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2019: The year in photos

2019: The year in photos

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

We sorted through countless photographs taken around the world to come up with the top photos of 2019. Together these images tell the story of the year -- capturing moments of hope and heartbreak, triumph and tragedy.

The 10 Most Eagerly Awaited Tamil films of 2015

The 10 Most Eagerly Awaited Tamil films of 2015

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

A look at some of the most anticipated films of 2015.

Corporate transformation? This is what PSU banks need to do

Corporate transformation? This is what PSU banks need to do

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

Today, banks are being asked to discover niche strengths and focus on them

'The human imprint on Yamuna floodplain is now unmistakable'

'The human imprint on Yamuna floodplain is now unmistakable'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

Art of Living's spiritual leader, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, faced the ire of activists and the National Green Tribunal for environmental violations that would occur when an event of this scale - the festival is said to have seen 3.5 million footfalls -- is hosted in an ecologically sensitive region.

Rajinikanth's Kaala Karikalan: Whose story is it anyway?

Rajinikanth's Kaala Karikalan: Whose story is it anyway?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

As superstar Rajinikanth begins shooting his newest film Kaala Karikalan in Mumbai, there is much speculation about which Tamilian ganglord the Thalaivar is bringing to life.

AP: Employees call off stir; power stations resume operation

AP: Employees call off stir; power stations resume operation

Rediff.com11 Oct 2013

Two thermal power stations at Vijayawada and Kadapa went into steam on Friday as power employees in coastal Andhra and Rayalaseema regions of Andhra Pradesh resumed work after calling off their indefinite strike "temporarily" in view of cyclonic storm Phailan.

'What is better than dying for Gangaji?'

'What is better than dying for Gangaji?'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2019

'Two have already sacrificed their lives.' 'How many more shall need to sacrifice before the government listens?' 'Four, five or six? They are ready, waiting.' After Ganga campaigner G D Agrawal's death, a Haridwar ashram's sadhus are on a relay fast unto death.

PM appeals to well off people to give up subsidised LPG

PM appeals to well off people to give up subsidised LPG

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

Modi said the country needs to increase domestic output of energy.

Markets pause after 3-day bull run

Markets pause after 3-day bull run

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

Asian shares ended higher after a string of positive US economic data.

Demonetisation: SC snubs Centre; says people are frantic

Demonetisation: SC snubs Centre; says people are frantic

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

The Supreme Court on Friday dubbed as a "serious issue" the long queues outside banks and post offices and expressed its reservation on the Centre's plea seeking a direction that no other court in the country should entertain petitions challenging the November 8 notification demonetising Rs 1,000 and Rs 500 currency notes.

Can you deliver, Mr Kejriwal?

Can you deliver, Mr Kejriwal?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2015

A week after taking office, Arvind Kejriwal and his ministers have ambitious promises to keep.

'Cauvery dispute will end with this judgment'

'Cauvery dispute will end with this judgment'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

'According to politicians, farmers are the fourth grade citizens of India.' 'We farmers could meet the prime minister and ministers during Congress rule.' 'But none of the BJP ministers want to even meet us.' 'The prime minister has time only for foreigners, but has no time to meet us farmers.'

'Vital to look at Cauvery beyond water disputes'

'Vital to look at Cauvery beyond water disputes'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

'Sharing of water from a river which flows through several states is a crucial challenge which comes in the way of maintaining the spirit of good neighbourly relations.'

The magical Sanjna Kapoor

The magical Sanjna Kapoor

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

After injecting life into Mumbai's Prithvi Theatre and running it for years, Sanjana Kapoor tells Anjuli Bhargava that she is consumed by a new passion -- Junoon.

Impressive debutant AAP finished second in 20 seats

Impressive debutant AAP finished second in 20 seats

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

After garnering 28 seats in an impressive debut, the Aam Admi Party came close to scripting a political history by finishing second in 20 of the 70-seat Assembly, losing some of them with only a narrow margin.

Monastries, Rancho school and a tragic loss

Monastries, Rancho school and a tragic loss

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

'There is a point near the hill where you kill the engine and park your vehicle in neutral.' 'The vehicle automatically slides a few inches, which the locals believe is due to the magnetic power of the hill.'

Pay disparity: Public sector bank officers must get a fair deal

Pay disparity: Public sector bank officers must get a fair deal

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

While the CEO of a public sector bank earns an average of Rs 18 lakh per annum, his counterpart in the private sector earns an average of Rs 3.5 crore.

11 killed, 200 hurt as Kashmir turns violent over Wani's killing

11 killed, 200 hurt as Kashmir turns violent over Wani's killing

Rediff.com9 Jul 2016

Two people have been killed as protesters on Saturday attacked police posts and security personnel in several areas and targeted BJP office in Kulgam as violence broke out in Kashmir Valley, a day after Burhan Wani, a poster boy of terror outfit Hizbul Mujhaideen, was killed in an encounter.

BJP's mega national meet begins on Sunday; UP election tops agenda

BJP's mega national meet begins on Sunday; UP election tops agenda

Rediff.com11 Jun 2016

With an eye on the crucial Uttar Pradesh assembly election, BJP's national executive will begin its two-day meet in Allahabad on Sunday which will be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and party president Amit Shah among others.

Has Modi govt's #GiveItUp run out of gas?

Has Modi govt's #GiveItUp run out of gas?

Rediff.com12 Aug 2015

#GiveItUp but no matching LPG connections for BPL

764,266 consumers step on gas to 'Giveitup'

764,266 consumers step on gas to 'Giveitup'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

Govt diverts Rs 253-crore subsidy savings to the poor.

Review: Maan Karate is a letdown by uninspiring direction

Review: Maan Karate is a letdown by uninspiring direction

Rediff.com4 Apr 2014

The film is all about how a weak, good for nothing is suddenly transformed into a boxing champion by the power of true love.

Check out winning candidates from each phase of polls

Check out winning candidates from each phase of polls

Rediff.com28 May 2019

As the dust finally settles on the outcome of the Lok Sabha elections 2019 and Bharatiya Janata Party along with its NDA allies emerges as the clear winner, here is a list of who won in each of the 7 phases of elections.

Is MCD serious about tacking dengue, ask Delhiites

Is MCD serious about tacking dengue, ask Delhiites

Rediff.com20 Sep 2015

With the national capital witnessing a spurt in dengue cases, the role of civic bodies is being questioned by residents who feel the outbreak of the vector-borne disease has exposed the "ill-preparedness" of the MCD in dealing with the menace.

'With a heavy heart', Karnataka to release Cauvery water to TN

'With a heavy heart', Karnataka to release Cauvery water to TN

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

"Despite severe hardships faced by the government of Karnataka, the state will release water as directed by the Supreme Court," Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said.

Is Modi really interested in saving the Ganga?

Is Modi really interested in saving the Ganga?

Rediff.com6 Feb 2018

'I can assure you the Ganga will be more polluted in 2030 than it is now.' 'What they are trying to do now is clean the Ganga without understanding how to do so.'

IMAGE: Poonam Pandey visits Kumbh mela

IMAGE: Poonam Pandey visits Kumbh mela

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

At Sivagiri mutt, Sonia makes veiled attack on BJP

At Sivagiri mutt, Sonia makes veiled attack on BJP

Rediff.com30 Dec 2015

She said there were attempts to communalise the guru's teachings and this amounts to 'betraying' him.

'Bhashans' alone won't unite Hindu society: RSS

'Bhashans' alone won't unite Hindu society: RSS

Rediff.com15 Feb 2015

'The job of RSS is to unite the Hindu society and make it fearless, self-reliant and selfless,' says RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat

Applauding Superman on screen...

Applauding Superman on screen...

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

...And Jennifer Aniston off it, in Sukanya Verma's super filmi week!

23 dead in 3 days; Kashmir remains on edge

23 dead in 3 days; Kashmir remains on edge

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Normal life has been paralysed due to curfew-like restrictions and separatists-sponsored strike since Saturday.

'No one cares about cricket in the Mumbai Cricket Association'

'No one cares about cricket in the Mumbai Cricket Association'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2013

The campaigning for the Mumbai Cricket Association's biennial elections, on October 18, is approaching the slog overs, and 'Cricket First', which is still at the crease, is launching a fantastic assault, promising voters the best possible value for their votes.

Indradhanush: Rainbow of hope for Indian banks?

Indradhanush: Rainbow of hope for Indian banks?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

Indradhanush-II is likely to chart out the process for resolution of non-performing assets.

Coorg: 50 gorgeous shades of green

Coorg: 50 gorgeous shades of green

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

Coffee is a very small part of the magic that envelopes this beautiful land.

Telangana activists put celebrations on hold

Telangana activists put celebrations on hold

Rediff.com30 Jul 2013

The Telangana Rastriya Samithi and other pro-state activists have decided not to celebrate until the bill is passed in Parliament. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

Assam polls: First-time voters confused over suitable party, candidate

Assam polls: First-time voters confused over suitable party, candidate

Rediff.com4 Apr 2014

While main political parties especially Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party are engaging in high-voltage campaign in Assam, young voters, especially the first timers, sound at a loss about which party or the candidate to choose, as they are hardly convinced about the poll promises and have not been swayed by histrionics of poll candidates.

Two Wars and a Romance

Two Wars and a Romance

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

'On June 15, 1965, Major A K Afridi of the Pakistan army was captured by Papa's 1 Mahar unit near Vigokot, when he accidently walked into Indian territory.' 'While he was being airlifted to Delhi from Kutch, Major Afridi made a request: He wanted to watch Sangam>, the movie starring Raj Kapoor and Vyjayantimala. It was a request that the Indian Army fulfilled.' 'Major Afridi was sent with armed escorts to watch the movie in Ahmedabad and then sent to Delhi for further interrogation.'

Death toll rises to 33 as protests continue to boil in Kashmir

Death toll rises to 33 as protests continue to boil in Kashmir

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

Hundreds others were wounded many of whom received bullet and pellet injuries and are undergoing treatment in various hospitals.

'Happy birthday, Dilipsaab!'

'Happy birthday, Dilipsaab!'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

A look at the top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

India, Lanka to find 'innovative' solution to fishermen issue

India, Lanka to find 'innovative' solution to fishermen issue

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

The two countries also signed memoranda of understanding in education and health sectors after visiting External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and her Lankan counterpart Mangala Samaraweera co-chaired the 9th Indo-Lanka Joint Commission meeting in Colombo.