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From Siachen Glacier to Asiad: This armyman's tumultuous journey

From Siachen Glacier to Asiad: This armyman's tumultuous journey

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

Havildar Amit Kumar has overcome a career-threatening shoulder injury, an unforgiving two years in the Line of Control at Siachen Glacier and a terrible train robbery to represent India at the Asian Games.

Church attacks: 'Why is Prime Minister Modi quiet?'

Church attacks: 'Why is Prime Minister Modi quiet?'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

'The rhetoric of the right wing is creating such a situation. They are inspiring youngsters to such action by their speeches.'

'The church attacks have been deliberately planned and carried out'

'The church attacks have been deliberately planned and carried out'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

'We are knocking at the doors of the central government, but nothing is happening.'

Brave Indian woman store clerk fights off armed robber in US

Brave Indian woman store clerk fights off armed robber in US

Rediff.com5 Mar 2016

Armed with just a hammer, an Indian-American woman store clerk bravely fought and chased away a man who tried to rob her store at gunpoint, according to a media report.

Principal on her way to receive President's medal robbed in train

Principal on her way to receive President's medal robbed in train

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

A school principal was allegedly robbed in an express train while she was on her way to Delhi to receive the President's Medal on Teachers' Day on September 5, police said on Thursday.

Dec 16 gang rape: Verdict on juvenile on Aug 19

Dec 16 gang rape: Verdict on juvenile on Aug 19

Rediff.com5 Aug 2013

The judgment in the December 16 gang rape case involving a minor was on Monday deferred till August 19 by the Juvenile Justice Board pursuant to a direction of the Supreme Court.

Forgotten day in Kashmir's history

Forgotten day in Kashmir's history

Rediff.com8 Mar 2004

Verdict on juvenile in Delhi gangrape case deferred

Verdict on juvenile in Delhi gangrape case deferred

Rediff.com25 Jul 2013

The verdict in the December 16 gangrape case involving a minor was on Thursday deferred to August 5 by the Juvenile Justice Board.

China executes murderer of 67

China executes murderer of 67

Rediff.com14 Feb 2004

China executes murderer of 67

9 die in Costa Rica bank shootout

9 die in Costa Rica bank shootout

Rediff.com10 Mar 2005

A bungled bank raid which turned into a hostage crisis ended Wednesday when the only robber left standing surrendered.

Under fire on all fronts, 2019 polls a chance for Yogi Adityanath to prove himself

Under fire on all fronts, 2019 polls a chance for Yogi Adityanath to prove himself

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

The Hindutva poster boy has lost his sheen following the BJP's poll reverses in Hindi heartland states and his style of governance, reports Virendra Singh Rawat.

Indian left bleeding in hate crime in New Jersey

Indian left bleeding in hate crime in New Jersey

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

An elderly Indian-American man was attacked and left bleeding on the road in a New Jersey neighbourhood in an apparent bias crime by an assailant who has been taken into custody.

'The Manchester United-Solskjaer combine can achieve anything'

'The Manchester United-Solskjaer combine can achieve anything'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

Manchester United's interim manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been hailed by the Norwegian press and his former United captain and teammate Gary Neville expects him to get the job on a permanent basis this month: "I'll be surprised if Solskjaer is not awarded the job during the international break (in March)."

Unnao rape survivor's fight for justice was tough

Unnao rape survivor's fight for justice was tough

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

From police refusing to name the accused when the complaint was first filed to seeing her father tortured and killed, from her uncle being ensnared in an unrelated case to suffering an accident, which had clear marks of a conspiracy, the going was tough for her.

In 7 encounters, two wanted criminals killed in UP within 24 hours

In 7 encounters, two wanted criminals killed in UP within 24 hours

Rediff.com25 Mar 2018

Seven other criminals were arrested in separate seven encounters in four districts

2 jailed for trying to install Islamic regime in Malaysia

2 jailed for trying to install Islamic regime in Malaysia

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

A father and son duo has been sentenced up to 18 years in prison in Malaysia for planning terror attacks aimed at installing an Islamic regime the country by launching a jihad to kidnap people.

87 per cent Rajya Sabha candidates are crorepatis

87 per cent Rajya Sabha candidates are crorepatis

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

Election watchdog Association of Democratic Reforms also reported that Janata Dal-United's Mahendra Prasad was the richest with assets worth Rs 4,078 crore.

'2 to 3 years for economy to recover'

'2 to 3 years for economy to recover'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2020

'It was like a doctor giving some simple pain killers to a patient in dire requirement of chemotherapy.' 'There was no sense of urgency or desperation in this particular Budget.'

Three arrested in Delhi heist case

Three arrested in Delhi heist case

Rediff.com1 Feb 2014

Three persons have been arrested for the daring broad day light heist in which around Rs 8 crore had been looted in Lajpat Nagar area on New Delhi on Tuesday.

3 held for theft at Satyarthi's house; Nobel citation found

3 held for theft at Satyarthi's house; Nobel citation found

Rediff.com12 Feb 2017

The three accused brothers, Rajan alias Natta, 25, Vinod, 35, and Sunil, 28, have had previous involvements in burglary and robbery cases.

Mugged? Er..not really: Kevin

Mugged? Er..not really: Kevin

Rediff.com20 Apr 2004

Women roaming alone in markets spread vulgarity: Pak clerics

Women roaming alone in markets spread vulgarity: Pak clerics

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

Islamic clerics on Friday barred women who are not accompanied by a close male relative from entering markets of Karak area in Pakistan's restive northwest.

ULFA leader Anup Chetia to give up armed ways

ULFA leader Anup Chetia to give up armed ways

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

Anup Chetia, who is now lodged at the Guwahati Central Jail, said that he wanted to join the pro-talks faction of the ULFA.

Soumya rape and murder: SC scraps Govindachamy's death penalty

Soumya rape and murder: SC scraps Govindachamy's death penalty

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

Soumya, an employee of a shopping mall in Kochi, was pushed out of a running train in February 1, 2011 and raped.

In IPO papers Uber highlights competition from desi rivals in India

In IPO papers Uber highlights competition from desi rivals in India

Rediff.com13 Apr 2019

Uber's draft prospectus for the biggest IPO in the world since Alibaba's in 2014 has projected a major cash burn for Uber in trying to get a significant market share in India, reports Karan Choudhury.

Danish gang rape: Court records statements of police officials

Danish gang rape: Court records statements of police officials

Rediff.com21 Nov 2015

A Delhi court on Saturday recorded the statement of two police officials in a case in which a 52-year-old Danish woman was allegedly gang raped by nine persons last year.

Another attack on church in Chhattisgarh

Another attack on church in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

Two unidentified men armed with sharp-edged weapons barged into a church in Chhattisgarh's Bastar district and allegedly set ablaze a Bible.

Lord Krishna Bank director murdered in Angola

Lord Krishna Bank director murdered in Angola

Rediff.com12 Feb 2004

Delhi-based businessman and director of Lord Krishna Bank Ashwini K Puri was murdered in Angolan capital Luanda on Wednesday.

When Hrithik, Dharmendra ROBBED Diamonds!

When Hrithik, Dharmendra ROBBED Diamonds!

Rediff.com23 Oct 2014

Bollywood's grand diamond heists!

'Sarita was robbed'

'Sarita was robbed'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

'Sarita is the most abused and unsupported Indian boxer of all time.'

Judge orders US swimmer Lochte, teammate not to leave Brazil

Judge orders US swimmer Lochte, teammate not to leave Brazil

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

A Brazilian judge has ordered US swimmers Ryan Lochte and James Feigen not to leave the country, saying they gave conflicting accounts of how they were robbed at gunpoint outside the Rio Games at the weekend.

Security beefed up at Games after officials say bus hit by stones

Security beefed up at Games after officials say bus hit by stones

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

Rio Games organizers stepped up police patrols around the Olympic Park on Wednesday after two people were injured when a bus was hit by what security officials said were stones hurled by vandals.

Two jailed for Bali bombings

Two jailed for Bali bombings

Rediff.com8 Sep 2003

NRI found murdered in Mumbai

NRI found murdered in Mumbai

Rediff.com24 Aug 2003

Asha Goel, 61, had arrived from Toronto 10 days ago.

DISLIKE! India tops Facebook restrictions

DISLIKE! India tops Facebook restrictions

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

Facebook blocked 5,832 pieces of content during July-December 2014 on orders of the Indian government.

Robber asks taxi to wait, then robs bank and escapes in it

Robber asks taxi to wait, then robs bank and escapes in it

Rediff.com4 Mar 2014

Confident thief! A robber in the UK asked a taxi to wait for him as he went inside a bank and robbed it after which he made his getaway in the cab with thousands of pounds.

Review: Vijay Sethupathi shines in Sethupathi

Review: Vijay Sethupathi shines in Sethupathi

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

Director Arun Kumar scripts an entertaining tale packed with refreshing characters and great music, writes S Saraswathi.

6 Taiwan inmates commit suicide, ending 14-hour long hostage standoff

6 Taiwan inmates commit suicide, ending 14-hour long hostage standoff

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

Six Taiwan prison inmates commit suicide, ending 14-hour long hostage standoff.

Review: Visaranai is chilling

Review: Visaranai is chilling

Rediff.com7 Feb 2016

Visaranai is a brutally honest film, feels S Saraswathi.