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TN chariot tragedy: It was all over in a matter of minutes, says witness

TN chariot tragedy: It was all over in a matter of minutes, says witness

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

Villagers say that the wooden temple chariot, with parts being iron based fitment, was decorated with colourful lights especially on the top, and it came into contact with the overhead electricity line.

China launched 11 missiles towards Taiwan overnight: US

China launched 11 missiles towards Taiwan overnight: US

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin on Thursday directed that the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan and the ships in her strike group will remain on station in the general area to monitor the situation.

'Moved beyond measure': King Charles thanks people before Queen's funeral

'Moved beyond measure': King Charles thanks people before Queen's funeral

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

"Over the last 10 days, my wife and I have been so deeply touched by the many messages of condolence and support we have received from this country and across the world," Charles said in a statement

PIX: Manchester City held, fall behind Arsenal in title race

PIX: Manchester City held, fall behind Arsenal in title race

Rediff.com19 Feb 2023

IMAGES from the EPL matches played on Saturday

Asian Games: Indian men win 25m centre fire pistol silver

Asian Games: Indian men win 25m centre fire pistol silver

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

The Indian men ended their campaign in the pistol events on a winning note, shooting down a silver medal in the 25m centre fire event even as the women's team exited from the 50m three-position competition without success at the Asian Games, on Friday. The men pistol shooters - spearheaded by London Olympics silver medallist Vijay Kumar - clinched second place with a total score of 1740, two behind gold medallists China.

'South Africa have upper hand against India'

'South Africa have upper hand against India'

Rediff.com25 Dec 2021

India have never won a Test series on South African soil and Kohli's men will go all out to be the first team to achieve the feat.

Kohli took a smart decision to relinquish captaincy: Shastri

Kohli took a smart decision to relinquish captaincy: Shastri

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

Former India coach Ravi Shastri said Virat Kohli took a 'smart decision' by giving up captaincy from all forms of cricket, paving the way to express himself better in IPL 2022.

Bhabha Kavach to protect CAPFs from AK-47 bullets

Bhabha Kavach to protect CAPFs from AK-47 bullets

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

Each Bhabha Kavach has four hard armour plates, which protect the wearer from the front, back, and either side. It can protect CAPF personnel from 7.62 mm bullets fired from AK-47 rifles -- the chosen weapon of terrorists from Kashmir to Bastar.

The Very Best Of Shabana Azmi

The Very Best Of Shabana Azmi

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

On her 72nd birthday on September 18, Sukanya Verma gives three cheers to the legend and lists 20 of her stellar performances.

Delhi's Max hospital which declared newborn dead fires 2 doctors

Delhi's Max hospital which declared newborn dead fires 2 doctors

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

The decision was taken after a meeting of the Max Healtcare authorities in connection with the incident.

HAL gets cracking on Tejas Mark 2

HAL gets cracking on Tejas Mark 2

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

HAL is also integrating the Advanced Short Range Air-to-Air Missile onto the Mark 1A. Each Tejas will carry two of these missiles.

RR aim to return to winning ways against inconsistent Punjab

RR aim to return to winning ways against inconsistent Punjab

Rediff.com6 May 2022

Rajasthan are third on the points table, and it is mostly because of the flamboyant Jos Buttler.

China plane crash: 183 pieces of wreckage found so far

China plane crash: 183 pieces of wreckage found so far

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

The possibility that the data storage unit of the cockpit voice recorder was damaged cannot be ruled out at present.

Waugh, Warne want Pant to 'Zip it'

Waugh, Warne want Pant to 'Zip it'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

'I don't have a problem with the 'keeper talking, but not when the bowler is about to bowl. You've got to zip it then.'

A day after police firing, uneasy calm in Kashmir

A day after police firing, uneasy calm in Kashmir

Rediff.com19 Apr 2015

Geelani remained under house arrest for the third consecutive day

PICS: Haaland strikes again as City go top; Chelsea stroll past Wolves

PICS: Haaland strikes again as City go top; Chelsea stroll past Wolves

Rediff.com9 Oct 2022

IMAGES from the EPL matches played on Saturday

Did cheap car tag, cars on fire ruin Nano's image?

Did cheap car tag, cars on fire ruin Nano's image?

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

"Nano is like an open canvas for us. We have the option of positioning it on the lines of the (Volkswagen) Beetle or the (BMW) Mini."

If China And India Go To War At Sea...

If China And India Go To War At Sea...

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

The coming together of the Quad and the Australia-UK-US grouping would be a formidable adversary, moving toward the creation of a 'thousand ship navy' that reins in the PLA navy in the Indo-Pacific.

'This Will Make Army The Last Choice For Young People'

'This Will Make Army The Last Choice For Young People'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

'Military is too serious a matter to be taken as a tour for a few years.'

What To Do If You Are Laid Off

What To Do If You Are Laid Off

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

'Re-evaluate your career goals and be ready to embrace challenges. ' 'Work thoroughly on your resume by highlighting the key skills and major areas of work.' 'Check and apply for jobs posted by employers regularly.' 'Stay positive.'

Insurers likely to further tighten underwriting norms for term plans

Insurers likely to further tighten underwriting norms for term plans

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

Come October, life insurers may have to tighten their underwriting standards further for retail term plans at the behest of one of the largest reinsurers in the Indian insurance market, Munich Re. According to a source aware of the development, "Munich Re has been studying long-term mortality trends for the past few years, and has suggested some tightening in the underwriting process." "As far as financial underwriting is concerned, the reinsurer has suggested that insurers should ask for additional documents. "For example, apart from income proof, they can ask for bank statements of the prospective customer before issuing policies," added the source.

'I have been hit!'

'I have been hit!'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

Air Commodore Jawahar Lal Bhargava recalls how he ejected from his failing aircraft in Pakistan during the 1971 War.

India's frontline tanks display firepower in Ladakh

India's frontline tanks display firepower in Ladakh

Rediff.com9 Aug 2021

The Indian Army started bringing the T-90 Bhishma and T-72 Ajay tanks along with the BMP series Infantry Combat Vehicles from the deserts and plains in a big way to these high altitude locations from last year with the beginning of the Operation Snow Leopard to counter the Chinese aggression in eastern Ladakh last summer.

Hockey umpires under fire

Hockey umpires under fire

Rediff.com12 Jan 2004

EPL PHOTOS: Chelsea climb to second, Salah fires Liverpool to win

EPL PHOTOS: Chelsea climb to second, Salah fires Liverpool to win

Rediff.com31 Dec 2017

The visitors got off to the perfect start when a mix up at the back saw Riyad Mahrez square for Jamie Vardy to tap into an open goal in front of the Kop in the third minute. Liverpool looked for an immediate riposte, but Salah missed two gilt-edged opportunities before Sadio Mane saw an effort disallowed for offside as Juergen Klopp's men grew frustrated.

RRR Review

RRR Review

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

A copious amount of blood, beating, crying, saving, sacrificing, nationalism fills up its staggering three hours running time. Emotions run sky high, but you feel nothing, sighs Sukanya Verma.

Kohli vs Kane as RCB, SRH scramble for play-off berths

Kohli vs Kane as RCB, SRH scramble for play-off berths

Rediff.com7 May 2022

Batting stalwarts Virat Kohli and Kane Williamson's woeful form will be in focus when Royal Challengers Bangalore and Sunrisers Hyderabad meet in a return IPL fixture at the Wankhede Stadium, in Mumbai, on Sunday.

14 workers injured as under-construction flyover collapses in Mumbai

14 workers injured as under-construction flyover collapses in Mumbai

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

At least 14 workers were injured after a girder of an under-construction flyover at MTNL junction in suburban Bandra Kurla Complex in Mumba collapsed early on Friday, civic officials said.

Amshipura fake encounter: Court martial of captain begins

Amshipura fake encounter: Court martial of captain begins

Rediff.com3 Apr 2022

The Army has initiated general court martial proceedings against a captain for the killing of three men in a staged encounter in Amshipura in south Kashmir in July 2020 after a Court of Inquiry found that troops had 'exceeded' powers vested under the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, officials said in Srinagar on Sunday.

'Men have sex; legends cuddle'

'Men have sex; legends cuddle'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

'I'd rather eat a hearty meal, meet deadlines, make money, meet a friend for coffee or even tend to that long-neglected corner in my oddly-shaped living room, than spend my Saturday morning romping in bed.'

'US policy is to divide and rule over Europe'

'US policy is to divide and rule over Europe'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

'The clean break between Russia and Europe that this foolish attack is creating may actually last long.' 'It will undermine Europe and benefit the US and China.'

'Made to look the fool': Aussie captain apologises for SCG behaviour

'Made to look the fool': Aussie captain apologises for SCG behaviour

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

Paine has come under fire for a verbal duel with Ashwin when the Indian held vigil with an injured Hanuma Vihari to eke out a draw for his team

Yoga, moong soup... in govt's Covid health document

Yoga, moong soup... in govt's Covid health document

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

With the threat of COVID-19 pandemic continuing to loom over the world, the Ministry of Ayush has come out with a comprehensive document putting forth the concept of 'holistic health'.

PM to visit Serum Institute on Nov 28 to take stock of 'Covishield'

PM to visit Serum Institute on Nov 28 to take stock of 'Covishield'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

On Tuesday, Rao said there was a possibility of the PM's visit to Pune, and if that happens, it would be aimed at reviewing the status of the vaccine candidate for coronavirus infection and to know about its launch, production and distribution mechanisms.

ASK ANU: My child and I can't take this emotional abuse'

ASK ANU: My child and I can't take this emotional abuse'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

Why Every Indian Must Salute The Heroes of Rezang La

Why Every Indian Must Salute The Heroes of Rezang La

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

It will never be possible to recreate an exact account of this epic battle to remember and honour other brave jawans, but one thing that the nation will always do is to bow down their heads in respect and reverence at the war memorial at Chushul called 'The Rezang La War Memorial -- Ahir Dham'.

Budgam firing: Army indicts 9 soldiers for teenagers' death

Budgam firing: Army indicts 9 soldiers for teenagers' death

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

The Army on Thursday indicted nine soldiers, including a Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) of 53 Rashtriya Rifles, for killing two teenagers in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam district earlier this month.

Term insurance plan premiums may go up by 20% in Dec-Jan

Term insurance plan premiums may go up by 20% in Dec-Jan

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

Life insurers, on the prodding of global reinsurers, are set to hike premiums on term plans because rising mortality after the second wave of the pandemic has led to an increase in the number of settlements. Some will do so next month while others may wait till January. Global reinsurer Munich Re had nudged its insurance partners on the hike in September and insurers have been engaged in negotiations with the reinsurer on the amount of the increase. Term plan prices in India were among the lowest in the world for a long period but in the past couple of years, they have been increased a few times.

Jet Airways plane makes emergency landing after onboard fire alert

Jet Airways plane makes emergency landing after onboard fire alert

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

A Mangaluru-bound Jet Airways flight with 65 passengers and four crew members on board on Wednesday returned to the Bengaluru airport shortly after departure as smoke was detected in the cabin.

Pak summons Indian envoy, protests violation of airspace

Pak summons Indian envoy, protests violation of airspace

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

"Pakistan Air Force continuously monitored the complete flight path of the flying object from its point of origin in Sirsa in India till its point of impact near Mian Channu and initiated requisite tactical actions in accordance with standard operating procedures," Pakistan Army spokesman Major General Babar Iftikhar said.