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Exodus Day: Kashmiri Pandit Inspects Destroyed Homes

Exodus Day: Kashmiri Pandit Inspects Destroyed Homes

Rediff.com   21 Jan 2025

Kashmiri Pandit Anita Chandpuri inspects the destroyed homes of community members on the 35th anniversary of the exodus of Kashmiri Pandits from the Kashmir Valley, January 19, 2025.

What Are Sunder and Elon Chatting About?

What Are Sunder and Elon Chatting About?

Rediff.com   21 Jan 2025

Tech billionaires shadowed US President Donald Trump at the inauguration on Monday.

Before The Trump Inauguration...

Before The Trump Inauguration...

Rediff.com   20 Jan 2025

Hours before the Trump Inauguration.

Indonesian Army Gets Ready For Republic Day

Indonesian Army Gets Ready For Republic Day

Rediff.com   20 Jan 2025

Glimpses of Indonesian soldiers as they get ready to march at the Republic Day 2025 parade.

Trump Shows Off Dances Moves

Trump Shows Off Dances Moves

Rediff.com   20 Jan 2025

US President-elect Donald J Trump dances to the tune of Y.M.C.A., a classic song by the Village People.

The First Hostages-Prisoners Swap

The First Hostages-Prisoners Swap

Rediff.com   20 Jan 2025

Israelis and Palestinians rejoiced as they reunited with loved ones after the hostages-prisoners swap deal between Hamas and Israel.

After 471 days, 3 Israeli hostages reunited with families

After 471 days, 3 Israeli hostages reunited with families

Rediff.com   20 Jan 2025

The 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

Havan For Brave Hearts At Maha Kumbh

Rediff.com   18 Jan 2025

On 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

Daya Nayak, Sleuths At Saif's Crime Scene

Rediff.com   16 Jan 2025

'There are 10 detection teams working in different directions.'

Maha Kumbh Mela: Blessing From A Naga Sadhu

Maha Kumbh Mela: Blessing From A Naga Sadhu

Rediff.com   16 Jan 2025

Today's scenes from the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj...

New Congress HQ: An Inside Peek

New Congress HQ: An Inside Peek

Rediff.com   16 Jan 2025

After 47 years, the Congress party moved to a new HQ, Indira Bhawan, on January 15, 2025.

Xi-Dissanayake Meet: Should India Worry?

Xi-Dissanayake Meet: Should India Worry?

Rediff.com   16 Jan 2025

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is on a four-day visit to China.

What's Kejriwal Praying For?

What's Kejriwal Praying For?

Rediff.com   15 Jan 2025

Aam 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!

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.