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After third train sabotage bid in UP in Sep, RPF launches track patrolling

After third train sabotage bid in UP in Sep, RPF launches track patrolling

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

Based on the complaint filed by the rail staff police has lodged an FIR against unknown persons regarding the matter.

Army has occupied 6 new major heights on LAC with China

Army has occupied 6 new major heights on LAC with China

Rediff.com20 Sep 2020

After the occupation of heights by the Indian Army, the Chinese army has deployed around 3,000 additional troops of its combined arms brigade including its infantry and armoured troops near the Rezang la and Rechen La heights.

Did You Know About Tatas' China Link?

Did You Know About Tatas' China Link?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

The Tata Group is one of the very few Indian MNCs which has carved out a niche in China's highly competitive market, notes Rup Narayan Das.

Why Vettaiyan May Become A Blockbuster

Why Vettaiyan May Become A Blockbuster

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

'The combination of star power, compelling storytelling, and action-packed drama promises to set the box office ablaze and kickstart the new quarter on a spectacular high note.'

Buried in snow for months, bodies of 3 soldiers recovered

Buried in snow for months, bodies of 3 soldiers recovered

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

The bodies of Havildar Rohit Kumar, Havildar Thakur Bahadur Ale and Naik Gautam Rajbanshi were trapped deep within a crevasse and lay buried under thick layers of ice and large volumes of snow for the past nearly nine months.

Cong slams govt over delay in Class 6 textbooks

Cong slams govt over delay in Class 6 textbooks

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

The textbooks themselves have not been finalised by the National Syllabus and Teaching Learning Material Committee (NSTC), he said.

A Train On World's Highest Rail Bridge

A Train On World's Highest Rail Bridge

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

The much-awaited world's highest railway bridge spans the Chenab river at a height of 359 metres (1,178 feet) above the river, which is 35 metres taller than Paris' Eiffel Tower.

Mount Everest's new height is 8,848.86 metres, say Nepal and China

Mount Everest's new height is 8,848.86 metres, say Nepal and China

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

The new height is 86 cms more than the previous measurement.

The Tribe Is Glamorous But Brutal

The Tribe Is Glamorous But Brutal

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

The Kardashians serve as a blueprint for The Tribe's own journey, observes Shristi Sahoo.

'Produnova queen' Dipa Karmakar announces retirement

'Produnova queen' Dipa Karmakar announces retirement

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

Dipa Karmakar is one of only five women in gymnastics history to have successfully executed the Produnova -- called the 'vault of death'.

PIX: Man City fumble again; Arsenal, Barcelona cruise

PIX: Man City fumble again; Arsenal, Barcelona cruise

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

Manchester City squandered a three-goal lead to draw 3-3 with Feyenoord in the Champions League on Tuesday.

'India, Poland connected by kabaddi': PM Modi

'India, Poland connected by kabaddi': PM Modi

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

Modi highlighted the role of sports in fostering bilateral relations and cultural exchange between India and Poland.

PIX: El Bakkali, Hall, Kennedy snatch tense gold wins

PIX: El Bakkali, Hall, Kennedy snatch tense gold wins

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Images from the athletics action at Stade de France, Saint-Denis, Paris, on Wednesday.

Factually incorrect: Govt on reports of India dam caused B'desh floods

Factually incorrect: Govt on reports of India dam caused B'desh floods

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

The MEA said the flood in Bangladesh has been caused primarily due to waters from these large catchments downstream of the dam.

India's hot, sweaty and a tough place to play: Guptill

India's hot, sweaty and a tough place to play: Guptill

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

The biggest challenge for the New Zealand batters on their upcoming Test tour of India will be picking the turning ball and more so the odd one that skids through, reckons former Black Caps opener Martin Guptill.

Beyond the Court: Sindhu, Marin's Special Bond

Beyond the Court: Sindhu, Marin's Special Bond

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

'Despite their contrasting playing styles -- Sindhu's calm demeanour versus Marin's fiery intensity -- the two aces share an undeniable bond. Their mutual respect for each other's abilities is evident in their interactions off the court.'

Time For India To Revisit Western Alliances

Time For India To Revisit Western Alliances

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

It's time India re-visited its Western alliances for the attitude and approach that the West reserves for the nation when it comes to security cooperation of the kind that they might not have visualised outside of China, India's bug-bear, asserts N Sathiya Moorthy.

'Incredible experience to learn from Rohit's adjustments to wickets'

'Incredible experience to learn from Rohit's adjustments to wickets'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

Yashasvi Jaiswal has played nine Tests with Rohit and has already forged a successful combination at the top with his captain.

Trump's Election Should Worry The World

Trump's Election Should Worry The World

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

'There are ominous portents of an isolationist administration not only building a physical wall to the south to prevent unwanted immigrants from entering the land of milk and honey, but also trade walls not just against China, but all nations,' foresees Sreekant Sambrani.

What I Discovered In 100 Hours In Seoul

What I Discovered In 100 Hours In Seoul

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

A sojourn in Seoul, one of Asia's largest metropolises, where the ultra-modern coexists with the ancient -- temples and palaces with futuristic skyscrapers climbing to the stratosphere, K-pop with Buddhism, a village within city limits.

67% Think Harris Won Debate With Trump

67% Think Harris Won Debate With Trump

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

CNN reported that 'registered voters who watched Tuesday's debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump say, 63% to 37%, that Harris turned in a better performance'.

Red alert as Mumbai battered with 10 cm rain in 5 hours, schools shut

Red alert as Mumbai battered with 10 cm rain in 5 hours, schools shut

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

The India meteorological department (IMD) on Wednesday evening issued a red alert for Mumbai and its neighbouring districts, predicting "extremely heavy rainfall".

No garba in Mumbai this Navratri, cap on idols' height

No garba in Mumbai this Navratri, cap on idols' height

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

For the second straight year, the popular festival will be celebrated under the long shadow of the pandemic.

The Woman Who Lost Everything

The Woman Who Lost Everything

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

When the landslide hit, Sruthi's house was washed away, along with its inhabitants. She lost her entire family and some relatives. All she had left for a close confidante was her fiance Jenson. Days after the landslide and the loss of her family, Jenson died in a road accident that also left Sruthi with serious injuries. News of the accident and Sruthi's backdrop as the lone surviving member of a family wiped out in the July landslide, was picked up by the media, and people rushed to help.

Ukraine's Yaroslava Mahuchikh breaks women's high jump World record

Ukraine's Yaroslava Mahuchikh breaks women's high jump World record

Rediff.com7 Jul 2024

Ukraine's Yaroslava Mahuchikh set a new world record in the women's high jump, clearing 2.10 meters at the Paris Diamond League.

Marxist leader Anura Dissanayake wins Sri Lanka's presidential vote

Marxist leader Anura Dissanayake wins Sri Lanka's presidential vote

Rediff.com22 Sep 2024

Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the leader of the Marxist Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna's (JVP) broader front National People's Power (NPP), on Sunday consolidated his lead in the Sri Lanka's presidential election.

'Betterment of Indian cricket is important, Gautam Gambhir is not'

'Betterment of Indian cricket is important, Gautam Gambhir is not'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

'Really happy with BCCI. They've agreed with most things I've asked for. The crux of the support staff will remain as they are.'

'I Walk 7 Km Daily. I Am Not Losing Weight. Pls Help'

'I Walk 7 Km Daily. I Am Not Losing Weight. Pls Help'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

rediffGURU Komal Jethmalani offers advice on how to alter your lifestyle so that you can stay healthy.

Nikhat Zareen enters pre-quarterfinals with gritty win

Nikhat Zareen enters pre-quarterfinals with gritty win

Rediff.com28 Jul 2024

Two-time world champion Nikhat Zareen powered into the women's 50kg Olympics pre-quarterfinals with a tenacious victory over Germany's Maxi Carina Kloetzer in Paris on Sunday.

'Ganguly will lead BCCI to new heights'

'Ganguly will lead BCCI to new heights'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

Board of Control for Cricket in India CK Khanna hailed the decision to appoint Sourav Ganguly as the president of the cricket governing body.

Cool Saiee Will Bowl You For A Six

Cool Saiee Will Bowl You For A Six

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

Her wardrobe is as fluid and versatile as the roles she picks.

Annu Rani, Jyothi Yarraji out of Olympics after poor show

Annu Rani, Jyothi Yarraji out of Olympics after poor show

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

Indian javelin thrower Annu Rani once again failed to impress on the global stage

Kargil hero recalls how 8 Mountain Division secured LoC

Kargil hero recalls how 8 Mountain Division secured LoC

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

Lt Gen (Retd) Puri and several other Kargil veterans who had played a decisive role in the 1999 war were felicitated by the Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan in Delhi recently.

Can Amit Thackeray Revive The MNS?

Can Amit Thackeray Revive The MNS?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

'If you look at the average age of all our candidates, you will notice that their average age is between 35 and 40. It is a kind of revolution that the MNS is bringing in Maharashtra.'

What's Common Between Dhoni And Kusale?

What's Common Between Dhoni And Kusale?

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

'My sport requires me to be as calm and patient as he is on the field.' 'I also relate to his story as I am a ticket collector like he was.'

Norris-Verstappen battle heats up as Texas beckons

Norris-Verstappen battle heats up as Texas beckons

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

Red Bull make changes to car after discussions with FIA

'Peace Cannot Be Seasonal'

'Peace Cannot Be Seasonal'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

'The whole Kashmiri population is seemed to be a suspect community. This status is not good.'

40-metre-long crack appears on Nagpur-Mumbai Samruddhi Expressway

40-metre-long crack appears on Nagpur-Mumbai Samruddhi Expressway

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

The 40-metre-long crack was detected near Fatiyabad village on chainage 443/650, a release from the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation said.

Kohli fined half his match fees for violating code of conduct

Kohli fined half his match fees for violating code of conduct

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

Kohli was seen remonstrating with the umpires after a controversial dismissal.

'He Will Always Be Gafoormama, The Indulgent Uncle'

'He Will Always Be Gafoormama, The Indulgent Uncle'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

'The intellectual A G Noorani and A G Noorani the family man sound like a contradiction in terms, but both aspects were integral parts of the individual.'