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'Once you see the barbarity...': Israel envoy shreds UNSC

'Once you see the barbarity...': Israel envoy shreds UNSC

Rediff.com11 Nov 2023

Israel's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Gilad Erdan, lambasted the United Nations Security Council for failing to condemn the October 7 Hamas terror attacks and the slaughter of unarmed civilians.

'What is happening is not vikas but vinash'

'What is happening is not vikas but vinash'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

'These kinds of tunnels are not meant for the Himalayas.' 'Development should be good for all people and not where you make a tunnel and 40 people get trapped.'

What's Dalai Lama Telling Williamson?

What's Dalai Lama Telling Williamson?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

The Kiwi players and their families got a rare audsience with His Holiness The Dalai Lama in Dharamsala.

The Holy Waterfalls and the Great Guru

The Holy Waterfalls and the Great Guru

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

It is on the exact spot where the Guru is said to have created 108 waterfalls, that the Yangtse clash took place between the Indian Army and the Chinese PLA on the night of December 9, 2022. As it had done in Ladakh in May 2020, the PLA tried to change the unmarked LAC in the Yangtse sector in Arunachal Pradesh. It was the most serious border incident since the Galwan Valley clash in June 2020, notes Claude Arpi.

The People Have Spoken!

The People Have Spoken!

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

Religion matters. Aspirational India is still poor. India admires strong leaders. India values decency. Shreekant Sambrani highlights the reasons why the BJP pulled off improbable victories in the Hindi heartland.

6 Places To Visit For A Memorable Diwali

6 Places To Visit For A Memorable Diwali

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

You can have a traditional Diwali celebration with your family at these special spots.

Shivaji's Historic Escape From Agra

Shivaji's Historic Escape From Agra

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

In 1666, Shivaji Maharaj and his son Sambhaji escaped from the Agra Fort, one of the most miraculous escapes in India's history.

27 pilgrims from Meghalaya stuck in Jerusalem: CM

27 pilgrims from Meghalaya stuck in Jerusalem: CM

Rediff.com7 Oct 2023

Jesuralem is one of the international destinations for Christians in Meghalaya for its religious importance.

The Blue Revolution: Indian Cricket's Success Story

The Blue Revolution: Indian Cricket's Success Story

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

It is a tribute to a system so robustly meritocratic that this team represents India's diversity better than any other institution: The Union Cabinet, our chief ministers, the civil services, the leadership of our armed forces and security agencies, the judiciary and more than all of these, our typical newsroom. That is the biggest message from this breathless rise of Indian cricket, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

We need support of India in fight against Hamas, says Israeli envoy

We need support of India in fight against Hamas, says Israeli envoy

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

Seeking the support of India in its action against Palestinian armed group Hamas, the consul general of Israel to South India Tammy Ben-Haim on Tuesday said the Jewish State needs the support of like-minded countries and people around the world to understand that they need to fight against terrorism together.

Shinde steps aside, Uddhav to hold Dussehra rally at Shivaji Park

Shinde steps aside, Uddhav to hold Dussehra rally at Shivaji Park

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

The Shiv Sena led by Maharashtra Chief Minister Ekanth Shinde has decided to withdraw its application submitted to the Mumbai civic body seeking permission to hold a rally on Dussehra at the iconic Shivaji Park ground in Mumbai, a party MLA said on Tuesday afternoon.

Artist Chintan Upadhayay convicted for killing wife, her lawyer

Artist Chintan Upadhayay convicted for killing wife, her lawyer

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

A sessions court in Mumbai on Thursday convicted artist Chintan Upadhyay for abetting and conspiring to kill his wife wife Hema Upadhyay and her lawyer Haresh Bhambhani.

From Lambretta to Aamby Valley Project: Rise and fall of Subrata Roy

From Lambretta to Aamby Valley Project: Rise and fall of Subrata Roy

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

The story of Sahara India Pariwar founder Subrata Roy, who died in Mumbai on November 14 aged 75, is the stuff of movies - of a spectacular rise and an equally spectacular fall. Born in Araria, Bihar, Roy was 30 when he set up Sahara in 1978. He started with a capital of about Rs 2,000, a peon, a clerk and his father's Lambretta scooter in Gorakhpur, eastern Uttar Pradesh, writes Tamal Bandyopadhyay in his 2014 book, Sahara: The Untold Story. Sahara was not his first venture.

PIX: India celebrates Festival of Lights

PIX: India celebrates Festival of Lights

Rediff.com12 Nov 2023

Despite the national capital recording its best air quality on Diwali day in eight years, pollution levels may rise due to low night temperatures and sporadic burning of firecrackers though there is a ban on their manufacture, storage, sale and use within the city.

Who's Raina Taking A Ride With?

Who's Raina Taking A Ride With?

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

Marc Marquez and Suresh Raina rode around the Buddha International Circuit in a Royal Enfield Classic with a sidecar.

'May Lord Ganesha fill your life with success, wisdom'

'May Lord Ganesha fill your life with success, wisdom'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

On the holy and auspicious occassion of Ganesh Chathurthi several sports stars took to social media to wish their fans and followers.

Holy Smoke! Khushi, Nora Sizzle In Black

Holy Smoke! Khushi, Nora Sizzle In Black

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

8 ways to rock black like B-Town.

America's largest Hindu temple inaugurated in New Jersey

America's largest Hindu temple inaugurated in New Jersey

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

The grand dedication ceremony of Akshardham in Robbinsville, New Jersey was conducted on Sunday in the presence of Mahant Swami Maharaj following a nine-day celebration that commenced on September 30.

'From my house, I can see the bombs'

'From my house, I can see the bombs'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

'The war has been on for four weeks; the bombings are still on. I can hear it in my house.'

Indian priest who held service for Biden says he's 'very humble'

Indian priest who held service for Biden says he's 'very humble'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

Father Dias met Biden during a 30-minute holy communion service for the US president at a hotel where he was staying in New Delhi on Saturday, ahead of the G20 summit.

G20 joint declaration deplores all acts of religious hatred

G20 joint declaration deplores all acts of religious hatred

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

The leaders of the grouping who met under India's presidency in New Delhi adopted the Delhi Declaration in which they emphasised the freedom of religion or belief, freedom of expression and the right to peaceful assembly.

Ram temple's consecration ceremony likely on Jan 22, says official

Ram temple's consecration ceremony likely on Jan 22, says official

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

He also said Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to take part in an event related to the pran pratishtha on any day during January 20-24.

There is only one victim in this case, and it is Israel

There is only one victim in this case, and it is Israel

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

There is only one perpetrator, Hamas. It is a terrorist organisation. It is obscene to argue that until the Palestinian question is solved, anybody has the right to use terrorism as an instrument of policy, argues Shekhar Gupta.

Meat-eating led to cloudbursts, landslides in Himachal: IIT-Mandi director

Meat-eating led to cloudbursts, landslides in Himachal: IIT-Mandi director

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

There was no response from Behera on the controversy. His comments attracted criticism from netizens.

'Katrina loves parathas, I like pancakes'

'Katrina loves parathas, I like pancakes'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

'We share everything with each other.'

SC junks plea for Mathura Shahi Idgah premises survey

SC junks plea for Mathura Shahi Idgah premises survey

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

The apex court rejected an appeal challenging a July 10 decision of the Allahabad high court which had also dismissed the plea finding no error or illegality in the order of a Mathura civil judge who had decided to first hear the issue of maintainability of the suit as raised by management committee of the mosque.

China Will Never Get Ladakh!

China Will Never Get Ladakh!

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

'It is flabbergasting to think that this heavenly region has, for decades, been coveted by India's aggressive neighbours,' says Claude Arpi after a recent visit to Ladakh. 'Wanting to use the newly created infrastructure to defend the borders after the clash of 2020 with China and the resulting standoffs, the home ministry is keen to boost border tourism to show that these areas are controlled by India.'

'Proud Hindu' Rishi Sunak offers prayers at Akshardham temple

'Proud Hindu' Rishi Sunak offers prayers at Akshardham temple

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

Sunak is in India along with his wife Akshata Murthy to attend the two-day G20 Summit.

Heavy security in Nuh amid call for 'Shobha yatra'

Heavy security in Nuh amid call for 'Shobha yatra'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

As a precautionary measure, the Nuh district administration has already ordered the closure of educational institutions and banks on Monday, suspended mobile Internet and bulk SMS services, and imposed prohibitory orders in the communally-sensitive district.

Protests in Punjab as man attacks priests, desecrates holy book in gurdwara

Protests in Punjab as man attacks priests, desecrates holy book in gurdwara

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

The Punjab police arrested Jasvir Singh after the incident and booked him for hurting religious sentiments and attempt to murder.

Equestrian gold comes after sacrifices and an arduous journey

Equestrian gold comes after sacrifices and an arduous journey

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

'It was not easy. I did not have the normal life of a teenager because I have been busy training with my horses. But it is all worth now. During Diwali and Holi, I was alone. The motivation was the goal of winning medals for India. So, we endured all this A big shout out to our horses also. We are nothing without them.'

Row erupts as UP teacher asks students to slap boy from minority community

Row erupts as UP teacher asks students to slap boy from minority community

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

The teacher, identified as Trapti Tyagi, can be seen asking the students of class 2 of a private school in Khubbapur village under Mansurpur police station area in Muzaffarnagar to hit the hapless child.

Memories Of Durga Puja And Bhog

Memories Of Durga Puja And Bhog

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

Mahalaya, though essentially about the goddess, wasn't religious for us. And it isn't for most Bengalis. Mahalaya is an emotion. It's gooseflesh for a memory. A welling up of happy tears. A celebration of what is to come.

Ask Sikhs In Punjab If They Want Khalistan...

Ask Sikhs In Punjab If They Want Khalistan...

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

Almost all will say no. Then ask them why they don't push back at those who rise the slogan of Khalistan. Somebody would confront you with a counter-question: If people can talk of a Hindu Rashtra, why get so upset if others talk of a Sikh Nation, points out Shekhar Gupta.

Krishna temple trust moves SC for survey of Mathura Shahi Idgah premises

Krishna temple trust moves SC for survey of Mathura Shahi Idgah premises

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

The objections against the suit were raised by the management committee of the mosque and the Uttar Pradesh Sunni Central Waqf Board.

Sec 144 clamped in Nuh after 'shobha yatra' call, no entry for outsiders

Sec 144 clamped in Nuh after 'shobha yatra' call, no entry for outsiders

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

Officials said security personnel, including those from paramilitary forces, have been deployed to keep a strict vigil. Security at inter-state and inter-district borders has also been tightened, they said.

UP teacher who asked students to slap Muslim classmate booked

UP teacher who asked students to slap Muslim classmate booked

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

In her defence, the teacher, Tripti Tyagi, has said that the video has been tampered with in order to stoke tensions.

Blasts hit two mosques in Pakistan, 58 killed

Blasts hit two mosques in Pakistan, 58 killed

Rediff.com30 Sep 2023

A powerful suicide blast ripped through a mosque in Pakistan's restive Balochistan province on Friday, killing at least 52 people and injuring over 50 others gathered to celebrate Prophet Muhammad's birthday, authorities said.

Kaushik was doing fine at Holi party, farmhouse owner tells police

Kaushik was doing fine at Holi party, farmhouse owner tells police

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

He felt dizzy late on Wednesday night and was taken to the Fortis Hospital in Gurugram, where he was declared "brought dead on arrival," they said.

Have You Played Ladoo Holi?

Have You Played Ladoo Holi?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

Devotees dance and throw ladoos at each other. The ladoos are later consumed as prasad.