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Manipur's Silent Green Hero

Manipur's Silent Green Hero

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

He has single-handedly planted over 100,000 trees and shared more than 40,000 saplings with others -- all at no cost.

Is Trump Winning Immigration Battle?

Is Trump Winning Immigration Battle?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

Mr Trump's actions, because of their extreme nature and the dangerous rhetoric that accompanies them, receive the most attention, points out Mihir S Sharma.

Shah Rukh, Rajinikanth, Alia Make WAVES With Modi

Shah Rukh, Rajinikanth, Alia Make WAVES With Modi

Rediff.com1 May 2025

Bollywood's biggest stars arrived at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai on May 1 to take part in the inaugural edition of World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025.

'Sanjay Gandhi Was On The Verge Of Throwing Out Indira'

'Sanjay Gandhi Was On The Verge Of Throwing Out Indira'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

'According to JP, Indira Gandhi was not much of a danger to democracy. He said, it was Sanjay Gandhi and his gang.'

Want To See This Jodi In A Movie?

Want To See This Jodi In A Movie?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

A Delhi-based girl and a Mumbai-based boy hope to bring glory to India.

Mandi cloudburst toll rises to 14, search on for 31 missing

Mandi cloudburst toll rises to 14, search on for 31 missing

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

The death toll from cloudburst and flash flood-related incidents in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh has risen to 14, with a search underway for 31 missing individuals. Extensive damage to homes, infrastructure, and livestock has been reported across the district.

'IPL needs a 12-16 week window to match the likes of NFL'

'IPL needs a 12-16 week window to match the likes of NFL'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2025

The Indian Premier League needs a 12-16 week operating window to match the brand value of top sporting leagues in the world including the NFL, NBA and the English Premier League, reckons Punjab Kings co-owner Mohit Burman.

How PM Mudra Loans Are Reshaping India's Economy

How PM Mudra Loans Are Reshaping India's Economy

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

By democratising access to finance, empowering women and marginalised groups, and adapting to India's diverse regional landscapes, PMMY has helped fortify the country's grassroots growth engines, says Chief Economic Advisor to the Government of India, V Anantha Nageswaran.

How Adani Plans To Fund $20 Billion Expansion

How Adani Plans To Fund $20 Billion Expansion

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

'About $8.5 billion in free cash, about $3 billion as annual debt refinancing, and $3 billion-4 billion in fresh borrowing. An additional $1.6 billion-1.8 billion will come from development profits in 2025-26.'

Mukesh Ambani's ambitious vision for the next 10 years

Mukesh Ambani's ambitious vision for the next 10 years

Rediff.com1 May 2025

India's versatile media and entertainment industry can grow more than three-fold to $100 billion in the next decade, creating millions of jobs and a ripple effect across sectors, billionaire Mukesh Ambani said on Thursday.

How Indira govt tried to control media during Emergency

How Indira govt tried to control media during Emergency

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

'Skirmishes with officials in the Press Information Bureau were an everyday affair as the newspapers sought clearances from the media censors for publishing the next day's editions'

'After The Scene, He Broke Down And Wept'

'After The Scene, He Broke Down And Wept'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

'The entire shoot paused after that.' 'There was a heaviness on set -- a shared recognition of the horror we were portraying.'

'We Have Doubled Our Exposures To India'

'We Have Doubled Our Exposures To India'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

'Expect India to keep doing well irrespective of geopolitics.'

Virushka's Love Story Turns 7

Virushka's Love Story Turns 7

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

'Wishing a very happy wedding anniversary to the power couple, Anushka and Virat. Here's to many more beautiful years together, and may you continue to inspire each other and the rest of the world!'

'Do not oversell the India story'

'Do not oversell the India story'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

Through the book 'Make in India' authors Ranjini Manian and Joanne Grady Husky bring you the wisdom of twelve CEOS who walked the trail before them.

When wives kill: Women, crime, and breaking of stereotypes

When wives kill: Women, crime, and breaking of stereotypes

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

Until they were arrested on charges of murdering their husbands. That they were women from small towns who broke out of stereotype in the most brutal way possible led to sensational headlines, frantic curiosity and also gave fodder to a series of misogynistic memes and jokes.

The Importance Of Being The Dalai Lama

The Importance Of Being The Dalai Lama

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

One can only sincerely wish the Dalai Lama a very long life at the service of world peace. His presence is much required today on the planet, notes Claude Arpi, who has known His Holiness for more than half a century.

'My Job Is To Be A Facilitator'

'My Job Is To Be A Facilitator'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

'My job is to provide people with a bouquet of options they can choose from.'

The Courage Of A Soldier's Wife

The Courage Of A Soldier's Wife

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

'Please don't worry about casualties. It is a professional hazard beyond our control,' wrote Kargil Hero Major Padmapani Acharya in his last letter from the battlefield.

Teenagers Beware: Hidden Danger Behind 'Dusting'

Teenagers Beware: Hidden Danger Behind 'Dusting'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

'She didn't think she'd die. It was just a trend -- a video. But it took her away in seconds.'

Itachuna: Regal, Rich, And A Bit Spooky

Itachuna: Regal, Rich, And A Bit Spooky

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

Rajbaris are a link to Bengal's rich past, of grand mansions, classical fine dining, and allow guests to be pretend zamindars for those few hours or days that they stay.

41 years later, an Indian astronaut set to script history

41 years later, an Indian astronaut set to script history

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla stands on the cusp of history as he prepares to set off on a space odyssey, marking India's return to space flight 41 years after his idol Rakesh Sharma orbited the earth for eight days as part of Soviet Union's Interkosmos programme.

Proud to Represent India: Neeraj, Sen celebrate R-Day

Proud to Represent India: Neeraj, Sen celebrate R-Day

Rediff.com26 Jan 2025

As the nation celebrates its 76th Republic Day, India's sports fraternity took to social media to share their patriotic sentiments and wishes with fans across the country on Sunday.

Will Vijay's CM Googly Win TN Poll Match?

Will Vijay's CM Googly Win TN Poll Match?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

Vijay is counting on what was once proclaimed as his last filmi outing, Jana Nayagan, or 'People's Hero', to do the trick for him, when it releases on January 9, 2026, only months before the assembly poll, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Why Did Thug Life Make Trisha Nervous?

Why Did Thug Life Make Trisha Nervous?

Rediff.com21 May 2025

After all, she was working with three legends -- Kamal Haasan, Mani Ratnam and A R Rahman.

'Indian Cricket Changed My Life'

'Indian Cricket Changed My Life'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

'I have a deep affection for Indian cricket. If someone asked me to come back, I wouldn't say no.'

A Nuclear Scientist Who Advocated Disarmament

A Nuclear Scientist Who Advocated Disarmament

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

M R Srinivasan focused on the peaceful use of nuclear power at a time when the popular view among the 'hawks' was that India should build a nuclear arsenal as a deterrent.

Bhutan: The Last Shangri-La

Bhutan: The Last Shangri-La

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

The visitor returns not just with the jewel-like beauty of the country imprinted on the mind, the body rejuvenated by hot stone massages, but also with the captivating stories and myths that are built into every important structure -- whether a tourist magnet or an off-the-beaten track spot.

Emergency at 50: JP's diary tells nation's darkest tale

Emergency at 50: JP's diary tells nation's darkest tale

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

On that fateful day, Narayan, popularly known as JP and a fierce critic of the then-Indira Gandhi government, addressed a massive gathering at the Ramlila Maidan in Delhi.

'Pakistan Generals Are Unhappy With Munir'

'Pakistan Generals Are Unhappy With Munir'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

'Pakistan's army has got a streak of democracy. It is more democratic than the country.'

When country faces difficult time...: SC pulls up Rohingya petitioners

When country faces difficult time...: SC pulls up Rohingya petitioners

Rediff.com16 May 2025

A bench of Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh also questioned the authenticity of materials placed before it by petitioner Mohd Ismail and others and refused to stay any further deportation of Rohingyas saying similar relief was denied by the court.

'Drones And Missiles Can't Deliver A Decisive Military Victory'

'Drones And Missiles Can't Deliver A Decisive Military Victory'

Rediff.com15 May 2025

'Unfortunately, India and Pakistan could learn a 'lesson' from this conflict that will make them more likely to use these weapons against each other in the future.' 'Rounds of missile and drone attacks could be more routine features of their hostility, just like artillery fire has become a familiar fact of life along the Line of Control.'

Furniture Gets a Fashion Upgrade

Furniture Gets a Fashion Upgrade

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

Fine furniture is now about soul, not just status, whether it's a bar cabinet with elaborate French marquetry or a delicately curved Italian leather sofa.

The Man Who Said No To The Big Bang

The Man Who Said No To The Big Bang

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

Jayant Narlikar wrote alternative what-if histories, explained difficult scientific theories with funny analogies, and leavened his lectures with jokes and humorous asides.

PM Applauds Chopra's Career-Best Throw

PM Applauds Chopra's Career-Best Throw

Rediff.com17 May 2025

History was made under the Doha lights as Neeraj Chopra finally broke the 90-meter barrier - a mark he had chased for years.

Women We Admire: India's Brave Ranis

Women We Admire: India's Brave Ranis

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

This Women's Day Week, we pay tribute to the extraordinary courage, resilience, and leadership of three iconic Indian queens -- Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi, Rani Chennamma of Kittur, and Maharani Ahilyabai Holkar of Malwa.

'I Adopted A Cat To Understand Motherhood'

'I Adopted A Cat To Understand Motherhood'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

'I am not a mother and never had an abortion either, so I had to understand motherhood and child loss from anecdotal experiences of others.'

Indira Gandhi's Enemy No. 1 During The Emergency

Indira Gandhi's Enemy No. 1 During The Emergency

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

'What does Indira Gandhi want from me? At this age, what will I do to her?'

Beautiful Stories From All Over India

Beautiful Stories From All Over India

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Imaad Shah's Tuesday's Women, Haoban Paban Kumar's Iron Women of Manipur, Shivam Singh Rajput's Ladakh 470 and Samman Roy's The Exile are among 10 titles to watch out for at the 17th edition of the Film Bazaar.

'A glorious day for South Africa'

'A glorious day for South Africa'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

From 'hope to history': Cricketing world explodes with joy as SA finally win major ICC title