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The Woman Who Chases Birds

The Woman Who Chases Birds

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

Rathika Ramaswamy's love affair with wildlife photography began in 2003, when she took pictures of birds at the Bharatpur bird sanctuary. That love affair -- captured in her lens -- bloomed! And how!

'The diversity in Indian textiles is unmatched. It is one-of-its-kind'

'The diversity in Indian textiles is unmatched. It is one-of-its-kind'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

Designer Archana Jaju's brand is focused on bringing India's fine craftmanship into everyday clothing.

Asani intensifies into severe cyclonic storm; Odisha, Bengal on alert

Asani intensifies into severe cyclonic storm; Odisha, Bengal on alert

Rediff.com8 May 2022

The system lay centered at 5.30 am over Southeast Bay of Bengal, about 450 km west-northwest of Car Nicobar (Nicobar Islands), 380 km west of Port Blair (Andaman Islands), 970 km southeast of Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) and 1030 km south-southeast of Puri (Odisha).

27 dead in massive fire at 4-storey building in Delhi

27 dead in massive fire at 4-storey building in Delhi

Rediff.com14 May 2022

Over 50 employees of the company whose office was located on the first floor were rescued while 27 bodies have been found.

China extends highway near Daulat Beg Oldie airfield in Ladakh

China extends highway near Daulat Beg Oldie airfield in Ladakh

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

Satellite images dated August 17, 2021, have revealed upgraded infrastructure near the Depsang plains along with the Western sector of the LAC between India and China.

12 killed as Maha-bound bus falls into Narmada river in MP

12 killed as Maha-bound bus falls into Narmada river in MP

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

At least 12 passengers were killed and two others missing after a Maharashtra state transport bus fell into the Narmada river from a bridge in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district on Monday, officials said.

15 dead, over 35 hurt in bus-truck collision in Maharashtra

15 dead, over 35 hurt in bus-truck collision in Maharashtra

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

The accident occurred near Nimgul village on Sunday night. The injured were admitted to a nearby hospital for medical aid, where six patients are said to be in critical condition.

Doordarshan all set for impactful Republic Day coverage

Doordarshan all set for impactful Republic Day coverage

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

With 59 cameras, including one fixed on the dome of the Rashtrapati Bhavan, public broadcaster Doordarshan is all set to beam live every bit of action of the Republic Day parade which features a fly-past by 75 aircraft of the Indian Air Force over the iconic Rajpath.

Stokes, Archer back for first two Tests against India

Stokes, Archer back for first two Tests against India

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

Both Stokes and Archer were rested for the ongoing two-match Test series in Sri Lanka

Supertech's twin towers in Noida to be razed today, nearby bldgs evacuated

Supertech's twin towers in Noida to be razed today, nearby bldgs evacuated

Rediff.com28 Aug 2022

The towers -- both taller than Delhi's iconic Qutub Minar -- will be brought down in less than 15 seconds by waterfall implosion technique. They will be the tallest structures yet in India to be demolished, officials said.

PIX: India's largest hockey stadium

PIX: India's largest hockey stadium

Rediff.com12 May 2022

Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium in Sundargarh district will be packed to the rafters during the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup.

Railways to test anti-collision tech with minister onboard

Railways to test anti-collision tech with minister onboard

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

'Kavach', which literally means armour, is being promoted by the railways as the world's cheapest automatic train collision protection system.

ED raids 26 locations in ABG Shipyard bank fraud case

ED raids 26 locations in ABG Shipyard bank fraud case

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

As many as 26 premises are being searched in these cities by the federal agency under the criminal sections of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, they said.

This restaurant serves food, adventure -- 160 ft up in the air

This restaurant serves food, adventure -- 160 ft up in the air

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

Fly Dining at Noida sector 38 A has become a perfect place for adventure lovers where they can enjoy their food in a unique way and place -- 160 feet up in the air.

The Day I Directed Amitabh Bachchan

The Day I Directed Amitabh Bachchan

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

'This man changed the mindset of a generation.'

Bank fraud: ED registers money laundering case against ABG Shipyard

Bank fraud: ED registers money laundering case against ABG Shipyard

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

The action comes days after the CBI registered an FIR in the country's biggest alleged bank loan fraud case till date.

Hindu organisation accused of using forced labour at temple sites in US

Hindu organisation accused of using forced labour at temple sites in US

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

The New York Times said in a report on Wednesday that in the lawsuit filed in New Jersey federal court and amended last month, BAPS has been accused 'of luring labourers from India to work on temples near Atlanta, Chicago, Houston and Los Angeles, as well as in Robbinsville, New Jersey, paying them just $450 a month'.

Budget: Over Rs 7,100 cr set aside as aid to other countries

Budget: Over Rs 7,100 cr set aside as aid to other countries

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

India on Monday set aside over Rs 7,100 crore in its budget for 2021-22 as development assistance for countries in its neighbourhood as well as in Africa and Latin America, with Bhutan getting the maximum allocation of Rs 3,004 crore while Rs 100 crore will be given to Chabahar port project in Iran.

Meet The Indian Army's New Soldiers

Meet The Indian Army's New Soldiers

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

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Guess who is doing Gau Seva!

Guess who is doing Gau Seva!

Rediff.com12 May 2017

Anushka Sharma spent a day at Udaipur's animal rescue and care centre, Animal Aid Unlimited.

India, China militaries discuss further disengagement in Ladakh

India, China militaries discuss further disengagement in Ladakh

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

The 11th round of the Corps Commander-level talks began at around 10.30 am at the Chushul border point on the Indian side of the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh, they said.

An extraordinary message of love, hope to Japan

An extraordinary message of love, hope to Japan

Rediff.com5 Mar 2012

Decades later, Tara Trust, an NGO from Goa, taking inspiration from the story of Sadako Sasaki, has launched The 1000 Crane Project, where it attempts to get underprivileged kids from Goa and other cities of India to paint 1,000 T-shirts depicting cranes.

The odd, odd world we live in!

The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

The next 10 images prove that we live in a wonderfully weird world.

Travel pix: What Panchgani looks like

Travel pix: What Panchgani looks like

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

Rediff readers shared these interesting photographs of India from their travels across the country.

Heavy rains, strong winds batter Mumbai; signage atop BSE damaged

Heavy rains, strong winds batter Mumbai; signage atop BSE damaged

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

The Indian Meteorological Department, meanwhile, warned of intense spell of 30 to 50 mm rainfall per hour with strong winds in Mumbai and suburban areas.

Magician loses life after stunt in Hooghly turns fatal

Magician loses life after stunt in Hooghly turns fatal

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

Chanchal Lahiri, a resident of southern suburbs of Kolkata, had done the same trick in 2013 in same Hooghly river, but this time he ran out of luck and drowned.

Viraat dismantling to take 9 more months; 30% work over

Viraat dismantling to take 9 more months; 30% work over

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

The world's longest serving warship was decommissioned by the Indian Navy four years ago. It is being dismantled with the help of around 300 trained workers at one of the plots owned by ship breaking firm, Patel said.

Tiger Shroff's cool photoshoot

Tiger Shroff's cool photoshoot

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

Photographer Dabboo Ratnani has some fun with the young actor.

England name injured Stokes in Ashes squad despite arrest

England name injured Stokes in Ashes squad despite arrest

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

England all-rounder Ben Stokes was named on Wednesday in a 16-man squad for the Ashes tour to Australia despite being arrested earlier in the week for an altercation outside a Bristol nightclub.

Why Tibetans are joining the PLA

Why Tibetans are joining the PLA

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

'Tibetans don't have jobs, and the military provides a job offer.' 'But the issue is whether China really trusts Tibetans.'

'The One Where They Got Back Together': Friends to reunite

'The One Where They Got Back Together': Friends to reunite

Rediff.com22 Feb 2020

The special will be shot on Stage 24 of the Warner Bros Studio lot in Burbank, where the entire original series was filmed.

#WorldBookDay: Readers recommend their favourite books!

#WorldBookDay: Readers recommend their favourite books!

Rediff.com23 Apr 2018

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Heroic Cat Protects Humans from Cobra

Heroic Cat Protects Humans from Cobra

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

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Disrespectful to India if England don't play best XI: KP

Disrespectful to India if England don't play best XI: KP

Rediff.com24 Jan 2021

The 40-year-old Pietersen said a win against India is similar to a victory against arch-rivals Australia and urged the selectors to play both Stuart Broad and James Anderson in the same XI.

Stokes, Archer rested for England's tour of Sri Lanka

Stokes, Archer rested for England's tour of Sri Lanka

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

England's selectors are acutely aware of the impact on players of bio-secure bubbles and with a demanding year ahead, are making sure they protect their key performers.

Uddhav's Instagram images impress all!

Uddhav's Instagram images impress all!

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

That Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray is an avid photographer is known to all and on Wednesday, he showed how good he is. The 59-year-old posted two images to his Instagram feed, which got everyone talking. The first of the two pictures that Thackeray shared shows flowers in bloom, while the second captures a golden field against a blue sky.

Ashes 2017-18: Moeen doubtful for second Test

Ashes 2017-18: Moeen doubtful for second Test

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

England all-rounder Moeen Ali is a doubt for the second Ashes Test against Australia as he struggles to recover from a cut on his index finger, captain Joe Root said.

North Korea begins dismantling missile launch facility: Report

North Korea begins dismantling missile launch facility: Report

Rediff.com24 Jul 2018

If the analysis of the satellite imagery is accurate, North Korea may be taking a small but significant step toward the disarmament.

24 dead, 17 injured in roof collapse at Ghaziabad cremation ground

24 dead, 17 injured in roof collapse at Ghaziabad cremation ground

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

Several people had taken shelter under the recently constructed structure while it rained. The dead, all of them men, were mostly relatives or neighbours of Jai Ram, who was being cremated at that time, officials said.

PHOTOS: Khawaja's solid 171 puts Australia in command

PHOTOS: Khawaja's solid 171 puts Australia in command

Rediff.com6 Jan 2018

Usman Khawaja hit a mammoth 171 and Shaun Marsh approached his sixth Test century as Australia eased 133 runs ahead of England on 479 for four after the third day of the fifth Ashes Test on Saturday.