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Forever Young At 97: The Enduring World Of Tintin

Forever Young At 97: The Enduring World Of Tintin

Rediff.com   5 hours ago

Tintin Stays Timeless. From his earliest appearances to the extraordinary stories that followed, Tintin's journey is one of imagination and curiosity.

'You Failed India On Stopping Infiltration'

'You Failed India On Stopping Infiltration'

Rediff.com   9 hours ago

'Imagine, for the last 12 years the prime minister belongs to the BJP, the home minister belongs to the BJP... If that is the case, you have waited for 12 years to remove infiltrators. Which means you and your central government has failed India on stopping infiltration.' The Rediff Podcast Featuring Shiv Sena-UBT leader Aditya Thackeray.

How Large Is Mumbai's Budget?

How Large Is Mumbai's Budget?

Rediff.com   10 hours ago

How does the BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation's budget compare with the budget of other Indian cities?

Modi, Merz Fly Kites...

Modi, Merz Fly Kites...

Rediff.com   1 days ago

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz inaugurated the International Kite Festival at the Sabarmati riverfront in Ahmedabad on Monday.

6 Longest Place Names On Earth!

6 Longest Place Names On Earth!

Rediff.com   1 days ago

Places where names never end...

Honouring Those Who Died In Trump's Venuzuela Operation

Honouring Those Who Died In Trump's Venuzuela Operation

Rediff.com   3 days ago

Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez led a solemn ceremony in Caracas honouring Venezuelan and Cuban military personnel who died during the US operation to capture ousted President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores.

Army Hunts for Terrorists In Kathua

Army Hunts for Terrorists In Kathua

Rediff.com   4 days ago

A major combing and search operation is underway in the forest of Kamadh Nullah in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district following an encounter between security forces and terrorists.

Look, Who Turned Up At Maduro March!

Look, Who Turned Up At Maduro March!

Rediff.com   5 days ago

Supporters of Venezuela's ousted President Nicolas Maduro took to the streets of Caracas on January 7, 2026, demanding his release following his capture by U.S. forces on January 3.

The Jail Where Nicolas Maduro Is Imprisoned

The Jail Where Nicolas Maduro Is Imprisoned

Rediff.com   5 days ago

Well-known inmates of the notorious Metropolitan Detention Center, Brooklyn, New York.

Robots Are Looking For Work!

Robots Are Looking For Work!

Rediff.com   5 days ago

Robots stole the spotlight at CES 2026, an annual consumer electronics trade show, in Las Vegas.

ATS Conducts Mock Drill At Magh Mela

ATS Conducts Mock Drill At Magh Mela

Rediff.com   6 days ago

The annual Magh Kumbh Mela 2026 is underway at Prayagraj from January 3 to February 15.

Kite Makers Prepare For Festivals...

Kite Makers Prepare For Festivals...

Rediff.com   6 days ago

Kite makers and workers across India are busy preparing colourful kites and specialised manjha threads ahead of the International Kite Festival in Ahmedabad and the Lohri festival.

Why Is Putin Celebrating Christmas Now?

Why Is Putin Celebrating Christmas Now?

Rediff.com   6 days ago

President Vladimir Putin attended an early Wednesday Russian Orthodox Christmas service and hailed his troops' 'holy mission' to defend Russia, pairing the ceremony with a holiday address on unity, charity and support for the armed forces.

What Is Nicolas Maduro's Son Doing?

What Is Nicolas Maduro's Son Doing?

Rediff.com   7 days ago

Nicolás Maduro Guerra, Nicolas Maduro's son, attended the opening of Venezuela's 2026 national assembly in Caracas on Monday. The appearance came days after US special forces captured former president Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores, leaving the country in a tense transition.

Delcy Rodriguez Takes Charge Of Venezuela

Delcy Rodriguez Takes Charge Of Venezuela

Rediff.com   5 Jan 2026

Acting Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez has shared images on social media of her attending emergency meetings with a large group of officials.

Maduro's Link to Sathya Sai Baba...

Maduro's Link to Sathya Sai Baba...

Rediff.com   5 Jan 2026

Long before he became Venezuela's president, Nicolas Maduro's life intersected with India in a profound personal way.

Maduro, Days And Weeks Before Capture

Maduro, Days And Weeks Before Capture

Rediff.com   5 Jan 2026

Ousted Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro -- now in United States custody in New York -- had been navigating complex geopolitical challenges as his government faced mounting pressure from the Trump administration for weeks and months before his abduction by American special forces.

Goa Fire Victims' Families Protest In Delhi

Goa Fire Victims' Families Protest In Delhi

Rediff.com   5 Jan 2026

Family members of those killed in the Goa fire tragedy staged a protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Sunday, January 4, 2026, demanding accountability and timely action from the authorities.

India's Enemies, Watch Out For Bhairav!

India's Enemies, Watch Out For Bhairav!

Rediff.com   5 Jan 2026

Bhairav, a special force raised by the Indian Army, is being readied to meet the challenges of modern warfare. All its troops are capable of handling drones and deploying them to target bases and formations inside enemy territory.

US Strikes Venezuela, Captures President

US Strikes Venezuela, Captures President

Rediff.com   3 Jan 2026

Dramatic scenes unfolded in Caracas as tensions escalated between the US and Venezuela on January 3, 2026. Following President Donald Trump's announcement of strikes on Venezuela and the reported capture of President Nicolas Maduro, smoke rose near the Fort Tiuna military zone while residents evacuated and queued for fuel.