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China defends its latest incursion into Ladakh's Chumar sector

China defends its latest incursion into Ladakh's Chumar sector

Rediff.com10 Jul 2013

Virtually defending the latest incursion by the People's Liberation Army in the Chumar sector in Ladakh, China on Thursday said its troops were patrolling on its side of the Line of Actual Control and asserted that "status quo" should not be changed pending a final settlement.

Why Sharmila Tagore is so impressed with Sara Ali Khan

Why Sharmila Tagore is so impressed with Sara Ali Khan

Rediff.com8 Dec 2018

'I am very impressed by Sara though I don't see why her self confidence should surprise me.' 'Whether it was Koffee With Karan, Rajeev Masand, BBC... her confidence, humility and charm made me so happy.' 'It's so heartwarming to see the way she has turned out.'

Why the world's top airshow disappointed me

Why the world's top airshow disappointed me

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

'For a show that has been going on since 1948 one expected a certain standard of showcasing and showmanship, besides variety and a show of skill.' 'At the same time one felt pretty good about the standards of our own efforts -- Aero India -- at Bangalore once every four years and in business only since 1996,' says Group Captain Murli Menon (retd) after a visit to the Farnborough Airshow.

A family so rich they didn't know they were being robbed!

A family so rich they didn't know they were being robbed!

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

'The D K Adikesavulu clan is so wealthy, owns so many houses, and has so much jewellery,' notes T V R Shenoy, 'that it did not notice a servant stealing at the rate of Rs 66 lakh every year!'

'Said would instead of wouldn't': Trump says he misspoke on Russia meddling

'Said would instead of wouldn't': Trump says he misspoke on Russia meddling

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

Trump said that he and Putin are planning to have more meetings in the future.

Karnataka's farm distress is a sore point for BJP

Karnataka's farm distress is a sore point for BJP

Rediff.com7 May 2018

The best option to reduce farm distress in the state is that when the rains fail, the state -- the central and the state government -- provide a financial cushion for the farmer

US-India: Why 2+2 may not always be 4

US-India: Why 2+2 may not always be 4

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

'This is a historic juncture when the US is in great need of an alliance with India to strengthen its hands in the fierce struggle with China in the Asian theatre,' points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

When Nehru rebuffed China's demand for Ladakh

When Nehru rebuffed China's demand for Ladakh

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

The Indians felt that if they acceded to Chinese claims in Ladakh, Beijing would simply be emboldened to press for further concessions in the future. A revealing excerpt from India And The Cold War.

What you must not miss in the Premier League this week

What you must not miss in the Premier League this week

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

Match-by-match facts and statistics ahead of round 11 of the Premier League on Nov. 3-5:

Coronavirus: Are you anxious, worried? Read this!

Coronavirus: Are you anxious, worried? Read this!

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

'Restrict the amount of time you spend on social media.' 'We have people who are glued to it from morning to night, which is certainly not what we recommend.' 'And do not take the stuff that you read on WhatsApp as sacrosanct.' 'A lot of it is absolutely nonsense.'

Rajan is right: Salaried class can't afford a house

Rajan is right: Salaried class can't afford a house

Rediff.com22 Aug 2015

Only double-income households can buy flats in India's top 8 cities, except Mumbai

A toast to Athens and democracy

A toast to Athens and democracy

Rediff.com13 Oct 2017

Geetanjali Krishna approached her trip to Greece -- the cradle of democracy where the notions of equality, free speech and civic liberty first took shape -- as much as pilgrimage as a holiday.

My days as a prisoner of war in Pakistan

My days as a prisoner of war in Pakistan

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

During a war, there are just four possibilities a soldier faces. One: Victorious and safe. Two: Wounded. Three: Killed in action. Four: Prisoner of War. It was my fate to face the fourth, says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd) on the year spent as a prisoner of war in Pakistan during the 1971 War.

'Pak used US anti-terror military aid to fight India'

'Pak used US anti-terror military aid to fight India'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

Most of the American military aid to Islamabad for counterinsurgency has gone into buying equipment to fight India, a former US diplomat has told lawmakers as he described Pakistan as a country which is "on the edge in many ways of being a failed state".

'Nothing wrong if famous film stars promote sport'

'Nothing wrong if famous film stars promote sport'

Rediff.com2 May 2016

'If the appointment of Salman Khan helps promote sports in our country, then what's the harm?'

Prince was HIV positive, claim media reports

Prince was HIV positive, claim media reports

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

The latest Hollywood updates.

Mourinho keen to keep trophy record intact

Mourinho keen to keep trophy record intact

Rediff.com14 Dec 2013

Jose Mourinho has won a trophy every season of his top flight career and finds it "unacceptable" to contemplate finishing his comeback season with Chelsea empty handed.

When Kishore Kumar was accompanied by an invisible boy!

When Kishore Kumar was accompanied by an invisible boy!

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

We present an excerpt from Kishore Kumar: Method In Madness by Derek Bose.

'Aadhaar-like database for hospitals soon'

'Aadhaar-like database for hospitals soon'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

Kunnal Prem, chief executive officer of the Insurance Information Bureau of India, tells Mayank Jain on what they're doing.

10 most DARING jailbreaks in history!

10 most DARING jailbreaks in history!

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

They broke free yet failed to evade the clutches of law.

Mr Piyush Goyal: When can we get our lives back?

Mr Piyush Goyal: When can we get our lives back?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

Two officers have been suspended and a constable transferred. But the false case slapped by the RPF against Rediff.com Reporter Anita Aikara has not yet been withdrawn.

10 Mahesh Bhatt movies you cannot miss!

10 Mahesh Bhatt movies you cannot miss!

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

We celebrate Bhattsaab and his greatest gems.

Why #MeToo needs all our support

Why #MeToo needs all our support

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

'#MeToo is not to be dismissed as a 'shoot and scoot' but seen as the uncovering of dark truths about seemingly sophisticated and powerful personalities, or at least as one providing catharsis to a survivor,' notes Utkarsh Mishra.

7 reasons why Modi's visit to China was different

7 reasons why Modi's visit to China was different

Rediff.com18 May 2015

Unlike in the past, Modi made candid, frank and direct remarks on his hosts by suggesting that the Chinese side is holding back on further improving relations, says Srikanth Kondapalli.

No final decision on Syria but 'no boots on ground': Obama

No final decision on Syria but 'no boots on ground': Obama

Rediff.com31 Aug 2013

The United States is looking for a "limited narrow act" of military intervention in Syria that does not involve a "boots-on-the-ground approach", but has not made a final decision yet, President Barack Obama said.

How to deal with lazy coworkers

How to deal with lazy coworkers

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

Choose conversing over confronting.

'People wished to pray and we wanted to help them, that's all'

'People wished to pray and we wanted to help them, that's all'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

It was a simple gesture of cleaning a temple but this act by a group of Muslim youths went viral on the internet. Members of the Jamaat-E-Islami Hind, who are involved in flood relief work in Tamil Nadu, speak to S Saraswathi.

Mahindra's got its Mojo back!

Mahindra's got its Mojo back!

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

Mahindra is an automotive brand which is not exactly 'world renowned' for its two-wheelers. However, this has not stopped the Indian company from coming up with handsome looking, Mahindra Mojo, a touring motorcycle, says MotorBeam.

'Former Pakistani ISI chief admitted to their role in Mumbai attack'

'Former Pakistani ISI chief admitted to their role in Mumbai attack'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

In his latest book 'Playing to the Edge', Michael Hayden, the former CIA director said that Pasha had conceded that some of the powerful spy agency's retired members were engaged in training those involved in the heinous crime but refused to take action.

'President' Trump urged to banish Bannon

'President' Trump urged to banish Bannon

Rediff.com16 Nov 2016

Expressing deep concern over sudden spurt in hate crimes against ethnic and religious minorities, several top lawmakers have asked President-elect Donald Trump to rescind his recent appointment of Stephen K Bannon as his chief strategist.

What you must not miss in the EPL this weekend

What you must not miss in the EPL this weekend

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

Leaders Chelsea have seen their lead reduced to just three points after a shock defeat, and a revival from defending champions Manchester City. Manchester United are back in third after a run of five straight wins. If Chelsea slip agains, City continue to pile on the pressure and United keep the winning momentum it will make EPL battle further interesting.

Guest Of the Enemy: On Pakistan's side of the LoC

Guest Of the Enemy: On Pakistan's side of the LoC

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

What happens when a Delhi professor is given the rare opportunity to travel with the Pakistan army along the LoC? Find out in this fascinating excerpt from Happymon Jacob's book, The Line of Control: Travelling With The Indian And Pakistani Armies.

Indian Cinema gets its finest love story

Indian Cinema gets its finest love story

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

And it's written with tears, blood and unspoken lines.

#BikeMemories: My Rajdoot seldom let me down

#BikeMemories: My Rajdoot seldom let me down

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

Tapas Bose from Kolkata sent us this interesting story about his Rajdoot 175cc.

Britain votes on EU membership after tight and bitter campaign

Britain votes on EU membership after tight and bitter campaign

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

Much will depend on turnout, with younger Britons seen as more supportive of the European Union than their elders but less likely to vote.

Discover India's poshest homes

Discover India's poshest homes

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

These exist in a unique world of by-invitation-only properties -- those that are never advertised and which money alone cannot buy. One cannot simply walk in for a tour of these apartments. A buyer must first meet the developer's targeted social criteria to get invited for a walkthrough of the property.

Champions League: United close to knockout stage; PSG, Bayern cruise

Champions League: United close to knockout stage; PSG, Bayern cruise

Rediff.com1 Nov 2017

Manchester United are almost certain to reach the knockout stage of the Champions League after they beat Benfica 2-0 at Old Trafford on Tuesday to make it a perfect four wins in Group A.

'Trump must be stopped': Desi Americans back Clinton

'Trump must be stopped': Desi Americans back Clinton

Rediff.com9 Oct 2016

Kamala Harris, who is running for US Senate from California, said Trump's comments are "predatory and they make me sick. They are vile and Trump must be stopped".

How to manage a financial windfall

How to manage a financial windfall

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

Received a hefty windfall and don't know what to do with it? Here are 5 smart ways to manage it.

How can Mourinho fix ManU's problems?

How can Mourinho fix ManU's problems?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

He increasingly looks like a manager unable to cope with the modern tactical realities of football. His display of a fear of failure has been appalling to watch. But Mourinho getting the sack at this juncture will hardly solve the problem, says Dhruv Munjal.