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3 shot dead in clashes during Bengal panchayat poll nominations

3 shot dead in clashes during Bengal panchayat poll nominations

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

Three persons were shot dead and several others were injured as violence and arson marked the conclusion of nomination filing for the three-tier West Bengal panchayat polls slated next month.

PICS: On court and off, Serena transformed her sport

PICS: On court and off, Serena transformed her sport

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

Since exploding onto the tennis scene as a 14-year-old, Serena Williams has achieved everything on a tennis court - but her incredible collection of titles and trophies barely define the imprint the American has left on her sport.

Congress promises nationwide caste census, women's quota asap if voted to power

Congress promises nationwide caste census, women's quota asap if voted to power

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

The Congress on Monday promised that a government led by it will conduct a nationwide caste census and implement 33 per cent reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies at the earliest, including adequate representation for women belonging to the OBC community.

No immersion of medals; wrestlers return from Haridwar

No immersion of medals; wrestlers return from Haridwar

Rediff.com30 May 2023

The protesting wrestlers refrained from immersing their medals in the river Ganges after being convinced by Khap and farmer leaders who sought five days to address their grievances.

Autopsy didn't find alcohol in Kanjhawala victim's stomach, says family doc

Autopsy didn't find alcohol in Kanjhawala victim's stomach, says family doc

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

The victim's friend, who was riding pillion on her scooty, had told the media that Anjali was drunk and had insisted on driving the two-wheeler on the fateful night.

'I'm a greedy actor'

'I'm a greedy actor'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

'The idea is to chart your own path, live your life authentically, not be scared to ask questions and not be scared to demand to sit at the table.' 'They may not let you sit today, but they will, if you keep demanding it.'

Pak police arrest 100 people in Sri Lankan national's lynching case

Pak police arrest 100 people in Sri Lankan national's lynching case

Rediff.com4 Dec 2021

About 100 people have been arrested in Sialkot after a mob of factory workers and others killed a Sri Lankan export manager of a factory and burnt his body.

'Duggu can do anything he sets his mind to'

'Duggu can do anything he sets his mind to'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

'Later, I asked Hrithik how he could have remained so calm in the circumstances. He told me simply, "What could have happened? At the most, they would have killed me".'

Lucknow encounter: Slain Islamic State suspect's dad refuses to accept his body

Lucknow encounter: Slain Islamic State suspect's dad refuses to accept his body

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

Sartaj said that what his son did was "not in the country's interest". "We will not accept the body of an anti-national," he said.

After year of shame, stars align for Australia's title defence

After year of shame, stars align for Australia's title defence

Rediff.com28 May 2019

Australia will nonetheless be richer for their presence, and the duo's carefully orchestrated reunion with team mates has been smoothed by some cracking performances since their recovery from elbow injuries.

UN body moves SC against CAA; India says no locus standi

UN body moves SC against CAA; India says no locus standi

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has approached the Supreme Court seeking to intervene in the hearing on the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, saying there was a need to take into account the "international human rights law, norms and standards" in the proceedings.

Rumours, fake news fuelling violence in Manipur: Security officials

Rumours, fake news fuelling violence in Manipur: Security officials

Rediff.com23 Jul 2023

The lawlessness because of the fake picture spread like jungle fire and was one of the reasons for the state government to shut down the Internet on May 3, the officials said.

Kolkata gangrape victim cremated amid shameful political blame game

Kolkata gangrape victim cremated amid shameful political blame game

Rediff.com1 Jan 2014

Left parties and Kolkata police were on Tuesday involved in a tussle over the cremation of the body of a 16-year-old gangrape victim, who died in a city hospital after attempting suicide.

Bigg Boss 14: OMG! Salman loses his temper

Bigg Boss 14: OMG! Salman loses his temper

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

The Weekend Ka Vaar gets very interesting!

This gorgeous bombshell wants you to STOP counting calories

This gorgeous bombshell wants you to STOP counting calories

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

Think you are not worthy of wearing a swimsuit? Read on!

Lessons from Bollywood: How to work out like the stars

Lessons from Bollywood: How to work out like the stars

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

Sukanya Verma flips through the pages of Bollywood, and sees just how they keep fit.

8 HOT plus-size women you got to meet

8 HOT plus-size women you got to meet

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

Take a bow ladies! You're clearly leading the way to a fashion revolution.

Yogeshwar slams exemption of Bajrang, Vinesh from trials

Yogeshwar slams exemption of Bajrang, Vinesh from trials

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

Yogeshwar asked all the wrestlers to approach IOA and lodge their protest against such unfair decision.

'Today, I look at myself differently'

'Today, I look at myself differently'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

'I always believed films don't have any language.'

'What happened at Kalakshetra should be an eye-opener'

'What happened at Kalakshetra should be an eye-opener'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

'Such a struggle at Kalakshetra is unprecedented.'

Punjab health minister draws ire for 'humiliating' VC of Baba Farid varsity

Punjab health minister draws ire for 'humiliating' VC of Baba Farid varsity

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

Punjab Health Minister Chetan Singh Jouramajra has come under fire from several quarters after he was seen forcing the Vice Chancellor of Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS) to lie on a dirty mattress at a hospital.

Row over Cong leader's jibe at Murmu, BJP seeks apology; NCW summons Raj

Row over Cong leader's jibe at Murmu, BJP seeks apology; NCW summons Raj

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

The National Commission for Women has summoned Udit Raj over his "sycophancy" remark against the president.

Curvy and proud of it!

Curvy and proud of it!

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

These full-bodied women are proof that if you've got it, flaunt it.

DEAR ROOPASHREE: My teenage daughter is too thin!

DEAR ROOPASHREE: My teenage daughter is too thin!

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

Wellness expert Roopashree Sharma answers your health queries.

Emotional farewell: Federer and Nadal hold hands and shed tears

Emotional farewell: Federer and Nadal hold hands and shed tears

Rediff.com24 Sep 2022

Fierce like firestorm yet soft like marshmallow: Federer and Nadal

'Promotes gang-rape culture': Twitter, YouTube asked to pull down perfume ad

'Promotes gang-rape culture': Twitter, YouTube asked to pull down perfume ad

Rediff.com4 Jun 2022

The videos of the perfume brand Layer Shot sparked outrage among a large section of social media users, who claimed the advertisement sought to promote sexual violence against women.

Bigg Boss 15: 'How can people be so cruel?'

Bigg Boss 15: 'How can people be so cruel?'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

'Every minute they are planning and plotting.'

Euro shame: 36 England fans arrested by riot police for creating ruckus in Lille

Euro shame: 36 England fans arrested by riot police for creating ruckus in Lille

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

French riot police charged and used tear gas to disperse rowdy English football fans in Lille on Wednesday, though the northern city was spared feared clashes with Russian supporters.

Memories of Bhopal 1984: 'Sadness. Dismay. Guilt. Shame'

Memories of Bhopal 1984: 'Sadness. Dismay. Guilt. Shame'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

Pablo Bartholomew, the legendary Indian photojournalist whose searing images from the Bhopal gas tragedy stunned a nation's conscience 30 years ago, speaks to Vaihayasi Pande Daniel/Rediff.com.

Uzbek syrup deaths: India begins probe, manufacturing halted

Uzbek syrup deaths: India begins probe, manufacturing halted

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

Samples of the cough syrup have been taken from the manufacturing premises in Noida and sent to the Regional Drugs Testing Laboratory (RDTL) in Chandigarh for testing, Mandaviya said.

5 tips to ace the weight loss game

5 tips to ace the weight loss game

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

Presenting 5 simple tips on how you can take charge of your health and stop agonising about your weight.

The Ujda Chaman review

The Ujda Chaman review

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

Fighting prejudice with prejudice, Ujda Chaman is too shallow to dwell compellingly into the frailties of the human mind, feels Sukanya Verma.

Shorts: Aus human rights body to probe gymnastics abuse complaints

Shorts: Aus human rights body to probe gymnastics abuse complaints

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

Sports Awards could to be delayed: Ministry official

Why is this plus-sized model upset?

Why is this plus-sized model upset?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2017

The hottest buzz from the world of fashion and entertainment.

Sia Parikh Stuns Cannes

Sia Parikh Stuns Cannes

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

Indian American teen Sia Parikh, who made her debut on the Cannes red carpet, talks about her life journey.

Sports Shorts: Chess player banned over pro-Russia comments

Sports Shorts: Chess player banned over pro-Russia comments

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

Russian race walker Lashmanova banned, to be stripped of 2012 London Olympics gold

FIFA promises faster, accurate offside decisions in Qatar

FIFA promises faster, accurate offside decisions in Qatar

Rediff.com19 Nov 2022

Twelve cameras in each stadium will track 29 points on the body of each player and a sensor inside the match ball will send data to the VAR operations room 500 times a second to allow a highly accurate assessment of when the pass was played.

What happened when Rahul had 'surprise date' with students

What happened when Rahul had 'surprise date' with students

Rediff.com3 Feb 2019

Seven young students from different parts of the country had a wide-ranging discussion from bringing out Congress manifesto in Braille, setting up gender-neutral toilets to steps for removing inequalities in education system and caste discrimination in society with the Congress chief.

'I was told I'm too fat to be a model'

'I was told I'm too fat to be a model'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

The London-based model admits that she is underweight and has a BMI of 16, which can be dangerously low.

Wrestlers' protest: 'PM must answer what action he took'

Wrestlers' protest: 'PM must answer what action he took'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

The Congress demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi answer what action he took against WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh when issues were allegedly flagged to him by a wrestler in 2021.