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'A thorough gentleman': Modi, Gambhir remember Gaekwad

'A thorough gentleman': Modi, Gambhir remember Gaekwad

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

Anshuman Gaekwad, who served Indian cricket as a player, coach and selector, succumbed to blood cancer on Wednesday night.

Why Pyaasa Is A Must Watch 68 Years On

Why Pyaasa Is A Must Watch 68 Years On

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

'At a time when the 'my country, right or wrong' attitude is sweeping over the majority, the Pyaasa song Jinhe Naaz Hai Hind Par Woh Kahan Hain brings a much-needed sense of reality. It questions: How can one feel any sense of pride when women are treated like this? Utkarsh Mishra salutes Guru Dutt's classic that turns 68 this month.

Won't go unavenged: Govt's strong message after Kathua terror attack

Won't go unavenged: Govt's strong message after Kathua terror attack

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

Five Army personnel were killed and as many injured on Monday when a group of heavily-armed terrorists ambushed a patrolling party in Badnota area in Kathua.

Demand punishment for...: Sheikh Hasina breaks silence after ouster

Demand punishment for...: Sheikh Hasina breaks silence after ouster

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

In her first public statement after her ouster on August 5, 76-year-old Hasina said several lives have been lost in violence in the name of agitation since July.

Delhi coaching centre breaks silence on 3 deaths, says...

Delhi coaching centre breaks silence on 3 deaths, says...

Rediff.com28 Jul 2024

The coaching centre at whose establishment three students died due to rain-induced flooding in the basement on Sunday condoled the loss of young lives and said they are fully committed to supporting the ongoing investigation.

CMs Mamata, Soren, Majhi mourn death of Ratan Tata

CMs Mamata, Soren, Majhi mourn death of Ratan Tata

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Chief ministers of West Bengal, Jharkhand and Odisha on Wednesday evening condoled the demise of Tata Group's chairman emeritus and veteran industrialist Ratan Tata, and said his legacy will live on forever.

On way to Sambhal, Rahul, Priyanka stopped at UP border

On way to Sambhal, Rahul, Priyanka stopped at UP border

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

Curbs under Section 163 (power to issue an order in urgent cases of nuisance or apprehended danger) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), which were set to expire on Sunday, have now been extended till December 31 in Sambhal.

Muslim neighbours help family with slain Kashmiri Pandit's last rites

Muslim neighbours help family with slain Kashmiri Pandit's last rites

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

A day after he was shot dead by terrorists, Kashmiri Pandit bank guard Sanjay Sharma was cremated in his native village in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district on Monday, with his Muslim neighbours lending a helping hand to his grief-stricken family.

Tarishi Jain cremated amidst outpour of grief

Tarishi Jain cremated amidst outpour of grief

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

Amidst an outpour of grief, Tarishi Jain, the 19-year-old Indian girl who was killed along with 19 others in the Dhaka terror attack, was cremated in Gurgaon on Monday.

5 of a family among 6 killed in violence over land in UP's Deoria

5 of a family among 6 killed in violence over land in UP's Deoria

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

Former district panchayat member Prem Yadav, 50, was attacked with sharp edged weapons and killed by his rival Satyaprakash Dubey and his family when he went to the latter's house. In retaliation, Yadav's supporters from Abhaipur attacked Dubey's house and killed Dubey and four of his family.

Jhansi fire: DNA test may be needed to identify 3 newborns

Jhansi fire: DNA test may be needed to identify 3 newborns

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

Hours after a fire claimed the lives of at least 10 newborn children in Jhansi district, the Uttar Pradesh government on Saturday announced a financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh each to the parents of the deceased, an official said.

Daughter lights pyre, Manmohan Singh cremated with full state honours

Daughter lights pyre, Manmohan Singh cremated with full state honours

Rediff.com28 Dec 2024

The mortal remains of former prime minister Dr Manmohan Singh were consigned to flames at the Nigambodh Ghat in New Delhi on Saturday amid the chanting of religious hymns. The funeral pyre was lit by his eldest daughter Upinder Singh.

11 militants killed in attack on police station, CRPF camp in Manipur

11 militants killed in attack on police station, CRPF camp in Manipur

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

Two Central Reserve Police Force personnel also sustained injuries during the heavy exchange of fire that happened at Jakurador Karong in the Borobekra sub-division, they said.

AIADMK claims 77 persons died of grief over Jaya's demise, announces relief

AIADMK claims 77 persons died of grief over Jaya's demise, announces relief

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

Meanwhile, a central intelligence estimate has put the toll at 30 besides four suicide attempts.

Fire on INS Brahmaputra: Body of missing sailor found

Fire on INS Brahmaputra: Body of missing sailor found

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

The Navy Chief issued directions to make INS Brahmaputra seaworthy and combat ready.

Will fight to improve working conditions: Rahul to EY staffer's parents

Will fight to improve working conditions: Rahul to EY staffer's parents

Rediff.com21 Sep 2024

The Leader of Opposition assured the parents of raising the issue in Parliament.

Is Aamir Retiring?

Is Aamir Retiring?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

Rhea Chakraborty recently unveiled a teaser of the upcoming episode of her podcast, Chapter 2, which shows Aamir Khan in a candid conversation with her.

8 Bihar residents among 10 killed as SUV falls into gorge in J-K

8 Bihar residents among 10 killed as SUV falls into gorge in J-K

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

The vehicle, a Tavera, was on its way to Jammu from Srinagar and it fell into a 300-foot gorge at the Battery Cheshma area of the district around 1.15 am, they said.

11 killed in lightning strikes in Bengal's Malda

11 killed in lightning strikes in Bengal's Malda

Rediff.com17 May 2024

The district administration has announced a compensation of Rs 2 lakh each for the families of the deceased, he said.

Bibek Debroy: A 'towering scholar' & economist

Bibek Debroy: A 'towering scholar' & economist

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

Debroy's economic interests and research work covered numerous areas such as economic theory, income inequality, and infrastructure financing.

Kolkata rape-murder: Sorry, says Mamata Banerjee

Kolkata rape-murder: Sorry, says Mamata Banerjee

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday expressed her grief and solidarity with the family of a trainee doctor, who was sexually assaulted and murdered at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on August 9.

Is Rahul or Priyanka the future of Congress?

Is Rahul or Priyanka the future of Congress?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

The 52-year-old, who joins her mother Sonia and brother Rahul as an MP in what is a rare instance of three members of a family together in Parliament, would visit Parliament as a teenager to listen to her father Rajiv Gandhi speak as prime minister.

Jaswant Singh's daughter-in-law killed in car crash, ex-MP son injured

Jaswant Singh's daughter-in-law killed in car crash, ex-MP son injured

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

Congress leader Manvendra Singh's wife was killed and the former MP and his son were injured when their SUV met with an accident in Alwar on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, officials said.

Spend Your Weekend With Kareena

Spend Your Weekend With Kareena

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

Kareena's cop, Rajni's supercop and Samantha's spy, it's a star-studded week on OTT this time. Sukanya Verma lists your options on OTT this week.

5 soldiers killed after T-72 tank swept away in river in Ladakh

5 soldiers killed after T-72 tank swept away in river in Ladakh

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

The T-72 tank with five soldiers on board sank due to flash floods while they were crossing the river.

Kuwait fire tragedy devastates Kerala and Tamil Nadu

Kuwait fire tragedy devastates Kerala and Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

Heart-breaking stories of sorrow and shock began emerging from various parts of Kerala as people learned about the death of their loved ones.

Delhi mishap victim shouldered burden of 7-member family after father's death

Delhi mishap victim shouldered burden of 7-member family after father's death

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

After her father died last year, she supported her family and paid for her mother's dialysis by working part-time at an event management company, which also meant that she had to work late nights.

Not compensation, want action: Kin of Delhi coaching flood victim

Not compensation, want action: Kin of Delhi coaching flood victim

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

Delvin's post-mortem was conducted on Monday and his body handed over to his family. His uncle will take the body to his village in Thiruvananthapuram.

17 persons killed, 33 hurt in Andhra pharma unit fire

17 persons killed, 33 hurt in Andhra pharma unit fire

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

Harrowing scenes unfolded at the SEZ where the fire ripped through the pharma company. Injured workers with torn clothes and bleeding injuries were seen being shifted to hospitals in ambulances.

Odisha additional collector dies on stage singing Jagannath bhajan

Odisha additional collector dies on stage singing Jagannath bhajan

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

The deceased, identified as Birendra Kumar Das, was serving as ADM (revenue) in Gajapati district.

'In my grief, I blocked off Venezuela'

'In my grief, I blocked off Venezuela'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2019

'The phone rang on the night of January 15.' 'The voice of an Indian family friend in Venezuela came on.' 'That morning, there had been an accident on the highway'. 'My father had died on the spot.' Radha Roy Biswas reveals her heart-warming and heart-breaking relation with a country drowning in economic chaos.

Ex-Bengal CM Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee passes away

Ex-Bengal CM Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee passes away

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

The CPI-M leader was the chief minister of the state from 2000 to 2011.

2024 was mostly about lost chances for Congress

2024 was mostly about lost chances for Congress

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

The principal opposition party though appeared content securing 99 of the 543 seats in the 2024 national elections as against its all-time low of 44 in 2014 and then 52 in 2019.

'She Was Far Funnier Than Sajid And Me'

'She Was Far Funnier Than Sajid And Me'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

Days after her mother Menka Irani passed away, Farah Khan took to Instagram to share her feelings in a poignant post.

AI arranging for grief counselors for victim's kin

AI arranging for grief counselors for victim's kin

Rediff.com23 May 2010

Air India is arranging for grief counselors in an attempt to help the family members of the victims of the Air India crash overcome the tragedy. One 'Angel' -- a Special Assistance Team member of Air India -- is also being attached to each survivor and to the families of the deceased victims to assist them in any possible way. There were eight survivors in the crash of the Air India Express from Dubai, in which 152 passengers and the six-member crew were killed.

No talks yet with Champai Soren on joining BJP: Babulal Marandi

No talks yet with Champai Soren on joining BJP: Babulal Marandi

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

Marandi said that Champai is a seasoned politician and he would himself decide his path.

Utter mismanagement: Kharge, Rahul on Bengal train crash

Utter mismanagement: Kharge, Rahul on Bengal train crash

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

Gandhi alleged the increase in railway accidents in the last 10 years is a "direct result of the mismanagement and negligence of the Modi government, which has resulted in loss of lives and property of passengers on a daily basis".

Demand of every patriotic Indian...: Rahul on Doda attack

Demand of every patriotic Indian...: Rahul on Doda attack

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

'We cannot endanger our national security by indulging in false bravado, fake narratives and high-decibel whitewashing. As a nation, we have to collectively fight the scourge of cross-border terrorism'

We were broken: Veda recalls COVID crisis in family

We were broken: Veda recalls COVID crisis in family

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

'A lot of people who are playing cricket currently know what mental health is, but it is also important to accept that if the system is not doing anything to offer you mental-health assistance, you can and must find the support for yourself if you can afford it.'

Amid hunt for him, Bhole Baba says those behind Hathras chaos won't be spared

Amid hunt for him, Bhole Baba says those behind Hathras chaos won't be spared

Rediff.com6 Jul 2024

In a video statement, Suraj Pal who also goes by the name of Narayan Sakar Hari expressed his grief and condoled the deaths at the tragedy that took place earlier this week during a 'Satsang' in Fulari village in Hathras district.