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Pastor thrashed, forced to chant 'Jai Shree Ram', FIR filed

Pastor thrashed, forced to chant 'Jai Shree Ram', FIR filed

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

The pastor was allegedly taken to Fatehpur chowk where the men tied his hands with ropes and started punching and kicking him again on the roadside, the police said.

Dec 16 gang rape: Police want death, convicts beg for mercy

Dec 16 gang rape: Police want death, convicts beg for mercy

Rediff.com11 Sep 2013

Arguing that the December 16 gang rape and murder was "the rarest of rare" case, the police on Wednesday demanded death for the four convicts on the ground that there is no chance of their reformation as their behaviour was barbaric.

Sukanya Verma's Favourite 2022 OTT Shows

Sukanya Verma's Favourite 2022 OTT Shows

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

I binged on various shows this year -- some for work, some for pleasure, few I couldn't spare time for, others I didn't have access to while some started out fabulously only to fizzle towards the end.

Mission Accomplished: When IAF Made History

Mission Accomplished: When IAF Made History

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

'No aeroplane in the world has been designed to switch off its engines above 14,500 feet.' 'Thanks to a lot of practice, we were able to execute a flawless landing at DBO at 0900 hours on 31st May, creating history.'

Collecting biological samples of convicts unconstitutional: Chidambaram

Collecting biological samples of convicts unconstitutional: Chidambaram

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

The former Union home minister claimed that the provisions in the bill can be misused as the police can arrest and take fingerprints and DNA samples of even those who are taking part in political rallies.

Return Of 'Committed Judiciary' Or Judicial Over-Reach?

Return Of 'Committed Judiciary' Or Judicial Over-Reach?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

Vice President Dhankar's and Law Minister Rijuju's recent interventions have the danger of destabilising the Constitutional equilibrium, cautions N Sathiya Moorthy.

Raksha Bandhan Review

Raksha Bandhan Review

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

Dangerous messaging punctuates every ounce of its storyline wherein dowry is normalised, the kidney is a small price to pay for it, observes Sukanya Verma.

'Taliban hates Pakistan'

'Taliban hates Pakistan'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

'Pakistan has power -- they have the power of terrorism and the reluctance of the world to act against them.'

How to Drink Whiskey: A Beginner's Guide

How to Drink Whiskey: A Beginner's Guide

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

Rajesh Karkera tells you how to make the most of this fine drink.

Woof! Have you met Divina?

Woof! Have you met Divina?

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

Take a look at little sweet Divina.

'It wasn't Wankhede's decision alone to arrest Aryan Khan'

'It wasn't Wankhede's decision alone to arrest Aryan Khan'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

'The decision to arrest Aryan Khan was a consensual decision, not a one-man command.'

'BJP will try to destabilise Nitish Kumar'

'BJP will try to destabilise Nitish Kumar'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

'With vendetta politics as its main plank, the BJP will be looking out for every opportunity to destabilise this Mahagatbandhan government.'

K'taka-TN feud: Cable operators beg to differ

K'taka-TN feud: Cable operators beg to differ

Rediff.com3 Apr 2008

Cable operators in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, which are feuding again about the Hognekal issue, have decided to keep politics at bay and continue airing both Tamil and Kannada channels.The Karnataka Cable Television Chamber of Commerce has decided against the blacking out of Tamil channels in Karnataka.But cinema hall owners in Karnataka have decided against screening Tamil movies in their theatres.

'Mumbai air is more toxic than Delhi's'

'Mumbai air is more toxic than Delhi's'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

'When you are travelling in Mumbai when the air quality is bad, you feel suffocated.' 'You may feel uncomfortable breathing Delhi air, but the level of discomfort is higher in Mumbai.'

Delhi Police detains couple for instigating CAA protests

Delhi Police detains couple for instigating CAA protests

Rediff.com8 Mar 2020

ahanjeb Sami and his wife Hina Bashir Beg were involved in instigating anti-Citizenship (Amendment) Act protests.

Amid border row with China, India set to complete DSDBO road

Amid border row with China, India set to complete DSDBO road

Rediff.com14 Jun 2020

The use of the strategic road by the Indian security forces from Leh has helped in reducing the travel time between Leh and DBO to six hours.

Amid Chinese drills across LAC, IAF chief visits Ladakh

Amid Chinese drills across LAC, IAF chief visits Ladakh

Rediff.com28 May 2021

The chief was also briefed extensively about the air maintenance operations in support of the Indian Army and the paramilitary troops there.

FIRST PICTURES: Meet Kalki's baby, Sappho

FIRST PICTURES: Meet Kalki's baby, Sappho

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

Kalki Koechlin gave birth to a baby girl on February 7, and named her Sappho.

Top Gun: Maverick Review

Top Gun: Maverick Review

Rediff.com21 May 2022

'Why was Top Gun: Maverick made? 'And the only reason I can think of is that the new film was made to emphasise and re-establish Tom Cruise's superstar status,' notes Aseem Chhabra who watched the Top Gun sequel at its premiere in Cannes.

China deploys 60,000 troops in Ladakh: Report

China deploys 60,000 troops in Ladakh: Report

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

The Chinese numbers had surged significantly during the summer season as they brought in a large number of troops for summer training. They have now gone back to their rear locations.

ASK ANU: 'She wants me without marriage or kids'

ASK ANU: 'She wants me without marriage or kids'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

'LCH Outperformed Other Aircraft In Ladakh'

'LCH Outperformed Other Aircraft In Ladakh'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

All of India welcomes the Light Combat Helicopter into the Armed Forces arsenal and wishes it a safe tenure and happy shooting. May it rule the skies and ensure that the enemies are given a fitting reply when the need arises.

Medvedev reacts to fans 'booing' him at Aus Open

Medvedev reacts to fans 'booing' him at Aus Open

Rediff.com30 Jan 2022

'It's disappointing. It's disrespectful. I'm not sure ... I'm going to want to play tennis'

'12 or 16 Sena MPs headed to Shinde'

'12 or 16 Sena MPs headed to Shinde'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

'Not just 12 MPs, but 22 former Shiv Sena MLAs as well as four MLAs who are still in Uddhav Thackeray's camp will be switching to our side gradually.'

'China Wants To keep India On The Hook'

'China Wants To keep India On The Hook'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

'This was Indian land the PLA advanced on and occupied.' 'The Chinese then 'negotiated' a pullback of their troops a small distance on Indian territory even as Indian jawans draw back further into India from the forward position.' 'An apparently satisfied Indian government says this is a great move for peace! How great is that for China!'

7 Tips To Get The Perfect Curls

7 Tips To Get The Perfect Curls

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

Curl your hair away from your face rather than towards it if you want a more beautiful, wavy look, suggests Vipul Chudasama, creative director, Ikonic Professional.

'I have grown some steel in my psyche'

'I have grown some steel in my psyche'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

'I'm 79 + now, and I've been doing all this since my late 20s.' 'Sometimes the ideological war extends to the home as well.' 'Many nights I couldn't sleep when someone close to me uttered the smallest insult.' 'It would cause me a lot of pain. But one has to be honest to oneself.'

BJP 'deep state' chewing India just like Pak, says Rahul in London

BJP 'deep state' chewing India just like Pak, says Rahul in London

Rediff.com21 May 2022

During an interactive session at the 'Ideas for India' conference in London on Friday, Gandhi not only mounted a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party government but also extended an olive branch to regional parties who he had angered with his comment that they were not capable of taking on the saffron party for want of ideology.

India laying strategic road between Ladakh and Darcha in Himachal

India laying strategic road between Ladakh and Darcha in Himachal

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

It will be the third road link to Ladakh after the other two roads: the Manali-Leh road and Srinagar-Leh highway. The work on reopening an alternative road to Ladakh from Himachal Pradesh has been expedited as it is a strategically key road, said an official on condition of anonymity, adding the project is expected to be completed by the end of 2022.

Abe Murder: Disgruntled Killer Or Conspiracy?

Abe Murder: Disgruntled Killer Or Conspiracy?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

It is for the investigating agencies to probe all aspects of the assassination, including a possible Chinese hand, or if the killer was just a disgruntled element who acted on his own and wanted to earn some dark space in history like Nathuram Godse or Lee Harvey Oswald, notes Japan expert Rajaram Panda.

Nagori, key conspirator in Ahmedabad blasts, remorseless after death penalty

Nagori, key conspirator in Ahmedabad blasts, remorseless after death penalty

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

Safdar Nagori, one of the 38 convicts sentenced to death in the 2008 Ahmedabad serial bomb blasts case by a Gujarat court on Friday, appeared remorseless after the sentencing for a terror act that killed 56 people, and was heard saying the Constitution does not mean anything to him.

ASK ANU: 'I'm bisexual. I love my best friend. Pls help'

ASK ANU: 'I'm bisexual. I love my best friend. Pls help'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

Will troop buildup in Ladakh lead to Doklam 2.0?

Will troop buildup in Ladakh lead to Doklam 2.0?

Rediff.com26 May 2020

Indian and Chinese troops remained engaged in an eyeball-to-eyeball situation in several disputed areas.

Raj Guv stalling assembly session at Centre's behest: Cong

Raj Guv stalling assembly session at Centre's behest: Cong

Rediff.com26 Jul 2020

Congress spokesperson Abhishek Singhvi said his party wants a floor test in the state assembly and is 'begging' for it, but the Governor is not convening the House and 'delaying' the trust vote allegedly at the behest of the central government.

Digital Detox To Avoid Health Problems

Digital Detox To Avoid Health Problems

Rediff.com1 Oct 2022

Start your digital detox today before irreversible damage to health and mental complications stalk your life, advises Ramesh Menon.

Bollywood's Whiskey Moments

Bollywood's Whiskey Moments

Rediff.com24 May 2022

To mark World Whiskey Day, a toast to its memorable imagery in Hindi films.

'There is space for a brand like Vistara'

'There is space for a brand like Vistara'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

'I am seven months into the job, but it feels like seven years.'

Ladakh standoff: India ups troop strength to combat China's 5,000

Ladakh standoff: India ups troop strength to combat China's 5,000

Rediff.com25 May 2020

At present, the Chinese Army has diverted its troops carrying out a massive exercise on their side of the LAC and deployed them at short notice across the Line of Actual Control in the areas under the Indian Army's 81 and 114 Brigades deployed to counter the Chinese assertions from Daulat Beg Oldie and adjoining areas.

Labourer dies of hunger, dehydration while walking home

Labourer dies of hunger, dehydration while walking home

Rediff.com20 May 2020

Pintu Pawar's dead body was found on Monday at Dhanora in Beed district, 200 km from his village, said assistant inspector Dnyneshwar Kuklare of Ambhora police station. Pawar, who worked as sugarcane cutter in cane fields, was native of Dhopte Pondul village. He was visiting his parents at his sister's house in Pune when lockdown was imposed, and got stuck there.

What BJP's Gujarat Win Proves

What BJP's Gujarat Win Proves

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

What these elections prove beyond any doubt (if ever there was one) that Modi's hold over public mind and Shah's mastery of election management are unparalleled. It doesn't seem likely that they will be matched any time soon in the Indian political scene, reaffirms Shreekant Sambrani.