News for 'Winter Sun'

Modi Meets 1st Hindu Head Of US Intelligence

Modi Meets 1st Hindu Head Of US Intelligence

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

Modi is the fourth foreign leader hosted by Trump in the weeks after his inauguration last month.

'Weddings Are As Cinematic As A Sanjay Leela Bhansali Set'

'Weddings Are As Cinematic As A Sanjay Leela Bhansali Set'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

Wedding photography is pushing the limits of creativity with photoshoots around the world.

Upper castes should handle tribal affairs, says Union minister, courts row

Upper castes should handle tribal affairs, says Union minister, courts row

Rediff.com2 Feb 2025

Union Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas Suresh Gopi has stirred controversy by suggesting that members of the "upper castes" should handle the tribal affairs portfolio. Gopi, an actor-turned-politician, argued that true progress in tribal welfare would only be achieved under the leadership of individuals from "upper castes." His comments have been met with widespread criticism, including from CPI state secretary Benoy Viswam and prominent tribal leader C K Janu.

Shinde wants home, talks underway on portfolio allocation: Sena MLA

Shinde wants home, talks underway on portfolio allocation: Sena MLA

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

Asked to whom the demand was made, Gogavale said it was probably Prime Minister Narendra Modi or Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

PE investment hits $30.89 bn, up 22.7%

PE investment hits $30.89 bn, up 22.7%

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

Private equity (PE) activity in India between January and November 2024 recorded a total value of $30.89 billion across 1,022 deals, a 22.7 per cent increase in value and an 18.4 per cent rise in deal count compared to $25.17 billion across 863 deals during the same period in 2023. Notable large deals during the period include Walton Street India Investment Advisors at $1.5 billion, and KiranaKart Technologies at $1.35 billion.

Recipe: Sarson Ka Saag & Makki Ki Roti

Recipe: Sarson Ka Saag & Makki Ki Roti

Rediff.com2 Feb 2025

Corn rotis fried in ghee with white butter-topped mustard greens has a firm place in culinary heaven.

Avian flu? 4 lakh chicken die in Andhra district

Avian flu? 4 lakh chicken die in Andhra district

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

Nearly four lakh chickens have died in West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh and vicinity over the past 45 days, prompting the Animal Husbandry Department to send samples for testing to ascertain the cause. Avian influenza is suspected, but the cause is yet to be confirmed.

Kriti Carries Her Colours!

Kriti Carries Her Colours!

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

Kirti explores Rajasthan... Priya picks Kodaikanal... Karan's quick minute in Chandigarh...

Delhi's Fuel Ban On 15-year-old Vehicles Finds No Backers

Delhi's Fuel Ban On 15-year-old Vehicles Finds No Backers

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

The Delhi government has announced that vehicles older than 15 years will be denied fuel at petrol pumps starting April 1.

'Like grandfather...': Pak politician praises Priyanka for 'Palestine' bag

'Like grandfather...': Pak politician praises Priyanka for 'Palestine' bag

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

In a show of support for the people of Palestine, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday carried a bag to Parliament that had 'Palestine' emblazoned on it.

Auschwitz, Where 6,000 Were Murdered Daily

Auschwitz, Where 6,000 Were Murdered Daily

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

When the Soviet army reached Auschwitz 80 years ago, on January 27, 1945, it found only about 7,000 inmates. What they saw was beyond words -- living skeletons, lice-infested human forms with just skin and bones, barely able to stand, greeted them.

Hina, Karishma, Sara's Winter Dressing

Hina, Karishma, Sara's Winter Dressing

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

Layering Lessons from B-Town log.

The Glamorous Gal Who Won Allu Arjun's Heart

The Glamorous Gal Who Won Allu Arjun's Heart

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

Allu Sneha Reddy's sense of style speaks volumes about her refined taste and her ability to stay grounded.

Kejriwal unveils winter action plan to curb Delhi's pollution

Kejriwal unveils winter action plan to curb Delhi's pollution

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday said pollution levels declined in the national capital due to government initiatives as he announced a 15-point winter action plan to curb pollution.

Tushar Shah To Travel to Space On Tue

Tushar Shah To Travel to Space On Tue

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

Blue Origin's 10th human flight, NS-30, will lift off from Launch Site in West Texas on Tuesday, February 25.

Women, Your Birth Number Can Help You Succeed

Women, Your Birth Number Can Help You Succeed

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

By understanding the elements that rule your birth number, you can learn how to enhance your professional journey, improve your work life and grow in your career.

Digital Act Unlikely In Winter Session

Digital Act Unlikely In Winter Session

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

'Unless the government comes up with the rulebook, the technical requirements will not be clear to us.' 'Going by the Act, non-technical provisions can be complied with within six months.' 'But we need up to 24 months for provisions like parental consent.'

Fatima's Off-Duty Winter Style

Fatima's Off-Duty Winter Style

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

Winter wardrobe tips from Ms Sana Shaikh.

Harud Comes To Kashmir

Harud Comes To Kashmir

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

Umar Ganie captures glimpses of autumn inside the famed Mughal garden in Srinagar. Autumn, locally known as Harud, is the harvest season in Kashmir with the trees changing colour as the days get shorter as winter approaches.

Oppn wants Parl debate on Kumbh stampede, Rijiju says...

Oppn wants Parl debate on Kumbh stampede, Rijiju says...

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

Opposition parties have called for a discussion in Parliament on the Maha Kumbh tragedy and the UP government's alleged focus on VIPs rather than the common pilgrims. Union minister Kiren Rijiju has stated that the Business Advisory Committee will decide on the agenda of the Budget Session, which will start from January 31. The Session will commence with President Droupadi Murmu addressing the joint sitting of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. The Union Budget will be presented on February 1.

The Kite Runners

The Kite Runners

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

Falling on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, Lohri and Makar Sankranti are celebrated with great joy, often marked by the tradition of kite flying.

Rasha, Keerthy, Nitibha's Style Tips For Lohri

Rasha, Keerthy, Nitibha's Style Tips For Lohri

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

Be your stylish best this Lohri.

Like Rakul's Saal Ka Pehla Post?

Like Rakul's Saal Ka Pehla Post?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

Sara visits a temple... Taapsee plays hide and seek... Malaika basks in the sun...

Bills to replace IPC, CrPC among 18 listed for Parliament's winter session

Bills to replace IPC, CrPC among 18 listed for Parliament's winter session

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

Besides the bills, the government has listed the first batch of supplementary demands for grants for 2023-24 for presentation, discussion and voting during the session.

Delhi govt bans firecrackers ahead of Diwali

Delhi govt bans firecrackers ahead of Diwali

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

The Delhi Pollution Control Committee has issued detailed instructions to ensure the effective implementation of the ban.

Vande Bharat completes trial run in JK, reaches Srinagar

Vande Bharat completes trial run in JK, reaches Srinagar

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

The train, on its maiden trial run, arrived at Srinagar station in the Nowgam area on Srinagar's outskirts from Katra in Jammu.

Janhvi-Khushi-Arjun Party In Style

Janhvi-Khushi-Arjun Party In Style

Rediff.com28 Dec 2024

Ananya looks hot... Amyra is in Delhi... Parineeti has a busy December...

59 HMPV cases so far, 2 deaths due to co-morbidities: Minister in RS

59 HMPV cases so far, 2 deaths due to co-morbidities: Minister in RS

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

India has reported 59 cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) and two deaths due to co-morbidities between January 6 and 29, according to Union Minister Prataprao Jadhav. The virus primarily affects young children, the elderly, and immunocompromised individuals, leading to respiratory illnesses. The government has taken measures to monitor and control the spread of HMPV cases and create public awareness.

MPC minutes: Repo rate was cut as inflation aligned with target, says Guv

MPC minutes: Repo rate was cut as inflation aligned with target, says Guv

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra said the repo rate cut in the February meeting of the monetary policy committee (MPC) was due to inflation aligning with the target and recognising the fact that monetary policy is forward-looking.

Flying out of Delhi could soon get very expensive!

Flying out of Delhi could soon get very expensive!

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

GMR Group-led DIAL, which manages and operates India's largest airport, recently requested the AERA to double the user development fee (UDF) for international business and first-class travellers compared to economy and premium economy over the next four years. It has also sought higher UDF for all domestic passengers flying during peak hours -- 5 am-8:55 am and 5 pm-8:55 pm.

First informant of Kargil War passes away in Ladakh

First informant of Kargil War passes away in Ladakh

Rediff.com22 Dec 2024

Indian Army on Sunday extended condolences to the family of Tashi Namgyal, the Ladakhi shepherd who is credited with alerting Indian troops about Pakistani infiltration during the 1999 Kargil conflict.

Vande Bharat All Set For The Mountains

Vande Bharat All Set For The Mountains

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

The new Vande Bharat Express train is specially designed to operate seamlessly in Jammu & Kashmir's challenging winter conditions for the upcoming Katra-Srinagar rail route.

'Ambition to double the business within three years'

'Ambition to double the business within three years'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

'The way the bank is doing in the past 4-5 quarters, no reason to see why we will not be able to achieve that.'

No-trust motion against Dhankhar: BJD refuses to commit

No-trust motion against Dhankhar: BJD refuses to commit

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

BJD president Naveen Patnaik has stated that his party will take "necessary steps" in response to the INDIA bloc's potential move to bring a no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar. While Patnaik did not explicitly confirm BJD's support for the motion, he emphasized that the party will take appropriate action. The BJD holds seven seats in the Rajya Sabha, making their stance significant as the opposition lacks the required numbers to pass the motion.

Alyssa Healy out of Women's Premier League

Alyssa Healy out of Women's Premier League

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

Australia and UP Warriorz captain Alyssa Healy has opted out of the upcoming edition of the Women's Premier League due to a stress injury to her right foot.

Recipe: Vidhya's Hare Tamatar Ki Sabji

Recipe: Vidhya's Hare Tamatar Ki Sabji

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

Tomatoes, before they ripen, make a great sabji.

Is Mrunal Doing An Audrey?

Is Mrunal Doing An Audrey?

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

Ananya in Tanzania... Rashmika flaunts some serious fashion... Trisha goes to Morocco...

Sarpanch murder: Walmik, two aides seen with suspended cop in video

Sarpanch murder: Walmik, two aides seen with suspended cop in video

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

A video clip of three accused in an extortion case linked to the murder of sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh, walking together has emerged on social media. The video also shows a suspended police officer in the group accompanying the accused. The video has sparked controversy and raised questions about the involvement of the police in the case. BJP MLA Suresh Dhas has demanded that the suspended police officer be named as a co-accused in the case and that action be taken against other police officers who have been accused of wrongdoing.

Never going to be a dull moment with Trump: Tharoor

Never going to be a dull moment with Trump: Tharoor

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor said on Tuesday that judging by US President Donald Trump's initial statements, there is never going to be a dull moment during his presidency, and expressed hope that the Indo-US ties are in a "good shape". He also raised concerns about the potential impact of Trump's policies on trade and illegal migration on India. Tharoor said that there might be pressure on India to either remove tariffs on American goods or suffer high tariffs on Indian exports to America.

Govt to bring 'one nation, one poll' bills in Lok Sabha on Monday

Govt to bring 'one nation, one poll' bills in Lok Sabha on Monday

Rediff.com14 Dec 2024

The government has listed two bills related to 'one nation, one election' for introduction in the Lok Sabha on Monday.