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From Siachen to South China Sea: Some really inspiring yoga

From Siachen to South China Sea: Some really inspiring yoga

Rediff.com21 Jun 2015

Amid snow-capped mountains and on board warships, India's armed forces demonstrated their impressive yoga skills. Let's take a bow!

Southwest monsoon retreats; overall shortfall of 5%

Southwest monsoon retreats; overall shortfall of 5%

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

Agriculturally important UP, MP, Haryana, Maharashtra, and Punjab received 20-30% shortfall in rain

Indian diaspora a 'great capital', opportunities await you: PM

Indian diaspora a 'great capital', opportunities await you: PM

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

Indian diaspora is a "great capital" for the country which needs to be nurtured, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday as he sought its cooperation in transforming India that awaits them with opportunities.

Valour, sacrifice of 1965 war etched in our memory: Modi

Valour, sacrifice of 1965 war etched in our memory: Modi

Rediff.com17 Sep 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday visited Shauryanjali, a military exhibition to mark the golden jubilee of Indo-Pak War of 1965, and said that the valour and sacrifice of the armed forces during the war would remain etched in every Indian's memory.

Respect PM's post, will fight on issues: Rahul in Gujarat

Respect PM's post, will fight on issues: Rahul in Gujarat

Rediff.com9 Dec 2017

The Congress has reportedly instructed its spokespersons to refrain from personal attacks on the PM.

EXPLAINED: Gujarat Phase I polls in 5 graphs

EXPLAINED: Gujarat Phase I polls in 5 graphs

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

The high-octane campaign for the first phase of the crucial Gujarat elections, viewed as a prestige battle for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and a litmus test for the leadership of soon-to-be Congress president Rahul Gandhi, will come to an end on Thursday. Here's everything you need to know about the polls -- from candidates to the constituencies.

'I could never become Modi's yes-man'

'I could never become Modi's yes-man'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2014

'Corruption is rampant in every office in the state from the villages right up to Gandhinagar. I have witnessed all these issues first hand... Before Narendra Modi became chief minister Gujarat had a debt of Rs 25,000 crore to Rs 30,000 crore. Today it is Rs 180,000 crore. There has been six-fold jump in public debt in Gujarat in the last ten years... Every child born in Gujarat owes a debt of Rs 30,000 today. How can you call this development? Look at how high taxes are in Gujarat. Look at the condition of our public health system. There are not enough doctors or nursing staff in government hospitals; not enough teachers in schools and colleges.' Three-time BJP MLA Dr Kanubhai Kalsaria rips apart Narendra Modi's policies.

Prez recommends Ahmed Patel's Bill to help drought-hit farmers

Prez recommends Ahmed Patel's Bill to help drought-hit farmers

Rediff.com24 Apr 2016

The Bill seeks to create a welfare fund for farmers at a time when Prime Minister Narendra Modi has led from the front a campaign to woo farmers and downtrodden sections of the society.

At 7, she's the cutest model on Instagram

At 7, she's the cutest model on Instagram

Rediff.com26 Mar 2017

The hottest buzz from the world of fashion and entertainment.

7 saris every Indian woman should own

7 saris every Indian woman should own

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

Sari's the drape for all seasons... How many of these do you have?

Swineflu death toll reaches 1,158, Ahmedabad lawyers stay away from work

Swineflu death toll reaches 1,158, Ahmedabad lawyers stay away from work

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

Swine flu claimed the lives of 43 more people taking the toll in the country to 1,158 with Gujarat and Rajasthan reporting maximum deaths sparking panic among lawyers in Ahmedabad where nearly 10,000 of them on Tuesday stayed away from work.

Don't worry about Maharashtra: Miffed Uddhav tells Modi

Don't worry about Maharashtra: Miffed Uddhav tells Modi

Rediff.com24 Dec 2013

In a veiled rebuff to Narendra Modi, Bharatiya Janata Party's ally Shiv Sena on Tuesday said he should remember that he was "no longer a leader of just Gujarat but of the entire country" and should stop worrying about Maharashtra, after he compared development in the two states at a rally in Mumbai.

10 fashion lessons we learnt from LFW

10 fashion lessons we learnt from LFW

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

The recently concluded Lakme Fashion Week had plenty of runway style inspiration.

How ONGC plans to develop fields in Krishna Godavari basin

How ONGC plans to develop fields in Krishna Godavari basin

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

The company has chalked out a detailed plan for development of its existing KG basin assets after integration with GSPC facilities.

Linking Sardar with any party would be great injustice: Modi

Linking Sardar with any party would be great injustice: Modi

Rediff.com31 Oct 2013

highlights of what Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate, Narendra Modi and senior leader L K Advani said at the Statue of Unity launch event

Is Congress keeping away from Muslims in Gujarat?

Is Congress keeping away from Muslims in Gujarat?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

While the Congress is not willing to campaign in Muslim areas, the BJP encourages Muslims to attend its public meetings, reports Archis Mohan.

Modi attacks Congress in Gujarat, says he sold tea, but not nation

Modi attacks Congress in Gujarat, says he sold tea, but not nation

Rediff.com27 Nov 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the upcoming assembly election is a fight between trust on development and dynastic politics.

Sword used during 1857 rebellion goes on sale in UK

Sword used during 1857 rebellion goes on sale in UK

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

The sabre, or a curved sword, has been identified as a gift to a British officer for his success in suppressing a siege in Lucknow during what India describes its First War of Independence.

Naveen Babu doesn't understand importance of Ayushman Bharat: PM in Odisha

Naveen Babu doesn't understand importance of Ayushman Bharat: PM in Odisha

Rediff.com22 Sep 2018

The PM alleged that a 'PC' (percentage commission) culture has become the state government's identity.

On Day 3, people 'endlessly wait' outside banks and ATMs for cash

On Day 3, people 'endlessly wait' outside banks and ATMs for cash

Rediff.com12 Nov 2016

The endless wait to get valid currency notes was also taking a toll on people waiting for hours in long queues as there were reports of many elderly people collapsing out of fatigue.

Pak delegation in India for talks between border forces

Pak delegation in India for talks between border forces

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

The director general-level talks between border forces of India and Pakistan kicks off on Thursday days after parleys between their national security advisers were cancelled with the host nation set to flag the "most important" issue of ceasefire violations and cross-border infiltration.

How Gujarat battle is preparing Congress for 2019 war

How Gujarat battle is preparing Congress for 2019 war

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

The party's research department is quietly collecting data, facts and figures to puncture the Modi government's claims on the note ban, the goods and services tax, and the economic growth.

Govt may fund strategically important Iranian port

Govt may fund strategically important Iranian port

Rediff.com30 May 2014

JNPT, the country's largest container port at Navi Mumbai, and Kandla in Gujarat's Kutch, the largest port by total cargo, will come together to form a Special Purpose Vehicle to operate the terminal at Chabahar, under a revenue-share agreement with the Port and Maritime Organisation, Iran.

Indira Gandhi held her nose here: PM Modi in Gujarat's Morbi

Indira Gandhi held her nose here: PM Modi in Gujarat's Morbi

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

The prime minister further alleged that the work of Congress while in power was mere pretentiousness.

'Fashion is a hard industry; models are not really nice'

'Fashion is a hard industry; models are not really nice'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

Lakme model Priya Banerjee reveals the not-so-nice side of the modelling industry.

Army's daring rescue ops in flood-hit Gujarat, Rajasthan

Army's daring rescue ops in flood-hit Gujarat, Rajasthan

Rediff.com2 Aug 2015

From restoring railway tracks to rescuing a drowning mother and her baby, and even a dog, the Indian Army and air force officers have come handy in the flood-hit areas of Rajasthan and Gujarat.

Sindhis are flourishing, but going isn't always easy

Sindhis are flourishing, but going isn't always easy

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

The Sindhis are a lesson in perseverance. Once uprooted, they've started all over, often reinventing themselves

Muslim vote matters in Gujarat but not enough to make a difference

Muslim vote matters in Gujarat but not enough to make a difference

Rediff.com14 Nov 2017

The Congress considers the community to be in its fold without bothering about its representation or welfare while the BJP assumes that the Muslims would not vote for its candidates, says Shafeeq Rahman.

Green getaways: 8 best eco-friendly stays in India

Green getaways: 8 best eco-friendly stays in India

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

Pack your bags and unwind.

Now a Nyay Yatra for speedier justice

Now a Nyay Yatra for speedier justice

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

'Generations pass by, but those fighting for justice are still not seeing the end to so many cases.'

This Indian Navyman ran the toughest marathon on earth

This Indian Navyman ran the toughest marathon on earth

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

Not everyone completes the Badwater Marathon. Breeze Sharma did so, as the fastest Indian ever.

'Amit Shah's money can't buy 150 seats for the BJP'

'Amit Shah's money can't buy 150 seats for the BJP'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

'In Gujarat, for 22 years when the BJP was in power, they sold only dreams, but the delivery was zero.'

I become a Harappan seal maker for a day

I become a Harappan seal maker for a day

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

History can actually be fun, discovers Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com

Sonia and Rahul have insulted Telugu people: Modi

Sonia and Rahul have insulted Telugu people: Modi

Rediff.com1 May 2014

Invoking Telugu pride, Bharatiya Janata Party prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi on Thursday alleged that the United Progressive Alliance government has insulted Telugu people often and divided Andhra Pradesh without taking people into confidence.

US actions against Pakistan: Win win for India

US actions against Pakistan: Win win for India

Rediff.com8 Jan 2018

'Bolstering India's conventional military capability against China is in America's strategic interest,' says military historian Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

All exchanges might come to end on Delhi bourse

All exchanges might come to end on Delhi bourse

Rediff.com7 Oct 2013

The exchange may now look to its real estate business for cash flows

So is the Hindu Rashtra here?

So is the Hindu Rashtra here?

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

This theory of 'Hindus vs the rest' sees the two communities as two separate blocs. Isn't that the two-nation theory? What of the deep bonds that the communities have on the ground? asks Jyoti Punwani.

Coke's Gujarat plant in troubled waters

Coke's Gujarat plant in troubled waters

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

After rows over water usage at its plants in Kerala and Uttar Pradesh, it is now the turn of its Gujarat factory.

Ship with Rs 1,600 cr heroin sailed from Gujarat coast: Cong

Ship with Rs 1,600 cr heroin sailed from Gujarat coast: Cong

Rediff.com11 May 2014

Congress on Sunday alleged that heroin worth Rs 1,600 crore seized by Australian maritime force off the Kenya coast last month originated from Gujarat and sought to punch holes in Narendra Modi's claims of providing strong national security.

ICJ to hear India's plea against Jadhav's sentence tomorrow

ICJ to hear India's plea against Jadhav's sentence tomorrow

Rediff.com14 May 2017

The International Court of Justice was last a battleground for India and Pakistan nearly 18 years ago.