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Startups call for swift measures to ensure robust safety

Startups call for swift measures to ensure robust safety

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

The blast at The Rameshwaram Caf has caused distress and concern among the startup and information technology (IT) community, raising questions related to safety and security. Approximately 10 people were reportedly injured in a low-intensity bomb blast at The Rameshwaram Caf, a popular restaurant in Bengaluru's Brookfield. The surrounding area is a major hub for the Indian technology (tech) industry, housing many startups and top IT companies such as IBM, SAP, Accenture, International Tech Park Bangalore, and Prestige Technostar.

India's Untold Nepal Stories

India's Untold Nepal Stories

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

In 2017, a retired R&AW officer conveyed that Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath was keen to get monarchy restored in Nepal and suggested that I support these efforts.

PIX: 10-man Real Madrid score late to edge Alaves

PIX: 10-man Real Madrid score late to edge Alaves

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

A stoppage time header by fullback Lucas Vazquez earned 10-man Real Madrid a 1-0 victory at lowly Alaves.

Safed Review: Misery Porn

Safed Review: Misery Porn

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

Safed is a lame attempt at social commentary, with terribly dull and thoughtless direction, observes Mayur Sanap.

Letting Go And Moving On Is Never Easy...

Letting Go And Moving On Is Never Easy...

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

Would there be such a day when I could feel free from this emptiness, this vacuum that has taken over my heart? asks Aarti David.

CBI yet to read book by R&AW official

CBI yet to read book by R&AW official

Rediff.com4 Oct 2007

In an embarrassment, the Central Bureau of Investigation has informed a Delhi court that it was yet to go through the book written by former a R&AW official.

Hanu Man Review: Same Old Template

Hanu Man Review: Same Old Template

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

Teja Sajja is agile and a decent actor but not charismatic enough to watch in almost every frame, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Once again, Pranab proved he's an awful politician

Once again, Pranab proved he's an awful politician

Rediff.com16 Jun 2018

'This is the era of images; no speech that Mukherjee could have given could counter the sight of a senior Congressman, elevated by the party to Rashtrapati Bhavan, standing rigidly next to the RSS gerontocracy as those worthies delivered the organisation's faux-fascist salute,' says Mihir Sharma.

Indian Police Force Review: This Is No Singham!

Indian Police Force Review: This Is No Singham!

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

Rohit Shetty's strengths have been action and humour; the former he delivers in spades, but the latter is totally lacking in Indian Police Force, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Poacher Review: Hard Truths, Hard-Hitting Storytelling

Poacher Review: Hard Truths, Hard-Hitting Storytelling

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

Poacher neither minces words in condemning these self-seeking slaughterers nor leaves any stone unturned in highlighting the hard work put in by friends of the forest, notes Sukanya Verma.

'I've been sacked by 'awful' media three times'

'I've been sacked by 'awful' media three times'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal slammed the British media on Thursday for 'awful and horrible' stories about his future and said the club's support, while welcome, had put more pressure on him.

Rediff Exclusive! Chat with former R&AW chief A S Dulat

Rediff Exclusive! Chat with former R&AW chief A S Dulat

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

Join A S Dulat on the Rediff Chat on July 8, 2015, at 11.30 am IST!

My 5 Top OTT Films of 2023

My 5 Top OTT Films of 2023

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

There's been so much interesting content on OTT. Subhash K Jha picks his Best Original Feature Films on digital platforms.

MoD signs Rs 19,600 cr deal for 17 India-made next-gen patrol, missile ships

MoD signs Rs 19,600 cr deal for 17 India-made next-gen patrol, missile ships

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

In line with the government's vision of 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat', the ministry of defence on Thursday signed contracts with Indian shipyards for the acquisition of 11 next generation offshore patrol vessels and six next generation missile vessels at a cost of nearly Rs 19,600 crore, officials said.

Tent scam: CBI lodges case against unknown R&AW officials

Tent scam: CBI lodges case against unknown R&AW officials

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

The Central Bureau of Investigation has registered a corruption case against unknown officials of the Cabinet Secretariat, a specialised covert unit of Research and Analysis Wing and private businessmen for alleged irregularities in the purchase of tents worth Rs 22 crore, official sources said in New Delhi.

Tale of raw injustice on R&AW's 11th floor

Tale of raw injustice on R&AW's 11th floor

Rediff.com23 Aug 2008

Successive R&AW chiefs and other senior officers have been living in an ivory tower of their own, inaccessible to junior officers and unsympathetic to their problems and grievances. Junior officers of the R&AW call this the 11th floor mentality.

Rajiv Jain to be new IB chief, Anil Dhasmana to head R&AW

Rajiv Jain to be new IB chief, Anil Dhasmana to head R&AW

Rediff.com17 Dec 2016

Both the officers will have a tenure of two years.

Hyderabad woman found starving in US, mother seeks help

Hyderabad woman found starving in US, mother seeks help

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

In a letter that was posted on the Twitter page of Bharat Rashtra Samithi leader Khaleequr Rahman, the woman said her daughter Syeda Lulu Minhaj Zaidi went to the USA to pursue MS from TRINE University, Detroit in August 2021.

R&AW left me to rot in Pak jail: Gopal Das

R&AW left me to rot in Pak jail: Gopal Das

Rediff.com8 Apr 2011

"The government of India did not do anything to secure my release. But for my elder brother Anand Vir, advocate Arvind Kumar Singh and the honourable Supreme court of India, I would have still be rotting in Pakistani jails. The agencies, which hire you, disown you the moment you are arrested. The Indian high commission in Pakistan did not help either. They took their own sweet time for giving me temporary travel documents," he said.

Ex-R&AW spooks see no harm in Vaidik meeting Saeed

Ex-R&AW spooks see no harm in Vaidik meeting Saeed

Rediff.com16 Jul 2014

'Journalists and intelligence officials do a similar job -- collect information.' Three former RAW officials tell Vicky Nanjappa/Rediff.com that they see nothing wrong in Ved Prakash Vaidik meeting Lashkar-e-Tayiba terrorist Muhammad Saeed.

The CIA mole that got away from the clutches of R&AW

The CIA mole that got away from the clutches of R&AW

Rediff.com17 Jul 2012

R&AW Special Secretary (retd) Amar Bhushan's upcoming book won't be just a 'semi-fictional' story but will throw welcome light on a sad chapter in the history of Indian intelligence, notes B Raman.

Rain threat looms large over opening Test

Rain threat looms large over opening Test

Rediff.com23 Dec 2023

The batters could be in for some challenging times with the Supersport Park track expected to aid the fast bowlers as rain threat looms large over the opening Test between India and South Africa, curator Bryan Bloy said on Saturday.

RA&W Gets A New Chief

RA&W Gets A New Chief

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

Considered a neighbourhood specialist, Ravi Sinha has worked extensively in Jammu and Kashmir, the North East and other countries.

Taylor Swift Makes History At Grammys

Taylor Swift Makes History At Grammys

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

She is the first person to win Album of the Year four times, with her latest prize for Midnights.

10 Awful Films of 2017

10 Awful Films of 2017

Rediff.com29 Dec 2017

Sukanya Verma's pick of this year's 10 most unpleasant is a mix of ghastly gone gaga, bilge that makes one reconsider their profession and faith-shattering misfires from the masters

Look At These Planes On Display!

Look At These Planes On Display!

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

Glimpses from the 54th International Paris Airshow.

Can Israel's Army Win The War?

Can Israel's Army Win The War?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

If military power is all it would take to finish the menace of an awful terrorist organisation like Hamas, how come five Israeli wars in Gaza since 2003 have failed to do so? asks Shekhar Gupta.

The '90s Bollywood Heroines Are Back!

The '90s Bollywood Heroines Are Back!

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

The OTT boom has proved a boon for a lot of hibernating '90s beauties as they rediscover themselves in exciting new avatars.

Sizzling Shami etches name in annals of ODI WC

Sizzling Shami etches name in annals of ODI WC

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

Cites 'being in rhythm' as factor for success

PIX: India's pacers blow away Sri Lanka for 55

PIX: India's pacers blow away Sri Lanka for 55

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj sent Sri Lanka crashing for 55 as India scored a thumping 302-run victory to qualify for semis.

Alaya's PERFECT Solution For Mumbai's Traffic Jams

Alaya's PERFECT Solution For Mumbai's Traffic Jams

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

Alaya F recently found herself stuck in a crazy traffic jam for two hours and found the best solution to pass the time.

Australia's World Cup in jeopardy: Can they bounce back?

Australia's World Cup in jeopardy: Can they bounce back?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2023

Pat Cummins said Australia are fired up to perform against teams that they have done well against in the recent past.

EPL PIX: Arsenal upset Liverpool; Man United win

EPL PIX: Arsenal upset Liverpool; Man United win

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

Manchester United climb into sixth place with 3-0 West Ham win

Meet India's SpyMaster

Meet India's SpyMaster

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

A rare glimpse of Samant Kumar Goel, who heads the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency as he attends a meeting at the home ministry at North Block in New Delhi on Tuesday, December 6, 2022.

MI Begin Training For IPL 2023

MI Begin Training For IPL 2023

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

Mumbai Indians kicked off their preparations for IPL 2023 with the first day of their training camp on Sunday.

Tiger 3 review: Some Fan Service, Some Fun!

Tiger 3 review: Some Fan Service, Some Fun!

Rediff.com12 Nov 2023

Too bad the one time it is friendly to the environment, Tiger chooses to celebrate his Diwali with 'meetha' and not 'pathaaka', points out Sukanya Verma.

'Despicable', 'awful'... that's what Beckham thinks of FIFA scandal

'Despicable', 'awful'... that's what Beckham thinks of FIFA scandal

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

Former England captain David Beckham has blasted FIFA over the 'despicable' corruption allegations .

10 Job Skills That Will Rule 2024

10 Job Skills That Will Rule 2024

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

Cultivate a thirst for knowledge, explore online courses, attend workshops and network with peers. Embrace opportunities to learn new skills and stay updated about industry trends to remain relevant and future-proof your career, advises Manu Saigal, director-general, staffing, Adecco India.

2023 At The Movies: A Double Take

2023 At The Movies: A Double Take

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

It was a year of so many contradictions and contrasts that it became dangerous to talk about movies, people lost their heads discussing Friday releases, psychiatrists began dabbling in film criticism, and film critics turned into psychiatrists, says Sreehari Nair.