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Swine flu toll touches 1,198; number of cases crosses 22K mark

Swine flu toll touches 1,198; number of cases crosses 22K mark

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

The swine flu toll in the country climbed to 1,198 on Wednesday as 40 more deaths were reported while the number of cases of the disease has crossed the 22,000-mark.

'The people of UP are really angry with Yogi'

'The people of UP are really angry with Yogi'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

'When Yogi took over, in the first few months he went after the criminals.' 'Everybody thought he will do it, cutting across party, caste divisions.' 'Gradually, the situation started slipping out of his hand.'

All human remains recovered from EgyptAir plane crash site

All human remains recovered from EgyptAir plane crash site

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

The John Lethbridge, a privately owned deep-sea survey and recovery vehicle, is now headed to Alexandria to hand over the remains to prosecution and forensic authorities in the presence of members of the investigation committee.

MotoGP: Valentino Rossi to race on with Yamaha until 2018

MotoGP: Valentino Rossi to race on with Yamaha until 2018

Rediff.com19 Mar 2016

Italian MotoGP great Valentino Rossi plans to keep on racing until he is nearly 40 after signing a new contract for the 2017 and 2018 seasons with Yamaha that should see out his career at the Japanese manufacturer.

Indian Football Roundup: FC Goa seal play-off berth; Chennai in drivers' seat

Indian Football Roundup: FC Goa seal play-off berth; Chennai in drivers' seat

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

FC Goa became the second Hero Indian Super League side to book their place in the play-offs after a convincing 3-0 win over Kerala Blasters FC in Margao Monday.

Modi a better actor than BigB: Rahul in Gujarat

Modi a better actor than BigB: Rahul in Gujarat

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

'You will see how tears again flow from the eyes of this actor 2-3 days before the elections,' he said.

Second black box of crashed EgyptAir Flight 804 found

Second black box of crashed EgyptAir Flight 804 found

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

On Thursday, the cockpit voice recorder for EgyptAir Flight 804 was found in a damaged condition, an Egyptian investigative committee said after the wreckage of the ill-fated plane was recovered on Wednesday.

COVID-19: Doctors, cops attacked at a few places

COVID-19: Doctors, cops attacked at a few places

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

Two women doctors were injured in Indore when a five-member team of health officials was pelted with stones in Taatpatti Bakhal area on Wednesday while they were trying to trace a person who had come into contact with a COVID-19 patient, police said.

How to AVOID a difficult conversation at work

How to AVOID a difficult conversation at work

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

We often say, 'I know that.' Instead, a better thing to say it is, 'Why do you feel so? Can you please explain?'

'Epidemic is more widespread than we believe'

'Epidemic is more widespread than we believe'

Rediff.com17 May 2020

'We are making decisions in the dark, in fear.' 'Let us shine the light of science on this.' 'Let us actually get better numbers, so that we make better decisions.'

Ranveer, Arjun, John: The HOTTEST Gunda of Bollywood? VOTE!

Ranveer, Arjun, John: The HOTTEST Gunda of Bollywood? VOTE!

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

Hand it to these good-bad guys for layering dark characters with sex appeal and spice is no mean feat!

'Maharashtra govt is doing this to outdo Patel statue'

'Maharashtra govt is doing this to outdo Patel statue'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

'The Statue of Unity is wasteful expenditure, but engineering-wise they have chosen the right place and correct spot. It is a simple statue and well executed.' 'Here, the government has chosen a wrong spot. They have chosen a wrong design.' 'The Shivaji Maharaj statue is holding a sword and the length of that sword is 48 metres, which is equivalent to a 16-storey building!'

At 40, Thums Up's thunder is still intact

At 40, Thums Up's thunder is still intact

Rediff.com20 Mar 2018

Despite the onslaught of international brands -- Coke and Pepsi -- the fizz has not gone out of India's very own cola brand, Surajeet Das Gupta.

Extortion haunts Bihar again

Extortion haunts Bihar again

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

'Hundreds of engineers have complained that they are being threatened by criminals for allotment of contracts and extortion.'

'Dhoni has never shown his palm to an astrologer'

'Dhoni has never shown his palm to an astrologer'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

'He believes in his destiny and says "naseeb accha hai, chalne do".'

Humiliated Blatter says, I'll fight for me and for FIFA

Humiliated Blatter says, I'll fight for me and for FIFA

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

The suspended president of the international football body believes only FIFA Congress can bar him, not the Ethics Committee.

Will clean politics triumph in Mahavir's birthplace?

Will clean politics triumph in Mahavir's birthplace?

Rediff.com7 May 2019

'It is the RJD, otherwise known for misgovernance, which has offered a candidate of clean and performing credentials, rather than the NDA,' points out Mohammad Sajjad.

Soccer Extras: Bangladesh hold India to goalless draw

Soccer Extras: Bangladesh hold India to goalless draw

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

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

'Will no one rid me of this meddlesome hack?'

'Will no one rid me of this meddlesome hack?'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2018

'The whispers and the murmurs had reached even the king's private quarters.' 'Of a royal surgeon wielding a chain-saw like a carpenter; a chemist with a cannister of acid; the royal chief executioner instructing someone about the fine art of handling swords...' 'All this being supervised by Mohammed's closest confidant.'

The bus driver who saved his passengers from terrorists

The bus driver who saved his passengers from terrorists

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

Nanak Chand Sharma did not lose his nerve when terrorists attacked his bus and drove 76 passengers to safety.

Fans' views will influence Wenger's future at Arsenal

Fans' views will influence Wenger's future at Arsenal

Rediff.com9 Mar 2017

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger will take into consideration the views of the club's divided fan base before deciding whether to extend his 20-year reign at the north London side.

Kammatipaadam is brilliant

Kammatipaadam is brilliant

Rediff.com22 May 2016

Kammatipaadam is a gangster movie with a difference and a must watch, for sure.

Petition seeks probe into death of witness in Salman's case

Petition seeks probe into death of witness in Salman's case

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

The petition would come up for hearing in due course, lawyer R N Kachave, who will appear on behalf of the petitioner, told PTI.

Bhilai steel plant gas leakage: Magisterial probe ordered

Bhilai steel plant gas leakage: Magisterial probe ordered

Rediff.com13 Jun 2014

A magisterial probe has been ordered into the incident of leakage of poisonous gas at Steel Authority of India Limited's Bhilai plant in which six people, including two deputy general managers, were killed and about 30 others injured.

Note ban has cost us a lot

Note ban has cost us a lot

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

Well then, what did DeMo achieve? As predicted by most economists, the volume of transactions fell, economic activity was adversely impacted, and some sectors (which were more dependent on cash transactions) witnessed greater disruption than others, says Rahul Khullar.

Ebola virus epidemic death toll exceeds 4,000: WHO

Ebola virus epidemic death toll exceeds 4,000: WHO

Rediff.com11 Oct 2014

The World Health Organisation has said that the death toll attributed to the Ebola outbreak has risen above 4,000.

German soccer bomb suspect wanted to profit on stocks: prosecutor

German soccer bomb suspect wanted to profit on stocks: prosecutor

Rediff.com21 Apr 2017

In a statement, the federal chief prosecutor said the 28-year old man, a dual German and Russian national identified as Sergei V., had bought options on Borussia Dortmund's stock before the attack.

Congress jittery as it couldn't make money in Rafale deal: Sitharaman

Congress jittery as it couldn't make money in Rafale deal: Sitharaman

Rediff.com29 Sep 2018

"They probably ran the Defence Ministry with a lot of brokers and 'dalals' in between," she said.

40 more dead as swine flu toll climbs to 1,115

40 more dead as swine flu toll climbs to 1,115

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

Swine flu claimed the lives of 40 more people in the country as the toll from the disease reached 1,115 while the total number of cases breached the 20,000 mark.

Visakhapatnam HPCL fire toll rises to 25

Visakhapatnam HPCL fire toll rises to 25

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

A probe is on into the accident, though prima facie a gas leak in the sea cooling water system was attributed to the fire.

TOP moments of the week that was

TOP moments of the week that was

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

Here's a glimpse of all that happened around the world last week.

7 Things That THRILL Sujoy Ghosh!

7 Things That THRILL Sujoy Ghosh!

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

And the two characters he really, really loves!

Won't allow anti-India activities in Kashmir: Gen Rawat

Won't allow anti-India activities in Kashmir: Gen Rawat

Rediff.com15 Jan 2018

'The army is using its might to teach them a lesson'

High-level panel to probe Bhilai plant leakage

High-level panel to probe Bhilai plant leakage

Rediff.com14 Jun 2014

Union Steel Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Friday announced that a high-level committee will be constituted to probe into the leakage of toxic gas at SAIL's Bhilai Plant in Chhattisgarh in which six people were killed and about 30 others injured.

Was Sheena Bora alive months after her death?

Was Sheena Bora alive months after her death?

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

'There is a communication between Rahul Mukerjea and Sheena Bora.' 'First on the 26th. And then on the 27th and then on the 28th.' 'See the messages wherein Rahul Mukerjea tells Sheena Bora "Baba I am in the car park. Come".' 'And Sheena Bora replies to Rahul Mukerjea: "Five min bas".' 'This explains why none of the bodies matched Sheena Bora...'

Paris St Germain thrash AS Monaco to win Ligue 1 title

Paris St Germain thrash AS Monaco to win Ligue 1 title

Rediff.com16 Apr 2018

Playing at the Parc des Princes against the team who denied them the title last year was the perfect occasion for PSG, owned by big-spenders Qatar Sports Investments since 2011, to wrap up their fifth title in the Qatari era.

Should couples sign a prenuptial agreement?

Should couples sign a prenuptial agreement?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

Will a prenup strengthen or ruin a relationship? Share your views!

When Venezuela's star stopped shining

When Venezuela's star stopped shining

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

Devastation struck Venezuela when oil prices started collapsing in 1982, following a global oil glut. The country's economy contracted overnight.

Ibrahimovic silences his critics with a goal and funny quotes

Ibrahimovic silences his critics with a goal and funny quotes

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

Brilliant Zlatan Ibrahimovic leaves Chelsea feeling blue.