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21 award-winning wildlife photographs of the year!

21 award-winning wildlife photographs of the year!

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

Presenting the best of Sanctuary Asia Wildlife Awards 2015.

The coming vegetable crisis

The coming vegetable crisis

Rediff.com12 Apr 2020

There have been several instances of traders dumping fruits and vegetables outside mandis. Or of farmers dumping produce outside their villages or feeding them to their animals.

Andhra Cong leaders to Sonia: Will resign if state is split

Andhra Cong leaders to Sonia: Will resign if state is split

Rediff.com27 Jul 2013

As the Congress and United Progressive Alliance government appear to be veering towards formation of a separate Telangana state, ministers and MPs from Andhra and Rayalaseema regions met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday opposing any division of Andhra Pradesh.

After the storm, grief and disbelief echo through Agra's villages

After the storm, grief and disbelief echo through Agra's villages

Rediff.com4 May 2018

Villagers speak in utter disbelief of the havoc wreaked by the storm, which claimed the live of over 100 people.

Will R N Kovind, too, sign on the dotted line?

Will R N Kovind, too, sign on the dotted line?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

'In a party run by 'two-and-a half men', Kovind fits the bill perfectly because, unlike the BJP's previous choice for the Presidency, A P J Abdul Kalam, he is unlikely to return a bill as Kalam did with the office of profit legislation,' argues Amulya Ganguli.

PHOTOS: 84th IAF Day celebrations showcase Tejas

PHOTOS: 84th IAF Day celebrations showcase Tejas

Rediff.com8 Oct 2016

For the first time, India's indigenous Light Combat Aircraft performed stunts at the air show, amid loud cheers from the audience.

A memory haunts AAP ahead of judgement day

A memory haunts AAP ahead of judgement day

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

What's the mood in the AAP, BJP camps on the eve of counting?

IMA puts out names of 382 doctors martyred in war against Covid

IMA puts out names of 382 doctors martyred in war against Covid

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

Taking exception to Health Minister Harsh Vardhan not mentioning the death of healthcare workers due to Covid-19 in his statement in Parliament, the Indian Medical Association has published a list of 382 doctors who died due to the viral disease and demanded that they be treated as "martyrs".

Make Hyderabad permanent common capital: Seema-Andhra leaders tell Sonia

Make Hyderabad permanent common capital: Seema-Andhra leaders tell Sonia

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

Amid continuing protests over the creation of a separate Telangana state, Union ministers from the Seema-Andhra region met Congress President Sonia Gandhi in New Delhi and expressed the "sense of deprivation" prevailing in Andhra and Rayalseema regions.

Modi's election campaign team for 2014 announced

Modi's election campaign team for 2014 announced

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

Narendra Modi's stamp was written all over as the Bharatiya Janata Party announced its election campaign committee for 2014 polls on Friday including top leaders Murli Manohar Joshi, Sushma Swaraj and Arun Jaitley who will work under him.

Why Modi's Cabinet needs talent from the outside

Why Modi's Cabinet needs talent from the outside

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

Modi has the ideas for a new, hopeful India, and an idiom in which to sell optimism to voters. But he doesn't yet have the team for it, and soon enough, questions will begin to be asked by an impatient, non-ideological, I-don't-owe-anybody-anything generation of Indian voters, says Shekar Gupta.

Ranji Roundup: Mayank hits another ton; Wakhare spins Vidarbha to big win

Ranji Roundup: Mayank hits another ton; Wakhare spins Vidarbha to big win

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

A round-up of Ranji matches played on Monday

Khan't you just see the growing intolerance?

Khan't you just see the growing intolerance?

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

'In a competitive industry where no one has a formula for success other than the actor's personal appeal, the need to dominate the news cycle in the interim between films is so overpowering that even the otherwise sober stars can suffer a Ghajini moment,' says Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

Hitch-hiking with Salman

Hitch-hiking with Salman

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

The lasting influence of Amitabh Bachchan's Supremo, hitchhiking with Salman Khan, a taste of Tom Alter, Padmaavat's best scene and more in Sukanya Verma's Super-filmi Week.

Is it time for Dhoni to stand down as ODI captain?

Is it time for Dhoni to stand down as ODI captain?

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

Should Mahendra Singh Dhoni step down as India's ODI captain following the series loss in Bangladesh? Harish Kotian speaks to former selectors get their views.

Sports Shorts: Bekele wins Berlin marathon

Sports Shorts: Bekele wins Berlin marathon

Rediff.com29 Sep 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday.

64% turnout in 4th phase of Lok Sabha polls

64% turnout in 4th phase of Lok Sabha polls

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

Seventy-one parliamentary constituencies spread across nine states voted in the fourth phase of Lok Sabha elections.

'Google tax' looms large: Online products may cost more

'Google tax' looms large: Online products may cost more

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

Court cases likely over interpretation of the new levy proposed in the Budget for digital economy.

Dhoni and the story of his flawless 'keeping skills

Dhoni and the story of his flawless 'keeping skills

Rediff.com15 Mar 2015

'I can't remember seeing Dhoni do wicket-keeping drills at the nets'

India@Asiad: Recurve archers return medal-less; assured of 2 medals in bridge

India@Asiad: Recurve archers return medal-less; assured of 2 medals in bridge

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

Indian boxer Pavitra (60kg) advanced to the quarter-finals of the Asian Games after out-classing Pakistan's Rukhsana Perveen in a bout that did not go beyond the opening round, in Jakarta, on Saturday.

UPA coordination panel to meet on July 31 on Telangana

UPA coordination panel to meet on July 31 on Telangana

Rediff.com28 Jul 2013

The United Progressive Alliance coordination committee will meet on July 31 to finalise its stand on the vexed Telangana issue amid indications from Congress that carving out a separate state out of Andhra Pradesh is a foregone conclusion and that complexities involved in the process will be adequately addressed.

Why Cong feels creation of Rayal-Telangana is the best way forward

Why Cong feels creation of Rayal-Telangana is the best way forward

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

Seven political and administrative reasons were given to convince the Congress leadership while proposing the creation of Rayal-Telangana. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Dilliwallahs give Congress a BIG ZERO

Dilliwallahs give Congress a BIG ZERO

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

Ajay Maken and all other 69 candidates of the Congress were defeated in the election.

E-commerce firms ride Make in India to reach rural markets

E-commerce firms ride Make in India to reach rural markets

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

Paytm plans to induct 5,000 manufacturers and sellers; has started programmes to identify and train new sellers.

Former UPA minister Krishna Tirath joins BJP

Former UPA minister Krishna Tirath joins BJP

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

Former union minister for child and women development and senior Congress Party leader Krishna Tirath on Monday joined the Bharatiya Janata Party after meeting party chief Amit Shah.

After IOC, govt to sack directors of other oil cos

After IOC, govt to sack directors of other oil cos

Rediff.com31 Aug 2014

After getting Indian Oil Corporation, the nation's largest oil firm, to drop four independent directors and Engineers India Ltd to boot out two, it is now seeking to sack former Power Secretary P Uma Shankar, chartered accountant S Ravi and former BPCL Chairman R K Singh from the board of ONGC.

Seemandhra protests: Power shortage chokes hospitals, morgues

Seemandhra protests: Power shortage chokes hospitals, morgues

Rediff.com8 Oct 2013

The turbulent political scenario and overall chaos over the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh has hit several essential services across the state, but the medical sector has been the worst hit.

'Sourav always showed faith in me'

'Sourav always showed faith in me'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

'The one thing that a cricketer aspires for is earning the respect of the dressing room and that respect is earned only when any player puts his hand up in adverse conditions and does his job for the team.'

'I am an auto driver, now I am also a tennis player'

'I am an auto driver, now I am also a tennis player'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

Participants at the Indian Wheelchair Tennis Tour held in Chennai did not let adversity affect their outlook on life. A Ganesh Nadar presents some of their stories.

'I wanted to understand Dhoni's mind'

'I wanted to understand Dhoni's mind'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

Meet the man behind MS Dhoni: The Untold Story.

5 memorable Indian wins against England at home

5 memorable Indian wins against England at home

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

Starring Mankad, Bedi, Siva, Azhar and Sachin.

Ranji round-up: Delhi in control against Hyderabad

Ranji round-up: Delhi in control against Hyderabad

Rediff.com26 Nov 2017

A round-up of all the Ranji Trophy matches played on Sunday

K G Subramanyan: An artist who loved to surprise

K G Subramanyan: An artist who loved to surprise

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

K G Subramanyan's artwork had a unique visual language, says Kishore Singh.

Mumbai's Tireless COVID-19 Warrior

Mumbai's Tireless COVID-19 Warrior

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

'These are challenging times and we get energised by that.' 'I don't feel that 'I am tired now and I should relax', because even if someone calls us at 12 o'clock I have to answer his call.'

Is Congress facing another humiliating defeat in Rajasthan?

Is Congress facing another humiliating defeat in Rajasthan?

Rediff.com18 Apr 2014

P B Chandra finds out if the 'Modi wave' is sweeping the desert state as party workers have been claiming since the Bharatiya Janata Party's thumping victory in the assembly polls last year.

Delhi assembly polls: Sheila in action, behind the scenes

Delhi assembly polls: Sheila in action, behind the scenes

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

The coming election to the Delhi assembly has so far been labelled a two-way contest between the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Aam Aadmi Party, but the Congress is not throwing in the towel yet.

These were the Best Dressed People of 2016

These were the Best Dressed People of 2016

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

Presenting this year's most stylish looks ever.

Is Congress fearful of rebellion in its ranks?

Is Congress fearful of rebellion in its ranks?

Rediff.com9 Mar 2014

The Congress party's first list of 194 Lok Sabha candidates released on Saturday night has no major surprises. Anita Katyal reports

Working in a start-up? Why you should worry

Working in a start-up? Why you should worry

Rediff.com18 May 2016

Fun and games at start-ups have ended as easy money dries up.

Haryana CM Hooda slams critics, rules out any 'political upheaval'

Haryana CM Hooda slams critics, rules out any 'political upheaval'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2014

A day after Power Minister Ajay Singh Yadav's resignation, Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda on Wednesday hit out at his detractors, claiming their actions were guided by "vested interests".