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US House all set to vote on impeachment of Trump

US House all set to vote on impeachment of Trump

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

The article of impeachment charges Trump with a count of 'incitement of insurrection' for his actions on January 6, when he delivered a speech inciting his supporters to lay siege to the Capitol, an action that temporarily halted the counting of Electoral College votes and resulted in the deaths of five individuals, including an officer of the US Capitol Police.

Reader Invite: What's in your dabba? Send us a picture!

Reader Invite: What's in your dabba? Send us a picture!

Rediff.com22 May 2014

Take a picture of what you've got for lunch today and upload it on Rediff ZaraBol!

In Pics: Bura na mano, Holi hai!

In Pics: Bura na mano, Holi hai!

Rediff.com10 Mar 2017

People in different parts of the country have already started celebrating the festival of colours.

PIX: 8 hilarious ways to avoid Holi enthusiasts

PIX: 8 hilarious ways to avoid Holi enthusiasts

Rediff.com2 Mar 2018

The ultimate guide how people who cringe at the thought of the festival.

WHO says it has 'not yet' found source of coronavirus

WHO says it has 'not yet' found source of coronavirus

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

Dr Tedros said the team has concluded that leak from the Wuhan Institute of Virology as alleged by former US president Donald Trump is the "least likely hypothesis" but it requires further probe.

This Women's Day, put health first

This Women's Day, put health first

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

Check your body for signs of breast cancer, osteoporosis.

Trupti Desai seeks support of Shahrukh Khan, Salman Khan and Aamir Khan

Trupti Desai seeks support of Shahrukh Khan, Salman Khan and Aamir Khan

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

A local AIMIM leader said they would not allow Desai to enter the sanctum sanctorum of the renowned Dargah and threatened to smear her face with black ink if she does so.

Disarm your guards and see what happens to you: Trump warns Hillary

Disarm your guards and see what happens to you: Trump warns Hillary

Rediff.com17 Sep 2016

"I think her bodyguards should drop all weapons. Disarm immediately. Take their guns away, let's see what happens to her," Trump said at an election rally in Miami, Florida.

When MPs played Holi in Parliament

When MPs played Holi in Parliament

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

BJP leader Hema Malini was among those who played Holi with other MPs and appealed the people of the country to enjoy the festival but not misuse it

Why Karnataka will see a negative election campaign

Why Karnataka will see a negative election campaign

Rediff.com5 Apr 2013

Instead of highlighting their achievements, most parties in Karnataka will be pointing fingers at the misdeeds of their opponents. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

Chinese PM Wen Jiabao's family has assets worth $2.7 bn?

Chinese PM Wen Jiabao's family has assets worth $2.7 bn?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2012

In a potentially-damaging report ahead of his retirement from politics, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao's family was on Friday accused of amassing assets worth at least $2.7 billion, prompting Beijing to denounce the charge as a "smear campaign."

US house impeaches Trump for inciting insurrection at Capitol

US house impeaches Trump for inciting insurrection at Capitol

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

The US House of Representatives impeached President Donald Trump by 232 to 197 votes for his role in last week's Capitol Hill riot, making him the first president in American history to be impeached twice.

Mend ways or face consequences, Ajit Pawar warns MNS

Mend ways or face consequences, Ajit Pawar warns MNS

Rediff.com27 Feb 2013

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Wednesday asked Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena to mend ways and desist from the smear campaign against the Nationalist Congress Parry or face a "befitting reply".

S P Balasubrahmanyam laid to rest with state honours

S P Balasubrahmanyam laid to rest with state honours

Rediff.com26 Sep 2020

After the singer's son S P Charan performed the funeral rites amid Vedic chants by priests, 24 police personnel gave a gun salute and later the body was lowered into a deep pit and buried.

Ink hurled at Union minister Ashwini Choubey at Patna hospital

Ink hurled at Union minister Ashwini Choubey at Patna hospital

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

Choubey, who is union minister of state for Health, was about to board his car, after meeting patients and holding discussions with doctors and hospital officials, when the bottle carrying the ink crashed to the ground close to the vehicle evoking exclamations from those flanking the minister.

'Hanuman Garhi temple was built by a Muslim ruler'

'Hanuman Garhi temple was built by a Muslim ruler'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

'He also granted the temple freedom from all taxes and decreed that no one could litigate against it ever.'

World leaders congratulate Biden, 'look forward' to work with him

World leaders congratulate Biden, 'look forward' to work with him

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

World leaders said they were looking forward to working with Joe Biden, as they welcomed the 46th President of the United States with praise and took parting shots at his predecessor Donald Trump.

Former Pakistan minister flays ink attack, says it was not a protest

Former Pakistan minister flays ink attack, says it was not a protest

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

He said people have the right to protest but what happened with Kulkarni was not protest. "I recognise people's right to protest, but what has happened with Sudheendra Kulkarni is not protest," he said.

Kohli is Donald Trump of world sport: Aussie media

Kohli is Donald Trump of world sport: Aussie media

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

The Australian media on Tuesday dubbed India captain Virat Kohli as Donald Trump of world sport and accused him of spreading fake news regarding their players.

13/7 widow struggles to survive in 'killer city'

13/7 widow struggles to survive in 'killer city'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2012

It's been a year since three blasts ripped through crowded localities of Mumbai, killing 26 people and injuring 130. A year on, Rediff.com's Abhishek Mande walks down the memory lane with survivors and re-live the fateful July 13 evening that was smeared with blood, agony and fear.

13/7: 'If I spend Rs 300 on tablets alone, how do I live?'

13/7: 'If I spend Rs 300 on tablets alone, how do I live?'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2012

Nishit Tiwari caught up with Khar resident Vinod Shukla, whose only source of livelihood was lost forever in the blast near Opera House

Our lives are wrapped in time bombs: 13/7 survivor

Our lives are wrapped in time bombs: 13/7 survivor

Rediff.com9 Jul 2012

It's been a year since three blasts ripped through crowded localities of Mumbai, killing 26 people and injuring 130. Rediff.com correspondents walked down memory lane with survivors and re-lived the fateful July 13 evening that was smeared with blood, agony and fear.

Punish us if we are wrong, but bring Lokpal Bill: Kejriwal

Punish us if we are wrong, but bring Lokpal Bill: Kejriwal

Rediff.com25 Oct 2011

Facing allegations of financial misconduct, activist Arvind Kejriwal broke his silence on Tuesday daring the government to conduct a probe against him and other Team Anna members even as he questioned the motive behind the "smear campaign".

Ensure no defamatory content against Bollywood: HC to Republic TV, Times Now

Ensure no defamatory content against Bollywood: HC to Republic TV, Times Now

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

In strong observations while hearing the plea, the high court cited the death of Princess Diana while trying to escape the media chase, and said there needs to be "some toning down" as people are "afraid of the fourth pillar of democracy" because of its powers.

SPECIAL COVERAGE: 13/7 triple blasts, one year on

SPECIAL COVERAGE: 13/7 triple blasts, one year on

Rediff.com13 Jul 2012

A year on, rediff.com correspondents walk down the memory lane with survivors and re-live the fateful evening that was smeared with blood, agony and fear.

Miffed over article, China expels 3 WSJ scribes

Miffed over article, China expels 3 WSJ scribes

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

China on Wednesday expelled three Wall Street Journal correspondents, the largest expulsion of overseas media personnel from the country in more than three decades, after the newspaper declined to apologise for a column which Beijing criticised as "racist" and tarnishing its efforts to combat the deadly coronavirus epidemic. Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Geng Shuang said China made repeated representations to the US newspaper over the opinion piece which had the headline: 'China is the real sick man of Asia', but regretted that it had not offered a public apology.

Corruption stain CAN'T be washed away: Hazare on Ramdev ink attack

Corruption stain CAN'T be washed away: Hazare on Ramdev ink attack

Rediff.com14 Jan 2012

Anna Hazare on Saturday denounced as an attempt to "blacken democracy" the incident in which Swami Ramdev's face was smeared with ink and said such attacks will not deter "people's movements". "This is not an attempt to blacken the face of Swami Ramdev. This is an attempt to blacken democracy," Hazare said in a statement from his village where he is convalescing after a bout of bronchitis.

Team India celebrates Dravid's birthday. Wish him!

Team India celebrates Dravid's birthday. Wish him!

Rediff.com11 Jan 2012

Indian batting legend Rahul Dravid turned 39 on Wednesday. As his team-mates wished him in Perth, he must have surely asked for victory in the third Test, starting at Perth on Friday, as a birthday gift.

Don't doubt my commitment: Sonia tells Anna

Don't doubt my commitment: Sonia tells Anna

Rediff.com20 Apr 2011

Responding to Anna Hazare's complaint against her "colleagues", Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday assured him that she does not support "politics of smear campaign" and that she was strongly committed to the institution of Lokpal.

'I live a simple life, but even I am not spared'

'I live a simple life, but even I am not spared'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2011

Expressing his resentment at the recent smear campaign against civil society members by certain elements, including some within the Congress and the government, to derail the fight against corruption, social activist Anna Hazare shot off a strongly-worded letter to Congress president Sonia Gandhi.

Gabbard sues Clinton for defamation over 'Russian asset' comment

Gabbard sues Clinton for defamation over 'Russian asset' comment

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

The lawsuit, filed in the Southern District of New York on Wednesday, has also claimed that Hawaii Democrat Gabbard suffered an economic loss to be proven at trial. "Hillary calling me a 'Russian asset' is not only intended to smear my reputation and derail my campaign for president, it's also intended to silence any voice that dares to speak out against the establishment status quo," Gabbard, 38, said in an email to her supporters explaining the reason for her suing the Democratic nominee in the 2016 presidential elections.

The Laal Kaptaan Review

The Laal Kaptaan Review

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

Laal Kaptaan deserves a watch just for Saif's spunk, raves Prasanna D Zore.

Driving in the rains? 5 crucial questions answered

Driving in the rains? 5 crucial questions answered

Rediff.com3 Jul 2012

Tips to safe driving this rainy season.

Didn't ask anybody to boycott WIPA awards: Sammy

Didn't ask anybody to boycott WIPA awards: Sammy

Rediff.com12 Jun 2011

Figuring out a way to end West Indies' misery against India is not the only thought bothering Darren Sammy, the skipper is also busy refuting allegations that he discouraged some regional cricketers from attending last week's Players' Association awards.

Team Anna slams Agnivesh over controversial video

Team Anna slams Agnivesh over controversial video

Rediff.com28 Aug 2011

Swami Agnivesh, a close associate of Anna Hazare, was the target of the core Anna team which attacked him over a controversial video posted on Youtube where he is purportedly telling a person alleged to be a Union minister that government act tough with the fasting Gandhian.

Readers' pix: 'Holi always reminds me of Sholay'

Readers' pix: 'Holi always reminds me of Sholay'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

Rediff readers share their favourite Holi pix and memories.

It's feathers and a whole lot of fun at Notting Hill carnival

It's feathers and a whole lot of fun at Notting Hill carnival

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

The Notting Hill Carnival is under way in London -- and the photographs show just how colourful this event is.

This Muslim man runs gaushala named after Lord Krishna

This Muslim man runs gaushala named after Lord Krishna

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

'It does not make a difference to me that I do something which Hindus do'

Mamata keeps pre-poll promise, reopens old cases

Mamata keeps pre-poll promise, reopens old cases

Rediff.com14 Jun 2011

Keeping her pre-election pledge to reopen old cases, West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday announced a judicial commission to probe the barbaric 1970 Sainbari killings in Burdwan district.

Controversies couldn't shake faith of Sai devotees

Controversies couldn't shake faith of Sai devotees

Rediff.com24 Apr 2011

For millions of devotees he was a God. Although his life was also marked with various controversies, the faith among his devotees was not shaken up even once.