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Sriramulu retains Bellary: A defeat for Justice Hegde?

Sriramulu retains Bellary: A defeat for Justice Hegde?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2011

Does Sriramulu's victory on Sunday in Bellary mean the defeat of Justice Hegde's movement against corruption? The former Karnataka Lokayukta doesn't think so, reports Vicky Nanjappa.

Meet India's 10 most renowned yoga gurus

Meet India's 10 most renowned yoga gurus

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

Yoga has been an intrinsic part of Indian ethos for over 5,000 years. While India is champing at the bit ahead of International Yoga Day that falls on Jun 21, Swati Snigdha Suar lists out the ten most famous yoga gurus of the country:

Maharashtra govt asks BMC to waive penalty on Tendulkar's house

Maharashtra govt asks BMC to waive penalty on Tendulkar's house

Rediff.com29 Sep 2011

The Maharashtra government on Thursday asked Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) commissioner Subodh Kumar to waive the penalty Sachin Tendulkar may have to pay for moving into his new house without obtaining an Occupation Certificate (OC).

5 ways to cope with depression

5 ways to cope with depression

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

Depression is not just a state of mind, it is a disease. Here's how to fight it.

Rathyatra: Advani meets RSS top brass for advice

Rathyatra: Advani meets RSS top brass for advice

Rediff.com21 Sep 2011

"Since RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat and other leaders are not scheduled to visit Delhi in the immediate future, I decided to meet them in Nagpur," Advani told media persons on arriving at the Nagpur airport.

PHOTOS: Bendable phones, foldable screens and digital paper

PHOTOS: Bendable phones, foldable screens and digital paper

Rediff.com8 Nov 2011

Appreciate the fact that you are living through a great age for technology. Who knows where we'll be in ten, twenty, or even fifty years from now?

PIX: The spanking new Yamaha R15

PIX: The spanking new Yamaha R15

Rediff.com12 Sep 2011

Here's taking a look at the recently launched Yamaha R15: how it fares in the features and performance department.

Former European champions Ajax, Celtic meet in Europa League

Former European champions Ajax, Celtic meet in Europa League

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

Former European champions Ajax Amsterdam and Celtic, who both suffered the indignity of being knocked of the Champions League qualifiers by underdogs this season, will meet in the Europa Leagueafter being drawn together in the group stage on Friday.

Models set temperatures soaring in sexy beachwear

Models set temperatures soaring in sexy beachwear

Rediff.com24 May 2016

Now you know why it is so HOT!

Saina regains No. 1 ranking; Kashyap rises two places to 8

Saina regains No. 1 ranking; Kashyap rises two places to 8

Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

The London Olympics bronze medallist displaced Spain's Carolina Marin, who defeated her in the women's final of the World Championships in Jakarta last Sunday.

The race of the superbikes: KTM vs Yamaha vs Honda

The race of the superbikes: KTM vs Yamaha vs Honda

Rediff.com13 Dec 2011

Here are three superbikes that will be jostling for your attention in the times ahead.

Australia pacer Johnson doubtful for fourth India Test

Australia pacer Johnson doubtful for fourth India Test

Rediff.com3 Jan 2015

Australian fast bowler Mitchell Johnson is doubtful for the fourth and final Test against India in Sydney next week after a hamstring problem forced him out of training on Saturday.

Vespa LX 125: Haute couture on two wheels?

Vespa LX 125: Haute couture on two wheels?

Rediff.com8 May 2012

Like the Beetle, the Mini and the Fiat 500, the Vespa too went from being a mere machine to a worldwide cult, feels Kyle Pereira.

BOO! When women come out in small dresses such incidents do occur, says Azmi

BOO! When women come out in small dresses such incidents do occur, says Azmi

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

"Partying late night in half attire, blindly following western culture, has never been our culture," he said.

'Western culture' to blame for Bengaluru horror: Netas add insult to injury

'Western culture' to blame for Bengaluru horror: Netas add insult to injury

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

SP leader Abu Azmi says 'women should not wear short skirts and go out only with family'.

JLF Day 2 Diary: 'Glad Rushdie didn't make it to the fest'

JLF Day 2 Diary: 'Glad Rushdie didn't make it to the fest'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2012

Rediff.com's Abhishek Mande, who is attending the Jaipur Literature Festival, brings forth all the details of a 'rather slow' Day 2 of the festival.

Uddhav honours Sainiks who blackened Sudheendra Kulkarni's face

Uddhav honours Sainiks who blackened Sudheendra Kulkarni's face

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray today felicitated six party workers who allegedly smeared Observer Research Foundation chairman Sudheendra Kulkarni's face with black paint to protest former Pakistan foreign minister Khurshid Mahmood Kasuri's book launch in Mumbai.

Lobsang Sangay sworn in as Tibet's PM-in-exile

Lobsang Sangay sworn in as Tibet's PM-in-exile

Rediff.com8 Aug 2011

Harvard scholar Lobsang Sangay was on Monday sworn in as the new prime minister of the Tibetan government-in-exile, succeeding the Dalai Lama as the movement's political leader.

Outstanding performance by my love Anushka in NH10, tweets Kohli

Outstanding performance by my love Anushka in NH10, tweets Kohli

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

India's star batsman Virat Kohli took time off from his preparations for the crucial World Cup quarter-final against Bangladesh to watch the latest Bollywood release NH10, starring his girlfriend, Anushka Sharma.

India's first transgender college principal resigns

India's first transgender college principal resigns

Rediff.com29 Dec 2016

Nadia District Magistrate Sumit Gupta on Thursday said he had received her letter of resignation from the post of Principal of Krishnagar Women's College in the district on December 27 and forwarded it to the state Higher Education department on Wednesday.

PHOTOS: The most-awaited performance bike in India

PHOTOS: The most-awaited performance bike in India

Rediff.com17 Nov 2011

After alot of speculation and assumptions, we finally have the exact specs of the KTM Duke 200, which rolls in as soon as next month. Deliveries are expected to start in January though, and the Duke 200 has what it takes to do what the Pulsar did almost a decade ago. So what makes the Duke 200 tick?

PICS: The new Yamaha R15 you've been waiting for!

PICS: The new Yamaha R15 you've been waiting for!

Rediff.com19 Sep 2011

Yamaha India has finally launched the R15 Version 2.0, which is the second iteration of the racing bikes from the Japanese automaker. However many were disappointed with the upgrade and had expected so much more. Let's find out what is new in the R15 Version 2.0...

ZEN OUT: Yoga moves in the most unthought-of locales

ZEN OUT: Yoga moves in the most unthought-of locales

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

India is all set for a mega Yoga event on June 21. But before that watch these Yoga moves played out in the most 'out there' of locations.

Uber rape: NCW seeks police report in 15 days

Uber rape: NCW seeks police report in 15 days

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

The National Commission for Women has issued a suo-motu notice to Delhi police in connection with the alleged rape of a 27-year-old woman executive by a cab driver asking them to submit a report within 15 days.

Don't entertain Dalai Lama: China tells US

Don't entertain Dalai Lama: China tells US

Rediff.com7 Jul 2011

"We are firmly against the Dalai Lama engaging in activities aimed at splitting the motherland through overseas visits. We are firmly opposed to foreign governments or any political figures supporting and encouraging such activities," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hong Lei told a media briefing in Beijing on Thursday.

Kashmir flood: Army rescue boat capsizes, 2 jawans washed away

Kashmir flood: Army rescue boat capsizes, 2 jawans washed away

Rediff.com6 Sep 2014

At least nine Army personnel, including an officer, were on Saturday washed away in strong water currents of Jhelum River as their boat capsized during a rescue operation in flood-affected Pulwama district of Kashmir, an official said.

BCCI has made a U-turn on my contract: Gavaskar

BCCI has made a U-turn on my contract: Gavaskar

Rediff.com13 Dec 2011

Former India skipper Sunil Gavaskar lashed out at the Board of Control for Cricket in India on Tuesday after his demand for US $1 million (approximately Rs 5 crore) per season for media and governing council-related activities involving the Indian Premier League was turned down by the board's working committee.

PIX: Top alternatives to Amazon Kindle Fire

PIX: Top alternatives to Amazon Kindle Fire

Rediff.com20 Oct 2011

The glory of some of the tablets in the market will be stolen following the entrance of Amazon's Kindle Fire, not including Apple's iPad of course. Amazon and Kindle are trusted names which is exactly what other tablet computers lack. Still, let me point out top alternatives to Kindle Fire in this article.

Why Google honoured Dr Har Gobind Khorana

Why Google honoured Dr Har Gobind Khorana

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

He's the Indian Nobel Prize winner you probably haven't heard of.

Top foods to help fight depression

Top foods to help fight depression

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

Your choice of food could be a better option than popping anti-depressants.

BCCI can terminate Chennai Super Kings, Rajasthan Royals: Lodha

BCCI can terminate Chennai Super Kings, Rajasthan Royals: Lodha

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

Justice Rajendra Mal Lodha, who headed the committee that proposed the two-year suspension of Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals, says the Board of Control for Cricket in India is free to terminate the two Indian Premier IPL franchises.

It's New Year in China! Why is Beijing so spooky then?

It's New Year in China! Why is Beijing so spooky then?

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

It is one of the most populous cities. But the streets of Beijing are eerily deserted ahead of the Lunar New Year.

End strike or be expelled: FTII's notice to students

End strike or be expelled: FTII's notice to students

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

The notice said defiance of the directive would result in a strong administrative action which may include rustication as well.

PIX: A peek inside Shakti Kapoor's beautiful home

PIX: A peek inside Shakti Kapoor's beautiful home

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

Step inside Shakti Kapoor's beautiful home!

Chat with <I>Mariyaan</i> director Bharat Bala, right here!

Chat with Mariyaan director Bharat Bala, right here!

Rediff.com24 Jul 2013

The director will talk about his film Mariyan and working with Dhanush.

In Hisar, Congress faces a multi-faceted attack

In Hisar, Congress faces a multi-faceted attack

Rediff.com12 Oct 2011

The battle for Hisar has 40 candidates, but the real fight is between the big three -- Kuldeep Bishnoi of the Haryana Janhit Congress, Ajay Chautala of the Indian National Lok Dal and former MP Jai Prakash of the Congress.

American skating team claims Olympics bronze... fifty years later!

American skating team claims Olympics bronze... fifty years later!

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

Fifty years after Vivian Joseph and Ronald Joseph skated at the Innsbruck Olympics, the American pair on Tuesday officially claimed the bronze medal.

26/11 chat: How the NSG beat back the terrorists

26/11 chat: How the NSG beat back the terrorists

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

Has India learned the right lessons from how it handled 26/11? How can the NSG be freed from the stranglehold of red tape? Will India end up repeating the same mistakes if another terror strike were to take place?

Gogoi invites ULFA for talks

Gogoi invites ULFA for talks

Rediff.com3 Dec 2009

Saying that signals from ULFA leaders are encouraging, Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi has invited the outfit's top leaders -- said to be in Dhaka -- for talks.

Arpita-Ayush reception: Some candid moments

Arpita-Ayush reception: Some candid moments

Rediff.com22 Nov 2014

Salman Khan shared photographs of sister Arpita's wedding reception. Check them out here.