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PM welcomes Shinzo Abe, plays guide, hosts dinner

PM welcomes Shinzo Abe, plays guide, hosts dinner

Rediff.com   14 Sep 2017

Here are the best moments from Abe's visit on Day 1.

When gun is mightier: 67 journos killed in 24 years in India

When gun is mightier: 67 journos killed in 24 years in India

Rediff.com   8 Sep 2017

Data shows at least 67 journalists were killed on the job in the past 25 years in the country.

Mumbai Rains: Gurdwaras, Ganpati pandals, Mumbaikars offer shelter

Mumbai Rains: Gurdwaras, Ganpati pandals, Mumbaikars offer shelter

Rediff.com   29 Aug 2017

Social media helps #RainHosts come to the rescue of those stuck in every part of the island city.

Daredevil dangling his fiance over cliff isn't quite what it seems

Daredevil dangling his fiance over cliff isn't quite what it seems

Rediff.com   23 Aug 2017

A woman appears to risk her life to capture a breathtaking engagement photo, however the incredible snap is actually just an optical illusion.

He's back! First look at Mumbai's Lalbaugcha Raja

He's back! First look at Mumbai's Lalbaugcha Raja

Rediff.com   21 Aug 2017

Standing tall at 18 feet, Mumbai's most famous Ganpati -- the Lalbaugcha Raja is here.

In photos: What happens when a trillion-tonne iceberg breaks loose from Antarctica

In photos: What happens when a trillion-tonne iceberg breaks loose from Antarctica

Rediff.com   15 Jul 2017

And why YOU should worry about it.

Stone pelter vs cop: A Kashmiri portrait

Stone pelter vs cop: A Kashmiri portrait

Rediff.com   12 Jul 2017

Compelling voices from the youth caught on both sides of the Kashmiri conflict.

Vote: Modi's Obama hug vs Modi's Trump hug

Vote: Modi's Obama hug vs Modi's Trump hug

Rediff.com   27 Jun 2017

Which worked better?

When Modi meets Trump: Will it be a hug or a handshake?

When Modi meets Trump: Will it be a hug or a handshake?

Rediff.com   22 Jun 2017

As Modi prepares for his first meeting with United States President Donald Trump, we can't help but wonder will the PM go in for a hug or will 'The Donald' opt for one his 'famous' handshakes?

Even the rains can't stop Modi from doing yoga

Even the rains can't stop Modi from doing yoga

Rediff.com   21 Jun 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is a keen practitioner of yoga and on Wednesday he took to the yoga mat to prove it.

Know everything about International Yoga Day? Take our quiz

Know everything about International Yoga Day? Take our quiz

Rediff.com   19 Jun 2017

As we prep for International Yoga Day, here's a quiz to test you on all things Yoga.

Would you try 'Goat Yoga'?

Would you try 'Goat Yoga'?

Rediff.com   16 Jun 2017

Goat Yoga is real and, believe it or not, is a big craze in the United States with classes selling out everywhere from California to New York.

India 137 on peace index, up 4 notches thanks to less crime

India 137 on peace index, up 4 notches thanks to less crime

Rediff.com   13 Jun 2017

The Global Peace Index 2017, by the Institute of Economics and Peace found that the global level of peace slightly improved, by 0.28 per cent in score. A total of 93 countries improved, while 68 countries deteriorated.

UK elections: What happens to Brexit now?

UK elections: What happens to Brexit now?

Rediff.com   9 Jun 2017

While Britain grapples with a hung parliament, EU has warned, 'We don't know when Brexit talks start. We know when they must end.'

In photos: UK's race to 10 Downing Street

In photos: UK's race to 10 Downing Street

Rediff.com   9 Jun 2017

Theresa May's ruling Conservatives have not won outright majority in the UK parliament. Snapshots from Britain's post-Brexit snap general elections.

10 things you should know about new cattle sale rules

10 things you should know about new cattle sale rules

Rediff.com   31 May 2017

Here are 10 things you should know about the new rules.

An army battles the Islamists...

An army battles the Islamists...

Rediff.com   31 May 2017

The Philippines army battles terrorists backed by Islamic State in the first major military encounter with Islamists in that part of the world.

The Modi-fication of India

The Modi-fication of India

Rediff.com   26 May 2017

Election after election, the Bharatiya Janata Party has romped home to victory with Narendra Modi as its star campaigner. In 2017, the BJP is in government in 15 states and according to a recent report, more than 60 per cent of the country's population now lives in states either ruled by the BJP alone or in partnership. Move the slider on the map below to see the change in how the states have been voting since May 2014.

Jaitley, Swaraj, Gadkari: Who gets the thumbs up and the thumbs down

Jaitley, Swaraj, Gadkari: Who gets the thumbs up and the thumbs down

Rediff.com   26 May 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been running a tight ship when it comes to governance. As the pradhan mantri completes three years at the helm, let's take a look at how his ministers have fared. Who are the doers and laggards amongst them?

Modi@3: Have achche din arrived?

Modi@3: Have achche din arrived?

Rediff.com   24 May 2017

Take our poll and let India know what you think of Mr Modi and his government.