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Bihar: Parents want DNA test on boy found in UK

Bihar: Parents want DNA test on boy found in UK

Rediff.com26 Mar 2008

A day after they claimed that a nine-year-old Sikh boy found abandoned in a London bus stop last week was their son Shintu, the parents have sought a DNA test to confirm their claim. "We want a DNA test because we are sure that it was our son," Shintu's father Ganga Prasad told rediff.com over telephone from Aurangabad on Wednesday.

Woman from Bihar claims lost boy is her son

Woman from Bihar claims lost boy is her son

Rediff.com26 Mar 2008

Bindiya Devi of Aurangabad town in Bihar claimed Gurrinder Singh, the nine-year-old Sikh boy found abandoned at a London bus stop, is her son. She also claimed that his real name is Shintu Kumar and that he was abducted on March 3, 2005. According to the BBC, the boy was living with a European man for the last three years.

Kidnapped in Bihar, found in London?

Kidnapped in Bihar, found in London?

Rediff.com25 Mar 2008

Parents of nine-year-old Sintu want their son back. They believe that the boy, who was found abandoned by the London police few days ago, was indeed their son. Sintu was kidnapped three years ago from Aurangabad town in Bihar.

Marathas call off Mumbai bandh after stir turns violent

Marathas call off Mumbai bandh after stir turns violent

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

Marathas, a politically-influential community constituting around 30 per cent of the state's population, have been demanding reservation in jobs and education.

Raj Thackeray's wife refuses to pay toll on the way to Pune

Raj Thackeray's wife refuses to pay toll on the way to Pune

Rediff.com9 Feb 2014

Daring the Maharashtra government to take action against them, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena workers and supporters headed towards Pune on Sunday, without paying the toll, to attend a public meeting to be addressed by their leader Raj Thackeray.

Photos: In search of Lord Shiva in India

Photos: In search of Lord Shiva in India

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

Journeys from the mountains to the temples.

Wockhardt to recall some drugs made in India

Wockhardt to recall some drugs made in India

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

Wockhardt is recalling select drugs in the US, which were under import restrictions from the USFDA.

What you must know about Mumbai's migrant crisis

What you must know about Mumbai's migrant crisis

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

'For them life is very difficult since there has been no universalisation of PDS.' 'And let's understand that there are people who need ration instead of cooked meals.'

How the ATS pulled youth out of ISIS's influence

How the ATS pulled youth out of ISIS's influence

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

There are many such young men in Maharashtra, mainly in the industrially backward Marathwada region, who had once fallen victim to ISIS's propaganda but are now leading a normal life with the help of the employment training programme.

Pharma company needs managers

Pharma company needs managers

Rediff.com6 Oct 2006

VHB Lifesciences Inc, a pharmaceutical company, is looking for Institutional Managers.

British brewer SABMiller buys Foster's India

British brewer SABMiller buys Foster's India

Rediff.com12 Sep 2006

The United Kingdom-based SABMiller plc, one of the world's leading brewers, on Tuesday announced it has acquired Foster's India, belonging to Australian drinks giant Foster's, for $120 million on a cash-free debt-free basis.\n\n

'Samuels breached the Code of Conduct'

'Samuels breached the Code of Conduct'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2007

Nagpur police commissioner SPS Yadav says Marlon Samuels' conversation with an alleged bookmaker was no crime, but it certainly violated the ICC Code of Conduct.

Pak violates ceasefire; shells villages in Poonch

Pak violates ceasefire; shells villages in Poonch

Rediff.com9 Jul 2017

On Saturday also Pakistani forces had violated ceasefire after which Indian troops had retaliated damaging three posts and causing causalities to Pakistani army.

Power cuts are back in Maharashtra

Power cuts are back in Maharashtra

Rediff.com20 Oct 2007

While major cities like Nashik, Thane, Navi Mumbai and Aurangabad are facing power cuts of up to two hours a day, smaller towns like Kalyan-Dombivali, Sangli, Satara, Amravati and such others are having to suffer power cuts of up to four hours in a day and the rural areas, for up to six to eight hours a day.

Govt likely to reopen old airports

Govt likely to reopen old airports

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

Slots, parking bays unavailable at major airports

Why the Dalits are angry

Why the Dalits are angry

Rediff.com5 Dec 2006

Dr Udit Raj on the causes of Dalit resentment.

At ground zero, villagers blame 'outsiders' for Bhima-Koregaon violence

At ground zero, villagers blame 'outsiders' for Bhima-Koregaon violence

Rediff.com5 Jan 2018

Right-wing groups were blamed for the violence.

Maharashtra showers tax goodies on Foxconn

Maharashtra showers tax goodies on Foxconn

Rediff.com31 Oct 2015

The project, code-named MF101 by Foxconn, will be spread across 1,500 acres at Talegaon or Khopoli.

Maratha community holds silent march in Pune

Maratha community holds silent march in Pune

Rediff.com25 Sep 2016

Lakhs of people, including men and women, students, working professionals, lawyers and doctors from the community, participated in the march, under the umbrella of 'Maratha Kranti Muk Morcha'.

Pantaloon plans more Big Bazaar outlets

Pantaloon plans more Big Bazaar outlets

Rediff.com17 Feb 2007

Pantaloon Retail India Limited (Pantaloon) is planning a big push to its spread in the western India region as it will take the number of its family store Big Bazaar to 70 by the end of the current year.

PW kills five in Bihar

PW kills five in Bihar

Rediff.com19 Aug 2004

Rains, lightning claim 27 lives in Maharashtra

Rains, lightning claim 27 lives in Maharashtra

Rediff.com10 Mar 2006

A report from Nashik said 7 farm workers, including at least three migrants from Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, were killed by lightening while working in the fields on Thursday.

The multiplex boom sweeps India

The multiplex boom sweeps India

Rediff.com24 Jan 2007

India's multiplex bandwagon has gone beyond the metros to redefine entertainment in B and C class towns. Check it out.

Small wonder: She donated her piggybank to drought-hit farmers

Small wonder: She donated her piggybank to drought-hit farmers

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

A big fan of Aamir Khan, the eight-year-old was inspired after he made a donation to the chief minister's relief fund

Number of coronavirus cases up to 137; Maharashtra highest with 39

Number of coronavirus cases up to 137; Maharashtra highest with 39

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

Kerala has recorded 24 cases including two foreign nationals.

What happens when Modi addresses the nation at 8 pm?

What happens when Modi addresses the nation at 8 pm?

Rediff.com12 May 2020

Another 8 pm prime ministerial speech. Will this one too lead to a scramble and chaos like his previous 8 pm telecasts?

Air Deccan to fly to 5 new destinations

Air Deccan to fly to 5 new destinations

Rediff.com24 Jan 2006

As part of its efforts to connect smaller towns and cities in the country, Air Deccan is commencing its services to five new destinations--including Thrissur, Thiruvananthapuram and Kozhikode in Kerala from February 1.

Bihar's great ghar wapsi: Is the state prepared?

Bihar's great ghar wapsi: Is the state prepared?

Rediff.com9 May 2020

Official figures say 1.8 lakh workers have returned home to Bihar. Unofficially, however, that figure is said to have crossed 3 lakhs. Can Bihar cope?

Govt says 'learn to live with virus' as COVID-19 tally nears 60K

Govt says 'learn to live with virus' as COVID-19 tally nears 60K

Rediff.com8 May 2020

If the precautions are not taken and guidelines are not followed properly, there can be chances of spike in cases, the government said.

Jab We Met: 'My mother said NO'

Jab We Met: 'My mother said NO'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

Sameer Jadhav tells us how he found his wife through a matrimonial website.

Raj, Udhav dialogue can end imbroglio: Joshi

Raj, Udhav dialogue can end imbroglio: Joshi

Rediff.com12 Dec 2005

Dialogue between Udhav and Raj can end imbroglio: Joshi

'Not a bulb works in my home'

'Not a bulb works in my home'

Rediff.com5 May 2005

Google to get notice on India hate campaign

Google to get notice on India hate campaign

Rediff.com11 Oct 2006

The Aurangabad bench of the Bombay High Court has directed the Maharashtra government to issue notice to Google for alleged spread of hatred about India by its social network service 'Orkut'.

Why Chinese goods are so cheap

Why Chinese goods are so cheap

Rediff.com20 Oct 2005

It's an attack on police force, says Maha CM after Muslim cop is mobbed in Latur

It's an attack on police force, says Maha CM after Muslim cop is mobbed in Latur

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday said the attack on policemen in Latur district is an attack on the entire police force and such acts will not be "tolerated" in the future.

Bal Thackeray under house arrest: Rane

Bal Thackeray under house arrest: Rane

Rediff.com5 Mar 2006

Bal Thackeray's absence at all party functions these days is proof, says Rane.

Audi cuts A6 prices by Rs 2.10 lakh

Audi cuts A6 prices by Rs 2.10 lakh

Rediff.com7 Nov 2007

German luxury car manufacturer Audi on Wednesday said it has slashed the price of its A6 range by up to Rs 2.10 lakh and will start marketing a locally assembled sedan in India by December. The company, which will also be launching the new A4 sedan in India next year, is planning to start local production of the vehicle by end of 2008 at group company Skoda's Aurangabad plant as it aims to sell about 3,000 units across its portfolio in the country by 2010.

2 suspects in Azhar threat case held in Maha

2 suspects in Azhar threat case held in Maha

Rediff.com5 Sep 2005

Two history sheeters, allegedly involved in issuing threats to former Indian skipper Mohd Azharuddin, have been arrested by Maharashtra police, police sources said in Hyderabad.