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'Nobody Listened. The Bridge Collapsed'

'Nobody Listened. The Bridge Collapsed'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

'Who will answer for these lives crushed under their neglect?'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.'

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.

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.

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.

Harud Comes To Kashmir

Harud Comes To Kashmir

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

Umar Ganie captures glimpses of autumn inside the famed Mughal garden in Srinagar. Autumn, locally known as Harud, is the harvest season in Kashmir with the trees changing colour as the days get shorter as winter approaches.

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.'

Mourning The Dead In Manipur

Mourning The Dead In Manipur

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

Scenes from funerals in Jiribam in Manipur for Meiteis killed in the ethnic violence that broke out in Borobekra.

The Stumps Show Day 1: Bowlers Crush Aussie Hopes

The Stumps Show Day 1: Bowlers Crush Aussie Hopes

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

Here's Prem Panicker's unique take on all the action from the opening day of the 2024-2025 Border Gavaskar series.

Why Priyanka Gandhi Met Amit Shah

Why Priyanka Gandhi Met Amit Shah

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

On Wednesday, December 4, 2024 Priyanka Gandhi. the newly elected Congress MP from Wayanad, along with other MPs from Kerala met Union Home Minister Amit A Shah in New Delhi.

'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.

Pak Soldiers Demo Their Skills

Pak Soldiers Demo Their Skills

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

Glimpses from a counter-terrorism exercise conducted by the Pakistan navy's special forces in Karachi, November 21, 2024.

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.

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.

And Prize For The Best Muchhi Goes To...

And Prize For The Best Muchhi Goes To...

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

One of the highlights at the Pushkar Mela is the stylish mustache competition, where competitors in colourful traditional attire show off their moustaches.

Karun Nair draws selectors' attention, again!

Karun Nair draws selectors' attention, again!

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

His 22nd century in first-class cricket comes on the back of his omission from the India's ODI squad for the England series and the Champions Trophy.

Modi Stands Out In A Room Of Suits

Modi Stands Out In A Room Of Suits

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

Prime Minister Narendra D Modi jettisoned his usual black bandh gala for an elegant deep blue woolen coat for the dinner Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted for leaders attending the BRICS Summit in Kazan on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, evening.

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.

Sanjay Dutt, Yami Offer Prayers At Golden Temple

Sanjay Dutt, Yami Offer Prayers At Golden Temple

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

Sanjay Dutt visited the Golden Temple in Amritsar with Uri Director Aditya Dhar, who's directing Dutt in his next. Accompanying them was a special guest.

First Shahi Snan At Maha Kumbh Mela

First Shahi Snan At Maha Kumbh Mela

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

The glimpses of the "Maha Kumbh Mela", or the Great Pitcher Festival, in Prayagraj, January 13, 2025.

'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.'

History In A Minute: Sarojini Naidu

History In A Minute: Sarojini Naidu

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

A salute to Sarojini Naidu freedom fighter, poet, women's right activist on her 146th birth anniversary.

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.'

Vande Bharat Sleeper Rake Is Here!

Vande Bharat Sleeper Rake Is Here!

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

The Integral Coach Factory unveiled its first Vande Bharat train rake with all AC sleeper coaches for long distances involving night travel.

Musk In Chainsaw Massacre Mood At DOGE

Musk In Chainsaw Massacre Mood At DOGE

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

Elon Musk brandished a chainsaw, a gift from Argentina's President Javier Milei, while on stage at the Conservative Political Action Conference in National Harbor, Maryland, February 20, 2025.