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Chandana Sinha Has Rescued 1,500 Children

Chandana Sinha Has Rescued 1,500 Children

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

Her team scour platforms and trains, looking out for vulnerable children accompanied by adults who look or behave suspiciously or whose presence makes the child uncomfortable. They also look out for children travelling alone. 'We watch, listen and talk. All this is done tactfully and sensitively because we are dealing with young children.'

T20 World Cup: Varun vs Tariq: India Vs Pakistan Set For Battle Of Mystery Spinners

T20 World Cup: Varun vs Tariq: India Vs Pakistan Set For Battle Of Mystery Spinners

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

The spotlight is on mystery spinners like Varun Chakravarthy and Usman Tariq, who could exploit the Premadasa Stadium's testing pitch during the India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup on Sunday.

Modi inaugurates space startup, unveils orbital rocket Vikram-1

Modi inaugurates space startup, unveils orbital rocket Vikram-1

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Skyroot's Infinity Campus, highlighting government reforms and the rise of private space companies in India. He also unveiled the company's first orbital rocket, Vikram-I.

Guess How Much Alia's Sari Costs?

Guess How Much Alia's Sari Costs?

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

This Ganpati festive season, we saw a lot of gorgeous ladies donning outfits that were the perfect blend of grace and elegance.

10 Monsoon Wardrobe Must-Haves

10 Monsoon Wardrobe Must-Haves

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

The monsoon is here, and Namrata Thakker shows you how to change your wardrobe.

Asia Cup: Know This About Sri Lanka?

Asia Cup: Know This About Sri Lanka?

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

With six titles -- four more than Pakistan -- and unmatched consistency, Sri Lanka has quietly been the tournament's second-most dominant force.

India's First Private Rocket Launch Soon

India's First Private Rocket Launch Soon

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

The Vikram-I rocket will fly with its maximum carrying capacity and put the satellites in a Low Earth Orbit.

Modi reunites with Sri Lanka's 1996 World Cup legends

Modi reunites with Sri Lanka's 1996 World Cup legends

Rediff.com5 Apr 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with members of the 1996 World Cup-winning Sri Lankan cricket team during his official visit to Colombo.

Woman jumps from moving train to escape from rape bid

Woman jumps from moving train to escape from rape bid

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

The woman said after two female passengers who were travelling in same coach de-boarded the train at Alwal railway station, one unidentified man, aged around 25, came near her and demanded sexual favor and when she refused he tried to force upon her then she jumped from the moving train.

Hundreds cross Bhagirathi river to flee Murshidabad violence

Hundreds cross Bhagirathi river to flee Murshidabad violence

Rediff.com14 Apr 2025

Several areas in Muslim-majority Murshidabad, including Suti, Dhulian, Jangipur and Shamsherganj, have witnessed violent protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act that spiralled into communal violence, sparking the exodus.

Matchwinner Chandana dropped for Tests

Matchwinner Chandana dropped for Tests

Rediff.com9 Jun 2003

Fast bowler Dilhara Fernando was not considered because of a lower back injury he sustained in April.

Under Trump India-US Space Sector May Soar

Under Trump India-US Space Sector May Soar

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

'With India's growing capabilities in the space sector, this creates promising opportunities for enhanced collaboration and market access.'

Bilkis convict moves HC for parole to attend niece's wedding

Bilkis convict moves HC for parole to attend niece's wedding

Rediff.com17 Feb 2024

Rameshbhai Chandana approached the high court on Friday with a plea to be released on parole to attend his niece's wedding.

Untold story of Sri Lanka's 1996 World Cup triumph

Untold story of Sri Lanka's 1996 World Cup triumph

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

Chandana, who is now a full-time coach, remembered Ranatunga as a shrewd tactician, whose strategic acumen were way ahead of the time.

5 Bilkis convicts move SC, seek more time to surrender

5 Bilkis convicts move SC, seek more time to surrender

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

The top court on January 8 had quashed the Gujarat government's decision to grant remission to 11 convicts in the case, saying the orders were 'stereotyped' and passed without application of mind.

SC refuses to give Bilkis convicts more time to surrender

SC refuses to give Bilkis convicts more time to surrender

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

A bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan said the reasons cited by the convicts have no merits.

Bilkis Bano convicts surrender at Godhra jail

Bilkis Bano convicts surrender at Godhra jail

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

The 11 convicts are Bakabhai Vohania, Bipin Chandra Joshi, Kesarbhai Vohania, Govind Nai, Jaswant Nai, Mitesh Bhatt, Pradeep Mordhiya, Radheshyam Shah, Rajubhai Soni, Ramesh Chandana and Shailesh Bhatt.

Another Bilkis convict seeks SC review of remission verdict

Another Bilkis convict seeks SC review of remission verdict

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

The review plea filed by Ramesh Rupabhai Chandana said the top court erred while passing the impugned order and overruling judgment dated May 13, 2022, passed by another bench of the apex court.

Will Maharashtra govt grant remission to Bilkis rapists?

Will Maharashtra govt grant remission to Bilkis rapists?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

The 11 convicts in the case of gang-rape of Bilkis Bano and murder of seven of her family members during the 2002 communal riots in Gujarat can approach the Maharashtra government with request for remission of their sentences.

Some convicts more privileged, observes SC in Bilkis Bano hearing

Some convicts more privileged, observes SC in Bilkis Bano hearing

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

There are some convicts who are "more privileged", the Supreme Court said on Thursday while hearing pleas challenging the grant of remissions to 11 convicts in the Bilkis Bano gangrape case and the murder of seven of her family members during the 2002 Gujarat riots.

India's first private rocket to be launched by Nov 16, will carry 3 payloads

India's first private rocket to be launched by Nov 16, will carry 3 payloads

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

India's first privately developed rocket -- Vikram-S -- is set for launch in a sub-orbital mission with three payloads between November 12 and 16, Hyderabad-based space startup Skyroot Aerospace announced on Tuesday.

BJP's 'nefarious designs' to topple govt shows...: Himachal CM

BJP's 'nefarious designs' to topple govt shows...: Himachal CM

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Sukhu said that he was a warrior and will fight till his last to ensure the welfare of the state and its people.

Gujarat had no jurisdiction to release Bilkis rapists: SC

Gujarat had no jurisdiction to release Bilkis rapists: SC

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

"When an authority does not have the jurisdiction to deal with a matter or it is not within the powers of the authority i.e. the State of Gujarat in the instant case, to be the appropriate Government to pass orders of remission under Section 432 of the CrPC, the orders of remission would have no legs to stand," it added.

Chandana leads Lankan fightback

Chandana leads Lankan fightback

Rediff.com10 Jul 2004

Fraud played on court: SC on earlier order on rapists' remission

Fraud played on court: SC on earlier order on rapists' remission

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

The Supreme Court on Monday held as nullity the May 13, 2022, judgment of another bench of the apex court, which had directed the Gujarat government to consider the remission applications of the 11 convicts in the Bilkis Bano gang-rape case and murder of seven of her family members, saying it was obtained by "playing fraud on court".

NYT hails India's space programme as 'counterweight' to China

NYT hails India's space programme as 'counterweight' to China

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

Lauding India's ambitious space programme, The New York Times has said the country, currently witnessing an 'explosive' growth in space-tech start-ups, is set to 'transform the planet's connection to the final frontier' and can emerge as a 'counterweight' to China.

After historic 2023, ISRO is ready for packed 2024

After historic 2023, ISRO is ready for packed 2024

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

The new year will witness two unmanned missions under the "Gaganyaan" project, deep ocean exploration project, "Samudrayaan" and many more.

Stars give us SUMMER VIBES!

Stars give us SUMMER VIBES!

Rediff.com25 May 2021

From taking a dip in the pool to hitting the beach, these glamorous divas are giving us major summer vibes in their colourful bikinis and printed monokinis.

Bhusawal to Germany: Bappa Blesses All!

Bhusawal to Germany: Bappa Blesses All!

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating Ganeshotsav this year.

Vikram-S opens new doors for India's space programme

Vikram-S opens new doors for India's space programme

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

The 6-metre tall launch vehicle Vikram-S is named after Vikram Sarabhai, the father of the country's space programme and lifted off at 11.30 am.

India's first privately built rocket Vikram-5 to be launched on Nov 15

India's first privately built rocket Vikram-5 to be launched on Nov 15

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

The maiden mission of Skyroot Aerospace, named 'Prarambh' (the beginning), will carry payloads of two Indian and one foreign customers and is set for launch from the Indian Space Research Organisation's launchpad at Sriharikota.

Public outcry won't affect us, we go by law: SC on Bilkis case convicts

Public outcry won't affect us, we go by law: SC on Bilkis case convicts

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

"Public outcry will not affect our judicial decisions," the Supreme Court asserted on Tuesday, as it began weighing the legality of the remission granted to all the 11 convicts in the Bilkis Bano gang-rape case and murder of seven of her family members during the 2002 Gujarat riots.

'Success of this launch is proof that Indian talent can have world class achievements'

'Success of this launch is proof that Indian talent can have world class achievements'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

'What we have done is a symbol of new India; that is what a small start-up can do, a few hundreds of people coming together, developing a rocket and launching to space and succeeding at the very first attempt.'

Bigg Boss 15: Miesha, Ieshaan Are Out!

Bigg Boss 15: Miesha, Ieshaan Are Out!

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

Bigg Boss isn't about romance and everyone needs to perform to stay in the games.

Skyroot becomes first private co to test-fire upper-stage rocket engine

Skyroot becomes first private co to test-fire upper-stage rocket engine

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

The spacetech startup is expected to launch the first rocket which can hurl satellites of 250-700 kg into a lower Earth orbit by end-2021.

Funding for space start-ups zooms

Funding for space start-ups zooms

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

The race for space has got real, and it is attracting funding like never before. In 2022 so far, funding to private players in the space sector has jumped a whopping 61.5 per cent - soaring to $108.52 million compared to $67.2 million in 2021. Propelling it is the government's decision to open up the space sector to private players and the work done by companies like Skyroot Aerospace, the Hyderabad-based start-up behind the launch of India's first privately developed rocket on November 18.

'TMC misbehaved with our women MLAs'

'TMC misbehaved with our women MLAs'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

'How can just 25 of us indulge in fisticuffs when there were more than 100 MLAs of the TMC in the House?'

ISRO to launch India's first private rocket from Sriharikota on Friday

ISRO to launch India's first private rocket from Sriharikota on Friday

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

Skyroot Aerospace has become the first private company in India to give wings to the Indian space programme, after the sector was opened to private players by the Centre in 2020.

Bilkis Bano case: All 11convicts walk out of jail, family surprised

Bilkis Bano case: All 11convicts walk out of jail, family surprised

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

The 11 convicts on Monday walked out of the Godhra sub-jail after the Gujarat government allowed their release under its remission policy.

Bilkis Bano rapists were out of jail for over 1000 days before release

Bilkis Bano rapists were out of jail for over 1000 days before release

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

A state government affidavit said all convicts were granted parole, furlough and even temporary bail at different points during their incarceration, with the highest being for 1,576 days and the lowest 998 days.