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Mumbai Marathon on January 21

Mumbai Marathon on January 21

Rediff.com17 Nov 2006

The Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon will take place on January 21, 2007.

Why a Bengaluru-Mysore bullet train is a bad idea

Why a Bengaluru-Mysore bullet train is a bad idea

Rediff.com11 Feb 2015

Distance between Bengaluru and Mysuru is 130 km only.

Time for India to EMBRACE Russia

Time for India to EMBRACE Russia

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

We can make a beginning by openly acknowledging the Russian help in 1971 victory when President Putin visits India on 6 December 2021. Showing gratitude to a friend is part of our DNA, notes Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Woman rides 1,400 km to bring back stranded son

Woman rides 1,400 km to bring back stranded son

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

Razia Begum, 48, set out on the arduous journey on Monday morning armed with local police permission, rode solo to Nellore and returned with her younger son on Wednesday evening, showing an endurance level even seasoned rallyists would find hard to match.

PHOTOS: Alibaug bears the brunt of Cyclone Nisarga

PHOTOS: Alibaug bears the brunt of Cyclone Nisarga

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

The landfall process started around 12.30 pm. It made landfall about 40 km from Alibaug, 95 km from Mumbai.

'Remember, Yamaraj attacks us even more when we're down'

'Remember, Yamaraj attacks us even more when we're down'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

The masked, blue gowned and now fogged face shields were highly skilled and capable health care workers -- but inside their protective clothing they were people, with emotions -- sad, fearful, tears pouring down their masks and dripping off the sky blue water repellent gowns. Even Kevin the hulk, the male nurse who I saw lift a patient single-handedly to place an X-ray plate under the chest, was staring at his foot wear, moved to tears. Dr Sanjeeth Peter reveals what goes on in a Covid ICU: The second of a heart-wrenching multi-part diary of a Covid Warrior.

Modi takes the Shinkansen bullet train ride

Modi takes the Shinkansen bullet train ride

Rediff.com12 Nov 2016

Modi and Abe travelled from Tokyo to Kobe, a city on Osaka Bay in Japan.

A Messiah For Humanity Passes Into The Ages

A Messiah For Humanity Passes Into The Ages

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Where does one find a man who shows no bitterness or animosity towards Hindus, even after a frenzied Hindu mob burnt his house down?, Jyoti Punwani asks in this tribute to a truly extraordinary Indian.

Are you a 'voluntourist'?

Are you a 'voluntourist'?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

We had managed to unshackle another youngster from the chains of buzzwords, says Keya Sarkar.

ISI wanted Jaish to carry out Pulwama-like attack

ISI wanted Jaish to carry out Pulwama-like attack

Rediff.com21 Nov 2020

Senior government sources said the charge of carrying out a Pulwama scale terror attack bigger was given to the Jaish-e-Mohammed headed by Maulana Masood Azhar by Pakistan Army's Inter-Services Intelligence.

After fresh face-off, India-China hold Brigade commander level meet

After fresh face-off, India-China hold Brigade commander level meet

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

The meeting came after the Indian Army thwarted an attempt by the Chinese Army to transgress into Indian areas near the southern bank of Pangong Tso near Chushul in Ladakh on the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday.

After 8 days, wreckage of missing IAF plane found in Arunachal

After 8 days, wreckage of missing IAF plane found in Arunachal

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

The Russian-origin An-32 aircraft lost contact on the afternoon of June 3.

Why roads hold the key in 'war' against Naxals

Why roads hold the key in 'war' against Naxals

Rediff.com25 May 2017

Roads are of great importance to win the war against the rebels in Sukma

'India should tell China to get lost'

'India should tell China to get lost'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

'We are not going to be threatened by China neither are we going to threaten China.'

On 3rd anniversary of his government, Modi seeks people's feedback

On 3rd anniversary of his government, Modi seeks people's feedback

Rediff.com26 May 2017

"Sath hai, vishwas hai, ho raha vikas hai," the PM said.

Indian Army officer guns for Paris cycling glory

Indian Army officer guns for Paris cycling glory

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

The 56-year-old officer became the first serving general of the Indian Army to complete the event last month.

Deepika's journey: From a 12-year-old to India's Olympic medal prospect

Deepika's journey: From a 12-year-old to India's Olympic medal prospect

Rediff.com21 Jul 2021

Deepika Kumari is a story of grits, guts and gumption.

Govt to expedite 32 road projects along China border

Govt to expedite 32 road projects along China border

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

The decision was taken at a high-level meeting convened by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), and attended by the Central Public Works Department (CPWD), Border Roads Organisation (BRO) and the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) among others.

Chhattisgarh: Naxal killed in face-off with security forces

Chhattisgarh: Naxal killed in face-off with security forces

Rediff.com21 Aug 2016

"The face-off between a small action team of ultras and a joint team of security forces took place about 2 kms deep inside the forests from the spot where the explosion took place at around 8 am," Sukma Superintendent of Police Indira Kalyan Elesela told PTI over phone.

When friends change...

When friends change...

Rediff.com6 Jan 2019

'Although I feel more comfortable living with my own people, I often remember those cricket matches by the river bank...'

Indian Army eyes non-stop hang gliding word record

Indian Army eyes non-stop hang gliding word record

Rediff.com14 Feb 2012

In a bid to set a world record, an artillery team of the Indian Army will undertake an adventurous hang gliding expedition to cover a distance of 350 kms non-stop from Bikaner to Sanderao in Rajasthan.

Budget proposes major boost for infra sector

Budget proposes major boost for infra sector

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

Expressing commitment to augment the country's infrastructure, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday proposed to significantly enhance capital expenditure to Rs 5.54 lakh crore in the next fiscal, besides creating institutional structures and giving a big thrust to monetizing assets to achieve the goals of the National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP). Sitharaman said NIP, that was launched in December 2019 with 6,835 projects, has now been expanded to 7,400 projects and around 217 projects worth Rs 1.10 lakh crore under some key infrastructure ministries have been completed. "For 2021-22, I propose a sharp increase in capital expenditure and thus have provided Rs 5.54 lakh crores which is 34.5% more than the BE of 2020-21," the finance minister said.

Captain among 3 killed in attack on army camp in Kashmir

Captain among 3 killed in attack on army camp in Kashmir

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

The incident took place at Panjgaon at Chowkibal when terorists, suspected to be of terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammad stormed the battalion camp which is in-charge of road opening duties on the crucial roads in this area.

Long weekend brings cheer to hotels, travel firms as demand picks up

Long weekend brings cheer to hotels, travel firms as demand picks up

Rediff.com3 Oct 2020

While airlines are seeing improved demand and industry-wide seat occupancy has increased to over 60%, it is road trips which are generating higher traction. Booking trends show that customers are also choosing homestays or four- star and five-star accommodations, as hygiene and safety is a priority now.

Tour de France: Sagan wins third stage, Thomas retains overall lead

Tour de France: Sagan wins third stage, Thomas retains overall lead

Rediff.com21 Jul 2018

The overall standings remained unchanged at the top with Thomas leading defending champion Froome by one minute 39 seconds and Dutchman Tom Dumoulin by 1:50.

For livelihood, fishermen of Rameswaram risk their lives

For livelihood, fishermen of Rameswaram risk their lives

Rediff.com29 Oct 2011

Indian fishermen continue to wander over to Lankan waters for fishing. They face the risk of being shot at, arrested and tortured, reports A Ganesh Nadar

5.9 earthquake hits Andaman Sea, tsunami ruled out

5.9 earthquake hits Andaman Sea, tsunami ruled out

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

An earthquake measuring 5.9 on the Richter scale hit the Andaman Sea on Thursday but the Met department ruled out tsunami.

Countdown for launch of Cartosat-3 begins

Countdown for launch of Cartosat-3 begins

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

CARTOSAT-3 is a third generation agile advanced satellite having high resolution imaging capability.

Mosop wins Chicago Marathon in course record

Mosop wins Chicago Marathon in course record

Rediff.com9 Oct 2011

Kenyan Moses Mosop won the 34th Chicago Marathon on Sunday, surging away from the field with 10 kms to go and setting a course record of two hours five minutes 37 seconds.

Rafales are here! Know about IAF's game-changer

Rafales are here! Know about IAF's game-changer

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

Here's your guide to know about India's much-awaited aircraft.

India successfully test-fires Prahaar missile

India successfully test-fires Prahaar missile

Rediff.com21 Jul 2011

India on Thursday successfully conducted the first test-fire of its indigenously developed short-range, quick reaction, tactical missile Prahar from the Integrated Test Range off Orissa coast. "The test launch was fully successful as the surface-to-surface, sleek missile mounted on a road mobile launcher roared into an overcast sky, seconds within its blast off," defence sources said. The sophisticated missile was test fired from ITR's launch pad-3 at approximately 8:15 am.

China exposes its duplicity: No prospects for peace in Ladakh

China exposes its duplicity: No prospects for peace in Ladakh

Rediff.com5 May 2021

The military preparations underway show that the PLA may undertake operations this summer to achieve whatever objectives they could not achieve last May, asserts Jayadeva Ranade, the distinguished China expert and retired RA&W officer.

Amid tension, India, China hold fresh round of talks

Amid tension, India, China hold fresh round of talks

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

The two sides held talks on Tuesday as well but it could not produce any tangible outcome, the sources said.

Farm labourer cycles 370 km to join protests at Singhu

Farm labourer cycles 370 km to join protests at Singhu

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

Standing by his cycle, the 36-year-old from Punjab Moga's district said he could have taken a bus or a train to Delhi, but that could mean his family would have to go hungry.

A Salute to the Soldier at the LAC

A Salute to the Soldier at the LAC

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

Indian Army officers, serving and retired, will tell you that the one thing that makes the Indian soldier singularly unique is his josh and jazba.

AFSPA: 'A symbol of oppression, an object of hate'

AFSPA: 'A symbol of oppression, an object of hate'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

The Supreme Court found enough grounds to order a CBI probe into 1,528 extra-judicial killings in Manipur between 2000 and 2012.

China to have world's longest metro rail network

China to have world's longest metro rail network

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

Four new subway lines will open to the public this month, which will extend the capital's subway to 527 kms, the longest in the country.

Sonam's journey from small Haryana village to Tokyo Olympics

Sonam's journey from small Haryana village to Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com19 May 2021

Sonam Malik,19, is the youngest Indian woman wrestler to qualify for the Olympic Games.

Students at RSS-run school re-enact Babri demolition

Students at RSS-run school re-enact Babri demolition

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

Five members of a school management near Bantwal in Dakshina Kannada district have been booked.

AFSPA to remain in force in 12 Arunachal districts

AFSPA to remain in force in 12 Arunachal districts

Rediff.com6 May 2016

The AFSPA will continue to remain in force in 12 districts of Arunachal Pradesh for six more months.