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Surya Kirans Ready For World Cup Final

Surya Kirans Ready For World Cup Final

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

The Indian Air Force's Surya Kiran aerobatic team rehearses for an air show ahead of the World Cup 2023 final between India and Australia at the Narendra Modi stadium.

India's next big business op: Hub for undersea cables?

India's next big business op: Hub for undersea cables?

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

While India has become the largest data generating nation, and hosts more than 152 data centres, it is fed by only 18 undersea cables.

'Mamata's Fundamental Concern Is The Muslim Vote'

'Mamata's Fundamental Concern Is The Muslim Vote'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2025

'Rather than assuaging the feelings of the Hindus accommodated in schools and hospitals, she calls a meeting of imams and tries to assuage them.'

Virat Kohli Walks Away Into The Sunset

Virat Kohli Walks Away Into The Sunset

Rediff.com12 May 2025

Questions will remain as to why he ended his Test career at the age of 36, despite being one of the fittest cricketers, and why he didn't wait to cross the 10,000-run mark, observes veteran cricket correspondent K R Nayar.

'High Probability Of Lowering Repo Rate'

'High Probability Of Lowering Repo Rate'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

'As the Budget has taken some measures to spur growth, similar action from the MPC may be expected.'

The Future Belongs To Thinkers And Communicators

The Future Belongs To Thinkers And Communicators

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

'For 40 years, India valued only technical skills. IITs, coding -- that became everything.' 'Soft skills were sidelined. But those are the skills that will keep you employable now, not technical skills.'

Terrorists Murder Retired Cop, 72, During Azaan

Terrorists Murder Retired Cop, 72, During Azaan

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

The 72-year-old retired police officer, who was the local muezzin, was murdered while he was giving the call for azaan.

'India is on a strong footing, economy is resilient'

'India is on a strong footing, economy is resilient'

Rediff.com21 May 2025

'We believe that in the new world order FTAs or bilateral trade agreements (BTAs) are the way forward.' 'They are enablers for our participation in global value chains. Today, around 70 per cent of global trade is tied to these chains.'

'All India Radio Is No Underdog'

'All India Radio Is No Underdog'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

'The largest listenership for Vividh Bharati outside the country is in Spain.' 'The labourers who go there for the tomato-picking season feel cut off from their country and listen to Vividh Bharati to overcome their loneliness.'

Meet Ganga, First Cloned Calf

Meet Ganga, First Cloned Calf

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

The National Dairy Research Institute at Karnal, Haryana, has developed India's first cloned female calf.

India Gate Gets Ready for Republic Day

India Gate Gets Ready for Republic Day

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

India Gate being cleaned by Delhi Fire Service personnel as part of the preparations for the Republic Day parade 2023.

India Rolls Out Next-Gen Rice Varieties

India Rolls Out Next-Gen Rice Varieties

Rediff.com6 May 2025

The varieties will take at least 4 to 5 years to reach farmers after they complete the usual cycle of breeder, foundation and certified seeds.

Muharram Procession On Dal Lake

Muharram Procession On Dal Lake

Rediff.com29 Jul 2023

Muharram processions were seen after 33 years in the Kashmir Valley.

Kashmir Turns Orange

Kashmir Turns Orange

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

As winter approaches, the days get shorter and it's the time when the Kashmir Valley turns orange-red.

'I Can't Keep Shooting My Mouth Off'

'I Can't Keep Shooting My Mouth Off'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

'Modiji remaining healthy and happy is something I pray for all the time.'

New Tata EVs will run 500 km on single charge

New Tata EVs will run 500 km on single charge

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

As battery prices drop, early customers of Tata Motors, which was the first mover in the passenger EV market, could feel let down.

Welcome To The Largest Camel Fair!

Welcome To The Largest Camel Fair!

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

The Pushkar Camel Fair -- also called Kartik Mela or Pushkar ka Mela -- is an annual multi-day livestock fair and cultural fete held in the town of Pushkar near Ajmer in Rajasthan.

Team India's Bus Driver Is From Pakistan

Team India's Bus Driver Is From Pakistan

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

A local newspaper photographer had an unusual challenge -- capturing a photo of an Australian fan. He admitted he had been waiting for an hour but hadn't spotted a single one.

PSLV-C56 Ready For Launch

PSLV-C56 Ready For Launch

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

India will launch the PSLV-C56 carrying DS-SAR satellites from Singapore, along with six co-passenger satellites, from ISRO's Sriharikota spaceport on Sunday, July 30, 2023.

India And Pakistan Enter A Dangerous Era

India And Pakistan Enter A Dangerous Era

Rediff.com15 May 2025

'India for its survival has to change its doctrine from no first use to a pre-emptive attack in case of any hostile move by Pakistan,' recommends Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Melania Trump's Dramatic Appearance At RNC

Melania Trump's Dramatic Appearance At RNC

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

Melania watchers did not expect her to attend the RNC, and her appearance just before her husband accepted the Republic nomination for the November 5 presidential election was a surprise.

'I Used To Be Paid Rs 5 Or 10 To Play For Different Buildings'

'I Used To Be Paid Rs 5 Or 10 To Play For Different Buildings'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

He would often cross the railway tracks next to the Wankhede stadium just to catch a glimpse of the top Mumbai players. Today, a stand at that very stadium bears his name.

Mutual Funds Emerge As Financiers For M&A Deals

Mutual Funds Emerge As Financiers For M&A Deals

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

'Growth for some companies has been hard to come by and this is a smart way to get there.'

PM Museum Salutes India's Space Pioneers

PM Museum Salutes India's Space Pioneers

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

The Indian space programme's remarkable journey is being displayed at the Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya in New Delhi at the launch of its first light and laser show.

After Delhi's sign-in, Bengal only state to hold out on Ayushman Bharat

After Delhi's sign-in, Bengal only state to hold out on Ayushman Bharat

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

According to a parliamentary response by the Union health ministry in 2023, around 654,000 families in Delhi are eligible to enrol under the scheme.

SUVs The Flavour While Small Cars Remain Out of Reach

SUVs The Flavour While Small Cars Remain Out of Reach

Rediff.com29 May 2025

The country's biggest carmaker, Maruti Suzuki India, has raised concerns about the continuing slide in small car sales.

Market Dip Opens Doors for Long-Term Investors

Market Dip Opens Doors for Long-Term Investors

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

Buying stocks during a dip, says Amar Nandu, research analyst, Samco Securities, can lead to higher compounding returns when the uptrend begins.

Khazima Basha, Queen Of The Carrom Board

Khazima Basha, Queen Of The Carrom Board

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

The 18 year old from an impoverished family in Chennai won the Carrom World Cup, but the title has not changed either her or her father, an autorickshaw driver.

STUNNING! Train Passes Through Snow

STUNNING! Train Passes Through Snow

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Umar Ganie captures stunning scenes of a train traveling on the snow-covered Srinagar-Qazigund railway track at Anantnag after fresh heavy snowfall on Wednesday.

Kashmir Wrapped In Snow

Kashmir Wrapped In Snow

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

Scenes from Kashmir, which received fresh snowfall on Sunday.

AI Redefines India's IT Workforce

AI Redefines India's IT Workforce

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

'As more and more work becomes automated and a range of lower-level and higher-level tasks are replaced by AI, the need for a classic command-and-control pyramid structure goes away.'

'Pope Leo Greeted People With A Namaste'

'Pope Leo Greeted People With A Namaste'

Rediff.com17 May 2025

'We had prepared tapioca and crabs for him, and he enjoyed the Kerala cuisine thoroughly.'

A Home That Truly Knows You: Smart Living Is Here!

A Home That Truly Knows You: Smart Living Is Here!

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

The smartest homes are not the ones that dazzle with tech, but the ones that disappear into your daily life while quietly elevating it.

President Murmu Visits Savarkar's Cell

President Murmu Visits Savarkar's Cell

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

In her first engagement in Port Blair, the President laid a wreath at the Martyrs Column and visited the Cellular Jail complex and museum. She also witnessed the light and sound show at the Cellular Jail.

12 Sleep Myths Harming Your Health

12 Sleep Myths Harming Your Health

Rediff.com16 May 2025

So the next time you're tempted to 'power through' on four hours of sleep or binge-watch one more episode, remember: Quality sleep is self-care -- and it's science-backed.

Rocky, Romio Retire As CISF Sniffer Dogs

Rocky, Romio Retire As CISF Sniffer Dogs

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

Rocky and Romio retired from the CISF unit after 10 years, 40 days and 9 years, 6 months of service respectively.

Is there a path for automobiles beyond diesel engines?

Is there a path for automobiles beyond diesel engines?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

'The path beyond diesel is not going to be clear. It is really going to be dependent on applications.'

Indians Spent 1.1 Trillion Hours On...

Indians Spent 1.1 Trillion Hours On...

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

...their smartphones!

'India Is A Bloody Good Team'

'India Is A Bloody Good Team'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

'Representing India is not a joke.'

'Weddings Are As Cinematic As A Sanjay Leela Bhansali Set'

'Weddings Are As Cinematic As A Sanjay Leela Bhansali Set'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

Wedding photography is pushing the limits of creativity with photoshoots around the world.