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8 Places To Be For A Perfect Christmas

8 Places To Be For A Perfect Christmas

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

Which are some of most special places in the world to celebrate Christmas?

The World Is A Dangerous Place

The World Is A Dangerous Place

Rediff.com22 Nov 2025

After Donald Trump became president of the United States, he unleashed economic weaponisation, upsetting the old world order, leading to much unrest. If that wasn't all, the threat of an imminent nuclear war was issued by the US, Russia, China, North Korea and Pakistan. In today's fractious times, Dr Paulos Mar Gregorios would have made a dent, notes His Holiness Baselios Marthoma Mathews III.

Was Riyan Parag the Dealbreaker? Inside Dravid's Royals Split

Was Riyan Parag the Dealbreaker? Inside Dravid's Royals Split

Rediff.com30 Aug 2025

Rahul Dravid's exit as Rajasthan Royals' head coach has more than what meets the eye

Have You Tasted Yummy Ambur Biryani?

Have You Tasted Yummy Ambur Biryani?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

The biryani, happily, was the very definition of simple. light-textured, with a subtle tomato-ey twang, it reminded me a lot of a North Indian pulao. The flavour whack came from the sweet-sour Khatta Baingan simmered in a gravy of tamarind, jaggery, fried mustard seeds, and spices, served with it.

Rice Output May Hit Record High Of 149m Tonnes

Rice Output May Hit Record High Of 149m Tonnes

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

This would be due to early monsoon onset, abundant precipitation in the soil and the government's higher minimum support price (MSP) for farmers, the USDA said in its assessment.

No Time Cap on Tax Pleas: FinMin

No Time Cap on Tax Pleas: FinMin

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

'As a result of delays, the desired reliefs are not coming for taxpayers.'

AIFF, FSDL to sit together to settle ISL dispute

AIFF, FSDL to sit together to settle ISL dispute

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

Will negotiate with FSDL to arrive at mutually agreeable measures: AIFF after SC hearing

Delhi's Seelampur tense after boy's murder; protesters seek Yogi's help

Delhi's Seelampur tense after boy's murder; protesters seek Yogi's help

Rediff.com18 Apr 2025

Tensions flared in Delhi's Seelampur after residents protested the alleged murder of a 17-year-old boy. The boy, identified as Kunal, was allegedly stabbed on Thursday evening. Residents blocked roads and demanded justice, leading to heavy security deployment in the area.

'Individuals cannot control a sport'

'Individuals cannot control a sport'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

Individuals will come and go but they cannot control a sport in the country, All India Football Federation (AIFF) President Kalyan Chaubey said on Thursday as he also mentioned a court judgment.

From record bid to Russian jail: Cyclist's 50-day ordeal

From record bid to Russian jail: Cyclist's 50-day ordeal

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

Sehili was placed in a pre-trial detention centre in Ussuriysk, about 100 km (60 miles) north of Vladivostok. He could have faced up to two years in a Russian jail.

Which city has highest area under office lease?

Which city has highest area under office lease?

Rediff.com19 Oct 2025

Colliers reports that GCC leasing has jumped from 4.6 million square feet in 2021 and is expected to hit 10.6 million square feet by 2025 -- a clear sign that multinationals see Bengaluru as a long-term base.

'Indians Are Better Suited Than Most Other Countries'

'Indians Are Better Suited Than Most Other Countries'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

'Because of the size and complexity of the economy, we can address almost every job that is there, from agriculture farming to healthcare.'

Gill, Rohit, Bumrah to undergo fitness test

Gill, Rohit, Bumrah to undergo fitness test

Rediff.com30 Aug 2025

India Test skipper and T20 vice-captain Shubman Gill reached the BCCI's Centre of Excellence (CoE) for fitness assessment ahead of travelling to Dubai for the upcoming Asia Cup.

The Fauji Candidate From Mumbai

The Fauji Candidate From Mumbai

Rediff.com16 May 2024

Meet IAF Veteran Bhopinder Singh Saini from the Viro ke Vir Indian Party.

BCCI revamps Ranji Trophy format

BCCI revamps Ranji Trophy format

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

A tweaked format which will see the promotion and relegation of one team from the plate group instead of the current two sides from next season's Ranji Trophy.

I'm going to kill that son of a....: Musharraf on AQ Khan's nuke leak

I'm going to kill that son of a....: Musharraf on AQ Khan's nuke leak

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

CIA director George Tenet personally briefed Musharraf that AQ Khan "was betraying Pakistan's nuclear secrets to at least the Libyans and maybe others," prompting an explosive reaction before Khan was placed under years-long house arrest.

3.2 magnitude quake hits Haryana, tremors felt in Delhi-NCR

3.2 magnitude quake hits Haryana, tremors felt in Delhi-NCR

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

A mild earthquake of magnitude 3.2 struck Delhi-NCR on Tuesday morning, with its epicenter in Faridabad. No casualties or damage to property were reported.

Anarchy In Manipur: Modi Missing Big Picture

Anarchy In Manipur: Modi Missing Big Picture

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Unless the anarchy in Manipur is brought under control quickly, we are sowing the seeds of a flare up in the entire North East and the end of our dream of checking China in South East Asia, warns Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Ranji Trophy: 5-star Shami fires Bengal to victory

Ranji Trophy: 5-star Shami fires Bengal to victory

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

Shami's five wickets on final day sets up fine win for Bengal over Gujarat in Ranji Trophy

Women's red-ball cricket returns to Indian domestic scene

Women's red-ball cricket returns to Indian domestic scene

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

BCCI to conduct women's red-ball tournament in Pune from March 28

Dahiya's prophecy comes true as Digvesh lights up IPL

Dahiya's prophecy comes true as Digvesh lights up IPL

Rediff.com5 Apr 2025

How former India batter-keeper Vijay Dahiya discovered a gangly leg-break bowler -- Digvesh Singh Rathi -- with a high-arm action.

'India Should Move Quickly As Conditions Change'

'India Should Move Quickly As Conditions Change'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

'The real story of 2025 is that India officially stopped being a 'market of the future' and started acting as the world's primary economic engine.'

India braces for wet September; IMD warns of flash floods, landslides

India braces for wet September; IMD warns of flash floods, landslides

Rediff.com31 Aug 2025

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts above-normal rainfall for India in September, following a monsoon season marked by heavy downpours and related disasters in various regions. The forecast indicates normal to above-normal rainfall for most areas, with some exceptions in the northeast, east, extreme south peninsular India, and parts of northwest India.

Zubeen Garg: The Voice That United A Divided Land

Zubeen Garg: The Voice That United A Divided Land

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

Zubeen Garg was not just Assam's voice, he was its heartbeat, its rebellion, and its song of unity in a land often torn apart.

Pahalgam attack: India likely to scrap Bangladesh tour

Pahalgam attack: India likely to scrap Bangladesh tour

Rediff.com2 May 2025

'If India attacks Pakistan, Bangladesh should occupy seven states of North-East India.'

'Saudi-Pak Deal Is Not Targeted Against India'

'Saudi-Pak Deal Is Not Targeted Against India'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

'Nor would it have serious implications in India's relations with Saudi Arabia that stand on their own and have improved significantly in recent times, including in defence and strategic affairs.'

1 arrested for 'attack' on Kanhaiya Kumar, hunt on for others

1 arrested for 'attack' on Kanhaiya Kumar, hunt on for others

Rediff.com21 May 2024

The police said the accused, Ajay Kumar, was arrested from his residence in New Usmanpur, the area where the incident occurred, adding that efforts are on to round up the other accused in the case.

Questions on pacts with insurgents in northeast 'removed': Manipur MP

Questions on pacts with insurgents in northeast 'removed': Manipur MP

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

Manipur MP A Bimol Akoijam has alleged that his questions about agreements the government has signed with insurgent groups in the northeastern states were removed from the list of starred questions scheduled for March 11, 2025. Akoijam, a Congress leader, claims this is a "serious infringement" on his rights as an elected Member of Parliament and undermines his legislative oversight function. He says he has met with the Speaker and the Minister of Parliamentary Affairs to raise the issue.

NEUFC beat Shillong Lajong, enter Durand Cup final

NEUFC beat Shillong Lajong, enter Durand Cup final

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

Notice for ticket holders ahead of Durand Cup semis Kolkata

Gogoi condemns attacks on north-easterners, demands strong law

Gogoi condemns attacks on north-easterners, demands strong law

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

In view of fresh attacks on people from the North East in the rest of India including Delhi and Bengaluru, Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on Friday demanded enactment of special deterrent law to prevent such racial attacks.

Cyclone Montha: Andhra prepares action plan for relief, essential supplies

Cyclone Montha: Andhra prepares action plan for relief, essential supplies

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

The Andhra Pradesh government has prepared an action plan for relief and essential supplies in pre-cyclone preparedness for Cyclone Montha, expected to cross the coast on October 28.

'BJP's Greater Control In Bihar Marks A Fundamental Shift'

'BJP's Greater Control In Bihar Marks A Fundamental Shift'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

'Nitish Kumar previously held tight control over key ministries, but this concession (giving the home portfolio to the BJP) reflects either his weakened political position or a pragmatic acknowledgment of the BJP's growing dominance.'

'Losing stinks, and this one will linger for a while'

'Losing stinks, and this one will linger for a while'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

Chhetri and BFC had lifted the ISL trophy in 2018-19 season with the talismanic striker as skipper.

North Zone crush East Zone

North Zone crush East Zone

Rediff.com26 Jan 2005

Amit Bhandari claimed four for 35 as a star-studded North Zone crushed East Zone by seven wickets in the Deodhar Trophy.

The Man Who Captures Vultures On Camera

The Man Who Captures Vultures On Camera

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

Like the dinosaurs, vultures face extinction. From 40 million 33 years ago, only 35,000 to 45,000 vultures remain in India.

'Thinking to separate East Pak began after 1965 war'

'Thinking to separate East Pak began after 1965 war'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2021

...with a principal reason to stop Pakistan's ISI's support to insurgencies in the North-East of India.

It's Sena vs Sena in 3 out of 6 LS seats in Mumbai

It's Sena vs Sena in 3 out of 6 LS seats in Mumbai

Rediff.com1 May 2024

This will be the first major electoral test after the political realignment that emerged in 2019.

8.8 earthquake triggers tsunami waves off Russia, Japan; alert issued

8.8 earthquake triggers tsunami waves off Russia, Japan; alert issued

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

An 8.8-magnitude undersea earthquake struck early Wednesday off the coast of Russia's Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, triggering tsunami waves in parts of Russia and Japan, and prompting alerts across the Pacific region.

Heavy rains kill 7 across north India; 200 flights delayed in Delhi

Heavy rains kill 7 across north India; 200 flights delayed in Delhi

Rediff.com2 May 2025

A three-hour heavy downpour accompanied by a dust storm hit Delhi-NCR early morning on Friday, causing flight delays and traffic disruptions as seven people were killed in rain-related incidents across north India.

Indira Gandhi Or Modi: Who's India's Strongest PM?

Indira Gandhi Or Modi: Who's India's Strongest PM?

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

Mrs Gandhi's power ebbed and peaked with the times. Mr Modi's has almost been constant, barring the few months of hard dip after the 240 seats of 2024, points out Shekhar Gupta.