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History in Minutes: Who Betrayed Chandra Shekhar Azad?

History in Minutes: Who Betrayed Chandra Shekhar Azad?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

On the 94th anniversary of the revolutionary giant's martyrdom, Utkarsh Mishra revisits the events of February 27, 1931.

Farah-Sajid's Emotional Goodbye To Their Mum

Farah-Sajid's Emotional Goodbye To Their Mum

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

It was an emotional weekend for Farah and Sajid Khan when they visited the Barnes School and Junior College in the picturesque hill station of Devlali in Nasik district.

Anjali Ponnanna's Pandi Meat Curry

Anjali Ponnanna's Pandi Meat Curry

Rediff.com12 Jan 2025

Coorg is famous for its pork curry and Anjali Ponnanna is famous for her scrumptious take on it.

Devika-Radhik's Home Is As Beautiful As The Weddings They Create

Devika-Radhik's Home Is As Beautiful As The Weddings They Create

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

Wedding Designer Devika Narain and Wedding Photographer Joseph Radhik offer an intimate look at their beautifully curated home.

Inside Katrina-Vicky's Cozy Home

Inside Katrina-Vicky's Cozy Home

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif have been living in a luxurious four bedroom, sea-facing apartment since they got married in December 2021.

'We need to plant trees in our head'

'We need to plant trees in our head'

Rediff.com31 May 2016

'Today it is not about seeking blessings, but seeking selfies.' Payal Mohanka listens to the 'uneducated guru' Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev explain the mysteries of life.

SIP Your Way To Rs 5 Cr Retirement Fund

SIP Your Way To Rs 5 Cr Retirement Fund

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

The secret to building Rs 5 crore corpus lies in one simple decision. But the longer you wait, the more it costs you -- not just in money but in missed opportunities, says Ramalingam Kalirajan

8 DRG jawans among 9 killed as Maoists blow up vehicle in Chhattisgarh

8 DRG jawans among 9 killed as Maoists blow up vehicle in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

Eight District Reserve Guards (DRG) jawans and a civilian driver were killed in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district when Naxals detonated an improvised explosive device targeting their vehicle. The incident occurred near Ambeli village while the security personnel were returning from an anti-Naxalite operation. This is the biggest Naxal attack on security forces in the region in the past two years.

Coming soon: Only 'Hindu trees' in Mumbai?

Coming soon: Only 'Hindu trees' in Mumbai?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

Mumbai, whose presiding deity is wealth, could soon Hindu trees all over the city, if Hanumant Raje, the Shiv Sena-nominated member of the city's Tree Authority who has proposed that only trees like peepal and banyan, which are "revered in Hindu culture", be planted across the metropolis.

What AAP, BJP, Cong Overlook in Delhi Polls

What AAP, BJP, Cong Overlook in Delhi Polls

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

Delhi's crime rate against women stood at 144.4 in 2022 -- the highest among all states and Union Territories.

Nicobar to lose 8.5 lakh rainforest trees for mega project

Nicobar to lose 8.5 lakh rainforest trees for mega project

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

The project involves development of a military-civil, dual-use airport; international container trans-shipment terminal; a gas, diesel, and solar-based power plant, and a township.

G20 Summit begins: Here's what will happen over 2 days

G20 Summit begins: Here's what will happen over 2 days

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

The highly anticipated historic G20 Leader's Summit begins on Saturday, September 9, in New Delhi.

2,141 Aarey trees cut; MMRCL to take up construction

2,141 Aarey trees cut; MMRCL to take up construction

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

The MMRCL informed that only clearing of already felled trees will continue at the site.

Get Ready To Laugh Out Loud!

Get Ready To Laugh Out Loud!

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

Images that should keep you grinning for days on end.

Destruction inevitable: Mumbai Metro chief defends Aarey move

Destruction inevitable: Mumbai Metro chief defends Aarey move

Rediff.com6 Oct 2019

Chopping of trees started on Friday night, hours after the Bombay High Court dismissed petitions challenging Tree Authority's decision to axe trees in Aarey to make way for the rake depot.

Bombay HC dismisses petitions against felling of trees at Aarey

Bombay HC dismisses petitions against felling of trees at Aarey

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

On September 20, the Maharashtra government had told the court that Aarey cannot be declared a forest just because of its greenery.

Odisha lost 26 lakh trees after cyclone Phailin!

Odisha lost 26 lakh trees after cyclone Phailin!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2013

The high-velocity cyclone Phailin that hit Odisha about a week ago is estimated to have destroyed around 26 lakh trees in the state.

Kareena's Hot Mirror Selfie!

Kareena's Hot Mirror Selfie!

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

Kangana plants a tree... Disha promotes Kalki...Kriti makes memories at the British Grand Prix...

Woman officer beaten up as she tried to plant trees

Woman officer beaten up as she tried to plant trees

Rediff.com30 Jun 2019

Superintendent of Police Malla Reddy said Koneru Krishna, brother of TRS MLA Koneru Kannappa, has been arrested and booked under various sections of the IPC.

PIX: Suriya goes green with My Tree Challenge

PIX: Suriya goes green with My Tree Challenge

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

After the ASL Ice Bucket Challenge and its desi Rice Bucket version comes the My Tree Challenge!

What Modi Can Learn From Trump's DOGE

What Modi Can Learn From Trump's DOGE

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

'Our politicians solely depend on bureaucrats who are unaccountable and follow their own agenda.' 'Our politicians would dare not dream of establishing a DOGE,' argues Lieutenant General Prakash Katoch (retd).

'I Wanted Waheeda Rehman For Ankur'

'I Wanted Waheeda Rehman For Ankur'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

'I don't think Waheeda had the confidence that I could pull it off, so she said no.'

Malaika's Message For YOU...

Malaika's Message For YOU...

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

On June 5, World Environment Day, movie celebs took to social media to post messages of conserving and celebrating the environment we live in.

Restoring India's Botanic Heritage

Restoring India's Botanic Heritage

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

With over 3,000 species of plants, 26 interconnected lakes and the 250-year-old Great Banyan Tree -- the largest in the world -- the Indian Botanic Garden is a veritable treasure, discovers Payal Singh Mohanka.

Celebs Arrive For Rakul-Jackky Wedding

Celebs Arrive For Rakul-Jackky Wedding

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

Goa airport has been crawling with celebrities jetting in from Mumbai for the destination wedding of Rakul Preet Singh and Jackky Bhagnani.

Ayodhya mosque kicks off on R-Day with tricolour, tree plantation

Ayodhya mosque kicks off on R-Day with tricolour, tree plantation

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

The mosque is coming up in the Uttar Pradesh district pursuant to the Supreme Court verdict in the Ram Janmabhoomi case.

No trees to be cut in Aarey for metro till Sep 30: HC

No trees to be cut in Aarey for metro till Sep 30: HC

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

Activist Zoru Bathena has filed a petition challenging the civic tree authority's approval on August 29 for felling trees for the car shed.

Summer: 10 Traditional Ways To Stay Cool

Summer: 10 Traditional Ways To Stay Cool

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

In the summer, eat light, fresh meals so that your digestive system is not over burdened.

Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar backs cutting of trees at Aarey forest

Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar backs cutting of trees at Aarey forest

Rediff.com5 Oct 2019

Prakash Javadekar said the forest cover in the national capital has increased since then and public transport system has also improved.

How Durga Puja Brings Kajol, Rani, Sharbani Together

How Durga Puja Brings Kajol, Rani, Sharbani Together

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

'Kajol has always been very particular about Nysa and Yug coming for the puja every year.'

Rajghat cordoned off for Bush visit

Rajghat cordoned off for Bush visit

Rediff.com27 Feb 2006

Behold! The architectural marvel of Ayodhya temple

Behold! The architectural marvel of Ayodhya temple

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

A new landmark of India -- both structural and spiritual -- rises on Ayodhya's horizon on Monday as a new-age architectural marvel of elegant sandstones, diligently carved by craftspeople with dedication and devotion to Lord Ram.

'Aim to reach 1 billion tonnes coal output by FY 2027'

'Aim to reach 1 billion tonnes coal output by FY 2027'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2024

'With the deployment of a higher degree of mechanisation, awarding contractual mining to MDOs and operational efficiency, we feel confident of achieving the desired target.'

On environment day, PM Modi shows the way it's done

On environment day, PM Modi shows the way it's done

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday showed his green side as he celebrated World Environment Day by planting a sapling at his official 7, Race Course Road residence.

Scientists prune Bodhi tree to keep it healthy

Scientists prune Bodhi tree to keep it healthy

Rediff.com7 May 2008

Three dead branches of the sacred Bodhi tree at the Mahabodhi temple in Bodh Gaya, Bihar were pruned by a team of scientists of the Dehradun-based Forest Research Institute to keep the tree healthy. The FRI scientists have also suggested some fresh measures for healthy growth of the tree, considered to be about 150 to 200 years old. The FRI has been given the responsibility of maintaining the sacred Bodhi tree by the state government.

How Modi Has Been Cut To Size

How Modi Has Been Cut To Size

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

In the event of the BJP's poor performance in the assembly polls this year and in early 2025, Modi's hold will get further weakened because he will no longer remain the invincible electoral persona tightly controlling the machine at his disposal, asserts Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.

Can Delhi afford felling of thousands of trees for housing complex, asks HC

Can Delhi afford felling of thousands of trees for housing complex, asks HC

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

The court asked NBCC to "stay its hands" till July 2 .

'Allow The Magic Of Mother Nature To Inspire Your Soul!'

'Allow The Magic Of Mother Nature To Inspire Your Soul!'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

Movie folk mark World Environment Day by inspirational messages and useful information.

The Ghost Village Of Tamil Nadu

The Ghost Village Of Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

Two sons return to their dead father's village to keep alive memories, and are the only ones living in the crumbling hamlet, discovers A Ganesh Nadar.

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

'What's sad today is that there are so many people who cannot find work, not because the country is devoid of that opportunity, but because we are not doing enough in the country.'