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Bihar flood toll reaches 156, twins born on boat

Bihar flood toll reaches 156, twins born on boat

Rediff.com28 Aug 2016

5.56 lakh people have been rescued so far from the 12 flood-affected districts. The government is plying 2,821 boats for evacuation.

Investing in real estate? These 5 cities offer the best returns!

Investing in real estate? These 5 cities offer the best returns!

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

Prices in most areas have been stagnant but some regions are showing reasonable appreciation.

Fire on Mumbai-Delhi Rajdhani Express

Fire on Mumbai-Delhi Rajdhani Express

Rediff.com18 Apr 2011

According to highly-placed railway officials, it was the pantry car manager who first noticed the burning wire and immediately halted the train by pulling emergency chain.

The STUNNING Rolls Royce 'Tiger car' up for auction

The STUNNING Rolls Royce 'Tiger car' up for auction

Rediff.com26 Jul 2011

A blazing red Rolls-Royce customised with a machine gun for Umed Singh II, the erstwhile Maharaja of Kota, who is said to have used the car for hunting tigers, is now up for auction.

'Jogi's death is an irreparable loss to the state'

'Jogi's death is an irreparable loss to the state'

Rediff.com29 May 2020

Leaders across the political spectrum on Friday condoled the demise of Chhattisgarh's first chief minister Ajit Jogi, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailing the IAS officer-turned-politician for striving to bring a positive change in the lives of the poor.

How a differently-abled boy cleared the IIT entrance exam

How a differently-abled boy cleared the IIT entrance exam

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

Due to his determination and his brother's efforts Basant Kumar Pandit is one step closer to attaining his dream.

First Look: Vishnu Manchu's Doosukeltha

First Look: Vishnu Manchu's Doosukeltha

Rediff.com30 Aug 2013

Directed by Veeru Potla, the film also stars Lavanya Tripathi and will release in October.

10 more stations to be made world class

10 more stations to be made world class

Rediff.com24 Feb 2010

Presenting the Railway Budget for 2010-11 in Parliament, she said the stations are Ambala Cantt., Bholpur, Ernakulum, Gorakhpur, Jammu, Jhansi, Kharagpur, Kota, Surat and Thane.

Abhishek's dad is a NREGA worker. He's now in IIT

Abhishek's dad is a NREGA worker. He's now in IIT

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

'Whenever I felt like giving up, I'd think about my father.' 'I think about all the hardships he'd undergone to put me in a good school and give me the best of coaching.'

Rajasthan town burns over rape,murder of woman cop

Rajasthan town burns over rape,murder of woman cop

Rediff.com2 Oct 2010

In the wake of protests over the rape and murder of a woman constable in Rajasthan's Kota district, authorities have suspended two policemen, including a station house officer, besides transferring the rest of the staff of Chechat police station. Constable Maya Yadav was raped inside her quarter behind the police station allegedly by police driver Deshraj and later stabbed to death on Wednesday night with the help of Tulsi Ram, who was working as a cook in the police station.

Jagapathi Babu returns with Gaayam 2

Jagapathi Babu returns with Gaayam 2

Rediff.com2 Sep 2010

The actor speaks about the sequel to the first Telugu hit which releases this Friday.

Gujjar protest in Rajasthan hits rail traffic

Gujjar protest in Rajasthan hits rail traffic

Rediff.com21 Dec 2010

Movement of trains between Mathura in Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan's Bharatpur was disrupted on Tuesday by Gujjars who have been asking for five per cent reservation in government jobs.

Why Vasundhara Raje refused to share stage with Modi in Rajasthan?

Why Vasundhara Raje refused to share stage with Modi in Rajasthan?

Rediff.com29 Nov 2013

Among political party big-wigs who have held rallies in Rajasthan, Bhartiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi has done it the maximum number of times.

Discord out in open in Rajasthan BJP over candidates' list

Discord out in open in Rajasthan BJP over candidates' list

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

With the announcement of list of candidates for the December 1 assembly elections, rebellion is out in the open among Bharatiya Janata Party rank and file in Rajasthan's Hadoti region, once a stronghold of the opposition party.

Taapsee, Madhavan and the remaking of an old favourite

Taapsee, Madhavan and the remaking of an old favourite

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

Horlicks widens brand appeal in increasingly competitive market.

First Look: Jagapathi Babu in Gaayam 2

First Look: Jagapathi Babu in Gaayam 2

Rediff.com20 Aug 2010

Even after 17 years, the Telugu film Gaayam is remembered by many. Now it's time for the sequel.

The Panchayat review

The Panchayat review

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

'Even a hardcore nit-picker will struggle to find faults in this extraordinarily crafted television series that I rate as a must watch, an instant classic,' says Sukanya Verma.

Gujjar agitation enters eighth day; HC pulls up govt

Gujjar agitation enters eighth day; HC pulls up govt

Rediff.com28 May 2015

The Gujjar agitation for five percent reservation in government jobs entered its eighth day on Thursday, with hundreds of protesters still blocking railway tracks in Pilupura.

Massive victory for Congress in Chhattisgarh

Massive victory for Congress in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

In an embarrassment to the ruling party, two of its sitting ministers lost and six were trailing.

 AirAsia to offer 1-mn free seats

AirAsia to offer 1-mn free seats

Rediff.com17 May 2010

As a part of its promotion campaign, Malaysia-based budget airline, AirAsia, today said it plans to offer 1-million free seats across its global network.

Lisa is (red) carpet ready!

Lisa is (red) carpet ready!

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

Rajasthani designer Swati Vijaivargie's inspiration for her Mauj collection showcased at Lakme Fashion Week was 'a distinctive artistry of flat weaving called Kilim and Dhurrie.'

Railways sends Rs 4 crore bill to Latur for 'water trains'

Railways sends Rs 4 crore bill to Latur for 'water trains'

Rediff.com12 May 2016

After nine trips by a 10-wagon water train, a 50-wagon water train carrying 25 lakh litre water was later pressed into service.

Covid Warriors: How Langar Seva Group feeds the hungry

Covid Warriors: How Langar Seva Group feeds the hungry

Rediff.com14 Nov 2020

An informal group of volunteers from the same school in Ahmednagar come together to pool resources, prepare food, serve the needy.

India maul Japan to enter FIH Series final

India maul Japan to enter FIH Series final

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

India outplayed reigning Asian Games champions Japan 7-2 to storm into the final of the FIH Series Finals hockey tournament, in Bhubaneswar, on Friday, assuring themselves a place in the year end's Olympic qualifying event.

Girl alleges rape by college president; sets herself afire

Girl alleges rape by college president; sets herself afire

Rediff.com24 Dec 2013

Alleging that she had been raped by president of the students' union of her college, a girl set herself on fire in Rajasthan's Bhilwara district and is in a critical condition, police said on Tuesday.

11 of world's 15 hottest places in India

11 of world's 15 hottest places in India

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

Churu in Rajasthan is sizzling with a record temperature of 50 degree Celsius.

First look: Pawan Kalyan's Atharintiki Daaredi

First look: Pawan Kalyan's Atharintiki Daaredi

Rediff.com29 Jul 2013

Boman Irani will be making his debut in Telugu films with Atharintiki Daaredi.

M Tech prog in computer engineering

M Tech prog in computer engineering

Rediff.com8 Sep 2008

Govt Engineering College, Ajmer invites applications for M Tech. Programmes.

EVM glitches mar Rajasthan polls

EVM glitches mar Rajasthan polls

Rediff.com4 Dec 2008

Nearly 68 per cent of the 3.62 crore-strong electorate today turned out to vote in Rajasthan Assembly election that witnessed stray incidents of caste violence and malfunctioning of Electronic Voting Machines.

Rajasthan polls: BJP fields three MPs

Rajasthan polls: BJP fields three MPs

Rediff.com14 Nov 2008

Three sitting BJP MPs figured in the third list of candidates, consisting of 35 names, for the Rajasthan Assembly elections declared today.

Now, access the Internet without a PC

Now, access the Internet without a PC

Rediff.com24 Mar 2009

"The @Box costs a fraction of a PC and can connect to all existing Internet delivery media, enabled by a keyboard and trackball as a user interface device," said Ichip India Limited's President and CTO Kota Bhaskar. The box, the retail price of which is pegged at Rs 6,990, is sold in a standard package with a keyboard, track ball, power adaptor and a cable to connect to the television. Optional accessories include WiFi Stick, Ethernet Stick, wireless keyboard and head set.

Yediyurappa expands Cabinet, 17 MLAs join as ministers

Yediyurappa expands Cabinet, 17 MLAs join as ministers

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

This is the first Cabinet expansion after he assumed office on July 26 and proved his government's majority on the floor of the assembly on July 29.

GAIL India to give Rs 500 cr to its subsidiary

GAIL India to give Rs 500 cr to its subsidiary

Rediff.com24 Nov 2009

The four city gas projects in Meerut, Dewas, Sonipat and Kota were awarded to the company in June last year.

8 in race for city gas distribution

8 in race for city gas distribution

Rediff.com4 Mar 2009

Eight companies are in the fray for rolling out gas networks in six cities, bids for which were invited by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board. The deadline for submission of the bids expired on Tuesday.

Fire blazes in one oil tank, rlwys resume services

Fire blazes in one oil tank, rlwys resume services

Rediff.com5 Nov 2009

A week after fire broke out in the Indian Oil Corporation fuel depot near Jaipur, the blaze was still raging in one of the oil tanks, even as the North-West Railways resumed operations on the Jaipur-Kota section on Thursday.

Two Indians on board hijacked Singapore ship

Two Indians on board hijacked Singapore ship

Rediff.com18 Oct 2009

Two Indians are on board the Singaporean ship that was hijacked by Somali pirates in the Gulf of Aden on Thursday, official sources said in New Delhi on Sunday.

Why many aspirants to miss NEET-JEE next month

Why many aspirants to miss NEET-JEE next month

Rediff.com30 Aug 2020

Student bodies like the Left-affiliated All India Students' Association and the Congress-affiliated National Students' Union of India have been raising the issue and have demanded the postponement of the two exams.

Malaysia woos techies with attractive package

Malaysia woos techies with attractive package

Rediff.com9 Jul 2008

Targeting techies in a lean season, Tourism Malaysia jointly with Singapore Airlines, on Wednesday announced holiday packages to Malaysia, aimed at showcasing destinations beyond the capital Kuala Lumpur, from Bangalore.

Gujjar agitation: 27 trains cancelled

Gujjar agitation: 27 trains cancelled

Rediff.com6 Jun 2008

Northern Railways on Friday cancelled 27 trains passing through Rajasthan and diverted several others in the wake of the ongoing agitation by the Gujjar community in the state, causing acute hardship to commuters.

Websites of DU, IITs, AMU hacked, pro-Pak message displayed

Websites of DU, IITs, AMU hacked, pro-Pak message displayed

Rediff.com25 Apr 2017

The hacker group, which identified itself as 'Pakistan Haxors Crew (PHC)', said, 'nothing deleted or stolen. Just here to deliver my message to Indians'.