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Heated exchange in RS over Kharge's 'not a dog of BJP' remark

Heated exchange in RS over Kharge's 'not a dog of BJP' remark

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

Ruling and opposition members in Rajya Sabha on Tuesday sparred over 'foul' remarks made by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge in Rajasthan's Alwar, with treasury bench members seeking an apology from him.

Doctors assaulted inside Delhi hospital after death of newborn baby

Doctors assaulted inside Delhi hospital after death of newborn baby

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

Three doctors were allegedly assaulted by the family members of a patient at a private hospital in northwest Delhi's Pitampura after a newborn baby died during a caesarean procedure, police said on Thursday.

11 UP ministers fail to win their seats despite BJP's historic win

11 UP ministers fail to win their seats despite BJP's historic win

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

As many as 10 ministers in the Yogi Adityanath government failed to win their seats in the 2022 assembly elections, despite the BJP registering an impressive victory.

Ranbir plays football with Tiger

Ranbir plays football with Tiger

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

Rediff.com Contributing Photographer Pradeep Bandekar captures glimpses of the stars over the weekend.

Andhra cabinet reconstituted, 25 ministers sworn-in

Andhra cabinet reconstituted, 25 ministers sworn-in

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

The ruling Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress described it as the 'social cabinet', with 70 per cent representation to the BC, SC, ST and minority communities.

Do yagna, Covid 3rd wave won't touch India: MP Min

Do yagna, Covid 3rd wave won't touch India: MP Min

Rediff.com12 May 2021

India is currently dealing with a devastating second COVID-19 wave that has swept through the nation, crushing the country's health infrastructure and overburdening frontline medical workers.

Will Rishi Sunak create history in his second comeback for PM race?

Will Rishi Sunak create history in his second comeback for PM race?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

While Sunak has maintained a dignified silence over the recent crisis, his supporters have not lost any opportunity to point out how the former finance minister had got the economic forecasts right.

The BEST of Bappi Lahiri

The BEST of Bappi Lahiri

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

Bappi 'Bebaak' Lahiri, you will be deeply missed.

Shillong Chamber Choir founder Neil Nongkynrih passes away

Shillong Chamber Choir founder Neil Nongkynrih passes away

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

The 52-year-old music conductor and composer who led the SCC to national fame after a reality TV show about a decade ago, died at the Reliance Hospital in Mumbai after a brief illness, they said.

Is Britain Ready For PM Rishi?

Is Britain Ready For PM Rishi?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

That a brown skinned man -- albeit one who speaks with a posh English accent -- would one day be the front-runner in a race to elect Boris's successor and head the party once led by Churchill and Thatcher would seem indigestible to the white men and women who have formed the trunk of the Conservative party for generations.

Covid norms go for toss as Chhath Puja concludes

Covid norms go for toss as Chhath Puja concludes

Rediff.com21 Nov 2020

While people gathered at Lucknow's Gomti riverfront, the Ganga banks in Varanasi and Patna were abuzz with devotees, keeping the COVID-19 protocols at bay.

As women, we have to believe in ourselves: Sindhu

As women, we have to believe in ourselves: Sindhu

Rediff.com10 Mar 2020

India's champion shuttler P V Sindhu feels more women will win medals for the country in future and hard work is the key to success.

Shraddha's surprise visitors on Saina sets

Shraddha's surprise visitors on Saina sets

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

The Saina biopic finally takes off.

Why Asian Champ Chitra was excluded from World championships squad

Why Asian Champ Chitra was excluded from World championships squad

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

Former national champion PT Usha on Wednesday clarified that Kerala athlete P U Chitra was not included in the team for the World championships as she did not meet the qualifying mark set by International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF).

Lataji: 'Ganesh Chaturthi Is Not The Same'

Lataji: 'Ganesh Chaturthi Is Not The Same'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

'It's time we stop thinking only about ourselves.' 'Whether it is love or wealth, give generously.'

Delhi clashes: Police hold meeting with Aman committees to restore normalcy

Delhi clashes: Police hold meeting with Aman committees to restore normalcy

Rediff.com17 Apr 2022

The Delhi police arrested 14 people over the violence, including a 21-year-old man, who allegedly fired a bullet that hit a sub-inspector, officials said on Sunday.

Ajay Devgn, Suriya win National Awards

Ajay Devgn, Suriya win National Awards

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

The 10-member jury was headed by filmmaker Vipul Shah. The awards were announced by jury member Dharam Gulati.

FIR against journalist, Article 14 over tweets on Hindu Mahapanchayat

FIR against journalist, Article 14 over tweets on Hindu Mahapanchayat

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

The Delhi police has registered an FIR against two Twitter handles of a journalist and a news portal for allegedly inciting hatred between communities after they claimed manhandling of scribes during the controversial 'Hindu Mahapanchayat' event, officials said.

Mulayam, Ustad Zakir Hussain, SM Krishna get Padma Vibhushan

Mulayam, Ustad Zakir Hussain, SM Krishna get Padma Vibhushan

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Samajwadi Party patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav is among six personalities chosen for this year's Padma Vibhushan.

Can Sonakshi dance like Helen? VOTE!

Can Sonakshi dance like Helen? VOTE!

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

Can Sonakshi match up to Helen?

Don't see any Indian winning athletics medal in Olympics: Milkha

Don't see any Indian winning athletics medal in Olympics: Milkha

Rediff.com28 Sep 2019

Milkha is most remembered for finishing fourth in the 400m final in the 1960 Rome Olympic Games

Daredevil BSF Lady Riders; Message For India

Daredevil BSF Lady Riders; Message For India

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

Thirty-six intrepid riders from the BSF Seema Bhawani All-Women Daredevil Motorcycle Team have set out on a pan-India journey with an important message -- there is nothing that can stop women from achieving their dreams.

A part of me feels lost: Sachin pays tribute to 'Lata didi'

A part of me feels lost: Sachin pays tribute to 'Lata didi'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

Sporting stars condole Mangeshkar's demise, say her legacy will remain forever

Win MP govt's Ramayana quiz, get air ticket to Ayodhya

Win MP govt's Ramayana quiz, get air ticket to Ayodhya

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

A general knowledge competition based on the 'Ramayana' will be organised at national and international levels, an official statement on Sunday said quoting the minister.

India's rising medical devices imports hurt small and medium units

India's rising medical devices imports hurt small and medium units

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

India's medical devices imports surged 41 per cent to touch Rs 63,200 crore in 2021-22, led by a 48 per cent year-on-year (YoY) jump in imports from China to Rs 13,538 crore, the commerce ministry data analysed by the Association of Indian Medical Device Industry (AiMeD) has showed. Local industry players say this has led to several small and medium units to shut shop. Rakesh Vaid of Usha Fabs, a garments exporter, had started making N95 masks in his Gurgaon factory during the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Meet Meet Shah, India's CA Topper

Meet Meet Shah, India's CA Topper

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

'Consistency is the key to cracking any goal.' 'If you can't put in 10 hours a day, make it 6 hours or 8 hours, but stick to it.' 'Don't lose momentum.'

Hardworking Sudharsan has the talent to go places

Hardworking Sudharsan has the talent to go places

Rediff.com4 May 2022

From shining in age-group and league cricket in Chennai to a breakout season in Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) before being fast-tracked into the state white-ball teams, things have moved rather swiftly for B Sai Sudharsan as he broke into the IPL.

5 reasons we are excited about Lakme Fashion Week

5 reasons we are excited about Lakme Fashion Week

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

This season promises to be special for many reasons.

'I get cranky when I'm not on a film set'

'I get cranky when I'm not on a film set'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

'Acting is probably the most wonderful profession anyone can have because you make every film set with 200 people, so you make 200 new friends every four months, and you learn so many things from these new lives.'

Don't Expect Favours From Rishi

Don't Expect Favours From Rishi

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

Some believe that, as prime minister, Sunak will be particularly friendly to India and that he would return the Kohinoor and do similar gestures to his motherland. Such wishful thinking is not likely to materialise as he will act in the best interests of the UK and will not even appear to favour India, argues Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

How Lata Mangeshkar spends her time

How Lata Mangeshkar spends her time

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

The Nightingale says she has been quarantined since her hospitalisation in November 2019.

Historic! Rishi Sunak to be UK's 1st Indian-origin PM

Historic! Rishi Sunak to be UK's 1st Indian-origin PM

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

Rishi Sunak on Monday is all set to make history on Diwali as Britain's first Indian-origin prime minister after being elected unopposed as the new leader of the governing Conservative Party, following Penny Mordaunt's withdrawal from the race.

Rishi Sunak likely to become first Indian-origin British PM today

Rishi Sunak likely to become first Indian-origin British PM today

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

With the former prime minister stepping aside on Sunday night saying it was "simply not the right time" for his comeback, the prospect of a Diwali victory for Sunak cannot be ruled out.

Guj blast verdict testimony to hard work, team spirit: Senior cops

Guj blast verdict testimony to hard work, team spirit: Senior cops

Rediff.com19 Feb 2022

According to officers who were part of the probe, detecting a crime that was committed with proper planning, involving different modules working separately for a common cause, was a challenging task.

Indian-origin Rishi Sunak says he is running for British PM

Indian-origin Rishi Sunak says he is running for British PM

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

Rishi Sunak, the former UK chancellor of the exchequer, on Friday formally launched his leadership bid to succeed Boris Johnson as the new Conservative Party leader and future British prime minister.

Delhi Police announces Rs 1 lakh reward for info on Sushil

Delhi Police announces Rs 1 lakh reward for info on Sushil

Rediff.com17 May 2021

Delhi Police on Monday announced a reward of Rs 1 lakh for information leading to the arrest of two-time Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar and nine others in connection with the murder of former junior national wrestling champion Sagar Rana earlier this month.

CWG 2022: How India fared on Tuesday, August 2

CWG 2022: How India fared on Tuesday, August 2

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

India held on to sixth place in the medals tally

It was really disturbing, says Kashmiri youth denied room in Delhi hotel

It was really disturbing, says Kashmiri youth denied room in Delhi hotel

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

As the clip went viral on social media, hospitality firm OYO took off from its platform the hotel located in north Delhi's Jahangirpuri.

With love, from Australia

With love, from Australia

Rediff.com7 Feb 2015

Actress Usha Jadhav sends us some pictures from Australia.

5 Things You Didn't Know About Sushant

5 Things You Didn't Know About Sushant

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

So much has been written about Sushant Singh Rajput and yet, there is so much more that we still don't know about him.