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MP's serial killer a school dropout, harboured anger since his childhood

MP's serial killer a school dropout, harboured anger since his childhood

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

The first three killings came in a space of 72 hours earlier in the week, while the fourth victim, from Bhopal, fell prey a few hours before Dhurve was arrested.

No, Friends is Not The Best Sitcom Ever!

No, Friends is Not The Best Sitcom Ever!

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

'The pride of the devoted Seinfeld fan is that he happens to love a show that doesn't take his love for granted, so that even on repeat viewings he is never really sure what directions an episode might take,' observes Sreehari Nair.

DMK's bitter-sweet victory!

DMK's bitter-sweet victory!

Rediff.com24 May 2019

The DMK has performed well in the general election and will get more seats than its rival, the AIADMK, in the by-elections. But this victory won' help them, reports A Ganesh Nadar/Rediff.com.

ASK ANU: 'He finds a million ways to torture my sister'

ASK ANU: 'He finds a million ways to torture my sister'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

Mamata very close to me: Ganguly after hosting Shah

Mamata very close to me: Ganguly after hosting Shah

Rediff.com7 May 2022

Shah's visit to Ganguly's home had fuelled speculation that the he would join politics soon.

Teen charged with hate crime on Sikh man in US commits suicide

Teen charged with hate crime on Sikh man in US commits suicide

Rediff.com23 Apr 2016

17-year-old Alexis Mendoza was charged with beating and running over 68-year-old Amrik Singh Bal.

RIP RK Laxman: Common Man just lost its first citizen

RIP RK Laxman: Common Man just lost its first citizen

Rediff.com26 Jan 2015

R K Laxman immortalised the passive, hapless common man with an uncanny perception

LOVE GURU: My wife's not interested in sex

LOVE GURU: My wife's not interested in sex

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

Relationship problems? Let Love Guru help.

Jignesh Mevani is busy fighting the good fight

Jignesh Mevani is busy fighting the good fight

Rediff.com1 Jan 2018

'I fight for anyone who is poor, marginalised or victimised.' 'If a Dalit factory owner is inflicting atrocities on his Brahmin worker, then I will fight for the poor Brahmin.'

Diwali Special: 6 Lessons from Superheroes

Diwali Special: 6 Lessons from Superheroes

Rediff.com4 Nov 2021

The Ramayan offers important life lessons.

Joshimath: Govt prepares for demolition; NCMC says evacuation must

Joshimath: Govt prepares for demolition; NCMC says evacuation must

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

The administration started preparing for the demolition of two precariously standing hotels in subsidence-hit Joshimath in Uttarakhand on Tuesday, but faced protests from their owners and locals on the issue of compensation, while more families were evacuated from the danger zone as the number of affected houses rose to over 700.

'We need Tharoor to shake the system'

'We need Tharoor to shake the system'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

'Since the party is at a stage when things are very bad, this is the best time to experiment.'

India detects 2 more Omicron Covid cases; total tally reaches 4

India detects 2 more Omicron Covid cases; total tally reaches 4

Rediff.com4 Dec 2021

Cases with the Omicron variant have already been detected in Karnataka and Gujarat.

Malayankunju Review

Malayankunju Review

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

Malayankunju is a coming-of-age survival drama that has its heart in the right place, notes Divya Nair.

Right man in the wrong (Owaisi's) party?

Right man in the wrong (Owaisi's) party?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

Has Owaisi's MIM become an albatross for Imtiaz Jaleel, former journalist and the party's candidate in Aurangabad?

Why is Priyanka honoured to be kissing Nick?

Why is Priyanka honoured to be kissing Nick?

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

Our desi girl isn't the only fashionable one around.

They indicated the Missile Man had flown away, forever

They indicated the Missile Man had flown away, forever

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

Srijan Pal Singh, advisor to President A P J Abdul Kalam, recalls his final journey to IIM-Shillong.

What Awaits Rajapaksas After Monday's Mayhem?

What Awaits Rajapaksas After Monday's Mayhem?

Rediff.com10 May 2022

Gota has to decide if he could order elder brother Mahinda's arrest as the agent provocateur of Monday's violence. Then he has to prepare for an interim government, in which no one would now want to become a cabinet minister leave alone prime minister, explains N Sathiya Moorthy.

Europeans sweat and soak in sizzling summer

Europeans sweat and soak in sizzling summer

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

The heatwave, brought on by a mass of hot air flowing north from Africa to Europe in recent days, has enveloped Spain, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Switzerland and northern Italy, and is expected to last several days and extend further north.

Fire at hospital: Kin in dark about patients' condition

Fire at hospital: Kin in dark about patients' condition

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

As the hospital was sealed for investigation, some of them were still clueless about how their ailing relatives were doing after being shifted out.

Only 34% voters cast ballot in Anantnag bypoll

Only 34% voters cast ballot in Anantnag bypoll

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

The bypoll assumes significance as Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti is seeking her election to the assembly from the constituency.

'Can't use Lakhvi's voice sample as evidence in 26/11 trial'

'Can't use Lakhvi's voice sample as evidence in 26/11 trial'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2015

There is no law in Pakistan to prove its authenticity, a top prosecutor in the case

Why Kantara Is A Must Watch

Why Kantara Is A Must Watch

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

Kantara is mesmerising, applauds Rajesh Karkera.

Covid runs rampant in China as govt seems absent

Covid runs rampant in China as govt seems absent

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

One Chinese source informed ANI that 10 million new infections are probably occurring daily in China.

'Not enough beds, not enough ventilators'

'Not enough beds, not enough ventilators'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2021

'The only way to contain this is to see that a lesser number of people are affected.'

Man kidnaps, kills cousin to cover IPL betting losses

Man kidnaps, kills cousin to cover IPL betting losses

Rediff.com15 May 2013

The 13-year-old son of a diamond broker was allegedly kidnapped for ransom and later killed by his own cousin, who needed money to cover the losses he incurred while betting on IPL cricket matches, police said.

Indian couple held for torturing, starving mother to death

Indian couple held for torturing, starving mother to death

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

The man and his 28-year-old wife, whose identity have not been revealed, tortured the elderly woman repeatedly and they even cut her right eye iris out and part of her other eye, the Court of First Instance heard.

'Something historic is happening'

'Something historic is happening'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

'Through this one step, and more steps that follow, log judte jayenge (more people will come together); I'm sure of that.'

Rajnath Singh's Strategic Restraint

Rajnath Singh's Strategic Restraint

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

With the role of the venerable elder thrust on him in UP, Mr Singh has had to attune himself to the politics at the Centre, observes Aditi Phadnis.

'The trick is to look forward with excitement, then you're alive all the time'

'The trick is to look forward with excitement, then you're alive all the time'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

Varsha Bhosle salutes that effervescent icon of Indian cinema, Dev Anand.

No senior Cong leader seen with Sidhu as he goes to jail

No senior Cong leader seen with Sidhu as he goes to jail

Rediff.com20 May 2022

A few former MLAs, considered to be his loyalists and a few supporters, turned up at Sidhu's residence in Patiala Friday morning to extend moral support to him.

'May he play for India one day': Gani leaves his mark

'May he play for India one day': Gani leaves his mark

Rediff.com19 Feb 2022

Their home is, not surprisingly, teeming with visitors who are received by the proud father and Azma Khatun, the mother of the 22-year-old.

'Why did he do this?' Lata Mangeshkar on Bhaiyyu Maharaj's suicide

'Why did he do this?' Lata Mangeshkar on Bhaiyyu Maharaj's suicide

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

'How could someone who gave so much hope to others, lose hope in his own life like this?' The famous singer, a follower of the godman, recounts her memories of Bhaiyyu Maharaj.

Army adopts 'deaf and mute' village in J-K, plans welfare measures

Army adopts 'deaf and mute' village in J-K, plans welfare measures

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

There are 78 such people in the village, of which 41 are women and 30 children aged three to 15 years.

A 'champi' parlour at Singhu border to keep heads cool

A 'champi' parlour at Singhu border to keep heads cool

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

'These small efforts by the youngsters to help aged people like us will go a long way in strengthening our fight against the centre'

CES 2022: Robots To Fall In Love With

CES 2022: Robots To Fall In Love With

Rediff.com15 Jan 2022

Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com glances at some of the most interesting robots presented at the latest edition of the Consumer Electronics Show.

'So many Indians are still stuck in Kabul'

'So many Indians are still stuck in Kabul'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

The man said he and his family was in a panic after the Taliban entered Kabul and his daughter was running a high fever.

Did Savarkar Influence Godse on Women?

Did Savarkar Influence Godse on Women?

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

Godse's choice fitted with the Hindutva world view in which the assertion of masculinity, power and virility -- both discursively and institutionally -- occupied the central position. His close association with Savarkar seems only to have sharpened his uncompromising views on women.

UP assault case: Rana Ayyub granted 4 weeks' protection from arrest

UP assault case: Rana Ayyub granted 4 weeks' protection from arrest

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

The FIR was registered at the Loni Border police station at Ghaziabad in UP on June 15 under IPC Sections 153 (giving provocation with intent to cause riot), 153A (promoting enmity between groups on ground of religion, class etc), 295A (deliberate and malicious acts, intended to outrage religious feels of any class by insulting its religion or religious belief) and 120B (criminal conspiracy).

Indian paralysed after US cops' brutality testifies against officer

Indian paralysed after US cops' brutality testifies against officer

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

An Indian man, left partially paralysed when he was slammed to the ground by an American police officer, recounted his ordeal as he took the witness stand in a US court.