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Farmers vandalise venue of CM Khattar's 'kisan mahapanchayat'

Farmers vandalise venue of CM Khattar's 'kisan mahapanchayat'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2021

Farmers were carrying black flags and shouting slogans against the BJP-led government as they attempted to march towards Kaimla village.

The BEST of CWG Opening Ceremony

The BEST of CWG Opening Ceremony

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

The Birmingham Games will break new ground with more medals awarded to women (136) than men (134), a first for a multi-sport event.

On this day, 11 years ago, deadly tsunami claimed over 7,000 lives

On this day, 11 years ago, deadly tsunami claimed over 7,000 lives

Rediff.com26 Dec 2015

Floral tribute and processions across Tamil Nadu on Saturday marked the 11th anniversary of the deadly tsunami waves that struck the state on this day in 2004 claiming over 7,000 lives, leaving a trail of destruction.

F1's unique fundraising idea

F1's unique fundraising idea

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

Formula One to sell squares on chequered flag for charity

Recipe: Tiranga Masala Bhaat

Recipe: Tiranga Masala Bhaat

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Comfort food with a Republic Day feel.

2022 Flashback...Alia, Lata, Deepika...

2022 Flashback...Alia, Lata, Deepika...

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

Bollywood 2022: An A To E Recap.

Karnataka assembly okays bills to hike salaries of CM, ministers, MLAs

Karnataka assembly okays bills to hike salaries of CM, ministers, MLAs

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

The Karnataka legislative assembly on Tuesday passed bills enhancing the salaries and allowances of the chief minister, ministers and legislators.

Terrifying 17-hour Sydney cafe siege ends; 3 dead

Terrifying 17-hour Sydney cafe siege ends; 3 dead

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

A 17-hour-long hostage drama in which a lone heavily-armed man of Iranian-origin held 17 people hostage at a cafe in central Sydney ended late Monday night (Indian Standard Time) with the police storming it, resulting in three deaths.

Trump says he won't watch NFL, US soccer if players kneel

Trump says he won't watch NFL, US soccer if players kneel

Rediff.com14 Jun 2020

United States President Donald Trump has said he will not watch National Football League (NFL) or US soccer team matches if players do not stand for the national anthem. The US Soccer Federation last week said it had dropped its requirement that players stand during the anthem, saying the policy was wrong and detracted from the Black Lives Matter movement.

From Ladakh to Prayagraj, India celebrates 70th R-Day

From Ladakh to Prayagraj, India celebrates 70th R-Day

Rediff.com26 Jan 2019

Glimpses of Republic Day celebrations across the country.

Peng Shuai watches Gu win Chinese gold at Big Air

Peng Shuai watches Gu win Chinese gold at Big Air

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

Peng could be seen in the stands wearing a black knit hat with the Olympic rings on them and a black coat with the Chinese flag.

Eggs hurled at actor Ramya's car over 'Pak is not hell' remark

Eggs hurled at actor Ramya's car over 'Pak is not hell' remark

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

Black flags were also shown to the former MP as she came out of the airport.

Violence, arson mar Amit Shah's Kolkata road show

Violence, arson mar Amit Shah's Kolkata road show

Rediff.com14 May 2019

Parts of the city plunged into a welter of violence as his convoy was attacked with stones by alleged TMC supporters from inside the hostel of Vidyasagar College, triggering a clash between supporters of the two parties, officials said.

Ruckus during Vardhan's visit at Bihar hospital as Encephalitis kills 93

Ruckus during Vardhan's visit at Bihar hospital as Encephalitis kills 93

Rediff.com16 Jun 2019

Those demonstrating alleged inadequate services by the hospital and negligence by politicians.

Kejriwal in Haryana: 'Modi fooling people; BJP, Congress robbing them'

Kejriwal in Haryana: 'Modi fooling people; BJP, Congress robbing them'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2014

Kicking off his two-day Haryana roadshow in Faridabad, AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday slammed the Congress and BJP, saying gas prices will "increase manifold" if the two parties come to power.

Kejriwal denies disrupting 'aam aadmi' routine; blames media

Kejriwal denies disrupting 'aam aadmi' routine; blames media

Rediff.com13 Mar 2014

Facing criticism over the chaos and vandalism that marked his local train and autorickshaw travel in Mumbai, Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday accused the media of blowing up the matter and dismissed the charge that it was a "symbolic stunt".

Bangladesh script historic Test win over New Zealand

Bangladesh script historic Test win over New Zealand

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

Bangladesh's first win in any format of the game in New Zealand gave them a 1-0 lead in the two-match series

Curfew relaxed in Mangaluru, ex gratia for 2 killed

Curfew relaxed in Mangaluru, ex gratia for 2 killed

Rediff.com22 Dec 2019

Police said no untoward incident has been reported in Mangaluru so far. The Internet and mobile data services have been restored. However, the police FIR names the 2 deceased.

Ittar, Gulabi Meenakari, Kashmiri carpet... Modi's gift for world leaders at G7 summit

Ittar, Gulabi Meenakari, Kashmiri carpet... Modi's gift for world leaders at G7 summit

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

For foreign dignitaries, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has often chosen gifts that showcase India's rich cultural and artistic traditions, and it was no different this time as he picked a variety of products for the heads of governments at the G7 Summit.

Controversy's child frontrunner for Chhattisgarh CM

Controversy's child frontrunner for Chhattisgarh CM

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

Bhupesh Baghel revived the Congress in Chhattisgarh after the party's frontline leadership was wiped out in a Maoist attack in 2013.

'What Gives Me Hope About India Is...'

'What Gives Me Hope About India Is...'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

'Our civil society here is vibrant, and courageous, although it is beaten up and beaten down, repeatedly.'

Police foil attempts to conduct Jallikattu

Police foil attempts to conduct Jallikattu

Rediff.com15 Jan 2017

Police said youths were detained at Mudakathan, Alanganallur, Palamedu and Vilangudi in Madurai district, at Nallampatti in Dindigul district and Pottuchavadi in Thanjavur district of Tamil Nadu for trying to hold the sport defying the apex court ban.

Ready to serve: Harris' first tweet as US Vice President

Ready to serve: Harris' first tweet as US Vice President

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

Harris, the 49th US Vice President, will serve as the deputy of President Joe Biden, 78, who also took the oath of office, becoming the 46th US President.

Rajasthan rebel MLA writes to Shah: 'Sack Raje in public interest'

Rajasthan rebel MLA writes to Shah: 'Sack Raje in public interest'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

The Sanganer MLA alleged Raje was "misusing" her political power for "personal gains" and that the state government is a group of those who "extort" money.

Watched These Amazing 2022 Movies?

Watched These Amazing 2022 Movies?

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

Aseem Chhabra presents his list of 10 international films that mattered to him, stories that he connected with and characters that gave him a better understanding of the human condition.

Agencies received intel alert on Red Fort violence

Agencies received intel alert on Red Fort violence

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

Sources claimed that in the meeting, it was also discussed to close the Red fort from 20th January to 27th January and a clarification was sought from Delhi Police.

Modi pledges Rs 800 billion in relief and development for Kashmir

Modi pledges Rs 800 billion in relief and development for Kashmir

Rediff.com7 Nov 2015

Modi pledges Rs 800 billion in relief and development for Kashmir

BJP celebrates Art 370 move anniversary; PDP says 'day of mourning'

BJP celebrates Art 370 move anniversary; PDP says 'day of mourning'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

In Srinagar, wearing black bands, scores of PDP leaders and activists, led by party president Mehbooba Mufti, took out a protest march from the party's head office near the Sher-e-Kashmir Park.

Mystery Behind The Sinking Of The Moskva

Mystery Behind The Sinking Of The Moskva

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

The symbolism of the sinking of a major naval ship is deeply complex and military history is replete with tales of how the loss of a single high value war ship perhaps impacted the larger war that the nation in question was engaged in, points out Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

'We are here to bless Rahul Gandhi'

'We are here to bless Rahul Gandhi'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

Prasanna D Zore discovered an electrifying atmosphere as the Yatra passed through Balapur in Maharashtra's Akola district.

Afghan fans celebrate big win in T20 World Cup opener

Afghan fans celebrate big win in T20 World Cup opener

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

The team's remarkable rise has been cricket's biggest fairytale story in recent times but Afghanistan risk isolation following the country's takeover by the Taliban in August.

After 'Hindu Pakistan', now Tharoor slams BJP with 'Taliban in Hinduism' jibe

After 'Hindu Pakistan', now Tharoor slams BJP with 'Taliban in Hinduism' jibe

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

'Who has given them the right to decide that I am not a Hindu like them'

Protests against Citizenship Bill continue in Assam

Protests against Citizenship Bill continue in Assam

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

They warned that the 'prime minister and his cabinet colleagues will be stopped from entering the state' if their interests were harmed.

Sengol And The BJP's Election 2024 Plan

Sengol And The BJP's Election 2024 Plan

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

The BJP seems wanting to return to a 'Tamil Hindutva' agenda for elections in Tamil Nadu, explains N Sathiya Moorthy.

Maha-K'taka border row escalates, Fadnavis dials Bommai

Maha-K'taka border row escalates, Fadnavis dials Bommai

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

A local leader of Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray faction confirmed they painted the buses.

PIX: What will US athletes' protests look like?

PIX: What will US athletes' protests look like?

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

The protest movement sparked by former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick in 2016 has picked up steam, extending beyond the NFL, in the aftermath of the June death of George Floyd at the hands of police in Minneapolis.

Taliban stare at crisis as rift among factions emerges

Taliban stare at crisis as rift among factions emerges

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

Even though the Taliban has managed to capture Afghanistan and form a government, an internal rift between the faction has started emerging, according to media reports.

Drone Awards 2020: The world seen from above

Drone Awards 2020: The world seen from above

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

The winning entries in this year's Drone Photo Awards deliver an outstanding assortment of aerial images, from the overall winning shot, catching a school of salmon forming the shape of a heart, to a special category focusing on the profound ways COVID-19 has transformed our cities. Here we showcase a selection of the shots that will be on display in the Siena Photo Awards in Italy from October 24 to November 29.

Infosys employee among Sydney siege hostages

Infosys employee among Sydney siege hostages

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

An Infosys employee is among those being held hostage by an unidentified armed man who stormed a downtown cafe in Sydney, the IT major said on Monday.

Is the Lenovo Ideapad 530S worth Rs 72,999?

Is the Lenovo Ideapad 530S worth Rs 72,999?

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

The Lenovo Ideapad 530S offers beauty and brains in a compact device. But it needs just a bit of TLC, writes Veer Arjun Singh.