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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.'

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.

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.

Elections for 19 Rajya Sabha seats on Friday

Elections for 19 Rajya Sabha seats on Friday

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

Elections for 19 Rajya Sabha seats spread across eight states will be held on Friday with the contest in Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan promising to be a close affair between the BJP and the Congress.

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.

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.

6 irresistible breakfast recipes from GOA

6 irresistible breakfast recipes from GOA

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

Kickstart your morning with these exciting, delectable recipes.

'Will you get surgery done by an Ayurveda doctor?'

'Will you get surgery done by an Ayurveda doctor?'

Rediff.com1 Jan 2021

'The Ayush minister (Shripad Yesso Naik) himself was suffering from COVID-19 and got treated in a modern hospital.'

Cong leader Tariq Anwar blames party for MGB's loss in Bihar

Cong leader Tariq Anwar blames party for MGB's loss in Bihar

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

Anwar, an AICC general secretary, came out with a flurry of tweets calling for 'urgent and deep introspection' over the debacle of the party, the second largest constituent of the opposition coalition, which contested as many as 70 seats but returned with a tally of just 19.

Easter recipes to get you into the festive mood

Easter recipes to get you into the festive mood

Rediff.com19 Apr 2019

Executive Chef Lokesh Jarodia of The Deltin, Daman shares his special Easter recipes.

Rohit bats for conservation of rhinos

Rohit bats for conservation of rhinos

Rediff.com4 Sep 2019

India vice-captain Rohit Sharma is launching Rohit4Rhinos campaign, in partnership with WWF India and Animal Planet, to help build awareness for the need to conserve the Indian Rhino.

Blackbuck case: Forest officials framed me, says Salman Khan

Blackbuck case: Forest officials framed me, says Salman Khan

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

Pleading his innocence, actor Salman Khan on Wednesday alleged that he has been framed by the forest officials as he recorded his statement in a Jodhpur court in an arms act case against him in connection with poaching of protected blackbucks at Kankani village in October, 1998.

Yediyurappa: CM who never completed term in office

Yediyurappa: CM who never completed term in office

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

There seems to be no "closure" for B S Yediyurappa, the Bharatiya Janata Party's "comeback man" in Karnataka, as he could never complete a full term in office, despite becoming the chief minister four times, surmounting odds. It's also too early to write a political obituary of the 78-year old Lingayat strongman and the 24X7 politician, the face of the party in the state for decades.

I'm both Hindu and Muslim, says Salman Khan in court

I'm both Hindu and Muslim, says Salman Khan in court

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

Bollywood actor Salman Khan on Wednesday declared his innocence before a Jodhpur sessions court in connection with a case related to the violation of the Arms Act.

Watch! When Salman makes fun of himself...

Watch! When Salman makes fun of himself...

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

The Tiger Zinda Hai stars, Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif, lend their support to a book about tigers, Silent Sentinels Of Ranthambore.

BJP MLA who 'received Lalu's call' files FIR against him

BJP MLA who 'received Lalu's call' files FIR against him

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

Lalan Kumar Paswan, who lodged the FIR with the vigilance department, held that the RJD chief's alleged act was tantamount to 'corruption' since, as a member of the legislative assembly, he was a 'public servant' whom Yadav had tried to entice away from 'performing the constitutional obligation of taking part in voting in the House'.

Govt to implement all clauses of Bodo accord in 30 months: Shah

Govt to implement all clauses of Bodo accord in 30 months: Shah

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said all clauses of the Bodo Accord signed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Government last year will be implemented within two-and-a-half years.

110 tigers lost in last six years: govt data

110 tigers lost in last six years: govt data

Rediff.com22 Dec 2008

The figures made available under the RTI Act reflects that the royal predators have been unsafe not only in non-protected area but also inside reserves, given that this year alone 14 cases of tiger mortality, including four tigresses and two cubs, have been reported till November.

How the BJP pulled off a coup in Maharashtra

How the BJP pulled off a coup in Maharashtra

Rediff.com23 Nov 2019

Even as the Shiv Sena, Nationalist Congress Party and Congress were burning the candle at both ends to hammer out a deal over forming the government in Maharashtra, the Amit Shah-led BJP was quietly planning its moves.

Ad world's creative pool shrinks

Ad world's creative pool shrinks

Rediff.com26 May 2008

India's advertising industry is facing a serious manpower shortage, especially on the creative side of the business. Pressure on agencies' earnings has affected salary hikes, creating an opportunity for the burgeoning entertainment sector (TV and films) to poach on the limited talent pool. The shortage is mostly among the junior and mid-level executives. In advertising, money for creative people does not start flowing in till they are two to three years into the profession.

Karnataka floor test: Cong's Ramesh elected Speaker, BJP nominee withdraws

Karnataka floor test: Cong's Ramesh elected Speaker, BJP nominee withdraws

Rediff.com25 May 2018

Suresh Kumar said he was withdrawing his nomination following a direction from the BJP leadership.

Blackbuck case: SC notice to Salman Khan

Blackbuck case: SC notice to Salman Khan

Rediff.com9 Jul 2014

The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued a notice to Bollywood actor Salman Khan in connection with the Blackbuck poaching case.

Christmas recipes: How to make a Yule Log and more

Christmas recipes: How to make a Yule Log and more

Rediff.com25 Dec 2018

It's time to impress your guests with some Christmas delicacies.

'Our culture does not take life, but promotes it'

'Our culture does not take life, but promotes it'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

'The tiger is the epitome of evolution.' 'Every tiger has a stripe pattern that is unique. Each tiger is unique.' 'Tigers are very elusive. It is said a tiger sees you nine times when you see it once.'

Why pilots are asked to give a year's notice. The 'real' reason

Why pilots are asked to give a year's notice. The 'real' reason

Rediff.com30 Aug 2017

When the move was first thought of it was at the behest of Jet Airways, IndiGo, SpiceJet and Air India. Only Vistara and AirAsia were opposing it as they were doing the poaching, says Anjuli Bhargava.

10 Year Old Indian Wins Top Photo Contest

10 Year Old Indian Wins Top Photo Contest

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

The Natural History Museum's annual competition and exhibition, Wildlife Photographer of the Year has been the longest-running and most prestigious nature and wildlife photography competition that has been recognising the world's best nature photography every year since 1965.

AAP legislators to meet President today

AAP legislators to meet President today

Rediff.com3 Jul 2014

All 27 MLAs of the Aam Aadmi Party will meet President Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday with a request to dissolve the Delhi assembly, AAP National Convener Arvind Kejriwal said.

Bringing down elected govt with money is treachery: Sena

Bringing down elected govt with money is treachery: Sena

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

An editorial in Shiv Sena mouthpiece 'Saamana' said the Rajasthan telephone tapping episode has exposed many.

PIX: Salman returns home

PIX: Salman returns home

Rediff.com8 Apr 2018

Scenes from outside Salman Khan's house.

'Messi doesn't need to win World Cup to be called great player'

'Messi doesn't need to win World Cup to be called great player'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

Messi doesn't need to win a World Cup to prove his greatness, feels iconic former Argentine striker Hernan Crespo.

'People of Kerala can't be HOODWINKED'

'People of Kerala can't be HOODWINKED'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

'Whatever the BJP tries to do, they will not be able to make a big mark in Kerala.'

'This regime wants to make India a dictatorship'

'This regime wants to make India a dictatorship'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2020

'By manipulating India's electoral laws, the aim of the Modi government is to weaken democracy to such an extent that it ultimately crumbles.'

Judge rejects $324.5 mn settlement on Apple, Google hiring case

Judge rejects $324.5 mn settlement on Apple, Google hiring case

Rediff.com9 Aug 2014

Four Silicon Valley companies including Apple and Google failed to persuade a US judge to sign off on a $324.5 million settlement to resolve a lawsuit by tech workers, who accused the firms of conspiring to avoid poaching each other's employees.