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3 terrorists bid to infiltrate under Pak cover, shot dead

3 terrorists bid to infiltrate under Pak cover, shot dead

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

Three terrorists were killed as security forces foiled an infiltration bid along the Line of Control (LoC) in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, officials said.

'General Zia was real startled'

'General Zia was real startled'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

'But he was very quick and did a very stylish adab.' 'Of course, I didn't expect him to hug.'

Salman Rushdie speaks for 1st time after 'colossal attack'

Salman Rushdie speaks for 1st time after 'colossal attack'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

'I'm lucky. What I really want to say is that my main overwhelming feeling is gratitude'

Planning To Buy A House In 2023? Take A Plunge

Planning To Buy A House In 2023? Take A Plunge

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

End users should take the plunge despite higher home loan rates as these tend to be cyclical.

How Bollywood's Daku Became A Don

How Bollywood's Daku Became A Don

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

'I wasn't motivated to begin with because how do you outdo the biggest encounter?' 'Then, we came across this story about the first-ever encounter.'

Priyanka in Time magazine's list of 100 Most Influential People

Priyanka in Time magazine's list of 100 Most Influential People

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

5 Lashkar terrorists among 6 ultras killed in 2 encounters in J-K

5 Lashkar terrorists among 6 ultras killed in 2 encounters in J-K

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Security forces had launched a cordon-and-search operation in Nehama village of Kulgam following information about the presence of terrorists in the area on Thursday, the officials said.

Scuffle breaks out in Patna jail, ex-MLA says plan to murder him

Scuffle breaks out in Patna jail, ex-MLA says plan to murder him

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

Eight people, including inmates and prison, were injured in a scuffle that broke out at Patna's Beur Central Jail as some prisoners led by convicted former MLA Anant Singh protested over their ward being "deliberately kept open".

Vishy Anand in awe of 'golden generation of Indian chess'

Vishy Anand in awe of 'golden generation of Indian chess'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

Although he noted that the game of chess has changed in recent times, he was willing to offer advice to the new generation.

'The 36 days in jail made Varavara Rao a star'

'The 36 days in jail made Varavara Rao a star'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

'I asked him why were he and other writers being targeted.' 'I saw his point of view, that he and others being writers, their work was popular and well-appreciated by people, especially the youth.' 'This made the State fear them.'

Desi Stars Party For Never Have I Ever

Desi Stars Party For Never Have I Ever

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

Desi celebs came out to celebrate the Web series Never Have I Ever in New York City, wearing their fashion and culture proudly.

Sharmila Opens Up About Saif's Painful Divorce

Sharmila Opens Up About Saif's Painful Divorce

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

'It wasn't a happy time for us because Ibrahim was just three and we were very fond of the children. Tiger was really fond of Ibrahim and he would say, "That's a good lad." He didn't get that time with him. So we felt doubly deprived to lose Amrita and lose the two kids.

Like a hammer to kill an ant: Bombay HC on fact-checking rules

Like a hammer to kill an ant: Bombay HC on fact-checking rules

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

The Bombay high court on Friday said the recently amended Information Technology (IT) Rules against fake content on social media against the government may be excessive, quipping that one cannot bring a hammer to kill an ant.

'I had only three months to live'

'I had only three months to live'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

'I don't care what opinion people have of me. I am God's favourite child.'

The Many Firsts Of The 72nd Miss Universe!

The Many Firsts Of The 72nd Miss Universe!

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

What makes this edition of the contest important were a few more events that happened for the first time at Miss Universe.

Karnataka loss makes BJP ease age rule in fierce MP fight

Karnataka loss makes BJP ease age rule in fierce MP fight

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

Behind its high-decibel campaign, powered by well-organised party machinery, the BJP also appears to have made a slight departure from its 'next generation' approach to stay ahead of an aggressive Congress and enhance its prospects of securing a majority of seats.

RPF jawan who killed 4 on train had a short fuse, lost his temper: Officials

RPF jawan who killed 4 on train had a short fuse, lost his temper: Officials

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

The Railway Protection Force jawan who shot dead four railway passengers including an RPF ASI in the Mumbai-Jaipur Superfast Express, was not feeling well and had lost his calm, an official said on Monday.

Terrorist gives security forces the slip, on the run in J-K

Terrorist gives security forces the slip, on the run in J-K

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

Security forces on Tuesday extended the search operation to adjoining villages to track down a terrorist who managed to escape from a remote village in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district, officials said.

HC wants to know limits of words 'fake, false, misleading' in fake news rules

HC wants to know limits of words 'fake, false, misleading' in fake news rules

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

Is it permissible in law for a statute to have unbound and limitless discretionary authority, the Bombay high court asked on Friday while hearing a bunch of petitions against the recently amended Information Technology (IT) Rules against fake news.

'Unity in diversity has helped us survive'

'Unity in diversity has helped us survive'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

'The BJP is trying to change this mantra.'

2 terrorists killed in J-K's Kupwara, security forces foil infiltration bid

2 terrorists killed in J-K's Kupwara, security forces foil infiltration bid

Rediff.com3 May 2023

Two terrorists were killed in an encounter as security forces foiled an infiltration bid in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district on Wednesday, officials said.

Army foils infiltration bid in Poonch, 2 terrorists killed

Army foils infiltration bid in Poonch, 2 terrorists killed

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

It was a joint operation by the army and Jammu Kashmir Police carried out on the intervening night of July 16-17 in the Krishna Ghati Sector of Poonch district, he said, adding arms and ammunition were also recovered from the site.

How 'Namo Bharat' will transform Delhi-Meerut commute

How 'Namo Bharat' will transform Delhi-Meerut commute

Rediff.com21 Oct 2023

Semi-high-speed 'Namo Bharat' train services on the 17-km priority section of India's first Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) rail corridor will be opened for people from Saturday morning.

Guess who is the world's highest-paid football player?

Guess who is the world's highest-paid football player?

Rediff.com8 Oct 2022

This is the first time a player other than Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo has topped the list in eight years.

'Duggu can do anything he sets his mind to'

'Duggu can do anything he sets his mind to'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

'Later, I asked Hrithik how he could have remained so calm in the circumstances. He told me simply, "What could have happened? At the most, they would have killed me".'

Modi flags off 9 Vande Bharat trains with new features

Modi flags off 9 Vande Bharat trains with new features

Rediff.com24 Sep 2023

The railways also rolled out its first orange coloured Vande Bharat Express from Kasargod to Thiruvananthapuram, a high demand route which now operates two such trains, a senior Indian Railways official said.

'Katrina was very much against doing a Tamil version'

'Katrina was very much against doing a Tamil version'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

'It would have made (Producer) Ramesh Taurani very happy if I taken two Bombay stars, but the reason why I kept mentally rejecting the regular sort of casting was to discover this excitement, you know, can I crack it?'

India Could Be Next Whisky Superpower

India Could Be Next Whisky Superpower

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

'Indian single malts have a very specific character.' 'They are sweet when you take a frontal palette approach and change significantly with the addition of water.'

Yet Another Blockbuster Night For Kartik

Yet Another Blockbuster Night For Kartik

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

The Stardust 50th Anniversary Honours awards saw the who's who of Bollywood on the red carpet.

No recourse for user whose post is removed under fake news rules: Bombay HC

No recourse for user whose post is removed under fake news rules: Bombay HC

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

The Bombay high court on Wednesday said it was troubled by the fact that the recently amended IT Rules to curb online fake news against the government offer no recourse to a person whose social media post has been removed or account suspended after being flagged by the proposed Fact Checking Unit (FCU).

Quotas: Band-Aids Not The Solution

Quotas: Band-Aids Not The Solution

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

Our caste warriors will not even ask these questions, let alone explore better solutions to address the problems of inequality and skewed life outcomes, argues R Jagannathan.

Wozniacki returns to tennis after a brief retirement!

Wozniacki returns to tennis after a brief retirement!

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

Former world number one Caroline Wozniacki shocks tennis world with comeback announcement

How 'Puti Tudu' became 'Droupadi Murmu'

How 'Puti Tudu' became 'Droupadi Murmu'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

In an interview with an Odia video magazine some time ago, Murmu revealed that her Santhali name 'Puti' was changed to Droupadi by a teacher in school.

Will Messi Return To Barca?

Will Messi Return To Barca?

Rediff.com31 May 2023

'Trust me, the comeback of Leo Messi only depends on him.'

8 Tips To Crack The Armed Forces Entrance Exam

8 Tips To Crack The Armed Forces Entrance Exam

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

All work in the armed forces is team work. One has to deal with people all the time -- at work, play and even during war, advises IAF Veteran Air Commodore Nitin Sathe.

371 Films And Shows To Watch!

371 Films And Shows To Watch!

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

Aseem Chhabra rates the movies he's watched in 2023, and tells you where you can watch them!

From Lambretta to Aamby Valley Project: Rise and fall of Subrata Roy

From Lambretta to Aamby Valley Project: Rise and fall of Subrata Roy

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

The story of Sahara India Pariwar founder Subrata Roy, who died in Mumbai on November 14 aged 75, is the stuff of movies - of a spectacular rise and an equally spectacular fall. Born in Araria, Bihar, Roy was 30 when he set up Sahara in 1978. He started with a capital of about Rs 2,000, a peon, a clerk and his father's Lambretta scooter in Gorakhpur, eastern Uttar Pradesh, writes Tamal Bandyopadhyay in his 2014 book, Sahara: The Untold Story. Sahara was not his first venture.

Congress gives breach of privilege notice against Amit Shah

Congress gives breach of privilege notice against Amit Shah

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

The Congress on Thursday gave a notice in the Lok Sabha against alleged breach of privilege by Home Minister Amit Shah, accusing him of speaking untruth on Maharashtra farm widow Kalawati Bandurkar who Rahul Gandhi had met in 2008.

2023 At The Movies: A Double Take

2023 At The Movies: A Double Take

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

It was a year of so many contradictions and contrasts that it became dangerous to talk about movies, people lost their heads discussing Friday releases, psychiatrists began dabbling in film criticism, and film critics turned into psychiatrists, says Sreehari Nair.

The Normalcy Of Extrajudicial Killings In India

The Normalcy Of Extrajudicial Killings In India

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

An unofficial and brutal justice system exists parallel to the official one, and it executes many times more of the accused than the official one executes convicts, points out Aakar Patel.