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World Cup: Hazard warning fires hungry Lukaku up for glory

World Cup: Hazard warning fires hungry Lukaku up for glory

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

The Chelsea playmaker gave Lukaku a piece of his mind in Sochi on Monday after Belgium had huffed and puffed but failed to blow Panama's modest defensive fortress down before the interval.

Subhash K Jha's Best Malayalam Films

Subhash K Jha's Best Malayalam Films

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

Year after year, Malayalam cinema throws stunning surprises at us. 2022 was no exception.

Must-visit international destinations for those who love the rains

Must-visit international destinations for those who love the rains

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

Pack your bags. Umbrellas and raincoats optional.

PIX: Largest Khadi flag unfurled along Indo-Pak border

PIX: Largest Khadi flag unfurled along Indo-Pak border

Rediff.com15 Jan 2022

The Southern Command unveiled the flag of size 225 feet by 150 feet at Jaisalmer Military Station.

Why I followed Guru Nanak

Why I followed Guru Nanak

Rediff.com4 Nov 2021

One man follows Guru Nanak's visits to multi-faith sites across nine countries.

Yogi visits Taj Mahal, calls it a gem, sweeps road outside

Yogi visits Taj Mahal, calls it a gem, sweeps road outside

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

Over 14,000 policemen were deployed across the city for the security of Adityanath.

Prez to lead nation in celebrating R-Day; 6 Agniveers to take part in parade

Prez to lead nation in celebrating R-Day; 6 Agniveers to take part in parade

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

President Droupadi Murmu will lead the nation in celebrating the Republic Day, and Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi will be the chief guest at the ceremonial event.

Sena's 'praise-asana' for Modi: What's wrong with commodifying yoga?

Sena's 'praise-asana' for Modi: What's wrong with commodifying yoga?

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

Praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi for successfully carrying out the Yoga Day celebrations in Delhi, ally Shiv Sena today said 'commodifying' Yoga will not harm the ancient practice, instead it will increase tourism and generate employment.

Coming soon: A Modi museum in Gujarat

Coming soon: A Modi museum in Gujarat

Rediff.com23 Apr 2017

The Gujarat tourism department is planning to convert the erstwhile house of Modi's family into a museum, reports Sohini Das.

If China And India Go To War At Sea...

If China And India Go To War At Sea...

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

The coming together of the Quad and the Australia-UK-US grouping would be a formidable adversary, moving toward the creation of a 'thousand ship navy' that reins in the PLA navy in the Indo-Pacific.

'Zubin's concert can make the world look at Kashmir's realities'

'Zubin's concert can make the world look at Kashmir's realities'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

German Ambassador to India Michael Steiner has issues an impassioned plea to seek the support of Kashmiris for 'Ehsaas-e-Kashmir', a music concert featuring world renowned music conductor Zubin Mehta in Srinagar.

 Call of the Wild: Clothes Inspired by Nature

Call of the Wild: Clothes Inspired by Nature

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

Designer Vaishali S turns to nature for inspiration.

There Is More To India Than Delhi Or Gujarat!

There Is More To India Than Delhi Or Gujarat!

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

The Modi government has to embrace the history of Tamil conquests in South East Asia and stop obsessing about Babar/Humayun, argues Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Covid, economy figure in President Murmu's maiden address to nation

Covid, economy figure in President Murmu's maiden address to nation

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

India has helped the world discover the true potential of democracy and the keyword for the country today is compassion for the downtrodden, needy and those on the margins, President Droupadi Murmu said on Sunday.

Mandaviya launches Kailash Kher song, film on 100-cr vax milestone

Mandaviya launches Kailash Kher song, film on 100-cr vax milestone

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

As the cumulative vaccine doses administered in India surpassed the 100-crore mark, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday launched a song and a film describing the efforts that went behind the launch of the world's largest COVID inoculation programme.

Will Rishi Sunak create history in his second comeback for PM race?

Will Rishi Sunak create history in his second comeback for PM race?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

While Sunak has maintained a dignified silence over the recent crisis, his supporters have not lost any opportunity to point out how the former finance minister had got the economic forecasts right.

Industry lauds PM's vision of 'techade'

Industry lauds PM's vision of 'techade'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call to make this decade a "techade" for India and the push for 5G, semiconductors and transformation through digital services is going to boost the technology sector in the country, industry players said on Monday. Modi, in his speech on the 76th Independence Day, touched upon all-round development of technology in the country, from 5G to push for electronic chips, laying of optical fibre cable (OFC) network across villages and enablement of digital entrepreneurship in villages through Common Services Centres, making the present decade as "techade" for India. Homegrown mobile devices maker Lava International's Chairman and Managing Director Hari Om Rai said electronics and technology sectors create about $4 trillion of revenue.

What You Can Watch On OTT This Week

What You Can Watch On OTT This Week

Rediff.com21 Feb 2022

From world cinema to old-fashioned whodunits, it's all there on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma makes her recommendations.

Bhimbetka caves tell a story, one that dates back centuries

Bhimbetka caves tell a story, one that dates back centuries

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

All noise seems to fade away at the Bhimbetka caves that seem to cast a magical spell on visitors.

PHOTOS: When the 'tide of the century' hit France

PHOTOS: When the 'tide of the century' hit France

Rediff.com22 Mar 2015

A supertide turned France's famed Mont Saint-Michel into an island and then retreated out of sight, delighting thousands of visitors who came to see the rare phenomenon.

Assam flood toll rises to 11, lakhs affected

Assam flood toll rises to 11, lakhs affected

Rediff.com14 Jul 2019

The flood situation affected nearly 26.5 lakh people across 28 districts.

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.

Modi's gifts to hosts: Rogan painting, meenakari work, dhokra boat

Modi's gifts to hosts: Rogan painting, meenakari work, dhokra boat

Rediff.com4 May 2022

Official sources said Modi gifted a rogan painting, an art of cloth printing practiced in Gujarat's Kutch, to Danish queen Margrethe, a silver meenakari bird figure from Banaras to crown princess Mary and a brass tree of life from Rajasthan to his Finland counterpart.

The Pillar That Inspires India

The Pillar That Inspires India

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

The Ashokan Pillar in Kolhua, Bihar, is one of India's best maintained historical sites.

Practice your religion, but don't indulge in hate speech: Vice Prez

Practice your religion, but don't indulge in hate speech: Vice Prez

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

"Practice your religion but don't abuse and indulge in hate speech and writings," the Vice President said at an event organised to mark the 150th death anniversary of Saint Kuriakose Elias Chavara, a spiritual leader and social reformer from the Kerala Catholic community, at Mannanam near Kottayam.

Ladakh to make debut in Republic Day Parade on Rajpath

Ladakh to make debut in Republic Day Parade on Rajpath

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

"Our tableau will be showcased for the first time on Rajpath in the grand parade. We had struggled to get a separate UT status and that aspiration was fulfilled in 2019 and we had celebrated it in Ladakh. And, now as an independent UT, with our own identity, we will be taking part in the ceremonial event. We feel very happy," said Diksit Palmo, who hails from Leh.

Go Wi-Fi in Taj Mahal from June 16

Go Wi-Fi in Taj Mahal from June 16

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

Through Wi-Fi, mobile phone users will be able to access Internet.

PM@UNESCO: Our world is a better place because of UN

PM@UNESCO: Our world is a better place because of UN

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

PM Modi addressed a crowded UNESCO gathering, speaking of the importance of culture.

India most booked destination globally in 2020, Delhi on top: Oyo report

India most booked destination globally in 2020, Delhi on top: Oyo report

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

In December, over 1.7 million people have checked in over the weekends.

Sack TN Guv for instigating communal hatred: DMK to Prez

Sack TN Guv for instigating communal hatred: DMK to Prez

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

The DMK and its allies submitted a list of pending assembly bills with the Raj Bhavan.

Privilege to work with you as your PM: Modi to Kovind

Privilege to work with you as your PM: Modi to Kovind

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

Modi noted that his interaction with Kovind, a long time BJP member before being appointed first as Bihar governor and then President, goes beyond his presidency.

India, US Troops Play Kabaddi In Alaska

India, US Troops Play Kabaddi In Alaska

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

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Should yoga be made into a commodity? Sena says why not

Should yoga be made into a commodity? Sena says why not

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

Shiv Sena said 'commodifying' yoga will not harm the ancient practice, instead it will increase tourism and generate employment.

The hottest DESI GIRLS who rocked our world!

The hottest DESI GIRLS who rocked our world!

Rediff.com17 Sep 2013

Nina Davuluri became the first contestant of Indian heritage to win the Miss America pageant. We bring you the sexiest beauty queens of Indian origin to have won beauty pageants around the world.

Full Text: President Murmu's address to nation on Independence Day eve

Full Text: President Murmu's address to nation on Independence Day eve

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

Here's the full text of the maiden address to the nation by President Droupadi Murmu on the eve of Independence Day 2022.

PHOTOS: It's an odd world out there!

PHOTOS: It's an odd world out there!

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

12 images that show the odd, odd world we live in.

Leicester violence: UK police nabs 47; Hindus, Muslims appeal for harmony

Leicester violence: UK police nabs 47; Hindus, Muslims appeal for harmony

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

Leicestershire police said a 20-year-old man has been sentenced to 10 months in prison after he pleaded guilty to possession of an offensive weapon during clashes in the city.

Adani cancels $2.6 bn deal with Australian mining giant

Adani cancels $2.6 bn deal with Australian mining giant

Rediff.com18 Dec 2017

The $16.5 billion Carmichael coal mine project when completed would be one of the world's largest.

Vice President Ansari in Laos to strengthen trade, improve ties

Vice President Ansari in Laos to strengthen trade, improve ties

Rediff.com17 Sep 2015

Vice President Hamid Ansari on Thursday visited Angkor Wat days after India allayed Cambodian concerns over reports of building of a replica of the world heritage site in Bihar.

Modi inducts India-built aircraft carrier INS Vikrant into Navy

Modi inducts India-built aircraft carrier INS Vikrant into Navy

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi commissioned India's first indigenously designed and built aircraft carrier INS Vikrant in Kochi on Friday, that put India into a select league of countries with domestic capability to build such large war ships.