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Mohsin Khan relives cricket glory and Bollywood days

Mohsin Khan relives cricket glory and Bollywood days

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

From facing Dennis Lillee to filming with Dharmendra, Mohsin Khan goes back in time in a freewheeling interview.

Kashmir cut off from rest of India; Yamuna threatens Delhi

Kashmir cut off from rest of India; Yamuna threatens Delhi

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

Incessant rains and flooding have caused widespread disruption in northern India, with states like Himachal Pradesh, Delhi, Punjab, and Jammu and Kashmir facing landslides, road closures, and displacement. Rescue efforts are underway as authorities grapple with the aftermath of the deluge.

'Acting Is In My Karma'

'Acting Is In My Karma'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

'The industry has never accepted me.' 'When I was shooting Aashiqui, I would hear comments like, "Yeh toh bahut lambi hai. Heroine nahin dikhti hai".' 'Aashiqui became such a big hit, and you know how the industry is.' 'You have success, then you have everything.'

Dehradun Road Rage Shocks Uttarakhand

Dehradun Road Rage Shocks Uttarakhand

Rediff.com30 May 2025

Viral videos of road rage in Dehradun featuring two families slugging it out over a minor accident has shocked Uttarakhand.

Landslides, heavy rains kill 5 in Himachal; 1200 roads closed

Landslides, heavy rains kill 5 in Himachal; 1200 roads closed

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

Heavy rains and landslides in Himachal Pradesh have resulted in multiple fatalities and widespread disruption, including road closures and train cancellations.

Char Dham chopper crashes raise alarm: 5 mishaps, 13 deaths in 6 weeks

Char Dham chopper crashes raise alarm: 5 mishaps, 13 deaths in 6 weeks

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

Soon after the crash on Sunday, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami held an emergency meeting and asked senior officials to prepare a strict SOP (standard operating procedure) for heli services in the state, making a thorough check of the technical condition of the choppers mandatory.

Indian-origin college student from US dies in Bahamas

Indian-origin college student from US dies in Bahamas

Rediff.com14 May 2025

An Indian-origin college student from the US died in the Bahamas after accidentally falling from a hotel balcony just days before he was set to graduate.

Chopper crashes near Kedarnath, all 7 on board killed; AAIB to probe

Chopper crashes near Kedarnath, all 7 on board killed; AAIB to probe

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

Rudraprayag District Disaster Management Officer Nandan Singh Rajwar told PTI that the accident took place above the forests of Gaurikund amid poor visibility due to bad weather.

6 children killed after school bus overturns in Haryana; 3 held

6 children killed after school bus overturns in Haryana; 3 held

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

Preliminary reports suggest that the bus overturned while overtaking a vehicle in Kanina town.

Air India crash: Families endure painful wait for loved ones' bodies

Air India crash: Families endure painful wait for loved ones' bodies

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

More than 30 hours have passed since the horrific crash of Air India's London-bound flight in Meghaninagar area of Ahmedabad shortly after its take-off from the city airport snuffed out the lives of 265 people, including 241 passengers and 12 crew members.

50 injured as bus carrying school children overturns in Haryana

50 injured as bus carrying school children overturns in Haryana

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

As per the police, the accident was caused due to overspeeding by the bus driver.

The Sardar Who Won Over Kochi's Tummy

The Sardar Who Won Over Kochi's Tummy

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

'We are Indians irrespective whether we are Punjabi, Gujarati, Bengali, Malayali or Tamilian.' 'I am the best example of this integration.'

Ex-NITI Aayog employee dies in freak accident in London

Ex-NITI Aayog employee dies in freak accident in London

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

Cheistha Kochhar, 33, was a Doctoral Candidate studying behavioural research since she moved to London from Gurugram, Haryana, last year.

Aadhaar not valid document to determine age, rules SC, overturns HC order

Aadhaar not valid document to determine age, rules SC, overturns HC order

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

A bench comprising Justices Sanjay Karol and Ujjal Bhuyan, therefore, said the age of the deceased had to be determined from the date of birth mentioned in the school leaving certificate under Section 94 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015.

11 dead as LPG tanker crash triggers inferno on Jaipur highway

11 dead as LPG tanker crash triggers inferno on Jaipur highway

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

A deadly collision involving a gas tanker and multiple vehicles turned a stretch of the Jaipur-Ajmer highway here into an inferno on Friday morning, killing seven people, injuring more than 35 and engulfing over 30 vehicles in flames as thick black smoke filled the sky.

14-yr-old, out on morning run, hit by speeding Jaguar in Noida

14-yr-old, out on morning run, hit by speeding Jaguar in Noida

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

The incident took place around 6 am on January 9 near Stellar Jeevan Society in the Bisrakh police station area when the Jaguar car allegedly struck the boy from behind, as per a complaint lodged by the victim's father, Murari Singh.

'Aamir Rushed Me To Hospital'

'Aamir Rushed Me To Hospital'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

'I couldn't see the injury but I knew it was bad from the expression on Aamir's face.'

'Drones And Missiles Can't Deliver A Decisive Military Victory'

'Drones And Missiles Can't Deliver A Decisive Military Victory'

Rediff.com15 May 2025

'Unfortunately, India and Pakistan could learn a 'lesson' from this conflict that will make them more likely to use these weapons against each other in the future.' 'Rounds of missile and drone attacks could be more routine features of their hostility, just like artillery fire has become a familiar fact of life along the Line of Control.'

Chemical-laden truck falls off flyover, locals suffer eye irritation

Chemical-laden truck falls off flyover, locals suffer eye irritation

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

Vehicular movement on the busy Ghodbunder Road in Thane city was affected for over five hours after a truck fell from a flyover on Wednesday morning, civic officials said.

Disquieting Deeds Can't Wipe Out Work AAP Has Done

Disquieting Deeds Can't Wipe Out Work AAP Has Done

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

'A government whose policies are focused around making the life of ordinary citizens, specially the most deprived sections, richer; a government that prioritises education, health and transport, that doesn't treat its citizens as subjects who must come to it for everything, is rare in our country.' 'When such a government is thrown out, one is left stunned,' notes Jyoti Punwani.

Train crash: Govt school used as morgue demolished

Train crash: Govt school used as morgue demolished

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

The demolition was being carried out in presence of the school managing committee (SMC) members and Public Works Department officials.

'Driving Tests Are A Joke'

'Driving Tests Are A Joke'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

'In the case of a road accident, prevention is the only answer.' 'There's no cure to death or disability when the accident happens, and when it's due to reckless or negligent driving, it's worse because it's avoidable.'

BJP announces more freebies in Delhi manifesto part 2

BJP announces more freebies in Delhi manifesto part 2

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

Kejriwal described the BJP's election manifesto as "dangerous for the country".

Five accidents in six months: DGCA grounds flight training at Redbird

Five accidents in six months: DGCA grounds flight training at Redbird

Rediff.com24 Oct 2023

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Monday suspended operations at Redbird Flight Training Academy, one of India's largest flight schools, across all five of its training bases in the country. This action was taken after five accidents involving the institute's planes in the past six months. The DGCA announced it would conduct an audit of the academy's maintenance practices and also proficiency checks of the institute's flight instructors before allowing it to resume operations.

'Just Because You Are An Actress Doesn't Mean...'

'Just Because You Are An Actress Doesn't Mean...'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

'I was blessed to earn a lot of fame and money, more than I ever expected, and the time has come to share what I have earned with others.'

When A PM Miraculously Escaped Air Crash

When A PM Miraculously Escaped Air Crash

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

Wing Commander Raveendran and flight steward Sargeant Iyer, though shaken and injured, managed to open the rear door of the aircraft and shouted for Prime Minister Morarji Desai and the passengers in the forward cabin to exit in haste since they suspected that fire would engulf the aircraft.

6 dead as school bus driving on wrong side of road rams SUV

6 dead as school bus driving on wrong side of road rams SUV

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

The bus had gone to Delhi and was plying on the wrong side of the expressway after refilling CNG near Ghazipur border.

'Embrace hard work', Mary Kom tells students

'Embrace hard work', Mary Kom tells students

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

'If you are willing to shine like the sun, you must be willing to burn like it.'

J-K: Boat carrying school children capsizes in Jhelum, 6 dead

J-K: Boat carrying school children capsizes in Jhelum, 6 dead

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

A boat carrying mostly school children capsized in the Jhelum river on the outskirts of the city on Tuesday, leaving six people dead, officials said.

Deva Review: Shahid Is Pushpa-fied!

Deva Review: Shahid Is Pushpa-fied!

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

Shahid's heft is the only thing that keeps up the momentum in a mediocre rehash, dumbed down by flimsy motive and mindless bravado, sighs Sukanya Verma.

Insurers push accident cover sale to schools

Insurers push accident cover sale to schools

Rediff.com17 Dec 2009

Tata AIG General Insurance, which is the market leader in personal accident covers, eyes 200 per cent growth in income from this segment. It has tied up with a number of education consultants for its Prudent Guard policy for students. Insurers sell two types of personal accident cover to schools -- one for students and another for parents. Some insurers also sell hybrid product covering both.

Indian-origin couple driving daughter to college killed in US car crash

Indian-origin couple driving daughter to college killed in US car crash

Rediff.com18 Aug 2024

Their only surviving immediate family member, son Adiryan (14), was not in the vehicle with them.

Cold wave grips north India; 3 killed in fog-related accidents

Cold wave grips north India; 3 killed in fog-related accidents

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

Dense to very dense fog engulfed the Indo-Gangetic plains, including Delhi, for the second morning on the trot on Tuesday, lowering visibility to 50 metres in the city and affecting road traffic and train movement.

Can Kejriwal Make It Three In A Row?

Can Kejriwal Make It Three In A Row?

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

The BJP may win more seats in the February 5 assembly election, but not enough to trump AAP, notes Ramesh Menon.

The Lady With 11 Driving Licenses!

The Lady With 11 Driving Licenses!

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

'I want to tell everybody there is nothing in the world that you can't do.' 'If you apply your mind, you can do anything and everything.'

Govt orders probe into Tirupati stampede, heads roll

Govt orders probe into Tirupati stampede, heads roll

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

A day after six persons died in the Tirupati stampede, the Andhra Pradesh government on Thursday announced a judicial inquiry into the incident that seems to have been the result of a policeman's innocuous act of opening the gate with the intention of aiding a sick woman.

Odisha school was turned into makeshift morgue, now students are scared

Odisha school was turned into makeshift morgue, now students are scared

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

Such is the reluctance of the young students and their parents to come back to a building associated with tragic mass death that the school management committee (SMC) has pleaded with the state government to demolish the building as it is old.

Meet Ram Mohan Naidu, the youngest-ever Cabinet minister!

Meet Ram Mohan Naidu, the youngest-ever Cabinet minister!

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

From a promising young leader to the 'youngest-ever central cabinet minister', Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu's journey exemplifies a blend of loyalty to his party, the Telugu Desam Party and unflinching commitment to public service.

The Woman Who Lost Everything

The Woman Who Lost Everything

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

When the landslide hit, Sruthi's house was washed away, along with its inhabitants. She lost her entire family and some relatives. All she had left for a close confidante was her fiance Jenson. Days after the landslide and the loss of her family, Jenson died in a road accident that also left Sruthi with serious injuries. News of the accident and Sruthi's backdrop as the lone surviving member of a family wiped out in the July landslide, was picked up by the media, and people rushed to help.

Three children killed, 25 injured in school bus accident in Punjab

Three children killed, 25 injured in school bus accident in Punjab

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

Three students were killed while 36 others injured when a school bus fell into a drain after colliding with a jeep near Thatha village on Tuesday morning.