Search results for ' Illumination'

Stop taking shortcuts

Stop taking shortcuts

Rediff.com24 Dec 2008

What can we as citizens do in the wake of the Mumbai terrorist strikes? Readers give their solutions

No politics in fighting terror

No politics in fighting terror

Rediff.com23 Dec 2008

What should India do to fight terror? Readers suggest solutions

Tighten internal security

Tighten internal security

Rediff.com18 Dec 2008

What readers feel should be done in the wake of the Mumbai terror attacks

Be united, peaceful and strong

Be united, peaceful and strong

Rediff.com11 Dec 2008

What must India do, strategically and procedurally, to ensure that the nation does not ever again endure a brutality like the terrorism Mumbai encountered last fortnight? Readers suggest solutions

War is not a solution

War is not a solution

Rediff.com10 Dec 2008

What must India do, strategically and procedurally, to ensure that the nation does not ever again endure a brutality like the terrorism Mumbai encountered last fortnight? Readers suggest solutions

Set up a federal anti-terrorism agency

Set up a federal anti-terrorism agency

Rediff.com9 Dec 2008

Please contribute your views to optionsforindia@rediffmail.com. We look forward to a discussion so educative and illuminating that the guardians of our national security can learn from what you readers suggest.

What are India's options?

What are India's options?

Rediff.com8 Dec 2008

Please contribute your views to optionsforindia@rediffmail.com. We look forward to a discussion so educative and illuminating that the guardians of our national security can learn from what you readers suggest.

Dark inks lend recession a bright hue

Dark inks lend recession a bright hue

Rediff.com6 Apr 2009

He won't do unicorns, but for snakes and skulls, tattoo artist Paul Booth charges $400 an hour.

Small car maker, but big energy saver

Small car maker, but big energy saver

Rediff.com9 Dec 2009

Vinay Varshney, as he predicts the end of CFL lamps in a few years, points to the ceiling of the conference room at Maruti Suzuki's factory in Gurgaon.

Covid: Parliament adjourned sine die 11 days before schedule

Covid: Parliament adjourned sine die 11 days before schedule

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

The session, which was earlier scheduled to conclude on April 3, is now likely to be adjourned sine die on March 23, sources said.

Night race brings new challenges for F1

Night race brings new challenges for F1

Rediff.com22 Sep 2008

Singapore's debut on the Formula One calendar, with the city streets hosting the sport's first night grand prix, has forced teams to reappraise how they go about their business.

Rajdhani, Shatabdi to don designer look

Rajdhani, Shatabdi to don designer look

Rediff.com8 Apr 2008

India's premium trains -- Rajdhani Express and Shatabdi Express -- are all set to sport a designer look with the Railways assuring plush comforts to woo back its high-end clientele from the low-budget airlines. Passengers will be offered new upholstery, better interiors, squeaky clean bedrolls, well-maintained toilets, improved ventilation and better illumination. The Railways would also use polyurethane paint to enhance the quality of rakes & reduce the cost of re-painting.

Sikhs remember Guru Ramdass

Sikhs remember Guru Ramdass

Rediff.com10 Oct 2007

Sikhs remember Guru Ramdass

'Gandhi's Ram is my Ram'

'Gandhi's Ram is my Ram'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

'Does a secular nation not believe in its ancestry? The Constitution has a photo of Ram also.'

Wildlife Photographer of the Year winners revealed

Wildlife Photographer of the Year winners revealed

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

Have a look at these photos taken from the incredible world we live in. These are the winners of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition 2020.

Bumpy Road for India with Biden

Bumpy Road for India with Biden

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

'Any normal human being, even if he is the American president, will find it hard, at least in the initial stages, to get over the gnawing feeling that Modi is Trump's man.' 'Modi should not be surprised if India and its requirements are treated as of low priority by Joe Biden,' warns B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant.

Writing tips from Ruskin Bond

Writing tips from Ruskin Bond

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

Who better than India's beloved storyteller to teach you how to spin a yarn?

Telangana govt to hold Formation Day celebrations from June 2

Telangana govt to hold Formation Day celebrations from June 2

Rediff.com31 May 2015

Telangana government is all set for the week-long celebrations to observe Formation Day on June 2, marking one year of formation of the new state.

BCCI to convene SGM before responding to Supreme Court on Lodha report

BCCI to convene SGM before responding to Supreme Court on Lodha report

Rediff.com7 Feb 2016

While four weeks time was granted to the BCCI to respond to the implementation of the recommendations, the court had made it clear that there should not be any difficulty in accepting the recommendations.

Republic Day celebrations end on a high note

Republic Day celebrations end on a high note

Rediff.com29 Jan 2016

Marking the culmination of the 67th Republic Day celebrations, the military on Friday held the beating retreat ceremony at Vijay Chowk in Delhi with patriotic fervour.

Is the Nubia Red Magic 3S worth Rs 35,999?

Is the Nubia Red Magic 3S worth Rs 35,999?

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

The Nubia Red Magic 3S is delightfully designed and immensely powerful, says Veer Arjun Singh.

Bolton on rise after rout of Sunderland

Bolton on rise after rout of Sunderland

Rediff.com30 Nov 2008

Bolton Wanderers illuminated a dull day in the Premier League on Saturday with a 4-1 victory at Sunderland that lifted them to seventh in the standings.

Brilliant Safin shines in the dark

Brilliant Safin shines in the dark

Rediff.com28 Jun 2008

Marat Safin lifted the evening gloom at Wimbledon as he beat Italy's Andreas Seppi 7-6, 3-6, 7-6, 6-4 and reach the last 16.

Whistleblowing and handling whistleblowers is tricky

Whistleblowing and handling whistleblowers is tricky

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

'Handled poorly, it could either lead to a witch-hunt in organisations that is fertile soil for yes-men; or lead to even bona fide decisions and entire organisational systems being held to ransom,' says Somasekhar Sundaresan.

Capturing storms from the best seat in the sky

Capturing storms from the best seat in the sky

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

One perk of being a pilot, apart from travelling the world, is a front-row seat to the Earth's natural wonders -- from jaw-dropping sunrises to silver slivers of lightning against ink coloured-clouds. One among them is Ecuador-based Santiago Borja who is known as "The Storm Pilot" because of the images he's taken. Borja, who lives in Quito, Ecuador, was kind enough to grant us permission to show some off his work.

World goes green in solidarity with Paris climate accord

World goes green in solidarity with Paris climate accord

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

Several buildings across the world lit up bright green on Thursday night in support of the Paris climate accord.

India revels in Diwali spirit

India revels in Diwali spirit

Rediff.com27 Oct 2019

Decorated lights decked up buildings and earthen lamps dotted houses as people across the country celebrated Diwali.

5,000 cops, 800 CCTVs: Tight vigil for Modi-Xi meet

5,000 cops, 800 CCTVs: Tight vigil for Modi-Xi meet

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

Ahead of the India-China summit, Mahabalipuram, the ancient coastal town near Chennai, has been virtually turned into a fortress with unprecedented security arrangements while the beautification and other preparations touched a feverish pitch on Wednesday.

UN lights up for Diwali for the 1st time

UN lights up for Diwali for the 1st time

Rediff.com30 Oct 2016

The facade of the UN headquarters was lit in bright hues and the words 'Happy Diwali', along with the image of a traditional 'diya', projected onto the building.

Small cap stocks? Better returns

Small cap stocks? Better returns

Rediff.com6 Nov 2007

Though fraught with risks, small business can easily fetch better returns than the established companies.

Check out the all-new C-class

Check out the all-new C-class

Rediff.com17 Mar 2007

The all-new C-Class shows off its sporty colours in stormy Spain. We were there to do the driving.

Quick winter beauty hacks

Quick winter beauty hacks

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

Now you can protect your skin from the winter dryness at home.

Bugatti Chiron: 10 amazing facts you didn't know about this supercar

Bugatti Chiron: 10 amazing facts you didn't know about this supercar

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

Chiron erupts a massive power of 1479 bhp together with an ear-splitting torque of 1180 lb-ft.

Tyagaraja Aradhana: Pilgrimage for Carnatic music lovers

Tyagaraja Aradhana: Pilgrimage for Carnatic music lovers

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

Thiruvaiyuru, where composer-saint Tyagaraja lived, is an annual pilgrimage for Carnatic musicians, eminent and unknown, young and old.

'Nawazuddin is willing to exploit and disrespect a woman'

'Nawazuddin is willing to exploit and disrespect a woman'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2017

Niharika Singh lashes out at Nawazuddin Siddiqui.

J-K celebrates Janamashtami with gusto

J-K celebrates Janamashtami with gusto

Rediff.com27 Aug 2005

Jammu and Kashmir is celebrating Janamashtami with great fervour.

Here's why you can't miss the R-Day parade

Here's why you can't miss the R-Day parade

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

Glimpses of the colourful parade we will see on Rajpath in New Delhi on Thursday.

The senate prayer explained

The senate prayer explained

Rediff.com13 Jul 2007

The purpose of the opening prayer is to seek God on behalf of, and for the Senators. It must be given exclusively and entirely in the English language. Recommended time for the prayer: 1 to 1 minutes.

Holy Cow! A man is falling off the building

Holy Cow! A man is falling off the building

Rediff.com19 Jan 2016

Lumiere, the United Kingdom's largest light festival, was held in London for the first time this year. The event showcases different light installations, videos and interactive sculptures from artists all over the world.

Head to Delhi's Gandhi museum to listen to Bapu's heartbeat

Head to Delhi's Gandhi museum to listen to Bapu's heartbeat

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

'We have gathered the ECG details from different stages of Gandhiji's life and recreated his heartbeat on the digital medium. This will be a very interesting feature for the public,' says museum director A Annamalai.