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PIX: Army marks 75th anniversary of International Day of UN Peacekeepers

PIX: Army marks 75th anniversary of International Day of UN Peacekeepers

Rediff.com29 May 2023

The Army on Monday commemorated the 75th anniversary of the International Day of UN Peacekeepers by paying homage to the fallen soldiers at the National War Memorial in New Delhi.

Lawyers cannot be sued for 'deficiency in service': SC

Lawyers cannot be sued for 'deficiency in service': SC

Rediff.com15 May 2024

The top court said a considerable amount of direct control is exercised by the client over the manner in which an advocate renders his services during the course of his employment.

Gates foundation will invest $80 million to fight gender discrimination

Gates foundation will invest $80 million to fight gender discrimination

Rediff.com17 May 2016

To end gender discrimination across the globe, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation will allocate $80 million to create a gender data revolution.

'Rename Central Vista after Ambedkar'

'Rename Central Vista after Ambedkar'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

'If Rajpath was a symbol of slavery, how is the Central Vista not a symbol of slavery?'

ICC World Cup final: PIX: It's a sea of blue at Motera

ICC World Cup final: PIX: It's a sea of blue at Motera

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

Fans wearing the India jersey, carrying the Indian flag, laughing, joking and anticipating an India win are moving towards the Narendra Modi stadium. There are families, friends, children, adults, teenagers, middle aged and the senior citizen who have all painted the city blue.

HC asks Army to consider major martyred in 1965 war for gallantry award

HC asks Army to consider major martyred in 1965 war for gallantry award

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

Nearly 58 years after an army officer laid down his life in the Indo-Pak war and was promoted posthumously, the Delhi high court has asked the honours and awards committee to consider a representation by his son for conferring a gallantry award upon him.

9 killed in blast at Nagpur explosives making unit; bodies yet to be recovered

9 killed in blast at Nagpur explosives making unit; bodies yet to be recovered

Rediff.com17 Dec 2023

The incident took place at the unit, located 40 km from Nagpur, causing severe damage to the building, an official at Kondhali police station said.

India's MOST controversial Army chief retires

India's MOST controversial Army chief retires

Rediff.com31 May 2012

General V K Singh, who took over the reins of the Indian Army 26 months ago with the image of an anti-corruption crusader, will retire as the army chief on Thursday, bringing to an end a controversial tenure that was marred by rows over his age and fissures among the military brass.

iGATE to hire upto 1000 in 2005

iGATE to hire upto 1000 in 2005

Rediff.com6 Jul 2005

iGATE Global Solutions, an integrated technology and operations firm with a global services delivery model, said the company would add 800-1,000 people at its development centres this year.

SAARC is in trouble basically because ...: Jaishankar in veiled attack on Pak

SAARC is in trouble basically because ...: Jaishankar in veiled attack on Pak

Rediff.com3 Mar 2024

The external affairs minister said the SAARC is in trouble as one of its members has been supporting terrorism.

Bill Gates inaugurates IIT celebrations

Bill Gates inaugurates IIT celebrations

Rediff.com18 Jan 2003

Bill Gates, chairman and chief software architect of Microsoft, inaugurated the 50th anniversary celebrations of the founding of the Indian Institute of Technology on Friday at the Flint Center in Cupertino, California.

PM celebrates Diwali in Kargil with soldiers; says India never waged war

PM celebrates Diwali in Kargil with soldiers; says India never waged war

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

Modi invoked the epics of Ramayana and Mahabharata to assert that it is in Indian tradition to avoid war be it in Lanka or Kurukshetra and the country stands for world peace.

EC sets up 200 polling booths inside UP housing societies to pull voters

EC sets up 200 polling booths inside UP housing societies to pull voters

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

The Election Commission of India has set up more than 200 polling stations within housing societies in the urban areas of Uttar Pradesh to increase the voter turnout in the politically crucial state.

Why's Mukesh Ambani Betting Big On Media

Why's Mukesh Ambani Betting Big On Media

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

Could it be about clout? Given its size and influence, RIL doesn't need the media for that, notes Vanita Kohli-Khandekhar.

An 80% hike in toll rates at Manesar gate has upset many.

An 80% hike in toll rates at Manesar gate has upset many.

Rediff.com21 Feb 2014

On Wednesday, the court approved revision in toll rates at the gate in Manesar. Subsequently, the road ministry gave a nod to an 80 per cent rise in toll rates.

Stop Displaying 'Army' On Private Vehicles

Stop Displaying 'Army' On Private Vehicles

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

Displaying 'ARMY' on private transport is an attempt to milk the respect and reverence that the common citizen has for a person in the armed forces, observes Colonel K Thammayya Udupa (retd). By writing 'ARMY' and displaying regimental insignias, we expect a few misdemeanours to be overlooked.

India celebrates 60th Republic Day

India celebrates 60th Republic Day

Rediff.com26 Jan 2009

An impressive and colourful parade, a traditional attraction of the national event, marched down the thoroughfare connecting the Rashtrapati Bhawan and the historic India Gate as President Pratibha Patil took the salute from marching contingents.

Behold! The architectural marvel of Ayodhya temple

Behold! The architectural marvel of Ayodhya temple

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

A new landmark of India -- both structural and spiritual -- rises on Ayodhya's horizon on Monday as a new-age architectural marvel of elegant sandstones, diligently carved by craftspeople with dedication and devotion to Lord Ram.

In yet another attack, Khalistan supporters vandalise temple in Oz

In yet another attack, Khalistan supporters vandalise temple in Oz

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

A prominent Hindu temple in Brisbane was attacked by Khalistan supporters on Saturday, in the latest incident of vandalism against Hindu temples in Australia.

'Don't Know What Problem Laluji Has With Me'

'Don't Know What Problem Laluji Has With Me'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

'Laluji is like my father and I am like his son.'

Bill Gates to fund 2 Indian ideas

Bill Gates to fund 2 Indian ideas

Rediff.com11 Nov 2010

Sujoy Guha of the Indian Institute of Technology will test a new transcervical contraceptive made from a polymer compound for its ability to incapacitate both sperm and ovum.

iGate makes open offer for 20.6 pc stake in Patni

iGate makes open offer for 20.6 pc stake in Patni

Rediff.com11 Jan 2011

Patni Computer Systems said that the US-based IT firm iGate has made an open offer for the 20.6 per cent stake in the company, in accordance with the requirements of the market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).

Selling badges, stickers: Business thrives at farmers' stir

Selling badges, stickers: Business thrives at farmers' stir

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

With the protesting farmers staying put at the border point of the national capital for over six weeks now, a number of small business have sprung up at the site, the newest being sale of pro-protest badges and stickers.

PHOTOS: Religious places prep to reopen gates to devotees

PHOTOS: Religious places prep to reopen gates to devotees

Rediff.com7 Jun 2020

With relaxations in the COVID-19 lockdown, temples across the country are all set to reopen from Monday in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) issued by Union home ministry to prevent coronavirus spread.

'Pietersen shouldn't have ever played for England again after text-gate'

'Pietersen shouldn't have ever played for England again after text-gate'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

Former captain Michael Vaughan feels Kevin Pietersen should not have been picked for England again after the 2012 text-gate scandal where he was accused of sending unsavoury messages about his skipper Andrew Strauss to the opposition team South Africa during course of a Test match.

India's might unfolds at Rajpath

India's might unfolds at Rajpath

Rediff.com26 Jan 2007

Putin was seen taking keen interest in the armament showcased in the parade as President Kalam offered him insight into equipment on display.

Former iGate delivery head Narayanan joins LiquidHub

Former iGate delivery head Narayanan joins LiquidHub

Rediff.com24 Aug 2014

Even though the company's revenue figures are not public, it has so far raised $93 million in four rounds of funding.

'I want to go in front of Ram Lalla and get blessings'

'I want to go in front of Ram Lalla and get blessings'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

'Everyone is so excited. There is a lot of excitement everywhere. This was a long time desire of many people.'

Rashtrapati Nilayam opens its gates for visitors

Rashtrapati Nilayam opens its gates for visitors

Rediff.com31 Dec 2010

Come 2011 and the denizens of Hyderabad and the tourists will have a new attraction beckoning them. The historic Rashtrapati Nilayam, the southern abode of the President of India, will be throwing its gates open for the first time to the visitors.

What Tanya Maniktala Would Do On A Date

What Tanya Maniktala Would Do On A Date

Rediff.com11 May 2023

It's always the tiny details that matter for her.

Winter Olympics: India's sole athlete finishes 45th

Winter Olympics: India's sole athlete finishes 45th

Rediff.com13 Feb 2022

Arif Khan clocked a combined time of 2 minute 47.24 seconds from two races in difficult weather conditions

Mock GATE on August 26, 2007

Mock GATE on August 26, 2007

Rediff.com23 Aug 2007

Gateforum is organising an all India free mock test for the aspirants of GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) on August 26th, 2007 in over 30 cities across the country.

India asks for $55-million funding in first call with Pandemic Fund

India asks for $55-million funding in first call with Pandemic Fund

Rediff.com30 May 2023

In a significant development, India is believed to have placed a funding request of around $55 million in its first call with the Pandemic Fund of the World Bank, sources said. The fund has been set up to finance critical investments in a bid to strengthen pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response capacities at national, regional, and global levels, with a focus on low- and middle-income countries. It was created in the aftermath of the Covid-19 global pandemic.

Vax king Poonawalla shells out Rs 1,400 crore to snap up London villa

Vax king Poonawalla shells out Rs 1,400 crore to snap up London villa

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

Serum Institute of India chief Adar Poonawalla will pay 138 million (about Rs 1,444 crore) for a Mayfair mansion in London in one of the city's most expensive home sales of the year

RSS-BJP policies aim at converting fear into hatred, alleges Rahul Gandhi

RSS-BJP policies aim at converting fear into hatred, alleges Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com24 Dec 2022

Addressing a gathering at the Delhi border as the Bharat Jodo Yatra led by Gandhi entered Delhi, he said, "They spread hatred, we spread love and embrace all Indians".

Dikshit wants restrictions on peaceful protests lifted

Dikshit wants restrictions on peaceful protests lifted

Rediff.com29 Dec 2012

Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit has asked Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde to lift restrictions on holding peaceful demonstration in memory of the 23-year-old gangrape victim in and around India Gate.

First two retail stores in India 'milestone' for Apple: Tim Cook

First two retail stores in India 'milestone' for Apple: Tim Cook

Rediff.com5 May 2023

India is at a "tipping point" and a major focus for Apple, the technology giant's CEO Tim Cook has said, terming the opening of its first two retail stores in the country - in Mumbai and Delhi - as a "milestone" for the company. Speaking at Apple's Q2 2023 earnings call on Thursday, Cook emphasised the dynamism and vibrancy in the Indian market, calling it "unbelievable". "Looking at the business in India, we did set a quarterly record, grew very strong, double digits year-over-year.

Shahbaz, Abhishek Weave A Spell

Shahbaz, Abhishek Weave A Spell

Rediff.com25 May 2024

Shahbaz or Abhishek, who has your vote?

Show 'big heart' and join Parliament inauguration: BJP to Opposition

Show 'big heart' and join Parliament inauguration: BJP to Opposition

Rediff.com25 May 2023

The BJP on Thursday alleged that the opposition parties have decided to boycott the inauguration of the new Parliament building by Prime Minister Narendra Modi just because it has been built at his initiative.