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'My mother too strong to commit suicide; don't think Tharoor could've harmed her'

'My mother too strong to commit suicide; don't think Tharoor could've harmed her'

Rediff.com22 Jan 2014

Rubbishing various speculation surrounding his mother Sunanda Pushkar's death, her son Shiv Menon on Wednesday said she was "too strong" to commit suicide and died due to an unfortunate combination of media stress, tensions and a wrong mix of different medication.

Selfie daredevil dies, but the extreme selfie madness lives on

Selfie daredevil dies, but the extreme selfie madness lives on

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

In photos: When people go to the heights of danger for a 'cool' selfie.

Pak police arrest bookies behind threats to Haider

Pak police arrest bookies behind threats to Haider

Rediff.com27 Apr 2011

Pakistani police have busted a gang of bookmakers who were behind death threats to wicketkeeper Zulqarnain Haider, they said on Wednesday.

Delhi govt for reopening of malls, taxis in lockdown 4.0

Delhi govt for reopening of malls, taxis in lockdown 4.0

Rediff.com15 May 2020

The suggestions submitted to the Centre on Thursday evening also recommended restarting construction activities and allowing movement of labourers within the city, sources said.

Witnesses unable to confirm that Salman was driving in hit-and-run case

Witnesses unable to confirm that Salman was driving in hit-and-run case

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

A witness in the hit-and-run case allegedly involving Salman Khan told the trial court on Thursday that he had seen the actor in the driver's seat in a stationary car in the parking slot of a hotel in suburban Juhu on the same night when his vehicle met with an accident.

91 dead after powerful earthquake strikes Indonesia

91 dead after powerful earthquake strikes Indonesia

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

The quake occurred in the early evening after sunset and was the second powerful temblor on Lombok in a week.

Kashmiris are our countrymen, not the enemy

Kashmiris are our countrymen, not the enemy

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

'We cannot win peace among our people by treating them like the enemy,' says Mitali Saran.

Lockdown 4: More relaxations; power to states, UTs

Lockdown 4: More relaxations; power to states, UTs

Rediff.com16 May 2020

According to officials, Punjab, West Bengal, Maharashtra, Assam and Telangana wanted the lockdown to be continued, some of them wanted the powers to decide the zoning of districts -- green, orange and red -- as per the COVID-19 situation.

When Dilip Kumar almost got arrested

When Dilip Kumar almost got arrested

Rediff.com10 Jul 2021

Malavika Sangghvi gives us fascinating glimpses from Dilip Kumar's life.

Vande Bharat Mission: Naval ship, flights bring over 1,000 Indians home

Vande Bharat Mission: Naval ship, flights bring over 1,000 Indians home

Rediff.com10 May 2020

Kerala top the list of state-wise break-up of repatriation requests with 25,246, followed by 6,617 from Tamil Nadu and 4,341 from Maharashtra. A total of 3,715 people from Uttar Pradesh requested for evacuation, 3,320 from Rajasthan, 2,796 from Telangana and, 2,786 from Karnataka.

Mariah Carey pays tribute to Prince at Paris gig

Mariah Carey pays tribute to Prince at Paris gig

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

Pop star Mariah Carey paid an emotional tribute to her friend Prince.

'Maharashtra hasn't been able to say we have 0 cases'

'Maharashtra hasn't been able to say we have 0 cases'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

'The pandemic basically started with Maharashtra.' 'And then it spread across to the rest of India.' 'Now it is again Maharashtra.'

Extras: Neymar rape accuser charged with extortion

Extras: Neymar rape accuser charged with extortion

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

'Please don't leave us to die: Japanese IS hostage's latest plea

'Please don't leave us to die: Japanese IS hostage's latest plea

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

A video posted by the IS warns that Kenji Goto will be executed within 24 hours.

Covid warriors: 'This is your time to serve the world'

Covid warriors: 'This is your time to serve the world'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

'It was a privilege to work for the country.'

Coronavirus leaves top tourist sites eerily deserted

Coronavirus leaves top tourist sites eerily deserted

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

More than 86,000 people worldwide have been infected with the novel coronavirus and the global death toll is nearing 3,000. To try to prevent the spread of the virus, local governments have been closing tourist attractions that normally draw large crowds. World-famous destinations such as the Great Wall of China and the Venetian canals resemble ghost towns. As new coronavirus cases are confirmed daily, more closures and cancellations are expected. For the most up-to-date information on the status of an attraction or event, check the institution's or event's main web page.

Why Delhi cops believe Sunanda was murdered

Why Delhi cops believe Sunanda was murdered

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

The final medical report by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in the mysterious death of Sunanda Pushkar says that she died of poisoning, administered either through oral route or injection and the injuries on her barring one were a result of a "scuffle", according to the police FIR lodged in this case.

Tharoor accuses Delhi Police of pressurising domestic help to frame him

Tharoor accuses Delhi Police of pressurising domestic help to frame him

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

In fresh details emerging in the sensational death of Sunanda Pushkar, her husband and Congress MP Shashi Tharoor had accused Delhi Police of "repeatedly physically assaulting" and intimidating his domestic help into "confessing" that they both murdered her.

Rahul Gandhi, Kejriwal at cremation of journalist Akshay Singh

Rahul Gandhi, Kejriwal at cremation of journalist Akshay Singh

Rediff.com5 Jul 2015

The last rites of investigative TV journalist Akshay Singh, who was covering Vyapam scam, was held on Sunday in the capital where Rahul Gandhi and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal were among those present, amid mounting outrage over his mysterious death.

69 hurt in China market blaze

69 hurt in China market blaze

Rediff.com22 Dec 2004

16 firefighters were among those injured in the fire, which gutted the market in Hunan province Tuesday.

Delhi hospitals to treat only local patients: Kejriwal

Delhi hospitals to treat only local patients: Kejriwal

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

He said if people from other cities come to Delhi for specific surgeries, they will be provided treatment at private hospitals. "Delhi's health infrastructure is needed to tackle the coronavirus crisis at the moment," the chief minister said.

8 Indian tourists die due to possible gas leak in Nepal resort

8 Indian tourists die due to possible gas leak in Nepal resort

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

The deceased -- two couples and four children -- were part of a group of 15 people travelling from Kerala to Pokhara, a popular mountainous tourist destination. They have been identified as Praveen Krishnan Nair, Saranya Sasi, Sreebhadra Praveen, Aarcha Praveen, Abhinav Saranya Nair, Ranjith Kumar Adatholath Punathil, Indu Lakshmi Peethambaran Ragalatha and Vyshnav Ranjith.

The Made in China Review

The Made in China Review

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

Made In China is puerile, flimsy film-making, sighs Sukanya Verma.

Unhappy with Sunanda case probe's pace: Tharoor

Unhappy with Sunanda case probe's pace: Tharoor

Rediff.com23 Feb 2014

Five weeks after his wife Sunanda Pushkar was found dead under mysterious circumstances, Union Minister Shashi Tharoor on Sunday said he was "not happy" with the pace of the probe by the Delhi Police.

Gadkar's bail plea deferred as medical reports awaited

Gadkar's bail plea deferred as medical reports awaited

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

A local court on Wednesday deferred till Monday the hearing of bail application filed by corporate lawyer Janhavi Gadkar who is accused of mowing down two persons while driving under the influence of alcohol.

Sunanda case: Swamy writes to Rajnath for setting up SIT

Sunanda case: Swamy writes to Rajnath for setting up SIT

Rediff.com14 May 2016

In a letter to Singh, Swamy was severely critical of Delhi Police, alleging that it was dragging its feet even on elementary steps necessary in criminal investigation when it has been established that poison was found in her body and she died an unnatural death.

London mansion fit for Indian prince goes on sale for 15.5 million

London mansion fit for Indian prince goes on sale for 15.5 million

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

Prince Victor Albert Jay Duleep Singh's mansion is located in one of south-west Kensington's most sought after residential addresses.

No 'power-sharing formula' arrived at yet: Kumaraswamy

No 'power-sharing formula' arrived at yet: Kumaraswamy

Rediff.com20 May 2018

He also asserted that within 24 hours of taking oath, he would prove the majority on the floor of the House.

BCCI condoles demise of India U-19 trainer

BCCI condoles demise of India U-19 trainer

Rediff.com29 Jan 2017

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), on Sunday, condoled the passing away of India Under-19 cricket team fitness trainer Rajesh Sawant who was found dead in a private hotel in Mumbai.

Sunanda case: 'No legal notice served to Tharoor'

Sunanda case: 'No legal notice served to Tharoor'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

Delhi Police Commissioner B S Bassi on Thursday clarified that they have not issued any legal notice to Congress MP Shashi Tharoor in connection with the death of his wife Sunanda Pushkar.

Wright happy with govt. action

Wright happy with govt. action

Rediff.com8 Dec 2004

"The government representatives have done their job surely meticulously," India coach John Wright said.

12 killed, over 100 injured as string of quakes strike China

12 killed, over 100 injured as string of quakes strike China

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

"As so far, 12 people died and another 125 were injured," China Daily reported.

Milkha Singh on the Race of his Life

Milkha Singh on the Race of his Life

Rediff.com19 Jun 2021

'Somehow the Flying Sikh has endured in people's memory.'

Is protein responsible for breast cancer?

Is protein responsible for breast cancer?

Rediff.com8 May 2018

One in 30 women suffering from breast cancer is expected to die from this condition.

15 BEAUTIFUL stories, told on screen

15 BEAUTIFUL stories, told on screen

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

Aseem Chhabra introduces us to the best of Berlinale.

SC extends Sahara chief Subrata Roy's parole

SC extends Sahara chief Subrata Roy's parole

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Sahara Group got other much-needed relief with the apex court lifting its embargo of permitting it to sell only 19 properties.

Malayalam actor Sreenath found dead

Malayalam actor Sreenath found dead

Rediff.com23 Apr 2010

The actor was found dead in his hotel with his wrists slashed. The police have not ruled out suicide as the wrists were slashed, though a note was not found.

Indian cricket team arrives in Dhaka

Indian cricket team arrives in Dhaka

Rediff.com8 Dec 2004

The team was received by top officials of the Bangladesh Cricket Board and immediately taken to it's hotel.

How a Mumbai hospital deals with the city's COVID-19 crisis

How a Mumbai hospital deals with the city's COVID-19 crisis

Rediff.com7 May 2020

'Most of the cases in Mumbai are asymptomatic -- 85 per cent you can say.' 'Only 10 to 15 per cent are symptomatic.'

Jiah Khan case: HC dismisses mother's plea against CBI chargesheet

Jiah Khan case: HC dismisses mother's plea against CBI chargesheet

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

The Bombay High Court has dismissed a petition filed by Rabia Khan, mother of late actor Jiah Khan, challenging the CBI's charge sheet terming Jiah's death as suicide and not homicide, paving the way for trial to commence against Sooraj Pancholi in the case.