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It doesn't matter that Kamala Harris is half-Indian

It doesn't matter that Kamala Harris is half-Indian

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

What the Indian economy looks like next January will influence her view on India, not her genetics, notes Shekhar Gupta.

17 flights diverted as heavy rains in Mumbai revive 2005 memories

17 flights diverted as heavy rains in Mumbai revive 2005 memories

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

Intense spells of rain are likely to continue in the districts of Thane, Raigad and Mumbai during next four hours, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.

SHOCKING: Man hangs himself at AAP rally, Kejriwal under attack

SHOCKING: Man hangs himself at AAP rally, Kejriwal under attack

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal came under attack for "utter insensitivity" in going ahead with his rally.

7 reasons why Meghalaya is a cheap, perfect, holiday

7 reasons why Meghalaya is a cheap, perfect, holiday

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

You won't regret planning your next trip to this hilly north-eastern state.

From lava spewing to pink blossoms: Nat Geo kicks off travel photo contest

From lava spewing to pink blossoms: Nat Geo kicks off travel photo contest

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

Travel photographers take note! The competition is already fierce in the 2018 National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year Contest, now underway. National Geographic editors have pulled together some of their favourite entries so far from all three categories - Nature, People and Cities. Once the competition closes, a panel of judges, selected by National Geographic Travel, will choose a winner in each of the categories and also name an overall winner. A public vote will also see a people's choice winner named. The photographer scooping the top prize will win $10,000 and have their winning image posted on the Nat Geo Travel Instagram account. The contest is now open and entries can be submitted until May 31, 2018.

Mumbai on tenterhooks as cyclone Nisarga approaches

Mumbai on tenterhooks as cyclone Nisarga approaches

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

With the cyclone set to make landfall on Wednesday, Maharashtra and Gujarat activated their disaster response mechanism, deploying NDRF teams and evacuating people from areas likely to be hit.

Promoters of over 500 companies pledged 46% shares

Promoters of over 500 companies pledged 46% shares

Rediff.com19 Jan 2016

Promoters of 517 companies have pledged nearly 46.35 per cent of their shares, the highest since the 2008 global financial crisis.

Modi, mines, viprit buddhi

Modi, mines, viprit buddhi

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

Yes, India needs desperate measures to kick-start growth. But selling off its lungs to the highest bidder to hack away cannot be the way out, says Sumit Bhattacharya.

20 ways to use a park, Bollywood style!

20 ways to use a park, Bollywood style!

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

Here is a list of some activities you can do in the park in Bollywood style!

A Salute to the Soldier at the LAC

A Salute to the Soldier at the LAC

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

Indian Army officers, serving and retired, will tell you that the one thing that makes the Indian soldier singularly unique is his josh and jazba.

What Namo can learn from Jacinda

What Namo can learn from Jacinda

Rediff.com4 Feb 2020

'The lessons from tiny New Zealand about mobilising to prevent an environment going up in flames around us and combatting the feral Whatsapp politics of hatred are in many ways Gandhian,' says Rahul Jacob.

Heavy downpour brings Mumbai to a halt, 28 killed

Heavy downpour brings Mumbai to a halt, 28 killed

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

Heavy rains lashing Mumbai since Sunday have thrown rail, air and road traffic out of gear, with several trains and flights being cancelled. With IMD forecast of heavy rains for Tuesday, the authorities declared a holiday in the city and adjoining regions, asking people to avoid stepping out of their houses.

This is no Doklam!

This is no Doklam!

Rediff.com17 Feb 2018

What I found at the Bumla Pass Indo-China border.

After DSC Prize, Sri Lankan author Arudpragasam bags Shakti Bhatt award

After DSC Prize, Sri Lankan author Arudpragasam bags Shakti Bhatt award

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

His debut novel The Story of a Brief Marriage, set in the backdrop of the civil war.

10 wildlife photos that'll amaze you

10 wildlife photos that'll amaze you

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

One of India's foremost wildlife photographers Rathika Ramasamy shares her most favourite photographs that'll make you go 'wow'.

Rishi Kapoor, dard-e-dil forever

Rishi Kapoor, dard-e-dil forever

Rediff.com2 May 2020

'Rishi Kapoor was a complete original.' 'He dazzled the screen and stayed a livewire off it as well,' remembers Sukanya Verma.

Review: Naiyaandi is a disaster

Review: Naiyaandi is a disaster

Rediff.com14 Oct 2013

Naiyaandi is a rural romantic comedy that lacks a good story and seems more like an amateur, half-hearted and a disappointing attempt.

Orissa's tourist haven awaits its stormy fate with bated breath

Orissa's tourist haven awaits its stormy fate with bated breath

Rediff.com12 Oct 2013

On Saturday, as the sky over Gopalpur gets darker, the howling wind stronger and the waves rise higher, the spectre of death and devastation looms large with most inhabitants having fled fearing cyclone Phailin which is expected to make land fall here.

'I still suffer from trauma'

'I still suffer from trauma'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

'Who will give me that (lost) time?' 'The stress I have gone through, the stress my family has gone through.' 'We have not laughed in seven, eight years.'

Photos from the Wildlife Photographer of the Year shortlist

Photos from the Wildlife Photographer of the Year shortlist

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

You don't have to be a nature-lover to appreciate these captivating shots taken from around the world. The Natural History Museum has released its shortlist for its celebrated People's Choice Award -- a title that lauds the very best of wildlife immortalised by the lens. This remarkable gallery of finalists was selected from almost 50,000 submissions from 92 countries. From birds bursting with colour to giraffes to fish we're not used to seeing -- here are some of the pictures.

Why Jahangir banned animal slaughter

Why Jahangir banned animal slaughter

Rediff.com24 Nov 2018

A fascinating glimpse of the Mughal emperor, courtesy Parvati Sharma's new book Jahangir: An Intimate Portrait Of A Great Mughal.

Nagrota attackers killed sentry with silencer-fitted weapon

Nagrota attackers killed sentry with silencer-fitted weapon

Rediff.com12 Dec 2016

This is the first time that suicide attackers have adopted this tactic.

Hudhud: AP, Odisha mount massive relief efforts, death toll rises to 24

Hudhud: AP, Odisha mount massive relief efforts, death toll rises to 24

Rediff.com13 Oct 2014

After being pounded for an entire day by Cyclone Hudhud, the storm is weakened on Monday leaving behind a trail of destruction in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha.

The Politics of Education

The Politics of Education

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

'If there is one thing our politicians, especially those with their ear to the ground, understand, it is the reality that their voters want three things from their children's schooling: English, English, English', notes Shekhar Gupta.

Lord's century helps Imam emerge from uncle's shadow

Lord's century helps Imam emerge from uncle's shadow

Rediff.com6 Jul 2019

Imam Ul-Haq shoulders such heavy responsibility for a man whose best years are only just beginning. At just 23, expectation is no stranger to a man for whom big things were dreamt when he could first lift a bat. Having Pakistan legend Inzamam Ul-Haq for an uncle will do that to you.

Birbhum gang rape: SC sends notice to WB government

Birbhum gang rape: SC sends notice to WB government

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

The Supreme Court on Friday took suo motu cognisance of a horrific incident of gang rape of a young tribal woman by 13 villagers in West Bengal's Birbhum district and issued notice to the state government.

In Kolhapur, locals see Shiv Sena as poor man's party

In Kolhapur, locals see Shiv Sena as poor man's party

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

It's been over two months since the flood waters receded, and it would seem with it so has anger against either the state government or the BJP-Sena candidates, reports Archis Mohan.

How Del Potro can be a 'nightmare' for Nadal...

How Del Potro can be a 'nightmare' for Nadal...

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

Juan Martin del Potro could be a 'nightmare opponent' for Rafael Nadal when they clash in the French Open semi-finals on Friday, according to former champion Mats Wilander.

After Hudhud, Vizag hit by shortage of essential commodities

After Hudhud, Vizag hit by shortage of essential commodities

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

After cyclone Hudhud wreaked havoc in Vizag, also called the 'city of destiny', citizens continued to scramble for essential commodities on third day on Tuesday with no signs of immediate restoration of electricity and communication while their sufferings being exacerbated by seemingly tardy response by agencies concerned.

'Why and how did science in India stagnate?'

'Why and how did science in India stagnate?'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

'It looked as if India had been a major player in science at that time, raising the question when and why things changed,' says distinguished aerospace scientist Professor Roddam Narasimha.

'No other state fights so much with the Centre'

'No other state fights so much with the Centre'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

'Why should the state and Centre fight?'

Why it's a wild summer in Uttarakhand

Why it's a wild summer in Uttarakhand

Rediff.com4 May 2016

The reasons behind a spate of forest fires in the hills this year, though, could be multi-fold.

15 killed as Cyclone Roanu hits Bangladesh coast

15 killed as Cyclone Roanu hits Bangladesh coast

Rediff.com21 May 2016

With a wind speed of up to kilometres per hour while heading east-northeastward, the cyclone hit the Barisal-Chittagong region, sending impacts across the country.

High alert in Gujarat as cyclonic storm Vayu closes in

High alert in Gujarat as cyclonic storm Vayu closes in

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

Chief Minister Vijay Rupani said people living in the coastal belt would be shifted to safer places.

Villager suspected of witchcraft lynched in Assam

Villager suspected of witchcraft lynched in Assam

Rediff.com7 Jun 2013

A villager suspected of indulging in sorcery was lynched in a remote Adivasi-inhabited Kalabasi hamlet of Narayanpur tea estate in South Assam's Lakhipur sub-division by fellow villagers.

Birbhum gang rape: SC asks WB govt to pay Rs 5 lakh to victim

Birbhum gang rape: SC asks WB govt to pay Rs 5 lakh to victim

Rediff.com28 Mar 2014

The Supreme Court on Friday directed the West Bengal government to pay Rs 5 lakh compensation in addition to already sanctioned Rs 50,000 to the 20-year-old Birbhum gang rape victim.

Expert advice: Avoid these stocks and IPOs

Expert advice: Avoid these stocks and IPOs

Rediff.com1 Aug 2020

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Mr Modi, Mr Fadnavis: We Mumbaikars deserve better

Mr Modi, Mr Fadnavis: We Mumbaikars deserve better

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

'It is surprising Mumbaikars take it all in their stride, but it has nothing to do with the crappy spirit of Mumbai that television channels extol every time a tragedy hits us, but all to do with the compulsion of stepping out to earn one's daily roti and dal,' says N Suresh.

The unbelievably wacky world we live in!

The unbelievably wacky world we live in!

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

10 photos from an odd, odd world.

Rain-triggered floods, landslides kill over 90 in Sri Lanka

Rain-triggered floods, landslides kill over 90 in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com27 May 2017

Over 20,000 people have been displaced with officials warning the situation could get worse.