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Once land of dreaded dacoits, can Chambal be arable land?

Once land of dreaded dacoits, can Chambal be arable land?

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

The ravines, which are sharp, steep mud hillocks, stretch over three states - Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh, once home to several dreaded dacoits have long been the subject of several projects and government schemes to make them agriculturally viable.

As natives return, Himachal's coronavirus woes may just begin

As natives return, Himachal's coronavirus woes may just begin

Rediff.com7 May 2020

More than 1.20 lakh Himachalis have already returned home in less than a week's time. There is a list of 21,000 others approved for return, and at least two lakh more are still awaiting official nod for their return. Will this influx see a spike in coronavirus numbers? That is the administration's main worry, reports Ashwani Sharma.

Smith takes a dig at BCCI over IPL ban

Smith takes a dig at BCCI over IPL ban

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

Steve Smith and David Warner were well within their rights to play IPL last year but BCCI decided to impose their own sanctions.

Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez are engaged

Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez are engaged

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

The singer announced the news on Instagram with a pic of her gorgeous ring.

New York City has more COVID-19 cases than China, UK

New York City has more COVID-19 cases than China, UK

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

According to the data from the New York City government, an increase of at least 5,695 cases on Sunday put New York City's total number of coronavirus infections at over 1,04,410 as of April 12 and 27,676 hospitalisations. The city's death toll is 6,898.

'Ladakh crisis could tempt Pakistan to take advantage'

'Ladakh crisis could tempt Pakistan to take advantage'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

'Pakistan has robust incentive to turn heat on LoC.'

It doesn't matter that Kamala Harris is half-Indian

It doesn't matter that Kamala Harris is half-Indian

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

What the Indian economy looks like next January will influence her view on India, not her genetics, notes Shekhar Gupta.

Why I left my wealth to my elephants

Why I left my wealth to my elephants

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

'My elephants saved my life.' 'They love me more than my family members who only love my property.'

Allah was with us, we got rub of green in final: Morgan

Allah was with us, we got rub of green in final: Morgan

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

England captain acknowledges and appreciates diverse culture in team

35 killed as bus falls into gorge in Kishtwar

35 killed as bus falls into gorge in Kishtwar

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

The bus, which way on its way to Kishtwar from Keshwan, skidded off the road at Sirgwari and rolled down into the gorge around 7:30 am.

Did Ranjan Gogoi forget his own words and conviction?

Did Ranjan Gogoi forget his own words and conviction?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

'The Gogoi episode can lead to our evolving a rational way to get better people who will head our checks and balances of democracy,' says former Chief Information Commissioner Shailesh Gandhi.

'Why are even our sewing needles made in China?'

'Why are even our sewing needles made in China?'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

'We are not able to manufacture even low-end products as cheaply as China.' 'We are not buying Chinese goods today out of any love for China.'

Anti-CAA violence, MLAs' protest dent Yogi's strongman image

Anti-CAA violence, MLAs' protest dent Yogi's strongman image

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

Against the backdrop of the opposition closing ranks on the CAA issue and the BJP faring poorly in several state elections recently, the 2022 electoral battle is unlikely to be a cakewalk for the BJP in Uttar Pradesh, reports Virendra Singh Rawat.

Review: Fantastic Beasts 2, worth a watch

Review: Fantastic Beasts 2, worth a watch

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

'It's good to see Johnny Depp and Jude Law in J K Rowling's magical world,' says Namrata Thakker.

The Trump visit and the IAS interview

The Trump visit and the IAS interview

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

'At one stage, one interviewer asked me to name 3-4 world leaders who had made the biggest impact on the world.' "Our PM, Modiji, of course. I named him first. Then Trump... Later, my father said I should have remembered Gandhi. But what to do, Sir? Mistakes happen.' 'Besides, had not Trump called Modiji the father of our nation?'

Who dresses bride Deepika Padukone the best?

Who dresses bride Deepika Padukone the best?

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

In photos: Her best off-screen desi looks and the designers who got it right.

Bollywood's SPACE adventures!

Bollywood's SPACE adventures!

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

Sukanya Verma looks at the handful of occasions when Bollywood believed sky was the limit.

Tokyo Games moved to 2021 as 'light at end of pandemic tunnel'

Tokyo Games moved to 2021 as 'light at end of pandemic tunnel'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

Pressure had been building on the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and its president, Thomas Bach, with some athletes and sporting bodies angry that a seemingly inevitable decision had taken so long.

WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny

WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny

Rediff.com20 May 2014

Here's your weekly dose of some of the most bizarre news stories from around the world; from pricey doughnuts to Martians being baptised.

India is one of the 5 fragile economies: US official

India is one of the 5 fragile economies: US official

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

Identifying India as one of the five fragile economies of the world, Chief Economist at the Institute for International Finance, has predicted an uncertain outlook for its future in view of the next year's general elections.

COVID-19: 'Seek treatment early'

COVID-19: 'Seek treatment early'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

Until we have these (kinds of) patients come down in numbers, the fear, the mortality is always going to be there

So, who's the mom?

So, who's the mom?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

Kaylan Mahomes, a resident of Indianapolis, US, posted a selfie of her twin and her mom, which has left the world scratching their heads.

Coal-gate scam: CBI shortlists 500 phone calls for scrutiny

Coal-gate scam: CBI shortlists 500 phone calls for scrutiny

Rediff.com10 May 2013

The Central Bureau of Investigation has identified for closer scrutiny 500 phone calls from out of the 1,000 intercepted calls mainly among the four arrested accused in the alleged Rs 10 crore Railway bribery scandal.

'Pakistan will bounce back from Champions Trophy debacle'

'Pakistan will bounce back from Champions Trophy debacle'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2013

Pakistan off-spinner Saeed Ajmal believes the national team has the ability to bounce back from its recent abysmal performance in the ICC Champions Trophy.

Budget 2018: What the rural sector can expect

Budget 2018: What the rural sector can expect

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

The Budget allocation for Ministry of Agriculture and allied activities has grown by 114% since 2010-11

Hyderabad blasts: Delhi cops failed to share vital leads?

Hyderabad blasts: Delhi cops failed to share vital leads?

Rediff.com23 Feb 2013

The Hyderabad police blame their counterparts in Delhi for not sharing information about a recce of Dilksukhnagar conducted by Indian Mujahideen's Sayed Maqbool. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Three directors resign from defunct Kingfisher Airline's board

Three directors resign from defunct Kingfisher Airline's board

Rediff.com8 Apr 2014

Kingfisher Airlines's has hit a rough patch again with three of its directors resigning for better prospects.

Should a 20-year-old buy insurance?

Should a 20-year-old buy insurance?

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

To determine the amount of coverage one should purchase, first add up all of your financial obligations, such as student loan, credit card debts and your mortgage balance.

Mamata writes to EC against transfer of senior cops

Mamata writes to EC against transfer of senior cops

Rediff.com6 Apr 2019

The Election Commission's decision is "unfortunate", highly arbitrary, motivated and "biased" and was taken at the behest of the Bharatiya Janata Party, she said in the letter.

Road to 2014: Rahul, Modi share a COMMON challenge

Road to 2014: Rahul, Modi share a COMMON challenge

Rediff.com24 Jan 2013

Can Rahul Gandhi and Narendra Modi win allies for their parties if made the prime ministerial candidates for the 2014 Lok Sabha elections? Saroj Nagi analyses

Kyrgios pulls out of quarters clash with Federer

Kyrgios pulls out of quarters clash with Federer

Rediff.com18 Mar 2017

Suspected food poisoning forced Nick Kyrgios to pull out of his much anticipated quarter-finals showdown with Roger Federer at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells.

Amitabh Bachchan to play Dr Kalam?

Amitabh Bachchan to play Dr Kalam?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

'Dr Kalam should be alive within all of us,' I Am Kalam director Nila Madhab Panda tells Subhash K Jha.

Print Journalism in times of #GoCoronaGo

Print Journalism in times of #GoCoronaGo

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

'India's print media appears to be on the ventilator, gasping for breath, cutting staff, cutting salaries, cutting editions, cutting off its hands and legs,' notes Krishna Prasad.

Five talking points from the English Premier League

Five talking points from the English Premier League

Rediff.com6 May 2019

Whatever happens in the title battle between Manchester City and Liverpool, which will go down to the final day of the season

Question mark over BJP members' participation in JPC

Question mark over BJP members' participation in JPC

Rediff.com17 Oct 2012

A big question mark looms over whether Bharatiya Janata Party members in the Joint Parliamentary Committee on 2G spectrum allocation case will attend Thursday's meeting with the Opposition still adamant that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Finance Minister P Chidambaram should be examined by the panel.

How an Iran-US war could affect Pakistan

How an Iran-US war could affect Pakistan

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

'The bigger challenge and dilemma for Pakistan would be if the US and Saudi Arabia go full throttle against Iran and enforce regime change in Tehran.' 'That would be bad news for Pakistan, especially with the current instability in Balochistan,' notes Brigadier Narender Kumar (retd).

Problems that plague India's urbanisation

Problems that plague India's urbanisation

Rediff.com3 Oct 2012

India's sectoral shift away from agriculture to industry and services is reflected in its spatial pattern of urbanisation with firms locating in the bigger cities and metropolises to exploit scale economies.

Why coach sacking will not affect Spain...

Why coach sacking will not affect Spain...

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

Spain's decision to sack coach Julen Lopetegui on the eve of the World Cup will have little impact on the quality of the 2010 world champions' game, Germany midfielder Toni Kroos said on Thursday.

Saeed UNLIKELY to be brought to justice: Expert

Saeed UNLIKELY to be brought to justice: Expert

Rediff.com21 Nov 2012

The Lashkar-e-Tayiba, expert Stephen Tankel believes, is capable of operating on a large scale and some of its operatives have suggested that the organisation benefited in terms of recruitment following the 26/11 attacks in Mumbai.

Why Budget 2020 will be different

Why Budget 2020 will be different

Rediff.com1 Jan 2020

In fact, no other recent Union Budget has held so much significance for the Indian economy as the one to be presented in about six weeks from now, notes A K Bhattacharya.