Harinder Mishra, Dnyanesh Chavan

Stories by Harinder Mishra, Dnyanesh Chavan

Netanyahu's son apologises after tweet offends Indians

Netanyahu's son apologises after tweet offends Indians

Rediff.com   28 Jul 2020

On Sunday, the 29-year-old Yair, who is very active on social media and often defends his father's policies, posted a picture of the Hindu goddess Durga, with the face of Liat Ben Ari, the prosecutor in his father's corruption cases, superimposed over the goddess' face. Her many arms were also raised giving the middle finger.

Israel develops key Covid antibody that 'attacks and neutralises' virus

Israel develops key Covid antibody that 'attacks and neutralises' virus

Rediff.com   5 May 2020

The statement said that the antibody's development had been completed and that the institute was in the process of patenting the find 'and in the next stage, researchers will approach international companies to produce the antibody on a commercial scale'.

Netanyahu quarantined after aide tested positive for COVID-19

Netanyahu quarantined after aide tested positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com   30 Mar 2020

Paluch, Netanyahu's adviser on ultra-Orthodox affairs, tested positive hours after her husband was hospitalised with COVID-19.

Greet with Namaste: Israeli PM amid coronavirus outbreak

Greet with Namaste: Israeli PM amid coronavirus outbreak

Rediff.com   5 Mar 2020

At a press conference following a review meeting to fight the spread of coronavirus, Netanyahu said that several measures will be announced to prevent the spread of coronavirus but some simple measures like avoiding the normal handshake while greeting people may possibly be replaced with other forms of greetings like the 'Namaste'.

Busy Mumbaikars take break, join in anti-CAA protest

Busy Mumbaikars take break, join in anti-CAA protest

Rediff.com   19 Dec 2019

Denizens of the fast-paced financial capital, who value their time over everything else, came out to protest against the controversial legislation.

US no longer believes Israeli settlements are illegal

US no longer believes Israeli settlements are illegal

Rediff.com   19 Nov 2019

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the United States recognises -- as have Israeli courts -- the legal conclusions relating to individual settlements must depend on an assessment of specific facts and circumstances on the ground.

Indian couple with minor children arrested in Israel

Indian couple with minor children arrested in Israel

Rediff.com   7 Nov 2019

Sources at the Indian mission said that the family was taken to the hospital for medical check up and then presented in a court for hearing.

Gandhi's 80-yr-old letter to Jews unveiled in Israel

Gandhi's 80-yr-old letter to Jews unveiled in Israel

Rediff.com   27 Sep 2019

Written on the occasion of Rosh Hashana (Jewish new year) on September 1, 1939, the letter also marked the beginning of the World War II when Germany invaded Poland, setting the stage for the despicable atrocities of the Holocaust.

Israel polls: Netanyahu trails as 90% votes counted

Israel polls: Netanyahu trails as 90% votes counted

Rediff.com   18 Sep 2019

The Central Election Committee (CEC) said that Blue and White party seemed to be taking a lead over Likud after 91 per cent votes were counted.

Tale of two sets of passengers on a rainy night

Tale of two sets of passengers on a rainy night

Rediff.com   2 Jul 2019

'There were no airhostesses and stewards to bring us food, water and the news of when the journey would resume.'

Netanyahu thanks Modi for India's vote against Palestinian group

Netanyahu thanks Modi for India's vote against Palestinian group

Rediff.com   13 Jun 2019

It is the first time that India has voted on a resolution at the UN that is being perceived as pro-Israel.

How the ATS pulled youth out of ISIS's influence

How the ATS pulled youth out of ISIS's influence

Rediff.com   11 Feb 2019

There are many such young men in Maharashtra, mainly in the industrially backward Marathwada region, who had once fallen victim to ISIS's propaganda but are now leading a normal life with the help of the employment training programme.

Israeli PM Netanyahu to visit India on February 11

Israeli PM Netanyahu to visit India on February 11

Rediff.com   30 Jan 2019

Netanyahu visited India in January 2018 while Prime Minister Modi travelled to Tel Aviv in 2017, becoming the first Indian prime minister to tour the Jewish state.

Pak must ensure 26/11 perpetrators brought to justice: Israel

Pak must ensure 26/11 perpetrators brought to justice: Israel

Rediff.com   27 Nov 2018

The Israeli diplomat also underlined that the objective of the attack was to cripple the Indian society, economy and culture, as well as the growing bilateral relationship between India and Israel.

'Time heals, but for us the pain has only intensified'

'Time heals, but for us the pain has only intensified'

Rediff.com   26 Nov 2018

Grandparents of Moshe Holtzberg, who survived the 26/11 carnage at the age of two, talk of how questions by the now 12-year-old boy only add to their grief.

Remembering 26/11: 'Kasab was grinning while firing at commuters'

Remembering 26/11: 'Kasab was grinning while firing at commuters'

Rediff.com   25 Nov 2018

"I remember the evil grin on Kasab's face. Armed with an assault rifle, he was walking towards the suburban platform," he said.

US opens new embassy in Jerusalem amid 41 deaths in Gaza

US opens new embassy in Jerusalem amid 41 deaths in Gaza

Rediff.com   14 May 2018

Palestinians, who protested massively along the Gaza border clashed with Israeli forces.

Netanyahu faces corruption charges, refuses to quit

Netanyahu faces corruption charges, refuses to quit

Rediff.com   14 Feb 2018

After a 14-month-long investigation, police announced that it found enough evidence to recommend the state's prosecution to indict 68-year-old Netanyahu.

India hopes to see a sovereign and independent Palestine state soon: PM

India hopes to see a sovereign and independent Palestine state soon: PM

Rediff.com   10 Feb 2018

Abbas seeks India's role in peace process as PM Modi visits Palestine.

Modi visit: Palestinian Prez to discuss India's role in peace process

Modi visit: Palestinian Prez to discuss India's role in peace process

Rediff.com   9 Feb 2018

He said India can have a possible role in creating a multilateral forum of negotiations between the Palestinians and Israelis.