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Oh My! When Kiara, Janhvi's Eyes Do The Talking

Oh My! When Kiara, Janhvi's Eyes Do The Talking

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

Don't shy away from the bold graphic eyeliner!

India's next big business op: Hub for undersea cables?

India's next big business op: Hub for undersea cables?

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

While India has become the largest data generating nation, and hosts more than 152 data centres, it is fed by only 18 undersea cables.

'When Boys Are Rejected By A Girl, They Resort To Toxicity'

'When Boys Are Rejected By A Girl, They Resort To Toxicity'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

'The male-dominant Indian culture displays a lot of violence, a lot of aggression towards women.'

Occultist performs rituals on ICU patient at Guj hospital; probe ordered

Occultist performs rituals on ICU patient at Guj hospital; probe ordered

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

The Ahmedabad Civil Hospital has ordered a probe after a video of an occultist performing a ritual on an ICU patient went viral. The occultist, who identified himself as Mukesh Bhuva, claimed credit for the patient's treatment in the video. The hospital's medical superintendent, Dr Rakesh Joshi, urged people not to believe the occultist's claims and said the incident is being investigated. The hospital is reviewing CCTV footage to determine how the occultist entered the ICU. The incident has sparked outrage, with rationalist Jayant Pandya calling for immediate action against those responsible.

Recipe: Bethica's Bun Dosas

Recipe: Bethica's Bun Dosas

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

A sister or cousin of paniyarams, these are akin to large pan-fried idlis but are dosas. And utilise millets.

Can India end ICC knockout jinx vs Australia?

Can India end ICC knockout jinx vs Australia?

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

India have not beaten Australia in ICC knockouts matches since winning the 2011 World Cup quarter-final.

Son of a tailor, SRH's Zeeshan beats system to make his mark

Son of a tailor, SRH's Zeeshan beats system to make his mark

Rediff.com31 Mar 2025

'Rinku supported Zeeshan a lot during UP T20 league. A leg-spinner needs a lot of confidence from his captain. He was brought into bowl at crucial junctures and that helped him catch attention of scouts.'

BJP sweeps civic wards in Jain, Sisodia's assembly seats

BJP sweeps civic wards in Jain, Sisodia's assembly seats

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

The Bharatiya Janata Party swept three of the four wards in the Patparganj assembly segment and all three in the Shakur Basti constituency held by senior Aam Aadmi Party leaders Manish Sisodia and Satyendar Jain -- both targets of sustained attacks over corruption by the saffron party -- in the MCD elections.

For 50 yrs, this Hindu family is waking up Muslims in Ramzan

For 50 yrs, this Hindu family is waking up Muslims in Ramzan

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

For the past 50 years, the Hindu family of Gulab Yadav has been ensuring that Muslims in the village wake up on time for 'Sehri', the pre-dawn meal consumed before fasting during Ramzan.

Tension eases in HP as Muslims drop objection to Maharana Pratap statue

Tension eases in HP as Muslims drop objection to Maharana Pratap statue

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

The Muslim community in Sujanpur Tira town in Himachal Pradesh has withdrawn its objection to a proposed Maharana Pratap statue outside a mosque. The decision comes after a delegation of the community submitted a memorandum to the Hamirpur administration, asking it not to install the statue in the park being built outside the mosque. The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) had called on the administration not to go back on its decision to install the statue at the approved spot.

Trade war may fuel inflation: RBI bulletin

Trade war may fuel inflation: RBI bulletin

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

Escalating trade tensions amid a tariff war after Donald Trump took over as President of the United States (US) could adversely impact global growth and fuel inflation, an article on the "State of the Economy" in the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) monthly bulletin said.

'BJP Will Use MNS To Pressurise Shinde'

'BJP Will Use MNS To Pressurise Shinde'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2025

'The message is loud and clear: "If you're not falling in line, we will open a line of understanding with the MNS, and then the Shiv Sena will be in trouble".'

Women We Admire: Anandibai Gopal Joshi

Women We Admire: Anandibai Gopal Joshi

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

This Women's Day week, we salute India's first female doctor, Anandibai Gopal Joshi. Her achievement opened the gates of freedom and liberty for India's women.

Hockey: Harmanpreet's double powers India to victory

Hockey: Harmanpreet's double powers India to victory

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

The Indian men's hockey team ended the Bhubaneswar leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League on a high, securing a hard-fought 2-1 victory over England.

EPL PIX: Liverpool continue march; Newcastle thrash United

EPL PIX: Liverpool continue march; Newcastle thrash United

Rediff.com13 Apr 2025

Liverpool resumed their march to a second Premier League title on Sunday with a 2-1 victory over West Ham United.

'Indians are bad': Florida nurse may lose eyesight after brutal attack

'Indians are bad': Florida nurse may lose eyesight after brutal attack

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

A 67-year-old Indian-origin nurse, Leela Lal, was severely beaten by a patient at a Florida hospital, leaving her with multiple facial fractures and potentially losing her eyesight. Stephen Eric Scantlebury, the 33-year-old patient, allegedly made racially charged comments during the attack, leading to a hate crime enhancement in his charges. Lal's injuries are described as critical, with "essentially every bone in the victim's face" broken. Scantlebury remains jailed, with a judge ruling him a danger to the community.

Mumbai reports 1st death due to Guillain-Barre Syndrome

Mumbai reports 1st death due to Guillain-Barre Syndrome

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

Mumbai reported its first case of GBS on February 7 after a 64-year-old woman, resident of Andheri (East), was diagnosed with the nerve disorder, officials earlier said.

CAG report: 3 wholesalers given control of 71% liquor supply in Delhi

CAG report: 3 wholesalers given control of 71% liquor supply in Delhi

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

A CAG report has found that the 2021-22 Delhi excise policy created risks of monopolies and brand pushing by an "exclusive arrangement" between a few wholesalers and manufacturers. The report highlights that three wholesalers controlled over 71% of the total liquor supply chain in the city, with just 25 brands accounting for nearly 70% of total liquor sales. The report also criticized the formation of retail zones with a minimum of 27 wards in each zone, which limited the number of total licensees and increased the risk of monopolization and cartel formation.

1st T20 PIX: Samson's century powers India to big win over South Africa

1st T20 PIX: Samson's century powers India to big win over South Africa

Rediff.com9 Nov 2024

Sanju Samson became the first Indian to hit two consecutive hundreds in T20 Internationals to power the visitors to a thumping 60-run victory against South Africa.

'Being In The Fauj Is Most Glorious'

'Being In The Fauj Is Most Glorious'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

'No matter how much you get paid or how successful you get, nothing can match the fauj.'

WPL: DC all set to deliver but face Matthews challenge

WPL: DC all set to deliver but face Matthews challenge

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

'We have got lots of energy within the group and as I said before we are really excited about the opportunity that we have given ourselves to go out there and play our best game.'

Sisodia lodged in separate ward: Tihar authorities on AAP's charges

Sisodia lodged in separate ward: Tihar authorities on AAP's charges

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

The response was issued by the jail administration after statements were made by AAP MP Sanjay Singh and MLA Saurabh Bharadwaj.

Ayodhya Ram temple head priest passes away

Ayodhya Ram temple head priest passes away

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

Das served as the head priest since he was 20 years old, including during the demolition of the Babri Masjid on December 6, 1992.

With big three out, Johnson gets his chance to shine

With big three out, Johnson gets his chance to shine

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

Johnson is a coveted player on the T20 franchise circuit and took a million-dollar contract to play in the 2024 Indian Premier League.

'Sweet Victory': Iyer on India's Pak thrashing

'Sweet Victory': Iyer on India's Pak thrashing

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

Shreyas Iyer described India's six-wicket victory over Pakistan in the Champions Trophy as "sweet" because it came against a competitive team and involved warding off a lot of "external pressures." Iyer also praised Virat Kohli's fluent century and the team's spin attack for their performance in the match.

80-year-old man tests HMPV positive in Ahmedabad

80-year-old man tests HMPV positive in Ahmedabad

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

An 80-year-old man tested positive for human metapneumovirus (HMPV) infection in Ahmedabad city of Gujarat on Thursday, officials said.

UP hospital had expired fire extinguishers? Govt says...

UP hospital had expired fire extinguishers? Govt says...

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

The incident sparked a political blame game in the state where bypolls to nine assembly seats will be held on November 20. Opposition parties blamed the BJP government in the state and said the deaths raise serious questions about the negligence of the administration.

Woman tests HMPV positive after Gujarat rules out active cases

Woman tests HMPV positive after Gujarat rules out active cases

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

A 69-year-old woman from Mehsana district, admitted to a private hospital in Ahmedabad, has been detected with HMPV. This comes just hours after health authorities announced there were no active cases of the infection in the state following the discharge of six patients. The woman was found positive for HMPV in a test conducted on January 18 and was admitted to the hospital on the same day for cough and difficulty in breathing. She does not have any travel history.

Axar Patel: India's Mr. Reliable in white-ball cricket

Axar Patel: India's Mr. Reliable in white-ball cricket

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

Axar Patel, once known as the 'poor man's Jadeja', has transformed into a crucial batting asset for India.

Murthy, Subrahmanyan Aren't Wrong About Long Hours

Murthy, Subrahmanyan Aren't Wrong About Long Hours

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

Leaders who built and manage these incredible global companies cannot be tyrants, slave-drivers, or idiots. Essentially what they are saying falls under the definition of rallying the troops, inspirational talk, like the usual coach-speak with the team before a match, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

HIL: Arshdeep Singh's twin strikes sink UP Rudras

HIL: Arshdeep Singh's twin strikes sink UP Rudras

Rediff.com26 Jan 2025

Holding on to a comfortable lead, Toofans pushed ahead for a third when Sam Ward's terrific stickwork saw him control an aerial ball and dribble his way into the box before earning a penalty corner.

Is it time to buy or sell Delhivery shares?

Is it time to buy or sell Delhivery shares?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

Delhivery share price dropped 6.6 per cent to a low of ?295.8 per share on the BSE on Monday after analysts cut their earnings estimate on the stock, following weak results for the December quarter (Q3) of the current financial year (FY25). Q3 is a seasonally strong quarter due to festive pick-up in demand.

Why Indian cricketers are breaking down?

Why Indian cricketers are breaking down?

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev expressed concern over the rising number of injuries among Indian cricketers, attributing it to the demanding schedule.

Three killed, 17 hurt as BEST bus hits pedestrians in Mumbai

Three killed, 17 hurt as BEST bus hits pedestrians in Mumbai

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

Three people were killed and 17 others injured when a BEST bus crashed into pedestrians and vehicles in Mumbai on Monday night. The accident is suspected to have been caused by brake failure. The bus, on route number 332, was travelling from Kurla railway station to Andheri when the driver lost control and the vehicle rammed into pedestrians and vehicles before crashing into the gates of a residential society. The injured were taken to Bhabha Hospital.

Can't stay Delhi civic polls, respond to pleas against ward delimitation: HC

Can't stay Delhi civic polls, respond to pleas against ward delimitation: HC

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

A bench of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Subramonium Prasad said the State Election Commission has already issued a notification and it will remain unchanged.

'Different Role, Same Josh'

'Different Role, Same Josh'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

Sreejesh took up the role as the head coach of the Junior team following his retirement from the sport after India's bronze medal win against Spain at the Paris Olympics.

Delhi govt suffered Rs 2,000 cr losses due to liquor policy: CAG report

Delhi govt suffered Rs 2,000 cr losses due to liquor policy: CAG report

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

The report on the alleged liquor scam, a hot button issue in the run-up to the elections, claimed a loss of revenue to the tune of Rs 941.53 crore, saying timely permissions were not taken for opening the liquor vends in non-conforming municipal wards.

'HIL will make hockey families stress-free'

'HIL will make hockey families stress-free'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

Women's HIL will provide financial stability to junior players and attract youth to hockey: Savita Punia

HIL: UP Rudras down Delhi Pipers; Toofans overcome Soormas

HIL: UP Rudras down Delhi Pipers; Toofans overcome Soormas

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

Jake Whetton (29') was the lone scorer for Delhi SG Pipers who are yet to register an outright victory in the league.

1st T20I: Dew factor could see Bishnoi miss out

1st T20I: Dew factor could see Bishnoi miss out

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

It could also open the door for in-form Andhra all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy, who scored a historic maiden Test century during the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne.