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Republic Day 2023: Here is govt's proposal for 3 specific tableaux themes

Republic Day 2023: Here is govt's proposal for 3 specific tableaux themes

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

The government, which is celebrating 75 years of India's Independence, has proposed that India@75 tableaux include India's freedom struggle, its achievements, actions and resolves over the past seven decades.

'Working with Dilip Kumar remains an illusion'

'Working with Dilip Kumar remains an illusion'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

'I have admired his performances. To me, they have remained beyond fault.'

Tea Time Recipes: Masala Chai and Healthy Potato Snack

Tea Time Recipes: Masala Chai and Healthy Potato Snack

Rediff.com28 May 2022

To-be moms can enjoy these yummy treats without any guilt.

Survey pegs 2024 economic growth at 6.5%

Survey pegs 2024 economic growth at 6.5%

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

India's economy is projected to slow to 6.5 per cent in the fiscal year starting April but will remain the fastest growing major economy in the world as it fared better in dealing with the extraordinary set of challenges the globe has faced, the Economic Survey 2022-23 said on Tuesday. India's gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 6.5 per cent in 2023-24 compares with an estimated 7 per cent expansion in current fiscal year (April 2022 to March 2023) and 8.7 per cent in the previous year. Like the rest of the world, India too faced an extraordinary set of challenges in tightening financial conditions and supply chain disruptions from a prolonged war in Europe but "withstood them better than most economies", the annual document detailing the state of the economy said.

Chided by BJP MP, Delhi Jal Board official bathes in Yamuna

Chided by BJP MP, Delhi Jal Board official bathes in Yamuna

Rediff.com30 Oct 2022

A senior Delhi Jal Board (DJB) official on Sunday bathed in water taken from a stretch of the Yamuna where the utility sprayed a chemical to dissipate foam in the river.

Who Says Priyanka Is Not Drawing Crowds?

Who Says Priyanka Is Not Drawing Crowds?

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

On Wednesday, December 29, Priyanka reached out to women voters through a Shakti Samvaad in Firozabad asking them to make their elected representative more accountable and steer clear of voting on lines of caste and religion.

Navy's 5 women aircrew conducts surveillance over Arabian Sea, creates history

Navy's 5 women aircrew conducts surveillance over Arabian Sea, creates history

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

In a rare feat, five women officers of the Indian Navy carried out the first independent maritime reconnaissance and surveillance mission in the North Arabian Sea onboard a Dornier aircraft.

Delhi's Chilla border reopens after one farmers' group ends stir

Delhi's Chilla border reopens after one farmers' group ends stir

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

BKU (Bhanu) president Thakur Bhanu Pratap Singh told reporters he was deeply pained by whatever happened during the tractor parade in Delhi on Republic Day.

Army considering 244 women officers for 108 command role posts

Army considering 244 women officers for 108 command role posts

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

A total of 244 women officers are being considered for promotion against 108 vacancies, in various arms and services of the Indian Army, by a selection board, sources said on Thursday.

No info on bodies dumped in Ganga during Covid: Govt

No info on bodies dumped in Ganga during Covid: Govt

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

Responding to a question in the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Jal Shakti Bishweswar Tudu said the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) sought from the state governments concerned a report on the bodies found floating in the river and the action taken or contemplated for ensuring proper handling, management and disposal of bodies for ensuring the protection of Ganga.

Milkha, Chetak, Vayu among people's choice of names for cheetahs in Kuno Park

Milkha, Chetak, Vayu among people's choice of names for cheetahs in Kuno Park

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

The cheetahs have been brought from Namibia as part of India's ambitious programme to bring the big cat back from extinction.

Kavitha leads hunger strike over Women's Reservation Bill

Kavitha leads hunger strike over Women's Reservation Bill

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

A day before her scheduled appearance before the Enforcement Directorate in the Delhi excise policy case, Bharat Rashtra Samiti leader K Kavitha led a hunger strike here on Friday seeking the passage of the long-pending Women's Reservation Bill in this Budget session of Parliament.

Centre puts onus on Punjab for delay in settling Sutlej-Yamuna canal dispute

Centre puts onus on Punjab for delay in settling Sutlej-Yamuna canal dispute

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

The counsel for Punjab told a bench headed by Justice SK Kaul that the state government is very keen to resolve the issue amicably.

Muslim protest against Ritambhara's visit to UK temple turns violent, 1 held

Muslim protest against Ritambhara's visit to UK temple turns violent, 1 held

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

Videos of Tuesday's protest outside Durga Bhawan temple on Spon Lane in Smethwick area of the West Midlands city were circulating on social media overnight, with groups of masked men seen shouting and hurling items. Police officers could be seen holding and pulling some of these masked men trying to scale the temple fence.

An Unforgettable Day For The Indian Navy

An Unforgettable Day For The Indian Navy

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

September 2, 2022 was a historic day in the Indian Navy's history as Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi commissioned India's first indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant at the Cochin Shipyard in Kochi.

Bodies in Ganga: NHRC issues notices to Centre, UP, Bihar

Bodies in Ganga: NHRC issues notices to Centre, UP, Bihar

Rediff.com13 May 2021

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued notices to the Union Jal Shakti Ministry, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, after receiving complaints about several bodies found floating in the Ganga river in the two states.

JD-U wins Hilsa seat by just 12 votes

JD-U wins Hilsa seat by just 12 votes

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

JD-U's Krishnamurari Sharan alias Prem Mukhiya has polled 61,848 votes, while the RJD's Atri Muni alias Shakti Singh Yadav has got 61,836 votes.

Role of 29 MLAs crucial in case of Maharashtra trust vote

Role of 29 MLAs crucial in case of Maharashtra trust vote

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

With uncertainty looming over the Maha Vikas Aghadi government's stability in the wake of Shiv Sena minister Eknath Shinde camping in Gujarat with some party MLAs, the stand of 29 legislators from smaller parties and Independents is likely to be crucial.

15 Actresses Who Dared To Play Mom

15 Actresses Who Dared To Play Mom

Rediff.com8 May 2022

Subhash K Jha looks at actresses who dared play Momma at the risk of getting typecast.

Bommai's election-year budget targets temples, women and youth

Bommai's election-year budget targets temples, women and youth

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in poll-bound Karnataka on Friday sought to woo farmers, women and younger generation with a slew of welfare measures in its last budget in the current term, also earmarking Rs 1000 crore towards development and renovation of various temples and maths in the state.

Bankey Bihari temple plans crowd control measures after stampede

Bankey Bihari temple plans crowd control measures after stampede

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

Temple priest Gaurav Goshwami said limited number of devotees should be allowed inside the shrine at a time and a barrier system should put in place outside it to manage crowd.

Fire at Delhi hospital's ICU leaves 64-yr-old patient dead

Fire at Delhi hospital's ICU leaves 64-yr-old patient dead

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

The fire, apparently caused due to a short circuit, broke out on the third floor of Brahm Shakti Hospital, Pooth Khurd, they said.

Kangana: Nationalist or 'Ultranationist?

Kangana: Nationalist or 'Ultranationist?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

'If you love your nation then you are a nationalist if you are obsessed with your nation, and every single action of yours is directed at its well being every penny that you spend you want your nation and its people to benefit then you are a an ultranationalist'.

Boost biz environment, ensure total coverage of key schemes: Modi to BJP CMs

Boost biz environment, ensure total coverage of key schemes: Modi to BJP CMs

Rediff.com24 Jul 2022

The meeting, which lasted for over four hours, was attended by chief ministers and deputy chief ministers of 18 states.

Naveen's smart move: BJD names BJP leader's bahu as Padmapur by-poll candidate

Naveen's smart move: BJD names BJP leader's bahu as Padmapur by-poll candidate

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

The BJD's candidate selection was based on several permutation and combination, a party leader said adding that apart from being a green horn and a woman, Barsha will get sympathy vote.

How drones can give wings to farmers

How drones can give wings to farmers

Rediff.com13 Nov 2022

So far, the drones that were considered important for the agriculture sector were nature-made winged-insects - a key component of the bee-based natural pollination cycle. The new-age drone is a whirring machine with rotors that can help farmers plan and grow and manage their crops. For the farm sector in India, which has had low levels of mechanisation, the impact of drones can be tremendous. The use of drones can help it leapfrog to modernisation in the same way that mobile phones helped India overcome its traditional lack of connectivity.

India-made howitzer to be used for 21-gun salute on I-Day

India-made howitzer to be used for 21-gun salute on I-Day

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

For the first time, a home-grown howitzer gun will be used for the ceremonial 21-gun salute during the Independence Day ceremony at Red Fort, Defence Secretary Ajay Kumar said on Wednesday.

First look: NTR Jr's Shakti

First look: NTR Jr's Shakti

Rediff.com3 Mar 2011

The film also stars Ileana D'Cruz and Manjari Fadnis.

Flood-prone states rapped for not enacting law on prevention

Flood-prone states rapped for not enacting law on prevention

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

The standing committee on water resources, tabled in Lok Sabha, said only Manipur, Rajasthan and Uttarakhand and erstwhile state of Jammu & Kashmir had enacted legislation, though delineation and demarcation of flood plains are yet to be undertaken.

J-K sacks 4 govt employees, bank manager for anti-national activities

J-K sacks 4 govt employees, bank manager for anti-national activities

Rediff.com15 Oct 2022

The dismissal of the five --most of whom have cases registered against them for terror activities -- was ordered under Article 311 of the Indian Constitution.

A Cooking Pot Saved This Child!

A Cooking Pot Saved This Child!

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

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Was paraphrasing Ambedkar: JNU VC explains her 'caste of Gods' remark

Was paraphrasing Ambedkar: JNU VC explains her 'caste of Gods' remark

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

A day after her remarks during a lecture in which she had said that anthropologically Gods do not belong to the upper caste, Jawaharlal Nehru University Vice Chancellor Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit said it is to the credit of Hinduism that great dissenters from Gautam Buddha to Dr B R Ambedkar are celebrated.

'Budget has long-term vision'

'Budget has long-term vision'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

'There is a vision in the Budget, and the vision is to take India from a largely agrarian, rural economy into a fast-track digitalised economy.'

TV actor Kamya Panjabi joins Congress

TV actor Kamya Panjabi joins Congress

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

Panjabi is known for her work on TV shows like "Banoo Main Teri Dulhann", "Maryada" and "Shakti"

Is Shriya Looking Guilty?

Is Shriya Looking Guilty?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

The week's other releases -- Web series Guilty Minds and theatre release Operation Romeo -- saw screenings for the cast and their friends too.

CBI raids mall linked to Tejashwi; Bihar dy CM denies ownership

CBI raids mall linked to Tejashwi; Bihar dy CM denies ownership

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

The CBI has said the mall belongs to Yadav who has made investment in the project through a company.

'I will fight the Gandhi way'

'I will fight the Gandhi way'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

'I cannot afford to go to court. I cannot afford to lose a case. I will fight the Gandhi way -- peacefully, non-violently, and with determination,' Purshottam Chauhan, a resident of the Sabarmati Ashram, tells Rosamma Thomas. Around him, the homes of former neighbours are rubble. About 300 Dalit families resided within the premises of the Sabarmati Ashram till 2021. Only about 40 now remain.

2022 Flashback...Alia, Lata, Deepika...

2022 Flashback...Alia, Lata, Deepika...

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

Bollywood 2022: An A To E Recap.

After 23 years, Indian Navy deploys women officers on warships

After 23 years, Indian Navy deploys women officers on warships

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

For the first time in 1998, women officers started getting deployed onboard warships but the decision was changed soon after due to certain logistical and other issues.

'Everyone can't be Shah Rukh Khan'

'Everyone can't be Shah Rukh Khan'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

'I would rather focus on the good rather than what didn't happen.'