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Police cracks Nizam's Museum theft case, arrests 2 history-sheeters

Police cracks Nizam's Museum theft case, arrests 2 history-sheeters

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

A gold tiffin box inlaid with diamonds, a cup studded with rubies, diamonds and emeralds, a saucer and a spoon, belonging to the 7th Nizam Nawab Mir Osman Ali Khan Bahadur, were recovered from the accused.

Is cross-legged sitting bad for you?

Is cross-legged sitting bad for you?

Rediff.com1 Jan 2018

Sitting cross-legged for several hours can lead to prolonged compression of the peroneal nerve which could lead to numbness or weakness in the foot, says Dr Miten Sheth.

BlackBerry security fears: What the issue is all about

BlackBerry security fears: What the issue is all about

Rediff.com5 Aug 2010

Government has already warned the popular smartphone company that if it does not allow it to monitor emails and short messaging services to address security concerns, it will have to close down operations in the country, spelling trouble for over a million BlackBerry users in India.

PM has 'a credibility problem', says Rahul Gandhi on Gujarat results

PM has 'a credibility problem', says Rahul Gandhi on Gujarat results

Rediff.com19 Dec 2017

The Congress president also hit out at Modi's Gujarat model of development, describing it as "good propaganda" and marketing, but "hollow from within".

Mamata slams Modi govt over FDI in defence, railways

Mamata slams Modi govt over FDI in defence, railways

Rediff.com7 Aug 2014

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday criticised the Narendra Modi government over foreign direct investment in defence and railways, claiming a 49 per cent FDI cap in defence "will put a question mark" on the safety and security of the nation.

Poll diary: The Imam is angry with Anna

Poll diary: The Imam is angry with Anna

Rediff.com13 Mar 2014

Syed Ahmed Bukhari, now on the side of two leading ladies -- Mamata Banerjee and Mayawati -- thinks Anna Hazare ditched the Bengal chief minister, resulting in the poor turnout at Didi's Delhi rally on Wednesday.

'I am a fighter. I never give up'

'I am a fighter. I never give up'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

'With each film, whether it's good or bad, you learn different things. The big question is, do I sit at home and do nothing and wait for that perfect movie, perfect director, perfect screenplay and perfect production house, or do I hustle and work every single day?' Sunny Leone says it right.

'My 9-year-old son wants to fight for azaadi'

'My 9-year-old son wants to fight for azaadi'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2010

'My son says I am a coward for not going out to protest. He is not afraid. He is a typical Kashmiri youth.'

Impartial probe into Sri Lanka war critical: UN

Impartial probe into Sri Lanka war critical: UN

Rediff.com9 Jan 2010

The UN human rights office has called on Colombo to allow a full independent inquiry into a controversial video tape depicting alleged "extra-judicial killings" of Tamils by Lankan troops and said that such an investigation would be in the country's "best interests".

India Inc finally has something to cheer about

India Inc finally has something to cheer about

Rediff.com20 Jul 2009

Operating margins improve, but sales still sluggish

How long can India avoid engaging Pakistan?

How long can India avoid engaging Pakistan?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

'Any 'de-escalation' that brings down tensions will deprive the BJP of a plank with seamless possibilities to project PM Modi as the 'Iron prime minister' and hype up jingoism in the upcoming election campaign,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Schumacher puts his legacy on the line

Schumacher puts his legacy on the line

Rediff.com6 Mar 2010

The return of Michael Schumacher, after three years away and at the age of 41, was always going to take top billing in a blockbuster of a Formula One season.

Why rise in MSP may be misleading

Why rise in MSP may be misleading

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

The minimum support price for the rabi season will not radically alter the falling trajectory of farm incomes

Will Wuhan spirit survive November?

Will Wuhan spirit survive November?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

'The Dalai Lama is in a tearing hurry.' 'The 'reincarnation' card remains unplayed, and time is running out.' 'Is something big being planned for the event of Tibetan Buddhist leaders in Leh in November?' asks Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

'On India, generals likely to enforce a thin red line on Imran'

'On India, generals likely to enforce a thin red line on Imran'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

'Imran Khan might actually get some initial leeway from the generals to pursue better ties with India -- but not beyond a point.'

Shoaib Akhtar ignored by selectors

Shoaib Akhtar ignored by selectors

Rediff.com24 Dec 2009

Controversial Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar's bid to return to the national side was dealt a blow after the selection committee ignored him for a five-team first class domestic tournament, commencing January 1 in Karachi.

Over 100 Congress MLAs want YSR's son to be CM

Over 100 Congress MLAs want YSR's son to be CM

Rediff.com3 Sep 2009

Who will take over the mantle of the Congress in Andhra Pradesh? This is the big question in the event of the death of charismatic leader Dr Y S Rajashekhara Reddy.

Column: Is Pakistan blackmailing PM, NSA?

Column: Is Pakistan blackmailing PM, NSA?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

'Imran Khan would only have spoken with the full awareness of Modi's complex political personality.' 'He has the great advantage of being privy to the confidential exchanges between then Pakistan prime minister Nawaz Sharif and Modi during the latter's celebrated surprise visit to Lahore in December 2015 as well as the 'back channel' conversations between the national security advisors of the two countries,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Cancer facts: Why surgery may not always be the cure

Cancer facts: Why surgery may not always be the cure

Rediff.com31 May 2018

Oncologist Dr P Jagannath debunks the myths about cancer treatment in India.

Why you should watch Jail this Friday

Why you should watch Jail this Friday

Rediff.com4 Nov 2009

Mugdha Godse talks about her new film, Jail, and working with Madhur Bhandarkar for the second time.

Social media stirs the Bollywood plot

Social media stirs the Bollywood plot

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

Social media teams ensure there is something new around the movie every few days and as the release date nears, every few hours.

Resetting India-China relations makes sense

Resetting India-China relations makes sense

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

'The muscularity of the last three years didn't bring any dividends and if anything, Chinese attitudes only hardened,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Will social networks on the Web ever make money?

Will social networks on the Web ever make money?

Rediff.com25 Feb 2009

How could Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and MySpace 'monetise'?

Caught in the NiMo-Choksi crossfire: Virat, Kangana, Priyanka

Caught in the NiMo-Choksi crossfire: Virat, Kangana, Priyanka

Rediff.com26 Feb 2018

The PNB ambassador is Virat Kohli, Priyanka Chopra and Siddharth Malhotra are the faces of the Nirav Modi label, Kangana Ranaut, Kriti Sanon and others endorse the family of brands under the Gitanjali Group.

Why Adam Sandler shouldn't do serious

Why Adam Sandler shouldn't do serious

Rediff.com4 Aug 2009

Funny People, a comedic drama with Sandler leading the cast had a disappointing opening at the US box office.

Death of a salesman and other elite ironies

Death of a salesman and other elite ironies

Rediff.com17 Dec 2008

In the end, politics killed the few hundred innocents in Mumbai. In the final count, politics, every single day, is killing, impoverishing, starving, denigrating, millions of Indians all across the country.

Should India pick KL Rahul for 2nd T20 against Ireland?

Should India pick KL Rahul for 2nd T20 against Ireland?

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

The big question is of bench strength and chances for the likes of KL Rahul, Dinesh Karthik and Umesh Yadav.

Why is Pakistan muzzling its terrorists?

Why is Pakistan muzzling its terrorists?

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

'The Pakistani move to ban militant outfits and placate international opinion and Islamabad's openness to a UN security council resolution on Azhar -- instead of beseeching China to cast yet another veto -- enables Islamabad to occupy the high ground,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Are Dev Patel and Freida Pinto an item?

Are Dev Patel and Freida Pinto an item?

Rediff.com23 Feb 2009

The Slumdog Millionaire team at the Oscar red carpet.

How Shah Rukh beat Letterman at his game

How Shah Rukh beat Letterman at his game

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

Shah Rukh Khan had David Letterman in his grip, giving him no quarter whatsoever, declares Sreehari Nair.

US, Saudis, UAE check Indo-Pak tensions

US, Saudis, UAE check Indo-Pak tensions

Rediff.com1 Mar 2019

'India, which climbed the escalation ladder first, has climbed down.'
'It remains unclear what Indian objectives have been realised in precipitating the crisis in the first instance last Tuesday,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Will Woods make a winning comeback at Hero World Challenge?

Will Woods make a winning comeback at Hero World Challenge?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2016

The 14-times major winner has not competed since finishing 10th at the Wyndham Championship in August 2015, after which he had two operations on his back.

Women's Asia Cup: Bangladesh pip India to win maiden title

Women's Asia Cup: Bangladesh pip India to win maiden title

Rediff.com10 Jun 2018

The tournament turned out to be the most embarrassing for the 'Women in Blue' as they lost to the minnows twice inside a week.

Indian IT: Looking for growth

Indian IT: Looking for growth

Rediff.com1 Apr 2009

What is the future of the industry, is it likely to regain its premium status once the global recession is over and what do the leaders like TCS, Infosys, Wipro and HCL have to do in order to regain their past glory, asks Subir Roy?

Work at a BPO? Read this please

Work at a BPO? Read this please

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

'We are training people to learn AI, machine learning, robotics; it is just new programmes that teach them new things and the raw material, the people, are eager to learn.'

Pak response to Mumbai attacks 'unfortunate'

Pak response to Mumbai attacks 'unfortunate'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2008

South Asia expert Daniel Markey believes India will not go to war with Pakistan. His reading of comments made by the external affairs minister leads him to believe that India does not consider a short-term military solution.

IT grad, now you can get industry-ready online

IT grad, now you can get industry-ready online

Rediff.com30 Jun 2008

Mindlogicx Infotech, an R&D-based technology firm at Whitefield in Bangalore has now for the first time launched an online finishing school which would help aspirants from any part of the country to nurture their dream of being industry-ready when they join the IT sector.

F1: Hamilton, Vettel ready to fight for high five

F1: Hamilton, Vettel ready to fight for high five

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel battle to match the late Argentine's 1950s feat of five world championships.

15 SIMI operatives planning next strike: detainee

15 SIMI operatives planning next strike: detainee

Rediff.com16 Jun 2008

Intelligence Bureau sources say a massive manhunt has been launched to track down these missing men. The agency is gathering telephone intercepts and other information, which includes statements made by those arrested in Madhya Pradesh.

N-deal may get push to Senate floor on Tuesday

N-deal may get push to Senate floor on Tuesday

Rediff.com21 Sep 2008

With only five legislative days left before the US Congress is scheduled to adjourn, the Indo-US nuclear deal is literally down to the wires, with the first real opportunity to push the initiative to Senate floor expected to arise on Tuesday. The big question doing the rounds is whether the Bush Administration will be able to persuade the lawmakers to complete the process on time.