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Classical ragas, mega drone show at Beating Retreat ceremony

Classical ragas, mega drone show at Beating Retreat ceremony

Rediff.com28 Jan 2023

The ceremony will begin with the massed band's "Agniveer" tune which will be followed by the enthralling tunes like "Almora", "Kedar Nath", "Sangam Dur", "Queen of Satpura", "Bhagirathi", "Konkan Sundari" by pipes and drums band, the defence ministry statement said.

Rahul halts Bharat Jodi Yatra due to bad weather

Rahul halts Bharat Jodi Yatra due to bad weather

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Amid incessant rains, Gandhi resumed the march from Ramban Wednesday morning but inclement weather forced its suspension. The march will now resume on Friday as tomorrow is a rest day.

Buddhism revived under Modi govt: Global Buddhist body; hails India's mission

Buddhism revived under Modi govt: Global Buddhist body; hails India's mission

Rediff.com9 Oct 2022

He recalled PM Modi's message at the United Nations and hailed India's mission "to save the planet from conflict and violence" through the principles of Buddhism.

Nepal elects Ram Chandra Poudel as new prez amid mounting political crisis

Nepal elects Ram Chandra Poudel as new prez amid mounting political crisis

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

With the support from eight political parties, 78-year-old Poudel's victory was certain. His rival Subas Chandra Nebmang had support of former prime minister KP Sharma-led CPN-UML.

Hold elections to avoid jeopardising WC '23: FIH fires ultimatum

Hold elections to avoid jeopardising WC '23: FIH fires ultimatum

Rediff.com17 Jul 2022

Hockey India's situation is expected to be reviewed again in FIH's next executive board meeting.

Police sets up SIT to probe cases against Alt News' Zubair across UP

Police sets up SIT to probe cases against Alt News' Zubair across UP

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

The Uttar Pradesh police on Tuesday constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) for a "transparent" and expeditious probe into cases lodged against Alt News co-founder Mohammad Zubair in various districts of the state, a senior official said.

India downplays China, Saudi absence as G20 events kicks off in Srinagar

India downplays China, Saudi absence as G20 events kicks off in Srinagar

Rediff.com22 May 2023

Delegates of all G20 countries, barring China, arrived in Srinagar on Monday for the third working group meeting on tourism -- a much-anticipated event for which authorities have made extensive security arrangements and spruced up the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir.

100 ASI sites to be lit up as India takes over as G20 president

100 ASI sites to be lit up as India takes over as G20 president

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

Hundred centrally-protected monuments, including UNESCO world heritage sites spread across the country, will be lit up for a week and bear the G20 logo starting December 1 when India will assume the Presidency of influential group, officials said on Wednesday.

8-feet tall Afghan cricket fan struggles to find accommodation

8-feet tall Afghan cricket fan struggles to find accommodation

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

8 feet and two-inch tall Afghan cricket fan struggled to find a hotel room in Lucknow

After ASI's no to Hindu, Jain deities, nod sought for namaz in Qutab complex

After ASI's no to Hindu, Jain deities, nod sought for namaz in Qutab complex

Rediff.com24 May 2022

Delhi Waqf Board chairman Amanatullah Khan in a letter to ASI director general, last week, requested for allowing namaz at the "ancient" Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque in Qutab Minor complex.

Pakistan rout Bangladesh to sweep Test series

Pakistan rout Bangladesh to sweep Test series

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

The visiting bowlers claimed 13 wickets on the final day to win the second Test by an innings and eight runs.

Injured Shakib to miss home T20I series against Pakistan

Injured Shakib to miss home T20I series against Pakistan

Rediff.com6 Nov 2021

The 34-year-old Shakib was ruled out of the ongoing T20 World Cup in UAE after suffering a grade one hamstring injury during the match against West Indies.

Supermodel Moms And Their Gorgeous Daughters

Supermodel Moms And Their Gorgeous Daughters

Rediff.com6 May 2022

Most of these daughters have followed their mothers' footsteps and become models.

Bangladesh clinch first-ever T20 series win against New Zealand

Bangladesh clinch first-ever T20 series win against New Zealand

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

Bangladesh registered their first-ever T20I series win against New Zealand after taking an unassailable 3-1 lead on Wednesday. They defeated the Blackcaps by six wickets at Sher-e-Bangla Stadium in the fourth T20I match of the series.

Farooq Abdullah hospitalised after testing positive for COVID

Farooq Abdullah hospitalised after testing positive for COVID

Rediff.com3 Apr 2021

Abdullah had tested positive for coronavirus on March 30 after which he was admitted to a hospital as a precautionary measure.

India's big guns face the heat in must-win 2nd ODI

India's big guns face the heat in must-win 2nd ODI

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

Trying to pick up pieces after a demoralising defeat, India's decorated top-order will be desperate to change the narrative and give a better account of itself in the do-or-die second ODI against Bangladesh.

Drama. Romance. Whodunits: On OTT This Week

Drama. Romance. Whodunits: On OTT This Week

Rediff.com4 Jun 2022

Sukanya Verma lists out everything you can catch on OTT this week.

Hockey Year Ender 2022: Indian women steal limelight

Hockey Year Ender 2022: Indian women steal limelight

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

India women claim hockey CWG medal after 16 years

PIX: Gully Boy makes history at Filmfare Awards

PIX: Gully Boy makes history at Filmfare Awards

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

Zoya Akhtar's film won an unprecedented 13 awards, the most for any film at any Filmfare awards.

Har Har Mahadev Review: Emotionally-Charged War Drama

Har Har Mahadev Review: Emotionally-Charged War Drama

Rediff.com29 Oct 2022

What makes Har Har Mahadev consistently watchable are the solid performances from its stellar cast, applauds Mayur Sanap.

'Kashmiris would never like to be part of Pakistan'

'Kashmiris would never like to be part of Pakistan'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

'They are worried that the BJP government is trying to reduce Kashmiris as a minority.'

J-K DSP Davinder Singh's gallantry medal 'forfeited'

J-K DSP Davinder Singh's gallantry medal 'forfeited'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

According to the order, Singh was awarded Jammu and Kashmir's highest police award in 2018.

Indian abducted in Kabul: Closely monitoring situation, says MEA

Indian abducted in Kabul: Closely monitoring situation, says MEA

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

According to reports, Bansri Lal Arendeh was kidnapped at gunpoint on Tuesday in the Afghan capital city.

World leaders extend condolences over Morbi bridge collapse

World leaders extend condolences over Morbi bridge collapse

Rediff.com31 Oct 2022

In his condolence message, Israeli Prime Minister Lapid said that the thoughts and prayers of all Israelis are with the people of India following yesterday's devastating bridge collapse in Gujarat.

Nepal: A dramatic political turn amid a turbulent 2022

Nepal: A dramatic political turn amid a turbulent 2022

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

Nepal witnessed political turbulence in 2022 that dramatically turned rivals into allies and throned former guerrilla leader Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' as the prime minister for a third time, as Kathmandu made efforts to balance ties with immediate neighbours India and China with high-profile talks and visits.

'Pro-China' Prachanda returns as Nepal PM for 3rd time

'Pro-China' Prachanda returns as Nepal PM for 3rd time

Rediff.com25 Dec 2022

In a dramatic turn of events, Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist Centre chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' was appointed as the new prime minister of Nepal by President Bidya Devi Bhandari on Sunday.

MP: 9 held for beating 2 tribals to death over cow slaughter suspicion

MP: 9 held for beating 2 tribals to death over cow slaughter suspicion

Rediff.com4 May 2022

The police have arrested nine persons in connection with the death of two tribal men who were allegedly assaulted by a group of people over suspicion of cow slaughter in Madhya Pradesh's Seoni district, an official said on Wednesday.

'Mughals had nothing to do with Mughal Gardens at Rashtrapati Bhavan'

'Mughals had nothing to do with Mughal Gardens at Rashtrapati Bhavan'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

'William Mustoe, the director of horticulture during British rule, named the Presidential Palace garden after the Mughals.' 'He simply kept the name because it was made on the pattern of a Mughal garden.''He simply kept the name Mughal gardens because it was made on the pattern of Mughal garden.'

On day of Modi visit, Chinese-built Lumbini international airport thrown open

On day of Modi visit, Chinese-built Lumbini international airport thrown open

Rediff.com16 May 2022

Nepal's Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba on Monday inaugurated the country's second international airport built by China that will help connect Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha and a major tourist and pilgrimage destination, to Buddhist circuits in South Asia as well as to the rest of the world.

Prachanda takes oath as Nepal's new PM for third time

Prachanda takes oath as Nepal's new PM for third time

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

Prachanda took the oath of office and secrecy from President Bhandari at an official ceremony at Shital Niwas.

49 ODI Centuries: Record Stands Tall

49 ODI Centuries: Record Stands Tall

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

Among his many achievements, his 49 ODI centuries stand out as a testament to his mastery of the format.

Amit Shah to pay first visit to J-K post Art 370 abrogation, security upped

Amit Shah to pay first visit to J-K post Art 370 abrogation, security upped

Rediff.com23 Oct 2021

A thick security cover has been thrown around the BJP office at Jawahar Nagar in Srinagar where Shah is likely to pay a visit.

Nepal's apex court orders appointment of Deuba as PM, reinstates house

Nepal's apex court orders appointment of Deuba as PM, reinstates house

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

A five-member Constitutional Bench of the Supreme Court led by Chief Justice Cholendra Shumsher Rana issued the verdict stating that President Bhandari's decision to dissolve the lower house upon a recommendation of Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli was an unconstitutional act, delivering a major blow to the veteran Communist leader who was preparing for snap polls.

All In The Family In The Name Of Politics

All In The Family In The Name Of Politics

Rediff.com2 May 2023

With some variations, all regional political formations, whether in power presently or out of it, share some common features: Tight family control of the political apparatus, key members in elected or appointed positions, obvious wealth but not quite known sources of income, and family factionalism, sometimes open and bitter, notes Shreekant Sambrani.

Review: MSG: The Warrior Lion Heart is for die-hard Baba fans

Review: MSG: The Warrior Lion Heart is for die-hard Baba fans

Rediff.com8 Oct 2016

If you want to experience torture first-hand, watch MSG: The Warrior-Lion Heart, says Namrata Thakker.

Last body recovered from Nepal plane crash site

Last body recovered from Nepal plane crash site

Rediff.com31 May 2022

Now it is confirmed that all 22 people, including four Indian nationals and three crew members, have been killed in the tragedy.

Hockey India surprised by Batra's 'interference'

Hockey India surprised by Batra's 'interference'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

In his communication, Batra also pointed fingers towards the team management without specifying anything.

'Received death threats after SA's 2011 WC exit'

'Received death threats after SA's 2011 WC exit'

Rediff.com18 May 2021

Led by Daniel Vettori, New Zealand had batted first and posted 221 for 8 in 50 overs. In reply, the Proteas were bowled out for 172 with du Plessis, playing in only his 10th ODI, making 36.

Taliban terrorists or not: Omar on India-Taliban talks

Taliban terrorists or not: Omar on India-Taliban talks

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

"If they are a terror organisation, why are you (GoI) talking to them? If they are not a terror organisation, why are you banning their bank accounts. Why are you not recognizing their government? Make up your mind," he said.

Delhi HC orders Batra to stop functioning as IOA chief

Delhi HC orders Batra to stop functioning as IOA chief

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

On May 25, Batra was removed as IOA chief after the Delhi High Court struck down the post of 'life member' in Hockey India, courtesy which he had contested and won the apex body elections back in 2017.