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Did Did Rahul Travel 2nd Class To Udaipur?

Did Did Rahul Travel 2nd Class To Udaipur?

Rediff.com13 May 2022

There is talk that Rahul Gandhi will accept the party presidency at the end of the Congress conference. As he left for Udaipur, Congress workers turned up in large numbers at the Sarai Rohilla railway station in Delhi to see him off.

Buildings, Homes, Communities Destroyed

Buildings, Homes, Communities Destroyed

Rediff.com13 May 2022

As Russia's war to control eastern Ukraine intensifies, Ukrainians discover the devastation Vladimir Putin's soldiers have left behind in other parts of the country.

Rahul Bhat Murder: The Faces Of Grief

Rahul Bhat Murder: The Faces Of Grief

Rediff.com12 May 2022

On Thursday, May 12, 2022, Rahul Bhat, a government employee belonging to the Kashmiri Pandit community, was murdered by terrorists at his office in the Chadoora area of Budgam in Srinagar.

The Rush To Leave Colombo

The Rush To Leave Colombo

Rediff.com12 May 2022

Hundreds of Sri Lankans thronged buses in the capital Colombo on Thursday, May 12, 2022 to return to their hometowns during a brief relaxation in curfew, imposed after the prime minister quit and went into hiding.

What War Leaves Behind

What War Leaves Behind

Rediff.com12 May 2022

As Russia concentrates its attack on the east and south of the country, residents of the Kyiv region are returning to assess the war's toll on their communities.

The Bravest Of The Brave

The Bravest Of The Brave

Rediff.com11 May 2022

President Ram Nath Kovind -- supreme commander of India's defence forces -- conveyed the nation's deepest gratitude to bravehearts who had protected the motherland from harm at the Defence Investiture Ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday May 10, 2022.

Sage Blue Marilyn Sells For Record $195 million

Sage Blue Marilyn Sells For Record $195 million

Rediff.com11 May 2022

The $195 million price tag ensures that the 40 inch by 40 inch painting became the most expensive 20th century artwork to sell at auction or public sale.

They Won The Pulitzer For These Images

They Won The Pulitzer For These Images

Rediff.com11 May 2022

Adnan Abidi, Sanna Irshad Mattoo, Amit Dave and the late Danish Siddiqui, who was killed last July while on assignment covering the war in Afghanistan, won the Pulitzer Prize for Feature Photography for coverage of the coronavirus pandemic in India.

British Parliament Opens: Queen Missing!

British Parliament Opens: Queen Missing!

Rediff.com11 May 2022

Buckingham Palace released a statement to explain her majesty's absence: 'The queen continues to experience episodic mobility problems' which is why she 'reluctantly decided' to absent herself in person from the formal opening of Great Britain's 2022-2023 legislative session.

What You Do When A Russian Tank Attacks

What You Do When A Russian Tank Attacks

Rediff.com11 May 2022

Russia's assault on Ukraine has now largely focused on the country's Donbas region, an area that includes two self-declared republics that Russia has supported since 2014.

Yeh Hai India: Baby Berths on Railways

Yeh Hai India: Baby Berths on Railways

Rediff.com11 May 2022

Foldable baby seats have been installed as a pilot project on the Lucknow Mail.

After Monday's Mayhem In Sri Lanka

After Monday's Mayhem In Sri Lanka

Rediff.com10 May 2022

glimpses of the aftermath of Monday's mayhem after pro-government supporters attacked opponents of the Rajapaksa regime in Colombo.

'Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma created magic with the santoor'

'Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma created magic with the santoor'

Rediff.com10 May 2022

Anup Jalota and Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt pay tribute to the late Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma.

Mobs Run Amuck In Colombo

Mobs Run Amuck In Colombo

Rediff.com10 May 2022

As angry protests calling for Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's resignation grew, supporters of Sri Lanka's ruling party stormed a protest site in Colombo on Monday, attacking anti-government demonstrators and clashing with police.

War Is Not Child's Play

War Is Not Child's Play

Rediff.com9 May 2022

Following Russia's retreat from areas around the Ukrainian capital, signs of normal life have returned to Kyiv, with residents taking advantage of shortened curfew hours, businesses reopening, and foreign countries promising to return their diplomats.

Russians Target Ukraine's Granaries

Russians Target Ukraine's Granaries

Rediff.com8 May 2022

Ukraine government officials have accused Russian forces of destroying grain storage facilities in the country. Nearly 25 million tonnes of grains are stuck in Ukrainian warehouses and unable to move out due to Vladimir Putin's War.

The Brutal Battle for Mariupol

The Brutal Battle for Mariupol

Rediff.com7 May 2022

Scenes from the fighting near the Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol.

Yeh Hai India: A Sword Weighing 4,000 Kg!

Yeh Hai India: A Sword Weighing 4,000 Kg!

Rediff.com7 May 2022

A sword weighing as much as 4,000 kg arrived for a 108-feet tall statue of Kempegowda, to be installed at the International airport in Bengaluru.

World's Largest Plane Lies In Ruins

World's Largest Plane Lies In Ruins

Rediff.com7 May 2022

The Antonov An-225 Mriya cargo plane, the world's biggest aircraft, was destroyed by the Russians.

The Terror Tunnel Of Samba

The Terror Tunnel Of Samba

Rediff.com6 May 2022

The BSF has launched a massive operation to detect tunnels along the International Border in the Jammu sector.

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