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Uttarakhand disaster: 13 more bodies recovered, toll rises to 51

Uttarakhand disaster: 13 more bodies recovered, toll rises to 51

Rediff.com14 Feb 2021

Rescue teams on Sunday recovered 13 more bodies, including the first ones to be pulled out from the sludge-choked Tapovan tunnel where a massive operation to reach about 30 people trapped inside began after a flash flood in Chamoli district a week ago.

Non-bailable warrant against Dayashankar over Mayawati slur

Non-bailable warrant against Dayashankar over Mayawati slur

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

A local court in Lucknow on Monday issued a non-bailable warrant against suspended Bharatiya Janata Party leader Dayashankar Singh.

Plea in HC against allowing same sex marriage under Hindu Marriage Act

Plea in HC against allowing same sex marriage under Hindu Marriage Act

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

The plea argued that any changes such as inclusion of same sex marriage in the Customary Law are much easier, convenient and practical in marriages which are a type of contract between the partners as they are very remotely based on religion and more generic in nature.

Pics: Isha-Anand at their Mumbai reception

Pics: Isha-Anand at their Mumbai reception

Rediff.com16 Dec 2018

Newly weds Isha Ambani and Anand Piramal looked lovely at their second Mumbai reception.

Justice has prevailed: PM on Nirbhaya convicts hanging

Justice has prevailed: PM on Nirbhaya convicts hanging

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

'Our Nari Shakti has excelled in every field. Together, we have to build a nation where the focus is on women empowerment, where there is emphasis on equality and opportunity,' the PM said.

Yuvraj and family booked for domestic violence

Yuvraj and family booked for domestic violence

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

A contestant on Bigg Boss 10, Akanksha alleged that Yuvraj and his family caused her "mental and financial torture", ANI reported on Wednesday.

'Pegasus may have spied on over 40 Indian journalists'

'Pegasus may have spied on over 40 Indian journalists'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2021

'The phone numbers of over 40 Indian journalists appear on a leaked list of potential targets for surveillance, and forensic tests have confirmed that some of them were successfully snooped upon by an unidentified agency using Pegasus spyware,' report Anuj Srivas and Kabir Agarwal in The Wire.

RBI not biased towards either raising or cutting rates: Rajan

RBI not biased towards either raising or cutting rates: Rajan

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

The RBI kept its key policy repo rate unchanged at 8.0 percent in its recent monetary policy.

Maharathi: Great cast, dull execution

Maharathi: Great cast, dull execution

Rediff.com5 Dec 2008

Though this thriller has a good premise, it's execution leaves much to be desired. The only good thing about the movie is the performances by the veterans.

Uttarakhand calamity: 3 more bodies recovered, toll climbs to 54

Uttarakhand calamity: 3 more bodies recovered, toll climbs to 54

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

Three more bodies were recovered Monday from the Tapovan tunnel, taking the toll in the Uttarakhand flash flood to 54 as hopes of finding survivors there over a week after the disaster dimmed.

Umrika comes to India!

Umrika comes to India!

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

Umrika, which won the audience award in the World Cinema Dramatic Competition section at the Sundance Film Festival in 2015, finally releases in India.

Box office: Poor opening for Force 2, Tum Bin 2

Box office: Poor opening for Force 2, Tum Bin 2

Rediff.com21 Nov 2016

The hits and misses of the week.

UP portfolios announced; Adityanath retains home

UP portfolios announced; Adityanath retains home

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

The list has been sent to Governor Ram Naik for approval.

How Many Children do BJP MLAs in UP have?

How Many Children do BJP MLAs in UP have?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

Given the controversy over Uttar Pradesh's population control moves, Hemant Shivsaran/Rediff.com digs deep to find out how many children BJP MLAs in UP have.

Box Office: Rock On 2 flops

Box Office: Rock On 2 flops

Rediff.com14 Nov 2016

The hits and misses of the week.

Esha Gupta: Navin Tyagi sounds more Talibani than Hindu

Esha Gupta: Navin Tyagi sounds more Talibani than Hindu

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities:

Unnao rape survivor's accident: Murder case against BJP MLA

Unnao rape survivor's accident: Murder case against BJP MLA

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

The FIR, in which 15-20 unnamed people were also mentioned, was registered at the Gurubuxganj police station in Rae Bareli.

'Survival chance of those trapped is bleak'

'Survival chance of those trapped is bleak'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

'The 100-metre stretch from the opening of this tunnel is completely flooded with debris; the oxygen supply (through the pipes) too had gotten over and the chances of any survivors inside this tunnel are very bleak. Nobody has been able to talk to the people trapped inside'

If Yogi Wins UP.. If Yogi Loses UP...

If Yogi Wins UP.. If Yogi Loses UP...

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

If he doesn't win next year, it will set back the party's prospects in 2024. If he wins, it will be seen as his win as much as the BJP high command's, points out Shekhar Gupta.

Box Office: Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, Shivaay fare average

Box Office: Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, Shivaay fare average

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

Both films will fall short of target.

Culture minister 'skirts' new controversy!

Culture minister 'skirts' new controversy!

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

He, obviously, later said that his remarks had been interpreted out of context.

Lucknow votes to elect first woman mayor in 100 years

Lucknow votes to elect first woman mayor in 100 years

Rediff.com26 Nov 2017

All the parties fielded women candidates after the Lucknow mayoral seat was reserved for women.

Cantt board polls: BJP loses all 7 seats in Modi's constituency Varanasi

Cantt board polls: BJP loses all 7 seats in Modi's constituency Varanasi

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

In a major jolt to the Bharatiya Janata Party in Uttar Pradesh, none of the candidates supported by it could ensure victory in the Cantonment Board polls in Varanasi and Lucknow, and managed to win just one seat in Agra.

UP govt ready for CBI probe into Unnao accident: DGP

UP govt ready for CBI probe into Unnao accident: DGP

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

An official said there was no security lapse in the case. He added that seven security personnel were posted at her home and three were there to accompany her on Sunday. "As there was no space in the car, the survivor did not take the security men with her," he said.

Gargi molestation: FIR filed, anguished students protest

Gargi molestation: FIR filed, anguished students protest

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

During the college festival, 'Reverie', around 6:30 pm on February 6, groups of unruly, drunk men mobbed the entrances of the college and forced their way in.

PIX: Sanjeeda, Mona Lisa, Drashti Dhami at Star Parivaar awards

PIX: Sanjeeda, Mona Lisa, Drashti Dhami at Star Parivaar awards

Rediff.com15 May 2017

A look at the awards night.

Uproar in LS over Azam Khan's sexist remark on BJP's Rama Devi

Uproar in LS over Azam Khan's sexist remark on BJP's Rama Devi

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

Participating in the debate on the triple talaq bill on Thursday, Khan made certain observations on a ruling party member.

Box Office: 31st October flops

Box Office: 31st October flops

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

The hits and misses of the week.

Box Office: Fuddu, Anna flop

Box Office: Fuddu, Anna flop

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

The hits and misses of the week.

Maya abuser Dayashankar Singh arrested; sent to 14 day judicial custody

Maya abuser Dayashankar Singh arrested; sent to 14 day judicial custody

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

Singh was arrested by Uttar Pradesh special task force team from a house in Chinni Mill locality.

UP CM Yogi visits Aparna Yadav's cow shelter

UP CM Yogi visits Aparna Yadav's cow shelter

Rediff.com31 Mar 2017

The chief minister stressed on more hygiene in the areas where cows were kept and gave a direction to ensure availability of green fodder to them.

RBI says willing to let foreigners hold more govt debt

RBI says willing to let foreigners hold more govt debt

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

India's current limit of $25 billion for ownership of government bonds by FIIs is fully utilised, leading to calls for increasing it

#GetTrendy: 12 looks you'll want to wear NOW!

#GetTrendy: 12 looks you'll want to wear NOW!

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

Become an icon of culture and style with these beautiful fashion trends.

India grew at 7.5% in March; economists explain the big picture

India grew at 7.5% in March; economists explain the big picture

Rediff.com29 May 2015

India showed revival signs in the March quarter.

Industry asks PM to remove hurdles to investment

Industry asks PM to remove hurdles to investment

Rediff.com29 Jul 2013

Business leaders met Manmohan Singh to discuss the problems facing the country.

BJP storms to power in UP with 312 seats

BJP storms to power in UP with 312 seats

Rediff.com11 Mar 2017

Its allies Apna Dal (S) and Suheldev Bhartiya Samaj Party bagged nine seats and four seats, respectively, taking the total tally of the combine to 325.

The women who brought down M J Akbar

The women who brought down M J Akbar

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

On Wednesday, Minister of State (External Affairs) M J Akbar resigned from his post after facing a flurry of allegations of sexual harassment by women journalists. As the women journalists 'feel vindicated' following his resignation, here's a list of the women who came forward and shared their ordeal.

No looking back: India all set for growth amid shrinking deficit

No looking back: India all set for growth amid shrinking deficit

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

Indian Economy poised for growth, say experts.

#Pushkarfair2015: 12 fantastic reasons why you should head to Pushkar

#Pushkarfair2015: 12 fantastic reasons why you should head to Pushkar

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

Where the most popular camel fair in the world is on...