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'I don't think I will die so fast'

'I don't think I will die so fast'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

'My wife, family members as well as members of the workers will be trustees.' 'The trust will take all decisions -- no family member can individually take any decision.'

Government overhauls board of Indira Gandhi Centre for Arts, appoints new head

Government overhauls board of Indira Gandhi Centre for Arts, appoints new head

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

Senior journalist Ram Bahadur Rai, former news editor of Hindi daily Jansatta, replaces Chinmaya Gharekhan.

Naga peace solution finds no mention in BJP's state manifesto

Naga peace solution finds no mention in BJP's state manifesto

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

The Bharatiya Janata Party has released its manifesto for the upcoming Nagaland assembly elections, promising a special package for the eastern part of the state and establishment of a board for the holistic development of the region if the party returns to power for the second time in a row.

The Last Double Decker Bus Ride

The Last Double Decker Bus Ride

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

Mumbai bids adieu to its iconic red double-decker buses.

Govt, airlines issue directives amid congestion at airports

Govt, airlines issue directives amid congestion at airports

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

The country's largest airline IndiGo and Air India have asked passengers to reach Delhi airport at least 3.5 hours prior to domestic departures.

People are risking their lives to take selfies with Hawaii volcano

People are risking their lives to take selfies with Hawaii volcano

Rediff.com18 May 2018

Is it even an official disaster if you don't document it on social media? That seems to be the problem in Hawaii as officials are frustrated with people risking their lives all for a selfie. Hawaii's Kilauea volcano has been spewing lava ever since it started erupting on May 3. More than 1,700 local residents have been evacuated from the volcano's East Rift Zone on the Big Island of Hawaii, where lava from 20 fissure vents has destroyed 26 homes. And even now, people can't stop taking selfies with the dangerous volcano and posting them on social media.

Job postings decline in Sep on annual basis

Job postings decline in Sep on annual basis

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

Job postings declined on an annual basis in September but witnessed a marginal uptick compared to August this year, a report said on Tuesday. There was a fall in job postings in various sectors, including media and entertainment, home appliances, shipping and marine, IT and BPO/ITES compared to September 2021. For September 2022, the Monster Employment Index (MEI) showed that there was a 4 per cent decline in hiring activities on an annual basis but a 1 per cent rise on a month-on-month basis.

Ahead of poll, Chh'garh CM announces allowance for jobless youth

Ahead of poll, Chh'garh CM announces allowance for jobless youth

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

It was one of the key promises made by the Congress ahead of the 2018 assembly polls, following which the party returned to power in the state after a gap of 15 years.

T'gana BJP chief arrested, named prime accused in SSC question paper leak case

T'gana BJP chief arrested, named prime accused in SSC question paper leak case

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

The development comes days ahead of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the state to inaugurate various projects.

U'khand forest officials shifted over tree-felling in Corbett

U'khand forest officials shifted over tree-felling in Corbett

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

More than two dozen officials of the Uttarakhand forest department have been transferred following allegations of large scale felling of trees and illegal constructions in Corbett Tiger Reserve's buffer zone.

Nepal crash: Toll rises to 71; search on for missing body

Nepal crash: Toll rises to 71; search on for missing body

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

As two more bodies were recovered from the accident site on Tuesday, the total number of confirmed dead has climbed to 71, Nepal Army spokesperson Narayan Siwal said.

First Bharat Gaurav Tourist train on June 21, to cover Ramayan circuit

First Bharat Gaurav Tourist train on June 21, to cover Ramayan circuit

Rediff.com5 May 2022

The proposed 18-day Bharat Gaurav Tourist train tour has its first stop at Ayodhya, the birthplace of Lord Ram, where tourists will visit Shri Ram Janmabhumi temple and Hanuman temple.

Debris of Myanmar military plane with 116 on board found

Debris of Myanmar military plane with 116 on board found

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

The plane went missing between the southern city of Myeik and Yangon.

Pradip Tripathi moves to Cabinet Secretariat as govt effects major bureaucratic rejig

Pradip Tripathi moves to Cabinet Secretariat as govt effects major bureaucratic rejig

Rediff.com2 May 2022

Senior bureaucrat Pradip Kumar Tripathi has been appointed as secretary (coordination) in the Cabinet Secretariat as part of a major bureaucratic reshuffle effected by the Centre on Monday.

IRCTC to resume serving cooked meals to passengers on trains soon

IRCTC to resume serving cooked meals to passengers on trains soon

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

In a relief for people travelling long distances, the Indian Railways is set to resume serving cooked meals on trains, a service which was discontinued in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

Nepal plane crash death toll rises to 68, 5 Indians among dead

Nepal plane crash death toll rises to 68, 5 Indians among dead

Rediff.com15 Jan 2023

The passengers included 10 foreigners, according to the state-run Nepal Television.

China hangs 'no entry' board outside Tibet

China hangs 'no entry' board outside Tibet

Rediff.com22 Sep 2009

The Daily Express quoted Tan Lin, an official with the business administration office at the Tourism Bureau of Tibet, as saying that foreign tourists would be banned from entering Tibet, but added that those who have already arrived would be allowed to stay.

The odd, odd world we live in!

The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

We live in a wonderfully, weird world and here's the proof of it!

Richard Branson completes spaceflight in his own ship

Richard Branson completes spaceflight in his own ship

Rediff.com11 Jul 2021

Virgin Galactic spaceship Unity carrying a crew of four, including British billionaire Richard Branson, dabbled into space and returned to Earth safely, a live stream of the event showed on Sunday.

Will crisis-ridden Sri Lanka still host Asia Cup 2022?

Will crisis-ridden Sri Lanka still host Asia Cup 2022?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

The economic situation has led to huge protests with demands for the resignation of Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and President Gotabaya Rajapaksa.

British Airways launches daily Hyderabad-London flight

British Airways launches daily Hyderabad-London flight

Rediff.com30 Jul 2013

The daily flights will be operated by a Boeing 777-200 in a three class configuration offering, flat beds in Club World, World Traveller plus and World Traveller seats.

After seers' protest, IRCTC to change waiters' saffron dress on Ramayan Exp

After seers' protest, IRCTC to change waiters' saffron dress on Ramayan Exp

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

'This is necessary for protecting the Hindu religion'

Omicron variant: South Africa decries travel ban by several countries

Omicron variant: South Africa decries travel ban by several countries

Rediff.com28 Nov 2021

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) in a statement urged world leaders not to implement 'knee-jerk' policy decisions in response to the detection of the Omicron variant.

Amid Covid spurt, China to reopen for foreign travellers from Jan 8

Amid Covid spurt, China to reopen for foreign travellers from Jan 8

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

Days after it faced nationwide anti-government protests against its stringent zero-Covid policy, China in a major shift of its coronavirus response policies has announced that it will scrap quarantine for international travellers from January 8 as it reopens its borders and comes out of international isolation after nearly three years.

Nothing To Not Like In The Budget

Nothing To Not Like In The Budget

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

Could it have been more reformist? Of course, but this is an election year Budget, observes Akash Prakash.

Mehbooba hopeful of taking separatists on board

Mehbooba hopeful of taking separatists on board

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

"There is no alternative to dialogue, and somebody has to engage with somebody to find a way out and it stands true for J&K as well," she said.

Badrinath temple opens, 1st prayer on behalf of PM

Badrinath temple opens, 1st prayer on behalf of PM

Rediff.com15 May 2020

Though the crowd of devotees was missing from the opening ceremony, the temple was decorated with 10 quintals of flowers and glittering with lights

India's Winter Olympic contingent COVID-free

India's Winter Olympic contingent COVID-free

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

Wani is a part of the six-member Indian delegation at the Winter Olympics where Jammu and Kashmir skier Arif Khan is the only athlete from the country to have qualified this time.

Gehlot's Mutiny Is A Congress Game Changer

Gehlot's Mutiny Is A Congress Game Changer

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

Ashok Gehlot has proved that a strong state leader can challenge the Congress high command.

Taj hotels' foreign expansion plan back on drawing board

Taj hotels' foreign expansion plan back on drawing board

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

The company divests from properties abroad to focus on its key markets.

'Are you from the land of yoga?'

'Are you from the land of yoga?'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

'If I were to say, I had the best vegetarian food in my life in Vietnam, nobody would believe me.' 'When I proclaimed this to my friends, they didn't believe me. I had to show them the pictures and make them drool!!'

West Bengal received investment proposals of Rs 3.42 lakh cr: Mamata

West Bengal received investment proposals of Rs 3.42 lakh cr: Mamata

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said that the state received investment proposals worth Rs 3.42 lakh crore during this year's business summit. Addressing the valedictory session of the Bengal Global Business Summit, she said that a total of 137 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and Letters of Intent (LoI) were signed for the investments. Banerjee also said that the summit would create 40 lakh new jobs across sectors.

Singapore in the driving seat as it negotiates new F1 deal

Singapore in the driving seat as it negotiates new F1 deal

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

Formula One faces a risk: with Malaysia pulling out of a new deal, they could altogether lose their presence in Southeast Asia, one of the world's fastest-growing regions.

The unexplored foreign destinations that want Indian travellers

The unexplored foreign destinations that want Indian travellers

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

Just an hour or so from the ones we commonly throng to, they promise a lot more for a lot less.

Search team rediscovers 3 lost Chardham trek routes

Search team rediscovers 3 lost Chardham trek routes

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

The 25-member team returned to Rishikesh on Monday after traversing a distance of 1,158 km on foot braving the vagaries of the weather in highly difficult terrain in 50 days.

Now, pay more for your train tickets

Now, pay more for your train tickets

Rediff.com31 Aug 2019

IRCTC to restore service charges on e-tickets from Sep 1; Rs 15 for non-AC, Rs 30 for AC classes.

Du Plessis 'desperate' to return in CPL after concussion

Du Plessis 'desperate' to return in CPL after concussion

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

The South African is leading the Saint Lucia Kings franchise in the CPL, which began on Thursday.

SpiceJet sea plane to take off on Saturday, one-way fare at Rs 1,500

SpiceJet sea plane to take off on Saturday, one-way fare at Rs 1,500

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

SpiceJet will operate two daily flights using wet leased Twin Otter aircraft from Maldivian Aero. PM Modi is expected to inaugurate and travel on first flight.

Sharif to push ahead with China's economic corridor, says PML-N

Sharif to push ahead with China's economic corridor, says PML-N

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will take the USD 60 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor forward with new vigour, vitality and in a rejuvenated manner, ensuring the multifaceted development of the flagship project of China's ambitious Belt and Road Initiative, a top leader of the ruling PML-N has said.

Jamaica's Parchment tracks down volunteer who helped him win gold

Jamaica's Parchment tracks down volunteer who helped him win gold

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

Jamaican sprinter Hansle Parchment, who initially went to an aquatic centre instead of the Olympic Stadium for his race, has now gone viral after he found the volunteer, paid her back and showed her the gold medal he won.