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'Message of 1857 is secularism'

'Message of 1857 is secularism'

Rediff.com11 May 2007

'Sarv Dharma Sambhav is the message of the First War of Independence and we should never forget it.'

India wants purposive dialogue with Pak: PM

India wants purposive dialogue with Pak: PM

Rediff.com15 Aug 2004

In his first address from the ramparts of the Red Fort, the prime minister said the edifice of peace that "we wish to build must stand on the twin pillars of mutual trust and confidence.

Welcome To Dallas Y'll!

Welcome To Dallas Y'll!

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

Dallas is where JFK was murdered. It is also the home of the Gas Money Garage. And a city where 'big things happen'.

Amazing! India's Largest Cannon

Amazing! India's Largest Cannon

Rediff.com4 Sep 2021

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Bismillah Khan: On the shore of the music ocean

Bismillah Khan: On the shore of the music ocean

Rediff.com21 Aug 2006

Ustad Bismillah Khan loved to sing bhajans for children.

1,190 death sentences awarded in India

1,190 death sentences awarded in India

Rediff.com13 Sep 2007

Out of the 1,190 persons who were awarded the death sentence, 45 have been executed since independence while 1,145 including Ashfaq continue to languish in jail.

It's time to go green

It's time to go green

Rediff.com1 Sep 2007

Sustainable homes, writes Radhieka Pandeya, should be built in a manner to create energy within, so they do not need to borrow any from outside.

PM's statement positive: Hurriyat

PM's statement positive: Hurriyat

Rediff.com16 Aug 2003

'We want New Delhi and Islamabad to include Kashmiris in the talks while addressing the Kashmir issue,' Hurriyat chairman Mohammad Abbas Ansari said.

Modi, Rahul prepare ground for battle through rallies

Modi, Rahul prepare ground for battle through rallies

Rediff.com25 Sep 2013

"Rahul is fighting the battle of rallies as an infantry soldier, while Modi as a technician in a thermo-nuclear war."

A third of women married were 18-20 years old

A third of women married were 18-20 years old

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

West Bengal, Rajasthan and Bihar were worst in terms of women marrying at an early age.

Al-Qaeda may be in Delhi: Police

Al-Qaeda may be in Delhi: Police

Rediff.com24 Jan 2003

They could try to disrupt Republic Day celebrations or target Advani and some other leaders, Special Commissioner of Delhi police (Security) S K Kain said.

Text of PM's I-day speech

Text of PM's I-day speech

Rediff.com15 Aug 2005

The text of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's address from the Red Fort on Monday.\n

Mamata picks Red Road for coronation as CM

Mamata picks Red Road for coronation as CM

Rediff.com26 May 2016

In a deviation from the usual venue of Raj Bhavan, the event of May 27, will be held on the Red Road, one of the arterial roads in Kolkata that houses the Fort William where the Army is headquartered. And, it will remain blocked for at least five days, probably more.

Downpour lashes Mumbai, 'orange' alert for Wednesday

Downpour lashes Mumbai, 'orange' alert for Wednesday

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

The weather bureau has issued a red alert for neighbouring Raigad and Palghar districts predicting heavy to very rainfall at a few places and extremely heavy rain at isolated places for Wednesday. An orange alert is sounded for Thane district.

Full text of PM's I-Day speech

Full text of PM's I-Day speech

Rediff.com15 Aug 2006

'Our fortunes and our nation's fortunes are intertwined. And working together, we can make this fortune a glorious one.'

Additional police force withdrawn from Delhi borders

Additional police force withdrawn from Delhi borders

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

To maintain law and order during the farmers' tractor parade, thousands of security personnel had been deployed at several border points.

Saffron flag row: Karnataka MLAs stay put in legislature

Saffron flag row: Karnataka MLAs stay put in legislature

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

Congress legislators spent the whole night inside the Karnataka Legislative Assembly and Council, escalating demand for the dismissal of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister K S Eshwarappa over his statement regarding the national flag.

Amnesic peace pipe with Pakistan

Amnesic peace pipe with Pakistan

Rediff.com20 Aug 2003

Vajpayee to visit Srinagar

Vajpayee to visit Srinagar

Rediff.com15 Aug 2003

The prime minister said the atmosphere is changing in the state.

Tension at Singhu border as 'locals' clash with farm protesters

Tension at Singhu border as 'locals' clash with farm protesters

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

The locals demanded that farmers vacate the Singhu border protest site as they had "insulted" the national flag during their tractor parade on Republic Day.

Who Is Propping Up Amritpal Singh?

Who Is Propping Up Amritpal Singh?

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

The Akali Dal is convinced that Waris Punjab De and Amritpal Singh are part of a bigger plan to create a law and order problem in the state, leading to the imposition of central rule and even the exclusion of Punjab from the Lok Sabha polls as was done in 1991.

Jobs, development, corruption: Buzz words from PM's I-Day speech

Jobs, development, corruption: Buzz words from PM's I-Day speech

Rediff.com15 Aug 2015

The word cloud alongside gives the full break-up of Modi's speech.

'I want my children back'

'I want my children back'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2004

Twitter invokes freedom of expression, weighs legal options

Twitter invokes freedom of expression, weighs legal options

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

The networking giant said it has taken steps to reduce the visibility of hashtags containing harmful content, which included prohibiting them from trending and appearing as recommended search terms.

Highlights from PM Modi's I-Day speech

Highlights from PM Modi's I-Day speech

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

The prime minister touched upon many issues including scrapping of Article 370, triple talaq and many more.

Modi set to deliver his sixth straight I-Day speech

Modi set to deliver his sixth straight I-Day speech

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

This will also be his first August 15 address after coming back to power with a huge mandate.

PM to neighbours: Let's unite to fight poverty

PM to neighbours: Let's unite to fight poverty

Rediff.com15 Aug 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday gave a clarion call to all neighbouring and countries of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation to work "shoulder-to-shoulder" to remove poverty from the region, leaving behind the world of death and killings.

Hansika Motwane's Beautiful Wedding Pictures

Hansika Motwane's Beautiful Wedding Pictures

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

Hansika Motwani got married to businessman Sohael Kathuriya in a lavish ceremony on December 4.

This couple is giving a new life to India's landmarks

This couple is giving a new life to India's landmarks

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

Varsha Nair and Vivek Wagh are painting India on whatever canvas is possible.

COVID: R-Day parade likely to be shorter

COVID: R-Day parade likely to be shorter

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

The Republic Day celebrations at Rajpath next month are likely to witness a number of changes including smaller marching contingents, shorter distance for the parade.

Text of PM's speech

Text of PM's speech

Rediff.com15 Aug 2003

Text of PM's speech.

A land with no borders

A land with no borders

Rediff.com15 Aug 2003

India celebrates 69th Independence Day

India celebrates 69th Independence Day

Rediff.com15 Aug 2015

Stunning moments from across India as it celebrates its 69th Independence Day

PM announces health IDs for all under new mission

PM announces health IDs for all under new mission

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

The health ID will contain information about medical data, prescriptions and diagnostic reports and summaries of previous discharge from hospitals for ailments. The mission is expected to bring efficiency and transparency in healthcare services in the country.

Centre must talk to all: Mufti

Centre must talk to all: Mufti

Rediff.com10 Feb 2003

Water should not divide us: Manmohan Singh

Water should not divide us: Manmohan Singh

Rediff.com15 Aug 2004

Listing water as one of the seven sutras (seven-pillars) for development, the prime minister described it as a national resource that is scarce and should be equitably used.

Independence Day speech will sound poll bugle

Independence Day speech will sound poll bugle

Rediff.com12 Aug 2018

Expect Modi to speak about internal security, terrorism, agriculture, the Triple Talaq Bill, the SC/ST Bill and, of course, the controversial NRC.

JD-U's poor performance in 2020 Bihar polls due to BJP conspiracy: Nitish

JD-U's poor performance in 2020 Bihar polls due to BJP conspiracy: Nitish

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

He reaffirmed that parties opposed to the BJP can win with a "huge majority" in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls if they agree to join hands.