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'I am a villager, but does that change reality?'

'I am a villager, but does that change reality?'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

'I would like to request the AERB, UCIL and DAE to introspect. The world is changing, so is India. The wave of development and modernity will not stop for those who continue to live in the past. The future belongs to the youth who believe in the values of honesty, transparency and efficiency.'

Harmanpreet to lead at Tokyo Olympics hockey test event

Harmanpreet to lead at Tokyo Olympics hockey test event

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

Captain Manpreet Singh and goalkeeper P R Sreejesh are among a few senior India players rested for next month's Olympic hockey test event in Tokyo. Besides Manpreet and Sreejesh, defender Surender Kumar was also rested.

The lost and now 'found' Saraswati river

The lost and now 'found' Saraswati river

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

This Haryana village believes it has 'found' the Saraswati river of the Vedas.

Hima ends campaign after anchoring relay team to junior national record

Hima ends campaign after anchoring relay team to junior national record

Rediff.com14 Jul 2018

Hima Das ended her campaign after anchoring the Indian women's 4x400m relay quartet to a junior national record, though the quartet failed to qualify for the final round, in Tampere, Finland.

How Modi's SVAMITVA scheme aims to help rural property holders

How Modi's SVAMITVA scheme aims to help rural property holders

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

SVAMITVA is a new government project that primarily aims to demarcate abadi areas that includes inhabitant land, inhabited areas contiguous to abadi and wadis/basties in rural areas, using drone surveying technology.

Police consider forcibly ending Jagan Reddy's indefinite fast

Police consider forcibly ending Jagan Reddy's indefinite fast

Rediff.com9 Oct 2013

The police have decided to forcibly move YSR Congress leader Jaganmohan Reddy from the Lotus Pond office in Hyderabad where he has been on an indefinite fast against the Centre's decision to divide Andhra Pradesh.

Rapid escape: Rafting down the Kundalika

Rapid escape: Rafting down the Kundalika

Rediff.com19 Aug 2009

When you visit a place where you know you have nothing to do, you begin to consider doing something adventurous rather than just laze around, says Sudhanshu Yadav.

How to keep mosquitoes away: 6 things to do

How to keep mosquitoes away: 6 things to do

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

Mosquitoes are not strong flyers and hence keeping the air circulated with the use of a fan is a good way to avoid getting bitten and also makes it difficult for them to fly close to you.

This is the water reality in Bharat

This is the water reality in Bharat

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

'Even the most basic water amenities, people like us used every day, didn't exist there at all.'

In PHOTOS: Jagan's Rs 80 crore luxury bungalow

In PHOTOS: Jagan's Rs 80 crore luxury bungalow

Rediff.com31 May 2011

Late Andhra Pradesh chief minister Y S Rajasekhara Reddy's son, Jagan Mohan Reddy, who is still riding high on the the recent bypoll success, is making news once again.

Hollywood's Best Royalty Movies

Hollywood's Best Royalty Movies

Rediff.com2 Mar 2011

Here's a list of films that deal with the British Monarchy best.

From Bhopal to Boston these kids are taking on Dow

From Bhopal to Boston these kids are taking on Dow

Rediff.com14 Jun 2010

A children's movement in Bhopal takes on the might of Dow Chemicals.

Who's the toughest of them all?

Who's the toughest of them all?

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

Here are some glimpses of the wacky event, held every year

This is nature at its funniest, courtesy Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards

This is nature at its funniest, courtesy Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards

Rediff.com10 May 2019

This is nature at its funniest, courtesy Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards. Some seem to be having a whale of a time. Others, grinning for the camera, or caught in "gotcha" embarrassing moment. These are the best entries so far in the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards, 2019.

Asking govt to account for its work a new trend: Modi

Asking govt to account for its work a new trend: Modi

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

"There is a recent trend of people expecting that everything has to be done by the government," he said.

FREEZE! Animals on the Prowl

FREEZE! Animals on the Prowl

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

Take a look at some of the jaw-dropping images.

Civic authorities can be criminally prosecuted

Civic authorities can be criminally prosecuted

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

The big question is whether the regulators will have the courage to prosecute the bigwigs in the cities.

National Geographic reveals travel photograph of the year

National Geographic reveals travel photograph of the year

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

Here are the winners of this year's National Geographic Travel Photographer Of The Year.

Thousands celebrate Chhath Puja in Bihar

Thousands celebrate Chhath Puja in Bihar

Rediff.com24 Oct 2009

Chhath, a festival to worship the Sun God, was celebrated on Saturday with lakhs of devotees, mostly women, thronging the ghats of numerous rivers in Bihar. The ghats of the Ganga, Kosi, Kiul, Bagmati, Kamla Balan, Gandak and Burhi Gandak, besides thousands of ponds, were thronged by worshippers, who offered prasad cooked in pure ghee and mixed with sugar, raisins, coconuts, flour, fruits and sugarcane. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's sister led the family in performing puja.

Unusual monsoon pics: Silent contemplation

Unusual monsoon pics: Silent contemplation

Rediff.com13 Sep 2010

We invited readers to send in their interesting monsoon snapshots. Here are some more responses -- and you can share yours too!

Invest through MF route in mid-caps

Invest through MF route in mid-caps

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

The worst may perhaps be over for these stocks, suggests Sanjay Kumar Singh.

15 lakh pilgrims take holy dip on solar eclipse

15 lakh pilgrims take holy dip on solar eclipse

Rediff.com22 Jul 2009

The Light and Sound show at Jyotisar, Sri Krishna Museum and Panorama Science Centres in Kurukshetra also remained open throughout the night for the convenience of the tourists.

'We gave BJP 20 seats though they wanted more'

'We gave BJP 20 seats though they wanted more'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

'Your strike rate is very important when it comes to seat-sharing.'

OMG! When Bengaluru found a crocodile on a busy street

OMG! When Bengaluru found a crocodile on a busy street

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

Commuters on Sulthanpalya Main Road were startled when they saw a crocodile emerging from a pothole.

Modi seeks quick boost to irrigation as drought looms

Modi seeks quick boost to irrigation as drought looms

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

More than half of India's farms lack irrigation and millions of farmers still depend on the vagaries of the monsoon rains

The secret behind Kylie's glowing complexion

The secret behind Kylie's glowing complexion

Rediff.com16 Jun 2010

Australian singer Kylie Minogue has insisted that it takes a lot of hard work to look as good as she does.

Garmenting to come under NREGA

Garmenting to come under NREGA

Rediff.com11 Jun 2009

Extending the job guarantee programme much beyond digging ponds and building roads, work allotted under NREGA may cover garmenting giving employment to lakhs of people, Textile Secretary Rita Menon has said.

Unusual summer pics: A big cat cools off!

Unusual summer pics: A big cat cools off!

Rediff.com31 May 2010

We invited readers to send in their interesting summer snapshots. Here are a few more responses -- and you can share yours too!

Unusual summer pics: A single diamond drop!

Unusual summer pics: A single diamond drop!

Rediff.com14 May 2010

We invited readers to send in their interesting summer snapshots. Here are a few more responses -- and you can share yours too!

'Two B'deshi generals killed in helicopter crash'

'Two B'deshi generals killed in helicopter crash'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2009

At least two top Bangladesh Army officers, including a Major General, were killed on Monday after a military helicopter crashed in the country's central Tangail district, officials said.

Why we must save our tigers

Why we must save our tigers

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

Amith Bhavikatti shares his story.

Case of the disappearing rare Indian lotus

Case of the disappearing rare Indian lotus

Rediff.com24 Sep 2009

According to a report by BBC News, leading botanist Pramod Tandon said that efforts to save Nymphaea tetragona, found only in a small private pond in India, have not been effective.

Goodbye Ganesha... it's not easy to let You go

Goodbye Ganesha... it's not easy to let You go

Rediff.com31 Aug 2014

Vikki Khanna and his family allow us to share the joys and the sorrow of these beautiful last moments, as they prepare to bid adieu to Lord Ganesha.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

Here's a recap of events that occurred in India in the past 24 hours.

'Will make your life difficult': BJP MP threatens IAS officer in UP

'Will make your life difficult': BJP MP threatens IAS officer in UP

Rediff.com13 Dec 2017

In the video footage, Rawat is heard threatening the IAS officer: "'Main tumhara jeena mushkil kar doongi'

The Guru in 'Gurugram'

The Guru in 'Gurugram'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2016

More than Guru Dronacharya, the cult of his wife, Kripi, runs stronger in Gurgaon.

Of brands and advertising 2008

Of brands and advertising 2008

Rediff.com2 Jan 2009

Celebrity craze has been a part of advertising-dom for years, but 2008 saw brands upping the ante on stars to go bigger and larger in numbers

Model rape case: 3 accused cops suspended

Model rape case: 3 accused cops suspended

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

Two officers have been transferred for 'inept' handling of the entire episode.

Manchester United sack Mourinho after poor start to season

Manchester United sack Mourinho after poor start to season

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

'A new caretaker manager will be appointed until the end of the current season, while the club conducts a thorough recruitment process for a new, full-time manager'

Monster 360 kg alligator trapped in Florida

Monster 360 kg alligator trapped in Florida

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

The large reptile was shot by Lee Lightsey who runs hunts for alligators, wild boar and turkey on his farm near Okeechobee in south east Florida.