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9 Super Summer Holiday Options For Families

9 Super Summer Holiday Options For Families

Rediff.com3 May 2024

Looking for fun things to do as family during this sunny season?

'Climate Change Is The Main Villain'

'Climate Change Is The Main Villain'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

'Since there is no photo-op, or quick fix solutions, politicians do not want to address climate change. It is very unfashionable.'

Central police forces to check encroachments along Pak border

Central police forces to check encroachments along Pak border

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

Sources privy to the meeting told PTI that the top brass and other senior commanders of these forces were asked to keep a strict vigil against any illegal encroachment taking place in their respective areas of operations.

Over 130 schools in Delhi-NCR get bomb threat; IS angle suspected

Over 130 schools in Delhi-NCR get bomb threat; IS angle suspected

Rediff.com1 May 2024

The Delhi Police said it has conducted a thorough check of all schools that received the bomb threat but found nothing.

'It is very easy to destroy the environment'

'It is very easy to destroy the environment'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

'But extremely difficult, expensive and time consuming to rebuild it.'

She's like my sister: Shrikant Tyagi on woman he was seen assaulting

She's like my sister: Shrikant Tyagi on woman he was seen assaulting

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

A video has surfaced purportedly showing politician Shrikant Tyagi confessing it was a mistake to assault a woman and calling her his 'sister'.

Priority is to keep 'alive' oxygen plants during Cyclone Yaas: NDRF DG

Priority is to keep 'alive' oxygen plants during Cyclone Yaas: NDRF DG

Rediff.com24 May 2021

The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has directed its rescue teams to ensure that the country's major medical oxygen generation plants based in Odisha and West Bengal are 'running and alive' during Cyclone Yaas that is developing in the Bay of Bengal, a senior officer said.

'Sam Loved Chhole Bature'

'Sam Loved Chhole Bature'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

'I am grateful that this film has happened, it makes me so proud of the country and of the Indian Army.' Brandy Batliwala, Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw's eldest grandchild, on the man behind the hero.

In Photos: The Man Who Will Be Crowned King

In Photos: The Man Who Will Be Crowned King

Rediff.com5 May 2023

A look back at many memorable moments in his life as Prince Charles.

INSIDE Payal Rohatgi's Mehendi Ceremony

INSIDE Payal Rohatgi's Mehendi Ceremony

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

Payal Rohatgi and her boyfriend of 11 years, wrestler Sangram Singh, will get married on July 9.

BJP has abandoned my husband, says Shrikant Tyagi's wife

BJP has abandoned my husband, says Shrikant Tyagi's wife

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

Shrikant Tyagi has been attending Bharatiya Janata Party events but the party abandoned him since his spat with a woman last week, his wife Anu Tyagi has claimed.

13 bombs were planted in Mahabodhi temple: Shinde

13 bombs were planted in Mahabodhi temple: Shinde

Rediff.com8 Jul 2013

"Today, I have the information of 10 blasts. A total of 13 bombs were placed there. I will not go into details where they were kept and all. Two persons have been injured -- 50-year-old Dorji and Bala Sanga (30)," Shinde told media persons.

Modi offers prayers in Delhi church on Easter amid BJP bid to woo Christians

Modi offers prayers in Delhi church on Easter amid BJP bid to woo Christians

Rediff.com9 Apr 2023

An official video showed the prime minister being welcomed at the church and him greeting priests and worshippers on the holy day.

Environment nod to lift cost of Posco's India plant to $12.6 bn

Environment nod to lift cost of Posco's India plant to $12.6 bn

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

Environment ministry has given its go-ahead to POSCO's planned steel plant in the country, but has asked it to spend on "social commitments", a company spokesman said, raising the project's cost by $600 million to $12.6 billion.

Rein in Annamalai or else...: AIADMK warns BJP leadership

Rein in Annamalai or else...: AIADMK warns BJP leadership

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam on Monday questioned Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party chief K Annamalai's intention to criticise the party despite being in the alliance, and said it will be forced to rethink its ties with the saffron party if Annamalai is not restrained.

How we can avert 2021's Climate Crisis

How we can avert 2021's Climate Crisis

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

'To keep the next catastrophe at bay, a carbon free economy will be an imperative. 'Our 2000 cc internal combustion engine powered personal cars and public transport may have to give way to electric and hydrogen powered fuel cells. 'The oil refineries which were so much part of my professional life may have to be dismantled and trees planted in its place. 'The smokestacks, which once upon a time represented growth and prosperity, will now be gory symbols of a polluting past,' notes former Hindustan Petroleum chairman Arun Balakrishnan.

4 Recipes For Wonderful Green Tomatoes

4 Recipes For Wonderful Green Tomatoes

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Green Tomato Days are here. Make the most of them.

How terrorists sourced and planted bombs at Bodh Gaya

How terrorists sourced and planted bombs at Bodh Gaya

Rediff.com8 Jul 2013

Vicky Nanjappa reveals how the low intensity serial blasts in Bodh Gaya that injured two monks were orchestrated

Who is Alia visiting?

Who is Alia visiting?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

Photographer Pradeep Bandekar's cameras captured these stars on Thursday.

1980 Russian Olympic winner held in Goa drug bust

1980 Russian Olympic winner held in Goa drug bust

Rediff.com29 Apr 2023

Along with the Russian nationals, local citizen Akash has also been arrested, the official said, adding that further investigation was on.

A Rainy Day Check-List for Chennaiites

A Rainy Day Check-List for Chennaiites

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

If only you had thought ahead, you would have stocked snacks and biscuits, bread and cake, and vegetables suited for Amma or pondatti to make your favourite bajji and pakoda, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

No blankets at distribution event, Mamata blasts collector

No blankets at distribution event, Mamata blasts collector

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

Banerjee, in the presence of locals, asked district magistrate Sharad Dwivedi to make arrangements to bring the garments to the venue at the earliest.

Kangana's good deed of the day

Kangana's good deed of the day

Rediff.com26 May 2021

Nargis strums on her guitar...Ritiesh misses his father...

An Indian Amazon Adventure

An Indian Amazon Adventure

Rediff.com8 May 2023

An Indian family, the Pandays, spend a few days on the Nepo river.

Modi unveils Mahatma's statue at site of world's first N-attack

Modi unveils Mahatma's statue at site of world's first N-attack

Rediff.com20 May 2023

The location of the bust of Gandhi has been chosen as a mark of solidarity for peace and non-violence.

Your Summer Pix: Having Fun With Umbrellas!

Your Summer Pix: Having Fun With Umbrellas!

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

Hemantkumar Shivsharan shares snapshots from an interesting summer workshop he attended.

The Water Warrior

The Water Warrior

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

Coimbatore-based environmental activist R Manikandan, was named the South Zone Water Warrior by the Government of India's Jal Shakti ministry.

WATCH: Brave woman cop saves passenger's life

WATCH: Brave woman cop saves passenger's life

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

The Top Videos of the Week!

Revealed! The Real Shammi Kapoor!

Revealed! The Real Shammi Kapoor!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

'When he was offered B R Chopra's Zameer, many advised him against playing Saira Banu's father, pointing out that a decade ago, he had been her hero in her debut film, Junglee.' 'When he asked me, I pointed out that he was an actor first, so nothing should stop him from playing any role.'

Manipur: A Distant Outpost Full Of Promise

Manipur: A Distant Outpost Full Of Promise

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

A lesson we have not learnt from China is the urgent need to knit the vast country together to keep it from falling apart at the seams. While there is considerable dent in poverty, sadly, the North East remains as distant today as it always was, points out Shreekant Sambrani.

Why Is Shipra Pathak Walking?

Why Is Shipra Pathak Walking?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

'As humans, we must realise that we cannot survive without the environment, rivers, water....'

Why Deepika's father still drives an auto

Why Deepika's father still drives an auto

Rediff.com31 Jul 2021

MUST SEE! The Best Videos of the Week

Payal-Sangram Are Getting Married!

Payal-Sangram Are Getting Married!

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

Jacqueline is red hot... Adah goes topless... Vicky meets Gulzar...

Have You Been On A Green Date?

Have You Been On A Green Date?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

Single Indians are now planning to keep first dates 'active' with a walk in the park or an outdoor picnic.

Why Are Milk Prices So High?

Why Are Milk Prices So High?

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

It would not be surprising if India, the world's largest producer of milk, has to resort to imports to meet the elevated summer demand, states Surinder Sud.

India in a good position in COVID-19 battle: HM Shah

India in a good position in COVID-19 battle: HM Shah

Rediff.com12 Jul 2020

The 130 crore people of the country, all the states and every individual fought this battle against COVID-19 as one nation, he said.

Majority of Himalayan glaciers melting at varying rates: Govt to Parl panel

Majority of Himalayan glaciers melting at varying rates: Govt to Parl panel

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

It has noted that melting glaciers due to any impact of climate change will not only severely affect the flow in Himalayan river system but will also give rise to natural disasters.

Mann ki Baat spiritual journey for me, ensured never cut off from people: Modi

Mann ki Baat spiritual journey for me, ensured never cut off from people: Modi

Rediff.com30 Apr 2023

The milestone broadcast was an occasion for Modi to walk down the memory lane as he asserted that it was not merely a programme but a matter of faith and spiritual journey for him.

Himachal Rain Havoc Devastates Business

Himachal Rain Havoc Devastates Business

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

Tourism is badly affected. Entire apple orchards have been washed away. 2 million people are threatened with loss of livelihood.

Is Tourism Destroying Goa?

Is Tourism Destroying Goa?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

Poor governance and mediocre short-sighted politics are destroying the paradise that Goa was as its environment, water table, culture and way of life is drastically threatened by tourism and migration, points out Ramesh Menon.