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| February 26, 2008 | |
Vintage wheels of Mumbai Sanjay Sawant
Over 200 beauties were rolled out for the Haig-VCCCI Vintage Car and Motorcycle Fiesta 2008 on February 24 in Mumbai.
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| February 25, 2008 | |
Barack Obama, in his own words J D Pooley/Getty Images
The Democratic party’s frontrunner for President wrote this exclusive article for India Abroad.
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| February 22, 2008 | |
Ever been face to face with the King? Noah Seelam/AFP/Getty Images
Have you encountered a tiger? Tell us about it!
Fahim frontrunner for Pak PM's post Leon Neal/AFP/Getty Images
The names of PPP's Punjab Province president and formal Federal minister Shah Mehmood Quereshi, senior leader Yousuf Reza Gillani and firebrand lawyer Aitaz Ahsan were also doing the rounds for the top post.
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| February 21, 2008 | |
BJP roots for women's quota, slams UPA Prakash Singh/AFP/Getty Images
BJP organises a women's rally over the reservation issue in New Delhi.
South Asian heritage showcased in Canada Photographs courtesy: Royal Ontario Museum
The Sir Christopher Ondaatje South Asian Gallery, which reopened recently at the Royal Ontario Museum, is five times the size of the old gallery that first opened in 2000.
The total eclipse of the moon Stan Honda/AFP/Getty Images
The year 2008 will have two pair of eclipses -- a total lunar eclipse on February 21 and a total solar eclipse on August 1.
US takes out rogue spy satellite US Navy via Getty Images
The interception was carried out by the USS Lake Erie warship, which fired a single modified tactical Standard Missile-3, hitting the satellite as it travelled in space at more than 17,000 mph.
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| February 18, 2008 | |
Worshipping Lord Shiva Ranjan Basu/Saab Press
Mahashivratri, is a celebration of this event and is depicted by sprinkling water on the Shivaling.
Pak: The mother of all polls gets going Rizwan Tabassum/AFP/Getty Images
Pakistan votes amid fear of violence.
Top Pak politicians cast their vote Rizwan Tabassum/AFP/Getty Images
Pakistan is voting for a new Parliament.
F-16IN, C-130J right choices for India Getty Images
The F-16 has logged millions of flight hours under the full range of climatic conditions and operational environments and forged unsurpassed successful partnerships.
Why Obama wears a fallen soldier's bracelet
Scott Olson/Getty Images
Obama received the bracelet from Tracy Jopek of Merrill, Wisconsin, at a rally on Friday night in Green Bay. He was still wearing it on Saturday as he campaigned across the state before Tuesday's primary, reports the New York Times.
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| February 13, 2008 | |
Lovestruck world! Noah Seelam/AFP/Getty Images
Rediff.com, takes a look at how Valentine's day is celebrated across the world.
Raj Thackeray arrested Arun Patil
MNS chief Raj Thackeray arrested in Mumbai.
'These journalists don't eat at all' Arun Patil
A look into what happened outside Raj's home in the run-up to his arrest.
Obama surges ahead, McCain trounces Huckabee Mark Hirsch/Getty Images
Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain won the primaries in Maryland and Virginia.
We are sorry, Australia tells aboriginals Getty Images
Australia has made a historical apology to its aboriginal people for their past suffering as a result of the country's laws and policies.
Abu Azmi arrested Arun Patil
He was taken to the Bhoiwada court in central Mumbai. However, the court granted him bail and he was released on a surety of Rs 10,000.
Raj Thackeray arrested Courtesy AAJ TAK
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena Chief Raj Thackeray signs papers before being arrested at his residence in Mumbai on Wednesday.
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| February 11, 2008 | |
It once was a Garden City Prashant Panjiar/AFP/Getty Images
How and why Bangalore went from Pensioners' Paradise to a target for terrorists.
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| February 06, 2008 | |
Hillary, McCain have a Super Tuesday Robyn Beck/AFP/Getty Images
Thwarting a major challenge from rival Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton retained her frontrunner position even as Republican McCain virtually sealed his nomination.
How the Indian-American community voted Paresh Gandhi
Rediff.com travelled to New Jersey to determine which candidates the Indian-American community supported, and why.
McCain leads Republican race; Huckabee stays alive Gabriel Bouys/AFP/Getty Images
Huckabee's wins have come as a blow for former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney, who scored victories in Utah, Colorado, North Dakota, Minnesota, Montana and Massachusetts, his home state.
US Primaries: Obama wins in 13 states Paul J Richards/AFP/Getty Images
However, Obama fell behind in the number of delegates who would support his candidature in the Republican National Convention. In all, he has 653 delegates as compared to 668 with Hillary.
US Primaries: Hillary surges ahead of Obama Robyn Beck/AFP/Getty Images
Even though Hillary won fewer states as compared to Obama, she retains more number of delegates, who would ensure her nomination in the Democratic National Convention. She has 668 candidates as compared to Obama's 653.
Maharishi Mahesh Yogi dead
Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, the Indian guru who was considered the father of transcendental meditation, died on Tuesday at his residence in the town of Vlodrop in The Netherlands. He was 91.
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| February 05, 2008 | |
A soldier who was the bravest of the brave Photograph courtesy: 8 J&K Light Infantry
Naib Subedar Chuni Lal won three gallantry awards to become amongst the most highly decorated soldiers of the Indian Army. He died protecting the Line of Control.
Kennedys lift Obama ahead of 'Super Tuesday' Emmanuel Dunand/AFP/Getty Images
Admitting that Clinton was a 'favourite' and he the 'underdog,' Obama unleashed star campaigners Senator Edward Kennedy, influential brother of former US President John F Kennedy, the slain leader's daughter Caroline and talk show host Oprah Winfrey to convince undecided voters.
Bhangra beats for Obama in New York Emmanuel Dunand/AFP/Getty Images
Seeking to dispel media reports that American-Indians would vote unanimously for Hillary Clinton, a band of staunch Barack Obama supporters get together in New York for an evening of 'Bhangra for Barack'.
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