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'We Travelled Peacefully By Road From Imphal To Guwahati'

'We Travelled Peacefully By Road From Imphal To Guwahati'

Rediff.com1 days ago

'People have been facing significant difficulties due to skyrocketing airfares, and road transportation was inaccessible until now.'

8 Outstanding Monsoon Travel Ideas

8 Outstanding Monsoon Travel Ideas

Rediff.com7 Aug 2026

Make the most of the monsoon with these hatke experiences.

Monsoon Getaways Drive Travel Bookings

Monsoon Getaways Drive Travel Bookings

Rediff.com17 Jul 2026

Popular monsoon destinations include Kerala, Goa, Wayanad, Munnar, Mussoorie, Nainital, Bali, Thailand and the Maldives.

Heavy Rains Create Havoc In New Delhi

Heavy Rains Create Havoc In New Delhi

Rediff.com1 days ago

Heavy rains lashed Delhi, triggering waterlogging and traffic disruptions across several parts of the national capital.

What Gandhi's Passport Application Looked Like

What Gandhi's Passport Application Looked Like

Rediff.com4 days ago

Gandhi's 1931 passport for his travel to London was issued in Bombay. It was the last time the Mahatma travelled abroad.

Hey, Isn't that Sergio Gor In A Shikara!

Hey, Isn't that Sergio Gor In A Shikara!

Rediff.com5 days ago

US Ambassador Sergio Gor's Dal Lake shikara ride and remarks on J&K signal a warmer US approach towards the Union Territory.

Sacred Mace Leaves For Amarnath Shrine

Sacred Mace Leaves For Amarnath Shrine

Rediff.com3 days ago

Umar Ganie captures glimpses from the Chhari-Mubarak procession as sadhus and devotees begin the final journey to the Amarnath cave shrine.

Netflix To Release New South Indian Film Every Week

Netflix To Release New South Indian Film Every Week

Rediff.com4 days ago

Netflix India is significantly expanding its South Indian content, planning to release at least one Tamil, Telugu, or Malayalam film every week for the rest of the year, featuring highly anticipated titles like Dhanush's OM - Chapter 1: Udhiram and Vijay Deverakonda's Ranabaali.

The Rediff Podcast: Candice Pinto Spills The Truth About Modelling

The Rediff Podcast: Candice Pinto Spills The Truth About Modelling

Rediff.com21 May 2026

In an industry that thrives on reinvention, Candice Pinto has remained one of the few constants on the Indian runway.

German Footballers Step Up To Cover Fan Travel Costs

German Footballers Step Up To Cover Fan Travel Costs

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

German national team players are reportedly funding bus transport for 600 fans to their final World Cup Group E game against Ecuador in New Jersey, addressing concerns over significantly increased public transport costs during the tournament.

A Mom-Son Japanese Odyssey

A Mom-Son Japanese Odyssey

Rediff.com18 hours ago

Researching Japan was like going down a rabbit hole. There is just so much to see and do, but I finally decided we would stick to the 'Golden Route' of Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto, notes Radhika Mittal.

The Magic Of India's Long Train Journeys

The Magic Of India's Long Train Journeys

Rediff.com11 Aug 2026

Back when India moved slowly, every window seat came with a view, and every rail journey came with excess baggage - food, fears, family drama, points out Ajanta Krishnamurthy.

'If Earnings Growth Returns, Capital Can Flow Back To India'

'If Earnings Growth Returns, Capital Can Flow Back To India'

Rediff.com18 hours ago

'India is vulnerable to the West Asia crisis in three ways: Energy costs, the business Indian companies conduct in the region, and remittances from the Indian diaspora.'

Coolcations Drive Summer Travel Surge

Coolcations Drive Summer Travel Surge

Rediff.com13 May 2026

As temperatures soar, booking queries have surged by double digits -- going up to 125 per cent -- for destinations like Kashmir, Shillong, Gangtok, Munnar, Leh, Rishikesh, Guwahati, Imphal, Kodaikanal and the Andamans.

Fashion Quick Commerce Gets Festive Boost

Fashion Quick Commerce Gets Festive Boost

Rediff.com1 days ago

Qcom platforms are prioritising convenience, selection, AI-driven inventory planning and loyalty rewards over deep discounting.

A R Rahman's Son Injured In Car Accident

A R Rahman's Son Injured In Car Accident

Rediff.com10 Aug 2026

A R Ameen, A R Rahman's only son, escaped with minor injuries after his Porsche was involved in a collision with a cab in Chennai.

Detective Tanya Puri Joins The Traitors 2

Detective Tanya Puri Joins The Traitors 2

Rediff.com10 Aug 2026

Tanya Puri, India's youngest female private investigator, brings her real-life detective skills to Season 2 of The Traitors.

The Big Boom In Gold Loans

The Big Boom In Gold Loans

Rediff.com3 days ago

Gold loans accounted for 41 per cent of retail loan disbursements in FY26, up sharply from 18 per cent in FY23 and 20 per cent in FY24.

At Home With The Most Famous Indian

At Home With The Most Famous Indian

Rediff.com6 days ago

For 17 years, Mani Bhavan was Gandhi's Bombay home and nerve centre of the freedom movement.

Why Slow Travel Is The Best Kind Of Holiday

Why Slow Travel Is The Best Kind Of Holiday

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

There are rewards in the gentle rhythm of travelling with elders. You can actually unwind, relax and chill. You will not need a holiday to recover from the holiday when you return home!

What Makes Padikkal's Test Ton So Special?

What Makes Padikkal's Test Ton So Special?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2026

A maiden Test century is never just about three figures. It is a reflection of patience, perseverance, self-belief and the courage to wait for the right moment.

'Salman Makes A Scene Memorable'

'Salman Makes A Scene Memorable'

Rediff.com1 days ago

'Even if it's just a short moment, he creates something that is pure cinema.'

The Harsh Reality Of Leaving Home Behind

The Harsh Reality Of Leaving Home Behind

Rediff.com10 Aug 2026

Families don't really break apart in a single moment, they just quietly stop fitting under one roof, notes Binu Alex.

Let's Not Get Flattered By Sergei Gor's Kashmir Remarks

Let's Not Get Flattered By Sergei Gor's Kashmir Remarks

Rediff.com5 days ago

New Delhi must look for formal, institutional statements issued directly from Washington rather than rely on casual pronouncements meant for local audiences, notes Ambassador Rajasekhar.

Pallaburusu Director Uday Chauhan: 'Have Seen Parents Neglected In Villages'

Pallaburusu Director Uday Chauhan: 'Have Seen Parents Neglected In Villages'

Rediff.com6 days ago

'I was thinking how can I do something for these lonely, aging people in the villages. The parents stay and the children leave for a better future.'

Who Derailed Tarique Rahman's India Visit?

Who Derailed Tarique Rahman's India Visit?

Rediff.com19 hours ago

Who is running the show in Dhaka? This kind of flip-flop, culminating in a last-minute decision to skip a maiden visit, can happen only when the remote is in the hands of one of the competing lobbies within the BNP -- one that appears determined to play a game of chess with India.

Priyanka Chopra's Warm Birthday Wish For Varanasi Co-Star Mahesh Babu

Priyanka Chopra's Warm Birthday Wish For Varanasi Co-Star Mahesh Babu

Rediff.com10 Aug 2026

Priyanka Chopra celebrated co-star Mahesh Babu's birthday by sharing a behind-the-scenes photograph from their upcoming film Varanasi.

'Fans Demanded Mirzapur The Movie'

'Fans Demanded Mirzapur The Movie'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2026

'We thought if we made the show, people could get into it.'

Keralam shocker: Girl, 13, plots kin's murder, 3 minor boys execute killing

Keralam shocker: Girl, 13, plots kin's murder, 3 minor boys execute killing

Rediff.com7 days ago

A 13-year-old girl in Keralam is suspected of playing a key role in the murder of her elderly relative, Sivankutty, with her minor boyfriend and two friends allegedly carrying out the crime. The teenagers reportedly planned the murder to steal gold and money for a high-end mobile phone and a motorbike. The boyfriend allegedly made a video call to the girl during the assault, showing her the killing. All four minors have been apprehended, and investigations are ongoing, with a possible 'bad touch' revenge motive also being explored alongside the primary theft motive.

What Makes Soundous Moufakir Just Right For The Traitors 2

What Makes Soundous Moufakir Just Right For The Traitors 2

Rediff.com5 Aug 2026

Moroccan-French model-turned-actress Soundous Moufakir is set to bring her fierce competitive spirit and strategic mind to The Traitors Season 2.

China's Hydropower Plants: Why India Must Be Concerned

China's Hydropower Plants: Why India Must Be Concerned

Rediff.com17 Aug 2026

It is very unfortunate that China has decided to proceed with the controversial mega hydropower plants(despite the apparent opposition of many scientists in China). Why is Delhi silent about the development? asks Claude Arpi.

Glimpses Of Monsoon Mayhem

Glimpses Of Monsoon Mayhem

Rediff.com23 Jul 2026

The southwest monsoon has intensified across India, bringing heavy to extremely heavy rainfall and prompting red alerts for several states, alongside concerns over landslides and urban flooding.

Has Trump Chosen Pakistan Over India?

Has Trump Chosen Pakistan Over India?

Rediff.com6 days ago

We are back to the 1971 moment with both China and the US supporting Pakistan, asserts Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Will Khalifa 2: The Legacy Be Made? Because...

Will Khalifa 2: The Legacy Be Made? Because...

Rediff.com1 days ago

If Khalifa: The Ruler continues to bleed at the box office, the odds of a big-budget sequel materialising drop to practically zero. The harsh reality of franchise filmmaking is incredibly simple: If the 'ruler' fails to conquer, absolutely no one is going to care about the 'legacy', no matter how many superstars you cram onto a poster.

Is India Ready For Digital NEET?

Is India Ready For Digital NEET?

Rediff.com7 days ago

Computer-based testing can make the examination more secure and transparent. Ensuring equal opportunities to prepare will make it fair as well. India needs both, suggests Dibyasree Ganguly.

Why India Got Freedom At The Stroke of Midnight

Why India Got Freedom At The Stroke of Midnight

Rediff.com14 Aug 2026

August 15 was the date of India's Independence, so why did transfer of power happen at the stroke of midnight August 14-15?

Youth Protest: 'How Can You Torture, Pull Someone's Hair, Drag Them, Tear Their Clothes?'

Youth Protest: 'How Can You Torture, Pull Someone's Hair, Drag Them, Tear Their Clothes?'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2026

'They were hitting students. They are not just students, they are the youth, they are the future. You cannot destroy our future.' LGBTQIA+ activist and makeup artiste Jaanmoni Das, who participated in the youth protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, recounts her experience on The Rediff Podcast.

Summer Travel Costs Soar For Indians

Summer Travel Costs Soar For Indians

Rediff.com6 May 2026

Airfares to Southeast Asia have surged 25 to 30 per cent, driven by high demand and limited airline seat capacity.

Indians' overseas travel spending dips to $1.09 billion in March amidst rupee depreciation concerns

Indians' overseas travel spending dips to $1.09 billion in March amidst rupee depreciation concerns

Rediff.com24 May 2026

Overseas travel spending by Indians, including holiday trips, decreased by $212.43 million to $1.09 billion in March compared to February, according to the Reserve Bank of India's latest data.

India Plans 300 Satellites, Space Station By 2035

India Plans 300 Satellites, Space Station By 2035

Rediff.com10 Aug 2026

'The prime minister has given us the task of taking at least 300 satellites to orbit in the next five to six years.'