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Quiz: How well you know Sunita Williams?

Quiz: How well you know Sunita Williams?

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

Are you a news junkie? Syed Firdaus Ashraf puts your knowledge to the test...

Operation Sindoor: Why Was ISI HQ Not Targeted?

Operation Sindoor: Why Was ISI HQ Not Targeted?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

What was the aim of Operation Sindoor? Why was the operation halted so soon? asks Lieutenant General Prakash Katoch (retd).

Covid cases in India cross 4,000-mark; Kerala, Maha, Delhi worst hit

Covid cases in India cross 4,000-mark; Kerala, Maha, Delhi worst hit

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

There are 4,026 active cases in India and five fresh deaths have been reported in the last 24 hours.

Seen So Many Ladies On Bikes?

Seen So Many Ladies On Bikes?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

Thousands of youth and others, dressed in traditional attire, participated in a procession, performing traditional arts o celebrate Gudi Padwa on Sunday, March 30, 2025.

Earn Rs 12,500 Per Month With IDRBT's Summer Internship

Earn Rs 12,500 Per Month With IDRBT's Summer Internship

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

The IDRBT summer internship programme offers graduate and postgraduate students support to carry out projects in the field of technology.

How To Study Part-Time At Govt Law College, Mumbai

How To Study Part-Time At Govt Law College, Mumbai

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

The Government Law College, Mumbai, is inviting applications for its one year part-time Diploma Course in Securities Laws 2025-26.

RBI Dividend To Help Govt With Defence Budget

RBI Dividend To Help Govt With Defence Budget

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

Defence expenditure was pegged at 1.4 per cent of GDP in the Budget for 2025-26 but it may widen, depending on tensions between India and Pakistan.

Kashmir's Beautiful Almond Blossoms

Kashmir's Beautiful Almond Blossoms

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

As spring arrives in Kashmir, the Badamwari Garden, also known as Badam Vaer in Srinagar, is witnessing a surge in visitors, drawn by the breathtaking bloom of almond trees.

Paneer, Gulab Jamun... 11 Non-Indian Indian Foods

Paneer, Gulab Jamun... 11 Non-Indian Indian Foods

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

Wait, WHAT? Samosa is not an Indian snack? The beloved Gulab Jamun did not even exist in our country some centuries ago? Startling, isn't it? Mayur Sanap/Rediff.com discovers some shockers about our commonly-eaten foods that are sure to surprise you too. But good food migrates and is, of course, the product of many infleunces.

Why Are Trump, Putin, Musk Protesting?

Why Are Trump, Putin, Musk Protesting?

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

mir Putin and far right German politician Alice Weidel at a protest at the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany, February 20, 2025.

Bollywood Quiz: Kya Picture Hai?

Bollywood Quiz: Kya Picture Hai?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

PNB fraud: Nirav Modi's brother Nehal held soon after 3-year US jail term

PNB fraud: Nirav Modi's brother Nehal held soon after 3-year US jail term

Rediff.com6 Jul 2025

Nehal Modi, the younger brother of fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi, has been arrested in the US based on extradition requests from the Enforcement Directorate and the CBI.

Modi Connects With Maestro Ilaiyaraaja

Modi Connects With Maestro Ilaiyaraaja

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 took to his X account to share pictures on his meeting with music composer Ilaiyaraaja and praised him for his much-celebrated Symphony performance in London recently.

Sheffield University Is Offering a Scholarship For...

Sheffield University Is Offering a Scholarship For...

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

As a part of The University of Sheffield International UG Merit Scholarship 2025, 75 candidates will receive a competitive award as financial assistance worth 10,000 (approximately Rs 11,05,000) per year towards tuition fee expenses.

Like Manushi's Edward Scissorhands Look? VOTE!

Like Manushi's Edward Scissorhands Look? VOTE!

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

Think Johnny Depp would approve of Manushi's look?

9 Most Majestic Indian Palaces

9 Most Majestic Indian Palaces

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

India is home for most amazing palaces and castles, encompassing architectural beauty and royal history. Mayur Sanap/Rediff.com shows you his favourites.

Have You Ever Been To Bodoland?

Have You Ever Been To Bodoland?

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

The Bodoland Territorial Region in Assam is slowly picking up the pieces and finally finding peace after being subjected to decades of insurgencies and violence.

Factors that will drive the markets this week

Factors that will drive the markets this week

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

Stock investors will track the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel, Brent crude oil prices, inflation data and the US Fed interest rate decision for further cues this week, analysts said. Tariff-related news would also dictate trends in the equity market, experts noted.

Mumbai Crime Branch Probe Saif Attack

Mumbai Crime Branch Probe Saif Attack

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

Encounter specialist Daya Nayak is reportedly leading the investigation.

Mob violence erupts in Pune over social media post; police deployed

Mob violence erupts in Pune over social media post; police deployed

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

A mob in Pune vandalized properties and set fire to objects after an objectionable social media post. Police have detained the youth responsible for the post and are working to restore peace.

Breathtaking Snowy Pir Panjal Peaks

Breathtaking Snowy Pir Panjal Peaks

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

Aerial views of the snow-covered Pir Panjal mountain range in Jammu and Kashmir.

Vehemently opposed ADB's loan to Pakistan: Govt sources

Vehemently opposed ADB's loan to Pakistan: Govt sources

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

India had vehemently opposed Asian Development Bank's decision to grant $800 million loan to Pakistan saying the fund could be misused for increasing expenditure on its military, government sources said.

Special Ganga Aarti at Triveni Sangam

Special Ganga Aarti at Triveni Sangam

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

On Monday, February 24, 2025, women led the Ganga Aarti at the Triveni Sangam, sending a strong message about inclusivity.

When A PM Attends A Fashion Show...

When A PM Attends A Fashion Show...

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Japan's Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru discarded his pinstripes and his stiff demeanour to go cool and casual at the Tokyo Girls Collection on Saturday, March 1, 2025.

12 Stunning Monasteries Of India

12 Stunning Monasteries Of India

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

India's majestic high Himalayas are home to some spectacular Buddhist monasteries, each prettier than the next. Mayur Sanap/Rediff.com chooses his favourites.

What's Priyanka Inspecting In Wayanad?

What's Priyanka Inspecting In Wayanad?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

On February 10, 2025, Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi inspected the trenches built to prevent wild animals from entering residential areas in her constituency.

The Big Budget Quiz

The Big Budget Quiz

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

Test your understanding of the Budget.

Anti-Terrorist Operation Resumes In Kathua

Anti-Terrorist Operation Resumes In Kathua

Rediff.com29 Mar 2025

Security personnel resumed the anti-terrorist operation near Jakhole village in the Ghati Juthana area of Rajbagh in Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir.

India's 8 Most Beautiful Streets

India's 8 Most Beautiful Streets

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

Leave the highway. Roam pathways. Ramble through lanes and little gallis of India! Some streets you stumble upon in your travels have scenic charm and a vibe that make for memorable strolls. Mayur Sanap/Rediff.com chooses his favourites.

Himachal monsoon fury: 52 killed, 58 disasters since June 20

Himachal monsoon fury: 52 killed, 58 disasters since June 20

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

Himachal Pradesh has been severely affected by flash floods, cloudbursts, and landslides since the monsoon began. At least 52 people have died, and search operations are underway for those missing.

Advaniji Blesses Rekhaji...

Advaniji Blesses Rekhaji...

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta called on Bharatiya Janata Party veteran Lal Kishenchand Advani at his residence in New Delhi.

What Are They Doing To The Yamuna?

What Are They Doing To The Yamuna?

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

On Monday, February 17, 2025, a weed harvesting machine began cleaning the Yamuna river.

Five TN policemen arrested for temple guard's custodial death

Five TN policemen arrested for temple guard's custodial death

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

Family members of the temple guard have alleged that the cause of death of the 28-year-old was not natural, and he passed away allegedly after being beaten and tortured during police interrogation.

We Will NEVER FORGET Them

We Will NEVER FORGET Them

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

The Central Reserve Police Force paid tribute to 40 of its personnel who were killed in the horrific Pulwama terror attack on this day six years ago.

Looking At Neha's Beach Holiday

Looking At Neha's Beach Holiday

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

Bad Newz actor Neha Sharma shares some beautiful pictures from her recent solo trip to Sri Lanka.

A pause, then a pulse in demat growth

A pause, then a pulse in demat growth

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

About 2.2 million new dematerialised (demat) accounts were opened in May, raising the total to 196.6 million as stock prices continued their upward trend.

'If Pushpa Is Celebrated, Sangeet Manapmaan Must Be Watched Too'

'If Pushpa Is Celebrated, Sangeet Manapmaan Must Be Watched Too'

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

'It pains me when Marathi film-makers come to me and say that Marathi cinema is not getting the right platform.'

They Keep Us SAFE

They Keep Us SAFE

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

Army personnel keep vigil along the Line of Control ahead of the New Year.

Kuki woman killed in cross firing between forces, armed men in Manipur

Kuki woman killed in cross firing between forces, armed men in Manipur

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

The incident happened when security forces launched a search operation after a Meitei farmer received gunshot wounds while working in the fields in the valley district of Bishnupur after shots were fired from the surrounding hills, they said.

'Deva Is Paisa Vasool'

'Deva Is Paisa Vasool'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

'For many years, people were telling me to do a massy film.'