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Bahraich on the boil after youth killed during Durga idol immersion

Bahraich on the boil after youth killed during Durga idol immersion

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

Scores of people, some armed with sticks, walked in the funeral cortege of a youth killed during a Durga idol immersion procession in Bahraich amid cries for justice from the family and others on Monday, as tension escalated with shops being burnt down and angry crowds out in the streets.

The Path-Breaking '70s Actor You Didn't Know

The Path-Breaking '70s Actor You Didn't Know

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

Rehana Sultan was all set to be a path-breaker. The time was right. Hindi cinema had emerged from the 1960s musicals era. But somehow, leading film-makers of the time did not believe Rehana had that cachet. It was Zeenat Aman who ended up being the definitive taboo-trasher of the era. Dinesh Raheja salutes the trendsetter of the 1970s, Rehana Sultan.

Spectator spits on Belgian player Goffin at French Open

Spectator spits on Belgian player Goffin at French Open

Rediff.com29 May 2024

'I think it only happens in France. At Wimbledon, obviously, there's not that. Or in Australia either. At the US Open, it's still rather quiet. Here, it's a really unhealthy atmosphere.'

Canberra Big Bash called off due to bushfire smoke

Canberra Big Bash called off due to bushfire smoke

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

Close to 100 fires were burning across Australia's eastern state of New South Wales on Saturday of which six were characterised as 'emergency level'.

Obama still smokes 'occasionally'

Obama still smokes 'occasionally'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2009

Though cured "95 per cent", United States President Barack Obama has admitted that he sometimes has "fallen off the wagon" in his bid to quit smoking.

When Ayodhya Was Illuminated To Welcome Rama

When Ayodhya Was Illuminated To Welcome Rama

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

Rama and Sita entered a wonderful maze of lit streets, and when Bharatha caught sight of them as he ran down the steps of the palace, the whole city was chiming with celebration with this festival of lights. A fascinating excerpt from Vayu Naidu's book, The Living Legend.

Know Your Filmi Mirrors? Take This Quiz!

Know Your Filmi Mirrors? Take This Quiz!

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

Smoking makes a person dumb

Smoking makes a person dumb

Rediff.com2 Apr 2010

Young men who smoke are likely to have lower IQs than their non-smoking peers, a new study has determined.

'I Was Denied Promotion For 6.5 Years'

'I Was Denied Promotion For 6.5 Years'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

'The abuse got so ugly and toxic that I became depressed and had to seek therapy.'

Sha'Carri Wins Her First Gold At Last!

Sha'Carri Wins Her First Gold At Last!

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

Powered by awesome running from her team members Olympic 200m Gold medalist Gabby Thomas, 100m Bronze medalist Melissa Jefferson and Twanisha Terry, Sha'Carri Richardson ran a super fast final leg to ensure that the US won its first Olympic gold medal in the 4x100 relay since 2016.

1 killed in Delhi income tax office blaze; officials say no data loss in fire

1 killed in Delhi income tax office blaze; officials say no data loss in fire

Rediff.com14 May 2024

According to a police officer, the fire started in the office of the Commissioner in room number 325 on the third floor of the building. He said many of the employees were outside the building as it was lunchtime, otherwise, the casualty could have been more.

Kuwait cracks down on illegal real estate after fire

Kuwait cracks down on illegal real estate after fire

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

Authorities in Kuwait have launched a crackdown on illegal property extensions in the wake of a devastating fire at a seven-storey building that claimed the lives of 50 people, including 46 Indians, according to a media report on Saturday.

Why vaping is just as bad as smoking

Why vaping is just as bad as smoking

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

E-cigarette users, according to a study, were 56 per cent more likely to have a heart attack.

22 killed, 8 hurt as fire engulfs Lithium battery plant in South Korea

22 killed, 8 hurt as fire engulfs Lithium battery plant in South Korea

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

Citing information from corporate officials, fire official Kim Jin-young stated that the nationality of the remaining deceased worker was not yet determined.

A Resort Full Of Army, Cricket Memories

A Resort Full Of Army, Cricket Memories

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

Run by a former cricketer and son of India's military heroes, Mike's Forest Retreat is an ode to all that we hold dear.

'Drone followed us and dropped an explosive'

'Drone followed us and dropped an explosive'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

Drones are a new technology added recently to the weapons used in the violence between the two large ethnic groups -- Meitei and Kuki -- in the northeastern state, which left over 200 people dead since May last year.

Indian-origin soldier killed in car-ramming attack in West Bank

Indian-origin soldier killed in car-ramming attack in West Bank

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

Staff Sergeant Geri Gideon Hanghal was a resident of Nof HaGalil and a soldier in the Kfir Brigade's Nahshon Battalion, the Israeli Army said.

'I Want To Make More Money'

'I Want To Make More Money'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2024

'I want to do some things, like take my mum on the Orient Express to Venice.'

A Bhinmal Diwali and Dal Ka Halwa

A Bhinmal Diwali and Dal Ka Halwa

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

Jayanti Soni and her family return each year to Bhinmal, when they can, to celebrate Diwali in her family home.

Want to QUIT SMOKING? Try yoga

Want to QUIT SMOKING? Try yoga

Rediff.com21 Jun 2012

Shameem Akthar takes you through five yoga practices that will help quit smoking.

US to deploy additional forces as Iran vows revenge on Israel

US to deploy additional forces as Iran vows revenge on Israel

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

The United States will deploy additional fighter jets and Navy ships to West Asia in order to defend Israel, the US Department of Defence said.

CHAT: How YOU can quit smoking!

CHAT: How YOU can quit smoking!

Rediff.com11 Jul 2012

Jatin Thakker, managing director of Gelnova Laboratories that manufactures and markets Nobacco in India, will take questions on how you can quit smoking.

Parliament security breach: 'It was like a terrorist attack'

Parliament security breach: 'It was like a terrorist attack'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

'This nation depends on the Union government for its safety, security and their development, but look at the state of affairs

Duleep Trophy: Gill, Parag flop as India A lose to India B

Duleep Trophy: Gill, Parag flop as India A lose to India B

Rediff.com8 Sep 2024

The pace trio of Yash Dayal, Mukesh Kumar and Navdeep Saini did the damage with the ball as India B outclassed India A by 76 runs in the Duleep Trophy.

PIX: France Wows With Spectacular Olympics Opening

PIX: France Wows With Spectacular Olympics Opening

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

France showcased its cultural diversity, spirit of revolution, impeccable craftsmanship, and architectural heritage in a riveting opening ceremony for the 33rd Olympic Games.

Duleep Trophy: Pant, Sarfaraz steal the show on Day 3

Duleep Trophy: Pant, Sarfaraz steal the show on Day 3

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

Rishabh Pant's fifty, Sarfaraz Khan's aggression give India B control on Day 3 of the Duleep Trophy in Bengaluru on Saturday

No Smoking in Rome

No Smoking in Rome

Rediff.com25 Oct 2007

John Abraham walks the red carpet at his film's premiere the 2nd Rome Film Festival on Wednesday.

When heroines said yes to smoking

When heroines said yes to smoking

Rediff.com26 Jul 2011

These women did not have any qualms about lighting up on screen.

Rohidas red card casts doubt on India's semis hopes

Rohidas red card casts doubt on India's semis hopes

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

Rohidas was sent off the pitch almost 40 minutes from the final hooter after his stick unintentionally hit a rival player.

Goan bars brace for smoking ban

Goan bars brace for smoking ban

Rediff.com6 Oct 2008

Goa's nondescript bars, which usually also serve as smoking holes, have turned into no-smoking zones within 48 hours of the new anti-smoking law coming into force.

India's first mobile smoking lounge

India's first mobile smoking lounge

Rediff.com27 Aug 2004

Heartbreak for Manu, misses Olympics hat-trick

Heartbreak for Manu, misses Olympics hat-trick

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

Manu Bhaker narrowly missed out on the bronze medal as she finished fourth in the women's 25m pistol event, at the Paris Olympics on Saturday.

Shekhar Home Review: Riveting Watch

Shekhar Home Review: Riveting Watch

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

Six episodes are not enough, applauds Deepa Gahlot.

Meet The Haseen Dilrubas Of Bollywood

Meet The Haseen Dilrubas Of Bollywood

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Full of seduction and schemes, she'll use her sultry charms and slinky moves to trap and trick her fall guy until he's putty in her hands. Call her femme fatale, man-eater, gold-digger or temptress, morality be damned so long as she gets her way.

The world's heaviest-smoking countries

The world's heaviest-smoking countries

Rediff.com6 Dec 2007

The poor countries that smoke the most and pay the highest price.

The curious case of the smoking elephant

The curious case of the smoking elephant

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

The mystery of the viral video has been solved.

'A Big Sound Like That Of A Bomb'

'A Big Sound Like That Of A Bomb'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

'The facility works on Apple's iPhone and everything is damaged -- CNC machines, computers and CCTVs worth crores.'

Delhi: Youth mowed down for objecting to smoking

Delhi: Youth mowed down for objecting to smoking

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

In an apparent case of road rage, a man allegedly hit two motorcycle-borne persons with his car as they objected to him smoking in front of them in south Delhi, following which one of the duo succumbed to injuries on Wednesday.

Smoking banned in movies

Smoking banned in movies

Rediff.com15 Jun 2005

The smoking ban in films will take effect from October 2.

Warne caught smoking inside airport premises

Warne caught smoking inside airport premises

Rediff.com14 May 2011

Rajasthan Royals skipper Shane Warne was caught on camera puffing a cigarette inside the Airport premises.