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A Legend Returns: My Tata Sierra Story

A Legend Returns: My Tata Sierra Story

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

As the Tata Sierra makes a triumphant return as a modern monocoque 5-doorOn November 15, Rajesh Karkera recalls the original SUV that defined his early adulthood.

FIR against TMC strongman Shahjahan Sheikh after over 70 complaints

FIR against TMC strongman Shahjahan Sheikh after over 70 complaints

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

Most of the complainants claimed that Shajahan was actively involved in the forcible acquisition of their land and torturing of local women, the police officer said.

Kerala ex-CM, veteran CPM leader Achuthanandan dies at 101

Kerala ex-CM, veteran CPM leader Achuthanandan dies at 101

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

Former Kerala Chief Minister and veteran CPI(M) leader V S Achuthanandan, a key figure in Kerala's political history, died on Monday at the age of 101. He was a founding member of the CPI(M) and served as Chief Minister from 2006 to 2011.

153 dead as Ditwah leaves trail of destruction in Lanka; rain pounds TN

153 dead as Ditwah leaves trail of destruction in Lanka; rain pounds TN

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

Cyclone Ditwah exits Sri Lanka after causing widespread destruction and over 120 deaths, heading towards the Indian coast. Heavy rains and high winds are expected to continue.

ISRO's 'Bahubali' rocket injects heaviest satellite in orbit

ISRO's 'Bahubali' rocket injects heaviest satellite in orbit

Rediff.com2 Nov 2025

The heaviest communication satellite to be launched from the Indian soil onboard a new generation, homegrown 'Bahubali' rocket was successfully placed into the intended orbit on Sunday, the Indian Space Research Organisation said.

Have Climate Summits Lost The Mojo?

Have Climate Summits Lost The Mojo?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2025

How the UN's flagship climate summit lost its direction and what's at stake.

Bareilly cleric's aides get Rs 1.25 cr power theft notices

Bareilly cleric's aides get Rs 1.25 cr power theft notices

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

Five associates of controversial cleric Maulana Tauqeer Raza have been issued recovery notices of over Rs 1.25 crore for alleged power theft at e-charging stations in Bareilly. Authorities are cracking down on illegal activities linked to the cleric and his associates.

'Israel Doesn't Want Pakistan To Have Nuclear Weapons'

'Israel Doesn't Want Pakistan To Have Nuclear Weapons'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

'If the Trump administration could gain access to the nuclear weapons, they would be satisfied -- at least they could control them.'

Will Deepa Thoon Controversy Damage Stalin's DMK?

Will Deepa Thoon Controversy Damage Stalin's DMK?

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

The Deepa Thoon controversy, if not allowed to die a natural death, could take the election focus away from the anti-incumbency impacting the DMK and into the secular space. Stalin would love to have it that way, all over again, after the three past elections, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

'Ladakh Anger Was Of Educated Unemployed Youth'

'Ladakh Anger Was Of Educated Unemployed Youth'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

'The people who were protesting and getting violent were all in the age group of 14-25.'

A Rakhi For Gurudev

A Rakhi For Gurudev

Rediff.com9 Aug 2025

Glimpses from India and around the world that will make you smile and cry.

'Hope he never returns': Sandeshkhali celebrate Shajahan Sheikh's arrest

'Hope he never returns': Sandeshkhali celebrate Shajahan Sheikh's arrest

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

The locals, who for the last few days have been protesting in the riverine Sandeshkhali area, came out in the streets as they distributed sweets and danced in joy as they celebrated the arrest of Shajahan, who has been absconding for the last 55 days.

Shajahan Sheikh to be arrested in 7 days: TMC

Shajahan Sheikh to be arrested in 7 days: TMC

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

The TMC leader's assertion comes immediately after the Calcutta high court clarified that there is no stay on the arrest of Shajahan.

Cong sided with anti-nationals during Operation Sindoor: Modi

Cong sided with anti-nationals during Operation Sindoor: Modi

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the Congress party of supporting terrorists groomed by Pakistan and protecting infiltrators during a rally in Assam. He also highlighted development projects undertaken by the BJP government in the state.

Improving ties: Afghanistan's Taliban govt to send diplomats to India

Improving ties: Afghanistan's Taliban govt to send diplomats to India

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi announced that Kabul will send diplomats to India as part of efforts to improve bilateral relations. He assured New Delhi that Afghan soil will not be used for activities detrimental to India's interests.

Dharavi redevelopment: No land transfer to Adani group

Dharavi redevelopment: No land transfer to Adani group

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

The multi-crore Dharavi slum redevelopment project involves no land transfer to the Adani group but to the Maharashtra government's departments, and the Ahmedabad-based conglomerate, as a project developer, will build houses that will be handed over to the same departments for allotment to residents of Asia's biggest slums, sources said. Denying allegations of land grab made by MP Varsha Gaikwad, sources close to the project said land parcels are to be transferred only to Dharavi Redevelopment Project/Slum Rehabilitation Authority (DRP/SRA) of the state government's housing department.

Indian Shouts 'Allahu Akbar' On Plane, Arrested

Indian Shouts 'Allahu Akbar' On Plane, Arrested

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

Abhay Nayak, who in a viral video can be seen shouting 'Bomb the Plane', 'Death to America, Death to Trump' and 'Allahu Akbar' on a flight heading to Glasgow airport in Scotland, has been arrested and produced in court.

Infiltrators marrying tribal women to grab land: Shah in Jharkhand

Infiltrators marrying tribal women to grab land: Shah in Jharkhand

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

Vote bank politics cannot be above protecting the sanctity of girls and women, he said virtually launching the campaign for the 2024 Lok Sabha election at Chaibasa, about 150 km from in Chaibasa.

'No sympathy' for Shajahan Sheikh, says Calcutta HC

'No sympathy' for Shajahan Sheikh, says Calcutta HC

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

Stating that the court has 'no sympathy' for Trinamool Congress leader Shajahan Sheikh, the Calcutta high court on Thursday asked his lawyer to appear before it on March 4 when a suo motu motion on alleged sexual atrocities and land grabbing of tribal people at Sandeshkhali will be heard.

Why India conducted Op Sindoor at 1-1.30 am? CDS reveals new details

Why India conducted Op Sindoor at 1-1.30 am? CDS reveals new details

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan asserted that the armed forces are free of nepotism and urged children to join to serve the nation. He also spoke about Operation Sindoor and the use of technology in warfare.

CBI probes 'FCRA violations' by Wangchuk's institution

CBI probes 'FCRA violations' by Wangchuk's institution

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has initiated an inquiry into alleged violations of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) against an institution founded by Ladakh-based educationist and activist Sonam Wangchuk. The inquiry follows a complaint from the Ministry of Home Affairs regarding the Himalayan Institute of Alternatives Ladakh (HIAL).

Foreigners posing as Biharis, Bengalis in Assam? CM orders verification

Foreigners posing as Biharis, Bengalis in Assam? CM orders verification

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

He said his government will share details of these people with local authorities from where they claim to have come, so that it can be verified that they are not actually from "across the border".

UK fighter jet moved from Thiruvananthapuram airport after 1 month

UK fighter jet moved from Thiruvananthapuram airport after 1 month

Rediff.com6 Jul 2025

After remaining stranded in Thiruvananthapuram for about a month following a technical issue, a British Royal Navy fighter jet was on Sunday moved to a designated facility for British engineers to assess it, airport sources said.

Bengaluru woman urged Pak Army chief to 'invade' India

Bengaluru woman urged Pak Army chief to 'invade' India

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

A woman arrested for allegedly promoting Al-Qaeda's agenda had appealed to Pakistan's Army chief to invade India to unify Muslim lands under Project Khilafat, officials said.

Delhi-bound IndiGo flight returns to Patna after bird hit

Delhi-bound IndiGo flight returns to Patna after bird hit

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

A Delhi-bound IndiGo flight carrying around 175 passengers returned to Jayaprakash Narayan International Airport in Patna after takeoff on Wednesday morning as one of its engines developed a technical snag due to a bird hit, airport officials said.

Malik conspired with Dawood's sister to grab land: Court

Malik conspired with Dawood's sister to grab land: Court

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

Prima facie, there was evidence to indicate that there was a 'conspiracy' between Hasina Parkar (Ibrahim's sister), Salim Patel (alleged associate of Ibrahim) and Malik to grab the land owned by Munira Plumber and her mother Mariyum Goawala, said R N Rokade, special judge for cases under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

Birthday gift gone wrong, woman drives Thar through 1st floor showroom

Birthday gift gone wrong, woman drives Thar through 1st floor showroom

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

A video of the incident made rounds on social media, showing an overturned Thar on the ground, and an empty frame where the glass once was on the first floor.

Munambam: The Politics Of Waqf Land

Munambam: The Politics Of Waqf Land

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

The specter of how the Munambam issue was exploited during the November by-elections is proof of the price Kerala is paying for its emergent politics. Controversies become the stuff of slow-burn and brinkmanship. The former promises mileage; the latter searches for an advantage, notes Shyam G Menon.

Plane with 49 on board crashes in Russia, no signs of survivors

Plane with 49 on board crashes in Russia, no signs of survivors

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

There was 'no sign' of survivors after an aerial search of the crash site of a plane carrying 49 people in Russia's Far East, according to media reports.

Jugnuma Review: A Quiet Delight

Jugnuma Review: A Quiet Delight

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

Jugnuma has the unhurried pace of a stroll at dusk through the hills and the quiet delight in coming across jugnus (fireflies) twinkling in the trees, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Rioters are like demons, will be crushed, says Yogi

Rioters are like demons, will be crushed, says Yogi

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

"You have seen that in Islam, it is said that they oppose 'bootparastee' (idol worship). It is their matter and their philosophy. We perform idol worship. We worship the 'saakaar brahma' and the 'niraakaar brahma', which is allowed by the Sanatan Dharma.... Some are saying 'I Love Mohammad' and indulging in arson and vandalism." "They know that this is Sharadiya Navratra, the occasion of Vijaya Dashami. If they spread chaos during the Sharadiya Navratra, work like 'Chundd' and 'Mundd', then Goddess Bhagwati is not going to tolerate it. Goddess Bhagwati crushes such 'Chundd' and 'Mundd'," Adityanath said.

Sheetal first woman armless archer to win Para Worlds gold

Sheetal first woman armless archer to win Para Worlds gold

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

18-year-old Indian Sheetal Devi scripted history by becoming the first woman armless archer to win World championship gold in the compound individual section.

India stuns Switzerland, but where's the tennis plan?

India stuns Switzerland, but where's the tennis plan?

Rediff.com14 Sep 2025

But the big question that keeps striking the mind is, if Indian tennis system can actually claim this win as its own. The answer is: partially.

Russia, Ukraine hold first peace talks in over 3 years

Russia, Ukraine hold first peace talks in over 3 years

Rediff.com16 May 2025

Russian and Ukrainian negotiators convened in Istanbul on Friday for their first direct peace talks in over three years, amidst pressure from US President Donald Trump to resolve Europe's deadliest conflict since World War Two.

Cal HC orders CBI probe into Sandeshkhali horrors

Cal HC orders CBI probe into Sandeshkhali horrors

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

The court directed the CBI to investigate allegations of crimes against women and forcible land grabbing in Sandeshkhali and submit a comprehensive report to it on the next date of hearing.

Cong will snatch tribal quota: Modi in Jharkhand

Cong will snatch tribal quota: Modi in Jharkhand

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday accused the Congress of making attempts to snatch reservations meant for tribals and hand them over to its 'vote bank'.

India won't tolerate...: Modi's warning to Pakistan from Red Fort

India won't tolerate...: Modi's warning to Pakistan from Red Fort

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

Modi said India has now established a "new normal" of not differentiating between terrorists and those who nurture terrorism as they are both enemies of humanity.

I Am MiG-21. I Ruled The Indian Skies

I Am MiG-21. I Ruled The Indian Skies

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

Even as the years roll on, I know this: Whenever the history of the Indian Air Force is written, my name will always soar.

SC rejects Bengal govt's plea against CBI probe into Sandeshkhali

SC rejects Bengal govt's plea against CBI probe into Sandeshkhali

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a plea filed by the West Bengal government challenging the Calcutta high court's order which directed a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the allegations of crimes against women and land grabbing in Sandeshkhali.

'How Can You Call Sonam Wangchuk A Deshdrohi?'

'How Can You Call Sonam Wangchuk A Deshdrohi?'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

'He is the same man who has won honours for the country across the world.'