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PHOTOS: Train services resume after nearly 2 months

PHOTOS: Train services resume after nearly 2 months

Rediff.com13 May 2020

A total of 1,177 passengers are booked on the New Delhi-Bilaspur special train, which departed at 4 pm, while 1,122 passengers are booked on the New Delhi-Dibrugarh special train that departed at 4:45 pm.

Group mission accomplished, now France need to step up a gear

Group mission accomplished, now France need to step up a gear

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

France are still a work in progress requiring tweaks despite coasting through to the knockout phase of Euro 2016 as group winners on Sunday, according to coach Didier Deschamps.

London airspace's closure leads to massive flight disruptions

London airspace's closure leads to massive flight disruptions

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

London's airspace, one of the world's busiest travel routes, was temporarily closed on Friday due to a computer failure, causing severe disruptions in domestic and international flight operations.

Ever celebrated a Virtual Diwali?

Ever celebrated a Virtual Diwali?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2017

'I sat in the grass with avatars or 3D digital bodies controlled by others, reminiscing about phuljharis and chakhris, gazing up at fireworks programmed earlier in the day,' says Ashish Sharma.

'Who will feed us for three months?'

'Who will feed us for three months?'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

Sheela Bhatt drives from New Delhi to Agra and Firozabad to capture the stories of an India under lockdown.

AAI chairman opposes privatisation of airports, loses his job

AAI chairman opposes privatisation of airports, loses his job

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

In a late night development, chairman of the state-run Airports Authority of India, V P Agarwal, was removed from his post apparently because of his "opposition" to privatisation of more airports in the country, sources said.

World Cup diary: Russia coach wins graffiti honour

World Cup diary: Russia coach wins graffiti honour

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

Stanislav Cherchesov is getting the big graffiti treatment in Russia after coaching the home team to the second round of the World Cup for the first time in 32 years.

Parking woes hit India's border trade with Bangladesh

Parking woes hit India's border trade with Bangladesh

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

While the Bongaon municipality accommodates 1,200 trucks, the rest are at the mercy of private parking lots, where contractors charge an upfront fee of about Rs 4,000 per day.

Polls open: Scotland's historic vote for independence

Polls open: Scotland's historic vote for independence

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

Should Scotland be an independent country? Voters face a straightforward question yes and no as they head to the polls to cast their ballot in the country's landmark referendum.

Ad industry fears note ban will hit 2016 growth as spending slows

Ad industry fears note ban will hit 2016 growth as spending slows

Rediff.com1 Dec 2016

Ban on high-value currency sends advertising industry into a tailspin.

Indian air travellers to Dubai nearly 8.3 million this year

Indian air travellers to Dubai nearly 8.3 million this year

Rediff.com10 Dec 2013

The hike in Indian passengers travelling to or through Dubai International airport has been caused by the fact that seven Indian and Dubai airlines operated to and from 20 Indian cities, which have a total of 185 flights every week, Dubai Airports' media relations manager Zaigham Ali said in New Delhi.

Taser, anyone?

Taser, anyone?

Rediff.com30 Aug 2017

'70 years after Independence,' says Kishore Singh, 'we're having to arm ourselves against a new enemy out on the roads to molest, burgle, attack and threaten.'

Shah Rukh, Akshay in Forbes' HIGHEST PAID celebrities of 2016

Shah Rukh, Akshay in Forbes' HIGHEST PAID celebrities of 2016

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

Guess who takes up the top spot!

'We won't have Onam this year'

'We won't have Onam this year'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

Flood in the rice bowl: Keralites who lost everything stare at uncertainty.

Shooting in US airport kills 1 security officer, injures many

Shooting in US airport kills 1 security officer, injures many

Rediff.com2 Nov 2013

At least three persons were injured in a shooting incident at Los AngelesInternationalAirport - one of the busiest in the US - prompting authorities to evacuate two terminals and ground all planes, reports said.

Mission Raftaar to see Indian trains running at 160kmph

Mission Raftaar to see Indian trains running at 160kmph

Rediff.com6 Nov 2016

"We have firmed up an action plan to increase the train speed to up to 160 km per hour on the total 9000-km main trunk routes across the country as part of the Mission Raftaar project. To begin with we have started the work on two major busy routes of Delhi-Mumbai and Delhi-Howrah," said a senior Railway Ministry official involved with the project.

Have you heard of 'Nam O' beach?

Have you heard of 'Nam O' beach?

Rediff.com3 May 2018

A journey that can teach us all a thing or two about resilience.

Sai's Take: The Bengal tinder box

Sai's Take: The Bengal tinder box

Rediff.com15 May 2019

Violence has always been a fact of life in Bengal's politics; it is just that the faces have changed, the contesting ideologies have changed, says Saisuresh Sivawamy.

Mediterranean shipwrecks kill 700 migrants

Mediterranean shipwrecks kill 700 migrants

Rediff.com30 May 2016

Up to 700 migrants, including 40 children, are feared to have died this week while crossing the Mediterranean, based on the accounts that survivors told aid workers once they reached safety.

Now, Wi-Fi service at New Delhi railway station

Now, Wi-Fi service at New Delhi railway station

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

Close to 5 lakh passengers travelling via the New Delhi railway station, the busiest in the country, will now be able to connect to the internet through the Wi-Fi service, which was launched at the station.

PIX: Security beefed up for PM Modi's visit to Guwahati

PIX: Security beefed up for PM Modi's visit to Guwahati

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

In the wake of the recovery of a powerful improvised explosive device from a passenger train ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Guwahati in Assam on November 29, security agencies have been forced to embark on a detailed inspection of all the vulnerable locations including those frequented by VIPs.

Sangam turns into biggest confluence of human faith as 5 cr take dip

Sangam turns into biggest confluence of human faith as 5 cr take dip

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

Traditionally the biggest of all the sacred bathing days in the 50-day long Mela, Mauni Amavasya this time holds greater significance as it falls on a Monday and that too during the Kumbh - a rather rare combination on many accounts.

UK starts Ebola screening at Heathrow airport

UK starts Ebola screening at Heathrow airport

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

The United Kingdom on Tuesday started screening for the Ebola virus at Heathrow airport by testing the temperature of the passengers arriving from countries at risk in Britain, the first European Union country to begin such screenings.

Why Gujarat's 'GIFT' is doomed to fail

Why Gujarat's 'GIFT' is doomed to fail

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

GIFT is a financial centre almost entirely devoid of bankers and, indeed, of people.

Pichai on how to bring the web to more people

Pichai on how to bring the web to more people

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

"I feel that this is the new power of democracy," Modi said.

Amid rains, a 24-hr struggle to clear main runway of Mumbai airport

Amid rains, a 24-hr struggle to clear main runway of Mumbai airport

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

Rains made the job more challenging as it was making the ground soft, the AIESL CEO said.

Stunning models who rule the ramp

Stunning models who rule the ramp

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

12 models who prove that Dark is Always Beautiful!

Odds favour Kejriwal, but air not even yet

Odds favour Kejriwal, but air not even yet

Rediff.com2 Jan 2016

Delhi's chief minister claims success, but his ambitious odd even scheme's real test could be on Monday.

RS disrupted over renaming of Mughalsarai station

RS disrupted over renaming of Mughalsarai station

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

While Agarwal said the government was trying to change character of the country, his other party colleagues said the names of persons 'who have made no contribution to the freedom struggle' are being given.

India to get first dedicated rail freight corridor in December

India to get first dedicated rail freight corridor in December

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

The double-line pilot section will be commissioned with an investment of Rs 1,000 crore.

Can India carry winning momentum in fourth Test?

Can India carry winning momentum in fourth Test?

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

Having made a commendable comeback from the brink of a series defeat, India will look to increase their stranglehold on hosts England to draw parity when the two teams square off for the fourth Test, in Southampton, on Thursday.

How India shopped online this festive season

How India shopped online this festive season

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

What sold the most this year? Beauty, toys and baby care, sports and fitness, television and large appliances, followed by fashion, says T E Narasimhan.

Kerala floods: Centre releases Rs 600 cr; CM seeks Rs 2,600 crore special package

Kerala floods: Centre releases Rs 600 cr; CM seeks Rs 2,600 crore special package

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

An estimated 223 people have lost their lives since August 8 in Kerala's worst floods in decades that has caused damage worth more than Rs 20,000 crore.

LFW auditions: Where dreams of stardom come true

LFW auditions: Where dreams of stardom come true

Rediff.com15 Jun 2017

Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com captures the anxiety and excitement at the model auditions in Mumbai.

Why Ayushmann Khurrana is not interested in Rs 200 crores

Why Ayushmann Khurrana is not interested in Rs 200 crores

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

'I can do slice-of-life kind of films anytime; But playing a cop is different. It's difficult to maintain that intensity on screen. That's where the real acting comes in place.'

Phase one of Bengaluru Metro to be launched today

Phase one of Bengaluru Metro to be launched today

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

People will be able to cut commute times significantly.

Rain batters Mumbai for 2nd consecutive day; rail, air traffic hit

Rain batters Mumbai for 2nd consecutive day; rail, air traffic hit

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

As many as 108 flights cancelled and another 51 diverted to nearby airports.

Uber temporarily suspends surge pricing in Delhi

Uber temporarily suspends surge pricing in Delhi

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

Taxi aggregator Uber has temporarily suspended surge pricing in Delhi-NCR region, following wide criticism for the manifold increase in fares.

F1: Hamilton wins dramatic Brazilian GP to keep title race alive

F1: Hamilton wins dramatic Brazilian GP to keep title race alive

Rediff.com14 Nov 2016

Mercedes' British driver Lewis Hamilton won the Brazilian Grand Prix at the Interlagos Circuit in Sao Paulo on Sunday to keep the Formula One Championship alive with one race left this season.

'Amrish Puri banned me from film sets'

'Amrish Puri banned me from film sets'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

'I would get very pampered on the sets so my grandpa used to get very scared about that.' 'He would think I would feel great from inside and my life would get messed up.'