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World Heart Day: BEST Learns CPR

World Heart Day: BEST Learns CPR

Rediff.com   29 Sep 2022

On Wednesday, September 28, on the eve of World Heart Day on September 29, Wockhardt Hospital Mumbai Central engaged with BEST -- Mumbai's public bus transport undertaking -- to create awareness of heart diseases by teaching CPR to 100 plus BEST staffers.

The Cockroach With a Backpack

The Cockroach With a Backpack

Rediff.com   28 Sep 2022

A Madagascar hissing cockroach is deployed with a 'backpack' of electronics and a solar cell that enable remote control of its movements

Karnataka Felicitates President Murmu

Karnataka Felicitates President Murmu

Rediff.com   28 Sep 2022

On her first visit to any state in the Indian Union after being sworn in as President of the Republic, Rashtrapati Droupadi Murmu was felicitated in Bengaluru by some of that city's luminaries.

Ram Leela, India's Oldest Dance Drama

Ram Leela, India's Oldest Dance Drama

Rediff.com   28 Sep 2022

Shri Ram is the country's oldest annual dance-drama and has been performed consecutively for 66 years.

VSHORADS Missile In Action

VSHORADS Missile In Action

Rediff.com   28 Sep 2022

The VSHORADS missile is meant for neutralising low altitude aerial threats at short ranges.

IAF's Surya Kiran Dazzle Assam

IAF's Surya Kiran Dazzle Assam

Rediff.com   28 Sep 2022

The team, popularly known as the ambassadors of the Indian Air Force, has the distinction of being among a handful of 9 aircraft formation aerobatic teams in the world.

Yamuna Breaches Warning Level

Yamuna Breaches Warning Level

Rediff.com   28 Sep 2022

The river's water level reached 206.30 metres, this happened after the national capital received rainfall for three consecutive days. The danger mark of the Yamuna river is 205.33 metres.

Akie Abe Carries Her Husband's Ashes

Akie Abe Carries Her Husband's Ashes

Rediff.com   27 Sep 2022

Glimpses of the State funeral for Japan's former prime minister Shinzo Abe.

Protests Against Abe's State Funeral

Protests Against Abe's State Funeral

Rediff.com   27 Sep 2022

Glimpses of protests in Tokyo against the State funeral for former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe, September 27, 2022.

Modi, Kamala Attend Abe's Funeral

Modi, Kamala Attend Abe's Funeral

Rediff.com   27 Sep 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi and other dignitaries from around the world attended the State funeral for Japan's former prime minister Abe Shinzo at the Budokan in Tokyo on Tuesday, September 27, 2022.

Will The Peta Fit President Murmu?

Will The Peta Fit President Murmu?

Rediff.com   27 Sep 2022

Glimpses of what some of our leaders were up to on Monday, September 26, 2022.

Are Russian Troops Guilty Of War Crimes?

Are Russian Troops Guilty Of War Crimes?

Rediff.com   26 Sep 2022

A total of 447 bodies was exhumed from the gravesite, including 22 soldiers and 5 children.

Yeh Hai India: Mere Paas Maa Hai

Yeh Hai India: Mere Paas Maa Hai

Rediff.com   26 Sep 2022

Yash Chopra, who directed that Hindi film classic, would have been 90 today, and what better way to mark the movie mogul's birth anniversary than these images which capture the eloquence of writers Salim-Javed's memorable dialogue that Shashi Kapoor hurls at his errant brother Amitabh Bachchan?

How Mamatadi Spent Mahalaya

How Mamatadi Spent Mahalaya

Rediff.com   26 Sep 2022

Kolkata is ready for Durga Puja and Mamata Banerjee is taking an active part in preparations for the festival.

What's ITBP Doing At 23,786 Feet?

What's ITBP Doing At 23,786 Feet?

Rediff.com   26 Sep 2022

A team of mountaineers from the Indo-Tibetan Border Police successfully scaled one of India's highest mountains -- Mount Dome Khang located at an altitude of 23,786 feet in north Sikkim.

Delhi Takes On Dengue Mosquitoes

Delhi Takes On Dengue Mosquitoes

Rediff.com   23 Sep 2022

Health workers fumigate a residential neighbourhood in New Delhi, September 22, 2022, to prevent the spread of mosquito-borne diseases following the rise in dengue cases in thre national capital.

Why Are Students Dancing At Mumbai Central?

Why Are Students Dancing At Mumbai Central?

Rediff.com   23 Sep 2022

YOUNITY, a flash mob tribute to the cultural diversity of India, was conducted by the Rotaract Club of Mumbai's H R College at the Mumbai Central railway station on Thursday, September 22, 2022.

Who Is Sambit Patra Hugging?

Who Is Sambit Patra Hugging?

Rediff.com   23 Sep 2022

Former Tripura chief minister and Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Biplab Kumar Deb is congratulated by BJP national Spokesperson Dr Sambit Patra on being elected to the Rajya Sabha in Agartala.

Will I Be An Agniveer?

Will I Be An Agniveer?

Rediff.com   23 Sep 2022

An army officer measures the chest of an aspirant during the Indian Army's Agniveer recruitment programme.

Who Is The Dalai Lama Saluting?

Who Is The Dalai Lama Saluting?

Rediff.com   23 Sep 2022

His Holiness The Dalai Lama had 28 youth leaders from around the world spellbound when they met him in Dharamsala on Thursday, September 22, 2022.