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How two IAF pilots saved the day

How two IAF pilots saved the day

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

In a precarious mission, Wing Commander Charles Simon and Squadron Leader S Venkatramanan and crew rescued a woman in labour from atop a water tank in Chennai. She delivered twins! Archana Masih/Rediff.com spoke to the pilots about that dramatic day.

Two Navy employees killed in Visakhapatanam mishap

Two Navy employees killed in Visakhapatanam mishap

Rediff.com7 Oct 2013

Two employees of the Indian Navy were found dead near a railway track in Visakhapatanam on Monday morning.

Music review: Saroja

Music review: Saroja

Rediff.com23 Jul 2008

Despite the strange and bizarre sounds and phrases, you have to admit that Yuvan Shankar Raja has the ability to make you listen -- even if it's only to analyze what exactly that particularly bizarre note you just heard was. And most times, he gets it right -- even springing surprises when you least expect it.

Lifters Chanu, Sathish to miss World Championship

Lifters Chanu, Sathish to miss World Championship

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

The World Championship is one of the ten qualifying events for the 2020 Japan Olympics.

AP murder convict surrenders

AP murder convict surrenders

Rediff.com18 Oct 2006

MS Dhoni is riskiest celebrity to search online

MS Dhoni is riskiest celebrity to search online

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

Other Indian celebrities in the list, whose names are used to lure unsuspecting fans to such websites, include actors Radhika Apte and Shraddha Kapoor, sportsperson P V Sindhu and also former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, the list prepared by McAfee said.

Andhra crisis worsens for Congress, 12 MLAs quit

Andhra crisis worsens for Congress, 12 MLAs quit

Rediff.com1 Aug 2013

While normal life remained paralaysed in Andhra and Rayalseema region for the second consecutive day on Thursday over the Centre's decision to create a separate state of Telangana, Andhra Pradesh appeared to be hurtling towards a deeper political crisis.

PIX: Sunny Leone SIZZLES in Tamil item number

PIX: Sunny Leone SIZZLES in Tamil item number

Rediff.com20 Jun 2014

Images from Sunny Leone's Tamil debut.

Where is the manpower to handle ventilators?

Where is the manpower to handle ventilators?

Rediff.com25 Apr 2021

The second wave of the pandemic has not only crippled medical infrastructure in terms of hospital beds, but has also led to bottlenecks in invasive ventilators and medical oxygen capacities and supplies.

Punam Yadav gives India another weightlifting gold

Punam Yadav gives India another weightlifting gold

Rediff.com8 Apr 2018

India's weightlifting juggernaut continued to roll at the Commonwealth Games, with Punam Yadav adding a fifth gold medal to the tally after winning the 69 kg category for women on Sunday.

'There was no one like Bishan paaji'

'There was no one like Bishan paaji'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

'I have seen Bishan paaji get worked up when he felt the game was losing its character because of some individual.'

Khel Ratna recipient Chanu nominated for Arjuna award

Khel Ratna recipient Chanu nominated for Arjuna award

Rediff.com27 May 2020

In an unusual move, ace weightlifter Mirabai Chanu has been nominated for the Arjuna award by the national federation though the former World champion is already a recipient of Khel Ratna, country's highest sporting honour. The Indian Weightlifting Federation (IWLF) has nominated Chanu along with Ragala Venkat Rahul and Punam Yadav.

COVID-19 vaccine by Oct-Nov: Serum Institute CEO

COVID-19 vaccine by Oct-Nov: Serum Institute CEO

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

Poonawalla, during an interaction with Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik through a video conference, expressed optimism that the COVID-19 vaccine could be ready by October-November this year and the next phase of the trial can start in mid-August in India. According to a press note released by the CMO, Poonawalla has informed that the Oxford University vaccine has shown promising results in the first phase trial.

India bag two more medals at Asian Youth Games

India bag two more medals at Asian Youth Games

Rediff.com21 Aug 2013

Weightlifter Venkat Rahul Ragala clinched a gold medal in the 77kg category while Shainki Nagar won a silver in the 10m air pistol as India swelled its medal tally to eight at the second Youth Asian Games, in Nanjing, China, on Wednesday.

Your Car Queries Answered

Your Car Queries Answered

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

Auto experts from CarJasoos answer all your questions related to buying, selling or maintenance of new cars.

The 5 WORST Telugu Films

The 5 WORST Telugu Films

Rediff.com19 Jan 2016

Ramcharan's Bruce Lee, The Fighter leads the list.

Spotted: Nayantara in New Jersey

Spotted: Nayantara in New Jersey

Rediff.com18 Aug 2010

Reader Ganesh Venkat has sent us this photograph with the actress.

'Naveena Saraswathi Sabatham is not a remake of Saraswathi Sabatham'

'Naveena Saraswathi Sabatham is not a remake of Saraswathi Sabatham'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2013

K Chandru makes his debut as a Tamil director with Naveena Saraswathi Sabatham.

First Look: Nikhil and Swati pair up again for Karthikeya

First Look: Nikhil and Swati pair up again for Karthikeya

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

The hit pair will come together for debutant director Chandoo Mondeti's Karthikeya.

Review Chennai 600028 II: Second Innings is a laugh riot

Review Chennai 600028 II: Second Innings is a laugh riot

Rediff.com9 Dec 2016

This refreshingly hilarious film should not be missed, says S Saraswathi.

'It is Sachin Puja after Durga Puja in Kolkata'

'It is Sachin Puja after Durga Puja in Kolkata'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2013

Insisting that Tendulkar will be sorely missed in the Indian team, former selector Raja Venkat enlightens Harish Kotian why, despite such a long and successful career, the batting icon still believes in working hard in the nets and improving every day.

Warning: Searching for Sonakshi Sinha can be dangerous

Warning: Searching for Sonakshi Sinha can be dangerous

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

A search for "Sonakshi Sinha + Torrent" resulted in a 21 per cent chance of connecting to a malicious website

#Istandwithfarmer, #NoFarmersNoFood trend on Twitter

#Istandwithfarmer, #NoFarmersNoFood trend on Twitter

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

A nationwide agitation was held on the call of 'December 8 Kisan Mahaandolan' as protesting farmers vociferously reiterated their demand of repealing the new farm laws, which they have termed as "kala kanoon".

Poultry firms, farmers hit due to culling

Poultry firms, farmers hit due to culling

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

Weak demand from the poultry sector has resulted in a sharp decline in feed prices too, with both soybean and maize prices falling by nearly 25 per cent in the past two months. The poultry market consumes around half of soybean and maize production in India.

Yeddyurappa and sons appear before CBI Court

Yeddyurappa and sons appear before CBI Court

Rediff.com23 Mar 2013

Former Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa and his family members on Saturday appeared before a Central Bureau of Investigation court here in connection with a case of alleged kickback in illegal mining.

'We remade Thillu Mullu to make everyone laugh'

'We remade Thillu Mullu to make everyone laugh'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2013

The actor talks about woring in the remake of Superstar Rajnikanth's blockbuster by the same name.

Review: Mundasupatti is a decent attempt

Review: Mundasupatti is a decent attempt

Rediff.com13 Jun 2014

Mundasupatti is an entertaining rom-com, writes S Saraswathi.

Veteran Congress leader Jaipal Reddy passes away at 77

Veteran Congress leader Jaipal Reddy passes away at 77

Rediff.com28 Jul 2019

The 77-year-old was recently diagnosed with pneumonia and was admitted to the hospital, where he died at 1.28 am, a Congress leader said.

CBI court summons BSY, 2 sons on March 23

CBI court summons BSY, 2 sons on March 23

Rediff.com29 Jan 2013

A Central Bureau of Investigation court in Bangalore Tuesday directed former Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa and his two sons to appear before it on March 23 in connection with the illegal mining kickback case.

First Look: Balakrishna's 99th film Dictator

First Look: Balakrishna's 99th film Dictator

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

An action film, Dictator will release in January.

Budget: Why senior citizens may pay more tax

Budget: Why senior citizens may pay more tax

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

'There are no new benefits for senior citizens, but on the other hand senior citizens having sizeable dividend income may have to suffer tax at applicable slab rates,' says Mahesh Padmanabhan.

Review: Dhenikaina Ready is fun

Review: Dhenikaina Ready is fun

Rediff.com24 Oct 2012

Vishnu Manchu comes back after a short hiatus with Dhenikaina Ready, a fun Telugu film packaged with all the entertaining staples for a family outing, says Shobha Warrier

First Look: Venkatesh in Shadow

First Look: Venkatesh in Shadow

Rediff.com9 Oct 2012

The actor sports a new look and plays the role of a don in the film.

Andhra man shot dead in US by unidentified persons

Andhra man shot dead in US by unidentified persons

Rediff.com31 Dec 2012

An Indian businessman running a liquor store in the United States, was shot dead by unidentified persons inside his shop.

US: Indian owner of liquor store found dead

US: Indian owner of liquor store found dead

Rediff.com31 Dec 2012

An Indian man hailing from Andhra Pradesh, who used to run a liquor store in the US, was found dead at the shop under suspicious circumstances and police have opened a homicide investigation.

'I could relate to Back Bench Student'

'I could relate to Back Bench Student'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2013

Mahat Raghavendra chats about his Telugu debut film in this exclusive conversation.

NTR Jr in Sreenu Vytla's Badshah

NTR Jr in Sreenu Vytla's Badshah

Rediff.com7 Sep 2012

Sreenu Vytla's next project Badshah to star NTR Jr, Kajal Agarwal and Navdeep.

Review: Muthina Kathirikai is a tedious watch

Review: Muthina Kathirikai is a tedious watch

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

The film is packed with comedy actors, trying to outdo each other but the narrative is slow and tedious, says S Saraswathi.

Review: Attakathi is worth a watch

Review: Attakathi is worth a watch

Rediff.com16 Aug 2012

The film is worthy of becoming a cult classic.

Review: Naveena Saraswathi Sabatham disappoints

Review: Naveena Saraswathi Sabatham disappoints

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

Tamil film Naveena Saraswathi Sabatham is a pathetic first attempt, according to S Saraswathi.