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NY Life ad nominated for Emmy

NY Life ad nominated for Emmy

Rediff.com6 Mar 2009

The five-commercial campaign, "Life is Beautiful with. . . The Company You Keep" and The Watchman, , one of the commercials in the campaign, aired in the United States last year.

'Chowkidar chor hai campaign is insult to watchmen'

'Chowkidar chor hai campaign is insult to watchmen'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

In a unique outreach with about 25 lakh security via an audio conference, he said vested interests were indulging in a misinformation campaign targeting the watchmen as they "want to abuse me".

How this 18 YO sent 300 Indians home

How this 18 YO sent 300 Indians home

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

'So far, we have sent 12 buses of workers home.'

Barah Aana: Worth a watch

Barah Aana: Worth a watch

Rediff.com23 Mar 2009

Barah Aana is not as comical as the makers make it out to be. But it's worth a watch.

Sangakkara ton helps Sri Lanka take first innings

Sangakkara ton helps Sri Lanka take first innings

Rediff.com9 Aug 2008

A valiant unbeaten 107 by Kumar Sangakkara steered Sri Lanka to a two-run first innings lead against India as the hosts piled up 251 for 6 before bad light stopped the play on the second day of the third and final cricket Test in Colombo on Saturday.

Leeds Test: South Africa in command

Leeds Test: South Africa in command

Rediff.com21 Jul 2008

AB de Villiers' sixth Test century put South Africa on the verge of winning the second Test at Headingley after England ended the third day 269 runs behind the visitors on Sunday.

Rahul says SC accepts corruption in Rafale deal; BJP accuses him of contempt

Rahul says SC accepts corruption in Rafale deal; BJP accuses him of contempt

Rediff.com10 Apr 2019

Gandhi claimed that Modi will not be able to look him in the eye if the two debate the Rafale deal.

Is Roy perfect man to stall Eng's opening conundrum?

Is Roy perfect man to stall Eng's opening conundrum?

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

When Roy teamed up with Rory Burns against Ireland last week, they were England's eighth different opening partnership in the past three years and the 16th since Andrew Strauss retired in 2012.

PETA chief held for blind-folding Gandhi statue

PETA chief held for blind-folding Gandhi statue

Rediff.com18 Jan 2008

Founder-director of the People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), Ingrid Newkirk, and two functionaries were arrested on charges of blind-folding statue of Mahatma Gandhi at Gandhi Park in Coimbatore as part its campaign against the nod given by Supreme Court for conducting Jallikattu.

PM seeks votes for 'air strike men', EC takes cognizance

PM seeks votes for 'air strike men', EC takes cognizance

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

The PM treaded sensitive ground by asking first-time voters to dedicate their first vote to those who carried out air strike in Balakot.

Why bankers are cold to Modi's Main Bhi Chowkidar campaign

Why bankers are cold to Modi's Main Bhi Chowkidar campaign

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

AIBOC in a letter to the Prime Minister, has said the government should not expect the banking fraternity to "join the political campaign of #MainBhiChowkidar" unless issues related to merger of banks, salary revision and staff recruitment, among others, are addressed.

NE suffering from infiltration due to Congress policies: PM

NE suffering from infiltration due to Congress policies: PM

Rediff.com30 Mar 2019

'You had earlier sent a Prime Minister from Assam (referring to Manmohan Singh) whom people do not even remember now'

Rahul gets NCW notice for remarks against Raksha Mantri

Rahul gets NCW notice for remarks against Raksha Mantri

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

The commission said the remarks are extremely misogynistic, offensive, unethical.

PM slams Cong's handling of terror attacks, says India now follows new policy

PM slams Cong's handling of terror attacks, says India now follows new policy

Rediff.com9 Mar 2019

'Is it okay for you to have a government that does nothing? A chowkidar (referring to himself) who sleeps?'

'I got more praise than the hero'

'I got more praise than the hero'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

An encounter with movie veteran Chandrashekhar.

1993 blasts: 5 get jail terms for landing arms

1993 blasts: 5 get jail terms for landing arms

Rediff.com23 May 2007

A special Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act court on Wednesday sentenced five persons who participated in the landing of arms and ammunition prior to 1993 Mumbai serial blasts to prison terms ranging from six to 14 years'.

Congress calls Modi a 'serial abuser'; PM is a victim, says BJP

Congress calls Modi a 'serial abuser'; PM is a victim, says BJP

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

With political discourse often getting reduced to vituperative outburst, senior Congress leader Abhishek Singhvi targeted Modi and the BJP over it, and sought apology.

Looking for a maid? Now search online

Looking for a maid? Now search online

Rediff.com4 Oct 2007

Three individuals, two former employees of Microsoft and a friend of theirs, have networked to help people find jobs as drivers, domestic helps, gardeners and watchmen. Out of these three, two are Americans.

J&K man detained in Pune for terror links

J&K man detained in Pune for terror links

Rediff.com12 Jul 2007

"The person has been in our custody since Wednesday evening and we are probing his alleged links with a terrorist organisation operating in Jammu and Kashmir," a senior police officer told PTI on Thursday.

Maharashtra in comfortable position vs Tamil Nadu

Maharashtra in comfortable position vs Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com5 Nov 2007

Tamil Nadu were struggling at 58 for three in reply to Maharashtra's mammoth 430 all out on the penultimate day of their Elite Group 'A' Ranji Trophy match in Chennai on Monday.

'Inaction has driven PM away from masses'

'Inaction has driven PM away from masses'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

'The people are angry. They feel let down.'

15 killed in landslide; over 50 missing as rains pound Kerala

15 killed in landslide; over 50 missing as rains pound Kerala

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

The incident is said to have occurred in the wee hours when a huge mound of earth fell on the 'row houses' and two children and five women were among the deceased, most of whom were plantation workers from neighbouring Tamil Nadu.

Slapped by cop, man dies; protests in Kashmir

Slapped by cop, man dies; protests in Kashmir

Rediff.com24 Feb 2007

Lala Chand, the ASI, was suspended from service and subsequently arrested following the death of Kewal Ram on Friday after he was slapped by the policeman for disobeying his orders, a senior police official said.

Rush Hour 3 is unexciting

Rush Hour 3 is unexciting

Rediff.com10 Aug 2007

The film is a meaningless re-examination of the action/comedy franchise that has already rushed past its final hour.

Mumbai continue their rapid rise

Mumbai continue their rapid rise

Rediff.com11 Jan 2007

Replying to Mumbai's mammoth total of 515 runs for 8 declared, Maharashtra were 99 for 4.

'Beti ko BJP ke neta se bachao': Rahul's taunt to PM over Akbar issue

'Beti ko BJP ke neta se bachao': Rahul's taunt to PM over Akbar issue

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

Gandhi said Modi had "claimed that he wants to be a 'chowkidar' (watchman of the country) but he actually proved to be a 'chowkidar' of Anil Ambani, Mehul Choksi and Nirav Modi and has been working for them since last four years."

'Chowkidar' a coward who runs away from debate: Rahul

'Chowkidar' a coward who runs away from debate: Rahul

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

'The chowkidar took away your money by demonetisation and GST. The keys to the banks were handed over to thieves like Anil Ambani'

Yorkshire win first County Championship title in 13 years

Yorkshire win first County Championship title in 13 years

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

Yorkshire clinched their first English County Championship title in 13 years after demolishing Nottinghamshire by an innings and 152 runs at Trent Bridge on Friday.

Mongia denies UP victory

Mongia denies UP victory

Rediff.com20 Dec 2005

Dinesh Mongia hit 175 not out to help Punjab draw the game against Uttar Pradesh

Karnataka in trouble against AP

Karnataka in trouble against AP

Rediff.com27 Dec 2006

Karnataka were 35 for two in reply to Andhra Pradesh's 405 at the end of the third day.

PHOTOS: Agarwal's double century puts India in control

PHOTOS: Agarwal's double century puts India in control

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

Mayank Agarwal showed insatiable appetite for runs, converting his maiden Test hundred into a brilliant double before the Indian spinners tightened the noose around the exhausted South Africans on the second day of the first Test.

After 15 Tests, Anderson claims his first five-wicket haul

After 15 Tests, Anderson claims his first five-wicket haul

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

It took him 15 Tests over four tours but James Anderson, England's most prolific Test wicket-taker, finally claimed his first five-wicket haul on Australian soil in the second Ashes Test on Tuesday.

Govt has set up chowkidar in space: Modi in Odisha

Govt has set up chowkidar in space: Modi in Odisha

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

Modi said the National Democratic Alliance government wouldn't have been able to do any development work in the country without the support of the people.

'Modi trying to turn nation into chowkidars'

'Modi trying to turn nation into chowkidars'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

Gandhi stepped up the attack a day after Bharatiya Janata Party intensified its "Main bhi chowkidar" campaign with Modi and other party leaders, including its president Amit Shah prefixing the word chowkidar to their names in their Twitter profile.

A homeless family, Alia Bhatt and Do Bigha Zameen

A homeless family, Alia Bhatt and Do Bigha Zameen

Rediff.com6 Mar 2016

A generation of children may know Alia Bhatt's songs by heart, but don't know what the real India is all about.

Herath thwarts Aussies after Smith, Marsh tons

Herath thwarts Aussies after Smith, Marsh tons

Rediff.com15 Aug 2016

Steven Smith and Shaun Marsh hit centuries but Sri Lanka spinner Rangana Herath picked up six wickets to restrict Australia's first-innings lead to 24 runs on the third day of the third and final Test on Monday.

Gawli booked for assaulting journalist

Gawli booked for assaulting journalist

Rediff.com1 Nov 2004

The journalist had come to interview the newly elected legislator from Chinchpokli in Mumbai.

Pallavi murder case: Officer who granted parole to killer suspended

Pallavi murder case: Officer who granted parole to killer suspended

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

The prison superintendent of Nashik prison for paroling Sajjad Mughal, who was serving life sentence in the Pallavi Purkayastha murder case and later went missing.

'Thank god, we escaped': A survivor's story

'Thank god, we escaped': A survivor's story

Rediff.com30 Dec 2017

'Women were the victims because it was a ladies night.' 'Whichever club you go to in Mumbai it has the same entry, same exit points except for very few which is very rare.'

2nd Test, Day 2: England batsmen share load, keep Pakistan under pressure

2nd Test, Day 2: England batsmen share load, keep Pakistan under pressure

Rediff.com3 Jun 2018

But nightwatchman Dominic Bess (40 not out) and Dawid Malan (27 not out) saw out the session to take England to 199 for three in reply to Pakistan's first-innings total of 174.