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NaMo's Namaste London!

NaMo's Namaste London!

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

How Prime Minister Narendra Modi's first day in London unfolded.

'Taimur loves the Ramayan'

'Taimur loves the Ramayan'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

'He is not interested in cricket or football.' 'He is interested in singing, dancing and painting.' 'Right now, he thinks he's Lord Rama.'

Will contest elections if party asks: Priyanka Gandhi

Will contest elections if party asks: Priyanka Gandhi

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

However, she said her own wish is to work for the party's organisation.

Indian fans hurt by World Cup exit but proud of team

Indian fans hurt by World Cup exit but proud of team

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

Indian cricket fans were feeling pain rather than anger on Thursday as they tried to come to terms with their team's shocking World Cup semi-final defeat to New Zealand.

Woman who entered Sabarimala attacked by mother-in-law, hospitalised

Woman who entered Sabarimala attacked by mother-in-law, hospitalised

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

She was hit on her head by her mother-in-law. She is reportedly stable and has been referred for further tests in the hospital.

#MeToo hits Rahul Easwar; Activist dismisses charge

#MeToo hits Rahul Easwar; Activist dismisses charge

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

Easwar claimed the allegation was a mere attack from people opposed to his ideology and meant for "political manipulation", and added "I dismiss it".

Addicted to gadgets? Try these 5 vastu tips

Addicted to gadgets? Try these 5 vastu tips

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

According to vastu shastra there are various factors that contribute to gadget addiction and reduces communication and harmony among the members in family or an organisation:

Vedic temple and yoga centre inaugurated in Calif

Vedic temple and yoga centre inaugurated in Calif

Rediff.com13 Dec 2007

A Vedic temple housing more than a hundred deities, including the tallest images of Lord Venkateshwara and Lord Nataraja in North America, was inaugurated in Montclair, California. At the temple -- the result of a vision of Paramahamsa Nithyananda, founder of the Nithyananda Mission and the Nithyananda Vidyapeetham -- Vedic knowledge, Vedic rituals and Vedic lifestyle all come together under the same roof.

Day after mega Diwali event, Yogi visits Ram Janmabhumi site

Day after mega Diwali event, Yogi visits Ram Janmabhumi site

Rediff.com19 Oct 2017

Ayodhya is my personal belief and it is my duty to develop the city, says the UP CM.

Assam floods affect 22 lakh across 27 districts

Assam floods affect 22 lakh across 27 districts

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

The total number of people killed in flooding and landslides in the state this year has gone up to 76. While 50 people were killed in inundation, 26 died due to landslides.

'Such a simple man': Tillerson visits Gandhi memorial

'Such a simple man': Tillerson visits Gandhi memorial

Rediff.com25 Oct 2017

During his brief visit, Tillerson was given a tour of the room at the Birla House where Gandhi had spent his last 144 days.

India's growth may fall to 5%: Swraj Paul

India's growth may fall to 5%: Swraj Paul

Rediff.com5 Jan 2009

Growth has no meaning unless India deals with 300 million people living on one dollar and 600 million people on just $2 a day, he said. Lord Paul reaffirmed his commitment to India and said that he would not suspend operations here due to lack of confidence in India's economic future.

Kishwar Desai's novel wins top UK literary award

Kishwar Desai's novel wins top UK literary award

Rediff.com5 Jan 2011

London-based Indian writer Kishwar Desai has won United Kingdom's prestigious Costa First Novel Award 2010 for her book Witness by Night, which addresses issues like unwanted girl child, gender prejudice and men-women equality. "Kishwar Desai pulls off a remarkable trick, transplanting a country house murder to modern-day India in a book that is not afraid to tackle serious themes," the judge trio of Anita Rani, Anneka Rice and Mark Thornton said.

Caparo Group committed to make new small car in Bengal: Paul

Caparo Group committed to make new small car in Bengal: Paul

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

Lord Paul made reference to Caparo's factory in Singur.

Another award for Dev Anand

Another award for Dev Anand

Rediff.com19 Oct 2007

Bollywood actor-producer Dev Anand was conferred the title Punjab Ratan (Jewel of Punjab) by the World Punjabi Organisation (European Division) for his outstanding contribution in the field of art and entertainment.

India must opt for full convertibility: Meghnad De

India must opt for full convertibility: Meghnad De

Rediff.com19 Sep 2007

India should opt for full convertibility of the Rupee, Lord Meghnad Desai, Member of the House of Lords said.

'People hated me!'

'People hated me!'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

'I have done so much work after the Mahabharat, but people still remember me as Duryodhan.'

UK close to banning caste-based discrimination

UK close to banning caste-based discrimination

Rediff.com31 Mar 2010

In a "historic" step, British Parliament has moved closer to amending equality laws to declare as illegal caste-based discrimination, which is also prevalent in India, after the House of Lords cleared the measure. The Equality Bill -- which unites the various strands of diversity legislation, outlaws age discrimination and requires businesses to report on the gender pay gap -- will now face final consideration by the House of Commons prior to receiving royal assent.

Sudanese-origin British citizen named in car crash outside UK Parliament

Sudanese-origin British citizen named in car crash outside UK Parliament

Rediff.com15 Aug 2018

The 29-year-old, who has studied electrical engineering in Sudan, lived in Birmingham's Sparkhill district. He describes himself as a shop manager.

Protest against Pak's atrocities on minorities: PM to anti-CAA protesters

Protest against Pak's atrocities on minorities: PM to anti-CAA protesters

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

Modi said the Congress and its allies and the ecosystem created by them are standing up against the Indian Parliament.

Trupti Desai offers prayers inside sanctum at Trimbakeshwar temple

Trupti Desai offers prayers inside sanctum at Trimbakeshwar temple

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

Desai, along with three of her colleagues took darshan of the 'shivlinga' in the 'garbha gruha' around 6 am and left after nearly 15 minutes.

Four killed in building collapse in Puri

Four killed in building collapse in Puri

Rediff.com8 Sep 2013

At least four people were killed and four critically injured when an over 100-year-old house collapsed in the temple town of Puri on Sunday.

BBC director-general quits over false child abuse report

BBC director-general quits over false child abuse report

Rediff.com11 Nov 2012

The director-general of the BBC George Entwistle has resigned a day after it emerged that it's flagship current affairs programme wrongly accused a former Conservative politician of child sex abuse.

Amarnath yatra ends, Charri Mubarak reaches shrine

Amarnath yatra ends, Charri Mubarak reaches shrine

Rediff.com2 Aug 2012

Mahant Deependra Giri, the custodian of the holy mace, accompanied by over 100 'sadhus' reached the shrine with the Charri Mubarak this morning, Shri Amarnath Shrine Board officials said.

Gandhi director living in care home with wife

Gandhi director living in care home with wife

Rediff.com25 Mar 2013

According to his family, Attenborough is now too unwell to care for himself.

UK to honour Suu Kyi at Westminster Hall

UK to honour Suu Kyi at Westminster Hall

Rediff.com4 Jun 2012

In a break from parliamentary tradition, Myanmar's pro-democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi will later this month be accorded the rare honour of addressing members in the historic Westminster Hall, which is reserved for iconic current or former heads of state.

How cops nabbed gangster Vikas Dubey

How cops nabbed gangster Vikas Dubey

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

When cops were taking him to an undisclosed location in a jeep, he was heard shouting, Main Vikas Dubey hun, Kanpur wala.

Pakistan to steadfastly uphold Kashmir cause: Aziz

Pakistan to steadfastly uphold Kashmir cause: Aziz

Rediff.com18 Dec 2006

Any decision against the wishes of the Kashmiris will not be accepted," he told reporters in his native town of Kasur on Sunday.

Have you seen a car collection like this?!

Have you seen a car collection like this?!

Rediff.com4 May 2019

Dr Ravi Prakash's 250 vintage car collection includes J R D Tata's 1940 Buick Limousine and a Sunbeam-Talbot used by Lord Mountbatten.

There is chronic famine in India, says Binayak Sen

There is chronic famine in India, says Binayak Sen

Rediff.com18 Jun 2012

Dr Sen, 62, who is currently facing charges of sedition in India, came to England, with his wife Illina, to receive the Gandhi Foundation International Peace Award 2011. Naomi Canton caught up with him in London during his trip.

How Indians are coping with the fear of coronavirus

How Indians are coping with the fear of coronavirus

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

From Kutch to Itanagar, Kashmir to Kanyakumari, there is only one emotion, it seems. Fear. Of coronavirus.

Swraj Paul denies 'expense' charges; demands probe

Swraj Paul denies 'expense' charges; demands probe

Rediff.com13 Oct 2009

Taking on his critics, mostly from the media, the 78-year-old Labour peer requested the House for a probe into the allegations that he claimed 38,000 pounds between 2004 and 2006 for staying in a flat at Oxfordshire which is part of a hotel owned by him.

Boycott, Strauss conferred Knighthood

Boycott, Strauss conferred Knighthood

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

The duo was chosen by former UK Prime Minister Theresa May under her resignation honours list as she stepped down from the office, ESPN Cricinfo reported.

British media wins right to publish allegations

British media wins right to publish allegations

Rediff.com12 Oct 2006

In a judgment that lawyers believe will bring in a new era of journalism, five law lords unanimously ruled Wednesday in favour of a public interest defence that brings English law close to the freedom enjoyed by US media.

UK acts after key SC ruling on immigration

UK acts after key SC ruling on immigration

Rediff.com20 Jul 2012

The Home Office was forced to take emergency action after judges upheld a complaint by a Pakistan national, who had been refused further leave to remain in the UK, that the list of skilled occupations used under the points-based system had not been scrutinised by Parliament.

11 Sabarimala-bound women chased away; SC verdict yet to be implemented

11 Sabarimala-bound women chased away; SC verdict yet to be implemented

Rediff.com23 Dec 2018

Accompanied by police personnel, the members of Chennai-based women empowerment outfit 'Manithi' could barely move 100 metres through the traditional forest path towards the temple when hundreds of devotees rushed down to the valley to chase them away.

UK parliament committee attacks British aid to India

UK parliament committee attacks British aid to India

Rediff.com29 Mar 2012

Seeking an "early exit strategy" from the India development aid programme, a committee of the British House of Lords on Thursday alleged that the assistance may provide a "perverse incentive" to the Indian government to use less of its own funds to cut poverty. The issue of sending aid to an increasingly prosperous India provoked public fury in February amidst deep funding cuts, job losses and worse in Britain.

Pravasi Samman Awards for 15 NRIs

Pravasi Samman Awards for 15 NRIs

Rediff.com9 Jan 2007

Two of the awardees -- Billy Nair from South Africa and Sibabrata Roy from Germany -- were unable to make it for the presentation.

May 'regrets' Jallianwala Bagh killing, but no apology

May 'regrets' Jallianwala Bagh killing, but no apology

Rediff.com10 Apr 2019

"The tragedy of Jallianwala Bagh of 1919 is a shameful scar on British Indian history," May said.

PHOTOS: This TDP MP's unique way of protesting

PHOTOS: This TDP MP's unique way of protesting

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

Telugu Desam Party MP Naramalli Sivaprasad has been donning various outfits in order to protest and demand special status for Andhra Pradesh.