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PIX: Prez's Mughal Garden is in full bloom and you are invited

PIX: Prez's Mughal Garden is in full bloom and you are invited

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

Mughal Garden opens for public from February 13.

ISL semi-final: Delhi Dynamos beat FC Goa in first leg

ISL semi-final: Delhi Dynamos beat FC Goa in first leg

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

Delhi Dynamos beat FC Goa 1-0 to win the first leg of the Indian Super League semi-final in New Delhi on Friday.

'Iron lady' Sharmila to end fast, fight Manipur polls

'Iron lady' Sharmila to end fast, fight Manipur polls

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

She said she no longer believes that her fast will lead to the repeal of the 'draconian' AFSPA but she will continue the fight.

Army's Northern Command celebrates 68th Infantry Day

Army's Northern Command celebrates 68th Infantry Day

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

To honour the supreme sacrifice of the infantry in fighting the Pakistani raiders in Jammu and Kashmir in 1947, the Indian Army on Tuesday celebrated its 68th Infantry Day with traditional solemnity and gaiety all across the Northern Command.

UP polls: Allies, mother-son fighting each other in Allahabad

UP polls: Allies, mother-son fighting each other in Allahabad

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

In Soraon, despite the tie-ups, Congress, SP, BJP and Apna Dal candidates are contesting against their allies.

Angry people are running India; Clean India a photo-op: Rahul

Angry people are running India; Clean India a photo-op: Rahul

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

Taking a jibe at the Narendra Modi government over its 'Clean India Mission', Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Thursday alleged that angry people are running the nation.

Vandana Maurya's story: From a biotech researcher to a social worker

Vandana Maurya's story: From a biotech researcher to a social worker

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

Vandana has been attempting to bring in radical changes in the unhealthy food habits amongst the tribals.

Revealed: The cult behind the Mathura violence

Revealed: The cult behind the Mathura violence

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

Details on the Swadheen Bharat Vidhik Satyagrah aka Swadheen Bharat Subhash Sena, the outfit responsible for the violence that claimed 24 lives in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, including that of two police officials, are slowly emerging.

SC, HC refuse to stall Kaala, but release in Karnataka doubtful

SC, HC refuse to stall Kaala, but release in Karnataka doubtful

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy said though it was his government's responsibility to ensure its smooth screening, he once again advised the distributors to delay it till the Cauvery dispute was resolved.

Veteran actress Zohra Sehgal cremated

Veteran actress Zohra Sehgal cremated

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

The last rites of the 102-year-old actress, who died on July 10, were performed at the Lodhi Road crematorium by her son Pawan in the presence of her daughter Kiran and grandchildren.

Padma Awards 2016: Rajinikanth, Sania, Priyanka honoured

Padma Awards 2016: Rajinikanth, Sania, Priyanka honoured

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

Superstar Rajinikanth, tennis icon Sania Mirza and actress Priyanka Chopra were among the 56 eminent persons who were honoured with Padma awards on Tuesday.

Congress can't see beyond a family: Modi in Lok Sabha

Congress can't see beyond a family: Modi in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

Modi also reminded Congress of the Emergency, saying it's a blot on the democracy that will never fade.

Naidu inducts son, 4 YSRC turncoats in AP cabinet

Naidu inducts son, 4 YSRC turncoats in AP cabinet

Rediff.com2 Apr 2017

One of the dropped ministers, Bojjala Gopala Krishna Reddy, resigned from his assembly membership.

Disaster response force floats 'boat hospitals' in J&K

Disaster response force floats 'boat hospitals' in J&K

Rediff.com13 Sep 2014

After undertaking rescue operation in the flood-ravaged Jammu and Kashmir, the National Disaster Response Force is now focusing on relief operations and had deployed 'boat hospitals' in water logged areas to provide health care facilities to the stranded people.

Soumya Swaminathan: Just what the doctor ordered

Soumya Swaminathan: Just what the doctor ordered

Rediff.com14 Oct 2017

Her appointment as World Health Organisation's deputy director offers an opportunity to push for improving the medical research environment in India.

After photo row, Hema Malini turns the tables on UP government

After photo row, Hema Malini turns the tables on UP government

Rediff.com4 Jun 2016

The BJP leader stressed that she rushed to Mathura immediately after getting the news of the violence and had cancelled all her film shoots.

Day after violence uneasy calm prevails in Mathura

Day after violence uneasy calm prevails in Mathura

Rediff.com4 Jun 2016

Uneasy calm prevailed in areas around Jawaharbagh in Mathura a day after violent clashes between police and members of a sect claimed 24 lives as a large posse of police and paramilitary personnel kept strict vigil forcing locals to stay indoors.

Hema posts movie shoot pics while Mathura burns; BJP defends her

Hema posts movie shoot pics while Mathura burns; BJP defends her

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

She tweeted a number of her photographs during a movie shoot and later deleted them following criticism on the social media.

Bravery award for Rohtak sisters unlikely as credibility is questioned

Bravery award for Rohtak sisters unlikely as credibility is questioned

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

Within less than a week after the two sisters hogged limelight for thrashing youths in a bus for allegedly molesting them, Haryana government on Thursday decided to put on hold the award announced for them pending an inquiry.

Don't change FDI policy, Sharma's advice to his successor

Don't change FDI policy, Sharma's advice to his successor

Rediff.com15 May 2014

Sharma proposes to pass on the 'handover note' to his successor, which as per the poll projections is likely to be from Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance.

'Putin won't risk improving relations with Pakistan at India's expense'

'Putin won't risk improving relations with Pakistan at India's expense'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2018

'But Russia is well aware of Pakistan's nuisance power on its border.'

JNU: Court reserves order on Umar, Anirban's bail for Mar 18

JNU: Court reserves order on Umar, Anirban's bail for Mar 18

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

The duo, who is lodged in jail since February 23, has sought bail on the ground of parity with JNUStudent's Union President Kanhaiya Kumar, saying he has already been granted bail and the incident did not attract charges of sedition.

Standing tall: Charles Correa's ICONIC buildings

Standing tall: Charles Correa's ICONIC buildings

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

India's greatest contemporary architects Charles Correa died on Tuesday night at the age of 84. He was best known for his "open-to-sky" designs, which were reflected in some of his famous projects. Rediff.com takes a look at some popular buildings that got the Correa touch.

Under-17 World Cup: 'Loss of concentration after equaliser cost India match'

Under-17 World Cup: 'Loss of concentration after equaliser cost India match'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

'I am very proud of these Indian players. They have shown that India can compete against the best in the world. They have a fantastic future'

Budget session 2 in numbers: 5 bills passed, 250 hours wasted

Budget session 2 in numbers: 5 bills passed, 250 hours wasted

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

While Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu asked the protestors not to make the House a "clog in the wheel" of progress, Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan said they should keep in mind the larger interests of the nation.

Forget note ban, BJP targets youth in UP

Forget note ban, BJP targets youth in UP

Rediff.com26 Dec 2016

Nearly 1,500 akansha petis (boxes of aspirations) have been placed in colleges for students to reveal what they expect from a BJP government. While demonetisation figured high in villages, BJP strategist Siddharth Sikka says city youth were "more concerned" about law and order and sanitation.

BJP's hero: Who is Madan Mohan Malaviya?

BJP's hero: Who is Madan Mohan Malaviya?

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

Although much loved amongst the right wing in India, few Indians know of and about Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya. Respected by Mahatma Gandhi, Malaviya was a long standing member of the Congress party, and was one of the founding members of the far-right party the Akhil Bharatiya Hindu Mahasabha. So here's a rundown of top ten things you didn't know about Madan Mohan Malaviya.

PM's speech: Passing off WhatsApp forwards as facts

PM's speech: Passing off WhatsApp forwards as facts

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

'Those who have followed politics even when there was no Twitter know what the word 'jumlebaaz' means,' says Utkarsh Mishra.

No school on Christmas: Smriti Irani rubbishes news report

No school on Christmas: Smriti Irani rubbishes news report

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

Amid Opposition uproar over reports of schools being ordered to remain open on Christmas Day to observe 'good governance day', the government on Monday clarified that no such instruction has been issued and only an online essay competition on the subject is being organised.

Why we must salute both Nehru and Patel

Why we must salute both Nehru and Patel

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

'Both Nehru and Patel were thorough gentlemen and whatever their differences never disrespected each other.' 'Neither Modi nor Rahul Gandhi has much in them to claim such legacies.' 'They are symptomatic of the sad days that have befallen the nation midwifed and contemplated by Nehru and Patel,' says Mohan Guruswamy.

A year on, Kashmir flood victims still wait for relief

A year on, Kashmir flood victims still wait for relief

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

In September 2014, the Jammu and Kashmir region suffered disastrous floods caused by heavy rainfall. Nearly 300 people died in the floods and many more lost their homes and livelihood. Mukhtar Ahmad/Rediff.com reports.

Do you know how many forts are hidden in Mumbai?

Do you know how many forts are hidden in Mumbai?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

The rising popularity of Heritage Walks is uncovering forgotten historic sites all over India.

Review: Nothing to Roar about!

Review: Nothing to Roar about!

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

You'd be naive to go into this one looking for top grade acting or direction, says Paloma Sharma.

Service before self: Army camps submerged as soldiers save Kashmir

Service before self: Army camps submerged as soldiers save Kashmir

Rediff.com13 Sep 2014

When calamity strikes, it does not discriminate. This was on ample display when floods ravaged Kashmir.

Yet another PR disaster for the Congress, courtesy Rahul

Yet another PR disaster for the Congress, courtesy Rahul

Rediff.com4 Mar 2014

The occasion at Congress party headquarters on 24, Akbar Road in New Delhi was that of celebration, one that is rare with the party these days. However, what prevailed was confusion, chaos and mayhem.

Amarinder wants Rahul to be Congress chief, seeks Priyanka's entry

Amarinder wants Rahul to be Congress chief, seeks Priyanka's entry

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

About Sonia, he said, "She has worked really hard. Let me tell you the amount of work she has put in since 1997, it is amazing."

NEET: The CBSE Factor

NEET: The CBSE Factor

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

Data from Tamil Naduindicates that NEET favours likely CBSE students. CBSE students took every third seat available in government medical colleges in the state.

'Politics should not be treated like lavatory cleaning'

'Politics should not be treated like lavatory cleaning'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

'Politics has become a toilet because we delegate everything.' 'We have to catch a bus, watch a cricket match, live our life... we feel this (politics) is not part of our responsibility.'

Over 600 schemes in India named after Gandhis: BJP

Over 600 schemes in India named after Gandhis: BJP

Rediff.com16 Apr 2014

Attacking "glorification" of only "one-family" by the Congress, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday said that if voted to power the party would review christening of more than "600 schemes" in the name of three generations of Gandhi dynasty.

The end of an era

The end of an era

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

Balraj Bahri Malhotra and Ram Advani's passing signals the sunset of the era of the many booksellers across India who came over after Partition.