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Thank You, Supreme Court!
Rediff.com6 Jan 2023In a relief to 4,000 families facing imminent threat of demolition of their houses in a bitterly cold winter, the Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the Uttarakhand high court order for removal of encroachments from 29 acres of land claimed by the railways in Haldwani, terming it a 'human issue' and saying 50,000 people cannot be uprooted overnight.
Ever Seen Such A Big Egg?
Rediff.com6 Jan 2023Shamila, a Coimbatore-based post graduate mechanical engineering student turned poultry farmer, holds an egg laid by one of the hens at her farm, which measured 3.1 inches in size and had a circumference of 5.5 inches and weighed 90 grams, in Coimbatore, January 5, 2023.
Why Yogi Meets Mukeshbhai
Rediff.com6 Jan 2023The UP government said Yogi returned with investment proposals worth over Rs 5 lakh crore from Mumbai.
Pope Benedict XVI Laid To Rest
Rediff.com5 Jan 2023Glimpses from Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI's funeral at the Vatican City, January 5, 2023.
Ever Seen Shivraj Chouhan Batting?
Rediff.com5 Jan 2023What some of our leaders were up to on Wednesday, January 4, 2023.
Ukraine: Know What Black Tulip Does?
Rediff.com5 Jan 2023Russia's brutal invasion of Ukraine entered its 46th week.
Terror Attacks: Night Curfew Near Border
Rediff.com5 Jan 2023More CRPF companies have been deployed in the border districts to enhance security.
Nirbhaya's Mother Meets Anjali's Mother
Rediff.com5 Jan 2023On Wednesday, Asha Devi, whose daughter was brutally murdered in the capital 10 years ago, met Anjali's mother in an encounter that won't leave you dry eyed. Two woman whose young daughters were killed by a cruelty that has shocked a nation.
Covid Chaos In China's Hospitals
Rediff.com5 Jan 2023As China's hospitals struggle to cope with the spike of infected people, the Communist party government seem confused over what measures can be taken to control the virus.
An Unusual Way To Get Rid Of Bad Luck
Rediff.com4 Jan 2023Devotees lie inside coffins to get rid of bad luck and to reborn again for a fresh start in the New Year at a temple in Nonthaburi on the outskirts of Bangkok, Thailand.
Why Are Jains Protesting?
Rediff.com4 Jan 2023Jains fear Sammed Shikharji will be defiled by the influx of tourists.
On The Terrorists' Trail in Rajouri
Rediff.com3 Jan 2023An NIA team has arrived to track down the terrorists who murdered four men and laid an IED in a village in Rajouri.
COVID-19 Patients Fill China's Hospitals
Rediff.com3 Jan 2023China has seen a surge in COVID-19 cases since the government lifted its strict zero tolerance measures to contain the virus and hospitals in many cities with severe COVID-19 outbreaks have been overwhelmed by the increase in patients.
Catholics Pay Homage To Late Pope
Rediff.com3 Jan 2023Catholics pay homage to Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI at the Vatican.
Explained: Karnataka-Maharashtra Border Dispute
Rediff.com3 Jan 2023Karnataka and Maharashtra have bickered over a disputed border for more than half a century.
Future Agniveers Get Ready
Rediff.com3 Jan 2023The first batch of Agniveers for the Brigade of The Guards reported at the Guards Regimental Centre for the six months training that commenced from January 2, 2023 at Kamptee in Nagpur.
When The Dalai Lama Bestowed Blessings
Rediff.com2 Jan 2023Glimpses from the last day of His Holiness The Dalai Lama's teaching session at the Kalachakra ground, Bodh Gaya, January 1, 2023.
When Russia Blasted Ukraine's New Year
Rediff.com2 Jan 2023Glimpses of Russian ruthlessness during the New Year...
Devotees Throng Temples On New Year's Day
Rediff.com2 Jan 2023Devotees thronged temples across the country praying for a healthy, happy and wonderful 2023.