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Punjab poll: Channi to contest from Chamkaur Sahib, Sidhu from Amritsar East

Punjab poll: Channi to contest from Chamkaur Sahib, Sidhu from Amritsar East

Rediff.com15 Jan 2022

Controversial Punjabi singer Sidhu Mussewala, who joined the Congress sometime ago will contest from Mansa and actor Sonu Sood's sister Malvika Sood from Moga.

PIX: Kapil weds Ginni

PIX: Kapil weds Ginni

Rediff.com13 Dec 2018

Here comes MrS and Mr Kapil Sharma!

Pathankot grenade blast: Cops arrest 6 IYSF-backed operatives

Pathankot grenade blast: Cops arrest 6 IYSF-backed operatives

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

The ISYF is supported by Pakistan's intelligence agency ISI.

Deity is owner of land attached to temple, not priest: SC

Deity is owner of land attached to temple, not priest: SC

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

"The Pujari is only a grantee to manage the property of the deity and such grant can be reassumed if the Pujari fails to do the task assigned to him, i.e, to offer prayers and manage the land. He cannot be thus treated as a Bhumiswami," the bench said.

'Rail roko' proves protest not limited to 2 states: Farmers

'Rail roko' proves protest not limited to 2 states: Farmers

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

With farmers on Thursday blocking railway tracks across the country, at stations big and small, protesters at Singhu said it proves that the agitation is not just limited to Punjab and Haryana.

2 policemen object to Sidhu's 'make a cop wet his pants' remark

2 policemen object to Sidhu's 'make a cop wet his pants' remark

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

Even Congress MP from Ludhiana Ravneet Singh Bittu backed the policemen and praised them for their role during militancy and COVID-19 times.

Harbhajan, Chadha among 5 AAP candidates for Rajya Sabha polls

Harbhajan, Chadha among 5 AAP candidates for Rajya Sabha polls

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

The Aam Aadmi Party has nominated former cricketer Harbhajan Singh, Lovely Professional University founder Ashok Mittal, AAP MLA Raghav Chadha, IIT Delhi faculty Sandeep Pathak and industrialist Sanjeev Arora for the March 31 Rajya Sabha polls.

5 Amarinder govt ministers may not find place in new Punjab cabinet

5 Amarinder govt ministers may not find place in new Punjab cabinet

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

Pargat Singh, Raj Kumar Verka, Gurkirat Singh Kotli, Sangat Singh Gilzian, Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, Kuljit Nagra and Rana Gurjit Singh are likely to be included in the cabinet, according to the sources.

Revenge, Retaliation And You

Revenge, Retaliation And You

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

There's tons of revenge and retaliation themed movies and shows on the OTT scene this week. Sukanya Verma suggests everything you can catch on OTT this week.

'You cannot compare Janhvi with Nayanthara'

'You cannot compare Janhvi with Nayanthara'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

'Nayanthara's Koko is so different from Janhvi's Jerry. Janhvi is a newcomer, just four films old.'

Kejriwal's Dalit pitch in Punjab: Remember Ambedkar while voting

Kejriwal's Dalit pitch in Punjab: Remember Ambedkar while voting

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

In an apparent bid to reach out to Dalit voters, Aam Aadmi Party national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Friday urged people to remember Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar while voting in next month's assembly polls and said he "worships" the leader.

India logs 18,346 new COVID-19 cases, lowest in 209 days

India logs 18,346 new COVID-19 cases, lowest in 209 days

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

The daily rise in new coronavirus infections have remained below 30,000 for 11 straight days.

Channi to convince brother sulking over ticket denial

Channi to convince brother sulking over ticket denial

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

Channi made the remark after his brother said he will contest as an independent from the Bassi Pathana assembly seat against the sitting Congress MLA.

My Travels For Gauri Khan's Grandma

My Travels For Gauri Khan's Grandma

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

There were Vedic mantras engraved along with prayer songs for Lord Shiva, Lord Rama and Lord Krishna. Neither the government nor the people of Faisalabad demanded that the carvings be removed. I felt very happy to see Sanskrit shloka

'Sonia Gandhi is a fantastic person'

'Sonia Gandhi is a fantastic person'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

'And because she was very close to Indira Gandhi, she was close to me.' 'Sonia is a wonderful person'

Harbhajan Singh retires from all forms of cricket

Harbhajan Singh retires from all forms of cricket

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

Harbhajan Singh was part of two World Cup winning teams -- 2007 T20 World Cup and the 2011 ODI World Cup.

Op Silent Viper: How a rapist was caught after 22 years

Op Silent Viper: How a rapist was caught after 22 years

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

'When a criminal assumes a new identity he think everybody knows them by that name only.' 'Criminals forget that the police are always hunting for them to put them in jail.'

Punjab parties reward turncoats with poll tickets

Punjab parties reward turncoats with poll tickets

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Prominent among these include former sports minister and sitting MLA Gurmit Singh Sodhi, MLA Fatehjang Singh Bajwa and former minister Anil Joshi.

Doesn't Kapil look happy and dapper?

Doesn't Kapil look happy and dapper?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

Finally, a smile that reaches the comedian's eyes!

Scattered protests during Bharat Bandh over Agnipath scheme

Scattered protests during Bharat Bandh over Agnipath scheme

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

Road and rail traffic was partially affected in some regions on Monday during a 'Bharat bandh' called against the Agnipath military recruitment scheme, while protests appeared to taper off in many states, with authorities stepping up security and imposing curbs after days of unrest.

Abandoned by their NRI husbands, the women fight back

Abandoned by their NRI husbands, the women fight back

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

In a pink-walled room of a government office, they spend their days cancelling the passports of runaway husbands.

WHO lauds India's 'tough & timely' steps to fight COVID-19

WHO lauds India's 'tough & timely' steps to fight COVID-19

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

"Despite huge and multiple challenges, India has been demonstrating unwavering commitment in its fight against the pandemic," said WHO's South-East Asia Regional Director, Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh.

Sweltering heat grips North; Delhi sizzles at 49 degree Celsius

Sweltering heat grips North; Delhi sizzles at 49 degree Celsius

Rediff.com15 May 2022

A tormenting heatwave swept through North India on Sunday with the mercury crossing 49 degrees Celsius in pockets of Delhi, while the weather office forecast some relief Monday onwards.

Kerala police summons bishop accused of raping nun to appear on Sept 19

Kerala police summons bishop accused of raping nun to appear on Sept 19

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

The nun had recently sought urgent intervention of the Vatican for justice and demanded the bishop's removal as the head of the Jalandhar diocese.

Now, petrol crosses Rs 100 in Chennai

Now, petrol crosses Rs 100 in Chennai

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

Petrol price on Friday crossed the Rs 100- per-litre mark in Chennai as well as in some places in Punjab and Kerala after fuel prices were hiked yet again. Petrol is priced at over Rs 99 a litre in Delhi and Kolkata -- the only metro cities which haven't seen the Rs 100 mark yet. Petrol price was hiked by 35 paise per litre on Friday but there was no change in diesel rates, according to a price notification of state-owned fuel retailers.

Bhagat Singh's Advice For Bhagwant Mann

Bhagat Singh's Advice For Bhagwant Mann

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

As Bhagwant Mann repeatedly invokes Bhagat Singh in his speeches, Utkarsh Mishra picks five takeaways from the legendary revolutionary's thoughts that may help Punjab's new chief minister identity his goals.

PIX: Meet Kapil Sharma's fiance, Ginni

PIX: Meet Kapil Sharma's fiance, Ginni

Rediff.com20 Mar 2017

'She completes me,' Kapil Sharma says of his ladylove.

India reports 4,329 Covid deaths, highest in a day

India reports 4,329 Covid deaths, highest in a day

Rediff.com18 May 2021

India's COVID-19 death toll climbed to 2,78,719 with a record 4,329 fresh fatalities, while the single day rise in coronavirus cases stood at 2.63 lakh, the lowest in 28 days, according to the Union health ministry data updated.

Another nun accuses Bishop Mulakkal of sexual harassment

Another nun accuses Bishop Mulakkal of sexual harassment

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

The SOS alleged that the police failed to act in the sexual harassment charges levelled against the former Jalandhar diocese Bishop by the nun, who is also a key witness in the 'nun rape case'.

Captain Manpreet dedicates bronze to COVID warriors

Captain Manpreet dedicates bronze to COVID warriors

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

Overwhelmed by emotion after leading India to its first Olympics hockey medal in 41 years, skipper Manpreet Singh dedicated the historic triumph to the country's doctors and health-care workers who have worked tirelessly to save lives during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Key witness in Kerala nun rape case found dead

Key witness in Kerala nun rape case found dead

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

According to police, no visible injury marks were found on the body of the priest.

Charanjit Channi: 'Sidhu camp' leader who revolted against Amarinder

Charanjit Channi: 'Sidhu camp' leader who revolted against Amarinder

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

He had along with three other ministers rebelled against Amarinder Singh while choosing to side with the camp of state Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu.

Varun can't stop lifting Alia!

Varun can't stop lifting Alia!

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

What Varun and Alia love to do!

Channi declared Congress CM face for Punjab polls

Channi declared Congress CM face for Punjab polls

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

The other main contender for the party's CM face was Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu, a Jat Sikh face.

As protests enter 5th day, Kerala cops may summon rape-accused bishop

As protests enter 5th day, Kerala cops may summon rape-accused bishop

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

Slamming the public outcry over the alleged delay in action against Jalandhar Bishop, Auxilary Bishop of Changanassery Archdiocese, Thomas Tharayil sought to know whether declaring a person guilty without an investigation and trial was also a new Kerala model.

India records 3.29 lakh new Covid cases, 3,876 deaths

India records 3.29 lakh new Covid cases, 3,876 deaths

Rediff.com11 May 2021

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 1,90,27,304.

4 nuns who protested against Mulakkal asked to quit convent

4 nuns who protested against Mulakkal asked to quit convent

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

The protest led by the nuns and Catholic reformist forums in Kochi in September had led to a public outrage and demands for action against the bishop.

With mercury soaring to 50 degree Celsius, the heat is on!

With mercury soaring to 50 degree Celsius, the heat is on!

Rediff.com28 May 2020

Parts of northern and western India reeled under scorching heat with temperatures hovering near the 50 degree-mark in Rajasthan, while the India Meteorological Department said no immediate respite is likely from the ongoing heatwave conditions.

India celebrates Lohri, gears up for Makar Sankranti

India celebrates Lohri, gears up for Makar Sankranti

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Festivals of Lohri and Bhogi were celebrated in various parts of the country with fervour on Wednesday while Indians geared up for Makar Sankranti on Thursday.

Bird flu: Centre deploys teams in Kerala, Haryana

Bird flu: Centre deploys teams in Kerala, Haryana

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

The Centre on Wednesday deployed multi-disciplinary teams in bird flu-affected areas of Kerala and Haryana, while Madhya Pradesh, where crows have died due to the influenza, banned the entry of chicken consignments from southern states for 10 days as a precautionary measure.