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CBI officials to visit violence-hit areas of Assam

CBI officials to visit violence-hit areas of Assam

Rediff.com8 Aug 2012

A team of Central Bureau of Investigation officials will visit violence-hit areas of Assam on Thursday after Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi decided to recommend a probe by the Central agency into the clashes.

Review: Guddu Ki Gun is hilarious

Review: Guddu Ki Gun is hilarious

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

Guddu Ki Gun is a sex comedy with funny one-liners and great performances from Kunal Khemmu and Sumit Vyas, writes Prasanna Zore.

Diplomat rape case: No end to victim's nightmare

Diplomat rape case: No end to victim's nightmare

Rediff.com18 Jun 2012

While the Bangalore police are trying to figure out whether the French man accused of raping his daughter has diplomatic immunity, the three-year-old victim is going through an excruciating ordeal, having undergone three medical tests.

11,000 personnel for Assam; plane with relief sent

11,000 personnel for Assam; plane with relief sent

Rediff.com28 Jul 2012

The Centre has authorised the Assam government to deploy more than 11,000 paramilitary personnel in the state's violence-hit districts and dispatched a C-135 heavy lift aircraft with medical teams and supplies.

Indians in Kuwait share their concerns with Rahul Gandhi

Indians in Kuwait share their concerns with Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com9 Jun 2012

Indian Ambassador to Kuwait Satish C Mehta hosted a reception for Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi on Saturday, according to a report in the Kuwait Times.

Two-day bank employees strike from July 25

Two-day bank employees strike from July 25

Rediff.com17 Jul 2012

A letter containing the demands had been given to the authorities including Indian Banks Association on March 26, but no decision was taken, United Forum of Bank Unions convenor A C Joseph told media on Tuesday.

Pak evacuates 120 stranded foreign tourists from Gilgit

Pak evacuates 120 stranded foreign tourists from Gilgit

Rediff.com8 Apr 2012

The Pakistani military on Sunday evacuated 120 foreign tourists, mostly Japanese nationals, who were stranded in the northern Gilgit region after sectarian clashes that killed nearly two dozen people.

AFI urges IAAF to consider Chitra's entry after govt steps in

AFI urges IAAF to consider Chitra's entry after govt steps in

Rediff.com29 Jul 2017

Kerala CM seeks wild card entry for Chitra at Worlds

Lalu Prasad convicted in fodder scam case, sent to jail

Lalu Prasad convicted in fodder scam case, sent to jail

Rediff.com23 Dec 2017

The quantum of punishment will be announced on January 3, 2018.

Declare Acute Encephalitis an epidemic, experts urge Bihar govt

Declare Acute Encephalitis an epidemic, experts urge Bihar govt

Rediff.com14 Jun 2012

Health experts have questioned the Bihar government's delay in declaring Acute Encephalitis Syndrome, a disease that has killed 135 children in the state, as an epidemic. "Bihar should declare the disease as an epidemic so that doctors can collect brain tissue of the deceased for further tests," said Director of National Institute of Virology Dr A C Mishra.

After Rahul Gandhi, Congress hacked on Twitter, government investigates

After Rahul Gandhi, Congress hacked on Twitter, government investigates

Rediff.com1 Dec 2016

The ministry of electronics and IT has started probe into hacking of Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi's official Twitter account.

71 killed, 127 missing in Lanka floods, India sends aid

71 killed, 127 missing in Lanka floods, India sends aid

Rediff.com21 May 2016

At least 71 people have been killed and 127 others were still missing in floods and landslides triggered by the heaviest rains in Sri Lanka in over a quarter century even as an Indian aircraft and two naval ships arrived in Colombo on Saturday with relief supplies.

'Less chance' of Dara Singh's recovery: Doctors

'Less chance' of Dara Singh's recovery: Doctors

Rediff.com11 Jul 2012

There has been significant damage to his brain.

'AC Milan's goal is to finish inside the top three in Italy'

'AC Milan's goal is to finish inside the top three in Italy'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

Sinisa Mihajlovic has set AC Milan a top-three finish as the target for his first season in charge of the seven-times European champions.

Will you help this child live?

Will you help this child live?

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

Six-year-old Krishna suffers from Thalassemia Major, a severe genetic disorder that causes excessive destruction of red blood cells for which he needs blood transfusion every 21 days. As he grows older, the time-frame will reduce.

Review: Love Recipe is quite flavourless

Review: Love Recipe is quite flavourless

Rediff.com25 May 2012

This film nods to the Priyadarshan-style anarchy and confusion in the plot but in truth, it's more like a C-movie version of his signature comedies.

India's civil-military relations: The threat within?

India's civil-military relations: The threat within?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2012

Students and observers of the Indian military and the structure of its relationship with the defence ministry, and the government of India unanimously agree that, over time, the boundaries of "objective control" have been breached says Ajai Shukla.

TCS to create 16,000 jobs in West Bengal

TCS to create 16,000 jobs in West Bengal

Rediff.com5 Jan 2012

The country's largest information technology (IT) service provider, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is all set to expand its footprint in West Bengal, according to state IT minister Partha Chatterjee.

Thorpe advances to 200m freestyle semi-finals

Thorpe advances to 200m freestyle semi-finals

Rediff.com16 Mar 2012

Five-times Olympic champion Ian Thorpe kept his London ambitions firing when he reached the semi-finals of the 200 metres freestyle at the Australian trials on Friday with a solid swim that thrilled head coach Leigh Nugent.

HSBC set to sell stakes in Axis and YES banks

HSBC set to sell stakes in Axis and YES banks

Rediff.com28 Jun 2012

HSBC is likely to raise up to Rs 2,450 crore (Rs 24.50 billion) by selling its stake in Axis Bank and YES Bank, said senior bankers familiar with the development.

Demonetisation: Delhi man dies while waiting in bank queue

Demonetisation: Delhi man dies while waiting in bank queue

Rediff.com21 Nov 2016

Satish Kumar, a resident of Uttam Nagar and who used to work as a vegetable vendor in Keshopur Mandi, collapsed outside an Oriental Bank of Commerce branch, on Najafgarh road, while he was standing in a queue with his friends.

Ralegan Siddhi villagers to reach MMRDA on Wed

Ralegan Siddhi villagers to reach MMRDA on Wed

Rediff.com27 Dec 2011

Concern over Anna Hazare's health weighing on their minds, villagers of Ralegan Siddhi will arrive here tomorrow, the second day of his fast for a strong Lokpal Bill, after observing a bandh on Tuesday.

Criminal proceedings against guilty marines started: Italy

Criminal proceedings against guilty marines started: Italy

Rediff.com1 Mar 2012

Pointing out that there were "serious defects" in the Italian government's plea seeking quashing of the FIR charging two of its marines with the murder of two fishermen, the Kerala high court on Thursday sternly told them that it will look into the petition only after these are "cured". The Italian government should not have an impression that the Indian Judiciary was so loose that anyone could file a petition before courts, Justice P S Gopinathan said in the open court.

It's a miracle how this man is still alive!

It's a miracle how this man is still alive!

Rediff.com24 May 2015

A 29-year-old British man, who had his head ripped from his spine in an horrific car crash, has miraculously survived after a rare operation done by an Indian-origin doctor.

Modi 4th most popular leader in India: Survey

Modi 4th most popular leader in India: Survey

Rediff.com21 May 2011

Manmohan Singh remains the most popular leader in India, according to a survey conducted by Star News and A C Nielsen

Koodankulam nuke plant: Jayalalithaa assures worried residents

Koodankulam nuke plant: Jayalalithaa assures worried residents

Rediff.com13 Oct 2011

A day after Prime Minister Manmohan Singh told her that the stir against the Koodankulam nuclear power project would hit the state's development, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on Thursday said that her government would respect the sentiments of locals on the controversial project. "As for as the Koodankulam Nuclear Power Project is concerned, the Tamil Nadu government will certainly act after respecting the local peoples' sentiments," she said.

Remembering TT

Remembering TT

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

T Thomas, former chairman of Hindustan Unilever, passed away March 2.

Deshmukh wins MCA elections, beats Vengsarkar

Deshmukh wins MCA elections, beats Vengsarkar

Rediff.com15 Jul 2011

Backed by Sharad Pawar, Union Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh on Friday pipped former India skipper Dilip Vengsarkar in a fiercely fought contest to become the new president of the Mumbai Cricket Association.

Misappropriation of funds: Former Lucknow CMO held

Misappropriation of funds: Former Lucknow CMO held

Rediff.com12 Jul 2011

Former Chief Medical Officer of Lucknow A K Shukla was on Tuesday arrested by the police in connection with alleged financial irregularities in the state health department. "Doctor Shukla was arrested from the trauma centre of Chattrapati Shahuji Maharaj Nagar Medical University this morning," said Deputy Inspector General of Police Lucknow D K Thakur. He said Shukla was arrested in connection with financial irregularities in the health department.

Drone strikes protect US from Al Qaeda's terror

Drone strikes protect US from Al Qaeda's terror

Rediff.com30 Aug 2011

US is highly unlikely to relent in its drone campaign since the tactic has proven to be the most effective tool to destroy Al Qaeda's leadership, says Lisa Curtis

Estee Lauder, Jean Paul Gaultier plan India foray

Estee Lauder, Jean Paul Gaultier plan India foray

Rediff.com30 Mar 2007

Buoyed by the success of Louis Vuitton and Christian Dior among upper circuit Indian consumers, other French luxury lifestyle majors Estee Lauder Companies Inc and Jean Paul Gaultier have also announced plans to set shop in India.

'If I didn't feel the hunger, I wouldn't be playing the game'

'If I didn't feel the hunger, I wouldn't be playing the game'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2012

Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting, who silenced his critics by scoring a sparkling 134 against India, on Wednesday said he hung in there because he had "hunger" to do well at the international level despite being under enormous pressure.

Srinivasan did most of the talking at BCCI meeting in Chennai

Srinivasan did most of the talking at BCCI meeting in Chennai

Rediff.com8 Feb 2015

BCCI's Working Committee members were unanimous in their opinion that a legal recourse must be planned against unrecognised Cricket Association of Bihar secretary Aditya Verma for 'spreading baseless rumours' against president-in-exile Narayanswami Srinivasan and Co.

The number's up for 'Pi', say mathematicians

The number's up for 'Pi', say mathematicians

Rediff.com28 Jun 2011

The humble "pi" may have had its day. Mathematicians are campaigning for the most important number in the world to be replaced with alternate value "tau".

SC verdict split on BCCI rule change on IPL, T20

SC verdict split on BCCI rule change on IPL, T20

Rediff.com28 Apr 2011

A two-judge bench of the Supreme Court on Thursday delivered a split verdict on a petition challenging amendment in BCCI regulations to exclude IPL and T20 tournaments from its perview and referred the matter to the chief justice for allocating it to a larger bench.

Bharatinder smashes national record in decathlon

Bharatinder smashes national record in decathlon

Rediff.com12 Jun 2011

Bharatinder Singh of Haryana smashed a national record in decathlon to grab the gold on the second day of the National Senior Inter-State Athletics Championships in Bangalore on Sunday.

After 2 years in power, BJP turns pan-Indian

After 2 years in power, BJP turns pan-Indian

Rediff.com19 May 2016

The Congress has been reduced to a C player in national politics thanks to its inability to read the pulse of the people, says Rashme Sehgal.

Black money: Cong accuses Jaitley of bluffing people

Black money: Cong accuses Jaitley of bluffing people

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

Congress had attacked Narendra Modi during the Lok Sabha campaign on social media under the hashtag 'Feku'.

Bangladesh pushes back 2 ULFA leaders into India

Bangladesh pushes back 2 ULFA leaders into India

Rediff.com7 Feb 2011

ULFA 'Captain' Antu Chaudang and 'Second Lieutenant' Pradeep Chetia were pushed back through the Dawki border early on Saturday and were taken to Guwahati by a team of the Assam police. Chaudang is considered a close confidant of ULFA hardliner and commander in chief Paresh Baruah

Pakistan secure ODI series win over Windies

Pakistan secure ODI series win over Windies

Rediff.com29 Apr 2011

Pakistan took an unassailable 3-0 lead in their five match one-day international against the West Indies after winning the third ODI by three wickets at the Kensington Oval on Thursday.