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Priyanka Chopra releases her latest single

Priyanka Chopra releases her latest single

Rediff.com29 Apr 2014

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

Farmers occupy Delhi's border, turn it into their home

Farmers occupy Delhi's border, turn it into their home

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

India's capital -- New Delhi -- is witnessing farmers from Punjab and Haryana sitting in at the Singhu and Tikri border points for the past five days, braving water cannons, tear gas and the biting cold. Their reason to protest - the Centre's new farm laws. Here's what it looks like.

'Delhi Chalo': What the farmers' protest is all about

'Delhi Chalo': What the farmers' protest is all about

Rediff.com28 Nov 2020

Thousands of farmers have reached the national capital on their tractor-trolleys and other vehicles, responding to the 'Delhi Chalo' call against the agri-marketing laws enacted at the Centre in September. On Saturday morning, it wasn't clear if they will agree to move to the Burari ground on the outskirts of the city, where police said they can continue with their protest. Many protesters were demanding a better venue in the centre of Delhi. Originally, the protest was meant to be on November 26 and 27.

DON'T MISS! BEST PHOTOS in the last 48 hours

DON'T MISS! BEST PHOTOS in the last 48 hours

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

Defining photographs clicked across the globe in the last 48 hours.

Samyukta Kisan Morcha to observe May 26 as 'black day'

Samyukta Kisan Morcha to observe May 26 as 'black day'

Rediff.com15 May 2021

Farmer leader Balbir Singh Rajewal appealed to people to raise black flags at their houses, vehicles and shops on May 26 to protest against the contentious farm legislations.

'Modiji, please don't try our patience'

'Modiji, please don't try our patience'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

'If we are terrorists and Pakistanis and Khalistanis, why did your home minister talk to our core committee leaders?'

Indian Army's Achilles Heel: Artillery Power

Indian Army's Achilles Heel: Artillery Power

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

The army has long been deficient in artillery, the modern battlefield's most lethal killer, says Ajai Shukla.

Farmers clash with cops during tractor parade

Farmers clash with cops during tractor parade

Rediff.com26 Jan 2021

The Delhi Police on Tuesday resorted to lathicharge and tear gas at the Singhu border after protesting farmers breached barricades set up to thwart them from entering the national capital. The police had given farmers permission to enter the city after the official Republic Day parade at Rajpath.

Haryana Independent MLA withdraws support over farmers' issue

Haryana Independent MLA withdraws support over farmers' issue

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

A day earlier while extending his support to the farmers gathered at Delhi's borders protesting the Centre's new farm laws, Sangwan had tendered his resignation as chairman of the Haryana Livestock Development Board.

Video shows Chinese soldiers crying as they allegedly head to Sino-India border

Video shows Chinese soldiers crying as they allegedly head to Sino-India border

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

The video was reportedly shot at Fuyang Railway Station while the troops were preparing to head to a military camp in Hebei province, according to Taiwan News.

Pak army-backed march by PoK locals to LoC today

Pak army-backed march by PoK locals to LoC today

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

Indian Army sources said Pakistan Army is using Kashmiris in PoK as cannon fodder and Indian security forces are ready to deal with any eventualities along the LoC.

How Kharge Can Change Indian Politics

How Kharge Can Change Indian Politics

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

A new Congress leader may make an electoral impact by his very presence. Congress voters who had moved away from the party, after being influenced by the BJP's 'family rule' campaign, can now return with a certain moral satisfaction, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Lankan Oppn to move no-trust motion against Gotabaya govt

Lankan Oppn to move no-trust motion against Gotabaya govt

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

The SJB has begun to collect signatures from MPs for the no-confidence motion, according to media reports.

SIT to probe Kashmiri Pandit's killing after outrage in JK

SIT to probe Kashmiri Pandit's killing after outrage in JK

Rediff.com14 May 2022

Raising slogans against Lt Governor Manoj Sinha and the administration, the demonstrators, mostly government employees posted in the troubled valley and their kin, demanded that they be provided adequate security or be transferred to Jammu. The employees also threatened en masse resignation from their jobs.

US Masters: Garcia beats Rose to claim Green Jacket

US Masters: Garcia beats Rose to claim Green Jacket

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

Spain's Sergio Garcia ended nearly two decades of major disappointment when he beat England's Justin Rose in a playoff to win the US Masters on Sunday, donning the Green Jacket on what would have been the 60th birthday of his hero, the late Seve Ballesteros.

PIX: Liverpool, Chelsea shocked; Manchester City go top

PIX: Liverpool, Chelsea shocked; Manchester City go top

Rediff.com30 Oct 2022

A round-up of Saturday's action in the Premier League.

Europa League: West Ham, Napoli record wins

Europa League: West Ham, Napoli record wins

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

Napoli kept alive their hopes of advancing from Group C after Lorenzo Insigne, Victor Osimhen and Matteo Politano secured a 3-0 home win over Legia Warsaw.

Punjab responsible for farmers' protest: Haryana CM

Punjab responsible for farmers' protest: Haryana CM

Rediff.com28 Nov 2020

Khattar held his Punjab counterpart Amarinder Singh responsible for the thousands of farmers marching to Delhi.

Situation getting out of hand: Amarinder to Centre on farmer's stir

Situation getting out of hand: Amarinder to Centre on farmer's stir

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

Despite heavy security deployment, groups of farmers from Punjab managed to reach near two Delhi border points on Friday morning after breaking police barricades in Haryana.

From toolkit to andolanjeevi to Thunberg and Rihanna, protests saw it all

From toolkit to andolanjeevi to Thunberg and Rihanna, protests saw it all

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

The protests against farm laws saw a fair share of controversies as well with climate activist Greta Thunberg and pop sensation Rihanna making their way to India's prime time debates and terms such as 'toolkit' and 'andolanjeevi' entering the Indian political lexicon.

Jadeja was the game changer: Bangar lauds all-rounder

Jadeja was the game changer: Bangar lauds all-rounder

Rediff.com25 Apr 2021

CSK rode on Jadeja's blistering 62 to post 191/4 against RCB and then restricted the opposition to 122/9

Relocating tents, keeping farm movement memories alive

Relocating tents, keeping farm movement memories alive

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

As the farmers prepare to leave their protest sites on Delhi's borders on Saturday after the government repealed the farm laws and acceded to their other demands, many say they will reinstall their tents in their villages as a symbol of their long, arduous struggle.

PICS: Italy cruise past 10-man Wales and top group

PICS: Italy cruise past 10-man Wales and top group

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

Italy will face the runners-up of Group C next in London on June 26, while Wales will take on the runners-up of Group B on the same day in Amsterdam.

Hijab row: 'Don't become pawns of politicians'

Hijab row: 'Don't become pawns of politicians'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

'All parties are engaging in polarisation to strengthen their political vote banks, which is very unfortunate because these are young, impressionable, students.' 'These students are our future.' 'What kind of a society are we banking upon if we are planting such poisonous seeds into their minds?'

At Augusta, the Masters show the way forward for golf

At Augusta, the Masters show the way forward for golf

Rediff.com14 Apr 2018

'There was a universal feeling that not much is known about amateur and professional golf in India, and also how golf is developing in what is going to be a very big economy in just a few years.' 'They all want India to be ready and accessible.'

Mariah Carey gets married!

Mariah Carey gets married!

Rediff.com2 May 2008

Rumours were right after all, for it has now been confirmed that Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon are indeed married. Family member Linda Cannon has made the confirmation that the couple is, in fact, wedded.

Farmers at borders stay put, most refuse to go to Delhi protest site

Farmers at borders stay put, most refuse to go to Delhi protest site

Rediff.com28 Nov 2020

Those gathered at the Tikri border continued to hold ground as wellA decision on whether they would head to the designated protest site is expected soon.

Timeline: The year-long struggle against farm laws

Timeline: The year-long struggle against farm laws

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

The announcement made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday to repeal the three contentious farm laws is expected to bring to an end the year-long confrontation between the government and the farmers, which has left more than 700 dead in its wake.

Relief to Kejriwal in case of alleged rioting in front of PM's house in 2012

Relief to Kejriwal in case of alleged rioting in front of PM's house in 2012

Rediff.com3 Dec 2018

Kejriwal and others had held a demonstration against coal scam in front of the then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's house in 2012.

All eyes on Mumbai's Shaw in Vijay Hazare final

All eyes on Mumbai's Shaw in Vijay Hazare final

Rediff.com13 Mar 2021

The focus will firmly be on Prithvi Shaw and the national selectors keeping a keen eye on Mumbai captain's performance as his team takes on Uttar Pradesh in the Vijay Hazare Trophy final, in Delhi, on Sunday.

BJP-JJP government in Haryana wins trust vote

BJP-JJP government in Haryana wins trust vote

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

The Congress's motion of no confidence against the Bharatiya Janata Party- Jannayak Janata Party government in Haryana was defeated on Wednesday with 55 members of the assembly voting against the motion while 32 members from the opposition camp backed it.

Rafale good to go and deliver: IAF chief

Rafale good to go and deliver: IAF chief

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

The IAF chief thanked the Indian government for negotiating the deal, bringing it to a fruitful conclusion and the French government, air force, and industry for ensuring delivery of the jets and training of the pilots.

Devastating homemade weapons of Syria

Devastating homemade weapons of Syria

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

The rebels in Syria, who lack the resources of Assad's government forces, have had to improvise and build their own bombs, missiles and mortar shells.

Euro PIX: Five-star Spain crush Slovakia; enter last 16

Euro PIX: Five-star Spain crush Slovakia; enter last 16

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

Spain claimed the biggest win of the tournament with a 5-0 thrashing of Slovakia in their final European Championship Group E match on Wednesday to finish second in the group and set up a last-16 clash with Croatia in Copenhagen.

'We would have continued the protests till 2024'

'We would have continued the protests till 2024'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

While protesters wait for the farm laws to be repealed in Parliament, everyone at the Singhu echoes one sentiment: That they will remember this one year spent in protest at Singhu till their dying day. Nitin Kumar reports

Farmers' agitation gives birth to viral tunes of protest

Farmers' agitation gives birth to viral tunes of protest

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

As thousands of farmers, mostly from Punjab and Haryana, braved water cannons and teargas to camp at the national capital's borders to demand a rollback of the laws and their representatives held talks with the government, the songs flowed, speaking of pride of the land, strength in unity and the rights of the people fighting a mighty establishment.

Agitating farmers reach near Delhi borders; situation tense

Agitating farmers reach near Delhi borders; situation tense

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

Clashes broke out at multiple places and Delhi's borders resembled a virtual battle zone with restless crowds of farmers, mostly from Punjab and Haryana, milling around and a sea of police personnel keeping them at bay.

Delhi Capitals hold edge over Punjab Kings

Delhi Capitals hold edge over Punjab Kings

Rediff.com17 Apr 2021

As coach Ricky Ponting pointed out, he would expect a better "on his feet" thinking from the young captain.

Don't give death penalty to Kasab: 26/11 survivors

Don't give death penalty to Kasab: 26/11 survivors

Rediff.com25 Nov 2010

Forgiving the convicted Pakistani terrorist, the American survivors of 26/11 terror attack on Thursday said death penalty is not a solution for Ajmal Kasab, instead he could be rehabilitated.

21 Photos That Defined 2021

21 Photos That Defined 2021

Rediff.com1 Jan 2022

Images that capture what it was like living through 2021.