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Children Take Shots At Putin

Children Take Shots At Putin

Rediff.com   3 Aug 2022

French artist James Colomina has built a statue of Russian President Vladimir Putin riding a tank in a playground in Central Park in Manhattan.

Ranil Realises His Dream

Ranil Realises His Dream

Rediff.com   3 Aug 2022

Ranil Wickremesinghe -- six times Sri Lanka's prime minister -- realised his long cherished dream when he arrived on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, to inaugurate the country's parliament, finally as its president.

A First! Tricolour On Hurriyat Office

A First! Tricolour On Hurriyat Office

Rediff.com   3 Aug 2022

Kashmiri Pandit social activist Sandeep Mawa placed two National Flags on the gate of the head office of the moderate faction of the Hurriyat Conference in the Rajbagh area of Srinagar on Wednesday, August 3, 2022.

The Importance Of Nancy Pelosi

The Importance Of Nancy Pelosi

Rediff.com   3 Aug 2022

Nancy Pelosi's gritty refusal to backtrack on her plans to visit Taiwan is part of who she is.

Hate And Love Greet Pelosi In Taiwan

Hate And Love Greet Pelosi In Taiwan

Rediff.com   3 Aug 2022

Demonstrators believes the US is aggravating tensions between Beijing and Taipei, encouraging the Communists to perhaps strike militarily at Taiwan after Nancy Pelosi leaves the island.

Bhajji Takes A Selfie With P T Usha

Bhajji Takes A Selfie With P T Usha

Rediff.com   3 Aug 2022

Glimpses from Parliament and outside Parliament on Tuesday.

The Many Moods Of Nirmala Sitharaman

The Many Moods Of Nirmala Sitharaman

Rediff.com   3 Aug 2022

One is not sure if Nirmalaji, like many South Indian girls, learnt Bharata Natyam when she was growing up, but she is perhaps the most animated minister when she speaks in the House, even more than a colleague who first became famous as a television actress.

After 20 Years, Hamida Bano Sees Her Family

After 20 Years, Hamida Bano Sees Her Family

Rediff.com   3 Aug 2022

A woman from Mumbai who went missing 20 years ago after travelling abroad for work has been traced to Pakistan with the help of social media.

Yeh Hai India: Jhande Wale Is Busy!

Yeh Hai India: Jhande Wale Is Busy!

Rediff.com   3 Aug 2022

Abdul Gaffar Ansari has received a large number of orders for the Tricolour in anticipation of the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign, which encourages every Indian to hoist the National Flag at their homes between August 13 and 15.

The Doctor Who Became A Terrorist

The Doctor Who Became A Terrorist

Rediff.com   2 Aug 2022

Death came calling for the 71- year-old terrorist from the sky on Sunday morning in Kabul.

What Gift Did Bhagwat Give Shinde?

What Gift Did Bhagwat Give Shinde?

Rediff.com   2 Aug 2022

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis called on Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat at the RSS office in Mumbai on Monday, August 1, 2022.

What Is Russia Celebrating?

What Is Russia Celebrating?

Rediff.com   1 Aug 2022

Away from the furious fury of battle in Ukraine, Russia celebrated its Navy Day with fireworks over the Neva river in St Petersburg, Vladimir Putin's home city, on Sunday, July 31, 2022.

India Remembers The Battle of Tololing

India Remembers The Battle of Tololing

Rediff.com   1 Aug 2022

Twenty three years ago, Indian soldiers victoriously fought the Pakistani invaders to capture Point 5140 -- now renamed Gun Hill to salute the sacrifice of the Indian Army's Gunners during that historic military operation.

Coast Guard Preps For Har Ghar Tiranga

Coast Guard Preps For Har Ghar Tiranga

Rediff.com   1 Aug 2022

Coast Guard ships patrolling the Bay of Bengal distributed National Flags to fishermen operating around Paradip as part of the Har Ghar Tiranga initiative.

Is Russia Killing Ukrainian PoWs?

Is Russia Killing Ukrainian PoWs?

Rediff.com   1 Aug 2022

Relatives of the defenders of the Azovstal Iron and Steel Works in Mariupol demand that Russia be recognised as a State sponsor of terrorism after allegedly killing Ukrainian prisoners of war in a prison in Olenivka, outside of Donetsk.

Zelenskyy Gets Odesa Ready For Wheat Exports

Zelenskyy Gets Odesa Ready For Wheat Exports

Rediff.com   31 Jul 2022

Russia and Ukraine agreed last week to allow critical food supplies to flow to millions of impoverished people facing hunger worldwide.

Another Young Pilot Is Laid To Rest

Another Young Pilot Is Laid To Rest

Rediff.com   31 Jul 2022

Flight Lieutenant Adivitya Bal, who died along with Wing Commander Mohit Rana when their twin-seater MiG-21 trainer aircraft met with an accident near Barmer in Rajasthan, was laid to rest in Jammu on Saturday.

INS Tarkash To Celebrate Independence Day in Rio

INS Tarkash To Celebrate Independence Day in Rio

Rediff.com   30 Jul 2022

The INS Tarkash is on her passage to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to hoist the National Flag on August 15 as part of Azaadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations.

Sisters Out To Shop For Rakhis

Sisters Out To Shop For Rakhis

Rediff.com   29 Jul 2022

With Raksha Bandhan just two Fridays away, sisters are shopping in earnest for rakhis.

Why Are Ukrainians Messaging Russians?

Why Are Ukrainians Messaging Russians?

Rediff.com   29 Jul 2022

Messages for Russian troops are posted on shells to be fired by an M777 Ukrainian howitzer.