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Here's what you will get to see at Aero India 2019

Here's what you will get to see at Aero India 2019

Rediff.com   19 Feb 2019

The much-awaited Aero India 2019 will begin on February 20 where the best planes will take to the skies. Held at the Yelahanka Air Force Station in Bengaluru, the exhibition is expected to draw in more than 60,000 people. Ahead of the show, here's a tiny glimpse of what to expect.

Priyanka roars into UP with roadshow

Priyanka roars into UP with roadshow

Rediff.com   11 Feb 2019

Marking her political debut ahead of Lok Sabha polls, Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra arrived at Lucknow airport Monday afternoon to a rousing reception by party leaders and workers. A 30-kilometre long roadshow is planned in Lucknow as a grand welcome for the top three Congress leaders, through some of the most congested areas of the city.

Modi first PM to strike political note at Pravasi Bharatiya Divas

Modi first PM to strike political note at Pravasi Bharatiya Divas

Rediff.com   22 Jan 2019

A quick scan of prime ministerial speeches at the PBD going back to 2009, another election year, reveals no political utterances by either Modi or his predecessor, Dr Manmohan Singh.

Will Modi's quota meet same fate as Narasimha Rao's?

Will Modi's quota meet same fate as Narasimha Rao's?

Rediff.com   8 Jan 2019

Any economically weaker from Brahmins, Rajputs (Thakurs), Jats, Marathas, Bhumihars, several trading castes, Kapus and Kammas among other upper castes with an annual income below Rs 8 lakh and not owning more than five acres of agricultural land will get the benefits of the reservation.

VOTE: Will it be 'Ab ki Baar, Modi Sarkar' once again?

VOTE: Will it be 'Ab ki Baar, Modi Sarkar' once again?

Rediff.com   4 Jan 2019

As the nation heads into a crucial election, we ask you, dear Rediff.com readers, what you think of the government's performance so far, and if it will be re-elected for another term.

The conflicts that rocked the world

The conflicts that rocked the world

Rediff.com   26 Dec 2018

From the political maelstrom in Washington to the humanitarian disaster in Yemen to the deadly unrest along the Israel-Gaza border, photographers captured a world in turbulent transition.

Raje, Pilot, Gehlot: The big winners and losers

Raje, Pilot, Gehlot: The big winners and losers

Rediff.com   12 Dec 2018

As the five states -- Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Telangana and Mizoram -- go to the polls, here is how the big names are faring.

Battle for 5 states: LEADS/RESULTS

Battle for 5 states: LEADS/RESULTS

Rediff.com   12 Dec 2018

The Congress on Tuesday made significant gains in the assembly elections, dealing a body blow to the Bharatiya Janata Party.

'Rahul is the new rising sun': Reactions to poll results

'Rahul is the new rising sun': Reactions to poll results

Rediff.com   11 Dec 2018

The latest trends show that the Congress is leading in the Bharatiya Janata Party-ruled states of Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh, while it is locked in a close fight in Madhya Pradesh. However, leaders from both, the Congress and the BJP, have kept their fingers firmly crossed till the final results were announced. Leaders voiced their opinion on the results as they continued to stream in.

Wildlife Photographer of the Year LUMIX People's Choice Award

Wildlife Photographer of the Year LUMIX People's Choice Award

Rediff.com   4 Dec 2018

Here are some of the beautiful images in the contest.

Mouth wide open, both feet in

Mouth wide open, both feet in

Rediff.com   27 Nov 2018

The imprudent, not to mention immature, attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi by Congress leaders, especially on the election trail, can only be read as a sign of nerves on the eve of an important poll battle.

PHOTOS: PM Modi's many Diwali celebrations

PHOTOS: PM Modi's many Diwali celebrations

Rediff.com   6 Nov 2018

After spending his previous four Diwalis with the Armed Forces, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is breaking with tradition and spend Diwali this year in Kedarnath, setting off speculation that the decision was taken with an eye on the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. As the Festival of Lights is on us, here's looking back at Modi's Diwali celebrations.

How dangerous Delhi's air has become

How dangerous Delhi's air has become

Rediff.com   31 Oct 2018

The problem is so severe that multiple agencies have issued several precautionary measures.

READ: Kailash Satyarthi's full speech at RSS headquarters

READ: Kailash Satyarthi's full speech at RSS headquarters

Rediff.com   18 Oct 2018

Rediff.com presents the gist of the speech delivered by Mr. Kailash Satyarthi on the Foundation Day of Rashtriya Swayam Sewak Sangh.

India accounts for most selfie deaths in the world

India accounts for most selfie deaths in the world

Rediff.com   9 Oct 2018

A study reveals that 259 people have died trying to take an extreme selfie since 2011.

#MeToo movement sweeps into Indian media

#MeToo movement sweeps into Indian media

Rediff.com   8 Oct 2018

Twitter erupts with women from the media outlining horrifying tales of sexual harassment and molestation.

From Section 377 to Aadhaar: 5 key judgments by CJI Dipak Misra

From Section 377 to Aadhaar: 5 key judgments by CJI Dipak Misra

Rediff.com   1 Oct 2018

Ahead of CJI Dipak Misra's final day as the head of the judiciary of India, here's a look at the key judgments that he was a part of.

When politicians bring their kids to work

When politicians bring their kids to work

Rediff.com   25 Sep 2018

On Monday (September 24), New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern made history as the first female world leader to attend the United Nations General Assembly meeting in New York with her newborn baby in tow. However, Ardern isn't the first to bring their kids to work. Here are some examples of kids roaming the halls of power.

Just how much is PM Narendra Modi worth?

Just how much is PM Narendra Modi worth?

Rediff.com   20 Sep 2018

The 'pradhan sevak' is a crorepati, with no car and has only four gold rings in his name.

Have you met Vajpayee? Tell us about it

Have you met Vajpayee? Tell us about it

Rediff.com   17 Aug 2018

What was the experience of meeting Vajpayee like?