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Cong holds nationwide protests over rising fuel prices

Cong holds nationwide protests over rising fuel prices

Rediff.com20 Feb 2021

The Congress took out marches and observed bandh at several places on Saturday to protest against rising fuel prices.

He wants to celebrate the uniqueness of India

He wants to celebrate the uniqueness of India

Rediff.com9 Aug 2017

Siddharth Chauhan, winner of the Satyajit Ray Award

PM welcomes Trump, says 'Ab ki baar, Trump Sarkar'

PM welcomes Trump, says 'Ab ki baar, Trump Sarkar'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

Addressing over 50,000 Indian-Americans at the NRG stadium, Modi said it was honour and privilege for him to welcome Trump in this magnificent stadium and magnificent gathering.

'Sometimes in politics, there is a need to take two steps back to forge ahead'

'Sometimes in politics, there is a need to take two steps back to forge ahead'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

'There is a need for the Congress to introspect.' 'Introspection means to find out where we have gone wrong in the last eight-ten years, how we have gone wrong, where we have failed to succeed.'

Congress making India mukt of itself

Congress making India mukt of itself

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

When almost the entire political class was engrossed in the Bihar polls, the Congress shahzada was holidaying in a hill station. As the Bihar contest and other by-elections have shown, a large number of states have become Congress-mukt, fulfilling the Hindutva brigade's dream, notes Amulya Ganguli.

Travel: Top spots for love and romance

Travel: Top spots for love and romance

Rediff.com5 Feb 2010

Pack your bags this Valentine's Day and take a weekend break to one of these magical places in India, perfect for a romantic getaway.

Advani meets RSS chief

Advani meets RSS chief

Rediff.com12 Aug 2009

Ahead of the party's brainstorming session next week, senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani has met Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat amidst clear indications that the Shimla meet may skip the issue of who and what exactly were the reasons behind the party's defeat in the Lok Sabha elections.

Monsoon intensifies in Himachal, more rains to hit Delhi

Monsoon intensifies in Himachal, more rains to hit Delhi

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

Heavy rain alert continued in Himachal Pradesh as the monsoon intensified in the various districts of the state.

10 enchanting travel pics that celebrate nature

10 enchanting travel pics that celebrate nature

Rediff.com23 Oct 2017

Readers share their travel pics. You can share yours too!

PHOTOS: The world turns white

PHOTOS: The world turns white

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

Winter photos from across the world.

PHOTOS: How netas celebrated Holi

PHOTOS: How netas celebrated Holi

Rediff.com13 Mar 2017

Here's how political leaders across the country celebrated the festival of colours.

Fagu: A quaint town where time stands still

Fagu: A quaint town where time stands still

Rediff.com11 Oct 2015

A little ahead of Shimla, the town of Fagu is an idyllic escape from the crowd

Samjhauta Express train to run from India on March 3

Samjhauta Express train to run from India on March 3

Rediff.com2 Mar 2019

The train will start running from the Indian side on Sunday, while on the Pakistan side it will leave Lahore on Monday on its return journey.

BJP top brass postpones brainstorming session

BJP top brass postpones brainstorming session

Rediff.com7 Aug 2009

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday postponed its brainstorming session, scheduled for August 17-19 in Shimla, by two days, in view of a meeting of chief ministers and by-elections in some states. "It had to be postponed by two days as the prime minister has called a meeting of chief ministers to discuss internal security on August 17 and there are assembly by-elections on August 18," BJP president Rajnath Singh said.

India's first voter Shyam Saran Negi casts his vote

India's first voter Shyam Saran Negi casts his vote

Rediff.com19 May 2019

The 102-year-old was given a warm welcome by election staff at the Kalpa booth in Mandi Lok Sabha constituency, which went to polls in the last and seventh phase of the general elections.

At least 5 Indian airports have tabletop runways

At least 5 Indian airports have tabletop runways

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

Tabletop runways are constructed on hilly or elevated terrains. Also, there could be low lying areas adjacent to such runways and there could be gorges at the end of such runways. Airports Authority of India (AAI) Chairman Arvind Singh told PTI that tabletop runways are there at four airports operated by it.

Travel: 10 lesser-known getaways around Delhi

Travel: 10 lesser-known getaways around Delhi

Rediff.com15 Mar 2013

Here's a list of 10 offbeat places for the next time you plan a quick trip from Delhi.

J-K youth held for raping girls on pretext of jobs

J-K youth held for raping girls on pretext of jobs

Rediff.com24 Jul 2013

A team of Jammu and Kashmir police have arrested a youth from Shimla belt in Himachal Pradesh for allegedly raping girls on the pretext of providing them with jobs.

Himachal: 50 IIT trekkers rescued by IAF, 500 people still stranded

Himachal: 50 IIT trekkers rescued by IAF, 500 people still stranded

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

A team of six trekkers from New Delhi and Shimla is missing in Kinnaur district, officials said. A rescue operation will be launched.

6 spectacular road trips to take from Delhi

6 spectacular road trips to take from Delhi

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

From majestic forts to scenic lakes, choose between trips that offer the best of history and culture and tranquility.

BEST OF THE WEEK: From Trump to Dinosaurs

BEST OF THE WEEK: From Trump to Dinosaurs

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

A moment at a piano on the front lines in Ukraine, United States President Trump's State of the Union address and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra taking charge. This is the best of the week gone by.

Why is Amarinder threatening to quit?

Why is Amarinder threatening to quit?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

Although assembly election are 16 months away, it makes sense to let his party know he's very much in the running for the job he's currently holding.

'Congress has shifted from general ward to ICU'

'Congress has shifted from general ward to ICU'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

It is likely that the party's allies in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal, two of the five states going to the polls in April-May, might insist on allocating fewer seats than they did in 2016, reports Archis Mohan.

Yeh Saali Aashiqui Review

Yeh Saali Aashiqui Review

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

'Yeh Saali Aashiqui held my attention purely for audacity,' says Sukanya Verma.

Can you guess this actress?

Can you guess this actress?

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

It's snowing in Himachal

It's snowing in Himachal

Rediff.com16 Feb 2007

Snow and rain lashed Himachal Pradesh on Friday, resulting in a sharp fall in temperature.

First look: Sanjay Dutt as a cop in Ungli

First look: Sanjay Dutt as a cop in Ungli

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

Here's a look at the top 10 tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

PIX: Bappi Lahiri celebrates Durga pooja

PIX: Bappi Lahiri celebrates Durga pooja

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

A look at the picture.

REVEALED: Ranbir Kapoor's look in Bombay Velvet

REVEALED: Ranbir Kapoor's look in Bombay Velvet

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

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

Textiles & IT/BPO push job growth

Textiles & IT/BPO push job growth

Rediff.com22 Jan 2014

Added bulk of rise in labour-intensive sectors for September quarter; export segments fuel increase across the board

Byju's buys edtech start-up Whitehat Jr for $300 million

Byju's buys edtech start-up Whitehat Jr for $300 million

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

Bajaj sold his 18-month-old start-up WhiteHat Jr to Byju Raveendran for $300 million in an all-cash deal - over the video conferencing platform Zoom. The deal is the biggest in the Indian edtech sector by far.

Best of 2017: 10 breathtaking pics of India

Best of 2017: 10 breathtaking pics of India

Rediff.com17 Dec 2017

Presenting some stunning views of India's geography sent in by our readers.

Jai Ram Thakur takes oath as Himachal CM

Jai Ram Thakur takes oath as Himachal CM

Rediff.com27 Dec 2017

Governor Acharya Devvrat administered the oath of office and secrecy to the 52-year-old Thakur, a five-time MLA from Seraj, and other ministers which included six new faces.

Milkha Singh on the Race of his Life

Milkha Singh on the Race of his Life

Rediff.com19 Jun 2021

'Somehow the Flying Sikh has endured in people's memory.'

Hema Malini takes Rajkummar Rao for a ride!

Hema Malini takes Rajkummar Rao for a ride!

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

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

10 spectacular images of nature's beauty

10 spectacular images of nature's beauty

Rediff.com23 Oct 2016

These images sent by our readers will ignite wanderlust in you.

Blair, PM meet now in Udaipur

Blair, PM meet now in Udaipur

Rediff.com7 Sep 2005

Blair, PM meet now in Udaipur

Class VI test for Military Schools

Class VI test for Military Schools

Rediff.com26 Aug 2004

Applications are invited for the Common Entrance Test for Class VI at Military Schools, for 2005-2006.

Breathtaking images of a solar eclipse

Breathtaking images of a solar eclipse

Rediff.com4 Jan 2011

The partial solar eclipse was visible from certain parts of India.

'If we want to escape future waves, we need more and more vaccination

'If we want to escape future waves, we need more and more vaccination

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

'Wherever the Delta variant is spreading, and the population is not vaccinated, there is death and devastation.'