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Monsoon to end late, benefit farmers

Monsoon to end late, benefit farmers

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

The weather office forecasts monsoon rains to be above average this year after the droughts ravaged crops and worsened rural distress

'Chak de India! So proud of our women's hockey team'

'Chak de India! So proud of our women's hockey team'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

'A dream moment', said the country's sports fraternity in unison as it celebrated the resurgence of Indian hockey at the Tokyo Olympics after the women's team advanced to its first ever semi-final, in Tokyo, on Monday.

Rajyavardhan's son bags gold as Indians on target at Junior Shotgun Cup

Rajyavardhan's son bags gold as Indians on target at Junior Shotgun Cup

Rediff.com30 May 2016

Manavaditya Rathore, son of former Olympic Silver medalist Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, won the gold medal at 8th International Junior Shotgun Cup in Finland, on Sunday.

Govt refutes censor board chief's charges of coercion

Govt refutes censor board chief's charges of coercion

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

Hours after the Censor Board chairperson Leela Samson leveled charges that the government was interfering in the functioning of the body, the government has come forward and refuted Samson's charges, asserting that it has always maintained a distance from the certification process.

Red Corner notice likely to be issued against Lalit: Govt

Red Corner notice likely to be issued against Lalit: Govt

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

The Centre on Friday said it was taking steps to extradite Lalit Modi and a Red Corner notice may soon be issued against him.

Rohtang tunnel stone laid by Sonia removed before inauguration: Cong

Rohtang tunnel stone laid by Sonia removed before inauguration: Cong

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

In a letter to Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur, state Congress president Kuldeep Singh Rathore said Gandhi had laid the foundation stone on June 28, 2010 in the presence of the then CM Prem Kumar Dhumal and Union minister Virbhadra Singh.

CBI arrests BJP MLA in Dara Singh fake encounter

CBI arrests BJP MLA in Dara Singh fake encounter

Rediff.com5 Apr 2012

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Thursday arrested Bharatiya Janata Party member of Legislative Assembly Rajendra Rathore in connection with the fake encounter of local liquor smuggler Dara Singh in 2006.

How often has Akshay played a cop?

How often has Akshay played a cop?

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

Joginder Tuteja looks at Akki's various cop roles through the years, and realises that he's played one as many as 17 times!

These pics of Kingfisher models will make your day

These pics of Kingfisher models will make your day

Rediff.com29 Dec 2016

The venue Mykonos in Greece served the perfect backdrop for the annual calendar.

Can Himesh scare China away?

Can Himesh scare China away?

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

A playlist of 10 'so bad it's good' songs, our hostile neighbours will regret the day they decided to take panga.

Sonakshi: I am not open to wearing a bikini

Sonakshi: I am not open to wearing a bikini

Rediff.com22 May 2012

The young actress insists that intimate scenes and wearing bikini on screen is a complete no no.

FTII row: Fresh meeting to be held between govt and students

FTII row: Fresh meeting to be held between govt and students

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

A key meeting will be held on Tuesday between the government and the agitating FTII students in a fresh bid to end the four-month-long strike at the Pune-based institute.

Former Himachal CM Virbhadra Singh passes away

Former Himachal CM Virbhadra Singh passes away

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

The veteran leader breathed his last at Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC) in Shimla at 3.40 am, senior medical superintendent Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC) Dr. Janak Raj said.

Akshay Kumar shakes a leg with Prabhu Deva

Akshay Kumar shakes a leg with Prabhu Deva

Rediff.com20 Apr 2012

Here's what your favourite celebrities aare tweeting.

Ashwin reveals the secret behind his brilliant batting

Ashwin reveals the secret behind his brilliant batting

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

Ashwin came in at number eight and showed everyone how to bat on a deteriorating surface with an excellent century

PM Modi hopes historic Test match will boost ties with Afghanistan

PM Modi hopes historic Test match will boost ties with Afghanistan

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he hopes the historic cricket Test match between India and Afghanistan would strengthen ties between the South Asian neighbours and allies in the fight against militancy in the region.

Tendulkar, Sehwag, Sindhu mourn demise of Sridevi

Tendulkar, Sehwag, Sindhu mourn demise of Sridevi

Rediff.com25 Feb 2018

'It is hard to digest that Sridevi is no more'

PHOTOS: PM Modi congratulates Asian Games medal winners

PHOTOS: PM Modi congratulates Asian Games medal winners

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

India won a record medal haul at the 18th Asian Games by bagging 69 medals, beating the previous best of 65 won at the Guangzhou Asiad in 2010.

When President Kalam doubled up as an IAF pilot

When President Kalam doubled up as an IAF pilot

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

On June 8, 2006, President APJ Abdul Kalam became the first Head of State to fly a fighter plane, when he flew the Sukhoi-30 MKI at the Lohegaon Air Force Base in Pune.

Saffron wave drowns Congress's assembly poll gains in Rajasthan

Saffron wave drowns Congress's assembly poll gains in Rajasthan

Rediff.com24 May 2019

The highest winning margin was registered by BJP candidate Subhash Chandra Baheria in Bhilwara who defeated Congress candidate Ram Pal Sharma with a margin of 6,12,000 votes.

MHA seeks report from Rajasthan govt on charges of phone tapping

MHA seeks report from Rajasthan govt on charges of phone tapping

Rediff.com19 Jul 2020

In a communication, the ministry of home affairs told the Rajasthan chief secretary to send a report on the allegations of phone tapping, an official said. The chief secretary has been told to provide the details of the incident after two audio clips emerged, the official added.

Amid corona lockdown, woman walks 80 km to get married

Amid corona lockdown, woman walks 80 km to get married

Rediff.com23 May 2020

Goldie of Laxman Tilak village in Dera Mangalpur block in Kanpur Dehat district had been engaged for quite some time to Veeru alias Virendra Kumar Rathor of Baisapur village near Taalgram in Kannauj district. Their marriage was last slated to be held on May 4, only to be postponed then for a convenient date at the earliest.

Mairaj-Rashmmi bag gold at Asian Shotgun C'ship

Mairaj-Rashmmi bag gold at Asian Shotgun C'ship

Rediff.com13 Aug 2017

The Indian duo edged the Chinese pair of Liu Jiangchi and Gao Jianmei 28-27 in the gold-medal match.

Alia, Kiara, Priyanka glam up Akash Ambani's wedding

Alia, Kiara, Priyanka glam up Akash Ambani's wedding

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

B-Town celebs shine at Akash Ambani and Shloka Mehta's wedding reception, which took place in Mumbai on March 10.

#20YearsOfLagaan: What the cast is up to

#20YearsOfLagaan: What the cast is up to

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

As we celebrate 20 years of the epic, Namrata Thakker takes a look at the cast and sees what they have been up to since.

Goyal given additional charge of FinMin, Irani loses I&B portfolio

Goyal given additional charge of FinMin, Irani loses I&B portfolio

Rediff.com14 May 2018

Irani's deputy in the I&B ministry Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore has been given the charge of the key portfolio.

Veterans demand govt's intervention for release of alleged Indian spy

Veterans demand govt's intervention for release of alleged Indian spy

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

A group of veterans on Wednesday came out in open support of Kulbhushan Jadhav and demanded "strong action" by the government in securing his immediate release and return home.

Not hounding media, says government, refuting Cong's charge

Not hounding media, says government, refuting Cong's charge

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

Strongly refuting the charge, Information and Broadcasting Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore said the government has nothing to do with the internal developments of the channel and the opposition was raising the matter as it has no issues to flag in the House.

Make no mistake, we're heading into war

Make no mistake, we're heading into war

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

The days of a thousand cuts are over. These mini wars will remain under the threshold of undeniable war, but will escalate closer to that threshold when their big brother pushes in. Chinese aggression has changed the matrix, the strategies, and surely the objectives too, warns David Devadas.

Weeks before Bihar poll, 'Mahagathbandhan' hit roadblock

Weeks before Bihar poll, 'Mahagathbandhan' hit roadblock

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

Leave alone taking forward the seat-sharing talks with the existing and probable allies, the Mahagathbandhan remains an amorphous entity weeks before the first phase of polling on October 28, a situation that will make the rival NDA camp, which in any case looks sitting pretty, all the more happier.

Olympic medals and their evolution

Olympic medals and their evolution

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

During the ancient Olympic Games, athletes who emerged victorious were awarded 'Kotinos' or olive wreaths

PICS: Embroidered elegance, stunning styles at Bridal Week

PICS: Embroidered elegance, stunning styles at Bridal Week

Rediff.com27 Jul 2013

We bring you the best of runway from Day Three of Aamby Valley India Bridal Fashion Week 2013, with showings by Falguni & Shane Peacock and Raghavendra Rathore and showstoppers Neha Dhupia and Anil Kapoor.

'Tired of answering questions on Rishabh Pant'

'Tired of answering questions on Rishabh Pant'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2020

Batting coach Vikram Rathour is not amused any more to answer questions on Rishabh Pant

What was Pratip Chaudhuri's crime?

What was Pratip Chaudhuri's crime?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

The account turned bad before Chaudhari took over as SBI chairman and the asset was sold to AARC following an open bidding process, months after Chaudhari retired, explains Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

PM Modi graces India's opening Under-17 World Cup match

PM Modi graces India's opening Under-17 World Cup match

Rediff.com6 Oct 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday graced Indian football's historic moment when he greeted players of both the teams ahead of India's opening FIFA U-17 World Cup match against USA, in New Delhi.

NRAI files appeal in Delhi High Court

NRAI files appeal in Delhi High Court

Rediff.com1 May 2013

The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) filed an appeal in the Delhi High Court exactly nine days after the court declared the shooting body's April 6 elections as null and void.

Row erupts over R-Day ad on Constitution without secular word

Row erupts over R-Day ad on Constitution without secular word

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

A row erupted over a Republic Day advertisement issued by the Information and Broadcasting Ministry which carried a picture of the Preamble to the Constitution as it appeared before the 42nd Amendment, without the words 'secular' and 'socialist'.

Vasundhara Raje distributes portfolios; retains 46 ministries

Vasundhara Raje distributes portfolios; retains 46 ministries

Rediff.com21 Dec 2013

Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje on Saturday retained 46 ministries as she allotted portfolios of Rural Development and Panchayti Raj, Health and Mines among her Cabinet ministers.

Good monsoon to bring cheer to economy

Good monsoon to bring cheer to economy

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

Monsoon is critical for the country's 263 million farmers and their rice, cane, corn, cotton and soybean crops because nearly half of its farmland lacks irrigation.

Verdict in Ruchika molestation case today

Verdict in Ruchika molestation case today

Rediff.com20 May 2010

A court in Chandigarh on Thursday will pronounce its verdict on former Haryana director general of police S P S Rathore''s plea challenging his conviction in Ruchika molestation case.