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The damage Pompeo is causing to US interests

The damage Pompeo is causing to US interests

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

BWith a distracted president brooding in the White House, Pompeo seems to think his day has come. He seems to be pushing a personal agenda before a target audience in America, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

What Modi, Xi will discuss in Mahabalipuram

What Modi, Xi will discuss in Mahabalipuram

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

The focus of the talks will be to ensure mutual development and expanding overall ties, diplomatic sources said.

Fire guts over 60 shops in Mumbai's Crawford Market; none hurt

Fire guts over 60 shops in Mumbai's Crawford Market; none hurt

Rediff.com25 Oct 2015

Over 60 shops were gutted in a major fire that broke out in South Mumbai's busy Crawford market due to a short circuit in the wee hours of Sunday.

Pak admits Dawood Ibrahim living in Karachi

Pak admits Dawood Ibrahim living in Karachi

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

Dawood Ibrahim is wanted in India to face the law of the land for carrying out serial blasts in Mumbai in 1993 in which scores of people were killed and injured.

Bombay House to be shut for about a year

Bombay House to be shut for about a year

Rediff.com7 Aug 2017

Bombay House will be closed for renovation - its first such closure in 93 years

Back to the 17th Century

Back to the 17th Century

Rediff.com5 Jul 2015

An unplanned trip to Hoi An in Vietnam turns out to be more fascinating and historic than the mainstream Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City says Anjuli Bhargava.

Curvier and sexier: Meet the new Beyonce

Curvier and sexier: Meet the new Beyonce

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

The singer has opened up about her pregnancy, the pressure to lose weight, and learning to appreciate her natural body.

Mumbai's firemen face blazing challenges

Mumbai's firemen face blazing challenges

Rediff.com29 Nov 2008

"There were some pretty scary moments while we were fighting fires at the Taj Hotel. On Thursday night, while we were in a cage trying to rescue guests trapped in the heritage section of the hotel, we saw one of the terrorists carrying a gun," Chief Fire Officer A V Sawant told PTI.

Need travel ideas for May?

Need travel ideas for May?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

From Bali to Bhutan, we'll tell you the places to head to!

Yogi government proposes Lord Rama statue on Saryu river

Yogi government proposes Lord Rama statue on Saryu river

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

The objective of the entire programme will be to promote Ayodhya, the birth place of Lord Rama, as a tourist destination.

Soccer Extras: Italian Serie A criticised for anti-racism artwork

Soccer Extras: Italian Serie A criticised for anti-racism artwork

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

Italy's top-flight Serie A soccer league launched a new anti-racism campaign on Monday by presenting artwork featuring three side-by-side paintings of apes but the move has been described by campaign group Fare as a sick joke. News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.

India needs to be more powerful than China: RSS chief

India needs to be more powerful than China: RSS chief

Rediff.com25 Oct 2020

Speaking at the RSS's annual Vijayadashami rally in Nagpur which was broadcast online and attended 50 swayamsevaks (volunteers) due to the COVID-19 guidelines, Bhagwat said when the Sangh says Hindustan is 'Hindu Rashtra', it does not have any political or power-centered concept in its mind.

It's raining malls in India this year

It's raining malls in India this year

Rediff.com9 Jun 2018

7.8 million square feet of mall space is under construction this year, the highest ever since 2011.

Beyond cows and snake charmers

Beyond cows and snake charmers

Rediff.com11 May 2004

In a first, Modi to hold roadshow with Abe in Ahmedabad

In a first, Modi to hold roadshow with Abe in Ahmedabad

Rediff.com12 Sep 2017

The 8-km-long road show would start from the Ahmedabad airport and culminate at the Sabarmati Ashram.

Japanese PM, Modi to visit Varanasi on Saturday

Japanese PM, Modi to visit Varanasi on Saturday

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

Abe, who is on a three-day day visit to India from Friday, along with Modi will attend the 'Ganga Arti', a beautifully choreographed ritual worship of the holy river performed daily at the fabled Dashashwamedh Ghat.

After violent clashes, Mamata and BJP in war of words

After violent clashes, Mamata and BJP in war of words

Rediff.com14 May 2019

Bharatiya Janata Party president's Amit Shah's road show in Kolkata culminated with violence, arson and a police lathicharge. Parts of the city plunged into a welter of violence as his convoy was attacked with stones by alleged TMC supporters from inside the hostel of Vidyasagar College, triggering a clash between supporters of the two parties, officials said.

PIX: French fans give heroes' welcome to World Cup champions

PIX: French fans give heroes' welcome to World Cup champions

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

Hundreds of thousands of ecstatic French fans celebrated the return of their World Cup winning football team on Monday, jumping and chanting "We Are The Champions" as their bus paraded down the Champs Elysees before a special presidential reception.

What does the Taj Mahal mean to you? Tell us

What does the Taj Mahal mean to you? Tell us

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

Dear readers, share your pics of Taj Mahal in Agra and tells us what the monument means to you.

Bangalore IT majors eye Mysore option

Bangalore IT majors eye Mysore option

Rediff.com15 May 2007

During the last few years, Mysore has been witnessing unprecedented growth in real estate, with a large number of housing co-operative societies having secured land for development of residential colonies.

A rare politician with immense grace

A rare politician with immense grace

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

In her death, the Congress has lost a leader who brought old world grace to politics but was open to new ideas.

World's first yoga university outside India launched in US

World's first yoga university outside India launched in US

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

The Vivekananda Yoga University was jointly launched on Tuesday by minister of state for external affairs V Muraleedharan and chairperson of the standing committee on external affairs P P Chaudhary during a virtual event held at the Consulate General of India in New York.

Swami Ramdev raises funds in US for university

Swami Ramdev raises funds in US for university

Rediff.com24 Jul 2007

Ramdev is the founder of the Divya Yog Mandir Trust and the Patanjali Yogpeeth in Hardwar in Uttarakhand in India. He conducts monthly yoga camps and gives TV shows in India.

Nepal earthquake is an eerie reminder of 1934 tragedy

Nepal earthquake is an eerie reminder of 1934 tragedy

Rediff.com25 Apr 2015

The devastating quake of 8.3-magnitude on Richter scale that fateful day of January 15 had its epicentre at some 10 kms south of Mt Everest.

Indra Nooyi is India Abroad Person of the Year

Indra Nooyi is India Abroad Person of the Year

Rediff.com24 Mar 2007

The presentation of the India Abroad Person of the Year award to Indra Nooyi was the culmination of a grand evening that saw three other awards being conferred on people who have made an incredible mark in various endeavours.

Day 2 in Hyderabad: Ivanka visits historic Golconda Fort

Day 2 in Hyderabad: Ivanka visits historic Golconda Fort

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

'It is amazing at Golconda Fort. It was a fantastic two days in Hyderabad,' she said.

Bismillah Khan hospitalised

Bismillah Khan hospitalised

Rediff.com17 Aug 2006

The 92-year-old shehnai legend was brought in an ambulance from his Harha Sarai residence to the private hospital in Lanka area of the city, sources said.

Manushi Chhillar and the making of a Miss World

Manushi Chhillar and the making of a Miss World

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

In photos: A Miss India's journey to the Miss World crown.

National Geographic reveals travel photograph of the year

National Geographic reveals travel photograph of the year

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

Here are the winners of this year's National Geographic Travel Photographer Of The Year.

Fire ravages Notre Dame cathedral, spire collapses

Fire ravages Notre Dame cathedral, spire collapses

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

The fire sent flames and huge clouds of grey smoke billowing into the Paris sky as stunned Parisians and tourists watched on in sheer horror.

Now .travel Net IDs for travel firms

Now .travel Net IDs for travel firms

Rediff.com30 Aug 2005

The registration will start this autumn and members have until March 31 next year to register before other legitimate travel or tourism entities are allowed to register.

Mohalla Assi Review: All sound, no fury

Mohalla Assi Review: All sound, no fury

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

'Philosophy, politics and practicality cross paths in Mohalla Assi's ambitious premise.' 'Except it is directed in such an unwieldy fashion that instead of rich satire, what emerges is a lumbering flab of incoherence and opinion glut,' notes Sukanya Verma.

Right man in the wrong (Owaisi's) party?

Right man in the wrong (Owaisi's) party?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

Has Owaisi's MIM become an albatross for Imtiaz Jaleel, former journalist and the party's candidate in Aurangabad?

'It is exciting to work with Ananya Panday'

'It is exciting to work with Ananya Panday'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2021

Meet Ruchika Sachdeva of Bodice, who will present the Grand Finale at the FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week 2021.

PHOTOS: Kolkata's iconic Victoria Memorial gets a major makeover

PHOTOS: Kolkata's iconic Victoria Memorial gets a major makeover

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

The makeover will make the British era structure a unique combination of heritage, architecture and museum, VMH curator Jayanta Sengupta told PTI.

'I felt there were more than ten terrorists'

'I felt there were more than ten terrorists'

Rediff.com20 May 2021

'Since I felt there could be more, I had told the local authorities to screen every hostage carefully, since we felt that some could have been staying as guests.'

Wear masks, don't spit, shun complacency: PM in 'Mann ki Baat'

Wear masks, don't spit, shun complacency: PM in 'Mann ki Baat'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

Addressing his monthly 'Mann ki Baat' programme, he also said that India's fight against the novel coronavirus has become people-driven wherein every citizen is playing his or her part.

The lady behind Good Earth's success

The lady behind Good Earth's success

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

'Good Earth was more a passion than a business for a long time,' Anita Lal tells Anjuli Bhargava. 'Today, I can assure you I know more about retail than most, but I learnt it all the hard way.'

Telangana student fatally shot during robbery in US

Telangana student fatally shot during robbery in US

Rediff.com8 Jul 2018

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Sunday condoled the death of Koppu and assured all required assistance to his family.