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Vande Bharat Sleeper Rake Is Here!

Vande Bharat Sleeper Rake Is Here!

Rediff.com   24 Oct 2024

The Integral Coach Factory unveiled its first Vande Bharat train rake with all AC sleeper coaches for long distances involving night travel.

What's Stalin Doing At A Kalyanam?

What's Stalin Doing At A Kalyanam?

Rediff.com   23 Oct 2024

What some of our politicians were up to.

Modi Stands Out In A Room Of Suits

Modi Stands Out In A Room Of Suits

Rediff.com   23 Oct 2024

Prime Minister Narendra D Modi jettisoned his usual black bandh gala for an elegant deep blue woolen coat for the dinner Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted for leaders attending the BRICS Summit in Kazan on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, evening.

Slain By Terrorists, Dr Dar Is Laid To Rest

Slain By Terrorists, Dr Dar Is Laid To Rest

Rediff.com   21 Oct 2024

Dr Dar and six labourers were killed when terrorists struck a tunnel construction site on the Srinagar-Leh national highway in Ganderbal on Sunday evening.

It's Early Diwali At Times Square

It's Early Diwali At Times Square

Rediff.com   21 Oct 2024

Glimpses of Diwali celebrations at Times Square in Manhattan on Sunday, October 20, 2024.

How Kamala Celebrated Her 60th Birthday

How Kamala Celebrated Her 60th Birthday

Rediff.com   21 Oct 2024

Kamala Devi Harris celebrated her 60th birthday on the campaign trail with just a couple of weeks left for America's presidential election.

Kazan, Where Modi Is Headed On Tue

Kazan, Where Modi Is Headed On Tue

Rediff.com   21 Oct 2024

Kazan in Tatarstan, south west Russia, is where the annual BRICS summit will be held this week.

Is That Ice On The Yamuna?

Is That Ice On The Yamuna?

Rediff.com   21 Oct 2024

No, that's toxic foam.

Hunter's Moon Captivates The World

Hunter's Moon Captivates The World

Rediff.com   19 Oct 2024

The Hunter's Moon, a supermoon occurring in October, is one of several supermoons that will take place in 2024 and 2025.

A Hug After Two Years...

A Hug After Two Years...

Rediff.com   19 Oct 2024

What some of our politicians were up to on Friday, October 18, 2024.

Israelis Rejoice Over Yahya Sinwar's Death

Israelis Rejoice Over Yahya Sinwar's Death

Rediff.com   18 Oct 2024

As Israeli soldiers in Sderot confirm Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar's death, Israelis begin celebrations and demand the release of loved ones held hostage by Hamas in Gaza.

Chennai Struggles With Floods

Chennai Struggles With Floods

Rediff.com   16 Oct 2024

Heavy rain continued to lash Chennai and other parts of Tamil Nadu on Wednesday, bringing residential neighborhoods and roads under knee-deep water and leading to traffic congestion besides affecting public transport services.

Ravan Arrives All Over...

Ravan Arrives All Over...

Rediff.com   12 Oct 2024

Ramlila performances, where the epic Ramayan is enacted, are a common sight. The climax of the festival often involves the symbolic burning of giant effigies of Ravan, Kumbhakaran and Meghnad.

So, This Is Bhole Baba!

So, This Is Bhole Baba!

Rediff.com   11 Oct 2024

Self-styled godman Surajpal also known as 'Bhole Baba' appeared before the judicial commission in Lucknow investigating the July 2 stampede at his congregation in Hathras which led to the death of 121 people, most of them women and children.

BJP takes 'sweet' swipe at Rahul, sends jalebi to Cong HQ

BJP takes 'sweet' swipe at Rahul, sends jalebi to Cong HQ

Rediff.com   9 Oct 2024

In the run-up to the Haryana polls, Gandhi while addressing an election rally in Gohana on October 3, showed a box of the famous jalebi-maker Matu Ram 'halwai' and emphasised that his jalebi should be sold across the country.

Jamaat-e-Islami Fails Kashmir Election Test

Jamaat-e-Islami Fails Kashmir Election Test

Rediff.com   8 Oct 2024

None of its candidates won. Most of them lost badly.

IAF Celebrates 92nd Birthday In Style

IAF Celebrates 92nd Birthday In Style

Rediff.com   8 Oct 2024

An immaculate ceremonial parade, a breath-taking aerial demonstration of firepower and a spectacular static display of state-of-the-art equipment marked the celebrations of the 92nd anniversary of the Indian Air Force at the Air Force Station, Tambaram in Chennai, October 8, 2024.

Why Are These Sadhus Protesting?

Why Are These Sadhus Protesting?

Rediff.com   8 Oct 2024

Take a guess!

The Hamas Attacks, A Year On

The Hamas Attacks, A Year On

Rediff.com   7 Oct 2024

Israel on Monday marked the first anniversary of the October 7, 2023 attacks by Hamas terrorists, the deadliest in the Zionist State's history, which sparked the brutal war in Gaza.

Haryana Polls: Touch And Go Seats

Haryana Polls: Touch And Go Seats

Rediff.com   7 Oct 2024

Polling for the Haryana assembly's 90 seats took place on Saturday, October 5, 2024.