Limited but important gains from NRC

The publishing of the NRC will not rid India of illegal immigrants who are already here. But even if it manages to withhold their political and voting rights, it will be a significant achievement,......

'One-and-a-half million Indians served in World War I'

'Over one million people served in various battlefronts during World War I. And yet, even today, we know so very little about them.' 'It is absolutely essential to acknowledge this part of India's......

PM announces $180 million aid to Tanzania

Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, who is on a two day visit to Dar es Salam,Tanzaniasaid that both countries have similar concerns in the area of peace and security. "Terrorism and piracy are two......

A blow to Al Qaeda

On July 26, the Punjab police announced that following an exchange of fire lasting 14 hours atIslamnagar in Gujrat, a town about 175 km (110 miles) southeast of the capital Islamabad the previous......

Citigroup elated over WEF honour for Shamina Singh

The World Economic Forum last week named former Clinton Administration official, erstwhile Congressional staffer and longtime Democratic Party activist Shamina Singh, 41, as one of its Young Global......

'India to soon have 500 mn phones'

SAM PITRODA says,Good to be here at rediff.com to have a chat with friends. Welcome. Titli asked,Anyone of you getting any answer from Mr Sam Pitroda? I think Rediff is making us fool!! SAM......

Messi goal gives Argentina win over Brazil

IMAGE: Lionel Messi poses with the trophy along with his Argentina teammates as they celebrate beating Brazil in the Superclasico international friendly, at King Saud University Stadium, Riyadh,......