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In Pics: Beautiful temples across India

In Pics: Beautiful temples across India

Rediff.com27 May 2017

Readers share their travel pics. You can share yours too!

Yeddyurappa must step down: BJP vice-president

Yeddyurappa must step down: BJP vice-president

Rediff.com23 Jul 2011

Demand for the removal of Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa on Saturday emerged from within the Bharatiya Janata Party in the wake of the Lokayukta indicting him in his report on illegal mining in the state.

'Problem with teaching and acting is same as sex'

'Problem with teaching and acting is same as sex'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2011

Pandit Satyadev Dubey, 75, talks about his fine work.

J-K HC report doesn't support claims of its inability to access: SC

J-K HC report doesn't support claims of its inability to access: SC

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

The bench said it has received some "conflicting reports" on the issue but it do not intend to comment on them at this stage.

10 awe-inspiring pics of India

10 awe-inspiring pics of India

Rediff.com20 Nov 2016

Readers share their travel pics. You can share yours too!

BJP divided over Yeddyurappa crisis?

BJP divided over Yeddyurappa crisis?

Rediff.com27 Jul 2011

It seems that the Bhartiya Janata Party leadership is at odds on whether to ask Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddurappa to let go of his post, or let him continue following serious allegations of corruption by the Lokayukta.=

Kohli didn't influence Shastri's selection, says Kapil

Kohli didn't influence Shastri's selection, says Kapil

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

'We didn't ask anyone for their views, because there was no scope for it'

'My brother died for country, we are proud of his sacrifice'

'My brother died for country, we are proud of his sacrifice'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

Having spent five days with his family, V V Vasanth Kumarhad just returned to join his new posting in Kashmir when tragedy struck.

Is this scam bigger than the 2G scandal?

Is this scam bigger than the 2G scandal?

Rediff.com25 Dec 2010

The Bharatiya Janata Party has claimed that the 'Rs 70 lakh crore' black money stashed in foreign banks is a bigger scandal than the 2G spectrum scam and asked the Centre to take steps to bring back the amount. "The money stashed in foreign banks and tax havens by India's dishonest people should be brought back to the country. This scandal is 200 times bigger than the 2G scam," said BJP vice-president Shanta Kumar.

Patanjali can sell Coronil but not as cure to COVID-19: AYUSH

Patanjali can sell Coronil but not as cure to COVID-19: AYUSH

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

The company claimed that the AYUSH ministry has "categorically agreed" that Patanjali had "appropriately worked on COVID-19 management".

Shastri wins 'close race' to continue as head coach of men's cricket team

Shastri wins 'close race' to continue as head coach of men's cricket team

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

Ravi Shastri was reappointed as the India head coach, the BCCI's Cricket Advisory Committee announced on Friday.

Joshi dropped; Maneka, Varun in BJP's list for UP

Joshi dropped; Maneka, Varun in BJP's list for UP

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

Maneka Gandhi will contest from Sultanpur and Varun Gandhi from Pilibhit.

Why is BJP so divided in in Himachal?

Why is BJP so divided in in Himachal?

Rediff.com20 Jun 2020

If the bribe-for-PPE-supply controversy in Himachal escalates, the BJP could have a lot to lose.

Agri Bills: Why Punjab and Haryana farmers are leading the protests

Agri Bills: Why Punjab and Haryana farmers are leading the protests

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

Data shows that the current system of decentralised marketing and centralised procurement helps Punjab and Haryana farmers the most, while its efficacy in other states has been poor. Experts and farm leaders say success of the laws rests heavily on implementation.

'Saira was more beautiful than I thought'

'Saira was more beautiful than I thought'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

'She had indeed grown to full womanhood and was in reality more beautiful than I thought she was.'

WHO refuses vaccine approval

WHO refuses vaccine approval

Rediff.com18 Sep 2008

Companies like Shanta Biotech, Panacea Biotec and Serum Institute of India are among the leading vaccine makers which have not been able to file any fresh application to the WHO due to this temporary de-recognition of the country's drug regulatory system. The WHO pre-qualification is essential for companies to supply vaccines to national immunisation programmes funded by the WHO or UNICEF outside the country.

Spotted: Steve Waugh in Sydney

Spotted: Steve Waugh in Sydney

Rediff.com1 Feb 2008

Reader Jasmeet Singh sent us this picture.

Former Union minister Sukh Ram rejoins Congress

Former Union minister Sukh Ram rejoins Congress

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

"For me, it is like homecoming," said the 93-year-old who returned for the second time to the Congress which he had last left ahead of the 2017 assembly elections to join the Bharatiya Janata Party.

India look for coach good at man-management, planning

India look for coach good at man-management, planning

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

'Technical knowledge is obviously important because without that you can't plan'

Kanika Kapoor, Gauahar Khan, Ayushmann at Mirchi Music Awards

Kanika Kapoor, Gauahar Khan, Ayushmann at Mirchi Music Awards

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

A look at the red carpet pictures.

27 nominations filed for HP second phase

27 nominations filed for HP second phase

Rediff.com27 Nov 2007

Monday was the second day of filing of nominations. While notification for the second phase of election in the hill state was issued on November 23, no nomination was filed on Saturday and Sunday as these were holidays.

Expand social schemes to protect poor: WB

Expand social schemes to protect poor: WB

Rediff.com3 Apr 2008

According to the Food and Agriculture Organization, overall food prices have increased by 75 per cent in dollar terms since 2000. Devarajan said food prices are likely to continue to increase in the near future. He attributed this phenomenon to raising standards of living in countries like India and China, increased use of food crops for bio-fuels and animal feeds, and increased oil and fertilizer prices.

J&K polls: Will a 36-yr-old 'jinx' be broken?

J&K polls: Will a 36-yr-old 'jinx' be broken?

Rediff.com24 Nov 2008

As a large number, the fairer sex contests the Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir this time, people are waiting to see if a 36-year-old record for the highest number of women in the Assembly will be broken.

Prem Kumar Dhumal BJP's CM designate in HP

Prem Kumar Dhumal BJP's CM designate in HP

Rediff.com26 Nov 2007

Senior leader Shanta Kumar will work at the Central level, the party's Parliamentary board has decided.

How's the josh, asks BJP as Goyal presents Budget

How's the josh, asks BJP as Goyal presents Budget

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

From referencing "josh" of Bollywood flick 'Uri', to chants of "Modi, Modi" from the Bharatiya Janata Party, there were varied reactions in Lok Sabha as Finance Minister Piyush Goyal gave his interim budget speech on Friday.

'I always wanted to be as much behind the camera'

'I always wanted to be as much behind the camera'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2008

Renuka Shahane of Surabhi and Hum Aapke Hain Kaun fame plans to make a comeback as director

Doctor of Indian origin in UK held for negligence

Doctor of Indian origin in UK held for negligence

Rediff.com16 Jan 2006

Dr Dhar has been granted bail but has been banned from examining patients on her own.

On Amit Shah's 'OROP' jibe, Omar's 'ODOMOS' reply

On Amit Shah's 'OROP' jibe, Omar's 'ODOMOS' reply

Rediff.com28 Jan 2019

Responding to Shagh, National Conference leader Omar Abdullah said the country was suffering from too much "ODOMOS- overdose of only Modi only Shah".

Demand for Gorkhaland echoes again

Demand for Gorkhaland echoes again

Rediff.com13 May 2006

GNLF leader Shanta Chetri, who retained her Kurseong seat for two consecutive terms in the assembly polls, told reporters on Friday that there was no reason to surrender the demand for Gorkhaland.

The Ramon Magsaysay Awards

The Ramon Magsaysay Awards

Rediff.com29 Aug 2005

Meet the winners of the prestigious awards, given away in Manila.

Memories of Montreal shooting fresh

Memories of Montreal shooting fresh

Rediff.com23 Sep 2006

Mithali all time leading run-scorer in ODIs

Mithali all time leading run-scorer in ODIs

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

Indian captain Mithali Raj on Tuesday created a world record by becoming the first player to cross 6000 runs in the history of women's ODI during the ICC World Cup match against Australia in Bristol.

Chicken pox among children in Nagapattinam

Chicken pox among children in Nagapattinam

Rediff.com21 Jan 2005

Medical attention has been provided to the children and they have been quarantined.\n\n

Salgaocar rally to hold Fransa

Salgaocar rally to hold Fransa

Rediff.com8 Mar 2006

Former champions Salgaocar wasted several chances and had to be content with a point from the National Football League match.

London: NRI shopkeeper stabbed to death

London: NRI shopkeeper stabbed to death

Rediff.com5 Sep 2006

According to doctors, Siva had lost too much blood and his heart was too badly damaged.

RSS order on generational change keeps BJP veterans out

RSS order on generational change keeps BJP veterans out

Rediff.com26 May 2014

Last week, the RSS informed the party president Rajnath Singh and other leaders that all leaders above 75 should not be given any "pad" (position), meaning just not Cabinet position but even as chairman of the National Democratic Alliance or as Lok Sabha Speaker. That put to rest claims by old and veteran leaders like L K Advani, M M Joshi, Shanta Kumar and Karia Munda, reports Sheela Bhatt.

Narendra Modi is not Donald Trump

Narendra Modi is not Donald Trump

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

The danger to India's democracy is coming from recourse to mobocracy encouraged by the anti-Modi gang, argues Vivek Gumaste.

Making money out of thin air

Making money out of thin air

Rediff.com12 Jan 2006

Indian doctor released on bond

Indian doctor released on bond

Rediff.com28 Dec 2005

BJP must punish those who slam Modi, Shah: Gadkari

BJP must punish those who slam Modi, Shah: Gadkari

Rediff.com11 Nov 2015

Amid rumblings in the Bharatiya Janata Party over Bihar poll rout and attack on its leadership by party veterans, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday strongly defended Prime Minister Narendra Modi and party President Amit Shah, saying they cannot be held responsible for the defeat.