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In graphics: How Uttarakhand votes

In graphics: How Uttarakhand votes

Rediff.com   14 Feb 2017

This time's Uttarakhand polls are a lot more than just the traditional Congress vs BJP battle. About a dozen rebel candidates, who could upset all calculations, are contesting as Independents. A look at the state's political dynamics before polling begins on February 15.

In graphics: The Punjab polls story

In graphics: The Punjab polls story

Rediff.com   3 Feb 2017

Before Punjab goes to the polls: The state's electoral landscape at a glance.

6 were hanged in 1950 for attempt to kill General Cariappa: Declassified CIA report

6 were hanged in 1950 for attempt to kill General Cariappa: Declassified CIA report

Rediff.com   27 Jan 2017

But could the information in these declassified reports just be tales of fantasy?

Look who showed up at Trump's inauguration

Look who showed up at Trump's inauguration

Rediff.com   20 Jan 2017

A gaggle of past presidents, prominent Senators, and other famous and eminent personalities gathered at Capitol Hill for the swearing-in ceremony of Donald J Trump as the 45th President of the United States.

PHOTOS: India celebrates its winter harvest festivals

PHOTOS: India celebrates its winter harvest festivals

Rediff.com   14 Jan 2017

Here are glimpses of some of the celebrations.

PHOTOS: There couldn't be a cuter family than this!

PHOTOS: There couldn't be a cuter family than this!

Rediff.com   13 Jan 2017

He was a great Commander-in-Chief, but he was also a great dad and a great husband and these photos will surely give you some #familygoals.

7 Obama speeches that made us go 'wow'

7 Obama speeches that made us go 'wow'

Rediff.com   11 Jan 2017

Few leaders have been more defined by their speeches as the current leader of the free world.

Trump's son-in-law we know, meet some other powerful s-i-l

Trump's son-in-law we know, meet some other powerful s-i-l

Rediff.com   10 Jan 2017

Sons-in-law are 'in' these days in the circles of power.

PHOTOS: The very best of Obama in 2016

PHOTOS: The very best of Obama in 2016

Rediff.com   3 Jan 2017

As United States President Barack Obama's second term draws to a close, Chief White House Photographer Pete Souza shared his favourite images captured over the course of the last year.

New year celebrations ring in 2017 around the world

New year celebrations ring in 2017 around the world

Rediff.com   1 Jan 2017

As 2016 came to an end, countries across the globe rung in the new year. Hello, 2017 -- here we come!

VOTE: Who's your favourite mantri?

VOTE: Who's your favourite mantri?

Rediff.com   30 Dec 2016

Rediff.com gives an opportunity to select the best performer from the current government whom you think has fared better in 2016.

What will Modi tell us on 31/12?

What will Modi tell us on 31/12?

Rediff.com   30 Dec 2016

It's been 51 days since Prime Minister Narendra Modi took his 'mitron' by surprise when he announced that Rs 1,000 and Rs 500 would no longer be legal tender. What will the PM tell us on 31/12?

When our newsmakers became movie stars

When our newsmakers became movie stars

Rediff.com   27 Dec 2016

As the year winds down and we start to look forward to the coming year, there are some personalities and events that shaped 2016 -- some struck the right chord whilst others triggered debates, controversies and set rumour mills churning. This year, we, at Rediff.com, have imagined our this year's newsmakers as movie stars and here's them as the stars of some of Hollywood and Bollywood's finest (in some cases, not really).

History in ruins: Aleppo then and now

History in ruins: Aleppo then and now

Rediff.com   15 Dec 2016

Heartbreaking before-and-after photos reveal how the Syrian civil war destroyed one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities.

India outguns Russia to become 4th largest defence spender

India outguns Russia to become 4th largest defence spender

Rediff.com   14 Dec 2016

The report also revealed that the United States was still king with its expenditure representing about 40 per cent of the total Global Defence budget. India overtook Saudi Arabia and Russia to become one of the top five defence spenders globally.

In Pictures: The last stand of Aleppo

In Pictures: The last stand of Aleppo

Rediff.com   13 Dec 2016

With a massive final push, which began mid-November, Syrian forces loyal to Bashar al-Assad took over the last remaining rebel strongholds in the historic city of Aleppo on the night of December 12. They only won a ruined city and ruined lives.

Cyclone Vardah makes landfall

Cyclone Vardah makes landfall

Rediff.com   12 Dec 2016

Here are the latest updates.

Sonia, 70. Down memory lane

Sonia, 70. Down memory lane

Rediff.com   9 Dec 2016

As Congress President Sonia Gandhi turns 70, here's recalling her extraordinary life in pictures.

Security forces on alert as Jayalalithaa suffers cardiac arrest

Security forces on alert as Jayalalithaa suffers cardiac arrest

Rediff.com   5 Dec 2016

The Tamil chief minister suffered a heart attack on Sunday evening.

PHOTOS: Christmas at the White House

PHOTOS: Christmas at the White House

Rediff.com   3 Dec 2016

Christmas is around the corner and the White House is all ready to bring in the festival with lights and decorations. This year's holiday decorations at the White House, the Obamas' last, have the theme 'The Gift of the Holidays.'