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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.'

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.

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.

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.

'LCH Outperformed Other Aircraft In Ladakh'

'LCH Outperformed Other Aircraft In Ladakh'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

All of India welcomes the Light Combat Helicopter into the Armed Forces arsenal and wishes it a safe tenure and happy shooting. May it rule the skies and ensure that the enemies are given a fitting reply when the need arises.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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'.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

PHOTOS: Rajasthan forts, Mt Fuji on the World Heritage List

PHOTOS: Rajasthan forts, Mt Fuji on the World Heritage List

Rediff.com11 Jul 2013

Rediff.com takes a look at the new entrants on the World Heritage List.

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 .

'I will be shocked if Rangrasiya doesn't work out'

'I will be shocked if Rangrasiya doesn't work out'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2013

Television actress Sanaya Irani is back with a new show, Rangrasiya.

ISI spy nabbed in Pokhran for leaking IAF details

ISI spy nabbed in Pokhran for leaking IAF details

Rediff.com25 Feb 2013

An alleged Inter Services Intelligence spy has been arrested for passing information to an officer of the Pakistani intelligence agency about the just-concluded Indian Air Force exercise 'Iron Fist' in Pokhran.

PICS: IAFs supremacy at IRON FIST along Pak border

PICS: IAFs supremacy at IRON FIST along Pak border

Rediff.com25 Feb 2013

Executing its mission with honour and pride, the Indian Air Force displayed its firepower at IRON FIST -- 2013 in the august presence of President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh and Defence Minister A K Antony on Friday.

PICS: IAFs supremacy at IRON FIST along Pak border

PICS: IAFs supremacy at IRON FIST along Pak border

Rediff.com25 Feb 2013

Executing its mission with honour and pride, the Indian Air Force displayed its firepower at IRON FIST -- 2013 in the august presence of President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh and Defence Minister A K Antony on Friday.

Two Indians arrested for spying for Pak in Jodhpur

Two Indians arrested for spying for Pak in Jodhpur

Rediff.com20 Jan 2012

The Criminal Investigation Department has arrested three Indians for allegedly passing strategic information about national security and military installations to Pakistan.

Monsoon to hit Kerala early this year: Skymet

Monsoon to hit Kerala early this year: Skymet

Rediff.com13 May 2016

Monsoon will hit Kerala between May 28 and 30, two-three days before its normal onset date of June 1, private forecasting agency Skymet said.

'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.'

IAF radars, helicopters to be deployed in Rajasthan

IAF radars, helicopters to be deployed in Rajasthan

Rediff.com23 Aug 2012

While Jodhpur airbase will soon have a squadron of transport helicopters Mi-17 V5, medium power radars would also be deployed at Jaisalmer airbase, Air Marshal Anjan Kumar Gogoi, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, South-Western Air command, said at a press conference in Jodhpur.