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How captain Dhoni fashioned CSK's demolition of RCB

How captain Dhoni fashioned CSK's demolition of RCB

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

Skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni brought into play his years of experience to effect a turnaround in Friday's IPL against Royal Challenger Bangalore, in Sharjah.

PIX: Sunrisers demolish Punjab Kings to finish second

PIX: Sunrisers demolish Punjab Kings to finish second

Rediff.com19 May 2024

Images from the IPL match between Punjab Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad, at the Rajiv Gandhi stadium, Hyderabad, on Sunday.

Babri, economic reforms, scams: Rao's action-packed 5-year term as PM

Babri, economic reforms, scams: Rao's action-packed 5-year term as PM

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

His five-year rule saw the Babri Masjid demolition, the rise of the saffron forces and also the country being placed firmly on a new economic path, away from the Nehru years of public sector socialism.

Brisbane International: Ruthless Nadal storms into the quarterfinals

Brisbane International: Ruthless Nadal storms into the quarterfinals

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

Rafael Nadal continued his impressive return from a long injury layoff with a 6-1 6-2 demolition of wildcard Jason Kubler to reach the quarter-finals at the Brisbane International on Thursday ahead of this month's Australian Open.

We only want 3 places: Yogi makes pitch for Mathura in assembly

We only want 3 places: Yogi makes pitch for Mathura in assembly

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath appeared to make a pitch in the assembly for a temple where a mosque stands now in Mathura, saying that Krishna Kanhaiya wouldn't have it any other way.

Babri masjid demolition: 8 witnesses in 18 years

Babri masjid demolition: 8 witnesses in 18 years

Rediff.com1 Oct 2010

Eighteen years after the Babri Masjid was demolished in Ayodhya on December 6, 1992, the judgment about the disputed land has finally been pronounced. But the case against the accused in the mosque demolition is still going on in the Central Bureau of Investigation's special court.The case has now been deferred to October 5 since a notification appointing a new judge for the CBI special court is yet to be issued. The court is likely to resume hearing in the second week of Oct

Samson hails Royals bowlers after KKR demolition

Samson hails Royals bowlers after KKR demolition

Rediff.com25 Apr 2021

Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Eoin Morgan though rued his team's ordinary batting.

'Arjun Singh's story on Ayodhya demolition cock and bull'

'Arjun Singh's story on Ayodhya demolition cock and bull'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2012

Dismissing criticism of former prime minister P V Narasimha Rao over the Ayodhya issue, two top officials who worked closely with him said on Monday that he tried his best to prevent demolition of Babri mosque and to ensure rule of law.

Babri demolition: Advani, Joshi, Uma to face trial

Babri demolition: Advani, Joshi, Uma to face trial

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

The apex court, however, noted that Rajasthan Governor Kalyan Singh enjoys Constitutional immunity and can be tried only after he ceases to hold the office.

Delhi demolitions fuel blame game in Assembly

Delhi demolitions fuel blame game in Assembly

Rediff.com21 Dec 2005

Congress MLA Mukesh Sharma, NCP leader Ram Vir Singh Bhiduri, and BJP MLA Harsharan Singh Balli sponsored this resolution.

Advani's discharge from demolition case set aside

Advani's discharge from demolition case set aside

Rediff.com6 Jul 2005

The high court order came on a petition filed by Haji Mehboob and Haji Mohammed Siddique challenging the trial court order discharging Advani.\n

Green Tribunal refuses to order demolition of Siri Fort Sports Complex

Green Tribunal refuses to order demolition of Siri Fort Sports Complex

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

The National Green Tribunal has refused to order demolition of the Siri Fort Sports Complex, including its squash and badminton courts, in Delhi, but held that the entire complex and its various constructed portions would not be put to any kind of commercial use or non-sport activities.

French Open PIX: Alcaraz books Sinner showdown; Swiatek sets up Gauff semis

French Open PIX: Alcaraz books Sinner showdown; Swiatek sets up Gauff semis

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

IMAGES from the French Open quarter-finals played in Paris on Tuesday.

MI vs RCB: Who Played Best Knock? Vote!

MI vs RCB: Who Played Best Knock? Vote!

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

SKY, Ishan, Faf, Rajat, DK... so many wonderful knocks to choose from...

Babri Masjid demolition was just an incident, says SC

Babri Masjid demolition was just an incident, says SC

Rediff.com16 Jan 2012

The Babri Masjid demolition is just an incident and there is nothing famous or infamous about it, the Supreme Court on Monday said while listing Central Bureau of Investigation's plea for levelling charges of criminal conspiracy against senior Bhartatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani, Shiv Sena Chief Bal Thackeray and 18 others to March 27.

'Pak men were involved in Babri demolition'

'Pak men were involved in Babri demolition'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2004

Kalyan Singh's counsel B B Saksena cited a statement by the then Human Resources Development Minister Arjun Singh while making this allegation before Justice Liberhan.

If Modi Wants A Full Term...

If Modi Wants A Full Term...

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

It will be in Modi's interest to reinvent his party, read the writing on the wall that voters wrote, and move ahead. He has little choice now. The country is watching, asserts Ramesh Menon.

Gangster couple on bail getting married, invitation goes viral

Gangster couple on bail getting married, invitation goes viral

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

A scheduled wedding, taking place between two alleged gangsters -- Anuradha Choudhary alias 'Madam Minz' from Rajasthan and Sandeep alias Kala Jathedi from Haryana -- is being discussed in police circles.

Noida twin towers demolished, Supertech brought down to earth

Noida twin towers demolished, Supertech brought down to earth

Rediff.com28 Aug 2022

The Supertech twin towers in Noida were demolished on Sunday, a year after the Supreme Court's direction to raze the illegally built structures to the ground. The nearly 100-metre-high structures - taller than Delhi's iconic Qutub Minar (73 metres) - were brought to the ground in seconds literally like a house of cards by the 'waterfall implosion' technique, in a breathtaking spectacle of modern day engineering. They were the tallest structures to be demolished in India.

Kar sevaks held after 31 yrs, Sidda says 'criminal always criminal'

Kar sevaks held after 31 yrs, Sidda says 'criminal always criminal'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

With the recent arrest of two Bharatiya Janata Party activists who had taken part in the Ayodhya agitation back in 1992 snowballing into a controversy, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday said a criminal is always a criminal unless acquitted by a court of law.

Sahara moves SC against fresh demolition by LDA

Sahara moves SC against fresh demolition by LDA

Rediff.com24 Jun 2008

The Sahara Group on Tuesday approached the Supreme Court, seeking contempt action against the Lucknow Development Authority, for carrying out certain demolitions at Sahara Saher against the apex court's order to maintain status quo.The LDA, acting on a direction from the state government, on Monday pulled down some temporary structure and barricade and filed an FIR against the officials of the Sahara Group, saying these were erected after the apex court's order of status quo.

CBI moves SC against Advani in Babri demolition case

CBI moves SC against Advani in Babri demolition case

Rediff.com18 Feb 2011

The CBI has moved the Supreme Court challenging an Allahabad High Court order that dropped charges of criminal conspiracy against top BJP leaders including L K Advani and Murli Manohar Joshi in the Babri Masjid demolition case.

Babri demolition case: SC to pronounce verdict on involvement of BJP leaders

Babri demolition case: SC to pronounce verdict on involvement of BJP leaders

Rediff.com18 Apr 2017

The Supreme Court is likely to pronounce its verdict on Wednesday on a plea seeking restoration of conspiracy charges against senior Bharatiya Janata Party leaders, including Lal Krishna Advani, Murli Manohar Joshi and Uma Bharti in the Babri Masjid demolition case.

Varun Or Rana? Who Gets Your Vote?

Varun Or Rana? Who Gets Your Vote?

Rediff.com6 May 2024

Young pacer Harshit Rana is enjoying a dream run with the ball in IPL 2024.

Opposition parties slam BJP for Babri demolition

Opposition parties slam BJP for Babri demolition

Rediff.com5 Dec 2002

They staged an hour-long 'dharna' at the statue of Mahatma Gandhi inside the Parliament House complex denouncing the BJP and Sangh Parivar outfits for creating communal tension.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Babri demolition case: SC reserves order on plea against BJP leaders

Babri demolition case: SC reserves order on plea against BJP leaders

Rediff.com6 Apr 2017

The apex court will also decide whether the trial of the VVIP accused can be transferred from a court in Rae Bareli to Lucknow.

Was Modi Worried About Shyam Rangeela?

Was Modi Worried About Shyam Rangeela?

Rediff.com23 May 2024

Rangeela's presence in the fray could have been trifle uncomfortable for Modi. He may not have posed an electoral challenge to the prime minister, but Rangeela's public meetings could have seen people flocking, if only to hear him mimic Modi. In a completely Modi-centric election, the presence of a 'rival' -- if only for a smattering of audience at his meetings -- would not have been particularly appreciated by Modi, asserts Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay, author of Narendra Modi: The Man, The Times.

Why Is The BJP Talking About Stability?

Why Is The BJP Talking About Stability?

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

'What should surprise BJP supporters is Modi's call for 'stability' at the manifesto launch, a theme that he and his team members had not touched ahead of the Lok Sabha polls in 2014 and 2019.' 'The last time the party called for 'stability at the Centre' was in 1998 and 1999,' recalls N Sathiya Moorthy.

Babri demolition case plunges LS into turmoil

Babri demolition case plunges LS into turmoil

Rediff.com21 Jul 2003

The opposition is agitated over the CBI dropping the conspiracy charge against Deputy Prime Minister L K Advani and some other BJP leaders in the Babri Masjid demolition case.

Candidates: Gukesh outwits Alireza, takes sole lead

Candidates: Gukesh outwits Alireza, takes sole lead

Rediff.com21 Apr 2024

Teenaged Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh shot into sole lead after defeating Firouzja Alireza of France in the 13th and penultimate round of Candidates' Chess tournament in Toronto on Saturday, his quest for the extraordinary placing him on the cusp of becoming the youngest ever World Championship contender.

Was Narasimha Rao India's Best Prime Minister?

Was Narasimha Rao India's Best Prime Minister?

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

'He told senior journalists a few days after the Babri Masjid demolition, 'Jo hua theek hua. Maine isliye hone diya ki BJP ki rajniti hamesha ke liye khatam ho jaye.'

Why BJP Lost Faizabad, Home To Ayodhya

Why BJP Lost Faizabad, Home To Ayodhya

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

'The Constitution of India defeated the BJP.'

Baltimore mishap: Indian crew onboard Dali 'healthy'

Baltimore mishap: Indian crew onboard Dali 'healthy'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

The Indian crew onboard a crippled container vessel that collided against a key bridge in Baltimore last week is healthy , according to a nonprofit organisation that has been in touch with the personnel.

Houses of accused of raping 12-year-old girl razed

Houses of accused of raping 12-year-old girl razed

Rediff.com29 Jul 2023

The accused, Ravindra Kumar and Atul Bhadoliya, allegedly raped the girl, bit her and inserted a hard object in her private parts on Thursday, police sources stated, but a senior official said this can be confirmed only after her medical examination report is received.

Main Atal Hoon Review: Playing It Safe

Main Atal Hoon Review: Playing It Safe

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

Had it not been for Pankaj Tripathi, who must have worked hard to get those Vajpayee intonations and mannerisms so perfectly well, Ravi Jadhav's flattering portrait of Vajpayee would have been more vacuous than what we get to see, observes Prasanna Zore.

Train crash: Govt school used as morgue demolished

Train crash: Govt school used as morgue demolished

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

The demolition was being carried out in presence of the school managing committee (SMC) members and Public Works Department officials.

French Open PIX: Alcaraz, Swiatek, Tsitsipas move into quarters

French Open PIX: Alcaraz, Swiatek, Tsitsipas move into quarters

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

Images from Day 8 of the 2024 French Open at Roland Garros on Sunday.

HC asks Maha Govt to monitor Ulhasnagar demolition

HC asks Maha Govt to monitor Ulhasnagar demolition

Rediff.com12 Jan 2006

The court further said the Principal Secretary would be held liable if the High Court order is not properly implemented by the Commissioner.

Historic India Club in London announces closure after losing legal battle

Historic India Club in London announces closure after losing legal battle

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

Proprietors Yadgar Marker and his daughter Phiroza launched a "Save India Club" appeal as they fought to keep it going but have now announced its impending closure.

Delhi demolition: Woman gives birth to girl in biting cold

Delhi demolition: Woman gives birth to girl in biting cold

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

A few metres from where Anwar Alam and Safina lost their daughter, Ruksiya, in an incident that has now turned into a major political controversy, a woman gave birth to a girl. The mother and child were quickly shifted to a hospital from the biting cold.