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Sakshi expelled from national camp for indiscipline, taken back

Sakshi expelled from national camp for indiscipline, taken back

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

In a shocking turn of events, 25 out of the 45 women grapplers, who train at the SAI centre in Lucknow, reported absent from the national camp without taking permission from the National Federation.

When Bollywood turned patriotic!

When Bollywood turned patriotic!

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

Stars take to social media to wish fan Independence Day!

Over 12,000 pilgrims begin Amarnath Yatra amid tight security

Over 12,000 pilgrims begin Amarnath Yatra amid tight security

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

The first batch of over 12,000 yatris (pilgrims) left for the cave shrine located at 14,500 feet above the sea level from the two base camps.

PHOTOS: Amarnath yatra begins amid tight security

PHOTOS: Amarnath yatra begins amid tight security

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

More than 8,000 pilgrims on Monday paid obeisance at the holy cave shrine.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

Here's a recap of the events from the past 24 hours.

Stalin Needs to Think Fast, Act Faster

Stalin Needs to Think Fast, Act Faster

Rediff.com4 Sep 2021

Good intentions and elaborate roadmaps apart, there is an urgent need for the Tamil Nadu chief minister to come up with branded schemes like MGR's meal scheme, asserts N Sathiya Moorthy.

Bollywood's holiday calendar for 2017!

Bollywood's holiday calendar for 2017!

Rediff.com11 Jan 2017

The 2017 movie release calendar is out, and filmmakers have picked the major festival/ holiday time to release their films.

These conjoined sisters have given up eating for Salman

These conjoined sisters have given up eating for Salman

Rediff.com6 May 2015

The twins are grief-stricken and are praying for his well-being.

Chocolate mithais to attract 5% GST, Centre clarifies

Chocolate mithais to attract 5% GST, Centre clarifies

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

The clarification comes amid reports that sweet shops have discontinued chocolate barfis and chocolate sandesh.

Amarnath yatra begins amid multi-tier security

Amarnath yatra begins amid multi-tier security

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

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How 55-year old Gits plans to beat competition

How 55-year old Gits plans to beat competition

Rediff.com25 Aug 2019

Gits now has super food mixes like brown rice and flax seeds idli mix, oats idli mix and such other products. It has also launched an organic and vegan version of ready meals abroad. It also has an e-store, besides selling through Flipkart, Amazon and Big Basket.

Parliament session may be extended to push important bills

Parliament session may be extended to push important bills

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

The current session of Parliament may be extended to enable the passage of bills, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Venkaiah Naidu told Bharatiya Janata Party MPs in New Delhi on Tuesday.

Rhea Chakraborty's SECRET dream!

Rhea Chakraborty's SECRET dream!

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

The bubby actress shares her life mantras with Anita Aikara/Rediff.com.

It's faith over fear for Amarnath pilgrims

It's faith over fear for Amarnath pilgrims

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

In wake of the last year's attack, special gadgets and new and better technology have been used to further strengthen the security.

Now a free mobile app to 'bachao' women

Now a free mobile app to 'bachao' women

Rediff.com27 Aug 2013

'Bachchao', a free android application developed by Chinmayi and her team, enables women to send alerts to friends and family in case of potential threat.

GST is here! Please don't ask for gifts

GST is here! Please don't ask for gifts

Rediff.com10 Aug 2017

As freebies/gift vouchers attract GST, retailers are opting for straight discounts this festive season.

Rakhi Special: Bollywood's CUTEST sibling pictures

Rakhi Special: Bollywood's CUTEST sibling pictures

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

This Raksha Bandhan, we decided to look at some adorable bhai-behen pictures of our film industry from their social media sites.

Sakshi thanks Sushil, Yogeshwar Dutt

Sakshi thanks Sushil, Yogeshwar Dutt

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

Sakshi thanked Olympic medalists Sushil Kumar and Yogeshwar Dutt for showing wrestling the way.

The other Kapoor, Abraham, Dhawan: Meet Bollywood's BROTHERS

The other Kapoor, Abraham, Dhawan: Meet Bollywood's BROTHERS

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

We'd certainly love to see more of them!

Amarnath Yatra begins amid tight security

Amarnath Yatra begins amid tight security

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

Amid tight security arrangements, the annual Amarnath yatra commenced from Jammu as the first batch of 1,280 pilgrims left for the cave shrine in the South Kashmir Himalayas.

Zoya Agarwal, the pilot who dared to dream

Zoya Agarwal, the pilot who dared to dream

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

'Even today, I am like a kid in a candy land -- I look at my airplane with as much excitement as an eight year old.'

Man found dead at Congress leader Kumari Selja's house

Man found dead at Congress leader Kumari Selja's house

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

A 42-year-old man was found dead at the residence of former Union minister and Congress leader Kumari Selja in Sunehri Bagh in New Delhi on Monday morning, police said.

IMAGE: Parineeti's HOT new photoshoot

IMAGE: Parineeti's HOT new photoshoot

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities:

Autonomy for govt banks remains on paper

Autonomy for govt banks remains on paper

Rediff.com31 Aug 2015

Instructions were issued on holding loan camps in the last week of September.

Rakhi Special: The best gifts you can buy under Rs 20,000

Rakhi Special: The best gifts you can buy under Rs 20,000

Rediff.com26 Aug 2018

Your sibling will thank you for these, says Ashish Narsale.

Why I love and hate Dil Se..

Why I love and hate Dil Se..

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

Favourite movie homes, comparing Amitabh-Shashi's beds in Kabhi Kabhie and discovering the truth about Salman Khan's 1990s chartbuster... All in Sukanya Verma's Super Filmi Week.

Adityanath shows his real colours

Adityanath shows his real colours

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

'In Yogi's Raj, Hindu festivals are State festivals.' 'He celebrates them, so does his police force, as he boasted in the assembly on Tuesday.' 'Eid, Christmas -- these can be observed, but expect nothing from the State to facilitate these celebrations,' says Jyoti Punwani.

Raakhi Special: Bollywood's BEST Brother? VOTE!

Raakhi Special: Bollywood's BEST Brother? VOTE!

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

Who is the best onscreen brother - Salman or Ranveer?

Modi on Mann ki Baat: The world is keen to know more about India

Modi on Mann ki Baat: The world is keen to know more about India

Rediff.com28 Jun 2015

He also emphasised on the need for saving water and planting trees to preserve the environment.

Why Akshay Kumar will play Gulshan Kumar

Why Akshay Kumar will play Gulshan Kumar

Rediff.com17 Aug 2017

'It is the journey of my father -- how he made it in this industry in no time, from a nobody to a music mogul.'

'Imran is a puppet of the Pakistani military'

'Imran is a puppet of the Pakistani military'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

'The only quality required in this tenure is to be the military's yes man and that he has the capacity to do so.'

GST has transformed economy: PM in Mann Ki Baat

GST has transformed economy: PM in Mann Ki Baat

Rediff.com30 Jul 2017

He said it was not only a tax reform but 'is a measure that lends strength to the new culture of honesty'.

Sakshi accorded grand welcome, presented Rs 2.5 crore cheque

Sakshi accorded grand welcome, presented Rs 2.5 crore cheque

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

Haryana on Wednesday honoured its 'daughter' Sakshi Malik by appointing her as brand ambassador of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi's flagship 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' campaign and presenting the Olympic bronze medallist a cheque of Rs 2.5 crore.

When Saif wore Rishi Kapoor's sweater!

When Saif wore Rishi Kapoor's sweater!

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

Sukanya Verma talks about her yet another fun filmi week!

Donkeys inspire me, they're loyal: PM

Donkeys inspire me, they're loyal: PM

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

Responding to the donkey remarks made by Akhilesh, Modi said the criticism of donkeys by the UP CM only reflected his 'casteist mentality' and 'the feeling of hatred does not suit him'.

'His interests were books, verse and politics'

'His interests were books, verse and politics'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

Far away from the glare of publicity lives Atal Bihari Vajpayee's family -- three sisters, nephews, nieces and their children. A large family proud of its bond with India's leader.

What it takes to be a Dangal wrestler

What it takes to be a Dangal wrestler

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

'Some of the good wrestlers are making really good money.' 'If you look at their lifestyles, they are no less compared to our cricketers.'

Meet this unusual BJP candidate from Kerala

Meet this unusual BJP candidate from Kerala

Rediff.com10 May 2016

32 years ago, CPI-M activists hacked both the legs of Sadanandan Master, a former party member who has moved over to the RSS. Master learnt to walk using prosthetic legs and rebuilt his life. Today he is the BJP candidate highly-sensitive Koothuparamba constituency of Kannur. He told Shobha Warrier/Rediff.com his story.

FULL TEXT of PM Modi's I-Day address

FULL TEXT of PM Modi's I-Day address

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

Following is the full text of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the 73rd Independence Day.

How small entrepreneurs are making it big on Flipkart, Amazon

How small entrepreneurs are making it big on Flipkart, Amazon

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

The e-commerce story in India has begun to look up.