founder key player in Partition: Cong

Rediff.com27 Aug 2009

Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee has said attempts were being made to vilify Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru in the wake of Jaswant Singh's book on Mohammad Ali Jinnah and said it was a malicious campaign to distort history for narrow partisan interests.

CWG: Construction cost of five stadia crossed over Rs 1000 cr

CWG: Construction cost of five stadia crossed over Rs 1000 cr

Rediff.com2 Jan 2011

An RTI reply has revealed that the cost of construction of five Commonwealth Games venues by Central Public Works Department (CPWD) escalated by over Rs 1,110 crore than the original sanctioned amount.

'If you sow the seed of poison you reap hate'

'If you sow the seed of poison you reap hate'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2008

'The fragmented polity of the country provides space that further divides society and fragments it. It is beneficial to those who are looking for opportunities to get votes.' BJP ideologue Tarun Vijay reacts to Raj Thackeray's assault on north Indians in Maharashtra.

Swimming Federation of India slams CWG venue

Swimming Federation of India slams CWG venue

Rediff.com18 Aug 2010

Absence of a foreign coach and lack of facilities at the newly-built swimming complex have left Swimming Federation of India (SFI) worried about India's medal prospects in the sport at the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi.

Tarun Vijay to head BJP think tank

Tarun Vijay to head BJP think tank

Rediff.com21 Feb 2008

Known for his proximity to Bharatiya Janata Party leaders L K Advani and Murli Manohar Joshi, Tarun Vijay is the public face of the RSS.

How Google-savvy are you?

How Google-savvy are you?

Rediff.com26 Dec 2006

Typically, the population thronging the newsroom of any newspaper, news portal or news channel is diverse. However, there is a tie that binds them together: Google, the world's most popular search engine.

What's wrong with Bengal becoming Kashmir: Omar asks BJP

What's wrong with Bengal becoming Kashmir: Omar asks BJP

Rediff.com7 Mar 2021

Adhikari, who is contesting against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee from Nandigram's seat in the upcoming polls in West Bengal on Saturday said the state will turn into Kashmir if Trinamool Congress comes back to power.

52 abandoned shells found in residential areas

52 abandoned shells found in residential areas

Rediff.com9 Oct 2004

Fifteen shells were found near Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Park, while six were recovered from Kavi Nagar area, Ghaziabad Superintendent of Police Umesh Srivastava said.

'Advani is toeing Vajpayee's line'

'Advani is toeing Vajpayee's line'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2004

Diya Kumari: Erstwhile royal to Rajasthan's deputy CM

Diya Kumari: Erstwhile royal to Rajasthan's deputy CM

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

BJP leader Diya Kumari, who was elected deputy chief minister of Rajasthan along with Prem Chand Bairwa, is a member of erstwhile Jaipur royal family and a two-time MLA.

Advani missing from event on Emergency, set off speculation

Advani missing from event on Emergency, set off speculation

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

The absence of Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani at an event to mark 40 years of Emergency, where party chief Amit Shah was the main speaker and organised by a party-affiliated body, set off speculation whether the veteran leader was not invited.

22 dead in UP as heavy rains cause wall collapses, damage house

22 dead in UP as heavy rains cause wall collapses, damage house

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

Heavy overnight rains in Uttar Pradesh on Friday led to the deaths of at least 22 people, including nine labourers who were buried alive under the debris when an under-construction wall in the state capital collapsed on their huts.

Unnao rape survivor critical and on ventilator

Unnao rape survivor critical and on ventilator

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

The rape survivor suffered 90 per cent burns after five men, including two of the rape accused, allegedly set her on fire while she was on her way to court, police said.

People talk about history without proper knowledge: Nitish on Modi

People talk about history without proper knowledge: Nitish on Modi

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

In an apparent dig at his rival and Bharatiya Janata Party prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday said people talk about history without proper knowledge of the subject.

Saradha case: Controversial ministers asked to stay away

Saradha case: Controversial ministers asked to stay away

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

State transport and sports minister Madan Mitra -- whose name has reportedly propped up in CBI investigation in Saradha -- and textile minister Shyama Prasad Mukherjee, who was earlier quizzed by ED in this case, are now at the receiving end of a public snub of the party leadership.

India records 39,097 new Covid cases, 546 deaths

India records 39,097 new Covid cases, 546 deaths

Rediff.com24 Jul 2021

The number of active cases in the country has increased to 4,08,977, accounting for 1.34 per cent of the total caseload while the national COVID-19 recovery rate stood at 97.35 per cent, the data updated at 8 am showed.

JNU plans centre to study 1947 Partition to fill historical gaps: VC

JNU plans centre to study 1947 Partition to fill historical gaps: VC

Rediff.com21 Aug 2022

The varsity will send a proposal in this regard to the University Grants Commission and the ministry of education.

Man carries ailing wife to hospital on cart in UP, dy CM orders probe

Man carries ailing wife to hospital on cart in UP, dy CM orders probe

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

In the video, Sakul Prajapati, a resident of the village in Chilkhar block was seen carrying his ailing wife Jogni (55) to the hospital on a cart.

Saradha scam: CBI to quiz Suvaprasanna

Saradha scam: CBI to quiz Suvaprasanna

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

The deal in question is the sale of Devkripa Vyapar Pvt Ltd, the holding company of Akhon Samay, a news channel that never went of air.

Modi has poor knowledge of Indian history: Digvijaya

Modi has poor knowledge of Indian history: Digvijaya

Rediff.com13 Nov 2013

Congress General Secretary Digvijay Singh on Tuesday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi of being a "fake" leader who wishes to "dominate" the country through the media.

Bold, historic and monumental: BJP hails govt's Art 370 move

Bold, historic and monumental: BJP hails govt's Art 370 move

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

The BJP celebrated the revocation of Article 370 of the Constitution.

Students protest over high cut-offs in DU

Students protest over high cut-offs in DU

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

Angry over high cut-off list of Delhi University for its undergraduate courses, a group of students under the banner of Krantikari Yuva Sangathan on Tuesday staged protest at the Art Faculty of North Campus.

Goa polls: In Poriem, ex-CM Rane's daughter-in-law fights on BJP ticket

Goa polls: In Poriem, ex-CM Rane's daughter-in-law fights on BJP ticket

Rediff.com13 Feb 2022

Deviya Rane said it is historic that no legislator (in Goa) has won consecutively so many times from the same seat.

Why PMNRF was never registered: Nirmala to Cong

Why PMNRF was never registered: Nirmala to Cong

Rediff.com20 Sep 2020

The minister, while replying to the debate on Taxation and Other Laws (Relaxation and Amendment of Certain Provisions) Bill, 2020, was responding to various issues raised by the Congress and other Opposition parties about the PM CARES Fund.

Can Congress reverse fortunes after 2 consecutive LS poll defeats?

Can Congress reverse fortunes after 2 consecutive LS poll defeats?

Rediff.com17 Mar 2024

It is in power on its own only in three states -- Karnataka, Himachal Pradesh and Telangana -- with a big question mark on whether it can even stake claim to be head of the INDIA bloc.

PIX: Shahid, Sridevi, Shah Rukh at IFFI

PIX: Shahid, Sridevi, Shah Rukh at IFFI

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

Scenes from the opening ceremony.

On BJP foundation day, Shah asks cadre to counter oppn's falsehood

On BJP foundation day, Shah asks cadre to counter oppn's falsehood

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

BJP president Amit Shah on the party's foundation day asked partymen to vigorously counter the campaign of disinformation.

Uniting BJP factions biggest challenge for Harsh Vardhan

Uniting BJP factions biggest challenge for Harsh Vardhan

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

Known for his clean image, Harsh Vardhan will face a stiff challenge of uniting the faction-ridden Bharatiya Janata Party as his nomination to the chief ministerial post comes after a bitter internal squabble that had threatened to derail the party's campaign to wrest power after 15 years in the capital.