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US prisoner chooses to be executed by firing squad

A convicted murderer is set to be executed by firing squad in the United States state of South Carolina on Friday, marking the state's first use of the method and the first such execution in the US......

Man sets teenage girl on fire after mother's rebuke

A 17-year-old girl has been battling for life with 60 per cent burns after a man allegedly set her ablaze in Mumbai's Andheri area, the police said on Tuesday. The girl and the 30-year-old accused,......

Fadnavis steps in to douse fire, says Marathi language of Mumbai, Maha

Senior Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh leader Suresh Bhaiyyaji Joshi's remarks that a "person coming to Mumbai may not necessarily learn Marathi" sparked a huge controversy in Maharashtra and invited......

Massive fire destroys half of Surat's Shiv Shakti textile market

Firefighters are using hydraulic platforms to battle a massive blaze that broke out at Surat's Shiv Shakti textile market on Wednesday morning, destroying nearly half of the stores, officials said,......

Fire breaks out during 'Chhaava' screening at Delhi mall

A fire broke out at a cinema hall in Select Citywalk Mall in New Delhi on Wednesday evening due to a short circuit during the screening of a movie, an official said. IMAGE: Fire breaks out......

Foreign companies' tax burden at record low in India

Foreign companies now pay less tax relative to their earnings than at any time in more than three decades. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Foreign private companies paid 24.36 per cent of......

Songs To Set Dance Floor On Fire

Rediff.com asked these ladies which romantic song they'd like to dance...

Review: The Waking Of A Nation: Boring!

Ram Madhvani's series is all over the place and also boring to watch, complains Deepa Gahlot. The words inspired by true events are written and crossed out after the title The Waking Of A Nation.......

If You Missed The Oscars, Read This

For months now, Aseem Chhabra has predicted that Anora would sweep the Oscars. And on Sunday night, Sean Baker's film did, winning four Oscars: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Editing and Best......

The Curious Case Of Miley's Missing Eyebrows

Hollywood's biggest night was high on glitz and glamour but lacked the edge and excitement of the movies it was celebrating, observes Sukanya Verma. IMAGE: Mikey Madison won the Best Actress Oscar......

CT 2025 Final: Huge challenge for India batting second

IMAGE: New Zealand captain and Indian captain Rohit Sharma at the toss ahead of the Champions Trophy final in Dubai on Sunday. Photograph: Satish Kumar/Reuters The coin toss once again didn't go......

Gill shuts down Rohit-Kohli retirement talk before CT final

'There is no talk about retirement in the dressing room, now' Speculation is rife on the ODI future of skipper Rohit Sharma and senior batter Virat Kohli after the Champions Trophy but vice-......

WPL: Mumbai Indians have stiff task against in-form Gujarat Giants

Mumbai Indians are currently third with 8 points and NRR of 0.267. If they win their last two matches -- against Gujarat Giants and Royal Challengers Bangalore -- they can finish at the top with a......

'Tendulkar's straight drive took me back 15 years'

'There were two standout shots: that straight drive for six and then the cover drive for six.' IMAGE: Sachin Tendulkar’s dazzling strokeplay stole the show, captivating fans and rolling back......

WPL PIX: Gujarat down DC, book spot in Eliminator

IMAGE: Harleen Deol struck an unbeaten 70 off 49 balls. Photograph: WPL/X Skipper Meg Lanning's impactful 92 went in vain as Gujarat Giants defeated table-toppers Delhi Capitals by five wickets......

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