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Tennis rankings: Sharan breaks into top-50, Sania drops to 9th spot

Tennis rankings: Sharan breaks into top-50, Sania drops to 9th spot

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

According to the latest rankings issued on Monday, the left-handed Sharan is ranked 50th after gaining a place. He had reached the final of the last three tournaments he participated in, winning the ATP 250 European Open, while ending runner-up at Challenger events in Brest and Tashkent with different partners.

Sheila Dikshit's convoy meets with accident, 5 hurt

Sheila Dikshit's convoy meets with accident, 5 hurt

Rediff.com26 Sep 2012

The accident occurred when one of the vehicles in Dikshit's convoy tried to save a cyclist who came in between two cars of the entourage.

Terror strike warning puts Delhi on high alert

Terror strike warning puts Delhi on high alert

Rediff.com13 Nov 2012

New Delhi has been put on high alert following an intelligence warning of a possible strike by the terror outfit Indian Mujahideen. The alert put out by the Research and Analysis Wing has been classified serious in nature and has been based on a tip off from Saudi Arabia.

I can vouch for Raman's column on Yakub Memon: Brother

I can vouch for Raman's column on Yakub Memon: Brother

Rediff.com25 Jul 2015

I well remember the article you have published because prior to sending it to you, he had shown it to me and I can vouch for its contents in the form in which you have published it. That was why I gave the permission to Rediff.com for publishing it,' says B S Raghavan, the distinguished retired IAS officer who himself handled intelligence matters for nine years.

Photo: Ashton Kutcher shoots Steve Jobs boipic in India

Photo: Ashton Kutcher shoots Steve Jobs boipic in India

Rediff.com31 Aug 2012

The actor was spotted roaming the lanes of old Delhi with the film crew.

Goodbye to traditional weddings

Goodbye to traditional weddings

Rediff.com24 Feb 2018

'Around the dawn of the millennium, it seemed that the sun was finally setting on these elaborate home weddings.' 'As the clamour for 'live' counters of grilled fish, pasta and khao suey grew, without even realising it, Gopal Pandey slowly started going out of fashion,' says Geetanjali Krishna.

I sympathise with Rohit, no grudges: ND Tiwari

I sympathise with Rohit, no grudges: ND Tiwari

Rediff.com27 Jul 2012

Apparently embarrassed by the Delhi high court's paternity verdict against him, former Uttarakhand chief minister N D Tiwari on Friday refused to face the media saying it should not be made an issue but asserted that he has no grudge against Rohit Shekhar.

A Star chef in 3 nations

A Star chef in 3 nations

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

'More and more young chefs, instead of inventing new things, are exploring more deeply inside India,' Indian Accent's Manish Mehrotra tells Rahul Jacob.

Which is India's cleanest railway station?

Which is India's cleanest railway station?

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

Cleanliness of stations will be rated as per certain parameters finalised by the Railways.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

Here's a recap of events that occurred in India in the past 24 hours.

Anti-Pope protests: Delhi Dy Speaker hurt

Anti-Pope protests: Delhi Dy Speaker hurt

Rediff.com16 Sep 2006

Police, however, denied the knife attack on Iqbal had taken place.

Sports Shorts: Tendulkar against fake helmet makers

Sports Shorts: Tendulkar against fake helmet makers

Rediff.com20 Mar 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Tuesday

'From 99th to 100th hundred was a mega journey '

'From 99th to 100th hundred was a mega journey '

Rediff.com30 Mar 2012

'Sachin Tendulkar is the reason I started playing,' said Virat Kohli, India's most promising batting talent at the moment, as he paid tribute to the batting ace on completing a century of international hundreds.

Oh! The glorious tradition of Navratri

Oh! The glorious tradition of Navratri

Rediff.com10 Oct 2016

'When they disappear -- and disappear they will -- they'll take with them some of the joyous vibrancy of our social fabric.' 'All we can do is enjoy them while they last,' says Geetanjali Krishna.

Sajjan Kumar surrenders, sent to jail to serve life sentence

Sajjan Kumar surrenders, sent to jail to serve life sentence

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

The trial court declined the plea of Kumar's lawyer that he be sent to high-security Tihar Jail.

Sports Shorts: India blank Chinese Taipei 5-0 in opener

Sports Shorts: India blank Chinese Taipei 5-0 in opener

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday.

10 Sonam Kapoor roles to take note of

10 Sonam Kapoor roles to take note of

Rediff.com29 May 2018

In her just-above-a-decade-long career, says Sukanya Verma, the 32 year old has worked in a wide range of movies that reflect a free spirit, a fangirl, a feminist and (occasionally) a fool.

Delhi biker arrested after FB post claims girl an AAP supporter out to be famous

Delhi biker arrested after FB post claims girl an AAP supporter out to be famous

Rediff.com25 Aug 2015

Sarabjit Singh, who was arrested and later released on bail on Monday night for allegedly harassing a 20-year-old Delhi University student in west Delhi's Tilak Nagar area, is now crying foul.

Delhi building collapse: Sibal faces public ire

Delhi building collapse: Sibal faces public ire

Rediff.com28 Sep 2011

Union Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal on Tuesday night faced the ire of people at a government hospital when he arrived there to visit those injured in the Old Delhi building collapse.

Delhi building collapse toll rises, angry locals protest

Delhi building collapse toll rises, angry locals protest

Rediff.com28 Sep 2011

Two more persons, who were injured in Tuesday night's building collapse in Old Delhi, died on Wednesday, taking the toll to seven even as rescue operations continued at the spot of the tragedy for the second day.

Al Ummah bombed Chennai to remind they are around: Cops

Al Ummah bombed Chennai to remind they are around: Cops

Rediff.com15 May 2014

The investigators hunting for leads in the Chennai blasts case say they are certain that a member of the banned outfit Al-Ummah executed the attack.

2 held for killing of man who objected to public urination

2 held for killing of man who objected to public urination

Rediff.com31 May 2017

The North Delhi Municipal Corporation on Wednesday handed over a job letter to Ravinder's wife.

Dhawan eyes India comeback through Champions Trophy

Dhawan eyes India comeback through Champions Trophy

Rediff.com11 Feb 2017

Discarded India opener Shikhar Dhawan is eyeing a comeback into the national team at the ICC Champions Trophy.

Bhuvneshwar best bowler in the death overs, says Dhawan

Bhuvneshwar best bowler in the death overs, says Dhawan

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

Shikhar Dhawan heaped praise on pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who played a key role in India's victory in the second ODI with three for 45.

Railways to privatise retiring rooms

Railways to privatise retiring rooms

Rediff.com11 May 2011

"The maintenance of retiring rooms at New Delhi Station and Old Delhi Station is to be outsourced to offer modern amenities to customers," said a senior official of Northern Railway.

A Sufi shrine which shows what makes India work

A Sufi shrine which shows what makes India work

Rediff.com5 Aug 2011

'The Hindu couple praying at an Islamic shrine illustrates what makes India work,' says writer Mayank Austen Soofi.

Take a bow Gen Next designers

Take a bow Gen Next designers

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

Six young designers showcased their impressive collections to a packed audience

We need to improve our bowling: Daredevils' coach

We need to improve our bowling: Daredevils' coach

Rediff.com25 Apr 2011

With as many as three of his past key players turning out for the opposition camp in New Delhi on Tuesday, Delhi Daredevils coach Greg Shipperd has termed his side's crucial IPL match against Royal Challengers Bangalore as a battle between 'Old Delhi and New Delhi'.

Review: Rajma Chawal is comfortably dumb

Review: Rajma Chawal is comfortably dumb

Rediff.com13 Dec 2018

'Wasn't there a single person below 30 in the whole production team? I wondered aloud at different points in the narrative,' notes Sreehari Nair.

How the Indian Mujahideen has regrouped

How the Indian Mujahideen has regrouped

Rediff.com8 Dec 2010

There is much talk about the re-grouping of the Indian Mujahideen which continued its tradition of sending out an email after a blast. A similar letter was also sent out after a shootout outside the Jama Masjid in Old Delhi a couple of days before the Commonwealth Games.

Delhi firecracker sellers see Diwali going up in smoke

Delhi firecracker sellers see Diwali going up in smoke

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

Harjit Singh Chhabra, head, Sadar Nishkarm Welfare Association, estimated that losses could go up to hundreds of crores.

Ranji Roundup: Gambhir deserves that last hurrah

Ranji Roundup: Gambhir deserves that last hurrah

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

Gautam Gambhir lived a charmed life but the famous grit was displayed in abundance on way to an unbeaten 92, his final knock in competitive cricket guiding Delhi to 190 for one.

Demonetisation: Delhi man dies while waiting in bank queue

Demonetisation: Delhi man dies while waiting in bank queue

Rediff.com21 Nov 2016

Satish Kumar, a resident of Uttam Nagar and who used to work as a vegetable vendor in Keshopur Mandi, collapsed outside an Oriental Bank of Commerce branch, on Najafgarh road, while he was standing in a queue with his friends.

You can book meals of your choice in 1,516 trains

You can book meals of your choice in 1,516 trains

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

Passengers can now book a meal from the different menu options available as per the choice, for delivery at the opted station or train.

Smart ration cards need to be smarter

Smart ration cards need to be smarter

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

PDS: Smart ration cards need to be smarter

Nat Games: Richa bags two more gold

Nat Games: Richa bags two more gold

Rediff.com14 Feb 2011

Swimmers smashed four meet records, as Richa Mishra added two more gold medals on day two of the competition at the 34th National Games in Ranchi, on Monday.

All-India CS topper shares his success mantras

All-India CS topper shares his success mantras

Rediff.com10 May 2010

Puneet Gupta, a consultant (Tax and Regulatory Services) with Ernst & Young, took just 24 days of leave for dedicated exam study.

Sharif offers prayers at Delhi's Jama Masjid

Sharif offers prayers at Delhi's Jama Masjid

Rediff.com27 May 2014

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday offered prayers at the historic Jama Masjid and visited the Red Fort in Old Delhi area.

Railways to revamp enquiry system, TTCs to help

Railways to revamp enquiry system, TTCs to help

Rediff.com11 Feb 2010

To begin with, train ticket checkers at New Delhi, Nizamuddin and Old Delhi stations would be provided hand-held electronic devices for mobile dissemination of information about train positions as part of a major revamping exercise of the railway enquiry system.