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Tonga Rides Are Back In Srinagar

Tonga Rides Are Back In Srinagar

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

Tonga rides in Srinagar offer a nostalgic glimpse into the city's past, when horse-drawn carts were once a primary mode of transport along its streets and bridges.

Protest Outside White House Over Trump's Iran War

Protest Outside White House Over Trump's Iran War

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

On April 7, hundreds of activists gathered outside the White House in Washington, DC, to oppose American military involvement in Iran.

West Bengal Polls Phase II: Touch And Go Seats

West Bengal Polls Phase II: Touch And Go Seats

Rediff.com7 days ago

Polling for West Bengal's remaining 142 assembly seats will be held in the second phase on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.

West Bengal Elections: How Many Crorepatis In Phase II?

West Bengal Elections: How Many Crorepatis In Phase II?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

142 assembly seats will go to the polls on April 29 in phase 2.

Nitish Kumar Takes Oath As Rajya Sabha MP

Nitish Kumar Takes Oath As Rajya Sabha MP

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

On Friday, April 10, Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman C P Radhakrishnan administered the oath to Nitish Kumar as Bihar's elected Rajya Sabha MP at Parliament House, New Delhi.

How Many Crorepatis Are Fighting Tamil Nadu Elections?

How Many Crorepatis Are Fighting Tamil Nadu Elections?

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

The polling for the Tamil Nadu Assembly's 234 seats will take place on Thursday, April 23, 2026.

West Bengal Elections: How Many Crorepatis In Phase I?

West Bengal Elections: How Many Crorepatis In Phase I?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

Out of the 294 West Bengal Assembly seats, 152 will go to the polls in the first phase on Thursday, April 23, 2026.

India To Have 313 Billionaires By 2031

India To Have 313 Billionaires By 2031

Rediff.com4 days ago

The country's billionaire count rose 58 per cent over the past five years to 207 in 2026.

The Rediff Podcast: Indrani Mukerjea: Why I Chose Peace Over Fame

The Rediff Podcast: Indrani Mukerjea: Why I Chose Peace Over Fame

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

From boardrooms to ballrooms -- Indrani Mukerjea is back, unbothered, unstoppable, and gloriously, unapologetically herself.

Devotees Flock To Babulnath Temple In Mumbai For Mahashivratri

Devotees Flock To Babulnath Temple In Mumbai For Mahashivratri

Rediff.com15 Feb 2026

On the occasion of Mahashivratri on Sunday, February 15, 2026, devotees gathered in large numbers to worship Lord Shiva at the Babulnath Temple in south Mumbai.

Tamil Nadu, West Bengal Phase I: Touch And Go Seats

Tamil Nadu, West Bengal Phase I: Touch And Go Seats

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

The polling for the Tamil Nadu Elections will take place on Thursday, April 23, 2026. Out of the 294 assembly seats, 152 seats in West Bengal will go to polls in the first phase on Thursday.

Iranians Rally Behind New Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei

Iranians Rally Behind New Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

On Monday, March 9, Mojtaba Khamenei was appointed Iran's new supreme leader, succeeding his father Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Kashmiri Pandits Celebrate Mahashivratri

Kashmiri Pandits Celebrate Mahashivratri

Rediff.com15 Feb 2026

On Sunday, February 15, 2026, Kashmiri Pandits offered special prayers at the Shankaracharya temple during Mahashivratri celebrations also locally known as Herath at the Shankaracharya mountain overlooking the Dal lake in Srinagar.

How Many Crorepatis Are Fighting Kerala Polls?

How Many Crorepatis Are Fighting Kerala Polls?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

Crorepati Candidates: Congress (61). BJP (52). CPM (52).

Republic Day: Army Keeps Strict Vigil On LoC

Republic Day: Army Keeps Strict Vigil On LoC

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

Indian Army personnel maintain a strict vigil along the Line of Control in Uri, Baramulla, on Republic Day.

Toxic Foam Engulfs Yamuna Again!

Toxic Foam Engulfs Yamuna Again!

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

Thick toxic foam blanketed stretches of the Yamuna, once again highlighting the alarming levels of pollution in the river.

Himanta Sarma Warns Top Cop Over Delay In Pawan Khera's Arrest

Himanta Sarma Warns Top Cop Over Delay In Pawan Khera's Arrest

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

The chief minister is 'more upset with the Assam police than with Pawan Khera.'

When Shehbaz Sharif Met Vance, Ghalibaf

When Shehbaz Sharif Met Vance, Ghalibaf

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

CNN and Al Jazeera report that the Americans and Iranians are discussing a way out of conflict and hostilities face to face, in the same room -- the first time that such a high level interaction has taken place since the Islamic Revolution of 1979.

TVK: 34.91%. DMK: 24%. AIADMK: 21%.

TVK: 34.91%. DMK: 24%. AIADMK: 21%.

Rediff.com1 days ago

One of the standout stories of the TVK victory was that of 30-year-old R Sabarinathan, the son of Vijay's driver from Virugambakkam.

TN Welfare Push Raises Fiscal Risks For New Government

TN Welfare Push Raises Fiscal Risks For New Government

Rediff.com1 days ago

Amid the arithmetic of subsidies, consumption and capacity, whichever government assumes office in Tamil Nadu after May 4 is likely to inherit a growing debate over how far the state can continue to expand welfare promises without placing additional strain on public finances and the power sector.

Tricolour-Painted Man At Srinagar's Lal Chowk

Tricolour-Painted Man At Srinagar's Lal Chowk

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

On Monday, a man painted the Tricolour on his body and waved the national flag with a model of the BrahMos missile on the hand on Republic Day at Lal Chowk in Srinagar.

How Many Crorepatis Are Fighting Assam Elections?

How Many Crorepatis Are Fighting Assam Elections?

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

Total number of 722 candidates are in the fray for 126 seats.

President Murmu Takes Sortie In Prachand

President Murmu Takes Sortie In Prachand

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

On February 27, President Droupadi Murmu undertook a sortie in the indigenous Light Combat Helicopter PRACHAND at Air Force Station Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.

Vijay Delivers Political Blockbuster With Whistle Revolution

Vijay Delivers Political Blockbuster With Whistle Revolution

Rediff.com1 days ago

Launched in 2024, the TVK has Vijay's shift into politics was not sudden as he had been doing groundwork since 2009, when he launched his fan club, the Vijay Makkal Iyakkam.

Srinagar Temple Reopens After 36 Years

Srinagar Temple Reopens After 36 Years

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

On Thursday, Kashmiri Pandits offered special prayers at the historic Raghunath temple in Srinagar on the first day of its reopening after a gap of 36 years, coinciding with the festival of Ram Navami.

Is Dealer-Led Trading On The Way Out?

Is Dealer-Led Trading On The Way Out?

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

Most active traders prefer mobile applications that provide real-time alerts, including price targets -- functions that dealers once delivered through client calls.

Why Was Sunetra Pawar In Delhi?

Why Was Sunetra Pawar In Delhi?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

On Wednesday, two weeks after husband Ajit Pawar perished in a tragic air crash in Baramati, Sunetra Pawar met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi.

VinFast VF 7 MPV comes with free buyback, free charging

VinFast VF 7 MPV comes with free buyback, free charging

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

If you value space, low running costs and lack of features don't bother you, only then look at this Vinfast.

Iran Missiles Hit Israel

Iran Missiles Hit Israel

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

On Monday, March 9, Iran fired barrage of missiles in Central Israel including Yehud and Holon leaving one dead and several injured.

Assam Verdict: Why BJP Won, Congress Lost

Assam Verdict: Why BJP Won, Congress Lost

Rediff.com1 days ago

'The BJP successfully merged governance with identity. That's a powerful combination in Assam's political context.'

Assam: Congress Jolted As Candidate Quits Before Polls

Assam: Congress Jolted As Candidate Quits Before Polls

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

'I repeatedly contacted the party leadership, but they didn't take my calls. The District Congress Committee offered no assistance.' 'I waited for a long time, and when no response came, I decided to quit the party.'

Nitish's Son To Plunge Into Politics

Nitish's Son To Plunge Into Politics

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

Nishant, a non-controversial figure, is like his father, an engineer.

'Equity Investing In Good Shape And Fashionable As Ever!'

'Equity Investing In Good Shape And Fashionable As Ever!'

Rediff.com7 days ago

'In India's case, an extended earnings slowdown accompanied by rich valuations have dimmed returns since late 2024.'

Pawan Khera-Himanta Biswa Sarma Row Escalates

Pawan Khera-Himanta Biswa Sarma Row Escalates

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

What began as a war of words has now turned into a sharp political and legal confrontation, with both sides digging in.

Slimming Drug Boom Sparks Misuse Concerns: 'They Are Not Meant For Cosmetic Weight Loss'

Slimming Drug Boom Sparks Misuse Concerns: 'They Are Not Meant For Cosmetic Weight Loss'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

The fast-growing GLP-1 market, propelled by lower-cost generics following patent expiry, is widening availability beyond patients with obesity and diabetes -- but also driving unsupervised, appearance-led demand, according to doctors.

Guwahati Court Rejects NBW Against Pawan Khera

Guwahati Court Rejects NBW Against Pawan Khera

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

'The grounds shown by the investigating officer (IO) for issuance of non-bailable warrant were 'entirely based on presumptions and conjectures, and are not supported by any material on record',' the court said.

Can West Bengal Regain Its Lost Pride?

Can West Bengal Regain Its Lost Pride?

Rediff.com5 days ago

If West Bengal does not begin to reclaim its lost pride, the state would have lost -- perhaps irreversibly, this time, notes Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta (retd).

India's Enemies, Watch Out For Bhairav!

India's Enemies, Watch Out For Bhairav!

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

Bhairav, a special force raised by the Indian Army, is being readied to meet the challenges of modern warfare. All its troops are capable of handling drones and deploying them to target bases and formations inside enemy territory.

Assam: Train Mows Down Buffalo Herd

Assam: Train Mows Down Buffalo Herd

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

The impact was so severe that none of the buffaloes survived.

Pakistan All Set For 'Islamabad Talks'

Pakistan All Set For 'Islamabad Talks'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

On Saturday, April 11, 2026, Pakistan is set to host crucial US-Iran talks aimed at solidifying a fragile ceasefire and de-escalating tensions in the Middle East.