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China naming my successor is nonsense: Dalai Lama

China naming my successor is nonsense: Dalai Lama

Rediff.com8 Apr 2017

The spiritual leader on Saturday addressed devotees speaking to them about the pratices of Boddhisattavas at the Yid GaChosin monastery in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh.

From Rathore to Rijiju: Our netas are stepping up for the #Fitnesschallenge

From Rathore to Rijiju: Our netas are stepping up for the #Fitnesschallenge

Rediff.com25 May 2018

As the #FitnessChallenge goes viral, especially with cricketer Virat Kohli daring Prime Minister Narendra Modi, here are some other mantris and netas who took the challenge.

15-year-old pulled alive from rubble 5 days after Nepal quake

15-year-old pulled alive from rubble 5 days after Nepal quake

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

A team of Nepalese rescuers pulled out Lama, a resident of Nuwakot, after a five hour rescue operation.

Differences between India, China should not become disputes: Sitharaman

Differences between India, China should not become disputes: Sitharaman

Rediff.com11 Nov 2018

Both India and China should respect each other and resolve issues through dialogues and join hands together for peace and prosperity, Sitharaman said.

Cockpit voice recorder of crashed AN-32 found

Cockpit voice recorder of crashed AN-32 found

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

The Indian Air Force had on Thursday said all 13 people on board the aircraft have died.

BJP forms government in Arunachal as 33 PPA MLAs join the party

BJP forms government in Arunachal as 33 PPA MLAs join the party

Rediff.com31 Dec 2016

The PPA, an alliance partner of the North East Democratic Alliance government in the state, on Friday selected Takam Pario as the new chief minister of the state.

'This government wants to kill farmers'

'This government wants to kill farmers'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2017

'We are asking for the resignation of the Shivraj Singh Chouhan government for killing six farmers in Mandsaur district.' 'His is a killer government.' 'The anti-farmer policies of these state governments have brought ruin for the farmers.'

Indian boxers shine in youth tourney in Serbia

Indian boxers shine in youth tourney in Serbia

Rediff.com15 Jul 2013

Nine Indians punched their way into the finals of their respective categories in the Golden Glove of Vojvodina, an international boxing tournament in Kikinda, Serbia.

Crashed IAF chopper's debris sighted, fate of crew unclear

Crashed IAF chopper's debris sighted, fate of crew unclear

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

Inspector General of Police (Law and Order) Nabin Payeng said the debris of the chopper was sighted from a hill top at Chopo Yoha in the district by a police team at the confluence of a water fall and the Nyorch river.

Tuki's exit proves our stand; governor's actions right: BJP

Tuki's exit proves our stand; governor's actions right: BJP

Rediff.com17 Jul 2016

"We always said Tuki did not have a majority. His resignation proves BJP right as well as the actions of the governor," its national secretary Shrikant Sharma said.

Protests intensify in Arunachal over PRC, dy CM's house vandalised

Protests intensify in Arunachal over PRC, dy CM's house vandalised

Rediff.com24 Feb 2019

The protesters set ablaze the private residence of the deputy chief minister at Niti Vihar and ransacked the office of the deputy commissioner of Itanagar.

Citizenship amendment bill, triple talaq bill set to lapse on June 3

Citizenship amendment bill, triple talaq bill set to lapse on June 3

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

The Opposition had been opposing provisions of the two bills in Rajya Sabha where the government lacks numbers.

EXCLUSIVE! Model Mitali Rannorey turns photographer for Rediff

EXCLUSIVE! Model Mitali Rannorey turns photographer for Rediff

Rediff.com24 Aug 2017

Model Mitali Rannorey went behind the camera at Lakme Fashion Week, and captured moments only an insider can.

Dalai Lama reaches Tawang, to stay for 4 days

Dalai Lama reaches Tawang, to stay for 4 days

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

The Tibetan leader was to reach Tawang by chopper on April 4 but due to bad weather, he travel over 550 km by road from Guwahati to reach Tawang.

UP's Love Jihad law is not unique; the CM is

UP's Love Jihad law is not unique; the CM is

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

Ultimately, whether the UP ordinance is struck down by the courts or not, it will be the courage of young Hindu and Muslim women and men that will act as a foil to the UP police-cum-mobs who will be out to get them.

Forensic report shows Pul committed suicide: DGP

Forensic report shows Pul committed suicide: DGP

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

"There are 99 per cent chances that he committed suicide," Nithiyanandam said.

Arunachal brings Congress some cheer; wins 42 of 60 seats

Arunachal brings Congress some cheer; wins 42 of 60 seats

Rediff.com16 May 2014

Congress retained absolute majority power in Arunachal Pradesh, known as its safest haven by securing 42 seats in the 60-member house and leading in one seat till last report poured in.

BJP backs new Arunachal govt; denies orchestrating Congress exodus

BJP backs new Arunachal govt; denies orchestrating Congress exodus

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

The 44 legislators, including Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu, who deserted the Congress party on Friday and joined the People's Party of Arunachal are set to form a new government with the support of the Bharatiya Janata Party-led North East Democratic Alliance.

Photos: What the royals wore to their weddings

Photos: What the royals wore to their weddings

Rediff.com18 May 2018

We take a look at what other brides wore to their royal weddings.

PM Modi announces package of Rs 2,350 cr for floods in north-east

PM Modi announces package of Rs 2,350 cr for floods in north-east

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

the PM has announced a Rs 100 crore corpus for setting up a research project to study the Brahmaputra and its role in creating devastating flood.

PHOTOS: Kate, Prince William hit the mark during Bhutan visit

PHOTOS: Kate, Prince William hit the mark during Bhutan visit

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

Prince William and Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton, have arrived in Bhutan for the start of a two day visit to the remote mountain kingdom. The couple touched down at Paro International Airport on Thursday morning.

Will expel all illegal immigrants from India: Shah

Will expel all illegal immigrants from India: Shah

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

The Bharatiya Janata Party president also accused successive Congress government's of having alienated the region from the rest of the country.

'BJP is doing in Sikkim what it did in Arunachal'

'BJP is doing in Sikkim what it did in Arunachal'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

'We have a situation where the BJP, with less than 2 per cent vote share, has 10 MLAs.'

Kalikho Pul: A carpenter who became Arunachal's CM

Kalikho Pul: A carpenter who became Arunachal's CM

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

Kalikho Pul trekked a long way in his political career to become the eight chief minister of the state, a position he could hold only for six months.

Subdued I-Day celebration across states amid pandemic

Subdued I-Day celebration across states amid pandemic

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

Official celebrations in most states were restricted to unfurling of the national flag and chief ministers and governors addressing the people, with fewer guests in attendance.

7 states where Congress MLAs quit to help BJP

7 states where Congress MLAs quit to help BJP

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

Syed Firdaus Ashraf lists seven states where the Grand Old Party suffered a severe setback.

At election time, cash is king

At election time, cash is king

Rediff.com19 Apr 2019

'Votes-for-notes no longer only means cash and goodies for fence-sitting voters,' points out Sunil Sethi.

Kalikho Pul wins trust vote in Arunachal assembly

Kalikho Pul wins trust vote in Arunachal assembly

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

New Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Kalikho Pul on Thursday proved his majority on the floor of the assembly with the support of 40 MLAs.

PM inaugurates, lays foundation of projects worth Rs 4,000 cr in Arunachal

PM inaugurates, lays foundation of projects worth Rs 4,000 cr in Arunachal

Rediff.com9 Feb 2019

Terming the state "pride" of the country, Modi said it is the gateway of the nation as it guards the frontier. It is the duty of the government to develop the state at any cost, he said.

India-Bhutan ties based on shared strategic perceptions: Pranab

India-Bhutan ties based on shared strategic perceptions: Pranab

Rediff.com8 Jan 2014

Pointing out that bilateral ties were based on shared strategic perceptions, President Pranab Mukherjee has assured Bhutan that India will continue to support capacity-building efforts in the neighbouring country.

Rio first Nagaland CM to take oath outside Raj Bhavan tomorrow

Rio first Nagaland CM to take oath outside Raj Bhavan tomorrow

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

The venue holds significance as the announcement of Nagaland's statehood on December 1, 1963 was made from Kohima by the then president Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.

PM visits Arunachal amid China's protest, says people greet each other with 'Jai Hind'

PM visits Arunachal amid China's protest, says people greet each other with 'Jai Hind'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

Modi's second visit to Arunachal Pradesh was vehemently opposed by China which urged India to refrain from taking any action that may "complicate" the boundary question.

Jubilation across northeast as citizenship bill not tabled in RS

Jubilation across northeast as citizenship bill not tabled in RS

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

Celebrations erupted across Assam with opponents of the bill bursting crackers, distributing sweets and breaking into frenzied dancing on the streets.

China issues flood alert in Brahmaputra; Arunachal, Assam caution people

China issues flood alert in Brahmaputra; Arunachal, Assam caution people

Rediff.com30 Aug 2018

A senior official of the Union water resources ministry said it was an unprecedented situation on the Chinese side where Tsangpo broke a 150-year record with swollen waters and hence China has shared the information with India.

Congress secures three fourths majority in Arunachal

Congress secures three fourths majority in Arunachal

Rediff.com16 May 2014

Facing a rout in other parts of the country, Congress retained power securing three-fourth majority in the Arunachal Pradesh Assembly snapping up 40 of the 60 seats and leading in two.

PHOTOS: PM inaugurates India's longest rail-cum-road bridge

PHOTOS: PM inaugurates India's longest rail-cum-road bridge

Rediff.com25 Dec 2018

Modi along with Assam Governor Jagdish Mukhi and Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal also walked a few metres on the bridge.

For President Mukherjee, Bhutan breaks protocol

For President Mukherjee, Bhutan breaks protocol

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

India on Friday said Bhutan and its security is "intricately interlinked" and it is important for the two neighbours to be sensitive to each other's concerns, as President Pranab Mukherjee held wide-ranging talks with the Bhutanese leadership.

Did you know Kabir Bedi's mother was a monk?

Did you know Kabir Bedi's mother was a monk?

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

She lived for two-thirds of her life in India, adopted its national cause and customs, and took an Indian passport. She served a prison sentence in Lahore as part of Gandhi's protests against an Imperial power which happened to be her motherland. Freda Bedi delighted in confounding accepted definitions of identity.

You must watch these AMAZING movies!

You must watch these AMAZING movies!

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

Aseem Chhabra picks 10 fascinating films he watched in Macao -- a blend of Asian, independent, Hollywood projects and even a 66-years-old classic Japanese film that still stands the test of time.

Be vigilant along China border: Rajnath Singh to forces

Be vigilant along China border: Rajnath Singh to forces

Rediff.com20 May 2017

Singh addresses a first-ever meeting of chief ministers of five Himalayan states.