The most memorable part of the year is here, and the world is rejoicing, and how. Rediff.com presents a bouquet of scintillating images as the world celebrates the arrival of the spring season, in their own beautiful ways.
'But it is only now being detected more via a test that costs about Rs 15,000 to Rs 20,000.' 'The HMPV virus typically causes mild respiratory symptoms in most people, but can be more severe in young children, the elderly, and those with compromised immunity.'
Startups in India need low-cost debt for working capital, which is impossible to get.
Sections of our media and elites take Western reports/judgements at face value and are ready to condemn the targets without understanding the deeper power linkages behind such actions, asserts Colonel Anil A Athale (Retd).
'He treated stars and assistants with the same unfailing courtesy.'
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Kareena Kapoor attends a Bvlgari event in style.
Uzbekistan lives comfortably in several centuries but is also a forward-looking nation, Deepa Gahlot discovers on a visit to this Central Asian country.
Scoring field goals was a major concern in Paris but here the young forwardline comprising Sukhjeet Singh, Abhishek, Uttam Singh, Gurjot Singh, Araijeet Singh Hundal and others have exceeded expectations.
China on Tuesday confirmed that it has reached an agreement with India to end the standoff between the two armies in eastern Ladakh.
After raising interest rate by a cumulative 250 basis points in 11 months, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday unexpectedly kept benchmark rate unchanged as global banking woes added uncertainty to the economic outlook. Five out of six members of MPC voted to remain focused on the withdrawal of accommodation to ensure inflation aligns with target while focusing on growth, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said on Thursday. The Monetary Policy Committee of the central bank decided to take a pause after a rate hike seen in previous six consecutive policies.
The fresh round of Corps Commander-level talks took place at the Chushul-Moldo border point on the Chinese side of the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh, they said.
'We watched the film many times but each time, we would cry.' 'During the editing and sound mixing, my whole team would cry.' 'When we reached the music composing stage, it happened again.' 'Our producer said it is too much to be crying so many times.' 'But we never thought the film would be such a big hit.'
Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike said on Thursday that organisers were looking at ways to simplify the Games.
The Taliban said the operation has been named after its deceased leader Mullah Omar.
In the Union Budget for Financial Year 2023-24 (FY24), Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had held forth on the need for better governance and investor protection in the banking sector. She had proposed certain amendments to the Reserve Bank of India Act (RBI Act), 1934; the Banking Regulation Act (BR Act), 1949; and the Banking Companies (Acquisition and Transfer of Undertakings) Act, 1970.
Holidaying or home, she chooses well when standing in front of her wardrobe.
The second, fourth, fifth and sixth games had ended in draws.
The US and Israel, using the guise of the Arab Spring, have decided that they have the authority and the mandate to change regimes for the people of the Middle East regardless of what the people think, says Seema Mustafa.
... and there is no stopping its pan-Islamic agenda, cautions Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.
Grab a small bunch of phodshichi bhaji the next time you spot it in the market and rustle up a healthy dish for your family.
The Indian Spring represented by Anna Hazare's anti-corruption campaign, which has culminated in the Aam Aadmi Party's impressive electoral debut in New Delhi, began around the same time as the Arab Spring in 2011 but they led to different outcomes in India and the Arab world, says Ramesh Ramachandran.
It's business as usual for Bibhu Mohapatra at the New York Fashion Week.
Carter was in politics, but not a politician, certainly not a transactional politician, points out Shreekant Sambrani.
Citadel: Diana is fun to watch, in a popcorn entertainment way, observes Deepa Gahlot.
Its promise has fallen short before the onslaught of the votaries of the old order and ruthless extremist forces, notes Talmiz Ahmad.
If the index is unable to sustain above 24,500 levels, technically it can then slip to its 200-DMA placed at 23,365 levels.
The analysis revealed abrupt changes in temperatures occurring in late winter across north India.
One of the world's oldest seats of learning, the ruins of Nalanda University are a true wonder!
Maintaining a clean slate, favourites India will fancy their chances when they take on a below-par but unpredictable Korea in the semifinals of the Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament in Hulunbuir, China on Monday.
BARC worked for nearly three years to find the source, origin, route and recharge zone of the spring.
Veteran designer Ashish Gupta brought on a bling blitz with style and humour while debutante Hema Kaul stood out with her classic lines.
Divya Khossla does not have the magnetism to carry a film by herself. If it weren't for Anil Kapoor playing his part with far more gusto than required, Savi would have been tough to sit through, points out Deepa Gehlot.
Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the first Test against Australia in Perth?
ndia will not get a better opponent than New Zealand, which is not a fancied side like its Trans-Tasman neighbour. But the two-time runners-up are as tough as nails.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday announced that comprehensive development of Vishnupad Temple corridor at Gaya and Mahabodhi Temple at Bodh Gaya in Bihar will be supported by the government to transform them into world-class pilgrim and tourist destinations. These corridors will be modelled on the successful Kashi Vishwanath Temple Corridor, she said. Vishnupad Temple is one of the most ancient Hindu shrines located next to the Falgu river, while the Mahabodhi Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
India's first female grappler at the Olympics, Geeta Phogat can spring a few upsets with a little bit of luck at the upcoming quadrennial event in London, feels chief coach of the women's wrestling team, O P Yadav.
