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Red Fort gets adopted by Dalmia Bharat group

Red Fort gets adopted by Dalmia Bharat group

Rediff.com28 Apr 2018

Conglomerate has become the first corporate house in India's history to adopt a historical monument, in a Rs 250 mn contract spanning five years.

PHOTOS: Beating Retreat marks end of R-Day celebrations

PHOTOS: Beating Retreat marks end of R-Day celebrations

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

Foot-tapping music and soulful classical renditions reverberated at Vijay Chowk on Wednesday as the Republic Day celebrations culminated with the Beating Retreat ceremony in New Delhi.

PHOTOS: Russian Winter Games kick-off with a glitch and goodwill

PHOTOS: Russian Winter Games kick-off with a glitch and goodwill

Rediff.com8 Feb 2014

The 2014 Winter Games got off to a shaky start on Friday when one of the five Olympic rings failed to open at the start of the opening ceremony, meaning the symbol could not be illuminated with fireworks as planned.

Greg Chappell hails King Kohli

Greg Chappell hails King Kohli

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

Chappell credited Kohli's intensity for bringing about a paradigm shift in Indian cricket.

PHOTOS: Tribute to Sachin Tendulkar

PHOTOS: Tribute to Sachin Tendulkar

Rediff.com14 Nov 2013

Sachin Tendulkar's fans are paying tribute to him in their own ways. Take a look at a few of them...

BSF foils infiltration bid on Jammu border

BSF foils infiltration bid on Jammu border

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

Border Security Force has claimed that at least one militant have been injured or killed.

How Meena Kumari Became An Alcoholic

How Meena Kumari Became An Alcoholic

Rediff.com8 Oct 2013

Vinod Mehta's illuminating 1970s biography, Meena Kumari: The Classic Biography, which has been reissued recently, answer many myths and mysteries that surround the star's life and death. Exclusive excerpts from the book.

'Meena Kumari had fame, but also much sorrow'

'Meena Kumari had fame, but also much sorrow'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

Biographer Vinod Mehta discusses the intriguing star, her complex life, and reveals how she stored brandy in Dettol bottles.

UEFA Champions League: Ronaldo sparkles in opening night bonanza

UEFA Champions League: Ronaldo sparkles in opening night bonanza

Rediff.com18 Sep 2013

Cristiano Ronaldo's hat-trick for Real Madrid illuminated an opening night goals bonanza as the leading contenders began the Champions League group stage with a bang on Tuesday.

Chidambaram tells party: 'Let's get it over with!'

Chidambaram tells party: 'Let's get it over with!'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

The Supreme Court's decision to take up the case on Friday without granting him any interim relief, put to rest all the strategies being worked upon.

The new Honda City is worth a thumbs up!

The new Honda City is worth a thumbs up!

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

The Honda City is one of the highest selling C-segment sedans in the Indian market today.

Ayodhya decked up to welcome Korean First Lady

Ayodhya decked up to welcome Korean First Lady

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

The main streets of Ayodhya wear a scintillating look with illuminated lamps and special decorations.

Video: India celebrates Diwali with great fervour

Video: India celebrates Diwali with great fervour

Rediff.com13 Nov 2012

Earthen diyas dotted houses and fireworks illuminated the evening sky as people celebrated Diwali decorating their homes with colourful rangolis and twinkling electric bulbs and also exchanging sweets.

'I don't agree with their method'

'I don't agree with their method'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

Djokovic's players body blindsided ATP player council, says Anderson.

PHOTOS: Spectacular Beating Retreat enthralls crowds at Rajpath

PHOTOS: Spectacular Beating Retreat enthralls crowds at Rajpath

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

As the bugle was sounded for the retreat, the Raisina Hill complex lit up in a riot of colours, the illumination provided by LEDs rather than the traditional incandescent bulbs.

London looks amazing thanks to UK's biggest light festival

London looks amazing thanks to UK's biggest light festival

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

London has been spectacularly lit up as the Lumiere festival returns to the capital. The city's largest light festival, commissioned by Mayor of London Sadiq Khan and produced by Artichoke, started on January 18 and will continue till January 21. Here are some of the highlights from the festival.

India lights up on Diwali

India lights up on Diwali

Rediff.com23 Oct 2014

Diwali, the festival of lights, was celebrated with traditional fervour across the country with people exchanging sweets and gifts with friends and relatives, decking up their houses with earthen diyas and tiny lights and illuminating the evening sky with fireworks.

Mesmerising winners of the Epson panoramic awards

Mesmerising winners of the Epson panoramic awards

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

Truly, a sight for lockdown-weary eyes. These mesmerising panoramic shots have been revealed as the winners and shortlisted entries in the 2020 Epson International Pano Awards. Organisers reported that they received 5,859 entries from 1,452 photographers in 96 countries this year, competing for the top spots in five categories, for several special awards, and for some of the cash prizes offered. Scroll down to see the shots the judges declared had the wow factor...

6 things to know about the new Maharashtra government

6 things to know about the new Maharashtra government

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

More than the Uddhav Thackeray-led ministry, two coordination committees will approve and disapprove big projects, contracts and political decisions.

Video: Royal baby: It's a boy for Britain's William and Kate

Video: Royal baby: It's a boy for Britain's William and Kate

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

"We could not be happier," Prince William said in a brief statement, after he witnessed the birth of his son, an event that sparked an international media frenzy and the illumination of London landmarks in blue.

Too many problems forcing manufacturers to leave India

Too many problems forcing manufacturers to leave India

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

Manufacturing in India is no longer an attractive proposition.

Out of this world! Jaw dropping entries in Astronomy Photographer of the Year

Out of this world! Jaw dropping entries in Astronomy Photographer of the Year

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

Thank heavens for these images! From a mesmerizing panorama of the aurora borealis in Iceland to a beautiful image of Comet Neowise, the Royal Observatory's annual Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition has again produced some truly astounding images. Run by the Royal Observatory Greenwich in London in association with BBC Sky at Night Magazine and now in its thirteenth year, the competition this year received over 4,500 entries from around the world. The competition winners will be announced on September 16 at an online award ceremony, and displayed in London's National Maritime Museum that same month. Here's our favourite images from this year's batch.

Putin declares Sochi Winter Games open

Putin declares Sochi Winter Games open

Rediff.com8 Feb 2014

Russian President Vladimir Putin declared the Sochi Winter Games officially open on Friday at a high-octane opening ceremony before 40,000 spectators at the gleaming new Fisht Stadium.

From Hyderabad to Delhi, India celebrates I-Day

From Hyderabad to Delhi, India celebrates I-Day

Rediff.com15 Aug 2018

From children to soldiers, everyone in India marked the 72nd Independence Day with much vigour and zeal. Here are glimpses of the celebrations from across the nation.

Remains of the day as India exits lockdown

Remains of the day as India exits lockdown

Rediff.com19 May 2020

'This is a critical story that Modi seems to grasp far better -- almost instinctively -- in comparison with most of his predecessors as prime ministers,' notes M K Bhadrakumar.

Stunning new PHOTOS of the Earth at night

Stunning new PHOTOS of the Earth at night

Rediff.com7 Dec 2012

A global composite image, constructed using cloud-free night images from a new NASA and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration satellite, shows the glow of natural and human-built phenomena across the planet in greater detail than ever before.

Zero's Homecoming

Zero's Homecoming

Rediff.com15 Oct 2017

The Indian high commission in London is making efforts to take the manuscript to India for display.

Those who live without doors

Those who live without doors

Rediff.com12 Oct 2017

'There was no TV, no fridge, just illumination, so at least they could avoid the occasional snake, the frequent scorpions,' says Kishore Singh.

Why Mumbai 24x7 is not a thumbs up with mall owners

Why Mumbai 24x7 is not a thumbs up with mall owners

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

Experts feel that mall owners anticipate an increase in costs to the tune of 15-20 per cent annually, prompting a mixed response to the '24 hours' initiative. A mall owner said while the policy is good in spirit, implementing it would be a challenge as night shopping or eating out wasn't a habit in Mumbai yet.

A sham called Shanghai

A sham called Shanghai

Rediff.com25 Jun 2012

In a movie supposedly realistic, Dibakar Banerjee cannot handle politics except as a joke, with a party named 'India Bane Pardes'.

REWIND: The world in the week gone by

REWIND: The world in the week gone by

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

Want to catch up on all that happened across the world in the week gone by? Here are 10 images that says it all.

India dolls up in saffron, white & green for Republic Day

India dolls up in saffron, white & green for Republic Day

Rediff.com26 Jan 2015

The mood in India is upbeat as it celebrates R-Day.

PM Modi turns 69, birthday wishes pour in

PM Modi turns 69, birthday wishes pour in

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

In less than an hour, seven of the top 10 India trends were fuelled by wishes pouring in for Prime Minister Modi from different quarters.

DRDO fights Covid, without ignoring defence research

DRDO fights Covid, without ignoring defence research

Rediff.com22 May 2021

As remarkable as DRDO's contribution in containing and treating COVID-19 has been, its success over the last 15 months has been in its primary role of developing conventional defence equipment and technologies.

REWIND: Best moments from the week gone by

REWIND: Best moments from the week gone by

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

Hurricane Florence reaches the Carolinas, America pays tribute to 9/11 victims, Russia's Putin meets China's Xi Jinping and much more...

First Look: Shahana Goswami in Deepa Mehta's Midnight's Children

First Look: Shahana Goswami in Deepa Mehta's Midnight's Children

Rediff.com30 Nov 2011

The filmmaker recently tweeted a picture from the film.

Paris turns off Eiffel Tower lights for Aleppo

Paris turns off Eiffel Tower lights for Aleppo

Rediff.com15 Dec 2016

The monument was plunged into darkness in what Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo said was a protest at the 'unbearable' situation for civilians in the city where fighting raged during the day.

SPECTACULAR PHOTOS: Mount Etna erupts

SPECTACULAR PHOTOS: Mount Etna erupts

Rediff.com10 Feb 2012

Etna erupted 18 times in 2011 and Wednesday's was the second such event this year.

Subdued New Year's eve celebrations amid COVID-19

Subdued New Year's eve celebrations amid COVID-19

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

The ministry of home affairs in its advisory on December 28 had advised states and Union Territories that they can impose local restrictions, including night curfew, based on their assessment of the situation to contain the spread of COVID-19.

US probes online warning about Al Qaeda's return to NY

US probes online warning about Al Qaeda's return to NY

Rediff.com4 Apr 2012

United States law enforcement officials investigating an image posted online that shows the city's Manhattan skyline at sunset with a warning in the foreground that terror outfit Al Qaeda plans to return to New York.