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Tarun Gogoi sets on his final journey, thousands pay tribute

Tarun Gogoi sets on his final journey, thousands pay tribute

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

Gogoi's final journey began on Tuesday morning from Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), where he breathed his last due to post-COVID-19 complications, to his official residence in Dispur.

Violence rocks Bangladesh as Jamaat enforces strike

Violence rocks Bangladesh as Jamaat enforces strike

Rediff.com10 Jun 2013

Much of Bangladesh was paralysed on Monday by the latest strike called by Jamaat-e-Islami, with two powerful explosions rocking Shahbag Square, the epicentre of a massive campaign demanding toughest punishment for leaders of the fundamentalist party for war crimes during the 1971 war.

Bollywood asks: 'Are we at war with Pakistan?'

Bollywood asks: 'Are we at war with Pakistan?'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

'Chill' for 2 days, Kejriwal tells partymen

'Chill' for 2 days, Kejriwal tells partymen

Rediff.com8 Feb 2015

AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday spent a relaxed morning with members of his family even as a media jamboree waited outside his Kaushambi residence.

Xi makes first visit to Tibetan town bordering Arunachal Pradesh

Xi makes first visit to Tibetan town bordering Arunachal Pradesh

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

Xi arrived at the Nyingchi Mainling Airport on Wednesday and was warmly welcomed by local people and officials of various ethnic groups, Xinhua news agency reported.

'Main bahut roya' when Kishore Kumar died

'Main bahut roya' when Kishore Kumar died

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

'Kishoreda was very close to our family and offered a lot of support.'

Federer begins road to 100 with a win in Paris

Federer begins road to 100 with a win in Paris

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

Roger Federer made a comfortable start to his quest for a 100th title, despatching Fabio Fognini in straight sets to ease into the quarter-finals at the Paris Masters on Thursday.

Bold, edgy styles on Australian runway

Bold, edgy styles on Australian runway

Rediff.com16 May 2017

The Australian Fashion Week was filled with great looks and steal-worthy trends.

SC fiat to CBI on Aircel-Maxis deal involving Maran

SC fiat to CBI on Aircel-Maxis deal involving Maran

Rediff.com1 Aug 2013

The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the CBI to go ahead with its probe in the Aircel-Maxis deal without waiting for necessary sanction against an official "holding high position" in connection with irregularities in the case arising out of 2G scam.

'I attract anger from PM Modi because he views me as a threat'

'I attract anger from PM Modi because he views me as a threat'

Rediff.com10 May 2018

The Congress president also hit out at the PM for raking up the issue of Sonia Gandhi's foreign origin, saying she was "more Indian" than many Indians.

Post Handwara, Sena calls for another surgical strike

Post Handwara, Sena calls for another surgical strike

Rediff.com5 May 2020

It is not a good sign that the brave men were killed in one go on India's own land, an editorial in Sena mouthpiece Saamana said, adding that this happened when a strong and quite patriotic government is in power at the Centre.

'To make a Bollywood film is not easy'

'To make a Bollywood film is not easy'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

'I don't trust these days. Like now, everyone likes Mimi and my phone is constantly ringing. But tomorrow if I make a flop, the opposite will happen.'

Angry at not being allowed to speak, Mayawati threatens to quit Rajya Sabha

Angry at not being allowed to speak, Mayawati threatens to quit Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com18 Jul 2017

The BSP chief who raised the issue of anti-Dalit violence in Saharanpur in Uttar Pradesh walked out of the Upper House, prompting protests and an adjournment.

Landmark Food Security Bill gets Parliament nod

Landmark Food Security Bill gets Parliament nod

Rediff.com2 Sep 2013

Ushering in the biggest programme in the world to fight hunger, Parliament on Monday gave its nod to the landmark Food Security Bill which seeks to provide highly subsidised foodgrains to the country's two-third population as a right.

Will Berlusconi sell off AC Milan to Thai businessman Bee?

Will Berlusconi sell off AC Milan to Thai businessman Bee?

Rediff.com2 May 2015

Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi said on Saturday more time is needed to seal an accord over a sale of a stake in AC Milan with Thai businessman Bee Taechaubol but said he could retain control of the soccer club.

Merc GLE 400d: An SUV with cool moves

Merc GLE 400d: An SUV with cool moves

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

While this hip-hop edition is unlikely to drive Merc's market share, the SUV exemplifies what the German automaker is best known for: Innovative engineering and, in this particular case, putting a smile on the face, discovers Pavan Lall.

India 'A' inch closer to big win despite rain-hit day three

India 'A' inch closer to big win despite rain-hit day three

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

India captured four wickets to reduce South Africa 'A' to 179 for 9, who go into day four with a paltry lead of 40 runs in the second innings.

The world through the eyes of Damir Sagolj

The world through the eyes of Damir Sagolj

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

A look at Reuters Photojournalist of the Year Damir Sagolj's photographs.

PHOTOS: Serena sizzles at Oscar bash!

PHOTOS: Serena sizzles at Oscar bash!

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

Tennis champion Serena Williams glammed it up in Hollywood.

For a change, Parliament does some business

For a change, Parliament does some business

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

Opposition does not stall legislative agenda; Upper House passes two bills.

The ultimate fashion #bucketlist inspired by Madhuri

The ultimate fashion #bucketlist inspired by Madhuri

Rediff.com25 May 2018

Presenting 5 reasons why you should borrow from Madhuri Dixit Nene's style book.

'ISI is rarely questioned in Pakistan'

'ISI is rarely questioned in Pakistan'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

'But India, increasingly, is not that far behind, which is a story I never expected to tell.'

Bayern made to wait for title after Gladbach draw

Bayern made to wait for title after Gladbach draw

Rediff.com1 May 2016

Bayern Munich's party was wrecked by Borussia Moenchengladbach who hit back for a 1-1 draw at the Allianz Arena on Saturday, forcing the Bavarians to wait at least a week to clinch a fourth straight Bundesliga title.

'Bappa will be back in another 365 days, na?'

'Bappa will be back in another 365 days, na?'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

Paloma Sharma/Rediff.com sets out to discover a group of murti makers in Mumbai for who life comes to a halt with visarjan.

First working day of monsoon session sees a washout

First working day of monsoon session sees a washout

Rediff.com18 Jul 2017

Members from parties like the Congress, the Trinamool Congress, the Left parties and the Rashtriya Janata Dal created uproar in both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha as soon as the Houses met for the day.

PICS: Bangladesh slay SA after posting their highest score

PICS: Bangladesh slay SA after posting their highest score

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

Images from Sunday's ICC World Cup match between Bangaldesh and South Africa.

International media hails BJP's stunning victory

International media hails BJP's stunning victory

Rediff.com16 May 2014

The international media on hailed Narendra Modi as a "no-nonsense, can-do leader" after Bharatiya Janata Party secured a stunning win in the Lok Sabha polls, but cautioned that many challenges are in store for the "steely style" politician.

UK PM and fiance name baby boy Wilfred Lawrie Nicholas

UK PM and fiance name baby boy Wilfred Lawrie Nicholas

Rediff.com3 May 2020

Announcing the news on social media, Symonds, 32, said the baby was named after the UK Prime Minister's grandfather Wilfred and her grandfather Lawrie, with Nicholas a nod to the National Health Service doctors - Dr Nick Price and Dr Nick Hart.

Attack me, but spare the farmers: Rahul fires fresh salvo against Modi

Attack me, but spare the farmers: Rahul fires fresh salvo against Modi

Rediff.com20 May 2015

If you want to take revenge on me, you do it. I have no problem. But the poor of Amethi have done you no harm. They should be treated well," said Rahul.

PHOTOS: India close in on win after Jadeja's all-round brilliance

PHOTOS: India close in on win after Jadeja's all-round brilliance

Rediff.com27 Mar 2017

Ravindra Jadeja struck a fifty to give India a handy first innings lead before returning to claim three Australian wickets as the home side stood 87 runs away from a series-clinching victory in the fourth and final Test in Dharamsala on Monday.

Sanders slows Hillary's march to nomination, wins West Virginia

Sanders slows Hillary's march to nomination, wins West Virginia

Rediff.com11 May 2016

Vermont senator Bernie Sanders has won the West Virginia primary defeating Democratic presidential frontrunner Hillary Clinton by more than 15 percentage points even as the former US secretary of state looks set to secure the party nomination.

7 arrested for torturing, beating 2 Dalit men in Raj

7 arrested for torturing, beating 2 Dalit men in Raj

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

The brutal incident came to light after a video of the assault went viral. In the video, a group of men is seen thrashing two persons with rubber belts. They later torture one of the victims by pouring petrol on his private parts with a piece of cloth wrapped on a screwdriver.

After win, a 'humble' Modi talks of inclusivity, a new India

After win, a 'humble' Modi talks of inclusivity, a new India

Rediff.com12 Mar 2017

Modi said he saw the election results, particularly in Uttar Pradesh, as the "foundation of the new India".

SC throws out Lalu's plea on fodder scam

SC throws out Lalu's plea on fodder scam

Rediff.com13 Aug 2013

In a big blow to Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, the Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected his plea for transfer of the special CBI judge hearing the fodder scam case against him in Jharkhand and asked the trial court to pronounce the verdict as soon as possible.

Jharkhand minister forces Muslim MLA to chant 'Jai Shri Ram'

Jharkhand minister forces Muslim MLA to chant 'Jai Shri Ram'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

As the tussle appeared getting out of hand, the two lawmakers disengaged and went their separate ways.

Report makes shocking revelations about Chinese losses in Galwan

Report makes shocking revelations about Chinese losses in Galwan

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

At least 38 PLA troops drowned while crossing a fast-flowing, sub-zero river in darkness, according to an article in the Australian newspaper The Klaxon which cited a report prepared by a group of social media researchers after a year-long investigation.

PM failed to address migrants' woes in speech: Cong

PM failed to address migrants' woes in speech: Cong

Rediff.com12 May 2020

'HEADLINE HUNTING. A NUMBER -20 LAKH CRORES. NO DETAILS'

The Reinvention of Arvind Kejriwal

The Reinvention of Arvind Kejriwal

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

'Brand Kejriwal-AAP have a long way to go even if they win another Delhi election...'
'It is a force nobody can ignore, not even Mr Modi, because it will keep punching above its weight,' notes Shekhar Gupta.

'We have been dying a silent death for six years'

'We have been dying a silent death for six years'

Rediff.com3 May 2019

'Neither the Centre nor the state is helping us, rather they are coming up with new ways to create stumbling blocks for the return of money.'

The legacy of Sebi's U K Sinha

The legacy of Sebi's U K Sinha

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

Under U K Sinha, Sebi became a pan-India organisation with local offices in 16 cities