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Why crocodiles from ponds near Statue of Unity being shifted

Why crocodiles from ponds near Statue of Unity being shifted

Rediff.com27 Jan 2019

"We are relocating these crocodiles just for the safety of tourists. There is no specific instruction to us about any seaplane service" an official said.

Have you seen Huawei's COOL new gadgets?

Have you seen Huawei's COOL new gadgets?

Rediff.com30 Sep 2019

Huawei not only unveiled its Huawei Mate 30 series phones in Munic, Germany 19th September 2019 but also launched the Watch GT 2, FreeBuds 3 and Huawei Vision.

Pak floods far worse than tsunami, Haiti quake

Pak floods far worse than tsunami, Haiti quake

Rediff.com10 Aug 2010

The flood situation in Pakistan continues to be grim.

Kerala: 4 kindergarten kids killed in mishap

Kerala: 4 kindergarten kids killed in mishap

Rediff.com17 Feb 2011

Three of the hapless children were boys and another a girl, who were on their way to a private kindergarten in Pettah in the city.

Sanjhi Ram planned Kathua girl's murder to save son

Sanjhi Ram planned Kathua girl's murder to save son

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

Investigators say the aim of the kidnapping was to scare and drive away the nomadic Gujjar and Bakarwal communities from the Hindu dominated area.

Flood crisis: Haryana, Punjab blame each other

Flood crisis: Haryana, Punjab blame each other

Rediff.com12 Jul 2010

Accusing Punjab of running a campaign blaming it for floods in its territory, Haryana on Monday sought the Centre's intervention over the issue and defended construction of the Hansi-Butana link canal.

Jat stir: Casualties in Sonipat as mob clashes with security forces

Jat stir: Casualties in Sonipat as mob clashes with security forces

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

A stone-pelting mob attacked personnel of army and paramilitary forces who were trying to clear the road blockade in Sonipat, leading to a clash in which there were some "casualties".

Delhi's water cut ends as Jats stop agitation

Delhi's water cut ends as Jats stop agitation

Rediff.com14 Jun 2010

The Jat community that had blocked the supply of water to the national capital from the upper Ganges canal in Uttar Pradesh over demands for OBC reservations in central government jobs ended its protest and restored the water supply to Delhi on Monday.

How water wars in Karnataka affect BJP's prospects

How water wars in Karnataka affect BJP's prospects

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

If the Cauvery water-sharing dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu -- dating back to 1892 between the erstwhile Madras Presidency under the British Raj and the princely Mysore state -- has exploded again into a war, the discord between Karnataka and Goa over dividing the water of the Mahadayi river simmers under the surface.

Delhi experiences coldest Dec day in 119 yrs; rail, air traffic hit

Delhi experiences coldest Dec day in 119 yrs; rail, air traffic hit

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

The minimum temperature settled at 2.6 degree Celsius at the Safdarjung observatory, four notches below the season's average, and humidity was 100 per cent. The visibility recorded by the Safdarjung and Palam observatories stood at zero metres at 8.30 am. It was recorded at 100 metres at Safdarjung and zero at Palam at 5.30 am.

When Sonia, Rahul, Maya, Manmohan were BJP members

When Sonia, Rahul, Maya, Manmohan were BJP members

Rediff.com13 May 2010

In what could amount to as a strange coincidence, the Uttar Pradesh unit of the Bhratiya Janata Party counted among its members from the city persons named Sonia, Mayawati, Manmohan and Rahul.

No footballer is worth 100m euros: Zidane

No footballer is worth 100m euros: Zidane

Rediff.com9 Sep 2013

It was "incomprehensible" that Real Madrid paid Tottenham Hotspur 100 million euros to sign forward Gareth Bale as no player is worth that amount of money, former France striker Zinedine Zidane said on Sunday.

TN seeks special package of Rs 1K cr to address water crisis

TN seeks special package of Rs 1K cr to address water crisis

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

The special package assistance would be used to augment irrigation structures in drought-prone areas to address the agrarian distress and drinking water crisis.

Highlights: Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Bill

Highlights: Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Bill

Rediff.com13 Feb 2014

Rediff.com highlights the provisions of the controversial Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Bill, which was introduced by Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde in Lok Sabha on Thursday amidst pandemonium.

Ram Setu a man-made structure or natural? ICHR to explore

Ram Setu a man-made structure or natural? ICHR to explore

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

The Indian Council of Historical Research will undertake a two-month pilot project on 'Ram Setu' later this year to archaeologically "ascertain" if the structures were built naturally or were "man-made".

U'khand HC accords human status to Ganga, Yamuna

U'khand HC accords human status to Ganga, Yamuna

Rediff.com20 Mar 2017

Giving the "legal status" of living humans to the holy rivers, the court ordered that the Director, Namami Gange project for cleaning and rejuvenating the river

Pak province to build Hindu cremation ground

Pak province to build Hindu cremation ground

Rediff.com1 Feb 2010

The chief minister of Pakistan's North West Province has assured the minority Hindu community that he will construct a 'shamshan ghat' (cremation ground) in Mardan district from his personal funds.

The odd, odd world we live in!

The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

Ten images that show we live an incredibly bizarre world.

Coronavirus leaves top tourist sites eerily deserted

Coronavirus leaves top tourist sites eerily deserted

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

More than 86,000 people worldwide have been infected with the novel coronavirus and the global death toll is nearing 3,000. To try to prevent the spread of the virus, local governments have been closing tourist attractions that normally draw large crowds. World-famous destinations such as the Great Wall of China and the Venetian canals resemble ghost towns. As new coronavirus cases are confirmed daily, more closures and cancellations are expected. For the most up-to-date information on the status of an attraction or event, check the institution's or event's main web page.

No respite from heat; Churu, Banda sizzle above 47C

No respite from heat; Churu, Banda sizzle above 47C

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

There was no relief for the national capital, with the mercury crossing the 44C mark in some parts of the city.

Ram has entered the land of Durga

Ram has entered the land of Durga

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

Mamata imposed affirmative action to the point of absurdity. This has naturally led to counter-action: The Hindus who never thought of themselves as Hindus are now banding behind the BJP, points out Aditi Phadnis.

Congress releases manifesto, vows to waive farm loans

Congress releases manifesto, vows to waive farm loans

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

Rajasthan Congress chief Sachin Pilot said the manifesto was prepared after taking opinions through multiple platforms such as social media.

Taj Mahal gets a makeover before Trumps visit Agra

Taj Mahal gets a makeover before Trumps visit Agra

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

From Dwight D Eisenhower to Bill Clinton, many American presidents have made sure they're photographed against the backdrop of the Taj. And, now the monument is ready to impress Trump for that family frame. Well, almost ready, reports Shreya Jai.

Venice: Where the air breathes romance and magic

Venice: Where the air breathes romance and magic

Rediff.com7 Jun 2010

GA reader Chitra Srikrishna shares her experiences of gliding through the waterways of Venice.

AP: Flood fury rages in Krishna, Guntur districts

AP: Flood fury rages in Krishna, Guntur districts

Rediff.com7 Oct 2009

Over two dozen villages in Krishna and Guntur districts of Andhra Pradesh continue to face flood fury as Repalle town in Guntur district was inundated following a breach in Krishna right bank canal.

'If you stop water to Pakistan, you will flood J&K'

'If you stop water to Pakistan, you will flood J&K'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2016

'In the last 55 years India and Pakistan have gone to wars, but nobody spoke about scrapping the Indus Waters Treaty.'

Kerala pics that look nothing short of magical

Kerala pics that look nothing short of magical

Rediff.com4 Jun 2017

Anita Aikara/Rediff.com revisits her father's ancestral house in the backwaters of Kerala and shares some pics from her trip.

The 70-year-old COVID-19 Warrior

The 70-year-old COVID-19 Warrior

Rediff.com12 May 2020

'I am not scared of corona, I am sure God is protecting us.'

That's ODD: Going fishing inside Bangkok's condemned mall

That's ODD: Going fishing inside Bangkok's condemned mall

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

Staff from the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration office were fishing at the ground floor of the roofless New World department store in Bangkok that was closed down in 1997.

King's Cup: Sevilla, Racing through to semis

King's Cup: Sevilla, Racing through to semis

Rediff.com28 Jan 2010

Sevilla sealed their place in the last four of the King's Cup on Wednesday when they lost their quarter-final second-leg 1-0 at home to Deportivo Coruna but went through 3-1 on aggregate.

Missile scrap found in UP

Missile scrap found in UP

Rediff.com25 Oct 2004

It was found near a canal in Sardhana, 20km from Meerut, in Uttar Pradesh.\n\n

MP: Woman delivers child on hospital porch; probe ordered

MP: Woman delivers child on hospital porch; probe ordered

Rediff.com17 Jul 2016

The doctors at the government-run medical facility were in a meeting at that time.

Why you must head to Assam this June

Why you must head to Assam this June

Rediff.com31 May 2017

Go firefly spotting, enjoy a beach vacation or pay a visit to the menstruating goddess in Assam this month.

Jisha rape, murder case: Kerala court convicts migrant labourer

Jisha rape, murder case: Kerala court convicts migrant labourer

Rediff.com12 Dec 2017

Muhammed Ameerul Islam was found guilty for raping and murdering the 30-year-old Dalit law student in Kerala last year.

King's Cup PHOTOS: Messi scores to give Barca edge in quarters

King's Cup PHOTOS: Messi scores to give Barca edge in quarters

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

Barcelona seized control of their King's Cup quarter-final tie against Atletico Madrid when Lionel Messi followed up his saved penalty to score and secure a 1-0 first-leg victory at the Nou Camp on Wednesday.

Pregnant woman, husband killed for 'honour' in Pakistan

Pregnant woman, husband killed for 'honour' in Pakistan

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

A heavily pregnant woman and her husband have become latest victims of suspected honour killing in Pakistan, just a day after another pregnant woman was killed by her own mother in the same Punjab province for contracting marriage against parents' will.

La Liga: Barca stroll past Eibar with 3-0 win; relief for injury-hit Real

La Liga: Barca stroll past Eibar with 3-0 win; relief for injury-hit Real

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

IMAGES from La Liga matches played on Sunday

Are you protecting your spinal cord from injury?

Are you protecting your spinal cord from injury?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

Dr H S Chhabra outlines what you must know about your spinal cord and how to protect it.

Malaysian warship saves Indian tanker from pirates

Malaysian warship saves Indian tanker from pirates

Rediff.com1 Jan 2009

Swift intervention by a Malaysian naval helicopter on Thursday saved an Indian vessel from a hijack bid by armed pirates dressed in military attire in the Gulf of Aden region, off Somalia.

'Interlinking rivers will be disastrous for India'

'Interlinking rivers will be disastrous for India'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

'Why should the people of Odisha divert water from the Mahanadhi when 13 out of 32 districts are chronically drought prone?' 'Water is a state subject. Can you really nationalise rivers for which you need drastic amendments in the Constitution?'