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To join the army and kill militants was Captain Tushar's childhood dream

To join the army and kill militants was Captain Tushar's childhood dream

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

Family, friends and the army pay their respects to Captain Tushar Mahajan who laid down his life during the encounter in Pampore.

How to explore unseen sides of familiar cities and monuments

How to explore unseen sides of familiar cities and monuments

Rediff.com16 Apr 2018

Be a traveller, not a tourist.

Markets end flat on near term growth concerns post GST

Markets end flat on near term growth concerns post GST

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

Gains in auto shares helped offset losses in select index heavyweights led by Infosys.

When Saif almost did a scene naked

When Saif almost did a scene naked

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

'I would've been the first butt of Bollywood onscreen.'

Fountainhead of unrest in Kashmir: August 9, 1953

Fountainhead of unrest in Kashmir: August 9, 1953

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

'Aggravated fears about the fate of Article 370 and Article 35A of the Constitution have reopened old wounds and laid bare the widening emotional distance between Srinagar and New Delhi,' says Mohammad Sayeed Malik, the distinguished commentator on Kashmir affairs.

Sania's racquet to be auctioned for PETA

Sania's racquet to be auctioned for PETA

Rediff.com10 Jul 2013

Indian tennis star Sania Mirza has donated an autographed racquet to People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) for auction, the proceeds from which will help provide relief to 'working animals'.

FULL TEXT: President's address to nation on I Day eve

FULL TEXT: President's address to nation on I Day eve

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

From India's fight against COVID-19 to China face-off, Kovind spoke on several issues during the televised address.

SRK, Big B, Akshay: Vote for your favourite DON!

SRK, Big B, Akshay: Vote for your favourite DON!

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

Take this fun poll now!

The Sky is Pink Review

The Sky is Pink Review

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

You must watch The Sky is Pink just for Priyanka Chopra, applauds Sukanya Verma.

Markets end flat amid choppy trades; banks realty fall, auto gains

Markets end flat amid choppy trades; banks realty fall, auto gains

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

Among other stocks, IT firm Mphasis today reported a 15.30% increase in consolidated net profit at Rs 184.72 crore for the quarter ended September 30, 2015.

Jat agitation singes auto dealers in Rohtak

Jat agitation singes auto dealers in Rohtak

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

The Jats, who went on a rampage to demand quota, attacked the showrooms of only non-Jats.

US airman who helped stop gunman on train in Europe stabbed in US

US airman who helped stop gunman on train in Europe stabbed in US

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

The police said that Stone was stabbed multiple times in the torso.

Tata Motors nets Lionel Messi as brand ambassador

Tata Motors nets Lionel Messi as brand ambassador

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

The Argentinian becomes the first brand ambassador of the company in its 70-year history.

The Fault in Mamata Banerjee's Stars

The Fault in Mamata Banerjee's Stars

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

'Mamata's fascination with stars is so deep-rooted that she uses her clout as chief minister to get close to them.'

Bihat gears up for Kanhaiya's first visit since arrest

Bihat gears up for Kanhaiya's first visit since arrest

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

In view of the threat perception to Kanhaiya, strict security arrangements have been made in Bihat and around his home during his stay.

Sports Shorts: Chennainyin FC scores hard-fought win over FC Goa

Sports Shorts: Chennainyin FC scores hard-fought win over FC Goa

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday.

The 5 WORST Tamil Films

The 5 WORST Tamil Films

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

5 Tamil movies that disappointed in 2015!

Review: Mammootty disappoints in Kadal Kadannu Oru Mathukkutty

Review: Mammootty disappoints in Kadal Kadannu Oru Mathukkutty

Rediff.com9 Aug 2013

Mammootty looks jaded and director Ranjith has done a shoddy job.

How to defend an air base from terrorists

How to defend an air base from terrorists

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

'The sky is the limit for what all could be done at an air base to neutralise terrorists. Good proactive local leadership and delegated operational effort would be key to ensuring that a handful of terrorists cannot hold a whole air base, and by extension, the whole nation to ransom,' says Group Captain P I Muralidharan (retd).

Shah Rukh Khan's India

Shah Rukh Khan's India

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

'Are we seeing the beginning of the communalising of one of the most iconic film industries in the world?' asks Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

Obama tells Americans not to turn against Islam

Obama tells Americans not to turn against Islam

Rediff.com12 Dec 2015

President Barack Obama on Saturday told his countrymen to remain vigilant against any suspicious activities and appealed to them not to turn against Islam.

PHOTOS: It's a mad, mad world!

PHOTOS: It's a mad, mad world!

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

Here are 8 images that show we live in a crazy, odd world

Want to see pen, computers in hands of Kashmiris, not stones: Rajnath

Want to see pen, computers in hands of Kashmiris, not stones: Rajnath

Rediff.com20 Aug 2016

Rajnath Singh also lashed out at Pakistan for the ongoing unrest in Kashmir, saying it was continuously trying to derail peace in the Valley.

Cricket Buzz: Mayank hits double ton as India 'A' score 411/2 on Day 2

Cricket Buzz: Mayank hits double ton as India 'A' score 411/2 on Day 2

Rediff.com5 Aug 2018

Mayank Agarwal's continued his dream run smashing a double hundred in company of centurion Prithvi Shaw as India 'A' flayed the South African bowling attack to reach 411 for two on the second day of the 'four day' Test.

EPL PHOTOS: City go top after win over Cardiff

EPL PHOTOS: City go top after win over Cardiff

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Wednesday

'Indian Army fully prepared to take on any challenge along LoC or LAC'

'Indian Army fully prepared to take on any challenge along LoC or LAC'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

Lt General Ranbir Singh described the situation in Kashmir as stable but fragile.

Sports Shorts: India hold Myanmar in Asian Cup

Sports Shorts: India hold Myanmar in Asian Cup

Rediff.com14 Nov 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Tuesday

Fan or follower? Lokomotiv's Tarasov courts controversy

Fan or follower? Lokomotiv's Tarasov courts controversy

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

Lokomotiv Moscow midfielder Dmitri Tarasov insists he acted alone when he wore a T-shirt praising Russian President Vladimir Putin, leaving the player and team facing an anxious wait over possible sanctions for Tuesday's incident in Turkey.

PHOTOS: It's an odd world out there!

PHOTOS: It's an odd world out there!

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

12 images that show the odd, odd world we live in.

After Bihar thumping, blame game begins within BJP

After Bihar thumping, blame game begins within BJP

Rediff.com8 Nov 2015

Rumblings of discontent in the Bharatiya Janata Party followed the party's disastrous performance in Bihar assembly elections on Sunday.

SSP Chawrasia grabs Indian Open lead

SSP Chawrasia grabs Indian Open lead

Rediff.com21 Feb 2015

SSP Chawrasia will head into Sunday's final round of the Indian Open with a two-shot lead.

Flawless Chawrasia grabs Indian Open lead

Flawless Chawrasia grabs Indian Open lead

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

Local favourite SSP Chawrasia's 36-hole bogey-free run at his happy hunting ground earned a one-shot halfway lead over holder Siddikur Rahman at the Delhi Golf Course (DGC) on Friday.

Review: Rajini Murugan is Sivakarthikeyan's show all the way

Review: Rajini Murugan is Sivakarthikeyan's show all the way

Rediff.com16 Jan 2016

Director Ponram's Rajini Murugan has no real plot, nor any remarkable characters or poignant moments, but some good music, vibrant visuals and spontaneity and charm of its lead actor, makes it a fun watch, writes S Saraswathi

Kashmir's 'dabang' cop, who spoke of death and peace, laid to rest

Kashmir's 'dabang' cop, who spoke of death and peace, laid to rest

Rediff.com17 Jun 2017

'Did you ever stop for a while and asked yourself, what is going to happen to me the first night in my grave? Think about the moment your body is being washed and prepared to your grave.

Why Sony is very excited about the FIFA World Cup

Why Sony is very excited about the FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com9 Jun 2018

Sony eyes a 2 billion payoff from telecasting the Fifa World Cup.

PHOTOS: CM Mamata felicitates Atletico de Kolkata team

PHOTOS: CM Mamata felicitates Atletico de Kolkata team

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

The members of the victorious inaugural Indian Super League Football Championship Atletico de Kolkata (ATK) were felicitated by West Bengal government.

Renowned Pakistani activist Asma Jahangir no more

Renowned Pakistani activist Asma Jahangir no more

Rediff.com11 Feb 2018

Known for her outspoken nature and unrelenting pursuit for human rights, Asma, 66, was the first woman to serve as the President of Supreme Court Bar Association of Pakistan.

Ayodhya peaceful amid heavy police deployment on Babri demolition anniversary

Ayodhya peaceful amid heavy police deployment on Babri demolition anniversary

Rediff.com6 Dec 2014

Uneasy calm prevailed in Ayodhya, which on Saturday looked like a fortress, with deployment of more than 10,000 cops on the 22nd anniversary of the demolition of the Babri Mosque.

EPL PHOTOS: Once again teenager Rashford inspires United; Tottenham close gap at top

EPL PHOTOS: Once again teenager Rashford inspires United; Tottenham close gap at top

Rediff.com28 Feb 2016

Teenager Marcus Rashford followed up two goals on his Manchester United debut in midweek with another double plus an assist as Louis van Gaal's team dented Arsenal's Premier League title hopes with a 3-2 win on Sunday.

La Liga: Morata takes Real Madrid top, Sevilla sinks Atletico

La Liga: Morata takes Real Madrid top, Sevilla sinks Atletico

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

Alvaro Morata again proved decisive from the bench by striking a late winner against Athletic Bilbao and firing a lacklustre Real Madrid to the top of La Liga on Sunday. The Spain international has been afforded limited opportunities in his first season back at Real following two years with Juventus, struggling to usurp first choice forwards Gareth Bale, Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema. Morata has made just four league starts, but has scored four times in all competitions.