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Review: Gamers will love Indian Air Force: A Cut Above

Review: Gamers will love Indian Air Force: A Cut Above

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

Rediff.com's Ashish Narsale reviews the Android game Indian Air Force: A Cut Above.

Horse thrashing row: BJP worker arrested for assaulting 'Shaktiman'

Horse thrashing row: BJP worker arrested for assaulting 'Shaktiman'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

A man was arrested from Haldwani in Nainital district for pulling up the reins of a police horse and precipitating its fall during a protest march by BJP in the city recently.

SC orders vigilante groups in Kerala to stop killing stray dogs

SC orders vigilante groups in Kerala to stop killing stray dogs

Rediff.com17 Nov 2016

A bench of Justices Dipak Misra and Amitava Roy said it failed to understand as to how such groups could be formed to eliminate stray dogs when there is a law to deal with the issue.

Ashwin responds to Kohli's fiery send-off

Ashwin responds to Kohli's fiery send-off

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

Ravichandran Ashwin played down the animated reaction from his Royal Challengers Bangalore counterpart Virat Kohli after taking his catch

Sidharth takes pouting lessons from Alia

Sidharth takes pouting lessons from Alia

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Sri Lanka go behind masks after Kohli's record double

Sri Lanka go behind masks after Kohli's record double

Rediff.com3 Dec 2017

Skipper Virat Kohli's magnificent 243 was overshadowed by unprecedented scenes of mask-wearing Sri Lankan players, who halted proceedings thrice, complaining of poor air quality, on Day 2 of the third Test, in New Delhi.

3 factors robbing the cream off dairy farmers' lives

3 factors robbing the cream off dairy farmers' lives

Rediff.com15 Dec 2018

Cheap milk prices, rising fodder cost and the difficulties in buying new cattle and selling old ones on account of cow vigilantism have cast a triple shadow on this sunshine sector in Indian agriculture, reports Sanjeeb Mukherjee.

Did Jinnah not want Partition?

Did Jinnah not want Partition?

Rediff.com25 Dec 2020

'Jinnah developed a belief that Gandhi had stolen the tag of the leader of the Indian people from him and that he later used religion to reduce Gandhi's idea of a united India to naught was his revenge.'

Kanhaiya may hold all India convention for 'Rohit Vemula Act'

Kanhaiya may hold all India convention for 'Rohit Vemula Act'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2016

He also alleged that the Hyderabad Central University authorities curb democratic rights in the name of 'surveillance'.

States get 'last chance' to comply with SC order on mob lynching

States get 'last chance' to comply with SC order on mob lynching

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

"People must realise that mob violence and taking of law into the hands will invite wrath of law," said the bench.

The 'leader' behind the killing stray dogs protest

The 'leader' behind the killing stray dogs protest

Rediff.com10 Oct 2016

'For the last two months, the menace of stray dogs has gone to scary proportions in Kerala' 'What will you do if you cannot walk on the road without fear?'

Is Dileesh Pothan our finest film-maker?

Is Dileesh Pothan our finest film-maker?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

'I might in the future step out of a Dileesh Pothan movie not completely satisfied, but content I'll be in the knowledge that our greatest living film-maker had failed striving to be something more than just an auteur,' notes Sreehari Nair.

Jallikattu: Protests intensify, OPS ponders over options, PETA warns Centre

Jallikattu: Protests intensify, OPS ponders over options, PETA warns Centre

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

Protests demanding Jallikattu swelled on the streets of Tamil Nadu after agitators rejected statements by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister O Panneerselvam and the state braced for a shutdown on Friday.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

A recap of events that occurred in India in the past 24 hours.

Cop who probed Akhlaq case among 2 killed in violence over cow slaughter in UP

Cop who probed Akhlaq case among 2 killed in violence over cow slaughter in UP

Rediff.com3 Dec 2018

The UP government has deployed additional police, including over 1,000 personnel of anti-riot forces, and ordered multiple probes -- by SIT, ADG-Intelligence -- and a magisterial inquiry.

Will support BJP if it declares cow as 'rashtra mata': Congress

Will support BJP if it declares cow as 'rashtra mata': Congress

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

However, the BJP remained more or less elusive while refusing to give any commitment to the demand raised by the 'Gau Raksha Ekta Samiti'.

'More younger people are dying in India than in US'

'More younger people are dying in India than in US'

Rediff.com4 May 2020

'If you look at the age group of people who died in India, the average age is 35!' 'That's why as a country we should be much more concerned.'

When Bollywood treated women badly...

When Bollywood treated women badly...

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

Hindi cinema has not just explored various instances of brute force, but often glorified its misogyny.

'It's time for my mother and every detainee to come home'

'It's time for my mother and every detainee to come home'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

'It is an uncomfortable situation for a woman.' 'She has been on her own, separated from family.' 'That is the point of isolating her -- breaking her to a point where she bends to their will.'

Delhi SHOCKER: Man caught on CCTV stabbing puppy

Delhi SHOCKER: Man caught on CCTV stabbing puppy

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

The video shows a man, now dubbed as 'serial dog killer' dressed in shorts and a jacket luring the dogs with food and then stabbing them repeatedly with a knife at the Metro station.

Return 'our old India', keep your 'New India' to yourself: Azad

Return 'our old India', keep your 'New India' to yourself: Azad

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

'In old India, there was no hatred, anger or lynching. New India is one where humans are enemies of each other'

'Coronavirus is a huge problem for India'

'Coronavirus is a huge problem for India'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

'India needs to do what India can do, which is to keep the number of cases down.' 'If it manages to keep the cases down, it will save lives.'

'Iran deserved to win; Ronaldo should have been given red card'

'Iran deserved to win; Ronaldo should have been given red card'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

Iran coach Carlos Queiroz reacted angrily after a 1-1 draw with Portugal on Monday doomed his team to elimination from the World Cup, saying they had deserved to win.

Stunning contenders for Wildlife Photographer of the Year awards

Stunning contenders for Wildlife Photographer of the Year awards

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

A red fox in a derelict schoolroom, a Bengal Tiger in the forests of Bhutan and walruses are just a few of animals featured in the photos shortlisted for this year's Wildlife Photographer of the Year. While we wait for the results to be announced, here are some of the contenders in the contest.

Alzheimer victims may thank Kiran Bhaskar soon

Alzheimer victims may thank Kiran Bhaskar soon

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

Rediff.com Senior Contributor P Rajendran reports from New York on how the Indian-American researcher's pioneering work may wipe out the visible effect of Alzheimer's disease.

File report on mob lynchings, cow vigilantism within a week: SC to states

File report on mob lynchings, cow vigilantism within a week: SC to states

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

The court granted the last opportunity to the defaulting states and UTs, warning if they did not file their reports within a week, then their home secretaries will have to appear in person before court.

Shark takes a bite out of model during photo shoot

Shark takes a bite out of model during photo shoot

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

An Instagram model from California, United States says she's lucky to be alive after she was attacked by a shark during a photo shoot. Model and nursing student Katarina Zarutskie (@katarinazarutskie) was swimming in Staniel Cay in the Bahamas when she was bit on the wrist by a shark -- and her lucky escape was all captured on camera.

SC seeks Rajasthan's reply on contempt plea in lynching case

SC seeks Rajasthan's reply on contempt plea in lynching case

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

A contempt plea alleged that incidents of mob lynching and vigilantism were taking place despite the apex court verdict in this regard.

US names mountain after an Indian-American scientist

US names mountain after an Indian-American scientist

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

In a rare honour, the United States has named a mountain in Antarctica after eminent Indian-American scientist Akhouri Sinha whose pioneering biological research expedition has provided vital data about animal populations.

Goa: 1 dead, 4 injured in explosion

Goa: 1 dead, 4 injured in explosion

Rediff.com9 May 2014

One person was killed and 4 others injured in a blast near Margao town, 40 km from Panaji, this afternoon, a top police official said.

Assam: Zoo tigers maul visitor to death

Assam: Zoo tigers maul visitor to death

Rediff.com20 Dec 2007

A 50-year-old man was mauled to death by two Royal Bengal Tigers in Guwahati Zoo on Wednesday while he was trying to take photographs of the two animals close to their cage, a zoo official said.

Cats and dogs have united to face Modi flood: Amit Shah

Cats and dogs have united to face Modi flood: Amit Shah

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

At a rally on the occasion of the BJP's 38th Foundation Day, the BJP president expressed confidence that his party would win the 2019 polls, "not by giving hollow assurances but on the basis of work done by the Modi government".

Nivin, the real life back-bencher

Nivin, the real life back-bencher

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

A lowdown on what's going on in the Malayalam film industry.

Maneka flays Maha govt for 'ghastly murder' of tigress Avni

Maneka flays Maha govt for 'ghastly murder' of tigress Avni

Rediff.com4 Nov 2018

Tigress Avni, who is believed to be responsible for the deaths of 13 people in the past two years, was killed in Maharashtra's Yavatmal on Friday as part of an operation.

'Govt should unite, not tear people apart'

'Govt should unite, not tear people apart'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2020

'The government's job is to enable people to live together, not tear them apart.' 'It is supposed to create spaces to work, live and survive -- this country is struggling and this government is saying you have no right of being.' 'It wants to declare human beings illegal. It is the most bizarre nonsense in the world.'

Steve Irwin always knew he would die young

Steve Irwin always knew he would die young

Rediff.com28 Sep 2006

In her first interview since the television environmentalist's death from a freak stingray attack while filming on Australia's Great Barrier Reef, Terri Irwin said she had believed that Steve would meet his end by falling out of a tree.

Meet Yakka Skink and Ornamental Snake which halted the Adanis in Australia

Meet Yakka Skink and Ornamental Snake which halted the Adanis in Australia

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

The Adanis' Australian dreams have been shattered.

Pehlu Khan, others '100% cow smugglers': Alwar SP

Pehlu Khan, others '100% cow smugglers': Alwar SP

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

'The first person who started beating these men was Nitin, a college president, and the other was Deepak, who is currently absconding.' 'After that, two more joined the mob.' 'The last one who we arrested was a passerby who was going with cremation material to prepare for his father's funeral.' 'He stopped by and he too started beating these men.'

No mention of 'beef' in Uttar Pradesh govt's report on Dadri lynching

No mention of 'beef' in Uttar Pradesh govt's report on Dadri lynching

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

The Uttar Pradesh government has sent its report to the Union home ministry on the Dadri lynching episode in which a man was killed over rumours of alleged beef consumption.

'These terrorists won't even find place in hell'

'These terrorists won't even find place in hell'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

'No religion sanctions what happened in that school in Peshawar. What happened there was a crime against humanity.'