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Delhi should follow Los Angeles and Beijing to fight air pollution

Delhi should follow Los Angeles and Beijing to fight air pollution

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

Here's what the national capital needs to do to ensure the residents stop breathing toxic fumes.

Reader invite: Share your Holi recipes!

Reader invite: Share your Holi recipes!

Rediff.com10 Mar 2014

The Festival of Colours is here! and we want to know what's cooking in your kitchen.

BJP's nationalism is not for all Indians

BJP's nationalism is not for all Indians

Rediff.com28 Dec 2017

'It is only for a particular kind of Indian. The thing is: Even some of those types of Indians do not like it,' says Aakar Patel.

Union minister manhandled in Nitish Kumar's Bihar

Union minister manhandled in Nitish Kumar's Bihar

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

The minister was on his way to Motihari to attend PM Modi's rally. He never made it.

Why Fiat Chrysler's ambitious India plan went for a toss

Why Fiat Chrysler's ambitious India plan went for a toss

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

The April-June quarter of 2018 happens to be the weakest for the Jeep since the launch, making it evident that it is not easy for a carmaker to sustain growth with a single product.

'My vision for India is where every citizen is equal in the eyes of one law'

'My vision for India is where every citizen is equal in the eyes of one law'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2014

How many who celebrate India's Republic Day and Independence Day know that the Indian tri-colour was first unfurled in Moirang in Manipur by the Indian National Army in 1944?

India's pride: A stunning cable-stayed bridge in Jammu & Kashmir

India's pride: A stunning cable-stayed bridge in Jammu & Kashmir

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

Strategically important and first of the kind in North India and Jammu and Kashmir, the 592-meter long Basohli Bridge over River Ravi will be fourth of its kind in the country

IN PICS: The 'cool' quotient this Indian summer

IN PICS: The 'cool' quotient this Indian summer

Rediff.com29 May 2013

Temperatures across the plains in north India on Tuesday hovered over 43 degrees Celsius at several places with the region getting little relief from the summer sun which continues to beat down with all its intensity.

'Monsoon likely to be normal'

'Monsoon likely to be normal'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

Assocham-Skymet report says untimely rain may reappear in north India.

Winter blast sends Delhiites shivering

Winter blast sends Delhiites shivering

Rediff.com9 Jan 2013

The cold wave continued to throw life out of gear in Delhi on Monday, with the minimum temperature dipping to 2.4 degrees Celsius in the national capital.

Now, builders arrange for doctors to woo buyers

Now, builders arrange for doctors to woo buyers

Rediff.com29 Mar 2013

The tie-up with IBM for Wave City, to be spread over 4,500 acres, is meant to provide information on traffic management through SMS alerts and billing usage.

'BJP sweep is because of Congress's weakness'

'BJP sweep is because of Congress's weakness'

Rediff.com23 May 2019

'When real issues hit everybody, the frenzy of Hindutva will start fading.'

'Modi must recognise this huge blot...'

'Modi must recognise this huge blot...'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

'In the three years since 2014 social tyranny has become a very real problem.' 'The government has denounced this tyranny -- once in a while.'
'But its supporters in North India bash on regardless,' says T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan.

Box Office: Fukey opens to mix response

Box Office: Fukey opens to mix response

Rediff.com17 Jun 2013

Here's a look at hits and misses at the box office this week.

Floods in Bihar, Northeast kill 44; nearly 70 lakh affected

Floods in Bihar, Northeast kill 44; nearly 70 lakh affected

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal over phone and discussed about the prevailing condition on Monday.

On Day 5, Uttar Pradesh continues to have no meat

On Day 5, Uttar Pradesh continues to have no meat

Rediff.com31 Mar 2017

He said as of now the strike, which began on Monday, will continue till Saturday morning and a decision to continue it further would be taken in a meeting.

'No Congress surprise to challenge Modi'

'No Congress surprise to challenge Modi'

Rediff.com10 May 2019

'If you compare Rahul with Modi, then Modi seems larger.' 'The campaign has been built to show that Rahul is not mature enough to lead the nation.'

Ayodhya: SC paves way for Ram temple at dispute site; gives 5-acre for mosque

Ayodhya: SC paves way for Ram temple at dispute site; gives 5-acre for mosque

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

The apex court said the faith of Hindus that Lord Ram was born at the site was undisputed, and he is symbolically the owner of the land.

PHOTOS: Hundreds at nature's mercy @ Lord's abode

PHOTOS: Hundreds at nature's mercy @ Lord's abode

Rediff.com19 Jun 2013

The monsoon that hit North India early is continuing to wreak havoc in Uttarakhand.

Defence ministry warned of ISI-operated 'spy ring'

Defence ministry warned of ISI-operated 'spy ring'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2015

The Union home ministry has alerted the defence ministry about an alleged spy ring being run by Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence, which is trying to use ex-servicemen in the garb of providing job opportunities and financial aid.

How runway closure at Mumbai, Bengaluru airports hurting fliers

How runway closure at Mumbai, Bengaluru airports hurting fliers

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

According to a survey by travel portal ixigo, economy airfares from Mumbai have shot up by almost 25- 30 per cent till the end of March.

Major earthquake rocks Iran, Pak; tremors in N India

Major earthquake rocks Iran, Pak; tremors in N India

Rediff.com16 Apr 2013

A major earthquake measuring 7.8 on the richter scale rocked the Iran-Pakistan border on Tuesday, tremors of which were experienced in North India, including New Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, Punjab and Gujarat.

Why the time is right to play Shubman Gill in Tests

Why the time is right to play Shubman Gill in Tests

Rediff.com30 Sep 2019

Former India wicketkeeper Ajay Ratra, who was Punjab's coach when Shubman Gill made his Ranji Trophy debut in 2017, believes the time is right to blood the youngster into the India's Test team

Kamal Nath's remark on UP, Bihar migrants triggers row

Kamal Nath's remark on UP, Bihar migrants triggers row

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

Nath had said in Bhopal, "Lot of industries are set up in which people from other states, like Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, come to work. I do not want to criticise them, but the youth of Madhya Pradesh are deprived (of jobs)."

DON'T MISS: Incredible photographs from around the world

DON'T MISS: Incredible photographs from around the world

Rediff.com14 Jun 2013

Readers share their travel photos! Have you shared yours yet?

Minimum comes down in Delhi; shower brings relief in UP

Minimum comes down in Delhi; shower brings relief in UP

Rediff.com31 May 2013

Parts of north India, which is in the grip of a heat wave, on Friday enjoyed slight relief due to a marginal slide in the mercury with some areas also reporting a little rainfall.

The Ruler Who Changed India

The Ruler Who Changed India

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

Sher Shah Suri ruled for only a few years, but his huge influence on India continues six centuries later, reveals Farhat Nasreen.

80 dead, 136 injured in 5 states due to lightning strikes, thunderstorms

80 dead, 136 injured in 5 states due to lightning strikes, thunderstorms

Rediff.com14 May 2018

Thunderstorms and dust storms are 'very likely' on Tuesday too, the weather office warned.

Court orders lodging of FIR against Raj Thackeray

Court orders lodging of FIR against Raj Thackeray

Rediff.com11 Feb 2013

A court in New Delhi on Monday directed Delhi Police to lodge an FIR against Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray for allegedly branding Muslims from north India as insurgents and threatening them to throw out of the state.

Despite DeMo & GST, commercial vehicle makers expect to grow over 20%

Despite DeMo & GST, commercial vehicle makers expect to grow over 20%

Rediff.com10 May 2018

The demand has gradually shifted from 16-tonners to 25-tonners and is further shifting in favour of 31-t and 37-t trucks.

Interactive: India's cold wave map

Interactive: India's cold wave map

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

Cold wave and fog persists across North India disrupting traffic and normal life.

PICS: The quiet splendour of the Ganga

PICS: The quiet splendour of the Ganga

Rediff.com5 May 2013

Presenting the many faces of India's holiest river.

VOTE: Do you love Ivanka's outfits? Or hate them?

VOTE: Do you love Ivanka's outfits? Or hate them?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

Ivanka Trump attempts to wear bit of India. Does she succeed?

DGCA allows Vistara to fly in low-visibility

DGCA allows Vistara to fly in low-visibility

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

The certification will enable Vistara to safely operate under low visibility conditions due to fog or any other poor weather conditions, which is anticipated in the north-east and northern parts of the country typically during the year-end and the beginning of the year, the airline said in a release.

Deficient rain shrivels India's east, North-East

Deficient rain shrivels India's east, North-East

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

Rain deficiency in eastern and western Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Gangetic West Bengal, Assam and Meghalaya is 20-46 per cent less than normal as of June 17.

Sheena Bora case: Why did her lawyers give Indrani a drubbing?

Sheena Bora case: Why did her lawyers give Indrani a drubbing?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

Indrani dressed in a short purple kurta and leggings, with a bandhini green-purple chunni, sindhoor glowing in her mang, was receiving a drubbing from her lawyers for the facts she had revealed before the court on Tuesday while arguing the rejoinder to her bail application. She was insisting: "But he asked me for a motive!"

Your Christmas recipe: Meethe chawal

Your Christmas recipe: Meethe chawal

Rediff.com16 Dec 2012

Reader Saraswat from Keonjhar shared this recipe of Meethe Chawal ahead of Christmas.

The dangerous world of Ponty Chaddha

The dangerous world of Ponty Chaddha

Rediff.com18 Nov 2012

Clearly knowing which side of the toast to butter, Ponty Chaddha could cultivate sworn political rivals like Mulayam Singh Yadav and Mayawati or opposing political parties like the Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party.

'Rahul is trying to play a communal game'

'Rahul is trying to play a communal game'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

'They thought he can separate the Muslim votes and win, but the Kerala mind is completely different.' 'It is a secular mind because Hindus, Christians and Muslims live together.' 'We don't like somebody coming from outside, contesting in our state, winning and going and avoiding us.'

Restore safeguards of Art 370 but within Constitution

Restore safeguards of Art 370 but within Constitution

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

Armed forces and the police can only ensure that violence is kept under control but for any kind of lasting peace, politicians will have to find an answer to the perception that the Indian State is anti-Islam. Therein lies the biggest challenge to the Modi government, says Colonel Anil A Athale (retired).