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Rahul's Tripura campaign pulls in huge crowds

Rahul's Tripura campaign pulls in huge crowds

Rediff.com12 Feb 2013

Members of the Congress party and its supporters were enthused to see the party's vice president Rahul Gandhi and the young titular king of Tripura, Maharaja Pradyot Bikram Manikya Debbarma, share the dais at an election rally.

8 food pix that are guaranteed to make you hungry!

8 food pix that are guaranteed to make you hungry!

Rediff.com24 Oct 2017

Readers share their food pics. You can share yours too!

Who's the tallest of them all?

Who's the tallest of them all?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2018

'All statue-building is an exercise in hubris, but Mr Adityanath's enterprise begs a question: Can a state with rampant child malnutrition and 325 children dying in a Gorakhpur hospital afford Rama's benediction?' asks Sunil Sethi.

How realtors have profited from rising India, China

How realtors have profited from rising India, China

Rediff.com5 Dec 2012

This extract from The $10 Trillion Prize demonstrates how property developers have profited from the rising affluence in India and China.

Maha, Punjab tighten curbs amid surge in COVID-19 cases

Maha, Punjab tighten curbs amid surge in COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

Maharashtra and Punjab, which are recording a surge in new COVID-19 cases, tightened curbs on Friday and the chief minister of the western state said lockdown is an option, as India added close to 40,000 cases in the biggest daily increase in nearly four months.

Why Kerala can never forget the Flood of '99

Why Kerala can never forget the Flood of '99

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

Sachin P Mampatta goes back in time to recall a deluge that that has passed into lore in Kerala.

Can the Dreamliner become AI's magic weapon?

Can the Dreamliner become AI's magic weapon?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2012

The Dreamliner will allow Air India to finally match the right kind of routes with the right kind of planes, while launching new ones. Some say it won't solve the airline's problems.

'RA&W wins over Pakistan -- in the perception wars -- almost every year'

'RA&W wins over Pakistan -- in the perception wars -- almost every year'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

'One of R&AW's greatest achievements is in projecting itself as benign.' 'This work -- done in tandem with the Diaspora and the MEA -- sells a story of India as mostly the victim.'

Meet the people who drive the Indian luxury market

Meet the people who drive the Indian luxury market

Rediff.com20 Feb 2012

It's a closed club. No real estate developer or retailer who may have made serious money recently can get into luxury. The domain is reserved for those who are exposed to these brands and understand their finer aspects.

Mehbooba to Centre: Break PDP, face dangerous consequences like 1987

Mehbooba to Centre: Break PDP, face dangerous consequences like 1987

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

Mehbooba also recalled that the events post the 1987 Assembly elections had 'created' Syed Salahuddin, the supremo of the banned Hizbul Mujahideen, and Mohammad Yasin Malik, the separatist Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front chief.

Only second time in 82 years players sent back for disciplinary reasons

Only second time in 82 years players sent back for disciplinary reasons

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

Lala Amarnath was sent back from India's tour of England by the erstwhile captain Maharaja of Vijianagaram or 'Vizzy' for alleged insubordination during a first-class game.

Real Kashmir: Changing the goalpost in Valley for better

Real Kashmir: Changing the goalpost in Valley for better

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

The first club from Jammu and Kashmir to qualify for the I-League is slowly building up

After Art 370 was revoked, Kashmiris face a hair-raising future

After Art 370 was revoked, Kashmiris face a hair-raising future

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

Reeling under strict restrictions with no access to communication since August 5 when the Centre announced its decision to end Jammu and Kashmir's special status under Article 370 and bifurcate the state into two union territories, the people in the Valley have been facing a hair-raising challenge of finding a hairdresser to have their unkempt beards trimmed and unruly locks chopped.

Modi kicks off air service for 'people who wear Hawaii chappals'

Modi kicks off air service for 'people who wear Hawaii chappals'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

Regional connectivity will bring development to tier-2 and tier-3 cities which are becoming "growth engines", Prime Minister Narendra Modi said while inaugurating the first flight under UDAN.

MS Dhoni nominated for Padma Bhushan honour

MS Dhoni nominated for Padma Bhushan honour

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

Dhoni is already a recipient of the prestigious Arjuna, Rajeev Gandhi Khel Ratna and the Padma Shri award.

Contempt pleas against Karni Sena, 4 states for violence over Padmaavat

Contempt pleas against Karni Sena, 4 states for violence over Padmaavat

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

The SC to hear 2 separate case against four state governments and Karni Sena.

SC rejects plea to cancel Padmaavat's CBFC certificate

SC rejects plea to cancel Padmaavat's CBFC certificate

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

"Maintaining law and order is not our job. That is the job of the state. Prayer rejected," the bench said while refusing to accord urgent hearing on the fresh plea filed by lawyer M L Sharma.

PHOTOS: Historic Rath Yatra held in Puri under curfew

PHOTOS: Historic Rath Yatra held in Puri under curfew

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

The elaborate rituals, which commenced early in the morning, concluded after the three wooden chariots of Lord Jagannath, his elder brother Lord Balabhadra and sister Goddess Subhadra reached their destination at Gundicha Temple from Sri Mandir well before evening.

This Rolls-Royce may fetch pound 400,000

This Rolls-Royce may fetch pound 400,000

Rediff.com25 Aug 2011

The vehicle once belonged to Krishna Raja Wadiyar IV.

Separatist strike call disrupts normal life in Kashmir valley

Separatist strike call disrupts normal life in Kashmir valley

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

Normal life was disrupted on Tuesday in Kashmir due to a strike called by separatists in protest against the landing of army in the valley on this day in 1947.

'Several positives' in Kashmir move, says Karan Singh

'Several positives' in Kashmir move, says Karan Singh

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

His statement comes two days after the Congress Working Committee deplored the manner in which the government stripped J&K of its special status by scrapping provisions of Article 370, and bifurcated the state.

Tipu Jayanti celebrations in Karnataka amid BJP protests

Tipu Jayanti celebrations in Karnataka amid BJP protests

Rediff.com10 Nov 2018

Elaborate security arrangements have been made in districts like Kodagu and Chitradurga, coastal regions among others, where local communities are opposed to the celebrations.

Readers recommend colleges in Gujarat

Readers recommend colleges in Gujarat

Rediff.com21 Jun 2010

We invited readers to share their college recommendations to the Class of 2010 -- the colleges with the best teachers, facilities, study programmes. Here we present the responses we recieved for colleges in Gujarat.

3 days into power, BJP govt scraps Tipu Jayanti in K'taka

3 days into power, BJP govt scraps Tipu Jayanti in K'taka

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

Tipu Sultan is a controversial figure in Kodagu district as Kodavas (Coorgis), a martial race, believe thousands of their men and women were seized and held captive during his occupation and subjected to torture, death and forcible conversion to Islam.

Air India will NOT be privatised, says govt

Air India will NOT be privatised, says govt

Rediff.com12 Aug 2011

Crying foul, the Opposition on Friday alleged in the Lok Sabha that there was a deliberate design to make state carrier Air India bankrupt in order to privatise it, prompting the government to rule out privatisation and promise administrative and monetary steps to turn it around.

Army's Northern Command celebrates 68th Infantry Day

Army's Northern Command celebrates 68th Infantry Day

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

To honour the supreme sacrifice of the infantry in fighting the Pakistani raiders in Jammu and Kashmir in 1947, the Indian Army on Tuesday celebrated its 68th Infantry Day with traditional solemnity and gaiety all across the Northern Command.

From raja to praja:Jyotiraditya's likely role in BJP

From raja to praja:Jyotiraditya's likely role in BJP

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

They will fawn over a prize catch who has brought a rich dowry of Gwalior-Chambal politicians. But in the end, all BJP members are prajas of Amit Shah and Narendra Modi, notes Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

Hindu leader's kidnapping sparks protests in Pak

Hindu leader's kidnapping sparks protests in Pak

Rediff.com23 Dec 2010

An octogenarian Hindu spiritual leader was kidnapped along with his companions in Pakistan's Balochistan province, sparking angry protests from the community members across the state.

Meet the real-life Rocket Singhs!

Meet the real-life Rocket Singhs!

Rediff.com12 Jul 2011

Sensing the urgent need in his hometown, Mysore Institute of Technology student Ajay Kiran decided to set up an events management company in Mysore. In less than a year, the company has organised more than 85 events and is hungry for more.

Nirav Modi's paintings auctioned for Rs 59.37 crore

Nirav Modi's paintings auctioned for Rs 59.37 crore

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

As many as 68 artworks went under the hammer on Tuesday evening and included works by the greats like Raja Ravi Varma, V S Gaitonde, F N Souza, Jogen Chowdhury, and Akbar Padamsee among others.

Vladimir Putin showers Dr Singh with gifts

Vladimir Putin showers Dr Singh with gifts

Rediff.com22 Oct 2013

Surprising even his own protocol men, Putin gave Dr Singh an artwork about Tsarevich, who later became Nicholas II, which was a work of art of the Maharajas of Benares reflecting the connection of two royalties.

Direct selling agents, RIP

Direct selling agents, RIP

Rediff.com22 Aug 2011

Third-party sales force in financial sector dying slow death.

Omar administration packs its bags for Srinagar

Omar administration packs its bags for Srinagar

Rediff.com1 May 2011

The Civil Secretariat closed in Jammu on April 29 and will reopen in Srinagar on May 9. It will close here in late October and reopen in Jammu in the first week of November.

The STUNNING Rolls Royce 'Tiger car' up for auction

The STUNNING Rolls Royce 'Tiger car' up for auction

Rediff.com26 Jul 2011

A blazing red Rolls-Royce customised with a machine gun for Umed Singh II, the erstwhile Maharaja of Kota, who is said to have used the car for hunting tigers, is now up for auction.

Pix: No winter vacations for Kashmir students!

Pix: No winter vacations for Kashmir students!

Rediff.com16 Dec 2010

Winter vacations in secondary and higher secondary schools have been cancelled to make up for the time lost during the over five months of unrest in the region during the summer, reports Mukhtar Ahmad.

Stunning heritage sites right here in India!

Stunning heritage sites right here in India!

Rediff.com11 Aug 2010

There are 23 cultural icons in India that have been listed by UNESCO in its world heritage list.

Devotees burst into ecstasy as SC allows Rath Yatra

Devotees burst into ecstasy as SC allows Rath Yatra

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

Chants of 'Jai Jagannath' rent the air all over as the news about the Supreme Court giving its nod for holding the world famous car festival in the pilgrim town reached the state bringing cheers among people, irrespective of caste, creed and religion.

'Wanted to float new party but never wanted to join BJP'

'Wanted to float new party but never wanted to join BJP'

Rediff.com17 May 2017

"They have produced stale news. This is two years ago when there were differences in the Congress and I said I will form my own party. Where is the question of joining the BJP? I think there are too many channels and there is too little news," he said.

MS University moots V Ramakrishnan lecture series

MS University moots V Ramakrishnan lecture series

Rediff.com10 Oct 2009

The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda officials have announced the launch a special lecture series in Physics named after Nobel Prize winner V Ramkrishnan

What SC verdict on world's richest temple means

What SC verdict on world's richest temple means

Rediff.com25 Jul 2020

'When you have a committee, there will not be any autocracy.' 'It means one person cannot take any decision on the temple.'