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3 killed, 7 hurt as goods train derails at Odisha station; toll may go up

3 killed, 7 hurt as goods train derails at Odisha station; toll may go up

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

East Coast Railway officials said that the accident took place around 6.44 am when some people were waiting at the platform and the waiting hall for a passenger train.

Bengal govt mulls to phase out trams from congested areas of Kolkata

Bengal govt mulls to phase out trams from congested areas of Kolkata

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

Replying to a question in the assembly, he said the government is in favour of running the environment friendly streetcar along routes such as Khidderpore-Esplanade, but not on the narrow stretches intersecting busy roads such as Rabindra Sarani, as it could lead to traffic snarls.

X'mas Recipes: Vanilla Cupcakes, Gingerbread Cookies

X'mas Recipes: Vanilla Cupcakes, Gingerbread Cookies

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

Nothing adds more festivity to a Christmas spread than gingerbread men or shapes and Xmasy cupcakes.

Smriti stars in India's dramatic super over win vs Aus

Smriti stars in India's dramatic super over win vs Aus

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

India hand Australia first loss of 2022 after thrilling super over

PHOTOS: Cyclone Tauktae drenches Mumbai

PHOTOS: Cyclone Tauktae drenches Mumbai

Rediff.com17 May 2021

Between 8.30 am and 11 am, the IMD's Colaba observatory (representative of south Mumbai) recorded 79.4 mm rainfall, while the Santacruz observatory (representative of suburbs) recorded 44.5 mm rain, she said.

MHA alerts 4 eastern states on possible Maoist attack in next 15 days

MHA alerts 4 eastern states on possible Maoist attack in next 15 days

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

Senior MHA officials referred to intelligence inputs regarding a possibility of a sudden surge in the activists of the Maoists and issued an alert for the police of the four states.

BJP claims Coimbatore car blast a suicide attack, seeks NIA probe

BJP claims Coimbatore car blast a suicide attack, seeks NIA probe

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

He said the Tamil Nadu BJP has written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah seeking a transfer of the case to the National Investigation Agency.

Recipe: Taruna's Gulab Jamun Cake

Recipe: Taruna's Gulab Jamun Cake

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

Taruna Deepak's lovely fusion cake is for NYE and other special occasions.

Explosives found at suspected ISIS terrorist's house

Explosives found at suspected ISIS terrorist's house

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

One brown jacket containing three explosive packets and another blue check jacket containing four explosive packets were recovered from his house, a senior police officer said.

Love goes down to the wire

Love goes down to the wire

Rediff.com14 Oct 2006

24-yr-old Indian national held in US over scam targeting senior citizens

24-yr-old Indian national held in US over scam targeting senior citizens

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

Anirudha Kalkote, 24, was produced before a US magistrate in Houston on Friday to face the charges.

Commonwealth Games preparations go down to wire

Commonwealth Games preparations go down to wire

Rediff.com16 Sep 2010

Speaking at the soft launch of the Commonwealth Games Village on Wednesday, organizing committee chairman Suresh Kalmadi said Delhi is ready to host the athletes for the October 3-14 extravaganza.

Brook to get England debut in series decider vs SA

Brook to get England debut in series decider vs SA

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

'I'm really looking forward to going out and watching him play this week, but he's deserved his opportunity'

Anil Ambani, ex-CBI chief among Pegasus 'targets'

Anil Ambani, ex-CBI chief among Pegasus 'targets'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

The government and the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party have dismissed the Pegasus Project reports as concocted and evidence-less.

Mangaluru blast accused 'inspired' by global terrorist outfit

Mangaluru blast accused 'inspired' by global terrorist outfit

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

Police found materials that go into making bomb from the rented house in Mysuru of Mangaluru autorickshaw blast accused Mohammed Shariq, who was 'influenced and inspired' by a global terrorist organisation, a senior police officer said on Monday.

Review: PLAYGO BH47 headphones

Review: PLAYGO BH47 headphones

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

When it comes to performance and affordability, how do these Indian headphones fare when compared popular international brands like JBL and Sennheiser?

Explosion in Mangaluru auto an 'act of terror': Karnataka DGP

Explosion in Mangaluru auto an 'act of terror': Karnataka DGP

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

The explosion in a moving autorickshaw in Mangaluru was an 'act of terror,' Karnataka Director General of Police, Praveen Sood said on Sunday.

How finalists Argentina broke open a ragged Croatia

How finalists Argentina broke open a ragged Croatia

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

The intricate play and tight triangles Croatia were attempting only had to falter in a tiny way, and when they did Argentina were ready to pounce.

New tech wires office to home

New tech wires office to home

Rediff.com29 Nov 2005

SSL technology-based networks set to grow ten-fold.

Social media platforms being used to raise terror funds: NIA chief

Social media platforms being used to raise terror funds: NIA chief

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

India has evidence that social media platforms are being used to raise terror funds, NIA director general Dinkar Gupta said on Thursday, underlining that the issue will be deliberated during a two-day international ministerial conference on countering terror financing.

Farm stir ends: Delhi Police to remove barricades in phased manner

Farm stir ends: Delhi Police to remove barricades in phased manner

Rediff.com11 Dec 2021

Deputy Commissioner of Police (Outer North) Bijendra Kumar Yadav said farmers have formally declared that they will start returning home from Saturday onwards, but it is not a time bound exercise as their movement will keep progressing through the day.

Borewell accidents still taking place despite SC guidelines

Borewell accidents still taking place despite SC guidelines

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

The guidelines issued by the top court on February 11, 2010 included setting up barbed wire fencing around the well during construction, using a steel plate covers fixed with bolts over the well assembly and filling up of borewells from the bottom to the ground level among others.

Turning waste into fashion

Turning waste into fashion

Rediff.com26 Dec 2020

Wang Li-Ling's fashion show had outfits that were recycled from waste.

Christmas Recipes: Fruity Cake, Sweet Buns

Christmas Recipes: Fruity Cake, Sweet Buns

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

Add more fun to your Christmas weekend.

War Drums in Ukraine Grow Louder...

War Drums in Ukraine Grow Louder...

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

America, Russia flex its military muscle as Ukraine hopes there won't be war.

Elgar case: Activist Rona Wilson's phone infected with Pegasus

Elgar case: Activist Rona Wilson's phone infected with Pegasus

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

The analysis showed that two backups of the iPhone 6s belonging to Wilson had digital traces showing infection by the Pegasus surveillance tool, which its developer, the Israeli cybersecurity firm NSO Group, has said has been licensed only to government agencies.

NSG In Action Like Never Before

NSG In Action Like Never Before

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

Stunning images featuring NSG commandos using death-defying spider-man technique for intervention to an insight into anti-hijacking operations are shot by ace photographer Pravin Talan and his associate Rupali Saagar.

SEE: Shastri shares special message for Jadeja

SEE: Shastri shares special message for Jadeja

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

'From one Ravi to another, go out there and enjoy yourself like you normally do'

AMAZING, AWESOME Photographs!

AMAZING, AWESOME Photographs!

Rediff.com15 Apr 2023

The World Photography Organisation has announced its category winners and shortlist in the Open competition of the Sony World Photography Awards 2023.

Ambanis Bring A Wow! Centre To Mumbai

Ambanis Bring A Wow! Centre To Mumbai

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

Move over Sydney Opera House, Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Mumbai has a new entertainment venue that will rival many a global address.

'Bad weather poses greatest risk to helicopter flying'

'Bad weather poses greatest risk to helicopter flying'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

'Since the rotors of a helicopter rotate at very high RPMs, if they hit an obstacle -- for example a tree, wire or pole, the result is catastrophic.'

Deepika to do her own stunts... AGAIN!

Deepika to do her own stunts... AGAIN!

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

She gets another chance in Siddharth Anand's Pathan, where she disposes of all body doubles and plunges into her own stunts.

No, Friends is Not The Best Sitcom Ever!

No, Friends is Not The Best Sitcom Ever!

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

'The pride of the devoted Seinfeld fan is that he happens to love a show that doesn't take his love for granted, so that even on repeat viewings he is never really sure what directions an episode might take,' observes Sreehari Nair.

Look Out For Smaller Company Stocks

Look Out For Smaller Company Stocks

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

They will not be followed by analysts and no fund manager can buy such small companies with low trading liquidity.
Large companies, those that are talked about in the media and tracked on social media, have already been discovered. They won't lead to extraordinary gains, Debashish Basu points out.

Turning Point: Kane's Partnerships

Turning Point: Kane's Partnerships

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

Sunrisers Hyderabad snapped Gujarat Titans's three-match winning streak with an eight wicket win in IPL 2022, at the D Y Patil sports academy in Navi Mumbai, with Captain Kane Williamson leading from the front with a gritty 57 (46).

The Web Series That Inspired Nikkhil Advani

The Web Series That Inspired Nikkhil Advani

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

In a new series, Bollywood's towering talents, who themselves made brilliant works this year, pick their favourite show of 2021, and tell us just why they loved it.

Recipe: Taruna's Bakery-Style Karachi Biscuits

Recipe: Taruna's Bakery-Style Karachi Biscuits

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

Flavoured with rose essence and cardamom powder, studded with fruit and nuts, these biscuits are delicious.

PPE contracts: Himanta's wife files Rs 100-cr defamation suit against Sisodia

PPE contracts: Himanta's wife files Rs 100-cr defamation suit against Sisodia

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

Bhuyan Sarma filed the suit at the court of civil judge No 1 of Kamrup metropolitan district on Tuesday and it is likely to come up for hearing on Wednesday, her counsel Padmadhar Nayak said.

Can the Tata Altroz get any better? The answer is, yes!

Can the Tata Altroz get any better? The answer is, yes!

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

The safest car in its segment is now available in a 7-speed automatic transmission avatar, named as the Altroz DCA (Dual Clutch Automatic), says Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com.

Bowling coach Mhambrey lauds Arsh, Avesh's bowling

Bowling coach Mhambrey lauds Arsh, Avesh's bowling

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

India's bowling coach Paras Mhambrey says Avesh Khan and Arshdeep Singh have shown their ability to perform under pressure.