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How 26/11 Hero Changed Him FOREVER

How 26/11 Hero Changed Him FOREVER

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

'Doing this film has made me a lot less selfish.' 'When you understand the value of a man, who always said others first before himself, some of that ends up seeping into you.'

How Shastri's Iconic Audi Was Restored...

How Shastri's Iconic Audi Was Restored...

Rediff.com4 Jun 2022

The iconic Audi 100 won by Ravi Shastri at the 1985 World Championship of Cricket in Australia was restored back to its original glory and handed back to the former India captain and coach by Gautam Hari Singhania, chairman and managing director of Raymond, in Mumbai on Friday.

Fire-hit Maha hospital lacked safety measures: Official

Fire-hit Maha hospital lacked safety measures: Official

Rediff.com7 Nov 2021

"Barring fire extinguishers, the other safety measures that we had suggested were not there," the official said.

Why Is The Taliban Angry With Pakistan?

Why Is The Taliban Angry With Pakistan?

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

The Taliban is showing its strong discontent as the high hopes given to it by the Pakistani military have been dashed, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Nail-studded roads, concrete barriers: Farmer protest sites fortified

Nail-studded roads, concrete barriers: Farmer protest sites fortified

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

"They have put these barbed wires, not us. They are not allowing people to come to Delhi. We are not the one blocking the roads. If we block roads, they ask us to vacate, but no action is taken when the same is done by these security forces," said.

PIX: Manchester City widen lead in title race, Arsenal go fourth

PIX: Manchester City widen lead in title race, Arsenal go fourth

Rediff.com24 Apr 2022

A summary of Saturday's action in the Premier League.

Can Verstappen clinch maiden F1 title in Saudi Arabia?

Can Verstappen clinch maiden F1 title in Saudi Arabia?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

Max Verstappen will have his first shot at clinching the Formula One title in Saudi Arabia in two weeks' time but Red Bull's championship leader could also see his advantage disappear entirely.

Are Xi's Policies Disastrous For China?

Are Xi's Policies Disastrous For China?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

Xi Jinping's recent actions in South Asia have amply demonstrated the disastrous impact of China's embrace, observes Jayadeva Ranade, the retired senior RA&W officer and China expert.

SC sets aside part of HC order on Azam Khan's bail conditions

SC sets aside part of HC order on Azam Khan's bail conditions

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

The Supreme Court on Friday set aside a part of the Allahabad high court order concerning bail conditions imposed on Samajwadi Party MLA Azam Khan by which the district magistrate of Rampur was directed to take possession of land attached to the Jauhar University campus.

Badminton Worlds: Contrasting wins for Sindhu, Srikanth

Badminton Worlds: Contrasting wins for Sindhu, Srikanth

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

The script remained the same in the second game as well, with Sindhu maintaining her firm grip over the proceedings to race to a 6-0 lead in just two minutes.

Cyclone Asani nears east coast amid signs of gradual weakening

Cyclone Asani nears east coast amid signs of gradual weakening

Rediff.com10 May 2022

IMD director general Mrutunjay Mohapatra said that cyclone Asani has already achieved maximum stage of intensification and is gradually getting weakened.

'We think about him and it moistens our eyes'

'We think about him and it moistens our eyes'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

'The fact that all the charges against my son are baseless and concocted, in itself, gives me all the hope.'

Thunderstorm uproots 290 trees in capital, Lutyens' Delhi alone loses 77

Thunderstorm uproots 290 trees in capital, Lutyens' Delhi alone loses 77

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

The civic body's horticulture department fears some of the uprooted trees might be among those tagged as 'heritage trees' by the NDMC, but the team is yet to compile a damage report and ascertain the facts.

Yet another blaze kills Covid patients in hospital

Yet another blaze kills Covid patients in hospital

Rediff.com6 Nov 2021

The fire in the ICU of a hospital in Maharashtra's Ahmednagar district is one more in a series of devastating blazes in the state, claiming lives of coronavirus patients.

The End Of NDTV As We Know It

The End Of NDTV As We Know It

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

We got the same Diwali bonuses. We ate together. We carried equipment together on shoots. And when the odd reporter tried to throw her weight around and leave the camera person to carry bags of equipment, cables, the camera and tripod down the stairs and to the shoot location, Prannoy would step in, take the tripod off the shoulders of the colleague silently, lightening the load, recalls Revati Laul.

Pegasus row: Tharoor-led Parl panel to quiz MHA, MeitY officials

Pegasus row: Tharoor-led Parl panel to quiz MHA, MeitY officials

Rediff.com21 Jul 2021

The agenda for the meeting is 'Evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Ministry of Home Affairs and Ministry of Communication (Department of Telecommunications) on the subject of 'Citizens' data security and privacy'.

Rahul concedes Punjab 'unable to handle pressure'

Rahul concedes Punjab 'unable to handle pressure'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

Punjab Kings captain KL Rahul had no hesitation in admitting that his team is not handling pressure situations well enough.

Alstom Projects gets switched on for live-wire per

Alstom Projects gets switched on for live-wire per

Rediff.com23 Jun 2003

Alstom Projects was bound to rise today after it declared a sterling 88.3% rise in net profit on Friday.\n\n\n\n

Diwali Recipes: Chef Brar's Coco Laddoo, Choco Karanji

Diwali Recipes: Chef Brar's Coco Laddoo, Choco Karanji

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

Tired of making the same old sweets for Diwali? Try Chef Ranveer Brar's modern versions of karanji and laddoos

3 JeM terrorists hidden in Pulwama attacker's cousin's truck killed

3 JeM terrorists hidden in Pulwama attacker's cousin's truck killed

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

The driver and the cleaner of the truck escaped when the truck was stopped by police and CRPF personnel. But the occupants opened fire. One terrorist was killed in retaliatory fire. 2 others who escaped were neutralised later.

Modi inducts India-built aircraft carrier INS Vikrant into Navy

Modi inducts India-built aircraft carrier INS Vikrant into Navy

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi commissioned India's first indigenously designed and built aircraft carrier INS Vikrant in Kochi on Friday, that put India into a select league of countries with domestic capability to build such large war ships.

'Mentors are your GPS to success'

'Mentors are your GPS to success'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

'Remember to pick a mentor, with whom there are one or two degrees of separation.' 'Any more than that, you are wasting time.'

My Travels For Gauri Khan's Grandma

My Travels For Gauri Khan's Grandma

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

There were Vedic mantras engraved along with prayer songs for Lord Shiva, Lord Rama and Lord Krishna. Neither the government nor the people of Faisalabad demanded that the carvings be removed. I felt very happy to see Sanskrit shloka

'When he is hitting someone, you can see it in his eyes'

'When he is hitting someone, you can see it in his eyes'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

'It's this swag and body language that convinces you that he can pound 10 men to dust with his bare fists.'

Build bridges, not walls: Rahul on Singhu buildup

Build bridges, not walls: Rahul on Singhu buildup

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

Iron rods have been hooked between two rows of cement barriers on a flank of the main highway at the Singhu border to further restrict the movement of protesters, agitating against the new farm laws.

How Supertech's concrete colossus in Noida will be demolished

How Supertech's concrete colossus in Noida will be demolished

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

As the demolition date of Supertech twin towers in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, inches closer, the company entrusted with the tricky task is putting the finishing touches to its preparations.

Can India upset mighty Indonesia in Thomas Cup final?

Can India upset mighty Indonesia in Thomas Cup final?

Rediff.com14 May 2022

Brimming with confidence, India will again look to punch above their weight when they run into 14-time winners Indonesia in the final of Thomas Cup in Bangkok on Sunday, seeking to create history one more time.

Airtel ahead of Jio again!

Airtel ahead of Jio again!

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

Airtel tops with 3.7 million new subscribers, Jio adds 2.2 million; Vi lets go of 2.7 million.

Our tournament starts now, says DC coach Ponting

Our tournament starts now, says DC coach Ponting

Rediff.com9 Oct 2021

Delhi Capitals, who finished the IPL 2021 league stage on the top of the points table, have beaten Chennai Super Kings in both their league matches.

Cometh The Hour, Cometh Iceman Tewatia

Cometh The Hour, Cometh Iceman Tewatia

Rediff.com6 May 2022

In a season of many firsts, debutants Gujarat Titans will be hoping for the ultimate finish from iceman Tewatia -- one that ends with the glittering IPL 2022 trophy in their hands.

Euro: Greenpeace sorry for botched stunt

Euro: Greenpeace sorry for botched stunt

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

'This protest was never intended to disrupt the game or injure people.'

Why India Needs Another Aircraft Carrier

Why India Needs Another Aircraft Carrier

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

The navy is pushing hard for IAC-2 to be a 65,000-tonne, flat deck carrier that is designed and built in India, with technical and tactical consultation from the US navy -- the global masters in aircraft carrier operations.

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.

Two-month IPO drought set to end with Shyam Metalics Rs 909-cr offer

Two-month IPO drought set to end with Shyam Metalics Rs 909-cr offer

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

Shyam Metalics and Energy (SMEL) will end the over two-month drought in the initial public offering (IPO) market. The steelmaker will launch its Rs 909-crore offering soon. SMEL has pruned its IPO size from Rs 1,107 crore, with the promoters deciding to offload shares worth Rs 252 crore as against Rs 452 crore planned earlier. The company has priced its IPO between Rs 303 to 306 per share.

2 Bangladeshi cattle smugglers killed in Cooochbehar BSF firing

2 Bangladeshi cattle smugglers killed in Cooochbehar BSF firing

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

"Two BSF constables got surrounded and were badly hurt (by the miscreants). It was then that they opened fire in self-defence. They fired a few rounds in the air. Later it was found that two persons on that side of the border had died in the firing," BSF Additional Director General Y B Khurania said.

As Chinese FM visits Pak, Nepal, no official word yet on India trip

As Chinese FM visits Pak, Nepal, no official word yet on India trip

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

Wang began a two-day trip to Pakistan on Tuesday primarily to attend a meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organisation Islamic Cooperation (OIC) as a special guest.

Sony HT-S20R Review

Sony HT-S20R Review

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

This is a great value product and a roomful of surround sound that a single soundbar below Rs 50,000 just can't deliver.

10 Outstanding Images from The Sony World Photography Awards

10 Outstanding Images from The Sony World Photography Awards

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

The winners of the Open category of the 2022 Sony World Photography Awards have been revealed.

Steve Smith run-out my best ever: Jadeja

Steve Smith run-out my best ever: Jadeja

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja was ecstatic after running Steve Smith out with a direct hit in the ongoing third Test against Australia, calling it his "best ever" fielding effort which he can watch any number of times.

Here's presenting the very best of the Mumbai Police!

Here's presenting the very best of the Mumbai Police!

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

In the new world order, threats are varied and ever increasing -- whether it's the pandemic, terrorism, law & order situations or cyber-crimes, and Mumbai being the financial capital of the country is always at the centre of it. The 2021 Mumbai Police calendar, shot by ace photographer Pravin Talan, imaginatively projects the many facets of the force whether it is policemen in PPE kits or Bomb suit, ferocious Belgian Malinois dog, QRT commando teams with MP- 5 and Ak-47 patrolling at nights or the more emotional pictures like a policeman fixing a little girls bicycle. Take a look.