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3 Cheers For These Navy Lady Officers!

3 Cheers For These Navy Lady Officers!

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

Lieutenant Commanders Dilna K and Roopa A have successfully crossed the most dangerous passage in their historic 8-month sailing expedition around the globe.

How Kamala Celebrated Her 60th Birthday

How Kamala Celebrated Her 60th Birthday

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Kamala Devi Harris celebrated her 60th birthday on the campaign trail with just a couple of weeks left for America's presidential election.

Remembering The Aga Khan

Remembering The Aga Khan

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

Prince Karim Al-Hussaini, Aga Khan IV, the 49th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims, passed away in Lisbon at the age of 88 on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.

India Welcomes Space Tourist

India Welcomes Space Tourist

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

Gopichand Thotakura, India's first civilian space tourist, received a warm welcome on his arrival in New Delhi on Monday, August 26, 2024.

Aero India 2025: Sky Is The Stage

Aero India 2025: Sky Is The Stage

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

Glimpses from Day 1 at Aero India 2025 at the Yelahanka air base in Bengaluru, India, February 10, 2025.

Searching For Terrorists In Jammu

Searching For Terrorists In Jammu

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

On Tuesday, October 29, morning, the security forces gunned down two more terrorists holed up in the forest near a village in Akhnoor, taking the number of terrorists killed in the 27-hour gunfight near the Line of Control to three.

IAF Celebrates 92nd Birthday In Style

IAF Celebrates 92nd Birthday In Style

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

An immaculate ceremonial parade, a breath-taking aerial demonstration of firepower and a spectacular static display of state-of-the-art equipment marked the celebrations of the 92nd anniversary of the Indian Air Force at the Air Force Station, Tambaram in Chennai, October 8, 2024.

Israelis Rejoice Over Yahya Sinwar's Death

Israelis Rejoice Over Yahya Sinwar's Death

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

As Israeli soldiers in Sderot confirm Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar's death, Israelis begin celebrations and demand the release of loved ones held hostage by Hamas in Gaza.

Spy Meets Spy: Doval With Putin

Spy Meets Spy: Doval With Putin

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Both men spent most of their careers in their nations' intelligence services before they ascended to bigger roles -- Doval in the Intelligence Bureau; Putin in the KGB.

CISF Takes Charge At R G Kar Hospital

CISF Takes Charge At R G Kar Hospital

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

Following the Supreme Court order, Central Industrial Security Force personnel arrived on Thursday, August 22, 2024, to take over the security at Kolkata's R G Kar Hospital.

Khazima Basha, Queen Of The Carrom Board

Khazima Basha, Queen Of The Carrom Board

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

The 18 year old from an impoverished family in Chennai won the Carrom World Cup, but the title has not changed either her or her father, an autorickshaw driver.

After The Grenade Attack In Srinagar

After The Grenade Attack In Srinagar

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

The scenes in Srinagar on Sunday, November 3, 2024, after a grenade attack at the Tourist Reception Centre near the city's Sunday market, in which several people were injured.

Musk Sticks Close To Trump....

Musk Sticks Close To Trump....

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

Members of the Trump circle, American newspapers reported over the weekend, crib that Elon Musk rarely leaves the president-elect's side. Elon is always in the room when Donald is speaking to likely members of his cabinet or shooting the breeze with some world leader.

Kiara-Sidharth Celebrate Ganpati With Ambanis

Kiara-Sidharth Celebrate Ganpati With Ambanis

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

Film folk attended the Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations at Nita and Mukesh Ambani's residence, Antilia, in Mumbai.

Wishing Team India The Best Via Kites!

Wishing Team India The Best Via Kites!

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

Amritsar kite maker Jagmohan Kanojia shows the kites which he has created to send best wishes to the Indian cricket team on the eve of the ICC T20 World Cup final against South Africa.

When President Murmu Visited Siachen

When President Murmu Visited Siachen

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

The memorial is a symbol of the sacrifice of soldiers and officers who have been martyred since the Indian Army began Operation Meghdoot on the Siachen Glacier on April 13, 1984.

The Mesmerising Dhunuchi Naach

The Mesmerising Dhunuchi Naach

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

Maa Durga's devotees hold one or more dhunuchis in their hands -- and even in their mouths -as they dance to the dhaak (drums) and venerate the Goddess who has come to visit them.

Emraan's Travel Diaries

Emraan's Travel Diaries

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

After wrapping up his film G2, Ground Zero, Emraan Hashmi takes off on a holiday with wife Parveen Shahani and son Ayaan.

Kashmir Gets A Balidan Stambh

Kashmir Gets A Balidan Stambh

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

Independence Day saw the Kashmir Valley get its first Balidan Stambh -- martyrs' memorial -- at Pratap Park in the heart of Srinagar.

Durga Puja: The Countdown Begins

Durga Puja: The Countdown Begins

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

The nine-day festival begins this year on October 3. Each day is devoted to one of Ma Durga's nine avatars -- Goddess Shailputri, Goddess Brahmacharini, Goddess Chandraghanta, Goddess Kushmanda, Goddess Skandamata, Goddess Katyayani, Goddess Kalaratri, Goddess Mahagauri and Goddess Siddhidatri.

Meet The Trump Bhakts!

Meet The Trump Bhakts!

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

Attendees at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, wear a bandage over their right ear in sympathy with their political messiah Donald J Trump, whose ear was injured in Saturday's assassination attempt.

Yoga In The Desert

Yoga In The Desert

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

Indian Army soldiers perform asanas to mark Yoga Day in the Rajasthan desert.

Angry Anti-Netanyahu Protests At Airport

Angry Anti-Netanyahu Protests At Airport

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

Protests broke out at the Ben Gurion international airport just before Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu flew to Washington, DC, where he is due to meet with US President Joe Biden on Wednesday and address the United States Congress.

When Keerthy Suresh Will Marry

When Keerthy Suresh Will Marry

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

Keerthy and Antony have known each other since their school days in Kerala.

Mouni's Goa Diaries

Mouni's Goa Diaries

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

Urvashi performs in Turkey... Ananya is 'happier than ever'... Mithila gets touristy...

Mumbai's Favourite God Arrives

Mumbai's Favourite God Arrives

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

Some more glimpses of Lord Ganesha as The God Of New Beginnings arrives in different localities of Mumbai.

Kash Patel Woos The Senators!

Kash Patel Woos The Senators!

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

US President-elect Donald J Trump has nominated Kash Patel to be the next director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, America's version of the CBI -- or rather the CBI is India's version of the FBI, which one must add is no caged parrot and operates independent of political intereference.

Scenes From Modi&US

Scenes From Modi&US

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

glimpses from the Modi&US event hosted in Prime Minister Narendra D Modi's honour by the Indo-American Community of USA at the Nassau Coliseum on Long Island, New York, on Sunday, September 22, 2024.

Remember Smart Cities? What Happened?

Remember Smart Cities? What Happened?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

Among the cities that have fully implemented their projects are Agra, Varanasi, Madurai, Coimbatore, Udaipur, Pune, Surat, and Vadodara

Amitbhai Bows To Lalbaugcha Raja

Amitbhai Bows To Lalbaugcha Raja

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

Home Minister Amit A Shah took a break from his frenetic governmental and political decision making to worship at the famed Lalbaugcha Raja Ganpati pandal in Mumbai.

Greenland Anger Forces US To Trim Trip

Greenland Anger Forces US To Trim Trip

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

Confronted by outrage in Greenland, the US has scaled down a proposed visit to the island.

Is That A Missile Lying In The Desert?

Is That A Missile Lying In The Desert?

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

On Tuesday, October 1, 2024, Iran launched 102 missiles against Israel, almost all of which were intercepted by the Zionist State's Iron Dome system.

Navratri Begins: Ready To Dance The Garba?

Navratri Begins: Ready To Dance The Garba?

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

The prelude to the nine-day festival, which begins on October 3, is as exciting as the festival itself.

Triptii Looks WOW! In Black

Triptii Looks WOW! In Black

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

Bollywood stars go glam: Laxmi wears her colours... Kareena goes traditional... Dia looks like poetry...

WHOOSH! Watch The Sukhois In Action

WHOOSH! Watch The Sukhois In Action

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

The Indian Air Force is set to conduct a mega airshow on Marina Beach in Chennai on the occasion of the 92nd Air Force Day on October 6.

PIX: Mumbaikars bring out the vote

PIX: Mumbaikars bring out the vote

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

Till 3 pm Mumbai and suburbs saw a muted 40 per cent voting, but for those who voted it was an occasion to remember.

Mirwaiz Meets The Moulvis

Mirwaiz Meets The Moulvis

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

Umar Ganie captures glimpses of Mirwaiz Umar Farooq's meeting with Muttahida Majlis Ulmma at his residence in Srinagar, July 23, 2024.

Diljit Dosanjh's Emotional Tribute To Ratan Tata

Diljit Dosanjh's Emotional Tribute To Ratan Tata

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

'If there is one thing we can learn from his life, it is that we should work hard, think positive, be helpful and live life to its fullest.'

Starship Is Ready For Launch

Starship Is Ready For Launch

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

Glimpses of SpaceX's next-generation Starship spacecraft atop its powerful super heavy rocket is prepared for launch at the company's Boca Chica launchpad in Brownsville, Texas.

Chandrababu Meets Victims Of Explosion

Chandrababu Meets Victims Of Explosion

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

On Wednesday, August 21, 2024, 17 persons were killed and 33 hurt when a major fire and explosion ripped through a pharma unit at a company in Atchutapuram SEZ, Anakapalle, Visakhapatnam.