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Yeh Hai India: Tiger On The Prowl?

Yeh Hai India: Tiger On The Prowl?

Rediff.com   10 Apr 2022

A student with his mother walks past a mural depicting the Royal Bengal Tiger painted by Italian wildlife painter Maurizio Boshceri in collaboration with artists from the Government College of Arts in Kolkata.

High commissioner hosts iftar in Colombo

High commissioner hosts iftar in Colombo

Rediff.com   10 Apr 2022

As the anti-hijab, anti-halal and anti-azaan campaigns continue in India, it's good to see Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Gopal Baglay host a iftar party in Colombo.

Is This The War Putin Wanted?

Is This The War Putin Wanted?

Rediff.com   9 Apr 2022

Glimpses of events in Bucha where the Ukrainian government says the Russian army killed hundreds of civilians.

Are Rajapaksas' Days Numbered?

Are Rajapaksas' Days Numbered?

Rediff.com   9 Apr 2022

In what appears to be more trouble for President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and his elder brother Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa's government, the main Opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya party on Friday announced that it will move a no-confidence motion against the government if it fails to take steps to address the concerns of the public facing hardships due to the worst economic crisis in the island's history.

Indian Navy's Top Guns Ready For Combat

Indian Navy's Top Guns Ready For Combat

Rediff.com   9 Apr 2022

The Indian Navy's first batch of MH 60R 'Romeo' aircrew pose for a picture after completing their training at the Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego, USA.

Yeh Hai India: Hippos Get Hot Too!

Yeh Hai India: Hippos Get Hot Too!

Rediff.com   9 Apr 2022

A zookeeper sprays water on a hippopotamus on a hot summer day at the Kamla Nehru Zoological Park in Ahmedabad.

What Fell From The Sky In Maharashtra?

What Fell From The Sky In Maharashtra?

Rediff.com   9 Apr 2022

On Friday, April 8, 2022, an ISRO team inspects the unidentified objects which fell from the sky in villages in Sindewahi tehsil in Chandrapur district on April 2, 2022.

When Hema Met Shashi...

When Hema Met Shashi...

Rediff.com   9 Apr 2022

A couple of scenes outside Parliament as the Houses adjourned for the summer.

Ukraine: Salvage Op Among The Ruins

Ukraine: Salvage Op Among The Ruins

Rediff.com   8 Apr 2022

As the Russian army retreats from several cities and towns in Ukraine, the Ukraine government and its people have begun to salvage what they can from the horrific destruction and devastation of their country.

Yeh Hai India: Historic Mughal Road To Reopen

Yeh Hai India: Historic Mughal Road To Reopen

Rediff.com   8 Apr 2022

The 83 km long road has been used since the time of the Mughals.

When Didi Speaks...

When Didi Speaks...

Rediff.com   8 Apr 2022

West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankar said Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee called on him on Thursday and discussed matters of governance.

Did Modi Ignore Sonia's Greeting?

Did Modi Ignore Sonia's Greeting?

Rediff.com   8 Apr 2022

On Thursday, April 7, 2022, the Lok Sabha was adjourned sine die. MPs from the Treasury and Opposition benches met thereafter in the Speaker's chambers for an exercise in enforced bon homie.

Yeh Hai India: It's HOT, Yaar!

Yeh Hai India: It's HOT, Yaar!

Rediff.com   7 Apr 2022

A clever pigeon quenches its thirst from a water outlet on a hot summer day in Prayagraj.

Yeh Hai India: Chanting For World Peace

Yeh Hai India: Chanting For World Peace

Rediff.com   7 Apr 2022

Buddhist monks participate in an International Tipitaka Chanting ceremony, praying for World Peace, at the Mahabodhi temple in Bodh Gaya, April 6, 2022.

Week 7: The Charred Cities Of Ukraine

Week 7: The Charred Cities Of Ukraine

Rediff.com   7 Apr 2022

Thursday, April 7, marks week 7 of Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine. Relentless Russian shelling and bombing have devasted large swathes of Ukraine and reconstruction -- if it happens -- will take many years and thousands of billions of dollars.

Yeh Hai India: Madurai's Magnificent Meenakshi Temple

Yeh Hai India: Madurai's Magnificent Meenakshi Temple

Rediff.com   7 Apr 2022

A view of the Meenakshi Amman temple in Madurai as the annual Chithirai festival commences with its traditional flag hoisting ceremony.

Yeh Hai India: A Temple For My Dog

Yeh Hai India: A Temple For My Dog

Rediff.com   7 Apr 2022

82-year-old retired government employee Muthu offers prayers at the temple he has built in memory of his dog Tom, who died due to health issues, at Manamadurai, Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu.

Yeh Hai India: Baby Takes A Chopper Home

Yeh Hai India: Baby Takes A Chopper Home

Rediff.com   7 Apr 2022

The family arranged this grand homecoming as the newborn is the first girl child in the family.

Meet The Finalists, Sony World Photography Awards 2022

Meet The Finalists, Sony World Photography Awards 2022

Rediff.com   7 Apr 2022

Some of the Shortlisted finalists for the Sony World Photography Awards.

Who Killed Ukrainians In Bucha?

Who Killed Ukrainians In Bucha?

Rediff.com   6 Apr 2022

Glimpses of how the Russian invasion has impacted the lives of Ukrainians.