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Indian Navy Makes History!

Indian Navy Makes History!

Rediff.com   15 Jan 2025

Prime Minister Narendra D Modi dedicated three Made in India frontline naval combatants -- INS Surat, INS Nilgiri and INS Vaghsheer to the nation on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, morning, noting that this is the first time that a destroyer, frigate and submarine were being commissioned together into the Indian Navy.

Jallikattu Leads Pongal Celebrations

Jallikattu Leads Pongal Celebrations

Rediff.com   15 Jan 2025

The centuries-old bull-taming tradition, Jallikattu, commenced on Tuesday January 14, 2024 in Avaniyapuram, Madurai, marking the start of the state's Pongal celebrations.

Is Donald Trump selling kheer in Pakistan?

Is Donald Trump selling kheer in Pakistan?

Rediff.com   15 Jan 2025

Unfazed by the popularity, Bagga said, "My face resembles Donald Trump, that is why people take selfies with me. I feel very good."

Naga Sadhus Perform Shahi Snan

Naga Sadhus Perform Shahi Snan

Rediff.com   15 Jan 2025

Hundreds of Naga Sadhus took a dip in the Triveni Sangam during the Maha Kumbh Mela on the occasion of Makar Sankranti.

Celebrating Swami Vivekananda's Life

Celebrating Swami Vivekananda's Life

Rediff.com   14 Jan 2025

Swami Vivekananda's birth anniversary is celebrated every year on January 12.

Why Atishi is on the Road

Why Atishi is on the Road

Rediff.com   14 Jan 2025

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi, the Aam Aadmi Party candidate from the Kalkaji constituency, embarked on a roadshow before she filed her nomination for the Delhi assembly election.

Paush Purnima Dip At Triveni Sangam

Paush Purnima Dip At Triveni Sangam

Rediff.com   14 Jan 2025

Devotees gathered to take a dip at the Triveni Sangam on the occasion of the first Amrit Snan during the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj.

India's Latest Submarine: Sneak Preview

India's Latest Submarine: Sneak Preview

Rediff.com   14 Jan 2025

INS Vaghsheer is a silent predator on the prowl...

Kalpwasis Immersed In Worship At Kumbh

Kalpwasis Immersed In Worship At Kumbh

Rediff.com   14 Jan 2025

Kalpwasis are devout Hindus who spend the month of Magh -- the 11th month on the Hindu calendar -- at the Sangam in Prayagraj, listening to sermons, singing bhajans and observing rituals of their faith.

Camels, Camels, Camels Everywhere!

Camels, Camels, Camels Everywhere!

Rediff.com   14 Jan 2025

Have you heard of the International Camel Festival in Bikaner?

The Kite Runners

The Kite Runners

Rediff.com   13 Jan 2025

Falling on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, Lohri and Makar Sankranti are celebrated with great joy, often marked by the tradition of kite flying.

First Shahi Snan At Maha Kumbh Mela

First Shahi Snan At Maha Kumbh Mela

Rediff.com   13 Jan 2025

The glimpses of the "Maha Kumbh Mela", or the Great Pitcher Festival, in Prayagraj, January 13, 2025.

24 Dead In Los Angeles Wildfires

24 Dead In Los Angeles Wildfires

Rediff.com   13 Jan 2025

16 missing, 150,000 evacuated, 70,000 without power.

What Are Army, Air Chiefs Doing At NCC Camp?

What Are Army, Air Chiefs Doing At NCC Camp?

Rediff.com   13 Jan 2025

General Upendra Dwivedi and Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Sigh visit the National Cadet Corps Republic Day Parade camp at Delhi Cantonment.

Yogi Surveys Prep For Maha Kumbh Mela

Yogi Surveys Prep For Maha Kumbh Mela

Rediff.com   10 Jan 2025

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited Prayagraj to inspect the preparations for the Maha Kumbh 2025.

Mahakumbh Gets Water Ambulance

Mahakumbh Gets Water Ambulance

Rediff.com   10 Jan 2025

A water ambulance is unloaded to be deployed for Mahakumbh 2025, in Prayagraj

What's Dalai Lama Praying For?

What's Dalai Lama Praying For?

Rediff.com   10 Jan 2025

The Dalai Lama offered prayers for victims of the powerful earthquake that claimed more than 120 lives.

My Guruji Is Gone

My Guruji Is Gone

Rediff.com   9 Jan 2025

I have never forgotten the lesson that Guruji served up with the tea that morning: Be kind encouraging and patient with fresh starters. Subhash K Jha mourns the passing of Pritish Nandy.

Now, Kejriwal Has A Song Launch!

Now, Kejriwal Has A Song Launch!

Rediff.com   8 Jan 2025

Aam Aadmi Party National Convener Arvind Kejriwal launches AAP's campaign song for the Delhi assembly elections.

When Sadhus Arrived at Kumbh Mela

When Sadhus Arrived at Kumbh Mela

Rediff.com   8 Jan 2025

Glimpses of the Peshwai procession, which marks the arrival of sadhus and other members of an akhara, for the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj.