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How biscuits were crucial in J-K op against Lashkar commander Usman
Rediff.com3 Nov 2024The officials said Usman, who was well familiar with the Valley terrain, was a significant figure in orchestrating numerous terror attacks since his initial activity in the early 2000s.
Mumbai Test: Pant's Controversial Dismissal Sparks Debate
Rediff.com3 Nov 2024Rishabh Pant's fiery innings was abruptly cut short by a controversial LBW decision that has ignited a debate among cricket fans and experts alike.
Waqf land row: Karnataka withdraws notices to farmers
Rediff.com2 Nov 2024Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah directed officials on Saturday to immediately retract all notices sent to farmers regarding Waqf land.
The Valley Boy Who Changed Indian Fashion
Rediff.com2 Nov 2024As he took the bow at the end of the Lakme Fashion Week x FDCI show, many in the crowd cheered for him with an inkling that the magic and the beauty they just witnessed on the ramp was perhaps for the last time. But no one in the fashion fraternity thought that Bal would pass away so soon.
Extradition process begins to bring back Lawrence Bishnoi's Brother from US
Rediff.com2 Nov 2024Both Lawrence and Anmol Bishnoi have been named as wanted accused in the April 14 firing incident outside the Bollywood actor Salman Khan's Galaxy Apartment in Mumbai's Bandra area.
Rohit Bal, India's czar of high fashion, dies at 63
Rediff.com2 Nov 2024Designer Rohit Bal, a pioneer who helped put Indian fashion on the global map and dressed celebrities at home, Hollywood and elsewhere, died on Friday night at a south Delhi hospital following a heart attack. He was 63.
Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!
Rediff.com1 Nov 2024We asked colleagues, present and past, to reflect on a man who has made such a difference to their lives and careers. Here it is then, a rich collection of memories that offer enchanting glimpses of the enigmatic Ajit Balakrishnan.
'Every Citizen On The Border Is A Soldier'
Rediff.com1 Nov 2024'The greatness of India can be experienced by meeting Indians on the frontiers of India.' 'Every citizen on the border is a soldier'
3 yr old Anish is youngest rated chess player!
Rediff.com1 Nov 2024Anish's emergence comes as India witnesses an exciting era in chess, with young talents like Erigaisi, R Praggnanandhaa, and D Gukesh shine internationally.
What Links 12th Fail And This Mizoram Batter?
Rediff.com1 Nov 2024His pa is famed film-maker Vidhu Vinod Chopra, his ma is celebrated movie commentator Anupama Chopra, but Agni Dev Chopra's passion is not movies, but cricket.
India To Go For Small Modular Reactors
Rediff.com1 Nov 2024The Indian government has come out with a nice name for its tried and tested 220MW pressurised heavy water reactor -- Bharat Small Reactor.
IPL: Gill, Rashid among five retainees for Gujarat Titans
Rediff.com1 Nov 2024Gujarat Titans (GT) announced on Thursday that they have retained Shubman Gill, Rashid Khan, Sai Sudharsan, Rahul Tewatia, and Shahrukh Khan ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction.
SRH splurge on high-profile retainees for IPL 2025
Rediff.com1 Nov 2024The Hyderabad-based franchise has retained Klaasen for a whopping amount of Rs. 23 crores. Skipper Cummins was roped in for an amount of Rs. 18 crores. Openers Abhishek and Travis were retained for Rs. 14 crores each. Meanwhile, Nitish Reddy was retained by SRH for Rs. 6 crores.
Nara Lokesh pitches Vizag to Google for setting up data centre
Rediff.com31 Oct 2024Andhra Pradesh's IT and Electronics Minister Nara Lokesh has pitched port city of Vizag in his state for setting up a data centre to Google Cloud CEO, saying the new government in the state has taken various initiatives for supporting industry that will help it transform into a cloud infrastructure hub. The state is focused on setting up data centres in Visakhapatnam and the minister invited Google Cloud to establish its data centre in the port city.
Kerala bypolls: Why UDF concerned over namesakes in Palakkad, Chelakkara
Rediff.com31 Oct 2024The grand old party alleged that these namesake candidates are backed by the Communist Party of India-Marxist and the Bharatiya Janata Party to confuse voters.
Manu Bhaker's Diwali Surprise!
Rediff.com31 Oct 2024Manu Bhaker chose to illuminate her home with traditional clay diyas, supporting local vendors and promoting the 'Vocal for Local' initiative.
AAP, BJP Slug Fest Over Delhi Health Model
Rediff.com31 Oct 2024AAP projects its affordable 'health model' as a success story. The BJP calls it a hoax.
Our efforts will be to take matter beyond disengagement: Rajnath Singh
Rediff.com31 Oct 2024"Based on this consensus, the process of disengagement is almost complete. Our efforts will be to take the matter beyond disengagement; but for that, we will have to wait a little longer," he added.
Forces outside, urban Naxals trying to break India: PM
Rediff.com31 Oct 2024Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said some forces in and outside India are trying to destabilise the country and spread anarchy to create a negative image of the nation in the world.
Pay Rs 2 cr or will kill you: Man threatens Salman, NCP's Zeeshan; held
Rediff.com30 Oct 2024Bollywood actor Salman Khan has allegedly received a death threat again along with a demand of Rs 2 crore following which the Mumbai police have registered a first information report (FIR) against an unidentified person, an official on Wednesday.
PKL: Thalaivas cruise past Giants for third win of season
Rediff.com30 Oct 2024Narender Kandola starred with 15 points to lead Tamil Thalaivas to a dominating 44-25 win over Gujarat Giants, their third of the Pro Kabaddi League Season 11, in Hyderabad on Wednesday.
Swiggy launches Rs 11,330-cr IPO
Rediff.com30 Oct 2024Food delivery app Swiggy on Wednesday launched a Rs 11,330-crore initial share sale, asking investors to take a pie of Indian middle class' rising propensity of online ordering. The company, which is present in over 650 cities and towns of the country, is launching the initial public offering (IPO) amid heightened concerns on urban demand slump, and the management stressed that it is unaffected by the broader trends in the economy. "We are also reading about it, but we are not seeing that yet in the business... So far, we have not seen the impact of demand on our business," its chief financial officer Rahul Bothra said.
Britain's King Charles visits Bengaluru for Ayurvedic treatment
Rediff.com30 Oct 2024Britain's King Charles is on a personal visit to Bengaluru where he is staying at a sprawling integrative medical facility near Whitefield, sources said on Wednesday.
India A's BGT hopefuls face ultimate test in Australia
Rediff.com30 Oct 2024The outings of Abhimanyu Easwaran, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Prasidh Krishna will be the primary focal points of India A's four-day match against their Australian counterparts
40 Years Later, Can The Wounds Ever Heal?
Rediff.com30 Oct 2024As a consequence of prominence given to the brutality during those few days, a very important aspect of that episode got almost glossed over. This was the intervention by a very significant section of people who restored faith in humanity, and conveyed the message that only a small section of Indians, that too politically backed, were consumed by anti-Sikh majoritarianism. The overlooked facet of the events of 1984 was the story of significant sections of the city's populace, public figures and nondescript ones, stepping out hand-in-hand, to first stand with little but bravery in hands, in the way of attackers, and thereafter to provide immediate relief to those who lives were uprooted and who lost family members in the violence, recalls Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.
Why Vinicius Jr. Deserved Ballon d'Or
Rediff.com30 Oct 2024For months, the 2024 Ballon d'Or seemed to have a clear front-runner, with everyone anticipating the coronation of Vinícius Júnior as the new king of football.
Automakers On Luxury Top Gear To Woo Buyers
Rediff.com30 Oct 2024Armed with swanky showrooms, decked with plush fixtures, and offering indulgences such as high-end perfumes and customisable accessories, BMW, Mercedes, Audi are rolling out the red carpet for the well-heeled.
28L diyas to illuminate Ayodhya in first deepotsav after consecration
Rediff.com30 Oct 2024The government aims to better its last year's Guinness World Record by lighting 25 lakh diyas on the banks of Saryu river.
Was Rizwan forced to accept PCB's diktat?
Rediff.com29 Oct 2024Pakistan's new white-ball captain Muhammad Rizwan, after initial reluctance, has agreed to the PCB's new selection policy and will not have any voting right in the short-listing of touring squads or the playing eleven, according to a source in the board.
Terror Attacks No Cause Of Alarm For J&K Projects
Rediff.com29 Oct 2024'If you are in a position to give employment to local people, you will find no terror attacks in your area.'
Noida man held for giving death threats to Salman, Zeeshan Siddique
Rediff.com29 Oct 2024The Mumbai police have arrested a 20-year-old man from Noida in Uttar Pradesh for allegedly issuing a death threat to Bollywood actor Salman Khan and Nationalist Congress Party leader Zeeshan Siddique, an official said on Tuesday.
Why Varun-Samantha Had To Do Action Themselves
Rediff.com29 Oct 2024'In the current world of action cinema, where everything is high-tech and glossy, what if we go back in time and take out all the gadgets?'
Fighting Workplace Harassment? What You Can Expect
Rediff.com29 Oct 2024'Filing a workplace harassment case against a well-known company or professional can bring risks like retaliation, harm to your career and emotional stress,' warns Smita Shetty Kapoor.
Can Amit Thackeray Revive The MNS?
Rediff.com29 Oct 2024'If you look at the average age of all our candidates, you will notice that their average age is between 35 and 40. It is a kind of revolution that the MNS is bringing in Maharashtra.'
PKL: Haryana outclass Delhi in thrilling encounter
Rediff.com28 Oct 2024Bolstered by the return of captain Jaideep, Haryana Steelers beat Dabang Delhi KC 41-34 in a dominant display in the Pro Kabaddi League in Hyderabad on Monday.
Unique move: Uttarakhand backs soldiers' right on waqf property
Rediff.com28 Oct 2024They stated that when a soldier fights for the nation, he does so not as a Hindu, Muslim, or any other religion, but as a patriot.
India, China complete 80-90% troop disengagement in Demchok, Depsang
Rediff.com28 Oct 2024Defence sources stated that the disengagement involves removing infrastructure and withdrawing troops from both sides. The process is expected to be completed by Tuesday.
Modi, Sanchez unveil facility to manufacture military aircraft
Rediff.com28 Oct 2024Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Spanish counterpart Pedro Sanchez on Monday inaugurated the Tata Advanced System Limited (TASL)-Airbus facility in Vadodara to manufacture C-295 military aircraft in India.
Manchester United manager Ten Hag sacked
Rediff.com28 Oct 2024Ruud van Nistelrooy will take over on an interim basis.
Waqf land: Karnataka to withdraw notices issued to farmers
Rediff.com28 Oct 2024Following allegations by a section of farmers from Vijayapura district that their lands were marked as Waqf properties, Karnataka Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister H K Patil on Monday said the notices issued to them will be withdrawn, and the Deputy Commissioner is inquiring into the 'mistake'.