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Nitish 'back-stabbed' Bihar; Lalu poisoning it: Modi

Nitish 'back-stabbed' Bihar; Lalu poisoning it: Modi

Rediff.com25 Jul 2015

Kickstarting the National Democratic Alliance's poll campaign in Bihar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday focussed his attack on former Bharatiya Janata Party ally and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, accusing him of "back-stabbing" the people of the state and alleging that there is some problem with his "DNA".

AI says not striking off non-veg food from menu

AI says not striking off non-veg food from menu

Rediff.com27 Dec 2015

Air India chairman said that the airline never served non-vegetarian meals on short duration flights.

PIX: Amit Sadh's road trip to Ladakh

PIX: Amit Sadh's road trip to Ladakh

Rediff.com25 Oct 2017

Stars go for the loveliest holidays -- exotic locations with a lot of adventure thrown in. We bring you their travels in a special series.

Doctors at the frontline: 'We will defeat coronavirus'

Doctors at the frontline: 'We will defeat coronavirus'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

'The josh is very high as we fight this global pandemic.'

PM calls summit a 'new era', Xi says had 'heart to heart' discussions

PM calls summit a 'new era', Xi says had 'heart to heart' discussions

Rediff.com12 Oct 2019

The prime minister started off his remarks at the meeting in Tamil, welcoming China to the talks, which were held right after one-on-one discussions between Modi and Xi at the Taj Fisherman's Cove Hotel.

US looms large in Modi's calculations: Experts

US looms large in Modi's calculations: Experts

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has indicated that he wants to take India's relationship with America to a new direction by inviting US President Barack Obama as Republic Day chief guest, despite having the bitter experience of a visa ban for 10 years, experts have said.

Grand welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan, visit to Rajghat: Netanyahu on Day 2

Grand welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan, visit to Rajghat: Netanyahu on Day 2

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

After having an eventful first day in India, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has begun his second day of his six-day visit. On Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi broke protocol and received his 'friend' Netanyahu at the airport following which they made their way to Teen Murti Chowk, which was officially renamed Teen Murti Haifa Chowk. The day ended with a private dinner between the two world leaders. Here's what Netanyahu is up to on his second day.

Indian American hotelier honoured by Sikh council

Indian American hotelier honoured by Sikh council

Rediff.com13 Jun 2007

Leading Indian American hotelier and community leader Sant Chatwal has been honoured by Sikh Council on Religion and Education for his contribution to humanitarian causes worldwide.

President to visit Kerala today

President to visit Kerala today

Rediff.com31 Oct 2007

The President would leave for Chennai on November 2.

Life Lessons from soccer star Alex Morgan

Life Lessons from soccer star Alex Morgan

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

Alex Morgan reminisces about how she dribbled her way to global stardom - and talks about what will come after the final whistle.

Three Indian-Americans honoured in US

Three Indian-Americans honoured in US

Rediff.com14 Mar 2007

According to the latest Census, the Asian Pacific American population in Illinois is 428,213, or 3.4 per cent of the state population.

A Christmas feast that's good for your heart!

A Christmas feast that's good for your heart!

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

This Christmas, make an effort to have a heart-friendly feast, says Priyanka Rohatgi.

Chinese media highlights Modi-Xi bonhomie

Chinese media highlights Modi-Xi bonhomie

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

Bonhomie between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Ahmedabad, setting aside formalities to strike a friendly tone were highlighted by the state media on Thursday, with write ups and photos on front pages.

Love And Loathing In Silicon Valley

Love And Loathing In Silicon Valley

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

'It was one thing for me to bear his physical and verbal abuses. But a few months ago, he began to stay out longer. New smells came from his clothes.' 'My fears were confirmed when I awoke one night and noticed him on the phone, talking and acting dirty.' A heart-wrenching excerpt from Namit Arora's Love And Loathing In Silicon Valley: A Novel.

These photos will make you want to say 'I Do'

These photos will make you want to say 'I Do'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

Wedding photographers have the distinct honour of chronicling one of the most important events in a couple's life together. In 2017, the International Wedding Photographer of the Year Awards began recognising this challenging and rewarding work. Now in its third year, the 2019 winning entries were just recently announced, and they continue to showcase the best in artistic wedding photography from around the world.

Musharraf harps on flexibility again

Musharraf harps on flexibility again

Rediff.com24 Dec 2004

We will be flexible, if the other side also shows flexibility, the Pakistan president said.

10 unbelievably odd images from across the world!

10 unbelievably odd images from across the world!

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

Here's a look at some of the weirdest photos from out there!

Inside the Botswana camp where Harry and Meghan's love blossomed

Inside the Botswana camp where Harry and Meghan's love blossomed

Rediff.com4 May 2018

A glimpse of the 854 (Rs 77,400)-a-night safari where the British royal's love blossomed with the American star.

'Indian Americans for Hillary 2008' formed

'Indian Americans for Hillary 2008' formed

Rediff.com13 Apr 2007

'We believe that the Clintons have emotional ties and relationship with India and it is time to bring a friend who knows about India and who knows about the Indian-American and that is why we support Hillary for President'

Tsunami Memories: How we rebuilt the IAF's CarNic airbase

Tsunami Memories: How we rebuilt the IAF's CarNic airbase

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

'Wanting to see the bright side of things, we always told ourselves, 'It could have been worse!', when the situation got tough.' Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd), who helped rebuild the IAF's Car Nicobar air base after the 2004 tsunami, recalls the devastation on United Nations World Tsunami Awareness Day.

Will impose more sanctions on N Korea, says Trump; talks to Xi

Will impose more sanctions on N Korea, says Trump; talks to Xi

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

During the phone call, Trump underscored the determination of the US to defend itself and its allies from the growing threat posed by the North Korean regime, the White House said.

Parties demand debate on demonetisation, surgical strikes in Parliament

Parties demand debate on demonetisation, surgical strikes in Parliament

Rediff.com14 Nov 2016

The cross-Line of Control surgical strikes, policy towards Pakistan, the situation in Jammu and Kashmir, besides One Rank, One Pension and the plight of farmers were also among issues that were raised at the meeting with parties demanding discussion on them.

A reluctant foreign secretary takes leave -- quietly

A reluctant foreign secretary takes leave -- quietly

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

KPS Menon (Jr) had a quiet humility and playfulness, and was not motivated by money or power, recalls Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Why more and more Indians are falling in love with Israel

Why more and more Indians are falling in love with Israel

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

Israel has broken its tourism record of Indian arrivals for the second consecutive year!

RS logjam ends after Jaitley clarifies on PM's Pak remark

RS logjam ends after Jaitley clarifies on PM's Pak remark

Rediff.com27 Dec 2017

Jaitley said Modi has never questioned Manmohan Singh's integrity and commitment to the nation.

He can't ever think of a train without seeing those men lying there dead

He can't ever think of a train without seeing those men lying there dead

Rediff.com18 May 2020

Just 20 years old, Inderlal Kamalsingh Dhurve is a migrant labourer, a part-time farmer, a sole breadwinner and one of four survivors from the group that was mowed down by a goods train near Aurangabad, Maharashtra, 10 days ago, claiming 16 lives.

I want to finish terror, Oppn wants to finish me: Modi in Patna

I want to finish terror, Oppn wants to finish me: Modi in Patna

Rediff.com3 Mar 2019

The statements made by the opposition parties after the preemptive air strike on terror camps have made only people of Pakistan happy, he claimed.

May allow dreamers to stay, but no citizenship: Trump

May allow dreamers to stay, but no citizenship: Trump

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

Trump said he is very close to a deal on DACA.

The loneliness of being a CEO

The loneliness of being a CEO

Rediff.com17 May 2017

Whether they live away from their families or with them, all CEOs struggle with work-life balance, says Shyamal Majumdar.

First Look: Bush hosts Iftaar party

First Look: Bush hosts Iftaar party

Rediff.com18 Oct 2005

President Bush's guests in the State Dining Room last night included Muslim citizens of America and ambassadors of Islamic nations

Mr Xi: When will you return China occupied Ladakh?

Mr Xi: When will you return China occupied Ladakh?

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

'China physically occupies about 45,000 sq km of J&K as claimed by India, including 3,000 sq km captured in the 1962 War and never returned; and 5,180 sq km ceded to China by Pakistan in 1963.' 'It is hard to justify remaining silent about the return of China occupied Ladakh,' observes Ajay Shukla.

Clinton arrives to red carpet reception

Clinton arrives to red carpet reception

Rediff.com7 Sep 2005

Former United States president Bill Clinton arrived by special plane on Wednesday morning to a red carpet welcome amid tight security at the Amausi airport in Lucknow.

US-China trade war: What India must do

US-China trade war: What India must do

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

'If we play our cards right, we may even benefit from the competition between the US and China as seen from increased investment from each of these countries into India.' 'The size of our market gives us an important lever of power which we shall have to play adroitly and intelligently,' points out Ambassador Gautam Bambawale -- who served as India's envoy to China -- in the Professor V M Dandekar Memorial Lecture 2019, delivered on March 8, 2019 in Pune.

Rahul's lunch with the President raises eyebrows

Rahul's lunch with the President raises eyebrows

Rediff.com15 Jul 2013

Sources said Rahul's meeting with Pranab follows the former's participation in the Congress Core Group meeting for the first time on July 12.

Why Xi did not raise Kashmir with Modi

Why Xi did not raise Kashmir with Modi

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

'The Chinese made their point repeatedly after August 5. They backed Pakistan more overtly than in the past.' 'Kashmir is not completely off their radar. But in order to keep the atmosphere surrounding the Chennai meeting, they did not discuss Kashmir.'

Honour for India Abroad journalist

Honour for India Abroad journalist

Rediff.com6 Feb 2006

Darjeeling Bandh: The Gorkha way of managing hardship

Darjeeling Bandh: The Gorkha way of managing hardship

Rediff.com15 Jul 2017

'Helpful neighbours, useful nuggets of information keep the people going as supplies run low.'

#MeToo: Jatin Das accused of harassment, painter denies

#MeToo: Jatin Das accused of harassment, painter denies

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

The Padma Bhushan awardee is the latest addition to a growing list of men who have been named.

PM Modi takes the flight to US to 'start a new chapter'

PM Modi takes the flight to US to 'start a new chapter'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

Describing America as India's "vital partner", Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday embarked on his first visit to the US confident that his five-day trip will mark a "new chapter" in bilateral strategic ties.

Top US lawmakers praise Modi's leadership

Top US lawmakers praise Modi's leadership

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

Reflecting a new sense of bonhomie between India and the United States, top American lawmakers on Wednesday praised the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and underscored that the bilateral relationship has entered a new phase.