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India pays tributes to Kargil bravehearts on Vijay Diwas

India pays tributes to Kargil bravehearts on Vijay Diwas

Rediff.com26 Jul 2025

President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday led the nation in paying tributes to military personnel who fought valiantly in harsh conditions to hand Pakistan a crushing defeat in the 1999 Kargil conflict.

Did India, Pak discuss J-K split formula weeks before Kargil War?

Did India, Pak discuss J-K split formula weeks before Kargil War?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2025

A new book reveals that India and Pakistan discussed a communal division of Jammu & Kashmir along the Chenab river before the Kargil war in 1999.

What just happened at Roland Garros centre court?

What just happened at Roland Garros centre court?

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

Paris St Germain forward Ousmane Dembele got a roaring welcome usually reserved for tennis champions when he carried the freshly-won Champions League trophy onto centre court on Monday.

P&G's New Boss Is Big Into Bollywood Movies

P&G's New Boss Is Big Into Bollywood Movies

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

Shailesh Jejurikar has 'always made an effort to stay close to his roots.'

Shirtless In Snow! Ronaldo's Wild X-mas

Shirtless In Snow! Ronaldo's Wild X-mas

Rediff.com25 Dec 2024

Soccer legend Cristiano Ronaldo shared a glimpse into his festive family vacation in Finland's Lapland region.

Sadia Khateeb's Sassy Swagger

Sadia Khateeb's Sassy Swagger

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

Sadia is serving looks that could stop traffic!

Army to visit homes of Kargil heroes' families ahead of Vijay Diwas

Army to visit homes of Kargil heroes' families ahead of Vijay Diwas

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

The visiting personnel will also ascertain difficulties, if any, being faced by the "families of our war heroes", he said.

ICI: A fresh coat of paint

ICI: A fresh coat of paint

Rediff.com4 Dec 2006

ICI has divested two large businesses this year, and is sitting on a neat cash pile to focus on its core activities.

It's A White Christmas In Uttarkashi

It's A White Christmas In Uttarkashi

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

North India is shivering under an intense cold wave as temperatures plummet across the region.

Shreyas Iyer, the knockout star!

Shreyas Iyer, the knockout star!

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

Shreyas Iyer has consistently excelled with the bat in knockout matches in white ball cricket across formats.

Stunning NASA image reveals Pluto's mysterious icy plains

Stunning NASA image reveals Pluto's mysterious icy plains

Rediff.com18 Jul 2015

Smooth, icy plains have been spotted on the surface of Pluto, in the latest images released on Friday from a NASA spacecraft that flew by the dwarf planet this week.

Thank You Tashi Namgyal For Kargil Alert

Thank You Tashi Namgyal For Kargil Alert

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

Ladakhi shepherd Tashi Namgyal, who alerted the Indian Army about the presence of Pakistani intruders in Kargil, passed away in Ladakh on Saturday, December 21, 2024.

ICI India eyes acquisitions

ICI India eyes acquisitions

Rediff.com25 Feb 2004

ICI India said on Wednesday that it has completed most of its restructuring by divesting non-core businesses and is now looking for acquisitions in segments like paints and speciality chemicals.

NCERT drops Mughals, Delhi Sultanate from Class 7 books, adds Maha Kumbh

NCERT drops Mughals, Delhi Sultanate from Class 7 books, adds Maha Kumbh

Rediff.com27 Apr 2025

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has removed all references to the Mughals and Delhi Sultanate from its class 7 textbooks. The new textbooks, released this week, have been designed in line with the new National Education Policy (NEP) and the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCFSE) 2023, which emphasize incorporating Indian traditions, philosophies, knowledge systems, and local context into school education. The textbooks now include new chapters on ancient Indian dynasties, sacred geography, and government initiatives like Make in India and Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao. The revamp has been met with criticism from opposition parties who equate it with "saffronisation."

Shocking Bumrah On-Field Moments!

Shocking Bumrah On-Field Moments!

Rediff.com7 May 2025

Bumrah's lethality lies in the moments - in the cold stares, the silences, the small tells that say everything.

The Reason Why She's Trending...

The Reason Why She's Trending...

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

The actor, who got married on February 5, would have probably faded into oblivion but the re-release of her 2016 film, Sanam Teri Kasam, brought her right back in the news.

Kaleidoscopic PHOTOS: The icy beauty of Mercury

Kaleidoscopic PHOTOS: The icy beauty of Mercury

Rediff.com3 Dec 2012

A National Aeronautics and Space Administration spacecraft has confirmed the presence of abundant 'icy' water along with other frozen volatile materials within 'burning hot' Mercury's permanently shadowed polar craters.

Govt sells ICI stake to Asian Paints

Govt sells ICI stake to Asian Paints

Rediff.com23 Oct 2003

The government has sold its 9.2 per cent holding in ICI India to Asian Paints for Rs 205 per share -- a premium of 16% over the market price.

'Maha Kumbh Was A Spiritual Rebirth'

'Maha Kumbh Was A Spiritual Rebirth'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

'It was as if the sacred waters were washing away not just my sins but also my doubts and burdens,' says Aayushi Agarwal.

AMAZING PHOTOS: Great lake on Jupiter's icy moon

AMAZING PHOTOS: Great lake on Jupiter's icy moon

Rediff.com18 Nov 2011

Scientists have discovered what appears to be a body of liquid water as vast as the volume of the North American Great Lakes locked inside the icy shell of Jupiter's moon Europa, suggesting a potential new habitat for life.

Plane carrying 64 collides with chopper, crashes in US

Plane carrying 64 collides with chopper, crashes in US

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

The plane, a PSA Airline Bombardier CRJ700, crashed in the Potomac River near the vicinity of Reagan National Airport, according to officials.

HLL sells stake in Quest Intl to ICI for Rs 54 cr

HLL sells stake in Quest Intl to ICI for Rs 54 cr

Rediff.com26 May 2006

Fast moving consumer goods company Hindustan Lever Ltd said on Friday it has sold 49 per cent of its stake in Quest International India Ltd to ICI India for Rs 54 crore (Rs 540 million).

Labuschagne's Pujara Plan Backfires

Labuschagne's Pujara Plan Backfires

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

Marnus Labuschagne arrived at the crease in Perth with a plan: channel his inner Cheteshwar Pujara.

Buyback to use Rs 125 crore of surplus cash: ICI

Buyback to use Rs 125 crore of surplus cash: ICI

Rediff.com17 Jul 2006

The ICI India board is set to meet on July 25 to mull buyback of shares at a maximum price of Rs 350 per share. The stock is now at Rs 311 and has perked up considerably after the announcement.

ICI India Q3 results on January 31

ICI India Q3 results on January 31

Rediff.com15 Jan 2003

A meeting of the board of directors of ICI India Ltd is scheduled on January 31, 2003 to consider the unaudited financial results of the company for the quarter ended December 31, 2002.\n\n\n\n

In icy Beijing, PM will discuss global meltdown

In icy Beijing, PM will discuss global meltdown

Rediff.com23 Oct 2008

Singh, who arrived in an icy Beijing on Thursday evening from a warmer Tokyo, said, "This the first time I am attending the Asia-Europe Summit as the prime minister. I sincerely hope that the meeting of minds between Europe and Asia will produce a solution to many global problems, including the international financial crisis."

Is This The New Celeb Makeup Trick?

Is This The New Celeb Makeup Trick?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

Like the stars, cast magic with blue and purple iridescent eye shadow.

U'khand: 33 workers rescued as avalanche hits BRO camp, 22 still trapped

U'khand: 33 workers rescued as avalanche hits BRO camp, 22 still trapped

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

Forty-one Border Road Organisation labourers working to clear snow near the high altitude border village of Mana in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district were trapped under an avalanche on Friday.

Bodies of 4 victims found 56 years after IAF plane crash

Bodies of 4 victims found 56 years after IAF plane crash

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

The twin-engine turboprop transport aircraft, carrying 102 people, had gone missing on February 7, 1968 while flying from Chandigarh to Leh.

Icy winds sweep North India, Kanpur hits zero-degree mark

Icy winds sweep North India, Kanpur hits zero-degree mark

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

State capital Lucknow shuddered at 0.7 degrees Celsius, while Bahraich recorded a low of 0.2 degrees Celsius.

15 roads closed as Himachal sees second snowfall; tourist killed

15 roads closed as Himachal sees second snowfall; tourist killed

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

Himachal Pradesh experienced its second snowfall of the season, leading to the closure of 15 roads, including two national highways. A tourist from New Delhi died in an accident on an icy road in the Lahaul Spiti district, while three others sustained injuries.

It's Snowing In Manali!

It's Snowing In Manali!

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

Manali was drenched in snow on Wednesday, January 31, 2024.

Maha Kumbh: 3.5 crore seers, devotees take Amrit Snan

Maha Kumbh: 3.5 crore seers, devotees take Amrit Snan

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

Seers from various 'akharas' took the first 'Amrit Snan' at the Maha Kumbh on Makar Sankranti on Tuesday as an unbroken stream of people converged at the Triveni Sangam on the occasion with around 3.5 crore devotees taking a dip.

ICI India Q3 net at Rs 65.21 cr

ICI India Q3 net at Rs 65.21 cr

Rediff.com31 Jan 2003

ICI India Ltd has posted a net profit of Rs 652.10 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2002 as compared to Rs 103.10 million in the quarter ended December 31, 2001.

Meet Wedding Photographers Of The Year!

Meet Wedding Photographers Of The Year!

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

Icelandic photographer Bettina Vass takes the crown as the 8th International Wedding Photographer of the Year!

Ranji: J&K seal thrilling win over Tripura

Ranji: J&K seal thrilling win over Tripura

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

Vivrant Sharma and Abid Mushtaq made contrasting fifties in Jammu and Kashmir's four-wicket win over Tripura on the third day of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group A match in Jammu on Friday.

'Ranbir Is Utterly Butterly Delicious'

'Ranbir Is Utterly Butterly Delicious'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

'All through the making of Dil Daulat Aur Duniya, Rajesh Khanna never acknowledged me.' 'Dev Anand couldn't carry off a dhoti in Insaaniyat. He told me that he would never wear one again.' 'Shammi Kapoor and I began on an icy note during Raajkumar, but once the cold vibes thawed, we became the best of buddies.'

Russia Eyes India To Sell Small Nuclear Plants

Russia Eyes India To Sell Small Nuclear Plants

Rediff.com21 Sep 2024

The major advantages of such plants are no need of land to build the reactors, earthquake resistant, abundance of water for active or passive cooling.

Recipe: Refreshing Lemon Iced Tea

Recipe: Refreshing Lemon Iced Tea

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

Prepare a batch of Lemon Iced Tea. Keep sipping it through the day. Add a tot of liquor to convert to a cocktail.