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Lawntuba: 4 musicians pursuing their dream

Lawntuba: 4 musicians pursuing their dream

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

'We are all from middle class backgrounds...' 'We are not like those super privileged kids to whom the parents say "Jao beta. Studio khareed lo".'

Farmers' stir: Why crowd is thinning at Singhu, Tikri borders

Farmers' stir: Why crowd is thinning at Singhu, Tikri borders

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

The farmer leaders insist that the crowd is merely shifting from one spot to another to mobilise more people to join the movement.

Israel proved numbers don't matter much: Top quotes from Modi's speech

Israel proved numbers don't matter much: Top quotes from Modi's speech

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

After a jam-packed day of meetings and discussions, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu made their way to the Tel Aviv Convention Center where the PM addressed the Indian Diaspora to chants and a loud applause.

How Farhan fell in love with Shibani

How Farhan fell in love with Shibani

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

This photo album will melt your hearts.

'The best is yet to come for Ayushmann'

'The best is yet to come for Ayushmann'

Rediff.com8 May 2020

'I can sense that because we have shared a room for 20 years of our lives.'

Delhi Metro records highest ridership

Delhi Metro records highest ridership

Rediff.com22 Apr 2010

Scorching heat and the fear of getting stuck in maddening traffic jams led to a record 10.90 lakh people take the Delhi Metro on Wednesday, a first for the new-age transport system which is now adding a train every 15 days to its fleet of over 100 trains.

Feels Like Ishq review

Feels Like Ishq review

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

At the end of the six short stories, Feels Like Ishq is uneven yet watchable, feels Sukanya Verma.

Tension at Ghazipur border as Tikait defies order to vacate protest site

Tension at Ghazipur border as Tikait defies order to vacate protest site

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

A confrontation was building up at the UP Gate in Ghazipur bordering Delhi with heavy security deployed while frequent power cuts were witnessed in the evening at the protest site, where Bharatiya Kisan Union members, led by Tikait, are staying put since November 28.

These stunning entries show the world's beauty

These stunning entries show the world's beauty

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

Mother Nature is indeed beautiful and truly astonishing! These incredible images are some of the top entries for this year's AGORA's #Nature2019 Photo Contest. AGORA is a free-to-use photography app that has been rewarding the world's biggest prizes in global photo contests since 2017. The winner will be announced on September 5, 2019.

Monsoon intensifies in Himachal, more rains to hit Delhi

Monsoon intensifies in Himachal, more rains to hit Delhi

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

Heavy rain alert continued in Himachal Pradesh as the monsoon intensified in the various districts of the state.

Interested in Nuclear Science?

Interested in Nuclear Science?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2009

University of Delhi invites applications for admission to the second batch of MTech programme in Nuclear Science and Technology.

Railways marks its 167th anniversary without passengers

Railways marks its 167th anniversary without passengers

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

On this day 167 years ago, the wheels of the first passenger train in the country from Mumbai to Thane started rolling.

Much awaited getaway from the lockdown

Much awaited getaway from the lockdown

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

'Hope your weekend is less strenuous than ours,' says Kishore Singh.

'India doesn't feel insecure about accepting anything foreign'

'India doesn't feel insecure about accepting anything foreign'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2009

On the eve of their 14th Chamber Music Festival Harvey De Souza of the Mehli Mehta Music Foundation is happy with the way western classical music is evolving in India.

Flyovers: Big money guzzlers that fail to solve traffic problems

Flyovers: Big money guzzlers that fail to solve traffic problems

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

It should be clear to all that flyovers don't solve urban traffic problems, says Subir Gokarn.

How charge sheet against Khalid leaked to media: Courts asks police

How charge sheet against Khalid leaked to media: Courts asks police

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Dinesh Kumar directed Delhi Police to file the reply by January 14 on how the charge sheet was allegedly leaked to the media before the court took cognisance of it.

Delhi police names Yechury, Yogendra Yadav as riot conspirators

Delhi police names Yechury, Yogendra Yadav as riot conspirators

Rediff.com12 Sep 2020

They have been accused of asking anti-Citizenship Amendment Act protesters to go to 'any extreme', spreading discontent in the community by calling CAA/National Register of Citizens anti-Muslim, and organise demonstrations to 'malign the image of the Government of India'.

NCLAT chair Justice Mukhopadhaya's biggest challenge

NCLAT chair Justice Mukhopadhaya's biggest challenge

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

As NCLAT chair, lack of basic infrastructure remains Justice Mukhopadhaya's biggest challenge. The lack of permanent staff to take down orders in shorthand and later type them out for him to correct is just one among many. In cases where there are a number of intervening parties and applicants, the courtroom is often so jam-packed that even the senior advocates have failed to find place inside.

A cure for India's traffic mess

A cure for India's traffic mess

Rediff.com6 Oct 2009

The most obvious reason is that a strict vigilance and punishment system is absent here.

The great tomato war!

The great tomato war!

Rediff.com30 Aug 2018

More than 20,000 people were drenched in red pulp after hurling tonnes of ripe tomatoes at each other in the annual "Tomatina" street battle in eastern Spain. Take a look at this kooky street festival.

Tips to avoid the worst New Year's ever!

Tips to avoid the worst New Year's ever!

Rediff.com28 Dec 2009

Want to ensure you're you have a great New Year's? Here are just a few tips!

BJP leader's car drags homeguard jawan on bonnet

BJP leader's car drags homeguard jawan on bonnet

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

The driver admitted that he was driving on the wrong side.

NBA legends enthrall Mumbai's basketball fans

NBA legends enthrall Mumbai's basketball fans

Rediff.com30 Sep 2013

Basketball aficionados from Mumbai were taught basics of the game by NBA legends Horace Grant, Ron Harper and Peja Stojakovic at the NBA JAM Mumbai stop at St Stanislaus school ground in Bandra.

NBA legends enthrall Mumbai's basketball fans

NBA legends enthrall Mumbai's basketball fans

Rediff.com30 Sep 2013

Basketball aficionados from Mumbai were taught basics of the game by NBA legends Horace Grant, Ron Harper and Peja Stojakovic at the NBA JAM Mumbai stop at St Stanislaus school ground in Bandra.

PHOTOS: Heavy rains lash Mumbai; hit rail, road traffic

PHOTOS: Heavy rains lash Mumbai; hit rail, road traffic

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

Mumbai once again witnessed heavy rains on Tuesday, resulting in heavy traffic jams in many parts of the city. Train services have also been affected by the consistent rainfall. The rains have been lashing the city since early Tuesday morning.

ABVP threatens to 'cut off' legs of Leftists Jadavpur University students

ABVP threatens to 'cut off' legs of Leftists Jadavpur University students

Rediff.com9 May 2016

The ABVP state secretary Subir Haldar threatened to "cut off" the legs of "anti-national" Left-aligned students of Jadavpur University if they stepped out of the campus.

IN PHOTOS: Srinagar streets come to life on the eve of Eid

IN PHOTOS: Srinagar streets come to life on the eve of Eid

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

Shopping for Eid-ul-Azha which began last week peaked on Tuesday in Jammu and Kashmir with shoppers jamming all major markets in capital Srinagar and other towns.

Farmers' stir: Heavy police force deployed, 3 Delhi border points closed

Farmers' stir: Heavy police force deployed, 3 Delhi border points closed

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

The protest by farmers at the Delhi border points entered the sixth day and is set to continue as the critical talks between three Union ministers and farmer groups ended in a stalemate on Tuesday after they rejected the government's suggestion of a new committee to look into issues raised by agitating farmers.

Armed forces launch Op CO-JEET to fight Covid in India

Armed forces launch Op CO-JEET to fight Covid in India

Rediff.com3 May 2021

"Under the CO-JEET" plan, personnel of the three wings of the armed forces -- the Army, the Indian Air Force and the Navy -- have been pressed into service to help restore oxygen supply chains, set up COVID beds and provide help to the civilian administration in its fight to control the pandemic," said the Lt General, whose post of deputy chief integrated defence staff (medical) comes under the Chief of Defence Staff.

The Hollywood Star and CDMA

The Hollywood Star and CDMA

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

She was a Hollywood star, much sought after. She also helped invented technology which changed the world.

Sigh. My life under the lockdown

Sigh. My life under the lockdown

Rediff.com3 May 2020

'Every day I am being made to work on menial things like 'Get me a glass of water', 'Put away your plate'...' 'This is not part of my job description as master of the house,' says Kishore Singh.

What A380's failure can teach the shipping industry

What A380's failure can teach the shipping industry

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

As a model of transport, the A380 strikes a parallel -- a shared fragility -- with giant container ships, observes Shyam G Menon.

Johnson shoots 65 to share lead at Masters

Johnson shoots 65 to share lead at Masters

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

Johnson, who was three under through nine holes when play was halted on Thursday, picked up four more birdies on Friday for a seven-under-par 65 that was his first bogey-free round at Augusta National.

What Spider-Man could help with

What Spider-Man could help with

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

Traffic jams or bumpy roads? Spidey to the rescue!

The lockdown: Paranoia is growing by the hour

The lockdown: Paranoia is growing by the hour

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

'I need a haircut, but who can I trust with a pair of scissors?', asks Kishore Singh.

Lockdown norms partially relaxed in Karnataka

Lockdown norms partially relaxed in Karnataka

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

IT and IT-enabled services will be allowed to operate with essential minimum staff only while the rest would work from home.

Muguruza stars in late, late show at Melbourne Park

Muguruza stars in late, late show at Melbourne Park

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

Garbine Muguruza claimed a 6-4, 7-6(3), 7-5 win over Johanna Konta

'I am a simple desi girl'

'I am a simple desi girl'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

Watch out for dancing sensation Amy Aela.

Economic surveys: A case of hits and misses on GDP numbers

Economic surveys: A case of hits and misses on GDP numbers

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

Of the seven surveys presented under Modi govt, predictions of three were quite close to the actual GDP growth rate, one saw the base year change in between, but the last three were way off the mark.