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The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

The dinner Jill Biden and her husband US President Joe Biden hosted for Indian prime minister Narendra Modi, June 22, at the White House brought together, Indians and Americans from so many firmaments.

Guru grabs big bucks

Guru grabs big bucks

Rediff.com3 Feb 2003

The Punjabis Are Fleeing

The Punjabis Are Fleeing

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

There's an entire gurdwara dedicated to immigration. People present tiny airliner models here in the hope that Waheguru will soon give them a ticket, passport and visa to leave, reveals Shekhar Gupta.

Protests rock Punjab varsity over leaked videos of female students; 3 held

Protests rock Punjab varsity over leaked videos of female students; 3 held

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

The protest was held on the university campus located at Ludhiana-Chandigarh road past midnight.

Adani Saga: Sebi Seeks Overseas Info On FPIs

Adani Saga: Sebi Seeks Overseas Info On FPIs

Rediff.com10 May 2023

Sebi is learnt to have written to several regulators including those in Bermuda, Luxembourg, and Switzerland, seeking detailed information on some FPIs.

Economic Survey paints a sobering picture

Economic Survey paints a sobering picture

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

Overall, the Survey warned that unless shifts in the vision of development were articulated and embraced, the Indian economy would lose the chance to move to a high-growth trajectory.

'Toll on Mumbai trans-harbour bridge should be Rs 500, not Rs 250'

'Toll on Mumbai trans-harbour bridge should be Rs 500, not Rs 250'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

'You need to have enough funds to maintain the primacy of public transport and it should not suffer because of lack of funds.'

'No emergency exit was built inside the tunnel'

'No emergency exit was built inside the tunnel'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

'If you are constructing the tunnel in the Himalayan region, then if you have constructed 10 metres of tunnel, first you will have to do proper treatment and ensure the stability of this constructed structure.' 'You cannot just throw concrete on the ceiling and sidewall of the tunnel for permanent stability. That will not work.'

After historic Moon landing, ISRO launches maiden solar mission Aditya- L1

After historic Moon landing, ISRO launches maiden solar mission Aditya- L1

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

The successful launch of the maiden solar mission of the Indian Space Research Organisation came on the heels of the historic lunar landing mission - Chandrayaan-3.

Meet Shriya Saran's Adorable Daughter

Meet Shriya Saran's Adorable Daughter

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

Shriya Saran's daughter Radha turned one on January 10.

'The roads are blocked with military tanks'

'The roads are blocked with military tanks'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2022

'Those (Russian) fighter jets just drop bombs and fly away.' 'How will they know if a bus is carrying Indian students?'

Beautiful Manish Malhotra Brides

Beautiful Manish Malhotra Brides

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

B-Town's A-list can always count on the designer to make them feel like royalty when they tie the knot and create a look that will supersede all expectations.

A BEAUTIFUL Day in Anushka's Life

A BEAUTIFUL Day in Anushka's Life

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Chitrangda's day out... Amala is in Dubai... Nushrratt goes white...

The Lawyer Who Became An International Supermodel

The Lawyer Who Became An International Supermodel

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

Rahi Chadda was one of the few desi models to attend Milan fashion Week 2022.

Actual Covid cases in India 17 times higher than reported:Study

Actual Covid cases in India 17 times higher than reported:Study

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

The most striking aspect of this study was that a large proportion of the Indian population was asymptomatic for COVID infection and the age group 26-35 had the maximum number of asymptomatic people, the researchers said.

BJP, Congress spar over Rahul's meeting with India-baiting Labour MP

BJP, Congress spar over Rahul's meeting with India-baiting Labour MP

Rediff.com24 May 2022

Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi's meeting with British Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn in London triggered a row back home with the Bharatiya Janata Party asking him whether he endorsed the UK opposition leader's "anti-India" views.

'The Archies grew up in front of me'

'The Archies grew up in front of me'

Rediff.com14 May 2022

Suhana Khan, Khushi Kapoor and Agastya Nanda look cute as part of the The Archies gang. And no one is more thrilled than their families.

#IIFA: 'Vedha helped me unleash madness inside me'

#IIFA: 'Vedha helped me unleash madness inside me'

Rediff.com29 May 2023

The IIFA weekend saw a bevy of Bollywood stars, with green carpet arrivals, performances and awards.

'They would call me kaali'

'They would call me kaali'

Rediff.com3 May 2023

Roselynn Raj speaks about the challenges of being a dusky-skinned model in the Indian fashion industry.

What Yummy Snack Is Akshay Tucking Into?

What Yummy Snack Is Akshay Tucking Into?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

Bollywood works hard but travels harder! Here's bringing you beautiful images from their travel diaries.

Ukraine varsities discouraged students from leaving country: Jaishankar

Ukraine varsities discouraged students from leaving country: Jaishankar

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

In his statement on the situation in the war-torn country, he said that 22,500 Indian citizens have returned safely from Ukraine.

HC upholds extradition of German national facing child abuse charges at home

HC upholds extradition of German national facing child abuse charges at home

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

The high court said there was no infirmity in the order passed by a trial court recommending the extradition of accused Bernd Alexander Bruno Wehnelt to face trial for the offences under the German Criminal Code.

Rahul Gandhi had no political clearance for London visit?

Rahul Gandhi had no political clearance for London visit?

Rediff.com25 May 2022

Another Member of Parliament, Professor Manoj Jha from the Rashtriya Janata Dal, who also went for a function in which Rahul Gandhi was participating in London, had all due permission including -- the due political clearance.

'It was not just an operation against NewsClick'

'It was not just an operation against NewsClick'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

The entire operation was meant to have a chilling effect on independent journalists, those not completely subservient to the regime, the small section still doing what the Fourth Estate should do -- raising questions to those in power.

'I want to tell more and more stories on Indian cinema'

'I want to tell more and more stories on Indian cinema'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

'I didn't want to do a highlight reel with greatest hits of Yash Raj Films.' 'I wanted to do an actual story.'

Malala Graduates from Oxford!

Malala Graduates from Oxford!

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

The 24 year old Nobel laureate celebrated her big day with her parents and husband.

The Tree That Lived For 704 Years

The Tree That Lived For 704 Years

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

The Deodar's lifespan stretched from 1215 (construction of the Qutub Minar) to 1919 (the Jallianwala Bagh massacre). Magnificent and imposing, a cross section of its bark is the piece de resistance at a unique museum of India's forests.

A Different Nobel Prize Ceremony

A Different Nobel Prize Ceremony

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the 2021 Nobel Prizes were awarded in curtailed local ceremonies.

TN's ancient link to Sengol, the sceptre to be installed in Parliament

TN's ancient link to Sengol, the sceptre to be installed in Parliament

Rediff.com24 May 2023

Following the Chola era tradition, the pontiff of the Thiruvaduthurai Aadeenam presented the sengol to the first Prime Minister of India Nehru signifying the transfer of power from the British to Indian hands.

Smoke Spiraling From Manipur Not Visible In Delhi?

Smoke Spiraling From Manipur Not Visible In Delhi?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

There is the problem of regions in the North East being theatre for power-play by nations with borders and influences converging in those parts, which in turn requires a sizable presence of the armed forces, notes Shyam G Menon.

How Did Katrina Spend Her Sunday?

How Did Katrina Spend Her Sunday?

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

What did Bollywood do on the weekend? Take a look.

Students! The Foam Fight Is On

Students! The Foam Fight Is On

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

Students from St Andrews University in Scotland are covered in foam as they take part in the traditional Raisin Weekend on October 18, 2021.

Indian American teen crashes truck into White House barrier, aimed to 'seize power'

Indian American teen crashes truck into White House barrier, aimed to 'seize power'

Rediff.com24 May 2023

A 19-year-old Indian-origin teen accused of deliberately crashing a rented U-Haul truck into a White House barrier told authorities that he wanted to get inside the mansion to "seize power" and "kill" US President Joe Biden, according to media reports.

India's First Sologamy Shaadi!

India's First Sologamy Shaadi!

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

Baroda influencer Kshama Bindu is the first Indian to marry herself and endorse sologamy.

Punjab CM Mann gets hitched to Haryana doctor

Punjab CM Mann gets hitched to Haryana doctor

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

The regular 'band, bajaa, baraat' were missing but the festivities seemed intact as Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann turned groom for his wedding with a doctor from Kurukshetra at his home.

Jacqueline is BACK on social media

Jacqueline is BACK on social media

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

The Sharma sisters holiday in Goa... Raashii in Moscow... Karisma starts a club...

'Yoga a problem-solver': Modi leads Yoga Day celebrations from Mysuru

'Yoga a problem-solver': Modi leads Yoga Day celebrations from Mysuru

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

Thousands of people joined the Prime Minister in the mass Yoga demonstration in Mysuru.

Blood of Chinese can't be shed in vain: Beijing on Pak blast

Blood of Chinese can't be shed in vain: Beijing on Pak blast

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

China demanded that the Pakistan should apprehend and punish the perpetrators to the full extent of the law.

Experts sceptical about CMIE's unemployment data

Experts sceptical about CMIE's unemployment data

Rediff.com3 May 2022

Economists on Tuesday are not convinced about the latest monthly unemployment data released by the Centre for Monitoring India Economy (CMIE), particularly about the statistics of the rural areas. They asserted that it is difficult to get the real picture of unemployment from the methodology used by the CMIE to get the data. The overall unemployment rate in India has increased to 7.83 per cent in April 2022 as compared to 7.60 per cent in the previous month, CMIE said in its report.

Mixing different vaccines produces better immune response: Study

Mixing different vaccines produces better immune response: Study

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

Following up first doses of the AstraZeneca or Pfizer vaccines with second doses of the Moderna or Novavax jabs generates robust immune response against COVID-19, according to a study published in The Lancet journal.