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Gurugram man shoots at married woman for refusing proposal

Gurugram man shoots at married woman for refusing proposal

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

A 25-year-old woman was shot inside a club in Gurugram after she allegedly refused a marriage proposal. Police have arrested two suspects and are investigating the incident.

When 16 people died during a Kolkata derby in 1980

When 16 people died during a Kolkata derby in 1980

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

On August 16, 1980, the Kolkata football derby between arch rivals Mohun Bagan and East Bengal, played at the Eden Gardens (there was no Salt Lake Stadium then) witnessed a massive clash between the supporters of two teams, leading to 16 deaths.

'Can you imagine a Thrissur Pooram without fireworks?'

'Can you imagine a Thrissur Pooram without fireworks?'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2024

Devaswoms are meant to manage temples, not the faithful. Why didn't they simply stick to their set of responsibilities and execute it well and efficiently?, asks Shyam G Menon.

Like Bangladesh, Indians will storm PM house: Cong leader at rally

Like Bangladesh, Indians will storm PM house: Cong leader at rally

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

During a Congress protest in Indore on Tuesday, Verma said TV news channels are reporting that the people of Bangladesh entered the Prime Minister's official residence during the civil unrest in the neighbouring country because of the wrong policies of deposed PM Sheikh Hasina and her government.

ED arrests K'taka ex-minister Nagendra in tribal corporation case

ED arrests K'taka ex-minister Nagendra in tribal corporation case

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

He is expected to be produced before a special Prevention of Money Laundering Act court on Saturday where the ED will seek his remand for custodial interrogation.

Bengal bandh: BJP workers clash with police

Bengal bandh: BJP workers clash with police

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Daily life was partially affected in West Bengal on Wednesday due to a 12-hour shutdown called by the Bharatiya Janata Party, protesting the police action against demonstrators during a march to the state secretariat.

Signboard war: Pro-Kannada outfit goes on a rampage in Bengaluru

Signboard war: Pro-Kannada outfit goes on a rampage in Bengaluru

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

The Karnataka Rakshana Vedike (Narayana Gowda faction) on Wednesday targeted business establishments in Bengaluru and damaged their signboards and name plates which did not use Kannada.

The Best Places To Shop In India...

The Best Places To Shop In India...

Rediff.com23 May 2023

A recent survey discovered that Bengaluru has some of the classiest high streets in our country.

A Tale Of Two Poorams

A Tale Of Two Poorams

Rediff.com8 May 2024

If you have an appetite for crowds and the visual spectacle of many focused on one task or activity, a pooram will engage you, notes Shyam G Menon.

Drug Charges: Siddhanth Kapoor released on bail

Drug Charges: Siddhanth Kapoor released on bail

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

The actor and the four others who were arrested were released on station bail with a direction that they have to depose before the police as and when required.

10 Tips to Enjoy India on a Budget

10 Tips to Enjoy India on a Budget

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

Fight the high season and ridiculous prices with these simple and easy travel hacks.

Challenge Before Rahul's Bharat Jodo Yatra

Challenge Before Rahul's Bharat Jodo Yatra

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

People may line up to see Rahul Gandhi, given he is currently, the only major politician speaking of inflation and unemployment in an India bombarded daily by Right-wing delusion. The challenge is how to transfer the goodwill into votes when the object of curiosity is surrounded by usual suspects and sycophants, observes Shyam Menon.

Crimes against Indian women: Does nobody CARE?

Crimes against Indian women: Does nobody CARE?

Rediff.com19 Mar 2012

Days after a young girl was abducted and raped outside Sahara Mall on Gurgaon's MG Road, Rediff.com's Priyanka finds that little or nothing has changed along the darkly-lit stretch.

Shootout in Gurgaon: SUV topples on to auto after being fired at

Shootout in Gurgaon: SUV topples on to auto after being fired at

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

The SUV driver in his bid to escape the firing rammed into three other stationary vehicles. The driver lost control of the SUV and it toppled over an auto rickshaw

Kolkata, Howrah turn warzone as BJP march to secretariat turns violent

Kolkata, Howrah turn warzone as BJP march to secretariat turns violent

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

Roads around the 19th century iconic Howrah Station resembled a battleground on Tuesday, with brickbats aimed at police personnel flying thick and fast, and drenched protesters hit by water cannons limping to the safety of nearby alleyways and shops.

Akash Vijayvargiya arrested in another case

Akash Vijayvargiya arrested in another case

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

While he was lodged in district jail in Azad Nagar in Indore, a police team 'officially' arrested him for a protest on June 4 over power cuts.

Travel pix: The scenic hill stations of India

Travel pix: The scenic hill stations of India

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

Rediff readers shared these beautiful pics of India from their travels.

India's street vendors feel the economic woes

India's street vendors feel the economic woes

Rediff.com24 Jan 2009

A year ago MG Road, the bustling main thoroughfare of Mumbai's historic business district of Fort, was full of shoppers haggling with street vendors over everything from replica Prada sunglasses to underwear.

Citizen reports: Violence seemed planned

Citizen reports: Violence seemed planned

Rediff.com30 Nov 2006

Citizen reports on the Dalits violence in Maharashtra.

PIX: Aishwarya, Jacqueline, Aditi at jewellery store launches

PIX: Aishwarya, Jacqueline, Aditi at jewellery store launches

Rediff.com21 Oct 2013

Take a look at the stunning pictures inside!

From layoffs to cost-cutting, start-ups brace for long funding winter

From layoffs to cost-cutting, start-ups brace for long funding winter

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

On a cloudy Monday this month, Mohammed Irshad flew from Kochi to Gurugram to attend an exclusive investor networking event. Among a handful of founders selected for the event, Irshad was to pitch his peer-to-peer learning start-up Notespaedia for funding in front of top venture capital investors such as AngelBay, Elevation Capital, and Inflection Point Ventures. He failed to woo them, but the feisty entrepreneur was determined to continue his hunt.

WATCH: Dancing MBA student manages traffic in MP

WATCH: Dancing MBA student manages traffic in MP

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

In a video that has gone viral on social media, Shubhi can be seen advising two-wheeler riders to wear helmets and four-wheeler drivers to fasten their seat belts.

Police complaint filed against Kangana, effigy set on fire

Police complaint filed against Kangana, effigy set on fire

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

The firestorm that Kangana Ranaut kicked with her comment that the Independence India won in 1947 was bheek intensified on Friday with leaders from the Bharatiya Janata Party and other parties demanding action against the actor even as a complaint was filed against her while some people took to the streets to burn her effigies.

Sunny Leone gets lost in a sea of love

Sunny Leone gets lost in a sea of love

Rediff.com17 Aug 2017

The actress reaches superstar levels in Kochi!

10 dead in fire at hotel used as Covid facility in AP

10 dead in fire at hotel used as Covid facility in AP

Rediff.com9 Aug 2020

On Thursday, eight coronavirus patients died in a fire at a private hospital in Ahmedabad.

MUST READ: This girl punched and fought back against her Bengaluru molester

MUST READ: This girl punched and fought back against her Bengaluru molester

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

Chaitali Wasnick, a 24-year-old photographer, took to Facebook to write about the ordeal she faced.

Bengaluru's swanky metro rail starts service

Bengaluru's swanky metro rail starts service

Rediff.com20 Oct 2011

The IT capital's much awaited Bangalore's metro rail service, 'Namma Metro' will start operations from 20 October, 2011.

Night clubs ban entry of single women: Do you agree?

Night clubs ban entry of single women: Do you agree?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

Do you think restricting single women from entering pubs and malls will help bring down crime?

First Look: Vineeth Sreenivasan is back!

First Look: Vineeth Sreenivasan is back!

Rediff.com12 Mar 2010

A look at Vineeth Sreenivasan's next Malayalam movie.

97-year-old freedom fighter tries to torch liquor shop

97-year-old freedom fighter tries to torch liquor shop

Rediff.com31 Jan 2016

A 97-year-old freedom fighter, who has been campaigning against alcohol addiction, tried to set fire to a liquor shop here but was prevented from doing so by the police.

Best pics 2010: What is Independence?

Best pics 2010: What is Independence?

Rediff.com17 Jan 2011

We invited readers to share their unique, original photographs from this past year with us. Here are some more responses!

Army shoots student trespasser in Bengalaru

Army shoots student trespasser in Bengalaru

Rediff.com28 Dec 2008

A BCom student at a reputed city college was shot dead by army personnel in Bengalaru after he barged into the army campus and refused to surrender.

How I fought obesity, sleep apnea and lost 45 kg

How I fought obesity, sleep apnea and lost 45 kg

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

Rediff reader Rahul Datta tells us how he changed his unhealthy diet and lifestyle and reclaimed his life.

Hoax SMS 'warning' puts Pune police in a spot

Hoax SMS 'warning' puts Pune police in a spot

Rediff.com28 Jul 2008

A hoax SMS circulating in Pune put the city police in a spot on Sunday as it 'warned' people to keep away from crowded and busy areas following the serial bomb blasts in Ahmedabad and Bengaluru.The message, which asked receivers to forward it to as many people as possible, said, "16 blasts in Ahmedabad. Don't go to central areas like FC road, MG road, Appa Balwant Chowk and Dagdusheth Halwai Ganapati Mandir - warning issued by Pune police."

AP, Karnataka cross 1 lakh COVID-19 cases

AP, Karnataka cross 1 lakh COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

The sharp spike in recent weeks continued unabated in the southern states.

Phase one of Bengaluru Metro to be launched today

Phase one of Bengaluru Metro to be launched today

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

People will be able to cut commute times significantly.

Assam prepares for Tarun Gogoi's final journey

Assam prepares for Tarun Gogoi's final journey

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

The Assam government is making preparations for around 1,000 people to attend the last rites of former chief minister Tarun Gogoi, to be performed with full state honours at the Nabagraha cremation ground on Thursday, Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.

India's COVID tally tops 14 lakh with nearly 50,000 new cases

India's COVID tally tops 14 lakh with nearly 50,000 new cases

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

Maharashtra has reported 3,75,799 coronavirus cases, the highest among states in the country.

Diptyque candles light up India

Diptyque candles light up India

Rediff.com18 Aug 2004

With nearly 25,000 COVID-19 cases, India's tally at 7.6 lakh

With nearly 25,000 COVID-19 cases, India's tally at 7.6 lakh

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Delhi, Telangana, UP and Andhra Pradesh contribute to around 75 per cent of the new cases, according to the Union health ministry data.