News for 'Vacation'

I Am Grateful To Be Alive!

I Am Grateful To Be Alive!

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

Sometimes I run past a house where the owner has died. The children are abroad. The doors and windows are closed. That is the case with thousands of homes across Kerala.

'Rs 2 cr' vanity van near Prashant Kishor's hunger site sparks row

'Rs 2 cr' vanity van near Prashant Kishor's hunger site sparks row

Rediff.com4 Jan 2025

Prashant Kishor, founder of the Jan Suraaj Party, has been on a fast-unto-death protest in Patna, demanding the cancellation of the BPSC exam due to alleged question paper leaks. The presence of a luxury 'vanity van' near his protest site sparked controversy, with Kishor arguing that the focus should be on the future of the exam aspirants rather than his personal amenities. The district administration has declared the protest illegal and has threatened action against Kishor and his supporters.

Trump Tariffs: How Must India Respond?

Trump Tariffs: How Must India Respond?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

India should convert the Trump threat to an India opportunity, re-embracing a more liberal trade regime as a way of reviving manufacturing output and exports.

Djokovic wants dancers to perform at tennis matches

Djokovic wants dancers to perform at tennis matches

Rediff.com18 Jan 2025

"I think that we should try to look to connect more with the younger people and bring them in,'

Manchester City's record-breaking splurge in January!

Manchester City's record-breaking splurge in January!

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

Manchester City spent more than 180 million pounds ($223.58 million) -- more than the combined amount paid by the other 19 English top-flight clubs in a relatively quiet window.

Shammi Silva replaces Jay Shah as ACC head

Shammi Silva replaces Jay Shah as ACC head

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

Silva's tenure begins at a pivotal time, with the ACC focusing on the upcoming Asia Cup and striving to strengthen Asia's position as a powerhouse in global cricket.

Katrina-Vicky's London Break

Katrina-Vicky's London Break

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

Bollywood stars are on their year end break already!

Raha Steals Show At Kapoors' X-mas Brunch

Raha Steals Show At Kapoors' X-mas Brunch

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor's little daughter Raha greeted the media with a cheerful 'Merry Christmas' that won everyone's heart!

SC protects ex-IAS trainee Puja Khedkar from arrest till Feb 14

SC protects ex-IAS trainee Puja Khedkar from arrest till Feb 14

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

The Supreme Court has granted anticipatory bail to Puja Khedkar, a former IAS probationer, who is accused of cheating and wrongly availing OBC and disability quota benefits in the civil services examination. Khedkar is accused of misrepresenting information in her application for the UPSC civil services examination, 2022, to get reservation benefits. She has refuted all the allegations against her.

Why are tigers in Maharashtra dying?

Why are tigers in Maharashtra dying?

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

'The true measure of Project Tiger's success is not just rising tiger numbers, but our ability to ensure harmonious human-wildlife coexistence'

Majority of farmers vacate Delhi borders

Majority of farmers vacate Delhi borders

Rediff.com12 Dec 2021

Farmers have taken down their settlements and have vacated the borders around Delhi, which were their protesting sites for the last one year.

My Favourite Oscar Moment

My Favourite Oscar Moment

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

The balance was so perfect in that moment, the irony so rich. Those who cheered on Elia Kazan were cheering on the one quality that made him such a singular artist: He was his own man and not susceptible to groupthink. Those who protested Kazan's presence were protesting that very quality: They were saying that he was too much of an outlier, a wolf in a radical's clothing. Sreehari Nair captures his Kodak moment at the Oscars.

Kohli's homecoming: Delhi aim to end on a high!

Kohli's homecoming: Delhi aim to end on a high!

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

This will be Virat Kohli's first Ranji Trophy match in 12 years.

Will ICC adopt a new system for Test cricket?

Will ICC adopt a new system for Test cricket?

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

'I've been a firm believer in that if you want Test cricket to survive and be alive and thriving, I think that's the way to go.'

The Lady Judge Who Heads Gujarat UCC Panel

The Lady Judge Who Heads Gujarat UCC Panel

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

On the basis of her committee's report, the UCC in Uttarakhand established mandatory registration for marriages and live-in relationships, banned polygamy, and provided equal inheritance rights for women.

Emraan's Travel Diaries

Emraan's Travel Diaries

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

After wrapping up his film G2, Ground Zero, Emraan Hashmi takes off on a holiday with wife Parveen Shahani and son Ayaan.

Delightful Divyanka

Delightful Divyanka

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

Her style is both cute and evergreen.

SC to hear pleas against demolitions after Dussehra vacation

SC to hear pleas against demolitions after Dussehra vacation

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

The Supreme Court on Friday said it will hear after Dussehra vacation the pleas filed by Muslim body Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind and others seeking directions to various state governments to ensure no further demolition of properties of the accused in rioting cases is carried out.

Dhonis enjoy their vacation

Dhonis enjoy their vacation

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

After spending all of the IPL away from wife Sakshi and daughter Ziva in Dubai, Dhoni took them for a holiday to -- where else, Dubai.

Collins taunts 'super drunk' Melbourne fans who booed her

Collins taunts 'super drunk' Melbourne fans who booed her

Rediff.com18 Jan 2025

Danielle Collins will exit the Australian Open as public enemy number one after roasting a hostile crowd at the Grand Slam and the American said following her defeat on Saturday that it was up to the fans if they wanted to repair their relationship.

The major signings in the January transfer window

The major signings in the January transfer window

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

Manchester City's spending of more than 180 million pounds ($223.58 million) was the second-biggest outlay ever worldwide by a club in the January transfer window.

Maha Kumbh stampede: 'Everyone wanted to take a dip at 3 am'

Maha Kumbh stampede: 'Everyone wanted to take a dip at 3 am'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

A stampede at the Sangam area of the Maha Kumbh early Wednesday morning resulted in several deaths and injuries as devotees jostled for space to take a holy dip on Mauni Amavasya. Eyewitness accounts describe a sudden surge of pilgrims, leading to a chaotic situation where many were trampled as barricades collapsed. Scattered shoes, slippers, and clothes at the site speak to the intensity of the stampede. Authorities are investigating the incident and have urged devotees to prioritize their safety.

Where Dua Lipa Dined In Mumbai

Where Dua Lipa Dined In Mumbai

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

On Thursday night, Dua was spotted dining with her boyfriend, actor Callum Turner.

Hindu groups clash in Shimla ashram over ownership row, cops among 7 hurt

Hindu groups clash in Shimla ashram over ownership row, cops among 7 hurt

Rediff.com17 Nov 2024

A dispute between two Hindu groups, the Himalayan Brahmo Samaj and the Ramakrishna Mission Ashram, in Shimla resulted in injuries to seven people, including three police personnel. The clash occurred after members of the Brahmo Samaj entered the ashram premises to perform prayers, which the ashram members objected to. The incident, which involved alleged stone-pelting, has led to the registration of FIRs against seven individuals, including an ABVP leader. The dispute centers around the ownership of the ashram property, which is reportedly worth crores. Both groups have accused each other of attempting to take possession of the property and have called for investigations into the incident.

Hotel Rates Hit Record High In '24

Hotel Rates Hit Record High In '24

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

Driven by a boom in domestic tourism, a record number of weddings in November and December, and a surge in extended weekend vacations.

CT deadlock resolved: Dubai to host India's matches

CT deadlock resolved: Dubai to host India's matches

Rediff.com22 Dec 2024

The ICC is now expected to announce the final schedule of the event with Pakistan expected to host 9 to 10 matches.

Can You Pout Like Priyanka?

Can You Pout Like Priyanka?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

Disha gets glamorous... Sunny is a Punjabi kudi... Trisha holidays in Japan...

Maruti Rolls Out Scheme To Encourage EV Adoption

Maruti Rolls Out Scheme To Encourage EV Adoption

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

MSIL, which currently has a subscription service that allows customers to lease its petrol-run and strong hybrid vehicles on a flexible, long-term basis without ownership commitments, will introduce a leasing service as well.

SoChay Are Married!

SoChay Are Married!

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

The couple tied the knot in a traditional Telugu ceremony in Hyderabad.

Shameful that under your watch...: Kejriwal writes to Shah

Shameful that under your watch...: Kejriwal writes to Shah

Rediff.com14 Dec 2024

AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal has written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah expressing concern over the "deteriorating" law and order situation in Delhi, citing rising crime rates and recent bomb threats to schools and the IGI airport. Kejriwal has sought a meeting with Shah to discuss the issue, calling the city the country's "crime capital". The letter comes ahead of the Delhi Assembly polls scheduled for February 2025.

Collins blows kisses at booing crowd, Sinner through

Collins blows kisses at booing crowd, Sinner through

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

Danielle Collins gave the hostile crowd a roasting after beating local favourite Destanee Aiava in the second round of the Australian Open

This Indian mom leads Aussie kho kho team

This Indian mom leads Aussie kho kho team

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

Sonam said that in a sports-loving and multi-cultural country like Australia it was not difficult to build a team from scratch even for lesser-known sport.

'Lady Don' wanted in Delhi Burger King murder case held in UP

'Lady Don' wanted in Delhi Burger King murder case held in UP

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

Annu Dhankar, who police referred to as 'Lady Don', was nabbed near the Indo-Nepal border in Lakhimpur Kheri in Uttar Pradesh.

The Sanon Sisters Are Do Patti With A Difference!

The Sanon Sisters Are Do Patti With A Difference!

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

In real life, the Sanon sisters -- Kriti and Nupur -- exemplify fun sisterhood.

10 Ways To Spice Your Love Life in 2025

10 Ways To Spice Your Love Life in 2025

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

Your romantic life is about to become a thrilling and touching journey with these simple resolutions, says Sybil Shiddell, relationship manager at Gleeden.

'AI Is Going To Ruin Lives'

'AI Is Going To Ruin Lives'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

'The value of a human being is being lost. That's my biggest worry.'

SC to hear mosque panel's plea in Shahi Idgah dispute on Wednesday

SC to hear mosque panel's plea in Shahi Idgah dispute on Wednesday

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

The Supreme Court of India will hear a plea from the mosque management committee challenging an order rejecting its petition in the Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah dispute in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh on January 15. The Allahabad High Court had rejected the mosque committee's plea, stating that the religious character of the Shahi Idgah mosque needed to be determined. The case involves claims that the mosque was built after the demolition of a temple, a claim disputed by the mosque committee. The Supreme Court will now decide on the maintainability of the mosque committee's plea.

EC to announce Maharashtra, Jharkhand poll dates today

EC to announce Maharashtra, Jharkhand poll dates today

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

While the term of the Maharashtra assembly ends on November 26, that of Jharkhand ends on January 5 next year.

Students, cops clash in Bihar over exam, FIR against Prashant Kishor

Students, cops clash in Bihar over exam, FIR against Prashant Kishor

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

Police in Patna, Bihar used water cannons and mild force to disperse protesters demanding the cancellation of the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) exam held on December 13. The protesters, who were joined by Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishore, attempted to march towards the chief minister's residence, prompting police action. The protesters had gathered at Gandhi Maidan despite warnings from the administration that any demonstration would be considered unauthorized. The district police registered an FIR against 21 known persons, including Prashant Kishore, for organizing the gathering. The protest is ongoing, with students seeking the cancellation of the exam due to allegations of a question paper leak. The government has agreed to meet with a five-member delegation of BPSC aspirants.

Like Kareena's Frozen Face?

Like Kareena's Frozen Face?

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

Shriya enjoys family time... Aahana meets Ranveer Singh... Trisha falls in love again...