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Aligarh toddler murdered over Rs 10,000; 5 cops suspended

Aligarh toddler murdered over Rs 10,000; 5 cops suspended

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

Two suspects have been arrested and police say the case is a fallout of a monetary dispute.

India's COVID-19 cases surge to 28,380; toll at 886

India's COVID-19 cases surge to 28,380; toll at 886

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

During the daily media briefing, Lav Agarwal, Joint Secretary, Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry, said that 16 districts in the country, which earlier had cases, have not reported any fresh cases for the last 28 days.

'In death, Arthur's own story was the most life affirming'

'In death, Arthur's own story was the most life affirming'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

Arthur J Pais charmed her and exasperated her. But, says Vaihayasi Pande Daniel as she bids him goodbye, it is the 'irrevocability' of death that 'stingingly puts into focus what you never realised you would miss terribly.'

Opposition attacks UP govt over proposed population bill

Opposition attacks UP govt over proposed population bill

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

The 40-page policy document mentions that "attempts would be made to ensure there is a population balance among various communities in the state. Extensive campaigns would be run in communities, groups, and geographical areas where fertility rates were higher."

Hathras victim was 'killed by a ruthless govt': Sonia

Hathras victim was 'killed by a ruthless govt': Sonia

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

From the Congress party, I demand justice for the Hathras victim. India is a country for all and everyone has the right to live with dignity, Sonia said.

Harry but no Meghan at funeral for Britain's Prince Philip

Harry but no Meghan at funeral for Britain's Prince Philip

Rediff.com11 Apr 2021

The Duchess of Sussex who is due to give birth to the couple's second child, a girl, in early summer will stay home in California on her doctor's advice

What Makes Kantara And Brahmastra The 'Chosen Ones'

What Makes Kantara And Brahmastra The 'Chosen Ones'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

As much as we enjoy and write reams and reams about our amazement at the Kantara climax, 30 years on from now, will we remember these portions more fondly or the ones where Shiva is simply hanging out with his friends, mulls Rohit Sathish Nair.

Protests rock Punjab varsity over leaked videos of female students; 3 held

Protests rock Punjab varsity over leaked videos of female students; 3 held

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

The protest was held on the university campus located at Ludhiana-Chandigarh road past midnight.

Record spike of 52,123 COVID-19 cases, recoveries cross 10 lakh

Record spike of 52,123 COVID-19 cases, recoveries cross 10 lakh

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

The recovery rate among COVID-19 patients was recorded at 64.44 per cent, while the fatality rate was at 2.21 per cent.

A Little Bit Of Lalitha In My Life

A Little Bit Of Lalitha In My Life

Rediff.com26 Feb 2022

KPAC Lalitha's specialty was evoking on screen people that the audience felt they knew intimately, and evoking them through telling details that tore down the boundary between the audience and the performer, observes Sreehari Nair.

'Rahul Gandhi should retire and not harm the Congress further'

'Rahul Gandhi should retire and not harm the Congress further'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

'Putra-moh Congress ko nasht kar raha hai (Sonia Gandhi's love for Rahul Gandhi is destroying the Congress).'

Toxic air killed over 1 lakh children in India in 2016: WHO

Toxic air killed over 1 lakh children in India in 2016: WHO

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

The green body's report said three of the world's largest nitrogen oxide air pollution emission hotspots that contribute to formation of PM2.5 and ozone are in India with one in the Delhi-NCR.

12-yr-old critical after sexual assault, 1 man arrested

12-yr-old critical after sexual assault, 1 man arrested

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

The child, whose parents work as labourers in a factory, was beaten and brutalised with a sharp object. She is critical and on oxygen support, said a senior doctor at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences where she is admitted.

'It is my love for the people of this country'

'It is my love for the people of this country'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

'I can't help it if people don't love the minorities, the Dalits and Adivasis; they are as much of this country as any other Indian.' 'If I love them, it does not mean I do not love my country.' 'It is ironic and funny that they have laid such severe anti-national charges against me.'

How Bond played a major role in shaping Bumrah's career

How Bond played a major role in shaping Bumrah's career

Rediff.com14 May 2021

Bumrah expressed his views in a video shared by his IPL franchise.

Saving Bengaluru, One Lake At A Time

Saving Bengaluru, One Lake At A Time

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

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Mystery fever in wake of falling Covid cases raises alarm

Mystery fever in wake of falling Covid cases raises alarm

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

The sudden spike in cases of fever in India has claimed over 100 lives in five states, including UP, MP, Bihar, Haryana, and West Bengal. In UP, Firozabad and Mathura alone have reported 72 cases.

Opposition hits back at PM Modi over Kerala-Somalia comparison

Opposition hits back at PM Modi over Kerala-Somalia comparison

Rediff.com12 May 2016

PM Modi came under severe criticism after he compared the infant mortality rate among the Scheduled Tribe community in the southern state to that in Somalia.

The child bride who is now the CEO of a $112 million company

The child bride who is now the CEO of a $112 million company

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

Born in poverty and subjected to inhuman abuse, Kalpana Saroj overcame all hurdles to emerge a success story.

For 1st time, India has more women than men

For 1st time, India has more women than men

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

As per the fifth round of the NFHS, there are 1,020 women for every 1,000 men.

Yogi unveils policy to 'stabilise rising population'

Yogi unveils policy to 'stabilise rising population'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2021

The Uttar Pradesh Population Policy 2021-2030, unveiled on the occasion of World Population Day, also aims at bringing down the gross fertility rate among women to 2.1 by 2026 and to 1.9 by 2030.

'My greatest strength were prison inmates'

'My greatest strength were prison inmates'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

'You are with each other 24x7, so how can you ignore someone crying next to you?' 'How can you not share a piece of chicken with someone who is sitting next to you and watching you eat it?' 'Of course, you will share.' 'And you become friends with the kind of people you never thought you'd even know.'

Mandsaur rape: 8-yr-old survivor out of danger

Mandsaur rape: 8-yr-old survivor out of danger

Rediff.com30 Jun 2018

After being gang raped, her throat was slit with a knife while the attackers injured her private parts and left her to die.

FIR against BJP leaders: HC gives Centre, police 4 weeks to respond

FIR against BJP leaders: HC gives Centre, police 4 weeks to respond

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta told the bench that as the Centre is responsible for maintaining law and order in Delhi, it be made a party in the matter, which was allowed by the court.

When Delhi cops wish happy birthday

When Delhi cops wish happy birthday

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

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Omicron to soon replace Delta as dominant global variant: Experts

Omicron to soon replace Delta as dominant global variant: Experts

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

Experts in Singapore, which is seeing a surge in Omicron cases, have warned that the new and supposedly more contagious variant is likely to replace Delta over the coming weeks as the dominant global variant, with the virus being fitter and having a reproductive advantage.

Covid-19 cases in 24 hrs cross 10,000-mark; India 4th worst-hit

Covid-19 cases in 24 hrs cross 10,000-mark; India 4th worst-hit

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

India's tally is now at 2,97,535, while the death toll is at 8,498.

'Our father saw the cricketer's spark in Siraj's eyes'

'Our father saw the cricketer's spark in Siraj's eyes'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

'Father always wanted Siraj to play for India and make India proud in the cricketing field, but unfortunately, he is not there to see this glorious moment in Siraj's career.'

India surpasses Spain with record spike of 9,971 COVID-19 cases

India surpasses Spain with record spike of 9,971 COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com7 Jun 2020

Now, only the United States, Brazil, Russia and the United Kingdom are ahead of it. The number of active COVID-19 cases stands at 1,20,406, according to the health ministry. A total of 1,19,292 people have recovered and one patient has migrated, the ministry said.

IOC suspends protest probe into Saunders, Mao case continues

IOC suspends protest probe into Saunders, Mao case continues

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

The Chinese Olympic Committee has said they will provide a report "soon" and assured the IOC there would be no repeat of its athletes wearing the badges.

'You left without fulfilling your promise': Smriti's emotional post on Sushma

'You left without fulfilling your promise': Smriti's emotional post on Sushma

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

Referring to Swaraj as "didi" (elder sister), Irani expressed her shock at the untimely death of the former Delhi chief minister.

Autopsy reveals Sherin died of 'homicidal violence'

Autopsy reveals Sherin died of 'homicidal violence'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

Sherin went missing from her home in Richardson on October 7 and her body was found on October 22 in a culvert in suburban Dallas by a cadaver dog after an intense search. The toddler's body was identified days later using her dental records.

49 infants die in 1 month in Farrukhabad hospital, DM and CMO transferred

49 infants die in 1 month in Farrukhabad hospital, DM and CMO transferred

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

The 49 children died in the last one month and the FIR was registered on Sunday night by the city magistrate, the sources said.

Madam Chief Minister review

Madam Chief Minister review

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

Madam Chief Minister falls short of being a rousing political drama.

Swaraj seeks probe into Sherin's adoption, WCD says process transparent

Swaraj seeks probe into Sherin's adoption, WCD says process "transparent"

Rediff.com27 Oct 2017

"After baby Saraswati @ Sherin Mathews' case, have requested minister for women and child development for a thorough investigation into the adoption process," External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj tweeted on Friday.

Will Mamata indulge Sushmita like Rahul did?

Will Mamata indulge Sushmita like Rahul did?

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

In the Congress, Sushmita Dev enjoyed the indulgence of the Gandhi family. She has been true to them and has been graceful in her gratitude to the party that gave her unparalleled political opportunities.

Lata's Voice Kept The Nation Moving Ahead

Lata's Voice Kept The Nation Moving Ahead

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

One could be anywhere -- huddled around a transistor radio at home in the evenings, walking past a neighbour's house, or waiting at a bus stop and Lata Mangeshkar's voice would reach us. Aseem Chhabra pays rich tribute to The Legend.

'Heard father cry in despair': Priyanka on Hathras case

'Heard father cry in despair': Priyanka on Hathras case

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

Tagging Adityanath, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi said, "RESIGN. Instead of protecting the victim and her family, your government became complicit in depriving her of every single human right, even in death. You have no moral right to continue as chief minister."

The Legend Called Shashi Kapoor

The Legend Called Shashi Kapoor

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

'Shashiji was a terrific co-star.'

When Smita Patil lived Arth in real life

When Smita Patil lived Arth in real life

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

'Films like Arth don't happen again and again. They come once in a lifetime. I was lucky to make it, and I couldn't have done it without Smita and Shabana.'