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'Our Daughter Made Our Dreams Come True'

'Our Daughter Made Our Dreams Come True'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

Ashok Mehlan's daughter Sheetal is among the first batch of girls to graduate from NDA.

Camels, Camels, Camels Everywhere!

Camels, Camels, Camels Everywhere!

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

Have you heard of the International Camel Festival in Bikaner?

How 2 Women Spent 8 Months At Sea

How 2 Women Spent 8 Months At Sea

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

What tasks they accomplished, how they stayed fit, what did they eat, whom did they meet, what they brought back... amazing stories from an epic voyage.

'The Boat Was Rocking Like A Washing Machine'

'The Boat Was Rocking Like A Washing Machine'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

'It was pitch-dark when we rounded Cape Horn. The waves were coming in full force. It was like a washing machine - -both of us and our boat Tarini.' Naval officer Lt Cdrs Dilna and Roopa describe their amazing voyage around the globe.

INS Tushil Arrives In London

INS Tushil Arrives In London

Rediff.com25 Dec 2024

INS Tushil made its first port call to London as a part of its maiden operational deployment.

New Congress HQ: An Inside Peek

New Congress HQ: An Inside Peek

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

After 47 years, the Congress party moved to a new HQ, Indira Bhawan, on January 15, 2025.

Can Owaisi, Panda Convince The Saudis?

Can Owaisi, Panda Convince The Saudis?

Rediff.com22 May 2025

Their shared brief: To assert India's case with clarity, rebut hostile narratives, and secure enduring partnerships for global counter-terror cooperation.

Simran Shaikh Returns Home To Dharavi

Simran Shaikh Returns Home To Dharavi

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

Afsar Dayatar/Rediff.com captures glimpses of Simran Shaikh returning home to Dharavi, a couple of days after she became the most expensive hire at the Women's Premier League auction in Bengaluru on Sunday.

Snow Arrives Early In Kashmir

Snow Arrives Early In Kashmir

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

Umar Ganie captures Gulmarg as the tourist destination and other higher reaches in the Kashmir Valley receive fresh snowfall.

Myanmar Shattered By The Quake

Myanmar Shattered By The Quake

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

Rescue teams from multiple countries are working amidst the ruins of collapsed buildings and bridges in Myanmar after the devastating March 31, 2025 earthquake.

Lights Off: Spain and Portugal Plunge into Darkness

Lights Off: Spain and Portugal Plunge into Darkness

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

Spain and Portugal suffered a major power outage on Monday, affecting millions and disrupting airports, metros, and telecom companies.

'Hate Never Made America Great'

'Hate Never Made America Great'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

Even though it was a bitterly cold day, Americans gathered for a National Day of Protest on Presidents' Day to make their anger known at the bizarre nexus between the 47th president of the United States and the richest man in the world.

Operation Brahma: IAF Planes, IN Ships Head For Myanmar

Operation Brahma: IAF Planes, IN Ships Head For Myanmar

Rediff.com31 Mar 2025

Under the direction of the ministry of external affairs, the Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) efforts are being progressed in conjunction with Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff, the Indian Army, the Indian Air Force and the National Disaster Response Force, the defence ministry stated.

In Riyadh, Trump Again Claims Credit For Ceasefire

In Riyadh, Trump Again Claims Credit For Ceasefire

Rediff.com14 May 2025

'I said, fellas, come on, let's make a deal, let's do some trading, let's not trade nuclear missiles, let's trade the things that you make so beautifully, and they both have very powerful leaders, very strong leaders, smart leaders, and it all stopped.'

The High Stakes In Dalai Lama's Succession

The High Stakes In Dalai Lama's Succession

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

On July 2 or July 6, the Dalai Lama will reveal his mind on his successor. This makes Beijing extremely nervous as the Communist regime fully realises the importance of controlling the next Dalai Lama, points out Claude Arpi.

Pix: Tearful farewells at Attari border crossing

Pix: Tearful farewells at Attari border crossing

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

As India's deadline for Pakistani citizens to leave the country passed, chaotic scenes unfolded at the Attari-Wagah land crossing in Punjab.

Trump Shows Off Dances Moves

Trump Shows Off Dances Moves

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

US President-elect Donald J Trump dances to the tune of Y.M.C.A., a classic song by the Village People.

It's Early Diwali At Times Square

It's Early Diwali At Times Square

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Glimpses of Diwali celebrations at Times Square in Manhattan on Sunday, October 20, 2024.

INA Veteran Salutes Netaji

INA Veteran Salutes Netaji

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

Even at 99, INA veteran R Madhavan Pillai remains an active advocate for keeping Netaji's and the INA's role alive.

Hamas Hands Over Prisoners, But They Are Dead

Hamas Hands Over Prisoners, But They Are Dead

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

Hamas on Thursday, February 20, 2025, handed over the bodies of four Israeli hostages held in Gaza since the war broke out.

History In 2 Minutes: Bombay's Benefactor

History In 2 Minutes: Bombay's Benefactor

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

Nana Jagannath Shankerseth is one of the greats who made Bombay India's foremost city.

Ahead Of Kumbh 2025, Sadhus' Rally

Ahead Of Kumbh 2025, Sadhus' Rally

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Sadhus from the Panch Dashnam Juna Akhara take part in a Nagar Pravesh procession ahead of the Kumbh Mela 2025, in Prayagraj on Sunday, November 3, 2024.

Alert Police, Army Avert Tragedy

Alert Police, Army Avert Tragedy

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

Umar Ganie captures images of security personnel cordoning off the area and defusing an improvised explosive device, IED, on the Srinagar-Baramulla highway at Palhallan in the Pattan area of Baramulla district on Monday, December 9, 2024.

Fawad Khan's Abir Gulaal Release NOT Allowed

Fawad Khan's Abir Gulaal Release NOT Allowed

Rediff.com24 Apr 2025

'We will take all necessary steps to ensure that Abir Gulaal is not released in India.'

Usha Vance, Elegant, Poised Radiant

Usha Vance, Elegant, Poised Radiant

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

Usha Chilukuri Vance took her first overseas trip as the second Lady of the United States to Paris with her husband US Vice President J D Vance and their three children.

What Does Lokesh Want From Satya Nadella?

What Does Lokesh Want From Satya Nadella?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

AP IT Minister meets Microsoft CEO for guidance and support in advancing IT, AI, and skill development in Andhra Pradesh.

What Are Sunder and Elon Chatting About?

What Are Sunder and Elon Chatting About?

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

Tech billionaires shadowed US President Donald Trump at the inauguration on Monday.

Family Time For The Sorens After Win

Family Time For The Sorens After Win

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

Kalpana Soren, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren's wife, has retained the Gandey assembly seat that she had won in a by-poll earlier this year.

Who Says You Can't Run In A Saree?

Who Says You Can't Run In A Saree?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2024

FICCI FLO and JITO Ladies Wing Ahmedabad organised Sareethon, an event that witnessed over 500 saree-sporting women race on Friday.

'Shuks Is A New Generation Of Astronaut'

'Shuks Is A New Generation Of Astronaut'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

'He's gonna inspire billions of girls and boys.'

Why India Is Angry with Turkiye

Why India Is Angry with Turkiye

Rediff.com28 May 2025

India-Turkiye ties are strained over Ankara's Islamabad tilt, its arms links with Pakistan, and fallout from the Pahalgam terror attack.

Aishwaryaa-Dhanush Are Officially Divorced

Aishwaryaa-Dhanush Are Officially Divorced

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

A family court granted divorce to Dhanush and Aishwarya Rajinikanth on Wednesday, November 27.

Will You Wear A Pushpa Sari?

Will You Wear A Pushpa Sari?

Rediff.com8 Dec 2024

Charanpal Singh, who owns Charanjeet Creation in Surat, has created a Pushpa 2 sari.

More Horrors From The Assad Regime

More Horrors From The Assad Regime

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

Different bones were found in Damascus' Tadamon district, an area strewn with remains that residents and human rights groups attribute to years of killings under Bashar al-Assad's regime.

Why 500,000 Indians Visited Vietnam

Why 500,000 Indians Visited Vietnam

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Stunning landscapes, natural beauty, clean beaches, cultural wealth, mouth-watering food, shopping options, safety for solo travellers, warm hospitality, easy visas, and connectivity make Vietnam a must-visit destination, discovers Ramesh Menon.

Rajnath's Target Practice, Temple Run

Rajnath's Target Practice, Temple Run

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

What the Raksha Mantri did in Mhow and Indore.

2 Women, 1 Boat & A Journey Around The World

2 Women, 1 Boat & A Journey Around The World

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

'The Pacific crossing was the longest and toughest leg.' 'Temperatures dropped near zero and they navigated through two cyclones.'

Bhutan Mourns Dr Singh With Prayers

Bhutan Mourns Dr Singh With Prayers

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

On Friday, December 27, 2024, the Bhutanese king led the Himalayan nation in offering prayers for Dr Singh at a Buddhist monastery in Thimphu.

Israelis Mourn The Deceased Hostages

Israelis Mourn The Deceased Hostages

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

The fourth body did not match that of the children's mother, Shiri Bibas, nor any other known hostage, leading to accusations from Israel that Hamas violated the ceasefire agreement by not returning Shiri's remains.

'We Never Gave Up'

'We Never Gave Up'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

Thai hostages kidnapped during the deadly October 7, 2023 attack by Hamas and held in Gaza returned home to Thailand on Sunday, February 9, 2025.