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Jorhat, Assam's Hidden Jewel

Jorhat, Assam's Hidden Jewel

Rediff.com2 May 2025

Jorhat has many attraction to offer for the discerning and offbeat traveller.

Rebel Shiv Sena MLAs likely to be shifted to Goa ahead of floor test

Rebel Shiv Sena MLAs likely to be shifted to Goa ahead of floor test

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

A SpiceJet aircraft has been hired and the flight is expected to leave Guwahati's Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport for Goa's Dabolim airport at around 3 pm, sources privy to the development told PTI.

Anushka's Day Out with Baby Vamika

Anushka's Day Out with Baby Vamika

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

Sara visits a temple... Disha enjoys the beach...

The goddess saved my family

The goddess saved my family

Rediff.com3 Dec 2007

Get Ahead reader Archana Pande recounts her visit to the Kamakhya temple in Guwahati, Assam.

Sena rebels to hold meet in Goa to decide way ahead

Sena rebels to hold meet in Goa to decide way ahead

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

Rebel Shiv Sena MLAs led by senior leader Eknath Shinde, who are currently camping in Goa, will hold a meeting on Thursday to decide the way forward as they are likely to support the Bharatiya Janata Party to form the next government in Maharashtra following the resignation of Uddhav Thackeray as the chief minister.

RJD, BJP Clash Over This Man's Visit

RJD, BJP Clash Over This Man's Visit

Rediff.com10 May 2023

RJD-JD-U leaders believe Dhirendra Krishna Shastri's visit is part of the BJP's 2024 poll strategy.

Blast near Guwahati before National Games

Blast near Guwahati before National Games

Rediff.com9 Feb 2007

A number of sportspersons participating in the games were earlier received at the station, City Additional Superintendent of Police Rajen Singh said.

MLAs of 2 Sena camps get notices over disqualification pleas

MLAs of 2 Sena camps get notices over disqualification pleas

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

Earlier this week, the Shiv Sena-UBT approached the Supreme Court seeking a direction to the Assembly Speaker to hear the disqualification petitions expeditiously.

Who is Sai Pallavi marrying?

Who is Sai Pallavi marrying?

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

Mamta records a radio show... Amala visits Assam... Sobhita ready with Major...

From New Delhi to Kolkata, India marks Yoga Day

From New Delhi to Kolkata, India marks Yoga Day

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

Thousands of young and old people across the country united to observe the fifth International Day of Yoga on Friday with great enthusiasm and zeal. The first International Day of Yoga was observed all on June 21, 2015, and the idea was first proposed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his speech at the United Nations General Assembly in 2014.

Rahul Gandhi will be arrested after LS polls: Assam CM Himanta

Rahul Gandhi will be arrested after LS polls: Assam CM Himanta

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

The Assam police suo motu registered the FIR against Gandhi and several other leaders for "wanton acts of violence" here during the party's 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' on Tuesday.

Before leaving Assam, rebels donate Rs 51 lakh for flood relief

Before leaving Assam, rebels donate Rs 51 lakh for flood relief

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

Rebel Shiv Sena MLAs from Maharashtra have contributed Rs 51 lakh for the flood relief wok in Assam, where they have been camping since the last week, their spokesperson said on Wednesday.

How Haryana Win Revives Modi Aura

How Haryana Win Revives Modi Aura

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

BIf you know this BJP, it will now go forward to Jharkhand and Maharashtra as if June 2024 never happened, notes Shekhar Gupta.

PHOTOS: Places of worship shut doors amid Covid scare

PHOTOS: Places of worship shut doors amid Covid scare

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

As the number of COVID-19 cases is witnessing a spike in India, religious places across the country remain closed to encourage social distancing, a key component in preventing the spread of the deadly coronavirus.

23 tableaux in this year's R-Day parade with 'nari shakti' as main theme

23 tableaux in this year's R-Day parade with 'nari shakti' as main theme

Rediff.com22 Jan 2023

A preview of many of the tableaux, some of which are still being constructed or given finishing touches, was held at the Rashtriya Rangshala Camp in the city.

From mountains to seas, India celebrates Yoga Day

From mountains to seas, India celebrates Yoga Day

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

Brimming with excitement and energy, thousands of people across the country gathered in large numbers at various parks and public squares to mark the third International Day of Yoga.

REWIND: The world in the week gone by

REWIND: The world in the week gone by

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

Want to catch up on all that happened across the world in the week gone by? Here are 10 images that says it all.

Huge quantity of 'explosive materials' recovered in Guwahati

Huge quantity of 'explosive materials' recovered in Guwahati

Rediff.com16 May 2019

A forensic team has also reached the spot and is carrying out investigation.

'Situation has become very chaotic with Ajit Pawar joining the government'

'Situation has become very chaotic with Ajit Pawar joining the government'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

'Shinde saheb won't let anybody (Ajit Pawar) act like they did during Uddhav Thackeray's tenure.' 'Shinde saheb knows how to deal with such people (Ajit Pawar).'

Rahul's road show turns traffic stopper in Assam

Rahul's road show turns traffic stopper in Assam

Rediff.com26 Feb 2014

Throwing security concerns to wind Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday plunged himself amid the masses in Nagaon district of Assam during a road show after seeking blessings of Goddess Kamakhya at the historic Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati earlier in the day.

#InternationalYogaDay: Incredible images from India

#InternationalYogaDay: Incredible images from India

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

Amid chants of 'Om' and recitation of 'Mantras' for universal peace, millions across the globe today joined in spectacular celebrations to mark the inaugural International Day of Yoga, in a tribute to the ancient Indian spiritual and exercise discipline known to balance mind, body and spirit.

'No merger with BJP: Shinde's mood terrific': Rebel MLA

'No merger with BJP: Shinde's mood terrific': Rebel MLA

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

'We are the real Shiv Sena and we will remain in the Sena.'

Biswa Sarma, 13 ministers sworn in

Biswa Sarma, 13 ministers sworn in

Rediff.com11 May 2021

Himanta Biswa Sarma -- who is also the North East Democratic Alliance convenor -- took the oath of office and secrecy in Assamese.

Sabarimala verdict is flawed in many ways

Sabarimala verdict is flawed in many ways

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

Hindu women devotees are not relieved but distressed by this judgment. If so, who exactly did the Supreme Court provide relief to? Who is celebrating this judgment, asks Sankrant Sanu.

Assam calling Priyanka Chopra

Assam calling Priyanka Chopra

Rediff.com27 Dec 2016

In photos: Priyanka Chopra as Assam Tourism's new ambassador.

Will close all madrasas, Assam CM Sarma says in poll-bound Karnataka

Will close all madrasas, Assam CM Sarma says in poll-bound Karnataka

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who is visiting Karnataka, said he intended to shut all the madrasas (Muslim religious schools) in his state, as they were not needed in "New India".

Why you must head to Assam this June

Why you must head to Assam this June

Rediff.com31 May 2017

Go firefly spotting, enjoy a beach vacation or pay a visit to the menstruating goddess in Assam this month.

Tripura ideological win; changed party's, country's mood: Modi

Tripura ideological win; changed party's, country's mood: Modi

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

Modi said that some critics described Tripura as 'a small state with only two Lok Sabha seats' to downplay the BJP's win.

'Governor is right in calling for a vote'

'Governor is right in calling for a vote'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

'Maharashtra governor did not do anything that was contrary to the Supreme Court's decision.'

Why BJP's Himanta Biswa Sarma called himself an 'extremist'

Why BJP's Himanta Biswa Sarma called himself an 'extremist'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2021

Labelling All India United Democratic Front chief Badruddin Ajmal as the 'enemy of Assam', state minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday asserted that he is an extremist in protecting Indian and the Assamese culture.

Covid: 'Third Wave May Be Tiny Wave'

Covid: 'Third Wave May Be Tiny Wave'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

''A third wave is very likely to come because infection is still around.' 'But it can be just a ripple.'

Assam braces for annual fest; troops on alert

Assam braces for annual fest; troops on alert

Rediff.com20 Jun 2008

"We are expecting about three lakh pilgrims this time, but we are equally worried about the security as the terrorists could do anything. They would love to take this oppurtunity. But I believe in Goddess Kamakhya; she will protect us," said Navakanta Sarma, the temple trust president.

What's on the GST Council's agenda today?

What's on the GST Council's agenda today?

Rediff.com10 Nov 2017

The GST Council's agenda includes trimming the number of items in the 28 per cent slab by 75 per cent, easier compliance for assessees and small taxpayers, and a presentation on bringing real estate under GST.

Nation marks 2 years of Clean India campaign

Nation marks 2 years of Clean India campaign

Rediff.com2 Oct 2016

Porbandar, the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi, and nearly 170 towns in Gujarat were declared Open Defection Free on the birth anniversary of the 'Father of the Nation'.

Assam cops kill 2 during eviction drive, probe ordered

Assam cops kill 2 during eviction drive, probe ordered

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

The public protest had erupted over the demand for rehabilitation of nearly 800 families evicted from the land they were living on for decades.

Why Manipur's Holi is the best in India

Why Manipur's Holi is the best in India

Rediff.com9 Mar 2017

'For us, North Indians, who are habitual late comers and lackadaisical in our temple attire; who go to temples in jeans and shorts; who keep our temples dirty; where deities are placed amidst all prasadam and where rotting flowers are strewn on the pathway -- Manipur teaches us grace and discipline,' says Tarun Vijay.

Country suffered due to 'remote control', Assam should not: PM

Country suffered due to 'remote control', Assam should not: PM

Rediff.com8 Apr 2016

Attacking the Congress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the country has suffered due to 'backseat driving' and 'remote control' and warned people of Assam against an unstable government in the state.

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