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Now, get your email address in Hindi

Now, get your email address in Hindi

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

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Nepal quake toll reaches 8,635, over 300 missing

Nepal quake toll reaches 8,635, over 300 missing

Rediff.com23 May 2015

At least 79 foreigners, including 49 Indians have been killed in the devastating earthquakes, according to a statement by the Nepal police.

Congress manifesto to focus on jobs, farm and banking reforms

Congress manifesto to focus on jobs, farm and banking reforms

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

The party's research department team, which Rajya Sabha member M V Rajeev Gowda heads, has sifted through the suggestions received in the last five months, and the manifesto is slated to be released later this month, reports Archis Mohan.

'Kanak Mani Dixit being punished for his anti-establishment writing'

'Kanak Mani Dixit being punished for his anti-establishment writing'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

Aseem Chhabra on his friend, the firebrand Nepali journalist Kanak Mani Dixit, who was arrested last week. Aseem, who has known Dixit for 35 years, believes the charges are trumped up.

War of the maps in South Asia

War of the maps in South Asia

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

'The Modi government's grandstanding has hardened the reflexes in Beijing, Islamabad and Kathmandu and complicated India's relations with these three countries, which were even otherwise highly problematic.' 'Whatever prospects existed for a fair and balanced resolution of the territorial disputes may also have receded,' observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Swiss-based trade union to inspect Qatar 2022 World Cup sites

Swiss-based trade union to inspect Qatar 2022 World Cup sites

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

A global trade union for construction workers that has criticized labour conditions in Qatar will inspect soccer stadiums being built for the 2022 World Cup in the Gulf Arab state.

Army claims to have spotted footprints of 'Yeti'

Army claims to have spotted footprints of 'Yeti'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

Taking to Twitter, the army said its mountaineering expedition team spotted the 'mysterious' footprints on April 9 close to Makalu Base Camp.

Have you heard of Bharatvani?

Have you heard of Bharatvani?

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

Bharatvani, when it is complete, will revive languages in India that are on the verge of extinction.

Nepal's tourism industry hit hard; to lose 2 lakh visitors

Nepal's tourism industry hit hard; to lose 2 lakh visitors

Rediff.com4 May 2015

Nepal draws tourists from China, Europe, USA, Australia and India.

Why Baichung wants to eject Chamling from office

Why Baichung wants to eject Chamling from office

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

'Chamling's legacy is toxic.' '7 out of 10 teenagers in Sikkim abuse drugs.' 'The youth are dying and the future looks bleak.'

Will Pakistan accept a beef-eating Indian who also eats pork?

Will Pakistan accept a beef-eating Indian who also eats pork?

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

From belonging to an endangered tribe, somewhere along the line I had turned into a dangerous species myself; a lying, scheming traitor, who had let the country down -- in short, an anti-national, says Durba Dhyani.

Kamal Haasan meets Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Kamal Haasan meets Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

Here's the lowdown from the Tamil film industry.

Delhi: Manipuri girl molested, brother bashed up

Delhi: Manipuri girl molested, brother bashed up

Rediff.com1 Mar 2014

In yet another incident of violence against northeastern people in national capital New Delhi, a girl and her cousin brother hailing from Manipur were allegedly attacked by two men who thrashed them, hurled racial abuses and molested the girl.

Nisha Biswal to visit India to lay ground work for Obama trip

Nisha Biswal to visit India to lay ground work for Obama trip

Rediff.com22 Nov 2014

Just hours after the White House confirmed that United States President Barack Obama would be travelling to India in January, the State Department on Friday announced that it will send a top diplomat to India next week to lay the ground work for the historic presidential visit.

3/4th of Nepal's buildings unsafe; toll mounts, aid trickles in

3/4th of Nepal's buildings unsafe; toll mounts, aid trickles in

Rediff.com4 May 2015

An assessments of 2,500 buildings carried out by more than 1,000 local engineers during the last four days have revealed that a fifth are no longer habitable and three-quarters need repairs before they can be considered safe.

'The disaster in Nepal has brought everything to zero'

'The disaster in Nepal has brought everything to zero'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

Ramon Magsaysay winner Anshu Gupta, whose non-governmental organisation Goonj has been leading the relief efforts in Nepal which was ravaged by a devastating quake in April this year, speaks to Ankita Mishra.

Nepal takes charge of post-quake ops as toll mounts to 7,557

Nepal takes charge of post-quake ops as toll mounts to 7,557

Rediff.com5 May 2015

The two districts which are the part of Nepal's Bagmati Zone have suffered extensively in the April 25 earthquake which left a trail of death and destruction.

Nepal begins rebuilding heritage sites damaged by quake

Nepal begins rebuilding heritage sites damaged by quake

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

Amid chants of Buddhist scriptures, Nepal PM K P Sharma Oli on Monday offered prayers at an ancient temple in Kathmandu to mark the reconstruction of five heritage sites demolished by last year's deadly earthquake.

K P Sharma Oli elected Nepal's new prime minister

K P Sharma Oli elected Nepal's new prime minister

Rediff.com11 Oct 2015

K P Sharma Oli was elected as the next prime minister of Nepal on Sunday defeating incumbent Sushil Koirala in a contest which became necessary after parties failed to forge a consensus amid violent protests over the country's new Constitution.

24 dead, 100 rescued in Himachal Pradesh

24 dead, 100 rescued in Himachal Pradesh

Rediff.com22 Jun 2013

The state and Indian Air Force choppers on Saturday rescued 100 persons, including 16 foreigners, from Kaza and various parts of rain ravaged tribal district of Kinnaur even as the recovery of 10 bodies took the death toll to 24.

The shocking way we treat 'servants'!

The shocking way we treat 'servants'!

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

'In this resurgent India, class is the new caste. We are shaken up only occasionally, and briefly, when a battered, tribal teenager from Jharkhand looks us in the eye from our closet,' says Shekhar Gupta.

Xi's Nepal visit did not have anti-India tone

Xi's Nepal visit did not have anti-India tone

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

'The deepening of China-Nepal relations need not cause heartburn in India,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

The couple that forced 5,000 girls into prostitution

The couple that forced 5,000 girls into prostitution

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

Affaq Husain and his wife Saira built a Rs 100 crore empire preying on the most vulnerable people in society.

Modi's $1 bn loan to Nepal aims to counter Chinese influence

Modi's $1 bn loan to Nepal aims to counter Chinese influence

Rediff.com5 Aug 2014

The loan will be utilised in several developmental projects that Nepal wants to undertake. Nayanima Basu reports.

Nepal elects Vidya Devi Bhandari as its first woman president

Nepal elects Vidya Devi Bhandari as its first woman president

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

Communist leader Vidya Devi Bhandari was on Wednesday elected as Nepal's first woman President by the parliament, weeks after it adopted a new landmark Constitution that declared the country a secular state.

Army deployed in Darjeeling after violence by GJM workers

Army deployed in Darjeeling after violence by GJM workers

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

Police earlier fired tear gas shells and lathicharged GJM supporters

Will this Indian model win Miss International?

Will this Indian model win Miss International?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2016

This young, beautiful and talented girl from the Assam, India is sure to melt your heart.

'Mamata turned a peaceful demonstration into a battlefield'

'Mamata turned a peaceful demonstration into a battlefield'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

'The CM seems to have forgotten that she is dealing with the Gorkhas, people known for their valour and loyalty to India.' 'It is shameful that Mamata Banerjee and her administration treated them like insurgents, choosing to use live bullets instead of other ways and means to control crowds.'

Fuel crisis adds to Nepal quake survivors' woes

Fuel crisis adds to Nepal quake survivors' woes

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

Six months after Nepal was devastated by a massive earthquake, relief efforts are literally running out of steam as weeks of protests against a new constitution have led to a critical shortage of fuel. Naomi Mihara reports on how NGOs are racing against time to reach aid to the people before winter sets in.

India ready to be 'Sherpa' to help Nepal scale mountain of success: Modi

India ready to be 'Sherpa' to help Nepal scale mountain of success: Modi

Rediff.com12 May 2018

Modi said Nepal must identify its needs and priorities to deliver results.

Chinese soldier, living in India for over 50 years, reunited with family

Chinese soldier, living in India for over 50 years, reunited with family

Rediff.com11 Feb 2017

Wang Qi, 77, was received by his close Chinese relatives, besides officials of the China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Indian embassy when he arrived in Beijing along with his son, daughter-in-law and grand daughter from Delhi-Beijing flight.

After 5 decades in India, Chinese soldier who crossed over to visit home

After 5 decades in India, Chinese soldier who crossed over to visit home

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

Wang Qi, now 77, was caught when he entered the Indian territory shortly after the Sino-India War of 1962. He was later released from jail.

PM, Oli hold talks; seek to reset Indo-Nepal ties

PM, Oli hold talks; seek to reset Indo-Nepal ties

Rediff.com7 Apr 2018

The prime minister said India will continue to support Nepal according to that country's priorities, adding both sides have agreed to expedite all connectivity projects.

Class of 1991: Celebrating 25 years of Urmila, Akshay, Raveena

Class of 1991: Celebrating 25 years of Urmila, Akshay, Raveena

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

25 years on, we see how these actors have fared.

Ladakh Stand-off: Be prepared to meet fire with fire

Ladakh Stand-off: Be prepared to meet fire with fire

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

'India in 2020 is a lot better prepared than in 1962.' 'It is no longer a pushover; and anything other than a crushing Chinese military victory will be a major loss of face for China,' observes Rajeev Srinivasan in the first of a three part column.

How these men and women are selflessly helping rebuild Nepal

How these men and women are selflessly helping rebuild Nepal

Rediff.com22 May 2015

Anusha Subramanian talks to some of these volunteers, who are helping out in far-flung Nepal villages.

ICYMI: Top moments from the week gone by

ICYMI: Top moments from the week gone by

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

Catch up on all the events that shaped the world last week.

Darjeeling turns into battleground as GJM calls indefinite bandh

Darjeeling turns into battleground as GJM calls indefinite bandh

Rediff.com15 Jun 2017

Hurling petrol bombs and stones, Gorkhaland supporters on Thursday fought pitched battles with police, who broke up protests, bursting teargas shells and baton-charging violent crowds, plunging Darjeeling hills into deeper turmoil.

Desperate Nepal tells India to open border entry points

Desperate Nepal tells India to open border entry points

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

Nepal's Cabinet on Monday passed a special resolution asking India to open the border entry points to ease supplies of essential goods like medicines, gas and petroleum to the landlocked country, reeling under acute shortage due to blockade of key trade points.

Nepal Prime Minister Oli resigns ahead of no-trust motion

Nepal Prime Minister Oli resigns ahead of no-trust motion

Rediff.com24 Jul 2016

Nineteen parties in the Parliament have already confirmed that they will be voting in favour of the no-confidence motion.