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'Depressed' IIT-Bombay student found dead on campus

'Depressed' IIT-Bombay student found dead on campus

Rediff.com3 May 2015

A suicide note purportedly written by the student was found near the student's body which indicates that he was depressed.

The MOST SHOCKING Deaths in Bollywood

The MOST SHOCKING Deaths in Bollywood

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

Did you expect Kareena Kapoor to die in Udta Punjab?

Meteor shower on Wednesday night

Meteor shower on Wednesday night

Rediff.com10 Aug 2004

A meteor shower consists of particles left behind by comets, which are made up of dirty snow and ice.

Aus Open: Greek trailblazer Tsitsipas continues Melbourne quest

Aus Open: Greek trailblazer Tsitsipas continues Melbourne quest

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

The 20-year-old became the youngest semi-finalist at Melbourne Park since American Andy Roddick, also 20, at the 2003 tournament.

AO PHOTOS: Thiem slays Nadal, meets Zverev in semis

AO PHOTOS: Thiem slays Nadal, meets Zverev in semis

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

German seventh seed Alexander Zverev recovered from a slow start to beat former champion Stan Wawrinka 1-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 in the Australian Open on Wednesday to reach his first career Grand Slam semi-final. Swiss Wawrinka, who won the first of his three Grand Slams at Melbourne Park in 2014, broke Zverev twice early in the opening set to breeze through the opening set but the 22-year-old German came roaring back into the contest.

UP: Woman dead, 5 family members injured in acid attack

UP: Woman dead, 5 family members injured in acid attack

Rediff.com6 Jun 2013

A woman was killed and five members of her family were injured when a youth threw acid on them while they were sleeping in their house in Thakuranpurwa village in Lakhimpur, Uttar Pradesh, police said on Thursday.

PHOTOS: It's music, masti for AAP

PHOTOS: It's music, masti for AAP

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

AAP supporters broke out into song and dance outside the AAP offices.

PIX: India observes Janta curfew, PM says long battle ahead

PIX: India observes Janta curfew, PM says long battle ahead

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

The prime minister thanked the people but said it was the start of a long battle, as he urged them to follow social distancing to stop the chain of transmission of Coronavirus which has infected 360 people and claimed seven lives in India.

Woman found in pool of blood beside husband

Woman found in pool of blood beside husband

Rediff.com31 Mar 2004

Husband Bharat Patel, a trustee of a Swaminarayan temple in Valsad district, was asleep beside the victim along with his minor daughter on the terrace of their relative's house when the incident occurred.

How two IAF pilots saved the day

How two IAF pilots saved the day

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

In a precarious mission, Wing Commander Charles Simon and Squadron Leader S Venkatramanan and crew rescued a woman in labour from atop a water tank in Chennai. She delivered twins! Archana Masih/Rediff.com spoke to the pilots about that dramatic day.

Rio Olympics: Brilliant Kim sets 72-arrow world record

Rio Olympics: Brilliant Kim sets 72-arrow world record

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

South Korea's Kim Woo-jin made the most of perfect shooting conditions to set a 72-arrow world record in the Olympic archery at the Rio de Janeiro Games on Friday and fire an ominous warning at challengers to his gold medal claims.

PIX: Sharapova sizzles in scorching Melbourne to reach 3rd round

PIX: Sharapova sizzles in scorching Melbourne to reach 3rd round

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

So prior to their Melbourne Park rematch, former champion Sharapova said she was primed and ready for another drawn out dog-fight against the 14th seed.

Relieved after the verdict, we went through trying times: Talwar family

Relieved after the verdict, we went through trying times: Talwar family

Rediff.com13 Oct 2017

The family said they were thankful to God for the verdict.

No more makeovers, please!

No more makeovers, please!

Rediff.com7 May 2004

'Taimur loves the Ramayan'

'Taimur loves the Ramayan'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

'He is not interested in cricket or football.' 'He is interested in singing, dancing and painting.' 'Right now, he thinks he's Lord Rama.'

Why India needs events like the Sanatkada festival

Why India needs events like the Sanatkada festival

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

'Not for the first time during this festival I was struck by the atmosphere of friendly inclusion the organisers had managed in a city where you can smell menace in the air, thanks to Adityanath's revenge-driven politics, his denigration of Muslims and ruthless use of State power against critics,' notes Anjali Puri.

Why we must salute Kerala's fishermen!

Why we must salute Kerala's fishermen!

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

'The entire rescue operation was very dangerous, and something we have not experienced before.' 'It was different from what we experience on the seas.'

Coronavirus: Tomorrow always comes

Coronavirus: Tomorrow always comes

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

'A very vast majority of us will catch it at some point, about 8 out of 10 won't feel much worse than a common cold's nuisance, if at all, but some will die.' 'A very, very vast majority, at least about 98 per cent of those infected, if not more, under any circumstances, will live through it,' observes Shekhar Gupta.

5 Indian forts that are perfect for your dream wedding

5 Indian forts that are perfect for your dream wedding

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

These forts are what fairy tales are made of.

Bidding adieu to a hero

Bidding adieu to a hero

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

A pall of gloom descended on Mira Road, a township in Maharashtra as people joined the last rites of martyred Indian soldier Major Kaustabh Rane, who was martyred in Jammu-Kashmir. He was among the four army personnel killed in a gunfight with terrorists near the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir's Bandipora district on Tuesday. His family, friends and residents showered flowers, raised slogans "Major Kaustubh Rane, Amar Rahe", "Vande Mataram" and "Bharat Mata Ki Jai" as a flower-laden army truck took him to the crematorium.

Ashes: England return to 'Gabbatoir' to face their demons

Ashes: England return to 'Gabbatoir' to face their demons

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

Only Root, former skipper Alastair Cook, Stuart Broad and James Anderson remain from the England team that suffered a 381-run hiding at the Gabba in 2013/14, when a marauding Mitchell Johnson took nine wickets and set the tone for the series.

From the Raj to Azadi, how I saw India change

From the Raj to Azadi, how I saw India change

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Bharati Dutt witnessed life-changing events that shaped India on the threshold of freedom. Her memories are an account of how ordinary Indians saw India change.

Djokovic beats Berdych to level Davis Cup final

Djokovic beats Berdych to level Davis Cup final

Rediff.com17 Nov 2013

Serbian world number two Novak Djokovic forced the Davis Cup final against holders Czech Republic into a decisive fifth rubber on Sunday with a 6-4, 7-6(5), 6-2 win over Tomas Berdych in the opening reverse singles.

Chennai: The floods became the great equaliser

Chennai: The floods became the great equaliser

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

Even since the floods happened, hitherto distant persona in our locality have suddenly discovered the neighbourhood spirit, says Ennapadam S Krishnamoorthy.

Nadal demolishes Baghdatis to reach third round

Nadal demolishes Baghdatis to reach third round

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

Rafael Nadal stormed into the third round of the Australian Open on Thursday with a 6-3, 6-1, 6-3 demolition of former finalist Marcos Baghdatis.

These stories give innovative ideas to start a business!

These stories give innovative ideas to start a business!

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

The book, 'India Can', has received praises from top business leaders including Deepak Parekh and Nandan Nilekani.

Bengaluru students protest after Chemistry paper leaked again

Bengaluru students protest after Chemistry paper leaked again

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

The students and their parents staged a protest outside the Department of Pre-University Education and pelted stones at the PUC building.

PHOTOS: Welcome to the Valley of Tulips

PHOTOS: Welcome to the Valley of Tulips

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

You may be mistaken if you think this is Holland! This is Srinagar's beautiful tulip garden, the largest in Asia.

'Ranbir doesn't want 40 dancers behind him'

'Ranbir doesn't want 40 dancers behind him'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

Rishi Kapoor discusses his son's career, as Ranbir turns 35.

Father takes fight to Smriti Irani after teen 'harassed' at school kills herself

Father takes fight to Smriti Irani after teen 'harassed' at school kills herself

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

The girl committed suicide after being upbraided by her teachers.

Shocking! Man throws dog off the roof, NGO offers reward to find him

Shocking! Man throws dog off the roof, NGO offers reward to find him

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Horrifying video of man throwing a dog from rooftop surfaces, a NGO offers reward to trace him, reports T S Sudhir.

Guest Of the Enemy: On Pakistan's side of the LoC

Guest Of the Enemy: On Pakistan's side of the LoC

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

What happens when a Delhi professor is given the rare opportunity to travel with the Pakistan army along the LoC? Find out in this fascinating excerpt from Happymon Jacob's book, The Line of Control: Travelling With The Indian And Pakistani Armies.

Kyrgios, Australia's new ace carrying the hopes of a nation

Kyrgios, Australia's new ace carrying the hopes of a nation

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

Nick Kyrgios toppled his childhood idol Jo-Wilfried Tsonga to bury his Rod Laver Arena hoodoo and reach the fourth round of his home Australian Open on Friday.

3 hotels with outstanding food!

3 hotels with outstanding food!

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

'Three hotels with exceptional food left me hankering to go back to feast at their tables,' says Rahul Jacob.

Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota Review: A must-watch!

Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota Review: A must-watch!

Rediff.com21 Mar 2019

Bala creates a world so mad yet meticulous and unlike no other in Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota, raves Sukanya Verma.

Italy earthquake: Death toll climbs to 267 as hopes for more survivors fade

Italy earthquake: Death toll climbs to 267 as hopes for more survivors fade

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi has declared a state of emergency.

Bhiwandi fire: Three building owners booked

Bhiwandi fire: Three building owners booked

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

Three persons have been booked in connection with the devastating fire in a residential building in the powerloom town of Bhiwandi here that gutted two of its floors and left several residents stranded for hours.

Pics: Why are these hotties not on the ramp?

Pics: Why are these hotties not on the ramp?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

Round up of all the fashionable people we met off the ramp at the Lakme Fashion Week Winter/Fest 2016

Ex-Assam top cop, questioned over Saradha scam, commits suicide

Ex-Assam top cop, questioned over Saradha scam, commits suicide

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

Former Assam Director General of Police Shankar Barua, quizzed recently by the Central Bureau of Investigation in connection with Saradha scam, allegedly shot himself dead at his residence on Tuesday.