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'Kanak Mani Dixit being punished for his anti-establishment writing'

'Kanak Mani Dixit being punished for his anti-establishment writing'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

Aseem Chhabra on his friend, the firebrand Nepali journalist Kanak Mani Dixit, who was arrested last week. Aseem, who has known Dixit for 35 years, believes the charges are trumped up.

Shah Rukh Khan's detention 'need NOT have happened'

Shah Rukh Khan's detention 'need NOT have happened'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2012

India has taken up with the United States administration the issue of actor Shah Rukh Khan's detention at a New York airport, conveying its "deep concern" over the incident.

This drink can help diabetics

This drink can help diabetics

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

Drinking a ketone supplement can lower blood sugar levels.

A death-defying romance!

A death-defying romance!

Rediff.com25 May 2015

Their love story began under the bright arc lights, where they performed dangerous stunts for a living. And culminated in a beautiful wedding under the Big Top. Hitesh Harisinghani was there to chronicle the event.

Notorious Afghan drug trafficker jailed to life in US

Notorious Afghan drug trafficker jailed to life in US

Rediff.com13 Jun 2012

One of the world's most notorious heroin traffickers, who ran clandestine laboratories along Afghanistan's porous border with Pakistan and sent the drug to over 20 countries, has been sentenced to life by a United States court for using the proceeds to fund and arm the Taliban.

'Caution fatigue' may lead to COVID spike, experts warn

'Caution fatigue' may lead to COVID spike, experts warn

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

There are worrying signs that the resolve to continue adhering to the dos and don'ts of the times -- physical distancing, wearing masks and maintaining hygiene protocol - is flagging. This recklessness, more evident ahead of Diwali, may lead to a resurgence in novel coronavirus infections and stall the progress in curbing the disease, the experts said.

Monsoon: Govt must act on global predictions too

Monsoon: Govt must act on global predictions too

Rediff.com23 Feb 2012

Some global weather watchers have warned that India will likely see below-normal rainfall during this coming monsoon -- and that should be taken seriously, regardless of whether it turns out to be true or not.

'A double-dip recession not unlikely'

'A double-dip recession not unlikely'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2011

In a wide-ranging interview with Business Standard, the professor with Columbia University says economic power is already shifting to emerging market economies.

Sex scandal: 3 secret service agents quit; Obama briefed

Sex scandal: 3 secret service agents quit; Obama briefed

Rediff.com22 Apr 2012

Three more US Secret Service agents have resigned over the sex scandal in Columbia, as President Barack Obama was given a briefing on the issue that has become an embarrassment for the White House and for the elite security agency.

Three secret service agents resign over sex scandal

Three secret service agents resign over sex scandal

Rediff.com21 Apr 2012

Three more United States Secret Service agents have resigned over the sex scandal in Columbia, while President Barack Obama was given a briefing on the issue that has become an embarrassment for the White House and for the elite security agency. Three employees have chosen to resign, the Secret Service said in a statement, as it continued with its probe into the scandal.

Google changing way brain remembers information

Google changing way brain remembers information

Rediff.com15 Jul 2011

People are more likely to remember things they think they will not be able to find online and will have a harder time recalling information which they know they can easily access online.

In PHOTOS: Meet Obama's No 1 fan

In PHOTOS: Meet Obama's No 1 fan

Rediff.com17 Apr 2012

Obama may have many fans, but without doubt, his biggest fan is from Columbia.

Meet the man behind India's FIRST private TV channel

Meet the man behind India's FIRST private TV channel

Rediff.com18 Jan 2012

From being the first national English news reader at Delhi Doordarshan Kendra, to starting India's first private television channel and the first exclusive journalism college on the lines of the Columbia School, Sashi Kumar has done several path breaking things in his life.

Jassi Sidhu honor killing: Mother, uncle held after 11 years

Jassi Sidhu honor killing: Mother, uncle held after 11 years

Rediff.com17 Jan 2012

Jaswinder Kaur Sidhu's mother Malkit Kaur Sidhu and uncle Surjit Singh Badesha were arrested on January 6 and charged with plotting her murder, over 11 years ago in Punjab, India.

Barriers have turned into bridges, says PM Modi in Canada

Barriers have turned into bridges, says PM Modi in Canada

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

Winding up his visit to Canada, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said it was a historic trip that will herald a new era of cooperation between the two countries.

Davis Cup: Bhupathi confident while Shapovalov and Co await India

Davis Cup: Bhupathi confident while Shapovalov and Co await India

Rediff.com12 Sep 2017

'The boys have hit a lot of balls and are feeling good, so we are looking forward to the weekend' The Indian team, which had a week-long training camp in New York before reaching Edmonton, is set to make a fourth consecutive attempt to qualify for the elite World Group.

Historic! 'Magnificent Mary' assured of 7th medal at World Championships

Historic! 'Magnificent Mary' assured of 7th medal at World Championships

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

The 35-year-old mother-of-three defeated China's Wu Yu 5-0 in the light flyweight (48kg) category quarterfinals to enter the last-four stage and be assured of at least a bronze.

How to detoxify your body after Diwali

How to detoxify your body after Diwali

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

"For a few weeks eat lots of salad with carrots, radish, cucumber and tomatoes in it."

The many faces at the women's march

The many faces at the women's march

Rediff.com20 Jan 2019

Tens of thousands of activists braved cold temperatures at the third Women's March to show opposition to United States President Donald Trump, demanding an end to violence against women and push for equality. Rallies took place in cities such as New York, Los Angeles and Atlanta, with the main event in Washington, DC featuring a march from near the White House to the Trump International Hotel. As these women marched, here are some faces amongst the crowds and the reason behind their march.

California woman illegally exported N-reactor parts to Pak

California woman illegally exported N-reactor parts to Pak

Rediff.com16 Nov 2011

A wealthy Californian woman of Chinese origin has pleaded guilty to conspiring to illegally exporting high-performance paint coats for a nuclear reactor under construction in Pakistan with China's assistance.

'Peepli Live' co-director Mahmood Farooqui arrested on rape charges

'Peepli Live' co-director Mahmood Farooqui arrested on rape charges

Rediff.com21 Jun 2015

'Peepli Live' co-director Mahmood Farooqui has been arrested and sent to jail on charges of raping a US-based Indian origin research scholar in New Delhi.

White House shooter indicted for bid to kill Obama

White House shooter indicted for bid to kill Obama

Rediff.com18 Jan 2012

A 21-year-old youth accused of firing shots at the White House last year has been formally charged by a federal grand jury with attempting to assassinate United States President Barack Obama.

Judge slams US govt, but dismisses Mumbai native De Sousa's case

Judge slams US govt, but dismisses Mumbai native De Sousa's case

Rediff.com6 Jan 2012

Sabrina De Sousa, a United States consular officer in Milan, was abandoned by her own government and left to fend for herself in an alleged CIA kidnapping case in Italy. Rediff.com's George Joseph narrates her story.

PM Modi the 'most tweeted about world leader' after Trump

PM Modi the 'most tweeted about world leader' after Trump

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

Other world leaders to figure in the top 10 list are Nicolas Maduro from Venezuela, Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey, Emmanuel Macron from France, Enrique Pena Nieto from Mexico, Mauricip Macri of Argentina, Britain's Theresa May, Columbia's Juan Manuel Santos and Akun resmi Joko Widodo of Indonesia.

Why the middle-class across the world is angry

Why the middle-class across the world is angry

Rediff.com29 Dec 2011

There are few periods in human history that have seen worldwide expressions of middle-class angst like the current one has.

China's battle against COVID-19 major strategic achievement: Xi

China's battle against COVID-19 major strategic achievement: Xi

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

China's National Health Commission on Thursday said the country reported only four new confirmed COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, taking the total number to 82,862, while no death due to the disease was registered. The virus has claimed 4,633 lives in the country.

Why IAF needs planes like this for anti-terror ops

Why IAF needs planes like this for anti-terror ops

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

'Employment of dedicated lightweight special forces aircraft may provide the answer for repeat anti-terror air strikes with surprise elements intact, the cost benefit assured and attrition minimal,' says Group Captain Murli Menon (retd), India's former air adviser in Pakistan.

US election 2016: Jeb Bush drops out of Republican race

US election 2016: Jeb Bush drops out of Republican race

Rediff.com21 Feb 2016

After three consecutive abysmal performances in Iowa, New Hampshire and finally in South Carolina, the third presidential aspirant from the Bush family announced to suspend his campaign.

Kaazhcha actress Padmapriya marries Jasmine Shah

Kaazhcha actress Padmapriya marries Jasmine Shah

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

She met Jasmine Shah in New York when both were pursuing their Masters from Columbia and New York University respectively.

Bhagwati warns against Doha talks failure

Bhagwati warns against Doha talks failure

Rediff.com31 Mar 2011

If the World Trade Organisation lost credibility, developing markets would take a hit.

Biggest challenge India faces as it unlocks economy

Biggest challenge India faces as it unlocks economy

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

Vice-Chairman Arvind Panagariya said that India is facing a health crisis that has led to a sudden stop of the economy.

This is how economic reforms have transformed India

This is how economic reforms have transformed India

Rediff.com3 Dec 2010

Jagdish Bhagwati, University Professor, Economics and Law, Columbia University, delivered the Third Hiren Mukerjee Memorial Annual Parliamentary Lecture in the Central Hall of Parliament House on December 2, 2010. Here are the edited excerpts of his excellent analysis of how the economic reforms have benefited India:

COVID-19 death toll in US crosses 1 lakh

COVID-19 death toll in US crosses 1 lakh

Rediff.com29 May 2020

The wave of deaths, one-third of which has come from the world's financial capital of New York and neighbouring New Jersey and Connecticut, has had a devastating impact on American economy which has now gone into recession with an unprecedented over 35 million losing their jobs in the last three months.

How to pep up the Doha talks

How to pep up the Doha talks

Rediff.com12 Nov 2010

A high-level expert group will provide recommendations on boosting global business through trade liberalisation.

Miss America says Bye Bye Bikini. Do you agree?

Miss America says Bye Bye Bikini. Do you agree?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

'We are not going to judge you on your outward appearance,' Gretchen Carlson, who was Miss America in 1989, said.

Canada hails Indian journo for his lasting courage

Canada hails Indian journo for his lasting courage

Rediff.com15 Feb 2011

Dr Darshan Singh Gill, editor, Canada Darpan, has been felicitated by the Indo-Canadian Workers' Association in Surrey, British Columbia, for his courageous writings at the height of the Khalistan movement in the 1980s.

'Saddest photo I have ever taken': Elderly couple forced to separate

'Saddest photo I have ever taken': Elderly couple forced to separate

Rediff.com27 Aug 2016

Wolfram, 83, and Anita, 81, are in separate care facilities in Surrey, British Columbia, and were ripped apart because they require different levels of care.

Duke University inaugrates Hindu prayer room

Duke University inaugrates Hindu prayer room

Rediff.com11 Feb 2011

The Duke prayer room--shared by Buddhists and Hindus--should inspire other universities to offer similar facilities to students who aren't Christian or Jewish, many Duke students said. Most of the students who initiated the process are second generation, said engineering Kishor Trivedi, faculty adviser of the Hindu Students Association and Hudson professor of electrical and computer engineering. He had started the association, which led the prayer-room project.

From visualisation to reality, Canada toasts 'Queen B'

From visualisation to reality, Canada toasts 'Queen B'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

The 19-year-old's triumph, which came in her US Open main draw debut and against the undisputed queen of the sport, was the latest step in a meteoric rise for Andreescu and it dominated front pages across the country.

Indian American wins Pulitzer for book on cancer

Indian American wins Pulitzer for book on cancer

Rediff.com19 Apr 2011

Indian-American physician Siddhartha Mukherjee's acclaimed book on cancer, The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer, has won the prestigious 2011 Pulitzer Prize in the general non-fiction category. According to the Pulitzer citation, the book by the New York-based cancer physician and researcher is "an elegant inquiry, at once clinical and personal, into the long history of an insidious disease that, despite treatment breakthroughs, still bedevils medical science".