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Jalgaon: Two dead in blast at firecracker factory

Jalgaon: Two dead in blast at firecracker factory

Rediff.com6 Mar 2013

Two persons, including a minor girl, died in a fire caused by a blast in a firecracker factory near Jalgaon in North Maharashtra on Tuesday, police said.

Ignoring Kumaraswamy's appeal, several throng wedding venue of his son

Ignoring Kumaraswamy's appeal, several throng wedding venue of his son

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

Nikhil, son of former Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy, tied the nuptial knot with Revathi, the grand-niece of former Karnataka housing minister M Krishnappa. The marriage was solemnised at Kumaraswamy's Kethaganahalli farmhouse at Bidadi in the neighbouring Ramanagara district, a JD-S stronghold.

How Priyanka created history at her wedding

How Priyanka created history at her wedding

Rediff.com3 Dec 2018

The actor-model became the first celebrity to wear a wedding gown designed by Ralph Lauren.

Pall of gloom descends on Kalam's hometown

Pall of gloom descends on Kalam's hometown

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

A pall of gloom descended on this island, the native place of former president A P J Abdul Kalam, as the news about his death reached his elder brother and other relatives in Rameswaram.

American Hindus deeply divided over Trump, Biden

American Hindus deeply divided over Trump, Biden

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

In a sign of the growing political prominence of Hindus in America, the Trump and Biden campaigns are wooing this religious minority community like never before. Hinduism is the fourth largest faith in the US, representing approximately one per cent of the US population in 2016.

RK Nagar bypoll: Vishal says nomination accepted; EC says 'matter under process'

RK Nagar bypoll: Vishal says nomination accepted; EC says 'matter under process'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

"The nomination that I filed has been accepted. I thank the Election Commission," the actor said.

Woman found dead in MLA hostel in Mumbai

Woman found dead in MLA hostel in Mumbai

Rediff.com17 Sep 2012

A woman was found dead in a room of the Manora hostel for Members of Legislative Assembly on the Free Press Journal Road in south Mumbai on Saturday night, police said on Monday. According to the Cuffe Parade police, the deceased Rupali Andhare, 27, was the niece of Dilip Dhaigunde, who is the personal assistant to Nationalist Congress Party MLA Babanrao Shinde.

Why Naseeruddin Shah is WRONG about Dilip Kumar

Why Naseeruddin Shah is WRONG about Dilip Kumar

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

Dilip Kumar remained in demand all through his career because he kept reinventing himself in keeping with the changing times in Indian cinema, argues Mohammad Asim Siddiqui.

'Kishenji encounter has exposed Mamata's real face'

'Kishenji encounter has exposed Mamata's real face'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2011

A group of four activists from Andhra Pradesh led by revolutionary writer Vara Vara Rao left for Kolkata on Friday morning to bring home the body of the senior Maoist leader Mallojula Koteshwara Rao alias Kishenji, who was killed in an alleged encounter in West Bengal on Thursday.

2 detained for murder of NIA officer, property dispute likely motive

2 detained for murder of NIA officer, property dispute likely motive

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

It is suspected that property dispute could be one of the reasons behind Tanzil's murder.

Farooq, Shatru, Hema together: What's cooking?

Farooq, Shatru, Hema together: What's cooking?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

Sanjay Khan's autobiography The Best Mistakes Of My Life out.

ED attaches assets worth Rs 16.40 cr of Zakir Naik's family

ED attaches assets worth Rs 16.40 cr of Zakir Naik's family

Rediff.com19 Jan 2019

The ED identified the properties as Fatima Heights and Aafiyah Heights in Mumbai, an unnamed project in the Bhandup area of Maharashtra's capital city and a project named Engracia in Pune.

Student's suicide: Amity denies discrimination

Student's suicide: Amity denies discrimination

Rediff.com4 May 2012

With Meghalaya Chief Minister Mukul Sangma pressing for Central Bureau of Investigation probe into the death of his niece Dana Sangma, Amity University on Friday dismissed allegations that the student, who allegedly committed suicide after being caught with a mobile phone during an exam, was discriminated against.

Anita Advani: Rajesh Khanna's last love?

Anita Advani: Rajesh Khanna's last love?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2012

Rajesh Khanna's friend and live-in partner of eight years, Anita Advani talks about the late superstar.

After Rihanna, prominent international celebs back farmers' protests

After Rihanna, prominent international celebs back farmers' protests

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

Prominent international celebrities and activists on Wednesday joined American pop star Rihanna to extend support to the farmers' protests here and garner international attention on the protracted stir but their remarks were slammed by India as 'neither accurate nor responsible'.

Man threatens to immolate self near Parliament, detained by police

Man threatens to immolate self near Parliament, detained by police

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

A middle-aged man on Wednesday threatened to immolate himself near Parliament House, sending security officials into a tizzy.

How I wish my mother was here: Kamala Harris

How I wish my mother was here: Kamala Harris

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

Harris opened her vice-presidential acceptance speech on Wednesday night at the virtual Democratic National Convention by remembering her late mother, Shyamala Gopalan Harris, lamenting the fact that she could not be there to see her daughter's achievement.

Bengaluru: Former Congress MP's daughter kidnapped

Bengaluru: Former Congress MP's daughter kidnapped

Rediff.com19 Jun 2012

A daughter of former Congress Member of Parliament H G Ramulu was allegedly kidnapped by two unidentified persons for ransom from a crowded shopping complex here tonight, police said.

Spotted: Salman Khan in Delhi

Spotted: Salman Khan in Delhi

Rediff.com1 Dec 2011

Reader Riya has sent us a photograph.

PM's adviser denies irregularity in allotment of plots

PM's adviser denies irregularity in allotment of plots

Rediff.com29 Apr 2012

With a media report suggesting that two plots were allotted to his niece and a friend in Bengaluru in an "irregular" manner, the prime minister's Adviser T K A Nair on Sunday insisted that "no irregularity or illegality" was involved in it "to the best of my knowledge".

For the Lionheart Who Wanted to Live

For the Lionheart Who Wanted to Live

Rediff.com31 Dec 2012

'How can a group of men GANG-RAPE a woman? How can a father rape his daughter? Or an uncle his niece? Or a brother his sister? And, as it happens in most cases, how can a mother stand by and just allow it to happen? Does it not rip their soul to shreds?How are they able to sleep, or eat, or breathe, or live after committing such a heinous act?'

Want to gift a financial product? Read this

Want to gift a financial product? Read this

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

Each financial product is governed by a different regulator and the rules for gifting vary, points out Tinesh Bhasin.

Raat Akeli Hai review

Raat Akeli Hai review

Rediff.com1 Aug 2020

It's like Agatha Christie walked into Roman Polanski's Chinatown conversing in Vishal Bhardwaj with a smattering of Brian De Palma for razzle-dazzle -- the upshot is mesmeric, raves Sukanya Verma.

At Arlington cemetery, Modi pays homage to Kalpana Chawla

At Arlington cemetery, Modi pays homage to Kalpana Chawla

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday laid a wreath at the Tomb of Unknown Soldiers and paid homage to Indian-American astronaut late Kalpana Chawla at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington.

The designer behind the gorgeous hats at the royal wedding

The designer behind the gorgeous hats at the royal wedding

Rediff.com21 May 2018

From Kate Middleton to Oprah Winfrey and Priyanka Chopra, he designed the hats for many lovely ladies at the royal wedding.

#Cuties: Send us your cute selfies!

#Cuties: Send us your cute selfies!

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

We are inviting you, our dear readers, to share with us your cuties, i.e., cute selfies! :-)

PIX: Ranveer-Deepika party with the Ambanis

PIX: Ranveer-Deepika party with the Ambanis

Rediff.com25 Nov 2016

A look at the party pictures.

The village that hasn't forgotten Tukaram Omble

The village that hasn't forgotten Tukaram Omble

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

Mayura Janwalkar travels to Kedambe, a tiny village in Maharashtra's Satara district, now better known as 26/11 hero Tukaram Omble's home. An excerpt from 26/11 Stories Of Strength by The Indian Express.

Veteran actor Saeed Jaffrey passes away

Veteran actor Saeed Jaffrey passes away

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

The veteran actor was 86.

Kishenji's body flown to his native place in Andhra

Kishenji's body flown to his native place in Andhra

Rediff.com26 Nov 2011

Maoist top leader Kishenji's body was flown to Hyderabad on Saturday afternoon by a cargo plane, hours after it was identified by his niece Deepa Rao and handed over to his relatives at the Midnapore Medical College and Hospital. The body, kept in a wooden coffin, was transported from Midnapore by an ambulance, nearly 150 km from Kolkata, with security escorts in accordance with the state government's decision to send the body to his native town in Andhra Pradesh.

Why Salman's teachers slapped him...

Why Salman's teachers slapped him...

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

'When my school principal heard that I took science in college, he slapped me hard.' 'I had once told him I was interested in arts.' 'He asked me if I wanted to be a doctor.' 'When I said no, he asked why I took science then.' 'My father said he would change his name if I survived science for more than two months.'

EC rejects actor Vishal's nomination for RK Nagar bypoll

EC rejects actor Vishal's nomination for RK Nagar bypoll

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

In his order, the poll authority said required number of proposers had not validly proposed the candidature of Vishal Krishna and that the actor had been proposed only by eight valid proposers.

Meet Govinda's son, Yashvardhan

Meet Govinda's son, Yashvardhan

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

Even though he loves direction, acting is where his heart lies.

Kiran Reddy murder: Husband arrested for murder

Kiran Reddy murder: Husband arrested for murder

Rediff.com22 Jun 2011

The doctor husband of Union Minister S Jaipal Reddy's niece has been arrested by police and booked for murder following her suspicious death. Police said on Wednesday that Chaitanya Reddy allegedly killed 26-year-old Kiran Reddy, also a doctor, in "an inebriated" condition following a heated argument, and that the death four days back was due to "smothering and asphyxiation."

'I got more praise than the hero'

'I got more praise than the hero'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

An encounter with movie veteran Chandrashekhar.

20 good-looking South Asian writers

20 good-looking South Asian writers

Rediff.com13 Oct 2011

Their books have made us laugh, cry, fall in love and ponder about life. These are best-looking South Asian writers from across the world who have made our hearts skip a beat.

Unusual monsoon pics: Dancing in the rain!

Unusual monsoon pics: Dancing in the rain!

Rediff.com28 Jun 2011

We invited readers to send in their interesting monsoon snapshots. Here is the first set of responses -- and you can share yours too!

Bollywood pays its last respects to Suniel Shetty's father

Bollywood pays its last respects to Suniel Shetty's father

Rediff.com6 Mar 2017

Suniel Shetty's father was 93.

'I don't want to known as Sanjay Dutt's nephew all my life'

'I don't want to known as Sanjay Dutt's nephew all my life'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2011

New kid on the block Nilesh Sahay talks about his debut movie, Angel.

Suriya's brother adopts a tiger!

Suriya's brother adopts a tiger!

Rediff.com11 Oct 2010

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