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SO MUCH CASH!

SO MUCH CASH!

Rediff.com   28 Dec 2021

In what is being described as the 'biggest ever seizure of cash' by an enforcement agency, unaccounted cash -- one report said more than Rs 177 crore (Rs 1.77 billion), another said Rs 257 crores (Rs 2.57 billion), a third said Rs 194.45 crores (Rs 1.94 billion) -- was unearthed from perfume trader Piyush Jain's home in Kanpur.

It's Time to END HATE!

It's Time to END HATE!

Rediff.com   28 Dec 2021

While most political parties have mostly stayed mum about the vicious anti-hate speeches -- reportedly calling for killing Muslims and former prime minister Dr Manmohan Singh -- made at the so-called 'Dharma Sansad' event in Haridwar from December 17-20 -- student organisations protested against the inflammatory and provocative speeches, calling for the immediate arrests of the accused.

Robbers Blast ATM, Steal Rs 16 Lakh

Robbers Blast ATM, Steal Rs 16 Lakh

Rediff.com   28 Dec 2021

In a daring robbery at an ATM kiosk on Chakan-Alandi Road near Pune in the wee hours of Sunday morning, burglars stole Rs 16 lakh (Rs 1.6 million) by triggering a low intensity blast at the cash dispenser.

They Haven't Forgotten The 2004 Tsunami

They Haven't Forgotten The 2004 Tsunami

Rediff.com   27 Dec 2021

Indians pay homage to those killed in the December 26, 2004 tsunami on its 17th anniversary at Pattinapakkam beach in Chennai, December 26, 2021.

Why Must Our MiG-21 Pilots Die?

Why Must Our MiG-21 Pilots Die?

Rediff.com   27 Dec 2021

Wing Commander Sinha's death adds to the tally of IAF pilots killed in MiG-21 crashes. Despite the high casualty figures, the air force continues to deploy MiG-21s, which have long outlived their utility.

What is Mahinda Rajapaksa Doing in Tirupati?

What is Mahinda Rajapaksa Doing in Tirupati?

Rediff.com   25 Dec 2021

Even though he is a Buddhist, Percy Mahinda Rajapaksa makes a pilgrimage to Tirupati every year to worship at the famous Hindu shrine.

Will Kejriwal Help This Child and Mother?

Will Kejriwal Help This Child and Mother?

Rediff.com   25 Dec 2021

If the Aam Aadmi Party was really interested in the welfare of the aam aadmi, it would do something to help the national capital's homeless trying to cope with the merciless cold.

Is Santa Taking A Taxi?

Is Santa Taking A Taxi?

Rediff.com   25 Dec 2021

It is Christmas Eve and Santa is in town.

Omicron? What Omicron?

Omicron? What Omicron?

Rediff.com   24 Dec 2021

How Mumbaikars and Delhi-ites are responding to the Omicron threat.

Kirron Kher Is Back in Parliament

Kirron Kher Is Back in Parliament

Rediff.com   23 Dec 2021

NSA condoles with Major Menezes and her daughter... Rajeshwari and Tejashwi Yadav receive an unusual garland...

Meet Mr Haqqani

Meet Mr Haqqani

Rediff.com   22 Dec 2021

One of the most dreaded terrorists in the world is now a member of the Taliban cabinet.

An Xmas Tree Of Covid Vaccines

An Xmas Tree Of Covid Vaccines

Rediff.com   22 Dec 2021

Yeh Hai India: Capturing the events and moods across our incredible country.

What's Van Gogh Doing in Hollywood?

What's Van Gogh Doing in Hollywood?

Rediff.com   21 Dec 2021

A 92-foot-tall hot air balloon in the likeness of the legendary painter Vincent Van Gogh was launched at Lake Hollywood Park on December 20, 2021 in Los Angeles.

Even Gods Feel Cold

Even Gods Feel Cold

Rediff.com   21 Dec 2021

Yeh Hai India: Capturing the events and moods across our incredible country.

The Case Of The Missing PM

The Case Of The Missing PM

Rediff.com   21 Dec 2021

On Monday, December 20, Congress MPs produced a telling placard in the Lok Sabha revealing how many days Modi has attended Parliament's winter session.

When Mohan Bhagwat meets The Dalai Lama

When Mohan Bhagwat meets The Dalai Lama

Rediff.com   21 Dec 2021

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat -- arguably, the third most powerful person in the ruling dispensation -- on Monday, December 20, met the Dalai Lama at Gaden Phodrang, his home in Mcleodganj, Himachal Pradesh.

Is This Santa Modi?

Is This Santa Modi?

Rediff.com   20 Dec 2021

A large-scale effigy of Santa Claus created by artisans in Kolkata with thermocol ahead of Christmas.

Mr & Mrs Yadav Take A Selfie

Mr & Mrs Yadav Take A Selfie

Rediff.com   20 Dec 2021

Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav and his wife Rajeshwari nee Rachel Iris Godinho pose for a selfie with supporters in Patna, December 18, 2021.

Here Comes the Sun

Here Comes the Sun

Rediff.com   20 Dec 2021

A monkey and its owner take a nap under the sun on a winter day at the Ganga Ghat in Varanasi, December 18, 2021.

Golden Temple Wrapped In Fog

Golden Temple Wrapped In Fog

Rediff.com   17 Dec 2021

Glimpses of the Golden Temple covered in fog.