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Chained, less water & death threats: Indian priest's life in captivity

Chained, less water & death threats: Indian priest's life in captivity

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

The priest said he was released with a warning that he would be killed if he returned to the country.

'Enough is enough': Maharashtra CM Fadnavis tells doctors to return to work

'Enough is enough': Maharashtra CM Fadnavis tells doctors to return to work

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

Making a statement in the legislative assembly, Fadnavis said, "Enough is enough. If the doctors fail to resume work today, government will not sit quietly. We cannot leave the patients to die. I am making a final attempt to break the deadlock today by meeting the doctors' representatives. If no solution is found and doctors don't resume work, they should be prepared to face legal action."

Indian football round-up: Team re-enters top-100 in FIFA rankings

Indian football round-up: Team re-enters top-100 in FIFA rankings

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

The Indian football team has re-entered the top-100 of the FIFA world rankings and is now placed at 99th at the latest chart released on Thursday.

Review: Trapped is a must watch

Review: Trapped is a must watch

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

Trapped is not an easy film to stomach, says Sukanya Verma.

Why can't our cops clean up their act?

Why can't our cops clean up their act?

Rediff.com31 Aug 2015

'It is worrisome that religion, politics and strong regional biases have pervaded our police force.'

Football PIX: Real Madrid end campaign with 12th league defeat

Football PIX: Real Madrid end campaign with 12th league defeat

Rediff.com19 May 2019

Hegerberg hat-trick fires Lyon to fourth straight Champions League

Is there hope yet for young classical performers?

Is there hope yet for young classical performers?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2018

Stories about the harrowing experiences of young artistes are common lore.

Downpour continues in Mumbai; roads flooded, trains delayed

Downpour continues in Mumbai; roads flooded, trains delayed

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

Mumbai's dabbawalas have also suspended their services on Tuesday.

The economic cost of conflict in Kashmir

The economic cost of conflict in Kashmir

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

If and when this latest crisis moves towards resolution, it's unlikely that the economic solutions will take much precedence, says Sreenivasan Jain.

The Last Tango with Bernardo Bertolucci

The Last Tango with Bernardo Bertolucci

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

Aseem Chhabra salutes the late Italian Master and his cinema.

Morgan seeks solace in past glories before Australia test

Morgan seeks solace in past glories before Australia test

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

England's World Cup opener is only two days away, but captain Eoin Morgan will delve into the past for inspiration to reverse his poor batting form and help his team cope with their demons facing Australia on home soil.

Sridevi: Top 10 Scenes

Sridevi: Top 10 Scenes

Rediff.com25 Feb 2018

Sridevi was one of India's finest actresses. Here's the proof.

They sit there, stoic, implacable, defiant

They sit there, stoic, implacable, defiant

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

It is a sight that both warms and breaks the heart. The women of Shaheen Bagh seem oblivious of the cold, these women and their children, the latter ranging in age from 19 days to early teens, who have been occupying the road for over two weeks now. Some of them have not gone home for days, but their faces are clear, unlined by fatigue, their eyes bright and fierce as those of the falcon, shaheen, the area is named for.

Rahul's road show turns traffic stopper in Assam

Rahul's road show turns traffic stopper in Assam

Rediff.com26 Feb 2014

Throwing security concerns to wind Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday plunged himself amid the masses in Nagaon district of Assam during a road show after seeking blessings of Goddess Kamakhya at the historic Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati earlier in the day.

Bollywood's HIGHS and LOWS of 2017 so far

Bollywood's HIGHS and LOWS of 2017 so far

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly at the movies!

Power, water crisis: Cong MLAs gherao Delhi chief secretary

Power, water crisis: Cong MLAs gherao Delhi chief secretary

Rediff.com9 Jun 2014

Congress MLAs and scores of party workers on Monday gheraoed Delhi Chief Secretary S K Srivastava at his office, demanding immediate improvement in supply of power and water in the national capital.

Russi Mody: A man manager par excellence

Russi Mody: A man manager par excellence

Rediff.com18 May 2014

On Mody's death, Tata on Friday said, "Russi Mody was an institution at Tata Steel. Under his leadership, the company grew significantly and he instituted many human resource initiatives.

Biopic doesn't glorify me but shows my journey, says Dhoni

Biopic doesn't glorify me but shows my journey, says Dhoni

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

He wanted the biopic on him to show his journey, the inherent struggles in 'decision making processes' rather than 'glorify him' and that's precisely what Mahendra Singh Dhoni told film's director Neeraj Pandey during the conceptual phase of 'MS Dhoni-The Untold Story'.

8/11 and after: 60 rule changes in 50 days*

8/11 and after: 60 rule changes in 50 days*

Rediff.com31 Dec 2016

Even if the government didn't plan for demonetisation properly, it could have taken steps on a war footing later to ensure the situation improves.

Aishwarya, Shriya, Nayantara: Rajinikanth's HOTTEST heroine? VOTE!

Aishwarya, Shriya, Nayantara: Rajinikanth's HOTTEST heroine? VOTE!

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

An extra point to them for performing the daunting task of sharing screen space with the formidable superstar!

The REAL motivation behind Leander Paes's bronze in Atlanta Olympics

The REAL motivation behind Leander Paes's bronze in Atlanta Olympics

Rediff.com25 Jun 2016

Leander Paes, one of the 12 individual Olympic medal winners that India has produced in its sporting history, says that surviving the Centennial Park bombing during the 1996 Atlanta Games.

Chaos and chakka jams in Jaipur as RSS protest temple demolitions

Chaos and chakka jams in Jaipur as RSS protest temple demolitions

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

The protest gave a harrowing time to commuters especially office-goers as there were massive jams due to the blockades.

READ: Narendra Modi's blog post on 2002 Gujarat riots

READ: Narendra Modi's blog post on 2002 Gujarat riots

Rediff.com27 Dec 2013

Gujarat Chief Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi has written a lengthy blog post to "share his harrowing ordeal" in the aftermath of the post-Godhra riots in 2002.

Priyanka Chopra's secret 'passion project'

Priyanka Chopra's secret 'passion project'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2017

Besides the five Indian films that are playing at the Toronto International Film Festival this year -- a rather large collection at an international film festival, says Aseem Chhabra -- there are more films with an Indian connect.

Mr PM, what were you trying to tell the nation?

Mr PM, what were you trying to tell the nation?

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

'The BJP has sent out a message that its allies are at its mercy.' 'The allies cannot pressurise or bargain with the BJP any more,' says Mohammad Sajjad.

Nairobi: Security man proves saviour for Indian family

Nairobi: Security man proves saviour for Indian family

Rediff.com25 Sep 2013

An alert security guard proved saviour for a Keralite family at the terror-hit Westgate Shopping Mall in Nairobi by hiding them in a dark storeroom and guiding them to safety through an inner passage of the building.

Bank frauds: Limited liability for customers?

Bank frauds: Limited liability for customers?

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

If RBI's recommendations are finalised, it will give more teeth to the existing fair practice code

PHOTOS: Nation remembers 26/11 martyrs; survivors recall horror

PHOTOS: Nation remembers 26/11 martyrs; survivors recall horror

Rediff.com26 Nov 2016

Family members of the martyred personnel and survivors of the daring strike recalled the harrowing moments and pledged support to efforts to root out terrorism.

Happy 5th, Xiaomi, now can you show Indians you care?

Happy 5th, Xiaomi, now can you show Indians you care?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

As Chinese gadget-maker Xiaomi, the world's third largest smartphone seller after Apple and Samsung, turns five today, it will seek to intensify its India push. But there are miles to go before it can claim true success in India, as a harrowing experience of one of its smartphone users suggests.

Argentina beat Netherlands on penalties to enter final

Argentina beat Netherlands on penalties to enter final

Rediff.com10 Jul 2014

Argentina beat the Netherlands 4-2 via penalties to enter the final of the World Cup on Wednesday. The teams were goalless at the end of 120 minutes, and extra-time in the second semi-final.

2018's 10 Best Moments In Hindi Films

2018's 10 Best Moments In Hindi Films

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

Aseem Chhabra picks the scenes that left him impressed this year.

Mera Wala Shah Rukh!

Mera Wala Shah Rukh!

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

From 'Mera Wala Shah Rukh' to Salman's Being Hygienic ways, my super filmi week, says Sukanya Verma, has a lot on its mind.

Kangana, Deepika, Vidya: The QUEENS of Box Office

Kangana, Deepika, Vidya: The QUEENS of Box Office

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

Bring on the 100-crore heroine's club already!

Tourists fight to leave Nepal, chaos at Kathmandu airport

Tourists fight to leave Nepal, chaos at Kathmandu airport

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

Chaos prevailed at Nepal's only international airport with hundreds waiting to be evacuated from the earthquake-ravaged country.

Airlift Review: Akshay is impressive

Airlift Review: Akshay is impressive

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

'Even when toasting a true story, say our movies, a superstar is worth more than a real hero,' says Raja Sen.

Sandhya Mridul's #MeToo torment with Alok Nath

Sandhya Mridul's #MeToo torment with Alok Nath

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

'A belligerent Alok Nath refused to leave.. kept screaming shouting threatening abusing trying to grab me..'

Fine films, fabulous discoveries at MAMI

Fine films, fabulous discoveries at MAMI

Rediff.com19 Oct 2017

The movies that impressed, puzzled and stunned Sukanya Verma at MAMI this year.

Himachal tragedy: Shocked survivors allege there was no warning

Himachal tragedy: Shocked survivors allege there was no warning

Rediff.com9 Jun 2014

For the ill-fated group of students of a city-based engineering college merrily taking photos on the banks of Beas river in Himachal Pradesh, tragedy struck in a matter of couple of minutes as they were washed away in the swirling waters which suddenly rose several feet.

La Liga: Ronaldo treble sinks Atletico, Barcelona held

La Liga: Ronaldo treble sinks Atletico, Barcelona held

Rediff.com20 Nov 2016

Cristiano Ronaldo ensured Atletico Madrid fans will have bitter memories of the last local derby at the Vicente Calderon stadium by scoring a hat-trick in a 3-0 win for La Liga leaders Real Madrid on Saturday. Ronaldo's deflected free kick put Real in charge in the 23rd minute in the first meeting of the teams since the Champions League final in May. The prolific Portuguese killed off Atletico's resistance by winning and converting a penalty in the 71st minute and capped a harrowing night for the home side by tapping in the third in the 77th.

The legend of Socrates

The legend of Socrates

Rediff.com24 Jun 2017

How did how a reluctant, chain-smoking, beer-swigging footballer captain the greatest football nation in the world?