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SRH's Saha on why IPL's bio-bubble failed

SRH's Saha on why IPL's bio-bubble failed

Rediff.com22 May 2021

Seasoned wicketkeeper-batsman Wriddhiman Saha indicated that the bio-bubble for IPL 2021 was not as foolproof as the one in the UAE last year, becoming the first India player to publicly question the tightness of the controlled environment.

Will Mumbai be hit by shortage of essential goods?

Will Mumbai be hit by shortage of essential goods?

Rediff.com7 May 2020

Vashi APMC traders see supplies to Mumbai impacted over movement curbs. A number of trucks sent to Mumbai from the market has reduced from 600 per day in recent times to around 300.

How the BJP has CHANGED India

How the BJP has CHANGED India

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

Since 2014, India has left its moorings as a pluralist, modern, secular State because that is how the BJP wants it to be, notes Aakar Patel.

Detained Omar Abdullah to be shifted near home

Detained Omar Abdullah to be shifted near home

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

Omar, presently kept in detention at Hari Nivas, is likely to be shifted as the J-K administration plans to use the place to host a ministerial delegation from the Centre.

'Opposition MPs have become agents of unrest'

'Opposition MPs have become agents of unrest'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

'Today, we being the majority pass a law and if the Opposition parties do not like it, they throw files at the Chair, and beat up women marshals.'

Been falsely accused of making offensive remarks: A Raja to EC

Been falsely accused of making offensive remarks: A Raja to EC

Rediff.com31 Mar 2021

The former union telecom minister in his 'interim explanation' said he had not spoken anything 'obscene' or which would lower the dignity of women and motherhood.

Twitter must respect Indian laws: Govt hardens stance

Twitter must respect Indian laws: Govt hardens stance

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

The ministry of electronics and information technology (MeitY) in a press release revealed that the Ministry's Secretary, in a virtual interaction with Twitter officials, expressed his deep disappointment to Twitter leadership about the manner in which it has unwillingly, grudgingly and with great delay complied with the substantial parts of the order.

India is being tested: Jaishankar on Ladakh standoff

India is being tested: Jaishankar on Ladakh standoff

Rediff.com12 Dec 2020

Calling the 'events' along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) very disturbing, the external affairs minister said they have raised some very 'basic concerns'. When asked whether it will be a long-haul or a breakthrough is expected soon, Jaishankar said: "I would not go into prediction zone at all whether it is going to be easy or not, and what will be the timelines and so on."

Nagaland: 'Scars will take years to heal'

Nagaland: 'Scars will take years to heal'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

'We shouldn't allow it to become a rallying point for others in the region against the army.'

'Guru Dutt tried to end his life several times'

'Guru Dutt tried to end his life several times'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

'It was only after he passed away that the family realised he was crying for help.'

Safety of minors a shared responsibility, says Goa CM

Safety of minors a shared responsibility, says Goa CM

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, who has drawn criticism over his remark about to the gang-rape of two girls, on Friday said his statement was taken out of context, and added that the safety of minors has to be a "shared responsibility".

J-K, Ladakh integral part of India: MEA rebuffs China

J-K, Ladakh integral part of India: MEA rebuffs China

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

In a strong response to China's objection to development of infrastructure on the Indian side of the LAC, New Delhi also asserted that Beijing has no locus standi to comment on India's internal matters.

The Next Big Tech Revolution

The Next Big Tech Revolution

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

Blockchain's promise: Dramatically speeding up transactions, explains Ajit Balakrishnan.

'Bulli Bai' mastermind tried to harm himself twice: Police

'Bulli Bai' mastermind tried to harm himself twice: Police

Rediff.com9 Jan 2022

Police said that Bishnoi was in touch with the alleged creator of the 'Sulli Deals' app.

Race for new Pak PM: Shehbaz files nomination; PTI to withdraw lawmakers

Race for new Pak PM: Shehbaz files nomination; PTI to withdraw lawmakers

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

The move came hours after Khan was removed from office through a no-confidence vote held early Sunday morning, becoming the first premier in the country's history to be sent home after losing the trust of the House.

The Dangerous Ploy of Poll Freebies

The Dangerous Ploy of Poll Freebies

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

The culture of freebies burdens coming generations with the huge bill for the flagrant abuse of power by preceding governments, points out Virendra Kapoor.

Anti-CAB protest: Tripura shuts Internet for 48 hrs

Anti-CAB protest: Tripura shuts Internet for 48 hrs

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

The govt says the step has been taken to prevent miscreants spreading rumours. The order also applies to SMS services.

Hijab row snowballs, Karnataka schools, colleges shut for 3 days

Hijab row snowballs, Karnataka schools, colleges shut for 3 days

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

The hijab-row triggered protests in Karnataka spread across the state on Tuesday, with campuses witnessing 'conflict-like' situations marked by stone-pelting incidents, use of force by police and the Muslim girls standing their ground for wearing the headscarves, prompting calls for peace and calm both by the government and the high court, which is now looking into the students' plea for their right to their hijab.

LOVE GURU: 'I shouldn't have let him kiss me'

LOVE GURU: 'I shouldn't have let him kiss me'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

'Whether you think you're better off as friends, or whether you want to give things a try with him, you need to talk things out with him.'

Maradona hospitalised; Giggs arrested

Maradona hospitalised; Giggs arrested

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Maradona, 60, was taken to the Ipensa clinic in La Plata, about an hour from Buenos Aires. Maradona coaches the local club Gimnasia y Esgrima.

Indian Newspaper Society slams Sonia's suggestion of ad ban

Indian Newspaper Society slams Sonia's suggestion of ad ban

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

The advertisement and circulation revenue had already declined due to recession and the digital onslaught, it noted.

Afzal Guru's death anniv: Internet snapped in Kashmir

Afzal Guru's death anniv: Internet snapped in Kashmir

Rediff.com9 Feb 2020

The mobile internet services were suspended early in the morning as the authorities apprehended violence in the valley in view of the bandh call given by separatist outfits, the officials said.

'My art is my God and the stage is my temple'

'My art is my God and the stage is my temple'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

'Art has no religion. An artist is an artist.'

Don't play with fire: Guv to Mamata on Bengal violence

Don't play with fire: Guv to Mamata on Bengal violence

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

The Governor invited the 'attention' of Chief Minister Banerjee to the preamble of the Indian Constitution.

4-day curfew in Amravati after fresh violence, internet shut

4-day curfew in Amravati after fresh violence, internet shut

Rediff.com14 Nov 2021

A mob hurled stones at shops during the bandh (shutdown) allegedly organised by local Bharatiya Janata Party workers in protest against the rallies organised by Muslim organisations the day before to condemn the recent violence in Tripura, police said.

Who 'Trapped' Raj Thackeray?

Who 'Trapped' Raj Thackeray?

Rediff.com25 May 2022

'Getting Brijbhushan to rake up Thackeray's anti-north Indian stand is the BJP's way of cutting Raj Thackeray to size.' 'Could just one MP have stopped Raj Thackeray's Ayodhya tour?'

'If the government doesn't help, our dreams will collapse'

'If the government doesn't help, our dreams will collapse'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

'Our future is in limbo. The government saved us with Operation Ganga; now, they must save our careers.'

Won't let Rahul enter Haryana with large crowd: Anil Vij

Won't let Rahul enter Haryana with large crowd: Anil Vij

Rediff.com5 Oct 2020

"If he wants to come alone or with just a few people, there is no problem. He can come a 100 times, we have no objection. "But if he comes with a big crowd from Punjab to disturb Haryana's atmosphere, then we will not permit. We are not going to allow that," Vij said.

Protesting farmers thrash Punjab BJP MLA, tear clothes

Protesting farmers thrash Punjab BJP MLA, tear clothes

Rediff.com27 Mar 2021

A Bharatiya Janata Party MLA in Punjab was allegedly thrashed and his clothes torn by a group of farmers at Malout in Muktsar district on Saturday, police said.

HC dismisses plea to wear hijab in classroom, says practice not central to Islam

HC dismisses plea to wear hijab in classroom, says practice not central to Islam

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

The Karnataka high court on Tuesday dismissed petitions filed by a section of Muslim students from the Government Pre-University Girls College in Udupi, seeking permission to wear the hijab inside the classroom.

Who Says Prabhas Is UPSET with Pooja?

Who Says Prabhas Is UPSET with Pooja?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

'Working with Pooja has been a great experience for Prabhas.' 'Another project with the two is being planned.'

JK separatists duped medical, engg aspirants by promising seats in Pak: Police

JK separatists duped medical, engg aspirants by promising seats in Pak: Police

Rediff.com2 Jan 2022

The chargesheet, filed by the State Investigation Agency, has highlighted several instances where parents were taken across the border using valid travel documents but were later compelled to pay extra money for their wards' admission to universities and colleges there.

'We started as a democracy, but have regressed to a banana republic'

'We started as a democracy, but have regressed to a banana republic'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

'Governments, democratically elected governments, are custodians for a short- specified time.' 'Parents don't let baby sitters decide the course of their child's future.'

Anurag Thakur gets EC notice for 'goli maaro' slogan

Anurag Thakur gets EC notice for 'goli maaro' slogan

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

He has been given time till 12 noon on January 30 to respond to the notice.

2 more FIRs registered against Mamata in Assam

2 more FIRs registered against Mamata in Assam

Rediff.com4 Aug 2018

A total of five FIRs have been registered against Banerjee in Assam since the publication of the NRC final draft on July 30.

4 Kashmiri students beaten up in Rajasthan over beef rumours

4 Kashmiri students beaten up in Rajasthan over beef rumours

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

Four Kashmiri students were arrested on charges of disturbing public peace following rumours that they had cooked beef in their hostel room in a private university in Rajasthan's Chittorgarh district.

'UP's love jihad law legalises criminal intimidation, regressive attitudes'

'UP's love jihad law legalises criminal intimidation, regressive attitudes'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

'Whom do I want to marry and what decisions I make for marrying the person I love are totally personal decisions, in which neither the State nor the courts have any right to interfere.'

The Lonar Crater, At Last!

The Lonar Crater, At Last!

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

Rajesh Karkera journeys through verdant countryside to the little-explored pristine Lonar lake in eastern Maharashtra.

Arnab, wife seek pre-arrest bail in 'assault' case

Arnab, wife seek pre-arrest bail in 'assault' case

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

Last week, a first information report was registered against Goswami, his wife and his son at N M Joshi Marg police station in central Mumbai for allegedly assaulting a woman police officer when a police team went to his house to arrest him in the suicide case on November 4.

Linking narcotics crimes to religion is wrong: Kerala CM

Linking narcotics crimes to religion is wrong: Kerala CM

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

As the controversy over Bishop Joseph Kallarangatt's remarks refused to die down, the chief minister said the Kerala society as a whole has not agreed with the Bishop's statement and expressed hope that he would "respond", sensing the stand of the public on the issue.