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A Mumbai Landmark Gets A Makeover

A Mumbai Landmark Gets A Makeover

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com captures glimpses from one of Mumbai's famous heritage buildings, the newly renovated David Sassoon Library and Reading Room.

Court extends Sisodia's judicial custody till June 2

Court extends Sisodia's judicial custody till June 2

Rediff.com12 May 2023

Special Judge M K Nagpal extended Sisodia's custody after the former Delhi deputy chief minister was produced before the court on expiry of his judicial custody.

Livingstone fires back: 'No dressing room drama'

Livingstone fires back: 'No dressing room drama'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

Morgan sensed something unsettling within the team and felt that could be the cause of the side's shambolic run.

'Aaj kal ke bacche'...

'Aaj kal ke bacche'...

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sarfaraz Khan and Dhruv Jurel stole the show in India's record-breaking victory in the Rajkot Test.

Nehru Memorial Museum renamed; pettiness, says Congress

Nehru Memorial Museum renamed; pettiness, says Congress

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

Teen Murti Bhavan served as the official residence of India's first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru.

The rise and fall of Dattajirao Gaekwad revealed

The rise and fall of Dattajirao Gaekwad revealed

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

As an Indian captain, he will enjoy his little piece of history and no one can take that away from him.

BJP releases manifesto for LS polls: No NRC in 'Modi ki guarantee'

BJP releases manifesto for LS polls: No NRC in 'Modi ki guarantee'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a pitch for electing a strong and stable government in an uncertain world beset by geopolitical tensions as the Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday released its manifesto, prioritising development and welfare while shunning populist measures and contentious issues like the National Register of Citizens (NRC).

Nitish all set to quit, Bihar to get new govt on Sunday: Source

Nitish all set to quit, Bihar to get new govt on Sunday: Source

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday appeared all set to make his second political volte face in less than three years, with a highly-placed source close to Kumar saying that the Janata Dal-United president is likely to tender his resignation by Sunday morning.

Henry Kissinger, 100, Passes Away

Henry Kissinger, 100, Passes Away

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

Dr Kissinger died on Wednesday at his home in Connecticut.

Unstoppable, tweets Congress with video of only Rahul, no Karnataka leaders

Unstoppable, tweets Congress with video of only Rahul, no Karnataka leaders

Rediff.com13 May 2023

However, the architects of the Congress's success, if the leads turn into the winning seats -- local Karnataka Congress leaders Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar or Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge -- were missing from the video.

A Tale Of 2 Halves: SKY And Inglis Show!

A Tale Of 2 Halves: SKY And Inglis Show!

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

With batters dominating the proceedings, India opened the T20I series against Australia with a thrilling two wicket win.

Centre seeks Maha nod to take over Ambedkar's London house

Centre seeks Maha nod to take over Ambedkar's London house

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

The file has been submitted for approval, the official in the Chief Minister's Office told PTI.

Why You Must Visit This Mumbai Landmark

Why You Must Visit This Mumbai Landmark

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

Mumbai's Church of St John the Evangelist or Afghan Church looks today as good as it did 158 years ago.

Axar's redemption: World Cup heartbreak to T20s hero

Axar's redemption: World Cup heartbreak to T20s hero

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

Needed to bowl stump to stump to negate dew factor: Axar Patel

Probe suppressed because of Arnab, says family of architect who killed self

Probe suppressed because of Arnab, says family of architect who killed self

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

Speaking to reporters, Naik's daughter Adnya and wife Akshata claimed they had sent applications seeking justice to the Prime Minister's Office and Raigad superintendent of police.

Out of power in Telangana, BRS eyes LS elections for redemption

Out of power in Telangana, BRS eyes LS elections for redemption

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

With the Congress in power in the state and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) snapping at its heels, the BRS is now fighting an existential battle.

BJP hopes to break new ground with Bharat Ratna awards

BJP hopes to break new ground with Bharat Ratna awards

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sought to send out the message that the ruling BJP, unlike its predecessors at the helm, is not guided by parochial politics in recognising contributions in the public life, as the party looks to break new ground during the polls.

'I apologise for their sins', Modi tells Madigas in Hyderabad

'I apologise for their sins', Modi tells Madigas in Hyderabad

Rediff.com11 Nov 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the Centre would soon form a committee which would adopt all possible ways for empowering Madigas (a SC community) with regard to their demand of categorisation of Scheduled Castes.

Ram temple invitation cards to be hand-delivered to guests

Ram temple invitation cards to be hand-delivered to guests

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

Besides, various representatives of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra, members of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, Vishwa Hindu Parishad and their allies are also aiding in hand-delivering the invitations.

After Nath, Gehlot rebuff, this strategist guided Congress to Telangana win

After Nath, Gehlot rebuff, this strategist guided Congress to Telangana win

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

Kanugolu had also made forays in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh following a directive from the party's central leadership but regional satraps Ashok Gehlot and Kamal Nath reportedly were not on the same page as the poll strategist.

5 Non-Coding Tech Jobs That Pay Well

5 Non-Coding Tech Jobs That Pay Well

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

These jobs don't necessarily require a degree in engineering or specialisation in coding.

'A creative mind never ages'

'A creative mind never ages'

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

Balkrishna V Doshi, who won the Pritzker Award in 2018 -- which is equivalent to the Nobel Prize in architecture -- passed into the ages this week. Sohini Das recalls an encounter with the the legendary architect, who was posthumously awarded the Padma Vibhushan in this year's Republic Day honours list.

6 ducks... India's unwanted record at Newlands!

6 ducks... India's unwanted record at Newlands!

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

23 wickets and several records fell on the opening day of the second and final Test in Cape Town on Wednesday.

Will he, won't he? Buzz on Nitish's BJP camp return

Will he, won't he? Buzz on Nitish's BJP camp return

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

Union Home Minister Amit Shah himself sounded more open to such a possibility in a recent interview.

Shanaka hails Siraj's 'outstanding display', blames Lankan batters

Shanaka hails Siraj's 'outstanding display', blames Lankan batters

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

Sri Lankan skipper Dasun Shanaka attributed his side's humiliating loss in the Asia Cup final to lack of application from batters and credited wrecker-in-chief Mohammed Siraj for his "outstanding" spell which set up India's 10-wicket win.

How Ram mandir is a true amalgamation of India

How Ram mandir is a true amalgamation of India

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

'The temple's construction is the result of collective wisdom of some of the best brains in the country. Water and sacred soil from almost all pilgrimage sites in India, including Gangotri, Yamunotri, Kailash Mansarovar, Prayags (there are seven Prayags) and all 'puris' (seven holy towns in India, besides Ayodhya) have been used in the making of the temple'

India one of the toughest markets for Uber: CEO Dara Khosrowshahi

India one of the toughest markets for Uber: CEO Dara Khosrowshahi

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

Uber Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Dara Khosrowshahi sees India as one of the toughest markets and a standard to succeed in any other part of the world. One of the biggest challenges for the ride-hailing firm, according to Khosrowshahi, is the expectation of Indian consumers for more services at lower spending. "India is one of the toughest markets out there.

'My Life Was In Danger'

'My Life Was In Danger'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

'I received many threatening calls and letters.' 'A fatwa was issued against me.'

World Cup door not closed on Harry Brook: Buttler

World Cup door not closed on Harry Brook: Buttler

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

Harry Brook's explosive batting was in full display on Tuesday when he smashed a 41-ball century in The Hundred competition.

SC junks plea saying Shah Jahan didn't build Taj Mahal

SC junks plea saying Shah Jahan didn't build Taj Mahal

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

A bench of Justices M R Shah and C T Ravikumar asked the petitioner to approach the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) and make a representation before it.

Govt eases rules, Gauba to stay as cabinet secretary till after 2024 LS polls

Govt eases rules, Gauba to stay as cabinet secretary till after 2024 LS polls

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

With the completion of this third extension, Rajiv Gauba will become the longest serving cabinet secretary of the country. Till now, B D Pande had been the longest serving cabinet secretary from November 2, 1972, to March 31, 1977.

Why Aattam Is A Masterpiece

Why Aattam Is A Masterpiece

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

What follows is essentially a long scene set in a single location, and you watch in amazement as the scene grows into one of Indian cinema's funniest and most spectacular pieces of sustained craftsmanship, accumulating emotional power and subtext, growing wings and claws, becoming its own beast, applauds Sreehari Nair.

Warner breaks silence: Full truth on ball-tampering saga

Warner breaks silence: Full truth on ball-tampering saga

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

Warner set new standards for explosive openers in his early years in the Test game

Bharat Ratna to Advani emphasizes his role in BJP's rise

Bharat Ratna to Advani emphasizes his role in BJP's rise

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

The Bharat Ratna for him comes nine years after the honour was bestowed on former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. The two leaders together spearheaded the journey of the Jana Sangh and then the BJP for over five decades.

Croatia down Switzerland to win Hopman Cup

Croatia down Switzerland to win Hopman Cup

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

Croatia became the first team to win the mixed-gender team competition following the tournament's return to the tennis calendar after a four-year absence.

How India celebrated 1st Republic Day

How India celebrated 1st Republic Day

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

Iconic public buildings, parks and railway stations dazzled with lights on the night of January 26, 1950 turning the capital city into a "fairyland".

Decoding India's Dress Code

Decoding India's Dress Code

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

...Is a cultural swaraj under way, wonders Ajit Balakrishnan.

Nitish Kumar: Longest-serving Bihar CM despite JD-U's majority challenges

Nitish Kumar: Longest-serving Bihar CM despite JD-U's majority challenges

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

Concealed beneath the feat, which testifies to his political acumen and survival instincts, is the fact that the 72-year-old leader could never remain at peace with his allies which also made him change partners frequently.

Ram temple construction at halfway point: Trust secy

Ram temple construction at halfway point: Trust secy

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

The sanctum sanctorum has been designed in such a way that the rays of the rising sun fall on the idol's forehead, he said.

BJP slams Cong after Tharoor terms Musharraf as 'a real force for peace'

BJP slams Cong after Tharoor terms Musharraf as 'a real force for peace'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2023

Tharoor's social media post condoling Musharraf's demise evoked a sharp response from the Bharatiya Janata Party which accused the Congress of "Pakistan parasti (worshipping)".