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After Lord Ram, leaders turn to Krishna ahead of UP poll

After Lord Ram, leaders turn to Krishna ahead of UP poll

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

Krishna chants gained more currency when Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav invoked the deity.

Stray dogs enter Kanpur zoo, kill 31 deer

Stray dogs enter Kanpur zoo, kill 31 deer

Rediff.com21 Jan 2013

In an incident that exposed the shabby conditions of the Kanpur zoo, 31 deer including some endangered black bucks died in Kanpur zoo on Saturday night when a pack of dogs used cracks in the outer wall to barge into the deer enclosure and attack the antelopes.

'This govt is in denial that India is a beef-eating country'

'This govt is in denial that India is a beef-eating country'

Rediff.com31 May 2017

'By equating slaughter with cruelty, you are paving the way for all other animal slaughter to be stopped in the future.'

Monsoon surge in August may lead to crop damage

Monsoon surge in August may lead to crop damage

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

Reports said that in Telangana and Karnataka, excessive rains the past 10 days has threatened the standing green gram and maize crops and could negatively impact yields if the skies don't open up. But in the north-west and central parts of India, the resurgence of monsoon could not have come at a better time as oilseeds and pulses crops would otherwise had weathered if the rains didn't revive in August.

Hijab-clad Muslim woman assaulted in US

Hijab-clad Muslim woman assaulted in US

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

A Muslim woman's hijab was allegedly ripped off in the United States by a man who she claimed beat her "like an animal" and repeatedly stepped on her head, prompting calls for a hate crime probe.

Despite PM's stern message, gau rakshaks assault two Dalits in Andhra

Despite PM's stern message, gau rakshaks assault two Dalits in Andhra

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

A mob of "gau rakshaks" allegedly beat up two Dalits in East Godavari district.

After Una incident, Dalits in Lucknow in fear of 'cow vigilantes'

After Una incident, Dalits in Lucknow in fear of 'cow vigilantes'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

The community members have decided not to lift carcasses till they were issued such identity cards to ensure their security.

Pak singer poses with suicide vest to threaten Modi

Pak singer poses with suicide vest to threaten Modi

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

Netizens from India were quick to react, with most terming it as Pakistan's "national dress", a jab at the country's support to terror outfits on its soil.

'Stoinis, Pattinson's homophobic slurs disappointing'

'Stoinis, Pattinson's homophobic slurs disappointing'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2020

Megan Schutt is upset with her male counterparts James Pattinson and Marcus Stoinis' recent homophobic slurs.

New Navy Ensign Triggers Debate On Tamil Naval Feats

New Navy Ensign Triggers Debate On Tamil Naval Feats

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

While acknowledging Shivaji's naval contributions, questions are being raised about the inadequate acknowledgement of Chola sea-power in southern Tamil Nadu, which dates back by a few centuries, explains N Sathiya Moorthy.

Una again: 'Gau-rakshaks' beat up 2 Dalits for skinning dead cow

Una again: 'Gau-rakshaks' beat up 2 Dalits for skinning dead cow

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

The two were admitted to a hospital in Amalapuram for treatment and Elisha's condition was said to be serious.

'You need violence and gore to shake things up'

'You need violence and gore to shake things up'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

'I always feel that to shake up human beings, you have to go a little extreme.'

Delhi: 6 men thrashed for transporting buffaloes

Delhi: 6 men thrashed for transporting buffaloes

Rediff.com8 Jul 2017

No arrest has been made yet in this connection.

Delhi shocker: Woman gang-raped, paraded through streets; 9 held

Delhi shocker: Woman gang-raped, paraded through streets; 9 held

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

Of the 11 people allegedly involved, seven are women and four men, including juveniles. While the seven women have been arrested, police are trying to ascertain the age of the two others picked up, officials said.

Spectator dies during jallikattu, many bull tamers injured

Spectator dies during jallikattu, many bull tamers injured

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

About 40 bull tamers were injured, they said.

Madras HC stays ban on sale of cattle for slaughter

Madras HC stays ban on sale of cattle for slaughter

Rediff.com30 May 2017

In its interim order, a Madurai bench directed the Centre to file counter in 4 weeks.

Ishant-Jadeja on-field argument caught on camera

Ishant-Jadeja on-field argument caught on camera

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

In a video that is gone viral on Twitter, Ishant and Jadeja were seen engaged in a heated discussion before being separated by Mohammed Shami among other teammates.

Alwar lynching victim's kin requests SC to move trial out of Rajasthan

Alwar lynching victim's kin requests SC to move trial out of Rajasthan

Rediff.com10 Sep 2018

On September 7, the Alwar police charged three men linked to the murder of Rakbar Khan.

Maha govt sets up panel to probe killing of tigress Avni

Maha govt sets up panel to probe killing of tigress Avni

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

An official statement issued by the forest department stated that the committee has been formed on directions of Forest Minister Sudhir Mungantiwar to conduct an 'in-depth' inquiry into the death of the tigress.

'Omicron produces less severe illness'

'Omicron produces less severe illness'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

'What prevents infection are masks, physical distancing and good ventilation.'

Rahul Gandhi watches jallikattu in Tamil Nadu

Rahul Gandhi watches jallikattu in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Gandhi said he has "received tremendous love and affection from people of Tamil Nadu and it is my duty to stand with people of Tamil Nadu and protect their history, their culture and their language."

Humans vs leopards: Whose home is it?

Humans vs leopards: Whose home is it?

Rediff.com25 May 2018

Can humans and leopards co-exist in Mumbai? The answer is not what you think!

Police horse Shaktiman statue's removed day after it was installed

Police horse Shaktiman statue's removed day after it was installed

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

Following backlash on social media over 'Shaktiman' being given more importance than the cops who lost their lives, the government has removed the statue of the police horse installed.

Australia frustrated as rain dampens Gabba decider

Australia frustrated as rain dampens Gabba decider

Rediff.com16 Jan 2021

A heavy downpour frustrated Australia on day two of the fourth and final Test in Brisbane on Saturday, with play abandoned after tea and India spared from resuming on 62 for two in reply to the home side's first innings 369.

This path-breaking vaccine may win a Nobel, and it's for not Covid

This path-breaking vaccine may win a Nobel, and it's for not Covid

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

The new malaria vaccine (RTS.S/ AS01, tentatively brand-named Mosquirix) is the very first one to offer immunity against a parasite -- specifically the plasmodium falciparum parasite, which is the deadliest of the five parasites that cause malaria.

Leopard found dead in Mumbai's Aarey Colony

Leopard found dead in Mumbai's Aarey Colony

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

In a shocking incident, Mumbai's Aarey Colony has lost one of its most beloved residents -- Chandni, a six-year-old female leopard, who was found dead on Saturday afternoon with a wire snare setup by poachers.

Fadnavis, Maha minister defend killing of Avni

Fadnavis, Maha minister defend killing of Avni

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

Fadnavis said preliminary reports made available to him stated that the tigress was shot after she attacked the forest staff trying to tranquilise her.

Sarcastic Ashwin thanks Paine for helping India win series

Sarcastic Ashwin thanks Paine for helping India win series

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

'It does not matter even if you are the world's best, because if you have tired legs, obviously you cannot execute your plans as well you would want to. So, it's great learning for workload management for all of us,' said India's fielding coach R Sridhar.

The woman behind the new cattle sale law

The woman behind the new cattle sale law

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

'The idea behind the new rules is that slaughter markets must buy directly from the farms as is the case in the bloody world.' 'The cattle markets have become centres for the organised beef mafia.'

This model loves to cuddle deadly stingrays

This model loves to cuddle deadly stingrays

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

She loves to dive naked with stingrays underwater.

Far Cry 5 is an immersive game

Far Cry 5 is an immersive game

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

Much-needed modifications make the fifth instalment of the game stand out.

Is the BJP behind Pappu Yadav's arrest?

Is the BJP behind Pappu Yadav's arrest?

Rediff.com11 May 2021

Why MP Rajiv Pratap Rudy and his party, the BJP, are angry with Pappu Yadav.

Karnan review

Karnan review

Rediff.com19 May 2021

After Aadukalam and Asuran, this is another film Dhanush is going to be proud of, says Divya Nair.

Winners of World Press Photo of the Year are truly incredible

Winners of World Press Photo of the Year are truly incredible

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

A photo symbolising "love and compassion" of an 85-year-old Brazilian woman getting her first embrace in five months from a nurse through a transparent "hug curtain" has been named the World Press Photo of the Year. This year, according to organisers, 74,470 images were submitted for judging, made by 4,315 photographers from 130 different countries. World Press Photo has been kind enough to allow to share some of this year's winning photos here with you.

'Major Sandeep's life is not tragic'

'Major Sandeep's life is not tragic'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

'People think about his final 48 hours and how did he become a martyr... but the life I came to know from uncle and aunty was of someone who was so full of joy and laughter.'

Hafiz Saeed seeks donations in the name of helping Kashmiris in India

Hafiz Saeed seeks donations in the name of helping Kashmiris in India

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

Mumbai terror attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed led Jamat-ud-Dawah has set up various new fronts and established camps all over Pakistan to collect donations and sacrificial animals in the name of helping Kashmiris in India.

Kerala protests ban on sale of cattle for slaughter, organises beef fests

Kerala protests ban on sale of cattle for slaughter, organises beef fests

Rediff.com27 May 2017

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan dashed off a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking his intervention for repealing the measure. He said the Centre's decision amounts to an "intrusion" to the rights of the states in the country's federal structure.

Pet pics: A 12-year-old's story about his dog

Pet pics: A 12-year-old's story about his dog

Rediff.com14 May 2019

We asked you to share pics and stories of your furry companions. This is what 12-year-old Aarat had to share.

Waiting for 'rakshaks', cows are choking on plastic

Waiting for 'rakshaks', cows are choking on plastic

Rediff.com7 May 2017

While so-called 'cow protectors' have indulged in widespread vigilantism under the garb of protection of cattle, there has been little effort to save them from the real threat to their survival -- urban garbage, open dumps and apathy of cow owners.

Leopard on the prowl spreads fear in Thane

Leopard on the prowl spreads fear in Thane

Rediff.com23 Sep 2013

Residents, forest officials and experts come together to provide security against a prowling leopard in Thane's Hiranandani Estate and nearby colonies.