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Marjaavaan review

Marjaavaan review

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

Nothing can salvage the Marjaavaan mess, declares Sukanya Verma.

Farmers launch 'rail roko' to protest agri bills; train services hit

Farmers launch 'rail roko' to protest agri bills; train services hit

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

23 trains have been partially cancelled and five short terminated till September 26 as protesters blocked rail tracks at various places, including Amritsar, Ferozepur, Sangrur, Barnala, Mansa and Nabha.

From Ambani's Antilla to Golibar slums

From Ambani's Antilla to Golibar slums

Rediff.com25 May 2011

Indeed there is an extraordinarily stark contrast between the mansion in South Mumbai and the reality of Golibar -- with its fragile, tiny one room homes set amid open sewage channels in narrow lanes.

Storming the Thar

Storming the Thar

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

The six-day Maruti Suzuki Desert Storm Rally through Rajasthan is a test of skill and endurance, says Aakash S Paul.

In protest, he let loose LIVE snakes in govt office!

In protest, he let loose LIVE snakes in govt office!

Rediff.com30 Nov 2011

A snake-charmer let loose a number snakes in a government office of a small Uttar Pradesh town to shake-up lethargic government officials ,who would not respond to repeated requests for allotment of a small piece of land to him to set up a serpentarium.

36 deaths, 957 cases in 24 hrs; India's COVID-19 toll 488

36 deaths, 957 cases in 24 hrs; India's COVID-19 toll 488

Rediff.com18 Apr 2020

36 deaths have been reported since Friday evening -- 12 from Madhya Pradesh, 10 from Gujarat, seven from Maharashtra, four from Delhi and one each from Andhra Pradesh, Bihar and Jammu and Kashmir. Of the 488 deaths, Maharashtra tops the list with 201 fatalities, followed by Madhya Pradesh at 69, Gujarat at 48 and Delhi at 42 and Telangana at 18.

Fight for Jan Lokpal Bill in decisive stage: Kejriwal

Fight for Jan Lokpal Bill in decisive stage: Kejriwal

Rediff.com19 Oct 2011

Team Anna member Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday said their fight for a strong Jan Lokpal Bill was in the decisive stage and advocated the path of non-violence for achieving the objective.

Encephalitis horror continues in UP, toll 275

Encephalitis horror continues in UP, toll 275

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

With four more patients succumbing to encephalitis, the toll in the disease in the eastern districts of Uttar Pradesh has climbed to 275 this year, health officials said on Friday.

All COVID-19 hotspots in 15 UP districts sealed till April 15

All COVID-19 hotspots in 15 UP districts sealed till April 15

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

These 15 districts, included Agra, Lucknow, Ghaziabad, Gautam Buddh Nagar, Kanpur, Varanasi, Shamli, Meerut, Bareilly and Bulandshahr.

9,851 cases, 273 deaths recorded in biggest spike

9,851 cases, 273 deaths recorded in biggest spike

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

The number of active COVID-19 cases stood at 1,10,960, while 1,09,461 people have recovered and one patient has migrated, it said.

UP worst hit by cold wave; death toll rises to 103

UP worst hit by cold wave; death toll rises to 103

Rediff.com11 Jan 2011

Three more persons, including two children, died due to severe cold conditions in Uttar Pradesh, taking the toll in the state this winter to 92. The three persons, including an eight-year-old boy and a six-year-old girl, have died due to the cold in Barabanki district in the last 24 hours, officials said.Cold conditions prevailed in most parts of the state and clouds hovered in many places.Lucknow recorded a minimum temperature of 1.4 degree Celsius on Tuesday morning.

Congress bargains hard with SP for UP seats

Congress bargains hard with SP for UP seats

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

The Congress wants the 28 seats it won in 2012 plus 20 seats where the party was runner-up plus 57 seats where it was ahead of the SP in 2012.

5 killed in tribal violence in Assam

5 killed in tribal violence in Assam

Rediff.com3 Jun 2009

According to an official source, suspected Dimasa tribe militants from Dima Halam Daogah (Jewel Garlosa) or Black Widow outfit swooped down on Borchenam basti inhabited by the Zeme Naga tribe and fired indiscriminately before torching the entire village.

Cold wave toll rises to 326 in north India

Cold wave toll rises to 326 in north India

Rediff.com13 Jan 2010

The death toll due to the cold wave that has disrupted normal life across north India rose to 326 on Wednesday.Another 38 deaths were reported from Uttar Pradesh, taking the death toll in the state to almost 300. The dense fog has further added to the problems of the people in the region with Kanpur recording a temperature of 3.7 degree Celsius, the coldest place in the state, followed by Varani, where the temperarure was recorded to be 4 degree Celcius.

Cold wave death toll crosses 200

Cold wave death toll crosses 200

Rediff.com7 Jan 2010

Cold wave claimed 204 lives in north India as dense fog returned to the region after a gap of two days affecting flights and trains in the national capital even as parts of Kashmir experienced sub-zero temperatures.

5 Assam cops killed in clashes at border with Mizoram

5 Assam cops killed in clashes at border with Mizoram

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to the chief ministers of Assam and Mizoram, Himanta Biswa Sarma and Zoramthanga respectively, and urged them to ensure peace along the disputed border and find an amicable settlement.

This Muslim man runs gaushala named after Lord Krishna

This Muslim man runs gaushala named after Lord Krishna

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

'It does not make a difference to me that I do something which Hindus do'

Opposing 'selective ban', Delhi BJP leader distributes crackers to children

Opposing 'selective ban', Delhi BJP leader distributes crackers to children

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

The leader said he was not violating the Supreme Court's order banning the sale of firecrackers in Delhi-NCR this Diwali.

UP govt has not taken floods seriously: Centre

UP govt has not taken floods seriously: Centre

Rediff.com25 Aug 2009

Accusing the Uttar Pradesh government of not taking the flood situation seriously, Union Minister of State for Coal Sri Prakash Jaiswal on Tuesday said the state had not sent any report to the Centre regarding the calamity.

The contours of Lashkar-Naxal bonhomie

The contours of Lashkar-Naxal bonhomie

Rediff.com22 Jun 2009

The interrogation report on Mohammad Madni mentions them and now the Union government has also declared it as a terror outfit. The outfit in question are the Communist Party of India-Maoists who have unleashed a reign of terror in West Bengal.

Baby dies in Railways demolition drive in Delhi slum; probe ordered

Baby dies in Railways demolition drive in Delhi slum; probe ordered

Rediff.com13 Dec 2015

A baby died in Shakur Basti area in West Delhi where a demolition drive was carried out by railways, triggering an angry reaction from Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal who slammed the railways and suspended three officials for "failing to arrange" food for those evicted.

Delhi govt seals 20 COVID-19 hotspots, masks must for stepping out

Delhi govt seals 20 COVID-19 hotspots, masks must for stepping out

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

As the national capital reported 93 new cases taking the total number of infections to 669, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal held an emergency meeting with senior ministers and top officials of the Delhi government Wednesday evening and took a series of decisions to check the spread of the virus.

Threat of demolition still hounds 300,000 Delhi slum-dwellers

Threat of demolition still hounds 300,000 Delhi slum-dwellers

Rediff.com19 Sep 2020

'The people, media and politicians are ready to listen to the troubles of Kangana Ranaut, but we are unwanted lives in the heart of Delhi.' Shine Jacob reports.

Centre rushes forces to Ayodhya, VHP leaders go into hiding

Centre rushes forces to Ayodhya, VHP leaders go into hiding

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

The Centre has rushed additional security forces to Ayodhya to prevent the much hyped yatra that is being planned by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad in spite of a ban on it by the Uttar Pradesh government.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

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

Delhi health minister, Atishi test COVID-19 positive

Delhi health minister, Atishi test COVID-19 positive

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

On the COVID-19 tests, the Home Ministry also said from Thursday tests will be done with the new Rapid Antigen method approved by the Indian Council for Medical Research and Delhi will be given priority for these tests. It said 169 testing centres have also been set up across the national capital.

Pak releases water in Sutlej, Punjab villages flooded

Pak releases water in Sutlej, Punjab villages flooded

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

Only traces of rainfall were recorded in a few areas of the national capital on Thursday which continued to experience sultry weather.

6 members of LeT's grenade hurling module held

6 members of LeT's grenade hurling module held

Rediff.com10 Jun 2007

Launching an investigation in connection with the recovery of a grenade in Doda's new bus stand on May 25, the police arrested one LeT militant Fareed Ahmed Sheikh of Basti Bhaderwah, Doda SSP Mahor Singh said.

Subramanian Swamy backs Yogi Adityanath's attack on Mother Teresa

Subramanian Swamy backs Yogi Adityanath's attack on Mother Teresa

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

Swamy on Wednesday extended support to his party MP Yogi Adityanath, who accused Mother Teresa of being part of a 'conspiracy to Christianise India', saying the views are not isolated, as there have been books published in this regard.

UP: A 'humiliated' BJP MP's revenge

UP: A 'humiliated' BJP MP's revenge

Rediff.com27 Mar 2007

Rebel BJP parliamentarian from Gorakhpur, Yogi Adityanath, on Tuesday announced plans to field 70 to 75 candidates in 14 districts of Eastern UP.

Day after SC verdict, Ayodhya buzzes with activity

Day after SC verdict, Ayodhya buzzes with activity

Rediff.com10 Nov 2019

'This Sunday holds special significance for us, as we woke up to a new and transformed Sunday, with a feeling of relief that the lingering issue of Ayodhya dispute has been resolved once and for all'

COVID-19: Kejriwal orders FIR against Nizamuddin maulana

COVID-19: Kejriwal orders FIR against Nizamuddin maulana

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

Over 2,000 delegates, including from Indonesia and Malaysia, attended the Tabligh-e-Jamaat congregation in Nizamuddin West from March 1-15, officials said as the south Delhi neighbourhood was virtually sealed following fears that some people may have contracted COVID-19.

Explained: The BSP-SP seat formula

Explained: The BSP-SP seat formula

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

The seat sharing formula reached between the BSP and SP is not on the basis of who emerged stronger in the previous election.

Cong leaves 7 LS seats in UP for SP-BSP-RLD alliance

Cong leaves 7 LS seats in UP for SP-BSP-RLD alliance

Rediff.com17 Mar 2019

The party will also leave two seats for the Apna Dal, and entered into an electoral agreement with the lesser known Jan Adhikar Party.

ASK ROOPASHREE: Can essential oils heal allergies?

ASK ROOPASHREE: Can essential oils heal allergies?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

Wellness expert Roopashree Sharma tells you how you can use natural methods to improve your health.

What the scourge of COVID-19 has exposed...

What the scourge of COVID-19 has exposed...

Rediff.com10 May 2020

'...are the deep ruts and fissures in the rotting fabric of our cities and the incompetence of elected leaders and administrators,' notes Sunil Sethi.

UP cops crackdown on Dalits trying to give 150 kg soap to Adityanath

UP cops crackdown on Dalits trying to give 150 kg soap to Adityanath

Rediff.com3 Jul 2017

The activists of Dr Ambedkar Vichar Samiti and Nav Srijan Samiti from Ahmedabad were taken into custody on Sunday night and sent back home, officials said.

6 people arrested in Gohana

6 people arrested in Gohana

Rediff.com6 Sep 2005

Two were arrested for burning down of Dalit homes, while four were arrested in a murder case that led the arson.

UP: Encephalitis toll 403

UP: Encephalitis toll 403

Rediff.com3 Sep 2005

UP: Encephalitis toll 403

Militants target top J&K cop

Militants target top J&K cop

Rediff.com1 Jan 2005