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Review: Ocean's 13 is a blast

Review: Ocean's 13 is a blast

Rediff.com8 Jun 2007

Steven Soderbergh's latest film is the ultimate guilty pleasure.

COVID scare in CSK: Raina pulls out of IPL; one more player tests positive

COVID scare in CSK: Raina pulls out of IPL; one more player tests positive

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

Suresh Raina has pulled out of the Indian Premier League citing 'personal reasons', the franchise said on Saturday.

India reports average 77 rape cases daily in 2020: NCRB

India reports average 77 rape cases daily in 2020: NCRB

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

As many as 77 rape cases were reported across India on an average every day in 2020, totalling to 28,046 such incidents during the year, according to the latest National Crime Records Bureau data.

3 SA Indians murdered

3 SA Indians murdered

Rediff.com7 Mar 2005

Three persons of Indian origin were brutally killed in separate robbery attempts on the suburbs of the city, triggering panic among the community in South Africa.

Indian-origin family in South Africa sentenced

Indian-origin family in South Africa sentenced

Rediff.com5 Sep 2005

Five members of the Lutchman family have been jailed for assaulting and robbing their neighbour five years ago.

Indian shot dead in New York

Indian shot dead in New York

Rediff.com26 Sep 2005

Kuruvilla is survived by his wife and young daughter.

9 die in Costa Rica bank shootout

9 die in Costa Rica bank shootout

Rediff.com10 Mar 2005

A bungled bank raid which turned into a hostage crisis ended Wednesday when the only robber left standing surrendered.

Jaitley, Rahul Gandhi slug it out on Rafale deal

Jaitley, Rahul Gandhi slug it out on Rafale deal

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

Congress has repeatedly alleged a "scam" in the purchase of Rafale fighter jets claiming the cost per aircraft in 2012 was agreed at Rs 526.10 crore while the one signed by the Modi government costs 7.5 billion (Rs 1,670.70 crore per aircraft).

Imran Khan, Qadri booked under anti-terrorist act

Imran Khan, Qadri booked under anti-terrorist act

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

Cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan and fiery cleric Tahir-ul-Qadri have been booked under the anti-terrorist act for attempting to attack Pakistan's parliament.

Lord Krishna Bank director murdered in Angola

Lord Krishna Bank director murdered in Angola

Rediff.com12 Feb 2004

Delhi-based businessman and director of Lord Krishna Bank Ashwini K Puri was murdered in Angolan capital Luanda on Wednesday.

Mumbai model was raped, confirms medical report

Mumbai model was raped, confirms medical report

Rediff.com25 Apr 2015

Eight persons, including three policemen, have already been arrested in connection with the case

Ex-Dawood aide Ejaz Lakdawala nabbed after 21 yrs on the run

Ex-Dawood aide Ejaz Lakdawala nabbed after 21 yrs on the run

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

Lakdawala was apprehended by Mumbai Crime Branch's anti-extortion cell team at the International Airport. He once worked for underworld don Dawood Ibrahim before forming his own gang.

Amputee who conquered Everest denied entry at Ujjain temple for not following dress code

Amputee who conquered Everest denied entry at Ujjain temple for not following dress code

Rediff.com26 Dec 2017

Sinha had alleged on Monday that her disability was mocked at when she visited the temple recently

Sports Shorts: Pictograms unveiled 500 days before start of Tokyo 2020

Sports Shorts: Pictograms unveiled 500 days before start of Tokyo 2020

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

PIX: Messi penalty gives Argentina winning start; Belgium held

PIX: Messi penalty gives Argentina winning start; Belgium held

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

Argentina got their World Cup qualifying campaign off to the perfect start on Thursday when Lionel Messi's early penalty gave them a 1-0 win over Ecuador in a lacklustre match in Buenos Aires.

'Beneath Hindutva right-wing's hatred for Nehru lurks a very deep fear'

'Beneath Hindutva right-wing's hatred for Nehru lurks a very deep fear'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

'Under the more strident Modi version of Hindutva, Nehru has almost become a contemporary political figure.' 'The ruling party knows that without total erasure and distortion of Nehru, their fantasies will always be wobbly.'

J&K: 5 terrorists killed in encounter; civilian killed in protests

J&K: 5 terrorists killed in encounter; civilian killed in protests

Rediff.com15 Sep 2018

5 terrorists to LeT and Hizbul were killed in an encounter with security forces in Kulgam district of J&K.

Brave Indian woman store clerk fights off armed robber in US

Brave Indian woman store clerk fights off armed robber in US

Rediff.com5 Mar 2016

Armed with just a hammer, an Indian-American woman store clerk bravely fought and chased away a man who tried to rob her store at gunpoint, according to a media report.

Danish gang rape: Court records statements of police officials

Danish gang rape: Court records statements of police officials

Rediff.com21 Nov 2015

A Delhi court on Saturday recorded the statement of two police officials in a case in which a 52-year-old Danish woman was allegedly gang raped by nine persons last year.

Unnao rape survivor's fight for justice was tough

Unnao rape survivor's fight for justice was tough

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

From police refusing to name the accused when the complaint was first filed to seeing her father tortured and killed, from her uncle being ensnared in an unrelated case to suffering an accident, which had clear marks of a conspiracy, the going was tough for her.

How vulnerable are bank ATMs?

How vulnerable are bank ATMs?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

The war between hackers and banks over ATM security will be dynamically redefined, notes Atanu Biswas.

The Shahabuddin Effect

The Shahabuddin Effect

Rediff.com1 May 2021

Nitish Kumar had a week's time to prove his majority, but Laloo Yadav made full use of Siwan don Mohammad Shahabuddin. A revealing excerpt from Rajesh Singh's Baahubalis Of Indian Politics: From Bullet To Ballot.

In 7 encounters, two wanted criminals killed in UP within 24 hours

In 7 encounters, two wanted criminals killed in UP within 24 hours

Rediff.com25 Mar 2018

Seven other criminals were arrested in separate seven encounters in four districts

87 per cent Rajya Sabha candidates are crorepatis

87 per cent Rajya Sabha candidates are crorepatis

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

Election watchdog Association of Democratic Reforms also reported that Janata Dal-United's Mahendra Prasad was the richest with assets worth Rs 4,078 crore.

LS polls: 279 tainted candidates to contest in fifth phase

LS polls: 279 tainted candidates to contest in fifth phase

Rediff.com9 Apr 2014

The Association for Democratic Reforms in its report has stated that Maharashtra's Beed district tops the list of red alert constituencies with 9 tainted candidates contesting the elections.

Thieves now come in suit-boot: Rahul on Land Bill in LS

Thieves now come in suit-boot: Rahul on Land Bill in LS

Rediff.com12 May 2015

Hitting out at the bill, he termed it as an attempt by the government to acquire land, whose price has been rising, for industrialist 'friends'and crony capitalists.

47 Gujarat MLAs have criminal cases; 141 crorepatis

47 Gujarat MLAs have criminal cases; 141 crorepatis

Rediff.com20 Dec 2017

Among MLAs with criminal cases, 33 have declared serious cases including cases related to murder, attempt to murder, dacoity, robbery etc.

Rising crimes by juveniles: Is it time for change in law?

Rising crimes by juveniles: Is it time for change in law?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2014

In the past three years 2,557 murder cases have been registered against juveniles, while 2,073 cases of abduction and 2,061 cases of attempt to murder were also registered. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Prabha Kumar murder: Cops investigating if someone from India organised killing

Prabha Kumar murder: Cops investigating if someone from India organised killing

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

Investigators have uncovered a fresh lead in the murder of 41-year-old Indian woman in Australia last year that indicates someone in India may have played a role in the killing.

Folks, Himesh Reshammiya is back!

Folks, Himesh Reshammiya is back!

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

'People have already given a verdict against Himesh Reshammiya.' 'If people watch my performance with an open mind, then there is a chance that they will accept me.'

New Lok Sabha to house 186 tainted candidates

New Lok Sabha to house 186 tainted candidates

Rediff.com18 May 2014

Additionally, the Lower House will have 442 candidates, who have assets running into the crores. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

Does the Juvenile Justice Act need amendment?

Does the Juvenile Justice Act need amendment?

Rediff.com28 Jul 2014

Most juvenile remand homes are in appalling condition and need a massive overhaul. But whether redrafting the law will bring down juvenile crime is the moot question. What is required better remand homes, more specialised care rather than to expose young people to the trauma and stigma of adult jails, says Rashme Sehgal.

34 chargesheeted, 4 cops arrested in Una Dalit flogging case

34 chargesheeted, 4 cops arrested in Una Dalit flogging case

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

The CID also charged three minors, as they were also apprehended during the probe.

Rajya Sabha clears 10% quota for poorer sections in general category

Rajya Sabha clears 10% quota for poorer sections in general category

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

The bill was passed with 165 voting in favour and 7 against it.

'People say the ghosts in my films were not scary'

'People say the ghosts in my films were not scary'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

'Films were made on a very low budget, so if there was a small defect, we would let it pass, and audiences often didn't catch those defects.' Shyam Ramsay tells us his 'horror' story.

From brutal gang rape to judgment day: The story that moved India

From brutal gang rape to judgment day: The story that moved India

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

Following is the chronology of events in the keenly watched trial of the December 16 gang rape and murder case of a 23-year-old girl in which a Delhi court on Friday awarded death penalty to the four convicts:

Two Indian-Americans shot dead at a grocery store in US

Two Indian-Americans shot dead at a grocery store in US

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

Two Indian-Americans running a grocery store in the state of Indiana have been shot dead by masked men, sending shock waves among the Sikh community in the United States.

Goodbye Angel; good riddance, Manchester Utd!

Goodbye Angel; good riddance, Manchester Utd!

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

Angel di Maria's move from Real Madrid to Old Trafford was such a disaster that Manchester United was more than willing to incur losses of more than 15 million pounds on their investment. Bikash Mohapatra/Rediff.com looks at the Argentina star's nightmare year at the 'Theatre of Dreams'.

SBI claims Rs 570 cr seized by poll officers in TN

SBI claims Rs 570 cr seized by poll officers in TN

Rediff.com14 May 2016

The SBI said its officials were ferrying Rs 570 crore after the Reserve Bank of India asked them to, to address a temporary cash shortage in Andhra Pradesh.

EXPLAINED: Gujarat Phase I polls in 5 graphs

EXPLAINED: Gujarat Phase I polls in 5 graphs

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

The high-octane campaign for the first phase of the crucial Gujarat elections, viewed as a prestige battle for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and a litmus test for the leadership of soon-to-be Congress president Rahul Gandhi, will come to an end on Thursday. Here's everything you need to know about the polls -- from candidates to the constituencies.