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Yeddy accused of Rs 1,800cr pay-offs to BJP leaders; Cong seeks probe

Yeddy accused of Rs 1,800cr pay-offs to BJP leaders; Cong seeks probe

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

Yeddyurappa told reporters that an inquiry had found the documents, cited by Surjewala, as 'fake' and threatened to file a defamation case.

When the home minister's daughter was kidnapped

When the home minister's daughter was kidnapped

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

'For a man who had just received news of his daughter's kidnapping, he showed no sign of anxiety or agitation.' 'Here is a cool customer, I thought to myself.' 'The only thing he said was, 'I would not have been so anxious had they kidnapped my son'.' 'He told me that his daughter Rubaiya, who was a medical intern, was returning home from the hospital in a minibus when it was stopped close to the Mufti's house.' 'She was taken by four armed militants.' A gripping excerpt from Moosa Raza's Kashmir: Land Of Regrets.

Bulletproof bathrooms in KCR's 9 acre bungalow

Bulletproof bathrooms in KCR's 9 acre bungalow

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

Here are some features of the home.

Wimbledon: More Murray misery in men's doubles final

Wimbledon: More Murray misery in men's doubles final

Rediff.com12 Jul 2015

Jamie Murray's hopes of making up for brother Andy's Wimbledon semi-final defeat by Roger Federer ended in disappointment when he and partner John Peers lost the men's doubles final to Jean-Julien Rojer and Horia Tecau on Saturday.

Kite Runner author Khaled Hosseini's next book tackles Syrian refugee crisis

Kite Runner author Khaled Hosseini's next book tackles Syrian refugee crisis

Rediff.com22 Feb 2018

Remember the heartbreaking image of the dead 3-year-old boy washed up on a beach?

Akhilesh Yadav, Ram Gopal Yadav still disqualified from SP?

Akhilesh Yadav, Ram Gopal Yadav still disqualified from SP?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

The disqualifications of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav and party member Ram Gopal Yadav were never taken back on papers. Sources said revoking the duo's disqualification was conditional.

Vedic slokas, witty repartees, Kolkata's who's who at Bandhan book launch

Vedic slokas, witty repartees, Kolkata's who's who at Bandhan book launch

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

Kolkata's creme de la creme turned up at the launch of Bandhan, The Making of a Bank, but the evening nevertheless had an informal touch typical of the young bank with CMD Chandra Shekhar Ghosh personally welcoming the dignitaries, reports Indrani Roy/Rediff.com.

Back to you: Vote for the sexiest backs in showbiz

Back to you: Vote for the sexiest backs in showbiz

Rediff.com30 Apr 2014

Who makes your head turn? Take the poll and tell us!

Bihar to interview state toppers before making class 12 results public

Bihar to interview state toppers before making class 12 results public

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

The decision has been taken in view of the controversy that erupted after this year's toppers failed to answer basic questions on camera.

Video: Why did Ustad Amjad Ali Khan invite Karan Johar?

Video: Why did Ustad Amjad Ali Khan invite Karan Johar?

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

The sarod maestro launched his book, Master On Masters.

Robert Downey Jr on interview walkout: Wish I'd left sooner

Robert Downey Jr on interview walkout: Wish I'd left sooner

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

The Avengers star had stormed out from an interview with Channel 4 over personal questions.

Highway diaries: Riding along NH8

Highway diaries: Riding along NH8

Rediff.com1 Feb 2014

The National Highway number eight is a biker's dream come true says Ananjan Chaudhuri who rode with his friends from Mumbai to Dudhani in Silvassa. Here's his travelogue!

PIX: Lauren, Amyra, Ali Fazal at Jurassic World screening

PIX: Lauren, Amyra, Ali Fazal at Jurassic World screening

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

Check out the star arrivals.

Video: Kashmir's first Muslim woman cracks UPSC exam

Video: Kashmir's first Muslim woman cracks UPSC exam

Rediff.com14 May 2013

Dr Ruvaida Salam who hails from the border district of Kupwara, currently works as a manager at the Department of Industries and Commerce in Jammu & Kashmir.

Wawrinka becomes fourth player to seal ATP Tour Finals spot

Wawrinka becomes fourth player to seal ATP Tour Finals spot

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

French Open champion Stan Wawrinka has become the fourth player to qualify for the season-ending ATP World Tour Finals in London.

BHU employee arrested for sodomising student

BHU employee arrested for sodomising student

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

Initial probe suggests that it is a case of money dispute between the two.

Snow cuts off Kashmir from rest of India

Snow cuts off Kashmir from rest of India

Rediff.com23 Jan 2014

Kashmir remained cut-off from the rest of the country for the second day on Thursday with road and air links to the Valley snapped due to snowfall, the heaviest in a decade in the month of January.

Let's talk about sex!

Let's talk about sex!

Rediff.com9 Jan 2014

If two consenting adults are mature enough to indulge in sexual activity, society does not need to interfere. Maybe it's time for people to 'grow up' The idea of sex should not be talked about in a disgusting manner, but should be discussed as a normal and healthy practice. Sex is not immoral says Arunima Gururani, a college student from New Delhi.

PIX: Shah Rukh, Salman rock the Screen Awards

PIX: Shah Rukh, Salman rock the Screen Awards

Rediff.com5 Dec 2016

A look at the pictures...

Bopanna-Mergea, Sania-Hingis scrape through in Cincinnati

Bopanna-Mergea, Sania-Hingis scrape through in Cincinnati

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

Rohan Bopanna and Florin Mergea saved a match-point before emerging winners, while Sania Mirza and Martin Hingis were also tested en route to the quarter-finals of the ATP/WTA Western and Southern Open, in Cincinnati, on Thursday.

Lunch with the Queen, meeting with CEOs: Modi's busy second day in UK

Lunch with the Queen, meeting with CEOs: Modi's busy second day in UK

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi who is in the United Kingdom for his three-day visit has a packed schedule on the second day, which includes a lunch with the Queen and his address to the Indian diaspora at Wembley.

How can unfit doctors treat athletes: Mary Kom on IOA row

How can unfit doctors treat athletes: Mary Kom on IOA row

Rediff.com21 May 2017

In the wake of the ongoing enquiry by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) against two doctors who were sent by the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to the Rio Olympics, Indian boxer and Rajya Sabah Member of Parliament Mary Kom on Sunday said that those who are not qualified should not be sent for competitions.

Nokia 8110 4G: The coolest things about the Matrix banana phone

Nokia 8110 4G: The coolest things about the Matrix banana phone

Rediff.com28 Feb 2018

The famous Nokia 8110 comes back to life in a new avatar after 22 years!

PHOTOS: PM, Sonia visit jawans injured in Hyderpora strike

PHOTOS: PM, Sonia visit jawans injured in Hyderpora strike

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and United Progressive Alliance chairperson Sonia Gandhi Tuesday visited the Army base hospital at Badamibagh cantonment in Srinagar to inquire about the condition of jawans injured in the Hyderpora attack.

26/11: US stands with India in its quest for justice, says Trump

26/11: US stands with India in its quest for justice, says Trump

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

'The attack killed 166 innocents, including six Americans. We will never let terrorists win, or even come close to winning!' he said.

Anti-CAA stir: Alert across states; entry to Mangaluru restricted

Anti-CAA stir: Alert across states; entry to Mangaluru restricted

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

Prohibitory orders were imposed in Delhi and parts of Karnataka. Police kept tight vigil in Kerala. In Gujarat, 50 people were arrested for Thursday's violence.

Kohli does it again! Fumes after controversial dismissal

Kohli does it again! Fumes after controversial dismissal

Rediff.com26 Jul 2013

That the skipper of Team India is an angry young man was quite evident when Virat Kohli was out to a controversial catch in the second One-Day International against Zimbabwe in Harare on Friday.

'Never thought it would escalate into a political issue'

'Never thought it would escalate into a political issue'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

Gaikwad said he was planning to file a review petition in the SC against the order.

Romantic proposals: He popped her the question on live TV

Romantic proposals: He popped her the question on live TV

Rediff.com12 Feb 2014

Chirag and Simone's proposal

Maharashtra Board HSC exam Results 2016 on Rediff.com

Maharashtra Board HSC exam Results 2016 on Rediff.com

Rediff.com25 May 2016

The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Class XII (HSC) Results will be declared today, May 25, 2016 at 1 pm.

Caption this: Is Pele 'Didi' ka diwana?

Caption this: Is Pele 'Didi' ka diwana?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

Post your tongue-in-cheek captions in the message board below.

Key planner of Peshawar school massacre killed

Key planner of Peshawar school massacre killed

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

A senior Taliban commander, believed to be a key planner in the Peshawar school massacre, has been killed by the security forces in Pakistan's troubled Khyber Agency.

Christmas special: Recipes from Nagaland

Christmas special: Recipes from Nagaland

Rediff.com22 Dec 2017

We bring you traditional Christmas recipes from homes across India.

Amla to miss warm-up game vs India 'A'; Albie yet to get visa

Amla to miss warm-up game vs India 'A'; Albie yet to get visa

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

South Africa Test captain Hashim Amla will miss the opening T20 warm-up game against Board President's XI at Palam, New Delhi, on Tuesday because of personal commitments.

Jwala-Ashwini pair upset top seeds to win Canada Open title

Jwala-Ashwini pair upset top seeds to win Canada Open title

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

Indian shuttlers Jwala Gutta and Ashwini Ponnappa won the Canada Open women's doubles title after upstaging the top-seeded Dutch pair of Eefje Muskens and Selena Piek in the summit clash in Calgary.

The sexy summer sari is here!

The sexy summer sari is here!

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

Wondering how you can add oomph to your style quotient this summer? Just wear a six yards of grace!

Had to act as CBI top 2 were fighting like cats: Centre tells SC

Had to act as CBI top 2 were fighting like cats: Centre tells SC

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

Attorney General K K Venugopal told a bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi that the fight between the two officers impacted the image of the CBI.

Check Maharashtra SSC Results on Rediff.com

Check Maharashtra SSC Results on Rediff.com

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

Results of the Maharashtra Secondary School Certificate (SSC) Class 10 exam will be announced today, June 6, 2016, 1 pm onwards

Did Uttarakhand just take a step towards liquor ban?

Did Uttarakhand just take a step towards liquor ban?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

CM Trivendra Singh Rawat cancels licences of the two government-controlled liquor shops in his constituency. The state government is facing an uphill task in opening new shops in face of widespread agitation by women.

Chat with Yamla Pagla Deewana hottie Kristina Akheeva

Chat with Yamla Pagla Deewana hottie Kristina Akheeva

Rediff.com10 Jun 2013

Kristina Akheeva plays Sunny Deol's heroine in the film.