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Struck by Aila, this 12-year-old became a pauper

Struck by Aila, this 12-year-old became a pauper

Rediff.com30 Jul 2010

Dilip hails from Sunderbans. When Aila struck the area in the summer of 2009, he and his family lost everything and turned paupers overnight.

No alcohol trace in test on train drivers

No alcohol trace in test on train drivers

Rediff.com22 Jul 2010

A breathalyser test on the driver and assistant driver of the ill-fated Uttarbanga Express did not show any trace of alcohol but police said this is not enough to determine whether they were intoxicated or not.

At 11, he earns to pay for his brothers' studies

At 11, he earns to pay for his brothers' studies

Rediff.com14 Jul 2010

When kids of his age watch Pogo channels or spend hours playing video games, Shankar Mondal aka Bachha toils hard at a garments' shop to earn so that two of his younger brothers can study.

'I'm 25; want to invest long-term in MFs'

'I'm 25; want to invest long-term in MFs'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

Unrest simmers in Nandigram again

Unrest simmers in Nandigram again

Rediff.com6 Aug 2008

Ten persons, including a physically-challenged man, were allegedly assaulted by drunk soldiers of the Eastern Frontier Rifles over a petty issue near Rajaramchak High School where a camp had been set up to oversee the law and order situation on Tuesday night.

Vada pav or samosa pav: Vote for your favourite street food!

Vada pav or samosa pav: Vote for your favourite street food!

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

Do you have a favourite street food in Mumbai? Tell us about it!

India name probables for World cup preliminary qualifiers

India name probables for World cup preliminary qualifiers

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

Star striker Sunil Chhetri is among a 28-strong Indian probable squad announced for the 2018 soccer World Cup preliminary qualifying round matches against Iran and Turkmenistan.

Farmers ask govt to come to table with 'open mind'

Farmers ask govt to come to table with 'open mind'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

Reading out a reply to the government's talks offer during a press conference, farmers leaders said that they are ready for dialogue with an open mind if they get a concrete proposal, but made it clear they will not accept anything less than a complete repeal of the three agriculture laws and legal guarantee for minimum support price (MSP).

Cop loses hand in fresh violence over Ram Navami rallies in WB

Cop loses hand in fresh violence over Ram Navami rallies in WB

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee directed the director general of police to instruct all the superintendents of police to take strong action against those who carried arms in the rallies.

If you don't approve, don't look: Neetu Chandra

If you don't approve, don't look: Neetu Chandra

Rediff.com12 Sep 2009

The Garam Masala girl gets candid at Kolkata FW.

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Bengal beat Assam; Odisha enter knockouts

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Bengal beat Assam; Odisha enter knockouts

Rediff.com15 Nov 2014

Already assured of a place in the knock-out stage, Bengal rode on opener Shreevats Goswami's fluent 133 to beat Assam by 18 runs in a high-scoring East Zone match of the Vijay Hazare Trophy, in Kolkata on Saturday.

IIT-KGP develops new male contraceptive

IIT-KGP develops new male contraceptive

Rediff.com28 Mar 2008

In what could be termed as a major innovation in the field of male contraception, the Indian Institute of Technology-Kharagpur (IIT-KGP) has invented a unique male contraceptive that can have a continued effect for 10 years. A single 60 mg injection can be effective for at least 10 years. A single dose, which may cost the manufacturer Rs 50, is expected to be marketed at close to Rs 200.

Govt re-constitutes NAC, tribal expert Xaxa replaces Aruna Roy

Govt re-constitutes NAC, tribal expert Xaxa replaces Aruna Roy

Rediff.com6 Jun 2013

After the exit of Aruna Roy, government has reconstituted the National Advisory Council by inducting renowned sociologist Virginius Xaxa into the 12-member panel chaired by Congress president Sonia Gandhi.

Bagan whipped by Al Wehdat

Bagan whipped by Al Wehdat

Rediff.com6 May 2009

Mohun Bagan suffered their fifth successive defeat in the AFC Cup, this time a 0-5 thrashing by Jordan's Al Wehdat in their Group D away match in Amman.

Dempo go down to Al Maged

Dempo go down to Al Maged

Rediff.com6 May 2009

A lacklustre Dempo suffered a 1-2 defeat to Syrian side Al Maged in their Group E AFC Cup match in Damascus on Tuesday night. Dempo, who had beaten their opponents 1-0 at home, were outclassed by the Syrian side and could have lost by a bigger margin had not goalkeeper Abhijit Mondal saved at least half a dozen shots on target at the Al Abbassiyin Stadium.

Aamir Khan's arty side

Aamir Khan's arty side

Rediff.com4 Feb 2008

The actor checks out Samir Mondal's painting exhibition in Mumbai.

Mohun Bagan down Chirag United

Mohun Bagan down Chirag United

Rediff.com23 Mar 2009

A shaky Mohun Bagan had to sweat before skipper Bhaichung Bhutia's splendid effort earned them a hard-fought 2-1 win over Chirag United and kept them in hunt for the ONGC I-League title at the Vidyasagar Krirangan, in Barasat on Monday.

Neha Aggarwal leads paddlers' charge

Neha Aggarwal leads paddlers' charge

Rediff.com15 Oct 2008

Olympian Neha Aggarwal and Soumi Mondal moved into the semi-finals after thumping victories in the table tennis competition at the Commonwealth Youth Games in Pune on Wednesday. In the boys' singles, sixth seed Soumyajit Ghosh and Sathiyan Gnanasekaran also stormed into the semi-final league.

NGO that helps young minds become entrepreneurs

NGO that helps young minds become entrepreneurs

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

360 Degree has a network of more than 500 volunteers across the nation.

Child trafficking case: CID quizzes BJP MP Roopa Ganguly

Child trafficking case: CID quizzes BJP MP Roopa Ganguly

Rediff.com29 Jul 2017

The CID had unearthed a child trafficking racket earlier this year under which babies and children were allegedly sold, some to foreigners, through illegal adoption deals.

Madhu Kapur gets say on YES Bank board appointments

Madhu Kapur gets say on YES Bank board appointments

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

Bombay High Court upholds rejection of Shagun Gogia as board member, terms two director appointments invalid.

Returning migrants: Boon or bane for states?

Returning migrants: Boon or bane for states?

Rediff.com29 May 2020

For states like West Bengal, Bihar, Odisha, Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh, where migration is high, the return of workers could be as much an opportunity as a liability. All states have launched portals to register migrant workers; additional fields like nature of employment and remuneration in the past 2-3 years are being added to help in skill mapping.

19 gloriously summery things that happened at fashion week

19 gloriously summery things that happened at fashion week

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

Because, really, what is summer without colour?

Assam: 6 arrested for having links to jihadi elements

Assam: 6 arrested for having links to jihadi elements

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

The Assam police have arrested six people for having links with jihadi elements in the Dhubri sector of western Assam along the India-Bangladesh border.

WB Bird Flu outbreak: Culling operations begin

WB Bird Flu outbreak: Culling operations begin

Rediff.com16 Jan 2008

Around 35,000 to 40,000 chickens have died in Birbhum district alone.

Mohun Bagan beat Viva Kerala 2-0

Mohun Bagan beat Viva Kerala 2-0

Rediff.com13 Jan 2008

Scoring a goal in each half, star-studded Mohun Bagan defeated Viva Kerala 2-0 in the 11th round of the ONGC I-League tie at the Corporation Stadium on Sunday.

Mohammedan edge out Vasco

Mohammedan edge out Vasco

Rediff.com15 Mar 2009

Mohammedan survived anxious moments in the second half to edge out Vasco by a solitary goal win to keep their hopes alive to save relegation in the 19th round of the ONGC I-League, played at Nehru stadium, in Margao on Saturday.

Impressive turnout in high-stakes assembly polls

Impressive turnout in high-stakes assembly polls

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

A high voter turnout was recorded in West Bengal, Assam Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry assembly elections on Tuesday. The massive polling exercise following COVID-19 health protocol and involving lakhs of personnel began at 7 am and the last hour from 6 pm to 7 pm was set aside for COVID-19 patients and those under isolation. The counting of votes in the states will be held on May 2.

It's summer and it's sexy

It's summer and it's sexy

Rediff.com26 May 2017

Meet the designers who made summer a fashionable affair.

Cards and flowers lose charm on V-day

Cards and flowers lose charm on V-day

Rediff.com14 Feb 2008

Clearly, couples are spending more time and money in the malls and eating out rather than on flowers and cards. And the much-publicised hoopla on Valentine's Day, has given way to expensive gifts and eating out culture across major cities.

Ranji: Rohit, Iyer hit centuries as Mumbai dominate against UP

Ranji: Rohit, Iyer hit centuries as Mumbai dominate against UP

Rediff.com7 Nov 2015

Youngster Shreyas Iyer slammed his third ton of the season, a strokeful 137, while senior batsman Rohit Sharma hit an unbeaten 110 as Mumbai made an imposing 407 for four on day one of their Group B Ranji Trophy match against Uttar Pradesh, in Mumbai, on Saturday.

Lodha files defamation suit against Birlas

Lodha files defamation suit against Birlas

Rediff.com2 Nov 2006

The legal tussle between the Birlas and Lodha has taken another turn with Lodha filing a Rs 100 crore (Rs 1 billion) defamation suit against the Birlas for alleged statements made against him.

YES bank's new CEO has his plate full

YES bank's new CEO has his plate full

Rediff.com3 Mar 2019

For the near term, Gill will have to improve relations with the Reserve Bank of India, which have been strained in recent times. He will also need to strengthen the bank's asset quality and improve governance standards and internal processes.

Mahindra, Sporting Clube in Federation Cup semis

Mahindra, Sporting Clube in Federation Cup semis

Rediff.com23 Dec 2006

The defending champions beat Mohammedan Sporting in a thrilling quarter-final.

'Mamata knows her defeat is certain'

'Mamata knows her defeat is certain'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

'If the chief minister says there are areas in her home state where she cannot enter, where has she driven the state to!'

SAG: India pulls ahead of rivals with rich medal haul

SAG: India pulls ahead of rivals with rich medal haul

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

India's total medal count stood at 252 (132 gold, 79 silver, 41 bronze), leaving behind hosts Nepal and Sri Lanka behind. Nepal has won 165 medals (45 gold, 44 silver, 76 bronze) while Sri Lanka have collected 197 medals (36 gold, 68 silver, 93 bronze).

Check out the 71 seats going to polls in Phase 4

Check out the 71 seats going to polls in Phase 4

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

The fourth phase of the Lok Sabha elections will go to polls on April 29. The voting will be held for 71 seats spread across 9 states.

Arrest warrant against Bhutia

Arrest warrant against Bhutia

Rediff.com7 Apr 2006

An arrest warrant was issued against the soccer star for failing to appear before the court to identify an alleged thief who stole his luggage in a train.