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What Attracted Kriti To Bachchan Pandey

What Attracted Kriti To Bachchan Pandey

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

'I play an urban girl after a very long time.' 'What I saw in her was that she was very, very, gutsy.'

Rajasthan BJP shifts MLAs ahead of assembly session

Rajasthan BJP shifts MLAs ahead of assembly session

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

The legislators will be staying at a luxury resort there and likely to visit the Somnath temple, sources said.

Sukhoi 30 jet crashes in Rajasthan; pilots safe

Sukhoi 30 jet crashes in Rajasthan; pilots safe

Rediff.com19 Feb 2013

A Sukhoi 30 aircraft of the Indian Air Force on Tuesday crashed in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer district but both the pilots bailed out safely.

The Great Indian Murder Review

The Great Indian Murder Review

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

Tigmanshu Dhulia's earthy touches, perverse humour, and queasy depiction of the upscale and underbelly revels in pulpy and devious twists, notes Sukanya Verma.

Army displays firepower at Pokhran

Army displays firepower at Pokhran

Rediff.com21 Mar 2015

The Indian Army conducted a fire power display at Pokhran in Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan marking the centenary celebrations of its participation in the first World War.

Jawan injured as Pak violates ceasefire in Poonch

Jawan injured as Pak violates ceasefire in Poonch

Rediff.com8 Oct 2016

However, Defence PRO Col Manish Mehta said there was no ceasefire violation.

Failure in predicting monsoon advance over Delhi rare: IMD

Failure in predicting monsoon advance over Delhi rare: IMD

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

The weather department said its latest model analysis had indicated that the moist easterly winds in the lower level from the Bay of Bengal would spread to northwest India, covering Punjab and Haryana by July 10, leading to the advancement of monsoon and an increase in rainfall activity over the region, including Delhi, from July 10 onwards.

Public sector bankers have got away for too long

Public sector bankers have got away for too long

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

Nothing has ever been done to make bank officers accountable, except for the rare actions when there is a public controversy, argues Debashis Basu.

PHOTOS: Soldiers do yoga all across the country

PHOTOS: Soldiers do yoga all across the country

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

On the occasion of the 5th International Yoga Day, troops from the Armed Forces and the paramilitary performed asanas all around the country. Take a look!

Defence ministry report ignores Ladakh stand-off

Defence ministry report ignores Ladakh stand-off

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

The ministry's year-end review is silent on the continued occupation by Chinese troops of territory that India has always claimed and patrolled.

Readers' pix: India's architectural wonders

Readers' pix: India's architectural wonders

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

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

BJP making renewed attempts to topple my govt: Gehlot

BJP making renewed attempts to topple my govt: Gehlot

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

The BJP hit back, saying Gehlot has failed to run the government and is frustrated and making unreasonable allegations.

Lessons from Bollywood: What to do on a rainy day!

Lessons from Bollywood: What to do on a rainy day!

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

Sukanya Verma has a whole list of fun things inspired by Bollywood.

Why Pakistani Hindu migrants are denied vaccination

Why Pakistani Hindu migrants are denied vaccination

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

Most of the migrants do not get access to any medical facilities in government-run hospitals or dispensaries as they do not have an Aadhaar card and are not Indian citizens.

Delhi's wait for monsoon ends, rain drenches parts of city

Delhi's wait for monsoon ends, rain drenches parts of city

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

Normally, monsoon reaches Delhi by June 27. It covers the entire country by July 8. Last year, the wind system had reached Delhi on June 25 and covered the entire country by June 29.

Tannishtha Chatterjee bags a film with Brett Lee

Tannishtha Chatterjee bags a film with Brett Lee

Rediff.com24 Jan 2015

Un-Indian is a romantic comedy, slated for release this year.

71 dead in lightning strikes in several states

71 dead in lightning strikes in several states

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

In Uttar Pradesh, the death toll due to lightning strikes rose to 42.

India-Pakistan border to be sealed by December 2018: Rajnath

India-Pakistan border to be sealed by December 2018: Rajnath

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

India and Pakistan share a 3,323 km-long border, including the Line of Control in Jammu & Kashmir. But the only 2289.66km of it is properly demarcated as the international border.

The best of India's photos this week

The best of India's photos this week

Rediff.com28 Jan 2018

Readers sent us the best of India's photographs from their travels.

Earthquake rocks western Rajasthan

Earthquake rocks western Rajasthan

Rediff.com9 Apr 2009

Western parts of Rajasthan were rocked by a moderate intensity earthquake early on Thursday morning, according to a meteorological department official.

Travel 2015: Start planning for February already!

Travel 2015: Start planning for February already!

Rediff.com1 Jan 2015

In the second of a 12-part series, we list out all the places you should visit and all the festivals you should celebrate through the New Year!

The RISE, the FALL, and COMEBACK of Bobby Deol

The RISE, the FALL, and COMEBACK of Bobby Deol

Rediff.com5 Oct 2020

Joginder Tuteja looks at Bobby Deol's career over the years.

Cong suffers blow in Raj panchayat polls; BJP says mandate for farm laws

Cong suffers blow in Raj panchayat polls; BJP says mandate for farm laws

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

The BJP bagged 1,989 of the 4,371 panchayat samiti seats while the Congress won 1,852 with almost all results of the four-phase local government polls being declared.

Holi Special: Bollywood's colourful songs!

Holi Special: Bollywood's colourful songs!

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

With the festival of colours only a few days away, we thought we'd bask in the glory of its many shades through effervescent Bollywood songs.

HPCL wind power project to relocate

HPCL wind power project to relocate

Rediff.com5 May 2008

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation's wind power foray is facing teething troubles. The state-run company plans to set up 100 mw capacity at an investment of Rs 500 crore. Its first project - a pilot of 25 mw coming up in Maharashtra's Dhule district - is being shifted to Jaisalmer in Rajasthan following protests by farmers.

3 Indian cities that offer best hotel services

3 Indian cities that offer best hotel services

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

Most of the cities on the list have a lot to explore and the offered accommodation in these areas are economical with highly rated services, according to trivago's 'Best Value City Index 2015'.

1,074 COVID-19 patients recovered in 24 hrs, highest in single day

1,074 COVID-19 patients recovered in 24 hrs, highest in single day

Rediff.com4 May 2020

The outcome ratio of COVID-19 -- the ratio of recoveries and deaths of closed cases -- was recorded at 90:20.

From Jaguar to AN-32, IAF lost nearly 10 aircraft in 2019

From Jaguar to AN-32, IAF lost nearly 10 aircraft in 2019

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

A MiG-21 Bison of the IAF, piloted by Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman was downed during a dogfight between India and Pakistan sides on February 27 after the Balakot airstrike

India, Pak to hold DIG-level talks

India, Pak to hold DIG-level talks

Rediff.com12 Apr 2007

While the Indian delegation would represented by DIG BSF, Jaisalmer, K R Patel, the Pakistani side will be led by Khushnood Mahmood, Director General of Sindh Rangers.

Air Force may open more bases for civilian aircraf

Air Force may open more bases for civilian aircraf

Rediff.com6 Jul 2007

The Indian Air Force has around 60 air bases, of which 18 are open for civilian flights.

India scrambles fighter jets as aircraft entering via Pak spark alert

India scrambles fighter jets as aircraft entering via Pak spark alert

Rediff.com13 Jul 2014

The Indian Air Force on Sunday scrambled fighter planes from its air base in Jodhpur after two commercial passenger aircraft sought to enter the Indian territory from Pakistan side using similar identification codes, sparking a security alert.

10 pics that will make you rethink your foreign vacation

10 pics that will make you rethink your foreign vacation

Rediff.com7 Oct 2017

Readers share their travel pics across India. You can share yours too!

PHOTOS: Country reels under scorching sun

PHOTOS: Country reels under scorching sun

Rediff.com4 Apr 2017

Vast swathes of the country are reeling under scorching heat with the mercury soaring to above 40C mark in many areas.

PHOTOS: International Army Games 2019

PHOTOS: International Army Games 2019

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

India is hosting the fifth Army International Scout Masters Competition as part of the games in Jaisalmer .

Chat with Explorers on a rickshaw through India

Chat with Explorers on a rickshaw through India

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

The Education Explorers, a non-governmental organisation, has planned a rickshaw run from Cochin in Kerala to Jaisalmer in Rajasthan to collect funds to educate girls.

Best of 2017: Picture perfect postcards from India

Best of 2017: Picture perfect postcards from India

Rediff.com31 Dec 2017

The best of travel photos sent by our readers.

'I had an overdose and almost killed myself'

'I had an overdose and almost killed myself'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

'God gave me a second chance to live and I had to make the most of it.'

Army officer killed in training drill in Rajasthan

Army officer killed in training drill in Rajasthan

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

A major rank official of the Indian Army died during a training exercise in western sector near the Indo-Pak border in Rajasthan.

Deserts, lakes, temples: Readers share their best pics

Deserts, lakes, temples: Readers share their best pics

Rediff.com9 Jan 2014

We invited you, dear readers, to share your BEST photographs of 2013. Check out these amazing photographs!