News for 'model town'

Meet Vipasha Verma: Hot model, dutiful wife

Meet Vipasha Verma: Hot model, dutiful wife

Rediff.com22 Mar 2011

In a tete-a-tete with rediff.com, Vipasha Verma (nee Agarwal) discusses her journey from small-town girl to fashionable femme fatale.

EC asks Twitter to take down Kapil Mishra's tweet

EC asks Twitter to take down Kapil Mishra's tweet

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

According to sources, the Election Commission is mulling over taking strong action against BJP candidate Kapil Mishra. Mishra had on January 23 tweeted, "On 8th February there will be a contest between India and Pakistan on the streets of Delhi."

Two arrested in Pak over US NGO worker's abduction

Two arrested in Pak over US NGO worker's abduction

Rediff.com5 Apr 2012

Pakistani law enforcement agencies have arrested two members of the Taliban on charges of involvement in the kidnapping of American Non-Governmental-Organisation worker Warren Weinstein from the city in August last year.

Pakistan agencies detain 20 over Kayani video

Pakistan agencies detain 20 over Kayani video

Rediff.com30 Mar 2012

Intelligence operatives raided a house in C-Block of the posh Model Town area and detained the Hizb-ut-Tahrir activists, official sources told PTI.

The Railway Men Review: Compelling Watch

The Railway Men Review: Compelling Watch

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

The Railway Men is a compelling watch; the subject is handled with seriousness and respect without going overboard with the dramatic impact, observes Mayur Sanap.

Think Backless, Think Zaara Yesmin

Think Backless, Think Zaara Yesmin

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

It's always a backless party for the model.

Amul model to be used for pulses

Amul model to be used for pulses

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

NDDB had helped dairy farmers direct their own development, placing control of the resources they created in their own hands.

Backstage Magic@Fashion Week: 'Make me shine, girls!'

Backstage Magic@Fashion Week: 'Make me shine, girls!'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

Rediff.com's Hitesh Harisinghani captures the unfiltered chaos backstage at the FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week.

BJP infighting ahead of Delhi polls costs man his life

BJP infighting ahead of Delhi polls costs man his life

Rediff.com11 Apr 2012

Infighting in the Bharatiya Janata Party ahead of municipal elections in the national capital cost a party worker his life when he was stabbed to death allegedly by some people after an argument with sitting party councillor and candidate.

Pak: Lashkar-e-Jhangvi chief sent to judicial custody

Pak: Lashkar-e-Jhangvi chief sent to judicial custody

Rediff.com31 Aug 2012

A Pakistani court on Friday remanded Malik Ishaq, chief of the banned Lashkar-e-Jhangvi, to judicial custody for 14 days, a day after he was arrested on his return to the country from Saudi Arabia.

California On Angela Jonsson's Mind

California On Angela Jonsson's Mind

Rediff.com22 May 2023

The Chennai-born model-actor shows us a corner of California you must add to your bucket list.

When ISI Alerted India About Terror Plot!

When ISI Alerted India About Terror Plot!

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

The ISI was taking no chances and wanted no repeat of Pulwama; it wanted to make it clear at a political level it was not involved with the revenge attack being planned, but was only giving India a friendly tip-off. A stunning excerpt from Ambassador Ajay Bisaria's Anger Management: The Troubled Diplomatic Relationship between India and Pakistan.

US national kidnapped in Lahore

US national kidnapped in Lahore

Rediff.com13 Aug 2011

An American national, working on a development project in Pakistan's restive tribal region, was kidnapped from his home here early this morning by a group of unidentified men.

'We've had no democratic government in J&K since 2018'

'We've had no democratic government in J&K since 2018'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

'If democracy does not exist, if there are no political spaces, there is no media, there is no civil society, what do we rejoice?'

Accused in SA model rape case gets bail

Accused in SA model rape case gets bail

Rediff.com9 May 2006

Sessions judge S S Joshi granted Morpani bail for a sum of Rs 25,000 and warned him not to tamper with evidence.

Model villages: Lessons from Adarsh Nangla

Model villages: Lessons from Adarsh Nangla

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

Villagers attribute Adarsh Nangla's 'fall' to a combination of government apathy and decline of the collective spirit

UP's Ram temple model gets best R-Day tableau award

UP's Ram temple model gets best R-Day tableau award

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

Uttar Pradesh's tableau at this year's Republic Day parade was adjudged the best and awarded by Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday, said the Defence Ministry.

Anna to be kept at Chhatrasal Stadium if arrested

Anna to be kept at Chhatrasal Stadium if arrested

Rediff.com15 Aug 2011

Delhi government on Monday night decided to allow use of Chhatrasal Stadium in Model Town in North Delhi for keeping the supporters of Anna Hazare in the event of their arrest during his protest in delhi o Tuesday.

3-wheeler dominance gives Bajaj confidence to try 2-wheelers running on CNG

3-wheeler dominance gives Bajaj confidence to try 2-wheelers running on CNG

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

Bajaj Auto, the king of the market for CNG-powered passenger three-wheelers, now wants to replicate this dominance in two-wheelers. The difference is that while the former is zooming - registrations for CNG-powered passenger three-wheelers nearly doubled during January-December 2023 - the latter, meaning a market for CNG-powered two-wheelers, does not exist.

China to build first model low carbon city

China to build first model low carbon city

Rediff.com12 May 2010

The city will be spread across a 8.8-square-km area. Solar and wind energy will be used for lighting and hot water supply in the city.

Rains play havoc in Delhi for the second day

Rains play havoc in Delhi for the second day

Rediff.com16 Sep 2011

Heavy rains lashed the capital again on Friday, leading to waterlogging in several parts of the city and throwing traffic out of gear besides leaving people stranded on the roads during the morning rush hours.

Pak court sends Raymond Davis to judicial remand

Pak court sends Raymond Davis to judicial remand

Rediff.com11 Feb 2011

United States official Raymond Davis, arrested after he shot and killed two Pakistani men he claimed were trying to rob him, was on Friday remanded to judicial custody for 14 days by a local court in Lahore.

'TTP-Punjab behind Lahore attacks'

'TTP-Punjab behind Lahore attacks'

Rediff.com29 May 2010

One of the two terrorists arrested during audacious terror strikes on two mosques of the minority Ahmedi sect in Lahore has told investigators that the attackers had received training in the lawless Waziristan tribal belt and were working at the behest of the Pakistani Taliban's Punjabi wing.

Sikkim floods toll rises to 26, including 7 soldiers; 142 missing

Sikkim floods toll rises to 26, including 7 soldiers; 142 missing

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

On day three after a flash flood wreaked havoc in Sikkim's Teesta basin, the number of bodies recovered from the river and mud embankments downstream rose to 22, including seven army men.

Made-In-India Relationship Apps Woo You

Made-In-India Relationship Apps Woo You

Rediff.com2 May 2023

Made-in-India apps -- the likes of QuackQuack, TrulyMadly, and Aisle -- are wooing Internet users in smaller towns. Indian consumers spent close to $10 million in 2022 on dating and friendship apps.

Over 18,000 cops to be deployed for safe New Year celebrations in Delhi

Over 18,000 cops to be deployed for safe New Year celebrations in Delhi

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

The traffic will be restricted at Connaught Place from 8 pm on Saturday and alcometer will be used for the drunk driving challans.

Taliban strikes at Pak intel agency

Taliban strikes at Pak intel agency

Rediff.com8 Mar 2010

According to a Taliban source, "When the suicide attacks got momentum and it was almost impossible for the government to control the situation, talks between the representatives of Taliban and the government took place in Peshawar--that resulted in a halt in the attacks. Apart from few key commanders no one else was aware about the nature of the agreement,"the source said.

10 Tamil Romantic Films On OTT

10 Tamil Romantic Films On OTT

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

In the mood for romance but don't know which movies to watch? Tamil cinema has a lot to offer on OTT, and Arjun Menon lists his favourites.

Students detained for selling 'Modi pakodas'

Students detained for selling 'Modi pakodas'

Rediff.com14 May 2019

"We are here to welcome Modi ji for giving us new employment under pakoda yojana. We want to sell pakodas at Modi's rally, so that he knows how great it is to sell pakodas for the educated youth," a woman protester said.

Lahore mosque attack toll rises to 95

Lahore mosque attack toll rises to 95

Rediff.com29 May 2010

The death toll in the terror attacks on two Ahmedi mosques in Lahore rose to 95 on Saturday. After receiving complete reports of the number of bodies recovered from the two mosques at Model Town and Garhi Shahu that were attacked by heavily armed terrorists on Friday, officials put the death toll at 95. Over 100 people were injured in the attacks in this eastern Pakistani city. The Jamaat-e-Ahamdiyya Pakista, which represents the sect, said the government was 'going soft'.

Ayodhya to get 'Ramaland' on the lines of Disneyland

Ayodhya to get 'Ramaland' on the lines of Disneyland

Rediff.com8 May 2023

'With Ramaland, the tourism department is looking to attract children and adults alike. It'll be learning with entertainment.'

Suicide attack at Lahore police office, 11 dead

Suicide attack at Lahore police office, 11 dead

Rediff.com8 Mar 2010

Sources said six people were injured in the explosion in Model Town locality of Lahore. No group claimed responsibility for the attack. But the finger of suspicion is being pointed at suspected Taliban militants, who have attacked the FIA building in Lahore in the past.

RECAP 2023: Here's What We Learnt

RECAP 2023: Here's What We Learnt

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Sukanya Verma recaps everything we learned this year in showbiz.

Ferrari to Porsche target small-town millionaires

Ferrari to Porsche target small-town millionaires

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

'Hathras, Muradabad, Trichur, Salem, Madurai, Aligarh and Kanpur are cities where we are expecting and in some cases have seen new buyers come from.'

Railways to make 9 bridges in '09-'10

Railways to make 9 bridges in '09-'10

Rediff.com13 Feb 2009

Presenting the Interim Railway Budget 2009-2010 in the Lok Sabha on Friday, the minister said that Palej, Panoli, Kosamba and Kim in the districts of Surat and Bharuch in Gujarat, Roshanara Garden and Sultanpuri in Delhi, Shastrinagar and Model Town of Ludhiana in Punjab and Vasarpadi in Tamil Nadu will be considered on priority for construction of ROBs and RUBs.

Pakistan imposes restrictions on Masood Azhar

Pakistan imposes restrictions on Masood Azhar

Rediff.com9 Dec 2008

Pakistani authorities have reportedly imposed restrictions on the movement of Jaish-e-Mohammed founder Maulana Masood Azhar and confined him to his home despite turning down India's demand for handing him over.Azhar, who was freed by Indian authorities along with two other terrorists in exchange for passengers of an Indian Airlines flight hijacked from Kathmandu to Kandahar in 1999, has been confined to his multi-storey building in Model Town area of Bahawalpur.

Doesn't suit any leader...: Shah on Rahul's remarks abroad

Doesn't suit any leader...: Shah on Rahul's remarks abroad

Rediff.com10 Jun 2023

"Any patriotic person should discuss Indian politics within India. It does not suit the leader of any party to go abroad and discuss the country's politics and criticise the country. Rahul baba, you must remember that people of the country are watching it closely," Shah said.

'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.'

Diana Teaches You How To Take A Selfie

Diana Teaches You How To Take A Selfie

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

'When you turn your camera around, it sometimes distorts your face.' 'It is important to keep it at a bit of a height and as far away from your face as possible.'

How FAME scheme changes impact electric vehicle fortunes in India

How FAME scheme changes impact electric vehicle fortunes in India

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

New Delhi's timing couldn't have been worse, both for India's fledgling electric vehicle (EV) sector and prospective electric bike buyers. It was hard to miss the perfect storm brewing for India's EV industry since early 2022. On one hand, you had several accidents involving battery fires that unnerved consumers; on the other, uncertainty had crept in over subsidies.