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AMAZING! How these men spent their quarantine

AMAZING! How these men spent their quarantine

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

A heartwarming tale of how they used their time to beautify the schools where they are quarantined.

In Uttarakhand, the rebellion cost Congress dearly

In Uttarakhand, the rebellion cost Congress dearly

Rediff.com12 Mar 2017

Harish Rawat's political one-upmanship weakened the party; nine MLAs who left won on BJP tickets.

When will Ringing Bells deliver the Rs 251 smartphones?

When will Ringing Bells deliver the Rs 251 smartphones?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

According to the company, 200,000 handsets have already been shipped in the country for the first phase of delivery.

Congregation for world peace on Tawi banks

Congregation for world peace on Tawi banks

Rediff.com1 Nov 2004

Over 9,000 people will take part in a 'mahayagya' on the banks of the river Tawi.

UK tycoons pledge Rs 500 crore for cleaning Ganga

UK tycoons pledge Rs 500 crore for cleaning Ganga

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

Gadkari, who was on a 3-day visit to London, listed the Hinduja family and Sri Prakash Lohia of the Indorama Corporation among the donors.

7 trains cancelled after 10 coaches of Jhelum Express derail in Punjab

7 trains cancelled after 10 coaches of Jhelum Express derail in Punjab

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

The Pune-bound train derailed at 3:10 am, injuring three passengers.

Burari deaths: Notes in family registers said they may not see next Diwali

Burari deaths: Notes in family registers said they may not see next Diwali

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

The notes also mentioned about "other souls accompanying the spirit of Lalit's father", who had died in 2007, and "how those spirits are still yearning for salvation."

Shriya Saran's life in pictures!

Shriya Saran's life in pictures!

Rediff.com11 Sep 2016

Happy birthday, Shriya Saran!

Women's entry in Shani temple will lead to more rapes, says Shankracharya. BOO HIM

Women's entry in Shani temple will lead to more rapes, says Shankracharya. BOO HIM

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

The Shankaracharya of Dwaraka-Sharda Peeth Swami Swaroopanand Saraswati said that women's entry in temples would result in increase of rape incidents.

Ram temple makes it back on BJP's agenda

Ram temple makes it back on BJP's agenda

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

With the 2019 Lok Sabha polls less than eight months away, the party has resumed stoking the emotional issue through its second-and third-rung leaders.

Two wives controversy returns to haunt Rawat

Two wives controversy returns to haunt Rawat

Rediff.com3 Jul 2014

In his nomination papers, Rawat has only mentioned the name of Renuka Rawat as his spouse. Shishir Prashant reports.

Modi likes peeping into bathrooms, reading janampatris: Rahul

Modi likes peeping into bathrooms, reading janampatris: Rahul

Rediff.com11 Feb 2017

His comments come against the backdrop of the prime minister's remarks in Parliament that one should learn the art of "bathing with a raincoat on" from Manmohan Singh as there was not a single taint on him despite so many scams having taken place during his regime.

I'm a saint, don't send me back empty-handed: BJP MP to voters

I'm a saint, don't send me back empty-handed: BJP MP to voters

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party Member of Parliament Swami Sakshi Maharaj on Tuesday invoked spirituality to seek peoples' support for the BJP in the upcoming Delhi assembly elections, saying he has come as a saint and should not be sent back "empty handed".

5 killed as New Farakka Express derails near Rae Bareli

5 killed as New Farakka Express derails near Rae Bareli

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

10 women and six minors are among the injured, the officials said.

Patanjali to invest Rs 1,150 cr in FY17, eyes doubling revenue

Patanjali to invest Rs 1,150 cr in FY17, eyes doubling revenue

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

Patanjali Ayurved is also looking at entering the highly competitive dairy segment this year.

He's 100, India's first voter and he's excited to cast his vote again

He's 100, India's first voter and he's excited to cast his vote again

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

A red carpet will be rolled out to facilitate Shyam Saran Negi to cast his vote in the Himachal assembly elections without any hassle.

Rs 8,600 cr worth highway projects stalled

Rs 8,600 cr worth highway projects stalled

Rediff.com30 Nov 2016

Most of these road contracts are spread across Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Karnataka, Odisha, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand and West Bengal, with the government struggling to restart them.

No outbreak of any disease in Uttarakhand: Govt

No outbreak of any disease in Uttarakhand: Govt

Rediff.com27 Jun 2013

The government on Thursday said no outbreak of any water, food or air-borne disease has been reported from the flood-affected areas of Uttarakhand.

Oil cos to ensure fuel supply in flood-hit Uttarakhand

Oil cos to ensure fuel supply in flood-hit Uttarakhand

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

Indian Oil Corp, the nation's largest fuel retailer, positioned adequate stocks of all petroleum products -- petrol, diesel, kerosene and LPG in the state.

Dabur's American dream set to get wings

Dabur's American dream set to get wings

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

Initially, hair care products such as Vatika hair oil and shampoos, Meswak toothpaste, Chyawanprash and honey would be made available.

Infosys' tryst with Kumbh Mela

Infosys' tryst with Kumbh Mela

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

Sikka promises to develop tech for event

Uma Bharti won't contest LS polls, will work for Ram Temple

Uma Bharti won't contest LS polls, will work for Ram Temple

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

Bharti said she would 'embark on a pilgrimage to devote time for Ganga river and Lord Ram by leaving power'.

Battle for 5 states: Big winners and losers

Battle for 5 states: Big winners and losers

Rediff.com11 Mar 2017

With the counting for the high-stakes assembly elections is on in five states - Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Manipur and Goa, here's a look at some of the big names and where they stand.

UP blames Islamic outfits for violence; toll rises

UP blames Islamic outfits for violence; toll rises

Rediff.com22 Dec 2019

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra visited Bijnor district where she met families of two persons killed in the violence. Internet services have been suspended in several areas till Monday, while prohibitory orders remained in force across the state.

Ramdev's messaging app 'Kimbho' goes off Play Store hours after launch

Ramdev's messaging app 'Kimbho' goes off Play Store hours after launch

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

While experts claimed that Patanjali's Swadeshi messaging app was removed form Google Play over security concerns, Kimbho declared that it was removed because of heavy traffic.

As retail demand sinks, 2-wheeler plants opt for 10-day shutdown

As retail demand sinks, 2-wheeler plants opt for 10-day shutdown

Rediff.com27 Dec 2016

The two-wheeler industry marked its first fall in 11 months in November with sales of 1.24 million reporting a fall of nearly six per cent compared to the same month last year

Ramdev to launch special 'swadeshi jeans' for women

Ramdev to launch special 'swadeshi jeans' for women

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

Swadeshi jeans will be entirely made of cotton with no addition of any kind of synthetic material

Nestl comes up with 'miss-you Maggi' ads

Nestl comes up with 'miss-you Maggi' ads

Rediff.com26 Aug 2015

The under-one-minute films are titled 'Menu Cards, Mom and Neighbours'.

Tech savvy Kumbh fails to attract large crowds

Tech savvy Kumbh fails to attract large crowds

Rediff.com8 May 2016

Dips in the Kshipra river during Simhastha are said to wash away all sins!

Kumbh Mela begins in Nashik, thousands take holy dip

Kumbh Mela begins in Nashik, thousands take holy dip

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

Simhastha Kumbh Mela, the largest congregation of faith in the world, began on Tuesday with the traditional ceremony of hoisting of flags and thousands of people taking a holy dip in Kushawart and Ramkund in Godavari river in the two towns.

From a quiet, benign presence to the midst of a media melee

From a quiet, benign presence to the midst of a media melee

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

Pragya Singh Thakur remained at the back of the courtroom during Tuesday's framing of the charges, her face serene, quite different from the fiery person one read about or saw on television. But once the day's proceedings were over and she was wheeled out, the sadhvi decided she actually was very keen to meet the media and headed right out into the melee, says Vaihayasi Pande Daniel/Rediff.com.

Ramdev grilled by CBI in missing guru case

Ramdev grilled by CBI in missing guru case

Rediff.com14 Oct 2013

The Central Bureau of Investigation has recorded statement of Ramdev in connection with its probe in the alleged kidnapping of his 'guru' Swami Shankar Dev who mysteriously went missing six years ago while taking a morning walk in Haridwar.

How Tata Motors turned around its passenger vehicle biz

How Tata Motors turned around its passenger vehicle biz

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

The new obsession on cost control is powered by the company's 'GEAR' (Generate idea, evaluate, action and realise the idea) programme.

Tur dal at Rs 205/kg, 35,000 tonnes of pulses seized

Tur dal at Rs 205/kg, 35,000 tonnes of pulses seized

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

A maximum quantity of 23,340 tonnes was seized in Maharashtra.

Parineeti, Aditi, Radhika: BORING to BOMBSHELL!

Parineeti, Aditi, Radhika: BORING to BOMBSHELL!

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

We take a look at some of the latest to join the makeover bandwagon and their incredible shift from boring to bombshell.

Patanjali moves high court against ad regulatory body

Patanjali moves high court against ad regulatory body

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

While members are bound to listen to ASCI, the self-regulator has frequently faced resistance from non-members, who've challenged its authority to redress grievances of complainants

Pilgrims recall near-death experience in Nepal

Pilgrims recall near-death experience in Nepal

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

After returning from Nepal, a group of 12 pilgrims on Thursday narrated their "near-death" experience as they recalled the April 25 earthquake due to which colossal structures fell like "pack of cards".

Hardly anything done to clean Ganga, situation extraordinarily bad: NGT

Hardly anything done to clean Ganga, situation extraordinarily bad: NGT

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

The green panel ordered a survey to seek views of the common people about what they feel on ground about the pollution in the Ganga.

Finally, health ministry acts on Uttarakhand

Finally, health ministry acts on Uttarakhand

Rediff.com26 Jun 2013

Fearing outbreak of epidemics, the ministry is sending a high level team to review the public health measures in the area

High-level team to review public health measures in U'khand

High-level team to review public health measures in U'khand

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

Amid fears of disease outbreak after widespread devastation in flood-affected Uttarakhand, the Union Health Ministry has deputed a high-level team which will review the public health measures in the state on Wednesday.