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Foreign firms to be invited to StartUp India anniversary

Foreign firms to be invited to StartUp India anniversary

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

The event will aim at drawing foreign investment in startups and push local partnerships.

Coming in October: Freida Pinto in Mowgli

Coming in October: Freida Pinto in Mowgli

Rediff.com23 May 2018

Mowgli is a darker take on Rudyard's famous story.

Meet 2017's Highest Paid Actress

Meet 2017's Highest Paid Actress

Rediff.com17 Aug 2017

These gals are laughing all the way the the bank!

Odd PHOTOS from a mad, mad world

Odd PHOTOS from a mad, mad world

Rediff.com26 Aug 2015

These images from across the globe tell that it is a crazy world out there!

Not making it 'prestige' issue: Govt on Land Ordinance

Not making it 'prestige' issue: Govt on Land Ordinance

Rediff.com28 Mar 2015

Not making it 'prestige' issue: Govt on Land Ordinance.

Hungarian teen smashes Phelps record, Peaty does double

Hungarian teen smashes Phelps record, Peaty does double

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

At 19, Milak is the youngest winner of the 200 butterfly since Phelps triumphed as an 18-year-old in 2003, the second of the American great's five world titles in the event.

'Had Modi been sacked in 2002, he would not have become PM'

'Had Modi been sacked in 2002, he would not have become PM'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

'Certainly if Advani had agreed to Vajpayee in sacking Modi, then we would never have been talking of Modi today.'

She made India fall in love with bread

She made India fall in love with bread

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

Chef Aditi Handa, who is deeply invested in baking, makes the most delicious sourdough.

Cong-led UPA will be voted out if Jan Lokpal Bill not passed: Bedi

Cong-led UPA will be voted out if Jan Lokpal Bill not passed: Bedi

Rediff.com11 Dec 2013

People must vote against the ruling alliance at Centre led by Congress if it failed to pass the Jan Lokpal bill in the ongoing winter session of Parliament, social activist and former IPS officer Kiran Bedi said at Ralegan Siddhi village where Anna Hazare is observing fast for passage of the bill.

Maha, Guj hunker down as Cyclone Nisarga to make landfall today

Maha, Guj hunker down as Cyclone Nisarga to make landfall today

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

The two western states, already battling a raging pandemic, which has put their health infrastructure under severe strain, opened new fronts to tackle the fallout of the storm which is expected to make a landfall close to Mumbai on Wednesday. They are likely to be impacted most by the cyclone.

The Hungarian who is Bihar's unwanted guest

The Hungarian who is Bihar's unwanted guest

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

When Viktor Zicho left Hungary 11 months ago to cycle to Darjeeling in India, he did not dream that he would be quarantined for two months in Bihar.

Review: Filmistaan is absolutely flawless

Review: Filmistaan is absolutely flawless

Rediff.com6 Jun 2014

Filmistaan has a strong plot and well-developed characters, says Paloma Sharma.

Egyptian booed for not shaking hands with Israeli at Rio Games

Egyptian booed for not shaking hands with Israeli at Rio Games

Rediff.com13 Aug 2016

Egypt's Islam El Shehaby refused to shake hands with Israel's Or Sasson after their judo match at the Rio Olympics on Friday, drawing boos from the crowd and stirring a debate about intolerance at the Games. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) opened a disciplinary commission after El Shehaby, who lost the first round elimination bout, backed away when Sasson bowed and approached him to shake hands. El Shehaby, 32, had been reportedly pressured by fans in social media not to show up for the match with his Israeli opponent because it would shame Islam.

Modi serving 'dhokla' to Xi when incursions continue: Congress

Modi serving 'dhokla' to Xi when incursions continue: Congress

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is serving 'dhokla' to Chinese President Xi Jinping when incursions from that country continue, Congress leaders said on Thursday taking a dig at the Bharatiya Janata Party and Modi.

Sneak peek: Washington's new Museum of the Bible

Sneak peek: Washington's new Museum of the Bible

Rediff.com17 Nov 2017

On Friday, November 17, Washington, DC will see a new museum open its bronze doors and invite the world to hold dialogue on one of the most read books in the world -- the Bible. Welcome to the massive Museum of the Bible where ancient scripts and rocker Elvis Presley's Bible will be on display along with everything else Bible-related.

U.S. stay one point in front of Internationals

U.S. stay one point in front of Internationals

Rediff.com5 Oct 2013

Tiger Woods remained unbeaten at this week's Presidents Cup as the United States maintained a one-point lead over the Internationals after the weather-delayed foursomes ended on Saturday morning.

Why I quit BJP and joined tractor protest

Why I quit BJP and joined tractor protest

Rediff.com26 Jan 2021

'A perception has been built in our country that whatever Modi says you cannot challenge that.'

What exactly happened in Murthal, Haryana?

What exactly happened in Murthal, Haryana?

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

'Some men and women did seek shelter in our dhaba but not one of them disclosed that they had been raped. They were in our dhaba for over two hours till such time as the cops arrived. If they had been stripped and raped, or had been lying the fields for a long period of time, they or the male members of their families should have spoken about it.'

Powerful winning images from the World Press Photo Awards

Powerful winning images from the World Press Photo Awards

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

The best in international photojournalism was recently announced by World Press Photo's Annual Photo Contest. Despite fierce competition, the jury was forced to select just a handful of images from more than 73,044 photos by 4,548 photographers across 125 different countries. This year's grand prize was awarded to Venezuelan photographer Ronaldo Schemidt, earning him the title of Press Photographer of the Year. Here are some of the winners.

On day 6, Gujjars stay firm, rail tracks remain blocked

On day 6, Gujjars stay firm, rail tracks remain blocked

Rediff.com26 May 2015

Gujjars remained adamant for calling the committee of ministers at Bayana in Bharatpur for holding talks to resolve the issue

15 must-do road trips in India!

15 must-do road trips in India!

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

Here, the journey is your destination...

SC to hear PIL filed against Kejriwal's agitation

SC to hear PIL filed against Kejriwal's agitation

Rediff.com21 Jan 2014

Even as Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal remains adamant about not moving his AAP agitation to Jantar Mantar from Rail Bhawan over a demand for the suspension of 'errant' policemen and full control over the Delhi Police, the Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to hear a public interest litigation filed against the agitation.

Patel agitation: Hardik postpones 'reverse Dandi March' till Tuesday

Patel agitation: Hardik postpones 'reverse Dandi March' till Tuesday

Rediff.com13 Sep 2015

Patel quota agitation leader Hardik Patel has again postponed his 'reverse Dandi March', scheduled for Sunday, to September 15, claiming that he has been invited by a Cabinet minister for a meeting with the state chief minister on the issue.

Partition: The Stories We Must Remember

Partition: The Stories We Must Remember

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

'This was our country, after all, our India, humara Hindustan -- why would we go anywhere else?'

'Modi is unpredictable'

'Modi is unpredictable'

Rediff.com24 May 2019

'We don't know where he will go from here and how he will conduct his government.'

SP feud worsens: Akhilesh announces rath yatra, may skip party's silver jubilee

SP feud worsens: Akhilesh announces rath yatra, may skip party's silver jubilee

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

In a letter to his father and party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav, the chief minister declared his intention to commence his yatra, which was put off last month after the open turf war with his uncle Shivpal Yadav.

Bouldering: Can it bring home an Olympic gold for India?

Bouldering: Can it bring home an Olympic gold for India?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2018

Bouldering is the new favourite among India's adventure enthusiasts

We couldn't convince CAS on conspiracy: WFI chief

We couldn't convince CAS on conspiracy: WFI chief

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

Wrestling Federation of India, on Friday, conceded that it was not being able to convince the Court of Arbitration for Sports' panel that grappler Narsingh Yadav was a victim of conspiracy and sabotage, and that was why he lost the case and was ejected from the Rio Olympics with a four-year ban.

Gujjar agitation: Highway cleared, rail track remains blocked

Gujjar agitation: Highway cleared, rail track remains blocked

Rediff.com25 May 2015

Gujjar protesters blocked the Delhi-Mumbai rail route and a key national highway for the fifth day on Monday after negotiations with the government over their demand of five per cent quota were stalled due to disagreement over the meeting venue.

10 Hindi Movies That Define India

10 Hindi Movies That Define India

Rediff.com15 Aug 2018

Aseem Chhabra lists the movies that taught him about the Idea of India.

Meet the World Cup players

Meet the World Cup players

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

Rajneesh Gupta profiles the cricketers playing the World Cup 2019.

Indians in America are victims, not targets

Indians in America are victims, not targets

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

Three hate crimes have deepened the fear among South Asians that Trump's rhetoric encouraged violence against them, but there is no evidence that Indians have been specifically targeted, says Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Why TN turned its back on Modi

Why TN turned its back on Modi

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

Thursday's protests across Tamil Nadu was less pro-Cauvery and more anti-Modi in character and content -- including in it various development projects in the state that are perceived as 'environmentally unfriendly' and hence 'anti-Tamil', says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Jispa-Tso Moriri: Tipsy bridges, cute kids and a long lake

Jispa-Tso Moriri: Tipsy bridges, cute kids and a long lake

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

'If you batted an eyelid and drifted the vehicle a little, you'd certainly hit the unsteady rocks and meet your end. Or so it seemed.' 'By the way, did I tell you that we were cruising at approximately 12,000 feet and above?'

Violence continues in Haryana, curfew clamped in 2 more towns

Violence continues in Haryana, curfew clamped in 2 more towns

Rediff.com20 Feb 2016

Haryana remained on the boil on as the Jat stir unleashed fresh incidents of violence and arson even as the Army had to use choppers to reach parts of blocked Rohtak.

10 lies married couples MUST tell each other

10 lies married couples MUST tell each other

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

12 lies you must tell your better half without feeling guilty.

Cate is awesome. Will she win an Oscar again?

Cate is awesome. Will she win an Oscar again?

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

'In Carol, Cate Blanchett reminds us what a real movie star is and why we are enamored by her acting and looks.'

'What we have is not democracy; it is demonocracy!'

'What we have is not democracy; it is demonocracy!'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2014

'When the world was refining itself, India was going backwards culturally with so many rape cases and other atrocities against women, children and the elderly. The growth of evil forces was very bad in the last 10 years,' says Malayalam movie star Suresh Gopi, who met Narendra Modi recently tells Rediff.com's Shobha Warrier in this exclusive interview.

FIFA U-17 World Cup: What the tournament means for India

FIFA U-17 World Cup: What the tournament means for India

Rediff.com1 Oct 2017

It would be unfair to expect India to bedazzle crowds with eye-catching football. This team is built around stability, writes Dhruv Munjal

WOW! 14 images that steal the show

WOW! 14 images that steal the show

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

Take a look at some of the most striking images from the contest, and see a full gallery on Smithsonian's website.