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TN suspends 4 cops behind Thoothukudi Sterlite firing incident

TN suspends 4 cops behind Thoothukudi Sterlite firing incident

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

The enquiry commission's report tabled in the assembly on Tuesday said the police shooting on the protesters was unprovoked.

Passing the brand baton

Passing the brand baton

Rediff.com3 Oct 2003

Mughal-e-Azam Captivates America

Mughal-e-Azam Captivates America

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

While the Mughals seems to be receding from text books and memory, the stage presentation of Mughal-e-Azam is spreading its message of love in North America.

Hardik likely to lead India in Sri Lanka T20 series

Hardik likely to lead India in Sri Lanka T20 series

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

All-rounder Hardik Pandya is set to lead India in the upcoming three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka, scheduled to start in Mumbai on January 3.

LGBT+ athletes should be allowed to live without fear: Dutee

LGBT+ athletes should be allowed to live without fear: Dutee

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

Condemning homophobia, India's first openly gay athlete Dutee Chand has called for the LGBT+ people to be allowed to live without "fear of persecution or death".

BJP Stonethrowers Clash With Bengal Cops

BJP Stonethrowers Clash With Bengal Cops

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

Violent clashes were witnessed in Bengal on Wednesday, September 13, 2022, during the Bharatiya Janata Party's Nabanna Abhijan (March to Secretariat) protest against the Mamata Banerjee government's alleged corruption.

Birmingham Buzz: Of 'Gay Village', bhindi masala and more...

Birmingham Buzz: Of 'Gay Village', bhindi masala and more...

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

Bhindi Masala, quintessential 'Ghar Ka Khaana'

PICS: Commonwealth Games 2022 kick-off with slick show

PICS: Commonwealth Games 2022 kick-off with slick show

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

The opening ceremony has been created by British screenwriter Steven Knight, who had produced the famous crime drama 'Peaky Blinders'.

Indian hockey teams to compete in 2022 Commonwealth Games

Indian hockey teams to compete in 2022 Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com4 Dec 2021

India has reversed its decision to pull out its hockey teams from next year's Birmingham Commonwealth Games and will compete in the multi-sport quadrennial event 'if they qualify', a Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) official said on Saturday.

India v Pakistan cricket fans clash in Leicester

India v Pakistan cricket fans clash in Leicester

Rediff.com18 Sep 2022

UK police appeal for calm as India-Pak post-match 'disorder' spills over

Anti-Sterlite protests were fuelled by foreign funds, says TN governor

Anti-Sterlite protests were fuelled by foreign funds, says TN governor

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi stoked a fresh controversy on Thursday, remarking that the anti-Sterlite protests in the state in 2018 had been fuelled by foreign funds and was aimed at hindering progress. His comment instantaneously drew an outcry from the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and its allies.

Tara Wanted To Look Cool... Does She?

Tara Wanted To Look Cool... Does She?

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

Sunny's inspired... Karishma's gymming... Kartik's excited...

Gujarat DGP orders probe into public flogging of Muslims

Gujarat DGP orders probe into public flogging of Muslims

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

Kapadvanj Deputy Superintendent of Police V N Solanki has been asked to conduct the inquiry and submit a report, sources in the state home department said on Friday.

'I want to play a superhero'

'I want to play a superhero'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

'To begin a film, to complete a film, to feel that you give everything you had, and to feel satisfied is a priceless feeling.' 'That's the feeling I am searching for now.'

Kashmiri Pandits Demand: Out Of Kashmir

Kashmiri Pandits Demand: Out Of Kashmir

Rediff.com19 May 2022

Kashmiri Pandits in Srinagar continued their protests on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, in the wake of the killing of government employee Rahul Bhat, who was shot dead by terrorists inside his office in central Kashmir's Budgam district on May 12.

Imran Khan supporters storm Pak army headquarters, corps commander's home

Imran Khan supporters storm Pak army headquarters, corps commander's home

Rediff.com9 May 2023

In unprecedented scenes, supporters of former prime minister Imran Khan on Tuesday stormed the Pakistan Army headquarters in the garrison city of Rawalpindi and the Corps Commander's residence in Lahore after his dramatic arrest in a corruption case.

PICS: Fans got no chill as Napoli win Scudetto

PICS: Fans got no chill as Napoli win Scudetto

Rediff.com5 May 2023

The southern Italian city of Naples exploded into what was shaping up to be a long night of celebrations on Thursday as local team Napoli secured their first Serie A soccer title in more than three decades, sweeping away years of disappointment. The late Maradona is also still revered, celebrated on fans' t-shirts, banners or tattoos, and on a giant mural in Naples' Miracles Square that has become a major attraction in the countdown to the Scudetto.

Peru's Garcia Leon wins first gold of World Athletics

Peru's Garcia Leon wins first gold of World Athletics

Rediff.com16 Jul 2022

Peruvian Kimberly Garcia Leon won the first gold medal of the World Championships on Friday in the 20 kilometres race walk in a time of 1:26:58 seconds, with Poland's Katarzyna Zdzieblo claiming silver and China's Qieyang Shijie taking bronze.

In final election rally, Modi says Congress advocating Karnataka's separation

In final election rally, Modi says Congress advocating Karnataka's separation

Rediff.com7 May 2023

The Prime Minister's charge comes a day after former Congress chief Sonia Gandhi addressed a campaign rally at Hubballi on Saturday.

Gurgaon: Police use teargas, batons

Gurgaon: Police use teargas, batons

Rediff.com26 Jul 2005

Gurgaon: Police use teargas, batons to handle crowd

Tokyo Games: WHAT RACES!

Tokyo Games: WHAT RACES!

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

Amazing Runners...

Four out of six under-50 CMs are from the BJP

Four out of six under-50 CMs are from the BJP

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

The youth leadership taking the reigns of the states was a rare event in the last century as very few broke the glass ceilings.

Imran Khan's party calls for nationwide shutdown, to challenge arrest

Imran Khan's party calls for nationwide shutdown, to challenge arrest

Rediff.com10 May 2023

Pakistan is bracing for another day of violence that broke out in many cities after the arrest of former prime minister Imran Khan for alleged corruption with the leaders of his party announcing a countrywide strike on Wednesday to protest against the fascist government.

General Asim Munir takes charge as Pak Army chief

General Asim Munir takes charge as Pak Army chief

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

General Asim Munir becomes Pakistan's 17th Chief of the Army Staff.

Anti-hijab protests in Iran: India skips voting on UN resolution

Anti-hijab protests in Iran: India skips voting on UN resolution

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Taking to Twitter, United Nations Human Right Council said, 'At its 35th special session, the @UN Human Rights Council decided to create a new fact-finding mission to investigate alleged #HumanRightsViolations in the Islamic Republic of #Iran related to the protests that began on 16 September 2022.'

Jodhpur violence: CM orders stern action against those responsible

Jodhpur violence: CM orders stern action against those responsible

Rediff.com3 May 2022

A criminal, irrespective of his religion, caste or class, must not be spared, the CM told officials addressing a high-level meeting at the Chief Minister's Office in Jaipur.

What's Ananya Craving For?

What's Ananya Craving For?

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

#CoupleGoals with Arjun and Malika... Kareena's ready for something new... Aahana gets some 'vitamin sea'...

Anish Dayal Singh takes charge as ITBP chief, Thaosen new CRPF head

Anish Dayal Singh takes charge as ITBP chief, Thaosen new CRPF head

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

The appointments committee of the cabinet headed by the prime minister had on October 1 issued the order for the appointment of Singh who has service till December 2024.

UN chief's aide calls for halt to religious violence in India

UN chief's aide calls for halt to religious violence in India

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

The spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for a halt to any sort of violence, especially one based on perceived religious differences and hatred, amidst protests in India over the controversial remarks by two now-suspended/expelled Bharatiya Janata Party functionaries against Prophet Mohammed.

Will build China into great wall of steel, vows Xi in first speech of 3rd term

Will build China into great wall of steel, vows Xi in first speech of 3rd term

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

President Xi Jinping on Monday vowed to build China's military into a "Great Wall of steel" to protect its sovereignty and developmental interests as he sought a bigger role for Beijing in global affairs, days after brokering a Saudi Arabia-Iran detente, regarded as a diplomatic coup.

Adi Godrej to step down; brother Nadir to take over

Adi Godrej to step down; brother Nadir to take over

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

The 79-year-old industrialist will continue to serve as chairman of the Godrej Group and chairman emeritus of GIL, said the statement. "Nadir Godrej, who is currently managing director of GIL, will take over as chairman and managing director of the company," it added.

Basu Chatterjee passes away

Basu Chatterjee passes away

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

Some of his best known works are Us Paar, Rajnigandha, Chitchor, Piya Ka Ghar, Khatta Meetha and Baton Baton Mein.

Modi Set To Use G20 Presidency For Domestic Use

Modi Set To Use G20 Presidency For Domestic Use

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

Modi on the global stage always comes across as a statesman, counselling peace and amity to world leaders even as his policies at home hurt certain sections, explains Virendra Kapoor.

Job aspirant holding tricolour thrashed in Bihar

Job aspirant holding tricolour thrashed in Bihar

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav has taken note of the incident and said action will be taken against those found guilty.

Swadeshi baton in hand, Ramdev to take on MNCs

Swadeshi baton in hand, Ramdev to take on MNCs

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

Taking advantage of the absence of Nestl's Maggi noodles, Patanjali launched its own atta noodles last month.

Cong's Himachal CM hopefuls camp in Delhi after survey

Cong's Himachal CM hopefuls camp in Delhi after survey

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

Congress sources said internal surveys indicate that the party is likely to get a majority in Himachal polls leading to increasing the number of contenders for the chief minister's post.

IPL 2022: Kohli & Co. laud Dhoni's legendary captaincy tenure at CSK

IPL 2022: Kohli & Co. laud Dhoni's legendary captaincy tenure at CSK

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

Under Dhoni's leadership, CSK has registered a record 121 wins in 204 matches in the IPL.

India's top investment banker Nimesh Kampani passes baton to son

India's top investment banker Nimesh Kampani passes baton to son

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

Vishal Kampani said one of the important lessons he learnt from his father was to be humble.

Tokyo Games: HURLING For GOLD

Tokyo Games: HURLING For GOLD

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

Dramatic scenes from Track and Field at the Tokyo Olympics.

'China could be preparing for full scale war'

'China could be preparing for full scale war'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

'When armies start attacking with clubs and batons, then at some point this can take an escalatory spiral and spin out of control.'