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More trouble for Kangana over 'Emergency' controversy

More trouble for Kangana over 'Emergency' controversy

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

A court in Chandigarh has issued notices to Kangana on a complaint accusing them of maligning the image of Sikhs in her upcoming movie Emergency.

Modi calls for 'secular civil code', 'one nation one election' in I-Day speech

Modi calls for 'secular civil code', 'one nation one election' in I-Day speech

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

Modi said laws which divide the country on communal lines and become a reason for inequality have no place in a modern society.

'Gukesh Must Go All Out For Win Today'

'Gukesh Must Go All Out For Win Today'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

'If Gukesh wins, he has to survive in Game 14.' 'But if Liren wins, then it will be game over for Gukesh.'

Deep Sidhu, accused in Red Fort violence case, dies in accident

Deep Sidhu, accused in Red Fort violence case, dies in accident

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

Actor and activist Deep Sidhu, accused of being the key conspirator of the Red Fort violence on Republic Day last year, died in a road accident on Kundli-Manesar-Palwal highway near Kharkhoda in Haryana's Sonipat, police said.

Konstas, Bumrah Share Honours On Day 1

Konstas, Bumrah Share Honours On Day 1

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

The four wickets that India prised out in the third session, on balance, swung the game back in their favour, says Prem Panicker .

Shivaji statue collapse: Maha govt sets up 2 panels

Shivaji statue collapse: Maha govt sets up 2 panels

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Meanwhile, a structural engineer named in the case registered in connection with the collapse of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's statue claimed that he was not the structural consultant for the project.

Uddhav handed over 'remote control' to Congress: Modi in Mumbai

Uddhav handed over 'remote control' to Congress: Modi in Mumbai

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday mocked Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray for "handing over the remote control" of the party to the Congress as he took poll battle to Mumbai with less than a week left for voting in Maharashtra.

Red Fort violence: Actor-activist Deep Sidhu granted bail

Red Fort violence: Actor-activist Deep Sidhu granted bail

Rediff.com17 Apr 2021

Sidhu was arrested on February 9 in connection with the Red Fort violence on January 26 during a farmers' tractor parade against the Centre's three new agriculture laws.

Red Fort violence: Actor Deep Sidhu named in FIR

Red Fort violence: Actor Deep Sidhu named in FIR

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

Thousands of protesting farmers who reached ITO from the Ghazipur border clashed with police. Many of them driving tractors reached the Red Fort and entered the monument.

The King of Polo Rides Off Into The Ages

The King of Polo Rides Off Into The Ages

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

Colonel Billie Sodhi's life and family heritage reflect an unwavering commitment to excellence in polo, equestrian sports, and a rare, enduring athletic legacy.

Uzbekistan: Land Of Arabian Nights

Uzbekistan: Land Of Arabian Nights

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

Uzbekistan lives comfortably in several centuries but is also a forward-looking nation, Deepa Gahlot discovers on a visit to this Central Asian country.

Ratan Tata: A Corporate Titan Like None Other

Ratan Tata: A Corporate Titan Like None Other

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Ratan Tata was one of the world's most influential industrialists yet he never appeared on any list of billionaires. He controlled over 30 companies that operated in over 100 countries across six continents yet lived an unpretentious life. Ratan Naval Tata, who died at a Mumbai hospital on Wednesday night at the age of 86 years, enjoyed a perhaps unique status -- a corporate titan who was considered a 'secular living saint' with a reputation for decency and integrity.

Security heightened at Red Fort post tractor rally violence

Security heightened at Red Fort post tractor rally violence

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

Elaborate security arrangements have been made near the Red Fort where a group of protesters climbed to the ramparts of the fort and unfurled flags on Tuesday.

PM invites Olympics contingent to Red Fort on I-Day

PM invites Olympics contingent to Red Fort on I-Day

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

Prime Minister Modi will invite all Olympics participants to his residence for the interaction, in addition to the programme at the Red Fort.

Recipe: Chef Balwant's Kali Dal, Jaisalmeri Paratha

Recipe: Chef Balwant's Kali Dal, Jaisalmeri Paratha

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

Kastha or flaky lijjat papad-accented parathas dipped in creamy black dal is a must have.

Fadnavis Slams MVA For Jayant Patil's Remark

Fadnavis Slams MVA For Jayant Patil's Remark

Rediff.com8 Sep 2024

'Maharaj was never a plunderer. He never bothered a common man.'

Atishi to replace Kejriwal as Delhi CM

Atishi to replace Kejriwal as Delhi CM

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

The AAP unanimously agreed to elect Atishi as the leader of Delhi AAP Legislative Party.

Expert explains why Shivaji Maharaj statue collapsed

Expert explains why Shivaji Maharaj statue collapsed

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Corroded nuts and bolts likely contributed to the collapse of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue by causing a failure in steel members forming the frame inside the statue, according to a structural engineer.

Pitch ratings raise eyebrows after recent WT20 debacle

Pitch ratings raise eyebrows after recent WT20 debacle

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

Two games at the makeshift Nassau County Cricket Stadium, including India's opening fixture against Ireland, have got an "unsatisfactory" rating from the game's governing body which remains bullish on promoting cricket in the United States.

'Anybody who met Mr Tata came away with a story'

'Anybody who met Mr Tata came away with a story'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

Late Ratan Tata always ensured employees are taken care of along with the well-being of their families across the Tata Group companies, which shaped a number of leaders across the conglomerate, and there really was no one like him, Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran said on Monday. Recollecting his association with Tata (86) who passed away last week, in a post on networking platform LinkedIn, he wrote, "Anybody who met Mr Tata came away with a story about his humanity, warmth, and dreams for India. "There really was no one like him."

Rizwan, Mehidy Hasan's heartwarming moment in Rawalpindi Test

Rizwan, Mehidy Hasan's heartwarming moment in Rawalpindi Test

Rediff.com1 Sep 2024

On a hot day in Pindi, cramps had kicked in, resulting in Litton requiring on-field medical treatment. After receiving some medical attention, Litton was seen limping and continued to stay on the field.

'Kohli has issues against spin but he is not the only one'

'Kohli has issues against spin but he is not the only one'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2024

Virat Kohli has succumbed to spin three times in the first two Tests, while scoring just 68 runs in four innings.

5 Indian forts that are perfect for your dream wedding

5 Indian forts that are perfect for your dream wedding

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

These forts are what fairy tales are made of.

'I apologise': Modi on Shivaji statue collapse, mentions Savarkar

'I apologise': Modi on Shivaji statue collapse, mentions Savarkar

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday apologised to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and those hurt by the collapse of the warrior king's statue in Maharashtra's Sindhudurg district, an act coming in the backdrop of a huge row over the crash which provided ammunition to the opposition to target the Mahayuti government ahead of assembly polls.

Duleep Trophy: Easwaran keeps India B afloat after Kamboj takes five

Duleep Trophy: Easwaran keeps India B afloat after Kamboj takes five

Rediff.com14 Sep 2024

India B captain Abhimanyu Easwaran single-handedly kept his team in the hunt with a defiant century against India C, in the Duleep Trophy.

Country gears up for 78th Independence Day amid tight security

Country gears up for 78th Independence Day amid tight security

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

Police personnel checked vehicles and conducted flag marches at various places in Punjab on Wednesday while central forces maintained a tight vigil in Tripura.

'I Was Very Proud Of Ratan Tata'

'I Was Very Proud Of Ratan Tata'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

'...and I was a great admirer of his leadership of Tata Sons.'

India's hockey heroes aim for a hat-trick of continental dominance!

India's hockey heroes aim for a hat-trick of continental dominance!

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

After bagging back-to-back Olympic bronze medals, India will start as favourites to defend their ACT title against top hockey playing nations of Asia in the form of China, Japan, Pakistan, Korea and Malaysia.

'Pack your bags and leave': Basit slams Pakistan players

'Pack your bags and leave': Basit slams Pakistan players

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

Basit didn't hold back while criticising the Pakistan opener and pinpointed Shafique's wicket as the reason behind the team's loss.

T20 World Cup PIX: India women down Pakistan; keep semis hopes alive

T20 World Cup PIX: India women down Pakistan; keep semis hopes alive

Rediff.com6 Oct 2024

India registered a hard-fought six-wicket win over arch rivals Pakistan, keeping their semi-final hopes alive in the Women's T20 World Cup.

Those born with a silver spoon in mouth....: Ajit Pawar slams Oppn

Those born with a silver spoon in mouth....: Ajit Pawar slams Oppn

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Pawar urged people not to fall prey to the Opposition's "fake campaigns", highlighting government schemes for the youth, women, Warkaris (followers of Lord Vithoba) and others.

MeToo in Mollywood: 2 more famous actors booked

MeToo in Mollywood: 2 more famous actors booked

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Separate cases have been registered in Kerala against popular Malayalam actors Jayasoorya and Maniyanpilla Raju following an allegation raised by a female actor that they had sexually assaulted her, police said on Thursday. Multiple FIRs have been registered against many high profile Malayalam film personalities following allegations of sexual harassment against various directors and actors in the wake of revelations in the Justice K Hema Committee report. In a Facebook post, the woman actor had said, 'I am writing to report a series of incidents of physical and verbal abuse I suffered at the hands of 1 Mukesh 2 Maniyan Pilla Raju, 3 Idavela Babu, 4 Jayasoorya (Jayasurya), 5 adv Chandrasekaran, 6 production controller Noble and Vichu, in the Malayalam film industry.'

SEE: Manu coaches Modi on pistol; hockey team's special gift

SEE: Manu coaches Modi on pistol; hockey team's special gift

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with the Indian contingent which returned from the Paris Olympics with six medals.

Paris Olympics: India's TT campaign ends as women's team ousted

Paris Olympics: India's TT campaign ends as women's team ousted

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

On Monday, the Indian women's team comprising Manika, Sreeja and Archana had prevailed over higher-ranked Romania 3-2 in a thrilling tie to enter the quarter-finals.

Ajit Pawar skips visit to RSS founder's memorial

Ajit Pawar skips visit to RSS founder's memorial

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

Nationalist Congress Party leader and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Saturday didn't join his cabinet colleagues Devendra Fadnavis and Chief Minister Eknath Shinde in visiting the Nagpur-based memorial of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh founder.

Watch Live! PM Modi addresses nation from Red Fort

Watch Live! PM Modi addresses nation from Red Fort

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

This is Modi's seventh straight Independence Day speech from the historic Red Fort.

India Photos: Have you seen this beautiful fort?

India Photos: Have you seen this beautiful fort?

Rediff.com24 Jun 2018

Rediff readers share their best photographs of India from their travels.

Defeat forces that insulted Shivaji Maharaj: MVA leaders at Mumbai rally

Defeat forces that insulted Shivaji Maharaj: MVA leaders at Mumbai rally

Rediff.com1 Sep 2024

They slammed the Union and state governments for the collapse, with Uddhav Thackeray calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi's apology as one "smacking of arrogance", while Sharad Pawar said the episode was an example of corruption.

Cops take Deep Sidhu to Red Fort to recreate vandalism scene on R-Day

Cops take Deep Sidhu to Red Fort to recreate vandalism scene on R-Day

Rediff.com13 Feb 2021

Sidhu, according to police, was a "prominent player" behind the January 26 violence and vandalism at the Red Fort. He was arrested from Karnal bypass in Haryana on Monday night by a team of Delhi Police's Special Cell.

Pakistan Gets A New ISI Boss

Pakistan Gets A New ISI Boss

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

Asim Malik's shift to the important DG, ISI post comes as something of a surprise now, but it indicates the army chief's confidence in him, notes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W.