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Senior BJP leader Sushil Kumar Modi passes away

Senior BJP leader Sushil Kumar Modi passes away

Rediff.com14 May 2024

He died at AIIMS in New Delhi at 9.45 pm, hospital sources said.

Honeymoon murder leaves 3 families heartbroken

Honeymoon murder leaves 3 families heartbroken

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

What began as a dreamy honeymoon for an Indore-based couple in Meghalaya has unravelled into a sordid saga of murder and betrayal, leaving three families heartbroken.

Henry Kissinger, 100, Passes Away

Henry Kissinger, 100, Passes Away

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

Dr Kissinger died on Wednesday at his home in Connecticut.

Janhvi-Khushi Get Emotional At Grandmother's Funeral

Janhvi-Khushi Get Emotional At Grandmother's Funeral

Rediff.com5 May 2025

Boney Kapoor, Anil Kapoor and Sanjay Kapoor's mother Nirmal Kapoor passed away aged 90 on Friday, May 2.

Dayanidhi Maran accuses brother Kalanidhi of 'financial crimes'

Dayanidhi Maran accuses brother Kalanidhi of 'financial crimes'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam's Lok Sabha MP Dayanidhi Maran has accused his brother Kalanithi Maran of "financial crimes," and asked him to restore the entire shareholding position of Sun TV and related companies to their original state or face legal and regulatory action.

Honeymoon murder: 'He cried after attending Raja's funeral'

Honeymoon murder: 'He cried after attending Raja's funeral'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

The mother of Raj Kushwaha, arrested for allegedly plotting the murder of Indore businessman Raja Raghuvanshi with the latter's wife Sonam during their honeymoon in Meghalaya, on Tuesday claimed her son was innocent and framed in the case.

Dead people 'working' under MGNREGA in UP; probe ordered

Dead people 'working' under MGNREGA in UP; probe ordered

Rediff.com15 May 2025

An alleged fraud under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee (MGNREGA) scheme has come to light in a village in Sambhal, with over a dozen individuals shown as labourers and wages withdrawn in their names.

Will Kohli come out of Test retirement if India lose in England?

Will Kohli come out of Test retirement if India lose in England?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

Former Australia captain Michael Clarke believes Virat Kohli, who considers Test cricket as the pinnacle, could come out of retirement if India suffer a heavy defeat in the upcoming five-Test series in England.

'Ekta Decided To Cast Smriti As Tulsi'

'Ekta Decided To Cast Smriti As Tulsi'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

'Star didn't think Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi was good enough to come immediately after KBC.' 'Except for Ekta, no one imagined it would become such a hit.'

Bowling coach Morkel leaves India camp after father's demise

Bowling coach Morkel leaves India camp after father's demise

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

It is not clear whether Morne Morkel will rejoin the squad later during the Champions Trophy.

Britain's first million pound player Francis passes away

Britain's first million pound player Francis passes away

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

Former England forward Trevor Francis, Britain's first one million pound ($1.28 million) player, has died at the age of 69 after suffering a heart attack, his family said on Monday.

Cops reveal why Sonam's alleged lover did not travel to Meghalaya

Cops reveal why Sonam's alleged lover did not travel to Meghalaya

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

Raja Raghuvanshi's wife Sonam (25), allegedly involved in the murder of her husband, surrendered before the Nandganj Police Station in Ghazipur district in adjoining Uttar Pradesh and was later placed under arrest, according to the Meghalaya police.

What Manoj Kumar's Songs Mean To Me

What Manoj Kumar's Songs Mean To Me

Rediff.com12 Apr 2025

Shor was a masterpiece and the song Ek Pyaar Ka Nagma Hai, Maujon Ki Ravaani Hai, Zindagi Aur Kuch Bhi Nahin, Teri Meri Kahaani Hai plays in my mind every time I think of my sweet wife, who passed away nine years ago. A Ganesh Nadar applauds the fabulous songs in Manoj Kumar movies.

Man Utd, England legend Sir Bobby Charlton passes away at 86

Man Utd, England legend Sir Bobby Charlton passes away at 86

Rediff.com21 Oct 2023

Bobby Charlton, an England World Cup winner and one of Manchester United's greatest players, died on Saturday at the age of 86

'Mom, You Are My Safe Space'

'Mom, You Are My Safe Space'

Rediff.com11 May 2025

Tanvi from Mumbai writes a heartfelt thank you letter to her mother Manisha for standing by her during her good and bad times.

Pope Francis: The Last Photographs

Pope Francis: The Last Photographs

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

Pope Francis, who made a surprise appearance on Easter Sunday, riding through St Peter's Square in the popemobile and greeting crowds just weeks after a serious bout of pneumonia, passed away at 0735 Vatican time on Monday morning.

'I Adopted A Cat To Understand Motherhood'

'I Adopted A Cat To Understand Motherhood'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

'I am not a mother and never had an abortion either, so I had to understand motherhood and child loss from anecdotal experiences of others.'

'Paddy deserved the India cap far more than some...': Gavaskar

'Paddy deserved the India cap far more than some...': Gavaskar

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Regarded as one of the best spinners to have never played for India, Padmakar Shivalkar played 124 first class matches, picking up 589 wickets in a career spanning nearly 25 years.

HDFC Bank to pursue legal remedies against Mehta family of Lilavati Trust

HDFC Bank to pursue legal remedies against Mehta family of Lilavati Trust

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

HDFC Bank on Sunday said that it will "pursue all lawful remedies" to recover public funds and address the retaliatory actions taken by the Mehta family of the Lilavati Kirtilal Mehta Medical (LKMM) Trust, which has filed a complaint against the bank's managing director (MD) & chief executive officer (CEO) Sashidhar Jagdishan alleging financial fraud.

Buddhadeb Dasgupta passes away

Buddhadeb Dasgupta passes away

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

'A great loss for the fraternity. Your work will be missed & cherished.'

SC rejects 'Bahadur Shah Zafar kin' claim to Red Fort

SC rejects 'Bahadur Shah Zafar kin' claim to Red Fort

Rediff.com5 May 2025

The Supreme Court of India has rejected a plea by a woman claiming to be the legal heir of the Mughal emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar-II, seeking possession of the Red Fort in Delhi. The court termed the plea as "misconceived" and "meritless", dismissing the petition against the Delhi High Court order. The petitioner, Sultana Begum, argued that her family was deprived of the Red Fort by the British East India Company after the first war of Independence in 1857. The court, however, dismissed the petition, citing the delay in filing the appeal and the lack of justification for the claim.

'Depressed' IFS officer dies by suicide

'Depressed' IFS officer dies by suicide

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

An Indian Foreign Services (IFS) officer, identified as Jitendra Rawat, died by suicide by jumping from the fourth floor of a building in the Chanakyapuri area of Delhi. Police confirmed the death and said no foul play was suspected. Sources said Rawat was undergoing treatment for depression and his mother was staying with him. His wife and children are staying in Dehradun.

Vatican releases Pope Francis's images, announces funeral

Vatican releases Pope Francis's images, announces funeral

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

The Pope's funeral is scheduled for Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Peter's Square, to be led by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, dean of the College of Cardinals.

Former CEC Navin Chawla dies at 79

Former CEC Navin Chawla dies at 79

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

Former Chief Election Commissioner of India, Navin Chawla, passed away on Saturday at the age of 79. Chawla, a former bureaucrat, served as the election commissioner between 2005 and 2009, and then as chief election commissioner from April 2009 to July 2010.

Industrialist Rahul Bajaj passes away

Industrialist Rahul Bajaj passes away

Rediff.com12 Feb 2022

He is survived by two sons, Rajiv Bajaj and Sanjiv Bajaj, and a daughter Sunaina Kejriwal.

The Man Who Said No To The Big Bang

The Man Who Said No To The Big Bang

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

Jayant Narlikar wrote alternative what-if histories, explained difficult scientific theories with funny analogies, and leavened his lectures with jokes and humorous asides.

Former Army chief Gen Rodrigues passes away

Former Army chief Gen Rodrigues passes away

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

General Sunith Francis Rodrigues (retd), who headed the Indian Army between 1990 and 1993 and served as the governor of Punjab between 2004 and 2010, passed away on Friday, an official statement said.

Indian football legend Tulsidas Balaram passes away

Indian football legend Tulsidas Balaram passes away

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

Asian Games gold medallist and Olympian Tulsidas Balaram, part of Indian football's 'holy trinity' in the 1950s and 60s, passed away in Kolkata on Thursday after a prolonged illness, sources close to his family said.

Amitabh-Abhishek Bid Adieu To Manoj Kumar

Amitabh-Abhishek Bid Adieu To Manoj Kumar

Rediff.com5 Apr 2025

The film industry bid an emotional farewell to Manoj Kumar, one of Bollywood's legendary actors.

Alia, Ranbir At Ayan's Father Deb Mukherjee's Funeral

Alia, Ranbir At Ayan's Father Deb Mukherjee's Funeral

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

Director Ayan Mukerji's father actor Deb Mukherjee passed away on Friday, March 14.

Frederick Forsyth Made Us Think About The World's Fault Lines

Frederick Forsyth Made Us Think About The World's Fault Lines

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

He was a storyteller who made me feel the pulse of history, the stakes of human ambition, and the thrill of a well-told tale. Prem Panicker recalls his debt to Frederick Forsyth, who passed away on Monday.

Former India women's hockey captain Britto passes away

Former India women's hockey captain Britto passes away

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

Hockey India on Tuesday mourned the demise of Elvera Britto, former India women's hockey captain and the eldest of the three famous Britto sisters, who ruled the roost in hockey for nearly a decade in the 1960s.

Women-led water revolution turns dacoits into farmers in Rajasthan

Women-led water revolution turns dacoits into farmers in Rajasthan

Rediff.com25 May 2025

In Rajasthan's Karauli district, a decade ago, rampant drought and dwindling water sources forced many men into a life of dacoity, leaving their families in fear. However, the women of Karauli, tired of the despair, took matters into their own hands. They persuaded their husbands to give up their lives of crime and together they began reviving old water bodies and constructing new ones with the help of a local NGO. This community-led effort, which included building pokhars (water bodies) and reviving the Serni River, resulted in a remarkable transformation, bringing stability and hope to the region, and turning former dacoits into thriving farmers.

'It Really Breaks Your Heart'

'It Really Breaks Your Heart'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

'These characters have huge spirits and they are fighting something that is much bigger than them.' 'The attempt was to portray how they navigate their lives, to retain that spirit and not let it die.'

Val Kilmer Dies At 65

Val Kilmer Dies At 65

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

Val Kilmer, who had been battling cancer for years, passed away on April 1 at his Los Angeles home.

The World Mourns Pope Francis

The World Mourns Pope Francis

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

Pope Francis, who passed away at the age of 88 in Rome on Monday, April 21, less than a day after delivering a brief Easter Sunday message in St Peter's Basilica, is remembered as a spiritual leader whose life and final moments were deeply intertwined with prayer and devotion.

Basu Chatterjee passes away

Basu Chatterjee passes away

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

Some of his best known works are Us Paar, Rajnigandha, Chitchor, Piya Ka Ghar, Khatta Meetha and Baton Baton Mein.

Pat Cummins' mother passes away: Aus players pay homage

Pat Cummins' mother passes away: Aus players pay homage

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

The Australian players paid homage to Pat Cummins's mother who passed away on Thursday.

Why India is Wearing Black Armbands

Why India is Wearing Black Armbands

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

Team India donned black armbands during their Champions Trophy semi-final clash on Tuesday, paying heartfelt respect to the late Padmakar Shivalkar

Rishi's brother, Rajiv Kapoor, passes away

Rishi's brother, Rajiv Kapoor, passes away

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

Actor-director Rajiv Kapoor, son of celebrated filmmaker-actor Raj Kapoor, passed away on Tuesday, February 9. He was 58.