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Empty chairs on stage for Soren, Kejriwal at mega INDIA rally

Empty chairs on stage for Soren, Kejriwal at mega INDIA rally

Rediff.com21 Apr 2024

Two empty chairs -- one each for jailed Delhi Chief Minister Kejriwal former and former Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren -- were kept on stage as the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) organised a mega rally in Ranchi on Ranchi.

Make sure...: Pahalgam victim Lt Narwal's widow on Op Sindoor

Make sure...: Pahalgam victim Lt Narwal's widow on Op Sindoor

Rediff.com8 May 2025

The family of Navy officer Vinay Narwal, killed in a terror attack in Pahalgam, expressed gratitude for "Operation Sindoor", the Indian military's retaliatory strikes against terror infrastructure in Pakistan and PoK. Vinay's wife, Himanshi, who was widowed during their honeymoon, called the operation a testament to her late husband's spirit and a strong message against terrorism. Vinay's father, Rajesh, said the strikes would make terrorists think twice before carrying out such attacks. The operation was lauded for its decisive response to the Pahalgam attack, which claimed the lives of 26 tourists.

French Open PIX: Gauff, Djokovic win; Medvedev exits

French Open PIX: Gauff, Djokovic win; Medvedev exits

Rediff.com28 May 2025

Coco Gauff forgot to bring her rackets to the court but reminded her rivals of her French Open title ambitions with a commanding win while Daniil Medvedev lost his composure on a cold and blustery Tuesday as he crashed out in the opening round.

'Don't think it's a secret': Bilawal accepts Pak backed terror

'Don't think it's a secret': Bilawal accepts Pak backed terror

Rediff.com2 May 2025

Former Pakistani Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto has acknowledged the country's tango with terror operatives, saying that Pakistan has a past.

French Open PIX: Swiatek, Sabalenka advance; Rune survives

French Open PIX: Swiatek, Sabalenka advance; Rune survives

Rediff.com30 May 2025

Iga Swiatek continued her bid for a fifth French Open title when the Polish fifth seed overcame Romania's Jaqueline Cristian to reach the Roland Garros fourth round.

Jodhpur couple slits throats of 3 children, attempts suicide

Jodhpur couple slits throats of 3 children, attempts suicide

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

According to the SP, the couple first fed poison to their son Harish (9) and daughters Kiran (5) and Natthu (3) and then strangled them. They then slit the veins on the children's arms with a blade and used a knife to slit their throats.

'U-turn' vs 'game changer': Caste census sparks war of words

'U-turn' vs 'game changer': Caste census sparks war of words

Rediff.com1 May 2025

Caste census politics took centre stage on Thursday with the Congress terming the government's decision as a 'diversionary tactic' and a move for headlines management and the Bharatiya Janata Party saying it has exposed the difference between the Centre's 'true intentions' and the 'empty sloganeering' of the opposition party.

Sikandar: Salman's Biggest Flop Since...

Sikandar: Salman's Biggest Flop Since...

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

The film will fold this week itself, as Sunny Deol's Jaat releases on Thursday.

LaLiga: Real delay Barca party with last-gasp win

LaLiga: Real delay Barca party with last-gasp win

Rediff.com15 May 2025

Real Madrid fight back to beat Mallorca and put Barca party on hold

I-League: Aizawl FC escapes relegation zone drama

I-League: Aizawl FC escapes relegation zone drama

Rediff.com16 Mar 2025

Winger Lalbiakdika scored a brace as Aizawl FC beat relegation rivals Delhi FC 2-0 in their I-League match on Sunday.

FC Goa crush Jamshedpur to win Super Cup, seal AFC spot

FC Goa crush Jamshedpur to win Super Cup, seal AFC spot

Rediff.com3 May 2025

FC Goa has won the Super Cup title for the second time, defeating Jamshedpur FC 3-0 in the final. Borja Herrera scored a brace, while Dejan Drazic added another goal for the Goan club, who also secured a spot in the preliminary round of the AFC Champions League.

EPL PIX: Arsenal edge Newcastle; Forest keep hopes alive

EPL PIX: Arsenal edge Newcastle; Forest keep hopes alive

Rediff.com19 May 2025

Arsenal snapped a season-long jinx against Newcastle United with a nervy 1-0 win in their last Premier League home game on Sunday.

PIX: Sabalenka powers through to quarters; Swiatek fights back

PIX: Sabalenka powers through to quarters; Swiatek fights back

Rediff.com1 Jun 2025

IMAGES from the French Open played at Roland Garros, in Paris, France, on Sunday.

As celebs start #ChaloKashmir, J-K tourism faces Rs 2000-cr hit

As celebs start #ChaloKashmir, J-K tourism faces Rs 2000-cr hit

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

Kashmir tourism is staring at a loss of Rs 2000 crore with tourists pulling out in droves post the Pahalgam terror attack, and travel agents are pinning their hopes on social media by actors reverses the trend and brings back tourists to the Union territory.

When India Nearly Eliminated Dawood...

When India Nearly Eliminated Dawood...

Rediff.com23 May 2025

'6 shooters went to kill Dawood in Pakistan.'

PIX: Djokovic downs Zverev, sets up French Open SF with Sinner

PIX: Djokovic downs Zverev, sets up French Open SF with Sinner

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

IMAGES from the French Open at Roland Garros, in Paris, France, on Wednesday.

Deepika loses to Lim, returns empty-handed from World Cup

Deepika loses to Lim, returns empty-handed from World Cup

Rediff.com26 May 2024

Deepika Kumari fell short of a successive Archery World Cup medal in her international comeback after becoming a mother, losing to world No 2 Lim Sihyeon and No 3 Alejandra Valencia in Yecheon, South Korea, on Sunday.

Boxing crisis: Vijender demands urgent action

Boxing crisis: Vijender demands urgent action

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

Olympic medallist Vijender Singh has called for greater international exposure for Indian boxers to boost their 2028 Los Angles Games medal hopes while also urging fresh and fair elections in the BFI to strengthen its governance. He believes that more international competition and a strong federation are crucial for Indian boxers to succeed at the upcoming Olympics.

Man City, Chelsea and Newcastle secure Champions League spots

Man City, Chelsea and Newcastle secure Champions League spots

Rediff.com25 May 2025

Manchester City and Chelsea both secured their Champions League places with victories on the final day of the English Premier League season and Newcastle United joined them despite stumbling to a last-day defeat.

Recipe: Zelda's Black Carrot Halwa

Recipe: Zelda's Black Carrot Halwa

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

Gajjar halwa made from this dark variety of carrots is slightly more earthy-tasting than standard GH.

'It Was Destiny's Call'

'It Was Destiny's Call'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2025

'Creative impulses ek lifetime mein pura nahi ho payega.'

7 High-Fibre Foods To Supercharge Your Diet

7 High-Fibre Foods To Supercharge Your Diet

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

Eating food packed with dietary fibre contributes to a feeling of fullness and it's not empty calories.

A purist who made Gen-Z fall in love with Red & Whites

A purist who made Gen-Z fall in love with Red & Whites

Rediff.com12 May 2025

Virat Kohli: The one who forced Gen-Z to fall in love with Red and Whites

Comeback kid Saurabh Chaudhary not worried about expectations

Comeback kid Saurabh Chaudhary not worried about expectations

Rediff.com19 Apr 2025

'I just kept working hard and also experimented, sometimes technically, with the pistol.'

PIX: Manchester Utd, Tottenham in Europa League final

PIX: Manchester Utd, Tottenham in Europa League final

Rediff.com9 May 2025

Images from the Europa League semi-finals second leg between Manchester United and Athletic Bilbao, Tottenham Hotspur and Bodo/Glimt, on Thursday.

Karnataka HM regrets remark, cops hunt for molester

Karnataka HM regrets remark, cops hunt for molester

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara has apologized for his remarks on the recent molestation incident in Bengaluru, saying his statement was "not understood properly" and was "distorted." Parameshwara said he would express regret if his comments caused pain to anyone, especially women. He reiterated his commitment to providing safety and protection to women and said he has taken several measures in this regard. The incident sparked controversy, with the opposition BJP and the National Commission for Women (NCW) demanding a public apology.

Review: Test Tests Your Patience

Review: Test Tests Your Patience

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

With a better script, Test could have been a compelling relationship drama. Instead, it only tests your patience, complains Mayur Sanap.

Woman lives with dead pet cat for 3 days, then kills self

Woman lives with dead pet cat for 3 days, then kills self

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

The grief-stricken family has now decided that they will not keep any cat as pet.

PIX: Liverpool thrash Spurs to seal Premier League title

PIX: Liverpool thrash Spurs to seal Premier League title

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

Liverpool roared back from a goal behind to thrash Tottenham Hotspur 5-1 and wrap up the English Premier League title in style.

Zeenat's 'Sizzling' Song With Amitabh

Zeenat's 'Sizzling' Song With Amitabh

Rediff.com5 Apr 2025

'So there I was in a titillating white outfit, with a bit of midriff on display, rolling around in the surf, while Mr Bachchan pranced around me like an ardent bird-of-paradise.'

Chhorii 2 Review: Sigh. Lost Cause

Chhorii 2 Review: Sigh. Lost Cause

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

Chhorii 2 frustrates way more than it frightens, sighs Sukanya Verma.

The Jewel Thief You Must Watch Instead

The Jewel Thief You Must Watch Instead

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

Re-watching 1967's Jewel Thief evokes the joy of cinema, with its perfect blend of thrill, suspense, romance and music. A film like that can never be remade or be tampered with in any way, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Super Cup: Inter Kashi stun Bengaluru FC to enter QF

Super Cup: Inter Kashi stun Bengaluru FC to enter QF

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

Inter Kashi knock Bengaluru FC out of Kalinga Super Cup with penalty shoot-out win

How Rohit Sharma wrote his own rules in Test cricket

How Rohit Sharma wrote his own rules in Test cricket

Rediff.com7 May 2025

Rohit Sharma's career has been a mix of brilliant moments and inconsistencies. While his Test record may not be impressive, his white-ball dominance and leadership qualities make him a legend.

Empty Stands At Game 1 World Cup 2023

Empty Stands At Game 1 World Cup 2023

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

World Cup 2023 off to a disappointing start.

Bombs hurled, shots fired outside Bengal BJP leader's residence

Bombs hurled, shots fired outside Bengal BJP leader's residence

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

Unidentified assailants hurled bombs and opened fire outside the residence of BJP leader and former MP Arjun Singh in Bhatpara, West Bengal, injuring a youth. Singh alleged that Trinamool Congress (TMC) councillor Sunita Singh's son, Namit Singh, was behind the attack. Police are investigating the incident and have deployed security forces in the area.

Later, gator! Horschel shoos alligator off PGA Tour course with club

Later, gator! Horschel shoos alligator off PGA Tour course with club

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

Steely-nerved Billy Horschel grabbed his 60-degree wedge to chase an alligator off the course at the Cognizant Classic on Thursday, sending the scaly predator scampering into the water at the PGA National course in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

Operation Sindoor: 'Escalation Can't Be Ruled Out'

Operation Sindoor: 'Escalation Can't Be Ruled Out'

Rediff.com7 May 2025

'It could take the form of sporadic LoC violation through heavy artillery and mortar fire, focusing on border villages where the Hindu Dogra population is predominant.'

Hudson-Smith crowned Grand Slam Track's first champion

Hudson-Smith crowned Grand Slam Track's first champion

Rediff.com6 Apr 2025

American Kenny Bednarek, a twice Olympic champion, built up an enormous lead around the turn and stumbled through the tape to win the 200m in 20.07, three-tenths of a second ahead of Briton Zharnel Hughes, and clinch the men's short sprints slam.

Empuraan Has The Soul Of A Right Wing Movie

Empuraan Has The Soul Of A Right Wing Movie

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

Empuraan, with its gimmicky violence and vigilante posturing, is not out to widen your perspective or open up history. All it wants to do is pick your pockets, observes Sreehari Nair.