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The many firsts on 70th R-Day parade

The many firsts on 70th R-Day parade

Rediff.com26 Jan 2019

Four veterans of the Indian National Army, an all-women contingent of the 183-year-old Assam Rifles marching down Rajpath and an Indian Air Force aircraft flying using a mix of traditional and biofuel.

Padmavati protest turns deadly: Body found hanging at Jaipur fort

Padmavati protest turns deadly: Body found hanging at Jaipur fort

Rediff.com24 Nov 2017

President of Rajput Karni Sena, Mahipal Singh Makrana, said the messages on the stones were written to provoke the outfit.

Glimpses of Bill Gates's palatial home

Glimpses of Bill Gates's palatial home

Rediff.com23 Aug 2010

The earth-sheltered mansion is noted for its design and the technology it incorporates.

50 sweet nothings for Valentine's Day!

50 sweet nothings for Valentine's Day!

Rediff.com9 Feb 2011

Some are cool, some are kooky and they're all extremely romantic! Arwindh PanneerSelvam suggests 50 things to do in celebration of February 14.

Happy Birthday, Boney Kapoor!

Happy Birthday, Boney Kapoor!

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities:

There will be a new dawn: Modi on Chandrayaan-2

There will be a new dawn: Modi on Chandrayaan-2

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

Addressing the scientists hours after ISRO announced that it had lost communication with the lander, he also said that the country's determination to land on the moon has become even stronger.

Daddy and me: 'Proud to be your son'

Daddy and me: 'Proud to be your son'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2011

With Father's Day coming up on June 19, we invited readers to send in special 'Daddy and Me' pics. Here's the next set of responses!

'BJP's dream of Ram Rajya will fail in Bengal'

'BJP's dream of Ram Rajya will fail in Bengal'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

'If the BJP thinks it is going to overnight transform Bengal into Madhya Pradesh, sorry, that's not going to happen because I have faith in our ethos and culture.'

'We are in search of a Shiva to consume the poison from banking system'

'We are in search of a Shiva to consume the poison from banking system'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

'Should the government be in the business of running banks?' 'Particularly when it does not have the fiscal strength to continuously infuse capital into such banks?'

Lataji: Khayyam was among my favourite composers

Lataji: Khayyam was among my favourite composers

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

'Among the many composing geniuses, who created beautiful tunes for me to sing, Khayyamsaab was the last to remain alive.'

Only if Sushant had believed his lines from Chhichhore

Only if Sushant had believed his lines from Chhichhore

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

'Isn't 11.3 million Instagram followers and 1.9 million Twitter followers enough to make you feel wanted and loved as a successful star?' 'Can a huge bank balance, a fleet of fancy cars, and a big house assure you happiness and contentment in life?' 'For Sushant, it did not.'

When PBD dwelt on NRI women's issues

When PBD dwelt on NRI women's issues

Rediff.com11 Jan 2010

A special session to discuss NRI women's issue was convened on the third day of the Pravasi Bhartiya Diwas.

'No idea can be anti-national'

'No idea can be anti-national'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

'Not allowing people to speak or listen is the biggest act of anti-nationalism,' says Arvind Krishna Mehrotra, one of India's finest poets.

Helming Nostalgia for Kerala Cafe

Helming Nostalgia for Kerala Cafe

Rediff.com23 Oct 2009

M Padmakumar talks about his film Nostalgia, one of the short stories that make up the Malayalam movie Kerala Cafe.

'Betrayal is in Scindia's blood'

'Betrayal is in Scindia's blood'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2020

'The Scindias betrayed Jhansi ki Rani and now the Congress party.' 'So this is nothing new as he is repeating the history of his family.'

Malayalam writer Kamala Das passes away

Malayalam writer Kamala Das passes away

Rediff.com31 May 2009

Whether in her poems in English or highly-appreciated short stories in Malayalam, Kamala had sought to expose the hypocrisies of a society living in an illusory world of pseudo morality, oblivious of the stark realities around.

300 million Indians go hungry everyday!

300 million Indians go hungry everyday!

Rediff.com26 Mar 2010

According to the Global Hunger Index dated November 2009, India ranks 65th out of 88 countries, with a hunger rate of 23.9.

One song cannot make or mar the future of a nation

One song cannot make or mar the future of a nation

Rediff.com5 Nov 2009

'India's pluralist character, vibrant democracy, assertive intelligentsia and all attendant principles/institutions are the best assurance to allay the misgivings of the minorities.'

'Bhansali can't get away with showing anything he wants'

'Bhansali can't get away with showing anything he wants'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2017

'These people from Mumbai just understand the language of either silver, or shoes,' Lokendra Singh Kalvi, founder patron of the Shree Rajput Karni Sena, tells Dhruv Munjal.

SEE: Why Modi should listen to this rickshaw driver

SEE: Why Modi should listen to this rickshaw driver

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

'The government is not doing anything for the people. They don't know that people foremost need jobs. Where there are no jobs available, you see the youth turning to crime,' says Chennai autorickshaw driver, singer and composer Parthasarathy.

Gloom descends as sister bids adieu to army captain who died in J-K

Gloom descends as sister bids adieu to army captain who died in J-K

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

As she walked near the tricolour-wrapped coffin, tears welled up in her eyes. She then, carefully touched the surface of the wooden coffin, and then laid her head on it, and cried, "Bhai (brother)", multiple times.

'Women should become pillars of support for each other'

'Women should become pillars of support for each other'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

'You can't force people to change. You can only give them the option. Freedom is about options, whether you choose to be who you want to be,' says Kalki Koechlin.

Mamata Banerjee to abstain from trust vote

Mamata Banerjee to abstain from trust vote

Rediff.com21 Jul 2008

'The Trinamool Congress cannot afford to vote with the BJP or the CPI-M,' she said. 'Neither can we support the Congress.'

The BJP leader who quit over Delhi riots

The BJP leader who quit over Delhi riots

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

'Modi should arrest Anurag Thakur, Kapil Mishra and Parvesh Sharma.' 'These leaders were instigating mobs and spreading hatred and they must be thrown in jail.' 'I had seen dreams of a new India under Modi, but now I am disillusioned with him.'

Must Read! Dhumketu's superb story, The Post Office

Must Read! Dhumketu's superb story, The Post Office

Rediff.com18 Oct 2020

'Is this man crazy?' the postmaster asked. 'Yes, who? Ali, na? Yes, saheb. Five years have passed and, no matter the weather, he comes to collect a letter. It's very rare for him to receive a letter,' the clerk replied.

'It's a musical revolution, it's kranti!'

'It's a musical revolution, it's kranti!'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

'Alia's security watched the film with us -- he belongs to the Simmba audience because he saw it multiple times and loved it.' 'After watching Gully Boy, there were tears in his eyes.' 'And he's a 120 kilo muscular guy!'

What 'business as usual' means in India

What 'business as usual' means in India

Rediff.com27 Jan 2009

The saddest part of the SNC-Lavalin saga is that, with minor modifications, you could probably come up with a similar scandal in several other states.

'People living in Karnataka should learn Kannada'

'People living in Karnataka should learn Kannada'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2008

'There is a difference between the American defined 'Development' and 'Progress' or Sarvodaya defined by Mahatma Gandhi. Agricultural land should not be used for non-agricultural purposes. A peasant who owns a piece of land and works on it to earn his living is an independent citizen. We should not make him an urban coolie'

Sports at Academy Awards: Oscar gongs for NBA star Bryant, Russia dope docu

Sports at Academy Awards: Oscar gongs for NBA star Bryant, Russia dope docu

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

The sports field saw two special mentions at the 90th Oscar Awards on Sunday night.

Californian city celebrates Shivaji's birthday

Californian city celebrates Shivaji's birthday

Rediff.com3 Apr 2014

A group of people, mainly from the Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh's Bay Area chapter, celebrated Chhatrapati Shivaji Jayanti (the birthday of Shivaji) at the Guadalupe River Park in San Jose, California, on March 19.

Joji: The Mundane Disarranged by a Heart of Darkness

Joji: The Mundane Disarranged by a Heart of Darkness

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

With Joji, Dileesh Pothan has found a way, once more, to use everything he has learnt to further push the boundaries of his art, observes Sreehari Nair.

Spotted! Sharmila Tagore in London

Spotted! Sharmila Tagore in London

Rediff.com30 Oct 2007

Reader Kaushik Bhattacharya sends us pictures.

Let's meet anytime, anywhere: Haryana's Khattar takes on Kejriwal

Let's meet anytime, anywhere: Haryana's Khattar takes on Kejriwal

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

The Haryana Chief Minister also asked his Delhi counterpart what steps he has taken to end stubble burning by farmers in areas near the national capital as air pollution peaked to alarming levels.

WB CM Mamata wants to acquire Tagore's home in London

WB CM Mamata wants to acquire Tagore's home in London

Rediff.com12 Nov 2017

The residence -- No 3, Heath Villas in Hampstead Heath, north London -- was valued at an estimated 2.7 million (Rs 23 crore) a few years ago

A fund-raiser for needy students in India

A fund-raiser for needy students in India

Rediff.com13 Jun 2008

The Sikh Human Development Foundation, which provides scholarships to needy students in India, raised more than $ 213,000 at a dinner called 'Umeedan di Shaam.'

Meet the VOICE behind Bigg Boss

Meet the VOICE behind Bigg Boss

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

'Bigg Boss changed my life in a big way.'

'Amit Shah has provoked us'

'Amit Shah has provoked us'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

'I have stopped going to college and instead come here to protest.' 'What is the point of going to college when you are unsure about your citizenship?' 'I am here to protest and save my future.'

Let's admit it, there's something unacceptable about homosexuality

Let's admit it, there's something unacceptable about homosexuality

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

'Homosexuality is the new 'abnormal',' proclaims Amulya Ganguli.

When coffee shops turn into offices

When coffee shops turn into offices

Rediff.com12 Apr 2008

Coffee shops support a huge and growing workforce that cannot or will not be tethered to that piece of real estate that we all recognise as a formal office.

'Ginsberg looked for the sacred in India'

'Ginsberg looked for the sacred in India'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2008

Author Deborah Baker discusses her new book on Allen Ginsberg with Arthur J Pais.