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BJP wins Manipur, but no consensus on CM choice

BJP wins Manipur, but no consensus on CM choice

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

The Bharatiya Janata Party is ahead in 20 seats in Manipur, with Chief Minister N Biren Singh leading by a handsome margin of more than 16,000 votes against his nearest Congress rival in Heingang constituency, Election Commission data showed.

53 IAF personnel train in high-altitude rescue ops during quarantine

53 IAF personnel train in high-altitude rescue ops during quarantine

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

HMI Principal, Group Captain Jai Kishan, said the institute decided to make the quarantine time useful for the air warriors, who came in batches of 10-12 after their return from holidays, as just remaining locked inside rooms could have caused mental stress to them amid the pandemic situation.

'The bus was torn into by a torrent of bullets'

'The bus was torn into by a torrent of bullets'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

The team heard a loud crackle. Then the scream came from Dilshan at the front of the bus. 'Get down.' Jayawardene was hit first; his sock filled with blood. Outside, twelve gunmen blocked the exit. A revealing excerpt from Nicholas Brookes's An Island's Eleven: A History of Cricket in Sri Lanka.

Cyclone Gaja leaves 33 dead in TN, navy joins relief operations

Cyclone Gaja leaves 33 dead in TN, navy joins relief operations

Rediff.com17 Nov 2018

As of now, 1,77,500 people have been housed in over 351 camps, the chief minister said, adding food, and medical amenities were being provided to them by the government.

6 children rescued from 'brothel' run by Meghalaya BJP leader: Police

6 children rescued from 'brothel' run by Meghalaya BJP leader: Police

Rediff.com23 Jul 2022

In the raid, about 400 bottles of liquor and over 500 unused condoms were found, he added.

Living on a prayer in Kashmir

Living on a prayer in Kashmir

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

For the first time in nearly two years, tourism has been on the rise in Kashmir. But what does that mean for the average Kashmiri, ponders Abhishek Mande Bhot after a recent visit to the Valley.

Travel: In search of the unfamiliar

Travel: In search of the unfamiliar

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

There are parts of India that stoutly hold their own against cultural hegemony, but it is anyone's guess how long that will last, says Kishore Singh.

Sorabjee, Jethmalani, Salve: Tale Of Three Lawyers

Sorabjee, Jethmalani, Salve: Tale Of Three Lawyers

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

Over the years, a noticeable unpleasantness began to develop between senior and junior, Sorabjee and Salve. Salve gave credit, for his rise in the profession, to Nani Palkhivala, and not to Sorabjee. This hurt Sorabjee, though he never admitted it.

Waking up to a different kind of twitter

Waking up to a different kind of twitter

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

A weekend in the beautiful sleepy town of Mukteshwar is just what you need to bust your stress, says Suchismita Banerjee.

Your ultimate holiday calendar for May

Your ultimate holiday calendar for May

Rediff.com5 May 2017

This is your chance to squeeze in a quick trip before the monsoon sets in.

North Kerala: The unexplored 'God's Own Country'

North Kerala: The unexplored 'God's Own Country'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

Not many have seen the Kerala in which coconut trees are sparse but waterfalls, lush valleys, and deep forests are abundant.

Review: RUN AWAY from Creature 3D!

Review: RUN AWAY from Creature 3D!

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

Creature 3D is just about as thrilling as the prospect of attending extra classes during summer vacation, rants Paloma Sharma.

Why Shabana Azmi wants MORE!

Why Shabana Azmi wants MORE!

Rediff.com18 Sep 2021

'I have been lucky to be at the right place at the right time. I do not rate myself as excellent.'

Photos: Mumbai's wet and rainy day

Photos: Mumbai's wet and rainy day

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

The Santacruz weather station in the suburbs recorded 129.4 mm rain between 8:30 am and 5:30 pm on Thursday. The Colaba weather bureau in Island City reported 18.8 mm rain during the same period.

10 Memorable ROMANTIC Movies

10 Memorable ROMANTIC Movies

Rediff.com14 Feb 2021

Subhash K Jha lists his 10 favourite romantic Hindi films.

8 ways to beat the summer heat

8 ways to beat the summer heat

Rediff.com17 Apr 2016

With scorcher days ahead, you must be looking for ways to avoid the heat. Here are few!

Nearly 1,800 hectares of Assam land encroached by Mizoram people: Himanta

Nearly 1,800 hectares of Assam land encroached by Mizoram people: Himanta

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

The chief minister's statement came in the backdrop of tension between the two Northeastern states following alleged encroachment of land in Cachar district by the people of Mizoram.

Review: Kavalai Vendam is a fun film

Review: Kavalai Vendam is a fun film

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

Kavalai Vendam may not be high on logic, but watch it for its wacky moments and mindless entertainment, says S Saraswathi.

Cricket fans in Dharamsala prefer IPL to ODIs?

Cricket fans in Dharamsala prefer IPL to ODIs?

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

Dharamsala may be a quiet town but its residents prefer the fast-paced Twenty20 version of cricket they often see in the Indian Premier League, with the lack of buzz ahead of the fourth One-day International between India and the West Indies to be played on Friday being a clear indicator.

Travel 2016: 20 reasons to visit Tamil Nadu

Travel 2016: 20 reasons to visit Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

According to the New York Times, Tamil Nadu has a 'rich and undiscovered history'.

Heatwave claims over 17,000 lives in 50 yrs in India

Heatwave claims over 17,000 lives in 50 yrs in India

Rediff.com4 Jul 2021

A study shows that the country has experienced 706 heatwave incidents from 1971-2019.

Confident of securing Test status for Dharamsala soon: Thakur

Confident of securing Test status for Dharamsala soon: Thakur

Rediff.com28 Sep 2014

BCCI joint secretary and Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) boss Anurag Thakur is confident about bringing Test cricket to the picturesque HPCA Stadium as he will push for ICC approval during the India-West Indies ODI scheduled to be held on October 17.

Hawkers' eviction uncovers a piece of Mumbai history

Hawkers' eviction uncovers a piece of Mumbai history

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

Unaware of the historical marker outside Bandra railway station, hawkers used it to display their wares, reports Anil Singh.

AirAsia to start flight between Chandigarh, Bengaluru

AirAsia to start flight between Chandigarh, Bengaluru

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

The company, which will be first direct flight between Chandigarh and Bengaluru, will offer ticket at a minimum rate of Rs 1,900 inclusive of all taxes.

'It's a win-win situation for me'

'It's a win-win situation for me'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

'For me personally, there was nothing till Aranyak made me say, 'This is it!''

50% of American adults are fully vaccinated: Biden

50% of American adults are fully vaccinated: Biden

Rediff.com26 May 2021

This means that half of adults are cleared under CDC guidelines to not wear a mask in most indoor and outdoor settings.

Review: Law Point has only low points

Review: Law Point has only low points

Rediff.com5 May 2014

Law Point is a lethargic long drive with many low points.

4 Naxals killed in 2 encounters in Chhattisgarh,1 jawan injured

4 Naxals killed in 2 encounters in Chhattisgarh,1 jawan injured

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

A Greyhounds jawan sustained injuries, following which he was airlifted to Warangal and admitted to a hospital.

Will BJP spoil Cong hat-trick in Chhattisgarh's Sitapur?

Will BJP spoil Cong hat-trick in Chhattisgarh's Sitapur?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2013

The Bharatiya Janata Party may spoil a hat-trick of wins for the Congress from Sarguja's Sitapur assembly seat as the sentiment on the ground suggests that it could well be the anti-incumbency factor which rules the vote in Sitapur.

I-Day celebrations: Govt wants BCCI to host India vs World XI match

I-Day celebrations: Govt wants BCCI to host India vs World XI match

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

The government has sent a proposal to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to organise a cricket match on August 22 between India and the rest of the world as part of celebrations to mark 75 years of India's independence.

Pak PM 'keen' on reviving cricket ties with India

Pak PM 'keen' on reviving cricket ties with India

Rediff.com16 Oct 2013

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, who has taken over as patron-in-chief of the country's Cricket Board, has asked its Chairman Najam Sethi to focus on reviving bilateral series with India.

Coronavirus: Boxing title bout in China postponed

Coronavirus: Boxing title bout in China postponed

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

Unified junior welterweight world champion Jose Ramirez's mandatory title defence against Ukrainian Viktor Postol has been postponed due to the concerns about an outbreak of the coronavirus in China, promoters Top Rank said on Friday. China has stepped up measures to contain the virus that has killed 25 people and infected more than 800, with public transport suspended in 10 cities.

Review: Gethu is all show and no substance

Review: Gethu is all show and no substance

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

Gethu is boring and uneventful, warns S Saraswathi.

It's Decembrrrr: North India shivers under wave of biting cold

It's Decembrrrr: North India shivers under wave of biting cold

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

Dense fog and cold weather conditions continue in the national capital as the mercury plunges to 2.6 degree Celsius, five notches below normal on Monday.

Cold wave unabated in N-India, 3 die in fog-related mishaps

Cold wave unabated in N-India, 3 die in fog-related mishaps

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

Cold wave continued unabated in the northern region today with fog enveloping most areas affecting transport services, even as three persons died and over 25 were injured in different fog-related accidents.

Heavy rain, landslides cut off Sikkim-West Bengal highway link

Heavy rain, landslides cut off Sikkim-West Bengal highway link

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

Torrential rains pounded the tiny Himalayan state of Sikkim and the tea growing region of North Bengal, causing landslides that cut off National Highway-10, the main road linking Gangtok with the rest of the country.

Religious Bonhomie At Ram Navami Yatra

Religious Bonhomie At Ram Navami Yatra

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

Sunday's yatra proved that it needs both the maturity of locals as well as the police doing their duty, to ensure that a religious procession doesn't turn ugly.

Devotees trek to Sabarimala, pray at Lord Ayyappa temple

Devotees trek to Sabarimala, pray at Lord Ayyappa temple

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

It is the first annual pilgrimage season at the hill temple after the coronavirus outbreak and authorities have decided to restrict the number of devotees to 1,000 per day and to 2,000 on weekends.

'Ahan is rugged, but his expressions are soft'

'Ahan is rugged, but his expressions are soft'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

'It feels good when you are able to share your experiences and learning with someone who is willing and happy to listen and accept.' 'More than moulding him, I gave with an open heart, and Ahan was very receptive.'

75% polling in Meghalaya, Nagaland; 1 dies in violence

75% polling in Meghalaya, Nagaland; 1 dies in violence

Rediff.com27 Feb 2018

Nagaland Chief Electoral Officer Abhijit Sinha said the violence in Akuluto constituency in Zunheboto district left one dead and two injured.