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My Maa's Diwalis in Uttarakhand

My Maa's Diwalis in Uttarakhand

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

Though physically distant, the spirit of gaonwali diwali keeps her connected to the mystic hills of Uttarakhand

Indian Navy's Poseidon aircraft locates sunken Chinese fishing vessel

Indian Navy's Poseidon aircraft locates sunken Chinese fishing vessel

Rediff.com20 May 2023

The Indian Navy's P8I maritime patrol aircraft on Thursday located a Chinese fishing vessel that capsized three days ago in the Indian Ocean, officials said.

Earthquake's Aftermath: The Search For Life

Earthquake's Aftermath: The Search For Life

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

When the earthquake ended late on Friday, September 8, 2023, villages and towns carved into the Atlas Mountains lay devastated, with hundreds dead, countless homes ruined beyond repair.

Nation's worth depends on status of its women, says CJI Chandrachud

Nation's worth depends on status of its women, says CJI Chandrachud

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

He also said "forward-looking" policies and judgements were needed to ensure that the benefits of social welfare measures actually reach the citizens.

Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani Looks Fab

Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani Looks Fab

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

RARKPK looks like a family drama packed with loads of emotions, extravagant sets, colourful costumes, stunning cinematography, stellar star-cast and amazing music.

Don't vent frustration of defeat in Parliament: Modi to Oppn

Don't vent frustration of defeat in Parliament: Modi to Oppn

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

odi said the country has rejected negativity and asserted that the winter session was a golden opportunity for the opposition.

What YOU Can Watch On OTT This Week?

What YOU Can Watch On OTT This Week?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

It's an action-packed menu on OTT this week.

Sitharaman lists 7 priorities for India in Budget

Sitharaman lists 7 priorities for India in Budget

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

"The budget adopts following seven priorities -- inclusive development, reaching the last mile, infrastructure and investment, unleashing the potential, green growth, youth power and financial sector," she said.

'I travel the world with a piece of bamboo'

'I travel the world with a piece of bamboo'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

'I will always cherish the fact that I received the first big award of my life, actually two, in the company of legends for an incredible collaboration.'

I think the way they're going about it is exciting: Travis Head

I think the way they're going about it is exciting: Travis Head

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

Travis Head likes the way England skipper Ben Stokes and Head coach Brendon McCullum are leading the English Test team.

Modi inaugurates Phase-I of Nagpur Metro; opens Nagpur-Mumbai Samruddhi E-way

Modi inaugurates Phase-I of Nagpur Metro; opens Nagpur-Mumbai Samruddhi E-way

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

The prime minister took a ride in the metro train between Zero Mile Freedom Park and Khapri stations with some students. Before boarding the train, he visited an exhibition on the project at the Zero Mile station.

Elderly Sikh man assaulted after car accident in New York, dies

Elderly Sikh man assaulted after car accident in New York, dies

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

Jasmer Singh was attacked by 30-year-old Gilbert Augustin after their vehicles collided in Queens in New York last Thursday.

GST: Miles to go for a smooth journey

GST: Miles to go for a smooth journey

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

For the government to meet its GST roll-out deadline of April 1, 2017, the states will have to ratify the Bill before Parliament's winter session, starting November.

EPL PIX: Villa hit back with big win over Everton

EPL PIX: Villa hit back with big win over Everton

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

Aston Villa claimed their first three points of the Premier League Season

Modi Sarkar's flagship energy schemes still have miles to go

Modi Sarkar's flagship energy schemes still have miles to go

Rediff.com31 May 2018

Of the 170 million rural households in the country, a government website claims to have connected 82 per cent of them. The metered households are 50 per cent of the total. As on February, 2018, of the 780,000 villages to be intensively electrified or provide connection to all in households, 493,000 have been covered. However, the amount and quality of the power supply cannot be ascertained from this data. No clause in any of the rural electrification programmes promises 24 hours' power supply.

Himachal: 6 dead in flash floods, landslides; commuters stranded on NH-21

Himachal: 6 dead in flash floods, landslides; commuters stranded on NH-21

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

Six people have died and around 10 people have been injured in heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh that triggered landslides and flash floods in several places in the state, according to official estimates.

Electric vehicles steal the limelight of first day of Auto Expo 2023

Electric vehicles steal the limelight of first day of Auto Expo 2023

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

India's flagship motor show Auto Expo 2023 kicked off on Wednesday with the global unveiling of Suzuki Motor Corporation's concept electric SUV 'eVX' which is slated to hit the market by 2025. The company's Indian arm Maruti Suzuki India is among the major manufacturers participating in the show that has returned after three years. The Concept eVX is a mid-size electric SUV concept designed and developed by Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC), Japan. It will be powered by a 60 kWh battery pack offering up to 550 km of driving range on single charge.

North trails South in electric scooter sales

North trails South in electric scooter sales

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

The state is also the biggest market for TVS, another incumbent player, and together with Bajaj Auto, they accounted for 88 per cent of Maharashtra's total electric scooter sales last month. As many as 8,417 units were sold in Maharashtra in September. Bajaj Auto's contribution was 4,048 vehicles and that of TVS was 3,389, according to model- and state-wise data from the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (Siam).

PHOTOS: India in command after Jadeja, Rahul fifties

PHOTOS: India in command after Jadeja, Rahul fifties

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

IMAGES from Day 2 of the 1st Test played between India and England in Hyderabad, on Friday.

'Hard to see how Hamas can be defeated'

'Hard to see how Hamas can be defeated'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

'The purported claim that Israel can defeat Hamas and everything 'would go back to normal' is completely absurd.'

NSG team collects evidence from Shimla eatery rocked by blast

NSG team collects evidence from Shimla eatery rocked by blast

Rediff.com23 Jul 2023

The blast occurred on Tuesday evening at Himachali Rasoi restaurant, known for serving Himachali cuisines, located in Middle Bazaar adjacent to the fire brigade office in the heart of the city.

RARKPK Trailer: Bollywood Romance Is Back!

RARKPK Trailer: Bollywood Romance Is Back!

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani is sure to raise eyebrows with its over-the-top quality, but hey, this is the unabashed Bollywood we once fell in love with and who is better than Karan Johar to retrieve the genre, asserts Mayur Sanap.

Ex-IPL chief Lalit Modi hospitalised, placed on oxygen

Ex-IPL chief Lalit Modi hospitalised, placed on oxygen

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi was admitted to hospital after a corona infection and pneumonia attack, and placed on external oxygen support.

Can China Win A War With US?

Can China Win A War With US?

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

According to the Pentagon report, the PLA is creating options for dissuading, deterring, and defeating external intervention in the Indo-Pacific region.

Priyanka Choudhary's Lipstick Tales

Priyanka Choudhary's Lipstick Tales

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

From reds to browns, pinks to moody purple, she has a lipstick for every outfit.

'If you take Hindutva out of BJP they are better in governance'

'If you take Hindutva out of BJP they are better in governance'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

'Earlier, a lot of fear was in the minds of people that the BJP is anti-Christian and anti-minority, but over the years people have learnt to accept that the BJP is just another national party.'

Festive Season To Create 700K Gig Jobs

Festive Season To Create 700K Gig Jobs

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

'The World Cup alone is expected to create an additional 100,000 jobs, most of which will comprise gig workers in the delivery space, transportation, hospitality and event management.'

How Vizhinjam Port Can Change India's Shipping Fortunes

How Vizhinjam Port Can Change India's Shipping Fortunes

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

'It will be important strategically and geographically because there is no port in India which is as close to the international shipping route as Vizhinjam.'

India to test bench strength in 3rd T20I against Ireland?

India to test bench strength in 3rd T20I against Ireland?

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

Jasprit Bumrah will have to balance between adding miles to his legs and checking his team's bench-strength as India aim to complete a comfortable clean-sweep against Ireland.

After Bangladesh scalp Dutch eye 'bigger nation' status

After Bangladesh scalp Dutch eye 'bigger nation' status

Rediff.com29 Oct 2023

With two upset victories in the ongoing World Cup under their belt, the Netherlands are now seeking the ICC's attention for "bigger nation" status.

Not your typical granny! 83-year-old Humbert's Paris Olympic dreams

Not your typical granny! 83-year-old Humbert's Paris Olympic dreams

Rediff.com2 May 2023

Barbara Humbert dreams of taking part in next year's Paris Olympic Games 'Marathon For All', a race opening the Olympic route to non-elite competitors for the first time.

Achche din for India's infrastructure sector is miles away

Achche din for India's infrastructure sector is miles away

Rediff.com6 Apr 2017

An analyst says, due to excess capacity, investment in manufacturing will not be forthcoming

The Englishmen Who Want To Win In India

The Englishmen Who Want To Win In India

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

The last time England toured India, back in early 2021, Joe Root's team went back home beaten and bruised 3-1.

How Amazon Works With Indian Railways

How Amazon Works With Indian Railways

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

'Building a whole product with the railways was challenging; we had to figure out how to load and unload a train when it stops for only about five minutes at a station.' 'We also helped them understand the revenues this would generate for them.'

US, China aircraft carriers in rare showdown in Taiwan Strait

US, China aircraft carriers in rare showdown in Taiwan Strait

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

China and the US flexed their naval might by deploying aircraft carriers in a rare showdown in the Taiwan Strait, the narrow channel that separates the Chinese mainland from Taiwan, as Beijing fumed over US House Speaker's meeting with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen in Washington.

The Bengali Actor Everyone's Talking About

The Bengali Actor Everyone's Talking About

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

'In Raktobeej, I had a lot of physical action to do, so that was a new challenge.' 'We didn't want the action scenes to be over-the-top.' 'We wanted to make the action raw and real.'

A Must-Watch Film On Domestic Violence

A Must-Watch Film On Domestic Violence

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

'When I looked closely at people and stories from that region, I realised that the landscape contributes a lot to how people behave.'

NBFCs are not dying to become banks: Industry leaders

NBFCs are not dying to become banks: Industry leaders

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

But the industry's chief executives remain confident of the long-term growth potential of NBFCs in India, given their specialised lending on the asset side, last-mile reach, and a well-capitalised balance sheet. "Over the years, NBFCs have faced many crises.

My Nobel Moments

My Nobel Moments

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

It was lovely to enjoy the magical atmosphere of celebrating the spectacular accomplishments of extraordinary men and women who had enriched the world of sciences, literature and peace, notes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan after attending last week's Nobel Prize awards ceremony.

Budget has very little to offer for marginalised: Rights groups

Budget has very little to offer for marginalised: Rights groups

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

"There has been a 0.05 percentage points decline in the share of allocation for child budget to the Union Budget from 2.35 per cent (2022-23 BE) to 2.30 per cent (2023-24 BE).