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Mantralaya fire death toll climbs to five

Mantralaya fire death toll climbs to five

Rediff.com22 Jun 2012

Two more bodies were on Friday recovered from the fire-ravaged Maharashtra government secretariat taking the death toll to five even as Mumbai Police registered a case of accidental death in the incident.

Mantralaya fire: Police registers case of accidental death

Mantralaya fire: Police registers case of accidental death

Rediff.com22 Jun 2012

Mumbai police has registered a case of accidental death after three persons died in the massive fire in the Maharashtra state secretariat in Mumbai.

Catalan government gives go-ahead for 2021 Spanish GP

Catalan government gives go-ahead for 2021 Spanish GP

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

The circuit agreed last year an extension to cover this year's race, which was held in August and without spectators due to the COVID-19 pandemic, after fears it would drop off the calendar.

S Korean sailor killed in tanker blaze off Mumbai port

S Korean sailor killed in tanker blaze off Mumbai port

Rediff.com24 Mar 2012

Three persons were injured in a fire that broke out on Saturday in a boat off the Mumbai coast.

Best moments 2018: Bull runs, royal weddings, supermoons!

Best moments 2018: Bull runs, royal weddings, supermoons!

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

As we near the end of another eventful year, 15 top moments from the world of arts and culture.

2 women officers to operate choppers from warships

2 women officers to operate choppers from warships

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

Sub Lieutenant Kumudini Tyagi and SLt Riti Singh would, in effect, be the first set of women airborne tacticians in India who would operate from the deck of warships.

Match stats: 1st Test, Ind vs NZ, Day 4

Match stats: 1st Test, Ind vs NZ, Day 4

Rediff.com7 Nov 2010

Statistical highlights from the fourth day's play of the first Test between India and New Zealand in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

England's women cricketers to return to training

England's women cricketers to return to training

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

The ECB has been trying to convince both the BCCI and the Cricket South Africa to agree to play a tri-series later this year but nothing has been finalised as yet.

Day 3, PHOTOS: England's Joe, the Root of Windies' troubles

Day 3, PHOTOS: England's Joe, the Root of Windies' troubles

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

Captain Cook also hits form, strikes 125-run opening partnership with Trott -- England's first century opening stand since March 2013.

2nd Test, PHOTOS: Samuels in rescue act as England dominate Day 1

2nd Test, PHOTOS: Samuels in rescue act as England dominate Day 1

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

A patient 94 not out from Marlon Samuels helped West Indies recover against England to end the first day of the second Test on 188 for five in Grenada on Tuesday.

'Racism in real', Sammy urges ICC to act

'Racism in real', Sammy urges ICC to act

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

'If you're able to raise awareness in the game, where every person, every human being is treated equally, regardless of the colour of their skin, I think that is the way the world should be.'

People won freedom with end of family rule: Jaya

People won freedom with end of family rule: Jaya

Rediff.com15 Aug 2011

Attacking the previous Karunanidhi regime, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa on Monday said the people of the state have won new freedom with the end of the "tyrannical family rule". In her first Independence Day address since coming to power in a landslide victory in the April 13 assembly elections, she said there had been no freedom for the people in the last five years and they had lived in fear.

'Sending him back to jail will endanger his life'

'Sending him back to jail will endanger his life'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

'At this age we all know that death is inevitable, but everyone wants to die with dignity.' 'The judges have given the answer.'

EPL PIX: Ten-man Arsenal hold on for goalless draw

EPL PIX: Ten-man Arsenal hold on for goalless draw

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday.

Family's sole breadwinner battles for life

Family's sole breadwinner battles for life

Rediff.com15 Jul 2011

Ruta Joshi will never forget the evening of July 13. Her husband Prashant Joshi, 35, who works as a clerk in a private firm was returning to his workplace at Abdul Rahman Street through Zaveri Bazaar when tragedy struck in the form of the blast. Prashant was hit in his head and his right eye was severely damaged.

Blasts: List of injured, helpline numbers

Blasts: List of injured, helpline numbers

Rediff.com14 Jul 2011

Following is the list of the people admitted to various hospitals after Wednesday's bomb blasts.

Strong action if anybody found guilty: Army Chief

Strong action if anybody found guilty: Army Chief

Rediff.com6 Jul 2011

With some army personnel coming under scanner over the killing of a 13-year-old boy in Chennai, Army Chief General V K Singh on Wednesday promised strong action against anybody found guilty. However, he said the entire force should not be defamed if any individual is suspected.

Will cooperate in Chennai boy killing case: Army

Will cooperate in Chennai boy killing case: Army

Rediff.com4 Jul 2011

The army on Monday suggested that none of its personnel were involved in the killing of a teenaged boy in Chennai, saying no discrepancy has been found during the "physical checks" of the weapons in its possession at St George Cantonment.

Chennai: Teen shot dead for trespassing Army area

Chennai: Teen shot dead for trespassing Army area

Rediff.com3 Jul 2011

A 13-year-old boy was shot at allegedly by army personnel when he trespassed into their area at the Island Grounds locality on Sunday, triggering protests from locals. Police said Dilshan has been admitted to the Intensive Care Unit of a government hospital.

Now is not the time to be silent: Sammy to ICC

Now is not the time to be silent: Sammy to ICC

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Former West Indies captain, Darren Sammy said that if the world of cricket, even after watching the video of George Floyd's death, did not take a stand, "...you are also part of the problem".

Gayle claims he is victim of racism

Gayle claims he is victim of racism

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

'Racism is not only in football, it's in cricket too. Even within teams as a black man, I get the end of the stick. Black and powerful. Black and proud'

HC declines to interfere in TN secretariat row

HC declines to interfere in TN secretariat row

Rediff.com15 Jun 2011

The Jayalalithaa government in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday scored a legal victory when the Madras high court declined to interfere with its decision to shift to the state secretariat and assembly to Fort St George from the Rs 1,000 crore complex, a pet project of the previous Dravida Munnettra Kazhagam regime.

PIX: Ronaldo takes Man United past Villarreal; Chelsea, Barca lose

PIX: Ronaldo takes Man United past Villarreal; Chelsea, Barca lose

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

A summary of Wednesday night's action in the UEFA Champions League.

Oldest hockey Olympian Galibardy dies

Oldest hockey Olympian Galibardy dies

Rediff.com23 May 2011

Joseph Galibardy, the oldest living hockey Olympian who donned India colours at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, passed away on May 17 in Walthamstow, England. He was 96. The funeral is on May 31, 12 noon, at Our Lady and St Georges Church, 132 Shernall Street, Walthamstow E17 9HU.

Mourning for George H W Bush

Mourning for George H W Bush

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

Bush's remains will lie in state in the US Capitol Rotunda till Wednesday, when he will be honoured with state funeral at the Washington National Cathedral.

PIL in HC against shifting TN assembly-secretariat

PIL in HC against shifting TN assembly-secretariat

Rediff.com17 May 2011

A PIL petition was filed on Tuesday in the Madras high court seeking to forbid the Tamil Nadu government from shifting the state secretariat and assembly from the complex built by the previous Dravida Munnettra Kazhagam government to Fort St George. The petition also sought an interim injunction restraining the authorities from shifting the state secretariat and the legislative assembly from the present location.

George H W Bush to lie in state in US Capitol till Wednesday

George H W Bush to lie in state in US Capitol till Wednesday

Rediff.com2 Dec 2018

The former president will have two funerals -- a state funeral at the National Cathedral and a local funeral at St. Martin's Episcopal Church in Houston.

'How long will you live fearing this virus?'

'How long will you live fearing this virus?'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

'These reports of cases being very low in other states, is it true? Are the numbers believable?'

Bombings at Egyptian Coptic churches on Palm Sunday kill 45

Bombings at Egyptian Coptic churches on Palm Sunday kill 45

Rediff.com9 Apr 2017

Two powerful blasts triggered by Islamic State in two churches packed with worshippers celebrating Palm Sunday in Egypt's Tanta and Alexandria cities.

Two attempt suicide outside Tata office

Two attempt suicide outside Tata office

Rediff.com3 Oct 2003

Anand Dalvi and Akhtyar Khano suffered serious burns and were taken to St George Hospital, police said.

Amma isn't the blessed one yet in her temple town

Amma isn't the blessed one yet in her temple town

Rediff.com6 Apr 2011

Saisuresh Sivaswamy travels to temple town Srirangam in poll-bound Tamil Nadu, a seat which former chief minister J Jayalaithaa has chosen to contest. But will she be given a red-carpet welcome?

Stats: Sangakkara scripts new 'keeping record

Stats: Sangakkara scripts new 'keeping record

Rediff.com19 Mar 2011

Statistical highlights of the match between Sri Lanka and New Zealand played in Mumbai on Friday.

Elgar battles to much-needed ton as Windies wilt

Elgar battles to much-needed ton as Windies wilt

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

Opener Dean Elgar struck his third Test century as South Africa rode their luck to finish the first day of the second Test against West Indies on 270 for two on Friday.

From Lincoln to Trump: A look at inaugurations past

From Lincoln to Trump: A look at inaugurations past

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

From when James Buchanan was sworn in in 1857 to Donald Trump in 2017.

Stats: Highest match aggregates in World Cup

Stats: Highest match aggregates in World Cup

Rediff.com28 Feb 2011

Following are the match stats between India and England.

Shortest matches in the World Cup

Shortest matches in the World Cup

Rediff.com20 Feb 2011

A look at the shortest matches after the World Cup match between New Zealand and Kenya, in Chennai on Sunday, finished in just 31.5 overs.

Bombay House's basement a fire trap: Fire Brigade

Bombay House's basement a fire trap: Fire Brigade

Rediff.com10 Feb 2011

According to the fire officials, the blaze broke out at around 9.30 am in the basement that houses a small office, a canteen, an auditorium, a changing room and power substation. The employees, identified as Farad Wadia, Eashwar Patel and Shashank Pawar were unable to find their way out due to the dense smoke and went to nearest window in the hope of finding air.

Fans throng cricket stadia across Australia to bid Hughes farewell

Fans throng cricket stadia across Australia to bid Hughes farewell

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

It was, though, his fighting attitude -- encapsulated by his desire to reclaim his spot in the Australia Test team after being dropped several times -- that meant he was remembered so fondly by many of the hundreds of mourners at the SGC.

India look to seal the series in fourth ODI

India look to seal the series in fourth ODI

Rediff.com20 Jan 2011

Having gained a 2-1 lead after registering back-to-back victories in the last two games against the Proteas, India go into the fourth ODI at Port Elizabeth seeking to clinch their first-ever series triumph on South African soil.

In Clarke's absence, Steve Smith must lead against India, say Aussie greats

In Clarke's absence, Steve Smith must lead against India, say Aussie greats

Rediff.com22 Nov 2014

As serious doubts remain over Michael Clarke's participation in the first Test against India, Steven Smith is being seen by many as a front-runner to lead Australia in the regular skipper's absence.