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Did India's secularism die on August 5?

Did India's secularism die on August 5?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

'Indian secularism doesn't deserve a tombstone. It needs a new shrine,' argues Shekhar Gupta.

She is taking the Sari to Gen X

She is taking the Sari to Gen X

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

'The sari is a symbol of Indianism.' 'Once I was wearing a sari and walking in the middle of a market in Amsterdam and there was a musician playing a instrument.' 'When he saw me, he started playing an Indian song.' 'A sari has such strong cultural narrative.'

India, Indonesia ties elevated to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

India, Indonesia ties elevated to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

Rediff.com30 May 2018

The 2 countries signed 15 agreements including one on defence cooperation after Prime Minister Narendra Modi held 'productive discussions' with President Joko Widodo.

Statue of Unity among Time's 'greatest places in the world'

Statue of Unity among Time's 'greatest places in the world'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

The Time list also includes Zakouma National Park in Chad, Red Sea Mountain Trail in Egypt, Newseum in Washington, The Shed in New York City, the Geosea Geothermal Sea Baths in Iceland, Six Senses Hotel in Bhutan, Leopard Hill in Mara Naboisho Conservancy, Kenya and the Pohoiki in Isaac Hale Beach Park in Hawaii.

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.

Modi hails Nehru, asks youth to imbibe his scientific temper

Modi hails Nehru, asks youth to imbibe his scientific temper

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

He said the youth should take inspiration from him.

The house where Nehru lived

The house where Nehru lived

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

On the occasion of the first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru's 125th birth anniversary, Sheela Bhatt/Rediff.com visits his residence of 16 years, and comes away marvelling at his enduring legacy.

Dr Singh unveils Nehru bust in Singapore

Dr Singh unveils Nehru bust in Singapore

Rediff.com20 Nov 2011

As a 1000-strong Indian community applauded, Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh on a rain-filled Sunday evening unveiled a bust of and marker on India's first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru in Singapore's Asian Civilisation Museum.

A beautiful game, a beautiful story: Real Kashmir FC to train at Dortmund

A beautiful game, a beautiful story: Real Kashmir FC to train at Dortmund

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

Aiming to expand the Real Kashmir FC community, the current path-breakers of Indian football are about to tread a glorious new path, as they visit Germany for a training stint at the renowned BVB Borussia Dortmund.

Can Dharamsala stop PLA's Tibetan gambit?

Can Dharamsala stop PLA's Tibetan gambit?

Rediff.com8 May 2021

The first priority for the new Tibetan administration in Dharamsala should be to look at Tibetan recruitment in the PLA, suggests Claude Arpi.

Rashtrapati Bhavan's Mughal Garden is in full bloom

Rashtrapati Bhavan's Mughal Garden is in full bloom

Rediff.com4 Feb 2020

The Mughal Garden will be in full bloom with over 10,000 Tulip bulbs, 138 types of roses and 70 different kinds of about 5,000 seasonal flowers.

PIX: Katrina Kaif's fitting sessions at Tussauds!

PIX: Katrina Kaif's fitting sessions at Tussauds!

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

Excited to see Kat at Tussauds? We know we are!

New York celebrates Raj Kapoor

New York celebrates Raj Kapoor

Rediff.com6 Jan 2012

The MoMA will host a film festival for the legend, starting today.

WB CM Mamata wants to acquire Tagore's home in London

WB CM Mamata wants to acquire Tagore's home in London

Rediff.com12 Nov 2017

The residence -- No 3, Heath Villas in Hampstead Heath, north London -- was valued at an estimated 2.7 million (Rs 23 crore) a few years ago

Covid: All trains, metro, inter-state buses shut till March 31

Covid: All trains, metro, inter-state buses shut till March 31

Rediff.com22 Mar 2020

The decision was taken at a high-level meeting of chief secretaries of all states and the cabinet secretary and the principal secretary to the prime minister. The districts where lockdown was announced include 10 districts each in Maharashtra and Kerala, six districts each in Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat, five each in Karnataka and Haryana, three each in Tamil Nadu and Punjab.

Abhishek Poddar: The art collector who started at age 14

Abhishek Poddar: The art collector who started at age 14

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

Ranjita Ganesan and Nikita Puri chronicle the journey of Abhishek Poddar, one of India's leading art patrons.

Pix: New Yorkers flash mob dance to Sheila Ki Jawani

Pix: New Yorkers flash mob dance to Sheila Ki Jawani

Rediff.com1 Aug 2011

Check out these pictures.

What connects Nehru, Modi, Kanhaiya Kumar?

What connects Nehru, Modi, Kanhaiya Kumar?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Ramdhari Singh Dinkar's poems speak to every Indian, uniting them across political, social, religious and caste divides. They elevate; they inspire; they stir the soul and goose-bump the flesh.

Fashion Weeks are coming! Fashion Weeks are coming!

Fashion Weeks are coming! Fashion Weeks are coming!

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

'We can go with smaller ensembles -- even 15 or 20 creations from a designer.' 'We are keeping the focus squarely on quality over quantity.' 'India Couture Week is, after all, about the best of the best,' FDCI Chairman Sunil Sethi tells Veenu Sandhu

Kapil Dev's wax figure to grace Madame Tussauds Delhi

Kapil Dev's wax figure to grace Madame Tussauds Delhi

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

Legendary cricketer Kapil Dev's wax figure will be the latest addition at the Madame Tussauds Delhi as he is set to join other sports icons at the museum.

A toast to Athens and democracy

A toast to Athens and democracy

Rediff.com13 Oct 2017

Geetanjali Krishna approached her trip to Greece -- the cradle of democracy where the notions of equality, free speech and civic liberty first took shape -- as much as pilgrimage as a holiday.

By 2050, India will have a world-class navy: Naval chief

By 2050, India will have a world-class navy: Naval chief

Rediff.com3 Dec 2018

Navy chief Adm. Sunil Lanba said that by 2050, India will have 200 ships, 500 aircraft.

Cong stalled Ayodhya judgment, kept J-K issue hanging: Shah

Cong stalled Ayodhya judgment, kept J-K issue hanging: Shah

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

He also accused the Congress of delaying a solution to the Kashmir issue for seven decades.

A four-in-one Hindu temple to promote unity

A four-in-one Hindu temple to promote unity

Rediff.com22 Apr 2008

Situated on a five acre plot, the temple has four centres: The Temple of Unity, the main temple; the Indian heritage community centre; the museum of Indian journey to the US and the Ganga Sagar meditation and sculpture gardens.

8 offbeat courses we bet you haven't heard about

8 offbeat courses we bet you haven't heard about

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

These offbeat courses will guarantee you a job.

On Day 2 of Modi's Israel visit it was all about the hugs!

On Day 2 of Modi's Israel visit it was all about the hugs!

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

Modi signed seven deals, including pacts on agriculture and water management with his friend Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin 'Bibi' Netanyahu. Here's are the highlights of Modi's second day in Israel.

Coronavirus cases in India rises to 74

Coronavirus cases in India rises to 74

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

The government's focus is on containing and controlling coronavirus the ministry of external affairs said on Thursday and advised Indians to stay put wherever they are and travel only under compelling reasons.

Revealed! History of the Ashes

Revealed! History of the Ashes

Rediff.com24 Nov 2010

A tiny, dark-red, terracotta urn containing ashes of indeterminate origin and deemed too fragile to leave the cloistered hush of the Lord's ground museum is the focus of one of the world's great sporting rivalries.

India may sign 500 mn-pound defence deal with UK

India may sign 500 mn-pound defence deal with UK

Rediff.com25 Jul 2010

A 500 million-pound deal for BAE systems, Britain's biggest defence contractor, to supply Hawk jet trainers is expected to be among a string of high-profile contracts to be signed during Prime Minister David Cameron's two-day visit to India commencing on Wednesday. BAE Systems will announce a 500 million-pound deal to build 57 Hawk trainer jets in collaboration with their Indian partners HAL near Bengaluru, as a centrepiece of Cameron's visit.

What it's like to be Picasso's grandson

What it's like to be Picasso's grandson

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

'As a child I was very glad to be around him, to breathe his happiness.' 'I was aware that he would focus 100 per cent on whatever he was doing, whether it was playing with me, or going to the bullfights, or painting -- which he seemed to do non-stop,' Pablo's grandson tells Kishore Singh.

1971 War: When my dad trained the Mukti Bahini

1971 War: When my dad trained the Mukti Bahini

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

Dad had sneaked into East Pakistan (present day Bangladesh) well before the war had started for reconnaissance of the terrain on the other side. He had disguised himself as a driver of a truck laden with goods and traveled into East Pakistan to be received by the underground fighters of the Mukti Bahini.

PIX: Nicki Minaj's curves and Jaden Smith's hair take centre stage at Met Gala

PIX: Nicki Minaj's curves and Jaden Smith's hair take centre stage at Met Gala

Rediff.com2 May 2017

Some celebrities followed the theme while some put on their elegant outfits...

Milkha Singh on the Race of his Life

Milkha Singh on the Race of his Life

Rediff.com19 Jun 2021

'Somehow the Flying Sikh has endured in people's memory.'

When movie theatres no longer exist...

When movie theatres no longer exist...

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

Aseem Chhabra imagines a time, 20 years from now, when movie-watching in theatres will be long gone, thanks to the coronavirus, and pens a letter to his grandchild, explaining the magic of the cinema hall.

Admiral Lanba takes over baton of chairman of CoSC

Admiral Lanba takes over baton of chairman of CoSC

Rediff.com29 Dec 2016

Navy chief Admiral Sunil Lanba on Thursday took over the baton of the chairman of the chiefs of staff committee from outgoing IAF chief Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha even as the government plans to create a new post to focus exclusively on inter-services issues and acquisitions.

'A short and limited war would be a disaster'

'A short and limited war would be a disaster'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

'Open conflict would be a disaster for both China and India.'

US Surgeon General Vivek H Murthy, India Abroad Person of the Year 2014

US Surgeon General Vivek H Murthy, India Abroad Person of the Year 2014

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

The India Abroad Person of the Year Awards, held at the National Museum of the American Indian in New York City on Friday June 12, honored 14 achievers in seven categories.

PHOTOS: Kapil Dev's wax figurine unveiled at Madam Tussauds

PHOTOS: Kapil Dev's wax figurine unveiled at Madam Tussauds

Rediff.com11 May 2017

Soon you will meet cricket legend Kapil Dev at Madam Tussaids in Delhi

'Community should respect America's plularism'

'Community should respect America's plularism'

Rediff.com21 May 2010

One of the most prominent of Indian immigrants in America, Subash Razdan has, along with his wife Raj, made America his home for more than 34 years. Among his many achievements are leading the effort to have a Mahatma Gandhi statute in Atlanta at the museum that honors Martin Luther King Jr., the highly influential activist who was inspired by the Mahatma.

Modi begins 'groundbreaking' visit, Netanyahu says 'historic'

Modi begins 'groundbreaking' visit, Netanyahu says 'historic'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

In a break from protocol, Netanyahu received Modi at the Ben-Gurion International Airport.