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New sports minister Rathore gets cracking with stadium visit

New sports minister Rathore gets cracking with stadium visit

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

Administrators will have to become more receptive to the athletes' needs -- this was Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore's message to officials during a surprise visit to check Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium's preparations for the upcoming Under-17 FIFA World Cup

Rekha shoots with Kapil Sharma

Rekha shoots with Kapil Sharma

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

A look at the top 10 tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Top cops meet to discuss ways to contain IS

Top cops meet to discuss ways to contain IS

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

The PM and home minister, along with all heads of various police and other security agencies, will attend the conference.

Bhai-Bhai again? BJP to join Nitish's human chain

Bhai-Bhai again? BJP to join Nitish's human chain

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

The U-turn comes after PM Modi praised Nitish Kumar for his prohibition drive in the state.

Want to fly for free?

Want to fly for free?

Rediff.com6 Sep 2005

Indian Airlines offers a free return ticket to passengers booking tickets through the IA Web site.

Janmashtami celebrated amid COVID-19 restrictions

Janmashtami celebrated amid COVID-19 restrictions

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

The massive crowds of devotees in temples, elaborately decorated tableaus and Dahi Handi revelry were all missing this year on Janmashtami, the birthday of Lord Krishna, as celebrations were dampened by COVID-19 restrictions.

He's back! First look at Mumbai's Lalbaugcha Raja

He's back! First look at Mumbai's Lalbaugcha Raja

Rediff.com21 Aug 2017

Standing tall at 18 feet, Mumbai's most famous Ganpati -- the Lalbaugcha Raja is here.

Star to spruce up programming

Star to spruce up programming

Rediff.com21 Sep 2005

Ganpati mandals in downsizing mode

Ganpati mandals in downsizing mode

Rediff.com27 Aug 2005

Sena leader arrested for assaulting MSEB man; gets bail

Sena leader arrested for assaulting MSEB man; gets bail

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

Shiv Sena leader Naresh Mhaske was arrested for allegedly assaulting a government servant in Thane after a heated altercation, police said on Wednesday. Mhaske, Leader of House in Thane Municipal Corporation, was arrested on Tuesday and produced before a local magistrate, who released him on bail, police sources said.

Mohanlal to promote Aamir Khan's Satyamev Jayate

Mohanlal to promote Aamir Khan's Satyamev Jayate

Rediff.com21 Feb 2014

The superstar will take the show down south, and spread awareness through it.

Vikas Khanna: Tastefully Indian

Vikas Khanna: Tastefully Indian

Rediff.com24 Oct 2015

The author finds out what makes Vikas Khanna the poster boy for Indian cuisine

PHOTOS: Mumbai's govindas on a high...not really

PHOTOS: Mumbai's govindas on a high...not really

Rediff.com6 Sep 2015

Restrictions on height of pyramids proved by a dampener

PM to interact with students on eve of Teacher's day

PM to interact with students on eve of Teacher's day

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

Eight hundred students and 60 teachers from various schools here would interact with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday on the eve of Teacher's Day along with students from across the country that have excelled in various activities.

Travel 2015: So many places, so little time!

Travel 2015: So many places, so little time!

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

In a first of a 12-part series, we list out all the places you should visit and all the festivals you should celebrate through the New Year!

Anand, Abhinn in last four

Anand, Abhinn in last four

Rediff.com12 Dec 2003

The giants of Indian badminton were joined by Utsav Misra and Arvind Bhat in the semis in the Syed Modi badminton tournament.

Shivaji: Founder of the Indian secular State

Shivaji: Founder of the Indian secular State

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

Shivaji made sure that his soldiers respected the sanctity of mosques and the Quran Sharif to ensure that his fight against the Mughals did not become fight against Islam, explains Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

The song of Shekhar Suman

The song of Shekhar Suman

Rediff.com27 Mar 2003

India's first private airport to be operational in April

India's first private airport to be operational in April

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

West Bengal government has 1.2 per cent stake in BAPL.

SBI cuts rates on car, consumer goods loans

SBI cuts rates on car, consumer goods loans

Rediff.com9 Oct 2013

State Bank of India (SBI) on Wednesday reduced interest rates on loans for car and consumer durables and also decided to lower processing charges to cash in on the festival season demand.

'Covid response is highly dependent on leadership'

'Covid response is highly dependent on leadership'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

'If you don't have a strong political leadership, however much expertise a country may have, in pandemic preparedness or infectious disease, will not matter.' 'It's really about having strong political leadership, that is proactive, that prioritises taking the right action.' 'And if you don't have that, then you will have a much worse pandemic experience.'

#MeToo movement sweeps into Indian media

#MeToo movement sweeps into Indian media

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

Twitter erupts with women from the media outlining horrifying tales of sexual harassment and molestation.

Modi-Nitish dosti: Bihar CM to skip Hardik's rally

Modi-Nitish dosti: Bihar CM to skip Hardik's rally

Rediff.com11 Jan 2017

The latest development comes a day after the BJP decided to support Nitish Kumar's human chain for prohibition next week.

Rishi Kapoor: Our family is thrilled that Shashi Uncle has been honoured

Rishi Kapoor: Our family is thrilled that Shashi Uncle has been honoured

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

'Shashi Uncle is the third member of our family to win the Padma and the Phalke awards. Before him, my grandfather Prithvi Raj Kapoor and father Raj Kapoor received them," Rishi Kapoor shares.

Pawar stopped Munde from joining Congress, says Sena leader

Pawar stopped Munde from joining Congress, says Sena leader

Rediff.com10 Jun 2014

Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar had dissuaded Gopinath Munde from joining the Congress when the sulking Bharatiya Janata Party leader was planning a switch as he felt neglected, according to Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut.

SC to inquire into claims of conspiracy to frame CJI

SC to inquire into claims of conspiracy to frame CJI

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

The bench said it will take up the matter for hearing on Thursday.

How to have an EXCITING travel adventure!

How to have an EXCITING travel adventure!

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

The new-age traveler is no longer into ticking a checklist of must-see spots on his holiday. He is ready to pay a premium to experience culture, crafts and culinary delights of the local populace

The Towering Talent called Girish Karnad

The Towering Talent called Girish Karnad

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

Girish Karnad lived several lives not only on the stage but also as a scholar, theatre personality, an actor and director in a career spanning over five decades.

Bengal gets Rs 400 crore to develop Sundarbans tourism

Bengal gets Rs 400 crore to develop Sundarbans tourism

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

A 20-member delegation of leading industrialists, including Harsh Neotia, Sanjay Budhia, Sanjay Agarwal and Utsav Parekh, are also accompanying her on the trip.

Amjad Khan's 10 Most Memorable Films

Amjad Khan's 10 Most Memorable Films

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

Saluting Amjad Khan on his death anniversary on July 27.

ISL: Probe launched after Pires assaulted by Atletico de Kolkata coach

ISL: Probe launched after Pires assaulted by Atletico de Kolkata coach

Rediff.com24 Oct 2014

The Indian Super League (ISL) said on Friday it is looking into allegation that former France midfielder Robert Pires was punched in the face by an opposition coach during a halftime altercation in Thursday's match in Goa.

India's head housekeeper, by appointment

India's head housekeeper, by appointment

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

A century-old company -- that started as an infrastructure provider for large religious gatherings like the Kumbh Mela -- has expanded its role to keeping the premises of such gatherings litter-free.

7 wonders: Mumbai's most popular Ganeshas

7 wonders: Mumbai's most popular Ganeshas

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

The 10-day extravaganza is on in Mumbai as it hosts its most favourite deity. Rediff.com takes a look at the city's rich and famous Ganpati mandals.

How India plans to prepare medal winners for 2024, 2028 Olympics

How India plans to prepare medal winners for 2024, 2028 Olympics

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore on Sunday said the government will launch a 'Khelo India' programme at a cost of Rs 1,756 crore for the period 2017-18 to 2019-20.

Now, yoga made compulsory subject in govt-run schools

Now, yoga made compulsory subject in govt-run schools

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

A competition on yoga would be organised next year where the best performing student will be given a cash prize of Rs 5 lakh.

Punjab RSS leader, who was shot at, succumbs

Punjab RSS leader, who was shot at, succumbs

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

Brigadier Gagneja (retd) was attacked by bike-borne assailants on August 6 in Jalandhar.

Farah Khan goes to Maldives

Farah Khan goes to Maldives

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.