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African schoolgirls just received this special gift from Miss World Manushi Chhillar

African schoolgirls just received this special gift from Miss World Manushi Chhillar

Rediff.com24 Jul 2018

The Miss World was in South Africa during the 100th birthday celebrations of late Nelson Mandela.

Why Did This MLA Run All Day?

Why Did This MLA Run All Day?

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

What was Baljeet Yadav trying to achieve?

''Madam, we want to salute you with flowers and cake'

''Madam, we want to salute you with flowers and cake'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

'Society deals with you the way they do, or forms an opinion, depending on if your family is with you every step of the way.'

Repeat Covid infections increase organ failure, death risk: Study

Repeat Covid infections increase organ failure, death risk: Study

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

The study also indicated that the risk seems to increase with each infection.

Indian Army fully geared for full-fledged war in Ladakh

Indian Army fully geared for full-fledged war in Ladakh

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

In a statement, it said compared to physically and psychologically battle-hardened Indian troops, Chinese troops mostly are from urban areas and not used to hardships or prolonged deployment under field conditions.

Belagavi bar on MP's visit defies Amit Shah's commitment, say Maha parties

Belagavi bar on MP's visit defies Amit Shah's commitment, say Maha parties

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday said the state should stand firmly behind people in the Marathi-speaking areas of neighbouring Karnataka and appealed to political parties not to behave in a way that would hurt them.

When Tulips Woo The Himalayas!

When Tulips Woo The Himalayas!

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

From rescuing tiger cubs to rescuing a crocodile to admiring spring in Kashmir, here are some interesting videos for your viewing pleasure.

India-China standoff to end 'very shortly': ITBP chief

India-China standoff to end 'very shortly': ITBP chief

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

The DG of the ITBP said his troops have been provided with special winter clothing and nutritious food as they brave the severe chill in eastern Ladakh where the armies of India and China are locked in a tense standoff for over six months. He said 'strains in bilateral relations are already evident but we are confident these will be sorted out peacefully very shortly'.

Indian troops at LAC get clothes for extreme cold weather

Indian troops at LAC get clothes for extreme cold weather

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

The sources said that the Indian Army maintains a stock of 60,000 of these extreme cold weather clothing sets for troops deployed in entire Ladakh including both western fronts in Siachen and Eastern Ladakh sector.

Will KCR's BRS Make Any Impact In National Politics?

Will KCR's BRS Make Any Impact In National Politics?

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

Maharashtra is the BRS' first target.

PIL seeks probe into Bihar hooch tragedy; no urgent hearing, says SC

PIL seeks probe into Bihar hooch tragedy; no urgent hearing, says SC

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court, seeking an independent probe by a special investigation team (SIT) into a recent hooch tragedy in Bihar, in which at least 30 people have lost their lives.

Birthday Special: Nargis Fakhri is the queen of the ramp!

Birthday Special: Nargis Fakhri is the queen of the ramp!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

The stunner turns 35 today, October 20.

Who's The Indian Child With Mbappe?

Who's The Indian Child With Mbappe?

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

'Historically, Qatar has done wonders as I don't think this will ever be possible with the new format of the World Cup.'

'I want The Kerala Story to be the scariest horror story one had seen'

'I want The Kerala Story to be the scariest horror story one had seen'

Rediff.com18 May 2023

'Everyone is entitled to their opinion because we live in a country like India and not a place where Shalini is taken, where forget having an opinion, women can't even talk to their family on the phone.'

How India can kick China out of Ladakh

How India can kick China out of Ladakh

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

For both India and China, the most likely option -- and the most challenging -- appears to be a freezing of the status quo.

AgustaWestland case: Relief to ex-brigadier as CBI closes probe against him

AgustaWestland case: Relief to ex-brigadier as CBI closes probe against him

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

Saini was accused of demanding bribes from Christian Michel James, an alleged middleman, to favour the company during field evaluation trials held in 2010, officials said.

Death for crimes against women, kids in proposed Maha law

Death for crimes against women, kids in proposed Maha law

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

The bills -- the Maharashtra Shakti Criminal Law (Maharashtra Amendment) Act, 2020 and the Special Court and Machinery for Implementation of Maharashtra Shakti Criminal Law, 2020 -- will be introduced in both houses during the winter session of Maharashtra legislative assembly and council.

Is Modi Magic on The Decline?

Is Modi Magic on The Decline?

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

In one state, the BJP sweeps in Modi's name -- and only because of Modi's name. In the other state, Modi's name did not work. Himachal underlines the limitations of Modi's magic, observes Shekhar Gupta.

Do You Like The Next James Bond? VOTE!

Do You Like The Next James Bond? VOTE!

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

If reports are to be believed, the hunt to find the next 007 may be over.

Bilkis case: SC rejects plea seeking early setting-up of bench

Bilkis case: SC rejects plea seeking early setting-up of bench

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

A bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justice P S Narasimha was urged by lawyer Shobha Gupta, appearing for Bano, that another bench was needed to be constituted to hear the case.

Amazing! India's Largest Cannon

Amazing! India's Largest Cannon

Rediff.com4 Sep 2021

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SUPERCUTE! Mumbai's Penguin Triplets

SUPERCUTE! Mumbai's Penguin Triplets

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

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

Tokyo Games: An Olympics of many firsts for flagbearers

Tokyo Games: An Olympics of many firsts for flagbearers

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

Aussies Cate Campbell and Patty Mills are both attending their fourth Olympics. Mills, a basketballer who plays for the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA, will be the first indigenous Australian selected to carry the flag for the Opening Ceremony.

Parliament passes bills to extend tenures of CBI, ED chiefs up to 5 yrs

Parliament passes bills to extend tenures of CBI, ED chiefs up to 5 yrs

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

Parliament has passed a bill to extend the tenure of the director of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to a maximum of five years from the present two years.

India sends first shipment of 2,500 tonne wheat to Afghanistan via Pak

India sends first shipment of 2,500 tonne wheat to Afghanistan via Pak

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

In a ceremony held in Amritsar, foreign secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla along with Afghan ambassador Farid Mamundzay and World Food Program Country director Bishaw Parajuli flagged off the first convoy of 50 trucks carrying the consignment.

India was, is important stakeholder in Afghanistan: Doval

India was, is important stakeholder in Afghanistan: Doval

Rediff.com28 May 2022

Speaking at the 4th Regional Security Dialogue on Afghanistan in Tajikistan's capital Dushanbe, Doval said that India has historical and civilisational relations with Afghanistan and New Delhi has always stood by the people of Afghanistan.

10 Lovely Stories From Across The World

10 Lovely Stories From Across The World

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

Aseem Chhabra highlights 10 films that moved him, films that may show up in theatres near you.

X'mas Special: Memories of a Christmas cake

X'mas Special: Memories of a Christmas cake

Rediff.com25 Dec 2015

The Christmas cake is a December highlight that brings the family together for sharing laughter, memories and warm family stories.

J-K political detenues shifted to MLA hostel amid manhandling claim

J-K political detenues shifted to MLA hostel amid manhandling claim

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

According to the officials privy to the development, Centaur Hotel, owned by the Indian Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC), has submitted a bill of nearly Rs 3 crore to the home department for over 100 days of boarding and lodging of the detenues.

Flt Lt Komal Will Unfurl Tiranga on Republic Day

Flt Lt Komal Will Unfurl Tiranga on Republic Day

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

The first generation IAF officer from Haryana will assist President Droupadi Murmu as the supreme commander of India's armed forces unfurls the Tiranga on Republic Day.

Pravasi Special: The forgotten souls of India

Pravasi Special: The forgotten souls of India

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

Can India really succeed when it leaves some of its underprivileged so far behind that they simply do not matter, asks Aseem Chhabra

SC judge recuses from hearing Bilkis Bano's plea, new bench to be set up

SC judge recuses from hearing Bilkis Bano's plea, new bench to be set up

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

Supreme Court judge Bela M Trivedi on Tuesday recused herself from hearing a plea filed by Bilkis Bano, who was gang-raped and seven members of her family killed during the 2002 Gujarat riots, challenging the remission of sentence of 11 convicts in the case by the state government.

L'Affaire Khobragade: Unprecedented winter of discontent for India, US

L'Affaire Khobragade: Unprecedented winter of discontent for India, US

Rediff.com27 Dec 2013

'The diplomat's arrest has led to a major diplomatic spat, the likes of which I have not seen in my nearly three decades of covering the US-India relationship, says Aziz Haniffa. 'The knee-jerk reaction by the powers-that-be in Delhi was myopic to say the least.'

Indigenous and Proud: Boland follows in the footsteps of Gillespie

Indigenous and Proud: Boland follows in the footsteps of Gillespie

Rediff.com26 Dec 2021

'I think the Indigenous community in AFL and rugby are so big and hopefully one day Aboriginals in cricket can be just as big.'

Why is PV Sindhu thanking this designer?

Why is PV Sindhu thanking this designer?

Rediff.com4 Sep 2019

The world champion has a special connection with designer Shriya Bhupal.

Army kills top LeT Pak terrorist in J-K's Poonch

Army kills top LeT Pak terrorist in J-K's Poonch

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

A search is underway to track down another terrorist, who was his accomplice, in the area, they said.

Shakti Act: Death penalty for crime against women, children in Maha

Shakti Act: Death penalty for crime against women, children in Maha

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

The draft bill seeks to amend relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act for the proposed law's application in the state.

Delhi batter recalls emotional stand with Kohli

Delhi batter recalls emotional stand with Kohli

Rediff.com1 Mar 2022

Punit Bisht recalls emotional stand with old buddy Kohli

Saving Bengaluru, One Lake At A Time

Saving Bengaluru, One Lake At A Time

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

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'Govt wants disruption of Parliament'

'Govt wants disruption of Parliament'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

'The PM says he believes in discussion and debate, then why are discussions and debates not being allowed in Parliament?'