News for 'Swati'

Asked to troll 'anti-Modi' celebs, says ex-BJP social media volunteer

Asked to troll 'anti-Modi' celebs, says ex-BJP social media volunteer

Rediff.com27 Dec 2016

Khosla says party's social media cell targeted Aamir Khan, Rahul Gandhi and journalists Barkha Dutt and Rajdeep Sardesai.

Indian eves draw with Vietnam

Indian eves draw with Vietnam

Rediff.com23 May 2006

India wasted a winning start as they drew with Vietnam in the second round of the Women's Chess Olympiad

Ohio results will be key

Ohio results will be key

Rediff.com3 Nov 2004

Lord of the trolls

Lord of the trolls

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

'If the prime minister wants to be seen as a global statesman, then is it not embarrassing to be so closely associated with a gang of foul-mouthed bullies?' asks Vir Sanghvi.

When I first set eyes on Madhuri...

When I first set eyes on Madhuri...

Rediff.com15 May 2006

Baa, Bahu, and fake creepers

Baa, Bahu, and fake creepers

Rediff.com24 Mar 2006

Ritwik and Joshna in semis

Ritwik and Joshna in semis

Rediff.com27 Aug 2005

Joshna Chinappa, the world number two junior trounced Tanya Ananda (Mayo) 9-0, 9-0, 9-1 on Saturday.

The Jury

The Jury

Rediff.com18 Dec 2003

Meet the nine jury members who chose the India Abroad Person of the Year 2003

Which is healthier: Chapati or rice?

Which is healthier: Chapati or rice?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

Weight watchers have often avoided rice for chapati. But is it the best option?

SSC pass girl commits suicide

SSC pass girl commits suicide

Rediff.com23 Jun 2004

Swati Damodar Bhabre (16) did not find her name in the merit list after securing 59% marks.

Bakery case judge gets threat mails

Bakery case judge gets threat mails

Rediff.com13 Dec 2004

The security for the judge has been beefed up in view of the mails.

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.

Ghate moves closer to WGM norm

Ghate moves closer to WGM norm

Rediff.com26 Jul 2003

IM Sunderrajan Kidambi's hopes of a maiden GM norm suffered a setback after he lost against top seed Vassilos Kotronias of Cyprus.

Kejriwal meets rape victim, says it wouldn't have happened if Delhi was a state

Kejriwal meets rape victim, says it wouldn't have happened if Delhi was a state

Rediff.com26 May 2016

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday met the 13-year-old girl, who was brutally raped and has been admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Science, and raised the issue of granting full statehood to Delhi in order to curb such incidents which "occur repeatedly".

Minor girl brutally raped, dumped near railway track in Delhi

Minor girl brutally raped, dumped near railway track in Delhi

Rediff.com25 May 2016

A 13-year-old girl was brutally raped and dumped near a railway track in South-east Delhi's Pul Prahladpur area

Death penalty: Pharma industry hails govt move

Death penalty: Pharma industry hails govt move

Rediff.com19 Dec 2003

The drugs and pharmaceutical industry on Friday welcomed the government move to provide death penalty for those involved in manufacturing, selling and dealing with fake drugs.

Azam Khan's shocker: Rape survivor 'gained publicity' with plea for speedy probe

Azam Khan's shocker: Rape survivor 'gained publicity' with plea for speedy probe

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

This time, the minister has targeted a rape survivor who had sought his intervention for speedy police action. He said that she 'gained a fair amount of publicity' while taking up the issue.

#FoodPorn with Rohan Joshi: Eat everything, regret nothing

#FoodPorn with Rohan Joshi: Eat everything, regret nothing

Rediff.com21 Sep 2017

Where we bring you the best of celebrity foodgasm moments. Prepare to drool :)

Anand crashes to defeat

Anand crashes to defeat

Rediff.com4 Jun 2006

The Indian men suffered another humiliating defeat to a lowly ranked Canada by a 1.5-2.5 margin.

Ghate draws with Harikrishna

Ghate draws with Harikrishna

Rediff.com24 Jul 2003

The half point at the British chess championship boosted Ghate's changes of a Woman Grandmaster norm.

Harikrishna scores easy win

Harikrishna scores easy win

Rediff.com23 Jul 2003

The Indian GM beat IM Enamul Hossian of Bangladesh for his second win in the Brtish Open chess.

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.

Too hot to handle: A fierce, desi Lara Croft!

Too hot to handle: A fierce, desi Lara Croft!

Rediff.com14 Nov 2017

This desi Lara Croft swooped into Mumbai for Comic Con and had us floored!

To choose a winner

To choose a winner

Rediff.com18 Dec 2003

It took four hours of thoughtful debate by a distinguished jury to choose the India Abroad Person of the Year 2003 from 186 Indian-Americans nominated by readers of India Abroad and rediff.com.

3 lead in Nat.' A' men's chess

3 lead in Nat.' A' men's chess

Rediff.com21 Jan 2003

Sasikiran, Harikrishna, and Dibyendu Barua share the lead with 4.5 points after six rounds.

Delhi woman exposed 'abuser' on Facebook. He is now arrested

Delhi woman exposed 'abuser' on Facebook. He is now arrested

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

Annoyed by the lewd comments being passed at her, a Delhi woman decided to take a stand against it by taking a photograph of the offender, in order to bring the incident and the perpetrator in the public eye.

Ghate improves chances of second WGM norm

Ghate improves chances of second WGM norm

Rediff.com25 Jul 2003

She needs two points from the next five rounds at the British chess championships to get the norm.

'BJP doesn't support trolls'

'BJP doesn't support trolls'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

'Sadhavi Khosla was never formally part of the BJP IT cell.' 'Modi handles his own Twitter account.' 'On that handle, he follows many people to get a feel of the going ons on social media.'

8 kids die as train hits school van in UP; driver ignored warning

8 kids die as train hits school van in UP; driver ignored warning

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

The children, who survived the mishap, also said that they tried to draw the driver's attention but he was in a hurry to clear the crossing, police said.

West in BPO blind alley

West in BPO blind alley

Rediff.com27 Jan 2004

A community honours one of its own

A community honours one of its own

Rediff.com15 Dec 2003

The identity of the winner, Sonal Shah, founder of the non-profit organisation Indicorps, had been kept a closely guarded secret until the last minute, and most of the 300 guests were pleasantly surprised.

DCW threatens to sue Delhi police if crime data not provided

DCW threatens to sue Delhi police if crime data not provided

Rediff.com7 Feb 2016

The DCW had last Tuesday summoned Delhi Police Commissioner B S Bassi to appear before it on February 8 at 4 pm for producing the required records and explaining the 'unreasonable' delay in sharing the data.

Ankur Garg tops Civil Services exam

Ankur Garg tops Civil Services exam

Rediff.com2 May 2003

He is a graduate from the IIT, Delhi.

Students get cover for foreign shores

Students get cover for foreign shores

Rediff.com16 Aug 2003

Two new insurance policies are in place for students going abroad. Smita Tripathi surveys what's on offer

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.

'Today, I feel like I am born again'

'Today, I feel like I am born again'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

'When Arnab Goswami announced on TV, it's over, it's done, dad patted me with love and said congrats.' 'I broke down' Nakshatra Bagwe, a 'proud gay' film-maker and activist from Mumbai, tells Rediff.com's Divya Nair.

How do you feel when your parents trick you

How do you feel when your parents trick you

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

Words of advice for parents who think it is okay to stalk their children on social media.

Puri Jagannadh to direct Chiranjeevi's 150th film

Puri Jagannadh to direct Chiranjeevi's 150th film

Rediff.com12 May 2015

A lowdown on what's going on in the Telugu film industry.

Lose that belly, not the beer

Lose that belly, not the beer

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

Indian genetics put us at a higher tendency to gain belly fat.