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Chennai blasts: 'Bomb not planted at Bangalore station'

Chennai blasts: 'Bomb not planted at Bangalore station'

Rediff.com1 May 2014

Officials of the Tamil Nadu special police who are conducting a joint probe with their counterparts in Karnataka have concluded that the two bombs that went off on the Bangalore-Guwahati train were not planted in Bangalore.

What went wrong for Satwik-Shetty in World Championships semi-final

What went wrong for Satwik-Shetty in World Championships semi-final

Rediff.com27 Aug 2022

It is "irritating" to be unlucky all the time; perhaps they need some "divine intervention" to win crucial matches, said a frustrated Satwiksairaj Rankireddy after he and Chirag Shetty were beaten in the men's doubles semi-finals at the World Championships, in Tokyo, on Friday.

MakeMyTrip chairman, CEO to forego salary from April

MakeMyTrip chairman, CEO to forego salary from April

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

Online travel firm MakeMyTrip's top executives Deep kalra and Rajesh Magow have decided to draw 'zero salary' from April 2020, while the rest of its leadership team will take a reduction of around 50 per cent in their compensation amid the covid-19 outbreak. Group Executive Chairman Deep Kalra and its group CEO Rajesh Magow have decided to take 'zero salary' from April 2020 as the company plans to undertake multiple "tough measures" to keep overall expenses at a minimum amid the covid-19 outbreak.

Arunachal to Kerala: Best of India's nature

Arunachal to Kerala: Best of India's nature

Rediff.com21 Jan 2018

We bring you the best of India's photographs from readers.

J&K headed for Guv's rule as BJP snaps ties with PDP

J&K headed for Guv's rule as BJP snaps ties with PDP

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

The BJP general secretary said it was untenable for them to continue in the alliance.

Uttarakhand to Ooty: Stunning photos of India's beauty

Uttarakhand to Ooty: Stunning photos of India's beauty

Rediff.com4 Dec 2016

These beautiful photos of India will give you travel goals.

IPL mega auction: Franchises cautious about U-19 players

IPL mega auction: Franchises cautious about U-19 players

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

Unlike in previous years when the under-19 players were in focus and even got lucrative offers, this time the franchises were rather subdued when it came to locking in the junior stars as evidently, it takes time for them to be mature enough for top-flight cricket.

India Photos: Have you seen this beautiful fort?

India Photos: Have you seen this beautiful fort?

Rediff.com24 Jun 2018

Rediff readers share their best photographs of India from their travels.

Openers, Kohli fail as India stare at a series defeat

Openers, Kohli fail as India stare at a series defeat

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

The much-vaunted Indian top order struggled yet again against quality fast bowling as the visitors stared at a series defeat at the close of fourth day in the second cricket Test against South Africa in Pretoria, on Tuesday.

How to Flirt With Confidence: 6 Tips

How to Flirt With Confidence: 6 Tips

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

Paying careful attention to what your partner is saying and participating in the conversation, suggests Sybil Shiddell, country manager-India for Gleeden, a discreet extra marital dating Web site.

Banned apps' India dream may turn sour

Banned apps' India dream may turn sour

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

Bringing a local or non-Chinese partner onboard opens up the possibility of legal recourse to have the ban diluted or revoked. However, the process of going through a review committee and setting up local servers might take at least 3-6 months.

PIX: Team India off to Australia

PIX: Team India off to Australia

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

Eyeing a maiden Test series win Down Under, the Indian cricket team left for Australia Friday for a gruelling tour, which will see them play four matches in whites, three ODIs and as many T20 Internationals.

Chandrababu marches to Rashtrapati Bhavan, demands special status for Andhra

Chandrababu marches to Rashtrapati Bhavan, demands special status for Andhra

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

The delegation marched from Andhra Pradesh Bhavan to Rashtrapati Bhavan and presented a memorandum to the President with 18 demands, including the Bifurcation Act promises and special status to the state.

'If you drink, you die,' says Nitish as hooch toll in Bihar rises

'If you drink, you die,' says Nitish as hooch toll in Bihar rises

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

Defending the liquor ban in Bihar, he said that the state's prohibition policy has benefitted several people and a large number of people have given up drinking alcohol due to his measures.

PHOTOS: Mandhana, Verma power India to victory vs Aus

PHOTOS: Mandhana, Verma power India to victory vs Aus

Rediff.com8 Feb 2020

Smriti Mandhana struck a sublime half-century as India finally produced a good batting display to record a seven-wicket win over Australia in Melbourne on Saturday, keeping their hopes alive for a place in the final of the women's T20 tri-series. Australia posted 173 for 5 courtesy of a quickfire 57-ball 93 from Ashleigh Gardner and Meg Lanning's 22-ball 37 after India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur elected to field at the Junction Oval.

Jagan to go on indefinite fast against Andhra Pradesh bifurcation

Jagan to go on indefinite fast against Andhra Pradesh bifurcation

Rediff.com4 Oct 2013

YSR Congress President Y S Jaganmohan Reddy said that he would undertake an indefinite fast in Hyderabad from on Saturday against the Centre's decision to divide Andhra Pradesh.

India, Bangladesh restore cross-border rail link, ink 7 pacts

India, Bangladesh restore cross-border rail link, ink 7 pacts

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

The restoration of the Chilahati-Haldibari railway link and signing of the pacts, providing for cooperation in areas of hydrocarbons, agriculture and textiles among others, came at a virtual summit between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina.

Jallikattu Verdict A Victory For Tamil Youth Power

Jallikattu Verdict A Victory For Tamil Youth Power

Rediff.com22 May 2023

They just wanted their angst noticed, and as a symbol of recognition, Jallikattu, restored without the annual ritual of court cases and adjournments, explains N Sathya Moorthy.

Photos: The beautiful beaches of India

Photos: The beautiful beaches of India

Rediff.com1 Apr 2018

These photographs define what a perfect weekend should look like.

The best of India's photos this week

The best of India's photos this week

Rediff.com28 Jan 2018

Readers sent us the best of India's photographs from their travels.

What Sushma Swaraj said at her last UNGA address

What Sushma Swaraj said at her last UNGA address

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

Sushma Swaraj passed away into the ages on Tuesday night after suffering a massive cardiac arrest. Paying tribute to her, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said she was a prolific orator and outstanding Parliamentarian. As we mourn her loss, here's a look at the most memorable quotes from her address at the 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly in September 2018.

Why Uddhav failed to save his govt and what future holds for him

Why Uddhav failed to save his govt and what future holds for him

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

The rebel legislators have been maintaining that they were forced to go against Thackeray as he kept ignoring their plea to snap ties with the MVA allies despite being told that these constituents were trying to 'finish off' the Sena.

AP bifurcation issue: 16 TDP MLAs resign

AP bifurcation issue: 16 TDP MLAs resign

Rediff.com1 Aug 2013

Sixteen MLAs of main opposition Telugu Desam Party faxed their resignations to Andhra Pradesh assembly speaker's office tonight, protesting that the Centre did not give firm assurance on protecting the interests of people in the proposed Andhra Pradesh state after the separation of Telangana

TDP MLA caught offering Rs 50 lakh bribe to legislator, jailed

TDP MLA caught offering Rs 50 lakh bribe to legislator, jailed

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

How much is a vote worth? In Telangana, it seems the going price for a vote in the Legislative Council elections is Rs 5 crore.

Markets snap 4-day losing streak; European cues support

Markets snap 4-day losing streak; European cues support

Rediff.com24 May 2016

Investors accumulated quality stocks at valuable and attractive levels.

Twin world records for Dhoni in India's T20 win

Twin world records for Dhoni in India's T20 win

Rediff.com8 Jul 2018

Mahendra Singh Dhoni completed a coveted double in T20 internationals, becoming the first cricketer to take five catches in a match and also reach 50 scalps in T20 Internationals.

Lankan Navy attacks Tamil fishermen; sinks boat, snaps nets

Lankan Navy attacks Tamil fishermen; sinks boat, snaps nets

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

The Lankan naval personnel cut fishing nets of about 70 boats and pelted stones and bottles forcing more than 2,000 fishermen to flee and return to the shore on Thursday morning.

Heavy downpour pounds Hyderabad; 7 killed in rain-related incidents

Heavy downpour pounds Hyderabad; 7 killed in rain-related incidents

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

Heavy rains on Wednesday morning caused water-logging in many areas and massive traffic jams in Hyderabad, leading to people stuck on the roads.

PHOTOS: When US erupted with 'Justice for All' protests

PHOTOS: When US erupted with 'Justice for All' protests

Rediff.com14 Dec 2014

Tens of thousands of demonstrators from across the United States converged on the nation's capital and New York on Saturday for a massive protest against the deaths of unarmed black men by law enforcement.

Imran welcomes truce, says onus to make further progress rests with India

Imran welcomes truce, says onus to make further progress rests with India

Rediff.com28 Feb 2021

In his first comments since the militaries of India and Pakistan jointly announced on Thursday that they have agreed to strictly observe all agreements on the ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) and other sectors, Khan said Pakistan remains ready to move forward to resolve 'all outstanding issues' with India through dialogue.

GVK snaps road project contract with NHAI

GVK snaps road project contract with NHAI

Rediff.com15 Jan 2013

The company on Monday said, in a communication to the stock exchanges, that it had terminated an agreement it had with the National Highways Authority of India.

AP train fire: Forensic experts begin investigations

AP train fire: Forensic experts begin investigations

Rediff.com29 Dec 2013

Forensic experts on Sunday began examination and collecting evidence from the ill-fated AC coach of the Bangalore-Nanded Express that caught fire on Saturday killing 26 people in Andhra Pradesh's Anantapur.

Major forest-fire outside Vizag, IAF choppers deployed

Major forest-fire outside Vizag, IAF choppers deployed

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

Four IAF helicopters were pressed into service to extinguish a massive and widespread forest fire that started in the pristine forest areas 30 km east of Visakhapatnam.

Rahul Could Become Central to Anti-BJP Politics

Rahul Could Become Central to Anti-BJP Politics

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

Anti-Congress regional parties may have felt the possible impact of Rahul's South-North yatra, pending a second East-West padayatra, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Travel photos that'll make you fall in love with India

Travel photos that'll make you fall in love with India

Rediff.com11 Mar 2018

Rediff readers share the best of India's photographs from their travels.

World's largest cargo aircraft lands in Hyderabad

World's largest cargo aircraft lands in Hyderabad

Rediff.com13 May 2016

It also has the largest wingspan of any aircraft in operational service.

Vijay Hazare: Samarth Vyas hits blazing double century

Vijay Hazare: Samarth Vyas hits blazing double century

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

The duo of Vyas and Desai took the opposing bowlers to the cleaners throughout the innings while stitching a massive first-wicket partnership of 282 runs.

Has Bollywood Lost The Plot?

Has Bollywood Lost The Plot?

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

If in the current streaming age, audiences can watch the originals, why would they spend their money on second-hand content? Is it possible that mainstream Hindi filmmakers have lost the pulse of their audience, asks Deepa Gahlot.

Kohli requests media to refrain from publishing daughter Vamika's pictures

Kohli requests media to refrain from publishing daughter Vamika's pictures

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

Star India batter Virat Kohli on Monday requested the media to abstain from publishing his daughter Vamika's pictures, saying images of the infant shown by broadcasters during the third ODI against South Africa in Cape Town on Sunday was a case of being "taken off guard".

Stunning pix of India that'll make you fall in love

Stunning pix of India that'll make you fall in love

Rediff.com11 Nov 2018

From snow-capped mountains to pristine beaches, Rediff readers have covered them all.