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The (In)eligible Bachelors: A quest for Mr Right!

The (In)eligible Bachelors: A quest for Mr Right!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2011

London-based author Ruchita Misra talks to Sahim Salim about her first book The (In)eligible Bachelors a funny tale of a young single MBA grad and her search for the perfect husband.

PIX: Salman, Katrina at Baba Siddique's Iftar party

PIX: Salman, Katrina at Baba Siddique's Iftar party

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

A look at the star arrivals!

China unusually aggressive in Doka La: FS to House panel

China unusually aggressive in Doka La: FS to House panel

Rediff.com18 Jul 2017

Jaishankar maintained that New Delhi is engaged with Beijing in defusing tension through diplomatic channels.

Anna's life in your hands, Kejriwal tells Hisar voters

Anna's life in your hands, Kejriwal tells Hisar voters

Rediff.com11 Oct 2011

The keenly watched by-election in Hisar has turned into a war of words between Team Anna and the Congress. Though the anti-corruption crusader is not present in Hisar, his posters and 'Main-Anna-Hoon' caps are as visible as the campaign posters of the three main candidates in the election, reports Sahim Salim.

Two policemen suspended in Akole gang-rape case

Two policemen suspended in Akole gang-rape case

Rediff.com13 Jul 2011

Three days after dacoits gang raped two women in Veergaon village of Akole district in Maharashtra, Home Minister R R Patil, who visited the place on Tuesday, announced the suspension of two policemen for dereliction of duty.

2 Pakistanis among 4 terrorists involved in Amarnath attack

2 Pakistanis among 4 terrorists involved in Amarnath attack

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

A massive manhunt has been launched for the four terrorists

How men from Punjab were 'sold' in Iraq

How men from Punjab were 'sold' in Iraq

Rediff.com27 Sep 2011

Sahim Salim explains the modus operandi employed by dubious travel agents in Punjab to lure youths into slavery in Iraq

A Slumdog Millionaire in Cannes

A Slumdog Millionaire in Cannes

Rediff.com19 May 2009

Ayush Manesh Khedekar who played young Jamal in the Oscar-winning movie is in Cannes to promote his latest movie Shyam's Secret.

Police brutality

Police brutality

Rediff.com22 Jun 2011

Sahim Salim talks to relatives of the June 3 Forbesganj, Bihar firing victims. The police had opened fire on villagers when they brought down a wall on government-acquired land, which the villagers claimed was blocking the connecting road between two villages. The police fired indiscriminately, killing four, including a seven-month-old, and a pregnant woman.

UP girl's death: 'Cops did the unthinkable crime'

UP girl's death: 'Cops did the unthinkable crime'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2011

Rediff.com's Sahim Salim visits UP's Lakhimpur Kheri district where an eleven-year old girl Sonam was found dead in a village police station last week. While the girl's family alleges foul play on the part of policemen, the officials try to shrug responsibility.

UP girl's death: 'Cops did the unthinkable crime'

UP girl's death: 'Cops did the unthinkable crime'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2011

Rediff.com's Sahim Salim visits UP's Lakhimpur Kheri district where an eleven-year old girl Sonam was found dead in a village police station last week. While the girl's family alleges foul play on the part of policemen, the officials try to shrug responsibility.

Cops take Mumbai gang rape accused back to crime spot

Cops take Mumbai gang rape accused back to crime spot

Rediff.com28 Aug 2013

The five accused arrested in connection with the gang rape of 23-year-old photojournalist were on Wednesday taken to Shakti Mills compound in Mumbai to reconstruct the sequence of events that led to the crime.

PIX: Salman, Anushka at Arpita's baby shower!

PIX: Salman, Anushka at Arpita's baby shower!

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

Looking at Salman's party pictures.

IN PICS: Clueless protesters, unfamiliar grounds

IN PICS: Clueless protesters, unfamiliar grounds

Rediff.com5 Jun 2011

More than one armed policeman for every five unarmed, sleeping protestors. Add to that several security personnel from the Rapid Action Force and the Central Reserve Police Force. Not a fair equation, really. Sahim Salim reports from Ramlila grounds.

Shahid to wed in Greece

Shahid to wed in Greece

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

He will reportedly marry Delhi girl Mira Rajput on July 10.

From farmers to students, Ramdev finds support in one and all

From farmers to students, Ramdev finds support in one and all

Rediff.com4 Jun 2011

Supporting Baba Ramdev were many of his ardent supports. From students to farmers to office-goers -- people from all walks of life -- turned out at the Ramlila Ground on Saturday, tough in their resolve to join the fight against corruption. Sahim Salim reports.

'How do we know Baba himself is clean?'

'How do we know Baba himself is clean?'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2011

A kind of politics of fear has crept into the whole drama surrounding yoga guru Baba Ramdev's threat of going on an indefinite fast from Saturday principally against black money stashed abroad, reports Sahim Salim.

Kashmiris wake up to normalcy after 9 days

Kashmiris wake up to normalcy after 9 days

Rediff.com8 Aug 2010

After three days of incessant rains, clouds cleared in the Valley even as shops opened after nine days of relentless curfew on Sunday. Srinagar buzzed with activity as people flocked to markets with a vengeance, knowing that the next curfew might be imposed again as early as Monday.

BCCI awards: Sachin named player of the year

BCCI awards: Sachin named player of the year

Rediff.com31 May 2011

Indian batting legend Sachin Tendulkar and former all-rounder Salim Durrani bagged top honours, while the World Cup winning Indian team, led by skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni, was felicitated by the BCCI at its annual awards function in Mumbai on Tuesday.

CPI-M moves contempt notice against PM in Rajya Sabha

CPI-M moves contempt notice against PM in Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

The demonetisation has caused untold miseries to the ordinary people, Yechury said.

'I will rip apart those terrorists'

'I will rip apart those terrorists'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2017

'If you have the guts, come out in the open and fire.' 'Why take advantage of darkness and attack?' 'Fight openly if you have to!' 'Why are you killing old people?'

How Left intends to make Obama's visit unpleasant

How Left intends to make Obama's visit unpleasant

Rediff.com2 Nov 2010

Barack Obama is not his predecessor. So why are India's Communists giving the American President the Bush treatment?

RBI rejigs chief general managers

RBI rejigs chief general managers

Rediff.com30 Mar 2010

Vijay Bhaskar will move to Bangalore as regional director.

Meet the Malayali living in self-exile in Pakistan

Meet the Malayali living in self-exile in Pakistan

Rediff.com10 Aug 2011

In his autobiography, B M Kutty chronicles his life as a Malayalee Marxist living in the restive region of Baluchistan, reports Sahim Salim

Noida villagers armed and ready for land battle

Noida villagers armed and ready for land battle

Rediff.com10 May 2011

Kidnapping, armed clashes and accusations fuel the feud between Noida villagers and the local policemen, finds Sahim Salim

A day in the life of Kalmadi, Raja in Tihar Jail

A day in the life of Kalmadi, Raja in Tihar Jail

Rediff.com6 May 2011

Contrary to common belief that celebrity inmates get 'special treatment', jail authorities say that they are not treated any different from other criminals. Sahim Salim takes a look.

TMC in a tight corner over bribery sting

TMC in a tight corner over bribery sting

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

The government favours a probe into the alleged bribery charges against some of its MPs.

'Salman Khan and his family sabotaged my career'

'Salman Khan and his family sabotaged my career'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

'Salman Khan family is the head of this venomous serpent.'

BCCI recommends Zaheer for Arjuna award

BCCI recommends Zaheer for Arjuna award

Rediff.com3 May 2011

The Board of Control for Cricket in India recommended pace spearhead Zaheer Khan for the prestigious Arjuna award following his excellent showing in India's World Cup-winning campaign.

'Team Anna has started playing anti-Congress games'

'Team Anna has started playing anti-Congress games'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2011

Rajendra Singh and P B Rajagopal, disgruntled members of Team Anna and former aides of activist Anna Hazare, tell Sahim Salim why they have walked out of the core committee

Delhi police on its toes after Mumbai blasts

Delhi police on its toes after Mumbai blasts

Rediff.com14 Jul 2011

Sahim Salim on how stringent security set-up has been put in place at the national capital following the triple blasts in Mumbai.

Date, modus operandi point to IM: Special Cell

Date, modus operandi point to IM: Special Cell

Rediff.com13 Jul 2011

Red alert sounded in New Delhi, other parts of the country; will be in place for some days to come, says Sahim Salim

Why do so many rail accidents occur?

Why do so many rail accidents occur?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2011

Three railway accidents in four days claimed over 100 lives and left as many as 400 injured. According to the latest official figures, between April 2010 and January 2011, over 300 people were killed and 437 were left injured in railway related mishaps. In all, this year alone has seen six major railway accidents. Sahim Salim wonders why.

Why do so many rail accidents occur?

Why do so many rail accidents occur?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2011

Three railway accidents in four days claimed over 100 lives and left as many as 400 injured. According to the latest official figures, between April 2010 and January 2011, over 300 people were killed and 437 were left injured in railway related mishaps. In all, this year alone has seen six major railway accidents. Sahim Salim wonders why.

PIX: Ranveer, Salman, Bachchans at the Filmfare awards

PIX: Ranveer, Salman, Bachchans at the Filmfare awards

Rediff.com16 Jan 2016

Check out the star arrivals.

PIX: Priyanka, Sonakshi, Raveena at a store launch

PIX: Priyanka, Sonakshi, Raveena at a store launch

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

Check out the star arrivals.

'I have mortgaged everything I own for his freedom'

'I have mortgaged everything I own for his freedom'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2011

Sukhdev mortgaged his house and shop to raise Rs 1,80,000 demanded by the travel agent in return for a job in Iraq. Today, his family says he is clearing bomb-shells, working 16-18 hour shifts of forced labour. Sahim Salim reports on the families of Sikh youths trapped in Iraq who have put everything at stake to bring their sons back.

'They took away our passports and forced us to clear bomb-shells'

'They took away our passports and forced us to clear bomb-shells'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2011

Sahim Salim talks to young men from Punjab who were forced to clear bombshells from a war-ravaged barren land in Iraq after being duped by travel agents in India. The men were rescued by the Indian Embassy, and are currently awaiting their return home.

'Travel agents sold us for 500 dollars'

'Travel agents sold us for 500 dollars'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2011

Imagine being forced to clear bombshells from a war-ravaged barren land in Iraq, working a 16-hour shift, with barely any food to survive. Sahim Salim speaks to two young men from Punjab who managed to make their way back home from Iraq after wily travel agents in India practically sold them for 500 dollars.

'90% of India's buildings vulnerable to earthquakes'

'90% of India's buildings vulnerable to earthquakes'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2011

Can Indian buildings be withstand a massive earthquake similar to the one that shook up Japan two weeks ago? Rediff.com's Sahim Salim finds out if our buildings are strong enough to survive such a disaster.