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UP: Oximeters, thermal scanners for cows in gaushalas

UP: Oximeters, thermal scanners for cows in gaushalas

Rediff.com6 May 2021

Amid the surge in coronavirus cases, the Uttar Pradesh government is providing oximeters and thermal scanners for cows housed in the state's 'gaushalas'.

'People are still dying and the wounds run deep'

'People are still dying and the wounds run deep'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

'You can still hear gunshots, and this time even children know they are not normal.'

5 more cheetahs to be released for free-ranging in Kuno ahead of monsoon

5 more cheetahs to be released for free-ranging in Kuno ahead of monsoon

Rediff.com8 May 2023

It also said the cheetahs will be allowed to move out of KNP and will not necessarily be "recaptured unless they venture into areas where they are in significant danger".

Priyanka takes on SP, BJP over 'central poll issues'

Priyanka takes on SP, BJP over 'central poll issues'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Samajwadi Party of talking about terrorism during the Uttar Pradesh assembly elections while diverting attention from the 'central discourse' on unemployment, inflation, empowering women and helping small businesses and farmers.

PIX: Germany snap losing run; Spain, Brazil, Argentina win

PIX: Germany snap losing run; Spain, Brazil, Argentina win

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

Images from the international friendly and Euro qualifying football matches played on Tuesday.

PIX: Dominant CSK rout DC; seal place in IPL play-offs

PIX: Dominant CSK rout DC; seal place in IPL play-offs

Rediff.com20 May 2023

Chennai Super Kings cantered to a 77-run crushing victory over Delhi Capitals to seal an IPL play-off berth in New Delhi on Saturday.

Lakadbaggha Review: Shocking Climax

Lakadbaggha Review: Shocking Climax

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

Lakadbaggha takes up too many issues and does not do justice to them, points out Deepa Gahlot.

HC breather for Kerala ex-chief whip George in 2nd hate speech case

HC breather for Kerala ex-chief whip George in 2nd hate speech case

Rediff.com23 May 2022

Considering the anticipatory bail plea moved by George, the high court granted him interim relief with conditions.

FIH Pro League: India stun world champs Germany after World Cup debacle

FIH Pro League: India stun world champs Germany after World Cup debacle

Rediff.com11 Mar 2023

India were 3-0 up in the 42nd minute before Paul-Philipp Kaufmann and Michel Struthoff struck for Germany in the 44th and 57th minutes respectively.

Axelsen, Yamaguchi ease into India Open final

Axelsen, Yamaguchi ease into India Open final

Rediff.com21 Jan 2023

Denmark's Viktor Axelsen and Japan's Akane Yamaguchi's dominance continued as they stayed on course for a second successive title.

Will chief election commissioner act against PM if there are allegations, SC asks

Will chief election commissioner act against PM if there are allegations, SC asks

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

Underlining the importance of having a chief election commissioner who is "independent and a man of character", the Supreme Court on Wednesday wondered will it not be a case of "complete breakdown of system" if the CEC does not act against the prime minister in case there are allegations against him.

Worried kin appeal govt to evacuate Indians from Sudan

Worried kin appeal govt to evacuate Indians from Sudan

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

Anxious relatives of several Indians stuck in Sudan following the fighting between the Army and paramilitary forces are eagerly waiting for information about their relatives and appealed to the government to evacuate them from the strife-torn African country as soon as possible.

Ratan Tata invests in startup Goodfellows

Ratan Tata invests in startup Goodfellows

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

Industry leader Ratan Tata on Tuesday announced an undisclosed investment into startup Goodfellows that offers companionship to senior citizens as a service. The octogenarian industrialist has been an active backer of startups ever since he retired from the helm of the salt-to-software Tata Group. The company is founded by Shantanu Naidu. Cornell University-educated Naidu, 25, is a general manager in Tata's office and has been assisting Tata since 2018.

'I'm not good at keeping relationships'

'I'm not good at keeping relationships'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

'Salman was unique back then. He was a fun-loving guy, who was always in a nice mood.' 'Aamir was a thinking guy. He would analyse everything. He would think about what he had to do on screen.' 'Akshay was so much fun but he was so hard working and punctual.'

FIFA WC: Croatia hold steady to send Belgium packing

FIFA WC: Croatia hold steady to send Belgium packing

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

There was however still some drama. Croatia were awarded a penalty in the 16th minute when Andrej Kramaric's toe was clipped by Yannick Carrasco and referee Anthony Taylor pointed to the spot.

'Modi, Modi' countered with 'Adani, Adani' during Budget speech

'Modi, Modi' countered with 'Adani, Adani' during Budget speech

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget speech on Wednesday was marked by the usual thumping of benches by the ruling alliance members, but the loudest cheer was reserved for her announcement of income tax relief, which was welcomed by 'Modi, Modi' chants in Lok Sabha that also witnessed a few instances of protest by the Opposition.

'Our intention was never to shock'

'Our intention was never to shock'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

'There are people who loved the show and people who have been shocked by it.'

Investors expect balanced Budget; focus on job creation, infra spending

Investors expect balanced Budget; focus on job creation, infra spending

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Stock market investors are expecting a balanced Budget with a focus on job creation, increased spending on infrastructure, reigning in the deficit, and bringing the economy back on track, experts said on Wednesday. Stock markets have been subdued in the run-up to the Union Budget with BSE's benchmark Sensex is almost flat so far this month. Even the corporate earning season failed to excite the markets, while some indices like IT and bankex have seen some positive movements.

ATP Tour Finals: Djokovic crushes Rublev to reach semis

ATP Tour Finals: Djokovic crushes Rublev to reach semis

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

Greece's Tsitsipas battled back from 3-5 down in the third set to eliminate Medvedev with a 6-3, 6-7(11), 7-6(1) win to set up a showdown on Friday with Rublev for the Red Group's other semi-final spot.

NATO chief says 'monitoring situation' in Poland

NATO chief says 'monitoring situation' in Poland

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on Tuesday extended condolences to Polish President Andrzej Duda after the explosion in the east of the country, adding that the alliance is 'monitoring the situation'.

WPL PIX: Mumbai Indians crush Gujarat Giants in opener

WPL PIX: Mumbai Indians crush Gujarat Giants in opener

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

Images from the WPL match between Mumbai Indians vs Gujarat Giants played at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Saturday

Delhi lifts weekend curfew, restaurants to reopen with 50% capacity

Delhi lifts weekend curfew, restaurants to reopen with 50% capacity

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

The government offices have also been allowed to reopen with 50 per cent staff.

Messi revives Argentina, but can he match Maradona?

Messi revives Argentina, but can he match Maradona?

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

Lionel Messi drew level with Diego Maradona's number of World Cup goals and appearances on Saturday, but the current No. 10 knows that only winning the trophy at long last will earn him the same eternal love of his fellow Argentines.

FIFA WC: Netherlands, Ecuador draw ends it for Qatar

FIFA WC: Netherlands, Ecuador draw ends it for Qatar

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

"They had a few biters, guys who are hot on your heels. Then you have to act quickly, and (we) could have dealt with that better. We should have done better in possession of the ball," said Dutch captain Virgil van Dijk.

A Cooking Pot Saved This Child!

A Cooking Pot Saved This Child!

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

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Row over Muslim body chief's Om, Allah remark, religious leaders exit stage

Row over Muslim body chief's Om, Allah remark, religious leaders exit stage

Rediff.com12 Feb 2023

Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind chief Maulana Arshad Madani on Sunday stoked a controversy when he claimed that "Om" and "Allah" were the same God worshipped by 'Manu'.

Wednesday's vote count for Delhi polls to see 10,000 policemen, 42 counting centres

Wednesday's vote count for Delhi polls to see 10,000 policemen, 42 counting centres

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

Authorities in New Delhi are all geared up for the counting of votes polled in the Delhi municipal elections, with officials saying 42 centres have been set up for the Wednesday exercise which will begin at 8 am amid tight security.

When Abhishek Bachchan surprised Farah Khan

When Abhishek Bachchan surprised Farah Khan

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

When Anya, one of Farah Khan's daughters, launched a laudable initiative to feed stray dogs during the lockdown, AB Jr helped her cause with a grand gesture.

Gehlot meets Udaipur tailor's family, urges NIA for faster probe

Gehlot meets Udaipur tailor's family, urges NIA for faster probe

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

Gehlot was accompanied by party's state chief Govind Singh Dotasra, Revenue minister Ramlal Jat, Director General of Police M L Lather and other leaders and officials during his visit to Lal's house at sector 14 here, officials said.

Shiksha Mandal Review

Shiksha Mandal Review

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

Shiksha Mandal falters because of too many subplots and characters, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Uttarakhand: Dogs feed on Covid bodies at riverbank

Uttarakhand: Dogs feed on Covid bodies at riverbank

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

Grisly videos have emerged showing stray dogs eating human corpses at Kedar Ghat on the banks of river Bhagirathi in Uttarkashi in Uttarakhand.

Australia can win, India more vulnerable at home this time: Chappell

Australia can win, India more vulnerable at home this time: Chappell

Rediff.com4 Feb 2023

Batting great Greg Chappell believes Australia can win the upcoming high-profile four-match Test series as India are "vulnerable" this time with injuries to key players like Rishabh Pant and Jasprit Bumrah.

Bengal minister under fire over remarks on Prez Murmu

Bengal minister under fire over remarks on Prez Murmu

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

After the video clip of his comments went viral, Giri apologised for making such a remark.

'Punjabis will never allow Khalistan in Punjab'

'Punjabis will never allow Khalistan in Punjab'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

'Amritpal is the creation of journalists and the inaction of the government in Punjab.'

Shakespeare...strays from the plot

Shakespeare...strays from the plot

Rediff.com3 Jun 2008

Shakespeare M.A.Malayalam, the maiden venture of director duo Shyju-Shaji starring Jayasurya and Roma, talks about writer's block to begin with but goes off tangent making it strictly watchable.

PLA hands over 'abducted' Arunachal boy to Indian Army

PLA hands over 'abducted' Arunachal boy to Indian Army

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

The 19-year-old Miram Taron of Jido Village in Upper Siang District of Arunachal Pradesh was found missing on January 18.

From Mata to Menace: How the holy cow may end up 'eating' votes

From Mata to Menace: How the holy cow may end up 'eating' votes

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

Thanks to the increased thrust on cow protection, the enforcement of the ban on cow slaughter and the relentless crusade by cow vigilantes, the agrarian ecosystem from Haryana to Uttar Pradesh has been irrevocably altered. There's a huge spike in the number of stray cattle roaming the countryside, destroying crops. Ten cows/bulls take barely an hour to eat and destroy a bigha of crop land.

South Delhi mayor orders closure of meat shops during Navratri

South Delhi mayor orders closure of meat shops during Navratri

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

This is the first time when the civic body has asked for closure of meat shops during Navratri which is being observed from April 2-11.

When Jugal Hansraj Was Paid More Than Priyanka Chopra

When Jugal Hansraj Was Paid More Than Priyanka Chopra

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

'I wasn't getting the roles I wanted to play and the respect I thought I deserved as a senior actor, so I cut myself off from the industry for a while and moved to the US.'

Corpses in Ganga: Cremations after dogs maul bodies

Corpses in Ganga: Cremations after dogs maul bodies

Rediff.com14 May 2021

According to Ballia residents, at least 52 bodies were seen floating at the Ujiyar, Kulhadia and Bharauli ghats in the Narahi area.