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4 exciting weekend getaways near Kolkata

4 exciting weekend getaways near Kolkata

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

The Holi weekend is just a month away and if you haven't planned ahead, we'll help you out.

Mahamasthabhisheka on Amateur Radio

Mahamasthabhisheka on Amateur Radio

Rediff.com13 Jan 2006

The millineum's first Mahamasthabhisheka of the 57-ft granite monolith of Lord Bahubali, atop the Vindhyagiri hills in Karanataka will have a Amateur Radio (HAM) facility to assist organisers in communication.

Assam: Two policemen killed in ambush

Assam: Two policemen killed in ambush

Rediff.com26 Sep 2013

Two policemen were killed and as many injured when a police team was ambushed by anti-talk militants of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (Songjibit) faction at a remote place between Paneriguri and Makrijhara in Dhubri district on Thursday, the police said.

Alien, dog, disco fighter: Aamir Khan's unique avatars!

Alien, dog, disco fighter: Aamir Khan's unique avatars!

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

Here's a look at Aamir's unique avatars, where he's not playing the usual cop or college-goer, no matter how well (or how often) he's performed. And also where what he plays is as attention grabbing as how he plays it, no matter how lousy the film.

DMK goes for the kill in Stalin's Kolathur segment

DMK goes for the kill in Stalin's Kolathur segment

Rediff.com2 Apr 2021

The DMK's campaign appeared to be the most visible with propaganda at a feverish pace across the segment for the April 6 assembly polls and Stalin is the party's chief minister candidate.

Assam: 3 killed as blast rocks train

Assam: 3 killed as blast rocks train

Rediff.com2 Dec 2008

At least three persons were killed and about 30 others injured when a powerful bomb explosion ripped through the coach No 8209 of Guwahati-Tinsukia passenger train near Diphu Railway station in Karbi Anglong Hill district of Assam at around 8:15 this morning.

Artist Hema Upadhyay, lawyer found murdered in Mumbai

Artist Hema Upadhyay, lawyer found murdered in Mumbai

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

In a gruesome double murder, artist Hema Upadhyay and her lawyer Harish Bhambani were found dead in Kandivali on Sunday.

75 per cent cast votes in Meghalaya

75 per cent cast votes in Meghalaya

Rediff.com3 Mar 2008

People lined up at polling booths well before voting began at 7 am on Monday. Sources said that there was a voter turnout of 75 per cent. The fate of 331 candidates from different political parties, including six former chief ministers of the state -- D D Lapang, Purno A Sangma, Salseng C Marak, E K Mawlong, F A Khonglam and J D Rymbai were sealed in ballot boxes.

#MonsoonTrek: Escape to Changey waterfalls

#MonsoonTrek: Escape to Changey waterfalls

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

The sound of the water amidst the silence of nature will remove all the tiredness of the journey, says Ashim Chakravarty.

Karnan review

Karnan review

Rediff.com19 May 2021

After Aadukalam and Asuran, this is another film Dhanush is going to be proud of, says Divya Nair.

Woman hurls flowerpot at PM Modi's convoy route

Woman hurls flowerpot at PM Modi's convoy route

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

The woman identified as Neena Rawal, a resident of Sahibabad in Uttar Pradesh, was detained and questioned at the Parliament Street police station before she was taken for a medical check-up.

Centre to rush more forces to contain Naga-Karbi clashes

Centre to rush more forces to contain Naga-Karbi clashes

Rediff.com6 Jan 2014

The Centre is likely to rush additional paramilitary forces to trouble-torn areas along the Assam-Nagaland border to maintain peace and prevent the clashes between Naga and Karbi tribals from spreading.

Assam: Black Widow ultras kill 11

Assam: Black Widow ultras kill 11

Rediff.com15 May 2008

Eleven people, including a Railways locomotive driver, were killed and at least two others were injured when suspected Dimaa Halam Daogah (Jewel) militants carried out two separate attacks in North Cachar Hill district on Thursday morning. According to a police source, ten people were killed when the militants also known as Black Widows- waylaid five trucks at Panimur area, which falls under the Umrangshu police station, at around 8.30 am today morning.

Assam: Ultras gun down 3

Assam: Ultras gun down 3

Rediff.com18 Sep 2007

The slain youths were employees of a contractor engaged in on going construction of Assam University's satellite campus at Satmile in the hill district.

Why did Indrani send her driver to Lonavla?

Why did Indrani send her driver to Lonavla?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

As the weeks go by in this trial, it has emerged that Shyamvar Rai is that rare species of driver whose knowledge of distances, directions and routes surprisingly would not even fill the back of a postage stamp.

Assam: 4 policemen killed by militants

Assam: 4 policemen killed by militants

Rediff.com3 Jun 2007

The Karbi Anglong Hill district of Assam has remained a hot bed of militancy for decades because of the complex political and demographic pattern of the district.

Where are you heading this summer?

Where are you heading this summer?

Rediff.com14 Apr 2015

Ritika Bhatia lists some of the best camping spots and adventure trails for a perfect mix of offbeat vacation and precious solitude this summer.

'You cannot trust the Chinese!'

'You cannot trust the Chinese!'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

'We should have seen these signals and reacted earlier.' 'We miss out on a certain strategic advantage by arriving late on the scene.'

Manipur insurgents slay army major

Manipur insurgents slay army major

Rediff.com31 Oct 2007

Though the identity of the insurgents was not known, police said it suspected that they belonged to the banned United National Liberation Front.

Civic polls: Jammu registers 80% turnout, Kashmir 3.4%

Civic polls: Jammu registers 80% turnout, Kashmir 3.4%

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

19 wards of Srinagar Municipal Corporation, having an electorate of 1.78 lakh, witnessed a turnout of just 2.3 per cent, officials said.

Chiranjeevi's brother 'surrenders' revolver

Chiranjeevi's brother 'surrenders' revolver

Rediff.com22 Oct 2007

Pawan Kalyan surrenders his licensed revolver, and says that it is unfortunate that his neice, Srija, told the media that she perceived a threat to her life from her family.

Andamans base boosts India in Indian Ocean

Andamans base boosts India in Indian Ocean

Rediff.com26 Jan 2019

'The Andamans are strategic territory for India.' 'We need at least three full-length, 10,000-feet airfields here.'

Financier Bharat Shah gets threat calls

Financier Bharat Shah gets threat calls

Rediff.com6 Mar 2007

A senior Crime Branch official has ruled out the involvement of the underworld in the threats, saying the calls were believed to be the outcome of some property dispute.

Kohli 'feeling clear and confident' after Kotla fifty

Kohli 'feeling clear and confident' after Kotla fifty

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

Virat Kohli says his fighting fifty last week in the Delhi One-day international against the West Indies was the kind of knock he needed to overcome the first lean patch of his otherwise prolific career.

6 CRPF men, 13 Naxals killed in Chhattisgarh

6 CRPF men, 13 Naxals killed in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com18 Feb 2008

Six Central Reserve Police Force personnel and 13 Maoists were killed in two separate encounters in Bijapur district, about 565 km from Chhattisgarh, a senior police official said on Monday.

AP journalists get bail

AP journalists get bail

Rediff.com26 Jun 2008

A Hyderabad metropolitan court granted bail to the editor of Telugu daily Andhra Jyothy, K Srinivas and two reporters, two days after they were arrested under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. They were released on bail on a surety of Rs 10,000 each.

Flood situation in Assam grim as toll mounts 40

Flood situation in Assam grim as toll mounts 40

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

The flood situation in Assam remained grim after fresh heavy rainfall in Meghalaya's Garo hills and Goalpara district as the death toll mounted to 40.

Volvo V90: New definition of estates in India

Volvo V90: New definition of estates in India

Rediff.com16 Aug 2017

The Volvo V90 Cross Country could make Indians fall in love with station wagons, says P Tharyan.

Assam: 2 policemen killed in militant attack

Assam: 2 policemen killed in militant attack

Rediff.com18 Dec 2007

The attack, carried out by suspected Black Widow militants, targeted a police picket stationed at a construction work site. Construction companies are frequently targeted by the insurgents for extortions.

20 UNFORGETTABLE FRAMES of Dilip Kumar

20 UNFORGETTABLE FRAMES of Dilip Kumar

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

As Dilip Kumar passes away in the ages, Sukanya Verma feels a deep gratitude for the enormous legacy he's left behind.

Assam: Black Widows mow down 8 mill workers

Assam: Black Widows mow down 8 mill workers

Rediff.com28 Nov 2007

Police sources in N C Hills said the DHD (J) ultras, also known as 'Black Widow', arrived at the saw mills and fired indiscriminately killing eight on the spot.

Unsung Heroes: The men and women we don't notice

Unsung Heroes: The men and women we don't notice

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

Ace photographer Pravin Talan has come out with the first-ever Mumbai Railway Police Calendar 2017 that explores this lesser-known police force.

Meghalaya MLA arrested for allegedly raping minor girl

Meghalaya MLA arrested for allegedly raping minor girl

Rediff.com7 Jan 2017

Julius Dorphang, who was wanted in connection with a sex-racket case involving a 14-year old girl, was on Saturday arrested from his hideout in neighbouring Assam.

Tripura votes on Feb 18, Meghalaya, Nagaland on Feb 27; results on March 3

Tripura votes on Feb 18, Meghalaya, Nagaland on Feb 27; results on March 3

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

The term of the Meghalaya, Nagaland and Tripura legislative assemblies is ending on March 6, March 13 and March 14 respectively.

Assam: Ultras kill 11

Assam: Ultras kill 11

Rediff.com7 Oct 2006

Shiv Sena has become Sonia Sena: Kangana

Shiv Sena has become Sonia Sena: Kangana

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

She wrote this in reply to an article about the proceedings of Bombay high court during the hearing of the stay order plea by the actor's lawyer against the demolition drive of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation at her property.

India's first 'books village'

India's first 'books village'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2017

Bhilar, a strawberry farming hub in Maharashtra, has been transformed into India's first 'books village'.

3 Naxals involved in 2013 Ch'garh massacre killed in encounter

3 Naxals involved in 2013 Ch'garh massacre killed in encounter

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

The face-off between a compact team of District Reserve Group and ultras took place in the forested hills of Metapal village, Dantewada Superintendent of Police Kamlochan Kashyap told PTI.

The DDLJ Quiz

The DDLJ Quiz

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

Sukanya Verma presents a DDLJ special quiz to test your knowledge about one of Hindi cinema's most successful films of all time.

Ultras blow up railway track in Assam

Ultras blow up railway track in Assam

Rediff.com6 Dec 2006

The spokesman said that all the trains scheduled to run on that section were regulated at different stations immediately after the blast. The blast blew about a three-meter portion of the track.