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Inside Olympic Esports Week! Prepare to be Amazed!

Inside Olympic Esports Week! Prepare to be Amazed!

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

Gamers meet Games in inaugural Olympic Esports Week

With facial recognition CCTVs and anti-drone systems, R-Day security goes hi-tech

With facial recognition CCTVs and anti-drone systems, R-Day security goes hi-tech

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

Delhi has been wrapped in a security blanket for Tuesday's 77th Independence Day celebrations, with more than 10,000 personnel manning the area in and around the Red Fort from where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation, the police said.

All about Saandh Ki Aankh

All about Saandh Ki Aankh

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

All you need to do know about Saandh Ki Aankh.

Rajini's Jailer and Kamal's Vikram: Alike Yet Apart

Rajini's Jailer and Kamal's Vikram: Alike Yet Apart

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

What is noticeable in both movies is the willingness with which both the ageing stars -- Kamal is 68 and Rajini, four years older at 72 with a kidney transplant that he has not shied away from acknowledging -- have learnt to respect their age and bodies, notes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Moosewala murder plot hatched in Tihar jail?

Moosewala murder plot hatched in Tihar jail?

Rediff.com30 May 2022

The Delhi Police said that it suspected that the murder of Moosewala has link with the last year's killing of Vikramjit alias Vicky Middukhera.

PIX: Sonakshi, Varun Dhawan watch a movie

PIX: Sonakshi, Varun Dhawan watch a movie

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

After promoting their film extensively, Taapsee Pannu and Bhumi Pednekar invited their filmi friends over to watch Saand Ki Aankh at a special screening.

Harshvardhan will not play Abhinav Bindra

Harshvardhan will not play Abhinav Bindra

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

Earlier, the late Rishi Kapoor had been roped in to play the father while Ranbir Kapoor -- who shares his birthday with Abhinav -- was to play Bindra.

Remembering The Munich Massacre

Remembering The Munich Massacre

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

Monday, September 5, and Tuesday, September 6, will mark 50 years after 11 members of Israel's Olympic team were killed in what is known as the Munich massacre in history.

The REASON why Taapsee-Bhumi took up Saand Ki Aankh

The REASON why Taapsee-Bhumi took up Saand Ki Aankh

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

"There was a very emotional reason why I took up this role," Taapsee said, even as Bhumi felt 'overwhelmed' and got teary-eyed.

Rajouri Terror Attack Is A Warning!

Rajouri Terror Attack Is A Warning!

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

The Centre and state governments have shied away from highlighting the ISI's attempts to displace Hindus and create corridors of sympathetic demography to further their designs especially along the communication arteries from Jammu to the Kashmir Valley.

Just who is Rashmi Rocket?

Just who is Rashmi Rocket?

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

Well, the mystery has been solved.

Who are Bhumi and Taapsee shooting at?

Who are Bhumi and Taapsee shooting at?

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

Wherever Bollywood celebs go, the cameras follow.

The BEST of NTR Jr

The BEST of NTR Jr

Rediff.com20 May 2021

Subhash K Jha picks the actor's best on his birthday on May 20.

PIX: Taapsee-Bhumi throw a party!

PIX: Taapsee-Bhumi throw a party!

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

Wednesday was a day of midweek celebrations!

Rajouri Terror Attack: What We Must Learn

Rajouri Terror Attack: What We Must Learn

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

Thinning out of the counter infiltration and counter terrorism grid is fraught with the danger of revival of terrorism in the Poonch-Rajouri area, cautions Brigadier Narender Kumar (retd), the counter-insurgency expert.

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.'

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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

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.

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'.

'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.'

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.

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.

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.