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India's New Silk Route

India's New Silk Route

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

The enduring legacy of trade routes lies in shared stories and religious diversity. Can the India-Middle East-Europe Economic corridor harness this legacy to empower nations, asks Arundhuti Dasgupta.

'Unity in diversity has helped us survive'

'Unity in diversity has helped us survive'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

'The BJP is trying to change this mantra.'

Celebrate Constitution by practicing its ideals every day: CJI

Celebrate Constitution by practicing its ideals every day: CJI

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

Justice Chandrachud said unlike many countries, India's Constitution was forged by Indians here in New Delhi

Bihar BJP MLA draws flak for remaining seated during state anthem in assembly

Bihar BJP MLA draws flak for remaining seated during state anthem in assembly

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

The state anthem was played on the last day of the budget session and BJP MLA Jibesh Kumar Mishra was seen remaining seated through it.

Did drunk Secret Service agents crash into White House?

Did drunk Secret Service agents crash into White House?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

Two senior United States Secret Service agents are being investigated over allegations that they crashed a government car into White House security barricades under the influence of alcohol, a media report said.

'In Telangana, the biggest change would happen culturally'

'In Telangana, the biggest change would happen culturally'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2013

Rao's son K T Rama Rao, a TRS leader said that they are open to a working relationship with the Congress. "Give us some time, and we will work out the modalities and take the next step," he said in this interview with rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa.

Muted I-Day celebrations in Manipur; Imphal wears deserted look

Muted I-Day celebrations in Manipur; Imphal wears deserted look

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

It was a muted Independence Day celebrations because of the dawn-to-dusk general strike called by multiple militant outfits and the loss of lives and property of hundreds of people over the last three months in the ethnic strife.

Why The World Must Worry About Zaporizhzhia

Why The World Must Worry About Zaporizhzhia

Rediff.com27 Aug 2022

The military conflict around the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine -- Europe's largest nuclear plant -- has raised fears of an accident worse than the Chernobyl accident in 1986.

India breaks silence on Taiwan, calls for avoiding change in status quo

India breaks silence on Taiwan, calls for avoiding change in status quo

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

India on Friday said it was concerned over the developments around Taiwan and called for avoiding "unilateral actions" to change the status quo in the region, days after China held its biggest-ever military drills around the self-ruled island following US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to it.

4 AAP MLAs detained ahead of protest outside Shah's house

4 AAP MLAs detained ahead of protest outside Shah's house

Rediff.com13 Dec 2020

The Aam Aadmi Party has alleged misappropriation of over Rs 2,400 crore in the North Delhi and South Delhi municipal corporations, and had announced to stage protests outside the residences of Shah and Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal from Sunday till the probe is ordered.

Ukraine: RESCUED From The Debris

Ukraine: RESCUED From The Debris

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

Latest glimpses from Ukraine's ground zero.

'ISRO was their first wife'

'ISRO was their first wife'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

'One thing about ISRO is that all the people who work there are passionate about their work.' 'They did not mind spending day and night over there.' 'Even today it is like that.'

LA28 announce key dates for Summer Olympics

LA28 announce key dates for Summer Olympics

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

The Opening Ceremony of the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles will be held on July 14 and the Games will conclude on July 30, games organizer LA28 announced on Monday.

Adivasi vs vanvasi debate is meaningless: Scheduled Tribes panel chief

Adivasi vs vanvasi debate is meaningless: Scheduled Tribes panel chief

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

The Constitution refers to tribal people as Scheduled Tribes, NCST chairman Harsh Chouhan said.

Mr Putin, How Many More Ukrainians Must Die?

Mr Putin, How Many More Ukrainians Must Die?

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

Russian missile strikes continue to devastate Kharkiv and Odesa in Ukraine.

All Set For Republic Day Parade!

All Set For Republic Day Parade!

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Glimpses of the dress rehearsal for the Republic Day Parade.

Modi to visit US, Egypt from June 20-25. Details here

Modi to visit US, Egypt from June 20-25. Details here

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

Modi's visit to the US will commence in New York, where he will lead the celebrations of the International Day of Yoga at the headquarters of the United Nations on June 21.

Bhupendra Patel takes oath as Gujarat CM, allots portfolios

Bhupendra Patel takes oath as Gujarat CM, allots portfolios

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

Patel was administered the oath as the 18th chief minister by Governor Acharya Devvrat at a function held at the Helipad Ground near the new Secretariat.

Illegal part of home razed of man accused of urinating on tribal youth

Illegal part of home razed of man accused of urinating on tribal youth

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

Police on Wednesday arrested a man accused of urinating on a tribal youth in Madhya Pradesh's Sidhi district, an official said.

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.

State has duty to recognise queer unions, says CJI Chandrachud

State has duty to recognise queer unions, says CJI Chandrachud

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud on Tuesday said the State has an obligation to recognise unions entered into by queer couples and grant them benefit under the law.

Wishes pour in as PM Modi turns 73

Wishes pour in as PM Modi turns 73

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

The prime minister will be part of the launch of several development initiatives on his birthday.

'He will move to a new Parliament on Ganesh Chaturthi'

'He will move to a new Parliament on Ganesh Chaturthi'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

'The Constitution of India is a stumbling block. So, they want a Presidential mode of election.' 'This is the sole purpose of the BJP to go for one nation, one election.'

Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway: Why Rani Was Apprehensive

Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway: Why Rani Was Apprehensive

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

'Rani was apprehensive because she was doing a film outside the YRF banner after a long time.' 'She said she hoped she would be as comfortable with me as she was working in her home productions.' 'I promised her that she would feel at home.'

'Please send a good psychiatrist to the Bigg Boss house'

'Please send a good psychiatrist to the Bigg Boss house'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2011

Vida Samadzai is the latest housemate to be evicted from Bigg Boss 5.

Dhami orders immediate evacuation of 600 families in 'sinking' Joshimath

Dhami orders immediate evacuation of 600 families in 'sinking' Joshimath

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

The chief minister will visit Joshimath on Saturday, meet the affected people and hold a meeting with officials.

Modi govt doesn't allow any idea of opposition: Rahul

Modi govt doesn't allow any idea of opposition: Rahul

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

'On the other side, we have an ideology of hatred and violence, a disrespectful ideology that attacks people because of their ideas. And you must have noticed one thing that this is in the nature of BJP and the RSS'

How PM Modi Became Saint Modi

How PM Modi Became Saint Modi

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

The transmogrification of Prime Minister Modi to Saint Modi began with the ground-breaking ceremony of the Ram temple in Ayodhya. By identifying himself with Lord Ram, Modi raised himself in popular imagination to a saintly person.

'This is not the apocalypse': Obama to White House staffers on Trump win

'This is not the apocalypse': Obama to White House staffers on Trump win

Rediff.com20 Nov 2016

"I don't believe in apocalyptic -- until the apocalypse comes. I think nothing is the end of the world until the end of the world," said the US President.

In a first, UK Parl complex plays host to Indian Independence Day celebration

In a first, UK Parl complex plays host to Indian Independence Day celebration

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

British Indian think tank 1928 Institute organised a special roundtable entitled 'India and the Indo-Pacific' bringing together the High Commissioners of India, Bangladesh, Australia, Canada, Nepal, among others, ahead of the reception in the River Room of the House of Lords on Monday evening.

K'taka portfolios: Siddaramaiah keeps finance, Shivakumar gets irrigation

K'taka portfolios: Siddaramaiah keeps finance, Shivakumar gets irrigation

Rediff.com29 May 2023

Shivakumar has got the all-important Major and Medium Irrigation and Bengaluru City Development, including the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), Bangalore Development Authority, Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board, Bangalore Metropolitan Region Development Authority and the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited.

She Makes Bollywood Brides Look Perfect

She Makes Bollywood Brides Look Perfect

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

'I was at Deepika's wedding at Lake Como, also at the receptions in Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru, and every moment was unforgettable.'

North America's first Gandhi museum opens in Houston

North America's first Gandhi museum opens in Houston

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

The Eternal Gandhi Museum is the only Gandhi-related museum in the United States, dedicated to Gandhi, to preserve and promote his ever-lasting legacy of nonviolent conflict resolution.

Ahead of poll, Chh'garh CM announces allowance for jobless youth

Ahead of poll, Chh'garh CM announces allowance for jobless youth

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

It was one of the key promises made by the Congress ahead of the 2018 assembly polls, following which the party returned to power in the state after a gap of 15 years.

PIX: Bakr Id celebrated with religious fervour

PIX: Bakr Id celebrated with religious fervour

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

In Jammu and Kashmir, Eid prayers passed off peacefully and there was no report of any untoward incident, the police said.

Chandralekha: Rays Of Moon That Made The Waves Change

Chandralekha: Rays Of Moon That Made The Waves Change

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

'You broke the boundary of what it meant to be an Indian woman and the wife of a diplomat. 'You did not serve tea or sit idly by as men spoke about business matters -- a trope I have seen much too often in Indian and Indian-American households. 'You followed your dreams.'

Lumbini as backdrop for Modi-Deuba meet, India-Nepal sign 6 MoUs

Lumbini as backdrop for Modi-Deuba meet, India-Nepal sign 6 MoUs

Rediff.com16 May 2022

Modi and Deuba discussed ways to strengthen ongoing cooperation and develop new areas in the multifaceted bilateral partnership.

Premam running in packed houses in Kerala

Premam running in packed houses in Kerala

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

Get your lowdown on what's happening in Malayalam cinema!

Minister who called Kalam 'nationalist despite being Muslim' gets his Delhi house

Minister who called Kalam 'nationalist despite being Muslim' gets his Delhi house

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

Kalam was staying at the 10 Rajaji Marg residence after his eventful term as President ended in 2007.

India Inc making workplace more inclusive for persons with disabilities

India Inc making workplace more inclusive for persons with disabilities

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

As the world celebrated International Day of Persons with Disabilities (PwD) on December 3, corporate India has kept up with efforts to make workplaces more inclusive and accessible. Organisations across sectors are taking initiatives such as equipping offices with practical work tools like Braille-friendly and voice-enabled lifts and screen readers. While inclusion has gained pace, only 11.3 per cent (or 3.4 million out of 30 million) Indians with disabilities have jobs.