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Briton dead, many hurt as turbulence hits SIA flight; 3 Indians among flyers

Briton dead, many hurt as turbulence hits SIA flight; 3 Indians among flyers

Rediff.com22 May 2024

The airline confirmed that there were injuries onboard, and stated that all "possible assistance" will be provided to the passengers on the aircraft.

Halt illegal mining in Aravallis, act against officials: SC

Halt illegal mining in Aravallis, act against officials: SC

Rediff.com2 May 2024

A bench of Justices BR Gavai and Abhay S Oka said the governments must ensure that action is taken against erring officials.

Ready For Some Fantasy OTT?

Ready For Some Fantasy OTT?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

Fantasy and road trips rule OTT this week. Sukanya Verma gives you options to take your pick from.

RBI to go after erring bank auditors

RBI to go after erring bank auditors

Rediff.com30 Jun 2018

The RBI will take action against, apart from erring auditors, those responsible for wrong information in a bank's financial statements, incorrect certification given by auditors, wrong information given in the Long Form Audit Report, and any other violations of the RBI's rules and regulations on auditing.

Assam demolishes houses of 3 rape accused, 2 others over encroachment

Assam demolishes houses of 3 rape accused, 2 others over encroachment

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

According to a senior official of the district administration, the occupants had built their houses on government land in Tangabari village under the Dudhnoi revenue circle limits and notices to clear those structures were served to them.

Olympics: Lakshya Sen to fight for bronze after Axelsen defeat

Olympics: Lakshya Sen to fight for bronze after Axelsen defeat

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

Lakshya Sen falls to Axelsen in semis, to play bronze-medal playoff

Delhi govt must take blame for nod to fell 422 trees: SC

Delhi govt must take blame for nod to fell 422 trees: SC

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

The Delhi government must come before the court and tell "how it will compensate for the damage caused to the environment due to its illegal acts", the bench said.

How Should Rahul Gandhi Have Spoken Abroad?

How Should Rahul Gandhi Have Spoken Abroad?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

'I would think that India faces less damage from opinions voiced overseas compared to the damage it suffers if the right to free speech of its citizens is curtailed in the name of image management,' asserts Shyam G Menon.

Prithvi Shaw faces legal heat over molestation allegations

Prithvi Shaw faces legal heat over molestation allegations

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

Mumbai court issues summons to cricketer Prithvi Shaw on social media influencer's plea

Yet another bridge collapses in Bihar, 10th such in 15 days

Yet another bridge collapses in Bihar, 10th such in 15 days

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

Another instance of bridge collapse came to the fore in Bihar on Thursday, making it the 10th such incident to have been reported from the state in just over a fortnight, an official said.

French Open: Bopanna-Ebden scrape past Brazilian duo to advance

French Open: Bopanna-Ebden scrape past Brazilian duo to advance

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

Entering as an eighth alternate pair, Zormann and Luz would not have hoped to feature in the tournament but a spate of withdrawals cleared their way. They threatened to upset the second seeds but Bopanna and Ebden had the experience to shift momentum at crucial stages of the match.

Where India erred against New Zealand in 1st ODI...

Where India erred against New Zealand in 1st ODI...

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

India captain Shikhar Dhawan was of the view that his bowlers failed to execute their plans and bowled too short to an attacking batter like Tom Latham, who cashed in on the opportunity to register his career-best ODI score in the first One-Day International against New Zealand, in Auckland, on Friday.

10 Must-Eat Delights of Durga Pujo

10 Must-Eat Delights of Durga Pujo

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

An encyclopedia to the best Durga Pujo eating.

Super Bowl PIX: Taylor Swift shares the glare with Kelce as Chiefs win

Super Bowl PIX: Taylor Swift shares the glare with Kelce as Chiefs win

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

Swift, who last weekend won the Grammy Award for album of the year for a record fourth time, has attended 12 Chiefs games since she began dating Kelce last year, boosting already sky-high NFL ratings.

India's spice exports at potential risk, needs urgent action: GTRI

India's spice exports at potential risk, needs urgent action: GTRI

Rediff.com2 May 2024

Countries that raised concerns about the quality of Indian spices have called for urgent attention and action, Delhi-based think tank Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) said on Wednesday. The stakes are high since India exported spices worth about $692.5 million to the United States (US), Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia and Maldives in the financial year 2023-24 (FY24), it said. During FY24, India's spice exports were worth $4.25 billion, accounting for a 12 per cent share of the global spice exports.

Another Bilkis convict seeks SC review of remission verdict

Another Bilkis convict seeks SC review of remission verdict

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

The review plea filed by Ramesh Rupabhai Chandana said the top court erred while passing the impugned order and overruling judgment dated May 13, 2022, passed by another bench of the apex court.

Air India fined Rs 30 lakh after passenger not given wheelchair dies

Air India fined Rs 30 lakh after passenger not given wheelchair dies

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

80-year-old passenger collapsed and later died after walking from plane to terminal at the Mumbai airport after not getting a wheelchair.

Nambi was framed as a Maldivian woman spurned cop's advances: CBI

Nambi was framed as a Maldivian woman spurned cop's advances: CBI

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

The 1994 Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) espionage case, in which former space scientist Nambi Narayanan was falsely implicated, was allegedly created by a then special branch officer of Kerala police to justify his illegal detention of a Maldivian woman in India after she spurned his advances, the Central Bureau of Investigation has told a court in Thiruvananthapuram.

Nagal, Bopanna-Sriram sent packing in first round

Nagal, Bopanna-Sriram sent packing in first round

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

India's tennis campaign at the Paris Olympics lasted just a day as Sumit Nagal and the men's doubles pair of Rohan Bopanna and N Sriram Balaji bowed out after losing their respective opening matches to French challengers in Paris Sunday.

Spice row: Govt plans greater scrutiny, SOPs

Spice row: Govt plans greater scrutiny, SOPs

Rediff.com13 May 2024

The government is formulating guidelines on the use of ethylene oxide (ETO) in samples of spices for the domestic market and exports, people aware of the matter said, as it plans to step up efforts to make quality checks more stringent. ETO, a flammable, colourless gas, is typically used as a disinfectant. It is also used as a sterilising agent and an insecticide to reduce microbial contamination in spices. However, its use is considered carcinogenic, beyond permissible limits.

NBA: Lakers oust Nuggets, Celtics hold off 76ers

NBA: Lakers oust Nuggets, Celtics hold off 76ers

Rediff.com13 May 2012

The Los Angeles Lakers finally put away the Denver Nuggets while the Boston Celtics got their series with the Philadelphia 76ers off to a nervous but successful start on Saturday.

Venky or Ishan? Who Impressed More?

Venky or Ishan? Who Impressed More?

Rediff.com12 May 2024

Just two batters played impactful knocks on the night. Here's how they went...

NBA: Lakers coach suspended, to miss 76ers game

NBA: Lakers coach suspended, to miss 76ers game

Rediff.com7 Feb 2012

The Los Angeles Lakers will be without head coach Mike Brown on Monday for a key game against the Philadelphia 76ers after he was suspended and fined by the National Basketball Association.

NBA: Bosh guides home-loving Heat past 76ers

NBA: Bosh guides home-loving Heat past 76ers

Rediff.com22 Jan 2012

Chris Bosh sparked the Miami Heat to a third home win in a row on Saturday, draining 30 points in a 113-92 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers.

What's so special about Kawasaki Z250 and ER-6n?

What's so special about Kawasaki Z250 and ER-6n?

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

The Kawasaki Z250 is its most affordable bike at Rs 3 lakh. Kawasaki ER-6n is a performance bike that will set you back by Rs 4.78 lakh!

Death during turbulence: Singapore Airlines says...

Death during turbulence: Singapore Airlines says...

Rediff.com22 May 2024

Singapore Airlines on Wednesday said it is fully cooperating with relevant authorities in the investigation into the London to Singapore flight which encountered severe turbulence, leading to the death of one passenger and injuring 30 others.

Treesa-Gayatri shine; Sindhu loses again to Marin in Singapore Open

Treesa-Gayatri shine; Sindhu loses again to Marin in Singapore Open

Rediff.com30 May 2024

Facing each other for the first time in seven months after their heated Denmark Open semifinal clash, the double Olympic medalist Indian reeled off five successive points to take the opening game.

IPL: Royals aim to seal play-offs berth against Punjab

IPL: Royals aim to seal play-offs berth against Punjab

Rediff.com14 May 2024

Rajasthan Royals take on Punjab Kings aiming to seal their IPL play-offs berth, in their penultimate league match.

Uber Cup: Chaliha's fight ends in agony as Indian women's team loses to Japan

Uber Cup: Chaliha's fight ends in agony as Indian women's team loses to Japan

Rediff.com2 May 2024

Ashmita Chaliha produced a gallant fight before the young and inexperienced Indian women's team suffered a 0-3 loss to formidable Japan in the quarterfinals of the Uber Cup badminton tournament in Chengdu on Thursday.

'Kavach Would Have Prevented This Accident'

'Kavach Would Have Prevented This Accident'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

'The Railways decided to go for kavach three years back, but the progress has been very slow.'

PIX: India beat SA in last-over thriller, clinch ODI series

PIX: India beat SA in last-over thriller, clinch ODI series

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

Mandhana 136 (120b, 18x4, 2x6) and Harmanpreet 103 not out (88b, 9x4, 3x6) ran roughshod over the Proteas bowlers after being asked to bat first.

HC to hear MJ Akbar's plea against Priya Ramani's acquittal on April 26

HC to hear MJ Akbar's plea against Priya Ramani's acquittal on April 26

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

The Delhi high court on Friday allowed a plea filed by former Union minister M J Akbar seeking an early hearing of his appeal challenging a trial court order that acquitted journalist Priya Ramani in a criminal defamation case filed by him over her allegations of sexual harassment.

Super 8 PIX: De Kock, Rabada star as SA down USA

Super 8 PIX: De Kock, Rabada star as SA down USA

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

IMAGES from the Group 2 Super 8 match, played between South Africa and USA, in North Sound, Antigua, on Wednesday.

Asian Games: Sarvanan slips to 2nd spot, Neha third

Asian Games: Sarvanan slips to 2nd spot, Neha third

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

Sarvanan was ranked fifth in the seventh race to go down to second spot with five more races lined up in the Olympic Qualifying Event.

SC refuses urgent hearing on Uddhav faction's plea against EC order

SC refuses urgent hearing on Uddhav faction's plea against EC order

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

The petition contended that the poll panel erred in holding that disqualification under the Tenth Schedule and proceedings under the Symbols Order operate in different spheres and that disqualification of MLAs is not based on cessation of membership of a political party.

At Rs 5.72 lakh, Kawasaki ER-6n is good value for money

At Rs 5.72 lakh, Kawasaki ER-6n is good value for money

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

This motorcycle has excellent performance, good dynamics and quality is top notch too, says Faisal Ali Khan of MotorBeam.com

Tata Technologies IPO becomes the new buzzword of Street, investors

Tata Technologies IPO becomes the new buzzword of Street, investors

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

Her reasoning is simple, "It's a Tata company. No shareholder will let go of this opportunity," she told Business Standard. When asked if the other reason for lining up for the IPO is the technology sector and the fact that the combination of Tata and tech is happening after almost two decades, she replied: "The name of the company and the group matter. Tata means stability and credibility," she added.

Set for emotional homecoming, can Rishabh Pant & Co. overcome Sunrisers test?

Set for emotional homecoming, can Rishabh Pant & Co. overcome Sunrisers test?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

He walked on crutches in one of his first public appearances at Feroz Shah Kotla last year, but when an emotional Rishabh Pant walks out as captain of Delhi Capitals, he will need to put on his 'out of box' thinking cap to stop a marauding Sunrisers Hyderabad in an IPL match in New Delhi on Saturday.

Pant's captaincy under lens as struggling DC take on inconsistent GT

Pant's captaincy under lens as struggling DC take on inconsistent GT

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

Rishabh Pant's leadership skills will be under scrutiny as a struggling Delhi Capitals would seek a much-improved performance from their bowlers when they take on an inconsistent Gujarat Titans in the IPL in New Delhi on Wednesday.

Bulls wake from slumber to trample 76ers

Bulls wake from slumber to trample 76ers

Rediff.com18 Mar 2012

The Chicago Bulls recovered from a sluggish start to race past the Philadelphia 76ers for an 89-80 victory at the United Center on Saturday.