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PIX: Unseen photos reveal George W Bush's response to 9/11 attacks

PIX: Unseen photos reveal George W Bush's response to 9/11 attacks

Rediff.com12 May 2016

Previously unseen photographs of then-US President George W. Bush during 9/11 have been released.

Bar assn writes to CJI, wants more advocates appointed as judges

Bar assn writes to CJI, wants more advocates appointed as judges

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

The Supreme Court Bar Association has written to Chief Justice of India NV Ramana expressing anguish at the non-consideration of names of its members for elevation as judges in various high courts.

From layoffs to cost-cutting, start-ups brace for long funding winter

From layoffs to cost-cutting, start-ups brace for long funding winter

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

On a cloudy Monday this month, Mohammed Irshad flew from Kochi to Gurugram to attend an exclusive investor networking event. Among a handful of founders selected for the event, Irshad was to pitch his peer-to-peer learning start-up Notespaedia for funding in front of top venture capital investors such as AngelBay, Elevation Capital, and Inflection Point Ventures. He failed to woo them, but the feisty entrepreneur was determined to continue his hunt.

JK accession files: CIC stops short of ordering disclosure of Bucher papers

JK accession files: CIC stops short of ordering disclosure of Bucher papers

Rediff.com10 Oct 2021

The disclosure of files provided by India's second army chief General Sir Roy Bucher to Nehru Memorial Museum and Library about Jammu and Kashmir related to the period of 1947-49, which may throw light on Accession, is in 'national interest,' the central information commission has observed in an order.

Cops entered campus by force, beat up students: Jamia

Cops entered campus by force, beat up students: Jamia

Rediff.com15 Dec 2019

Police said they entered the university campus only to control the situation, after protesters indulged in violence.

I kept thinking 'hope they don't do an encounter on us'

I kept thinking 'hope they don't do an encounter on us'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

On December 15, Mohammed Mustafa, an MBA student and IAS aspirant from Jamia Milia Islamia University, was among the students who were dragged out of the library and lathi-charged by policemen. In a conversation with Rediff.com's Divya Nair, the 26 year old recounts the ordeal he faced for a protest he says he didn't participate in or volunteer for.

Ayodhya mosque kicks off on R-Day with tricolour, tree plantation

Ayodhya mosque kicks off on R-Day with tricolour, tree plantation

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

The mosque is coming up in the Uttar Pradesh district pursuant to the Supreme Court verdict in the Ram Janmabhoomi case.

'I'll Make India Proud'

'I'll Make India Proud'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

'A dream does not become a reality by accident, it is the result of sweat, commitment and hard effort.'

80 Moments of Amitabh Bachchan Magic!

80 Moments of Amitabh Bachchan Magic!

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

This isn't a compilation of his best films, biggest blockbusters or important milestones but moments that swept Sukanya Verma off the floor, blew her heart into smithereens, regaled her with their sheer silliness, made her laugh till her sides hurt and look at phenke hue paise in disdain.

Netflix cuts subscription rates in India

Netflix cuts subscription rates in India

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

Content streaming platform Netflix on Tuesday said it is slashing its monthly subscription rates by up to 60 per cent in India, as it looks to woo viewers amid growing competition in the OTT space in the country. Under the new rates that roll out from Tuesday, Netflix's Mobile will now be available at Rs 149 a month (from Rs 199 earlier), while the Basic plan will be priced at Rs 199 a month, instead of Rs 499. The Standard plan will be charged at Rs 499 per month, while Premium will be available at Rs 649 a month.

Dakshayani, Tamil Nadu's First Transwoman Panchayat Secretary

Dakshayani, Tamil Nadu's First Transwoman Panchayat Secretary

Rediff.com15 Apr 2022

'Jobs for transgender people should be advertised widely and they should be motivated to join. There should be reservations for them.'

When Strangers Become Friends!

When Strangers Become Friends!

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

'It is easier to make friends with strangers as they are non-judgmental.'

Court asks 19-yr-old to donate Quran over offensive FB post

Court asks 19-yr-old to donate Quran over offensive FB post

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

Md Jamil Khan, a member of the Anjuman Committee, said it has welcomed the court verdict.

The Importance Of Nancy Pelosi

The Importance Of Nancy Pelosi

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

Nancy Pelosi's gritty refusal to backtrack on her plans to visit Taiwan is part of who she is.

'Ghar' Is Such A Lovely Word

'Ghar' Is Such A Lovely Word

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

A group of retired army officers have come together to provide a home for girls who never had a home before.

Can You Work While Studying Abroad?

Can You Work While Studying Abroad?

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

Working while studying is an incredible way to build your professional network, learn hands-on experience, and understand the global working environment, suggests Ajay Sharma, president and founder, Abhinav Immigration Services.

'It was my first encounter with evil'

'It was my first encounter with evil'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

'I was living in a fools' paradise, thinking I could win over anyone with my good intentions.'

'No bargaining over our nuclear weapons'

'No bargaining over our nuclear weapons'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

Kim Jong-un declared he would never surrender North Korea's nuclear weapons weapons even if his country faced 100 years of sanctions. Dr Rajaram Panda explains Pyongyang's new nuclear doctrine that makes the world a much more dangerous place.

Breakfast by DMK, lunch by TRS, dinner by AAP at MPs' relay fast

Breakfast by DMK, lunch by TRS, dinner by AAP at MPs' relay fast

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

Twenty suspended Rajya Sabha members on Wednesday started a 50-hour relay protest inside the Parliament complex, with sources saying the Opposition declined the chairman's offer that they express regret over their members' behaviour in the House to get the suspension revoked.

How 'Harijans' Celebrated August 15, 1947

How 'Harijans' Celebrated August 15, 1947

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

It was a unique celebration; there is no other instance where Harijans were feted to celebrate India's Independence, says Prakash Bhandari.

Who are the real custodians of the Constitution?

Who are the real custodians of the Constitution?

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

Uttam Ghosh offers his take on the Delhi police's brutal assault on students at the Jamia Millia university library on Sunday, December 15, a shameful act that will not be forgotten for a long, long, time.

VVS Laxman, Akram in first crypto cricket platform

VVS Laxman, Akram in first crypto cricket platform

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

Crypto-currency, which is fast gaining popularity in the western market is now to enter cricketing space with 'Cricket Foundation', which claims to have 50,000 users even before its launch, and is complemented by over 60,000 followers on social media.

Trump Has Been Reined In For The Moment

Trump Has Been Reined In For The Moment

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

But Trump is about to announce his candidacy for president in 2024. And it is not clear if Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, the present hero of disenchanted Republicans, or Biden, who says he might seek re-election (but will decide in 2023), can checkmate Trump, notes Shreekant Sambrani.

How Much Do You Know About Chocolate?

How Much Do You Know About Chocolate?

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

Is chocolate a spice or a vegetable or a fruit? Test Your ChocoQ On World Chocolate Day!

Ram temple trust buys more land to expand complex

Ram temple trust buys more land to expand complex

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

The land purchased by the trust is located next to the Asharfi Bhawan.

'Amitji has no competitors'

'Amitji has no competitors'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

'In the last seven years or so, many reigning heroes have stopped working with him because no matter how popular a star they are, irrespective of whether they are playing the lead, it eventually becomes an Amitabh Bachchan film!'

'Join the BJP and clean yourself with Bharatiya Janata Laundry Machine'

'Join the BJP and clean yourself with Bharatiya Janata Laundry Machine'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

'Badle ki bhavna (revengeful politics) was never seen in Maharashtra and Indian politics, but now we are witnessing all that today.'

Sunni Board to build mosque, hospital on 5-acre Ayodhya site

Sunni Board to build mosque, hospital on 5-acre Ayodhya site

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

In a historic verdict in November on the Ramjanmabhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute, the Supreme Court ruled in favour of construction of a temple. It also ruled that an alternative five-acre plot must be found for a mosque within Ayodhya.

Abe Murder: Disgruntled Killer Or Conspiracy?

Abe Murder: Disgruntled Killer Or Conspiracy?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

It is for the investigating agencies to probe all aspects of the assassination, including a possible Chinese hand, or if the killer was just a disgruntled element who acted on his own and wanted to earn some dark space in history like Nathuram Godse or Lee Harvey Oswald, notes Japan expert Rajaram Panda.

Amit Shah on 2-day tour of poll-bound Bengal from Thursday

Amit Shah on 2-day tour of poll-bound Bengal from Thursday

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will be on a two-day political tour of poll-bound West Bengal from Thursday during which he will launch the fifth and final phase of the Bharatiya Janata Party's 'Poriborton Yatra' from the South 24 Parganas district and attend several other programmes.

Education ministry issues guidelines for reopening of schools

Education ministry issues guidelines for reopening of schools

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

Universities and schools across the country were ordered shut on March 16 to contain the spread of the coronavirus. On March 25, the Centre announced a nationwide lockdown.

Hindu devotees cite British era stand in Gyanvapi dispute to buttress claim

Hindu devotees cite British era stand in Gyanvapi dispute to buttress claim

Rediff.com23 May 2022

Hindu women plaintiffs who have filed a civil suit before the Varanasi court seeking declaration and asserting the right to darshan and worship Hindu deities whose idols are located on an outer wall of the Gyanvapi mosque in Varanasi has referred to stand taken by the British government in a 1936 suit seeking it to be declared as Waqf property.

Why triangular: All you need to know about new Parliament building

Why triangular: All you need to know about new Parliament building

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

Indian Parliament's new building will have a triangular shape to reflect the importance of triangles being a sacred geometry in various religions, while its interiors will have three national symbols as their main themes -- Lotus, Peacock and Banyan Tree.

Why T-Series Rocks YouTube

Why T-Series Rocks YouTube

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

'This kind of love from our audience shows that our music is working.'

'Taiwan has always been a target of intimidation by China'

'Taiwan has always been a target of intimidation by China'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

'If the situation deteriorates and there is further escalation, the USA is in preparedness.'

Controversy over Abe's State Funeral

Controversy over Abe's State Funeral

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

The impact of Shinzo Abe's towering personality is such that even in death, Abe remains a polarising figure, asserts Dr Rajaram Panda.

Treated like criminals by cops: Jamia students

Treated like criminals by cops: Jamia students

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

According to students, police laid seige to the campus and those injured were not even allowed to get medical attention.

11 Spelling Bee finalists: 9 Indian kids!

11 Spelling Bee finalists: 9 Indian kids!

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

'We look forward to seeing them show off their knowledge and hard work as they square off against the dictionary on the national stage.'

Lumbini as backdrop for Modi-Deuba meet, India-Nepal sign 6 MoUs

Lumbini as backdrop for Modi-Deuba meet, India-Nepal sign 6 MoUs

Rediff.com16 May 2022

Modi and Deuba discussed ways to strengthen ongoing cooperation and develop new areas in the multifaceted bilateral partnership.

Biden breaks record for most votes in US presidential history

Biden breaks record for most votes in US presidential history

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

The former United States vice president's record-setting numbers are likely a result of this year's especially high voter turnout. The US is on course to have its largest voter turnout in the last century.