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PHOTOS: Grief, anger unite families of CRPF jawans across nation

PHOTOS: Grief, anger unite families of CRPF jawans across nation

Rediff.com16 Feb 2019

Families of the 40 CRPF jawans, who were martyred in the dastardly terror attacks in Pulwama, have not yet been able to comprehend the huge void left behind.

Jharkhand: 10 killed, 30 injured in stampede in Deogarh temple

Jharkhand: 10 killed, 30 injured in stampede in Deogarh temple

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

Ten pilgrims including a woman were killed and over 30 injured in a stampede near the Baidyanathdham temple early on Monday.

HC seeks Sudhir Gupta's reply on AIIMS' plea for his removal

HC seeks Sudhir Gupta's reply on AIIMS' plea for his removal

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

Gupta had alleged that AIIMS had illegally purged his seniority with "malafide intention" to punish him for refusing to act unprofessionally in the autopsy matter.

Ranji roundup: Pitch controversy mars Delhi-MP match

Ranji roundup: Pitch controversy mars Delhi-MP match

Rediff.com22 Dec 2018

BCCI's North Zone curator Sunil Chauhan overwatered the Feroz Shah Kotla pitch and then, breaching protocol, left the venue before the start of Delhi-Madhya Pradesh Ranji Trophy match on Saturday, his indiscretion leading to a delay of two and half hours.

Supreme Court refuses to stay President's NEET ordinance

Supreme Court refuses to stay President's NEET ordinance

Rediff.com27 May 2016

SC refuses urgent hearing of plea against NEET Ordinance.

World Wrestling C'ship: Amit assured of silver medal

World Wrestling C'ship: Amit assured of silver medal

Rediff.com16 Sep 2013

Asian Champion Amit Kumar assured India of at least a silver by storming into the finals of the 55kg category, on the opening day of World Wrestling Championships in Budapest on Monday.

Wrestling World C'ships: Sandeep scripts historic win with bronze in Greco Roman

Wrestling World C'ships: Sandeep scripts historic win with bronze in Greco Roman

Rediff.com22 Sep 2013

Grappler Sandeep Tulsi Yadav created history by winning India's first-ever medal in the Greco-Roman category of the Senior World Wrestling Championships after beating Serbia's Aleksandar Maksimovic in the 66kg division in Budapest on Sunday.

Sports awards function on Aug 31; no Khel Ratna for Poonia

Sports awards function on Aug 31; no Khel Ratna for Poonia

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

The Sports Ministry confirmed on Thursday that it will stick to the original list of winners for the Khel Ratna and Arjuna awards, thereby dashing discus thrower Krishna Poonia's hopes of being conferred the country's highest sporting honour.

IPL fixing: Sreesanth chargesheeted along with Dawood & Co.

IPL fixing: Sreesanth chargesheeted along with Dawood & Co.

Rediff.com30 Jul 2013

The Delhi Police on Tuesday filed its voluminous charge sheet in a court in New Delhi in the Indian Premier League spot-fixing case naming underworld don Dawood Ibrahim, his close aide Chhota Shakeel and some cricketers, including S Sreesanth as accused, while Rajasthan Royals' captain Rahul Dravid has been made a witness.

Khel Ratna for Sindhu, Sakshi, Dipa and Jitu

Khel Ratna for Sindhu, Sakshi, Dipa and Jitu

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

In an unprecedented move, the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, the country's highest sporting award, will be conferred on four athletes this year. The Sports Ministry announced on Monday that Olympic medalists P V Sindhu and Sakshi Malik will be honoured alongside trail-blazing gymnast Dipa Karmakar and ace shooter Jitu Rai.

The music man behind Hrithik's success

The music man behind Hrithik's success

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

'My chacha's music is sweet and intoxicating'

No bail for man impersonating as prime minister, Lalu

No bail for man impersonating as prime minister, Lalu

Rediff.com3 Oct 2013

One of the two men accused of making hoax calls and demanding money by impersonating Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Lalu Prasad was on Friday refused bail by a Delhi court which said there is a likelihood of destroying the evidence if released from jail.

Must roll out GST this Budget: Automakers

Must roll out GST this Budget: Automakers

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

GST will lead to consolidation of multiple indirect taxes

Olympics/Paralympics medallists to get Khel Ratna or Arjuna

Olympics/Paralympics medallists to get Khel Ratna or Arjuna

Rediff.com3 Jan 2014

To avoid any controversy on the criteria for the Arjuna award, the Sports Ministry on Friday granted 90 per cent weightage to medal winners at various international championships and sports disciplines covered in the Olympics (Summer, Winter and Paralympics), Asian Games and Commonwealth Games. The guidelines, released by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, will be applicable from 2014.

Ranji roundup: Prithvi Shaw slams century to continue magical run

Ranji roundup: Prithvi Shaw slams century to continue magical run

Rediff.com1 Nov 2017

So far among the Indian batsmen, only one player had more first-class hundreds before the age of 18 -- batting legend Sachin Tendulkar who had seven three figure scores.

CWG 2014: Queen's Baton showcased at India Gate

CWG 2014: Queen's Baton showcased at India Gate

Rediff.com12 Oct 2013

The Queen's Baton of the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games was taken at the historic India Gate by the country's top sportspersons in a low-key event on the first day of its India stop on Saturday.

Ranji roundup: Mumbai in command, HP fight back

Ranji roundup: Mumbai in command, HP fight back

Rediff.com3 Nov 2017

Siddesh Lad's strokeful 117 and the bowlers' superb showing put Mumbai in the driver's seat against Odisha at the end of the third day in a Ranji Trophy Group C match with the hosts struggling at 93 for four in pursuit of 413 for victory.

IPL spot-fixing: Chandila, two others granted bail by Delhi court

IPL spot-fixing: Chandila, two others granted bail by Delhi court

Rediff.com9 Sep 2013

Suspended cricketer Ajit Chandila and two others have been granted bail in the IPL spot-fixing case by a Delhi court.

With 65% votes, Kovind elected India's 14th President

With 65% votes, Kovind elected India's 14th President

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

At least eight MLAs of the opposition Congress in BJP-ruled Gujarat appeared to have voted for Kovind.

Big winners and losers in J&K and Jharkhand

Big winners and losers in J&K and Jharkhand

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

Where do the big guns stand as counting underway for the Jammu and Kashmir and Jharkhand elections?

When India's President served a meal

When India's President served a meal

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

Dr Kalam, The Dalai Lama, M F Husain. Mrinalini Sarabhai. Dancer Astad Deboo lists his favourite Indian treasures.

2015 Rewind: Sushil-Narsingh tussle, PWL hog spotlight in wrestling

2015 Rewind: Sushil-Narsingh tussle, PWL hog spotlight in wrestling

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

If a keen tussle for a ticket to Rio Games between double Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar and rising star Narsingh Yadav grabbed headlines off the mat, the youngsters showed the sport's bench strength in a country that gave the world the much-touted Pro Wrestling League this year.

Ranji Trophy round-up: Delhi close in on win; Jadeja stars for Saurashtra

Ranji Trophy round-up: Delhi close in on win; Jadeja stars for Saurashtra

Rediff.com16 Oct 2017

A summary of all the Ranji Trophy matches played on Monday

The man behind Bihar's topper scam

The man behind Bihar's topper scam

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

'Bachcha' Rai is alleged to be the mastermind behind Bihar's topper scam.

Gulf jobs shrink for Indian workers, a blow to remittances

Gulf jobs shrink for Indian workers, a blow to remittances

Rediff.com22 May 2016

Despite difficult working conditions, Indians are still seeking jobs in Gulf countries

Insatiable Yogeshwar sets his sights on Rio Olympics

Insatiable Yogeshwar sets his sights on Rio Olympics

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

Yogeshwar Dutt is aiming for a yellow metal at next year's World Championships and thereby earn an automatic berth in the 2016 Rio Olympics.

National Games: Jitu shoots golden double, more records in pool

National Games: Jitu shoots golden double, more records in pool

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

Jitu Rai struck gold twice with his pistol while Kerala's swimming sensation Sajan Prakash continued to shatter records and accumulate gold medals, adding a fifth to his tally, on the fifth day of competitions in the 35th National Games in Thiruvananthapuram on Thursday.

Ranbir's forgotten romance in Bachna Ae Haseeno

Ranbir's forgotten romance in Bachna Ae Haseeno

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

Sukanya Verma's nostalgic filmi week!

Why kirana shops are rushing to become online sellers

Why kirana shops are rushing to become online sellers

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

Neighbourhood stores have the ability to adapt to changes.

Ranji round-up: All-round Manan, Ishant put Delhi on top

Ranji round-up: All-round Manan, Ishant put Delhi on top

Rediff.com15 Oct 2017

A summary of all the Ranji Trophy matches played on Sunday

Try these tips to get maximum benefits from your insurance policy

Try these tips to get maximum benefits from your insurance policy

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

Its not so tough to improve insurance coverage at nominal cost.

Bihar topper scam: A well-oiled network

Bihar topper scam: A well-oiled network

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

The reputation of Bihar's schools has taken a knock. Satyavrat Mishra explains how a student-teacher nexus has gamed the system to produce toppers by the dozen.

Apollo kidney racket is the tip of the iceberg

Apollo kidney racket is the tip of the iceberg

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

Kidney scouts roam around the labour markets in the poorest districts of Bihar, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Delhi in search of potential donors.

In the name of the cow: What motivates gau rakshaks?

In the name of the cow: What motivates gau rakshaks?

Rediff.com22 Apr 2017

'It's not only holy reverence that drives them to such vigilantism -- there is adventure too.' 'Some of the younger gau rakshaks enjoy the thrill of the chase: Stopping vehicles, wielding weapons, badgering passengers and then gloating.'

Sports Shorts: India out of final race after loss to Australia

Sports Shorts: India out of final race after loss to Australia

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Tuesday

Facing procedural problems with your investments? Here's help!

Facing procedural problems with your investments? Here's help!

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

Many people struggle to claim or liquidate investments and insurance policies due to procedural issues.

Astad Deboo and the dance of rebellion in Manipur

Astad Deboo and the dance of rebellion in Manipur

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

After performing with Manipuri artistes the world over, Astad Deboo, India's greatest contemporary dancer, performed with artistes of the Shri Shri Govindajee Nat Sankirtan in Imphal for the first time.

Seeking govt permission to quiz officers in coal-gate irks SC

Seeking govt permission to quiz officers in coal-gate irks SC

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought to disapprove the government's stand that the Central Bureau of Investigation needs its permission to question senior officials in the Coalgate case.

Reconverted protestors still unsure about saving their homes

Reconverted protestors still unsure about saving their homes

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

Having even taken recourse to changing their faith to save their houses from being razed, the residents of Rampur's Valmiki Basti now hope better political sense prevails. Dhruv Munjal reports

5 tips to make money from your blogs

5 tips to make money from your blogs

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

You should know who your customer is and what problem you are going to address with your blog.