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4 days on, Sonu still trapped in pit

4 days on, Sonu still trapped in pit

Rediff.com12 Oct 2008

Rescuers are battling to bring out two-year-old Sonu from a 150-ft borewell in this district where he fell into four days ago even as persistent mudslide was proving to be a major road block to their efforts and chances of the boy's survival fading fast.

Won't allow CAA, NRC, Uniform Civil Code: Mamata at Eid-ul-Fitr event

Won't allow CAA, NRC, Uniform Civil Code: Mamata at Eid-ul-Fitr event

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

Banerjee claimed that some people will try to "engineer riots" during elections and urged everyone "not to fall prey to the plot".

IPL: Can Starc reignite KKR's bowling against Punjab?

IPL: Can Starc reignite KKR's bowling against Punjab?

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

KKR pacer Mitchell Starc's underwhelming performance is the worst among the specialist bowlers in IPL 2024.

Verstappen wins in Japan as Red Bull seal constructors' title

Verstappen wins in Japan as Red Bull seal constructors' title

Rediff.com24 Sep 2023

The victory at Suzuka was the Dutch driver's 13th in 16 races this season and left him on the brink of a third world title.

SHOCKING: Gujarat teen kidnapped, imprisoned in a pit, raped for a month

SHOCKING: Gujarat teen kidnapped, imprisoned in a pit, raped for a month

Rediff.com27 Dec 2016

According to a police official of Wankaner taluka police station, a case of rape, kidnapping and illegal confinement was registered against 19-year-old Naresh Solanki, while seven others belonging to his family were booked under charges of kidnapping and illegal confinement.

Las Vegas GP: Verstappen races to record-extending win

Las Vegas GP: Verstappen races to record-extending win

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

Red Bull's Max Verstappen sang "Viva Las Vegas" after racing to a record-extending 18th victory of the season and joining Sebastian Vettel in third place on Formula One's all-time winners' list.

When Ashwin went through 'very dark time'...

When Ashwin went through 'very dark time'...

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

'For me, the lowest point was the phase between 2018 and 2019.'

No praise enough for Ashwin: Rohit

No praise enough for Ashwin: Rohit

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

No praise is enough for Ravichandran Ashwin, said India captain Rohit Sharma on Wednesday as he lauded the senior off-spinner ahead of his 100 Tests, calling him a "rare" talent who has contributed consistently to the team's success.

Supriya Sule vs Sunetra Pawar: Which Pawar will Baramati voters choose

Supriya Sule vs Sunetra Pawar: Which Pawar will Baramati voters choose

Rediff.com4 May 2024

Though the contest is tough in Baramati, Sule has an edge over her rival as the locals may not break the pattern that she is meant for the Lok Sabha and Ajit Pawar for the state assembly, the political analyst felt.

BJP pits Bengal violence case petitioner against Mamata

BJP pits Bengal violence case petitioner against Mamata

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

The party also announced the names of Milan Ghosh and Sujit Das for Samserganj and Jangipur seats respectively.

Test debut turns baptism by fire for England's Hartley

Test debut turns baptism by fire for England's Hartley

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

The closest he came to tasting success was when England, believing Hartley had trapped Shubman Gill lbw, challenged the original not-out decision.

Results 2024: What Lies Ahead For India

Results 2024: What Lies Ahead For India

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

'The 2024 election results will lead to much intense targeting of Modi, more intense debates, many more breakdowns in Parliament and many more movements on the streets.' 'The results have hit Modi's standing, and the politics of the Opposition parties will be sharply focused to ensure that Modi doesn't get back his charisma of being 'invincible' with help of State power.' Sheela Bhatt looks at the political situation through the prism of 2024 Lok Sabha election results.

Champions League draw: Barca, City's last 16 opponents revealed

Champions League draw: Barca, City's last 16 opponents revealed

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

The following is the draw for the Champions League last 16 which was held in Nyon on Monday:

'People Want To Marry Me'

'People Want To Marry Me'

Rediff.com15 May 2024

'People are saying, 'Wah Ustad!''

Mandaviya expected to win maiden poll in Porbandar despite issues

Mandaviya expected to win maiden poll in Porbandar despite issues

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

This is Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya's maiden Lok Sabha election, but political experts and voters feel he can easily win Porbandar seat in his home state Gujarat, despite the electorate facing some key issues like unemployment.

LS polls: Meet the prominent contestants in fourth phase

LS polls: Meet the prominent contestants in fourth phase

Rediff.com12 May 2024

Among the keenly watched contests are those involving former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Akhilesh Yadav (Kannauj, UP) and Union ministers Giriraj Singh (Begusarai, Bihar), Nityanand Rai (Ujiarpur, Bihar) and Raosaheb Danve (Jalna, Maharashtra).

Karnataka teacher forces kids to clean toilets, suspended

Karnataka teacher forces kids to clean toilets, suspended

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

Close on the heels of an incident in Kolar where school students were 'forced' to clean the soakpit, another incident of pupils being allegedly asked to clean toilets at a government school in has come to light.

Hispania fined $20,000 for pit incident

Hispania fined $20,000 for pit incident

Rediff.com12 Sep 2010

The Hispania Formula One team were fined $20,000 at the Italian Grand Prix on Sunday after Sakon Yamamoto drove off from a pitstop while a crew member was still working on the car.

BJP 1st list: Bansuri Swaraj makes poll debut; Bidhuri, Lekhi dropped

BJP 1st list: Bansuri Swaraj makes poll debut; Bidhuri, Lekhi dropped

Rediff.com3 Mar 2024

Bansuri Swaraj, the daughter of former Union minister Sushma Swaraj, will contest the upcoming Lok Sabha polls from the New Delhi seat and incumbent MP Manoj Tiwari from Northeast Delhi as the Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday announced the names of five candidates from the national capital, dropping four MPs -- Meenakshi Lekhi, Harsh Vardhan, Parvesh Verma and Ramesh Bidhuri.

Congress pits BJP defector against BJP's Sanjay Sinh in Amethi

Congress pits BJP defector against BJP's Sanjay Sinh in Amethi

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

The Congress on Monday nominated Bharatiya Janata Party turncoat Ashish Shukla against the saffron party's nominee, Sanjay Sinh, from the high-profile Amethi assembly seat in the upcoming Uttar Pradesh assembly polls.

F1: Verstappen wins Belgian Sprint race

F1: Verstappen wins Belgian Sprint race

Rediff.com29 Jul 2023

Red Bull's Max Verstappen won a rain-delayed and shortened sprint race from pole position at the Belgian Grand Prix on Saturday to stretch his Formula One lead to 118 points.

Want to Know What Uorfi Javed Is Really Like?

Want to Know What Uorfi Javed Is Really Like?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Amazon Prime Video has announced a huge number of assorted Web series and movies, and the slate sure looks interesting.

Akshay's Many, MANY Partners-In-Crime

Akshay's Many, MANY Partners-In-Crime

Rediff.com8 Apr 2024

Bade Miyan Chote Miyan pits him and Tiger Shroff in titular avatars. While we wait to catch their distinct personality play off against each other, Sukanya Verma offers a lowdown on Akshay's two-hero jodis in the past.

Fate of 8 Union ministers in balance as 102 seats go to polls

Fate of 8 Union ministers in balance as 102 seats go to polls

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

Voters include 8.4 crore men, 8.23 crore women and 11,371 from third gender. There are as many as 35.67 lakh first time voters, besides 3.51 crore young voters in the age group of 20-29 years.

'Every Election, BJP Unleashes This Demon...'

'Every Election, BJP Unleashes This Demon...'

Rediff.com3 May 2024

'... dividing society not just on religious lines, but also creating rift in families and among brothers and sisters.'

Phase 3: Over 63% polling amid clashes in Bengal

Phase 3: Over 63% polling amid clashes in Bengal

Rediff.com7 May 2024

A voter turnout of 60.19 per cent was recorded till 5 pm in the third phase of Lok Sabha elections in 93 constituencies spread over 11 states and Union Territories on Tuesday with sporadic incidents of violence in West Bengal.

'The Hope Is About Friendship'

'The Hope Is About Friendship'

Rediff.com27 May 2024

'Hope is about being more accepting of each other, the kind of solidarity and friendship that even our families may not be able to give.'

Bombay HC refuses to stay formation of govt fact-checking unit

Bombay HC refuses to stay formation of govt fact-checking unit

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

The Bombay high court on Monday refused to grant an interim stay on setting up a fact-checking unit (FCU) under the recently amended Information Technology (IT) Rules to identify fake and false content on social media against the government, noting that no grave and irreparable loss would be caused.

'I didn't want to spend the rest of my life as Om Birla's slave'

'I didn't want to spend the rest of my life as Om Birla's slave'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

'The people of Kota will show Om Birla his place.'

Blame it on Rio? Rookie suffers pit-lane crash

Blame it on Rio? Rookie suffers pit-lane crash

Rediff.com19 Mar 2016

Indonesian rookie Rio Haryanto's Formula One debut turned sour on Saturday when he was punished for a pit-lane crash during the final practice at the Australian Grand Prix and condemned to start the race from back of the grid.

Adani shrugs off Hindenburg effect, back to rapid expansion spree

Adani shrugs off Hindenburg effect, back to rapid expansion spree

Rediff.com31 Mar 2024

Adani group opened a $1.2 billion copper plant, bought a port in Odisha, raised stakes in a cement company and stitched an alliance with rival Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries, all in a matter of one week in signs that the apples-to-airport conglomerate has shrugged off the Hindenburg effect and is back to rapid expansion spree. In the last one week, Adani group has through regulatory filings and press statements announced expansions and investments in its mainstay ports business, diversification into metal refining, fund infusion into a two-year-old cement foray and continuing progress in the commissioning of its mega solar project.

Delhi polls: Congress pits Kiran Walia against Kejriwal

Delhi polls: Congress pits Kiran Walia against Kejriwal

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

The Congress on Friday pitted former Delhi minister Kiran Walia against Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal from the prestigious New Delhi constituency in February 7 assembly polls.

Why are women overlooked by Kerala's ruling, Oppn fronts during polls?

Why are women overlooked by Kerala's ruling, Oppn fronts during polls?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2024

While the major fronts, the CPI-M led LDF and Congress-led UDF have given three and one seat respectively to women, the BJP-led NDA has set aside five seats for their female politicians in the upcoming LS polls.

Indonesia Masters: George, Sen enter second round; Prannoy, Srikanth exit

Indonesia Masters: George, Sen enter second round; Prannoy, Srikanth exit

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

Lakshya Sen and Kiran George advanced to the second round but HS Prannoy and Kidambi Srikanth made early exits after suffering narrow losses in their respective opening matches at the Indonesia Masters Super 500 badminton tournament in Jakarta on Wednesday.

McLaren demoted in Bahrain pit lane

McLaren demoted in Bahrain pit lane

Rediff.com31 Mar 2008

McLaren have been placed at the slow end of the pitlane since they were stripped of all their points in 2007 due to a spying controversy.

F1: Ferrari's Sainz wins in Singapore to end Red Bull's run

F1: Ferrari's Sainz wins in Singapore to end Red Bull's run

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

Ferrari's Carlos Sainz won the Singapore Grand Prix on Sunday to end Formula One leader Max Verstappen's record run of 10 wins in a row.

Bollywood's Famous Lost And Found Tales

Bollywood's Famous Lost And Found Tales

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

From melodrama to mockery (remember Amar and Prem's phony separated-at-Kumbh Mela reunion in a gag of Andaz Apna Apna?), there are numerous instances of its presence.

Now, It's Shah Rukh Vs Sunny Deol

Now, It's Shah Rukh Vs Sunny Deol

Rediff.com17 Feb 2024

Of the top four companies, which collectively hold more than half of India's market share, two have pitted Shah Rukh Khan and Sunny Deol against each other.

Bengaluru's water crisis: India Inc adopt innovative methods

Bengaluru's water crisis: India Inc adopt innovative methods

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

From installing water-saving aerators on taps to using cans for washing hands and dishes, Bengaluru is adopting diverse strategies to tide over the water crisis. While several citizens have taken to social media to urge Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to make work from home mandatory for IT companies, it appears that hybrid mode will continue to be the norm for most - although with new water conservation measures in place. Co-working space provider Urban Vault has, for instance, installed smart water meters to detect leakage.

Verstappen ends F1 season with 19th win in 22 races

Verstappen ends F1 season with 19th win in 22 races

Rediff.com26 Nov 2023

Red Bull's triple World champion Max Verstappen wrapped up a year of unprecedented dominance with his record-extending 19th win in 22 races at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday.