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PIX: Taapsee-Bhumi throw a party!

PIX: Taapsee-Bhumi throw a party!

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

Wednesday was a day of midweek celebrations!

Meet the funny men in De Dana Dhan

Meet the funny men in De Dana Dhan

Rediff.com5 Nov 2009

Johnny Lever and Asrani get candid about De Dana Dhan and their love for its director Priyadarshan.

4 terrorists killed by security forces in Srinagar

4 terrorists killed by security forces in Srinagar

Rediff.com21 Jun 2020

Four terrorists, including a Pakistani national, were killed in two separate encounters in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar and Kulgam districts during the past 24 hours, a senior police official said on Sunday.

PIX: Step into Taapsee, Bhumi's latest film

PIX: Step into Taapsee, Bhumi's latest film

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

They have shared quite a few pictures from the film and behind the scenes, and we bring them here.

UP cops nab gangsters out to kill Himesh, Santoshi

UP cops nab gangsters out to kill Himesh, Santoshi

Rediff.com25 Jul 2007

Lakdawala had reportedly taken a "contract" to kill the two Bollywood personalities

Step Inside Bhumi Pednekar's STAR LIFE

Step Inside Bhumi Pednekar's STAR LIFE

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

Happy birthday, Bhumi!

Image: Securing Srinagar for President Kalam

Image: Securing Srinagar for President Kalam

Rediff.com29 Jul 2006

The security forces want to take no chances.

NSG, SWAT teams, drones: Delhi preps for PM's speech

NSG, SWAT teams, drones: Delhi preps for PM's speech

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

A multi-layered security cover has been put in place to secure the historic Red Fort from where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation on the 75nd Independence Day on Sunday.

October Releases: The Sky Is Pink, Saand Ki Aankh

October Releases: The Sky Is Pink, Saand Ki Aankh

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

So which film is releasing at a theatre near you? We tell you, right here!

The Web Series Taapsee Liked

The Web Series Taapsee Liked

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

'There are no heroes, saviour or destroyers in Bombay Begums. Every character is real and believable.'

Day 13: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Day 13: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

All the top action from Day 13 of the 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing on Thursday.

Does India need 'encounter specialists'?

Does India need 'encounter specialists'?

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

'India has a conviction rate of about 25% for serious crimes. This means that 75% of the time the police probably get the wrong suspect, and this makes murdering them in an encounter more morally problematic for the officers concerned.' says Aakar Patel.

16-year-old Manu Bhaker wins 10m pistol

16-year-old Manu Bhaker wins 10m pistol

Rediff.com8 Apr 2018

India's 16-year-old shooting sensation Manu Bhaker comfortably won gold in the women's 10 metres air pistol event as Heena Sidhu staged a remarkable recovery to secure silver at the 21st Commonwealth Games, in Gold Coast, on Sunday.

'I am not entirely satisfied, but winning silver is also special'

'I am not entirely satisfied, but winning silver is also special'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2012

Vijay Kumar's silver in the 25m Rapid Fire pistol event at the London Olympics came in as a bolt from the blue. The Olympic silver medallist talks to Bikash Mohapatra about his success, his future in the army and of course, shooting.

India goes under a security blanket for R-Day

India goes under a security blanket for R-Day

Rediff.com25 Jan 2012

Snipers have been deployed at high-rise buildings while over 160 CCTVs are keeping a tight vigil on people's movement between Rajpath and Red Fort, the route of the parade which showcases India's military might and cultural diversity. Mobile hit teams, anti-aircraft guns and NSG sharpshooters NSG are also on the job at various places while paramilitary and Delhi police commandos are keeping a close watch along the route of the eight-kilometre-long Republic Day parade

'Amitabh began his day reading the Gita'

'Amitabh began his day reading the Gita'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

'He wrote a letter to his parents every night, and read the Gita every morning before going about his work.'

Punjab bans movie 'Shooter' for 'promoting violence'

Punjab bans movie 'Shooter' for 'promoting violence'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2020

The chief minister has also directed Director General of Police Dinkar Gupta to look into the possible action that could be initiated against one of the film's producers, K V Dhillon, who had reportedly promised in writing, back in 2019, that he would shelve the movie, originally titled 'Sukha Khalwan'.

Massive security ensures peaceful R-Day in Delhi

Massive security ensures peaceful R-Day in Delhi

Rediff.com26 Jan 2009

With memories of the Mumbai attacks fresh in mind, Delhi was on Monday under a massive ground-to-air security apparatus for the main Republic Day celebrations which was witnessed by the top brass of the country's political leadership, sans Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

Cops nab 11 Chota Shakeel men in Mangalore

Cops nab 11 Chota Shakeel men in Mangalore

Rediff.com17 Mar 2010

Inspector General of Police Gopal Hosur informed that they were on a mission to eliminate four aides of the rival Ravi Poojary gang.

Paraguay to pin hopes on strike trio to contain NZ

Paraguay to pin hopes on strike trio to contain NZ

Rediff.com23 Jun 2010

Paraguay will look to a trio of sharpshooters to see them into the World Cup second round while New Zealand, surprise contenders for a place in the last 16, are hoping luck favours them at last, when the teams meet in their final group game on Thursday.

Systematic campaign to eliminate Varun: Maneka

Systematic campaign to eliminate Varun: Maneka

Rediff.com5 Jul 2009

In the wake of the arrest of six sharpshooters of the Chota Shakeel gang, who were allegedly planning to kill the lawyer of Varun Gandhi, Bharatiya Janata Party Member of Parliament Maneka Gandhi on Sunday shot off a letter to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, saying she was concerned about her son's safety. "It is with the deepest concern for my son's life and safety that I write to you today," she said in her letter in the wake of the arrest of the gang members.

Sandhu, Bindra to run with Olympic flame

Sandhu, Bindra to run with Olympic flame

Rediff.com10 Apr 2008

Baichung Bhutia and Kiran Bedi's refusal notwithstanding, the Olympic torch relay continues to draw celebrities, with sharpshooters Manavjit Singh Sandhu and Abhinav Bindra joining the April 17 run with the flame. According to a statement from Samsung, the Olympic torch relay partner, sprint queen P T Usha, powerlifter Rajinder Singh Rahelu, actor Sagarika Ghatge of Chak De! India fame and sarod player Ayaan Ali Khan will also join the run.

UP: Dawood aide shot dead

UP: Dawood aide shot dead

Rediff.com24 Oct 2007

A sharpshooter of underworld don Dawood Ibrahim was on Wednesday shot dead in an encounter with the police while he was trying to escape from their custody in Lucknow.

Gangulee shocks Anjali Bhagwat

Gangulee shocks Anjali Bhagwat

Rediff.com8 Dec 2005

The CISF sharpshooter won the 50m women's rifle event at the National Shooting Championship. Bhagwat finished third.

Have these actors aged well?

Have these actors aged well?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

Even as the aging app goes viral on social media, with lots of Bollywood actors having a go at it to see how they'll look when they grow old, Sukanya Verma looks at some of the most notable instances of ageing for the screen.

More arrests in Bhandarkar murder plot case

More arrests in Bhandarkar murder plot case

Rediff.com21 Sep 2005

Shivam Arjundas and Satish Mohite, residents of Parel, were arrested on Tuesday and a country-made revolver and four bullets seized from them.

5 deadliest school shootings in US history

5 deadliest school shootings in US history

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

After each massacre, survivors and witnesses have echoed the words "no more" - yet mass shootings have continued to plague the United States. In fact, shootings only have continued to increase over the past few years. The shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida is the 18th attack in a school in 2018 alone. Below are some of the worst US school shootings in the last 20 years.

Srinagar attack: 2 militants killed

Srinagar attack: 2 militants killed

Rediff.com30 Jul 2005

Deepali continues her winning spree

Deepali continues her winning spree

Rediff.com14 Dec 2003

Anjali Bhagwat and Deepali Deshpande continued to prove their mettle in women's air rifle event of the 47th National Shooting Championship.

Top grade security for Sharon

Top grade security for Sharon

Rediff.com6 Sep 2003

ISL: NEUFC, FC Goa share spoils in exciting draw

ISL: NEUFC, FC Goa share spoils in exciting draw

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

Ferran Corominas (14th, 38th) scored a brace while Federico Gallego (8th) and Bartholomew Ogbeche (53rd) found the net for the hosts.

Handicap no bar for Loper

Handicap no bar for Loper

Rediff.com17 Aug 2004

Anjali, Rathore aim at Olympics

Anjali, Rathore aim at Olympics

Rediff.com19 Oct 2003

The ace Indian shooters will use the Afro-Asian Games to test their prowess.

BJP MLA, leader back R K Singh's charge of BJP selling tickets

BJP MLA, leader back R K Singh's charge of BJP selling tickets

Rediff.com27 Sep 2015

Outgoing Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Vikram Kunwar on Sunday backed party MP R K Singh's sensational claim that the BJP was "selling" tickets to criminals and alleged that he.

NBA Finals: LeBron's 51 points in vain; Warriors outlast Cavaliers

NBA Finals: LeBron's 51 points in vain; Warriors outlast Cavaliers

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

The Golden State Warriors overcame a 51-point effort from Cleveland Cavaliers' star forward LeBron James before dominating in overtime to seal a thrilling 124-114 Game One triumph in the NBA Finals on Thursday.

Delhi turns fortress for Independence Day

Delhi turns fortress for Independence Day

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

A multi-layered security cover has been thrown over the national capital ahead of Independence Day with over 40,000 security personnel deployed across New Delhi to keep a hawk-eyed vigil against any possible terror strike.

Unprecedented security ahead of Modi's Srinagar rally

Unprecedented security ahead of Modi's Srinagar rally

Rediff.com7 Nov 2015

In an email to PTI, the economist said he was informed of his name being dropped from the panel of speakers at the conference two days ago.

In a first, police uses aerial roof markings near Red Fort

In a first, police uses aerial roof markings near Red Fort

Rediff.com15 Aug 2015

Delhi Police on Friday claimed to have taken its security measures a notch higher by adopting rooftop or aerial roof markings, for the first time this Independence Day.

When a terrorist and a hitman meet in jail

When a terrorist and a hitman meet in jail

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

As soon as he entered his barrack, Rahul noticed a group of seven inmates seated on their mattresses under the television set. They must be the terrorists, Rahul thought to himself. He knew that such accused are usually housed in murder barracks, far from jingoistic gangsters, who tend to abuse and attack them. A fascinating excerpt from Gangster On The Run: The True Story Of A Reformed Criminal.

Modi pledges Rs 800 billion in relief and development for Kashmir

Modi pledges Rs 800 billion in relief and development for Kashmir

Rediff.com7 Nov 2015

Modi pledges Rs 800 billion in relief and development for Kashmir