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Stalin seeks PM's intervention as TN's R-Day tableau rejected

Stalin seeks PM's intervention as TN's R-Day tableau rejected

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

Excluding the tableau would deeply hurt the sentiments and patriotic feelings of the people of Tamil Nadu, he said.

'What haven't the Gorkhas done for the Indian Army?'

'What haven't the Gorkhas done for the Indian Army?'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

'Gorkhas are terrific soldiers. They are known the world over for their fighting qualities.'

Will Chennai Shed Its 'Disaster Capital' Tag?

Will Chennai Shed Its 'Disaster Capital' Tag?

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

For the Stalin government to win back the confidence of voters ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, post-flooding restoration works, their speed and efficacy would be closely watched, and not just by the political Opposition, notes N Sathiya Moorthy.

The Splendour Of A Kashmiri Houseboat

The Splendour Of A Kashmiri Houseboat

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

A peek inside a Dal Lake mahal.

Wasn't Pulwama attack done to fight polls, asks Cong leader

Wasn't Pulwama attack done to fight polls, asks Cong leader

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

SS Randhawa mentioned Modi's statement 'ghar me ghus ke marenge' and asked how did the Pulwama terror attack take place then.

150 yrs late: Court rejects woman's plea claiming ownership of Red Fort

150 yrs late: Court rejects woman's plea claiming ownership of Red Fort

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

A woman claiming to be the widow of great grandson of Mughal king Bahadur Shah Zafar-II moved the Delhi high court on Monday seeking that the Red Fort which was illegally taken over by British East India Company be handed over to her on the grounds that she was the legal heir.

Amazon funding religious conversions in north-east, charges RSS weekly Organiser

Amazon funding religious conversions in north-east, charges RSS weekly Organiser

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

RSS-linked weekly Organiser has accused US e-commerce giant Amazon of financing a "Christian conversion module" in India's northeastern states and being involved in suspected money laundering.

Sena to host 3rd INDIA meet in Mumbai on Aug 31-Sep 1

Sena to host 3rd INDIA meet in Mumbai on Aug 31-Sep 1

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

The two-day deliberations, which will be held at Grand Hyatt in the suburbs, will begin in the evening of August 31 and from 10am on September 1. The meeting will be followed by a press conference, Raut informed.

'Maun vrat on Manipur': Cong asks 3 questions to Modi

'Maun vrat on Manipur': Cong asks 3 questions to Modi

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

As the lower house took up the motion moved by Gogoi, there were heated exchanges between the opposition and treasury benches after Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi wondered why Rahul Gandhi's name as lead speaker was withdrawn at the last minute.

Modi's guarantee India will be 3rd largest economy in BJP's 3rd term, says PM

Modi's guarantee India will be 3rd largest economy in BJP's 3rd term, says PM

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

He slammed naysayers for opposing developmental projects, saying some people have a habit of trying to stall any good work.

Britain imposes export ban on Tipu Sultan's rare sporting gun

Britain imposes export ban on Tipu Sultan's rare sporting gun

Rediff.com29 May 2023

A rare 18th century decorated gun made in India for Mysore ruler Tipu Sultan, and valued at around GBP 2 million, has been barred from export to allow time for a UK-based institution to acquire it for the public study of a "fraught period" in India-UK history.

Oppn takes no-trust vote route to force Modi to speak on Manipur

Oppn takes no-trust vote route to force Modi to speak on Manipur

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

The opposition strategy to corner the government on Manipur will continue in the Rajya Sabha as well, the sources said.

Is WFH A Societal Shift?

Is WFH A Societal Shift?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

...or just a Covid-era practice, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

Right-wing leader Sambhaji Bhide dropped from Koregaon-Bhima case

Right-wing leader Sambhaji Bhide dropped from Koregaon-Bhima case

Rediff.com5 May 2022

On Wednesday, the police submitted its report before the commission.

'Film-making is a soul-sapping profession'

'Film-making is a soul-sapping profession'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

'Or because I am getting a s**tload of money.'

'For the first time we are seeing a prime minister so indifferent'

'For the first time we are seeing a prime minister so indifferent'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

'It's unfortunate that the prime minister prioritises his own image over the humanitarian situation that is unfolding in Manipur, prioritising his ego over the atrocities that women and tribals have had to suffer in Manipur.'

Lost power after publishing new Nepal map with Kalapani: Ex-PM Oli

Lost power after publishing new Nepal map with Kalapani: Ex-PM Oli

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

Former Nepalese prime minister KP Sharma Oli claimed that he was removed from power last year after his government published a new map of Nepal that included Kalapani, Limpiyadhura and Lipulekh as its territories.

The Tree That Lived For 704 Years

The Tree That Lived For 704 Years

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

The Deodar's lifespan stretched from 1215 (construction of the Qutub Minar) to 1919 (the Jallianwala Bagh massacre). Magnificent and imposing, a cross section of its bark is the piece de resistance at a unique museum of India's forests.

Get ready for Indian Army's new uniform on Jan 15

Get ready for Indian Army's new uniform on Jan 15

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

Like most army combat uniforms, this one has been designed to serve two requirements: First, protection against harsh climatic conditions, including extreme heat and cold. Second, the need to provide soldiers' outfits with field camouflage, so as to increase his battlefield survivability.

Is Governor Ravi Serving Hindutva Electoral Cause Well?

Is Governor Ravi Serving Hindutva Electoral Cause Well?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

While Governor Ravi's speeches have put the local BJP supporters on the defensive in matters of religion and social justice, his add-on 'attack on the constitutional scheme' in the 'Senthil Balaji case', has been condemned squarely by many legal experts and editorial writers across the country, thus adding weight to CM Stalin's position -- at least until the courts come up with their binding views, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Kohinoor belonged to Lord Jagannath: Odisha outfit after Queen's death

Kohinoor belonged to Lord Jagannath: Odisha outfit after Queen's death

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

Shree Jagannath Sena, a Puri-based outfit, submitted a memorandum to the President, seeking her intervention to facilitate the process of bringing back the Kohinoor diamond to the 12th-century shrine.

'Nari shakti', festivals, spirituality themes of this year's states' tableaux

'Nari shakti', festivals, spirituality themes of this year's states' tableaux

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

"Nari shakti" and women empowerment dominated the theme of tableaux of Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and Tripura at the Republic Day parade here on Thursday.

Travel Quiz: How Well Do You Know India?

Travel Quiz: How Well Do You Know India?

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

If you consider yourself a passionate India traveller, have a go at this quiz on fallen-off-the-map places to visit in our country.

Koregaon-Bhima probe panel resumes regular hearing after over 75 days

Koregaon-Bhima probe panel resumes regular hearing after over 75 days

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

The last hearing was conducted on November 15, 2021.

What To Watch On OTT This Week

What To Watch On OTT This Week

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

Lavender marriages, time travel and teens turning into furry red pandas, cheer and chaos collide on OTT this week.

'Amazon In India For Next 100 Years'

'Amazon In India For Next 100 Years'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

'For all of us at Amazon, it is 'Bharat first'.' 'We are keeping the Indian customer at the centre of what we are doing.'

Ready for Sunny Leone's new film?

Ready for Sunny Leone's new film?

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

Arjun Rampal, Sunny Leone and Digangana Suryavanshi launched the teaser of their forthcoming film, The Battle of Bhima Koregaon in Mumbai.

Summons issued to Param Bir Singh, Rashmi Shukla by Bhima Koregaon Commission

Summons issued to Param Bir Singh, Rashmi Shukla by Bhima Koregaon Commission

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

Singh was Additional Director General (Law and Order) during the relevant period so it was necessary to summon him to "bring forward true and correct facts, intelligence inputs as well as the information received by him," said commission's lawyer Ashish Satpute.

With Queen's death, Twitterati wants Kohinoor's return to India

With Queen's death, Twitterati wants Kohinoor's return to India

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

Some Twitter users were serious in their demand for the return of the Kohinoor diamond, while others had a humorous take on the issue.

If China And India Go To War At Sea...

If China And India Go To War At Sea...

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

The coming together of the Quad and the Australia-UK-US grouping would be a formidable adversary, moving toward the creation of a 'thousand ship navy' that reins in the PLA navy in the Indo-Pacific.

Pawar may appear before Koregaon Bhima probe panel on Feb 23

Pawar may appear before Koregaon Bhima probe panel on Feb 23

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

Apart from Sharad Pawar, the commission will also record the evidence of the then superintendent of police (Pune Rural) Suvez Haq, then additional SP, Sandip Pakhale and the then additional commissioner, Pune, Ravindra Sengaonkar, between February 21 and February 25.

Bhima-Koregaon inquiry panel suspends hearing over lack of premises

Bhima-Koregaon inquiry panel suspends hearing over lack of premises

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

The Koregaon-Bhima Inquiry Commission, probing the January 2018 violence near a memorial in Maharashtra's Pune district, has told the state government that it is suspending all scheduled hearings till the government does not provide it a "suitable accommodation" in Mumbai to conduct the probe into the case.

Surprise That Charles Became Charles III

Surprise That Charles Became Charles III

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

The unfortunate associations with the name Charles for an English king -- one who was executed; the other with a very unsavoury reputation -- led royal observers to assume that Charles would not take his Christian name when he became king.

Netherlands is now India's 5th-largest export destination

Netherlands is now India's 5th-largest export destination

Rediff.com23 May 2022

The Netherlands has emerged as India's fifth-largest export destination in 2021-22 (FY22), jumping from its 10th position a year ago. Exports to the fifth-largest economy in the European Union (EU) bolted 94 per cent to $12.5 billion in the financial year ended March 31. In FY22, the Netherlands surpassed Hong Kong, Singapore, the UK, Germany, and Nepal to become India's largest export destination in the EU. Germany, which was earlier India's top European export destination (eighth position), has now dropped two ranks to 10th place.

Rs 200,00,00,00,000 unclaimed in stocks

Rs 200,00,00,00,000 unclaimed in stocks

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

The value of unclaimed securities and other assets was nearly Rs 20,000 crore in March 2020.

Yogi govt now plays 'jail-jail' with criminals in UP: Modi

Yogi govt now plays 'jail-jail' with criminals in UP: Modi

Rediff.com2 Jan 2022

Accusing the previous governments of not making efforts to change the 'narrow' mindset towards sports, Modi said the sports world was marred by maladies like games of nepotism, casteism, corruption and discrimination earlier at every level right from the training to team selection.

Andaman & Nicobar can attract Hong Kong investments

Andaman & Nicobar can attract Hong Kong investments

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

'Leaders of the Indian community in Hong Kong had broached the idea of developing the Andaman and Nicobar islands for investment and setting up manufacturing units,' points out Rup Narayan Das.

Dom's Take: Mystery of NIA Arrests

Dom's Take: Mystery of NIA Arrests

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

Dominic Xavier is puzzled by the NIA's campaign against Leftist activists and intellectuals and wonders if we will ever get to know the truth behind all these arrests.

Bhagat Singh never lived at Khatkar Kalan

Bhagat Singh never lived at Khatkar Kalan

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

Bhagat Singh was born on September 28, 1907 in Banga village in Lyallpur district, now Faisalabad in Pakistan Punjab.

London mansion fit for Indian prince goes on sale for 15.5 million

London mansion fit for Indian prince goes on sale for 15.5 million

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

Prince Victor Albert Jay Duleep Singh's mansion is located in one of south-west Kensington's most sought after residential addresses.