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The village that hasn't forgotten Tukaram Omble

The village that hasn't forgotten Tukaram Omble

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

Mayura Janwalkar travels to Kedambe, a tiny village in Maharashtra's Satara district, now better known as 26/11 hero Tukaram Omble's home. An excerpt from 26/11 Stories Of Strength by The Indian Express.

How this Google employee lost 19 kg in one year

How this Google employee lost 19 kg in one year

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

Nimit Agarwal, 26 tells us how he went from 84 kg to 65 kg within a year.

Sheena Bora Trial: Indrani and the DNA Puzzle

Sheena Bora Trial: Indrani and the DNA Puzzle

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

What Indrani doesn't know is that even if she is handed down a sentence of not guilty by the judge at the end of the long and meandering Sheena Bora murder trial, for India's legion of armchair judges, she will always be guilty. She won't be able to change that. Ever.

'Uphill task to beat Raje, but I'm here to win'

'Uphill task to beat Raje, but I'm here to win'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

Congress candidate Manvendra Singh, who recently crossed over from the BJP, will be facing off the Rajasthan chief minister in her political fortress of Jhalrapatan.

Why is Federer still not happy with Hawkeye?

Why is Federer still not happy with Hawkeye?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2015

If it is so dark that Hawkeye stops working, then matches should be called off at Wimbledon, Roger Federer said.

'Punjab police has busted 16 terror modules in 6 months'

'Punjab police has busted 16 terror modules in 6 months'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

'You bust one module and another one comes up.'

'Brought Paris to knees, preparing for attacks in Bangladesh,' threatens ISIS

'Brought Paris to knees, preparing for attacks in Bangladesh,' threatens ISIS

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

The Islamic State (Daesh) in the latest edition of its online propaganda magazine warns that the terror group is preparing for fresh attacks in Bangladesh.

'Pak has no choice. It has to return our pilot'

'Pak has no choice. It has to return our pilot'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

'One of the things that gives a downed pilot strength is the knowledge and confidence that his government will do everything in its power and more to get him back.'

Bangkok temple bombing: Two Indians taken into custody

Bangkok temple bombing: Two Indians taken into custody

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

The two Indians, who were not identified, have been taken to a military camp for questioning, The Nation quoted the police as saying.

Man trapped inside Dhaka's bakery texts his brother

Man trapped inside Dhaka's bakery texts his brother

Rediff.com2 Jul 2016

As the militants entered the popular hangout for foreigners in the capital's diplomatic zone of Gulshan and held dozens of people hostage inside, Gopal tried to reach his elder brother Soumir, who works at the restaurant, over the phone. reports the Daily Star.

My Name is Khan, A Decade Later

My Name is Khan, A Decade Later

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

What has not changed in a decade is the character of Rizwan Khan. He is complex, multi-dimensional and lovable. In fact, his character continues to grow on you, notes Mohammad Asim Siddiqui.

Shooting down own chopper was big mistake: IAF chief

Shooting down own chopper was big mistake: IAF chief

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

Disciplinary action is being taken against two officers in the shooting down of the chopper.

La Liga: Real stay top, Barca thump Sevilla

La Liga: Real stay top, Barca thump Sevilla

Rediff.com6 Apr 2017

Real Madrid beat Leganes 4-2 on Wednesday despite resting key players including Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale as goals from Alvaro Morata and James Rodriguez helped them stay top of La Liga after Barcelona cruised to a 3-0 win over Sevilla.

#Gurdaspurattack: When residents awoke to the sound of gunfire

#Gurdaspurattack: When residents awoke to the sound of gunfire

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

People living near the police station in Dina Nagar largely remained indoors.

10 reasons why Shah Rukh loves Johnny Lever

10 reasons why Shah Rukh loves Johnny Lever

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

He isn't Bollywood's go-to guy for the funnies for nothing.

'Dhoni continues to be an inspiration in the dressing room'

'Dhoni continues to be an inspiration in the dressing room'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2017

Mahendra Singh Dhoni is at the fag end of his career but opener K L Rahul said the former skipper is still a match-winner for India and continues to be an an inspiration in the dressing room.

Pune scientists discover new germs on cell phones

Pune scientists discover new germs on cell phones

Rediff.com6 Mar 2017

Meet Lysinbacillus telephonicus, Microbacterium telephonicum, Pyrenochaeta telephoni.

Bundesliga: Dost helps Wolfsburg end Bayern's unbeaten run

Bundesliga: Dost helps Wolfsburg end Bayern's unbeaten run

Rediff.com31 Jan 2015

Second-placed VfL Wolfsburg breathed new life into the Bundesliga title race with a 4-1 win over leaders Bayern Munich, who lost their unbeaten record in a dramatic restart to the league after the winter break on Friday.

This Bajaj is made from INS Vikrant

This Bajaj is made from INS Vikrant

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

Narendra Sharma of MotorOctane took the Bajaj V15 for a ride and here are his impressions

Extras: Del Bosque critical of Neymar's Barca return

Extras: Del Bosque critical of Neymar's Barca return

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

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

Soccer Extras: Former England defender Cole hangs up boots

Soccer Extras: Former England defender Cole hangs up boots

Rediff.com18 Aug 2019

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

That's rare! Democrats go on dharna in US Senate

That's rare! Democrats go on dharna in US Senate

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

In a sight rarely seen in the United States senate, dozens of Democrat members shut down the House of Representatives to protest their chamber's lack of action on a legislation to stop gun sales to people on some terrorism watch lists.

Mamata calls for movement against Modi sarkar

Mamata calls for movement against Modi sarkar

Rediff.com21 Jul 2014

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday called for movement against Narendra Modi government at the Centre in view of rising prices and said the Bharatiya Janata Party would not be able to emerge a major political force in the Trinamool Congress-ruled state.

New York bombing suspect charged with supporting terrorism

New York bombing suspect charged with supporting terrorism

Rediff.com12 Dec 2017

Akayed Ullah had no criminal record back home, a police official said, even as Dhaka vowed "zero tolerance" against terrorism.

PIX: French fans give heroes' welcome to World Cup champions

PIX: French fans give heroes' welcome to World Cup champions

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

Hundreds of thousands of ecstatic French fans celebrated the return of their World Cup winning football team on Monday, jumping and chanting "We Are The Champions" as their bus paraded down the Champs Elysees before a special presidential reception.

Congressman V C Shukla succumbs to gunshot wounds

Congressman V C Shukla succumbs to gunshot wounds

Rediff.com11 Jun 2013

Vidya Charan Shukla, a former union minister and Congress veteran from Chhattisgarh, died on Tuesday in a Gurgaon hospital after battling injuries sustained in a deadly naxal attack on a convoy of party leaders a fortnight ago.

Rumble in the Jungle shook the world

Rumble in the Jungle shook the world

Rediff.com11 Nov 2018

The Rumble in the Jungle was the greatest boxing spectacle of the 20th century, notes Dhruv Munjal.

Champions League PIX: Barca knock Inter; Ajax ejected

Champions League PIX: Barca knock Inter; Ajax ejected

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

It was a dramatic night at the Champions League as Barcelona's Anssumane Fati -- 17 years and 40 days old - became the youngest to net a goal in the competition. Last season's semi-finalists, Ajax were eliminated by Valencia while Napoli's coach Ancelotti was shown the door despite the team's progress. Here are Images from the Champions League matches played on Tuesday

My name is Bond. Priyanka Bond

My name is Bond. Priyanka Bond

Rediff.com31 May 2016

'The maverick, alpha male, super suave spy, who kills as efficiently as he charms the pants off women, doing the mother of all gender-benders and trading his tux for high heels?'

2017 MV Agusta Brutale 800: You will love this Italian diva!

2017 MV Agusta Brutale 800: You will love this Italian diva!

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

The exotic Italian manufacturer steps into the middleweight naked space with the new generation Brutale 800. What's it like to ride? Abhay Verma finds out

Ittefaq: The litmus test of Yash Chopra's career

Ittefaq: The litmus test of Yash Chopra's career

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

Despite a few flaws in the film, Yash Chopra distinguishes himself.

Imran Khan: Forever the 'Kaptaan'

Imran Khan: Forever the 'Kaptaan'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2018

Imran Khan will always be first and foremost the enigmatic 'Kaptaan', who pulled off the impossible -- transform an immensely talented but fractious bunch of cricketers into world beaters.

What India needs to do in Kashmir

What India needs to do in Kashmir

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

'India needs to learn in Kashmir how to spread development.' 'Pakistan needs to learn in Balochistan how to spread development.' 'China needs to learn in Xinjiang and Tibet.' 'And if they can show tangible benefits, there will be less terrorism.' 'No one wakes up in the morning saying 'I want to kill myself', right?'

Blast in AC led to Mumbai high rise fire, say investigators

Blast in AC led to Mumbai high rise fire, say investigators

Rediff.com7 Jun 2015

The massive blaze in a high rise in Mumbai that killed seven people and injured 18 others was caused apparently by a blast in an air-conditioner.

Africans rule but 'Strong Boston' echoes two years after bombing

Africans rule but 'Strong Boston' echoes two years after bombing

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

Ethiopian runner Lelisa Desisa finished first in the Boston Marathon reclaiming the top spot in a race he last won two years ago when it was struck by a deadly bombing attack.

Govt must protect central bank's independence: Rajan

Govt must protect central bank's independence: Rajan

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

Raghuram Rajan rejected the argument that inflation has come down largely because of "good luck" stemming from low oil prices.

After Haider, Tabu to play mom again

After Haider, Tabu to play mom again

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

In Nishikant Kamat's Drishyam remake, Tabu will be cast in a powerful female antagonist's role of a senior police office, who goes all out to save her son from the law.

Meet Maithripala Sirisena, Sri Lanka's new president

Meet Maithripala Sirisena, Sri Lanka's new president

Rediff.com10 Jan 2015

Maithripala Sirisena, Sri Lanka's president-elect, was a low-profile cabinet colleague of longtime president Mahinda Rajapaksa until he switched sides to become joint opposition candidate and emerge as the proverbial dark horse in the presidential polls.

Will Imran Khan wrest Pakistan on July 25?

Will Imran Khan wrest Pakistan on July 25?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

'The army has been open about its determination to keep the PML-Nawaz out of power at all costs.' 'Both the military and the higher judiciary have indicated a preference for Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehrik e Insaaf,' says Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan Desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

Three movies you must watch!

Three movies you must watch!

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

Indira Kannan picks Made in Bangladesh, Greed, Moothon.