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'My grandfather was a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi'

'My grandfather was a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

How a half-Norwegian designer found her roots in India.

PIX: Shamita Shetty, Malaika Arora Khan at 9th Zee Gold Awards

PIX: Shamita Shetty, Malaika Arora Khan at 9th Zee Gold Awards

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

Check out the pictures of the gorgeous ladies.

'The Chinese air force is no threat'

'The Chinese air force is no threat'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

'Our air force can strike them with impunity.'

'BJP could do better fighting on local issues'

'BJP could do better fighting on local issues'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2019

'You have to work for the development of the people; stay connected with them; be available for your voters so they can come to you for redressal of their problems and don't rely on the brand equity of the central government.'

Asia's Top 10 destinations for 2018

Asia's Top 10 destinations for 2018

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

Lonely Planet unveiled its list of Asia's Top 10 destinations for 2018.

15 killed in landslide; over 50 missing as rains pound Kerala

15 killed in landslide; over 50 missing as rains pound Kerala

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

The incident is said to have occurred in the wee hours when a huge mound of earth fell on the 'row houses' and two children and five women were among the deceased, most of whom were plantation workers from neighbouring Tamil Nadu.

There Is No One Indian Cuisine

There Is No One Indian Cuisine

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

Each region in India has its own culinary narrative that speaks through its distinct dishes. Each cuisine packs within itself, textures, layers, ideas and historical nuggets so that all of Indian food cannot be pigeonholed together to say that there is one Indian cuisine. A fascinating extract from Sonal Ved's Whose Samosa Is It Anyway?.

IMAGES: Sonal dons a see-through skirt!

IMAGES: Sonal dons a see-through skirt!

Rediff.com18 Aug 2011

Here are glimpses of Rina Dhaka's feminine fantasies, showcased on Day One of Lakme.

When Bollywood sees RED!

When Bollywood sees RED!

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

Is this Bollywood's favourite colour?

Can more disasters happen in Uttarakhand?

Can more disasters happen in Uttarakhand?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

'Above 2,000 metres the gradient of the Himalayas is very steep and if you build any infrastructure (roads, dams, hydro power projects) in these regions, it will not be able to sustain these events (the onslaught of debris that comes down with great speeds).'

Lockdown, labour exodus dampen mango trade in Maharashtra, Gujarat

Lockdown, labour exodus dampen mango trade in Maharashtra, Gujarat

Rediff.com13 May 2020

Export of mango, especially alphonso, to European countries has been negligible this season; shipments to the Gulf fell 40-50 per cent.

2021 will be under 2020's shadow

2021 will be under 2020's shadow

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

'In the real economy, the scars of the pandemic will continue to define 2021.' 'It is still hard to tell the effect on unemployment, migrant workers, poverty, and the informal sector of the lockdown and of the pandemic,' observes Mihir S Sharma.

How NaMo's DeMo inspired designer Althea Krishna

How NaMo's DeMo inspired designer Althea Krishna

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

Althea Krishna's collection inspired by the defunct 500 and 1,000 notes was showcased at Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2017.

'UP voters are not going to forget Covid trauma'

'UP voters are not going to forget Covid trauma'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

'Every family in UP has been deeply affected in this second wave.' 'It has only been denial, denial, and denial by the incumbent CM.'

8 reasons why you should head to Rashtrapati Bhavan's Mughal Garden

8 reasons why you should head to Rashtrapati Bhavan's Mughal Garden

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

Calling out to all those who love nature and flowers! Rashtrapati Bhavan's lush green Mughal Garden in Delhi is all set to welcome visitors from Wednesday. Visitors will be in for a treat as there will be 70 varieties of seasonal flowers, including specially imported flowers from the Netherlands and Japan from February 6 to March 10. Take a look at what's bloomin'.

Southwest monsoon has been fairly normal this year: IMD

Southwest monsoon has been fairly normal this year: IMD

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

Sowing had started on a sluggish note in several parts of the country because of delay in the onset of the monsoon but has picked up pace subsequently as the rains progressed and performed appreciably well in August.

Inside the dazzling, weird world of bodypainting

Inside the dazzling, weird world of bodypainting

Rediff.com2 Aug 2017

Welcome to the World Bodypainting Festival in Klagenfurt, Austria. The festival is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year and here are some of the most dazzling artworks on display.

'China only understands strength'

'China only understands strength'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

'If you behave like a nail, the adversary will behave like a hammer.'

Dhanteras 2020: Gold, silver sales down up to 35%

Dhanteras 2020: Gold, silver sales down up to 35%

Rediff.com14 Nov 2020

The second day of pre-Diwali Dhanteras witnessed a tepid response from shoppers on Friday as gold and silver sales have likely to be fallen by up to 35 per cent year-on-year due to high prices and COVID-19 induced financial distress, although consumers moved to online buying to make most of the festival, jewellers said. The buying was heavily restricted to light weight jewellery, coins and precious stones due to lower purchasing power and high gold rates, they said. Due to the fear of coronavirus infection, many customers who had booked in advance were taking delivery of wedding orders on Friday, while some were seen buying safely through online brands like Tanishq and Melorra.

We won't see the likes of Aretha Franklin again

We won't see the likes of Aretha Franklin again

Rediff.com1 Sep 2018

To say Aretha ticked all the boxes when it came to voice technique is like calling Cristiano Ronaldo an efficient footballer, says Kanika Datta.

India developing missile to target all of China: US experts

India developing missile to target all of China: US experts

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

India's nuclear strategy, which has traditionally focused on Pakistan, now appears to place increased emphasis on China, the two experts claimed.

False assertions: India condemns UK lawmakers' debate on farmers' stir

False assertions: India condemns UK lawmakers' debate on farmers' stir

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

The Indian High Commission made its displeasure known despite the British government earlier reiterating that the three New Delhi laws on agricultural reform were a "domestic matter".

Army Chief to visit Nepal with an aim to reset ties

Army Chief to visit Nepal with an aim to reset ties

Rediff.com25 Oct 2020

The Chief of Army Staff is scheduled to hold extensive talks with the top civilian and military brass of Nepal including his counterpart General Purna Chandra Thapa on a range of key issues such as further boosting the management of the nearly 1,800 km-long border between the two countries.

'You cannot trust the Chinese!'

'You cannot trust the Chinese!'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

'We should have seen these signals and reacted earlier.' 'We miss out on a certain strategic advantage by arriving late on the scene.'

Sexy Kelly Brook has 'best bikini bod'!

Sexy Kelly Brook has 'best bikini bod'!

Rediff.com1 Aug 2011

Curvy Kelly Brook has outshined Jennifer Lopez and Pippa Middleton to win a poll for the best bikini body.

When Nehru rebuffed China's demand for Ladakh

When Nehru rebuffed China's demand for Ladakh

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

The Indians felt that if they acceded to Chinese claims in Ladakh, Beijing would simply be emboldened to press for further concessions in the future. A revealing excerpt from India And The Cold War.

Modi, Putin hold talks to boost cooperation with sanctions-hit Russia

Modi, Putin hold talks to boost cooperation with sanctions-hit Russia

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday held talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to further boost cooperation between the two strategic partners in crucial sectors like defence, energy and trade at a time when Russian economy was facing Western sanctions.

Such hullabaloo over INS Vishal!

Such hullabaloo over INS Vishal!

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

The navy wants to spend Rs 40,000 crore on INS Vishal, a choice the army and air force oppose. This is as much about turf as about funding. explains Ajai Shukla.

US imposes sanctions against Russian oligarchs, government officials

US imposes sanctions against Russian oligarchs, government officials

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

The measures announced by the Treasury Department were also aimed at 17 senior Russian government officials. The state-owned Russian weapons trading company, Rosoboronexport, which has long-standing ties to Syria and its subsidiary, Russian Financial Corporation Bank were also targeted under new sanctions.

Time on China's side as world faces unprecedented turbulence: Xi

Time on China's side as world faces unprecedented turbulence: Xi

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

Xi spoke of the importance of implementing the new development philosophy and advancing the new development paradigm of "dual circulation" in the country's new development phase to ensure a good start for the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25) period.

Now, jumbos get ambulance service in Kerala

Now, jumbos get ambulance service in Kerala

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

Elephants in Kerala will soon have the luxury of 'ambulance' service to transport sick and injured jumbos.

How India is reshaping global film industry

How India is reshaping global film industry

Rediff.com1 Oct 2010

Endhiran cleverly blends Eastern talent with Western expertise to co-create a seamless viewing experience that no single region could have concocted on its own, says Dr Simone Ahuja and Navi Radjou.

Hungry kya? MTR may have something for you

Hungry kya? MTR may have something for you

Rediff.com19 May 2017

MTR re-positions its brand to cater early morning to the hungry urban young. It has launched a range of breakfast foods to pave the way for future product and brand transformation.

Navy, Coast Guard rescue 317 from 2 barges that went adrift

Navy, Coast Guard rescue 317 from 2 barges that went adrift

Rediff.com18 May 2021

There is no word yet on the progress of rescue operations for the accommodation barge SS-3 and the Sagar Bhushan oil rig.

R-Infra commissions power line

R-Infra commissions power line

Rediff.com3 May 2011

The 103-km line was commissioned three months after commissioning of the first line.

North Korea test-fires ballistic missile; draws global ire

North Korea test-fires ballistic missile; draws global ire

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

North Korea on Wednesday test-fired a ballistic missile towards the Sea of Japan.

Japan coronavirus cases hit 1,000 mark as Tokyo insists Olympics on track

Japan coronavirus cases hit 1,000 mark as Tokyo insists Olympics on track

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

Japan's confirmed coronavirus infections rose above 1,000 as Olympics organisers dismissed speculation that the Tokyo Summer Games could be cancelled.

Maharashtra in beginning of second Covid wave: Centre

Maharashtra in beginning of second Covid wave: Centre

Rediff.com16 Mar 2021

Maharashtra is in the beginning of a second COVID-19 wave, a central team report has said, highlighting that there is very limited active effort to track, test, isolate cases and quarantine contacts, and there is no adherence to COVID appropriate behaviour among people in rural and urban areas in the state.

China-Pak air exercise; Cause for worry?

China-Pak air exercise; Cause for worry?

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

'There is much to glean from such exercises. And make it known that we are ready to take them on together!', says Air Commodore Nition Sathe (retd).

Singapore to use IAF station to train personnel

Singapore to use IAF station to train personnel

Rediff.com25 Nov 2005

Singapore to use IAF station to train personnel