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Kangana faces Congress fire on PoK barb

Kangana faces Congress fire on PoK barb

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

Maharashtra Congress spokesperson Sachin Sawant hit out at the actress for leaving Mumbai for her home state Himachal Pradesh without giving information about drugs to government agencies.

What made Pankaj Tripathi Cry

What made Pankaj Tripathi Cry

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

'Never had I imagined even in my wildest dreams that this 18-year-journey through 80 films would bring me so much love, respect and appreciation.' 'I never thought I would become such a charchit abhineta (popular actor).'

How the US Lost the Opium War in Afghanistan

How the US Lost the Opium War in Afghanistan

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

The US spent $1.5 million a day since 2001 fighting the opium war in Afghanistan. After hundreds of airstrikes failed to curtail the Taliban's $200-million-a-year opium trade, the US military quietly ended the campaign when the Trump administration officials engaged in direct peace talks with the Taliban, notes Atanu Biswas.

Delhi shocker: Woman gang-raped, paraded through streets; 9 held

Delhi shocker: Woman gang-raped, paraded through streets; 9 held

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

Of the 11 people allegedly involved, seven are women and four men, including juveniles. While the seven women have been arrested, police are trying to ascertain the age of the two others picked up, officials said.

Pahlaj Scissorhands

Pahlaj Scissorhands

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

Pahlaj Nihalani's snip-friendly attitude is nothing new

Did IIT-Roorkee make yoga compulsory?

Did IIT-Roorkee make yoga compulsory?

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

Though all students were asked to participate in the camp, it was not binding on them, said the institute.

Olympics: South Korea told to remove banners at village

Olympics: South Korea told to remove banners at village

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

Olympic quick takes - Brazil lifter Reis suspended from Games after positive drug test.

Wasim Akram's Late Swing

Wasim Akram's Late Swing

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

Indians will forever remember Akram as the scary phenomenon with the soft smile, the man who rattled through the Indian batting order, but was rarely as hated as Waqar or Shoaib Akhtar, observes Vaibhav Raghunandan.

Like the poster of Mohenjo Daro?

Like the poster of Mohenjo Daro?

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

If All Indians Are Your Brothers And Sisters...

If All Indians Are Your Brothers And Sisters...

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

'One doesn't need to wait for the government to come forward to help.' 'Why blame the system when we can start doing things in a small way?'

Gurmeet Ram Rahim: Nothing in MSG is offensive

Gurmeet Ram Rahim: Nothing in MSG is offensive

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

Ahead of the film's release, the godman addressed the media in Mumbai to clear the air about any misapprehension.

'If I didn't take this risk with Udta Punjab, I wouldn't take another risk in life'

'If I didn't take this risk with Udta Punjab, I wouldn't take another risk in life'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

'Director Abhishek Chaubey didn't think I could be this girl. He didn't even think of coming to me. Shahid thought of coming to me and that's how everything happened. I feel if I don't take risks, I'll never know. I have to play around a little bit. I want to do a film like Udta Punjab as well as an out-and-out comedy.' Alia Bhatt is ready to fly high with Udta Punjab.

10 BIZARRE Things Charlie Sheen Has Done

10 BIZARRE Things Charlie Sheen Has Done

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

Charlie Sheen is one crazy coot!

High Court to Censor Board: Do not act like a grandmother

High Court to Censor Board: Do not act like a grandmother

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

'Today is our independence day. Udta Punjab is not just a film anymore. It is a movement and one that has ended in the victory of democracy.'

Social media platforms now toolkits of terror groups: Jaishankar

Social media platforms now toolkits of terror groups: Jaishankar

Rediff.com29 Oct 2022

He said despite efforts by the UN, the threat of terrorism is only growing and expanding, particularly in Asia and Africa.

DIG Roopa: The tough cop taking on VIP culture

DIG Roopa: The tough cop taking on VIP culture

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

From leading the team that arrested Uma Bharti to exposing V K Sasikala's privileges in prison, the 42-year-old IPS officer is not scared of anything.

AAP Punjab unit mulls breaking away over Kejri apology, Mann quits as head

AAP Punjab unit mulls breaking away over Kejri apology, Mann quits as head

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

"..I m resigning as a president of AAP Punjab...but my fight against drug mafia and all kind of corruption in Punjab will continue as an "Aam Aadmi" of Punjab (sic)," Bhagwant Mann said in a tweet.

Cooperation must for regional security: Modi at Central Asia summit

Cooperation must for regional security: Modi at Central Asia summit

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

India and five Central Asian countries on Thursday decided to establish a joint working group on Afghanistan at the senior officials' level, ministry of external affairs secretary (West) Reenat Sandhu said.

Why Is Mohammed Zubair In Jail?

Why Is Mohammed Zubair In Jail?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

This is New India, where our heroes and heroines are vilified and jailed by a State intent on damaging its own people, asserts Aakar Patel.

EC makes record seizures of Rs 1,000 cr in 5 state polls

EC makes record seizures of Rs 1,000 cr in 5 state polls

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

The poll-panel called these seizures by its various field and technical enforcement teams a "historic milestone" achieved "for the first time in any assembly electoral process", meaning during simultaneously-held assembly polls.

Goa minister takes U-turn after facing flak for trying to cure homosexuality

Goa minister takes U-turn after facing flak for trying to cure homosexuality

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

After his controversial remarks over the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community drew flak, Goa minister Ramesh Tawadkar on Tuesday did a u-turn over the issue saying he was misunderstood and misquoted on the issue.

India bought Pegasus as part of defence deal with Israel: Report

India bought Pegasus as part of defence deal with Israel: Report

Rediff.com29 Jan 2022

The report also referred to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Israel in July 2017.

AMU's Governance Structure Is Democratic, Not Divine

AMU's Governance Structure Is Democratic, Not Divine

Rediff.com18 Mar 2023

These self-appointed well-wishers of AMU are basically for the control or police model of university governance. They have no faith whatsoever in the democratic functioning of the universities, observes Faizan Mustafa, former dean, Faculty of Law, and Registrar, Aligarh Muslim University.

Sheena Bora Trial: The Shrink Testifies

Sheena Bora Trial: The Shrink Testifies

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

As he was giving evidence, Dr Matcheswalla peremptorily summoned the CBI representative over to the witness box and whispered something. Indrani Mukerjea's advocate Sudeep Pasbola immediately cut in, wondering what he was up to: "Please, please, please." Dr Matcheswalla, looking innocently startled, said: "I was asking if I can order for tea."

Maradona's fortune has many claimants

Maradona's fortune has many claimants

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

The legal wrangling began within days of Maradona's death from a heart attack in Buenos Aires on Nov. 25.

Speedy distribution of vaccine major global challenge: WHO experts

Speedy distribution of vaccine major global challenge: WHO experts

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

As India launches the world's most ambitious and biggest vaccination drive against COVID-19, the country will encounter the formidable challenge of rapidly scaling up distribution of the vaccines to secure immunity for its entire population, two prominent Indian scientists at World Health Organisation have said.

Muzaffarpur case: Main accused in hospital, not jail

Muzaffarpur case: Main accused in hospital, not jail

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

Brajesh Thakur, the main accused in the child sexual abuse case, has been resting it out for the past 40 days.

Censor Board chief: The CBFC has no relevance now

Censor Board chief: The CBFC has no relevance now

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

'Now that the honorable court has given Udta Punjab the go-ahead, other filmmakers can also appeal to the courts.' Censor Board chief Pahlaj Nihalani reacts to the court verdict on Udta Punjab.

Guarding the face: ex-boxer Haye launches mask to fight COVID-19

Guarding the face: ex-boxer Haye launches mask to fight COVID-19

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

Launching The Black Mask Company, Haye said the design was inspired by police masks in Vietnam, where there have been no recorded deaths from COVID-19, and that he wanted to help protect the environment.

SC raps lawyers for 'unfair criticism' over COVID-19

SC raps lawyers for 'unfair criticism' over COVID-19

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

A bench headed by Chief Justice S A Bobde, who is demitting office as the 47th CJI, lamented imputation of motive by some senior bar members while allowing senior advocate Harish Salve to withdraw as an amicus curiae from the case after he said that he did not want it to be decided under the shadow that he was friends with Justice Bobde from "school and college days".

India, Thailand to forge close ties in defence, cyber security, economy

India, Thailand to forge close ties in defence, cyber security, economy

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

Thailand expressed interest in the Indian defence industry and its experience and expertise in the field of defence R&D and production. Modi welcomed Thai investments in India in the potential areas under the 'Make in India' initiative, especially in the manufacturing sector, infrastructure development, tourism and hospitality facilities.

Criticising Raut doesn't mean insulting Maharashtra: Kangana

Criticising Raut doesn't mean insulting Maharashtra: Kangana

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

Your people are threatening me, still I will come to Mumbai on September 9 Ranaut said.

Indian-American doctor indicted on 3 counts of murder

Indian-American doctor indicted on 3 counts of murder

Rediff.com20 May 2016

Dr Narendra Nagareddy from Atlanta was arrested in January. He is being held in a county jail without bound.

And Indrani snorted in laughter...

And Indrani snorted in laughter...

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

When a trial for a murder is going on -- with no end in sight -- more than ten years after the crime took place, it will not feel like the murder happened yesterday.

Rahul praises prime minister, calls him his 'guru'

Rahul praises prime minister, calls him his 'guru'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

Days after his public criticism of the government over ordinance on convicted lawmakers, Rahul Gandhi on Thursday sought to mollify Prime Minister Manmohan Singh saying he is "my guru" and "a man with good intent".

Sports Bill may stop BCCI from using 'India' as team name

Sports Bill may stop BCCI from using 'India' as team name

Rediff.com10 Jul 2013

The Board of Control for Cricket in India could be again set on collision course with the Sports Ministry as a contentious clause in the Draft National Sports Development Bill states that only those federations who come under the Right to Information Act (RTI) ambit will have the right to use 'India' as the team's name.

No second chances for match-fixers: KP on Amir

No second chances for match-fixers: KP on Amir

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen has joined the chorus of players who believe tainted Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir should be banned for life for his role in the 2010 spot-fixing scandal. Amir will return at Lord's six years after he deliberately bowled no balls at the same venue during a Test in 2010. Pietersen was among the England team that played against Pakistan at that Lord's Test in August 2010 and the 36-year old believes anyone caught spot or match fixing should not be allowed to play the game again.

Is Sunburn anti-Indian culture? Vote

Is Sunburn anti-Indian culture? Vote

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

Should politicians have a say on what events can take place in the country?

The unlikely heroines of Sawda Ghevra

The unlikely heroines of Sawda Ghevra

Rediff.com17 Mar 2018

'With this success (of access to water) the women are convinced that their rights go beyond law books -- and the law is indeed powerful.' 'The women are now not afraid to file a police complaint or file a case in court.'

Avoid full meals, keep white flag: Dos/don'ts for Indians stuck in Kharkiv

Avoid full meals, keep white flag: Dos/don'ts for Indians stuck in Kharkiv

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

According to the ministry, "potentially dangerous or difficult situations" that are "to be expected" include use of Molotov cocktails (including by local people or militia), building collapse, falling debris, internet jamming, lack of electricity or food or water, exposure to freezing temperature, psychological trauma, injuries, lack of medical support, lack of transportation and face-to-face situation with armed fighters or military personnel.