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Sikh student denied to board bus for wearing kirpan in US

Sikh student denied to board bus for wearing kirpan in US

Rediff.com17 Oct 2013

A Sikh student was not allowed to board a bus in California after the driver raised objection to his wearing a ceremonial knife or kirpan and called the police.

Jadeja, Smith guide Chennai to narrow win over Rajasthan

Jadeja, Smith guide Chennai to narrow win over Rajasthan

Rediff.com24 Apr 2014

Ravindra Jadeja's brilliant all-round display, after Dwayne Smith's fine batting, helped Chennai Super Kings defend a modest total and beat Rajasthan Royals by seven runs in Wednesday's IPL match in Dubai.

Testosterone found in Pistorius bedroom - S.Africa police

Testosterone found in Pistorius bedroom - S.Africa police

Rediff.com20 Feb 2013

South African police found two containers of testosterone and needles in the bedroom of Paralympic track star Oscar Pistorius, a detective testifying at his murder bail hearing said on Wednesday.

Pistorius shot girlfriend through door : Prosecutor

Pistorius shot girlfriend through door : Prosecutor

Rediff.com19 Feb 2013

"Blade Runner" Oscar Pistorius put on his artificial legs and walked across his bedroom before firing four handgun rounds into the locked bathroom door, killing his cowering girlfriend in cold blood, prosecutors said on Tuesday.

The caged lions of Gir

The caged lions of Gir

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Are the lions tourists see in Gir forest really wild and free? Prasanna D Zore doesn't feel so.

Pistorius disputes murder charge - agent

Pistorius disputes murder charge - agent

Rediff.com15 Feb 2013

South African 'Blade Runner' Oscar Pistorius disputes a murder charge laid against him on Friday "in the strongest possible terms," his agent said in a statement.

Pistorius ads pulled off air by South African TV Channel

Pistorius ads pulled off air by South African TV Channel

Rediff.com14 Feb 2013

South Africa's M-Net cable TV channel is pulling campaign adverts featuring 'Blade Runner' Oscar Pistorius off air with immediate effect, a company official said on Thursday.

Pistorius to appear in SA court on Friday

Pistorius to appear in SA court on Friday

Rediff.com14 Feb 2013

South African Olympic and Paralympic athletics star Oscar Pistorius will appear in court on Friday after being charged with murdering his girlfriend, a spokesman for the National Prosecuting Authority said on Thursday.

Mini Cooper S: Bigger, better and beautiful

Mini Cooper S: Bigger, better and beautiful

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

The Mini Cooper S is a charming and spunky handler.

SC stays execution of two rape-cum-murder convicts

SC stays execution of two rape-cum-murder convicts

Rediff.com21 Aug 2013

The Supreme Court on Wednesday stayed the execution of two death row convicts in Karnataka scheduled for Thursday even as one of them allegedly attempted to commit suicide in jail.

Pistorius weeps as murder trial set for March 2014

Pistorius weeps as murder trial set for March 2014

Rediff.com19 Aug 2013

South African Olympic and Paralympic star Oscar Pistorius, accused of murdering his model girlfriend, prayed and wiped away tears in a court hearing on Monday which set a March 3, 2014 start date for his trial.

Amazing inventions from ordinary people in China

Amazing inventions from ordinary people in China

Rediff.com18 Aug 2013

Built by farmers, mechanics and workers in their inimitable style, some of these remarkable products are even made from scrap!

Ramzan recipes: Scrumptious dishes by India's first MasterChef

Ramzan recipes: Scrumptious dishes by India's first MasterChef

Rediff.com8 Aug 2013

What are you feasting on this Ramzan? Pankaj Bhadouria shares with us some lip smacking recipes.

AAP candidate succumbs to injuries, Kejriwal lashes out

AAP candidate succumbs to injuries, Kejriwal lashes out

Rediff.com7 Aug 2013

Santosh Koli, a close aide of Arvind Kejriwal and Aam Aadmi Party candidate for Delhi polls who was critically injured in an accident, died on Wednesday in a Gurgaon hospital after battling for life for 37 days.

Review: Sonna Puriyadh is an average entertainer

Review: Sonna Puriyadh is an average entertainer

Rediff.com29 Jul 2013

Shiva's fans will be disappointed as the film has nothing new to offer.

Now, flying tricycle to avoid rush-hour traffic

Now, flying tricycle to avoid rush-hour traffic

Rediff.com5 Dec 2012

A man in the US has built a tricycle that will let you soar into the sky and cruise over rush-hour traffic jams.

Accused in Advani bomb planting case causes flutter in court

Accused in Advani bomb planting case causes flutter in court

Rediff.com9 Jul 2013

An accused, arrested in connection with planting of a pipe bomb on BJP leader L K Advani's Jan Chetna yatra route near here, caused a flutter in a court on Tuesday when he slit his throat in a bid to commit suicide.

Misbah misses ton as Pakistan tail frustrates Sri Lanka

Misbah misses ton as Pakistan tail frustrates Sri Lanka

Rediff.com11 Jan 2014

Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq fell just short of his sixth Test century but his team clung on to their slim hopes of salvaging the second Test against Sri Lanka after a stirring rearguard action in Dubai on Saturday.

US scraps plan to allow knives inside planes

US scraps plan to allow knives inside planes

Rediff.com6 Jun 2013

Bowing to pressure from lawmakers and aviation industry, a federal agency responsible for the security of airports in United States has announced to shelve its plan to allow small knives inside a plane.

Pistorius lawyer demands answers over bloody leaked pictures

Pistorius lawyer demands answers over bloody leaked pictures

Rediff.com31 May 2013

Lawyers for "Blade Runner" Oscar Pistorius demanded answers from South African police and prosecutors on Friday after pictures of the bathroom and toilet where he shot dead his girlfriend were leaked to a British television station.

Beware of these vampire slayers!

Beware of these vampire slayers!

Rediff.com29 Jul 2010

While Eclipse hits theatres, here's a look at much more fascinating vampire slayers.

Six-year-old girl raped in public toilet in Delhi

Six-year-old girl raped in public toilet in Delhi

Rediff.com27 Apr 2013

A six-year-old girl was sexually assaulted in a public toilet in Badarpur in Delhi on Saturday. "When the girl was brought to the hospital, we noticed that there were marks on her neck. It appears that someone tried to slash her throat with a blade. There were injuries on her private parts too," said a doctor.

'Sarabjit attack suspect quarrelled with him few days ago'

'Sarabjit attack suspect quarrelled with him few days ago'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2013

The prime suspect in the attack on Indian prisoner Sarabjit Singh had quarrelled with him a few days ago but Pakistani authorities at Kot Lakhpat Jail did not bother to take notice of the incident, official sources said Friday.

DGCA audit raises concern over Air India's ageing fleet

DGCA audit raises concern over Air India's ageing fleet

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

The DGCA probe detected serious issues related to safety oversight.

An eight-year journey, with Tendulkar for company

An eight-year journey, with Tendulkar for company

Rediff.com23 Apr 2013

Bikash Mohapatra rates the 175 against Australia at Hyderabad in 2009 the best he's witnessed from the batting icon's blade, and prays for at least one more similar one before he calls it a day.

Boy mimics movie, tries to slit taxi driver's throat

Boy mimics movie, tries to slit taxi driver's throat

Rediff.com16 Apr 2013

A 13-year-old school-going boy tried to kill a taxi driver by slashing his throat, copying a scene from a Telugu movie featuring his favourite hero.

Sehwag likely to play against Hyderabad

Sehwag likely to play against Hyderabad

Rediff.com10 Apr 2013

Delhi Daredevils has lost all its three matches thus far in the Indian Premier League and currently are at the bottom of the table.

A wasted year

A wasted year

Rediff.com12 May 2015

The National Democratic Alliance government has adopted half measures instead of moving decisively on defence.

Pistorius makes history

Pistorius makes history

Rediff.com4 Aug 2012

"Bladerunner" Oscar Pistorius was cheered around the Olympic track Saturday, finishing second in his 400-meter heat to advance to the next round on his carbon fiber blades.

Meet the director behind Gladiator and Robin Hood

Meet the director behind Gladiator and Robin Hood

Rediff.com11 Jun 2010

Raja Sen lists his favourites from his extensive, diverse filmography.

Pistorius set to receive snub from major athletic events

Pistorius set to receive snub from major athletic events

Rediff.com30 Mar 2013

The sporting world is set to snub Oscar Pistorius from major events around the world after a court in South Africa allowed the Olympic and Paralympic star to return to international competition.

Pistorius granted permission to travel abroad

Pistorius granted permission to travel abroad

Rediff.com28 Mar 2013

Oscar Pistorius, charged with murdering his girlfriend, was granted permission to travel abroad by a South African judge on Thursday.

London bound Pistorius already dreaming of Rio

London bound Pistorius already dreaming of Rio

Rediff.com18 Jul 2012

After striving to qualify for the 400 metres at the London Olympics for six years, Oscar Pistorius believes he will now be better placed to run at the Rio de Janeiro Games in 2016.

Topiwaala is a political satire

Topiwaala is a political satire

Rediff.com14 Mar 2013

Director M G Srinivas speaks about his debut film Topiwaala

Chennai crumble after Maxwell hoists Punjab to season-best 231

Chennai crumble after Maxwell hoists Punjab to season-best 231

Rediff.com7 May 2014

Glenn Maxwell is on a roll. The Australian batsman continued with his incredible batting, blasting a 38-ball 90, as Kings XI Punjab scored a comprehensive 44-run victory over Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League match, in Cuttack, on Wednesday night.

Pistorius challenges strict bail conditions in murder case

Pistorius challenges strict bail conditions in murder case

Rediff.com9 Mar 2013

Lawyers acting for "blade runner" Oscar Pistorius, accused of shooting dead his girlfriend, want his bail conditions relaxed and passports returned so he can travel overseas, South African media reported.

Ousted Pistorius detective quits SA police

Ousted Pistorius detective quits SA police

Rediff.com7 Mar 2013

The South African detective, pulled off the investigation of athletics star Oscar Pistorius for murder after it emerged he himself faces attempted murder charges, has resigned from the force, police said on Thursday.

Double-amputee Pistorius makes it to London Olympics

Double-amputee Pistorius makes it to London Olympics

Rediff.com5 Jul 2012

Oscar Pistorius, who races wearing carbon fibre prosthetic blades, will become the first double-amputee athlete to compete on the track at an Olympic Games.

Jadeja's 4 for 12 sinks Kolkata

Jadeja's 4 for 12 sinks Kolkata

Rediff.com3 May 2014

Ravindra Jadeja kicked-off Chennai Super Kings' campaign in the opening match of the India leg of the Indian Premier League with a match-winning performance with bat and ball, as the two-time champions easily beat 2012 winners Kolkata Knight Riders by 34 runs, in Ranchi, on Friday night.

Odisha govt resumes Posco land acquisition

Odisha govt resumes Posco land acquisition

Rediff.com3 Mar 2013

Amid tension in proposed Posco plant area where three anti-project activists were killed on Saturday night while allegedly making bombs, Odisha government on Sunday resumed land acquisition for the mega steel project.