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What will India do if mobs rule the day?

What will India do if mobs rule the day?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

'Governments forget that no matter how cunning they are, eventually they cannot ride on anarchy,' says Shuma Raha.

Kolkata bridge collapse: Toll hits 2; railway had issued warning in July

Kolkata bridge collapse: Toll hits 2; railway had issued warning in July

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

The police lodged a suo motu case against unknown persons in connection with their involvement in the mishap, a police officer said.

Ever celebrated a Virtual Diwali?

Ever celebrated a Virtual Diwali?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2017

'I sat in the grass with avatars or 3D digital bodies controlled by others, reminiscing about phuljharis and chakhris, gazing up at fireworks programmed earlier in the day,' says Ashish Sharma.

When movie theatres no longer exist...

When movie theatres no longer exist...

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

Aseem Chhabra imagines a time, 20 years from now, when movie-watching in theatres will be long gone, thanks to the coronavirus, and pens a letter to his grandchild, explaining the magic of the cinema hall.

Railway Budget: Big plans to modernise train services

Railway Budget: Big plans to modernise train services

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

The Rail Budget will announce introduction of AC suburban trains in Mumbai.

Volkswagen Vento Diesel DSG: The best sedan in its segment for highway driving

Volkswagen Vento Diesel DSG: The best sedan in its segment for highway driving

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

The Volkswagen Vento offers unadulterated German car feel providing strong driving dynamics along with a powerful diesel engine that comes with an efficient yet lightning quick DSG gearbox, writes Indian motoring website MotorBeam.com.

Rajapaksa assumes charge as new Lankan PM amid 'bloodbath' warnings by speaker

Rajapaksa assumes charge as new Lankan PM amid 'bloodbath' warnings by speaker

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

President Maithripala Sirisena's new Cabinet was also sworn in and Rajapaksa was named the new minister of finance and economic affairs.

Sheena Bora Trial: Indrani won't withdraw charges against Peter

Sheena Bora Trial: Indrani won't withdraw charges against Peter

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

'I'm not withdrawing any allegations. I want those CDRs (Peter's call data records).' 'Those are my feelings.'

Spunky, little fella!

Spunky, little fella!

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Questions, compliments and curiosity -- three keywords in the story that defines the Honda Navi

Cute and quirky: Honda Navi, first ride

Cute and quirky: Honda Navi, first ride

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

The Honda Navi is quirky in its nature and has a love-it-or-hate-it aura about it, but one thing is for sure that you can't ignore it, says Naveen Soni

7-year-old air crash survivor praised for her courage

7-year-old air crash survivor praised for her courage

Rediff.com4 Jan 2015

A 7-year-old girl who miraculously survived a deadly plane crash in the state of Kentucky in USA and walked barefoot nearly two kilometres through a forest in biting cold to find help has been praised for her extraordinary courage.

Chabad House to build a museum for all 26/11 victims

Chabad House to build a museum for all 26/11 victims

Rediff.com21 Nov 2016

Mumbai's Chabad House, which was attacked in the 26/11 terror attacks, is unlike any other Jewish centre, Rabbi Israel Kozlovsky tells Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.

2019: The year in photos

2019: The year in photos

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

We sorted through countless photographs taken around the world to come up with the top photos of 2019. Together these images tell the story of the year -- capturing moments of hope and heartbreak, triumph and tragedy.

MEPs visit: Perception management is not a one off affair

MEPs visit: Perception management is not a one off affair

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

'The idea that the J&K issue gets internationalised by allowing foreign delegations to visit it appears bizarre to me because the issue is not about Article 370 or the decisions relating to the abrogation, but more to do with the post decision handling,' notes Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

As rains paralysed Mumbai, people slept in offices, train stations

As rains paralysed Mumbai, people slept in offices, train stations

Rediff.com30 Aug 2017

The place of work turned into place of stay or a dormitory for the office goers and almost all the offices, especially those of state-run institutions that dominate the south Mumbai area, hosted employees for the night.

For some time you let me into your dreams

For some time you let me into your dreams

Rediff.com13 May 2020

'He was capable, concise, calm, sublime, and profound, and perhaps that's also why Irrfan's passing felt 'personal' to many.'

Can these bikes beat Royal Enfield's Thunderbird 350?

Can these bikes beat Royal Enfield's Thunderbird 350?

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

UM Motorcycles has entered the Indian market with two new models. BikeDekho takes the duo for a spin to see if they've been worth the wait...

What We Learned from Bollywood in 2017

What We Learned from Bollywood in 2017

Rediff.com28 Dec 2017

And you thought Bollywood was just about making movies!

Kargil@21: When the choppers attacked the enemy

Kargil@21: When the choppers attacked the enemy

Rediff.com25 Jul 2020

'We decided that we would fire our rockets and dive into the valley and get away, making it difficult for the missiles to be fired.'

Brick attack on woman: Sacked policeman granted bail by court

Brick attack on woman: Sacked policeman granted bail by court

Rediff.com16 May 2015

A sacked Delhi police head constable, who was caught on camera hitting a woman with a brick, was on Saturday granted bail by a court in New Delhi which observed there was no evidence to substantiate the charge of bribe against him.

2017 MV Agusta Brutale 800: You will love this Italian diva!

2017 MV Agusta Brutale 800: You will love this Italian diva!

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

The exotic Italian manufacturer steps into the middleweight naked space with the new generation Brutale 800. What's it like to ride? Abhay Verma finds out

The lesson India must learn from Indore

The lesson India must learn from Indore

Rediff.com2 Oct 2017

The city is waging a war against garbage, says Anjuli Bhargava.

Matheran: a car-free hill resort

Matheran: a car-free hill resort

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

Geetanjali Krishna unwinds in Matheran in an ambience that seems frozen in time.

Review: Does Honda Activa 5G have anything new to offer?

Review: Does Honda Activa 5G have anything new to offer?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

Is the Activa 5G the same old 4G in some fancy colours, or does it pack more? Nabeel Khan has the answers.

Now, pay annual subscription to get airlifted in health crisis

Now, pay annual subscription to get airlifted in health crisis

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

The firm has bought three choppers from Airbus.

'We can't even take a U-turn'

'We can't even take a U-turn'

Rediff.com4 May 2020

The prayer, Sarvejana Sukhinobhavantu, or let the whole universe of living beings be well, helps. So do profound and relevant Ancient Wise Words and aphorisms: Vasudaiva Kutumbakam, or the whole world is one big family, interconnected, interdependent. And a sense of humour, jokes, pranks, writing, conversations. And, last but definitely not least, the rippling waves of inner realisation on the background mind-track -- about the insignificance of ego, the importance of humility, the wasted opportunities in life, the wrong moves, the strokes of luck, the past 'sins', the what-ifs.

Aviation security market to cross Rs 31K cr by 2015: Assocham

Aviation security market to cross Rs 31K cr by 2015: Assocham

Rediff.com21 Aug 2013

The airport security market, which comprises segments like security, disaster response, identification, manning and cyber security is currently growing at a compounded annual growth rate of about 25 per cent, according to a study titled 'India Homeland Security Market: An Emerging Opportunity'.

What keeps Indian companies from doing good?

What keeps Indian companies from doing good?

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

Constantly evolving rules and anomalies over tax treatment have constrained corporate programmes in the first year that the government's CSR mandate has been in force.

How Reliance Jio is camouflaging its mobile towers

How Reliance Jio is camouflaging its mobile towers

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

They are cheaper to build, costing around Rs 10 lakh each as against Rs 20-25 lakh for a traditional ground-based tower and even less than the Rs 12-15 lakh needed for a tower mounted on a roof top.

A value for money package!

A value for money package!

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

At Rs 52,610 (on-road, Mumbai), the attractive pricing, refined engine and good manoeuvrability makes the Platina 100 ES emerge as a value for money package and a worthy competitor to the offerings from Hero MotoCorp and Honda.

California mass shooting suspects of Pakistani origin, say reports

California mass shooting suspects of Pakistani origin, say reports

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

The two young suspects of California shooting are of Pakistani origin, media reports have said even though President Barack Obama has asked people not to rush to a conclusion.

Helping lost children to return home

Helping lost children to return home

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

When they returned to Chennai from the US, their plan was to set up a successful business. Which they did. Then, something tugged at their heartstrings.

Review: Is the Suzuki Burgman Street better than the Access 125?

Review: Is the Suzuki Burgman Street better than the Access 125?

Rediff.com3 Nov 2018

The Suzuki Burgman Street steps up the style quotient with its maxi-scooter looks, but is the same as the Access 125 in many ways. So, is it worth paying Rs 9,000 extra?

General Rawat hints at a major change in India's defence thinking

General Rawat hints at a major change in India's defence thinking

Rediff.com13 May 2020

'It is crucial today to realise where we have reached in this 15 year-period in order to fully and properly assess the profundity of what General Rawat has said,' points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Supreme Court okays green levy on trucks entering Delhi

Supreme Court okays green levy on trucks entering Delhi

Rediff.com10 Oct 2015

Detailed order, to be passed on Monday, will consider green tribunal's decisions

Should you really avoid street food in the monsoon?

Should you really avoid street food in the monsoon?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

A quick checklist for you for this season.

Bihar flood toll reaches 28; IAF drops relief material

Bihar flood toll reaches 28; IAF drops relief material

Rediff.com30 Sep 2019

The disaster management department said that the state government has urged the Indian Air Force to send a helicopter for air-dropping of food packets and other relief material in marooned areas.

Bike review: Benelli TNT 600 i ABS

Bike review: Benelli TNT 600 i ABS

Rediff.com4 Dec 2016

Benelli's VFM street fighter finally gets ABS and we took it for a quick spin

An app for women's safety in a city

An app for women's safety in a city

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

A new mobile app is allowing women to identify safe zones in a city with the help of crowd-sourced audits

Woman brutally attacked in Bengaluru ATM

Woman brutally attacked in Bengaluru ATM

Rediff.com19 Nov 2013

In a gruesome incident, a 38-year-old woman bank official was attacked with a lethal weapon by a man in an ATM kiosk in the heart of the city, leaving her in a pool of blood with severe head injuries on Tuesday.