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13 Life Lessons from FIFA World Cup

13 Life Lessons from FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

The stadiums at Qatar offer plenty of wisdom and chutzpah on how to take our own lives forward.

Over 55% voting recorded in 6th phase of UP polls

Over 55% voting recorded in 6th phase of UP polls

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

The prominent faces among the 676 candidates for 57 seats spread across 10 districts in this phase included Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath from Gorakhpur Urban and state Congress president Ajay Kumar Lallu from Tamkuhi Raj.

Mumbai cop Sachin Waze suspended

Mumbai cop Sachin Waze suspended

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

The National Investigation Agency arrested Waze on Saturday night in connection with its probe into the recovery of a Scorpio containing 20 gelatin sticks near Mukesh Ambani's home on February 25.

Negative report or 2 vaccine jabs to enter counting hall: EC

Negative report or 2 vaccine jabs to enter counting hall: EC

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

Candidates or their agents who have received both the doses of Covid-19 vaccine can also enter the counting hall on May 2 when votes for Assam, West Bengal, Kerala, Puducherry and Tamil Nadu will be counted, according to the guidelines issued on Wednesday.

Ex-IAF officer creates plane to conquer fear of flying

Ex-IAF officer creates plane to conquer fear of flying

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

'It's like your own private Boeing 747 which you can fly yourself. This concept brings the aeroplane closer to passengers and opens the cockpit to everyone.'

SC to hear Centre's plea against challenge to Ambanis' security

SC to hear Centre's plea against challenge to Ambanis' security

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

The government said that in the thoroughly "misconceived, frivolous and motivated" PIL petition, where no violation of any fundamental right was even pleaded, the high court has sought to exercise its judicial review jurisdiction over a decision, which has been taken by trained experts on public order, individual and national security.

Trump Has Been Reined In For The Moment

Trump Has Been Reined In For The Moment

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

But Trump is about to announce his candidacy for president in 2024. And it is not clear if Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, the present hero of disenchanted Republicans, or Biden, who says he might seek re-election (but will decide in 2023), can checkmate Trump, notes Shreekant Sambrani.

Antilia scare: Cop Sachin Waze gets NIA custody till Mar 25

Antilia scare: Cop Sachin Waze gets NIA custody till Mar 25

Rediff.com14 Mar 2021

The NIA, which arrested Waze (49) on Saturday night, brought him to the court in south Mumbai after taking him to a local hospital for his medical examination, an official said.

2 killed as portion of Gurugram apartment collapses, builder booked

2 killed as portion of Gurugram apartment collapses, builder booked

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

While Ekta Bhardwaj, 31, died Thursday night, the body of Sunita Srivastava was recovered on Friday, officials said, adding that operations by rescue personnel at the incident site are still on.

CBI books Sisodia in excise case after day-long raid

CBI books Sisodia in excise case after day-long raid

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday raided the home of Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia and 30 other locations in connection with alleged corruption in the implementation of the Delhi Excise Policy.

'Cooperate if you don't want Bengaluru to be under lockdown'

'Cooperate if you don't want Bengaluru to be under lockdown'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

Seeking public cooperation in controlling the spread of the virus, Yediyurappa said social distancing and other measures in place were not followed, there has been spread to slums and other places.

Gyanvapi case: SC to wait for Varanasi judge's order before hearing

Gyanvapi case: SC to wait for Varanasi judge's order before hearing

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

A bench of Justices D Y Chandrachud, Surya Kant, and P S Narasimha said that it is posting for October first week hearing on the appeal of Gyanvapi mosque committee's plea against the Allahabad high court order upholding the appointment of court commissioner to survey the site.

Delhi court rejects Zubair's bail plea, sends him to 14-day jail

Delhi court rejects Zubair's bail plea, sends him to 14-day jail

Rediff.com2 Jul 2022

Chief metropolitan magistrate Snigdha Sarvaria allowed the police plea, which said further investigation was on.

Chaos and jams at Delhi borders

Chaos and jams at Delhi borders

Rediff.com29 May 2020

The tightening of traffic restrictions put in place to contain the spread of the coronavirus by Gurgaon and Ghaziabad administrations on their borders with Delhi led to chaos and traffic congestion on Friday.

Meet with Modi sealed Nancy Powell's future

Meet with Modi sealed Nancy Powell's future

Rediff.com2 Apr 2014

The February 13 meeting between Nancy Powell, who quit as United States ambassador to India on Monday, and Narendra Modi, the Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate, was frosty enough to convince the Roosevelt House (the official address of the US embassy in New Delhi) and the White House in Washington DC that much had to be done before US diplomats could aspire to any significant access to a Modi-led government in India.

No more talks with telecom officers: Maran

No more talks with telecom officers: Maran

Rediff.com13 Oct 2005

In a major setback to over 2,200 technocrats from the telecom cadre services, government on Thursday closed all negotiations on the issue of their absorption into telecom PSUs BSNL and MTNL, saying that the deadline has expired.

Jailed Sahara chief Roy seeks more time to seal hotel deals

Jailed Sahara chief Roy seeks more time to seal hotel deals

Rediff.com13 Aug 2014

Roy was jailed in March after he failed to appear at a contempt hearing in the long-running dispute with the capital markets watchdog.

Seeking govt permission to quiz officers in coal-gate irks SC

Seeking govt permission to quiz officers in coal-gate irks SC

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought to disapprove the government's stand that the Central Bureau of Investigation needs its permission to question senior officials in the Coalgate case.

We need Modi the Thanedar, not Chowkidar

We need Modi the Thanedar, not Chowkidar

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

I am not sure if Modi can ever act as a chowkidar, even if he wants to. But he can surely act as a thanedar, by ensuring a fast resolution of corruption cases once they come to light. Exemplary action is easier and will burnish his anti-corruption image, argues Debashis Basu.

'Terrorism in Kashmir will remain a chronic problem'

'Terrorism in Kashmir will remain a chronic problem'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

'There is a sustainable level of residual terrorism that will be difficult to handle as long as Pakistani support and safe havens are available.'

When a bus sealed music director Pritam's fate

When a bus sealed music director Pritam's fate

Rediff.com10 Nov 2009

He's one of Bollywood's busiest music composers. But Pritam is careful not to take money and fame seriously.

Farmer deaths: Bahraich locals protest, CM's visit cancelled

Farmer deaths: Bahraich locals protest, CM's visit cancelled

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

With two of the four farmers killed in Lakhimpur Kheri violence turning out to be from Bahraich, local residents on Monday both mourned their deaths and agitated against their killings amid an eerie silence enveloping their villages.

Kerala adoption row: Baby's DNA matches with mother

Kerala adoption row: Baby's DNA matches with mother

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

After being informed about the test result, the couple went to the Nirmala Sishu Bhavan in Thiruvananthapuram under the Child Welfare Committee (CWC) to see the baby whom Anupama had last seen when he was just 3 days old.

Violence feared as Imran Khan faces no-trust vote today

Violence feared as Imran Khan faces no-trust vote today

Rediff.com3 Apr 2022

There are reports that the government may try to physically prevent opposition members and nearly two dozen PTI dissidents from reaching the Parliament House through protestors.

PM hails Thomas Cup triumph, invites shuttlers to his residence

PM hails Thomas Cup triumph, invites shuttlers to his residence

Rediff.com15 May 2022

Indian badminton team created history on Sunday as they lifted the Thomas Cup trophy for the very first time.

DSP Davinder Singh sheltered terrorists at his home

DSP Davinder Singh sheltered terrorists at his home

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

Singh, who was decorated with President Police Medal about four months ago, continued to be grilled by a team of police and intelligence investigators.

PIX: India thrash Scotland to keep semis hopes alive

PIX: India thrash Scotland to keep semis hopes alive

Rediff.com5 Nov 2021

Images from the T20 World Cup Super 12s match between Scotland and India, in Dubai, on Friday.

ITBP gets 17 'Osama Hunter' pups in canine squad

ITBP gets 17 'Osama Hunter' pups in canine squad

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

'Belgian Malinois' dogs have been extensively used by central security forces and police units in anti-Naxal operations and counter-terrorist tasks.

Vande Bharat gets back on track after myriad controversies, vigilance probe

Vande Bharat gets back on track after myriad controversies, vigilance probe

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

On August 15 last year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced from the ramparts of the Red Fort that the Indian Railways would launch 75 Vande Bharat Express trains by August 2023. Later, in her 2022 Budget speech, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that 400 Vande Bharat trains will be manufactured in the next three years, which are expected to cost between Rs 40,000 crore and Rs 50,000 crore. Those upbeat announcements come after a series of cancelled tenders, vigilance actions against officials and interdepartmental rivalry that delayed the addition of these iconic trains developed entirely indigenously by the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai.

HC says vandalism at Kejri home 'disturbing', seeks report from commissioner

HC says vandalism at Kejri home 'disturbing', seeks report from commissioner

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

The Delhi high court on Monday directed the Delhi police commissioner to look into and "fix responsibility" for the "serious lapse" outside the residence of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal last month when certain miscreants breached the barricades, reached the gate and destroyed public property, and called the incident a "very disturbing state of affairs".

Jaish chief living in posh Pak locality as state guest: News channel

Jaish chief living in posh Pak locality as state guest: News channel

Rediff.com1 Aug 2021

According to Times Now Navbharat channel, it has 'accessed undeniable visual evidence' that confirms Pakistan's 'deep state is still providing a safe haven to terror masterminds' including Masood Azhar, who heads Jaish-e- Mohammed terror group.

Djokovic inconsolable after Golden Slam dream ends

Djokovic inconsolable after Golden Slam dream ends

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

Novak Djokovic was unexpectedly beaten by fifth-ranked Alexander Zverev, quashing his hopes of winning an Olympic singles gold medal, the only major honour missing from his long list of accolades.

Can Religious Rows Hurt DMK In 2024?

Can Religious Rows Hurt DMK In 2024?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

Party insiders concede statements of the Raja kind have the potential to hurt the DMK's electoral chances in closely-fought seats in 2024, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Lenovo to seal IBM deal by June

Lenovo to seal IBM deal by June

Rediff.com28 Jan 2005

China's biggest computer-maker Lenovo has expressed optimism about completing the acquisition of IBM's personal computer business by June despite the deal facing challenges from the US Congress.

TN cops ask YouTube to block channel over offensive content against Lord Murugan

TN cops ask YouTube to block channel over offensive content against Lord Murugan

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

The Central Crime Branch police team also conducted searches in the office of the Karuppar Kootam channel at T Nagar and sealed it days ago.

Private hospital in UP cuts off oxygen supply for 'mock drill'

Private hospital in UP cuts off oxygen supply for 'mock drill'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

The Agra administration on Tuesday ordered an enquiry after a video clip surfaced in which the owner of a private hospital in Agra is purportedly heard saying that he conducted a 'mock drill' in which oxygen supply was cut off for Covid patients for 5 minutes.

CBI arrests six persons including SAI director in bribery case

CBI arrests six persons including SAI director in bribery case

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

The arrests were made during searches at the sports administrator's office in Delhi's Lodhi Road area, they said.

11 Summer Tips For Flawless Skin

11 Summer Tips For Flawless Skin

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

Getting a good night's sleep can work like magic for your skin since it is the only time your skin rests and repairs, rejuvenates and works on itself, advises Asha Hariharan, education director, Enrich Beauty.

Snapshots from around the Premier League

Snapshots from around the Premier League

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

Updates from around the different clubs in the English Premier League

SC seals Sasikala's fate in 8 minutes, sends her to prison

SC seals Sasikala's fate in 8 minutes, sends her to prison

Rediff.com14 Feb 2017

The apex court's decision, which was handed down in eight minutes, has dashed any hopes for the Jayalalithaa aide to become CM.