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NaMo's hugs of the year!

NaMo's hugs of the year!

Rediff.com   24 May 2016

There are two things that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is really fond of: Selfies and hugs. From bestie 'Barack' to Ashraf G, Modi has embraced them all. Here's the best of NaMo The Hugger!

End of an era: Navy bids farewell to the Sea Harrier

End of an era: Navy bids farewell to the Sea Harrier

Rediff.com   11 May 2016

After three decades of glorious service, the Sea Harrier jets of the Indian Air Force will fly into the sunset on Wednesday.

Meet Vice Admiral Lanba, India's next naval chief

Meet Vice Admiral Lanba, India's next naval chief

Rediff.com   5 May 2016

Here are few things you should know about Vice Admiral Sunil Lanba, India's next naval chief.

Queen@90: 15 facts about her that might surprise you

Queen@90: 15 facts about her that might surprise you

Rediff.com   21 Apr 2016

The Queen, 89, will take over the title from her great-great-grandmother Queen Victoria who, according to Buckingham Palace, reigned for exactly 23,226 days, 16 hours and 23 minutes. To celebrate her 63-year-long reign, here are some interesting facts about her.

VOTE: Should India let Kohinoor remain with the British?

VOTE: Should India let Kohinoor remain with the British?

Rediff.com   19 Apr 2016

The return of the Kohinoor diamond to India has been a long-standing demand, with many claiming that the diamond was taken away forcibly by the British.

Want to be happy? India is not the place for you

Want to be happy? India is not the place for you

Rediff.com   23 Mar 2016

Click on the flag to see what makes that country so happy.

Modi to join Gandhi, Obamas at Madame Tussauds

Modi to join Gandhi, Obamas at Madame Tussauds

Rediff.com   17 Mar 2016

Rediff.com takes a look at the other famous housemates at the museum.

VOTE: Should chanting of 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' be taught?

VOTE: Should chanting of 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' be taught?

Rediff.com   15 Mar 2016

Will teaching such slogans imbibe patriotism or create resentment?

IAF set to show its 'Iron Fist' in Thar desert

IAF set to show its 'Iron Fist' in Thar desert

Rediff.com   15 Mar 2016

The massive exercise code-named Iron First 2016 would involve the participation of 181 aircraft departing from multiple bases, and demonstrate a synchronized aerial ballet that would showcase its deadly combat capability over the entire spectrum of aerial operations.

Maharashtra was adamant on Girgaum Chowpatty for event

Maharashtra was adamant on Girgaum Chowpatty for event

Rediff.com   14 Feb 2016

When the high court turned down the state government's plea, Maharashtra approached the Supreme Court.

4 reasons why this R-Day parade will be different

4 reasons why this R-Day parade will be different

Rediff.com   23 Jan 2016

This year's Republic Day parade will witness a few changes.

Still love Sunny Deol? Tell us!

Still love Sunny Deol? Tell us!

Rediff.com   20 Jan 2016

Which 1980s hero is still rocking it? VOTE!

Tamil Nadu's controversial Jallikattu is back after Centre lifts ban

Tamil Nadu's controversial Jallikattu is back after Centre lifts ban

Rediff.com   8 Jan 2016

Making the announcement, Union Minister Pon Radhakrishnan tweeted: 'The Union government has made arrangements to allow Jallikattu in TN.'

How British lapses led to Jihadi John II's exit

How British lapses led to Jihadi John II's exit

Rediff.com   6 Jan 2016

British home secretary Theresa May told members of parliament that the government had no record on how many terror suspects may have jumped bail, and Scotland Yard said it was unable to say whether Siddhartha Dhar was added to any border watchlist before he left the country.

There's a new Jihadi John, and it's British-Indian Siddhartha Dhar

There's a new Jihadi John, and it's British-Indian Siddhartha Dhar

Rediff.com   5 Jan 2016

Says Dhar's sister Konika: 'If it is him, bloody hell am I shocked? I am going to kill him myself. He is going to come back and I'm going to kill him if he has done this.'

Things to look forward to in 2016

Things to look forward to in 2016

Rediff.com   28 Dec 2015

With all its ups and downs, 2015 is now concluding. And the New Year will bring new expectations to all of us. So tell us your expectations from 2016:

India's secret project in Karnataka to build H-bomb: Report

India's secret project in Karnataka to build H-bomb: Report

Rediff.com   17 Dec 2015

India has built two top-secret facilities in Karnataka to enrich uranium in pursuit of its hydrogen bomb dream.

Peter Mukerjea arrested, taken to court: Latest in Sheena murder case

Peter Mukerjea arrested, taken to court: Latest in Sheena murder case

Rediff.com   20 Nov 2015

On Thursday, media magnate Peter Mukerjea was arrested in the Sheena Bora murder case. Here are the top developments in the story.

Paris attacks at a glance: Mastermind seen in metro CCTV on night of attack

Paris attacks at a glance: Mastermind seen in metro CCTV on night of attack

Rediff.com   20 Nov 2015

While the Paris attack mastermind was killed in a deadly seven hour-long raid on Wednesday, one of the suspects is still at large.

LOL! 5 wacky ways NaMo can make UK yatra memorable

LOL! 5 wacky ways NaMo can make UK yatra memorable

Rediff.com   6 Nov 2015

A few things NaMo could do to make his England yatra unforgettable.