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4 dead, 70 injured as North East Express train derails in Bihar

4 dead, 70 injured as North East Express train derails in Bihar

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

The 23-coach 12506 North East Express had departed the Anand Vihar terminal in Delhi at 7:40 am on Wednesday for its nearly 33-hour journey to Kamakhya, about six kilometres away from Guwahati.

Has Paytm Woken Up Too Late?

Has Paytm Woken Up Too Late?

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

Has Vijay Shekhar Sharma given up on the bank? For now, he seems to be on a save-OCL mission. The bank will face its logical end, observes Tamal Bandopadhyay.

'How come the world is angry with Israel?'

'How come the world is angry with Israel?'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

'Israel should stop water supply to the people who want to destroy us.' 'It is not Israel's responsibility to take care of the people who want to kill Israelis.'

'I can't believe I survived that nightmare'

'I can't believe I survived that nightmare'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

'The buildings all around had caved in or were damaged. The trees were all uprooted. Things were very scary.'

Indians in Israel, Gaza safe; stranded citizens seek quick exit

Indians in Israel, Gaza safe; stranded citizens seek quick exit

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

The Indian embassy has received requests from Indian tourists stranded in the country to facilitate their exit. Most of the tourists are travelling in groups.

'Strongly oppose' India's abstention on Gaza vote at UN: Sonia

'Strongly oppose' India's abstention on Gaza vote at UN: Sonia

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

Sonia aid the Congress has been consistent over the years in its strong belief that both the Palestinians and Israelis have the right to live in a just peace.

Magic Magic Moments. Amitabh Style

Magic Magic Moments. Amitabh Style

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

Sukanya Verma applauds the man, the movies and the many, many, MANY memories he's created on big screen through 80 Amitabh Bachchan moments.

MP: Tribal man dies in police firing during protest

MP: Tribal man dies in police firing during protest

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

Orders prohibiting gathering of people were clamped down in Mhow tehsil of Indore district on Thursday after a 25-year-old tribal man died in police firing during a protest over the death of a young woman, officials said.

DON'T dance like this on Valentine's Day!

DON'T dance like this on Valentine's Day!

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

For all the eager beavers out there, here are the ones, says Sukanya Verma, you should avoid.

'Where do I go now even if I want to return?'

'Where do I go now even if I want to return?'

Rediff.com13 May 2023

What shocked Kan was the news that a prominent personality in his neighbourhood led the ransacking of his house and its torching later.

Martyr Hemraj's village gets road, helipad, electricity

Martyr Hemraj's village gets road, helipad, electricity

Rediff.com15 Jan 2013

Khairair, a nondescript village in Uttar Pradesh, which does not have a proper road or school, was engulfed in sorrow and shock after one of its sons was beheaded by Pakistani soldiers, but things may change soon.

'This Fight Is Against Terrorism'

'This Fight Is Against Terrorism'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

'99.6 per cent is occupied by Arab countries in the Middle East; Israel occupies just 0.4 per cent of the entire Middle East.' 'That 0.4 per cent is also a big issue for them.'

SRK, Rajamouli Among Time's 100 Most Influential

SRK, Rajamouli Among Time's 100 Most Influential

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

Shah Rukh Khan, SS Rajamouli, Salman Rushdie and Padma Lakshmi are among the World's 100 Most Influential People of 2023, Time magazine announced.

PIX: Wolves shock City; United down Inter

PIX: Wolves shock City; United down Inter

Rediff.com20 Jul 2019

Rui Patricio saved three penalties as Wolverhampton Wanderers defeated English Premier League champions Manchester City to claim the Premier League Asia Trophy 3-2 in a penalty shootout.

'The bus was torn into by a torrent of bullets'

'The bus was torn into by a torrent of bullets'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

The team heard a loud crackle. Then the scream came from Dilshan at the front of the bus. 'Get down.' Jayawardene was hit first; his sock filled with blood. Outside, twelve gunmen blocked the exit. A revealing excerpt from Nicholas Brookes's An Island's Eleven: A History of Cricket in Sri Lanka.

SHOCKING! 32 cataract patients operated in torchlight in UP hospital

SHOCKING! 32 cataract patients operated in torchlight in UP hospital

Rediff.com26 Dec 2017

The district administration on Tuesday suspended the chief medical officer.

11 killed after temple chariot grazes power line in TN

11 killed after temple chariot grazes power line in TN

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

The tragic incident occurred on Wednesday when the Appar temple's chariot procession was passing through the Thanjavur-Boodalur Road.

FIFA WC PIX: Argentina trump Mexico in must-win game

FIFA WC PIX: Argentina trump Mexico in must-win game

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

The stadium erupted in cheers once more with Fernandez's late strike which sealed Argentina's first win in the tournament and rekindled Messi's hopes of a first-ever World Cup title.

Param Bir Singh new darling of Opposition: Sena

Param Bir Singh new darling of Opposition: Sena

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

The Sena also said this issue has now become a "matter of prestige" for the party-led government, a day after Sharad Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party ruled out resignation of Deshmukh.

Cirkus Review: Angoor Khatte Hain!

Cirkus Review: Angoor Khatte Hain!

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

Cirkus is boring and puerile, notes Sukanya Verma.

Badal used the carrot and stick to play with Punjab militancy

Badal used the carrot and stick to play with Punjab militancy

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

Panthic politics came easily to Parkash Singh Badal. But he was quick to abandon it when it became a problem, points out Aditi Phadnis.

Telangana min warns of snapping power, water supply to military in Hyderabad

Telangana min warns of snapping power, water supply to military in Hyderabad

Rediff.com13 Mar 2022

Addressing the state legislative assembly, Rao said, "We will cut power and water supply if needed to military authorities (Cantonment limits) because it is not fair to close the roads whenever they want."

NRIs: Pop Nationalism To Identity Supremacy

NRIs: Pop Nationalism To Identity Supremacy

Rediff.com21 Oct 2023

Brand India's societal divisions and distortions have remained as much relevant in 'liberal' America and Europe as it still is in the structurally stratified Indian society of the 21st century, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Djokovic, Tsitsipas set for high stakes Australian Open final

Djokovic, Tsitsipas set for high stakes Australian Open final

Rediff.com28 Jan 2023

The Australian Open men's singles final offers a rematch of the dramatic 2021 French Open final, in which Djokovic came back from two sets down to snatch the title and leave Greek Tsitsipas heartbroken.

EXPLAINED: How Argentina made it to World Cup final

EXPLAINED: How Argentina made it to World Cup final

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

Here is what you need to know about their route to the final

LG-Kejriwal tussle refuses to die down despite one-hour meeting

LG-Kejriwal tussle refuses to die down despite one-hour meeting

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

Kejriwal alleged that for the last few months, the interference of the lieutenant governor in the elected government's working has increased day by day.

Putin warns of more after deadly missile strikes on Kyiv

Putin warns of more after deadly missile strikes on Kyiv

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

In a television appearance Monday, Putin said Russia had struck military and infrastructure targets across Ukraine following the Crimea bridge blast.

What's the difference between a heart attack and a sudden cardiac arrest?

What's the difference between a heart attack and a sudden cardiac arrest?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2014

Dr SK Gupta, Senior Consultant -- Cardiology, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals explains the difference between a heart attack and cardiac arrest and how to tackle both the situations.

Sudden cardiac arrest: How you can save a life

Sudden cardiac arrest: How you can save a life

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

A person suffering from sudden cardiac arrest will not have detectable pulse, which means the patient has only seconds to survive.

Rain gods force PM to abandon Varanasi yatra once again

Rain gods force PM to abandon Varanasi yatra once again

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

Heavy rainfall and electrocution of a worker at the venue of his public meeting in Varanasi on Thursday forced Prime Minister Narendra Modi to cancel his visit to his Lok Sabha constituency for the second time in about three weeks.

Shameful! Unable to pay bribe for wheelchair, patient forced to use toy tricycle

Shameful! Unable to pay bribe for wheelchair, patient forced to use toy tricycle

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

Responding to the incident, Telangana minister K T Rama Rao said he spoke to the Superintendent of the Hospital to enquire about the incident.

5 things Saina Nehwal needs to do to before Olympics...

5 things Saina Nehwal needs to do to before Olympics...

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

Take a look at what fit-again Saina needs to do before going into the Olympic Games in August this year.

'Most difficult operation done by any army in the world'

'Most difficult operation done by any army in the world'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

'Khalistan would have been in existence today, but for the army.'

PIX: Messi keeps dream alive with magic strike

PIX: Messi keeps dream alive with magic strike

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

Lionel Messi kept his dream of winning his first World Cup alive by rifling in the opening goal in Saturday's 2-0 victory over Mexico in World Cup Group C, proving he was far from done in the tournament.

Housing prices remain steady during the 2 Covid waves

Housing prices remain steady during the 2 Covid waves

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Housing sales mostly declined during the first and the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic but prices did not fall in most of the cities but rather increased in some cities, according to the Economic Survey 2021-22. The pre-Budget document also highlighted that the housing demand recovered after both the waves on the back of pent up demand, low interest rates on home loans and reduction in stamp duty by some states. The survey has analysed the National Housing Bank's data on change in housing transactions in Q1FY21 (first COVID-19 wave) and Q1FY22 (second COVID-19 wave) over the pre-pandemic levels of Q1FY20. It also looked into change in housing prices index during this period.

2022 Flashback: Jacqueline's Con Call

2022 Flashback: Jacqueline's Con Call

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

As the curtain come down on 2022, Roshmila Bhattacharya flashbacks to some of the year's newsmakers and events.

Actor Pavan Kalyan gets a shock during road show

Actor Pavan Kalyan gets a shock during road show

Rediff.com22 Jan 2009

The police said incident occurred this evening when he was participating in a road show in Husnabad mandal of Karimnagar district. "As he waved back his hands in response to the reception by his fans and supporters, his hand touched an over head electric wire and he collapsed on the roof of his vehicle", an onlooker said.

'Auto is an extremely attractive contrarian bet'

'Auto is an extremely attractive contrarian bet'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

'Valuations are very attractive, and most companies are cash-rich with strong dividend yields.'

Did Climate Change Matter In Gujarat Elections?

Did Climate Change Matter In Gujarat Elections?

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

Better living conditions must be an integral part of all political campaigns. But this will only happen if the public pressures the political class to understand the irreversibility of climate change and make the environment a crucial part of their manifestos.