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After 471 days, 3 Israeli hostages reunited with families
Rediff.com20 Jan 2025The three women -- Romi Gnen, Emily Damari, and Doron Steinbrecher -- were held captive by Hamas during its attack on October 7, 2023, which killed at least 1200 people. The Lebanon-backed group released them in exchange for 90 Palestinian prisoners.
Havan For Brave Hearts At Maha Kumbh
Rediff.com18 Jan 2025On Friday, January 17, 2025, a havan was performed for brave martyrs during the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj.
Daya Nayak, Sleuths At Saif's Crime Scene
Rediff.com16 Jan 2025'There are 10 detection teams working in different directions.'
Maha Kumbh Mela: Blessing From A Naga Sadhu
Rediff.com16 Jan 2025Today's scenes from the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj...
New Congress HQ: An Inside Peek
Rediff.com16 Jan 2025After 47 years, the Congress party moved to a new HQ, Indira Bhawan, on January 15, 2025.
Xi-Dissanayake Meet: Should India Worry?
Rediff.com16 Jan 2025Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is on a four-day visit to China.
What's Kejriwal Praying For?
Rediff.com15 Jan 2025Aam Aadmi Party national Convener Arvind Kejriwal and his wife Sunita Kejriwal visit the Valmiki temple in New Delhi, January 15, 2024, ahead of filing his nomination for the Delhi assembly elections.
Indian Navy Makes History!
Rediff.com15 Jan 2025Prime 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
Rediff.com15 Jan 2025The 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?
Rediff.com15 Jan 2025Unfazed 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
Rediff.com15 Jan 2025Hundreds 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
Rediff.com14 Jan 2025Swami Vivekananda's birth anniversary is celebrated every year on January 12.
Why Atishi is on the Road
Rediff.com14 Jan 2025Delhi 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
Rediff.com14 Jan 2025Devotees 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
Rediff.com14 Jan 2025INS Vaghsheer is a silent predator on the prowl...
Kalpwasis Immersed In Worship At Kumbh
Rediff.com14 Jan 2025Kalpwasis 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!
Rediff.com14 Jan 2025Have you heard of the International Camel Festival in Bikaner?
The Kite Runners
Rediff.com13 Jan 2025Falling 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
Rediff.com13 Jan 2025The glimpses of the "Maha Kumbh Mela", or the Great Pitcher Festival, in Prayagraj, January 13, 2025.
24 Dead In Los Angeles Wildfires
Rediff.com13 Jan 202516 missing, 150,000 evacuated, 70,000 without power.