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Rescued UP worker regrets missing World Cup final

Rescued UP worker regrets missing World Cup final

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

For a 25-year-old Manjeet Chauhan stuck in Silkyara tunnel survival hinged on a picture of his parents and words of a lost brother, whom he took as a role model after his death in an accident last year.

Why does the Modi govt want to suffocate NGOs?

Why does the Modi govt want to suffocate NGOs?

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

Any NGO critical of the government is unlikely to receive a green signal. The new amendment will leave NGOs vulnerable to harassment. It was the NGO sector that helped provide compassion and food to millions of people during the lockdown. The new Bill will render such cooperation and camaraderie impossible in future, observes Rashme Sehgal.

Milind Deora's exit: Can Congress stem exodus trend?

Milind Deora's exit: Can Congress stem exodus trend?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2024

The resignation also signals a continuing saga of unaddressed concerns of young leaders, once considered close to former Congress president Rahul Gandhi.

Dilip Kumar, At His Most Spellbinding!

Dilip Kumar, At His Most Spellbinding!

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

Saira Banu takes us behind the scenes of her 1974 film Sagina, in which she starred opposite her husband, Dilip Kumar.

'Compromising with Congress is SP's majboori'

'Compromising with Congress is SP's majboori'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

'They know that if they do not tie up with the Congress, then the minorities will move to the Congress.'

Initial hours were scary, thought we would die soon: Tunnel survivor on ordeal

Initial hours were scary, thought we would die soon: Tunnel survivor on ordeal

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

The worker said there was a natural source of water in the tunnel but they had no clothes to change.

'Scenes out of a Zombie film': Israel on beheading of babies by Hamas

'Scenes out of a Zombie film': Israel on beheading of babies by Hamas

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

'There were bodies scattered everywhere, mutilated, women and children that were handcuffed and shot, executed, houses torched and burned, and people who were either burnt inside or suffocated'

'I didn't want to spend the rest of my life as Om Birla's slave'

'I didn't want to spend the rest of my life as Om Birla's slave'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

'The people of Kota will show Om Birla his place.'

Scindia aide quits BJP, returns to Congress in election year

Scindia aide quits BJP, returns to Congress in election year

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Madhya Pradesh Bharatiya Janata Party executive committee member Baijnath Singh Yadav, a loyalist of Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, quit the saffron party on Wednesday to return to the Congress fold, months ahead of the assembly elections.

Mumbai fire: A family wanted to jump out of window

Mumbai fire: A family wanted to jump out of window

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

As rising flames and a blanket of thick smoke enveloped the Jay Sandesh building in Mumbai's Goregaon in the early hours of Friday, a family struggled to breathe and even contemplated jumping out of a window.

UN chief 'shocked' by 'misinterpretations' Hamas remark

UN chief 'shocked' by 'misinterpretations' Hamas remark

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

In remarks that angered Israel, Guterres had told the Security Council ministerial meeting on Tuesday on the Israel-Hamas conflict that it is "important to also recognize the attacks by Hamas did not happen in a vacuum."

Punjab farmers defy farm fire prevention team, force officer to burn stubble

Punjab farmers defy farm fire prevention team, force officer to burn stubble

Rediff.com4 Nov 2023

A purported video of the entire incident also surfaced on social media. Police have lodged an FIR in the matter after an order by Mann on Saturday. The chief minister termed the incident as an "inhuman crime" against the people of the state.

4 women among 6 killed in blaze at Secunderabad high-rise

4 women among 6 killed in blaze at Secunderabad high-rise

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

Six persons, including four women, died of asphyxiation following a major fire in a multi-storey commercial complex in Secunderabad, officials said Friday.

Mission Raniganj: Akshay's Rinse, Repeat Rescue Formula

Mission Raniganj: Akshay's Rinse, Repeat Rescue Formula

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

Surrounded by a mass of needy professionals, weepy family members and terrified miners, a one-note Akshay basks in all the attention, thumbs down Sukanya Verma.

'My 7 years in Anda cell were the most inhuman form of solitary confinement'

'My 7 years in Anda cell were the most inhuman form of solitary confinement'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

'When there was no crime committed, everything had to be fabricated. They see it as a war, and everything is fair in love and war.'

Israel wants UN chief to resign over remarks on Hamas attack

Israel wants UN chief to resign over remarks on Hamas attack

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres's comment to the Security Council that attacks by Hamas 'did not happen in a vacuum' angered Israel, which called for the UN chief's resignation and apology.

Israeli embassy condemns 'Bawaal' for 'trivialization' of Holocaust

Israeli embassy condemns 'Bawaal' for 'trivialization' of Holocaust

Rediff.com29 Jul 2023

The film, which tracks how the couple resolve their differences, goes into graphic recall of the Holocaust in several scenes.

The Railway Men Review: Compelling Watch

The Railway Men Review: Compelling Watch

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

The Railway Men is a compelling watch; the subject is handled with seriousness and respect without going overboard with the dramatic impact, observes Mayur Sanap.

PIX: Crystal Palace clinch unexpected draw with Man City

PIX: Crystal Palace clinch unexpected draw with Man City

Rediff.com17 Dec 2023

Michael Olise scored a stoppage-time penalty as Crystal Palace clawed back from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Manchester City in the Premier League at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday.

Delhi may see best Diwali day air quality in 8 years if...

Delhi may see best Diwali day air quality in 8 years if...

Rediff.com12 Nov 2023

This time, Delhi saw a sharp improvement in air quality just ahead of Diwali which can be attributed to intermittent rainfall on Friday and wind speed favourable for the dispersion of pollutants.

'Players face mental torture at Wimbledon'

'Players face mental torture at Wimbledon'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2023

'There are a number of unique challenges elite tennis players have to face. The game is gladiatorial in nature with nowhere for players to hide and no team mate or manager to help deflect the pressure.'

'She called to say goodbye'

'She called to say goodbye'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

'We could hear from the phone the bombing and the shooting and the Arab screaming.'

Bankey Bihari temple plans crowd control measures after stampede

Bankey Bihari temple plans crowd control measures after stampede

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

Temple priest Gaurav Goshwami said limited number of devotees should be allowed inside the shrine at a time and a barrier system should put in place outside it to manage crowd.

Vintage Khawaja's topples England's 'Bazball' antics

Vintage Khawaja's topples England's 'Bazball' antics

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Khawaja steers calm course on Ashes rollercoaster

Indonesia stampede: Internal watchdog faults police use of tear gas

Indonesia stampede: Internal watchdog faults police use of tear gas

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

Indonesian police wrongly used tear gas inside a soccer stadium to disperse rioting fans, an internal oversight official said on Tuesday, while the country's soccer federation banned two club officials.

Toxic smog suffocates Delhi; schools shut, construction halted

Toxic smog suffocates Delhi; schools shut, construction halted

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

The air quality in Delhi is turning worse, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said.

Soccer PIX: Messi magic guides Argentina; Denmark, France cruise

Soccer PIX: Messi magic guides Argentina; Denmark, France cruise

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

Lionel Messi's second-half goal gave Argentina a 1-0 home win over Ecuador on Thursday to get their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign off on the right foot.

'They killed my mum and dad'

'They killed my mum and dad'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

'2,665 children killed. 2,665 cheeky smiles, 2,665 dreams of tomorrow, 2,665 favourite cartoon characters, 2,665 favourite meals, 2,665 someone's everything.'

Builder suicide: Policy paralysis, corruption suffocating developers

Builder suicide: Policy paralysis, corruption suffocating developers

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

Housing market in Mumbai Metropolitan Region recording worst half-yearly performance since global financial crisis in 2008 has worsened the situation for them

'Air Pollution Leads To Type 2 Diabetes'

'Air Pollution Leads To Type 2 Diabetes'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

'Pollution acts as an endocrine disruptor.' 'When it acts as an endocrine disruptor it has an effect on the endocrine system of the human body and the effect on the pancreas is an important one.' 'The way you get type two diabetes is due to two defects.' 'One is the pancreas doesn't produce enough insulin.' 'The other physiological defect is insulin resistance.'

Danish Siddiqui's Kids Accept Their Dad's Pulitzer

Danish Siddiqui's Kids Accept Their Dad's Pulitzer

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

Reuters's Indian Photojournalists Adnan Abidi, Amit Dave, Danish Siddiqui and Sanna Irshad Mattoo were awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Feature Photography at Columbia University in Manhattan, October 20, 2022.

2 killed in stampede-like situation at Mathura temple

2 killed in stampede-like situation at Mathura temple

Rediff.com20 Aug 2022

Two devotees were killed and seven others injured in a stampede-like situation at the famous Bankey Bihari temple in Mathura during Janmashtami celebrations in the early hours of Saturday, officials said.

White House: Modi's US visit was not about...

White House: Modi's US visit was not about...

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

Prime Minister Modi on Saturday left for Egypt after concluding his state visit during which he held wide-ranging talks with President Joe Biden and addressed the joint session of the US Congress.

In US Congress, Modi makes strong push for UN reform

In US Congress, Modi makes strong push for UN reform

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday made a strong push for reforming multilateral institutions, including the United Nations, and spoke glowingly of India's ties with the United States, saying the two countries stand at a new dawn in their relationship that will not only shape their destiny but also that of the world.

Top J-K cop found murdered, domestic help main suspect

Top J-K cop found murdered, domestic help main suspect

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

Director general of police Dilbag Singh described it as an "extremely unfortunate" incident and said a manhunt had been launched to nab his domestic help identified as Jasir, who is absconding.

BJP councillors inflicted deadly attack on me: Delhi mayor Shelly Oberoi

BJP councillors inflicted deadly attack on me: Delhi mayor Shelly Oberoi

Rediff.com25 Feb 2023

At a press conference in New Delhi, she alleged that her colleague Ashu Thakur was also attacked by another BJP councillor.

10 OTT Shows That Make Us Nostalgic

10 OTT Shows That Make Us Nostalgic

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

Many films and shows go back in time to bring alive so many fading and forgotten memories.

How a new tax law has stumped Tata Trusts and top corporate donors

How a new tax law has stumped Tata Trusts and top corporate donors

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

Indian charitable trusts, including Tata Trusts and top corporate donors, are stumped by a new tax law proposed in the Budget, which reduces tax breaks for the donor organisations. The Finance Bill proposes that if a charitable organisation donates to another charity, then only 85 per cent of the donation will be considered as application of income for the donor organisation. Trust officials say this is a major setback for the donor organisations, including corporate foundations and intermediary organisations, which work with various implementing agencies at the grassroots level.

PIX: Australia battle from the brink to win first Ashes Test

PIX: Australia battle from the brink to win first Ashes Test

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Images from Day 5 of the first Ashes Test between England and Australia at Edgbaston Cricket Ground in Birmingham on Tuesday.

'Biharis Stopped BJP's Bulldozer'

'Biharis Stopped BJP's Bulldozer'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

'Bihar today has erected a barrier against the BJP bulldozing the polity, the Constitution, and Opposition parties.'