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PHOTOS: Sonia Gandhi's first appearance post-surgery

PHOTOS: Sonia Gandhi's first appearance post-surgery

Rediff.com2 Oct 2011

After undergoing surgery for an undisclosed aliment over a month ago, Sonia Gandhi on Sunday made her first public appearance when she attended a prayer meeting at Raj Ghat on the occasion of Mahatma Gandhi's 142nd birth anniversary.

Will Vasundhara Endorse Gehlot's Schemes

Will Vasundhara Endorse Gehlot's Schemes

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

The scarcity of resources is particularly evident in the case of Rajasthan compared to many other states.

Prez, PM pay tribute to Vajpayee on birth anniversary

Prez, PM pay tribute to Vajpayee on birth anniversary

Rediff.com25 Dec 2019

A prayer meeting was held at Sadaiv Atal -- the memorial to Vajpayee -- to mark the birth anniversary of the former prime minister.

Meet The Finalists, Sony World Photography Awards 2022

Meet The Finalists, Sony World Photography Awards 2022

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

Some of the Shortlisted finalists for the Sony World Photography Awards.

'Compromising with Congress is SP's majboori'

'Compromising with Congress is SP's majboori'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

'They know that if they do not tie up with the Congress, then the minorities will move to the Congress.'

Uphaar tragedy: 'Everyday we live the same pain'

Uphaar tragedy: 'Everyday we live the same pain'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2013

On the sixteenth anniversary of Uphaar fire tragedy, the families of the victims held a prayer meeting in the memory of 59 persons who died in the theatre here and vowed to resolutely continue their fight for justice.

Heavy security in Nuh amid call for 'Shobha yatra'

Heavy security in Nuh amid call for 'Shobha yatra'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

As a precautionary measure, the Nuh district administration has already ordered the closure of educational institutions and banks on Monday, suspended mobile Internet and bulk SMS services, and imposed prohibitory orders in the communally-sensitive district.

Tabu, Huma Qureshi condole with Vishal Bhardwaj

Tabu, Huma Qureshi condole with Vishal Bhardwaj

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

Friends and colleagues console Vishal Bhardwaj who lost his mother on Sunday.

#RIPPamelaChopra: 'You've left behind a legacy of love'

#RIPPamelaChopra: 'You've left behind a legacy of love'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

'Her Saturday screenings at Yash Raj Studio were a much awaited weekly event marked on all our calenders. 'Her CAREFULLY curated meals were a delight and fabulous. LOVE YOU PAMMY.'

SSP with proven record in Srinagar rushed to Manipur amid spurt in violence

SSP with proven record in Srinagar rushed to Manipur amid spurt in violence

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Srinagar Senior Superintendent of Police Rakesh Balwal, who has expertise in handling terror-related cases, has been "prematurely" repatriated to Manipur cadre where a fresh bout of violence has worsened the already tense situation.

Mosque attack: Complainant wants FIR cancelled after villagers' assurance

Mosque attack: Complainant wants FIR cancelled after villagers' assurance

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

The differences between the two communities were resolved in the panchayat on Thursday night, according to the application Mohammad wrote to police.

'He didn't deserve such a death...'

'He didn't deserve such a death...'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

As the Hindu Mahasabha shockingly threatens to celebrate the death anniversary of the man who murdered the Mahatma, we need to remember Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi and the ideals he stood for. In this exclusive excerpt from Shobha Warrier's new book, His Days With Bapu: Mahatma Gandhi's Personal Secretary Recalls, V Kalyanam, the Mahatma's personal secretary from 1944 until January 30, 1948, recalls his murder in cold blood.

Malaika Takes Winter Fashion To Nepal

Malaika Takes Winter Fashion To Nepal

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

Just where are the stars travelling? We find out.

Supreme Court verdict not a setback; protest will continue: Wrestlers

Supreme Court verdict not a setback; protest will continue: Wrestlers

Rediff.com4 May 2023

The wrestlers have been sitting on protest since April 23, demanding the arrest of WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh alleging that he has sexually harassed seven female grapplers, including one minor.

Police record statement of Raza Academy's secretary

Police record statement of Raza Academy's secretary

Rediff.com17 Aug 2012

he City police on Friday recorded the statement of general secretary of Raza Academy, Mohammed Saeed Noori, involved in organising protest rally at Azad Maidan last Saturday that later turned violent.

Eknath Shinde back in Guwahati, 5 months after revolt

Eknath Shinde back in Guwahati, 5 months after revolt

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

Shinde will spend the night at Radisson Blu hotel, the same hotel where the then rebel MLAs had stayed in June.

Vishnu Deo Sai takes oath as Chhattisgarh CM

Vishnu Deo Sai takes oath as Chhattisgarh CM

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader and the tribal face of the party, Vishnu Deo Sai, on Wednesday took oath as the chief minister of Chhattisgarh, 10 days after the saffron party returned to power after a gap of five years by unseating Congress in the assembly elections.

Why These Pix Will Anger Xi Jinping

Why These Pix Will Anger Xi Jinping

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

This past week, His Holiness has been in Leh, the capital of Ladakh, the Union Territory where Indian and Chinese soldiers have been in a standoff for two years, since April 2020.

15 yrs on, Uphaar victims' kin for law on manmade disaster

15 yrs on, Uphaar victims' kin for law on manmade disaster

Rediff.com13 Jun 2012

Family members of victims of Uphaar fire tragedy on Wednesday held a prayer meet in the memory of 59 persons who died in the theatre 15 years ago and urged the government to bring in a legislation to deal with such manmade disasters.

Bid to 'defame' Dalai Lama: Protests, shutdown in Leh, Kargil

Bid to 'defame' Dalai Lama: Protests, shutdown in Leh, Kargil

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

The Dalai Lama had apologised to a boy, his family and friends for the 'hurt his words may have caused', after a video clip purportedly showing the Tibetan spiritual head asking him to 'suck' his tongue sparked a row.

Shah Rukh attends makeup man Ravi Indulkar's chautha

Shah Rukh attends makeup man Ravi Indulkar's chautha

Rediff.com22 Oct 2012

The chautha was attended by quite a few members of the film industry.

Have taken rebirth due to people's prayers, says Jaya in statement from hospital

Have taken rebirth due to people's prayers, says Jaya in statement from hospital

Rediff.com13 Nov 2016

The Tamil Nadu CM appealed people to vote for AIADMK in upcoming bypolls.

Miss my friend a lot: PM on Arun Jaitley's death anniversary

Miss my friend a lot: PM on Arun Jaitley's death anniversary

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

The prime minister tweeted, "On this day, last year, we lost Shri Arun Jaitley Ji. I miss my friend a lot. Arun Ji diligently served India. His wit, intellect, legal acumen and warm personality were legendary. Here is what I had said during a prayer meeting in his memory."

Over 70% mosques in Mumbai stop using loudspeaker for morning azaan: Police

Over 70% mosques in Mumbai stop using loudspeaker for morning azaan: Police

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

While 72 per cent of mosques have stopped using loudspeakers for morning prayer, many others have reduced the volume of loudspeakers, claimed a police official.

6 who attended Delhi congregation die of COVID-19

6 who attended Delhi congregation die of COVID-19

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

Two of the six died at the Gandhi Hospital, one each in two private hospitals, and one each in Nizamabad and Gadwal towns, the statement said, without mentioning the time of their deaths.

Nizamuddin meet caused big damage: Minorities commission

Nizamuddin meet caused big damage: Minorities commission

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

In a letter to chief secretaries of states and union territories, NCM chief Syed Ghayorul Hasan Rizvi sai the Nizamuddin incident was a "serious violation" of the lockdown, and has put the lives of fellow citizens at risk.

Nun gang-rape: Religious leaders express solidarity

Nun gang-rape: Religious leaders express solidarity

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

Religious leaders from various faiths assembled on Thursday for a prayer meeting to express support for and solidarity with a 71-year-old nun whose gang-rape at a convent school in West Bengal's Ranaghat sent ripples across the country.

When Some Speak For All

When Some Speak For All

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

...close to the 2024 general election. The BJP calling the Congress 'seasonal Hindu' is as laughable as the saffron party sparing itself the title of 'seasonal extreme Hindu.'

How else should one describe its election campaigns of the past years?
It was typically obsessive religion and personality cult with economic development for fig leaf, asserts Shyam G Menon.

'This National Award is yours'

'This National Award is yours'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

'I hope this win inspires boys and girls who watch thousands of dreams and want to make them come true.'

Biden, Harris attend Church Service before inauguration

Biden, Harris attend Church Service before inauguration

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

Biden and Harris along with their families attended Mass at The Cathedral of St Matthew the Apostle. They were joined by bipartisan congressional leaders including House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy and Senator and JCCIC Chair Amy Klobuchar.

Advani attends Parl Board meet along with Modi

Advani attends Parl Board meet along with Modi

Rediff.com4 Jul 2013

After his revolt against elevation of Narendra Modi last month, senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani on Thursday attended the first Parliamentary Board meeting along with the Gujarat chief minister to discuss the strategy for the next polls.

3 more arrested in Australia for Khalistan clashes

3 more arrested in Australia for Khalistan clashes

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

The Australian police have arrested three more people in connection with two incidents of brawl that broke out between Khalistan activists and pro-India demonstrators in Melbourne in late January, the police said on Thursday.

Mamata hikes allowances of imams, Hindu priests; poll gimmick, says Oppn

Mamata hikes allowances of imams, Hindu priests; poll gimmick, says Oppn

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

The opposition Bharatiya Janata Party and the Communist Party of India-Marxist dubbed it a "cheap poll gimmick" to woo minority votes.

HC rejects Lakshadweep MP's plea to suspend conviction

HC rejects Lakshadweep MP's plea to suspend conviction

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

While declining to suspend the Lakshadweep MP's conviction, the high court suspended the 10-year sentence given to Faizal and three others in the case.

When Stalin Met Thala...

When Stalin Met Thala...

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

What some of our leaders were up to over the weekend.

Sasikala meets Guv; stakes claim to form government

Sasikala meets Guv; stakes claim to form government

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

Before meeting the governor, she visited the memorial of Jayalalithaa at the Marina Beach in Chennai.

'General Zia was real startled'

'General Zia was real startled'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

'But he was very quick and did a very stylish adab.' 'Of course, I didn't expect him to hug.'

Delhi police officers meet Muslim clergy, assure safety

Delhi police officers meet Muslim clergy, assure safety

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

The Delhi police initiated an "outreach programme" on Friday as part of which its officials met imams and maulvis of various mosques in riot-hit northeast Delhi, officials said. The exercise was carried out by senior officials outside mosques in Kardampuri and Kabir Nagar. These areas witnessed pitched battle between the two communities on Tuesday and Wednesday. During the meeting, senior police officers were briefed about the recent riots.

My Diwali is where you are, Modi tells soldiers in HP's Lepcha

My Diwali is where you are, Modi tells soldiers in HP's Lepcha

Rediff.com12 Nov 2023

Addressing soldiers in Lepcha after celebrating Diwali with security personnel stationed near the border, Modi said the circumstances of the world are such that the expectations from India are constantly rising.

3-day Ganesh festivities allowed at Hubballi Idgah ground

3-day Ganesh festivities allowed at Hubballi Idgah ground

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

The Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation (HDMC) has decided to allow the installation of Ganapati idol for three days at Idagh Maidan in Hubballi.