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Who Needs Arms To Play Cricket?

Who Needs Arms To Play Cricket?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

Umar Ganie captures Amir Hussain Lone, Kashmir's armless cricketer, practicing near his home at Bijbehara in Anantnag district, south Kashmir.

Sri Lanka Votes For Next President

Sri Lanka Votes For Next President

Rediff.com21 Sep 2024

Glimpses from Sri Lanka's presidential election, the first polls since the island's economic crisis, in Colombo and Jaffna, September 21, 2024.

A Train On World's Highest Rail Bridge

A Train On World's Highest Rail Bridge

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

The much-awaited world's highest railway bridge spans the Chenab river at a height of 359 metres (1,178 feet) above the river, which is 35 metres taller than Paris' Eiffel Tower.

Ready, Steady, FIRE!

Ready, Steady, FIRE!

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

On Tuesday, November 21, 2023, the Indian Navy in association with the Defence Research and Development Organisation successfully conducted guided flight trials of the first indigenously developed Naval Anti-Ship Missile from a Seaking 42B helicopter.

How Modi Changed Indian Politics

How Modi Changed Indian Politics

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

In the last 11 years, India and the world witnessed what he stood for, what he promised and did not deliver, and what he actually stood for and practised without fearing how history would judge him. Modi's tenure has been punctuated with headline-grabbing decisions, symbolic gestures, and stage-managed moments that continue to define his leadership and India's politics, points out Ramesh Menon.

'We Want Justice For 25 Lakh Students'

'We Want Justice For 25 Lakh Students'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

Students wait anxiously outside the Supreme Court as the hearing continues on the alleged irregularities in the NEET UG 2024 exam.

Alia Gives Us Chal Kudiye

Alia Gives Us Chal Kudiye

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

Rakul is a denim girl... Raashii in London... Fatima in Amsterdam...

Dahi Handi Images To Warm Your Heart

Dahi Handi Images To Warm Your Heart

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

On Wednesday, September 6, 2023, on the eve of Janmashtami, visually impaired children perform Dahi Handi -- the ritual of breaking a pot of curd as once Lord Krishna did in Mathura.

Bollywood Appeals 'Go Vote'

Bollywood Appeals 'Go Vote'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

Film folk have come out in large numbers to cast their vote during the Maharashtra assembly elections.

When Nature Snow Coated Kashmir

When Nature Snow Coated Kashmir

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

The upper reaches of the Kashmir Valley received fresh snowfall on Thursday, November 30, 2023.

A Tamil Nadu Village Prays For Kamala

A Tamil Nadu Village Prays For Kamala

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

Hours before the US presidential elections, special prayers were held for Democrat candidate Kamala Harris's victory at her ancestral village in Tamil Nadu.

Lalbaugcha Raja Is Back!

Lalbaugcha Raja Is Back!

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

One of Mumbai's iconic Sarvajanik Ganpatis, Lalbaugcha Raja, was unveiled on Friday, September 15.

Parineeti's Maldives Memory

Parineeti's Maldives Memory

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

Ananya in Paris... Patralekhaa takes a selfie...Vaani celebrates her 'ray of sunshine'...

Kash Patel Woos The Senators!

Kash Patel Woos The Senators!

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

US President-elect Donald J Trump has nominated Kash Patel to be the next director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, America's version of the CBI -- or rather the CBI is India's version of the FBI, which one must add is no caged parrot and operates independent of political intereference.

When Bharat Ratna Met Rashtrapati...

When Bharat Ratna Met Rashtrapati...

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

Sachin Tendulkar met President Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Vimarsh Shrinkhala event in New Delhi on Thursday.

'This Isn't How A Crash Probe Should Work'

'This Isn't How A Crash Probe Should Work'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

'... when the process isn't transparent, people will naturally raise questions. 'The AAIB's own press release says they had the black boxes by June 16.' 'Why wasn't decoding initiated until the 24th? What were they waiting for?'

Thousands Protest Against Trump In US

Thousands Protest Against Trump In US

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

On Wednesday, protests erupted across the United States in response to President Donald Trump's recent actions.

Kupwara Turns White

Kupwara Turns White

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

Fresh snowfall turned Kupwara district in the Kashmir Valley white.

Vir Das Will Be The First Indian To...

Vir Das Will Be The First Indian To...

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

Vir Das will be the first Indian to host the 2024 International Emmys.

Don't Miss! Mumbai's Most Famous Ganpatis

Don't Miss! Mumbai's Most Famous Ganpatis

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

Over the decades, visiting different Lord Ganeshas across the city has become a tradition of sorts for Mumbaikars. Here are some of the much-loved Lord Ganpatis that visit the city annually.

7 Blasts, 11 Minutes: When Mumbai's Heart Was Bombed

7 Blasts, 11 Minutes: When Mumbai's Heart Was Bombed

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

Nineteen years later, remembering how terror struck Mumbai's lifeline on July 11, 2006.

Missing! Snow In Gulmarg!

Missing! Snow In Gulmarg!

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

Gulmarg's bare hillsides are a barometer of changing global weather patterns.

Wayanad's Tragedy

Wayanad's Tragedy

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

The aftermath of the multiple landslides in the hills in Wayanad, July 30, 2024, which has claimed over fifty lives.

World's 12th Longest Sea Bridge In India

World's 12th Longest Sea Bridge In India

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

The 6-lane bridge spanning approximately 22 km can accommodate 70,000 commuters daily at a speed of 100 kmph.

Temple Reopens In Kashmir After 30 Years

Temple Reopens In Kashmir After 30 Years

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

The Anandeshwar Bhairav temple reopens after 30 years at Maisuma in the heart of Srinagar. The area is the stronghold and residence of JKLF chief Yasin Malik.

When Dal Lake Froze

When Dal Lake Froze

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

Parts of Dal Lake froze as Srinagar recorded the coldest night of this winter at minus 5.3 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, December 13, 2023.

What's A Chopper Doing Over Parliament?

What's A Chopper Doing Over Parliament?

Rediff.com4 May 2024

On Friday, May 3, 2024, the National Security Guard and the Delhi police conducted a security mock drill at the Parliament building. The primary objective of the drill was to assess and synchronise the readiness of the security forces to counter potential future threats effectively.

Barbados Prepares For Hurricane Beryl

Barbados Prepares For Hurricane Beryl

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

Hours after India's triumph in the T20 World Cup at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados and other islands in the West Indies prepared for the onslaught of the expected fury of Hurricane Beryl.

'When Your Tapasya Is Successful, You Feel Very Good'

'When Your Tapasya Is Successful, You Feel Very Good'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

It was a beautiful Monday for many film folk, as they were conferred with Padma Awards at the Rashtrapati Bhavan by President Droupadi Murmu.

'Our Daughter Made Our Dreams Come True'

'Our Daughter Made Our Dreams Come True'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

Ashok Mehlan's daughter Sheetal is among the first batch of girls to graduate from NDA.

SRK Fans Pack Cinema in Kashmir

SRK Fans Pack Cinema in Kashmir

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

Shah Rukh Khan fans flocked to Kashmir's first and only multiplex INOX Cinema in Srinagar on Thursday, September 7, 2023, to watch Jawan, his latest action thriller.

The Stumps Show: Can India Make It 2-0?

The Stumps Show: Can India Make It 2-0?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

Prem Panicker previews the day-night Test at Adelaide.

Eye Surgeon To Lead Women On Republic Day

Eye Surgeon To Lead Women On Republic Day

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Major Srishti Khullar will lead the first-ever all-women contingent from the Armed Forces Medical Services at the Republic Day parade.

Siachen Gets First Woman Medical Officer

Siachen Gets First Woman Medical Officer

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

Captain Geetika Koul etched her name in Indian military history history by becoming the first women medical officer from the Indian Army to be deployed at the world's highest battlefield, the Siachen glacier.

Are You Ready For Nimrat, Niyati, Aditi?

Are You Ready For Nimrat, Niyati, Aditi?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

After displaying their sense of adventure and fear factor in Romania where the show was shot, the Khatron Ke Khiladi 14 contestants have returned to India.

When Goddess Kali Performed Dahi Handi

When Goddess Kali Performed Dahi Handi

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

Glimpses from the SNDT Women's University in Mumbai where students observed Janmashtami, Lord Krishna's birthday.

After The Mayhem In Dhaka

After The Mayhem In Dhaka

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

Bangladesh witnessed calm on Monday, July 22, 2024, after days of deadly clashes, which saw 114 people killed during protests where students demanding that the Sheikh Hasina-led government scrap a controversial job quota system.

Army Chief In South Korea; Kim Celebrates In North

Army Chief In South Korea; Kim Celebrates In North

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

General Manoj C Pande, India's chief of army staff, visited military establishments in South Korea and interacted with the republic's senior military leadership.

The Ram Temple At Night

The Ram Temple At Night

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

Rediff.com's Rajesh Karkera and Saisuresh Sivaswamy capture glimpses of the Ram temple during their visit to the shrine on Monday evening.

Looking At Riddhima's FABULOUS Life

Looking At Riddhima's FABULOUS Life

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

From the looks of it, she's a chota packet bada dhamaka!