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Bulldozer action on 'BJP leader' seen assaulting woman in viral video

Bulldozer action on 'BJP leader' seen assaulting woman in viral video

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

Uttar Pradesh government officials on Monday morning used a bulldozer to remove encroachment done by absconding politician Shrikant Tyagi outside his Noida residence.

To Those Who Fought The Good Fight

To Those Who Fought The Good Fight

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

The fight for freedom was long and hard and that is why it is important to go back to the monuments that celebrate those who fought the good fight.

'India among top countries in illegal wildlife trade'

'India among top countries in illegal wildlife trade'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

'With just 2.4 per cent of global landmass, India houses six to eight per cent of planetary biodiversity and hence is a prime target of wildlife criminals.'

When Nitish prevented Manjhi from enjoying mangoes

When Nitish prevented Manjhi from enjoying mangoes

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

The Nitish Kumar government has deployed 24 policemen to prevent former Bihar CM from enjoying litchi and mangoes.

How Pullampara Became India's 1st Digital Literate Village

How Pullampara Became India's 1st Digital Literate Village

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

Shobha Warrier/Rediff.com travels to Pullampara to discover how it became India's first digital literate village.

Day 1 in Dhaka, Modi pays homage to martyrs

Day 1 in Dhaka, Modi pays homage to martyrs

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday visited the National Martyr's memorial at Savar in Dhaka and paid homage to those who sacrificed their lives in the 1971 Bangladesh War of Independence against Pakistan.

How NOT to celebrate Environment Day

How NOT to celebrate Environment Day

Rediff.com12 Jun 2017

Growing and harvesting trees for productive and economic uses are once again dead in the water, says Sunita Narain.

Shinde to KTR: 'Become our partner'

Shinde to KTR: 'Become our partner'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde was in element at the Gateway of India.

Unique 'punishment' for 2G accused

Unique 'punishment' for 2G accused

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

High court orders Swan Telecom's promoter Shahid Balwa, the director of Kusegaon Fruits and Vegetables, Rajeev Agarwal, and three firms, namely Dynamic Realty, DB Realty, and Nihar Constructions to plant 3,000 trees each in the Delhi's South Ridge forest area.

The Army Doctor Who Died Saving His Men

The Army Doctor Who Died Saving His Men

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

Captain Anshuman Singh sacrificed his life saving the men entrusted to his medical care in the highest traditions of doctors that serve in the military.

Meet the law student who moved SC on Aarey

Meet the law student who moved SC on Aarey

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

'It was immoral to cut the trees at Aarey, says Delhi law student Rishav Ranjan.

The Good Samaritan Techie

The Good Samaritan Techie

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

From providing food and succour to pavement dwellers to helping the elderY in times of need, Dinesh Saravanan has been a godsend to the needy.

Why is Janhvi rushing to hospital?

Why is Janhvi rushing to hospital?

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

Rediff.com's Contributing Photographer Pradeep Bandekar captures glimpses of the stars on Sunday.

An Indian Dalai Lama

An Indian Dalai Lama

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

Tawang is very much a part of India, and if the present Dalai Lama decides one day to take rebirth in Tawang, the Indian government will openly welcome him and support him, notes Claude Arpi.

A tiger, a leopard and the Mumbai Zoo

A tiger, a leopard and the Mumbai Zoo

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com takes us on a tour inside the Byculla zoo, located in the heart of Mumbai.

What are the Bachchans celebrating?

What are the Bachchans celebrating?

Rediff.com24 May 2021

Nargis tries a new hairstyle...Vikrant is summer ready...

PHOTOS: President presents Padma awards to 54

PHOTOS: President presents Padma awards to 54

Rediff.com16 Mar 2019

Former cricketer Gautam Gambhir, actor Manoj Bajpayee, mountaineer Bachendri Pal, ISRO scientist Nambi Narayanan and Odisha tea seller D Prakash Rao were among the recipients of the honour.

'Amitabh acting as salesman for metro'

'Amitabh acting as salesman for metro'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

'He is posting that someone who took the metro (during a medical emergency) got saved.' 'Let him try doing the same. He cannot peddle nonsense just because he is a star.'

'Even after 25 years, I still surprise people'

'Even after 25 years, I still surprise people'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

'The reaction to Cutting Chai has been, "I never thought you could do something like this!" and I like that.'

Urmila Has An Early Birthday

Urmila Has An Early Birthday

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

Richa puts her feet up... Vivek makes a doll house...Preity's birthday celebrations...

Watch! Kangana rules the ramp in green

Watch! Kangana rules the ramp in green

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

Kangana Ranaut, who went all out to embrace sustainable fashion on the ramp, has a simple message for you.

Ranbir plays football with Tiger

Ranbir plays football with Tiger

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

Rediff.com Contributing Photographer Pradeep Bandekar captures glimpses of the stars over the weekend.

How sunflowers may help India meet solar energy target

How sunflowers may help India meet solar energy target

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

the connection between the sunflower mystery and the 'rotatable solar trees' India plans to develop.

Dear Nirmalaji, let homemakers get a salary

Dear Nirmalaji, let homemakers get a salary

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

Hatneihoi Hangshing, a law student from Nagaland, tells Rediff.com's A Ganesh Nadar what she would like to see in Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget.

Rahul, Sonia wash their plates after lunch at Sevagram Ashram

Rahul, Sonia wash their plates after lunch at Sevagram Ashram

Rediff.com2 Oct 2018

Besides Rahul and Sonia Gandhi, former prime minister Manmohan Singh and the CWC members also paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at the Bapu Kuti.

Javadekar refuses to comment on Aarey issue

Javadekar refuses to comment on Aarey issue

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

Responding to a question on the issue of felling trees in Mumbai's Aarey forest, in which the Supreme Court has restrained authorities from cutting anymore trees, Javadekar told the reporters that he would not like to comment on a sub judice matter.

Want To SKIP SUGAR? Try These Options

Want To SKIP SUGAR? Try These Options

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

Replacing refined sugar with dates, honey, stevia can help you stay healthy.

Green Tribunal refuses to order demolition of Siri Fort Sports Complex

Green Tribunal refuses to order demolition of Siri Fort Sports Complex

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

The National Green Tribunal has refused to order demolition of the Siri Fort Sports Complex, including its squash and badminton courts, in Delhi, but held that the entire complex and its various constructed portions would not be put to any kind of commercial use or non-sport activities.

Absconding Noida politician Shrikant Tyagi arrested

Absconding Noida politician Shrikant Tyagi arrested

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

Uttar Pradesh police on Tuesday arrested Shrikant Tyagi, who was recently seen in a viral video assaulting and abusing a woman at Grand Omaxe in Noida's Sector 93 and was on the run ever since.

Japan's cherry blossoms take our breath away

Japan's cherry blossoms take our breath away

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

The flowers are a national symbol of Japan, and the annual display draws huge crowds -- and the attention of social media users.

Ambani sets goals for children; cites Messi to explain leadership

Ambani sets goals for children; cites Messi to explain leadership

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani has set targets for his three kids whom he has identified for takeover of telecom, retail and new energy business. Speaking at his father Dhirubhai's anniversary, celebrated as Reliance Family Day, he said the oil-to-telecom-to-retail conglomerate Reliance industries Ltd has embarked on a journey of comprehensive self-transformation. "The end of 2022 is when Reliance will have crossed the half-way mark of its Golden Decade.

Why This Para-Athlete Is Forced To Sell Ice Cream

Why This Para-Athlete Is Forced To Sell Ice Cream

Rediff.com13 May 2022

Every week, we bring you fascinating videos, chosen by you, through your likes.

SEE: Locust clouds over Gurugram

SEE: Locust clouds over Gurugram

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

The dark cloud of locusts, spread across two kilometres, crossed the suburban city, touched the Delhi-Gurugram border but did not enter Delhi.

Goodbye, Mr Gorbachev

Goodbye, Mr Gorbachev

Rediff.com31 Aug 2022

He may have been hailed as The Great Reformer in nations elsewhere, but in his motherland, Mikhail Sergeyevich was a hate figure for his policies ending the chimera of Russian dominance in the world.

Mega clean-up drive in full swing post Noida twin tower demolition

Mega clean-up drive in full swing post Noida twin tower demolition

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

While Emerald Court would take one more day to be cleaned, the work at ATS Village could extend up to seven days due to more rubble and dust on the premises, according to officials.

Bollywood celebrates Earth Day!

Bollywood celebrates Earth Day!

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

Bollywood stars post pictures with lovely messages on Earth Day.

Sneak peek into Amazon's Spheres: $4 billion 'mini-rainforest' in Seattle

Sneak peek into Amazon's Spheres: $4 billion 'mini-rainforest' in Seattle

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

It's the most anticipated debut of a Seattle building since the first visitors rode elevators to the top of the Space Needle 56 years ago. Welcome to the Seattle Spheres -- Amazon's trio of steel-and-glass buildings crammed with more that 400 different plant species, which will officially open on January 30. Take a tour of the one-of-a-kind-building where the workers of the online retail giant will chill in a rainforest.

2 Koreas seek peace, denuclearisation, reunification at historic summit

2 Koreas seek peace, denuclearisation, reunification at historic summit

Rediff.com28 Apr 2018

After entering the Peace House for the inter-Korean summit, Kim wrote in the guest book 'a new history begins now'.

'If people listened to govt, loss of lives would be less'

'If people listened to govt, loss of lives would be less'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

'People thought the cyclone would miss their area as a short while before it struck, the sun was shining.' 'Some people had not evacuated, but stayed at home. They died when the walls collapsed.'

Actor Vivekh dies following cardiac arrest, cremated with police honours

Actor Vivekh dies following cardiac arrest, cremated with police honours

Rediff.com17 Apr 2021

In his condolence message, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "The untimely demise of noted actor Vivekh has left many saddened. His comic timing and intelligent dialogues entertained people." "Both in his films and his life, his concern for the environment and society shone through. Condolences to his family, friends and admirers. Om Shanti," the prime minister tweeted.