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Singing Jana Gana Mana Atop Everest

Singing Jana Gana Mana Atop Everest

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

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RG Kar: 'My Daughter Was Killed Elsewhere'

RG Kar: 'My Daughter Was Killed Elsewhere'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

'A murder has occurred in the room, but there were no signs of struggle.' 'RG Kar says the body was discovered at 9:30 am. But the media was informed at 8:30 am.' 'We realised that crucial evidence was being destroyed.' 'She had several bite marks on her neck, but no swab was collected.' 'My daughter had 28 injuries on her body. But there was no DNA of the assailant under her nails.' 'Are you saying she did not try to defend herself?'

How 156 Soldiers Built A Bridge of Hope In 36 Hours

How 156 Soldiers Built A Bridge of Hope In 36 Hours

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

'It was a war-like situation, but instead of enemy fire, we fought against the vagaries of nature,' says Major Seeta Shelke.

The Woman Who Lost Everything

The Woman Who Lost Everything

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

When the landslide hit, Sruthi's house was washed away, along with its inhabitants. She lost her entire family and some relatives. All she had left for a close confidante was her fiance Jenson. Days after the landslide and the loss of her family, Jenson died in a road accident that also left Sruthi with serious injuries. News of the accident and Sruthi's backdrop as the lone surviving member of a family wiped out in the July landslide, was picked up by the media, and people rushed to help.

'Congress' Biggest Mistake Was...'

'Congress' Biggest Mistake Was...'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

'...to think apna time aa gaya after the 2024 election.'

Thousands join in as Modi leads nation in cleanliness drive ahead of Gandhi Jayanti

Thousands join in as Modi leads nation in cleanliness drive ahead of Gandhi Jayanti

Rediff.com1 Oct 2023

Wielding a broom, the prime minister took part in the drive along with fitness influencer Ankit Baiyanpuriya.

Time To Shut Down Coaching Classes?

Time To Shut Down Coaching Classes?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

The coaching-tuition-profiteering model built on the back of a broken education system is a scandal and an abomination, and must go, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

'I want to command the respect of my men, not demand it'

'I want to command the respect of my men, not demand it'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

Anshu Kumar, 21, son of government school teachers from a village in Bihar, won the President's Silver Medal at the NDA. He commanded the grand passing out parade and will go on to join the Indian Navy.

A grateful nation and a proud school

A grateful nation and a proud school

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

'It was not surprising that joining the armed forces was one of the priority professions that the students strived for. Probably, the training in school helped adjusting to the regimentalised life of the fauj.'

1971 War: Living To Fly Another Day

1971 War: Living To Fly Another Day

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

'You are to train three Bangladeshi pilots to fly this Chetak helicopter. Your task begins now.'

16 best military PHOTOS that capture America's bravehearts

16 best military PHOTOS that capture America's bravehearts

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

The winners of the annual US Military Photographer of the Year competition showcase the compelling body of work military photographers compiled in 2014.

Deoghar Disaster: IAF's Mission Impossible

Deoghar Disaster: IAF's Mission Impossible

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

'Imagine hanging from a thin steel cable under a helicopter with certain death staring at you below, being pulled up slowly in the din and downwash of the helicopter.' IAF Veteran Air Commodore Nitin Sathe, a helicopter pilot himself, reports on how the air force rescued those trapped in the Deoghar cable cars disaster last fortnight.

China's Communist Party celebrates its 100th anniversary

China's Communist Party celebrates its 100th anniversary

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

The celebrations began with a fly past and Chinese President Xi Jinping, who heads the Communist Party of China, arrived at the function dressed in the Mao suit.

PIX: Unseen photos reveal George W Bush's response to 9/11 attacks

PIX: Unseen photos reveal George W Bush's response to 9/11 attacks

Rediff.com12 May 2016

Previously unseen photographs of then-US President George W. Bush during 9/11 have been released.

Heavy rains lash Telangana, govt declares 3-day holiday for schools, colleges

Heavy rains lash Telangana, govt declares 3-day holiday for schools, colleges

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

The chief secretary said that as the state is witnessing heavy rains over the last three days, the collectors should be on high alert and take all steps to prevent loss of life, cattle or damage to any property.

Himachal rain fury: Death toll rises to 74

Himachal rain fury: Death toll rises to 74

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

Since the onset of the monsoon on June 24, 217 persons have died in rain-related incidents in Himachal Pradesh.

Soni Somarajan's INSPIRING LIFE

Soni Somarajan's INSPIRING LIFE

Rediff.com21 Nov 2020

It was Soni Somarajan's biggest dream -- to see himself as a proud member of the Indian Armed Forces. When Life brutally shattered that dream, he wove a new one.

Cyclone Michaung leaves trail of death and destruction

Cyclone Michaung leaves trail of death and destruction

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

A dozen people lost their lives in various rain-related incidents in and around Chennai while personnel on fishing boats and farm tractors were engaged in rescuing stranded people on Tuesday.

Obamas bid farewell to Mumbai

Obamas bid farewell to Mumbai

Rediff.com7 Nov 2010

Rediff.com's Sumit Rajwade took photos of Air Force One taking off from the Mumbai airport.

4-star or 5-star? Status of CDS remains unclear

4-star or 5-star? Status of CDS remains unclear

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

Given Prime Minister Modi's emphasis on "sharp(ening) coordination" rather than "joint command", analysts are guessing that a four-star permanent chairman of the chiefs of staff committee is likely, with the title of CDS, if not the functions and five-star rank, reports Ajai Shukla. Ajai Shukla reports.

Pele gets warm reception in New Delhi

Pele gets warm reception in New Delhi

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

Brazilian football legend Pele was greeted to a warm reception in New Delhi on Wednesday, with around 100-odd enthusiastic fans and officials turning up to receive him at the airport in his first visit in the Capital.

Move south, Israel warns Gazans as ground ops pick up

Move south, Israel warns Gazans as ground ops pick up

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

The Israel Defence Forces has issued an advisory for Gaza residents, warning them to relocate south 'immediately', saying that the window 'to act' is closing as Israel continues to expand its operations in Gaza.

When Smog Draped The Capital

When Smog Draped The Capital

Rediff.com4 Nov 2023

The city's AQI on Friday was the worst since the previous high recorded on November 12, 2021.

Gehlot says his speech axed at Modi event; PMO responds

Gehlot says his speech axed at Modi event; PMO responds

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Gehlot said he was welcoming Modi to Rajasthan through his tweet as he would not be able to do so through his speech.

New York Labor Day Parade Was A Spectacle!

New York Labor Day Parade Was A Spectacle!

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

Thousands of workers of every description -- from journalists to steel workers, from painters to New York cops, from auto to engineering workers -- marched for two hours down 5th Avenue one of Manhattan's most iconic thoroughfares, reports Jyoti Punwani.

Emergency declared in New York city as torrential rain floods subways, roads

Emergency declared in New York city as torrential rain floods subways, roads

Rediff.com30 Sep 2023

The heaviest rainfall began to ease across hard-hit portions of Manhattan and Brooklyn late Friday morning, but another round is expected in the afternoon and could reinvigorate dangerous flooding.

Why Did Putin Target Vinnytsia?

Why Did Putin Target Vinnytsia?

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

The university town of Vinnytsia in Ukraine, where scores of Indians have studied over the years, came under sudden Russian attack on Friday, July 14, 2022.

COMING UP In October: Ganapath, Dono, Tejas

COMING UP In October: Ganapath, Dono, Tejas

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

Tiger Shroff returns to the big screen after 18 months... Kangana plays a fighter pilot...Vidhu Vinod Chopra directs 12th Fail and much more...

Senior IAF officer dies in Jaguar crash in Gujarat

Senior IAF officer dies in Jaguar crash in Gujarat

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

A Court of Inquiry into the incident has been ordered.

'It is not so much about dropping bombs on a target, it is the effect that that bomb creates'

'It is not so much about dropping bombs on a target, it is the effect that that bomb creates'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

'The Balakot mission was an act of political signaling that India is willing to raise the price that the Pakistani State has to pay in order to support terrorism.'

Philip's Review: Worth A Watch

Philip's Review: Worth A Watch

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

Philip's is a light-hearted film you can enjoy with your family and safely recommend to your friends, endorses Divya Nair.

Is Doval the reason there's no CDS?

Is Doval the reason there's no CDS?

Rediff.com13 May 2022

Gen Bipin Rawat's appointment, first as army chief superseding two other army commanders, and then as CDS, was the consequence of his close personal rapport with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval. Now, with General Rawat gone and nobody named to replace him as CDS, it is evident that no other top military officer enjoys that relationship with Doval, observes Ajai Shukla.

'I didn't want to be shot by my friends'

'I didn't want to be shot by my friends'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

IAF Flying Officer Jawahar Lal Bhargava was forced to stayed in the POW camp at Rawalpindi for the year that followed only to be released in December 1972.

Top 8: Awesome innovations by Indian teens

Top 8: Awesome innovations by Indian teens

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

These teens have interesting solutions to every day problems.

VOTE! Melania Trump's best look during visit to India

VOTE! Melania Trump's best look during visit to India

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

Take the poll and let us know which look you liked the best.

Uzbekistan: Land Of Arabian Nights

Uzbekistan: Land Of Arabian Nights

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

Uzbekistan lives comfortably in several centuries but is also a forward-looking nation, Deepa Gahlot discovers on a visit to this Central Asian country.

Air India continues to sink, when will the govt wake up?

Air India continues to sink, when will the govt wake up?

Rediff.com3 Apr 2015

The Union government has no 'Buy India' policy, but has a 'Buy Air India' policy.

Assam: Gunman hijacks school van, abducts girl

Assam: Gunman hijacks school van, abducts girl

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

An unidentified gunman on Wednesday hijacked a school van carrying 11 passengers from Simaluguri town in Sivasagar district of Assam and abducted a girl student of Class VI. The gunman then fled into the jungle along the Assam-Nagaland boundary near Bihubor around 2.30pm.

Remembering The Day JFK Died

Remembering The Day JFK Died

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

November 22, 2023 marks 60 years since US President John F Kennedy's assassination.

Emergency plan to combat air pollution rolled out in Delhi-NCR

Emergency plan to combat air pollution rolled out in Delhi-NCR

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

Under the emergency plan, stringent actions are implemented based on the air quality of the city.