News for 'facebook-pages'

US soccer star pleads guilty to driving under the influence of intoxicants

US soccer star pleads guilty to driving under the influence of intoxicants

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

Retired US women's soccer star Abby Wambach pleaded guilty to driving under the influence of intoxicants on Tuesday, agreeing to enter a diversion program that could see her conviction wiped out in a year.

Scribe grilled for saying Centre denies jobs to Muslim yoga instructors

Scribe grilled for saying Centre denies jobs to Muslim yoga instructors

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

Journalist Pushp Sharma of Milli Gazette, where the story was published, was questioned at Kotla Mubarakpur police station in south Delhi on a complaint by a senior Ayush ministry official, police said.

IAS topper Shah Faesal slams national media for comparing him with Burhan Wani

IAS topper Shah Faesal slams national media for comparing him with Burhan Wani

Rediff.com16 Jul 2016

The angry reaction from the Director (School Education) came after some channels aired Faesal's pictures alongside Wani's bullet-ridden body.

'Only romance and fun in Premam'

'Only romance and fun in Premam'

Rediff.com19 May 2015

Get your lowdown of what's happening in Malayalam cinema right here!

'We're with you': Rahul tells flood-hit Wayanad

'We're with you': Rahul tells flood-hit Wayanad

Rediff.com12 Aug 2019

He told flood affected people at Meppadi and Kaithapoil that as their representative, he has spoken to Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi "to ask for help for this region from the state and Central governments."

Australian mosque attacked after Istanbul terror attack

Australian mosque attacked after Istanbul terror attack

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

The incident occurred after suicide bombers struck an Istanbul airport, killing at least 36 people, though it is not clear if the attackers were motivated by that tragedy.

Punjabi singer shot at in Mohali

Punjabi singer shot at in Mohali

Rediff.com14 Apr 2018

The singer, who shot to fame with his song Gaal Nee Kadhnai, was admitted to a private hospital in Mohali with a bullet injury.

Is Kathakali Kerala's Udta Punjab?

Is Kathakali Kerala's Udta Punjab?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

The latest updates from the Malayalam film industry.

India's World Cup heroes rubbish Ranatunga allegations

India's World Cup heroes rubbish Ranatunga allegations

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

India's World Cup heroes found former Sri Lanka captain Arjuna Ranatunga's demand for an inquiry into the 2011 final as 'outrageous'.

Make in India: Amitabh's 'providential' escape from fire at cultural event

Make in India: Amitabh's 'providential' escape from fire at cultural event

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

Amitabh Bachchan is relieved that there were no casualties during the fire that broke out at the 'Make in India' week event, saying the incident happened just after his performance.

Messi thanks fans, friends after 10 'wonderful' years at FC Barcelona

Messi thanks fans, friends after 10 'wonderful' years at FC Barcelona

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

Barcelona's star striker Lionel Messi, who completed a decade at FC Barcelona on Thursday, used social media to reach out to his fans, thanking them for their support.

Wawrinka to work with Krajicek for grasscourt season

Wawrinka to work with Krajicek for grasscourt season

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

World number five Stanislas Wawrinka has added former Wimbledon champion Richard Krajicek to his coaching team for the grasscourt season, the Swiss player said on Friday.

Stalin makes history, becomes DMK's first working president

Stalin makes history, becomes DMK's first working president

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

Necessary amendments have been made in party rules to facilitate the 63-year-old Stalin's elevation to the post at the DMK general council meeting where Karunanidhi was not present.

World's fastest man Bolt won't race again in 2015

World's fastest man Bolt won't race again in 2015

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

Six-times Olympic champion Usain Bolt has decided not to race again this year after his triple gold medal haul at last month's World Championships in China.

Why an engineer applied for Indian cricket coach's job

Why an engineer applied for Indian cricket coach's job

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

A mechanical engineer - Upendra Nath Bramhachari - has applied for the post of head coach of the Indian team with an aim to 'drag an arrogant Virat Kohli on right track'.

Happy birthday, Mammootty!

Happy birthday, Mammootty!

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

Here's the lowdown from the Malayalam film industry.

Death of Kerala elephant: CM says 3 suspects under scanner

Death of Kerala elephant: CM says 3 suspects under scanner

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

Personnel of Kerala police and the forest department's Crime Investigation Team, probing the incident which triggered widespread outrage especially on social media, visited the spot and collected evidence, he said, assuring that all concerns raised will not go in vain and justice will prevail and the culprits brought to book.

Look who's giving Premam star Nivin Pauly tough competition

Look who's giving Premam star Nivin Pauly tough competition

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

A lowdown on what's happening in the Malayalam film industry.

EC bars 'Pappu' but clears BJP ad with word 'yuvraj'

EC bars 'Pappu' but clears BJP ad with word 'yuvraj'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

BJP leaders frequently taunt Rahul with words like "yuvraj" or "shahzada".

Facebook's COO gives $31 million in stock to charity

Facebook's COO gives $31 million in stock to charity

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

Sandberg also plans to give to anti-poverty efforts and educational groups.

Is Congress keeping away from Muslims in Gujarat?

Is Congress keeping away from Muslims in Gujarat?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

While the Congress is not willing to campaign in Muslim areas, the BJP encourages Muslims to attend its public meetings, reports Archis Mohan.

Preity suggests lie detector tests for cricketers to prevent fixing in IPL

Preity suggests lie detector tests for cricketers to prevent fixing in IPL

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

Kings XI Punjab co-owner Preity Zinta on Wednesday denied media reports which claimed that she had told Indian Premier League officials that some players from her team "may have indulged in suspicious activities linked to throwing matches."

Cartoonist held for caricature on TN CM released on bail

Cartoonist held for caricature on TN CM released on bail

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

Bala, 36, was arrested in Chennai on Sunday on a complaint by District Collector Sandeep Nanduri, who was also caricatured in the cartoon, along with the city police chief.

Why this CM is the toast of India

Why this CM is the toast of India

Rediff.com25 May 2020

Kerala's Pinarayi Vijayan is a cut above the rest in Indian politics today, precisely in his remarkable ability to look beyond the horizon. His was probably the only government that began planning for the incoming pandemic as early as in February, notes M K Bhadrakumar.

Never been prouder of our son, says mother of scribe BEHEADED by ISIS militants

Never been prouder of our son, says mother of scribe BEHEADED by ISIS militants

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

The mother of executed photo-journalist James Wright Foley, 40, has issued a statement after a video surfaced on Tuesday showing his horrific beheading by Islamic State of Iraq and Syria terrorists as revenge for US airstrikes in Iraq.

WC Diary: Federer bleeds blue for Team India

WC Diary: Federer bleeds blue for Team India

Rediff.com15 Feb 2015

Little notes from all the goings on around the World Cup in Australia and New Zealand...

Swiss great Martina Hingis announces retirement

Swiss great Martina Hingis announces retirement

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

Martina Hingis has announced she will retire from tennis at the end of this week's WTA Finals, where the 37-year-old multi grand slam champion is playing in the doubles tournament alongside Taiwan's Chan Yung-jan.

Gymnast Dipa's next 'objective is an Olympic medal podium'

Gymnast Dipa's next 'objective is an Olympic medal podium'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

After becoming the first Indian woman gymnast to qualify for the Olympics, Dipa Karmakar has set her eyes on a podium finish at the Rio Games scheduled to be held in August.

Kids write letters to Trump to be a 'nice president'

Kids write letters to Trump to be a 'nice president'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2016

In a campaign, which has since gone viral, children under the age of 18 are being invited to write to the United States President-elect "about the importance of being kind to other people, even if they're different than you are," according to a description on the group's Facebook page.

Nadhir Shah's next: Kattappanayile Hrithik Roshan

Nadhir Shah's next: Kattappanayile Hrithik Roshan

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

The latest updates from the Malayalam film industry.

Malaysia plane was shot down, says Ukraine

Malaysia plane was shot down, says Ukraine

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

A Malaysia Airlines flight from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur crashed in eastern Ukraine on Thursday killing all the 295 people on board.

Kubica wins FIA personality award

Kubica wins FIA personality award

Rediff.com7 Dec 2013

Poland's ex-Formula One driver Robert Kubica has won the inaugural FIA 'Personality of the Year' award after a successful season in rallying.

Kubica wins FIA personality award

Kubica wins FIA personality award

Rediff.com7 Dec 2013

Poland's ex-Formula One driver Robert Kubica has won the inaugural FIA 'Personality of the Year' award after a successful season in rallying.

SC lawyer files complaint against Papon under POSCO Act

SC lawyer files complaint against Papon under POSCO Act

Rediff.com23 Feb 2018

"We have no idea what is happening in reality shows when children participate. These kids are below 15 years. These reality shows are harming kids' psyche and their future, too. If they want to continue, then there has to be proper guidelines laid down by the government for them to follow."

Home Ministry launches Twitter account, gets more than 7,000 followers

Home Ministry launches Twitter account, gets more than 7,000 followers

Rediff.com19 Jun 2014

Union Home Ministry on Thursday got a new handle on micro-blogging site Twitter -- @HMOIndia - to ensure a transparent and responsive government.

MP polls: EC notice to BJP nominee for temple donation

MP polls: EC notice to BJP nominee for temple donation

Rediff.com13 Nov 2013

The Election Commission has issued a notice to Bharatiya Janata Party nominee from Narela constituency, Vishwas Sarang, after he reportedly gave Rs 1 lakh to a Jain temple in Bhopal on October 27 when the model code of conduct was in force in the poll-bound state.

Premam shatters box office records

Premam shatters box office records

Rediff.com6 Jun 2015

Get your lowdown of what's happening in Malayalam cinema!

Jaitley in Ch'garh: Cong has no clear counter-Naxal policy

Jaitley in Ch'garh: Cong has no clear counter-Naxal policy

Rediff.com9 Nov 2013

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader and Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Arun Jaitley on Friday said the Congress had no clear policy on countering Naxalism, and it was the Bharatiya Janata Party-ruled Chhattisgarh which showed the way on how to tackle the ultras.

India's first celebrity chef Tarla Dalal passes away

India's first celebrity chef Tarla Dalal passes away

Rediff.com6 Nov 2013

Tarla Dalal, noted food writer, chef, best-selling cookbook author and host of cooking shows, passed away on Wednesday morning.

Dulquer to romance Sai Pallavi

Dulquer to romance Sai Pallavi

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

A lowdown on what's happening in the Malayalam film industry.