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Renowned folk singer and Padma recipient Sharda Sinha dies at 72

Popular folk singer Sharda Sinha, known as 'Bihar Kokila' for her melodious rendition of Chhath and folk songs such as Kartik Maas Ijoriya, Suraj Bhaile Bihaan and Bollywood hits Taar Bijli and......

'Unacceptable': Chinese envoy on security lapses in Pakistan

Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong urged that the government should launch a crackdown against all anti-China terrorist groups after two deadly attacks took place in Pakistan within only......

Siddique shooter promised passport for fleeing country, claim police

The masterminds of the murder of Nationalist Congress Party leader Baba Siddique had promised to obtain a passport based on fake documents for one of the shooters so that he could escape abroad,......

Siddique shooter-mastermind key link among 4 held; 14 arrests so far

The police have arrested four more persons in the Nationalist Congress Party leader Baba Siddique's murder case, including a Haryana native suspected to be an important link between a shooter and......

Baba Siddique's shooters practiced firing in Raigad: Police

The three gunmen involved in the killing of Nationalist Congress Party leader Baba Siddique in Mumbai practiced firing near a waterfall in adjoining Raigad district before executing the murder,......

New Thar ROXX Is A Visual Treat!

The Thar ROXX is much larger and taller than the 3-door brute off-roader, The Mahindra Thar which was launched four years back on August 15. Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com simply cannot stop raving......

Thar ROXX Launch: A Night to Remember

Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com attends the launch of the 5-door Mahindra Thar Roxx in Kochi and comes away mesmerised. The 5-door Thar, finally to be launched on August 15 -- was a news item which......

Alia's Sister Love On Diwali

Film folk are still celebrating Diwali on social media. Photograph: Kind courtesy Soni Razdan/Instagram Soni Razdan shares a picture of her daughters Alia Bhatt and Shaheen Bhatt and writes,......

Ananya Dazzles At Manish's Diwali Party

Manish Malhotra's Diwali party saw Bollywood's glitterati glitter even more, as they wore the latest designs from his collection. Ananya Panday has got the memo, and picks her outfit accordingly.......

Why Did IC-814 Series Mute ISI Role?

Captain Devi Sharan and Flight Engineer Anil Jaggia both confirm that the hijackers seemed to know a lot about flying an aircraft.Without help from the ISI or the Pakistan army, it was impossible,......

What Really Touches Your Heart In Jigra

When mainstream Hindi cinema is preoccupied with romance, comedy, horror and action, stories about sisters and brothers are very rare.Vasan Bala has made a first-of-its-kind film where the leads......

'The Titan Flies Away Into The Ages'

'Some icons are living textbooks, teaching us about leadership, success, and legacy. Extraordinary yet human and approachable, they inspire and guide us.''India has lost a true son and champion.'......

Champions Trophy: Pakistan relents; India's matches in UAE

IMAGE: The 2025 Champions Trophy is set to be held in the 'Hybrid Model' as the Indian government is unlikely to allow its team to travel to Pakistan. Photograph: Akhtar Soomro/Reuters In an......

Cricket's expansion: Africa aims for IPL-like league

In conversation with ACC to revive Afro-Asia Cup after nearly two decades: ACA chair Tavengwa Mukuhlani IMAGE: A third edition of the event was scheduled to be held in Kenya in 2009 but it never......

Sajid literally bled for us: Shan lauds Pakistan's grit

IMAGE: Pakistan players lift the trophy and celebrate after winning the Test series. Photograph: Akhtar Soomro/Reuters Pakistan captain Shan Masood said his team showed tremendous character to......

England's dream shattered! Pakistan win series in style

IMAGE: Noman Ali and Sajid Khan have been the stars of the series. Photograph: PCB/X Spinners Noman Ali and Sajid Khan combined to destroy England and bowl Pakistan to a comprehensive nine-wicket......

3rd Test: Saud and spinners put Pakistan in charge

IMAGE: Pakistan's Saud Shakeel celebrates after reaching his century. Photograph: Akhtar Soomro/X Saud Shakeel's crafty 134 fetched Pakistan a handy first-innings lead before their spinners......

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