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Thackeray cousins, Pawar lead 'Satyacha Morcha' over 'vote theft'

Thackeray cousins, Pawar lead 'Satyacha Morcha' over 'vote theft'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2025

The Maha Vikas Aghadi, along with MNS, held a protest march in Mumbai against alleged irregularities in the voters list, claiming it favors the ruling BJP. Key leaders participated and addressed a rally highlighting issues like multiple entries and wrongful deletions.

The Amjad Khan You Never Knew

The Amjad Khan You Never Knew

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

'The second Sunday after Sholay's release, Amjad and Shehla had taken Shadaab to Juhu beach. They were strolling leisurely when, to Shehla's shock, he suddenly picked up their son, grabbed her hand and pulled her along, urging her to run. They raced towards their car and had just managed to get in and lock the doors when all hell broke loose. Hundreds started banging on the car, shouting, 'Gabbar Singh bahar niklo!''

The Best Part About Sholay Is...

The Best Part About Sholay Is...

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

'I wouldn't change a single shot even if I could, the film is just perfect even with a supposedly flawed script!' Celebrating Sholay's 50th anniversary on August 15 with a special series, where contemporary film folk analyse the cult classic.

Another ancient well with clean water found at religious site in Sambhal

Another ancient well with clean water found at religious site in Sambhal

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

An ancient well with clean water has been discovered at a religious site in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh. The well, located at Kshem Nath Tirtha, was buried and closed off for a long time before being reopened. The discovery has delighted local devotees and is being seen as a divine blessing. The well is believed to be an historic water source that was previously used by pilgrims visiting the site.

PIX: Ledecky takes record but Australia win 4x200 freestyle

PIX: Ledecky takes record but Australia win 4x200 freestyle

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

Images from the Olympics swimming action at the La Defense Arena, Paris, on Thursday.

Maha Kumbh: Officials focus on zero error Basant Panchami Amrit Snan

Maha Kumbh: Officials focus on zero error Basant Panchami Amrit Snan

Rediff.com2 Feb 2025

Ahead of the Basant Panchami Amrit Snan at the Maha Kumbh, top officials are emphasizing the implementation of "zero error" directives to prevent a repeat of the deadly stampede that occurred during a previous snan. The Uttar Pradesh government has deployed senior IAS officers with experience in crowd management and inter-agency coordination to oversee the event.

Joshua KOs Pulev to retain heavyweight titles

Joshua KOs Pulev to retain heavyweight titles

Rediff.com13 Dec 2020

The champion's 24th win from 25 professional fights sets up the prospect of a mouth-watering unification clash next year with fellow Briton Tyson Fury who holds the WBC belt.

Star Performer: Brilliant Bairstow KOs KXIP bowling

Star Performer: Brilliant Bairstow KOs KXIP bowling

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

Bairstow fell short of his century by three runs but that was not to be rued as, despite the brief stutter in the Hyderabad innings, he had set the stage well enough for the lower order to take the team past 200.

This boxer KOs barriers for Iranian women

This boxer KOs barriers for Iranian women

Rediff.com12 Apr 2019

The bout will take place in western France on Saturday after the 24-year-old met with Frenchman Mahyar Monshipour, an Iranian-born former super bantamweight world champion.

Watch: Mary Kom KOs audience with her singing

Watch: Mary Kom KOs audience with her singing

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

We've witnessed what the six-time World Champion can do in the ring with her gloves on, but what happens when you put her on stage and hand her the mic.

PIX: Andreescu KOs Bencic to set up Serena final

PIX: Andreescu KOs Bencic to set up Serena final

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

The final will pit power against power when Andreescu takes on her childhood hero Williams, who claimed her first US Open title in 1999 before Andreescu was even born.

Gibbs ton KOs England

Gibbs ton KOs England

Rediff.com6 Feb 2005

THRILLING PIX: World Aquatics Championships

THRILLING PIX: World Aquatics Championships

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

Capturing the drama at the 2023 World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka on Friday.

'Mewat never saw Hindu-Muslim clashes'

'Mewat never saw Hindu-Muslim clashes'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

'The situation in Nuh could have easily returned to normalcy if the trader class wished so, but they didn't.'

Stunning PIX: World Aquatics Championships 2023

Stunning PIX: World Aquatics Championships 2023

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Australia's Kyle Chalmers set a blistering pace towards the end to win gold in the blue riband men's 100 metres freestyle at the World Aquatics Championships.

PIX: Fleeing war and repression, refugees flood Greece island

PIX: Fleeing war and repression, refugees flood Greece island

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

Hundreds of people arrive on Greece's eastern Aegean islands daily, many after fleeing conflict in Syria and Afghanistan.

Boxing: Urvashi wins two WBC titles in Colombo

Boxing: Urvashi wins two WBC titles in Colombo

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

Urvashi Singh beat Thailand's national champion Thanchanok Phanan in a 10-round contest to claim the WBC International Super Bantamweight title as well as the WBC Asia Silver crown.

What a debut! Vijender KOs opponent in pro boxing

What a debut! Vijender KOs opponent in pro boxing

Rediff.com10 Oct 2015

Star Indian boxer Vijender Singh made a smashing professional debut by knocking out Britain's Sonny Whiting in the middleweight category ruthlessly demolishing the man, who promised to put him through hell at the Manchester Arena, on Saturday.

'Muslims from Nuh have escaped to Rajasthan'

'Muslims from Nuh have escaped to Rajasthan'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

'Not only are Muslim homes and shops being bulldozed, but the cops are filing random FIRs even against people who died two-three years ago, against those who have moved to neighbouring states since almost two years to work there.'

Nature Like Never Before

Nature Like Never Before

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

Extraordinary award-winning photographs from more than 20,000 images from all over the world.

Vijender KOs Cheka to retain Asia Pacific Super Middleweight title

Vijender KOs Cheka to retain Asia Pacific Super Middleweight title

Rediff.com17 Dec 2016

Vijender Singh knocked out Tanzanian Francis Cheka inside 3 rounds to defended his WBO Asia Pacific Super Middleweight title on Saturday.

'People are scared to go to a police station'

'People are scared to go to a police station'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

'They are afraid that if they approach a police station for filing a complaint they might themselves get arrested under some random charges.'

'You can kill me if you want'

'You can kill me if you want'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

'They asked me if I was a devout Muslim and if I could recite the Kalma.' Flying Officer Jawahar Lal Bhargava knew his game was up. 'They threatened me with dire consequences if I didn't tell the truth.'

Power Of The Dog, Dune Lead Oscar Noms

Power Of The Dog, Dune Lead Oscar Noms

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

The Power Of The Dog and Dune lead the pack while films like King Richard, Belfast and West Side Story grab quite a few noms.

Mayweather calm in face of 'woman beater' taunts

Mayweather calm in face of 'woman beater' taunts

Rediff.com2 May 2013

Eight-time World champion Floyd Mayweather refused to be drawn into a war of words at the final news conference for his WBC welterweight title clash with Robert Guerrero on Wednesday, despite being labelled a "woman beater" by his opponent's father.

Khan outclasses Molina to register comeback victory

Khan outclasses Molina to register comeback victory

Rediff.com16 Dec 2012

Britain's Amir Khan returned to winning ways after two tough defeats with a comprehensive 10th round stoppage of previously unbeaten American Carlos Molina in a light-welterweight contest on Saturday.

4 booked for offering namaz at Mathura temple

4 booked for offering namaz at Mathura temple

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

"The sanctity of the temple will be revived by cleaning it with the water from the holy Ganga and Yamuna," temple priest said.

Oscars 2022: Ariana, Troy, Jessica WIN!

Oscars 2022: Ariana, Troy, Jessica WIN!

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

A quick look at the winners of the 94th Annual Academy Awards.

Briton Khan knocked out in fourth round by Garcia

Briton Khan knocked out in fourth round by Garcia

Rediff.com15 Jul 2012

American Danny Garcia knocked out Britain's Amir Khan in the fourth round to add the WBA light-welterweight crown to his WBC super-lightweight title in Las Vegas on Saturday.

Underdog Bradley gets shot at fame with Pacquiao bout

Underdog Bradley gets shot at fame with Pacquiao bout

Rediff.com7 Jun 2012

American Timothy Bradley has laboured outside of the boxing spotlight for much of his career, but on Saturday he has a shot at fame and fortune when he steps in the ring to battle Filipino southpaw Manny Pacquiao.

After namaaz in temple, four held for Hanuman Chalisa in idgah

After namaaz in temple, four held for Hanuman Chalisa in idgah

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

The police arrested four men on Tuesday after they chanted Hanuman Chalisa at an idgah, a day after namaaz offered on the premises of a temple in Mathura triggered a row.

Pacquiao confirms November 5 fight against Vargas

Pacquiao confirms November 5 fight against Vargas

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

Manny Pacquiao confirmed on Wednesday he will come out of retirement to fight World Boxing Organization welterweight champion Jessie Vargas on November 5 in Las Vegas.

These moving pictures on the refugee crisis won the Pulitzer award

These moving pictures on the refugee crisis won the Pulitzer award

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

Rediff.com presents a selection of the Pultizer Prize winning images that unveil Europe's massive refugee crisis.

Apollo's Sangita Reddy: We are on track to a Rs 450 crore turnover

Apollo's Sangita Reddy: We are on track to a Rs 450 crore turnover

Rediff.com9 Dec 2016

Apollo Hospitals group is open to investing in health care start-ups says its director Sangita Reddy.

'Land for mosque must be given in acquired 67-acre area'

'Land for mosque must be given in acquired 67-acre area'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

'We will not accept this lollypop. They must make clear that where they want to give us the land'

Masterful Mayweather defeats Alvarez to remain unbeaten

Masterful Mayweather defeats Alvarez to remain unbeaten

Rediff.com15 Sep 2013

American Floyd Mayweather produced a masterclass as he outboxed Saul Canelo Alvarez to take the Mexican's WBA and WBC super welterweight titles by majority decision in Las Vegas on Saturday night.

1 pound! That's the advantage Mayweather has over Manny

1 pound! That's the advantage Mayweather has over Manny

Rediff.com2 May 2015

Manny Pacquiao weighed in one pound lighter than American Floyd Mayweather after the Filipino was welcomed by deafening cheers from his supporters.

'Real-life Rocky' faces daunting reality in Pacquiao

'Real-life Rocky' faces daunting reality in Pacquiao

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

'They're trying to make out like Algieri is the next Rocky. But this isn't a movie.'

Williams relishes underdog status

Williams relishes underdog status

Rediff.com14 Jul 2004

Will Vijender become Asian King of Boxing?

Will Vijender become Asian King of Boxing?

Rediff.com19 Jun 2017

Vijender Singh's proposed double title fight against Oriental Super middleweight champion Zulpikar Maimaitiali is back on track for an August showdown.