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Where The Ramayana Was Written...

Where The Ramayana Was Written...

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

The glimpses of Bhagwan Valmiki Tirath Sthal in Amritsar, where Maharishi Valmiki composed the Ramayana and sheltered Goddess Sita after her exile by Lord Rama.

'All Of Us Want To Finish This War'

'All Of Us Want To Finish This War'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

'The Alaska Summit made me realise that while difficult, peace is within reach.'

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.

Farewell MiG-21. Flying Legend, IAF's Soul

Farewell MiG-21. Flying Legend, IAF's Soul

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

The MiG-21's sharp silhouette and supersonic roar will live on in the memories of those who flew it, those who maintained it, and those who watched it streak across the sky as a symbol of India's strength, asserts IAF veteran Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd).

Stalin Goes To Bihar: What Gives?

Stalin Goes To Bihar: What Gives?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

Like his father Karunanidhi and AIADMK rivals MGR and Jayalalithaa, Stalin would like to confine his real political work to Tamil Nadu, and not want to take after the late Congress leader K Kamaraj and take up a national role, even if to create greater political space for son Udhayanidhi, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

High drama in Mumbai over 'kabutarkhana' as protesters clash with police

High drama in Mumbai over 'kabutarkhana' as protesters clash with police

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

The Jain community, for whom feeding pigeons is a sacred tradition, have fiercely opposed the closure, with demonstrations in Mumbai highlighting the cultural significance and the distress of pigeons dying on streets.

When Raj And Uddhav Met Each Other

When Raj And Uddhav Met Each Other

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

'If Uddhav bhau and Raj bhau come together, who can stop us?' Prasanna D Zore reports on the fervour and hope set off by the Thackeray cousins coming together.

Indian Army Is Battle-Ready

Indian Army Is Battle-Ready

Rediff.com5 Apr 2025

On Friday, April 4, 2025, DRDO and the Indian Army conducted four successful flight-tests of the army version of the Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile at the Dr A P J Abdul Kalam island off the coast of Odisha.

Protests And Violence In The City Of Angels

Protests And Violence In The City Of Angels

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

US President Donald Trump deployed the California National Guard -- over California Governor Gavin Newsom's objections -- in Los Angeles as angry demonstrations against federal immigration sweeps rocked the City of Angels.

Ajit Pawar admits to mistakes in Ladki Bahin payout

Ajit Pawar admits to mistakes in Ladki Bahin payout

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar on Monday admitted to 'mistakes' in distributing financial assistance to all women applicants of the Ladki Bahin scheme launched last year, which he said would be rectified through scrutiny to ensure only genuine beneficiaries receive the aid.

Gulzar receives Jnanpith Award

Gulzar receives Jnanpith Award

Rediff.com24 May 2025

'We met Gulzar sahab at his residence to honour him with the Jnanpith Award. Gulzar sahab's son-in-law Govind Sandhu, filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj, his wife Rekha, and a few writers were present on this occasion.'

Miss World 2025 Readies For Its Grand Finale

Miss World 2025 Readies For Its Grand Finale

Rediff.com31 May 2025

Bollywood stars Jacqueline Fernandez and Ishaan Khatter are slated to deliver perform at the grand finale.

Making A Wish To Nandi

Making A Wish To Nandi

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

Glimpses from India and around the world that will make you smile and cry.

CEC Takes A Dip In Triveni Sangam

CEC Takes A Dip In Triveni Sangam

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, accompanied by his parents Dr Subodh Kumar Gupta, mother Satyawati Gupta and wife Anuradha Kumar, took a dip in the Triveni Sangam during the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj on Monday, February 24, 2025.

Punjab Deploys Bulldozers In War On Drugs

Punjab Deploys Bulldozers In War On Drugs

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

On Thursday, March 6, 2025, bulldozers deployed by the Amritsar Municipal Corporation, assisted by the Punjab Police, razed properties in the city allegedly belonging to a drug trafficker.

Mumbai rains: BJP's Ashish Shelar blames Shiv Sena-UBT

Mumbai rains: BJP's Ashish Shelar blames Shiv Sena-UBT

Rediff.com26 May 2025

Maharashtra Minister Ashish Shelar has accused the Shiv Sena (UBT) of mismanaging the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), alleging that the opposition party and contractors misappropriated funds for the BRIMSTOWAD drainage system and Mithi River cleaning. Shelar claimed that the Sena (UBT) and BMC contractors looted Mumbai and did not complete the BRIMSTOWAD project work in 25 years, which could have saved Mumbai from flooding. He also alleged that Rs 1,000 crores were spent by the BMC on bogus Mithi River cleaning. Shelar's accusations come amidst heavy rainfall in Mumbai, which has exacerbated the city's monsoon woes. The incomplete BRIMSTOWAD project and inadequate desilting of nullahs have drawn criticism for the city's unpreparedness.

Who Is CDS Shaking Hands With?

Who Is CDS Shaking Hands With?

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

On Friday, March 28, 2025, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, inaugurated Techkriti 2025, Asia's largest intercollegiate technical and entrepreneurial festival, at IIT Kanpur.

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.

Indian Navy To The Rescue!

Indian Navy To The Rescue!

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

INS Tarkash provided assistance to an Iranian dhow after it was incapacitated by inclement weather off the coast of Somalia on Monday, March 10, 2025.

Scuffle Outside Maharashtra Assembly Stuns MLAs

Scuffle Outside Maharashtra Assembly Stuns MLAs

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

MLAs cutting across party lines spoke about Thursday's clash, and expressed concern over overcrowding in the legislature premises.

Sri Lanka Accords Modi Historic Welcome

Sri Lanka Accords Modi Historic Welcome

Rediff.com5 Apr 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Saturday, April 5, 2025 accorded a grand ceremonial welcome at the historic Independence Square in Colombo, perhaps the first such honour given to a foreign leader.

Is Modi Sending Yogi A Message?

Is Modi Sending Yogi A Message?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

When the prime minister of India arrives in a city and summons the city's police commissioner, divisional commissioner and district magistrate to be briefed about the police action taken in the horrifying case of a young woman being raped by multiple men over 23 days, is he sending a message to the chief minister of the state about law and order in the province?

Mumbai records 106 mm rains in 24 hrs, IMD forecasts more

Mumbai records 106 mm rains in 24 hrs, IMD forecasts more

Rediff.com27 May 2025

After being pummelled by heavy downpours at the start of the week, Mumbai witnessed a brief respite on Tuesday morning, with the island city recording an average rainfall of 106 mm in 24 hours, civic officials said.

Curbs after clash: Maharashtra assembly bans visitors

Curbs after clash: Maharashtra assembly bans visitors

Rediff.com19 Jul 2025

Ministers will not be allowed to hold official meetings and meet visitors in the legislature complex during the session. They will have to conduct their official briefings and meetings in Mantralaya, the state secretariat, he said.

#OperationSindoor: 'Terror Has No Place'

#OperationSindoor: 'Terror Has No Place'

Rediff.com7 May 2025

The Indian Army and Indian Air Force jointly conducted the Operation Sindoor in the early hours of May 7, destroying nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan occupied Kashmir in retaliation to the terror attack in Pahalgam.

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.

India Again! Faizan Zaki Wins Spelling Bee

India Again! Faizan Zaki Wins Spelling Bee

Rediff.com30 May 2025

When it came to the final word -- 'eclaircissement' -- Faizan Zaki spelled it correctly without asking a single question.

Passengers fell after those on footboard brushed against each other: RPF

Passengers fell after those on footboard brushed against each other: RPF

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

The mishap at Mumbra railway station on Monday morning that killed four and injured nine occurred as the passengers standing on the footboard of two suburban trains brushed against each other, causing thirteen to fall, a Thane railway police station official said.

Voting Begins To Elect A New Pope!

Voting Begins To Elect A New Pope!

Rediff.com8 May 2025

On May 7, 2025, the conclave to elect a new pope began.

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.

RCB unveil new bowling coach for IPL 2025

RCB unveil new bowling coach for IPL 2025

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

He is expected to join RCB after the end of the ongoing Ranji season, which will resume on January 23.

ITBP Sets Up Base In Naxal Stronghold

ITBP Sets Up Base In Naxal Stronghold

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

The Indo-Tibetan Border Police has established an operational base in the Kutul area in Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur district.

Indian Army Is Battle Ready!

Indian Army Is Battle Ready!

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

The Indian Army's Trishakti Corps successfully conducted a live-fire exercise validating its battle readiness, rapid deployment, and precision strike capabilities.

Patole climbs speaker's podium, suspended for a day

Patole climbs speaker's podium, suspended for a day

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

Congress MLA Nana Patole was suspended from the Maharashtra assembly for a day on Tuesday after he climbed the speaker's podium, demanding action against Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Babanrao Lonikar and Agriculture Minister Manikrao Kokate for allegedly 'insulting' farmers.

When Modi Made Him Wear Shoes

When Modi Made Him Wear Shoes

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

'I am humbled by people like Rampal Ji and also accept their affection but I want to request everyone who takes up such vows -- I cherish your love...please focus on something that is linked to social work and nation building!'

Vijay's Political Challenge Begins Now

Vijay's Political Challenge Begins Now

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

Vijay, with his chief ministerial ambitions, is a one-man army, at least as of now, and his campaign team considers him omnipresent. He has to be present in all districts, if not all constituencies at the same time, as there is no second-line leader or platform speaker in the party, who can draw crowds, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

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.

Pix: Ayodhya Ram temple gets 2 more holy 'kalash'

Pix: Ayodhya Ram temple gets 2 more holy 'kalash'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

The construction of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple is targeted for completion by October 2025.

Rains batter Maharashtra: 1 dead, 48 rescued so far

Rains batter Maharashtra: 1 dead, 48 rescued so far

Rediff.com26 May 2025

Heavy rains lashed several parts of Maharashtra, including Mumbai, on Monday, resulting in one death and the rescue of 48 people from inundated areas. The state received widespread rainfall, with Pune, Satara, Solapur, Raigad, and the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) experiencing significant precipitation. Mumbai recorded 135.4 mm of rainfall in the past 24 hours, leading to waterlogging and power outages in some areas. The India Meteorological Department has predicted more rain in Mumbai over the next 24 hours, accompanied by thunderstorms and strong winds.

Mumbai experiences earliest monsoon arrival since 1950

Mumbai experiences earliest monsoon arrival since 1950

Rediff.com26 May 2025

The southwest monsoon has arrived in Mumbai 16 days before its usual date, making it the earliest arrival since 1950. This early onset follows the monsoon's arrival in Kerala, the southernmost state, on Saturday, marking the earliest arrival since 2009. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts an above-normal rainfall for the 2025 monsoon season, with rainfall between 96 per cent and 104 per cent of the 50-year average of 87 cm considered 'normal'. The monsoon is crucial for India's economy, providing vital water for agriculture and replenishing reservoirs.