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Just where did Bollywood holiday?

Just where did Bollywood holiday?

Rediff.com21 May 2018

Bollywood gives you some great vacation ideas!

80 dead, 136 injured in 5 states due to lightning strikes, thunderstorms

80 dead, 136 injured in 5 states due to lightning strikes, thunderstorms

Rediff.com14 May 2018

Thunderstorms and dust storms are 'very likely' on Tuesday too, the weather office warned.

NDFB-S joins hands with UNLFW

NDFB-S joins hands with UNLFW

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

In bad news for security forces, Bodo insurgent group NDFB-S is believed to have aligned with UNLFW, an umbrella organisation of terror groups in the north-east, responsible for the recent ambush in Manipur that killed 18 soldiers.

Pakistan's 'perfect ploy' led to NE exodus

Pakistan's 'perfect ploy' led to NE exodus

Rediff.com18 Aug 2012

With the government confirming that the majority of messages which led to the huge exodus of North Easterners from south Indian states being generated out of Pakistan, it seems to be the perfect ploy that worked very well.

Azad Maidan violence: court rejects bail to 2 accused

Azad Maidan violence: court rejects bail to 2 accused

Rediff.com5 Nov 2012

A local court on Monday rejected the bail applications of two accused in custody for their alleged role in riots at Azad Maidan on August 11.

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Here's the full text of President's Ram Nath Kovind's address to the joint sitting of both houses of Parliament on the first of Budget Session 2022.

Both vaccines safe, only 0.18% adverse events: Govt

Both vaccines safe, only 0.18% adverse events: Govt

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

Addressing a press conference, NITI Aayog member (Health) V K Paul said concerns about adverse effects and serious problems post immunisation, as of now, seem to be unfounded, negligible and insignificant, and stressed that both the vaccines -- Covishield and Covaxin -- are safe.

Shah: Will implement NRC in Bengal; non-Muslims to get citizenship

Shah: Will implement NRC in Bengal; non-Muslims to get citizenship

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

He, however, asserted that all infiltrators will be thrown out of the country.

Monsoon on course, to hit Kerala within 24 hours

Monsoon on course, to hit Kerala within 24 hours

Rediff.com4 Jun 2014

"Conditions are favourable for the onset of southwest monsoon over Kerala and its further advance into some more parts of south Arabian sea, remaining parts of Maldives - Comorin area, some parts of Tamil Nadu and some more parts of Bay of Bengal during the next 24 hours," said a statement by the Indian Meteorological Department.

India likely to stage sharp V-shaped recovery in 2021-22: RBI's Das

India likely to stage sharp V-shaped recovery in 2021-22: RBI's Das

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

Softening inflation, Das said would make available more policy space to the central bank to address risks to the growth going forward.

Battle for 5 states: Biggest WINNERS and LOSERS

Battle for 5 states: Biggest WINNERS and LOSERS

Rediff.com19 May 2016

As counting is on in the five states - Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Assam and West Bengal -- here's a look at where the heavyweights stand.

'Not direct threats, but rumours prompted return'

'Not direct threats, but rumours prompted return'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2012

For the 1,700-odd people who reached Assam on Saturday morning in two special trains from Bangalore, the decision to return home was driven by rumours rather than any direct physical threat.

Meet India's heroes from the Tokyo Olympic Games

Meet India's heroes from the Tokyo Olympic Games

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

As the curtains come down at the Tokyo Olympics, here's a glance at the medallists and those who came within touching distance of glory.

How KBC is now shot

How KBC is now shot

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

'We are very protective of him.' 'People can't go close to him and take pictures like before.'

Can Khaleel seal his spot in 2019 World Cup squad?

Can Khaleel seal his spot in 2019 World Cup squad?

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

Khaleel Ahmed wants to seal his spot in the 2019 World Cup bound Indian squad with some good performances in the upcoming series against the West Indies.

Hazare Trophy: Pandey, Rahul take Karnataka to victory

Hazare Trophy: Pandey, Rahul take Karnataka to victory

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

Karnataka rode on Rahul's 81 runs and an unbeaten 142 by Pandey.

BJP corners more than 50% vote share in several states

BJP corners more than 50% vote share in several states

Rediff.com23 May 2019

As per the preliminary estimates, the BJP has significantly improved its national vote share from 31.34 per cent in 2014 to a new record high, while there appeared to be only a marginal change in case of the Congress from its 19.5 per cent score of the last elections.

Does Rajasthan have the best food in India? Tell us

Does Rajasthan have the best food in India? Tell us

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

Share your food pictures, stories and experiences of India's best cuisine with us.

Cricket Buzz: Joshi, Powar among 20 applicants for Indian women's coach job

Cricket Buzz: Joshi, Powar among 20 applicants for Indian women's coach job

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

Former India spinners Sunil Joshi and Ramesh Powar will be among 20 candidates to be interviewed for the role of the women's cricket coach in Mumbai on Friday.

IN PICS: Bodos storm Guwahati; demand separate state

IN PICS: Bodos storm Guwahati; demand separate state

Rediff.com2 Mar 2012

Even as the United Progressive Alliance government in the Centre is finding it hard to find an amicable solution to the raging Telangana statehood movement in the South, the Bodo tribe community in Northeast has revived its long-standing demand for a separate state to be carved out of the state of Assam. K Anurag reports.

Congress must ask: Who's to blame for another defeat?

Congress must ask: Who's to blame for another defeat?

Rediff.com24 May 2019

The party managed only 52 seats on its own and many of its top leadership, including Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge and Jyotiraditya Scindia were defeated in the polls.

Poll Dope: Cash for votes in police jeep?

Poll Dope: Cash for votes in police jeep?

Rediff.com30 Mar 2011

Missed out on the political buzz in the poll-bound states of Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Kerala, Assam and Puducherry? Here's your daily election dope

Pics: The Sikkim that made A R Rahman fall in love

Pics: The Sikkim that made A R Rahman fall in love

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

The music composer is the state's first ever brand ambassador!

NSCN-K's aged chief recuperating in Myanmar's biggest city

NSCN-K's aged chief recuperating in Myanmar's biggest city

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-K leader S S Khaplang, whose outfit carried out the June 4 attack on the Army in Manipur, is believed to be ill and convalescing in a Yangon hospital.

90,000 security personnel deployed for 5th phase of Bengal polls

90,000 security personnel deployed for 5th phase of Bengal polls

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

Election Commission officials said they have deployed around 680 companies of central police forces and over 20,000 state police personnel in over 53 constituencies of South 24 Parganas, Kolkata South and Hooghly districts going to the hustings on Saturday in the fifth phase of polling.

Why is India in lockdown?

Why is India in lockdown?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

The answer cannot be that we will beat the disease at the end of the 21 days. And the answer cannot be that it is to halt the spread because the spread is going to happen anyway, notes Aakar Patel.

States fail to find lead in Maggi noodles

States fail to find lead in Maggi noodles

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

Test reports from UP food regulator started the controversy.

India to see a hotter-than-normal summer this year

India to see a hotter-than-normal summer this year

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

The seasonal temperature would be above normal by more than one degree Celsius over Northwest India.

Sunil Joshi in fray for Bangladesh spin coach job

Sunil Joshi in fray for Bangladesh spin coach job

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

Former India left-arm spinner Sunil Joshi has been approached by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) to take up the role of their spin consultant to help groom the likes of young Mehedi Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam and the next pool of slow bowlers.

Now, northeast group demands separate statehood

Now, northeast group demands separate statehood

Rediff.com9 Jul 2011

The movement for a separate state of Telangana in the south is having its repercussion in northeast India too. Now, the Bodoland People's Front, a tribal political group comprising former insurgents, has stated that a separate state for the Bodo tribe in Assam would be a must if the Centre grants a Telengana state.

Newbies dream to become oil barons in limbo

Newbies dream to become oil barons in limbo

Rediff.com3 Oct 2020

22 companies won bids for the 31 contracts on offer; 15 were new entrants to the oil and gas business. Three years on, none of them have started production.

From mountains to seas, India celebrates Yoga Day

From mountains to seas, India celebrates Yoga Day

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

Brimming with excitement and energy, thousands of people across the country gathered in large numbers at various parks and public squares to mark the third International Day of Yoga.

Mizoram: Zoramthanga back with a bang

Mizoram: Zoramthanga back with a bang

Rediff.com11 Dec 2018

Zoramthanga has been chief minister of Mizoram twice. He was a former underground leader and a close aide of the legendary MNF leader Laldenga.

Quarantine hotels: It's business unusual

Quarantine hotels: It's business unusual

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

Leading hotels are taking all precautions but the unusual service the staff has been pressed into puts them at the forefront of COVID fight.

Are we really different from Pakistan?

Are we really different from Pakistan?

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

'We have done majoritarianism through other means.' 'The Citizenship Amendment Act, read together with the National Register of Citizens, will prove what I mean,' notes Aakar Patel.

918 COVID-19 cases, 31 deaths reported in 24 hrs

918 COVID-19 cases, 31 deaths reported in 24 hrs

Rediff.com12 Apr 2020

While the number of active COVID-19 cases stood at 7,409, as many as 764 people have been cured and discharged, and one had migrated, it said. Of the total 273 deaths, Maharashtra tops the tally with 127 fatalities, followed by Madhya Pradesh at 36, Gujarat at 22 and Delhi at 19.

'We should defend this land even if it means we have to fight a war'

'We should defend this land even if it means we have to fight a war'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

'The Chinese have been moving in step by step; inch by inch for the last 40 years.'

Challenges that await Amit Shah in MHA

Challenges that await Amit Shah in MHA

Rediff.com31 May 2019

The BJP president will have to address issues like scrapping Article 370 of the Constitution, an issue dear to the party and the Sangh Parivar for long and a promise included in the manifesto during the last elections.

Why China deployed its latest jet fighter

Why China deployed its latest jet fighter

Rediff.com1 Mar 2018

This is perhaps the most authoritative portrayal so far of Indian air power as a threat to China.