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Atishi Marlena In Delhi's Hot Seat

Atishi Marlena In Delhi's Hot Seat

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

The Delhi battlefield may not be a cakewalk for the Rhodes Scholar.

Unwell Boult skips New Zealand's training session

Unwell Boult skips New Zealand's training session

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

An unwell Trent Boult skipped the New Zealand cricket team's training session at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui on Monday, staying away from the squad as a precautionary measure. The left-arm pacer is among eight players including Ross Taylor, Colin de Grandhomme, Jeet Raval, Mitchell Santner, Tim Seifert, Tim Southee and Neil Wagner, who are attending the first half of the camp that started on Sunday.

Rains pick up again in Mumbai; local train services affected

Rains pick up again in Mumbai; local train services affected

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

A day after heavy showers battered Mumbai, the rain intensity reduced briefly on Monday morning and picked up momentum again, leading to water-logging at some places and disrupting local train services, officials said.

Railways asks people with health conditions to avoid Shramik trains

Railways asks people with health conditions to avoid Shramik trains

Rediff.com29 May 2020

At least nine passengers were reported dead on May 27 over a span of 48 hours on board the migrant trains, with the railways stating that all of them had health conditions.

GOAT, Vijay's Failed Political Launch Vehicle

GOAT, Vijay's Failed Political Launch Vehicle

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

Vijay has a lot of young and middle-aged women fans, but as voters, they are possibly now with the DMK, or remain with the AIADMK. Recapturing this constituency would have helped Vijay's political launch and the GOAT script and dialogues could have gone a long way in helping out. But the kind of script and screenplay and the unusually and equally unnecessary long run-time (3 hours, 3 minutes) that GOAT offers takes the film experience over the heads of those that are not familiar with secret agents and uranium theft in Tamil cinema, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

'This Isn't About Rejecting Our Heritage'

'This Isn't About Rejecting Our Heritage'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

'...but subjecting our heritage to rigorous evidence-based understanding.'

T20 WC: Archer returns as England's X-factor

T20 WC: Archer returns as England's X-factor

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

'Archer brings excitement and an X-factor to the team'

Farmer deaths: Bahraich locals protest, CM's visit cancelled

Farmer deaths: Bahraich locals protest, CM's visit cancelled

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

With two of the four farmers killed in Lakhimpur Kheri violence turning out to be from Bahraich, local residents on Monday both mourned their deaths and agitated against their killings amid an eerie silence enveloping their villages.

SNAPPED! When an elephant almost got hit by a train

SNAPPED! When an elephant almost got hit by a train

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

The series of images highlight the danger elephants in the Indian forest face after a train line was built that cuts straight through the forest. Dozens of elephants are killed every year after being hit by trains -- which resulted in a speed limit being introduced for trains in a bid to save lives of elephants.

J-K terrorists get their hands on M4 rifles left by US in Af

J-K terrorists get their hands on M4 rifles left by US in Af

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

The frequent use of these assault rifles by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir, according to experts, is a consequence of the US Army leaving behind arms and ammunition while pulling out from Afghanistan in 2021 and is a cause of concern due to the more lethal nature of the steel bullets used.

Death toll in Tripura Rath Yatra mishap rises to 7

Death toll in Tripura Rath Yatra mishap rises to 7

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

The incident happened around 4.30 pm in Uttar Pabiacherra in Kumarghat during the 'Ulta Rath Yatra' or return car festival organised by ISKCON, they said. During this festival, the sibling deities -- Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhdara and Lord Jagannath -- return to their abode in a chariot, a week after Rath Yatra.

IPL 2024: In-form CSK start favourites against LSG

IPL 2024: In-form CSK start favourites against LSG

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

CSK are coming into the game with back-to-back wins, LSG have endured a mini-slump with two successive defeats.

Training of Gaganyaan astronauts in Russia put on hold

Training of Gaganyaan astronauts in Russia put on hold

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

The four test pilots of the Indian Air Force, chosen for India's manned mission to space, have been undergoing training at the Yu.A. Gagarin Research and Test Cosmonaut Training Centre near Moscow since February.

Reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian wins Iran's presidential elections

Reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian wins Iran's presidential elections

Rediff.com6 Jul 2024

Pezeshkian gained the attention of people for his stance against the crackdown on the 2009 pro-democracy protests and the violence perpetrated by the notorious morality police in 2022 after Mahsa Amini's death.

91 killed during stir against PM Hasina in Bangladesh; curfew imposed

91 killed during stir against PM Hasina in Bangladesh; curfew imposed

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

The clashes broke out this morning when protesters attending a non-cooperation programme to demand the government's resignation faced opposition from the supporters of the Awami League, Chhatra League, and Jubo League activists.

T20 WC: NZ face Afghanistan's spin challenge

T20 WC: NZ face Afghanistan's spin challenge

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

New Zealand find themselves in the a difficult group with two-time champions West Indies and Afghanistan also vying for the the top two spots.

Maharashtra not treating 2006 Mumbai blast case seriously: HC

Maharashtra not treating 2006 Mumbai blast case seriously: HC

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

The Bombay high court on Wednesday berated the Maharashtra government for not appointing a new special public prosecutor (SPP) to represent it in the appeals arising from the 2006 Mumbai serial train blasts case.

Kanpur train tragedy: Man escapes death as he swapped seats

Kanpur train tragedy: Man escapes death as he swapped seats

Rediff.com22 Nov 2016

Upadhyay was travelling in S2 coach when a couple in the same coach requested him to shift to S5.

'Jurel could be superstar'

'Jurel could be superstar'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

Gavaskar is also excited that his favourite player, Rishabh Pant, will be making a much-awaited comeback after surviving a near-fatal car accident.

All regular train services cancelled till Aug 12

All regular train services cancelled till Aug 12

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

All special trains -- 15 pairs running on the Rajdhani routes since May 12 and 100 pairs of mail/express trains operating since June 1 -- will continue.

Classical dancer shot dead in another attack on Indians in US

Classical dancer shot dead in another attack on Indians in US

Rediff.com2 Mar 2024

In yet another deadly attack on Indians and Indian-Americans in the United States in recent months, a 34-year-old trained classical dancer from India and a student of Washington University, was shot dead in St Louis, Missouri.

Soldier, 2 Lashkar terrorists killed on day 2 of Rajouri encounter

Soldier, 2 Lashkar terrorists killed on day 2 of Rajouri encounter

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

Two terrorists, including a top Lashkar-e-Tayiba (LeT) commander trained in Afghanistan, were killed in a gunfight with security forces on Thursday in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district, officials said.

Olympic medallist Vijay Kumar undergoing law training in lockdown

Olympic medallist Vijay Kumar undergoing law training in lockdown

Rediff.com12 Apr 2020

Olympic silver medallist shooter Vijay Kumar has started learning law online as part of his training for the DSP post he holds in Himachal Pradesh Police.

Railway Board shares preliminary findings on Balasore mishap

Railway Board shares preliminary findings on Balasore mishap

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

Addressing a press conference in the national capital, Jaya Varma Sinha, member of operation and business development, Railway Board said, "According to the preliminary findings, there has been some issue with the signalling. We are still waiting for the detailed report from the Commissioner of Railway Safety. Only Coromandel Express met with an accident. The train was at a speed of around 128 km/h."

Bengal imposes fresh Covid curbs, local trains suspended

Bengal imposes fresh Covid curbs, local trains suspended

Rediff.com6 May 2021

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday took stock of the COVID-19 situation in the state, shortly after her swearing-in ceremony, and announced fresh curbs to combat the spread of COVID-19, including suspension of local train services.

China's concerns heightens as population drops for 2nd year

China's concerns heightens as population drops for 2nd year

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

China's population growth has been slowing since 2016 as the high cost of raising children, a greater pursuit of individualism and a diversified lifestyle dampen enthusiasm to start a family.

PIX: Gaza's boxers train on the beach amid coronavirus

PIX: Gaza's boxers train on the beach amid coronavirus

Rediff.com23 May 2020

The sight of over a dozen girls boxing on the beach while wearing face masks caught the eye of passersby in the Mediterranean coastal enclave

England cricketers to return to individual training next week

England cricketers to return to individual training next week

Rediff.com15 May 2020

Players will undergo temperature checks and observe social distancing guidelines as laid out by the government. With dressing rooms, players and support staff will need to arrive in full kit for training.

Decision on opening up Mumbai local trains for all next week: Mayor

Decision on opening up Mumbai local trains for all next week: Mayor

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

The decision to allow general public to travel on Mumbai's local trains will be taken after a week, depending on the COVID-19 situation in the city, Mumbai Mayor Kishori Pednekar said.

Modi's Edifice Complex

Modi's Edifice Complex

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

To understand Modi, listen to what he does not say -- vide NRC, suggests Prem Panicker.

Sangakkara blames fatigue at back end for RR's exit

Sangakkara blames fatigue at back end for RR's exit

Rediff.com25 May 2024

Rajasthan Royals Director of Cricket Kumar Sangakkara has admitted that fatigue played a big part in the team's poor run at the back end of the ongoing IPL, which possibly derailed their campaign.

Delhi FIR not first in country under new law; case dismissed, says Shah

Delhi FIR not first in country under new law; case dismissed, says Shah

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the Delhi case was not the first FIR registered in the country. He said the first case under the new laws was about a motorcycle theft registered in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior at 10 minutes past midnight.

La Liga clubs free to start full training from Monday

La Liga clubs free to start full training from Monday

Rediff.com30 May 2020

Clubs in Spain's top two soccer divisions can hold full training sessions from Monday for the first time since returning to activity after action was halted in March due to the coronavirus pandemic, organisers La Liga have said.

Mourinho accepts training in public park was wrong

Mourinho accepts training in public park was wrong

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

Jose Mourinho admitted that he broke the government protocols for the coronavirus by leading his side in a training session this week. Earlier, Tottenham faced backlash for deciding to cut the wages of all non-playing staff by 20 per cent in response to the coronavirus crisis.

Qatar Reprieve Highlights India Diplomacy

Qatar Reprieve Highlights India Diplomacy

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

The incident remains a reminder of the inherent fragilities of all geopolitical relationships.

Kashmir will face same fate as Gaza if...: Farooq Abdullah

Kashmir will face same fate as Gaza if...: Farooq Abdullah

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

Referring to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's famous statement, Abdullah said "we can change friends but we cannot change neighbours".

What Delhi duties does Modi plan for Shivraj Singh?

What Delhi duties does Modi plan for Shivraj Singh?

Rediff.com27 Apr 2024

Speaking at a rally in Madhya Pradesh's Harda on April 24, Modi praised Chouhan saying the two had served together in the party organisation and also as chief ministers.

On Opposition seeking rail minister's resignation, BJP says...

On Opposition seeking rail minister's resignation, BJP says...

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

BJP IT department head Amit Malviya shared on Twitter what he said were the details of accidents under these ministers and added such 'worthies' are the ones demanding the resignation of the 'most qualified' railway minister the country has had in seven and half decades.

'What Bigger Award One Can Hope For?'

'What Bigger Award One Can Hope For?'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

I did not take up research for any award.' 'What is more important is the medicine that I have developed.' 'This helps the patient recover and the family is happy that their relative has survived and they go back to their lives.

How long will local trains be restricted: HC asks Maha

How long will local trains be restricted: HC asks Maha

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

Referring to the state's submission that it does not plan to resume regular suburban train services as yet, a bench headed by Chief Dipankar Datta said, "We have to now live with the virus. How long will this go on? It has been six months."