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British PM to skip Olympics opening

British PM to skip Olympics opening

Rediff.com10 Apr 2008

British Prime Minister Gordon Brown will not attend the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics, the BBC has reported, quoting Downing Street.

SRK's win-win situation!

SRK's win-win situation!

Rediff.com28 Feb 2008

SRK's new film will probably have music from hot contenders Salim-Suleman or Vishal-Shekhar.

Madhesi leader, 15 others injured in Nepal clashes

Madhesi leader, 15 others injured in Nepal clashes

Rediff.com27 Dec 2015

Rajendra Mahato, the chairman of Sadhbhawana Party, was injured in police action in Biratnagar on Saturday.

Clashes in Kashmir after security forces kill two terrorists

Clashes in Kashmir after security forces kill two terrorists

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

Intense clashes between stone-pelting youth and security forces also rocked Jamia Masjid and adjoining areas in Srinagar shortly after Friday prayers.

Too much Govinda in Sarkar Raj

Too much Govinda in Sarkar Raj

Rediff.com2 Jun 2008

Even if you close your eyes and try to picture the almighty Amitabh Bachchan doing his thing against the soundtrack, this really is Govinda-overdose like never before.

55 injured in Jallikattu

55 injured in Jallikattu

Rediff.com17 Jan 2008

At least 129 people were injured in the two events held on Wednesday in Palamedu in Madurai District and Periyasuriyur near Tiruchirappalli.

Will resign, if asked to go on leave, says BHU VC

Will resign, if asked to go on leave, says BHU VC

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

The VC said that he has contributed a lot to improve the functioning of the university.

Indian students' murder: Reward increased

Indian students' murder: Reward increased

Rediff.com21 Dec 2007

The additional $4000, however, will only be paid for information that is received through the Crime Stoppers tip line before midnight Christmas Eve (Monday night, December 24th).

Changes made in J-K, Ladakh will benefit people: Prez in I-Day address

Changes made in J-K, Ladakh will benefit people: Prez in I-Day address

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

They will enable the people to access and enjoy the same rights, same privileges and same facilities as their fellow citizens in the rest of the country, he said.

Bobby Jindal mourns LSU murders

Bobby Jindal mourns LSU murders

Rediff.com19 Dec 2007

Louisiana's Republican Governor-elect, Piyush 'Bobby' Jindal, has broken his silence over the murders of the two Indian graduate students on the Louisiana State University campus in Baton Rouge last week, and said he hopes the perpetrators of this horrific crime will be brought to justice soon.

Indian students' murder: Motive still unclear

Indian students' murder: Motive still unclear

Rediff.com16 Dec 2007

A four-agency task force probing the killing of two Indian doctoral students at a Louisiana State University apartment has intensified investigations, but has so far been unable to identify the motive behind the double homicide as two senior Indian officials reached the campus to take the stock of the situation.

Malaysian Tamils: Jaya wants Centre's intervention

Malaysian Tamils: Jaya wants Centre's intervention

Rediff.com28 Nov 2007

Terming the police action against ethnic Indians in Malaysia "barbaric", AIADMK supremo Jayalalithaa on Wednesday demanded that the Centre take immediate steps to secure the release of members of the community arrested for taking part in a stir.

Musharraf steps down as army chief

Musharraf steps down as army chief

Rediff.com28 Nov 2007

President General Pervez Musharraf on Wednesday handed over charge of the Pakistan army to General Ashfaq Pervez Kiyani.

Manjal Veyil music review

Manjal Veyil music review

Rediff.com15 Nov 2007

The album has something for everyone. Bharadwaj who has scored music has introduced a few new voices. A notable album from Bharadwaj.

Doval shares a meal with Kashmiris in Shopian

Doval shares a meal with Kashmiris in Shopian

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

Doval was seen eating food on a footpath outside closed shops and talking to locals.

Clashes near Delhi airport, many injured

Clashes near Delhi airport, many injured

Rediff.com12 Jun 2007

At least 20 people, including policemen, were injured when villagers protesting construction of a boundary wall at the airport in New Delhi clashed with police late Monday night.

Jindal faces challenges ahead as Louisiana guv

Jindal faces challenges ahead as Louisiana guv

Rediff.com21 Oct 2007

Jindal faces significant challenges as the chief executive of Louisiana, a state which was devastated by hurricans Katrina and Rita.

Sharif pursuing Modi's interests in Pakistan: Imran

Sharif pursuing Modi's interests in Pakistan: Imran

Rediff.com30 Oct 2016

Police arrested over 100 Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf protesters trying to reach party chief Imran's residence. Police also baton-charged protesters in the Pakistan Chowk area.

Not Ugly, but needs more Pagli

Not Ugly, but needs more Pagli

Rediff.com26 Jun 2008

Anu Malik has tried hard to go 'modern' with this album, clearly picking up on current market trends and trying to incorporate -- and replicate -- them to come up with something peppy and fun, but there isn't a single truly fun track on this album, and it's hard to imagine it catching on.

Darjeeling turns into battleground as GJM calls indefinite bandh

Darjeeling turns into battleground as GJM calls indefinite bandh

Rediff.com15 Jun 2017

Hurling petrol bombs and stones, Gorkhaland supporters on Thursday fought pitched battles with police, who broke up protests, bursting teargas shells and baton-charging violent crowds, plunging Darjeeling hills into deeper turmoil.

1 killed in fresh violence in Saharanpur

1 killed in fresh violence in Saharanpur

Rediff.com23 May 2017

Some persons set fire to the houses of upper caste Thakurs in Shabbirpur village ahead of the arrival of BSP chief Mayawati.

Jamaica sprinters fail to fire as England rule Gold Coast relays

Jamaica sprinters fail to fire as England rule Gold Coast relays

Rediff.com14 Apr 2018

Yohan Blake had to settle for a second bronze and Elaine Thompson a single silver as Jamaica's vaunted sprinters failed to fire in the relays on the final day of athletics at the Commonwealth Games on Saturday.

COVID-19 fight hits top gear as tally crosses 1,900

COVID-19 fight hits top gear as tally crosses 1,900

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

Authorities across states have identified more than 6,000 people who attended the Nizamuddin Tablighi Jamaat congregation, the biggest COVID-19 hotspot in India.

Will lead Karnataka Govt anytime: BJP

Will lead Karnataka Govt anytime: BJP

Rediff.com16 Aug 2007

Though the promised power transfer is on October 3, the party says it is ready to take up CM's post much earlier

Abhaas Joshi named VOI judge

Abhaas Joshi named VOI judge

Rediff.com30 Nov 2007

Teenager Abhaas Joshi is the new host of television talent show Star Voice of India --Chottey Ustad.

J&K is the soul of India: Mehbooba to Kashmiris

J&K is the soul of India: Mehbooba to Kashmiris

Rediff.com8 May 2017

The J&K CM also said that not all students are pelt stones.

J&K: 12 hurt in protests over Saddam's execution

J&K: 12 hurt in protests over Saddam's execution

Rediff.com4 Jan 2007

Twelve people, including two girls, were injured in running battles between protesters and police lasting several hours.

Indian killed as Nepal police clear Madhesis from border point

Indian killed as Nepal police clear Madhesis from border point

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

A 19-year-old Indian was killed as Nepal police opened fire on people demonstrating against the new Constitution near the Indo-Nepal border, hours after security forces baton-charged Madhesi protesters and evicted them from a key bridge in the area in a pre-dawn swoop.

Vinay Kumar backs skipper Karthik

Vinay Kumar backs skipper Karthik

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

Seamer R Vinay Kumar, on Thursday, threw his weight behind in-form wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik who was a surprise choice to lead the two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL).

Youth demanding return of Afzal Guru's remains killed in police firing

Youth demanding return of Afzal Guru's remains killed in police firing

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

A youth was killed and two others were injured when security forces fired at demonstrators in Srinagar.

The Chinese will keep pushing India'

The Chinese will keep pushing India'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

'India will keep trying to avoid conflict.' 'This is the moment when we draw a line in the sand.'

Botched relay adds to Schippers' Rio misery

Botched relay adds to Schippers' Rio misery

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

Dafne Schippers' Olympic disappointment turned into a nightmare as she took responsibility for a botched relay handover that cost her a chance for redemption at the Rio Games.

Bofors Bopanna guns down Paes

Bofors Bopanna guns down Paes

Rediff.com20 Jan 2008

Rohan Bopanna and Rajeev Ram ousted fifth seeds Leander Paes and Paul Hanley in the second round of the Australian Open.

Bobby Jindal's dream run may be shattered

Bobby Jindal's dream run may be shattered

Rediff.com11 Apr 2007

His mentor may go up against Jindal.

Statue defiled; curfew in Maharashtra town

Statue defiled; curfew in Maharashtra town

Rediff.com10 Apr 2007

Trouble started at around 0620 hours when some people saw that the statue of Ambedkar at Kanhaiya Nagar in the town allegedly garlanded with sandals.

Tension in Haryana town over youth's murder

Tension in Haryana town over youth's murder

Rediff.com28 Aug 2007

District Magistrate D P S Nagal has enforced prohibitory orders and banned carrying of firearms within the area of Gohana town.

Violence rocks Madhya Pradesh cities, 24 injured

Violence rocks Madhya Pradesh cities, 24 injured

Rediff.com3 Apr 2007

Twelve people were injured in Jabalpur as Hindu activists and members of the Christian community clashed last night after allegations of forced religious conversions were made by Hindu groups.

BJP youth wing leader offers Rs 11 lakh for Didi's head

BJP youth wing leader offers Rs 11 lakh for Didi's head

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

On Tuesday, police in Suri in West Bengal's Birbhum district used batons to disperse a rally where 'Jai Shri Ram' slogans were raised.

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 25 Songs

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 25 Songs

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

Siva Sankar looks at S P Balasubrahmanyam's fantastic repertoire.