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Acid attack accused let off as victim remains untraceable

Acid attack accused let off as victim remains untraceable

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

The court said that the alleged victim and complainant of the incident Satay Singh could not be traced despite several summons.

How lockdown has affected pacer's rhythm

How lockdown has affected pacer's rhythm

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

Mohammad Shami has started bowling full tilt at the nets with his brother facing him, Shami said he still can't gauge how an old red ball will behave without the application of saliva.

Must read: How I won Comic Con 2019

Must read: How I won Comic Con 2019

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

Mumbai's Trisha Devadiga, one of the winners at Comic Con 2019 tells Rediff.com's Hitesh Harisinghani how she designed the fascinating costume from scratch.

Graeme Swann retires midway through Ashes

Graeme Swann retires midway through Ashes

Rediff.com22 Dec 2013

England spinner Graeme Swann has announced his retirement from international and first-class cricket midway through the Ashes after being put to the sword by Australia's batsmen in the first three tests of the series.

'Kathua perpetrators acted as if law of jungle prevalent'

'Kathua perpetrators acted as if law of jungle prevalent'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

The judge started his order with the couplet from Ghalib's ghazal -- Pinha tha daam-e-sakht qareeb ashiyaan ke, udhne hi nahi paye the ki girftar hum hue.

When Pranab clashed with Manmohan, twice

When Pranab clashed with Manmohan, twice

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

Pranab Mukherjee's stewardship of the economy will stand out as much for the manner in which he managed controversies as for creating quite a few of them, says A K Bhattacharya.

9 Life Lessons From Rajinikanth

9 Life Lessons From Rajinikanth

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

Learn the art of swag from the Superstar.

Australia sniff victory over Pakistan after late strikes

Australia sniff victory over Pakistan after late strikes

Rediff.com1 Dec 2019

Pakistan, who have lost 13 consecutive Tests in Australia, were in big trouble at 39 for three when rain forced an early end

India colts to face European clubs as preparation for U-17 football WC

India colts to face European clubs as preparation for U-17 football WC

Rediff.com17 Apr 2017

After taking on Vitoria de Setubal at Troia, the team will cross swords against leading Portuguese club sides Belenenses, Benfica, Estoril and Sporting Club Portugal.

5 tips to get more likes on your dating profile

5 tips to get more likes on your dating profile

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

On a dating app, you have 0.5 seconds to decide whether you like someone enough before you go to their bio and connect with them, ays Ravi Mittal, founder of the dating app QuackQuack.

Aus Open PHOTOS: Federer, Nadal cruise, Azarenka struggles

Aus Open PHOTOS: Federer, Nadal cruise, Azarenka struggles

Rediff.com14 Jan 2014

Images from the Australian Open matches played in Melbourne on Tuesday.

RSS worker hacked to death in Kerala

RSS worker hacked to death in Kerala

Rediff.com12 Nov 2017

The victim, Anandan, 23, was riding a motorcycle when he was attacked by the CPI-M workers in a car. Though he was rushed to hospital, his life could not be saved, police said.

'Article 377 has always been used to extort and intimidate us'

'Article 377 has always been used to extort and intimidate us'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

Stylist and fashion show director, Sunil Menon talks about the fallout of the recent Supreme Court ruling upholding Article 377.

Cash back credit cards: Are they worth it?

Cash back credit cards: Are they worth it?

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

This latest credit card product is a double-edged sword. Beware before you get ensnared!

People should not panic after one loss: Kohli

People should not panic after one loss: Kohli

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

'I am allowed to experiment a little bit and fail at times. Today was one of the days it didn't come off'

PICS: Warner, Finch crush India with breezy tons

PICS: Warner, Finch crush India with breezy tons

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

Images from Tuesday's first One Day International between India and Australia at the Wankhede Stadium, in Mumbai.

Beware! India faces cyber THREATS from 20 nations

Beware! India faces cyber THREATS from 20 nations

Rediff.com27 Jun 2013

With India becoming the second-biggest victim of cyber-attacks after the United States, the government wants to install a foolproof security cover; but it could invade the privacy of Indians, says Ajai Shukla

'I have known Miheeka pretty much all my life'

'I have known Miheeka pretty much all my life'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

'Bombay treats me like a king.'

PHOTOS, 1st ODI: Kohli, Rohit pummel West Indies with centuries

PHOTOS, 1st ODI: Kohli, Rohit pummel West Indies with centuries

Rediff.com21 Oct 2018

Images from the first ODI between India and the West Indies in Guwahati.

Burnt books, gutted desks at vandalised Delhi schools

Burnt books, gutted desks at vandalised Delhi schools

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced that children who have lost their books and uniforms in the violence, will be provided the same free of cost.

Rules on import/export of antiques

Rules on import/export of antiques

Rediff.com31 May 2005

Pakistan needs to take firm actions against Jaish

Pakistan needs to take firm actions against Jaish

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

'This is in its own interest.' 'Only the State must have the monopoly of power in the country.'
'Militias have no place in democracies,' says Shuja Nawaz, Distinguished Fellow at the Atlantic Council, the Washington, DC-based think-tank.

War of words between Congress, BJP over NRC

War of words between Congress, BJP over NRC

Rediff.com26 Dec 2019

Rival political parties crossed swords even as the BJP sought to delink the updation of the NPR and the proposed NRC and no end in sight for the ongoing protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act.

Baahubali star Anushka to make Bollywood debut

Baahubali star Anushka to make Bollywood debut

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

'Baahubali was all about holding back passion.' 'In Saaho, Anushka and Prabhas will let it all hang out.'

Photos: A special treat for Game of Thrones' fans

Photos: A special treat for Game of Thrones' fans

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

What happens when fans of Game of Thrones decide to bring a Ganpati home?

Selectors face questions over life after Dhoni

Selectors face questions over life after Dhoni

Rediff.com20 Jul 2019

Finding a replacement for Dhoni will top the agenda when India's selectors meet in Mumbai on Sunday to pick the squad for the tour of West Indies.

Congress slams Modi, says Delhi is still far off

Congress slams Modi, says Delhi is still far off

Rediff.com7 Apr 2013

Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday crossed swords over Narendra Modi's attack on Rahul Gandhi's 'beehive' remark with three ruling party leaders saying it did not need lessons on patriotism and also that Delhi is still far off for the Gujarat chief minister.

Jadhav verdict: A two-year wait for justice over

Jadhav verdict: A two-year wait for justice over

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

Following is the timeline of the Kulbhushan Jadhav case.

Vijay Mallya buys Tipu's sporting gun, other items

Vijay Mallya buys Tipu's sporting gun, other items

Rediff.com27 May 2005

Liquor baron Vijay Mallya has bought most of the items related to former Mysore ruler Tipu Sultan which went under the hammer for over 1 million pounds with Sotheby's auctioneers in London.

PHOTOS: PM inaugurates museums on Bose, Jallianwala Bagh

PHOTOS: PM inaugurates museums on Bose, Jallianwala Bagh

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

The Pm He also inaugurated the Yaad-e-Jallian Museum, (museum on the Jallianwala Bagh and World War I), the Museum on 1857, India's first war of Independence, and Drishyakala-Museum on Indian Art within the Red Fort complex.

Ahead of polls, Bengal sees rise of sub-nationalism

Ahead of polls, Bengal sees rise of sub-nationalism

Rediff.com16 Aug 2020

The politicisation of ethnic sentiments in the state has coincided with the ascent of the BJP and increased activities of far right Hindu outfits, which organised rallies and other events on religious occasions such as Ram Navami a festival not very popular in West Bengal- unlike states in north India.

Kusal Mendis puts Lanka on course for big total vs Bangladesh

Kusal Mendis puts Lanka on course for big total vs Bangladesh

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

Kusal Mendis remained unbeaten on 166 and combined in a fourth-wicket partnership of 196 with Asela Gunaratne to put Sri Lanka on course for a big first innings total against Bangladesh on the first day of the opening Test at Galle on Tuesday.

Wahab asked to stop 'slitting the batsmen's throat' celebration

Wahab asked to stop 'slitting the batsmen's throat' celebration

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

Wahab's celebration style was the talk of the PSL after he exhibited it in the first match but has now tapered down his aggression.

50 pieces of silver: The Gospel according to Tarantino

50 pieces of silver: The Gospel according to Tarantino

Rediff.com28 Mar 2013

As Hollywood director Quentin Tarantino turns 50, Raja Sen comes up with a light-hearted write-up on what would happen if the director decided to make the Bible no less.

India looking beyond Kuldeep, Chahal?

India looking beyond Kuldeep, Chahal?

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

India captain Virat Kohli said the team is trying out the likes of Rahul Chahar and Washington Sundar as it is looking to bat deep and post 200 plus totals consistently.

Do Modi-Shah understand Punjab politics?

Do Modi-Shah understand Punjab politics?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

The Sikhs love a good fight, and that's what the Modi government has given them.

British award for Asian Paints plant

British award for Asian Paints plant

Rediff.com27 Nov 2003

IOC controversy will be resolved soon: Chautala

IOC controversy will be resolved soon: Chautala

Rediff.com30 Nov 2012

With the sword of suspension by the International Olympic Committee over its head, the Indian Olympic Association officials met Sports Minister Jitendra Singh on Friday in a bid to resolve the election dispute. A nine-member panel, which included president-designate Abhay Singh Chautala met the minister and urged the government to find a solution to the problem as soon as possible.

'India: Success abroad, domestic challenges manifold'

'India: Success abroad, domestic challenges manifold'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2012

Jayanthi Natarajan's tough stand ensures recognition abroad, but red-tapism & bureaucracy continue to delay approvals in India.