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Oppn, Dhankar in spat over Jayant Singh speech on Charan Singh

Oppn, Dhankar in spat over Jayant Singh speech on Charan Singh

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar's decision to allow Singh to speak on the Bharat Ratna honour to Charan Singh drew sharp protest from the Congress, leading to a heated exchange of words between the opposition and the treasury benches.

Spinners will play key role in upcoming T20 World Cup: Maharaj

Spinners will play key role in upcoming T20 World Cup: Maharaj

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

South Africa's premier left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj is confident that slow bowlers will play a vital role on flat decks expected to be on offer during the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup in the Americas in June.

Nehru's grandfather was a Muslim: Wiki page edited from govt IP address

Nehru's grandfather was a Muslim: Wiki page edited from govt IP address

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

Congress alleged that the changes were made from a government of India Internet Protocol address.

At luncheon, Modi lauds Harris for strengthening Indo-US strategic ties

At luncheon, Modi lauds Harris for strengthening Indo-US strategic ties

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

India and the US are working with renewed trust in areas of new and emerging technologies, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday as he thanked the American leadership for giving him a grand welcome.

'What BJP did in Maharashtra they are doing in Punjab!'

'What BJP did in Maharashtra they are doing in Punjab!'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

'One needs to understand what kind of means the BJP use to bring other party leaders in their party.' 'They are unscrupulous politicians and money plays an important role.'

Recipe: Heart-Healthy Hola Sabzi

Recipe: Heart-Healthy Hola Sabzi

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

Raw green chickpeas is nicest lightly boiled with chopped onion. But try this take.

Ram Charan, Upasana Have A Daughter!

Ram Charan, Upasana Have A Daughter!

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

On June 19 evening, Upasana was admitted to the Apollo Hospital in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad.

Karan Deol Gets Married

Karan Deol Gets Married

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

Karan Deol and Drisha Acharya wed on Sunday, June 18.

Maryam's Next Stop: Pakistan PM?

Maryam's Next Stop: Pakistan PM?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

Clearly, her father hopes that a successful tenure in Lahore will give Maryam the ballast to be prime minister after the next general election.

Amitabh, Through His Daughter's Eyes

Amitabh, Through His Daughter's Eyes

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

As we celebrate Amitabh Bachchan's 81st birthday on October 11, we see him through his daughter Shweta Bachchan Nanda's eyes.

'My dadu Bappi Lahiri is my biggest inspiration'

'My dadu Bappi Lahiri is my biggest inspiration'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

Swastik Bansal aka Rego B aka Bappi Lahiri's grandson started singing at the age of two. Music, Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com, discovers, is in his genes.

Singapore's Shanmugaratnam joins club of PIO leaders dominating world politics

Singapore's Shanmugaratnam joins club of PIO leaders dominating world politics

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

He is among several leaders of Indian heritage who have ascended to the highest echelon of public service globally.

Shehbaz Sharif rakes up Kashmir after becoming Pak PM for a 2nd time

Shehbaz Sharif rakes up Kashmir after becoming Pak PM for a 2nd time

Rediff.com3 Mar 2024

Shehbaz, 72, who was the consensus candidate of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), received 201 votes, 32 more than what was required to become leader of the House in the 336-member Parliament.

As long as America exists, ...: Blinken vows support to Israel

As long as America exists, ...: Blinken vows support to Israel

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

In a joint presser with Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday, Blinken vowed his support to Tel Aviv and also lauded the bravery of Israeli citizens amid the ongoing conflict that has claimed the lives of over 1,300 Israelis.

Hamas kills at least 40 babies in Israel as conflict escalates: Report

Hamas kills at least 40 babies in Israel as conflict escalates: Report

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

Some soldiers say they found babies with their heads cut off, entire families gunned down in their beds.

Kiwi With Bengaluru Link Lights Up Modi Stadium

Kiwi With Bengaluru Link Lights Up Modi Stadium

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

Four years ago he watched the World Cup final in a Bengaluru pub. On Thursday, Rachin Ravindra scored a 100 in the World Cup 2023 opening game.

'We struggled to see each day through'

'We struggled to see each day through'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

'In that dark tunnel, we spent our energy searching for a ray of hope.' 'It was tough; nobody can even imagine the conversations we had.' 'Laughter had disappeared from our lives.' 'I would tell my daughters, I might go mad.'

'As long as one is friendly with the BJP...'

'As long as one is friendly with the BJP...'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

'One is happy. The moment one starts criticising the BJP, ED, IT and CBI comes to one's house.'

'Few OBCs fielded': Cong media cell vice president quits

'Few OBCs fielded': Cong media cell vice president quits

Rediff.com15 Oct 2023

Hours after the Congress party released its first list of 144 candidates for the upcoming Madhya Pradesh Assembly elections, Vice President of Congress Media Department Ajay Singh Yadav resigned from his post as fewer candidates from backward classes have been fielded by the party.

The Film Where Everyone Prayed Together

The Film Where Everyone Prayed Together

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

Hansal Mehta's new film Faraaz is a hostage drama that unfolds over one night.

Doping Saga: Russian figure skater's Olympic gold stripped

Doping Saga: Russian figure skater's Olympic gold stripped

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

Russian figure skater Valieva banned for doping, ROC loses Olympic gold

Taimur Watches His First ODI

Taimur Watches His First ODI

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

A fourth generation member of cricket's Pataudi family watches the game at the Oval.

Kartik Shares His Heart

Kartik Shares His Heart

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

Kartik Aaryan's latest release Freddy has been reviewed as agonisingly dumb and perhaps that's why film folk stayed away from its special screening.

Who Is This Ex-PM Blessing?

Who Is This Ex-PM Blessing?

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

Nikhil Kumaraswamy is Janata Dal-Secular leader H D Kumaraswamy's son. He is also former prime minister H D Devegowda's grandson. Nikhil will contest the May 10 assembly election in Karnataka from the Ramanagara constituency.

God will provide for us say TN's women temple priests

God will provide for us say TN's women temple priests

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

Taking the opportunity to close the gender gap in the profession, three young women -- one the first graduate in a family, another a graduate and the third a postgraduate -- have chosen to take up the sacred vocation of priest in a Hindu temple.

Eknath Shinde came home and cried about BJP threat: Aaditya

Eknath Shinde came home and cried about BJP threat: Aaditya

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray has claimed Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde had come to his residence and cried that he will be arrested by a central agency if he did not switch over to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), before revolting against the Sena leadership.

Salman, Aamir Pay Homage To Pamela Chopra

Salman, Aamir Pay Homage To Pamela Chopra

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

Three days after their mother Pamela Chopra passed into the ages on April 20, Aditya and Uday Chopra held a prayer meet at their residence.

2 prominent Hamas leaders killed in Israel's air force attack

2 prominent Hamas leaders killed in Israel's air force attack

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

The Israeli Air Force said in a statement that the Minister of Economy of Hamas, Jawad Abu Shamala, has been killed.

It's Kriti-Kartik's Big Night And They Can't Stop Grinning

It's Kriti-Kartik's Big Night And They Can't Stop Grinning

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

Did Kartik Aaryan get his Shehzada act right?

The Cutest Pictures You Will See Today

The Cutest Pictures You Will See Today

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

Star kids rule social media with their super cute pictures.

'Kalnirnay belongs to the people of India'

'Kalnirnay belongs to the people of India'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

'Kalnirnay is like a bible for any family.'

Uddhav Thackeray announces alliance with Prakash Ambedkar's party

Uddhav Thackeray announces alliance with Prakash Ambedkar's party

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

The Shiv Sena-Uddhav Bal Thackeray and Prakash Ambedkar's Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi on Monday announced an alliance, coinciding with the birth anniversary of Shiv Sena founder late Bal Thackeray.

Who is Vishnu Deo Sai, Chhattisgarh's new CM

Who is Vishnu Deo Sai, Chhattisgarh's new CM

Rediff.com10 Dec 2023

Vishnu Deo Sai, a prominent tribal face of the Bharatiya Janata Party in Chhattisgarh, will be state chief minister after he was elected as leader of Bharatiya Janata Party's legislative party during a meeting of 54 newly-elected MLAs in Raipur on Sunday.

SC relief to US boy in need of liver transplant from Indian cousin

SC relief to US boy in need of liver transplant from Indian cousin

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

Making it clear that its decision will not be treated as "precedent for any other case", the top court, in a compassionate verdict, accorded primacy to saving the life of the child who was admitted to a private hospital in Gurugram for treatment of decompensated biliary cirrhosis (DBC).

Unnao gang-rape survivor's house set on fire; 2 infants sustain burns

Unnao gang-rape survivor's house set on fire; 2 infants sustain burns

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

The injured babies include the rape survivor's six-month-old child -- born after the 11-year-old was impregnated in the sexual assault -- and her two-month-old sister, police said.

RECAP 2023: Here's What We Learnt

RECAP 2023: Here's What We Learnt

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Sukanya Verma recaps everything we learned this year in showbiz.

Mohamed Al-Fayed, whose son killed with Princess Diana, dies at 94

Mohamed Al-Fayed, whose son killed with Princess Diana, dies at 94

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

He became a more controversial figure, nevertheless, when he publicly fought for British citizenship, and even more so after Diana and his son Dodi Fayed passed away in Paris in 1997, according to CNN.

Tax Query: 'What's my liability on PPF interest?'

Tax Query: 'What's my liability on PPF interest?'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

Anil Rego, CEO, Right Horizons, answers your personal income tax queries.

Recipe: Aloo Bhaat

Recipe: Aloo Bhaat

Rediff.com18 Jun 2023

Adore Dalmia Sayani offers her late father's favourite recipe.

'Rahul comes across as INDIA's villain'

'Rahul comes across as INDIA's villain'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

'It is not his doing, but Rahul Gandhi is forced by circumstances.' 'In taking political decisions, everything has to get his clearance.'