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10 best moments from Qatar World Cup

10 best moments from Qatar World Cup

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

The Qatar World Cup has delivered a rich feast of soccer for the past month

No, Friends is Not The Best Sitcom Ever!

No, Friends is Not The Best Sitcom Ever!

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

'The pride of the devoted Seinfeld fan is that he happens to love a show that doesn't take his love for granted, so that even on repeat viewings he is never really sure what directions an episode might take,' observes Sreehari Nair.

Violence hits Srinagar bypolls, 8 dead in clashes

Violence hits Srinagar bypolls, 8 dead in clashes

Rediff.com9 Apr 2017

The BSF opened fire in Pakharpora near Charar-e-Sharif area to quell stone-pelting protesters in which at least one person was killed and five injured.

How BJP plans to retain OBC votes in UP

How BJP plans to retain OBC votes in UP

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

Swami Prasad Maurya's resignation has forced the BJP to focus again on its outreach among OBCs.

Akshay-Lara: Bollywood's LONG-LASTING JODI

Akshay-Lara: Bollywood's LONG-LASTING JODI

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

Joginder Tuteja looks back at their many movies together.

Rishi Sunak, Liz Truss neck and neck after first TV debate

Rishi Sunak, Liz Truss neck and neck after first TV debate

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

There was no clear winner between former chancellor Rishi Sunak and Foreign Secretary Liz Truss on Tuesday after the UK's prime ministerial candidates went head-to-head in their first television debate as finalists and clashed fiercely on their economic policies and tax plans.

August Releases: Saaho, Mission Mangal, Batla House

August Releases: Saaho, Mission Mangal, Batla House

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

A mix of real-life-inspired and fiction flicks will release this month.

TN: Dalit boy Ilavarasan's parents want CBI/SIT probe

TN: Dalit boy Ilavarasan's parents want CBI/SIT probe

Rediff.com20 Jul 2013

Expressing suspicion over the cause of death of their son, whose body was found along railway track in Dharmapuri, Ilavarasan's parents -- T Elango and Krishnaveni, accompanied by their advocates, told media persons in Chennai that police had not investigated the various angles in the case.

The Scene That Made Manoj Bajpayee Nervous

The Scene That Made Manoj Bajpayee Nervous

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

'There's this one scene in Gulmohar that belongs to Manojji and everyone was excited for him.' 'The evening before we were to shoot it, everyone, from Sharmilaji to the junior most actor, wished him luck.'
'He was suddenly nervous.'
'The next day, 14 actors, from Sharmilaji and Amol Palekar to Suraj Sharma, all watched him perform.' 'It was like being back in film school.'

Bollywood's BIGGEST DIWALI RELEASES

Bollywood's BIGGEST DIWALI RELEASES

Rediff.com5 Nov 2021

Joginder Tuteja looks back at how Hindi movies have done during this festive season in the last decade.

Sporadic violence mars voting in WB; Mamata slams EC

Sporadic violence mars voting in WB; Mamata slams EC

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

The TMC chief has been complaining for long alleging that her rivals have brought in goons from other states to intimidate voters.

2 TMC candidates claim assault by BJP men; saffron party denies

2 TMC candidates claim assault by BJP men; saffron party denies

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

Clashes were reported from several parts of Bengal, where polling is underway in the third phase of assembly elections, with Trinamool Congress candidates Sujata Mondal and Nirmal Majhi alleging that they were heckled and assaulted by BJP workers, a charge denied by the saffron camp.

Kolkata civic polls: Over 63% vote amid violence; 72 arrested

Kolkata civic polls: Over 63% vote amid violence; 72 arrested

Rediff.com19 Dec 2021

Two incidents of hurling of crude bombs were reported in Sealdah and Khanna areas of Kolkata, and police contingents were rushed to the spot to bring the situation under control, a State Election Commission official said.

COVID-19 test won't affect City-Real Madrid tie: UEFA

COVID-19 test won't affect City-Real Madrid tie: UEFA

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

Real trail Manchester City 2-1 from the first leg of their last-16 tie before the competition was suspended in March.

Vemula death anniversary: Protesters clash with police outside Hyderabad University

Vemula death anniversary: Protesters clash with police outside Hyderabad University

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

A number of students' organisations had assembled in front of university's main gate as part of "Shahadat Din" of Vemula, who was found hanging in a hostel room on the varsity campus on January 17 last year.

Army Still Up To Mischief In Pakistan

Army Still Up To Mischief In Pakistan

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

But it is less adventurous. It seems, at last, that in its eighth decade, Pakistan has settled into being a parliamentary democracy just like Bangladesh has and like we have always been, observes Aakar Patel.

MP bypolls see 68% turnout, over 50% in others

MP bypolls see 68% turnout, over 50% in others

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged people to vote in large numbers. "Today, there are bypolls taking place in various places across India. I urge those voting in these seats to vote in large numbers and strengthen the festival of democracy," he said in a tweet.

Gujarat gears up for high-decibel electoral clash

Gujarat gears up for high-decibel electoral clash

Rediff.com25 Oct 2017

Smartly blending its development agenda with Hindutva politics, the BJP has not lost assembly elections in the state since 1995.

AAP, MIM's entry makes BJP, Congress worry over Kutch outcome

AAP, MIM's entry makes BJP, Congress worry over Kutch outcome

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

The Congress and BJP are apprehensive that AAP might eat into their votes among the Patel community, Kshatriyas, a section of minorities, and Dalits, thus delivering a fatal blow in the closely-contested seats. But the local BJP is elated over the entry of AIMIM as there will be a contender for minority votes apart from the Congress in seats like Bhuj and Mandvi, which have considerable Muslim electorate.

Best Sports Photos of the Week!

Best Sports Photos of the Week!

Rediff.com21 Oct 2019

Here we bring you all the sporting action from last week in this stunning photo feature.

'Shivaji eclipsed even the Gods'

'Shivaji eclipsed even the Gods'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

'We need to be proud of our Maratha history and should be ready to tell the world our stories and not just keep them limited to Maharashtra.'

'China's goal is to limit any defiance from India'

'China's goal is to limit any defiance from India'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

'In South Asia, unlike Southeast, East, or Central Asia, there is a natural hegemon: India. China cannot cast it aside easily'

An Assembly Bypoll Like None Other

An Assembly Bypoll Like None Other

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Neither the ruling DMK nor the fractured AIADMK Opposition anticipated that an assembly by-election would put them both to test, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

DC vs RR: It's Chahal vs Kuldeep in battle of spinners

DC vs RR: It's Chahal vs Kuldeep in battle of spinners

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

Two wrist-spinners, who are currently dominating the bowling charts will be itching to show their wares

Will Saif be a convincing Ravan? VOTE!

Will Saif be a convincing Ravan? VOTE!

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

Saif Ali Khan, who showed us how wicked he could be in Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior has been cast in the role.

Polling held for over 100 civic bodies in Punjab

Polling held for over 100 civic bodies in Punjab

Rediff.com14 Feb 2021

Polling was held for over hundred civic bodies in Punjab on Sunday amid stray incidents of skirmishes at some places.

EC notice to Mamata over appeal to Muslim voters

EC notice to Mamata over appeal to Muslim voters

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

She has been asked to respond to the notice within the next 48 hours.

Afghan, Pakistan envoys clash at UNSC meet

Afghan, Pakistan envoys clash at UNSC meet

Rediff.com21 Jun 2013

Top diplomats from Afghanistan and Pakistan engaged in verbal sparring during a discussion on cross-border terrorism and presence of terrorist safe havens, at the United Nations Security Council.

If The BJP LOSES UP...

If The BJP LOSES UP...

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

An adverse outcome against the BJP in UP can well be taken into its stride by the ruling combine at the Centre, argues Virendra Kapoor.

'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.'

Violence mars polling in Bengal, FIR against Supriyo

Violence mars polling in Bengal, FIR against Supriyo

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

The EC has deployed 580 companies of central forces to man over 98 per cent of the polling booths in these constituencies to ensure free and fair polling.

LS polls come to close; 64% voting in last phase

LS polls come to close; 64% voting in last phase

Rediff.com19 May 2019

The final phase saw voting in all 13 seats of Punjab and an equal number of seats in Uttar Pradesh, nine in West Bengal, eight seats each in Bihar and Madhya Pradesh, four in Himachal Pradesh, three in Jharkhand and the lone seat Chandigarh.

Impressive turnout in high-stakes assembly polls

Impressive turnout in high-stakes assembly polls

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

A high voter turnout was recorded in West Bengal, Assam Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry assembly elections on Tuesday. The massive polling exercise following COVID-19 health protocol and involving lakhs of personnel began at 7 am and the last hour from 6 pm to 7 pm was set aside for COVID-19 patients and those under isolation. The counting of votes in the states will be held on May 2.

Two Kannada love stories to clash at the box office this Friday

Two Kannada love stories to clash at the box office this Friday

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

Two Kannada releases this Friday

Assam registers 77.21% voting in 2nd phase on 39 seats

Assam registers 77.21% voting in 2nd phase on 39 seats

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

Over 73.44 lakh voters exercised their franchise in 10,592 polling stations spread over 13 districts in the Barak Valley, the hill regions and parts of central and lower Assam.

74% voter turnout recorded in Rajasthan, 67% in Telangana

74% voter turnout recorded in Rajasthan, 67% in Telangana

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

At places in the border districts of Barmer and Jaisalmer, people walked miles through the desert to cast their votes.

64% turnout in 4th phase of Lok Sabha polls

64% turnout in 4th phase of Lok Sabha polls

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

Seventy-one parliamentary constituencies spread across nine states voted in the fourth phase of Lok Sabha elections.

Gave befitting replies to those challenging India: PM

Gave befitting replies to those challenging India: PM

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

His comments came in the midst of India's bitter border row with China along the LAC in eastern Ladakh.

Army clarifies on Leh medical facility visited by PM

Army clarifies on Leh medical facility visited by PM

Rediff.com4 Jul 2020

'It is unfortunate that aspersions are being cast on how our brave Armed Forces are treated. The armed forces give the best possible treatment to their personnel'

Bhima Koregaon: The Mystery of Fadnavis' Terms of Reference

Bhima Koregaon: The Mystery of Fadnavis' Terms of Reference

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

No report of the violence was sent by Mumbai's police commissioner to the government. Why was the violence then considered serious enough to be included in the Terms of Reference? Was it a balancing act to counter the accusations that were then being made against Hindutva leaders Sambhaji Bhide and Milind Ekbote?