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After Rahul in Amethi, UP Cong keen to field Priyanka from Varanasi

After Rahul in Amethi, UP Cong keen to field Priyanka from Varanasi

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

The Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee is keen to field senior leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra from Varanasi and will soon send a proposal in this regard to the top leadership, said newly appointed party's state president Ajay Rai on Sunday.

Recipe: Heart-Healthy 15-Minute Lilva Samak Pulau

Recipe: Heart-Healthy 15-Minute Lilva Samak Pulau

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

A one-pot meal packed with nutrition and taste.

Why Purvanchal Is Challenging For BJP

Why Purvanchal Is Challenging For BJP

Rediff.com29 May 2024

The youth -- their dreams of government jobs unfulfilled -- are voicing their frustration.

A+ category was proposed by Virat and Dhoni: Rai

A+ category was proposed by Virat and Dhoni: Rai

Rediff.com18 Mar 2018

Rai said that the best part about central contracts was that it ensured a decent earning for domestic players.

INDIA gears up for big showdown on Mar 31 over Kejriwal's arrest

INDIA gears up for big showdown on Mar 31 over Kejriwal's arrest

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

According to the Aam Aadmi Party, it has received permission from the authorities concerned to hold the rally of more than 20,000 people.

Filmmaker Gulshan Rai dead

Filmmaker Gulshan Rai dead

Rediff.com12 Oct 2004

He died after a prolonged illness, family sources said. He was 80.

SP offers 17 seats to Cong, but won't join Rahul's yatra till...

SP offers 17 seats to Cong, but won't join Rahul's yatra till...

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

The Gandhi-led yatra will pass through Amethi on Monday. It will then enter Raebareli, where the Samajwadi Party chief had earlier said he would join.

Cannes vote: Which Aishwarya Rai do you love?

Cannes vote: Which Aishwarya Rai do you love?

Rediff.com14 May 2018

Take a look at Aishwarya's looks when she was not on the red carpet.

Govt meets Ladakh team, agrees to discuss statehood, other demands

Govt meets Ladakh team, agrees to discuss statehood, other demands

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

The 14-member delegation of the Apex Body Leh and Kargil Democratic Alliance met the high-powered committee for Ladakh headed by Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai.

BJP encouraged people to flout SC ban on crackers: AAP

BJP encouraged people to flout SC ban on crackers: AAP

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

Delhi BJP vice president Kapil Mishra hailed people for defying the cracker ban.

Ace shooter Jitu Rai recommended for Khel Ratna

Ace shooter Jitu Rai recommended for Khel Ratna

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

Asian Games gold medallist Jitu Rai has been recommended for the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award for his exploits in pistol shooting in the last two years although he couldn't win a medal in the Rio Olympics. "Yes, we have recommended Jitu's name for Khel Ratna award," National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) secretary Rajiv Bhatia said. NRAI has also recommended woman rifle shooter Apurvi Chanela and men rifle shooters Gurpreet Singh and PN Prakash for the Arjuna Awards, according to Bhatia.

Recipe: Maharaj Bhawar Singh's Surti Undhiyu

Recipe: Maharaj Bhawar Singh's Surti Undhiyu

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

Before winter ends, it's time to give undhiyu a try!

PIX: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's golden moments

PIX: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's golden moments

Rediff.com27 May 2014

First, it was the anarkalis, now, it's the dawn of the golden era as far as Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's designer wardrobe is concerned.

Congress fields Ajay Rai against Modi, Kejriwal

Congress fields Ajay Rai against Modi, Kejriwal

Rediff.com8 Apr 2014

"Rai is a grass root worker, who is a sitting Congress MLA and has fought a number of elections successfully and he will be the best candidate in Varanasi", party spokesman Randeep Surjewala told reporters announcing the candidature.

Recipe: Shorshe Ilish

Recipe: Shorshe Ilish

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

How about whipping up a Bengali dish for dinner?

Kejriwal, Jain, Sisodia on AAP's star campaigners list for Gujarat

Kejriwal, Jain, Sisodia on AAP's star campaigners list for Gujarat

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

Names of Rajya Sabha MPs Harbhajan Singh and Swati Maliwal are missing from the list.

Is India's Marble Industry Facing A Bleak Future?

Is India's Marble Industry Facing A Bleak Future?

Rediff.com9 May 2024

'Every year, the marble industry is shrinking due to tiles. It has already decreased by 20-25 per cent in recent years.'

Advani to attend Ram temple consecration, says VHP

Advani to attend Ram temple consecration, says VHP

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

Alok Kumar said that all the required medical facilities and other arrangements will be provided to Advani during his visit to the Pran Pratistha ceremony in Ayodhya.

How Ram mandir is a true amalgamation of India

How Ram mandir is a true amalgamation of India

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

'The temple's construction is the result of collective wisdom of some of the best brains in the country. Water and sacred soil from almost all pilgrimage sites in India, including Gangotri, Yamunotri, Kailash Mansarovar, Prayags (there are seven Prayags) and all 'puris' (seven holy towns in India, besides Ayodhya) have been used in the making of the temple'

'Priyanka Chopra Was A Clear Winner'

'Priyanka Chopra Was A Clear Winner'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

'Priyanka has done very well in Bollywood and Hollywood. But had she joined politics, it might have been a different story altogether. Given how ambitious she was, she would have made a good youth leader. She might even have launched her own party,' says Sathya Saran

Cong axes Nirupam for 6 yrs over remarks against ally Uddhav Sena

Cong axes Nirupam for 6 yrs over remarks against ally Uddhav Sena

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

Taking note of complaints of indiscipline and anti-party statements, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge approved Nirupam's expulsion from the party for six years with immediate effect, an official communication from the party said.

No Priyanka vs Modi in Varanasi; Congress fields Ajay Rai

No Priyanka vs Modi in Varanasi; Congress fields Ajay Rai

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

The Congress also fielded Madhusudan Tiwari from Gorakhpur against BJP's actor-turned politician Ravi Kishan.

13 Union ministers bite the dust as Modi magic fails

13 Union ministers bite the dust as Modi magic fails

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

BJP heavyweights Smriti Irani, Arjun Munda, Ajay Mishra Teni and Kailash Chaudhary were among the 13 Union ministers who tasted defeat in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, as stunning losses in three Hindi heartland states forced the BJP to rely on allies to form the government.

Recipe: Jayanti's Panchmel Dal And Baafle

Recipe: Jayanti's Panchmel Dal And Baafle

Rediff.com20 May 2024

The protein-rich dal goes well with baafle that's deep-fried in ghee.

People of Amethi want to 'rectify' their mistake: UP Cong chief

People of Amethi want to 'rectify' their mistake: UP Cong chief

Rediff.com19 Aug 2023

The people of Amethi want to rectify their 'mistake' of 2019 and Congress workers as well as leaders are demanding that Rahul Gandhi contest from the constituency in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, the party's Uttar Pradesh chief Ajay Rai said.

Khanna forms committee on Palam fiasco, Rai disbands it

Khanna forms committee on Palam fiasco, Rai disbands it

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

In a mail to COA and BCCI officer-bearers, Khanna informed them about his decision to form a panel chaired by acting treasurer Aniruddh Chaudhary with Ratnakar Shetty being the convenor. The other members were supposed to be Avishek Dalmiya (CAB) and Jai Shah (Gujarat CA).

Bihar 'topper' Ruby Rai sent to judicial custody

Bihar 'topper' Ruby Rai sent to judicial custody

Rediff.com26 Jun 2016

The Bihar State Examination Board Class 12 arts topper was on Saturday taken into custody by Patna Police's Special Investigation Team soon after she failed the re-test.

WATCH! Aaradhya's First Speech!

WATCH! Aaradhya's First Speech!

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

'What my darling, my life, my mom is doing is truly important and truly wonderful.' 'It's helping the world, it's helping everyone around us.'

All corporate loan defaults not frauds: Vinod Rai

All corporate loan defaults not frauds: Vinod Rai

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

The cacophony of uninformed voices should not impact decision making process of bank executives.

Harivansh Rai Bachchan cremated

Harivansh Rai Bachchan cremated

Rediff.com19 Jan 2003

Elder son Amitabh Bachchan lit the funeral pyre at the Ruia Park crematorium in suburban Juhu.

Can Vinod Rai change the fortunes of ailing banks?

Can Vinod Rai change the fortunes of ailing banks?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

Former CAG Vinod Rai said he will not take a single rupee in remuneration from the government for his work.

Archery WC: Good day for India as Recurve men's team in final

Archery WC: Good day for India as Recurve men's team in final

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

Priyansh, Jyothi make compound semis

Tension in Bihar after missing temple staff's mutilated body found in village

Tension in Bihar after missing temple staff's mutilated body found in village

Rediff.com17 Dec 2023

On the possible motive behind the murder, Prabhat said the temple was embroiled in a land dispute.

Recipe: Jackfruit Masala

Recipe: Jackfruit Masala

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

Once you overcome the challenge of cutting and cleaning jackfruit, it will be a breeze to make this dish.

Delhi govt plans artificial rain to curb air pollution

Delhi govt plans artificial rain to curb air pollution

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said that inducing artificial rain can only be attempted when there are clouds or moisture available.

CBI calls former Mumbai top cop Rakesh Maria 'unrelied witness'

CBI calls former Mumbai top cop Rakesh Maria 'unrelied witness'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has submitted a list of 23 witnesses it would not be examining against former media executive Indrani Mukerjea and other accused in connection with the killing of her daughter Sheena Bora.

Vivo PMLA case: Court extends ED custody of the accused by 3 days

Vivo PMLA case: Court extends ED custody of the accused by 3 days

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

A court in New Delhi on Friday extended by three days the ED custody of four people arrested in a money laundering case against Chinese smart phone maker Vivo, including the managing director of Lava International mobile company and a Chinese national. The four accused were produced before Additional Sessions Judge Devender Kumar Jangala on completion of their three-day ED custody. On Friday, the agency moved four separate applications seeking extension of their custody by 10 days but the court granted it only three more days for custodial interrogation of the accused.

Phase VI: 58 LS seats, including all 7 in Delhi, to vote on Saturday

Phase VI: 58 LS seats, including all 7 in Delhi, to vote on Saturday

Rediff.com24 May 2024

Besides the national capital, polling for the sixth round of the marathon seven-phase elections will be held Saturday in 14 seats in Uttar Pradesh, all 10 seats of Haryana, eight seats each in Bihar and West Bengal, six seats in Odisha, four seats in Jharkhand and one seat in Jammu and Kashmir.

SP to fight on 63 UP seats, Cong on 17, including Amethi, Rae Bareli

SP to fight on 63 UP seats, Cong on 17, including Amethi, Rae Bareli

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) partners Samajwadi Party and Congress on Wednesday announced a tie-up for the Lok Sabha polls in Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, with UP's main opposition party leaving 17 out of the 80 seats in the state for the ally.

Will visit Ayodhya when temple construction is completed: Sharad Pawar

Will visit Ayodhya when temple construction is completed: Sharad Pawar

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

In a letter to Champat Rai, general secretary of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, Pawar said he was thankful for the invitation to attend the 'Pran Pratistha' ceremony at the temple on January 22 but won't be a part of it on that day.