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Zafaryab Jilani: Lawyer who fought for a lost cause

Zafaryab Jilani: Lawyer who fought for a lost cause

Rediff.com18 May 2023

In an interview, he recalled how Hashim Ansari, one of the original litigants in the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute, took him to the mosque on his bicycle.

Ram temple invitation cards to be hand-delivered to guests

Ram temple invitation cards to be hand-delivered to guests

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

Besides, various representatives of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra, members of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, Vishwa Hindu Parishad and their allies are also aiding in hand-delivering the invitations.

We all decided unanimously...: CJI on why Ayodhya verdict kept anonymous

We all decided unanimously...: CJI on why Ayodhya verdict kept anonymous

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

Justice Chandrachud also dealt with questions about criticism by eminent lawyers on the allocation of cases to particular judges and 'bench hunting', and said the allocation of cases is not "lawyer-driven" and vowed to maintain the credibility of the institution of the Supreme Court.

No water to Tamil Nadu, facing worst draught in 40 yrs: Shivakumar

No water to Tamil Nadu, facing worst draught in 40 yrs: Shivakumar

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

Amid criticism and protests against the government over allegations that Cauvery water was being released from Krishnaraja Sagar (KRS) dam to Tamil Nadu, he clarified that the discharge was meant for Bengaluru, and not for the neighbouring state.

Workers trapped in tunnel come on camera as rescue ops enter 10th day

Workers trapped in tunnel come on camera as rescue ops enter 10th day

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

In the video, the workers, wearing yellow and white helmets, are seen receiving food items sent to them through the pipeline and talking to each other.

Everyone leaving Congress, only...:Modi

Everyone leaving Congress, only...:Modi

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

'This is what happens to a party when it gets trapped in the vicious circle of nepotism and dynastic politics'

People are skating, cycling, walking to Ayodhya

People are skating, cycling, walking to Ayodhya

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

Walking, cycling and even skating! Covering long distances amid bone-chilling cold, people from all over the country and cutting across religions are flocking to the temple town of Ayodhya ahead of the consecration ceremony on January 22.

Pak arrests Chinese national on blasphemy charges, airlifted to Abbottabad

Pak arrests Chinese national on blasphemy charges, airlifted to Abbottabad

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

The SHO said that Section 7 of the Anti-Terrorism Act had been included in the FIR, adding that the Chinese national would be presented before a court in Abbottabad.

'Attacking Dalits has become part of Dravidian culture'

'Attacking Dalits has become part of Dravidian culture'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

'Both the DMK and ADMK are equally to blame.' 'When the question is violence against Dalits, they don't take measures to protect Dalits.'

Almost 92% casual workers didn't get wages during lockdown: Survey

Almost 92% casual workers didn't get wages during lockdown: Survey

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

According to the latest report from Stranded Workers Action Network (SWAN), a voluntary effort started in March 2020 to mobilise relief for stranded migrant workers, almost 92 per cent workers, whom the group contacted between April 21 and May 31, had not received any money from their employer. This was after restrictions were imposed and work had stopped. The survey, which was conducted among 1,396 worker groups, adding up to 8,023 people that included 4,836 women and children, showed that 76 per cent of the workers had less than Rs 200 left with them.

The IIT Students Who Built An Award-Winning House

The IIT Students Who Built An Award-Winning House

Rediff.com26 May 2023

Project Vivaan won big at the Solar Decathlon, placing second overall (and missing the first position by a whisker). Members of the award-winning Team Shunya tell Mrigank Warrier how they built a carbon-neutral, water-neutral, energy-positive home for a family of four.

Why Dia Mirza is the Queen of Saris

Why Dia Mirza is the Queen of Saris

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

Dia Mirza must have the most incredible collection of saris.

Chinese dam on Brahmaputra is 1,000 km away: India

Chinese dam on Brahmaputra is 1,000 km away: India

Rediff.com5 Nov 2009

India on Thursday downplayed the issue of building of a dam by China on Brahmaputra River saying the construction site is 1,100 km away from the country's boundary.

Ayodhya redeveloped after studying Vatican, Jerusalem, Tirupati, says architect

Ayodhya redeveloped after studying Vatican, Jerusalem, Tirupati, says architect

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

Efficient land use, minimum congestion, a focus on dharamshalas (inns) and homestays, upgrading the infrastructure while retaining the historical and cultural character of the city are some of the highlights of the plan prepared by Kukreja, the managing principal of CP Kukreja Architects.

Students assist B'lore civic authorities

Students assist B'lore civic authorities

Rediff.com13 Feb 2008

Students of MS Ramaiah Institute of Technology chipped in to help B'lore civic authorities over a delayed project.

All rescued workers are normal, can return home: AIIMS-Rishikesh

All rescued workers are normal, can return home: AIIMS-Rishikesh

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

Dr Ravikant said the workers were thoroughly examined and their blood test, X-ray, and ECG reports were normal.

Taj Mahal voted as world's second best heritage site

Taj Mahal voted as world's second best heritage site

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

It has been rated second after Cambodia's Angkor Wat.

Delhi Metro train derails; no one injured

Delhi Metro train derails; no one injured

Rediff.com12 Aug 2009

Thirty-nine passengers had a miraculous escape when a Delhi Metro train jumped tracks in the national capital on Wednesday afternoon.

Yeh Hai India: What A Wonderful Pic!

Yeh Hai India: What A Wonderful Pic!

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

Construction workers are silhouetted against the setting sun at the site of the Mumbai Coastal Road project at Haji Ali, June 10, 2022.

Marathas wanted to 'liberate' Hindu holy sites

Marathas wanted to 'liberate' Hindu holy sites

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

Contemporary records speak of Chhatrapati Shivaji's resolve to liberate Hindu holy places, and the later Maratha rulers carried forward his legacy, Colonel Anil A Athale (retd) reveals in a forthcoming book.

The Great Tunnel Rescue: How The 16 Days Unfolded

The Great Tunnel Rescue: How The 16 Days Unfolded

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

After 16 days of intense efforts by multiple agencies, all 41 workers trapped in Uttarakhand's Silkyara tunnel in Uttarkashi have safely been evacuated on Tuesday evening.

Grand Ram temple will be built by end of 2023 after 500-yr wait: Adityanath

Grand Ram temple will be built by end of 2023 after 500-yr wait: Adityanath

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

He attributed the construction of the temple, "a historic work" to the decisive and strong leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

'US Can't Take Indians As Guinea Pigs'

'US Can't Take Indians As Guinea Pigs'

Rediff.com20 May 2024

'Why should we disclose classified information to satisfy those who doubt our Hydrogen Bomb capability?'

CPCB shuts hot mix plants, stone crushers in Delhi-NCR till Nov 17

CPCB shuts hot mix plants, stone crushers in Delhi-NCR till Nov 17

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

It also asked the governments of Punjab and Haryana to take immediate stringent actions to curb stubble burning and authorities in Delhi-NCR to strictly check biomass burning.

NYC buses to show ad against mosque near 9/11 site

NYC buses to show ad against mosque near 9/11 site

Rediff.com12 Aug 2010

'While the MTA does not endorse the views expressed in this or other ads that appear on the transit system, the advertisement purchased by a group opposing a planned mosque near the World Trade Centre was accepted today after its review under MTA's advertising guidelines and governing legal standards,' the MTA said in a statement

America's largest Hindu temple inaugurated in New Jersey

America's largest Hindu temple inaugurated in New Jersey

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

The grand dedication ceremony of Akshardham in Robbinsville, New Jersey was conducted on Sunday in the presence of Mahant Swami Maharaj following a nine-day celebration that commenced on September 30.

Ram Temple: Can Congress Surprise Modi?

Ram Temple: Can Congress Surprise Modi?

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Modi believes that the Congress leadership does not have the political sagacity to undertake a course correction because of its preoccupation about not losing its current gains in the voter base, observes Shekhar Iyer.

Karnataka HC okays inauguration of Adiyogi statue in Chikkaballapura

Karnataka HC okays inauguration of Adiyogi statue in Chikkaballapura

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

The Karnataka high court on Friday allowed the Isha Yoga Centre's Adiyogi statue to be inaugurated in Chikkaballapura district of Karnataka on January 15.

Assam: Five injured in blast

Assam: Five injured in blast

Rediff.com8 Oct 2008

Five persons, including a woman, were injured when a low-intensity bomb went off near a Durga Puja pandal at Japorigog in the heart of Guwahati city at around 8-30 on Wednesday.

Hindu women move SC for ASI survey of 'Shivling' in Gyanvapi

Hindu women move SC for ASI survey of 'Shivling' in Gyanvapi

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

The plaintiffs submitted that the exact nature of the 'Shivling' can be determined after removing the artificial/modern walls/floors surrounding it and by undertaking a survey of the entire sealed area by excavation and using other scientific methods.

AAI for same-site rehab of slum dwellers on airport land

AAI for same-site rehab of slum dwellers on airport land

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

The state government's notification, which was issued earlier in the week, quoted the civil aviation ministry's letter urging quick rehabilitation of slum dwellers due to security threat.

N-fuel for Kudankulam project soon: Russia

N-fuel for Kudankulam project soon: Russia

Rediff.com23 Jan 2007

"During the second quarter of this year we expect to deliver fuel to the first reactor at the Kudankulam," head of the Russian Automic Energy Agency Sergei Kiriyenko told reporters as he visited the construction site of the plant.

Property booms in Ahmedabad

Property booms in Ahmedabad

Rediff.com27 Dec 2006

Ahmedabad looks like a big construction site today -- what with malls, flyovers, roads, residential townships, a waterfront development plan, and office spaces that are fast changing the city's landscape.

Joshimath: NTPC Not Responsible: Power Secy

Joshimath: NTPC Not Responsible: Power Secy

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

In a letter to the chief secretary, government of Uttarakhand, Union Power Secretary Alok Kumar said the land subsidence in Joshimath was a very old issue, dating back to 1976, and the construction of the 4x130 megawatt Tapovan Vishnugad project started only in 2006 by NTPC.

Caribbean on track with World Cup preparations

Caribbean on track with World Cup preparations

Rediff.com12 Dec 2006

With just over three months to go before the start of the 2007 cricket World Cup, much of Barbados is scarred by building cranes, road detours and construction sites.

Kamli: Good effort

Kamli: Good effort

Rediff.com24 Nov 2006

Nandita Das' new film is good but should have had more depth.

Bhaiyya Bhaiyya offers nothing substantial

Bhaiyya Bhaiyya offers nothing substantial

Rediff.com6 Sep 2014

Bhaiyya Bhaiyya does provide a few chuckles, but nothing substantial.

Mumbai unlock: What will open and what won't from Monday

Mumbai unlock: What will open and what won't from Monday

Rediff.com6 Jun 2021

Shops selling essential products in Mumbai can remain open till 4 pm on all daysfrom June 7 while non-essential shops can operate till 4 pm on weekdays.Malls, theatres, and multiplexes will continue to remain shut.

G20: India's architectural heritage takes centre stage

G20: India's architectural heritage takes centre stage

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

From the 13th century Konark temple of Odisha to the ancient Nalanda University in Bihar, the G20 Summit venue in New Delhi has put a spotlight on the rich architectural heritage of India.

Japan reassures Olympics can be safe

Japan reassures Olympics can be safe

Rediff.com27 May 2021

Japan is currently preparing to extend a state of emergency across much of the nation