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Phagwara clash: 4 injured; mobile internet services shut in 4 districts

Phagwara clash: 4 injured; mobile internet services shut in 4 districts

Rediff.com14 Apr 2018

The groups clashed over the installation of a board and renaming of a chowk (intersection) in Phagwara, police said.

'Hrithik has insulted and humiliated the Pope'

'Hrithik has insulted and humiliated the Pope'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

'He had 6 billion names to choose from and he chose the Pope who is the religious head of the Catholic community in the whole world.'

ASK ANU: 'He blamed me for losing her'

ASK ANU: 'He blamed me for losing her'

Rediff.com16 May 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

Curbs further eased in Valley; mobile net snapped in Jammu

Curbs further eased in Valley; mobile net snapped in Jammu

Rediff.com18 Aug 2019

They said protests took place at around a dozen places in which several protesters were injured.

Big B, Taapsee promote PINK on Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa

Big B, Taapsee promote PINK on Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Why the hell was Harsha Bhogle axed?!

Why the hell was Harsha Bhogle axed?!

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

'The BCCI is -- and always has been, across successive dispensations -- allergic to criticism.' 'It has used the 'control' it enshrines in its name to destroy anyone who has dared to point fingers at its functioning,' says Prem Panicker, the distinguished cricket writer.

Sri Lanka declares state of emergency following riots in Kandy

Sri Lanka declares state of emergency following riots in Kandy

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

Violence erupted on Monday following which police imposed curfew in the Theldeniya area.

What really happened to Demi Lovato?

What really happened to Demi Lovato?

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

Demi Lovato was hospitalised after possible overdose.

The 10 most beautiful women in the world

The 10 most beautiful women in the world

Rediff.com4 Apr 2017

While an American singer and songwriter tops the list, Priyanka Chopra is the only Indian on the list.

WhatsApp to roll out 'suspicious link detection' feature

WhatsApp to roll out 'suspicious link detection' feature

Rediff.com24 Jul 2018

In a bid to curb the spread of fake news, the US-based company is testing a feature, which enables users to detect harmful links sent and received.

Image: Salman on the sets of Bajrangi Bhaijaan

Image: Salman on the sets of Bajrangi Bhaijaan

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities:

Losing your mind to COVID-19? 7 tips to stay FIT

Losing your mind to COVID-19? 7 tips to stay FIT

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

Remind yourself that if you follow the rules and take care, you will be safe, says Dr Vivek Chandel.

Things that happen in the dressing room stay there, Barca manager

Things that happen in the dressing room stay there, Barca manager

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

'I feel as confident and motivated as at the beginning. I can't control rumours, but I still have faith'

Minorities panel report calls Dadri lynching pre-meditated; slams BJP leaders

Minorities panel report calls Dadri lynching pre-meditated; slams BJP leaders

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

National Commission for Minorities suspects there was "pre-meditated planning" behind the Dadri lynching incident and termed "disturbing" controversial statements by politicians to "make capital out of such outrages".

Apple executive shot dead by cops in UP, cremated

Apple executive shot dead by cops in UP, cremated

Rediff.com30 Sep 2018

The two constables were arrested and dismissed from the job and a first information report was registered in the matter on the basis of a complaint by Sana Khan.

The Politics of Fake News and WhatsApp Forwards

The Politics of Fake News and WhatsApp Forwards

Rediff.com11 Oct 2017

'This is a Frankenstein's monster that will engulf us all in its rage and greed.' 'This fake news/WhatsApp forwards industry -- and especially, the use of it in politics -- is one of the biggest threats to our world today,' warns Amit Mehra.

India's COVID-19 toll rises to 169; total cases 5,865

India's COVID-19 toll rises to 169; total cases 5,865

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

Of the 20 deaths reported in the last 24 hours, eight were from Maharashtra, three each from Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh, two from Jammu and Kashmir and one each from Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.

Guess what? I am an anti-national!

Guess what? I am an anti-national!

Rediff.com8 Apr 2018

'If ever I served my country, it was by earning the label 'anti-national' in the age of Modi,' says Mitali Saran.

Differences in DCW come to fore on summoning Kumar Vishwas

Differences in DCW come to fore on summoning Kumar Vishwas

Rediff.com5 May 2015

The DCW had on Monday issued summons to Vishwas and his wife, asking them to appear before it by 3 pm on Tuesday.

Jagmohan Dalmiya: The man who showed who is the boss

Jagmohan Dalmiya: The man who showed who is the boss

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

Dalmiya's finest hour, of course, was the 1996 World Cup where broadcast rights were sold for $10 million and the title sponsorship went for a handsome $13 million. Stories of him turning around the finances of International Cricket Council (ICC) are aplenty. It was rumoured that both England and Australia feared him.

'I used to be in drag on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu...'

'I used to be in drag on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu...'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

'Sharing screen space with Salman bhai is a superb experience.'

With HC verdict TN govt is safe, but not sound

With HC verdict TN govt is safe, but not sound

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

Every vote now counts in the Tamil Nadu assembly, as the ruling party is walking on a wafer-thin majority. The Opposition DMK-led combine has 98 MLAs on their side, and with four others who had won on the AIADMK's 'Two Leaves' symbol in 2016 but do not belong to the party, per se, playing hide-and-seek with the party leadership, Dhinakaran with two or three other MLAs can give sleepless nights for the ruling party than their post-verdict celebrations may seemingly indicate, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

'Film business is not going anywhere'

'Film business is not going anywhere'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

'This is a blip in the 100-year history of cinema.'

Meet the next Benazir

Meet the next Benazir

Rediff.com13 Feb 2016

Last year, Maryam Nawaz accompanied her father to Washington, but played a role beyond being the dutiful daughter. She was 'discovered' by the White House, and was hosted by Michelle Obama.

Power should go in the hands of youth: Digvijaya

Power should go in the hands of youth: Digvijaya

Rediff.com21 May 2016

Singh's remarks come in the backdrop of a renewed buzz in the Congress circles about Rahul Gandhi's sooner than later elevation as party president.

STUNNING PHOTOS: Mumbai cops in action

STUNNING PHOTOS: Mumbai cops in action

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

Here is the Mumbai Police Calendar 2017.

A survivor's guide for AAP

A survivor's guide for AAP

Rediff.com24 May 2017

The party needs to fight competition not by acting like others, but by finding a strong narrative of its own.

Srinivasan set for BCCI probe; might be ousted from ICC

Srinivasan set for BCCI probe; might be ousted from ICC

Rediff.com4 May 2015

Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Anurag Thakur on Monday hinted at initiating a probe against former chief Narayanswami Srinivasan in order to pave the way for his ouster as chairman of the International Cricket Council.

Muzaffarnagar riots panel blames officials, silent on Akhilesh

Muzaffarnagar riots panel blames officials, silent on Akhilesh

Rediff.com6 Mar 2016

The 700-page report tabled in the state assembly on Sunday said the riots, following the murder of two persons by a youth from a minority community in Kawal town on August 27, 2013, took place as the then inspector of intelligence unit Prabal Pratap Singh failed to give an exact number of people going to attend a mahapanchayat at Mandaur.

The Kannada film that took on Baahubali, and (almost) won!

The Kannada film that took on Baahubali, and (almost) won!

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

Meet the Bhandari brothers, who scored a critical and commercial hit with their debut film while the biggest movie of the year was dominating the box office across the country.

The importance of being Jayalalithaa

The importance of being Jayalalithaa

Rediff.com6 Nov 2016

With the Apollo Hospitals chairman saying that she has recovered, the party can go back to business as usual.

Rana Kapoor: The banker who said 'YES' to a chosen few

Rana Kapoor: The banker who said 'YES' to a chosen few

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

The bank was worth over Rs 80,000 crore as recently as September 2017. The lender had grown at breakneck speed, helped perhaps by Rana Kapoor's reputation as a banker, willing to aggressively write checks.

Why is there no Mann Ki Baat to stop lynchings?

Why is there no Mann Ki Baat to stop lynchings?

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

'If lynchings are happening frequently in India, it is the responsibility of those who lead the country to try and end them, not promote them,' says Aakar Patel.

Dhule lynching: Mob was so furious they wanted bodies to burnt on the spot

Dhule lynching: Mob was so furious they wanted bodies to burnt on the spot

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

There was so much of anger in the mob that they tried to prevent the police physically from taking custody of the bodies, said Khatkal, who was one of the five police personnel injured in the fury.

Amyra Dastur's selfie with Jackie Chan

Amyra Dastur's selfie with Jackie Chan

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Lotus blooms in Rajini's hint of water politics

Lotus blooms in Rajini's hint of water politics

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

Rajini's call may now force other political parties, including the DMK and the Congress, who are in alliance talks already, to come up with water proposals of their own in their poll manifesto. In a way, this may be a 'tactical victory' for Rajinikanth, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Google may allow kids under 13 to sign up for Gmail, YouTube

Google may allow kids under 13 to sign up for Gmail, YouTube

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

For the first time, Internet giant Google is to open Gmail, YouTube and some of its other services to children under the age of 13, according to media reports.

Vote! The MOST outrageous look at Cannes!

Vote! The MOST outrageous look at Cannes!

Rediff.com24 May 2016

Celebs who went overboard while making fashion statement at Cannes 2016!

'Hindus don't vote according to religion'

'Hindus don't vote according to religion'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

As their parties are locked in a fierce battle for Bengal, Tathagata and Saugata Roy, siblings who belong to the BJP and the TMC respectively, answer the same questions put to them about the assembly election.

US-Taliban Relationship on the cards?

US-Taliban Relationship on the cards?

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

Biden's lengthy remarks on Afghanistan contained no condemnatory references to the Taliban, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar, who played a stellar role in beginning India's systemic dealings in Afghanistan in 1994.