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Sunita Williams' Happy Diwali From Space

Sunita Williams' Happy Diwali From Space

Rediff.com8 hours ago

In a video message shared from the International Space Station, the Indian-origin astronaut said that this year she had the unique opportunity to observe Diwali from 260 miles above Earth and reminisced about her father's efforts to keep their cultural roots alive by teaching her and her family about Diwali and other Indian festivals.

Diya Diwali For Vrindavan's Widows

Diya Diwali For Vrindavan's Widows

Rediff.com11 hours ago

Thousands of widows of Vrindavan and women abandoned by their families celebrated Diwali by lighting earthen lamps at the Keshi Ghat on the Yamuna river in Mathura.

Searching For Terrorists In Jammu

Searching For Terrorists In Jammu

Rediff.com1 days ago

On Tuesday, October 29, morning, the security forces gunned down two more terrorists holed up in the forest near a village in Akhnoor, taking the number of terrorists killed in the 27-hour gunfight near the Line of Control to three.

Putnya Takes On Kaka In Baramati

Putnya Takes On Kaka In Baramati

Rediff.com1 days ago

Five months after a couple of Pawars jousted in an electoral battle in Baramati, two other Pawars will take on each other at the hustings on November 20, 2024.

What Is Dharmendra Pradhan Praying For?

What Is Dharmendra Pradhan Praying For?

Rediff.com1 days ago

If MoSha -- who are well known for their last minute political legerdemain -- indeed decide that Pradhan is the right candidate to helm the BJP for the next three years, he will be the party's first president from East India.

Michelle Obama Cheers Kamala

Michelle Obama Cheers Kamala

Rediff.com2 days ago

With just a week to go for the US presidential election, the Obamas are leaving nothing to chance to ensure that Kamala Harris thumps Donald J Trump at the hustings.

Thousands At Terror Victims' Funerals

Thousands At Terror Victims' Funerals

Rediff.com4 days ago

Thousands attended the funerals of Indian Army porters Zahoor Ahmad Mir and Mushtaq Ahmad Chaudary who were murdered by terrorists who attacked an army vehicle in the Botapathri area of Gulmarg on Thursday, October 24, 2024.

A Mother Weeps For Her Murdered Child

A Mother Weeps For Her Murdered Child

Rediff.com5 days ago

Zahoor Ahmad Mir, an army porter, was murdered by terrorists.

Look Who Came To Support Kamala Harris

Look Who Came To Support Kamala Harris

Rediff.com5 days ago

Former US President Barack Obama attends a rally with Democratic presidential nominee US Vice President Kamala Harris in Atlanta, Georgia.

Dana Passes Without Loss Of Life

Dana Passes Without Loss Of Life

Rediff.com5 days ago

Heavy rains packed with gusty winds lashed Odisha and parts of southern West Bengal as the landfall process of the severe cyclonic storm Dana was complete on Friday morning with no loss of life.

The Taj Covered By Smog

The Taj Covered By Smog

Rediff.com5 days ago

Iconic landmarks shrouded in smog, casting a hazy veil over their majestic appearances.

Cyclone Dana: 1 Million Evacuated

Cyclone Dana: 1 Million Evacuated

Rediff.com6 days ago

Glimpses of the preparations in Odisha and West Bengal for Cyclone Dana which is expected to make landfall between October 24 and 25.

Vande Bharat Sleeper Rake Is Here!

Vande Bharat Sleeper Rake Is Here!

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Integral Coach Factory unveiled its first Vande Bharat train rake with all AC sleeper coaches for long distances involving night travel.

What's Stalin Doing At A Kalyanam?

What's Stalin Doing At A Kalyanam?

Rediff.com7 days ago

What some of our politicians were up to.

Modi Stands Out In A Room Of Suits

Modi Stands Out In A Room Of Suits

Rediff.com7 days ago

Prime Minister Narendra D Modi jettisoned his usual black bandh gala for an elegant deep blue woolen coat for the dinner Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted for leaders attending the BRICS Summit in Kazan on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, evening.

Slain By Terrorists, Dr Dar Is Laid To Rest

Slain By Terrorists, Dr Dar Is Laid To Rest

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Dr Dar and six labourers were killed when terrorists struck a tunnel construction site on the Srinagar-Leh national highway in Ganderbal on Sunday evening.

It's Early Diwali At Times Square

It's Early Diwali At Times Square

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Glimpses of Diwali celebrations at Times Square in Manhattan on Sunday, October 20, 2024.

How Kamala Celebrated Her 60th Birthday

How Kamala Celebrated Her 60th Birthday

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Kamala Devi Harris celebrated her 60th birthday on the campaign trail with just a couple of weeks left for America's presidential election.

Kazan, Where Modi Is Headed On Tue

Kazan, Where Modi Is Headed On Tue

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Kazan in Tatarstan, south west Russia, is where the annual BRICS summit will be held this week.

Is That Ice On The Yamuna?

Is That Ice On The Yamuna?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

No, that's toxic foam.

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