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Ladakh Standoff: The Generals In Charge

Ladakh Standoff: The Generals In Charge

Rediff.com   25 Nov 2021

The Indian Army's XIV Corps -- better known as the Fire and Fury Corps -- has a unique responsibilty since it guards India's borders with China and Pakistan as well as the Siachen Glacier.

Is Swamy Ditching BJP To Join TMC?

Is Swamy Ditching BJP To Join TMC?

Rediff.com   24 Nov 2021

After the trio who called on Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday -- retired diplomat and ex-Janata Dal-United MP Pavan Varma; retired cricketer and former BJP MP Kirti Azad; former Congressman Ashok Tanwar -- it was Dr Swamy's turn to call on Didi at her nephew Abishek Banerjee's Delhi home on Wednesday, instantly triggering speculation of his joining the TMC.

When a Bharat Ratna met a CM

When a Bharat Ratna met a CM

Rediff.com   24 Nov 2021

Bharat Ratna Professor Chintamani Nagesa Ramachandra Rao interacting with Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, November 23, 2021, at the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research in Bengaluru, where more than 780 computers were damaged due to waterlogging.

India Will Never Forget Galwan Heroes

India Will Never Forget Galwan Heroes

Rediff.com   24 Nov 2021

Salute the brave soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice on the night of June 15-16, 2020, defending the motherland against Chinese barbarians and whose courage was acknowledged by a grateful nation at the Defence Investiture Ceremony on Tuesday.

They Gave Their Lives For India

They Gave Their Lives For India

Rediff.com   24 Nov 2021

Salute the brave soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice defending the motherland and whose courage was acknowledged by a grateful nation at the Defence Investiture Ceremony.

Treasure These Pix, Desis!

Treasure These Pix, Desis!

Rediff.com   23 Nov 2021

When United States Vice President Kamala Harris spoke about COVID-19 vaccine equity in the south court auditorium at the White House complex on Monday, November 22, 2021, it was a sight for sore eyes for America's desis.

Saluting The Fallen Heroes

Saluting The Fallen Heroes

Rediff.com   23 Nov 2021

Indian Army soldiers and officers along with a French contingent, who participated in a joint military exercise 'Ex-Shakti', visited the Mazargues war cemetery, Marseilles, where Indian soldiers of World War I were buried.

Salute These Brave Soldiers!

Salute These Brave Soldiers!

Rediff.com   23 Nov 2021

The brave men who President Ram Nath Kovind, supreme commander of India's armed forces, awarded the Shaurya Chakra at the Defence Investiture ceremony on Monday, November 22, 2021.

The Funniest Animals You Can Meet!

The Funniest Animals You Can Meet!

Rediff.com   23 Nov 2021

The funniest wildlife photography competition in the world.

Longest Partial Lunar Eclipse In 580 Years!

Longest Partial Lunar Eclipse In 580 Years!

Rediff.com   20 Nov 2021

The longest partial lunar eclipse on November 19 occurred after 580 years which turned the moon into blood red when Earth's shadow covered nearly all of it.

How Dev Deepawali was Celebrated

How Dev Deepawali was Celebrated

Rediff.com   20 Nov 2021

Dev Deepawali, also known as the festival of Kartik Poornima, was celebrated across India on November 18, 2021.

Why Is Chandrababu Crying?

Why Is Chandrababu Crying?

Rediff.com   20 Nov 2021

Telugu Desam Party President Nara Chandrababu Naidu walked out of the Andhra Pradesh assembly after allegedly abusive comments were made about his wife by Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress supporters in Guntur.

JOY and CELEBRATION

JOY and CELEBRATION

Rediff.com   19 Nov 2021

Hundreds of farmers were seen offering sweets to each other at Ghazipur on the Delhi-Uttar Pradesh border to celebrate the 'half victory' of their almost year-long protest.

Kitne Seagulls Hai!

Kitne Seagulls Hai!

Rediff.com   19 Nov 2021

Thousands of seagulls have arrived on the banks of the Yamuna river.

It's Raining! It's Raining!

It's Raining! It's Raining!

Rediff.com   19 Nov 2021

It is November and Mumbai's monsoon is not done yet.

Will Kejriwal Wrestle The Great Khali?

Will Kejriwal Wrestle The Great Khali?

Rediff.com   19 Nov 2021

Paytm's Vijay Shekhar Sharma savours Mumbai's street fare... Shashi Tharoor bangs a drum... Punjab CM visits Pakistan...

And the Protests continue in Srinagar...

And the Protests continue in Srinagar...

Rediff.com   18 Nov 2021

On Thursday, several people from all walks of life protested demanding the return of Dr Mudasir Gul and Altaf Bhat's bodies for a proper burial by their families.

What's the Raksha Mantri doing in UP?

What's the Raksha Mantri doing in UP?

Rediff.com   18 Nov 2021

The timing of these events give rise to the strange impression that the defence ministry has been co-opted for the run-up to the assembly election in Uttar Pradesh.

Smog Vanishes When Bajrangbali Is Near

Smog Vanishes When Bajrangbali Is Near

Rediff.com   18 Nov 2021

A smog covers most of the national capital these days, but even the smog clears when Vayuputra is around.

Check Out Indian Railways' 1st Pod Hotel

Check Out Indian Railways' 1st Pod Hotel

Rediff.com   18 Nov 2021

Passengers and the general public can stay at the pod rooms by paying Rs 999 for 12 hours and Rs 1,999 for 24 hours.