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PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in
Rediff.com20 Aug 2020These 8 images that prove that we truely live in a wonderfully weird world even during COVID-19.
FULL TEXT: PM's address to nation on I-Day
Rediff.com15 Aug 2020Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday addressed the nation on the 74th Independence Day. From India's fight against COVID-19 to India becoming 'aatma nirbhar' to the faceoff with China in Ladakh, Modi spoke on several issues during the address from Red Fort. Here's the full text of the PM's address.
74th I-Day: How Indians celebrated
Rediff.com15 Aug 2020A look at the celebration of the 74th Independence Day.
20 big quotes from PM Modi's I-Day speech
Rediff.com15 Aug 2020Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered the customary Independence Day address to the nation after unfurling the Tricolour at the Red Fort. India is marking its 74th Independence Day under the shadow of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Watch Live! PM Modi addresses nation from Red Fort
Rediff.com15 Aug 2020This is Modi's seventh straight Independence Day speech from the historic Red Fort.
PHOTOS: India gears up for I-Day
Rediff.com14 Aug 2020As the preparations are in full swing, here's what to expect at this year's Independence Day in different parts of the country.
With crackers and sweets, India celebrates Ayodhya bhoomi pujan
Rediff.com6 Aug 2020The excitement on the foundation laying ceremony of Ram Temple reverberated across the country as Ram bhakts gathered to to celebrate the groundbreaking occasion. People across the country were seen chanting 'Jai Shri Ram' and waving saffron flags. Fireworks were also burst and sweets were distributed to mark the day.
PHOTOS: Maha malls prep to reopen from August 5
Rediff.com31 Jul 2020As part of the Mission Begin Again initiative in Maharashtra, malls and market complexes without theatres, food courts and restaurants will be operational between 9 am and 7 pm from August 5.
PHOTOS: Inside a quarantine centre in Delhi
Rediff.com22 Jul 2020Senior officials in the government have been pointing out that while cases are reducing, people should not get complacent.
PHOTOS: Wildlife at Kaziranga struggles to stay afloat
Rediff.com21 Jul 2020The recent monsoon rains have left almost 85 per cent of the park under water.
Watch Live! PM Modi's address to the nation
Rediff.com30 Jun 2020This would be the prime minister's sixth address to the nation since the outbreak of the pandemic.
From castle ruins to cable cars, these pictures will get you high!
Rediff.com16 Jun 2020Coronavirus and the lockdown bringing you down? We assure you the next 20 images will take you to heights you have never experienced before. These are the entries to a contest called #Aerial2020 run by photo app Agora. It asked photographers around the globe to send in their best bird's-eye shots. In total, 9,018 photos were submitted, with the competition judges whittling them down to 50 finalists. Scroll down to feast your eyes on the amazing shots and the winning image is the first one.
REWIND: The week gone by
Rediff.com15 Jun 2020Anti-racism protests across the United States, the funeral procession of George Floyd in Houston, a defaced statue of King Leopold II in Brussels, unlocking of restrictions in Mumbai and much more. Scroll for the top moments from the week gone by.
TN changes 370 place names as per Tamil pronunciation
Rediff.com11 Jun 2020The Tamil Nadu government has changed the names of 370 areas in consonance with their Tamil pronunciation. While in all 1018 names changes were recommended by a committee of district collectors, the consultation group accepted changes to 370 place names.
PHOTOS: Trail of destruction left behind by Cyclone Nisarga
Rediff.com4 Jun 2020Cyclone 'Nisarga' has made landfall near Alibaug on Maharashtra coast with the wind speed of more than 110 km per hour and heavy rainfall, leading to falling of many trees and electricity poles, a Raigad district official said.
Pix: Maharashtra braces for cyclone Nisarga
Rediff.com3 Jun 2020Here are some photographs of how the state is gearing up for cyclone Nisarga.
Inside a Delhi hospital treating COVID-19 patients
Rediff.com2 Jun 2020Delhi has been seeing a steady rise in coronavirus cases with official figures being pegged at over 19,000 on Monday. Delhi remains the third worst-affected state by the coronavirus pandemic -- only Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu have more confirmed COVID-19 cases. Amid this situation, here are scenes from Max Smart Super Speciality Hospital in New Delhi, where some 200 patients are being treated.
Maha's new lockdown: Can I go out for a run?
Rediff.com1 Jun 2020Will you be allowed to step out? Will you be able to go to work? Can you go out for a job? These questions will be answered by this simple table below.
UNLOCK 1: What will open and what won't
Rediff.com31 May 2020The Centre has permitted a bunch of activities from June 1 -- a day after lockdown 4.0 comes to an end. However, the lockdown will be continued till June 30 in the containment zones. Activities outside the containment zones will resume in a staggered manner, as decided by the state governments. Confused as to what will be open and what won't? Here's a simple explainer to all your doubts about 'UNLOCK I'.
FAQ: Everything you need to know about locust attacks
Rediff.com28 May 2020Locust swarms can vary from less than one square kilometre to several hundred square kilometres. There can be at least 40 million and sometimes as many as 80 million locust adults in each square kilometre of swarm. Here's everything you need to know about the latest threat to India from the skies.