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PICS: Bangladesh slay SA after posting their highest score

PICS: Bangladesh slay SA after posting their highest score

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

Images from Sunday's ICC World Cup match between Bangaldesh and South Africa.

Dawood's security enhanced by Pak Army, say reports

Dawood's security enhanced by Pak Army, say reports

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

Security of underworld don and India's most wanted terrorist Dawood Ibrahim has been enhanced in Pakistan after the arrest of his bete noire Chhota Rajan in Indonesia.

Who does Neeraj Kabi in Pataal Lok remind you of?

Who does Neeraj Kabi in Pataal Lok remind you of?

Rediff.com19 May 2020

'He was once a hero. He was the poster boy of investigative journalism.' 'Then suddenly, because the TRPs of his channel were down, his boss decides to sack him.'

UK: Hearing on 26/11 claim suit against Taj begins

UK: Hearing on 26/11 claim suit against Taj begins

Rediff.com2 Dec 2013

A British court on Monday began hearing the compensation claim of man paralysed during the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks with the victim suing the owners of the iconic Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, alleging they neglected security despite warnings of an imminent assault.

ISRO's Mangalyaan mission extended for another 6 months

ISRO's Mangalyaan mission extended for another 6 months

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

The mission has been extended by another six months due to surplus fuel

Congress to bank on Mahatma Gandhi to ensure 'BJP-free India' in 2019

Congress to bank on Mahatma Gandhi to ensure 'BJP-free India' in 2019

Rediff.com2 Oct 2018

The party will launch its 'Sevagram Se Sangram' likening its fight against Modi-led government to the freedom struggle against the British.

Sadhvi Jyoti: The BJP minister who abused during a speech

Sadhvi Jyoti: The BJP minister who abused during a speech

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

On Tuesday, Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti kicked up a storm when she used expletives during a campaign speech in Delhi. While campaigning for the Bharatiya Janata Party, she called the electorate to choose between Ramzadon and h********n.

MoF readies for service tax offices

MoF readies for service tax offices

Rediff.com30 Apr 2004

FREEZE! Animals on the Prowl

FREEZE! Animals on the Prowl

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

Take a look at some of the jaw-dropping images.

Bagree Market fire rages on even after 42 hours

Bagree Market fire rages on even after 42 hours

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

City mayor Sovan Chatterjee, who visited the market, said the fire was controlled to some extent, but refused to comment on how long it would take to extinguish the blaze completely.

Four killed, 35 hurt in grenade attack

Four killed, 35 hurt in grenade attack

Rediff.com10 Mar 2004

Militants exploded a grenade in a bid to escape after making an abortive attempt to abduct a contractor.

'Only 4 drugs reduce COVID-19 mortality. Everything else is stupidity'

'Only 4 drugs reduce COVID-19 mortality. Everything else is stupidity'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

'Unfortunately, during this pandemic, everybody started saying that well, these are desperate times and desperate times need desperate solutions.' 'Purely out of fear, anxiety, panic, this knowledge that people started acquiring from WhatsApp University and social media, it pushed science completely to the backseat.'

Violence, arson mar Amit Shah's Kolkata road show

Violence, arson mar Amit Shah's Kolkata road show

Rediff.com14 May 2019

Parts of the city plunged into a welter of violence as his convoy was attacked with stones by alleged TMC supporters from inside the hostel of Vidyasagar College, triggering a clash between supporters of the two parties, officials said.

'Blasts keep happening, we need to focus on cricket'

'Blasts keep happening, we need to focus on cricket'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

Afghanistan speedster Shapoor Zadran wants the stereotypical perception to change.

EPL PIX: Eriksen's late goal secures precious win for Tottenham

EPL PIX: Eriksen's late goal secures precious win for Tottenham

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

Eriksen punctured Brighton's armour from Tottenham's 29th goal attempt -- 21 of which were from outside the penalty area.

Warning: 'Dummy' pitstops ahead

Warning: 'Dummy' pitstops ahead

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

Formula One teams have been warned against making 'dummy' pitstops after Mercedes' failed attempt to fool Williams.

Shopian firing: SC stays FIR against army officer, seeks report from J-K govt

Shopian firing: SC stays FIR against army officer, seeks report from J-K govt

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

The apex court directed the state government not to take any coercive steps against army officials.

Mangalyaan set to enter 15-day 'blackout' phase

Mangalyaan set to enter 15-day 'blackout' phase

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

Starting on Monday, the country's low-cost Mars mission that is in a rendezvous with the red planet for an extended period will enter the "blackout" phase snapping communication with the satellite.

Russia banned from Olympics, FIFA World Cup

Russia banned from Olympics, FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

Russia was banned from the world's top sporting events for four years on Monday, a period that includes the next summer and winter Olympics and the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, for tampering with doping-related laboratory data. The World Anti-Doping Agency concluded that Moscow had tampered with laboratory data by planting fake evidence and deleting files linked to positive doping tests that could have helped identify drug cheats.

Grappler Babita eliminated after losing opening bout

Grappler Babita eliminated after losing opening bout

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

Babita Kumari started her campaign in the women's 53 kg class wrestling at the Rio Olympics on a losing note on Thursday. The Indian grappler, who won two medals at past Commonwealth Games and also bagged a bronze in the World Championships four years ago, was beaten 1-5 by Maria Prevolaraki of Greece.

The curious case of Batla House encounter: A chronology

The curious case of Batla House encounter: A chronology

Rediff.com25 Jul 2013

Following is the series of events leading to conviction of suspected Indian Mujahideen terrorist Shahzad in the September 19, 2008 Batla House encounter case by a Delhi court:

India's batting a concern despite winning run

India's batting a concern despite winning run

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

One shudders to think what could happen if India lose both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli early with such a brittle middle order to follow?

Indian-American Sikh fights-off robber with slipper in NY

Indian-American Sikh fights-off robber with slipper in NY

Rediff.com19 Dec 2015

A 58-year-old Indian-American Sikh store owner bravely fought off a gun-wielding masked assailant by using his slipper, thwarting an attempted robbery in New York in the United States.

27 dead in 2 days, 106 arrested; Delhi remains tense

27 dead in 2 days, 106 arrested; Delhi remains tense

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Hospital authorities said of the deceased at the GTB, at least nine received gun shots. One of the deceased is also a woman, they said.

5 career mistakes women must AVOID

5 career mistakes women must AVOID

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

In spite of continuous arguments about equality, women still do unmistakably more work than men at home, says Nidhi Pant.

Why you must watch Sonchiriya

Why you must watch Sonchiriya

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

Sonchiriya is that rare Bollywood film, one that soars wildly above others in its genre, notes Ritwik Sharma.

3 militants, 1 civilian killed in J-K gun battle

3 militants, 1 civilian killed in J-K gun battle

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

The attack came close on the heels of an ongoing anti-militant operation in the nearby forests of Manigah in the same district.

Review: Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru is a waste of time

Review: Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru is a waste of time

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

Kadavul Irukaan Kumarui is plain annoying, warns S Sarawasthi.

PIX: Going back to the theatre

PIX: Going back to the theatre

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

As we prepare to return to the land of silver screens and samosa, Sukanya Verma looks at notable theatre moments in Hindi films.

Shelter home abuse: Rajnath assures action; UP minister admits laxity

Shelter home abuse: Rajnath assures action; UP minister admits laxity

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

Twenty-four girls were rescued from a shelter home in Deoria in Uttar Pradesh after allegation of sexual exploitation of the inmates came to light a few days ago.

Army orders Court of Inquiry against Major Gogoi

Army orders Court of Inquiry against Major Gogoi

Rediff.com25 May 2018

Gen Rawat said exemplary punishment would be given to Maj Gogoi if he is found guilty.

16 shows to watch during the lockdown

16 shows to watch during the lockdown

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

Nikita Puri lists the best shows and films to watch online as you ace social distancing.

Mahabharata: The story of Ashwathama

Mahabharata: The story of Ashwathama

Rediff.com13 Apr 2021

Amongst the many characters in the Mahabharata, the impetuous Ashwathama comes across as a warrior lacking maturity and forethought.

Youth coming to encounter sites are committing suicide: J&K top cop

Youth coming to encounter sites are committing suicide: J&K top cop

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

A bullet does not whom it will hit. My appeal to all the young boys is that they should remain in their homes and not come to encounter sites, he said.

My wife's lost interest in sex. Is it normal?

My wife's lost interest in sex. Is it normal?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

In her weekly QnA with Rediff readers, life coach and mental health guru Anu Krishna addresses issues relating to mental health and offers solutions.

Sindhurakshak tragedy: 5 navy men died due to burns, drowning

Sindhurakshak tragedy: 5 navy men died due to burns, drowning

Rediff.com17 Aug 2013

The autopsy conducted on five navy men, whose bodies were extricated from submarine INS Sindhurakshak, has found that they died due to severe burns and drowning, even as divers on Saturday continued search operations for other personnel who were on board.

Breather for Vodafone in tax case

Breather for Vodafone in tax case

Rediff.com12 Mar 2014

Delhi High Court quashes reassessment proceedings by Income Tax department.

Review: Oru Oorla Rendu Raja is a waste of time

Review: Oru Oorla Rendu Raja is a waste of time

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

Oru Oorla Rendu Raja is a tedious comedy drama that attempts to highlight the inhumane working conditions of factory workers in our country.

How senior citizens fought robbers

How senior citizens fought robbers

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

Senthamarai, 65, and P Shanmugavel, 70, became an Internet sensation after beating back armed robbers.

Govt asks WhatsApp to find solution to trace origin of fake messages

Govt asks WhatsApp to find solution to trace origin of fake messages

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

Information and Technology Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad, after meeting WhatsApp Head Chris Daniels, said the Facebook-owned messaging app has contributed significantly to India's digital story but it needs to find solutions to deal with "sinister developments" like mob-lynching and revenge porn.