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Where A Heroic Battle Against The Chinese Was Fought

Where A Heroic Battle Against The Chinese Was Fought

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

The Battle of Lhagyala on November 23, 1962, fought by the 4 Rajput Regiment against the Chinese PLA, remains a forgotten chapter of heroism, with no survivors left to tell their story.

Union minister Suresh Gopi visits freedom fighter Sankaran Nair's family

Union minister Suresh Gopi visits freedom fighter Sankaran Nair's family

Rediff.com20 Apr 2025

Union Minister Suresh Gopi visited the family members of freedom fighter and former Indian National Congress (INC) president Chettur R Sankaran Nair in Ottapalam, Kerala. The visit was carried out as per the direction of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. During the visit, the Minister assured the family that he would help facilitate the construction of a memorial in Ottapalam to honor Sankaran Nair's legacy.

Can Congress rely on Gehlot-Pilot truce to regain lost ground?

Can Congress rely on Gehlot-Pilot truce to regain lost ground?

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

Gehlot's remark hinted at a possible thaw between the two senior Congress leaders after years of political tussle.

Dravid on what went wrong for Royals in IPL 2025

Dravid on what went wrong for Royals in IPL 2025

Rediff.com18 May 2025

Rajasthan Royals struggled in IPL 2025, managing just three wins out of 13 matches to be placed ninth out of 10 teams.

'Surprising That Sachin Is Not Outraged'

'Surprising That Sachin Is Not Outraged'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

'The Pataudi Trophy vanished overnight -- no farewell, no tribute, just a quiet replacement.' 'If a name can be erased this easily, what faith can we place in the permanence of Tendulkar-Anderson?'

Chopper crashes near Kedarnath, all 7 on board killed; AAIB to probe

Chopper crashes near Kedarnath, all 7 on board killed; AAIB to probe

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

Rudraprayag District Disaster Management Officer Nandan Singh Rajwar told PTI that the accident took place above the forests of Gaurikund amid poor visibility due to bad weather.

Tesla's EVs to start rolling out of Satara in Maharashtra?

Tesla's EVs to start rolling out of Satara in Maharashtra?

Rediff.com19 May 2025

The US carmaker's entry into India is expected by the last quarter of the current financial year.

India braces for above-normal June rains, cooler temperatures: IMD

India braces for above-normal June rains, cooler temperatures: IMD

Rediff.com27 May 2025

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted above-normal rainfall across India in June, with most parts of the country likely to experience normal to below-normal maximum temperatures. The IMD also anticipates above-normal minimum temperatures across most of the country, except for some parts of central India and the adjoining south peninsula. The southwest monsoon reached Kerala on May 24, marking its earliest arrival over the Indian mainland since 2009. The monsoon is crucial for India's agriculture-dependent economy, providing vital water for crops and supporting drinking water and hydropower generation.

Chhonzin Angmo Creates History On Everest

Chhonzin Angmo Creates History On Everest

Rediff.com27 May 2025

Chhonzin Angmo became the first visually-impaired woman from India to plant the Tricolour on Earth's highest mountain.

Will hunt down every terrorist involved in Pahalgam: Amit Shah

Will hunt down every terrorist involved in Pahalgam: Amit Shah

Rediff.com1 May 2025

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday vowed to hunt down each and every terrorist involved in the Pahalgam attack and said all of them will be made answerable for the heinous act.

50 people have been killed in stampedes this year

50 people have been killed in stampedes this year

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

The Royal Challenger's Bengaluru parade in celebration of the team's maiden Indian Premiere League win in 18 years turned into tragedy as at least 11 fans died and several were injured in a stampede near the Chinnaswamy Stadium on Wednesday.

Not the end of the road for Ashwin, Jadeja

Not the end of the road for Ashwin, Jadeja

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

'What they bring to the table (can) never be written off.'

Knee Pain? Your Weight Could Be The Cause

Knee Pain? Your Weight Could Be The Cause

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

If you reduce 1 kg of weight, the weight on your knees will be reduced by four times, says senior physiotherapist Dr Shakeeb Ahmed Khan.

IPL suspension a blessing in disguise for Patidar!

IPL suspension a blessing in disguise for Patidar!

Rediff.com11 May 2025

IPL 2025: RCB skipper Rajat Patidar recovering from finger injury

Kathua mountain road bears telltale signs of ambush

Kathua mountain road bears telltale signs of ambush

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

On Monday, five Army personnel were killed and five injured when heavily armed terrorists hurled a grenade and opened indiscriminate fire on two army vehicles around 3.30 pm on the Machedi-Kindli-Malhar mountainous road near Badnota village, about 150 km from the district headquarters Kathua.

Rain wreaks havoc in Kerala; floods houses, disrupts power

Rain wreaks havoc in Kerala; floods houses, disrupts power

Rediff.com30 May 2025

Houses in low lying areas of Kerala were flooded in the heavy rains, while the accompanying strong winds uprooted trees, damaged homes and caused power disruptions, throwing normal way of life into disarray across the state.

Why Is Gavaskar In Kasaragod?

Why Is Gavaskar In Kasaragod?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

The Kasaragod Municipal Stadium Road will now be known as Sunil Gavaskar Municipal Stadium Road.

ICAI, MCA secretary discuss road map to create big Indian companies

ICAI, MCA secretary discuss road map to create big Indian companies

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has held discussions with ministry of corporate affairs (MCA) secretary Manoj Govil on the 'Aggregation of CA Firms' and the roadmap to create big Indian firms, a press statement by ICAI said.

The Scotsman Who Knows India Better Than Many Of Us

The Scotsman Who Knows India Better Than Many Of Us

Rediff.com18 Apr 2025

Bill Aitken came to India nearly 60 years ago. He never returned. An Indian citizen since 1972, he tells Rediff.com's Archana Masih how India changed his life forever.

How Ponting guided Punjab Kings' foreign players through crisis

How Ponting guided Punjab Kings' foreign players through crisis

Rediff.com11 May 2025

With the announcement of IPL resumption imminent, Punjab find themselves well-placed with majority of their star Indian and foreign players already in the country and on standby.

12 Fabulously Delicious Ramzan Street Food!

12 Fabulously Delicious Ramzan Street Food!

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

Indian street food reaches its zenith during Ramzan when any and every kind of roadside delight becomes available.

'BCCI ready to fund couple of Olympic disciplines'

'BCCI ready to fund couple of Olympic disciplines'

Rediff.com15 May 2025

BCCI wants to adopt Olympic sports; Govt mulling approval to OCI athletes

Dates set for Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Simhastha Kumbh Mela 2026

Dates set for Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Simhastha Kumbh Mela 2026

Rediff.com1 Jun 2025

The flag will be taken down on July 24, 2028, which will mark the conclusion of the Simhastha Kumbh Mela, which is held once in 12 years.

'If You're Chewing Gum, That's Plastic'

'If You're Chewing Gum, That's Plastic'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

'At least 25 Olympic-sized swimming pools worth of plastic chewing gum gets dumped.' 'And because the way people spit it out, there's no possible way this plastic can be recycled.'

'We're Winning The War Against Terrorism'

'We're Winning The War Against Terrorism'

Rediff.com30 May 2025

'We've moved from thousands killed yearly in Jammu and Kashmir to 127 last year.' 'Cross-border terrorism in Kashmir is being solved. We are winning it.'

Crash: 'Preliminary Report Will Have Answers'

Crash: 'Preliminary Report Will Have Answers'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

'A few answers for the reason of the crash will be known -- whether it was a technical fault, design issue, human error etc.'

Will these stunning sports cars ever scorch Indian roads?

Will these stunning sports cars ever scorch Indian roads?

Rediff.com24 May 2016

India isn't a very popular sports car market, simply because whatever is on offer in the country is very expensive

Highway toll charges hiked by 4-5% across India

Highway toll charges hiked by 4-5% across India

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

Commuters on national highways and expressways will need to pay more for their road journeys, as the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has increased toll charges by an average of 4 to 5 per cent on highway sections across the country. The revised toll charges for motorists on national highways across the country have come into effect from Tuesday, a senior highways ministry official told PTI.

Questions Tahawwur Rana Must Answer

Questions Tahawwur Rana Must Answer

Rediff.com1 May 2025

Tahawwur Rana has the answers to festering questions on the 26/11 terror attacks and the NIA must pry it out of him, even if they have to feed him biryani, advocates Athimuthu Ganesh Nadar.

Why did 70 Indian Hindus go to Pakistan

Why did 70 Indian Hindus go to Pakistan

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

Over 70 Indian Hindu pilgrims returned home on Wednesday after performing religious rituals at the sacred Katas Raj temples in Pakistan's Punjab province.

A Salute To The Brave Who Gave Us Their All

A Salute To The Brave Who Gave Us Their All

Rediff.com16 May 2025

With respect and gratitude we honour the memory of soldiers who sacrificed their lives in Operation Sindoor.

It's raining cars on Indian roads!

It's raining cars on Indian roads!

Rediff.com4 Sep 2009

India's crisis-hit auto sector is driving the recessionary blues away. All car makers are upbeat, staging a comeback with new models.

IPL SUSPENDED amid escalating India-Pakistan tensions

IPL SUSPENDED amid escalating India-Pakistan tensions

Rediff.com9 May 2025

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season has been officially suspended due to escalating military tensions between India and Pakistan.

The Kiss Girl Hema Malini Took Panga With

The Kiss Girl Hema Malini Took Panga With

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

'Dharmendra was paying a little extra attention to me and she didn't like it.'

'IPL Final A Magnet For Cricket Tourism'

'IPL Final A Magnet For Cricket Tourism'

Rediff.com30 May 2025

'It's clear that fans are eager to be part of the live stadium experience, reflecting a growing trend of travel driven by marquee sporting events.'

Cong holds protest against ED action Sonia, Rahul in National Herald Case

Cong holds protest against ED action Sonia, Rahul in National Herald Case

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

The Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday said it had filed a chargesheet on April 9 in a money laundering case related to the National Herald newspaper. Apart from Sonia and Rahul Gandhi, the chargesheet also names senior Congress leaders Sam Pitroda and Suman Dubey as co-accused.

'Devdas Made People Realise I Could Act'

'Devdas Made People Realise I Could Act'

Rediff.com22 May 2025

'I saw Bimal Roy's Devdas again a few years ago, almost 50 years after it had been made.' 'I found it very intelligently made; the scenes flowed so beautifully.' 'There is just one scene with both Suchitra Sen and me in the film, and it's beautiful.'

Are Delhi Capitals Crumbling at the Worst Time?

Are Delhi Capitals Crumbling at the Worst Time?

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

It's now or never for DC. If they don't find their mojo soon, they could be left watching the playoffs from the sidelines.

What is the road ahead for Hardik Pandya?

What is the road ahead for Hardik Pandya?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

After being overlooked for the India T20I captaincy, Hardik Pandya's leadership future at Mumbai Indians looks to be on shaky ground.

IPL: Punjab vs DC match called off, fans evacuated

IPL: Punjab vs DC match called off, fans evacuated

Rediff.com8 May 2025

IPL match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals in Dharamsala was abruptly halted midway due to escalating security concerns on Thursday.