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Abhishek Bachchan injured while shooting

Abhishek Bachchan injured while shooting

Rediff.com14 Sep 2011

The actor was injured on the sets of his film, Bol Bachchan.

Modi govt is about event management, creating false impressions: Sinha

Modi govt is about event management, creating false impressions: Sinha

Rediff.com22 Dec 2018

'Modi has given India its 'lost half-decade'. Elect him again and by 2024 it will be a lost decade'

The coronavirus flight: How Indians helped Indians

The coronavirus flight: How Indians helped Indians

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

Bureaucratic insensitivity gave way to compassion with the state administration, police and passersby joining forces to help the stream of Indians fleeing Delhi.

One month on, Charu Khandal can breathe with some help

One month on, Charu Khandal can breathe with some help

Rediff.com25 Apr 2012

Ra.One animator Charu Khandal is still in ICU but is showing signs of improvement.

Delhi: Youth mowed down for objecting to smoking

Delhi: Youth mowed down for objecting to smoking

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

In an apparent case of road rage, a man allegedly hit two motorcycle-borne persons with his car as they objected to him smoking in front of them in south Delhi, following which one of the duo succumbed to injuries on Wednesday.

With no one to trust, whom does the citizen turn to?

With no one to trust, whom does the citizen turn to?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2012

These days when things are slipping a lot more than ever in the country, most citizens are in despair, says Mahesh Vijapurkar.

'Charu Khandal is paralysed indefinitely'

'Charu Khandal is paralysed indefinitely'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2012

A long ordeal awaits the Khandals, as they have to watch and wait for young Charu to recover.

'SRK said he will help Charu but money hasn't come yet'

'SRK said he will help Charu but money hasn't come yet'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2012

Mauli Singh gives us a peek in her friend Charu Khandal's life.

Israeli embassy car blast: Injured diplomat in ICU

Israeli embassy car blast: Injured diplomat in ICU

Rediff.com13 Feb 2012

An Israeli diplomat, who was in an embassy car that was target of suspected terror attack, suffered splinter injuries and was admitted to a private hospital on Monday evening.

Differing voices in P Chidambaram's Sivaganga

Differing voices in P Chidambaram's Sivaganga

Rediff.com9 Apr 2011

A Ganesh Nadar visits Union Home Minister P Chidambaram's Sivaganga constituency in poll bound Tamil Nadu, and tries to gauge its multi-layered political atmosphere.

Entrepreneurs who invested in scooter sharing start-up Vogo

Entrepreneurs who invested in scooter sharing start-up Vogo

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

Vogo, which has a fleet of over 12,000 vehicles mainly across Hyderabad, Mysuru and Bengaluru, is also betting big on India's growing traffic congestion.

Low demand dents Ola, Uber's plans for parking space at rail stations

Low demand dents Ola, Uber's plans for parking space at rail stations

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

The investments by Uber and Ola included setting up kiosks, incentivising drivers for parking at the railway stations, and payments to the Indian Railways.

Why Muslims are being boycotted in some Kutch villages

Why Muslims are being boycotted in some Kutch villages

Rediff.com5 Feb 2020

'After the NRC in Assam, things have changed for Muslims in India.'

Election Sketch: A 14-hour campaign for Rs 500

Election Sketch: A 14-hour campaign for Rs 500

Rediff.com17 Apr 2014

A lone ranger braves the summer sun to get the party's message to voters in a small town in Tamil Nadu.

Covid-19: Help him help these helpless migrants

Covid-19: Help him help these helpless migrants

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

Pappu Qureshi, a good samaritan in Mumbai, helps feed more than 50 migrants, mostly daily wagers and their children, but with the 21-day national lockdown looming large, time is running out.

Anti-endosulfan strike hits normalcy in Kerala

Anti-endosulfan strike hits normalcy in Kerala

Rediff.com29 Apr 2011

The dawn-to-dusk hartal called by the Communist Party of India-Marxist-led Left Democratic Front to step up pressure on the Centre for imposing a nation-wide ban on endosulfan pesticide hit normal life across Kerala on Friday.

'After Rs 5000 bribes, no one will vote for Rs 200'

'After Rs 5000 bribes, no one will vote for Rs 200'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2011

Tamil Nadu's political parties may be regretting their earlier tactics of bribing voters and buying votes. A Ganesh Nadar finds out why

'Bharat Bandh' draws mixed response; violence in Bengal

'Bharat Bandh' draws mixed response; violence in Bengal

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

10 central trade unions have called a nationwide shutdown against 'anti-worker policies' of the central government. Apart from being successful in Bengal, Kerala and NE states, the bandh has also got support from Cong leader Rahul Gandhi and Shiv Sena in Maharashtra.

Sabarimala stampede: 'Tourist vehicles a reason'

Sabarimala stampede: 'Tourist vehicles a reason'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2011

The Kerala forest department is of the view that unrestricted entry of vehicles for ferrying pilgrims into the Pullumedu trekking path was one of the factors that paved the way for the January 14 stampede that claimed the lives of 102 Sabarimala pilgrims.

Shootout in Gurgaon: SUV topples on to auto after being fired at

Shootout in Gurgaon: SUV topples on to auto after being fired at

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

The SUV driver in his bid to escape the firing rammed into three other stationary vehicles. The driver lost control of the SUV and it toppled over an auto rickshaw

'Tuk Tuk' meter to run through smart phones

'Tuk Tuk' meter to run through smart phones

Rediff.com12 Jan 2011

Kerala-based based MindHelix Technologies has launched 'Tuk Tuk' meter, claimed to be India's first GPS based multi-platform Auto fare calculator that runs through smart phones. The application can be started on getting into the autorickshaw and the meter in the phone will run alongside the meter in the rickshaw.

Delhi university girl student shot dead

Delhi university girl student shot dead

Rediff.com8 Mar 2011

Radhika Tomar was attacked by an unidentified man near a foot-over-bridge outside Ramlal Anand College in Dhaula Kuan's Shantiniketan area at around 10:20 am, a senior official said. The victim resided in Naraina area.

'I worked for Dev Anand for Rs 5,000'

'I worked for Dev Anand for Rs 5,000'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2011

Dev Anand's loyal driver Prem Dubey talks about the legend.

It's a govt-sponsored strike: Mumbai taxi union

It's a govt-sponsored strike: Mumbai taxi union

Rediff.com22 Jun 2010

Bombay Taximen Union Secretary A L Quadros alleged that Tuesday's strike is a "government-sponsored" strike called by a non-government organisation Swabhiman run by state Revenue Minister Narayan Rane's son Nitesh.

LFW celebspeak: 'The Lady Gaga of India!'

LFW celebspeak: 'The Lady Gaga of India!'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2011

Actress of Pakistani origin Sofia Hayat tells us about her style statement at Lakme Fashion Week.

'Tuk-tuk' and badminton as Team India enjoys day off in Colombo

'Tuk-tuk' and badminton as Team India enjoys day off in Colombo

Rediff.com25 Aug 2015

Fresh from their series-levelling victory in the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo, some Indian players including captain Virat Kohli were seen enjoying a game of badminton.

'I was desperate. I wanted to get into the army'

'I was desperate. I wanted to get into the army'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2010

Krishnant Gholap is a rickshaw driver's son. After two failed attempts, he made it to the National Defence Academy, which he saw as the only way out into a better life. He graduated from the NDA last month.

'If we hadn't done the religious rites, he would not have got salvation'

'If we hadn't done the religious rites, he would not have got salvation'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

Soon, she says, she will repay the Rs 50,000 she owes her debtors and start life afresh. "Without my husband."

PHOTOS: Kolkata iconic trams are slowly fading out

PHOTOS: Kolkata iconic trams are slowly fading out

Rediff.com13 Apr 2011

Kolkata witnesses the last days of a non-polluting and once-efficient mode of transport, while trams make a comeback in cities around the world. Sayantan Bera reports.

After the lockdown: How will government treat us?

After the lockdown: How will government treat us?

Rediff.com16 May 2020

'There are many questions that come to mind as we consider the reality of India and what Indians will be expected to do from the time this lockdown is opened up,' notes Aakar Patel.

Meter Jam campaign a failure: Mumbai taxi union

Meter Jam campaign a failure: Mumbai taxi union

Rediff.com12 Aug 2010

Taxi union leader A L Quadros has an arrogant smile on his face, as the much-touted meter jam agitation turned out to be a damp squib according to him.

Will this mother's grief move Aung San Suu Kyi?

Will this mother's grief move Aung San Suu Kyi?

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

Death pursued this Rohingya family as they fled the violence in Myanmar.

Can Kejriwal beat Modi in Delhi?

Can Kejriwal beat Modi in Delhi?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2020

'Mr Kejriwal has played it cool in distancing himself from Delhi's hotspots, adroitly pandering to the BJP's Hindu vote.' 'He neither visited the scene of JNU violence nor has he dropped by at Shaheen Bagh,' notes Sunil Sethi.

PM's mother stands in bank queue, gets notes exchanged

PM's mother stands in bank queue, gets notes exchanged

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

Heeraben Modi, who had to use the help of a wheel chair and other people to reach the bank, exchanged Rs 4,500.

Price rise may apply brakes on CNG car sales

Price rise may apply brakes on CNG car sales

Rediff.com21 May 2010

This means the already-minuscule sale of retrofitted CNG variants of Aveo, Logan, Accent, Santro, Corolla Altis and Innova is set to take a hit.

Electricity, piped gas, cab/auto fares set to soar

Electricity, piped gas, cab/auto fares set to soar

Rediff.com20 May 2010

You will now have to pay more for electricity, piped cooking gas, and taxi, autorickshaw and bus fares because of the hike in gas prices.

Hybrid autos to hit the roads soon

Hybrid autos to hit the roads soon

Rediff.com25 Sep 2009

The company will launch the autos in Hyderabad within three months.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

Here's a recap of events that occurred in India in the past 24 hours.

Violence mars Tamil Nadu bandh, Chennai unaffected

Violence mars Tamil Nadu bandh, Chennai unaffected

Rediff.com4 Feb 2009

Stray incidents of violence were reported from some parts of the state as the day-long general strike called by an umbrella organisation of pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam parties began on Wednesday morning. Incidents of stone pelting on state-owned buses were reported from some districts, police said, adding that no one was injured in the incidents. Normal life remained unaffected in the state capital where public transport services operated normally.

See: Why these migrants won't come back to Mumbai

See: Why these migrants won't come back to Mumbai

Rediff.com16 May 2020

'If we don't get any bus from here, we will start walking home.' 'What else can we do?' 'We don't want to die of hunger here.'