On August 5, the Narendra Modi-led government abrogated Article 370, which gave the state of Kashmir special powers, and decided to transform the state into two Union Territories -- Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. Since then phone networks have been cut off and curfew-like restrictions have been imposed, leaving residents in a state of despair. On September 29, Union Home Minister Amit Shah attacked the Opposition for spreading "misinformation" about Kashmir. There were no "restrictions", he said -- they were "only in your mind". Sixty one days later, this is what normalcy looks like in the former state, particularly the Kashmir Valley.
Rahul Patil lives in Mumbai's slums and has designed a trophy for the first ever LeapVault Change Leadership Awards. Abhishek Mande visits his house and feels humbled.
Nearly a decade after Kutch faced its worst-ever earthquake, rediff.com's Sheela Bhatt travelled to Anjaar town to assess the public sentiment today about the tragedy that robbed the lives of 183 children.
We asked you to share pics and stories of your furry companions. This is what our readers shared.
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 is going full throttle with its creeps and cackle, which marks the addition of Madhuri Dixit and re-entry of the OG Manjulika, Vidya Balan.
Dharam from Bengaluru shares his pet pics. You can share yours too!
'Violence is the human abuse of power and rape is one of its worst manifestations.' 'Especially, the R G Kar kind, which allegedly involves not just brutal rape and murder but also destruction of evidence, complicity of authorities, suppression of protests, people willing to defend the indefensible and a shameful persistence of all involved to hold on to their seats of power,' asserts Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta (retd).
A blast occurred on Bannerghatta road in Bengaluru on Wednesday evening triggering panic among people. Sources said poachers were behind the blast. A police team had rushed to the spot to ascertain the reason behind the blast.
This is the first time when the civic body has asked for closure of meat shops during Navratri which is being observed from April 2-11.
The actor asked people to make a difference in the lives of abandoned animals.
It's not just Dhoni but his wife, Sakshi, is also an animal lover.
'Quite the raconteur, much to the dismay of Courtroom 51's CBI Special Judge Jayendra Chandrasen Jagdale, Christopher 'Doglis' Marquis, a Bandra dog-breeder who was Prosecution Witness No 57 and a panch or witness, seemed to move into the witness box with glee, embellishing every answer that he gave to the lawyers' questions with a variety of additional details.' Vaihayasi Pande Daniel reports from the Sheena Bora murder trial.
Former British No 1 Tim Henman helped train the dogs for the December 6-9 tournament, which is held annually at London's Royal Albert Hall with plenty of the sport's veteran players taking to the court.
Opthalmologist Dr Vishwa Ratan tells us how he spent his days during the lockdown.
Ratan Tata has invested an undisclosed amount in an entity catering to pet care.
A lowdown on what's going on in the Malayalam film industry.
Celebrate the weekend with Shah Rukh Khan and more on OTT.
India cricket team captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni is a self proclaimed 'absolute pet-lover'.
The crime came to light after neighbours alerted the police about a foul smell coming out of the flat.
Movie folk mark World Environment Day by inspirational messages and useful information.
Femina magazine salutes the indomitable spirit and selfless service of 15 women who have contributed to fighting the deadly pandemic.
Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com captures scenes from Ayodhya hours before the pran prathishta ceremony.
Acting on a complaint, the Greater Noida police have registered a first information report (FIR) against unknown persons in an incident of a minor boy allegedly throwing a puppy from a high-rise on the road killing the young canine, officials said on Sunday.
Poornima Indrajith, who acted with Nedumudi Venu in the daily soap Oomakkuyil for three years, shares lovely memories of the legendary actor, who passed into the ages on October 11.
Congress president Sonia Gandhi expressed deep shock and outrage over the brutal gang rape-and-murder of the young woman, and highlighted the need for "revisiting" the issue of women safety.
With the ALS ice-bucket challenge going viral on social networking websites, Indian netizens have come up with their own version, posting videos as they donate rice to those in need.
Can humans and leopards co-exist in Mumbai? The answer is not what you think!
A 56-year-old man was arrested after the chopped body parts of his live-in partner were recovered from a flat in Maharashtra's Thane district, an official said on Thursday. A court has remanded the man, identified as Manoj Sane, in police custody till June 16, he said.
Former Dutch boxing champion Rudi Lubbers, who lost to Muhammad Ali on points in a 12-round heavyweight fight in Jakarta four and a half decades ago, is back on his feet again.
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The times at the Istanbul Park circuit, hosting a Formula One race for the first time since 2011, were largely meaningless.
Kohli will set up two animal shelters in Mumbai.
Incense materials comprising ghee and aromatic woods have been despatched to Kedarnath
There are altogether 80 teams of doctors and trained medical personnel with three teams in each hospitals.
After Rs 800 million makeover, Bombay House reopened on July 29, 2018. The earlier dull interior with low technology has given way to a lot more colour and vibrancy.
Two persons, including the main accused Sumit, who is also a Dalit, have been sent to seven days in police remand.
The 23 lions had died in the Sarasiya range, which is part of Dalkhania range of Amreli district.
'I wasn't getting the roles I wanted to play and the respect I thought I deserved as a senior actor, so I cut myself off from the industry for a while and moved to the US.'
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