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VOTE: Who will grace Republic Day 2022?

VOTE: Who will grace Republic Day 2022?

Rediff.com   6 Dec 2021

The all powerful prime minister's office has selected the chief guest who will grace Republic Day 2022.

Why is Sasikala Crying?

Why is Sasikala Crying?

Rediff.com   6 Dec 2021

AIADMK leaders and supporters pay homage to J Jayalithaa on her 5th death anniversary.

Auf Wiedersehen, Angela

Auf Wiedersehen, Angela

Rediff.com   3 Dec 2021

On Thursday, December 2, Germany bid an official farewell to its first lady chancellor who has led the country with intelligence and grace through turbulent times.

What is Santa Doing Under Water?

What is Santa Doing Under Water?

Rediff.com   3 Dec 2021

Divers dressed as Santa Claus place a Christmas tree inside a fish tank.

Covid Warriors Retrenched

Covid Warriors Retrenched

Rediff.com   2 Dec 2021

Temporary health workers protests outside the Aarogya Bhavan, Ahmedabad.

Teacher Congratulates Parag Agrawal

Teacher Congratulates Parag Agrawal

Rediff.com   2 Dec 2021

Jack Dorsey stepped down as Twitter's CEO after a rather turbulent tenure and handed the reins to IIT-B grad Parag Agarwal.

Why Are These Cops Detaining 'Modi'?

Why Are These Cops Detaining 'Modi'?

Rediff.com   2 Dec 2021

Youth Congress members staged a raucuous protest against the Modi government over rising inflation and the hike in fuel prices in New Delhi, December 1, 2021.

Farmers Play Kabaddi!

Farmers Play Kabaddi!

Rediff.com   1 Dec 2021

Farmers can be seen playing kabaddi at a protest site at the Ghazipur border near New Delhi, November 30, 2021.

When Navy Chief Touched His Mother's Feet

When Navy Chief Touched His Mother's Feet

Rediff.com   1 Dec 2021

In scenes we don't recall seeing earlier at the elevation ceremony of a previous service chief, Admiral Hari Kumar touched his mother's feet, then his proud mother gave her son an affectionate hug and kissed the medal that affirmed his promotion to admiral of the fleet on his chest.

Heard of a Pothole Puja?

Heard of a Pothole Puja?

Rediff.com   1 Dec 2021

Residents of the Bharatinagar Residential Forum perform a puja of a pothole on Charles Campbell road in Bengaluru to bring it to the notice of the local authorities.

So Many Lamborghinis in Shimla!

So Many Lamborghinis in Shimla!

Rediff.com   30 Nov 2021

Owners of 50 Lamborghinis take part in a 400-km rally as it reaches its final destination in Shimla on Monday, November 29.

Geeta Rawat Ko Gussa Kyon Aata Hain?

Geeta Rawat Ko Gussa Kyon Aata Hain?

Rediff.com   30 Nov 2021

Aam Aadmi Party Councillor Geeta Rawat in a scuffle at an East Delhi Municipal Corporation special house meeting.

What are Farmers doing at the Gateway?

What are Farmers doing at the Gateway?

Rediff.com   30 Nov 2021

Hundreds of farmers and their leaders, including Rakesh Tikait, took out a procession of urns containing the ashes from the Azad Maidan in south Mumbai to the Gateway of India, a distance of nearly 3 km.

What Omicron? Lets Go Shopping!

What Omicron? Lets Go Shopping!

Rediff.com   29 Nov 2021

As the world recoils in fear from the Omicron scare and countries jostle to enforce lockdowns, these are scenes from Sarojini Nagar Market in the national capital on Sunday, November 28, where shoppers flouted every single norm in the Social Distancing rule book.

What the Prince of Peace told the Envoy

What the Prince of Peace told the Envoy

Rediff.com   27 Nov 2021

Ambassador Federico Salas sits alongside a model of Mahatma Gandhi during his visit to the Khadi India Pavilion at the India International Trade Fair 2021 in New Delhi, November 25, 2021.

And Women Gather In Their Thousands...

And Women Gather In Their Thousands...

Rediff.com   26 Nov 2021

Thousands of women gathered at protest sites around Delhi as the Samyukt Kisan Morcha, an umbrella body of farmer unions, organised protests in different states on Friday, November 26, to mark the first anniversary of the farmers' movement against the three central farm laws.

What's Nirmalaji doing on the high seas?

What's Nirmalaji doing on the high seas?

Rediff.com   26 Nov 2021

The Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman undertook a day long review of the Customs activities at Nhava Sheva in Raigad district off the Mumbai coast on November 25.

When the Yamuna was draped in saris

When the Yamuna was draped in saris

Rediff.com   26 Nov 2021

Devotees participate in the 'Chunari Manorath' procession in Mathura, where hundreds of saris are stitched together and carried till the end of the Yamuna river on boats, November 25, 2021.

What A Wonderful Sight!

What A Wonderful Sight!

Rediff.com   25 Nov 2021

A monk walks on the hilly road to the monastery in Thiksey village in Leh, November 23, 2021, not far from where the Indian and Chinese armies are locked in a military standoff.

Where Polar Bears Roam

Where Polar Bears Roam

Rediff.com   25 Nov 2021

Photographer Carlos Osorio/Reuters captures glimpses of polar bears enduring the blizzard in the Hudson Bay community in Churchill, Manitoba, Canada.