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Cong rebel part of Omar govt while party sits out
Rediff.com22 hours agoCongress rebel Satish Sharma, who defeated the Bharatiya Janata Party's Rajeev Sharma by nearly 7,000 votes and relegated his former party's heavyweight Tara Chand to the third position in the Chhamb seat, has found a place in the Omar Abdullah government, representing the Jammu region in the dispensation.
Did You Know About Tatas' China Link?
Rediff.com1 days agoThe Tata Group is one of the very few Indian MNCs which has carved out a niche in China's highly competitive market, notes Rup Narayan Das.
'I Want To See Myself As What Johnny Depp Does'
Rediff.com2 days ago'I don't think I ever lost the confidence as an actor.'
Rafa Nadal - The Highs, Lows and everything in between!
Rediff.com7 days agoHere is a quick glance of all the highs and lows from Nadal's stupendous career:
'We Lost So Many Things In This War'
Rediff.com9 Oct 2024'The war ended in 2009 and I believe the new generation of Tamils don't know what was going on there.' 'I felt it was my duty to tell our story.' 'Since 2009, it seems like we are sleeping.'
Dera chief's former jailer wins on BJP ticket
Rediff.com9 Oct 2024Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh's former jailer Sunil Sangwan has won the Charkhi Dadri seat in Haryana as Bharatiya Janata Party candidate.
Nayab Singh Saini: BJP's surprise pick packs a punch
Rediff.com8 Oct 2024Months before the Haryana assembly polls, the Bharatiya Janata Party replaced its strongman Manohar Lal Khattar as chief minister with low-profile OBC leader Nayab Singh Saini, a decision that surprised many.
Only 3 women manage to enter J-K assembly this time
Rediff.com8 Oct 2024Three women, including former minister Sakeena Masood (National Conference), won elections on Tuesday to enter the male-dominated assembly in Jammu and Kashmir.
J-K polls: Secret to BJP's multi-crore bizman Devender Rana's win
Rediff.com8 Oct 2024Once a trusted lieutenant of the former National Conference president Omar Abdullah and his political advisor during his tenure as chief minister, Rana holds considerable sway among Muslims, particularly the Gujjar community in Jammu.
Omar Abdullah makes stunning return after embarrassing LS rout
Rediff.com8 Oct 2024Securing an impressive victory in Budgam and leading in Ganderbal -- the two seats that he contested -- the third-generation politician is set to become the next Jammu and Kashmir chief minister and carry on his family's legacy.
'All we are here for is to try and win on the 12th'
Rediff.com8 Oct 2024The Blue Tigers held their first training session in Vietnam on Monday evening at the Nam Dinh Sports Palace Ground and will have four more full sessions before taking on the hosts on Saturday.
Mithun: The Outsider We Love To Watch
Rediff.com8 Oct 2024Mithun Chakraborty started from scratch in bit roles and had no Godfather backing him. Yet, remarkably, his career now straddles six decades and he continues to win acclaim, observes Dinesh Raheja.
2 scientists share medicine Nobel for discovery of microRNA
Rediff.com7 Oct 2024The 2024 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine has been awarded to Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun for their discovery of microRNA, a new class of tiny RNA molecules that play a crucial role in gene regulation.
LML owner sues Bajaj Auto over 'Freedom' trademark
Rediff.com4 Oct 2024SG Corporate Mobility - the parent company of the Indian two-wheeler brand LML - has taken auto major Bajaj Auto to high court, claiming that it was illegally using its 'Freedom' trademark in newly-launched Bajaj Freedom CNG motorbikes, the company said in a statement on Thursday. SG Corporate Mobility claims that the term 'Freedom' has a deep-rooted association dating back to 2002 when the company had introduced its 'LML Freedom' motorcycle. The trademark 'Freedom,' along with the 'LML' brand, was officially assigned to SG Corporate Mobility in 2021 after being transferred by LML.
PIX: Dortmund humiliate Celtic; Barca crush Young Boys
Rediff.com2 Oct 2024Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski scored twice to set his side on course for a 5-0 Champions League thrashing of Swiss side Young Boys on Tuesday as the Catalan giants bounced back from a 2-1 loss at AS Monaco in their opener.
Can give up ministerial post: Chirag Paswan
Rediff.com1 Oct 2024Union minister Chirag Paswan has caused a flutter by stating he would choose to give up his ministerial berth instead of a compromise on his principles, in keeping with the precedent set by his late father Ram Vilas Paswan.
Dera chief Gurmeet seeks 20-day parole ahead of Haryana polls
Rediff.com29 Sep 2024The Dera chief has sought to stay in Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh, during the parole period, if granted.
Jayasuriya's six leaves New Zealand in a mess!
Rediff.com28 Sep 2024Sri Lanka left-arm spinner Prabath Jayasuriya wreaked havoc with the ball to leave New Zealand on verge of a big defeat in the second Test.
Goodbye Maggie!
Rediff.com28 Sep 2024The legendary British actress Dame Maggie Smith passed into the green room of eternal performers up in Heaven on Friday, September 27, 2024. She would have turned 90 on December 28.
'No more adjournments': SC to hear Godhra appeals in Jan
Rediff.com26 Sep 2024The Supreme Court on Thursday said it will hear on January 15 the appeals filed by the Gujarat government and several other convicts in the 2002 Godhra train burning case.
SC rejects Gujarat govt plea to review remarks in Bilkis case
Rediff.com26 Sep 2024A bench of Justices BV Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan also rejected the application for listing review petition in open court.
Can new coach help PV Sindhu reclaim glory?
Rediff.com24 Sep 2024PV Sindhu still has the hunger to succeed, and the primary aim is to help her regain consistency, says her new coach Anup Sridhar, who has been roped in by the two-time Olympic medallist on a trial basis following the Paris Games.
'Omar Will Be Sure Shot Chief Minister'
Rediff.com24 Sep 2024'INDIA will easily cross 50 seats out of 90 in Jammu and Kashmir.'
Does Laapataa Ladies Deserve To Go To Oscars? VOTE!
Rediff.com23 Sep 2024Kiran Rao's Laapataa Ladies has been picked as India's official entry for Oscars 2025.
Why Are Samsung Workers On Strike?
Rediff.com21 Sep 2024According to CITU, around 90% of the 1,723 workers of the Sriperumbudur plant are participating in the strike. Samsung said it is ready to talk to employees and not a third party like CITU.
AAP seeks govt accommodation for convenor Kejriwal
Rediff.com20 Sep 2024The Aam Aadmi Party on Friday demanded an accommodation for outgoing Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, saying he is entitled to it on account of being the convener of a national party.
'Where Do You Get Courage From?'
Rediff.com19 Sep 2024Air Marshal Denzil Keelor was an Indian Air Force legend. His nephew Basil Keelor, son of another war hero Wing Commander Trevor Keelor, remembers a remarkable officer and gentleman.
India saw simultaneous elections 4 times: A timeline
Rediff.com18 Sep 2024In 2019, an all-party meeting was held in Delhi and it was attended by 19 political parties to discuss critical reforms in governance. One of the subjects of the discussions was simultaneous elections
Last Action Hero: Vijay's Cinematic Legacy
Rediff.com17 Sep 2024As Thalapathy Vijay embarks on a career in politics, Arjun Menon looks closer at his glorious filmography.
Can Congress ex-MLA win Jammu North for the BJP?
Rediff.com16 Sep 2024Both candidates have shifted from their traditional constituencies - Sadhotra from Marh and Sharma from Akhnoor - after these two segments were reserved for Scheduled Castes.
What was in red bag on IC-814 flight? Ex-envoy reveals in new book
Rediff.com14 Sep 2024"The 'red bag' belonged to one of the hijackers, it contained explosives, and possibly, real passports, too.
PIX: Beckham bids ex-England boss Eriksson adieu
Rediff.com13 Sep 2024Eriksson, known in Sweden simply as "Svennis", led England to the 2002 and 2006 World Cup quarter-finals, and to the 2004 European Championship, managing a golden generation of players that besides Beckham included stars such as Frank Lampard, Wayne Rooney and Steven Gerrard.
'I was in depression; thought of committing suicide': Harmilan Bains
Rediff.com12 Sep 2024Harmilan Bains revealed that she struggled with depression after missing the Paris Olympic Games because of injury.
Why J-K BJP chief Raina anticipates a tough battle for Nowshera
Rediff.com11 Sep 2024Jammu and Kashmir BJP chief Ravinder Raina, seeking re-election from Nowshera assembly constituency of Rajouri district in Jammu and Kashmir, is facing a major challenge from his former party colleague Surinder Choudhary.
I learned to walk again like a newborn baby: Paralympic hero Sema
Rediff.com11 Sep 2024The athlete from Nagaland became the first Paralympics medallist from northeast India. He had also won a bronze medal at the Hangzhou Para Asian Games last year.
Young guns dominate US Open, ending big three reign
Rediff.com9 Sep 2024A US Open full of upsets and hungry, young contenders offered the latest sign that men's tennis has entered a new era
Sema's Paralympic bronze, a testimony of his steely grit
Rediff.com7 Sep 2024Sema's rise in para-athletics has been nothing short of inspiring.
Paris Paralympics: How India fared on September 6, 2024
Rediff.com7 Sep 2024A summary of Indian athletes' showing at the Paris Paralympics on Friday, September 6.
Paralympics: Landmine blast survivor Sema wins Shot Put bronze
Rediff.com7 Sep 2024Landmine blast survivor Hokato Sema came up with a career-best throw of 14.65 metres to win the bronze medal in the men's Shot Put F57 category at the Paralympic Games in Paris on Friday.
15 Kashmiri Pandits fight elections from Valley
Rediff.com6 Sep 2024So far 14 Kashmiri Pandits have filed nominations to contest from the valley for the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections, aiming to ensure the return and rehabilitation of their fellow community members, whose number run up to 3 lakh.