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'He was one of India's greatest sporting icons'

'He was one of India's greatest sporting icons'

Rediff.com25 May 2020

Tributes pour in for Hockey great Balbir Singh Sr.

Party time for Bigg Boss contestants!

Party time for Bigg Boss contestants!

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

The contestants enjoy some down time after being in the Bigg Boss house for over three months.

Kumkum Bhagya, Kundali Bhagya win big

Kumkum Bhagya, Kundali Bhagya win big

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

Meet the winners at the Zee Rishtey Awards.

4-day Chhath Puja kicks off amid Covid-19 precautions

4-day Chhath Puja kicks off amid Covid-19 precautions

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

This year, the festival is being celebrated amid the Covid-19 pandemic, and many devotees said that they prayed to Chhathi Maiyya to keep everyone safe from the virus. "I am keeping fast without water for four days. We will pray to Chhathi Maiyya to keep everyone safe from COVID-19," says Rinku Devi, a devotee, after taking a dip in the river.

IN PICS: Top 10 heritage hotels in India

IN PICS: Top 10 heritage hotels in India

Rediff.com3 Nov 2012

Tripadvisor.in lists out the best of India's heritage hotels you must head to this festive season.

MF GURU: 'Restrict your portfolio to 4 to 6 funds'

MF GURU: 'Restrict your portfolio to 4 to 6 funds'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

Omkeshwar Singh, head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

'Muslims have retreated into themselves'

'Muslims have retreated into themselves'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

'It's like the BJP is mocking people: Do what you want, we'll still win.'

JD-U shows door to toppers scam accused MLA

JD-U shows door to toppers scam accused MLA

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

Sinha was not occupying any party position in the party and since membership drive was on, it had been decided that her membership would not be renewed, he said.

Bigger firms scoop up more market share during Covid-19 pandemic

Bigger firms scoop up more market share during Covid-19 pandemic

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

Top companies have grabbed a bigger pie of their sectors in the pandemic period, leading to a further rise in market concentration in many industries as measured by the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI). The HHI score, which indicates competitive intensity in an industry (or a lack of it), reached a new high in FY21 as bigger firms raised their revenue market shares either organically or through mergers and acquisitions. A higher HHI score indicates a rise in market concentration in favour of a few firms while a lower score means that the industry's revenue is more evenly divided among many companies

Nushrat is all set to SCARE you!

Nushrat is all set to SCARE you!

Rediff.com29 May 2020

Chhori is a remake of the Marathi horror hit, Lapachhapi.

Inspiring! The 2020 Padma Shri Awardees

Inspiring! The 2020 Padma Shri Awardees

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

Why the 2020 Padma Shri Awards are an honour truly worth celebrating.

India's athletics coach found dead in hostel room

India's athletics coach found dead in hostel room

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

'We don't know the cause of death. We will know it later after post mortem'

SP plays safe with Mulayam, names him from Mainpuri

SP plays safe with Mulayam, names him from Mainpuri

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

The party has left Mainpuri, described as its "safest" seat, for Mulayam Yadav, who is the MP from Azamgarh right now.

Coronavirus impact: Tourist inflow to India drops by 30%

Coronavirus impact: Tourist inflow to India drops by 30%

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

India has announced suspension of all tourist visas till April 15 in a bid to contain the spread of the virus.

Bhansali Dedicates Gangubai Kathiawadi to Lataji

Bhansali Dedicates Gangubai Kathiawadi to Lataji

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

'It's my humble tribute to a talent that has no limits, no boundaries.'

'Father of banking reforms', M Narasimham, passes away

'Father of banking reforms', M Narasimham, passes away

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

New-generation private sector banks such as ICICI, HDFC, Axis, Kotak etcetera owe their existence to the recommendations of the first Narasimham Committee.

Photos! Rediff readers flaunt their election style

Photos! Rediff readers flaunt their election style

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

Rediff readers shared their election style. Scroll down to take look.

Paswan's daughter, son-in-law not allowed to receive his body, protest

Paswan's daughter, son-in-law not allowed to receive his body, protest

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

Paswan's daughter Asha Devi and her husband Anil Sadhu protested in front of the car of Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi when he had come to receive the body of the Lok Janshakti Party founder. Sadhu is presently associated with Lalu Prasad's RJD.

'Meri toh Mayawati hai, kasam se'

'Meri toh Mayawati hai, kasam se'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

In an all Dalit village in Muzzaffarnagar, three girls who do mazdoori after finishing the day's chores, will cast their vote for the first time. Opening their home and heart to Archana Masih/Rediff.com, they say all they want is a high school, a vehicle to take them to the main road and a sewing machine.

'Politicians must not meddle in sports'

'Politicians must not meddle in sports'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2003

'I have often felt that the powers-that-be tried to influence the sports awards. There are many incidents in which I have seen and experienced cheap politics,' says P T Usha.

Neeraj Chopra sets sights on breaking India's track-and-field duck

Neeraj Chopra sets sights on breaking India's track-and-field duck

Rediff.com30 Apr 2018

Track and field success at the Olympics has largely eluded India

Bus conductor's daughter qualifies for Olympics

Bus conductor's daughter qualifies for Olympics

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

Priyanka Goswami's timing of 1:28:45 broke the national record by over a minute.

9 killed, 10 injured in Thane building collapse

9 killed, 10 injured in Thane building collapse

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

The building 'Matruchaya', built 35 years ago, collapsed on Tuesday night at Cholve village, following which rescue operations were launched by the National Disaster Response Force, fire brigade officials and civic authorities said on Wednesday.

Amitabh, Sehwag laud gymnastics star Dipa Karmakar

Amitabh, Sehwag laud gymnastics star Dipa Karmakar

Rediff.com15 Aug 2016

Dipa Karmakar's historic 4th place finish in Artistic Gymnastics drew praise from the entire nation. The Tripura girl performed with exceptional grit but missed out on a medal by a narrow margin. The 22-year old, who had earlier become the first Indian gymnast to qualify for finals, was lauded by Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan and former cricketer Virender Sehwag.

Rajini, Ratan Tata, Tony Blair at Akash Ambani's wedding

Rajini, Ratan Tata, Tony Blair at Akash Ambani's wedding

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

From politicians to entrepreneurs and change makers, Akash Ambani's wedding had some illustrious guests.

AMRI fire: Remya called her mom before she choked to death

AMRI fire: Remya called her mom before she choked to death

Rediff.com10 Dec 2011

When 24-year-old Remya called her home here from AMRI Hospital in Kolkata in the wee hours on Friday, her mother did not think that she was hearing from her daughter for the last time.

Pregnant woman dies after cop 'kicks' bike for not stopping during helmet check

Pregnant woman dies after cop 'kicks' bike for not stopping during helmet check

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

The National Human Rights Commission sought a report from the Tamil Nadu government.

#MeToo: Women compromise for personal gains, says MP BJP MLA

#MeToo: Women compromise for personal gains, says MP BJP MLA

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

Vice president of Madhya Pradesh Bharatiya Janata Party, Usha Thakur, said Monday that problems like sexual harassment arise because of the compromise with "moral values" and resorting to "short-cuts".

Why Hrishida Made HAPPY FILMS

Why Hrishida Made HAPPY FILMS

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

'To keep laughing is the most important thing in life.'

We are not going to spare Mallya, we are after him: PNB chief

We are not going to spare Mallya, we are after him: PNB chief

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

Usha Ananthasubramanian said the bank will leave no stone unturned to recover unpaid loans.

Amitabh, Sehwag laud gymnastics star Dipa Karmakar

Amitabh, Sehwag laud gymnastics star Dipa Karmakar

Rediff.com15 Aug 2016

Dipa Karmakar's historic 4th place finish in Artistic Gymnastics drew praise from the entire nation. The Tripura girl performed with exceptional grit but missed out on a medal by a narrow margin. The 22-year old, who had earlier become the first Indian gymnast to qualify for finals, was lauded by Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan and former cricketer Virender Sehwag.

Woman stabbed to death during robbery bid in Delhi

Woman stabbed to death during robbery bid in Delhi

Rediff.com28 Feb 2021

A 25-year-old woman was stabbed to death while resisting a chain-snatching bid in northwest Delhi's Adarsh Nagar area, police said on Sunday.

'I never imagined I would get as much as I have'

'I never imagined I would get as much as I have'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

'If I were to live a thousand years, I could not repay the gratitude I feel.' 'To receive love is the greatest thing.' 'What more in life could you wish for?'

SG refuses nod to contempt case against Swara Bhasker

SG refuses nod to contempt case against Swara Bhasker

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

'Considering the fact that the Attorney General for India has already declined to grant his consent in the present matter for the reasons detailed in the said letter...the present request made to me is misconceived,' Mehta said in his letter addressed to lawyer Anuj Saxena.

Wedding bells in RajiniSir's home

Wedding bells in RajiniSir's home

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

Doesn't the MegaStar look happy?

Revisiting 1983 in Hindi Movies

Revisiting 1983 in Hindi Movies

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

Kapil Dev's historic World Cup win wasn't the only highlight of 1983. Sukanya Verma looks back how the year treated Bollywood.

Boxer Jitender recommended for Arjuna award

Boxer Jitender recommended for Arjuna award

Rediff.com23 Jul 2010

Beijing Olympics quarter-finalist Jitender Kumar and former women's world champion Lekha K C are among the three pugilists recommended by the Indian Boxing Federation for this year's Arjuna awards.

ASK AJIT: Are these stocks good to hold for one year?

ASK AJIT: Are these stocks good to hold for one year?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

PIX: Shilpa Shetty, Varun, Alia at Mirchi Music Awards

PIX: Shilpa Shetty, Varun, Alia at Mirchi Music Awards

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

Look at the inside pictures from the awards.

Raja Sen salutes the friend who changed his life

Raja Sen salutes the friend who changed his life

Rediff.com15 Jul 2010

'And then came a mail from Sourabh, talking about how I'd forgotten his birthday but also --in that offhand way -- mentioning how he'd been diagnosed with cancer.'