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Maha engineer nabbed by ACB for accepting bribe

Maha engineer nabbed by ACB for accepting bribe

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

An assistant engineer with the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) in Raigad has been arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 1.5 lakh.

Delhi double murder: Woman, daughter found stuffed in bed box; kin at large

Delhi double murder: Woman, daughter found stuffed in bed box; kin at large

Rediff.com22 Feb 2026

A 35-year-old woman and her six-year-old daughter were found murdered in their Delhi home; police are searching for a neighbor identified as the prime suspect.

India Women's Team Crushed by Japan in AFC Asian Cup Clash

India Women's Team Crushed by Japan in AFC Asian Cup Clash

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

India's women's football team suffered a heavy 0-11 defeat against Japan in their second group match of the AFC Women's Asian Cup. Despite the loss, India still has a chance to qualify for the quarter-finals if they beat Chinese Taipei in their final group match.

Sarita's bronze triumph shines in Asian Cycling C'ships

Sarita's bronze triumph shines in Asian Cycling C'ships

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

Sarita Kumari showcased her talent in the junior women's category

Vijay Chowk to echo with Vande Mataram at Beating Retreat ceremony

Vijay Chowk to echo with Vande Mataram at Beating Retreat ceremony

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

The dominant theme at this year's ceremonial parade at the Kartavya Path, and other associated celebrations, has been the sesquicentenary of the national song, 'Vande Mataram.'

How Ananya, Sonakshi, Yami Celebrated Diwali

How Ananya, Sonakshi, Yami Celebrated Diwali

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

Bollywood families celebrated Diwali and created memories on social media.

Did These Films Influence Zohran Mamdani?

Did These Films Influence Zohran Mamdani?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

The New York City mayor-elect's mother has made some incredible movies.

Mahayuti landslide in Maha zilla parishad polls; BJP leads charge

Mahayuti landslide in Maha zilla parishad polls; BJP leads charge

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

The BJP and Shiv Sena are leading in the early trends of the Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samiti polls in Maharashtra. Counting began on Monday morning for elections to 12 Zilla Parishads and 125 Panchayat Samitis.

Beating Retreat echoes with Vande Mataram, military might, Op Sindoor

Beating Retreat echoes with Vande Mataram, military might, Op Sindoor

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

The sesquicentenary of 'Vande Mataram' was the overriding theme of the ceremonial event held at the Vijay Chowk and presided over by President Droupadi Murmu, who arrived at the venue in a traditional buggy to the sound of bugles, adding a ceremonial grace to the occasion.

No seat deal yet, Cong issues first list in Bihar

No seat deal yet, Cong issues first list in Bihar

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

The Congress party has released its initial list of 48 candidates for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, including key state leaders. The announcement precedes the finalization of seat-sharing arrangements with Mahagathbandhan allies.

Does Tamannaah Look Like Jayashree? VOTE

Does Tamannaah Look Like Jayashree? VOTE

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

V Shantaram is a historical biographical drama that honours the life, spirit and cinematic uprising of one of India's most visionary storytellers.

IAF, 93, Displays Power and Pride

IAF, 93, Displays Power and Pride

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

The Indian Air Force celebrated its 93rd anniversary with a ceremonial parade at the Hindan Air Force Station in Ghaziabad. The event honoured exceptional Air Warriors and showcased both heritage aircraft and modern assets like the Rafale, Su-30MKI, and Apache helicopters. Emphasising indigenous strength and readiness, Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh hailed the IAF's growth from modest origins to a global force.

TV Actors' Bold Fashion On The Red Carpet

TV Actors' Bold Fashion On The Red Carpet

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

Television actors were honoured at the Indian Telly Awards 2025, on July 23 in Mumbai.

Bhopal gas anniversary rally sparks row over effigy; organisers booked

Bhopal gas anniversary rally sparks row over effigy; organisers booked

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

A rally marking the 41st anniversary of the Bhopal gas tragedy was disrupted by a controversy over an effigy allegedly depicting an RSS 'sevak,' leading to an FIR against organizers.

'Sarita was robbed'

'Sarita was robbed'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

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

Sheetal first woman armless archer to win Para Worlds gold

Sheetal first woman armless archer to win Para Worlds gold

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

18-year-old Indian Sheetal Devi scripted history by becoming the first woman armless archer to win World championship gold in the compound individual section.

The New Language of Luxury Living

The New Language of Luxury Living

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

From jacquard cashmere to artisanal alpaca blends, textiles as heirlooms or work of art are all the rage this celebration season.

Sarita Mor retains Asian wrestling crown

Sarita Mor retains Asian wrestling crown

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

Sarita, who won gold at the 2020 championships in New Delhi, trailed 1-7 after a botched challenge but turned it around with a tremendous fightback against Mongolia's Shoovdor Baatarjav in the final.

Golden homecoming for Jaismine after world triumph

Golden homecoming for Jaismine after world triumph

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

Nupur Sheoran (80+kg) and the seasoned Pooja Rani (80kg) signed off with silver and bronze medals respectively in non-Olympic weight categories.

Wrestling Trials: Antim once again tops charts; Divya, Sarita bounce back

Wrestling Trials: Antim once again tops charts; Divya, Sarita bounce back

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

Antim Panghal once again confirmed her emergence as one of the top wrestlers in the country by winning the World Championships trials in Patiala on Friday.

Sarita, Sushma take bronze at Asian Championship

Sarita, Sushma take bronze at Asian Championship

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

Sushma Shokeen also earned a podium finish at the Asian Wrestling Championship here on Thursday

Antim grabs second World Championship medal!

Antim grabs second World Championship medal!

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

Mixing strong defence with measured attack, young wrestler Antim Panghal won her second World Championship medal with a dominating 9-1 victory over U-23 World Champion Emma Jonna Denise Malmgren in the bronze play-off in Zagreb on Thursday, ensuring that the Indian contingent won't return empty-handed from the Croatian capital.

Historic for India! Jaismine, Minakshi crowned world champs

Historic for India! Jaismine, Minakshi crowned world champs

Rediff.com14 Sep 2025

Jaismine Lamboria (57kg) and Minakshi Hooda (48kg) carved their place in Indian boxing history by clinching titles with hard-fought wins at the World Championships in Liverpool.

Decision has gone ulta, laments Sarita

Decision has gone ulta, laments Sarita

Rediff.com18 Nov 2018

Sarita Devi, on Sunday, bowed out of the World Boxing Championships

India's newest pro boxer ready to dominate...

India's newest pro boxer ready to dominate...

Rediff.com21 May 2025

Former World championship bronze medallist Simranjit Kaur has become the latest Indian boxer to turn professional.

Boxer Sarita recovers from COVID, continues to quarantine

Boxer Sarita recovers from COVID, continues to quarantine

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

Sarita was mostly asymptomatic for the duration of her illness, experiencing only mild fever for a day along with a blocked nose.

Boxer Sarita Devi tests positive for COVID-19

Boxer Sarita Devi tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

Former world champion boxer L Sarita Devi, on Monday, tested positive for COVID-19 along with her husband Thoiba Singh but both of them are asymptomatic.

Boxing Worlds: Sarita bows out, India endures winless day

Boxing Worlds: Sarita bows out, India endures winless day

Rediff.com6 Oct 2019

Sarita, who got a first-round bye, frittered away a strong start to bow out with a 0-5 loss.

'Pak must now understand that messing with India is not easy'

'Pak must now understand that messing with India is not easy'

Rediff.com24 May 2025

'The attack in Pahalgam targeted the husbands of many women so it was a direct blow to our sindoor'

Mary Kom and Sarita Devi: The untold story

Mary Kom and Sarita Devi: The untold story

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

'Mary just stopped talking to me. Maybe she did not like the fact that she was the gold medallist, but it was me (Sarita), not her, who was getting all the attention.'

Boxer Sarita hopeful of World Championships participation

Boxer Sarita hopeful of World Championships participation

Rediff.com25 Oct 2014

Provisionally suspended she might be but Indian boxer L Sarita Devi has not given up hopes of participating in next month's World Championships, saying that she has written to the International Boxing Association (AIBA) presenting her case.

Tendulkar presents autographed jersey to Sarita Devi

Tendulkar presents autographed jersey to Sarita Devi

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

After lending strong support to her cause, Indian cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar met Commonwealth Games silver-medallist woman boxer L Sarita Devi, who is serving a one-year ban for her emotionally-charged protest at the Asiad.

Boxing Nationals: Jaismine, Simranjit cruise to semis

Boxing Nationals: Jaismine, Simranjit cruise to semis

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

Commonwealth Games medalist Jaismine Lamboria and experienced boxer Simranjit Kaur both secured impressive victories to advance to the semifinals of the Women's National Boxing Championship.

Sarita, Pinki return to amateur boxing after apologizing

Sarita, Pinki return to amateur boxing after apologizing

Rediff.com28 May 2017

The two boxers, who had signed up with the Indian Boxing Council (IBC), will be re-joining the national camp after submitting letters of apology to the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) for abruptly leaving the amateur circuit.

Serial killer 'Doctor Death', who fed victims to crocodiles, arrested

Serial killer 'Doctor Death', who fed victims to crocodiles, arrested

Rediff.com21 May 2025

An Ayurveda practitioner-turned-criminal, 67-year-old Devender Sharma was convicted in multiple murder cases and was notorious for dumping his victims' bodies in the crocodile-infested waters of Hazara Canal at Kasganj in Uttar Pradesh.

Boxer Sarita Devi producing champions in her academy

Boxer Sarita Devi producing champions in her academy

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

India's premier boxer legend Sarita Laishram Devi has started an endeavour to train young talents from her state of Manipur, with many budding boxers undergoing training at Sarita's boxing academy.

'Magnificent Mary' in quarters, Sarita bows out

'Magnificent Mary' in quarters, Sarita bows out

Rediff.com18 Nov 2018

Mary Kom stormed into the quarter-final after beating Kazakhstan's Aigerim Kassenayeva in the second round of the 48kg category of the AIBA Women's World Championships, in New Delhi, Sunday.

'The decision against Sarita was atrocious'

'The decision against Sarita was atrocious'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

Former World Boxing champion Aruna Mishra alleged that the adverse decision against Sarita Devi has robbed her off a gold in the Asian Games, but opined the boxer should have accepted the bronze medal as it was for the nation.

Fadnavis Continues Bhansali's Tradition

Fadnavis Continues Bhansali's Tradition

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

'My mother's blessings have been with me all the way. I don't think I would be worth anything without her.'

Sarita, Chhotu in last eight

Sarita, Chhotu in last eight

Rediff.com20 Nov 2006

The two Indians made the grade in the 52 and 50kg categories at the World Women's Boxing Championships.