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'Rahul does not want to be PM'

'Rahul does not want to be PM'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

'The Congress wants to deprive Modi another term in 2024 and for that they are ready to make any sacrifice.'

#BlackbuckCase: Saif, Tabu, Neelam, Sonali return to Mumbai

#BlackbuckCase: Saif, Tabu, Neelam, Sonali return to Mumbai

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

The Hum Saath Saath Hai cast returns to Mumbai, without Salman.

10 tigers died in Kaziranga, since Nov '08

10 tigers died in Kaziranga, since Nov '08

Rediff.com16 Feb 2009

Even as the green brigade has raised the alarm over the possibility of poaching as the reason behind tiger deaths in the famous Kaziranga National Park in Assam, the Wildlife authority in Assam attributes reasons other than poaching as the cause behind the deaths. Ten tigers in the park have been found dead since November 2008.

The incredibly rare 'Elephant Queen' in Kenya

The incredibly rare 'Elephant Queen' in Kenya

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

"If I hadn't looked upon her with my own eyes, I might not have believed that such an elephant could exist in our world."

Congress claims Janardhana Reddy tried to bribe its MLA

Congress claims Janardhana Reddy tried to bribe its MLA

Rediff.com18 May 2018

Union HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar, however, said the audio was "utter falsehood."

Spotted a tiger? Send us pix

Spotted a tiger? Send us pix

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

How and where did you spot it? Share your stories and photographs with us.

Elections In The Time Of War

Elections In The Time Of War

Rediff.com12 Mar 2022

We used to hear of the Modi-Shah pair as the hyphenated top of the BJP leadership. Lately, the hyphen has disappeared and it is only Modi at the top. Yogi Adityanath gets honourable mentions, but he is still a good distance away from being anointed a worthy successor, observes Shreekant Sambrani.

Hours after Royal visit, another rhino killed at Kaziranga

Hours after Royal visit, another rhino killed at Kaziranga

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

This has brought the total number of rhinos killed in KNP this year to six.

How Pilot was trapped in the Chakravyuh

How Pilot was trapped in the Chakravyuh

Rediff.com11 Aug 2020

By Monday morning, a dozen dissidents were ready to leave the Pilot camp. Having found a hole at the bottom of his boat, Pilot, with dwindling numbers, in sheer desperation, connected with Priyanka Gandhi, reveals Prakash Bhandari.

The Woman Who Chases Birds

The Woman Who Chases Birds

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

Rathika Ramaswamy's love affair with wildlife photography began in 2003, when she took pictures of birds at the Bharatpur bird sanctuary. That love affair -- captured in her lens -- bloomed! And how!

Constitution supreme, no pressure on me: Rajasthan Guv

Constitution supreme, no pressure on me: Rajasthan Guv

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

In an interview to PTI, Mishra, who on Wednesday agreed with the state Cabinet's proposal to call an assembly session from August 14, said he has always directed the state government to follow constitutional provisions in sending its request for convening a session.

How hidden calories can sabotage your diet

How hidden calories can sabotage your diet

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

It's not easy to locate where all those extra calories come from.

Cong asks leaders to man strongrooms for EVM protection

Cong asks leaders to man strongrooms for EVM protection

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

Buoyed by the exit polls projections, the party has sent its senior leaders including general secretary Randeep Surjewala and Avinash Pande, chairman of the Bihar Pradesh Congress Committee screening committee, to Patna for proper coordination with the allies and possibly also to keep its flock together after the results are declared.

Black buck case: Court strikes down Salman's plea to reexamine witnesses

Black buck case: Court strikes down Salman's plea to reexamine witnesses

Rediff.com14 May 2015

The case pertains to contravention of the Arms Act by using expired licence guns to allegedly poach black bucks in Jodhpur on October 1, 1998.

Assam govt seeks public opinion on rhino dehorning

Assam govt seeks public opinion on rhino dehorning

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

Facing flak for its failure to check unabated poaching of one-horned rhinoceros in Kaziranga National Park the Assam government has sought public opinion on its intention to launch a pilot project of dehorning (trimming) rhinos.

PIX: Salman-Iulia party with Saqib Saleem

PIX: Salman-Iulia party with Saqib Saleem

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

Happy birthday, Saqib!

Power and money are being used to muzzle Oppn's voice, says BJP ally Sena

Power and money are being used to muzzle Oppn's voice, says BJP ally Sena

Rediff.com14 Oct 2017

Though Sena is part of the ruling BJP-led coalition in Maharashtra and at th centre, it has been critical of its ally on a number of issues.

Rain, floods kill 69 in 3 states; red alert in Kerala

Rain, floods kill 69 in 3 states; red alert in Kerala

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

At least 33 people have been killed in flash floods in Bihar till Tuesday evening and 25.71 lakh people are affected in 16 districts of the state.

'Corbett Park is a part of our history. We can't tamper with history'

'Corbett Park is a part of our history. We can't tamper with history'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

'Jim Corbett was a remarkable man. There's a history behind Corbett and he deserves the honour of the area being the Jim Corbett National Park.'

How breakfast sledge sparked Starc

How breakfast sledge sparked Starc

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

Starc took 4-43 as Australia cruised to a 64-run victory at Lord's on Tuesday to qualify for the semi-finals

These 14 devastating images capture the 'raw reality' of climate change

These 14 devastating images capture the 'raw reality' of climate change

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

At a time when millions of people are taking to the streets, joining the wave of global climate strikes and demonstrations spreading around the world, with generations demanding urgent action on the escalating ecological emergency from governments and institutions, the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) Environmental Photographer of the Year contest shows the devastating impact climate change has on humans and wildlife around the world. The Environmental Photographer of the Year award, which is supported by the UN Environment, Arup, and Olympus UK, "exists to inspire change from political leaders, decision makers, and the general public." Keep scrolling to see the powerful winning photos from this year's contest.

Sri Lanka to release 16 Indian fishermen to mark PM's visit

Sri Lanka to release 16 Indian fishermen to mark PM's visit

Rediff.com13 Sep 2015

Ahead of Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe's first foreign visit to India, at least 16 Indian fishermen arrested recently for allegedly poaching in Sri Lankan waters will be released in a goodwill gesture.

Farewell, Mumbai Mirror

Farewell, Mumbai Mirror

Rediff.com6 Dec 2020

Abhishek Mande Bhot recalls his stint at Mumbai Mirror, the iconic Mumbai daily newpaper, which its owners, the Times of India group, decided on Saturday to convert to a weekly newspaper.

Maha political drama: Ajit Pawar returns home

Maha political drama: Ajit Pawar returns home

Rediff.com24 Nov 2019

He spent Saturday at his brother's home in Mumbai even as his uncle and NCP chief Sharad Pawar attended a party meeting where most of the NCP MLAs were present.

The shocking case of Orissa's dwindling wildlife

The shocking case of Orissa's dwindling wildlife

Rediff.com22 Oct 2010

While poachers were active in Orissa's lone National Park at Similipal, the state's Wildlife Crime Cell to tackle growing and rampant wildlife crime remained defunct. There is no dedicated intelligence staff on wildlife crime.

Karnataka: More Cong MLAs return home, pledge loyalty

Karnataka: More Cong MLAs return home, pledge loyalty

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

In a notice issued to Congress MLAs, CLP leader and former chief minister Siddaramaiah warned that absence of MLAs at Friday's meeting would be viewed 'seriously'.

Raghubar Das resigns, asked to continue as caretaker

Raghubar Das resigns, asked to continue as caretaker

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

Das lost his seat to Independent candidate Saryu Roy by over 15000 votes. He said the BJP's failure to cling on to the alliance with AJSU is the reason for its loss.

'My mother is always in my heart in a way I don't realise'

'My mother is always in my heart in a way I don't realise'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

'My mother is a lady with a lot of emotional stability and strength. And wisdom.' 'When I was younger, she would tell me that if I ever refused water to anyone, I would have to drink gutter water.' 'When I grew up, she would say, "Be liberal when you know what you are talking about, and be conservative when you don't".'

Recipe: How to make a classic Croque Monsieur

Recipe: How to make a classic Croque Monsieur

Rediff.com20 Jul 2019

Chef Manish Kusumwal, Corporate Chef, Keys Hotels shares his recipe for the classic French sandwich.

Squabbling mice top 'people's poll' award

Squabbling mice top 'people's poll' award

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

The Natural History Museum's Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition just named the winner of this year's LUMIX People's Choice Award, and the perfectly-timed photo by wildlife filmmaker and photographer Sam Rowley is just too good to keep to ourselves. Selected from over 48,000 submitted images and 25 impressive finalists, Rowley's winning photo is called "Station Squabble," and it features two mice getting into a tussle over some leftover crumbs in the London Underground.

'This is loot'

'This is loot'

Rediff.com18 May 2018

'The BJP is using all the central agencies at its disposal (to undermine us).' 'We are also taking care that our MLAs are not poached.'

Appear or bail will be cancelled: Court to Salman

Appear or bail will be cancelled: Court to Salman

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

The District and Sessions Court in Jodhpur is hearing the actor's appeal against the five-year sentence handed down to him in April 2018 for allegedly killing two blackbucks in 1998.

AAP suspends ex-MLA who sent legal notice to Kumar Vishwas

AAP suspends ex-MLA who sent legal notice to Kumar Vishwas

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

The Aam Aadmi Party on Monday suspended its former MLA Rajesh Garg for anti-party activities, following his charges that Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was trying to poach six Congress MLAs to form government last year.

Will turncoats, pandemic mar BJP's chances in Goa?

Will turncoats, pandemic mar BJP's chances in Goa?

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

If pandemic (mis)management threatened to dominate Goa's electoral discourse, the BJP is up against a deeper structural issue in its organisation, created by the fact that a majority of the legislature party and the ministerial council is made up of Congress defectors, disparagingly referred to by the Opposition as "imports". Radhika Ramaseshan reports.

Six tigers, 86 leopards killed in 14 months in Uttarakhand

Six tigers, 86 leopards killed in 14 months in Uttarakhand

Rediff.com23 Jan 2014

A report says that six tigers and 86 leopards were killed in Uttarakhand in a span of 14 months since the beginning of 2012 with unnatural factors like illegal poaching and accidents responsible for the deaths of 32 of them.

As cargo business grows, SpiceJet, IndiGo ready for new battle

As cargo business grows, SpiceJet, IndiGo ready for new battle

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

Analysts remain sceptical on the profitability from freighter business, saying that once normal air transport resumes and there's abundant belly capacity, the traditional economics of air cargo may not be that lucrative.

Process to form Sena-led govt in final stages: Uddhav

Process to form Sena-led govt in final stages: Uddhav

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

Thackeray met the legislators to apprise them of the government formation process and meetings of Congress-Nationalist Congress Party leaders in Delhi.

Cong's Shivakumar appears before ED for 3rd time

Cong's Shivakumar appears before ED for 3rd time

Rediff.com2 Sep 2019

The investigating officer of the case had grilled him for over four hours on Friday and about eight hours on Saturday as part of the probe.

Cong leader Shivakumar appears before ED for 2nd day

Cong leader Shivakumar appears before ED for 2nd day

Rediff.com31 Aug 2019

While making his first appearance on Friday, after he arrived by air from Bengaluru, the Kanakapura MLA had said he will cooperate with the ED probe.

Ahead of RS polls, Congress flies 40 Gujarat MLAs to Bengaluru

Ahead of RS polls, Congress flies 40 Gujarat MLAs to Bengaluru

Rediff.com29 Jul 2017

The move comes after at least six Congress MLAs in Gujarat resigned from the party to join the BJP.