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'Are you Mohammed?': 'BJP leader' had slapped man found dead in MP

'Are you Mohammed?': 'BJP leader' had slapped man found dead in MP

Rediff.com21 May 2022

The video purportedly shows the accused asking the victim whether his name is Mohammed, besides demanding his Aadhaar card before repeatedly slapping him.

Want to feel 10 years younger? Own a dog!

Want to feel 10 years younger? Own a dog!

Rediff.com21 Jul 2014

Pets not only keep you active they can also make you feel and act younger, a new study has found.

Hamas attacker says their mission was 'simply to kill'

Hamas attacker says their mission was 'simply to kill'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

Israel's Shin Bet released footage on Wednesday of a Hamas terrorist describing his actions in Southern Israel during the October 7 onslaught.

Women are not subordinate to men: SC handbook demolishes gender stereotypes

Women are not subordinate to men: SC handbook demolishes gender stereotypes

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

Women are neither subordinate to men nor do they need to be submissive to anybody, as the Constitution guarantees equal rights to individuals of all genders, the Supreme Court has said in its Handbook on Combating Gender Stereotypes, while terming as "incorrect" some common stereotypes about the gender roles ascribed to men and women.

Palestinian gunmen kill 3 Israelis in Jerusalem

Palestinian gunmen kill 3 Israelis in Jerusalem

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

At least three Israelis were killed and six others injured when Palestinian gunmen opened fire at a bus stop in Jerusalem, breaking an uneasy peace in the city since the outbreak of the current round of violence in the region.

Father said it's a male-dominated job but ...: Padma awardee female mahout

Father said it's a male-dominated job but ...: Padma awardee female mahout

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

Trawling back into the past, she said her family had an elephant mahal, where the jumbos were kept in large numbers after being tamed and domesticated.

World Hindu Congress renounces 'Hinduism'!

World Hindu Congress renounces 'Hinduism'!

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

The World Hindu Congress on Friday renounced the word Hinduism, contending that the term reflected oppressive and discriminatory and embraced Hindutva and Hindu Dharma to refer to the 'eternal' religion.

Young vs old rivalry persists in TMC as party calls for unity

Young vs old rivalry persists in TMC as party calls for unity

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

The recent controversy unfolded after West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC leader Mamata Banerjee had in November advocated the need to give due respect to senior members and rejected the notion that elderly leaders should retire from active politics.

Trump lobs racially charged attacks at Republican rival Nikki Haley

Trump lobs racially charged attacks at Republican rival Nikki Haley

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

Trump's attack against Haley, a daughter of Indian immigrants who served as his UN ambassador, comes days before a hotly contested New Hampshire primary that could determine the trajectory of the party's presidential nomination contest.

Ammonia gas leak in fertilizer plant in Chennai; 52 hospitalised

Ammonia gas leak in fertilizer plant in Chennai; 52 hospitalised

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

A number of persons fainted after experiencing 'burning sensation' in their throat and chest. Many people who were asleep woke up in panic and scurried out of their homes and alerted neighbours and all of them soon reached the main roads unsure of what to do.

Hitler's 'Mein Kampf' recovered from Hamas base, claims IDF

Hitler's 'Mein Kampf' recovered from Hamas base, claims IDF

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

Slamming Hamas, the IDF further said the terror group "embraces the ideology of Hitler", the one responsible for the "annihilation" of the Jewish people.

Love Storiyaan Review: Ode To The Power Of Love

Love Storiyaan Review: Ode To The Power Of Love

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

Love Storiyaan comes alive in the courageous and fearless voice of six spirited romantics speaking direct dil se, applauds Sukanya Verma.

BJP Haryana manifesto: Sops for farmers, elderly

BJP Haryana manifesto: Sops for farmers, elderly

Rediff.com13 Oct 2019

It also pledged to give interest free crop loan of up to Rs 3 lakh to farmers.

How Ayodhya residents felt about pran pratishtha

How Ayodhya residents felt about pran pratishtha

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

As a festive spirit prevailed in Ayodhya, there was an emotional outpouring among residents of the holy city as the consecration of the new idol of Ram Lalla was held on Monday and said they indeed feel they are living in a divya (divine) Ayodhya, navya (new) Ayodhya and bhavya (grand) Ayodhya.

70 Hour Week: 'Far Too Ambitious'

70 Hour Week: 'Far Too Ambitious'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

Doctors warn that overwork is leading to lifestyle diseases like diabetes and spondylitis.

'He was a beacon of Indian music'

'He was a beacon of Indian music'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

Renowned ghazal singer Pankaj Udhas, whose velvet smooth voice gave expression to the many colours of love, longing and heartache in songs such as Chitthi Ayee Hai and Aur Ahista Kijiye Baatein, died in Mumbai on Monday, February 26, 2024, after a prolonged illness.

5 of a family among 6 killed in violence over land in UP's Deoria

5 of a family among 6 killed in violence over land in UP's Deoria

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

Former district panchayat member Prem Yadav, 50, was attacked with sharp edged weapons and killed by his rival Satyaprakash Dubey and his family when he went to the latter's house. In retaliation, Yadav's supporters from Abhaipur attacked Dubey's house and killed Dubey and four of his family.

Magsaysay Foundation presents 1959 award to Dalai Lama at home after 64 yrs

Magsaysay Foundation presents 1959 award to Dalai Lama at home after 64 yrs

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation president Susanna B Afan and foundation trustee Emily A Abrera met with the Dalai Lama, the Nobel Peace laureate, to personally present the 1959 Ramon Magsaysay Award after 64 years.

'Toll on Mumbai trans-harbour bridge should be Rs 500, not Rs 250'

'Toll on Mumbai trans-harbour bridge should be Rs 500, not Rs 250'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

'You need to have enough funds to maintain the primacy of public transport and it should not suffer because of lack of funds.'

2 women killed, 52 hurt in triple blasts at Christian meet in Kerala

2 women killed, 52 hurt in triple blasts at Christian meet in Kerala

Rediff.com29 Oct 2023

People who were present at the convention centre told media that the first blast occurred in the middle of a prayer.

HP floods: 11 passengers of Punjab bus swept away on July 10 yet to be found

HP floods: 11 passengers of Punjab bus swept away on July 10 yet to be found

Rediff.com23 Jul 2023

The wreckage of the Pepsu Roadways Transport Corporation bus was found 300 metres down from the green tax barrier of the Allo (potato) ground in the middle of the Beas river in Manali on Saturday and a search is on for the 11 passengers.

Can a WPL contract help Veda regain her place in the Indian team?

Can a WPL contract help Veda regain her place in the Indian team?

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

Tragedies and snubs are nothing new for Veda Krishnamurthy as she has seen it all in the last three years, but the out-of-favour India cricketer is desperate to make a fresh start and has pinned her hopes on the upcoming WPL to regain her spot in the national women's side.

Tamil's Dysfunctional Families You Must Watch On OTT

Tamil's Dysfunctional Families You Must Watch On OTT

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Catch J Baby in theatres, and if you want to watch more touching Tamil stories on the dysfunctional family, Arjun Menon lists where you can find them on OTT.

Elderly Dalit man 'forced to drink urine' in UP, 1 held

Elderly Dalit man 'forced to drink urine' in UP, 1 held

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

Victim Amar, a resident of Roda village in Lalitpur, told ANI one Sonu Yadav forced him to drink his urine a few days ago. "When I refused, he attacked me with a stick. He also attacked my son with an axe. We then complained against him to the police," Amar said.

Who's Who In The Archies

Who's Who In The Archies

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

A look at who stars in The Archies, and who's playing who.

1 Indian suffering from coronavirus dies in Iran

1 Indian suffering from coronavirus dies in Iran

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

Noting that the virus tends to be more fatal for those whose immunity levels are low, a senior ministry of external affairs official said the deceased, an elderly person, belonged to the vulnerable age group and had health-related complications.

Chanakya's TIPS to be a WINNER

Chanakya's TIPS to be a WINNER

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

It is said in Chanakya Neeti that the grass on the ground survives the storm because it is flexible as per the direction of the wind. The large trees break down easily as they are strong and rigid. Winners are not rigid, they are flexible. At the same time, they are focused on winning. A must read excerpt from Radhakrishnan Pillai's Art Of Winning: The Chanakya Way.

Women Must Have Cover 10 Times Their Income

Women Must Have Cover 10 Times Their Income

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

'If something unfortunate happens to an earning member, the family loses the crucial income which would have gone towards paying off debts, meeting the cost of children's higher education, or towards the upkeep of elderly parents.'

'Travelling with Bin Laden': US man uploads elderly Sikh's video

'Travelling with Bin Laden': US man uploads elderly Sikh's video

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

The 39-second video of Singh, a California resident, has been viewed over 83,000 times since it was posted on YouTube on December 9.

Suhana, Khushi, Agastya Win Our Hearts

Suhana, Khushi, Agastya Win Our Hearts

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

'I really feel a series would have done more justice to Riverdale and its teens than a movie.'

Money Dispute Over Property: Here's Some Advice!

Money Dispute Over Property: Here's Some Advice!

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

rediffGURU and financial planning expert Colonel Sanjeev Govila (retd) answers your personal finance-related questions.

How Cancer Survivors Can Obtain A Health Plan

How Cancer Survivors Can Obtain A Health Plan

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

'Try to buy a policy with a lower sum assured or one with a deductible.' 'Those whose spouses work for companies must get themselves enrolled into the employer's group health cover.' 'Some public sector banks also offer group health covers to those who open a savings account with them.'

1.28 L over 60-yr-olds get 1st dose of COVID vaccine

1.28 L over 60-yr-olds get 1st dose of COVID vaccine

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

The countrywide vaccination drive was rolled out on January 16 with the inoculation of healthcare workers, while the vaccination of the frontline workers started from February 2.

Kartarpur pilgrims can carry max Rs 11K, one bag

Kartarpur pilgrims can carry max Rs 11K, one bag

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

According to the "do's and don'ts" issued by the ministry of home affairs, children below 13 years and elderly persons of about 75 years and above will have to travel in groups. Eco-friendly material, preferably cloth bags, should be used during the pilgrimage and the surroundings should be kept clean.

'My 12 YO is disobedient, doesn't study. Pls help'

'My 12 YO is disobedient, doesn't study. Pls help'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

rediffGURU Aruna Agarwal, a qualified child psychologist and behaviour therapist with over 20 years of experience, offers expert parenting advice.

SC orders MHA to create media briefing manual for police on criminal cases

SC orders MHA to create media briefing manual for police on criminal cases

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

Observing that biased reporting gives rise to public suspicion that the person has committed an offence, a bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud said media reports can also violate the privacy of a victim.

'My children call her Gullu Aunty'

'My children call her Gullu Aunty'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

'Whenever she joined any of our family functions, she was so good, so simple.'

I can never fight with my brother: Supriya Sule

I can never fight with my brother: Supriya Sule

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

"I am boring, steady and not impulsive...Emotional relationships and professional work are two different things. I will never mix the two," she said.

Centre, states ramp up efforts to avert a BF.7 outbreak

Centre, states ramp up efforts to avert a BF.7 outbreak

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

Amid growing concerns over the spurt in COVID-19 cases in China and some other countries, Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said the focus is to ensure that no unknown variant of the virus enters India and at the same time there is no impediment to travelling.

Recipe: The JRD Club Sandwich

Recipe: The JRD Club Sandwich

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

Treat yourself to two of Chef Satish Arora's signature five-star dishes.