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All the action from Kangana's Manikarnika

All the action from Kangana's Manikarnika

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

What do you think of Kangana's look?

Farmers storm Red Fort, plant flag on dome

Farmers storm Red Fort, plant flag on dome

Rediff.com26 Jan 2021

Protesting farmers clashed with police at several places in the national capital and entered the iconic Red Fort and ITO in the heart of national capital, with hundreds of them deviating from agreed routes, prompting security personnel to resort to lathicharge and tear gas. The farmers have now left the Red Fort after the police intervened. Take a look.

Will Saif be a convincing Ravan? VOTE!

Will Saif be a convincing Ravan? VOTE!

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

Saif Ali Khan, who showed us how wicked he could be in Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior has been cast in the role.

Ashes PIX: Khawaja century keeps Australia on top at SCG

Ashes PIX: Khawaja century keeps Australia on top at SCG

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

Usman Khawaja celebrated his recall to the Test arena after two years in the wilderness with a stylish 137 to drive Australia to a declaration on 416 for eight shortly before the close of play on the second day of the fourth Ashes Test on Thursday.

US: Samurai sword attacker may face 10 yrs in jail

US: Samurai sword attacker may face 10 yrs in jail

Rediff.com16 Feb 2010

Kshitiji Nishkant Shrotri, charged with aggravated armed assault on a research fellow who he suspected to have taken away the woman he fancied, continued to be in a jail in Atlanta more than a week after the attack. Shrotri, who grew up in Pune, Maharashtra and studied in Purdue University before coming to Georgia Tech where the attack took place, reportedly had no visitors in jail. News reports and the authorities said he is a post-doctoral researcher.

Border stumped by Cricket Australia's financial woes

Border stumped by Cricket Australia's financial woes

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

Sacked CEO Kevin Roberts alone is not responsible for Cricket Australia's financial woes and culpability of the Board also needs to be fixed, said the legendary Allan Border. Border was flabbergasted how Cricket Australia got to the situation where it had to stand down around 80 per cent of its staff, saying that the sword should not fall on just one head.

Fencer Bhavani Devi set to live dream as an Olympian

Fencer Bhavani Devi set to live dream as an Olympian

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

Bhavani Chadalavada Anandha Sundh Devi, India's first fencer at an Olympics, lasted two rounds at the Tokyo Games, but impressed before her historic maiden appearance ended in defeat to France's world No. 3 Manon Brunet in the women's individual sabre event, on Monday.

'In some ways, India is already a Hindu rashtra'

'In some ways, India is already a Hindu rashtra'

Rediff.com13 May 2022

'The way discrimination against Muslims has become almost normalised is very upsetting.'

Lakhimpur violence: 2nd FIR silent on farmers' deaths

Lakhimpur violence: 2nd FIR silent on farmers' deaths

Rediff.com10 Oct 2021

The second FIR mentions only one "unnamed rioter", who has been charged with IPC Sections 302 (murder), 324 (causing hurt by dangerous weapons or means) among others.

Arise Sir Tom! Queen knights 100-yr-old fundraising Captain

Arise Sir Tom! Queen knights 100-yr-old fundraising Captain

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

The World War II veteran earned himself a knighthood after raising some 33 million for health service charities.

'Ashraf Ghani fled Kabul in chopper stuffed with cash'

'Ashraf Ghani fled Kabul in chopper stuffed with cash'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani has fled the war-torn country aboard a helicopter stuffed with money but had to leave some cash as it could not be squeezed into the chopper, according to Russian official media reports on Monday.

Officer and a Gentleman

Officer and a Gentleman

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

Having known Vice Admiral Hari Kumar personally and professionally, Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd) wishedshim a fantastic tenure as Chief of the Naval Staff. Under his command may the Indian Navy grow in all dimensions as the nation strive to establish itself as a credible sea power in future.

I don't want to cross swords with Anna Hazare: Digvijay

I don't want to cross swords with Anna Hazare: Digvijay

Rediff.com1 Nov 2011

Congress general secretary Digvijay Singh talks to Kavita Chowdhury about his role as AICC in-charge of Uttar Pradesh in the run-up to the 2012 assembly polls.

Top 20 Scenes From Yash Chopra's Movies

Top 20 Scenes From Yash Chopra's Movies

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

On his 90th birth anniversary, Sukanya Verma lists 20 of her favourite scenes that reiterate his extraordinary grasp on the language of cinema and connect with the viewer.

Biden's Taiwan Threat Rattles China

Biden's Taiwan Threat Rattles China

Rediff.com24 May 2022

Key to China's decision regarding Taiwan will be its leadership's assessment whether the US will come to Taiwan's defence, explains Jayadeva Ranade, the former senior RA&W officer and China expert.

Australia's Maxwell accepts Test career all but over

Australia's Maxwell accepts Test career all but over

Rediff.com24 Jan 2021

Australia's 2-1 series defeat by India exposed holes in their brittle middle order, but Maxwell had no illusions about where he stood.

Hrithik, Aamir, Ranveer refused Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

Hrithik, Aamir, Ranveer refused Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

When the top stars refused to play Milkha Singh, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra went down another route. A riveting excerpt from the director's memoir The Stranger In The Mirror.

NC leader's murder plot inspired from movie Drishyam: Cops

NC leader's murder plot inspired from movie Drishyam: Cops

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

The accused in National Conference leader Trilochan Singh Wazir's murder case were planning his killing for the past two-three months and planted fake evidence to mislead the police, taking inspiration from Bollywood movie Drishyam, officials said.

All England: Sindhu, Sen and Srikanth begin India's quest for elusive title

All England: Sindhu, Sen and Srikanth begin India's quest for elusive title

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

The top Indian players, including Sindhu, Saina Nehwal and Srikanth have failed to lift the prestigious trophy

PICS: Pant blazes as India set Sri Lanka daunting chase

PICS: Pant blazes as India set Sri Lanka daunting chase

Rediff.com13 Mar 2022

Images from Day 2 of the second Test between India and Sri Lanka, in Bengaluru, on Sunday.

The Indrani Vs Rahul Face Off

The Indrani Vs Rahul Face Off

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

Rahul knew this was coming. That 'dirt' would be dug up.

Why All The Fuss Over The Kashmir Files?

Why All The Fuss Over The Kashmir Files?

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

But why is everyone getting so het up over what, after all, is a mere film? If you don't like it, don't watch it. Why create a public spectacle over it? asks Virendra Kapoor.

PIX: Arsenal outclass Bournemouth; Kane sets record

PIX: Arsenal outclass Bournemouth; Kane sets record

Rediff.com21 Aug 2022

A summary of Saturday's action in the Premier League.

Lakhimpur violence adds to Yogi's woes ahead of UP poll

Lakhimpur violence adds to Yogi's woes ahead of UP poll

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

The Lakhimpur violence, in which the son of senior BJP leader and Union minister of state Ajay Mishra Teni are accused of trampling four protesting farmers to death, has opened another front for the CM to deal with, after the mysterious death of Akhara Parishad president Mahant Narendra Giri last month and the death of a Kanpur-based trader in Gorakhpur recently.

When BJP Is In Trouble, Out Comes Hindutva Card

When BJP Is In Trouble, Out Comes Hindutva Card

Rediff.com12 Mar 2022

Successive elections have demonstrated that the BJP campaign switches towards polarisation when it is faced with palpable discontent among the electorate, notes Utkarsh Mishra.

Jewels stolen in the Dresden museum heist

Jewels stolen in the Dresden museum heist

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

Robbers made off with priceless jewels from a state museum in Dresden on Monday in what German media described as the biggest art heist since World War Two. The thieves broke into the Green Vault at Dresden's Royal Palace -- home to around 4,000 precious objects of ivory, gold, silver and jewels -- at dawn after a power cut deactivated the alarm. The stolen items included brilliant-cut diamonds that belonged to a collection of jewellery of 18th-century Saxony ruler Augustus the Strong. Here are some of the items thus far confirmed as stolen by the Saxony police.

Day after Golden Temple lynching, SIT formed to probe sacrilege

Day after Golden Temple lynching, SIT formed to probe sacrilege

Rediff.com19 Dec 2021

Deputy Chief Minister Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa held a meeting in Amritsar with the deputy commissioner, the police commissioner, the inspector general of police (border range), the Amritsar Rural Senior Superintendent of Police and other officials after the incident.

Virat Kohli Is In Self-Denial

Virat Kohli Is In Self-Denial

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

He is not seeing what perhaps everyone else around him is seeing: An over-commercialised player who is really an under-performing batsman, observes Sandeep Goyal.

Serum Institute to produce COVID-19 vaccine by yearend

Serum Institute to produce COVID-19 vaccine by yearend

Rediff.com7 May 2020

'The challenge will be making sure its efficacy is high.' 'If a vaccine is only 50 to 60 per cent efficient, it's a double-edged sword.'

What Nupur Sharma May Cost India

What Nupur Sharma May Cost India

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

India's trade with the Gulf-Arab region stands at $180 billion. India needs the Gulf region more in terms of trade, investments and employment than the other way round. When it comes to faith, the Gulf-Arab nations have not been found wanting at any point in time, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Whenever Aurangzeb attacks, Shivaji rises: Modi in Varanasi

Whenever Aurangzeb attacks, Shivaji rises: Modi in Varanasi

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

Modi lauded the civilisational heritage of Varanasi, and said many sultanates rose and collapsed but Benaras remained.

PIX: Fans in tears as England fall short at final hurdle

PIX: Fans in tears as England fall short at final hurdle

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

The tears of England's losing players at Wembley were replicated across the nation on Sunday night, mixed in with disappointment and alcohol, after Italy beat Gareth Southgate's young side in a penalty shootout to win Euro 2020.

Why Bommai needs New Delhi's backing to stay on as CM

Why Bommai needs New Delhi's backing to stay on as CM

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

'Bommai is everybody's man and nobody's man'

Left Afghanistan to avoid bloodshed: Ashraf Ghani

Left Afghanistan to avoid bloodshed: Ashraf Ghani

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

From now on, the Taliban will be responsible for the "honour, wealth and preservation" of Afghanistan's people, Ghani said.

Why I Became An IPS Officer

Why I Became An IPS Officer

Rediff.com6 May 2022

'Any person who wants to enter this service should have a single object of serving the public irrespective of hindrances.'

Keep The Anti-Muslim Pot Boiling All 365 Days

Keep The Anti-Muslim Pot Boiling All 365 Days

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

Hindu festivals are now becoming occasions when anti-Muslim hatred is expressed freely through slogans and songs that are full of abuse against Muslims or calls to either kill them or humiliate them, observes Apoorvanand.

Bombay HC to Centre: What was the need for new IT Rules?

Bombay HC to Centre: What was the need for new IT Rules?

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

The Bombay high court on Friday asked the Union government what was the need to introduce the recently notified Information Technology Rules, 2021 without superseding the existing IT Rules that came into effect in 2009.

Only BJP leaders, their 'billionaire friends' safe in India: Priyanka

Only BJP leaders, their 'billionaire friends' safe in India: Priyanka

Rediff.com10 Oct 2021

People may belong to any caste and religion, they are not safe, the Congress leader alleged.

PIX: Sri Lanka sign-off with thumping win over Windies

PIX: Sri Lanka sign-off with thumping win over Windies

Rediff.com4 Nov 2021

Images from the T20 World Cup Super 12s match between Sri Lanka and West Indies, in Abu Dhabi, on Thursday.

Complaint against Kangana for 'foul language' against Maha CM

Complaint against Kangana for 'foul language' against Maha CM

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

Addressing Uddhav Thackeray, Ranaut later posted a video message saying his "ego will be destroyed" the way her Bandra home was demolished.