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Good Samaritans offer hope amid Covid crisis in India

Good Samaritans offer hope amid Covid crisis in India

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

Some people are shining through India's gravest health emergency by offering to run errands and home kitchens delivering meals to organisations and individuals stepping in to supply oxygen cylinders, oximeters

How to be a gorgeous bride: 5 skincare tips

How to be a gorgeous bride: 5 skincare tips

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

A healthy skin is the first step towards a confident self, which makes for a proud bride on the D-day.

Pak cuts short visit of Indian Sikh pilgrims

Pak cuts short visit of Indian Sikh pilgrims

Rediff.com23 Feb 2010

Pakistani authorities have cut short the visit of Indian pilgrims to Gurdwara Panja Sahib in Hasanabdal city of Punjab province due to the security situation, days after the killing of two abducted Sikhs by the Taliban in the restive northwestern tribal belt.

'We are in for a disaster in 2 weeks if we don't...'

'We are in for a disaster in 2 weeks if we don't...'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

'If we cannot handle an epidemic of that strata, (causing that kind) of excessive calamity, then we really have to prevent it.' 'If we become complacent in even preventing it, then we are in for a disaster.'

'To oppose the BJP does not mean one is unpatriotic'

'To oppose the BJP does not mean one is unpatriotic'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

'The propagation of an absolutist narrative that shuts down any dissent is dangerous, irresponsible, and unbecoming of India's proud democracy.' 'The government must do better.'

HC seeks Centre's stand on same-sex marriage pleas

HC seeks Centre's stand on same-sex marriage pleas

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

A bench of justices R S Endlaw and Asha Menon issued notice to the Centre and the Delhi government seeking their stand on the plea by two women seeking to get married under the SMA.

Extras: PSG extend Ligue 1 lead; Dortmund rally

Extras: PSG extend Ligue 1 lead; Dortmund rally

Rediff.com23 Nov 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.

The Gandhi march is an astonishing sight

The Gandhi march is an astonishing sight

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

With a staff in one hand and the other on his granddaughter's shoulder, the old man briskly takes the lead as the sun breaks over the horizon.

US senators critical of India days before Modi's visit

US senators critical of India days before Modi's visit

Rediff.com25 May 2016

India comes under attack over religious intolerance, human trafficking and slavery at a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing.

Pushkar Fair: Rajasthan's cultural extravaganza

Pushkar Fair: Rajasthan's cultural extravaganza

Rediff.com28 Oct 2009

Coinciding with a religious festival of Hindus, the Pushkar camel fair is held during the full moon of the Hindu month of Kartik when devotees visit Pushkar for a holy dip in Pushkar lake.

Visa policy unchanged, Modi can apply and wait for review: US

Visa policy unchanged, Modi can apply and wait for review: US

Rediff.com6 Nov 2013

Asserting that there has been no change in its visa policy on Narendra Modi, the United States has said the BJP's prime ministerial candidate is welcome to apply for a visa and wait for a review like any other applicant.

More Indians get on board cruise tourism

More Indians get on board cruise tourism

Rediff.com15 May 2017

On an average, booking cruise holidays overseas witness 40% growth rate

Aussies ponder over celebrating Christmas with Big Bash cricket

Aussies ponder over celebrating Christmas with Big Bash cricket

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

The last barrier to a 365-day professional sporting calendar in Australia looks set to come down with a report in the local media on Friday saying cricketers had agreed to play Twenty20 matches on Christmas Day.

Will the BJP candidate shock Tharoor?

Will the BJP candidate shock Tharoor?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2019

'It was my own decision to resign as governor.' 'I felt the party needed my services and presence during the election.' 'I did not resign to contest the election, but when the party asked me to contest from Thiruvananthapuram, I agreed.'

Image: 'Hands up' sadhu does it for world peace

Image: 'Hands up' sadhu does it for world peace

Rediff.com6 Apr 2010

Thirty two years ago, Sadhu Amar Bharati felt disenchanted and disillusioned at the fighting and anger in the world around him. He felt that it was time for him to do something about it. So he raised his right hand.He has not lowered his hand even once till now, says Sadhu Amar Bharati Urdhavaahu, and explains that it was imperative for world peace. Some sadhus of his sect have adopted his credo -- they have also raised their right hands to protest against war and violence.

Pope canonises Indian-origin missionary as Lanka's first saint

Pope canonises Indian-origin missionary as Lanka's first saint

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

At a crowded beachfront mass, Pope Francis canonised Sri Lanka's first saint on Wednesday.

PR stunt: EU MP after Kashmir invite was revoked

"PR stunt": EU MP after Kashmir invite was revoked

Rediff.com29 Oct 2019

Liberal Democrat Member of the European Parliament Chris Davies said the decision showed the Indian government was trying to hide the "reality of its actions" and blocking absolute freedom of the press.

'Visa ban is about national security, not against any religion'

'Visa ban is about national security, not against any religion'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

United States Attorney General Jeff Sessions said that Trump is concerned about America's safety.

UAE deports Kashmiri engineer suspected to be IS sympathiser

UAE deports Kashmiri engineer suspected to be IS sympathiser

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

The NIA questioned him for over two days before handing him over to the state police.

Want to experience white Christmas in India?

Want to experience white Christmas in India?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2017

You wouldn't want to miss these unexplored, mesmerising snow hamlets in India.

Trump to visit Saudi Arabia, the Vatican and Israel

Trump to visit Saudi Arabia, the Vatican and Israel

Rediff.com5 May 2017

Trump said his visit to Saudi Arabia will include a gathering of leaders from 'across the Muslim world' to unite against extremism.

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.

Barber shops, e-commerce allowed in orange, green zones: MHA

Barber shops, e-commerce allowed in orange, green zones: MHA

Rediff.com2 May 2020

The MHA on Friday, while extending the lockdown for two more weeks till May 17, lifted many restrictions in green and orange zones. There are no restrictions on sale of non-essential items by e-commerce platforms in green and orange zones, a home ministry spokesperson said, adding barber shops and salons are also allowed to open in these areas.

US: Sikhs welcome modified screening rules

US: Sikhs welcome modified screening rules

Rediff.com19 Oct 2007

According to the new guidelines by TSA, airport screeners will no longer 'pat down' people wearing religious head coverings and travelers will have the choice to go through alternative security measures.

Natural partners, unnatural times

Natural partners, unnatural times

Rediff.com22 Feb 2020

'Even as discord over US-India trade and commerce colours diplomatic relations, defence relations between the two countries remain on a firm footing,' points out Ajai Shukla.

Photo: Bachchans walk barefeet to Siddhivinayak

Photo: Bachchans walk barefeet to Siddhivinayak

Rediff.com27 May 2008

The Bachchans made a trip to Mumbai's famed Siddhivinayak temple in the early hours of Tuesday. They walked barefoot all the way from their Juhu bungalow to the temple located nearly 15 km away.

How DMK's Bharat Mata temple flummoxed the BJP

How DMK's Bharat Mata temple flummoxed the BJP

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

Chief Minister Stalin seems to have drawn a line between his personal beliefs and those of others in the family, beginning with wife Durga Stalin, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Hafiz Saeed's JuD to seek visas for its 'medical team' to visit Kashmir

Hafiz Saeed's JuD to seek visas for its 'medical team' to visit Kashmir

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

The JuD's Muslim Medical Mission would request the Pakistani government for help in this regard.

Twitter CEO accused of 'hate-mongering' after holding 'anti-Brahmin' poster

Twitter CEO accused of 'hate-mongering' after holding 'anti-Brahmin' poster

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

Twitter said it is a platform where "marginalised voices can be seen and heard, but we also have a public commitment to being apolitical. We realise that this photo may not accurately represent that commitment".

Puja, havan at UP CM's residence before Adityanath moves in

Puja, havan at UP CM's residence before Adityanath moves in

Rediff.com20 Mar 2017

The priest informed that seven rooms of the CM's residence were 'purified'.

Meet the unseen forces behind farmers' protest

Meet the unseen forces behind farmers' protest

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

Behind the movement are shock-workers functioning quietly to ensure that a seemingly spontaneous, apolitical, grassroots mobilisation sustains itself without dribbling into chaos or violence. Sai Manish lists some of them.

Govt releases guidelines for lockdown 2.0

Govt releases guidelines for lockdown 2.0

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

Fresh guidelines were issued by the government on Wednesday for enforcing the second phase of the coronavirus lockdown, with the Union home ministry barring all kinds of public transport and prohibiting opening of public places during this period.

Eight players of Iran's women's football team are 'MEN'!!!

Eight players of Iran's women's football team are 'MEN'!!!

Rediff.com2 Oct 2015

Eight players of Iran's women's national football team are apparently men

India, Pak NSAs held 'secret' meet in Thailand: Report

India, Pak NSAs held 'secret' meet in Thailand: Report

Rediff.com1 Jan 2018

While Pakistan termed its decision to allow Jadhav's family to travel to Pakistan to meet him as humanitarian gesture, India has accused it of violating mutual understandings.

Lockdown 3.0 begins on Monday with 'considerable relaxations'

Lockdown 3.0 begins on Monday with 'considerable relaxations'

Rediff.com3 May 2020

In containment areas, movements of people is totally banned and essential services are delivered at the doorsteps.

These are India's 10 COVID-19 hotspots

These are India's 10 COVID-19 hotspots

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

There are two hotspots each in Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Kerala and Maharashtra and one each in Gujarat and Rajasthan

Hunt on for Nizamuddin-linked cases; COVID-19 tally up

Hunt on for Nizamuddin-linked cases; COVID-19 tally up

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

Seeking cooperation from the public to fight the pandemic, the Union health ministry officials said there was no need to panic. They also said not everyone needs to wear masks and that following social distancing is more important to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

EU lawmakers to visit Kashmir; briefed by PM, NSA

EU lawmakers to visit Kashmir; briefed by PM, NSA

Rediff.com29 Oct 2019

Modi told the delegation that urgent action was needed against those supporting and sponsoring terrorism.

What India will we wake up to on May 4?

What India will we wake up to on May 4?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

'One hopes that it is for the better that this disaster alters our reality from the morning of May 4,' notes Aakar Patel.

4 Kerala Express passengers die due to heat in UP

4 Kerala Express passengers die due to heat in UP

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

The four, including two women, were seated in S-8 and S-9 coaches, which are non-AC, and other passengers claimed that they died due to excessive heat.