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Dhirubhai Ambani Memorial opens to public

Dhirubhai Ambani Memorial opens to public

Rediff.com3 Feb 2012

Dhirubhai Ambani Memorial is located at Chorwad in Gujarat.

PM distributes land allotment certificates in Assam

PM distributes land allotment certificates in Assam

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

The Bharatiya Janata Party-led government in the state is committed to ensuring that the indigeneous people have legal rights over their land, Modi said, after launching a drive to give ownership certificates to over one lakh families. Marking its launch, the prime minister distributed 'pattas' to 10 people at the historic 'Jerenga Pathar'.

Tharoor slams Modi govt for 'ignoring' Indira's 'martyrdom'

Tharoor slams Modi govt for 'ignoring' Indira's 'martyrdom'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

Shashi Tharoor, who was sacked as Congress party spokesman in the wake of his effusive praise of the prime minister's Swachh Bharat program, on Thursday attacked the Narendra Modi government for "ignoring the martyrdom" of Indira Gandhi, whose death anniversary falls on Friday.

Is Nitish Kumar Planning Return To NDA?

Is Nitish Kumar Planning Return To NDA?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

Upset about being snubbed by INDIA, Nitish Kumar is weighing his political options. BJP would like him back knowing that it would jolt the Opposition alliance, perhaps irreversibly.

'PM's announcement will popularise mathematics'

'PM's announcement will popularise mathematics'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2011

Eminent mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan's birth anniversary declared as National Mathematics Day and 2012, National Mathematics Year. M I Khan reports.

Book reveals Nehru and Sardar Patel disagreed on Kashmir, China

Book reveals Nehru and Sardar Patel disagreed on Kashmir, China

Rediff.com31 Oct 2013

On the eve of Sardar Patel's birth anniversary rediff.com publishes exclusive excerpts of his soon to be published book Sardar: The Saint Emperor.

Book reveals Nehru and Sardar Patel disagreed on Kashmir, China

Book reveals Nehru and Sardar Patel disagreed on Kashmir, China

Rediff.com31 Oct 2013

On the eve of Sardar Patel's birth anniversary rediff.com publishes exclusive excerpts of his soon to be published book Sardar: The Saint Emperor.

The BEST of my father, Satyajit Ray

The BEST of my father, Satyajit Ray

Rediff.com2 May 2014

On Satyajit Ray's 93rd birth anniversary, his son Sandip Ray discusses his favourite movies.

PHOTOS: Leaders pay obeisance to Mahatma Gandhi, Shashtri

PHOTOS: Leaders pay obeisance to Mahatma Gandhi, Shashtri

Rediff.com2 Oct 2013

Nation on Wednesday remembered Mahatma Gandhi on the occasion of his 144th birth anniversary with top leaders paying floral tributes at his memorial in New Delhi.

PIX: Katrina, Shah Rukh, Rekha pay tribute to Yash Chopra

PIX: Katrina, Shah Rukh, Rekha pay tribute to Yash Chopra

Rediff.com30 Sep 2013

Nine Bollywood divas and Shah Rukh Khan walked the ramp to pay tribute to Yash Chopra on his 81st birth anniversary.

Litany of falsehood unleashed on me: Ansari on BJP's Pak scribe claim

Litany of falsehood unleashed on me: Ansari on BJP's Pak scribe claim

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

Former Vice President Hamid Ansari on Wednesday refuted the allegation that he had invited to India a Pakistani journalist who has claimed to have spied for Inter-Services Intelligence, and said a 'litany of falsehood' has been unleashed against him in sections of media and by a Bharatiya Janata Party spokesperson.

Light a diya for soldiers guarding our borders: PM in Mann ki Baat

Light a diya for soldiers guarding our borders: PM in Mann ki Baat

Rediff.com25 Oct 2020

In his monthly 'Mann ki Baat' radio broadcast, Modi wished people on Dussehra and said that with various festivals coming up, they need to show patience and follow health guidelines in celebrating these auspicious occasions during the COVID times.

It's a WAR between Hrithik and Tiger!

It's a WAR between Hrithik and Tiger!

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

WAR to release on October 2.

M. S. Subbulakshmi commemorated with a doodle

M. S. Subbulakshmi commemorated with a doodle

Rediff.com16 Sep 2013

Google celebrates the 97th birth anniversary of the legendary Carnatic singer.

PIX: Imran Khan, Sarika pay tribute to Farooque Sheikh

PIX: Imran Khan, Sarika pay tribute to Farooque Sheikh

Rediff.com24 Mar 2014

A special screening of Club 60 was organized to celebrate 100 days of the film.

George Ferris: Google's new doodle for Valentine's Day

George Ferris: Google's new doodle for Valentine's Day

Rediff.com14 Feb 2013

The Ferris wheel in the doodle is a tribute to American engineer George Ferris who was born on February 14.

John Wisden: Google doodles for the cricketing great

John Wisden: Google doodles for the cricketing great

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

Today's animated doodle on the search engine's homepage pays tribute to the English cricketer and creator of Wisden Cricketers' Almanack.

PHOTOS: Sonia Gandhi's first appearance post-surgery

PHOTOS: Sonia Gandhi's first appearance post-surgery

Rediff.com2 Oct 2011

After undergoing surgery for an undisclosed aliment over a month ago, Sonia Gandhi on Sunday made her first public appearance when she attended a prayer meeting at Raj Ghat on the occasion of Mahatma Gandhi's 142nd birth anniversary.

Truth of Pulwama attack accepted in Pak Parliament: Modi

Truth of Pulwama attack accepted in Pak Parliament: Modi

Rediff.com31 Oct 2020

His statement comes two days after Pakistan's Science and Technology Minister Fawad Chaudhry admitted his country's role in the Pulwama attack during a debate in their National Assembly (Parliament).

Akalis cite Rajiv convicts' release, demand freeing of Sikh prisoners

Akalis cite Rajiv convicts' release, demand freeing of Sikh prisoners

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

'Prime Minister Narendra Modi had given a commitment to the Sikh community on the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev in 2019 that the sentence of all Sikh detainees serving life sentences would be commuted and that the death sentence of Bhai Rajoana would be commuted to life.'

Antoni Gaudi: Google doodles for the great architect

Antoni Gaudi: Google doodles for the great architect

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

The search engine giant doodles for the man who designed several iconic buildings.

When R D Burman inspired movie titles!

When R D Burman inspired movie titles!

Rediff.com27 Jun 2014

The late R D Burman has inspired music, musicians and movie titles. On his 75th birth anniversary on June 27, we celebrate the legend all over again.

Modi running his govt in atmosphere of 'fear': Sonia

Modi running his govt in atmosphere of 'fear': Sonia

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

On Gandhi Jayanti, she also invoked the Father of the Nation, to assail the government which, she claimed, swears by his name but demolishes his ideals through its actions.

India, Pak jointly commemorate Gandhi Jayanti at UN

India, Pak jointly commemorate Gandhi Jayanti at UN

Rediff.com3 Oct 2012

Pakistan's ambassador to the UN Abdullah Hussain Haroon pointed out the greatness of Gandhi in having ensured that at the time of partition Pakistan was promptly returned its financial dues. "Pakistan owes a debt of gratitude to a person who put himself even further at risk in ensuring that the right thing is done. That is what embodies the entire life of the Mahatma. We must never forget that it is from one base that we have all risen. We can have minor differences," he said

Odisha artist creates Sardar Patel's miniature using soap

Odisha artist creates Sardar Patel's miniature using soap

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

L Eswar Rao said it took him three days to complete the art.

Canadian univ to launch Love clean India movement

Canadian univ to launch Love clean India movement

Rediff.com25 Sep 2012

The Mahila Shanti Sena founded by McMaster University Professor Rama Singh and the university's Peace Center will launch a Love India-Clean India movement on Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary on October 2.

'Thank you, Satyajit Ray, for a lifetime of wonder'

'Thank you, Satyajit Ray, for a lifetime of wonder'

Rediff.com2 May 2013

Here's what your favourite celebrities are tweeting.

Will teach a lesson to SP 'goons', fumes Mayawati

Will teach a lesson to SP 'goons', fumes Mayawati

Rediff.com14 Apr 2013

A fuming Mayawati on Sunday accused Samajwadi Party government in Uttar Pradesh of political vendetta after hoardings installed by her Bahujan Samaj Party on B R Ambedkar's birth anniversary were allegedly removed and said SP "goons" will be "taught a lesson" when she returns to power.

In tribute to Gandhi, PM moots 'Einstein challenge' in NYT op-ed

In tribute to Gandhi, PM moots 'Einstein challenge' in NYT op-ed

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

The op-ed ends with a call to the world to work shoulder to shoulder to end hate, violence and suffering.

Janhvi on Sridevi: 'I love you mumma'

Janhvi on Sridevi: 'I love you mumma'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

#ThrowbackThursday time is the perfect opportunity to look at some fabulous flashback filmi pictures.

Amyra Dastur's selfie with Jackie Chan

Amyra Dastur's selfie with Jackie Chan

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Run for Unity: Govt offices in Delhi to shut at 2 pm today

Run for Unity: Govt offices in Delhi to shut at 2 pm today

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

Government offices located in New Delhi's central area, including North Block and South Block, will be closed from 2 pm on Thursday till 9:30 am on Friday in connection with the 'Run for Unity' to be flagged off by Prime Minster Narendra Modi.

Zardari invites Dr Singh to Pak; offer trip to ancestral village

Zardari invites Dr Singh to Pak; offer trip to ancestral village

Rediff.com27 Jul 2012

Zardari suggested that if Singh's visit coincided with celebrations to mark the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak in November, it would be well received by the Pakistani people and reinforce the desire of both countries to promote inter-religious harmony.

'Yash Chopra's legacy lives and breathes everyday'

'Yash Chopra's legacy lives and breathes everyday'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

Katrina, Rani, Sridevi: Celebrating Yash Chopra, on the ramp

Katrina, Rani, Sridevi: Celebrating Yash Chopra, on the ramp

Rediff.com25 Sep 2013

Several stars will walk down the ramp showcasing clothes inspired from Bollywood fashion on the late filmmaker's birthday on September 27.

Dilip Kumar looks back at Joy Mukherji

Dilip Kumar looks back at Joy Mukherji

Rediff.com26 Feb 2013

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

Congress to push for Sonia's pet Food Bill in Lok Sabha today

Congress to push for Sonia's pet Food Bill in Lok Sabha today

Rediff.com20 Aug 2013

The Food Security Bill is likely to be a game-changer for the Congress ahead of five assembly polls this year-end.

Nehru: The Man Who Knew No Fear

Nehru: The Man Who Knew No Fear

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

On Jawaharlal Nehru's 134th birth anniversary, Utkarsh Mishra recounts incidents where the first prime minister showed exemplary courage, bravery and integrity.

India to ratify Paris climate change agreement on Oct 2: PM Modi

India to ratify Paris climate change agreement on Oct 2: PM Modi

Rediff.com26 Sep 2016

China and the US are responsible for around 40 per cent of the world's carbon emissions.

Google doodles Dr Robert Moog's 78th birthday

Google doodles Dr Robert Moog's 78th birthday

Rediff.com23 May 2012

The search giant's home page displays a virtual Moog synthesizer, invented by Dr Robert Moog as a tribute to the greatest pioneer of electronic music.