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Now, pay fine if you spend more than 3 hours at Taj

Now, pay fine if you spend more than 3 hours at Taj

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

Tourists are dismayed by the new rules, asserting that it would affect tourism.

Family of rape accused beats victim's mother to withdraw case

Family of rape accused beats victim's mother to withdraw case

Rediff.com30 May 2014

The mother of a rape victim was allegedly beaten up here by family members of one of the accused when she refused to withdraw the first information report in the case, the police said on Friday.

'What a beautiful singer!'

'What a beautiful singer!'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

'There are hardly singers who could put life into a song the way Mohammad Aziz did.' Lata Mangeshkar, Alka Yagnik, Rajesh Roshan and Anu Malik remember the versatile singer who passed into the ages on November 27.

How Zeus Numerix will make Indian warships invisible

How Zeus Numerix will make Indian warships invisible

Rediff.com13 Apr 2021

Rather than going through the tedious, hit-or-miss process of physically designing hull forms and superstructures for warships and then determining how visible they are to radar, the company will simulate this process on supercomputers.

Legendary classical musician Annapurna Devi passes away

Legendary classical musician Annapurna Devi passes away

Rediff.com13 Oct 2018

Annapurna Devi was an Indian surbahar player of Hindustani classical music and she was the daughter and disciple of Allauddin Khan.

Farewell, Nimmi

Farewell, Nimmi

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

Nimmi, the legendary actress, passed away at her Mumbai home on Wednesday, March 25.

Ranji roundup: Rahane, Dhull, Pandey hit centuries

Ranji roundup: Rahane, Dhull, Pandey hit centuries

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

A round-up of Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Thursday.

'Meri awaaz hi pehchan hai'

'Meri awaaz hi pehchan hai'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

'There was no other Lata Mangeshkar, there is none and there won't be any. I will celebrate her life, today and always.'

VHP leader demands withdrawal of cases against devotees

VHP leader demands withdrawal of cases against devotees

Rediff.com28 Feb 2013

Vishwa Hindu Parishad leader Acharya Dharmendra warned the Madhya Pradesh government that unless criminal cases filed against Bhojshala devotees since 2006 were withdrawn "unconditionally" by March 9, religious leaders would take nationwide action.

Further steps only after review of ties with Italy: Govt

Further steps only after review of ties with Italy: Govt

Rediff.com18 Mar 2013

After withholding posting of its Ambassador-designate Basant Kumar Gupta to Rome, the government on Monday said further steps will be taken after completion of the review of bilateral ties with Italy.

Lakhs look for redemption at Kumbh's last 'Shahi Snan'

Lakhs look for redemption at Kumbh's last 'Shahi Snan'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2013

A sea of pilgrims converged at Sangam for a holy dip on Friday on the occasion of Basant Panchami joined by ascetics belonging to various sects for their third and last Shahi Snan of Maha Kumbh, where a sadhu was killed in a fire in the wee hours.

At Rs 4,200 crore, this year's Kumbh Mela costliest ever

At Rs 4,200 crore, this year's Kumbh Mela costliest ever

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

The previous state government had spent around Rs 1,300 crore for the Maha Kumbh, which was held in 2013.

Marine row: India downgrades diplomatic ties with Italy

Marine row: India downgrades diplomatic ties with Italy

Rediff.com15 Mar 2013

India is downgrading its diplomatic ties with Italy and has asked its Ambassador-designate to that country Basant Kumar Gupta, who was scheduled to leave for Rome today, not to proceed to take up his posting.

'Muslims have a higher perception of unfairness'

'Muslims have a higher perception of unfairness'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2012

Policies should help Muslims cross the school threshold, says Rakesh Basant, IIM-A professor and author of a study on Indian Muslims

Suryanelli rape case: Former HC judge lands in controversy

Suryanelli rape case: Former HC judge lands in controversy

Rediff.com9 Feb 2013

Stoking controversy, a former Kerala hgh curt judge on Saturday defended his judgement acquitting 35 accused in the Suryanelli gangrape case, in which Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman PJ Kurien was allegedly involved, saying the victim was used in child prostitution and not raped.

Dalai Lama's Kumbh visit called off despite clearance

Dalai Lama's Kumbh visit called off despite clearance

Rediff.com5 Feb 2013

The much-anticipated visit of Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama to the ongoing Maha Kumbh has been finally called off despite security clearance given by the Uttar Pradesh government for his two-day visit.

Former bar employee held over Mumbai triple murder case

Former bar employee held over Mumbai triple murder case

Rediff.com7 Jan 2013

Mumbai police on Monday claimed to have cracked the triple murder case at a suburban bar with the arrest of a former employee. The motive behind the murder of the three persons, all employees of Natraj Bar in suburban Vidyavihar, is personal enmity, police said.

MP bypolls see 68% turnout, over 50% in others

MP bypolls see 68% turnout, over 50% in others

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged people to vote in large numbers. "Today, there are bypolls taking place in various places across India. I urge those voting in these seats to vote in large numbers and strengthen the festival of democracy," he said in a tweet.

Despite HC order, IPS officer drives to Sangam in car

Despite HC order, IPS officer drives to Sangam in car

Rediff.com15 Feb 2013

An Indian Police Service officer on Friday found himself in the thick of controversy after he reached Sangam in his car despite the high court ruling that no vehicles other than those of police and ambulances be allowed to ply in the Kumbh Mela area on main bathing days.

Second tragedy at Maha Kumbh; 1 dead, 5 hurt in fire

Second tragedy at Maha Kumbh; 1 dead, 5 hurt in fire

Rediff.com15 Feb 2013

The fire mishap took place on a day when lakhs of devotees have gathered for the 'Shahi Snan' on the occasion of Basant Panchami.

Jharkhand gain upper-hand, bowl out Odisha for 152

Jharkhand gain upper-hand, bowl out Odisha for 152

Rediff.com15 Dec 2016

Spinners Shahbaz Nadeem (4/31) and Sunny Gupta (3/56) wreaked havoc as Jharkhand bundled out Odisha for 152 on the first day of the last group league encounter of the Ranji Trophy in Thumba, Thiruvananthapuram, on Thursday.

Three bar staffers found murdered in Mumbai

Three bar staffers found murdered in Mumbai

Rediff.com5 Jan 2013

Three staffers of a suburban bar were found murdered today on its premises at Tilak Nagar in Mumbai with the police suspecting personal rivalry to be the cause behind the brutal killings.

UP bowlers lead fightback after batsmen fail

UP bowlers lead fightback after batsmen fail

Rediff.com29 Dec 2012

Deepak Behera took a six-wicket haul as Odisha bundled out Uttar Pradesh for a meagre 160 and then themselves slumped to 70 for five on the opening day of their last Ranji Trophy Group B league match, in Cuttack on Saturday.

Odisha pacers wreck Vidarbha in Ranji Trophy

Odisha pacers wreck Vidarbha in Ranji Trophy

Rediff.com22 Dec 2012

Biplab Samantray took three wickets as pacers put Odisha on top against Vidarbha on the opening day of their Group B Ranji Trophy match at the DRIEMS Ground in Cuttack on Saturday.

Odisha sniff win against Haryana

Odisha sniff win against Haryana

Rediff.com18 Nov 2012

Odisha closed in on an outright victory against Haryana after polishing off the top-order of the hosts in the second innings as well in their Group B Ranji Trophy match in Rohtak.

Odisha in control after Haryana bowled out for 66

Odisha in control after Haryana bowled out for 66

Rediff.com17 Nov 2012

At stumps on day one, Odisha were sitting pretty on 177 for six and already have a handy 111-run first innings lead.

'Nimmi was always ahead of her time'

'Nimmi was always ahead of her time'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

'She was gutsy and rebellious enough to take on roles other more conventional actresses wouldn't dare and she excelled in them.'

PHOTOS: Meet this 'star' at Kumbh Mela

PHOTOS: Meet this 'star' at Kumbh Mela

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

Tripathi, with tattoos on her hands, is one of the most influential figures in the LGBT community in India.

Let the truth emerge: SC on Sushant's death

Let the truth emerge: SC on Sushant's death

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

The Centre informed the court that it has accepted the Bihar government's recommendation for a CBI probe in the matter.

Over 50 Hindus kidnapped in Balochistan in 4 years

Over 50 Hindus kidnapped in Balochistan in 4 years

Rediff.com4 Mar 2012

Contrary to popular perception, the abductors are not separatists

IDBI Bank MD M K Jain appointed RBI Deputy Governor

IDBI Bank MD M K Jain appointed RBI Deputy Governor

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

As per the RBI Act, the central bank should have four deputy governors - two from within the ranks and one commercial banker and the fourth one an economist to head the monetary policy department.

Quotes from Mahatma Gandhi, Swami Vivekananda peppered Jaitley's Budget speech

Quotes from Mahatma Gandhi, Swami Vivekananda peppered Jaitley's Budget speech

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

Jaitley began his speech by saying that today is the auspicious day of Basant Panjami and that "spring is the season of optimism".

The Ultimate Lata Mangeshkar Playlist

The Ultimate Lata Mangeshkar Playlist

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

Sukanya Verma presents a playlist of 100 Lata Mangeshkar songs from different decades of Hindi films -- songs that make me sing, smile, sob and sigh.

Former Jharkhand CM Madhu Koda convicted in coal scam case

Former Jharkhand CM Madhu Koda convicted in coal scam case

Rediff.com13 Dec 2017

Koda, Basu and two accused public servants conspired to favour VISUL in the coal block allocation, the agency alleged.

Disillusioned, Naxals give up violence in Odisha

Disillusioned, Naxals give up violence in Odisha

Rediff.com3 Oct 2011

Toral Varia and photographer Reuben Verghese report on an emerging trend in the red bastions of Odisha's Keonjhar district: The rebels return home.

Ranji Roundup: Unadkat strikes twice; Gujarat in command

Ranji Roundup: Unadkat strikes twice; Gujarat in command

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

A round-up of Ranji matches played on Friday.

'He taught us with the help of gramophone records'

'He taught us with the help of gramophone records'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2011

What's the best advice you received from your teacher?

Mumbai crush Orissa by innings and 210 runs

Mumbai crush Orissa by innings and 210 runs

Rediff.com2 Dec 2011

A summary of the final day's play in the Elite division matchs of the Ranji Trophy, on Friday.

Nepal royal cools his heels in jail after firing

Nepal royal cools his heels in jail after firing

Rediff.com15 Dec 2010

Former crown prince Paras Shah is accused of firing an illegal pistol inside the Chitwan National Park during a brawl with daughter and son-in-law of Koirala. Paras, the only son of the deposed king Gyanendra was notorious for his playboy lifestyle and had got into several escapades in the Nepalese capital's night spots.

Posco project: Orissa govt begins land acquisition

Posco project: Orissa govt begins land acquisition

Rediff.com27 Jul 2010

Over 80 personnel from the Jagatsinghpur district administration and Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation were engaged for the land verification work conducted with the help of global positioning system.