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'Photography is to capture the times we live in'

'Photography is to capture the times we live in'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2021

'If journalism is the first draft of history, then photojournalism is the first draft of its evidence,' Raghu Rai, arguably India's finest living photojournalist, tells Pavan Lall.

Coronavirus outbreak: Govt cancels visas for 4 countries

Coronavirus outbreak: Govt cancels visas for 4 countries

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

Those requiring to travel to India due to compelling reasons, may seek fresh visa from nearest Indian embassy/consulate, said the advisory.

ITBP soldiers cast 1st vote of 2019 polls in Arunachal

ITBP soldiers cast 1st vote of 2019 polls in Arunachal

Rediff.com6 Apr 2019

The first vote of the country was cast by Deputy Inspector General Sudhakar Natarajan, head of ATS ITBP.

The perfect match made in Heaven

The perfect match made in Heaven

Rediff.com13 Feb 2021

'It is difficult to pin down any singular factor but marriage does invite the emotional investment of viewers,' observes Chintan Girish Modi.

SHOCKING! Army's $190m ammo languishes in Russia

SHOCKING! Army's $190m ammo languishes in Russia

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

This is causing a shortfall of critical ammunition within the army at a time when the MoD is making emergency purchases from the global arms market to cater for a possible clash with China.

America's message to India in a warship

America's message to India in a warship

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

'Movement of naval forces at sea is often more than just perfunctory deployment -- reading the messages that they send is important,' alerts Vice Admiral Premvir Das (retd).

India showing how it's done with bat and ball

India showing how it's done with bat and ball

Rediff.com23 Jun 2019

Jasprit Bumrah in full flow is always a joy to watch, six or seven stuttering steps, a skip and a shuffle, followed by undiluted fire and fury.

Farewell, Victor of the Battle of Basantar

Farewell, Victor of the Battle of Basantar

Rediff.com31 Mar 2021

Lieutenant General Walter Anthony Gustavo Pinto was known for his dynamic, bold and aggressive leadership in the Battle of Basantar during the 1971 War. Lieutenant General B T Pandit -- who was awarded a Vir Chakra for his courage during that battle -- salutes the Victor of Basantar who passed into the ages last week.

The Ultimate Lata Mangeshkar Playlist

The Ultimate Lata Mangeshkar Playlist

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

Sukanya Verma presents a playlist of 100 Lata Mangeshkar songs from different decades of Hindi films -- songs that make me sing, smile, sob and sigh.

Battle in Indian Olympic Association continues

Battle in Indian Olympic Association continues

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

Sudhanshu Mittal's allegations on the 'illegality' of Narinder Batra's election have come amid the feud among the top brass of the IOA. He had earlier written to the International Olympic Committee, claiming that Batra was 'illegally' elected as IOA president.

Lockdown: FIR against Guj resort for housing Cong MLAs

Lockdown: FIR against Guj resort for housing Cong MLAs

Rediff.com7 Jun 2020

Police registered a first information report against the owner and manager of Neelcity Resort in Rajkot under Indian Penal Code Section 188 (disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant) for opening the resort for Congress MLAs, in alleged violation of lockdown notification which does not allow hotels and restaurants to open till Monday.

All communications from I-T to assessees to carry DIN from Oct 1

All communications from I-T to assessees to carry DIN from Oct 1

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

The CBDT has now laid down parameters specifying the manner in which any communication issued by any income-tax authority relating to assessment, appeals, orders, statutory or otherwise, exemptions, enquiry, investigation, verification of information, penalty, prosecution, rectification and approval to the assessee will be dealt with.

BCCI won't recognise recent ICC decisions: CoA

BCCI won't recognise recent ICC decisions: CoA

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

Choudhary was barred by the CoA from attending ICC meeting but participated in the policy-decision voting on the invitation of Shashank Manohar-led global body.

Pakistan must never again feature in J-K talks

Pakistan must never again feature in J-K talks

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

Pakistan must be deleted once and for all from the vocabulary of Kashmir-related negotiations with a finality that is irrevocable, asserts Vivek Gumaste.

After SC snub, Chidambaram makes dramatic appearance

After SC snub, Chidambaram makes dramatic appearance

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

Rejecting reports of his evading the law, he told reporters that the charges against him and his son were 'nothing further from truth'.

What next in Puducherry?

What next in Puducherry?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

Will acting LG Soundararajan invite N Rangaswamy to form a government or recommend President's rule, so close to the assembly election, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

Rabri, Tejashwi among RJD leaders booked for lockdown violation

Rabri, Tejashwi among RJD leaders booked for lockdown violation

Rediff.com31 May 2020

They had said they wanted to protest, while maintaining social distancing, against the attack on the family of a party supporter in which case a Janata Dal-United MLA has been named as an accused.

Maha senior cop Sachin Waze fails to get interim bail, appears before NIA

Maha senior cop Sachin Waze fails to get interim bail, appears before NIA

Rediff.com13 Mar 2021

Troubles mounted for Mumbai police officer Sachin Waze, who has been facing heat in the murder case of businessman Mansukh Hiran, as a sessions court in Maharashtra's Thane district has refused to grant him interim bail and noted that there was prima facie evidence and material against him.

PIX: Championship surpasses itself with wacky Wednesday

PIX: Championship surpasses itself with wacky Wednesday

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

Footage showed the Leeds players in an open-top double-decker bus, surrounded by a swarming mass of chanting fans enveloped in smoke from flares and fireworks.

Medha Patkar gets passport office notice; cries foul

Medha Patkar gets passport office notice; cries foul

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

Miffed over the show-cause notice, the Narmada Bachao Andolan leader, a veteran of many agitations across the country, called it an attempt to target activists.

Kerala flood relief ops: Centre sends Rs 102 cr bill for use of IAF aircraft

Kerala flood relief ops: Centre sends Rs 102 cr bill for use of IAF aircraft

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

The IAF had carried out 517 sorties of Fixed Wing aircraft, airlifting 3,787 people and 1,350 tonnes of load, and 634 sorties of helicopters, winching 584 people and airlifting 247 tonnes of load.

Chennaiyin finish 4th, meet Goa in ISL play-offs

Chennaiyin finish 4th, meet Goa in ISL play-offs

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

Masih Saighani fired Chennaiyin into the lead in the 17th minute before two goals in either half by Martin Chaves (43rd, 71st) seemed to have handed all three points to NorthEast United. However, a late equaliser from Lallianzuala Chhangte (90+3rd) ensured the away side took a point from the match.

Is Zomato's Deepinder Goyal up for a challenge?

Is Zomato's Deepinder Goyal up for a challenge?

Rediff.com12 May 2021

With scrutiny that comes with a public listing, Deepinder Goyal's leadership could face its sternest test yet.

US lawmakers seek immediate removal of Trump

US lawmakers seek immediate removal of Trump

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

'For the first time since the War of 1812, the United States Capitol was breached today'

In 2:1 verdict, SC approves Central Vista project

In 2:1 verdict, SC approves Central Vista project

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

A three-judge bench headed by Justice AM Khanwilkar, by 2:1 majority, held that the grant of the environmental clearance and the notification for change in land use for the project was valid.

Cong leaders raise concern over emergency vaccine nod

Cong leaders raise concern over emergency vaccine nod

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

Senior Congress leader Anand Sharma on Sunday raised concerns over India's drugs regulator granting permission for restricted use of Bharat Biotech's COVID-19 vaccine and asked the government to explain why mandatory protocols and verification of data has been dispensed with.

FinMin counters RBI, says stress in banking sector declining

FinMin counters RBI, says stress in banking sector declining

Rediff.com29 Dec 2019

The net NPA ratio declined to 3.7 per cent in September 2019 from just below 4 per cent in March 2019, reflecting increased provisioning.

91 foreign Markaz attendees granted bail

91 foreign Markaz attendees granted bail

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

The 91 foreigners from 21 countries were chargesheeted for attending Markaz at Nizamuddin in New Delhi allegedly in violation of visa conditions, indulging in missionary activities illegally and violating government guidelines issued after the COVID-19 outbreak.

Maharashtra allows hotels to reopen from July 8

Maharashtra allows hotels to reopen from July 8

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

The hotels in shopping malls, however, will not be allowed to reopen.

BCCI set to launch vaccination drive for cricketers

BCCI set to launch vaccination drive for cricketers

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

'We are working on having the IPL in India and we are hopeful that we would be able to organise it'

India's biggest wealth creators during 2014-19; RIL tops

India's biggest wealth creators during 2014-19; RIL tops

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

The top-100 wealth creators generated Rs 49 lakh crore during 2014-19, the highest-ever quantum of wealth added, according to Motilal Oswal's Annual Wealth Creation Study 2019. According to the study, Reliance Industries, Indiabulls Ventures and IndusInd Bank are the biggest, fastest and most-consistent wealth creators, respectively. The number of PSUs in the top-100 wealth creators is only nine, namely IOC, BPCL, HPCL, Power Grid Corporation, Petronet LNG, Indraprastha Gas, LIC Housing, Bharat Electronics and NBCC.

#ThrowbackThursday: Aahana takes a shower

#ThrowbackThursday: Aahana takes a shower

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

It's #ThrowbackThursday time, and Bollywood has got the memo.

Indian-American lawyer justifies Art 370, compares Modi to Lincoln

Indian-American lawyer justifies Art 370, compares Modi to Lincoln

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

'I owe India an apology, as when she suffered the Mumbai Terror attack on November 26, 2008, when Jews and Americans were singled out for death by Pakistan based Terrorists, I joined in arguing for restraint. I was wrong'

Day 2: India pile on the runs and misery on South Africa

Day 2: India pile on the runs and misery on South Africa

Rediff.com20 Oct 2019

South Africa will have to produce an exceptional batting performance to get back into the contest when skipper Faf du Plessis and Zubayr Hamza return to the crease in Ranchi on Monday.

SAI extends suspension of camps till May 3

SAI extends suspension of camps till May 3

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

'The athletes who are there in SAI Bengaluru and Patiala will continue to remain there'

Covid & festive politics

Covid & festive politics

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

Shifting positions on religiosity and Covid may confuse the Hindutva citizenry, but you can rely on Bengal to turn a non-arguable issue into a raging controversy, notes Kanika Datta.

Resort politics: Gujarat Cong moves MLAs to Rajasthan

Resort politics: Gujarat Cong moves MLAs to Rajasthan

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

The shifting of MLAs to Congress-ruled Rajasthan will allow the party to focus on drawing up its strategy for the crucial Rajya Sabha elections for which it has fielded two candidates, the source said.

Cong shifts MLAs to Rajasthan after FIR against Guj resort

Cong shifts MLAs to Rajasthan after FIR against Guj resort

Rediff.com7 Jun 2020

After the resignations of three MLAs, the Congress, whose strength has been reduced to 65 in the 182-member House, had earlier shifted its legislators to three resorts in Rajkot, Ambaji in Banaskantha district and Anand in Gujarat to thwart any 'poaching' bid. However, a police complaint was on Sunday filed for alleged violation of lockdown norms against a resort in Rajkot district where the Congress had lodged some of its MLAs.

Severing cricketing ties with nations not our domain: ICC tells BCCI

Severing cricketing ties with nations not our domain: ICC tells BCCI

Rediff.com3 Mar 2019

The BCCI letter did not make a specific reference to Pakistan, which has been accused of harbouring terrorists by India.

J-K BJP takes out 'Tiranga' rally on Accession Day

J-K BJP takes out 'Tiranga' rally on Accession Day

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

Dozens of vehicles, with the tricolor hoisted on each of them, were part of the rally which passed through Gupkar Road and the activists raised slogans outside the residences of National Conference president Farooq Abdullah and Peoples Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti there.