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2019 election and the brown man's burden

2019 election and the brown man's burden

Rediff.com28 May 2019

'The anti-India biases of the Western elite can be attributed to the unease these privileged nations feel at the rise of Asian nations like India and China.' 'But what ought to shock all right-thinking Indians is that many of our own countrymen/women have joined this chorus,' says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Conduct of Chinese journos not in sync with visa rules: MEA

Conduct of Chinese journos not in sync with visa rules: MEA

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

Asserting that the ministry has been in touch with the Chinese side on this matter, he said government expects no issues when their replacements come in due course.

'Had he been his old self, he'd have fought Covid'

'Had he been his old self, he'd have fought Covid'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

His family found an old man on a bed soaked through with urine at the J J Hospital. The man whose name drew thousands to public meetings was requesting anyone who cared to listen to change his bedsheets. But there was no one to do so.

Have you seen these super TV shows?

Have you seen these super TV shows?

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

From Atlanta to Killing Eve, the best on the small screen.

Why Kolkata celebrates Christmas with such fervour

Why Kolkata celebrates Christmas with such fervour

Rediff.com6 Jan 2018

'Anantkumar Hegde will be pleased that those thousands who formed a long line to enter the grounds of St Paul's Cathedral on Christmas Eve night were both aware of their 'parentage' -- to use his insulting term -- and would describe themselves as Hindu,' says Rahul Jacob.

'Rahul is the new rising sun': Reactions to poll results

'Rahul is the new rising sun': Reactions to poll results

Rediff.com11 Dec 2018

The latest trends show that the Congress is leading in the Bharatiya Janata Party-ruled states of Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh, while it is locked in a close fight in Madhya Pradesh. However, leaders from both, the Congress and the BJP, have kept their fingers firmly crossed till the final results were announced. Leaders voiced their opinion on the results as they continued to stream in.

10 days after Sri Lanka's Easter blasts, questions remain

10 days after Sri Lanka's Easter blasts, questions remain

Rediff.com1 May 2019

Even as the polity find ways and means to address the genuine concerns and fears of the society, the Sri Lankan State apparatus would have to unravel these mystery-questions with convincing answers, and a road-map to the future, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

India's share in global GDP rose to 3.3% in 2017: President Kovind

India's share in global GDP rose to 3.3% in 2017: President Kovind

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

The President noted that this is an opportune moment for the country to play a decisive role in the fourth industrial revolution.

Gen Bipin Rawat appointed India's first Chief of Defence Staff

Gen Bipin Rawat appointed India's first Chief of Defence Staff

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

Gen Rawat will be able to serve as CDS for a period of up to three years after the government amended the rules extending the age of retirement to 65 years.

Barca sign Griezmann for 120m euros in dramatic transfer

Barca sign Griezmann for 120m euros in dramatic transfer

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

France forward Griezmann, 28, rejected a move to Barcelona last year but announced in May he was leaving the Madrid side, where he has spent the last five seasons since signing from Real Sociedad in 2014.

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in!

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com24 Aug 2017

A collection of oddball, amazing moments from the world!

Submarine accident: Russia questions safety rule violations

Submarine accident: Russia questions safety rule violations

Rediff.com17 Aug 2013

Violation of safety regulations could be the most likely cause of the explosions on submarine Sindhurakshak because of which it sank, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin has said.

Orlando shooter identified as US citizen of Afghan descent

Orlando shooter identified as US citizen of Afghan descent

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

Mateen -- who died in a shootout with police after the hostage siege -- has no criminal history and authorities are investigating if he had ties to Islamic extremism.

Sitharaman reviews state of economy with regulators

Sitharaman reviews state of economy with regulators

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

The 21st meeting of FSDC comes against the backdrop of the economy hitting a six-year low growth rate of 5 per cent in the first quarter of 2019-20. Even some of the macroeconomic data for the second quarter does not portray an encouraging picture of the economy.

James Bond author 'saved MI6' in reality

James Bond author 'saved MI6' in reality

Rediff.com5 Oct 2008

Yes, long before he created Bond, author Ian Fleming rescued MI6 from an untimely death by inadvertently paving the way for the secret service to be infiltrated by members of the Russian KGB's Cambridge ring, its most destructive traitors, according to the newly released documents.

Hurricane Matthew: What we know so far

Hurricane Matthew: What we know so far

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

Hurricane Matthew, the fiercest Caribbean storm in nearly a decade, strengthened as it barreled toward the southeastern United States after killing at least 140 people, mostly in Haiti.

M&As may put stress on corporates' profile: S&P

M&As may put stress on corporates' profile: S&P

Rediff.com5 Mar 2007

Global rating agency Standard and Poor's said on Friday large scale acquisitions may put pressure on the financial profile of Indian corporates notwithstanding the positive impact of such transactions on businesses.

World Cup diary: Russia coach wins graffiti honour

World Cup diary: Russia coach wins graffiti honour

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

Stanislav Cherchesov is getting the big graffiti treatment in Russia after coaching the home team to the second round of the World Cup for the first time in 32 years.

Chidambaram mocks Modi govt's sudden love for Moody's

Chidambaram mocks Modi govt's sudden love for Moody's

Rediff.com18 Nov 2017

The senior Congress leader also said over 90 per cent of jobs are in the SME sector which requires an urgent push to boost the economy.

'Govt wants 1.38 bn Indians to be yes men of the ruling party'

'Govt wants 1.38 bn Indians to be yes men of the ruling party'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

'It is a sad day when social activists, environmental campaigners, anti-corruption workers are singled out as anti-nationals and then criminalised.'

Football: 'Aguero out for up to 10 days due to quarantine'

Football: 'Aguero out for up to 10 days due to quarantine'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

News that transpired on and off the football field.

Govt to promote India as investment destination for startups

Govt to promote India as investment destination for startups

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

The campaign will be launched in global as well as domestic markets across the media.

Modi @ SAP Arena: PM's Top 10 Quotes

Modi @ SAP Arena: PM's Top 10 Quotes

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday morning addressed over 18,000 Indian Americans at the SAP Centre in San Jose.

Highlights of the Energy Cooperation Act

Highlights of the Energy Cooperation Act

Rediff.com19 Dec 2006

The Act will allow the two countries to share civilian nuclear technology and bring India's civilian nuclear program under the safeguards of the International Atomic Energy Agency.

A STUNNING sporting weekend in PICS

A STUNNING sporting weekend in PICS

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

Some highlights from this action-packed weekend we give to in this beautiful package...

In California, Modi hails India, says it's our time to shine

In California, Modi hails India, says it's our time to shine

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that the 21st century is India's century and attributed the sudden change in India's fortune to the commitment, strength and pledge of the 125 crore people of the country.

India's N-chief to attend IAEA meet

India's N-chief to attend IAEA meet

Rediff.com16 Sep 2007

International experts reaching Vienna for the 51st general conference of the IAEA are understood to be keen to know about the opportunities likely to emerge if the Indo-US civil nuclear deal goes through.

As drug firms squirm, authorities look abroad for cure

As drug firms squirm, authorities look abroad for cure

Rediff.com23 Sep 2013

DCGI, health ministry initiate dialogues with foreign regulators, try to understand global best practices

Football Briefs: Klopp sick of Liverpool's defensive slips; Bologna snap Inter's win streak

Football Briefs: Klopp sick of Liverpool's defensive slips; Bologna snap Inter's win streak

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

7 Cong leaders who supported scrapping Article 370

7 Cong leaders who supported scrapping Article 370

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

A number of Congress leaders across the country have gone against the party's stand in Parliament on abrogation of the provisions of Article 370 of the Constitution in Jammu and Kashmir by supporting the Centre's move and a bill to bifurcate the state. The Congress has strongly opposed the move and the bill to bifurcate the state of Jammu and Kashmir into two Union territories.

Did blast funds come from UK?

Did blast funds come from UK?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2006

Indian officials accuse London of failing to act against UK-based businessmen who use fake charities to transfer up to eight million pounds a year to terrorist outfits operating in India.

Russia: Indian student stabbed

Russia: Indian student stabbed

Rediff.com20 Apr 2006

According to local agencies, the Indian student has been hospitalised and is reportedly out of danger.

Lanka lifts night curfew; attacks insult to humanity, says cardinal

Lanka lifts night curfew; attacks insult to humanity, says cardinal

Rediff.com28 Apr 2019

'What happened last Sunday is a great tragedy, an insult to humanity'

No place to call home: 653 lakh people displaced in 2015

No place to call home: 653 lakh people displaced in 2015

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

The total number of displaced people rose to 653 lakh by the end of 2015 from 595 lakh in 2014 -- a 58 lakh increase on the year before.

Free undertrials who have completed half of maximum sentence: SC

Free undertrials who have completed half of maximum sentence: SC

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

The Supreme Court on Friday directed judicial officers to release all such prisoners who have spent half of the maximum sentence for the offences they are charged with.

Football's back! All you need to know post COVID-19

Football's back! All you need to know post COVID-19

Rediff.com7 Jun 2020

All you must know about soccer's return to action after coronavirus

John Kerry arrives in India on three-day visit

John Kerry arrives in India on three-day visit

Rediff.com23 Jun 2013

Secretary of State John Kerry arrived in New Delhi onto participate in the fourth round of Indo-US strategic dialogue even as US announced to invest $100 million in India's burgeoning clean energy sector.

Amar Singh gets Z security; says Akhilesh forged signatures to prove support

Amar Singh gets Z security; says Akhilesh forged signatures to prove support

Rediff.com8 Jan 2017

He said the national executive meeting called earlier on January 1 was not legal.