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Is This How First Humans Looked?

Is This How First Humans Looked?

Rediff.com   21 Aug 2025

Glimpses from India and around the world that will make you smile and cry.

Justice Reddy Files Nomination For Veep Poll

Justice Reddy Files Nomination For Veep Poll

Rediff.com   21 Aug 2025

Former Supreme Court judge B Sudershan Reddy -- the joint candidate of the Opposition parties -- filed his nomination papers for the for the vice-presidential election on Thursday, August 21, 2025.

CPR Takes First Step To Vice Presidency

CPR Takes First Step To Vice Presidency

Rediff.com   20 Aug 2025

C P Radhakrishnan, the National Democratic Alliance candidate for the vice presidency, files his nomination for the vice presidential election.

Mumbai's Monorail Rescue: 'Crowd Panicked'

Mumbai's Monorail Rescue: 'Crowd Panicked'

Rediff.com   20 Aug 2025

As two overcrowded monorail trains on elevated tracks got stuck between stations in Mumbai on Tuesday evening, some panic-stricken passengers were even ready to jump off on the ground below

Rain Rules. Land Lost. Mumbai Gasps

Rain Rules. Land Lost. Mumbai Gasps

Rediff.com   19 Aug 2025

Mumbai is battling relentless rains, turning streets into rivers and leaving land submerged.

Army Swings Into Action In Kathua

Army Swings Into Action In Kathua

Rediff.com   18 Aug 2025

Following the devastating cloudburst and flash floods that wreaked havoc in Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir, the Indian Army has launched extensive rescue and relief operations.

The Search For Survivors

The Search For Survivors

Rediff.com   18 Aug 2025

Glimpses from India and around the world that will make you smile and cry.

Listen To Patriotic Music From The Navy, Army

Listen To Patriotic Music From The Navy, Army

Rediff.com   16 Aug 2025

As part of Independence Day Celebrations 2025, the Indian Navy and Indian Army bands performed in Mumbai at various locations.

Understanding reached on Ukraine, Putin tells press meet

Understanding reached on Ukraine, Putin tells press meet

Rediff.com   16 Aug 2025

Speaking shortly after, Trump stated he had yet to speak with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy but would do so imminently, along with other European leaders. He suggested a formal deal was not yet in place.

Angaraki Ganesh Chaturthi: Devotees Flock To Siddhivinayak

Angaraki Ganesh Chaturthi: Devotees Flock To Siddhivinayak

Rediff.com   12 Aug 2025

Thousands of devotees thronged Mumbai's Siddhivinayak temple for Angaraki Ganesh Chaturthi.

A Graveyard Called Gaza

A Graveyard Called Gaza

Rediff.com   12 Aug 2025

Glimpses from India and around the world that will make you smile and cry.

Mumbai's Favourite God Arrives

Mumbai's Favourite God Arrives

Rediff.com   11 Aug 2025

Glimpses from India and around the world that will make you smile and cry.

Is This Why Trump Turned On India?

Is This Why Trump Turned On India?

Rediff.com   9 Aug 2025

Trade, defence cooperation and regional strategy had long formed the backbone of India-US ties, but the latest rift shows how quickly those pillars can be shaken by personal grievances and political optics.

A Rakhi For Gurudev

A Rakhi For Gurudev

Rediff.com   9 Aug 2025

Glimpses from India and around the world that will make you smile and cry.

The Stranded Pilgrim's Progress

The Stranded Pilgrim's Progress

Rediff.com   8 Aug 2025

Glimpses from India and around the world that will make you smile and cry.

Bangladesh: What Next?

Bangladesh: What Next?

Rediff.com   8 Aug 2025

One year after Sheikh Hasina's 15-year rule ended in Bangladesh, hopes for real democracy are fading.

Kamal Haasan Bats for Keeladi, Meets Modi

Kamal Haasan Bats for Keeladi, Meets Modi

Rediff.com   7 Aug 2025

In his first meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi after becoming a Rajya Sabha MP, movie star and politician Kamal Haasan raised important issues related to Tamil Nadu.

A Hopeful Mother Waits In Uttarakhand

A Hopeful Mother Waits In Uttarakhand

Rediff.com   7 Aug 2025

Glimpses from India and around the world that will make you smile and cry.

Cloudburst Wreaks Havoc In Uttarakhand

Cloudburst Wreaks Havoc In Uttarakhand

Rediff.com   6 Aug 2025

On Tuesday, August 5, 2025, disaster swept through the Himalayan village of Dharali on way to Gangotri with a massive cloudburst leading to flash floods that barrelled through homes, trees and cars.

PHOTOS: Inside Mahua Moitra-Pinaki Misra wedding reception

PHOTOS: Inside Mahua Moitra-Pinaki Misra wedding reception

Rediff.com   6 Aug 2025

Moitra was seen in a red saree with zari butis and traditional gold jewellery, while husband Misra was dressed in a classic white traditional dhoti and kurta with a distinct Odiya bomkai borers.