News for 'Postcards'

Rajasthan assembly faces bomb threat

Rajasthan assembly faces bomb threat

Rediff.com3 Nov 2010

Security was stepped up at the Rajasthan assembly building after the secretariat received a postcard threatening to blow it up during the winter session, said the police."The bomb disposal squad and the anti-sabotage team were rushed to the spot immediately after the assembly officials informed us about the letter. So far, no objectionable object or explosive has been detected and further search is going on in the assembly building premises," said a police official.

100 years on, Mumbai then and now

100 years on, Mumbai then and now

Rediff.com23 Oct 2010

We bring you images from exhibition hosted by The World Luxury Council (India) at The Oberoi in Mumbai.

4G battle heating up: It's Ambani versus Mittal

4G battle heating up: It's Ambani versus Mittal

Rediff.com12 May 2011

As Ambani plumped for the CDMA technology to carry his data-driven business plan, he found himself going eyeball-to-eyeball with Sunil Mittal, the leader of the GSM pack.

Moscowin Kaveri is beautiful nonsense

Moscowin Kaveri is beautiful nonsense

Rediff.com27 Aug 2010

This Tamil film is beautifully shot but has no substance or meaning.

10 AMAZING filmi dates

10 AMAZING filmi dates

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

One of the most attractive things in a movie romance is to watch two people fall in love over a date or two.

IIM Shillong: We want to carve our own identity

IIM Shillong: We want to carve our own identity

Rediff.com11 Nov 2010

Having begun operations only in July 2008, the institute has come a long way. Take a look.

Why is this man from Nagaland travelling the world on a bamboo bike

Why is this man from Nagaland travelling the world on a bamboo bike

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

Yakuza Solo has travelled across 23 European countries and USA on a self-made bamboo bike.

Can you hear the sound of the Earth turning?

Can you hear the sound of the Earth turning?

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

Glimpses from the magnificent Kochi Biennale.

We chose to leave darkness behind and step into the light

We chose to leave darkness behind and step into the light

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

We cannot simply bhangra off into the sunset. But we should take a moment to celebrate. A long, historic, poignant moment. This election is a Big. Freaking. Deal. For our country, our futures, our children, our spirits, notes Pia Padukone.

Sublime to the quirky! Designs from LFW

Sublime to the quirky! Designs from LFW

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

Photographer Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com aims his camera at two very diverse shows on Day Three.

Claims worth Rs 3.13 lakh cr under insolvency proceedings

Claims worth Rs 3.13 lakh cr under insolvency proceedings

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

The Reserve Bank had identified 12 accounts, each having more than Rs 5,000 crore of outstanding loans accounting for 25 per cent of total NPAs or bad loans of banks, for immediate referral for resolution under the bankruptcy law.

Homestays come to travellers' aid in Covid times

Homestays come to travellers' aid in Covid times

Rediff.com27 Sep 2020

Intimate getaways offered in the form of homestays by hotels are proving to be the flavour of this extraordinary and difficult time. Not far from cities, they offer a pleasant respite from homebound lives, says Pavan Lall.

Gandhi, Nehru letters in Sotheby's auction

Gandhi, Nehru letters in Sotheby's auction

Rediff.com21 Jun 2009

A series of signed and autographed letters by Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru and some documents and postcards will figure in a Christie's sale in London on July 14.

'Nothing was off-limits for Dr Watsa'

'Nothing was off-limits for Dr Watsa'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

'He would never make fun of the person asking the question, however way-out the question may have been,' says Meenal Baghel, former editor, Mumbai Mirror.

Budget 2018: What the rural sector can expect

Budget 2018: What the rural sector can expect

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

The Budget allocation for Ministry of Agriculture and allied activities has grown by 114% since 2010-11

'Buy stocks, MFs with a long-term horizon

'Buy stocks, MFs with a long-term horizon

Rediff.com3 Jul 2008

You must buy stocks and mutual funds only with a long-term horizon if you want to make decent returns.

Mandira's Marriage Mantras

Mandira's Marriage Mantras

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

'Physical compatibility is very important among couples before marriage.'

PHOTOS: Snow, white and the Valley

PHOTOS: Snow, white and the Valley

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

Umar Ganie/Rediff.com captures some wow moments from snow-bound Kashmir

In India, one in 28 emails contains virus

In India, one in 28 emails contains virus

Rediff.com9 Sep 2007

A study by messaging security and management services provider, MessageLabs, reveals that the number of malicious websites are on rise.

6,000 people to lose land to Sasan project

6,000 people to lose land to Sasan project

Rediff.com27 Aug 2007

Core concerns in 5 villages that cover India's largest power plant.

PIX: Happy Anniversary, Anushka-Virat!

PIX: Happy Anniversary, Anushka-Virat!

Rediff.com11 Dec 2018

The couple celebrate a year of marital bliss and we can't wish them a lifetime of happiness.

A Motorcycle Ride from Ladakh to Kashmir

A Motorcycle Ride from Ladakh to Kashmir

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

'The lush green of Kashmir was exactly like the postcards and posters I had seen growing up.'

Average inflation dips to 6-yr low of 3.3% in 2017-18: Survey

Average inflation dips to 6-yr low of 3.3% in 2017-18: Survey

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

The decline in inflation was broad-based across major commodity groups except housing and fuel and light.

PIX: Parineeti's Australian holiday

PIX: Parineeti's Australian holiday

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

Let's journey with Parineeti Chopra to Australia!

Podcasts finally come of age

Podcasts finally come of age

Rediff.com25 Mar 2006

Reliance turns to China to repeat cheap phone revolution in India

Reliance turns to China to repeat cheap phone revolution in India

Rediff.com14 May 2015

RIL has been talking to groups including Gionee, Huawei and Xiaomi

You have got a card from Rabri Devi!

You have got a card from Rabri Devi!

Rediff.com25 Nov 2004

The Post Office

The Post Office

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

'Allah is there above and, with him as witness, I am giving you this money. If my Mariam's letter arrives, you must deliver it.' The clerk stood still in astonishment. 'Where must it be delivered?' 'Upon my grave!'

10 amazing Amrita Singh movies

10 amazing Amrita Singh movies

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

An unusual actress turns 60.

Jia Aur Jia Review: Lame itinerary, lousy pursuits

Jia Aur Jia Review: Lame itinerary, lousy pursuits

Rediff.com28 Oct 2017

A promising premise, except it's a poorly planned trip that goes nowhere and infuriates with its inadequacies.

DeMo led to wider taxpayers' base, more household savings

DeMo led to wider taxpayers' base, more household savings

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

New filers reported an average income, in many cases, close to the income tax threshold of Rs 250,000, limiting the early revenue impact.

Inflation, CAD and fiscal deficit have come down: Prez

Inflation, CAD and fiscal deficit have come down: Prez

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

The President said that because of the policies of the government foreign investment has increased from $36 billion to $60 billion during the period.

Tendulkar junior a ball boy at Wankhede

Tendulkar junior a ball boy at Wankhede

Rediff.com15 Nov 2013

Twenty six years after Sachin Tendulkar was a ball boy at the Wankhede Stadium, his son Arjun was seen on the ground doing the same duty in the iconic batsman's farewell Test in Mumbai on Friday.

PM Modi receives Seoul Peace Prize for 2018

PM Modi receives Seoul Peace Prize for 2018

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

The award committee recognised his contribution to the growth of Indian and global economies, crediting 'Modinomics' for reducing social and economic disparity between the rich and the poor.

Freezing cold leaves Kashmir shivering

Freezing cold leaves Kashmir shivering

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

Intense cold wave gripped Kashmir, with Kargil becoming the coldest place this winter.

Tigers in high mountains, tanks in snow

Tigers in high mountains, tanks in snow

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

Like millions of people across the world, the year 2020 had dealt me irreplaceable losses and the lowest of blows. Like I have always done at such junctures, I had sought the refuge of the mountains. I wanted to end the year on a high, to show the finger to life, says Sumit Bhattacharya after a memorable journey to North Sikkim.

Looking at Carrie Fisher's life in pictures

Looking at Carrie Fisher's life in pictures

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

Carrie Fisher, who made Star Wars character Princess Leia so popular, passed into the ages on December 28

Why these 200 Paytm staff are smiling all the way to the bank

Why these 200 Paytm staff are smiling all the way to the bank

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

Paytm's secondary share sale gave an opportunity to its employees - both former and current - to liquidate their vested Esops and earn around Rs 500 crore in total.

Guess what Varun Dhawan's dream was?

Guess what Varun Dhawan's dream was?

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

'Working with Papa was the toughest,' confesses Varun Dhawan.

Budget 2018: Jaitley may have some bad news for the labour ministry

Budget 2018: Jaitley may have some bad news for the labour ministry

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

It had earlier proposed cutting it down to Rs 250 crore due to slow progress in enrollment of new employees.