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Sonal Chauhan's Stunning Maldives Diary

Sonal Chauhan's Stunning Maldives Diary

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

The actor recently enjoyed a holiday in the exotic locale, and her Instagram feed is full of gorgeous pictures.

'Travel Is Only Thing You Buy That Makes You Richer'

'Travel Is Only Thing You Buy That Makes You Richer'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

To see the happiness on their faces that only a travel experience can bring is priceless.

Why 500,000 Indians Visited Vietnam

Why 500,000 Indians Visited Vietnam

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Stunning landscapes, natural beauty, clean beaches, cultural wealth, mouth-watering food, shopping options, safety for solo travellers, warm hospitality, easy visas, and connectivity make Vietnam a must-visit destination, discovers Ramesh Menon.

'I'm surprised': Vaughan slams India's no-warm-up plan

'I'm surprised': Vaughan slams India's no-warm-up plan

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

India decided against playing a match against an Australian domestic side in the run up to the five-match Test series, starting in Perth from November 22

Will Shashi Tharoor Quit Congress?

Will Shashi Tharoor Quit Congress?

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

Sources close to the top BJP leadership tell me that Tharoor has already had secret meetings with the BJP's top brass and is waiting patiently to make his next move, reports Ramesh Menon.

Katrina Goes On Holiday

Katrina Goes On Holiday

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

The Mayrlife Altaussee is a medical health resort, which aims to provide recovery, relaxation and health.

Green Park curator's pitch report for NZ first Test

Green Park curator's pitch report for NZ first Test

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

The 22-yard strip at Green Park in Kanpur, which will be used for the first Test between India and New Zealand, may be devoid of any grass but won't show ready signs of wear and tear, insists local curator Shiv Kumar.

How Much Was Sunny Paid For Jaat?

How Much Was Sunny Paid For Jaat?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

... hold your breath... Rs 50 crore...

The Stunning Mumbai Airport's Terminal 2!

The Stunning Mumbai Airport's Terminal 2!

Rediff.com27 Apr 2025

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'Kashmir Just Went Back By 20 Years'

'Kashmir Just Went Back By 20 Years'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2025

'Tourism will get hit. Thousands of lives will suffer. Businesses will shut down.'

Shootout In Patna!

Shootout In Patna!

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

High drama was witnessed in Patna's Kankarbagh locality on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, when four criminals opened fire outside a house around 2 pm.

Modi In Kashmir: Security On High Alert

Modi In Kashmir: Security On High Alert

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

On Monday, January 13, Prime Minister Narendra D Modi will inaugurate the all weather Z-Morh tunnel in picturesque Sonamarg in central Kashmir.

Can Owaisi, Panda Convince The Saudis?

Can Owaisi, Panda Convince The Saudis?

Rediff.com22 May 2025

Their shared brief: To assert India's case with clarity, rebut hostile narratives, and secure enduring partnerships for global counter-terror cooperation.

When Nandita Danced To Kudi Gujarat Di

When Nandita Danced To Kudi Gujarat Di

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

The four-day CIFF was packed with so many other new projects, like Radhika Apte's first directorial effort Koyta, with Vikramaditya Motwane as the producer, Venkatesh Maha's Ko Ko Ko, Jeo Baby's Punishment and Shonali Bose's Black Mountain Monpa.

At Aadar Jain-Alekha's Goa Wedding

At Aadar Jain-Alekha's Goa Wedding

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

Raj Kapoor's youngest grandson Aadar Jain got married to girlfriend Alekha Advani in Goa in a Christian ceremony.

Harud Comes To Kashmir

Harud Comes To Kashmir

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

Umar Ganie captures glimpses of autumn inside the famed Mughal garden in Srinagar. Autumn, locally known as Harud, is the harvest season in Kashmir with the trees changing colour as the days get shorter as winter approaches.

Crash: 'Preliminary Report Will Have Answers'

Crash: 'Preliminary Report Will Have Answers'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

'A few answers for the reason of the crash will be known -- whether it was a technical fault, design issue, human error etc.'

'Went To Kumbh With Excitement'

'Went To Kumbh With Excitement'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

After Vijay Deverakonda, Nimrat Kaur visits the Maha Kumbh Mela and takes a dip in the Triveni Sangam at Prayagraj.

'I Prefer Playing Against Human Beings'

'I Prefer Playing Against Human Beings'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

World Chess Champion D Gukesh and World Junior Chess Champion Pranav Venkatesh are from the same school and were classmates till Class 10!

Saudi Doctor Behind German Car Attack

Saudi Doctor Behind German Car Attack

Rediff.com21 Dec 2024

The suspect is a 50-year-old Saudi doctor who moved to Germany in 2006, Tamara Zieschang, the interior minister for the state of Saxony-Anhalt, said at a news conference. He has been practicing medicine in Bernburg, about 40 km south of Magdeburg.

Role of curator: Grass is not always green

Role of curator: Grass is not always green

Rediff.com25 Oct 2017

Pandurang Salgaoncar's fall from grace has suddenly shifted focus on pitch curators - a section in cricketing community who have a major role to play but are grossly underpaid.

Spine-Chilling Cold Grips Kashmir

Spine-Chilling Cold Grips Kashmir

Rediff.com22 Dec 2024

Srinagar recorded its third lowest December temperature in 133 years on Saturday.

Greenland Anger Forces US To Trim Trip

Greenland Anger Forces US To Trim Trip

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

Confronted by outrage in Greenland, the US has scaled down a proposed visit to the island.

Jaipur Lit Fest: Words Against War

Jaipur Lit Fest: Words Against War

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

'Our fractured world has been embroiled in wars and hatred, and many sessions reflect these concerns.'

Where A Heroic Battle Against The Chinese Was Fought

Where A Heroic Battle Against The Chinese Was Fought

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

The Battle of Lhagyala on November 23, 1962, fought by the 4 Rajput Regiment against the Chinese PLA, remains a forgotten chapter of heroism, with no survivors left to tell their story.

Aaqib wants Pakistan to take India's help for pitches

Aaqib wants Pakistan to take India's help for pitches

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

Pakistan's former Test pacer and acclaimed coach Aaqib Javed wants PCB to pick brains of Indian curators, who have been regularly preparing rank turners in their own backyard.

Couples Invite Global Guests to Weddings, For a Fee

Couples Invite Global Guests to Weddings, For a Fee

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

From dressing in colourful lehengas and sherwanis to dancing to Bollywood tunes during the baraat, these startups are offering an immersive journey into the world of Indian weddings.

After 3 Years, Encounter In Srinagar

After 3 Years, Encounter In Srinagar

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

The presence of the terrorists was noticed in a building resulting in the security forces launching a cordon and search operation. The search turned into an encounter after the terrorists fired upon the search party who retaliated.

'I Am Tired Of Seeing Dead Bodies'

'I Am Tired Of Seeing Dead Bodies'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

'Many of them are mutilated beyond recognition. Every day an encounter takes place.' 'Bastar has been burnt to ash.'

When Sakkeer Hussain Played The Chenda At A Temple

When Sakkeer Hussain Played The Chenda At A Temple

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

'The entire town, Hindus, Muslims and Christians, my schoolteachers and the ustads from the madrasa were present to witness my arangettam.'

US Comes Under Terror Attack

US Comes Under Terror Attack

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

The death toll has risen to at least 15 people in the New Orleans 'act of terrorism' after a car rammed into a crowd on Bourbon Street in the early hours of Wednesday

Pahalgam Attack: 'Munir Would Have Known'

Pahalgam Attack: 'Munir Would Have Known'

Rediff.com6 May 2025

'Pakistan's only concern has been while they were on the FATF watch list was to distance their State institutions and organs from any direct connection with the actual execution of militancy inside Kashmir.'

Remember Smart Cities? What Happened?

Remember Smart Cities? What Happened?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

Among the cities that have fully implemented their projects are Agra, Varanasi, Madurai, Coimbatore, Udaipur, Pune, Surat, and Vadodara

Historic! Diyas Light Up Srinagar

Historic! Diyas Light Up Srinagar

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

In a historic moment, on Thursday October 31, 2024 night, Srinagar's Ghanta Ghar at Lal Chowk lit up with thousands of diyas to celebrate Diwali for the first time.

Brrrr... It's Freezing In North India

Brrrr... It's Freezing In North India

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

Residents of North India battle freezing conditions.

Slain By Terrorists, Dr Dar Is Laid To Rest

Slain By Terrorists, Dr Dar Is Laid To Rest

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Dr Dar and six labourers were killed when terrorists struck a tunnel construction site on the Srinagar-Leh national highway in Ganderbal on Sunday evening.

'I Want To Forget The Horror Of This War'

'I Want To Forget The Horror Of This War'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

'While I would never wish for anyone to go through what we are, it has brought out the best in us by making each one of us a better version of ourselves.' 'Being courageous, fighting for freedom, taking the burden of responsibility to help each other...' 'I know hundreds and hundreds of examples where Ukrainians are risking their lives for complete strangers and it is only in moments like this that we truly understand what it means to be human.'

Paddy Shivalkar: Man who accepted his fate with smile

Paddy Shivalkar: Man who accepted his fate with smile

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

Padmakar Shivalkar was distinctly unlucky that his best days in the 1970s coincided with that of Bishan Singh Bedi's prime.

Janamashtami In Srinagar

Janamashtami In Srinagar

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

A large number of devotees, including Pandits and other locals, filled the streets with religious slogans, dancing, and joy.

La Tomatina: The Battle of Tomatoes

La Tomatina: The Battle of Tomatoes

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Glimpses from the La Tomatina festival in Bunol, near Valencia, Spain,