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Dera's IT head arrested for tampering with evidence

Dera's IT head arrested for tampering with evidence

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

Vineet Kumar had changed several hard disks before the search operation at its headquarters in Sirsa.

Consumer with a conscience

Consumer with a conscience

Rediff.com11 Oct 2005

How Big Brother Stole Diwali

How Big Brother Stole Diwali

Rediff.com21 Oct 2017

Gone are the days of over-the-top Diwali parties, says Kishore Singh. This year round, the taxman is the invisible -- and unwanted -- guest at these once extravagant affairs.

30 killed in China truck blast

30 killed in China truck blast

Rediff.com17 Mar 2005

Police said the exact death toll could not be ascertained, as the victims were blown to pieces.

PIX: From 'Namaste' to 'sun shines differently here': How Bieber won Mumbai's heart

PIX: From 'Namaste' to 'sun shines differently here': How Bieber won Mumbai's heart

Rediff.com11 May 2017

Around 8 pm, the singer took to the stage amid a stunning display of fireworks, and the crowds went into a frenzy.

Minor explosion outside NIA camp office in Kolkata

Minor explosion outside NIA camp office in Kolkata

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

A minor explosion took place outside the camp office of the National Investigation Agency, which is probing the Burdwan blast case, in Salt Lake area on Monday evening.

Mehbooba Mufti escapes militant attack

Mehbooba Mufti escapes militant attack

Rediff.com24 Jan 2005

Mehbooba was campaigning on the outskirts of Srinagar for the coming civic elections.

Bonhomie all around as people celebrate Diwali

Bonhomie all around as people celebrate Diwali

Rediff.com25 Oct 2003

Houses were aglitter with myriad of lights as people across the country celebrated the festival of lights with firecrackers, frenetic shopping and prayers.

Smog shrouds Delhi-NCR again; schools shut till Fri

Smog shrouds Delhi-NCR again; schools shut till Fri

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

New Delhi's overall air quality index read 456 at 4 pm, up from 425 at 4 pm on Tuesday.

Wanted: Diwali recipes!

Wanted: Diwali recipes!

Rediff.com5 Nov 2004

Get Ahead invites you to share your favourite Diwali recipes.

Barca crown sparks celebrations

Barca crown sparks celebrations

Rediff.com15 May 2005

Dussera at Kheer Bhavani

Dussera at Kheer Bhavani

Rediff.com13 Oct 2005

Odd-even returns to Delhi; Kejriwal praises new traffic law

Odd-even returns to Delhi; Kejriwal praises new traffic law

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

Kejriwal announced the odd-even scheme as part of the seven-point 'Parali Pradushan' action plan that also includes mass distribution of anti-pollution masks, mechanised sweeping and water sprinkling on the roads, tree plantation, and special plans for 12 pollution hotspots in the city.

Amit Shah has gone mad: Lalu slams BJP prez for crackers in Pakistan remark

Amit Shah has gone mad: Lalu slams BJP prez for crackers in Pakistan remark

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad on Friday reacted strongly against Bharatiya Janata Party president Amit Shah's 'crackers in Pakistan' remark, saying it was an insult to the people of Bihar.

Diwali buzz grips India

Diwali buzz grips India

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

The buzz in the markets in predictable. From lights to fireworks to sweets to flowers, people across the country are gearing up for Diwali.

Rahul visits Kollam; lauds Chandy government for swift action

Rahul visits Kollam; lauds Chandy government for "swift" action

Rediff.com10 Apr 2016

Gandhi who visited the accident site and also met the injured, promised to do "whatever is possible" to provide succour to those affected by the massive tragedy.

Sharvari Khot, 16. 26/11 Survivor

Sharvari Khot, 16. 26/11 Survivor

Rediff.com26 Nov 2017

'In a fraction of a second everything started...'

Peace in troubled times

Peace in troubled times

Rediff.com3 Dec 2003

DeMo: Diwali sparkle missing for wholesale traders

DeMo: Diwali sparkle missing for wholesale traders

Rediff.com16 Oct 2017

Many traders say that after demonetisation cash in the market has drastically reduced

Nitish Kumar's men fend off competition, win in RS by-polls

Nitish Kumar's men fend off competition, win in RS by-polls

Rediff.com19 Jun 2014

Despite facing stiff opposition, two candidates from the ruling party in Bihar, the Janata Dal-United, have won the Rajya Sabha by-polls with the support of the Rashtriya Janata Dal party.

Attack on Hindu temple in Bangladesh injures two

Attack on Hindu temple in Bangladesh injures two

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

A Hindu religious congregation at a International Society for Krishna Consciousness temple in Bangladesh was attacked by unidentified gunmen who hurled bombs and fired gunshots at the worshippers, injuring two people in the second such incident in the same area in less than a week.

French officials fret over stadium security ahead of Euro 2016

French officials fret over stadium security ahead of Euro 2016

Rediff.com23 May 2016

Security failures highlighted at this weekend's French cup final need to be urgently sorted out before the start of Euro 2016 in three weeks' time, an official in charge of security at France's national football stadium said on Monday.

Lighten up your financial plans this Diwali

Lighten up your financial plans this Diwali

Rediff.com30 Oct 2016

Harjot Singh Narula lists 5 lessons Diwali teaches you about your financial future

In Nitish's village, it's Diwali for the third time

In Nitish's village, it's Diwali for the third time

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

Overjoyed that their 'son' was sworn into office for the fifth time, villagers of Kalyan Bigha, burst firecrackers and distributed sweets.

5 places to go Diwali shopping in Delhi

5 places to go Diwali shopping in Delhi

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

Here's a list of some of the all-time best places in Delhi where you can shop for the festival without burning a hole in your pocket

Sombre mood prevails before Diwali

Sombre mood prevails before Diwali

Rediff.com12 Oct 2017

Popular sweetmeats are costing a staggering 35% more on spike in sugar prices, veggies are up due to intermittent rainfall the past one week

PDP-BJP split: Celebrations in parts of Kashmir, others fear the Guv's rule

PDP-BJP split: Celebrations in parts of Kashmir, others fear the Guv's rule

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

Some people expressed apprehension that governor's rule might lead to lack of transparency and worsen the situation in the state

BSF men distribute sweets on India's WC win over Pak

BSF men distribute sweets on India's WC win over Pak

Rediff.com15 Feb 2015

The jawans are happy that team India did not allow the Pakistani side to break its record of not losing a world cup game to them

Shocking! Man throws dog off the roof, NGO offers reward to find him

Shocking! Man throws dog off the roof, NGO offers reward to find him

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Horrifying video of man throwing a dog from rooftop surfaces, a NGO offers reward to trace him, reports T S Sudhir.

Ostapenko outclasses Wozniacki to reach French semis

Ostapenko outclasses Wozniacki to reach French semis

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

Latvian Jelena Ostapenko's dream run at the French Open continued as she stunned former world number one Caroline Wozniacki to reach the semi-finals.

PHOTOS: Griezmann shines as Atletico thrash Marseille to win Europa League

PHOTOS: Griezmann shines as Atletico thrash Marseille to win Europa League

Rediff.com17 May 2018

Atletico Madrid striker Antoine Griezmann struck twice as the Spanish side outclassed hapless Olympique de Marseille 3-0 on Wednesday to win the Europa League for the third time.

Modi alleges distribution of watches with Chidambaram's photos

Modi alleges distribution of watches with Chidambaram's photos

Rediff.com17 Apr 2014

Sharpening his attack on P Chidambaram, Bharatiya Janata Party leader Narendra Modi on Thursday alleged wrist watches with photos of the finance minister were being distributed to voters and demanded a probe by the Election Commission.

Thousands pray for Paris terror victims at Notre Dame cathedral

Thousands pray for Paris terror victims at Notre Dame cathedral

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

Parisians of all ages attended the Sunday mass held at Notre Dame cathedral to pray for the victims of Friday's terror attacks.

Temple fireworks mishap: 13 persons arrested; death toll up to 110

Temple fireworks mishap: 13 persons arrested; death toll up to 110

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

The five were absconding soon after one of the worst temple tragedies Kerala has witnessed which has claimed 110 lives so far and left over 350 injured.

135 kg laddoos already ordered to celebrate JD-U win

135 kg laddoos already ordered to celebrate JD-U win

Rediff.com7 Nov 2015

'Nitish Kumar stands no chance in front of Vikas Purush Narendra Modi.'

A New Yorker's Diwali in Delhi

A New Yorker's Diwali in Delhi

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

'After living in the US for over three decades, where I would spend Diwali nights with close friends and eat Indian meals, I have recently started to return home during the festival. But none of that old Diwali exists for me.'

#Epic fail: Rudy thinks Nitish advertised in a Pak daily, gets trolled

#Epic fail: Rudy thinks Nitish advertised in a Pak daily, gets trolled

Rediff.com31 Oct 2015

Union Minister Rajiv Pratap Rudy on Saturday found himself in a controversy over sharing on Twitter a screenshot of Pakistan's daily Dawn website carrying Nitish Kumar's ad of vote appeal, prompting the Janata Dal-United to launch a sharp attack on him and seek his immediate sacking.

Ever celebrated a Virtual Diwali?

Ever celebrated a Virtual Diwali?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2017

'I sat in the grass with avatars or 3D digital bodies controlled by others, reminiscing about phuljharis and chakhris, gazing up at fireworks programmed earlier in the day,' says Ashish Sharma.

Sai's Take: Aisi Kaisi Democracy!

Sai's Take: Aisi Kaisi Democracy!

Rediff.com6 May 2019

'Have we finally gotten over the holy cow syndrome?' asks Saisuresh Sivaswamy after watching Aisi Taisi Democracy in action.