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'Modi can be defeated'

'Modi can be defeated'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

'This kind of poisonous and anti-national activities happening in the country and the economic failure of the Modi government may boomerang in the form of a Congress revival.'

Will A Desi Kid Win 2022 Spelling Bee?

Will A Desi Kid Win 2022 Spelling Bee?

Rediff.com9 May 2022

Unlike earlier years, an Indian-American child did not win America's Scripps National Spelling Bee in 2021. 234 spellers, many of them Indian-American kids, will participate in the 2022 Bee, to be held from May 31 to June 2.

World seeing 'explosion' in power seizures by force: UN chief to world leaders

World seeing 'explosion' in power seizures by force: UN chief to world leaders

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

The world is seeing an "explosion" in seizures of power by force and military coups are back, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres told world leaders on Tuesday, lamenting that geopolitical divisions are undermining international cooperation as he called for strengthening global governance and re-igniting multilateralism.

Construction activities banned, more curbs as Delhi's air quality worsens

Construction activities banned, more curbs as Delhi's air quality worsens

Rediff.com29 Oct 2022

The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) of Delhi stood at 398 at 11 am, worsening from 357 at 4 pm on Friday. It was 354 on Thursday, 271 on Wednesday, 302 on Tuesday and 312 on Monday (Diwali).

'The audience loved Helen then, they still do'

'The audience loved Helen then, they still do'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

'It was because of the strength of Helenji's performance that I was even called on stage to present her with the coveted Black Lady.'

Who Stoked Migrant Labour 'Exodus' From Tamil Nadu?

Who Stoked Migrant Labour 'Exodus' From Tamil Nadu?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

Unless controlled and contained, given the untested belief that the north Indian labour support and follow the Hindutva kind of political ideology, there is a potential in terms of ideological clashes with their Dravidian brethren in the local neighbourhoods, and it all escalating into violence, especially during election time, predicts N Sathiya Moorthy.

How Dravid, Ganguly impacted Buttler's career

How Dravid, Ganguly impacted Buttler's career

Rediff.com19 May 2021

England's swashbuckling batsman Jos Buttler says Indian greats Rahul Dravid and Sourav Ganguly's big hundreds in the 1999 World Cup match against Sri Lanka had an 'incredible impact' on him.

Warner reckons Mankading is 'spirit of cricket issue'

Warner reckons Mankading is 'spirit of cricket issue'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

England fast bowler Stuart Broad has also endorsed Warner's views.

Why a police officer saluted his daughter

Why a police officer saluted his daughter

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

'I have saluted thousands of senior officers during my 26 years of service, but saluting my own daughter made me very happy.'

Commonwealth Games Hockey: India aim to end Australia's dominance

Commonwealth Games Hockey: India aim to end Australia's dominance

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

Since hockey's introduction at Commonwealth Games 24 years ago, World No.1 Australia have been the most dominant force, having won all six gold medals till date.

Gandhis not backing anyone 'directly or indirectly': Tharoor

Gandhis not backing anyone 'directly or indirectly': Tharoor

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

'In some quarters it has been suggested that there will be an 'official candidate' backed by the leadership but on the contrary, it has been repeatedly stressed by Congress president Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in my conversations with them over the last two weeks that the Nehru-Gandhi family welcomes these elections'

Kashmir's Tulips Celebrate 25 Years!

Kashmir's Tulips Celebrate 25 Years!

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

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Ashwin urges fellow bowlers to run-out non-striking batters

Ashwin urges fellow bowlers to run-out non-striking batters

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

'Non-striker leaving the crease early is the actual unfair play in this whole scenario, not the bowler running them out.'

At Rs 5375 cr, HAL signs biggest ever deal with GE for Tejas engines

At Rs 5375 cr, HAL signs biggest ever deal with GE for Tejas engines

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

HAL is working closely with GE to develop the LCA's export potential.

Women's rights activist Kamla Bhasin dead

Women's rights activist Kamla Bhasin dead

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

Bhasin, a prominent voice in the women's movement in India and other South Asian countries, breathed her last at a New Delhi hospital.

With HSTDV launch, India can now develop hypersonic missiles

With HSTDV launch, India can now develop hypersonic missiles

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

The HSTDV is capable of powering missiles to attain a speed of around Mach 6 or six times the speed of sound, the officials said, adding only a very few countries like the United States, Russia and China have such a capability.

Why did Bollywood stars meet Modi?

Why did Bollywood stars meet Modi?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

''Powerful and timely conversations can bring about change and this was one of what we hope will become a regular conversation.'

Russia's Ukraine War May Impact ISRO

Russia's Ukraine War May Impact ISRO

Rediff.com21 May 2022

Lack of access to the cosmonaut training programmes would also be a hindrance for ISRO's planned manned missions, explains Devangshu Datta.

10 Reasons Why Men And Women Cheat In A Marriage

10 Reasons Why Men And Women Cheat In A Marriage

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

Expectations of not getting attention, time, love, care, and intimacy from their partner can make the marriage fail, alerts Sybil Shiddell, Country Manager India, Gleeden, a discreet extra marital dating Web site.

PIX: Largest khadi national flag unfurled in Ladakh

PIX: Largest khadi national flag unfurled in Ladakh

Rediff.com2 Oct 2021

A 1,000 kg handwoven khadi tricolour, the largest in the country, was unfurled atop a high mountain overlooking the Leh valley on Saturday to commemorate Gandhi Jayanti and the 75th anniversary of India's Independence.

ASK ANU: 'She wants me without marriage or kids'

ASK ANU: 'She wants me without marriage or kids'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

Aparna Sen to direct Konkona in The Rapist

Aparna Sen to direct Konkona in The Rapist

Rediff.com13 Feb 2021

The Rapist is a story of three human beings and how their lives are interwoven because of one horrific incident.

US apologises for Kabul drone strike that killed 7 kids

US apologises for Kabul drone strike that killed 7 kids

Rediff.com19 Sep 2021

The strike by a Hellfire missile in Kabul on August 29, which was launched in an effort to kill ISIS-K planners, instead killed 10 civilians, he said.

Kejriwal Is Eyeing 2027 Gujarat Poll

Kejriwal Is Eyeing 2027 Gujarat Poll

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

That AAP managed a sizeable vote share in Gujarat is creditable. The BJP can no longer ignore AAP's growing presence in its strongest bastion, explains Ramesh Menon, long-time observer of Gujarat politics.

'Punam earned lot of respect by choosing to walk'

'Punam earned lot of respect by choosing to walk'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

India batter Smriti Mandhana lauded teammate Punam Raut's decision walk even before the on-field umpire's decision on Day 2 of the one-off day/night women's Test against Australia, in Gold Coast, on Friday.

China exposes its duplicity: No prospects for peace in Ladakh

China exposes its duplicity: No prospects for peace in Ladakh

Rediff.com5 May 2021

The military preparations underway show that the PLA may undertake operations this summer to achieve whatever objectives they could not achieve last May, asserts Jayadeva Ranade, the distinguished China expert and retired RA&W officer.

Olympics fan ban: Athletes say show must go on

Olympics fan ban: Athletes say show must go on

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

The New Zealand Olympic Committee said its athletes had been preparing for a scenario where there were no fans present.

Lebanon government resigns over deadly Beirut blasts

Lebanon government resigns over deadly Beirut blasts

Rediff.com11 Aug 2020

In a televised address, Diab said endemic corruption was behind the deadly blast which devastated the Lebanese capital last week. "One of the examples of corruption has exploded in the port of Beirut," Diab said, adding that state was incapable of taking on the confessional system because the two were deeply intertwined.

HOT yogis! Can you bend like this couple?

HOT yogis! Can you bend like this couple?

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

Aashka Goradia and Brent Goble's yoga poses will make your jaw drop!

2021 may turn out to be India's year of IPOs: RBI

2021 may turn out to be India's year of IPOs: RBI

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

The year 2021 could turn out to be India's year of IPO with the domestic unicorns through their public issues setting "domestic stock markets on fire and global investors in a frenzy", an RBI article said on Tuesday. The successful Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) by new age companies in the recent months are a reflection of bullishness about Indian technology, it said. "...growth impulse is igniting financial markets. 2021 could well turn out to be India's year of the IPO.

The wonder women of Tokyo Olympics

The wonder women of Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com9 Aug 2021

Some of the most dazzling and dramatic moments of the Games came from women.

Nike launches new legal shoe to outrun 'tech doping' furore

Nike launches new legal shoe to outrun 'tech doping' furore

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

Nike launched a new running shoe that complies with limits set by World Athletics after the governing body imposed a landmark ban on a version of the sportswear giant's Vaporfly shoes that was used to run the first sub-two hour marathon. The first-ever shoe ban by World Athletics (WA) last week addressed concerns that technology advances are giving athletes an unfair and unnatural advantage, described by some critics as "technological doping".

Made in India: World's 1st 3D printed rocket engine

Made in India: World's 1st 3D printed rocket engine

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

The entire engine, Agnilet, is one piece of hardware from start to finish and has zero assembled parts, reports T E Narasimhan.

10 Leadership Skills Women Must Develop

10 Leadership Skills Women Must Develop

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

The greatest strength of a leader is to be able to think about the 'big picture'.

24 amazing innovations from young Indians

24 amazing innovations from young Indians

Rediff.com23 Nov 2012

Student winners of IGNITE 2012 share their innovative ideas that aim to make the world a a better place to live in.

'Our space mission failure rate is only 5%, when it is 10% globally'

'Our space mission failure rate is only 5%, when it is 10% globally'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

'ISRO is resilient enough to spring back and come with a solution quickly.'

When Aus pacer Pattinson picked Bumrah's brain

When Aus pacer Pattinson picked Bumrah's brain

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

Pattinson, who has not been picked in Australia's T20 or ODI side since 2015, said meeting Bumrah was a good lesson in not tinkering with bowling actions for the sake of the textbook.

Nuclear capable 'Shaurya' missile test fired

Nuclear capable 'Shaurya' missile test fired

Rediff.com3 Oct 2020

The surface-to-surface tactical missile was blasted off from a canister strapped to the ground launcher from launch complex 4 of the Integrated Test Range in the APJ Abdul Kalam Island around 12.10 pm.

Will Markets Fool Majority Once Again?

Will Markets Fool Majority Once Again?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

There are overvaluation and excesses in many pockets of the market. This is most obvious in the IPO market, where loss-making companies have inflicted large losses on investors, observes Debashis Basu.

India has Reason To Worry about Taliban

India has Reason To Worry about Taliban

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

India is worried about Pakistan getting the Taliban to ignite trouble in Kashmir, observes Ramesh Menon.