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PHOTOS: 5 worst major temple tragedies in past 10 years

PHOTOS: 5 worst major temple tragedies in past 10 years

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

Here's a list of the top five major temple tragedies in the past 10 years.

PHOTOS: Heavy rains leave Nagpur in a watery mess

PHOTOS: Heavy rains leave Nagpur in a watery mess

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

4 people have died owing to the floods.

'We'll let you choose headline: Embarrassed, Demolished, Humiliated'

'We'll let you choose headline: Embarrassed, Demolished, Humiliated'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

Ashes rout branded 'day of infamy' in horrified Australia.

Stokes, Bairstow guide England to go 4-0 against Pakistan

Stokes, Bairstow guide England to go 4-0 against Pakistan

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

England's Ben Stokes and Jonny Bairstow struck half centuries to guide the hosts to a four-wicket victory over Pakistan in the fourth one-day international in Leeds on Thursday as they went 4-0 ahead in the five-match series.

Phailin aftermath in Bengal: Nine killed in floods

Phailin aftermath in Bengal: Nine killed in floods

Rediff.com17 Oct 2013

Nine persons have lost their lives in the recent floods in five districts of West Bengal, state disaster management department sources said on Thursday.

Heavy rains pound Mumbai; train services badly hit

Heavy rains pound Mumbai; train services badly hit

Rediff.com3 Aug 2019

However, flight operations at the Mumbai airport were not impacted due to rains, an airport official said.

Greek parliament approves bailout measures as Syriza fragments

Greek parliament approves bailout measures as Syriza fragments

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

Energy Minister Panagiotis Lafazanis and Deputy Labour Minister Dimitris Stratoulis also voted against the package.

1971 War: When my dad trained the Mukti Bahini

1971 War: When my dad trained the Mukti Bahini

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

Dad had sneaked into East Pakistan (present day Bangladesh) well before the war had started for reconnaissance of the terrain on the other side. He had disguised himself as a driver of a truck laden with goods and traveled into East Pakistan to be received by the underground fighters of the Mukti Bahini.

Iraqi Army says it has trapped IS chief Baghdadi inside Mosul

Iraqi Army says it has trapped IS chief Baghdadi inside Mosul

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

The battle for Mosul, where the self-declared caliph of IS is believed to be hiding, is likely to end in a decisive defeat for the terrorist group, the Independent reported.

EPL: Glum Chelsea fans lament Mourinho's exit

EPL: Glum Chelsea fans lament Mourinho's exit

Rediff.com19 Dec 2015

Despondent Chelsea fans expressed dismay and anger at the departure of the club's most successful manager Jose Mourinho as they arrived at StamfordBridge on Saturday for the first match since he was fired.

Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan: It's not a gay love story

Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan: It's not a gay love story

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

'If we manage to transform even one homophobic person, that will be a victory for the film.'

Tough 2016 for IT, bigger battle in 2017

Tough 2016 for IT, bigger battle in 2017

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

'The industry growth in 2016< came from the new digital technology segment which grew at over 20%.' 'The challenge for the industry is that the legacy business makes up almost 80% of revenue.' 'Hence the urgency to transform into digital business.'

'Rescue operation? It was a joke!'

'Rescue operation? It was a joke!'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

In a brief interaction with Indrani Roy/ Rediff.com, Ashok Bhattacharya discusses the tragedy and criticizes the TMC government for the tragedy.

Death penalty belongs to medieval ages: VP nominee Gandhi

Death penalty belongs to medieval ages: VP nominee Gandhi

Rediff.com18 Jul 2017

His comment came after the Shiv Sena attacked him for petitioning the president to save Mumbai blast convict Yakub Memon from the gallows.

'I want the youth to watch Madaari'

'I want the youth to watch Madaari'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

'Madaari is a very strong film for the younger generation. If they understand this film correctly, it would be great fun. It is serious cinema and our youth want to see that too; they don't just want entertainment.' Madaari director Nishikant Kamat discusses his new film.

3 reasons why you were rejected in your job interview

3 reasons why you were rejected in your job interview

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

Please appreciate that first impressions matter, especially when interviewers must meet at least thirty to forty students in a day, says Jeevan J Arakal.

Hudhud impact: PM assures Andhra CM of help

Hudhud impact: PM assures Andhra CM of help

Rediff.com12 Oct 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has promised Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu all possible assistance as Cyclone Hudhud made landfall leaving five persons dead in the state and neighbouring Odisha.

6 parties skip meeting as Oppn calls for CAA repeal

6 parties skip meeting as Oppn calls for CAA repeal

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

The meeting was convened by the Congress. Six major parties -- the DMK, the SP, the BSP, the TMC, the AAP and the Shiv Sena -- choose to stay away. The BJP took a swipe at the absence of major opposition parties at the meet and also said that their anti-CAA resolution must've made Pak happy.

EPL: Super sub Aguero gets winner for City; Chelsea held

EPL: Super sub Aguero gets winner for City; Chelsea held

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Tuesday

1 dead in 'sickening terrorist attack' near London mosque

1 dead in 'sickening terrorist attack' near London mosque

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

The police is investigating whether it was 'accidental or deliberate'.

AAP battle far from over: Kejriwal wants Yadav, Bhushan out

AAP battle far from over: Kejriwal wants Yadav, Bhushan out

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

Reconciliation talks between the two warring factions in Aam Aadmi Party appeared to have been collapsed with chief minister Arvind Kejriwal insisting on Yogendra Yadav and Prashant Bhushan quitting the national executive, ahead of the crucial National Council meeting on March 28.

National Medical Commission Bill: Busting misconceptions

National Medical Commission Bill: Busting misconceptions

Rediff.com3 May 2018

Dr Arun Jamkar, former vice chancellor, Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, makes a strong case for reforming Indian medical education and believes that the National Medical Commission Bill is historic.

Summit will strengthen intra-BRICS cooperation: Modi

Summit will strengthen intra-BRICS cooperation: Modi

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he looks forward to useful conversations with his fellow leaders from China, South Africa, Brazil and Russia on addressing pressing international and regional challenges that stand in the way of their goals.

9 killed, over 100 injured as 6.8 magnitude quake hits North-East

9 killed, over 100 injured as 6.8 magnitude quake hits North-East

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

The Seismological department said that the quake measured 6.8 on the Richter scale and lasted for about two minutes.

How batsmen again let India down...

How batsmen again let India down...

Rediff.com2 Sep 2018

England clinch series with 60-run win as India suffer familiar batting collapse

Hajj stampede: Death toll of Indians killed rises to 22

Hajj stampede: Death toll of Indians killed rises to 22

Rediff.com26 Sep 2015

At least 13 Indians were also among the over 863 people injured in the tragedy.

Always a pragmatic manager... now a champion!

Always a pragmatic manager... now a champion!

Rediff.com4 May 2016

As Leicester City celebrates its Premier League triumph, Bikash Mohapatra/Rediff.com salutes the man behind it.

Take a look at what surprised Dhoni most in Nottingham...

Take a look at what surprised Dhoni most in Nottingham...

Rediff.com31 Aug 2014

Surprised by the amount of turn his spinners managed to extract from the pitch in the third ODI win against England, Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni said they will have to work on delivering similar performances on tracks which may not be as helpful.

47 killed, 300 injured in 6.6-magnitude quake in China

47 killed, 300 injured in 6.6-magnitude quake in China

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

At least 47 people were killed and 300 others injured on Monday after a 6.6-magnitude strong earthquake ripped through China's northwestern Gansu Province, local authorities said.

Soccer Extras: Hazard puts trophy before; Suarez to undergo surgery

Soccer Extras: Hazard puts trophy before; Suarez to undergo surgery

Rediff.com10 May 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Rampaging England beat India by innings and 54 runs in Manchester

Rampaging England beat India by innings and 54 runs in Manchester

Rediff.com10 Aug 2014

Moeen Ali and James Anderson made light of the injured Stuart Broad's absence with a devastating bowling display for England on Saturday as they skittled out India for 161 to win the fourth Test and take a 2-1 series lead.

Out of the 9/11 ashes, the One World Trade Center stands tall

Out of the 9/11 ashes, the One World Trade Center stands tall

Rediff.com10 Sep 2016

Two skyscrapers were decimated the day 2,996 died, one and a half decades ago. George Joseph profiles the monument that has replaced them.

How troubled Rio Games are finally coming together...

How troubled Rio Games are finally coming together...

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

Rio de Janeiro will deliver a successful Olympic Games, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said on Sunday, despite delays in preparations, lack of funds and the country suffering from its biggest political and economic turmoil in decades.

The Ambani Brothers: What Happens Next

The Ambani Brothers: What Happens Next

Rediff.com12 Jan 2018

'While investors in Reliance have had to play a game of patience for long stretches, for Anil the challenge is to do what used to be his brother's forte -- generating cash by putting assets in the ground and making things,' says T N Ninan.

Draw on cards after records tumble in Nottingham Test

Draw on cards after records tumble in Nottingham Test

Rediff.com12 Jul 2014

England pair Joe Root and James Anderson broke the all-time Test record for a 10th-wicket partnership on Saturday but the first Test against India at Trent Bridge looks like ending in a draw.

Next Goa government will be under Parrikar's leadership: Shah

Next Goa government will be under Parrikar's leadership: Shah

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

"The people of Goa demand that we should send Parrikar back to the state," Shah said.

He 'played dead' among bodies to escape Orlando nightclub killer

He 'played dead' among bodies to escape Orlando nightclub killer

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

Even as the community and the country struggle to come to terms with this attack, stories of survival emerge.

Mumbai Marathon: Ethiopian Hurisa creates course record

Mumbai Marathon: Ethiopian Hurisa creates course record

Rediff.com19 Jan 2020

Srinu Bugatha, Sudha Singh win Indian Elite category.

Kolkata 2001: The Odyssey, viewed from the sidelines

Kolkata 2001: The Odyssey, viewed from the sidelines

Rediff.com14 Mar 2021

20 years ago this week, India and Australia played one of the greatest Test matches in cricket history. Sreehari Nair relives the sound and the fury of that unforgettable game at the Eden Gardens.

Ladakh Stand-off: Be prepared to meet fire with fire

Ladakh Stand-off: Be prepared to meet fire with fire

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

'India in 2020 is a lot better prepared than in 1962.' 'It is no longer a pushover; and anything other than a crushing Chinese military victory will be a major loss of face for China,' observes Rajeev Srinivasan in the first of a three part column.