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Vande Mataram was never anti-Islam: Rajnath in Lok Sabha

Vande Mataram was never anti-Islam: Rajnath in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh advocates for an unbiased evaluation of 'Vande Mataram', asserting it and 'Anand Math' were against British imperialism, not Islam.

Where Cricket Bats Are Made In The World

Where Cricket Bats Are Made In The World

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

Traditionally carved from top-quality willow, famous bat-makers, source the bulk of their willow wood from Kashmir.

Ladies! Kartik Aaryan Is Looking For True Romance

Ladies! Kartik Aaryan Is Looking For True Romance

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

'Finding it on screen because I am not getting it in real life.'

'Venezuela's Current Leaders Gave Maduro As A Trophy To Trump'

'Venezuela's Current Leaders Gave Maduro As A Trophy To Trump'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

'Trump had done a deal with the current regime minus Maduro. The current regime is giving Trump entry into Venezuelan oil. They are obeying him and doing whatever he says.' 'They are happy because they have saved their heads by sacrificing only two, Maduro and his wife. Thousands of Venezuelan military leaders would have been jailed or killed in American action had Maduro stayed in power.'

Truth About Mustard Oil: Health Gains & Side Effects Explained

Truth About Mustard Oil: Health Gains & Side Effects Explained

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

Everything tastes better with a little mustard. But how does your body feel about mustard oil?

Time To Elect, Not Select Governors

Time To Elect, Not Select Governors

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

In a federal democracy, the people must have a say (indirect or direct) in an office as important as that of governor. Especially in a governor who can now effectively veto a bill by simply refusing to sign it, argues Harishchandra.

Diwali added to UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list

Diwali added to UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

India's Deepavali (Diwali), the festival of light, has been inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity during a meeting held at the Red Fort in Delhi.

'Napcations' Catch On In India

'Napcations' Catch On In India

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

Instead of ticking off bucket-list activities, 'Nap'cations revolve around curated rest. Think blackout curtains, memory foam beds, herbal teas, rejuvenating spa sessions, and even anytime breakfasts.

11 Stuffed Sabzi Recipes

11 Stuffed Sabzi Recipes

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

India has a tradition of stuffing its vegetables. Usually with a pungent masala and fresh ingredients, but sometimes even with mince meat. The stuffing of the sabzi turns simple vegetables into particulalry tasty delights.

Ethiopia PM drives Modi to his hotel in Addis Ababa

Ethiopia PM drives Modi to his hotel in Addis Ababa

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Ethiopia on a bilateral visit, engaging with Ethiopian leadership to strengthen partnerships in various sectors. He was warmly welcomed by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali and participated in cultural events, highlighting the strong ties between the two nations.

The Story Behind India's National Anthem

The Story Behind India's National Anthem

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

Nehru had requested Tagore to compose a national anthem. But the poet died soon after and with that died the idea of a new song from Tagore that could be India's national anthem. It is remarkable that Nehru and Subhas Chandra Bose agreed on Bharoto Bhaagyo Bidhaataa as India's national anthem.

2026 will see launch of over 25 new cars

2026 will see launch of over 25 new cars

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

Starting January, the market is expected to welcome models like the Tata Punch 2025 which is expected to be around 6 lakh, Mahindra BE 07 EV around 29 lakh, Maruti WagonR Electric around 8.5 lakh, Toyota 3-Row SUV around 14 lakh, and Volkswagen Tera to be around 8 lakh.

How Gadchiroli Broke The Maoist Backbone

How Gadchiroli Broke The Maoist Backbone

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

'The watershed moment was June 22, 2024, when the divisional in-charge of Gadchiroli, Giridhar Tumreti, who was their senior-most commander, along with his wife, came forward to surrender before the then deputy chief minister and home minister Devendra Fadnavis.'

Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's First Woman PM, Passes Away

Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's First Woman PM, Passes Away

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's former first female prime minister and chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, has died at the age of 80 after a prolonged illness.

H-1B Visa: The Hardest Hit Will Be...

H-1B Visa: The Hardest Hit Will Be...

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

The US has replaced random H-1B selection with a wage-weighted lottery and a new $100,000 fee for applications, raising uncertainty for students and junior hires.

Brand Boom For Harmanpreet After World Cup Glory

Brand Boom For Harmanpreet After World Cup Glory

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur's endorsement portfolio is expected to triple in the coming months.

Filmmaker Vikram Bhatt, wife arrested in Rs 30cr for cheating case

Filmmaker Vikram Bhatt, wife arrested in Rs 30cr for cheating case

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

Filmmaker Vikram Bhatt and his wife have been arrested in connection with a Rs 30 crore cheating case filed in Rajasthan. They are accused of defrauding an Udaipur-based businessman under the guise of producing a biopic.

Filmmaker Vikram Bhatt, wife arrested in Rs 30cr for cheating case

Filmmaker Vikram Bhatt, wife arrested in Rs 30cr for cheating case

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

Filmmaker Vikram Bhatt and his wife have been arrested in connection with a Rs 30 crore cheating case filed in Rajasthan. They are accused of defrauding an Udaipur-based businessman under the guise of producing a biopic.

7 Nations For Vegan-Friendly Holidays

7 Nations For Vegan-Friendly Holidays

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

Where are the best places to get vegan food in the world?

Premier League on mission to expand India footprint

Premier League on mission to expand India footprint

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

Premier League takes its responsibility very seriously and do a great job: Michael Owen

How to Allocate Your Money in the Metal Market?

How to Allocate Your Money in the Metal Market?

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

The Indian metal market is a promising sector to invest in as it provides a good balance between the prospects of growth and stability in dynamic economic conditions and a changing geopolitical environment. Metals such as gold, silver, copper, etc, have gained renewed significance in 2025, amidst growing inflation and India's push towards infrastructural growth and green energy initiatives.

How to Allocate Your Money in the Metal Market?

How to Allocate Your Money in the Metal Market?

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

The Indian metal market is a promising sector to invest in as it provides a good balance between the prospects of growth and stability in dynamic economic conditions and a changing geopolitical environment. Metals such as gold, silver, copper, etc, have gained renewed significance in 2025, amidst growing inflation and India's push towards infrastructural growth and green energy initiatives.

Will Japan's Iron Lady Deepen India-Japan Ties?

Will Japan's Iron Lady Deepen India-Japan Ties?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

As a protege of Shinzo Abe, Takaichi is expected to scale bilateral ties much higher. Trade and investment shall grow. People-to-people contacts shall be scaled up, points out Dr Rajaram Panda.

Thousands witness rare Blood Moon across India

Thousands witness rare Blood Moon across India

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

The excitement swept across India on Sunday night as thousands of people gathered in different cities to witness the much-awaited Total Lunar Eclipse, popularly known as the Blood Moon.

Why OTT Wants To Dub South Films

Why OTT Wants To Dub South Films

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

'For OTT platforms, securing dubbed rights often makes greater business sense, enabling them to serve diverse regional audiences more effectively.'

Guj BJP MP invites Rahul Gandhi for 'Unity March' in Vadodara

Guj BJP MP invites Rahul Gandhi for 'Unity March' in Vadodara

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Hemang Joshi has invited Congress MP Rahul Gandhi to join a 'Unity March' passing through Vadodara, Gujarat, organized in honor of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.

'Big Call': Maxwell Pulls Out Of IPL 2026 Auction!

'Big Call': Maxwell Pulls Out Of IPL 2026 Auction!

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

That Glenn Maxwell is no longer an attractive commodity in the IPL market was evident across last two seasons (2024 and 2025) where he totalled a lowly 100 runs in 17 games.

Trump announces 100% tariffs on foreign-made movies, India to be hit

Trump announces 100% tariffs on foreign-made movies, India to be hit

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

Trump said California has been particularly "hard hit" because of this, blaming democrat Gavin Newsom, the Governor of California, for this loss, calling him "weak and incompetent."

CAFE-3 Sparks Major Fight Over Big Vs Small Cars

CAFE-3 Sparks Major Fight Over Big Vs Small Cars

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

In absolute terms, both types of cars must cut emissions by about 28-29 g/km. But in percentage terms, the lighter 900-kg car must reduce emissions by 27 per cent, while the 1,500-kg car needs a 22 per cent cut. And the target becomes progressively stringent for both -- but, once again, the tightening is sharper for the 900-kg car than for the 1500-kg car.

Nehru Should Have Retired In 1957

Nehru Should Have Retired In 1957

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

...a time when his legacy ledger was still positive and before the debacle against China. With every subsequent election, our leaders tend to become weaker. India should consider passing a law that no person should hold the highest office in our country for more than two terms, points out Harishchandra.

My goal is to make boxing as popular as cricket: Mary Kom

My goal is to make boxing as popular as cricket: Mary Kom

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

Legendary Indian boxer MC Mary Kom has called for greater recognition for boxing in India, stating her goal is to make the sport as popular as cricket.

Messi event fiasco: Mamata accepts sports minister's resignation

Messi event fiasco: Mamata accepts sports minister's resignation

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday accepted Aroop Biswas's resignation as the sports minister in the wake of the controversy over the mismanagement of football icon Lionel Messi's event last week, a senior leader of the ruling Trinamool Congress said.

Trump announces 100% tariffs on foreign-made movies, India to be hit

Trump announces 100% tariffs on foreign-made movies, India to be hit

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

President Trump announces 100% tariffs on movies made outside the US, potentially impacting the Indian film industry. The move follows similar tariffs on pharmaceutical products.

Jaishankar meets Putin, discusses ways to deepen India-Russia ties

Jaishankar meets Putin, discusses ways to deepen India-Russia ties

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss ways to further expand India-Russia ties, following talks with Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov focusing on trade.

Should India Have Batted First Against UAE?

Should India Have Batted First Against UAE?

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

Some felt India should not have been so ruthless with the UAE and could have opted to bat first, as they hadn't played a T20 match for a while.

Shah Rukh-Kajol's DDLJ Now Lives In London

Shah Rukh-Kajol's DDLJ Now Lives In London

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol unveiled a bronze statue of their iconic characters, Raj and Simran, from Aditya Chopra's blockbuster Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge in London on December 4.

Is Gisele Thakral India's Answer To Kim Kardashian?

Is Gisele Thakral India's Answer To Kim Kardashian?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

Gisele Thakral is one of the most popular contestants on Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 7.

Never Before Has A PM Like Him Visited India!

Never Before Has A PM Like Him Visited India!

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

Sitiveni Rabuka's visit to New Delhi marks a major shift in India-Fiji ties as the former coup leader who once expelled India's envoy now returns as an honoured guest, explains Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Boxer Panghal's Unforgettable Visit To Dharmendra's Home

Boxer Panghal's Unforgettable Visit To Dharmendra's Home

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

All that boxer Amit Panghal wanted after winning his first and only Asian Games gold in September 2018 was a meeting with Dharmendra.

Maha set for major civic battle in Mumbai, 28 bodies on Jan 15

Maha set for major civic battle in Mumbai, 28 bodies on Jan 15

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

Votes will be counted on January 16 and the outcome will be keenly watched as the BJP-led Mahayuti will seek to stamp its supremacy in urban landscape, especially in Mumbai, while the Opposition parties will try to redeem themselves after last year's rout in assembly polls.