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UP minister rushed to hospital after being 'bitten by rat'

UP minister rushed to hospital after being 'bitten by rat'

Rediff.com2 May 2022

The minister of state for youth welfare and sports is fine and left for Lucknow in the morning, they said.

12 killed as violence rocks Bengal panchayat polls

12 killed as violence rocks Bengal panchayat polls

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

Among those killed were eight from TMC, and one worker each of the BJP, the CPI-M, the Congress and the ISF.

'Being angry is like drinking poison'

'Being angry is like drinking poison'

Rediff.com13 May 2014

Akhil Sharma's novel Family Life is one of the best reviewed novels in years. The former banker, in a fascinating conversation with Arthur J Pais/Rediff.com

Recipe: Ranchi Memories & Sheetal Chhaya Alu Mattar

Recipe: Ranchi Memories & Sheetal Chhaya Alu Mattar

Rediff.com16 May 2023

A mildly-spiced, sans too much garam masala 'hotel'-style potatoes with peas in a thick gravy that goes well with butter naans.

Hooch tragedy in 'dry' Gujarat: Toll rises to 33; 3-member panel to probe case

Hooch tragedy in 'dry' Gujarat: Toll rises to 33; 3-member panel to probe case

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

Around 30 people are still undergoing treatment at various government hospitals in Bhavnagar, Botad, Barvala and Dhandhuka, officials said.

Foxconn to gradually resume operations at TN plant

Foxconn to gradually resume operations at TN plant

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

Apple supplier Foxconn Technology Group on Monday said it has implemented a range of corrective actions and will start bringing back team members gradually to the Sriperumbudur factory, which was shut down last month following a mass food-poisoning incident at the plant's offsite dormitory facility. The factory located on the outskirts of Chennai in Tamil Nadu was shut down on December 18 after workers' protests on the back of a mass-food poisoning incident at the offsite dormitory facility. "We have been working on a series of improvements to fix issues we found at the offsite dormitory facilities at Sriperumbudur and to enhance the services we provide to our employees.

Uthra murder: Husband given double life term for killing wife using cobra

Uthra murder: Husband given double life term for killing wife using cobra

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

A sessions court in Kerala on Wednesday awarded double life sentence in the Uthra murder case to the victim's husband for killing his wife using a cobra, saying the crime was 'definitely diabolic, cruel, heinous and dastardly' and committed with 'unparalleled wickedness.'

Why it is healthy to eat sheera

Why it is healthy to eat sheera

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

It strokes appetite, lifts spirits and leads to a speedy recovery.

Modi warns BJP cadres against 'silent' Cong campaign in Gujarat

Modi warns BJP cadres against 'silent' Cong campaign in Gujarat

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday warned Bharatiya Janata Party workers against the Congress's 'silent' campaigning in Gujarat and said the ruling BJP will have to slightly modify its poll strategy to counter what he termed 'conspiracy' of the opposition party.

Hijab row intensifies in Karnataka, CM calls for peace

Hijab row intensifies in Karnataka, CM calls for peace

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

The government, however, made it clear entry into classrooms with hijab will not be allowed.

'My good wishes with him': Cop who caught Charles Sobhraj

'My good wishes with him': Cop who caught Charles Sobhraj

Rediff.com24 Dec 2022

'I also wish he would lead a spiritual life, confessing his past involvement in criminal activities'

UP: Locals slam 'poisonous vaccine'

UP: Locals slam 'poisonous vaccine'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2010

The Uttar Pradesh government has not named any person in the FIR lodged in connection with the deaths of four infants after a routine immunisation drive on the outskirts of Lucknow on Saturday.The state government has already suspended at least half a dozen officials of the health and family welfare departments. These include a medical officer and the paramedical staff who were carrying out the routine vaccination against measles, TB and vitamin A deficiency in Mohanlalganj.

Sickening to see anti-Muslim violence in India: Padma Lakshmi

Sickening to see anti-Muslim violence in India: Padma Lakshmi

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

Asserting that there is no threat to Hinduism in India or anywhere else, Indian American supermodel and author Padma Lakshmi on Wednesday said people of all faiths should be able to live peacefully in 'this ancient, vast land'.

Punjab farmer ends life during protest against new farm Bills

Punjab farmer ends life during protest against new farm Bills

Rediff.com19 Sep 2020

Pritam Singh, a resident of Akkanwali village of Mansa district, consumed the poisonous substance Friday morning and died at a hospital later in the day, they said.

TN moves SC against CBI probe into Thanjavur student suicide case

TN moves SC against CBI probe into Thanjavur student suicide case

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

Recently, the Madurai bench of the Madras high court has ordered that the probe into the girl suicide matter will be transferred to the CBI.

Observe Aug 14 as Partition horror remembrance day: PM Modi

Observe Aug 14 as Partition horror remembrance day: PM Modi

Rediff.com14 Aug 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Saturday that August 14 will be observed as Partition Horrors Remembrance Day in the memory of the struggles and sacrifices of people, saying the pain of partition can never be forgotten.

PIX: Alcaraz powers past Berrettini into quarters, Tsitsipas exits

PIX: Alcaraz powers past Berrettini into quarters, Tsitsipas exits

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

Wimbledon debutant Eubanks ends Tsitsipas's challenge in fourth round.

Ant attack forces people to flee Odisha village

Ant attack forces people to flee Odisha village

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

Swarms of ants infested every nook and corner of the village, including houses, roads, fields and trees, throwing the normal lives out of gear. Many have been beaten by these ants, causing swelling and irritation on the skin.

Sushil Modi seeks law to fix uniform age of marriage for all women

Sushil Modi seeks law to fix uniform age of marriage for all women

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

Modi said different laws related to Hindus, Christians and Parsis and the Special Marriage Act 1954 has determined minimum marriage age of 18 years for a woman and 21 years for man but the Muslim Personal Law holds marriage of a girl legal after she has attained puberty.

Gandhiji considered drinking alcohol a sin: Nitish

Gandhiji considered drinking alcohol a sin: Nitish

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

The Bihar assembly passed an amendment bill that seeks to make the liquor ban less stringent for first-time offenders in the state.

TMC helping BJP in Meghalaya, charges Rahul, puts Oppn unity at risk

TMC helping BJP in Meghalaya, charges Rahul, puts Oppn unity at risk

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

Amid opposition unity talks, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday attacked the Trinamool Congress, alleging that it was fighting elections in Meghalaya to ensure the Bharatiya Janata Party comes to power in the state, drawing a sharp reaction from the Mamata Banerjee-led party.

INSIDE STORY: How endosulfan poisoned Kasargod

INSIDE STORY: How endosulfan poisoned Kasargod

Rediff.com2 Sep 2011

British photographer Beatriz Lopez and Peter Caton visit Kasargod district in north Kerala, whose residents have been plagued by the spraying of endosulfan pesticide. From families completely breaking down to pushing innocents into the dark well of irrecoverable diseases, the endosulfan menace has often been described as equally devastating as the Bhopal gas tragedy.

Bikini Killer Charles Sobhraj deported to France

Bikini Killer Charles Sobhraj deported to France

Rediff.com24 Dec 2022

His release from the central prison on Thursday was delayed by a day as the Department of Immigration, where Sobhraj was to be sent for deportation, did not have a separate room ready for him.

Abhay, Family Man, Mirzapur, Made In Heaven, Inside Edge coming up!

Abhay, Family Man, Mirzapur, Made In Heaven, Inside Edge coming up!

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

Joginder Tuteja lists the sequels coming up.

Prescriptions a must to buy ayurveda drugs online, says consumer body

Prescriptions a must to buy ayurveda drugs online, says consumer body

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) on Thursday directed e-commerce entities to sell specified ayurveda, siddha and unani drugs only after customers upload valid medical prescriptions from registered doctors on the platforms.

J-K parties threaten legal action against inclusion of non-locals in voter rolls

J-K parties threaten legal action against inclusion of non-locals in voter rolls

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

Any decision to include "non-locals" in electoral rolls in Jammu and Kashmir is unacceptable and would be contested by all means, including in court, Nation Conference president Farooq Abdullah said on Monday after a meeting of nine parties over the issue.

Hatred for Muslims normalised in India: Omar over 'hijab' row

Hatred for Muslims normalised in India: Omar over 'hijab' row

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

He was commenting on a video that has surfaced on social media showing some men sporting saffron scarves heckling a woman in 'hijab' and raising slogans at a college in Karnataka.

Ink attack on woman who accused Rajasthan minister's son of rape

Ink attack on woman who accused Rajasthan minister's son of rape

Rediff.com12 Jun 2022

The attack took place on Saturday when the woman and her mother came to Delhi from Jaipur for some work, they said, adding that a first information report (FIR) has been registered.

13 held for abetting suicide of 9 members of family in Maharashtra

13 held for abetting suicide of 9 members of family in Maharashtra

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

According to a preliminary probe, the accused used to "harass and humiliate" the members of the Vanmore family as they were unable to repay the loans they had taken, apparently forcing them to take the extreme step, he added.

Imran Khan supporters clash with police, foil his arrest

Imran Khan supporters clash with police, foil his arrest

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

Scores of PTI workers and policemen suffered injuries in the violent clashes. So far, no casualty has been reported.

Switch To ORGANIC LEARNING Now!

Switch To ORGANIC LEARNING Now!

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

Reading books will make you curious, build your imagination and nourish your brain into an organic super power.

Delhi police book Rajasthan minister's son for rape after woman's complaint

Delhi police book Rajasthan minister's son for rape after woman's complaint

Rediff.com8 May 2022

A senior Delhi police officer said the Rajasthan Police has been intimated about the FIR and will further investigate the matter.

PIX: Mandana glams up for a red carpet

PIX: Mandana glams up for a red carpet

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

The digital platform Zee5 completed two years, and threw an anniversary party for its stars.

'My behavior was unacceptable'

'My behavior was unacceptable'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

'I would like to publicly apologize to you, Chris. I was out of line and I was wrong.'

India win Thomas Cup, make badminton HISTORY

India win Thomas Cup, make badminton HISTORY

Rediff.com15 May 2022

Thomas Cup final: India vs Indonesia

Sushant case inputs must be obtained from CBI: AIIMS

Sushant case inputs must be obtained from CBI: AIIMS

Rediff.com5 Oct 2020

The medical board has ruled out murder in the death of Rajput, terming it 'a case of hanging and death by suicide', the premier institute's forensic chief Dr Sudhir Gupta had said last week.

Dalai Lama's 'poison plot' charge groundless: China

Dalai Lama's 'poison plot' charge groundless: China

Rediff.com14 May 2012

Dismissing the Dalai Lama's charge that it was training woman agents to kill him, China on Monday said his allegation was "groundless" and "not worth refuting" while its state-run media accused him of playing an "insidious trick".

Coming on OTT: Saif, Dimple, Swara, Abhishek, Amol...

Coming on OTT: Saif, Dimple, Swara, Abhishek, Amol...

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

Joginder Tuteja offers us a sneak preview of the coming attractions on OTT platforms

Priyanka Gandhi slams Sitharaman for 'UP-type' remark

Priyanka Gandhi slams Sitharaman for 'UP-type' remark

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

"The 'UP-type' remark made by a Union minister is not appropriate at all. It only shows a narrow mindset," Sinha said.

How the rivalry between India and Australia blossomed

How the rivalry between India and Australia blossomed

Rediff.com5 Feb 2023

Ashes is steeped in tradition but India versus Australia Test matches are bound by emotion.