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Sudden dust storm hits Delhi, NCR; 40 flights diverted

Sudden dust storm hits Delhi, NCR; 40 flights diverted

Rediff.com13 May 2018

The sky turned cloudy around 4:30pm and gusty winds swept the national capital.

Kanhaiya's event venue changed under 'pressure from Sangh parivar'

Kanhaiya's event venue changed under 'pressure from Sangh parivar'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

The event 'Student Youth Assembly Against Discrimination', which was scheduled to be held at the Janata Shikshan Sanstha in Worli, has now been shifted to Tilak Nagar.

140 detained in fresh anti-CAA protests in Delhi

140 detained in fresh anti-CAA protests in Delhi

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

Protests were held outside the Uttar Pradesh Bhawan, Rajghat, India Gate, Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), Assam Bhawan and Delhi University where people voiced their opposition to the controversial changes introduced in the law.

Cong should be 'ashamed' of Rahul's Kashmir remark: Shah

Cong should be 'ashamed' of Rahul's Kashmir remark: Shah

Rediff.com1 Sep 2019

Shah said the revocation of the special status has paved the way for development in Jammu and Kashmir and it will be a "final nail in the coffin of terrorism".

Centre asks all states to be alert as more bird deaths reported

Centre asks all states to be alert as more bird deaths reported

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

The Centre said bird flu has been confirmed only in Kerala, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh so far, but all states should be prepared for any eventuality. States have been told to ensure sufficient stock of PPE kits and accessories required for culling operations.

59 seats to go to polls in sixth phase on Sunday

59 seats to go to polls in sixth phase on Sunday

Rediff.com11 May 2019

The elections in this phase are seen as a big test for the Bharatiya Janata Party

President Pranab takes a class on Swachh Bharat

President Pranab takes a class on Swachh Bharat

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

The slogan of "Swachh Bharat" on Friday echoed in Rashtrapati Bhavan where President Pranab Mukherjee urged students, who came to meet him on the occasion of Children's Day, to keep their schools and surroundings clean.

The contrasting colours of Jaipur

The contrasting colours of Jaipur

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

The city is becoming more democratic as the past embraces the future says Rahul Jacob.

Verdict 2019: How did Modi's ministers fare

Verdict 2019: How did Modi's ministers fare

Rediff.com24 May 2019

As many as 48 ministers of National Democratic Allaince government were in the fray in the general elections.

Have you seen a car collection like this?!

Have you seen a car collection like this?!

Rediff.com4 May 2019

Dr Ravi Prakash's 250 vintage car collection includes J R D Tata's 1940 Buick Limousine and a Sunbeam-Talbot used by Lord Mountbatten.

The women taking charge at CAA protests

The women taking charge at CAA protests

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

In this winter of discontent, in every procession, in every demonstration, in every protest -- from Jawaharlal Nehru University to Jamia to Shaheen Bagh to the streets of Mumbai -- the front rows have been occupied by women. It's been weeks since women have been sitting in protest across the country against the newly-introduced Citizenship Amendment Act and the proposed National Register of Citizens. The protests are a nerve centre of unwavering voices against what has been perceived as a discriminatory law. The women -- some housewives, some students with hijabs covering their hair, and others in full-length burqa robes -- are rallying against the 'Man' in what could also be perceived as a revolution for the 'weaker sex' in India.

A garment shop that rings a bell called Freedom 251

A garment shop that rings a bell called Freedom 251

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

The share capital of the company is Rs 1 crore (Rs 10 million).

Shaktiman row: BJP MLA Ganesh Joshi sent to 14 days of judicial remand

Shaktiman row: BJP MLA Ganesh Joshi sent to 14 days of judicial remand

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

Reacting sharply to the development, BJP lodged a protest with Governor K K Paul and alleged it was "abduction" of its MLA.

Sai's Take: Ek baar phir Modi Sarkar?

Sai's Take: Ek baar phir Modi Sarkar?

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

Cassandras and Congressis may sneer at the findings, but the Times Now poll indicated that the Modi government was very much on its way to a second term.

'Atalji loves to laugh his heart out'

'Atalji loves to laugh his heart out'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

'He has sacrificed a lot. Always done something for others. But never asked for anything in return.'

Monsoon intensifies in Himachal, more rains to hit Delhi

Monsoon intensifies in Himachal, more rains to hit Delhi

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

Heavy rain alert continued in Himachal Pradesh as the monsoon intensified in the various districts of the state.

Modiji, we are going to die: A Bihar nurse's terrified plea

Modiji, we are going to die: A Bihar nurse's terrified plea

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

A staff nurse from a Bihar hospital begs the prime minister for her life as the state's medical staff continues to treat suspected COVID-19 patients without protective safety kits.

Congress leader Gurudas Kamat dies

Congress leader Gurudas Kamat dies

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

Kamat was a Member of Parliament for the Mumbai North West constituency in 2009 and the Mumbai North East constituency in 1984, 1991, 1998 and 2004.

Padma Awards 2016: Rajinikanth, Sania, Priyanka honoured

Padma Awards 2016: Rajinikanth, Sania, Priyanka honoured

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

Superstar Rajinikanth, tennis icon Sania Mirza and actress Priyanka Chopra were among the 56 eminent persons who were honoured with Padma awards on Tuesday.

Stalin's dream for now is to ward off BJP's kiss of death

Stalin's dream for now is to ward off BJP's kiss of death

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

Wary of how its alliance with the BJP in the past had cost it votes, the party is determined to steer clear of any harm by association, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Meet the man behind the sedition case against Rahul Gandhi

Meet the man behind the sedition case against Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

"It was wrong of Rahul Gandhi and other opposition leaders to express their solidarity with these JNU leaders and therefore I have filed a case of sedition against them," adds Goud.

Man found dead at Congress leader Kumari Selja's house

Man found dead at Congress leader Kumari Selja's house

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

A 42-year-old man was found dead at the residence of former Union minister and Congress leader Kumari Selja in Sunehri Bagh in New Delhi on Monday morning, police said.

Ethnic eats in Bengaluru

Ethnic eats in Bengaluru

Rediff.com13 May 2015

With Naga, Korean and Singaporean eateries, Kammanahalli in east Bengaluru offers unconventional dining options.

How the violence was unleashed at Delhi's Ramjas college

How the violence was unleashed at Delhi's Ramjas college

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

'At Ramjas too, slogans for Kashmir's azaadi were heard. We won't let DU become JNU.'

Anti-CAA stir: Alert across states; entry to Mangaluru restricted

Anti-CAA stir: Alert across states; entry to Mangaluru restricted

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

Prohibitory orders were imposed in Delhi and parts of Karnataka. Police kept tight vigil in Kerala. In Gujarat, 50 people were arrested for Thursday's violence.

10 times BJP leaders turned offensive

10 times BJP leaders turned offensive

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

Syed Firdaus Ashraf lists 10 instances when the BJP didn't pull its punches.

Kasganj violence: Security forces intensify vigil; 80 arrested

Kasganj violence: Security forces intensify vigil; 80 arrested

Rediff.com28 Jan 2018

Uttar Pradesh Police claimed that the situation was now again turning normal.

Varanasi: Clean ghats, unclean rivers

Varanasi: Clean ghats, unclean rivers

Rediff.com18 Mar 2017

The challenges authorities face in cleaning Ganga and other holy rivers in Varanasi.

Thousands hit streets of Delhi against JNU crackdown

Thousands hit streets of Delhi against JNU crackdown

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

In an unprecedented show of solidarity, thousands of students along with scholars, academics and the intelligentsia on Thursday hit the streets of New Delhi decrying the arrest of JNUSU president Kanhaiya Kumar over charges of sedition and demanding his immediate release.

Age no bar: This 96-year-old student wants to be an economist

Age no bar: This 96-year-old student wants to be an economist

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

When most nonagenarians are content to pass their time in their neighbourhood's gardens, Raj Kumar Vaishya, 96, has enrolled himself in the Patna-based Nalanda Open University to pursue his lifelong dream of earning a masters in economics, reports MI Khan.

NSUI makes comeback in DUSU polls, bags president, VP posts

NSUI makes comeback in DUSU polls, bags president, VP posts

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

NSUI's Rocky Tusheed won the president's post by a margin of 1,590 votes while ABVP's Mahamedha Nagar defeated NSUI's Minakshi Meena by 2,624 votes to win the post of secretary.

Will BJP's carrot-and-stick for TN reunite AIADMK factions?

Will BJP's carrot-and-stick for TN reunite AIADMK factions?

Rediff.com15 Nov 2017

Considering that all sides to the game feel being targeted by the BJP-ruled Centre through taxmen and their ED/CBI counterparts, both factions may not rule out the possibility of patching up after a time, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

10 must-visit vada pav joints in Mumbai

10 must-visit vada pav joints in Mumbai

Rediff.com29 Nov 2015

If you've lived in this city even for a day, then there's no way you cannot fall in love with the street food that defines Mumbai -- vada pav.

Cabinet earmarks Rs 100 trillion for 100 smart cities

Cabinet earmarks Rs 100 trillion for 100 smart cities

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

100 smart cities to become a reality as Cabinet approves the project, earmarks Rs 100 trillion for the purpose.

Should mother tongue replace English in our schools?

Should mother tongue replace English in our schools?

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

It is a difficult question to answer. This problem will remain with us for a very long time because we are the only major nation whose elite speaks a language that is a foreign tongue, says Aakar Patel.

IMA puts out names of 382 doctors martyred in war against Covid

IMA puts out names of 382 doctors martyred in war against Covid

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

Taking exception to Health Minister Harsh Vardhan not mentioning the death of healthcare workers due to Covid-19 in his statement in Parliament, the Indian Medical Association has published a list of 382 doctors who died due to the viral disease and demanded that they be treated as "martyrs".

India reports 2nd coronavirus death, several states in shutdown mode

India reports 2nd coronavirus death, several states in shutdown mode

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

The Union Health ministry put the number of positive cases at 82, eight more since Thursday night, which includes the woman and a 76-year-old man from Karnataka who became the country's first coronavirus fatality besides 17 foreign nationals, Health Ministry officials said.

'Not Now, Nor Later!'

'Not Now, Nor Later!'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

For me, Arundhati (Chukku) Ghose was the last word on multilateral economic issues when we worked together in the ministry of external affairs on UN affairs. If her disarmament persona had not made her a celebrity in that area, she would have been known for the work she did in economic matters in different capitals. She was highly respected for her views and no one wanted to be seen on the opposite side of the argument with her. But she was always patient in explaining her position and in accommodating different perspectives, says Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

I Am Bihar: Looking for JP

I Am Bihar: Looking for JP

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

JP was a People's Hero unmatched in Independent India. Archana Masih goes to Jayaprakash Narayan's village looking for Bihar's greatest son as the claimants of his legacy go to war in what is being called the Election of Elections.

2017: The Year of Elections

2017: The Year of Elections

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

5 states that contribute just under a fifth of the Lok Sabha's seats will go to the polls early this year.