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A Shikhara Ride On Frozen Dal Lake

A Shikhara Ride On Frozen Dal Lake

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

Parts of the Dal Lake froze as Srinagar recorded minus 4.8 degrees Celsius on Tuesday, January 2, 2024.

'India one of the attractive markets for AI-led solutions'

'India one of the attractive markets for AI-led solutions'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

'The country is a good test bed for enterprise adoption, but to scale rapidly, companies will need to look outside the country for customers.'

Brrrr... It's Freezing In North India

Brrrr... It's Freezing In North India

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

Residents of North India battle freezing conditions.

'EVs are the only way to decarbonise'

'EVs are the only way to decarbonise'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

About 99,165 electric cars were sold in India in 2024, but electric car penetration -- share of electric car sales in total sales -- was just about 2.5 per cent.

Car sales drive up thanks to wedding season, rural buy

Car sales drive up thanks to wedding season, rural buy

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

Auto majors report positive sales figs for November.

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.

35 Years After IPKF's Return, Tamil Politics Has Changed

35 Years After IPKF's Return, Tamil Politics Has Changed

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

Since the IPKF's withdrawal from Sri Lanka in March 1990, the LTTE's once-powerful influence in Tamil Nadu has faded.

Retail Investors Bear Brunt Of Market Crash

Retail Investors Bear Brunt Of Market Crash

Rediff.com15 Mar 2025

Retail investors have been the hardest hit in the recent market downturn, with stocks where they hold over 20% falling 45% from their 52-week highs.

Reaching For The Stars: From Village Boy To ISRO Chief

Reaching For The Stars: From Village Boy To ISRO Chief

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

His village didn't have a school so he went to school in a neighbouring village and often studied by kerosene light.

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.

'Game Will Be Won Or Lost On How We Handle Spin'

'Game Will Be Won Or Lost On How We Handle Spin'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

'Especially in the middle overs. That's going to be a key challenge.'

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.

Time For Pak Army Chief To Shuffle Generals

Time For Pak Army Chief To Shuffle Generals

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

Two important Corps Commands at Multan and Bahawalpur, as also the posts of Adjutant General and Quartermaster General at General Headquarters now stand vacant, reveals Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W.

What's Indian Army Doing In Alaska?

What's Indian Army Doing In Alaska?

Rediff.com30 Sep 2023

Soldiers from the Indian and US armies carried out a joint tactical exercise in Alaska as part of Exercise Yudh Abhyas.

'Landmark Moment For Capital Market'

'Landmark Moment For Capital Market'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

DIIs owned equities worth Rs 73.5 trillion, just 1.9 per cent less than FPIs. This marks a significant change from a decade ago.

Brrrr... Everything Is Frozen!

Brrrr... Everything Is Frozen!

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

Tourists amaze at the frozen waterfall of Drung near Baramulla. The waterfall has completely frozen due to freezing temperatures.

ITBP Jawans Perform Daredevil Stunts

ITBP Jawans Perform Daredevil Stunts

Rediff.com11 Nov 2023

The 62nd Raising Day of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force was commemorated with great enthusiasm at the Seema Dwar in Dehradun.

Kashmir Wrapped In Snow

Kashmir Wrapped In Snow

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

Scenes from Kashmir, which received fresh snowfall on Sunday.

Want To Take Your Parents For A Holiday?

Want To Take Your Parents For A Holiday?

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

From specialised senior-friendly tours to redesigned hotel amenities, hotels are becoming increasingly attuned to the unique requirements of elderly travellers.

It's Time to Update Army Regiment Names

It's Time to Update Army Regiment Names

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

>The Indian Army still uses old British-era names and recruits soldiers based on caste or region, which hurts national unity, argues Colonel K Thammayya Udupa (retd).

The Gorgeous Lavender Fields Of Kashmir Valley

The Gorgeous Lavender Fields Of Kashmir Valley

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

Lavender cultivation employs around 5,000 farmers and young entrepreneurs in geographically remote areas of Kashmir.

Amarnath Yatra Pilgrims Arrive In Kashmir

Amarnath Yatra Pilgrims Arrive In Kashmir

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

The first batch of pilgrims reached Kashmir on Friday for the annual Amarnath Yatra, beginning Saturday, with J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha flagging off 4,603 yatris in the morning from the Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas base camp in Jammu under a tight security cover.

'Plane Was Completely Destroyed'

'Plane Was Completely Destroyed'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

'After the plane collided with the wall, passengers were thrown out of the aircraft.'

The First Person To Run Across Africa

The First Person To Run Across Africa

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

A British man who calls himself the 'Hardest Geezer' has become the first person to run the entire continent of Africa after a gruelling challenge that has taken 352 days.

'Markets Are Testing Investors' Patience'

'Markets Are Testing Investors' Patience'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

'This is also a time when you realise that short-term trading and dabbling in derivatives may result in financial losses.'

Indian Soldiers In Action!

Indian Soldiers In Action!

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

Exercise Harimau Shakti began at the Umroi Cantonment in Meghalaya on October 23, 2023 and will conclude on Sunday, November 5, 2023. Nearly 120 military personnel from India and Malaysia are taking part in the exercise, which aims to strengthen military capabilities and enhance the synergy between the two nations.

Remember Smart Cities? What Happened?

Remember Smart Cities? What Happened?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

Among the cities that have fully implemented their projects are Agra, Varanasi, Madurai, Coimbatore, Udaipur, Pune, Surat, and Vadodara

Indian Military Is Fighting Fit!

Indian Military Is Fighting Fit!

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

Glimpses from KAVACH, a joint military exercise conducted by the Andaman and Nicobar Command involving the army, navy, air force and coast guard.

'Budget Could Trigger Market Revival'

'Budget Could Trigger Market Revival'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

'The Budget must be pro-growth, focusing on infrastructure creation while also managing the fiscal deficit.'

BSF Lady Commandos Ready To Take Charge

BSF Lady Commandos Ready To Take Charge

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

The important and courageous task of guarding the border, which used to be particularly bestowed on men, is now being assigned to women.

'2025 Is Year To Keep Expectations Low'

'2025 Is Year To Keep Expectations Low'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

'Stay disciplined, and remain invested.' 'Volatile times are the best to invest in structural opportunities at the right price.'

When Pope Leo XIV Visited Kerala

When Pope Leo XIV Visited Kerala

Rediff.com13 May 2025

'I remember our priests saying that he liked sea food. So, they cooked sea food for him without masala and spice.' 'It seems he enjoyed Kerala food very much.'

What EVs need for catching up with ICE-run cars

What EVs need for catching up with ICE-run cars

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

'Currently, EVs are about 30-50 per cent more expensive than ICE vehicles. I believe the inflection point for EVs will come when this price gap narrows to 20-25 per cent. That's when people will start coming in.'

All Set For Nag Panchami

All Set For Nag Panchami

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

The Dahitule family from Lalbaug in north central Mumbai have come up with snake idols made from mud as a more environment-friendly option.

Ahead of Modi-Trump meet, India revamps tariff structure

Ahead of Modi-Trump meet, India revamps tariff structure

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

Anticipating US action on tariffs, India seems to have made the first move by revamping its tariff structure by reducing the slabs to eight rates, points out Mukesh Butani.

'I Am Over The Moon'

'I Am Over The Moon'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2024

'What a beautiful journey this film has had!'

'Am Playing Someone Very Different From Me'

'Am Playing Someone Very Different From Me'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

'Each film is a lifetime's worth of experience and I've learnt so much from all of the films I've done.'

Mumbai All Set to Celebrate Dahi Handi

Mumbai All Set to Celebrate Dahi Handi

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

Dahi Handi is celebrated on the day after Krishna Janmashtami. Young men and boys in the city create human pyramids to try and break a pot strung high up above them.

Food Trends At Weddings Reach New Heights

Food Trends At Weddings Reach New Heights

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

Customised restaurant recreations, cafe setups, pop-ups by Michelin-star chefs, bespoke table linens with monograms and couple-themed hashtags.

Audi shrugs off last year, plans to step on the gas

Audi shrugs off last year, plans to step on the gas

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

Audi plans to focus the Indian market, including deepening market penetration and increasing sales volume.