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Coming soon: A Modi museum in Gujarat

Coming soon: A Modi museum in Gujarat

Rediff.com23 Apr 2017

The Gujarat tourism department is planning to convert the erstwhile house of Modi's family into a museum, reports Sohini Das.

What UK India biz council chief expects from Modi govt

What UK India biz council chief expects from Modi govt

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

Patricia Hewitt, chair, UK India Business Council and former UK minister, spoke on a number of government initiatives and investment sentiments.

India is having a very French moment

India is having a very French moment

Rediff.com24 Nov 2017

The third Bonjour India is coming to 33 cities!

'Infections are going to skyrocket'

'Infections are going to skyrocket'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

'And they are going to be milder because we are dealing with the vaccinated and are much richer in terms of the immune response in the population.'

The Desi Nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize

The Desi Nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

'I consider myself a pilgrim who is here to shape tomorrow.'

Iconic Rajabai Clock Tower, University Library get a grand makeover

Iconic Rajabai Clock Tower, University Library get a grand makeover

Rediff.com12 May 2015

The Rajabai Clock Tower and Library have received a magnificent makeover.

Crossing The World's Most Dramatic Border

Crossing The World's Most Dramatic Border

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

Today, the two countries, ruthlessly divided by the Radcliffe line that pierced their very heart, grapple with the political challenges of the present. Yet, when friendships develop there are no borders, observes Payal Singh Mohanka.

PM hopes for 'positive outcomes' at BRICS in China

PM hopes for 'positive outcomes' at BRICS in China

Rediff.com2 Sep 2017

India and China have not ruled out a Modi-Xi meeting during the summit.

Ramzan recipes: Scrumptious dishes by India's first MasterChef

Ramzan recipes: Scrumptious dishes by India's first MasterChef

Rediff.com8 Aug 2013

What are you feasting on this Ramzan? Pankaj Bhadouria shares with us some lip smacking recipes.

In Jaipur for a day? Here's what to do!

In Jaipur for a day? Here's what to do!

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

Apart from its sight-seeing grandeurs, the city boasts a unique shopping and gastronomical experience.

VHP demands ban on entry of non-Hindus to Kashi

VHP demands ban on entry of non-Hindus to Kashi

Rediff.com8 Dec 2010

Dubbing the explosion in Varanasi as "a heinous act of Jehadi terrorism", Vishwa Hindu Parishad on Tuesday demanded the holy city of Kashi be accorded the status of a "protected heritage site" and entry of non-Hindus into it be banned.

Why we should hike entry fees to our monuments

Why we should hike entry fees to our monuments

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

Not only will the move help keep out stray, disinterested walk-ins, but also help maintain our heritage better.

Canadian PM to visit Chandigarh, Punjab tomorrow

Canadian PM to visit Chandigarh, Punjab tomorrow

Rediff.com6 Nov 2012

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper will visit the city, Takht Keshgarh Sahib and 'Virasat-e-Khalsa' also known as the Khalsa Heritage centre at Anandpur Sahib in Punjab on Wednesday.

Erdogan says treatment of Ozil racist and unacceptable

Erdogan says treatment of Ozil racist and unacceptable

Rediff.com24 Jul 2018

Ozil's agent shuns Bayern president's critical remarks

PHOTOS: What's left of Palmyra after Islamic State

PHOTOS: What's left of Palmyra after Islamic State

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

Hours after the Syrian troops recaptured Palmyra from the clutches of Islamic State, photographs emerged showing the damage the terrorist group has inflicted on the ancient city.

WATCH: How I designed Ram Mandir in Mumbai

WATCH: How I designed Ram Mandir in Mumbai

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

At Ganesh Galli, one of Mumbai's oldest pandals, a team of more than 60 workers came together to create Ayodhya's Ram Mandir.

Clean Ganga project has a long way to go

Clean Ganga project has a long way to go

Rediff.com5 Jun 2021

'There will always be hiccups given that the Namami Gange programme is spread over different sectors and involves several agencies.'

Nobel Prize for discovering DNA to go under the hammer

Nobel Prize for discovering DNA to go under the hammer

Rediff.com26 Feb 2013

Sixty years after Nobel Prize winning scientist Francis Crick discovered the structure of DNA, his family is offering the coveted medal for sale at an auction in New York.

Nitish visits Taxila, ancient Hindu temples in Pakistan

Nitish visits Taxila, ancient Hindu temples in Pakistan

Rediff.com14 Nov 2012

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday visited the ancient city of Taxila, terming it an "emotive" and "overpowering" experience, and the centuries-old Katasraj temples in Pakistan's Punjab province that have recently been restored.

Faizabad will be called Ayodhya now: Yogi in Diwali address

Faizabad will be called Ayodhya now: Yogi in Diwali address

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

"Nobody can do injustice to Ayodhya," he said, adding that the holy city is identified by Lord Ram.

Wah Taj! 5 things you HAVE to do in Agra

Wah Taj! 5 things you HAVE to do in Agra

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

There is much more than Taj Mahal to see and experience in this historical Indian city.

Donald, Melania Trump visit Taj Mahal

Donald, Melania Trump visit Taj Mahal

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

US President Trump and the First Lady held hands as they strolled at the Taj complex and later wrote in the visitors' book. They were also briefed about the history and importance of the monument.

Modi's return gift to Varanasi: Projects worth over Rs 550 cr

Modi's return gift to Varanasi: Projects worth over Rs 550 cr

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

Wrapping up his two-day visit to Varanasi, Modi said work done in the city is clearly visible.

Try a holiday that lets you learn a new skill

Try a holiday that lets you learn a new skill

Rediff.com9 May 2018

What better way to know a place than to learn its cuisine? Learn the art of working with terracotta and stoneware clay... ...If it's textiles that turn you on, a holiday in Jaipur could be just the thing for you.... ...Add an extra dimension to a holiday in spiritual Dharamsala by immersing yourself in Tibetan art...

Big B, Hema to perform at 'Make in India' event in Mumbai

Big B, Hema to perform at 'Make in India' event in Mumbai

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

The Supreme Court had last week stayed a Bombay high court order and allowed Maharashtra government to hold the event at the Chowpatty.

Colonel Raja Chari Is Ready for Space

Colonel Raja Chari Is Ready for Space

Rediff.com30 Oct 2021

On Sunday morning Eastern US time, four astronauts will zoom into space on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida. Commanding the spaceflight is Raja Chari, a United States Air Force colonel.

Photos! Top 10 landmarks in India

Photos! Top 10 landmarks in India

Rediff.com23 May 2018

How many of these have you visited?

India's bullet train dream set to pick up speed

India's bullet train dream set to pick up speed

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

Sabarmati railway station is the venue for the ground-breaking ceremony, be chaired by Modi and Abe, of the Rs 98,000-crore Ahmedabad-Mumbai high-speed rail project.

PM calls summit a 'new era', Xi says had 'heart to heart' discussions

PM calls summit a 'new era', Xi says had 'heart to heart' discussions

Rediff.com12 Oct 2019

The prime minister started off his remarks at the meeting in Tamil, welcoming China to the talks, which were held right after one-on-one discussions between Modi and Xi at the Taj Fisherman's Cove Hotel.

Going palaces

Going palaces

Rediff.com6 Feb 2004

Suarez 'won't celebrate in the same way' if he scores against Liverpool

Suarez 'won't celebrate in the same way' if he scores against Liverpool

Rediff.com7 May 2019

The 32-year-old, who joined Barcelona in 2014, said before the second leg at Anfield that he only had fond memories of his time in England.

'Wise for US to have a good relationship with India'

'Wise for US to have a good relationship with India'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

'While we may speculate about personality politics, the reality is that there are more important issues that drive the India-US relationship.'

The Kala Ghoda festival this year will be special!

The Kala Ghoda festival this year will be special!

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

It turns 20 and Mumbai will celebrate, says Avantika Bhuyan.

West Bengal to be renamed 'Bangla' or 'Bongo', 'Bengal' in English

West Bengal to be renamed 'Bangla' or 'Bongo', 'Bengal' in English

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

Citing examples of other states like Odisha and cities like Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, he said the word "Bengal" has the state's culture.

Fashion: Ritu Kumar showcases Hyderabadi splendour

Fashion: Ritu Kumar showcases Hyderabadi splendour

Rediff.com3 Feb 2011

January 30 saw the veteran designer display her latest collection, Falaknuma, which highlights the heritage of craftsmanship that the city of royal Hyderabad is renowned for.

India going through tough times, GDP to slip to 7 pc: PM at PBD

India going through tough times, GDP to slip to 7 pc: PM at PBD

Rediff.com8 Jan 2012

Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh spoke at the tenth Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in Jaipur on Sunday. Following is the text of the prime minister's address:

'We started as a democracy, but have regressed to a banana republic'

'We started as a democracy, but have regressed to a banana republic'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

'Governments, democratically elected governments, are custodians for a short- specified time.' 'Parents don't let baby sitters decide the course of their child's future.'

Ancient temple in urban jungle

Ancient temple in urban jungle

Rediff.com20 Feb 2004

Share your thoughts about the Banganga complex or your opinion on the accompanying slide show.

Christ's birthplace placed on UNESCO danger list

Christ's birthplace placed on UNESCO danger list

Rediff.com30 Jun 2012

The church, which sits on a site that is identified by Christian tradition as the birthplace of Jesus, and the pilgrimage route on the site is suffering from damages due to water leaks, UNESCO said.

PICS: A travel adventure visiting India's amazing caves

PICS: A travel adventure visiting India's amazing caves

Rediff.com13 Oct 2012

Travel website TripAdvisor.in recommends visiting these sites, reminders of India's glorious heritage over centuries.