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Pather Panchali@70: Beautiful, Broken People

Pather Panchali@70: Beautiful, Broken People

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

Seventy years after Pather Panchali released on August 26, 1955, we finally get it. Shuttling between the village of Boral and a studio in Calcutta, caught between worrying about the next purse of funds and wondering which item to mortgage next, Satyajit Ray was explaining Indians to themselves, discovers Sreehari Nair.

2 soldiers killed, 3 hurt as boulder falls on vehicle in Ladakh

2 soldiers killed, 3 hurt as boulder falls on vehicle in Ladakh

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

Two army personnel, including a Lt Colonel, died and three officers were injured when a boulder fell on an army vehicle in eastern Ladakh.

Badminton braces for crisis due to China's duck decline

Badminton braces for crisis due to China's duck decline

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

'The supply of feathers has dropped and costs have escalated sharply.'

'India Is Laundromat For The Kremlin'

'India Is Laundromat For The Kremlin'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

'India is cosying up to Xi Jinping. They don't need the Russian oil. It's a refining profiteering scheme.'

India contributes more to global growth than US: RBI guv

India contributes more to global growth than US: RBI guv

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

"We are contributing about 18 per cent, which is more than the US where the contribution is expected to be much less -- about 11 per cent or something. We are doing very well and we will continue to improve further," RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra said, replying to a question on Trump's recent comments.

India May Wait Out Trump Tariffs

India May Wait Out Trump Tariffs

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

'Just as we cannot surrender the interests of our farmers and dairy industry, Trump is also looking for markets for the produce of the farmers in the Midwest, which are his support base.'

Dhankhar resigns: What happens when VP steps down mid-term

Dhankhar resigns: What happens when VP steps down mid-term

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

Following Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation as Vice President, an election to appoint his successor must be held 'as soon as possible' according to the Constitution. The article details the constitutional provisions regarding the election, term, and responsibilities of the Vice President.

'VS Could Make Thousands Go Crazy With His Magic'

'VS Could Make Thousands Go Crazy With His Magic'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

'VS was a man who devoted every moment of his life, from the beginning till his death at the age of 100, to the struggle against the injustices inflicted upon land, nature and the common man.'

India to take all steps to protect national interest: Goyal on US tariff

India to take all steps to protect national interest: Goyal on US tariff

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

India will take all necessary steps to safeguard and promote national interest, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday, a day after US President Donald Trump announced 25 per cent tariffs plus penalty on domestic exports to America from August 1.

J-K flashflood: Langar organiser rescued alive after 30 hrs under debris

J-K flashflood: Langar organiser rescued alive after 30 hrs under debris

Rediff.com16 Aug 2025

A man running a community kitchen for pilgrims was rescued alive after being trapped under debris for 30 hours following a cloudburst in Kishtwar, Jammu & Kashmir. The disaster has left many dead or missing and the annual pilgrimage suspended.

Govt likely to soon compensate oil firms for LPG losses

Govt likely to soon compensate oil firms for LPG losses

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

The government is likely to give a subsidy of Rs 30,000-35,000 crore to state-run oil companies - Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), Bharat Petroleum (BPCL), and Hindustan Petroleum (HPCL) - to compensate for losses incurred from selling LPG at below cost over the past 15 months, according to a senior official.

Casual Gaming To Gain From RMG Ban

Casual Gaming To Gain From RMG Ban

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

'There is responsibility to make great games that are played by audiences, that fill the gap from an entertainment perspective.'

US tariff to hit iPhone's mega manufacturing plans

US tariff to hit iPhone's mega manufacturing plans

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

US President Donald Trump's announcement of 25 per cent tariff on all goods coming from India starting August 1, plus an unspecified penalty, is expected to impact Apple's plans to expand iPhone manufacturing in India as well as export of other electronics to the US. The move comes at a time when Indian electronics production is reeling under pressure due to restrictions imposed by China on supply of several critical components, capital goods and even skilled technology professionals.

Infiltration bid foiled in Poonch, 2 terrorists killed

Infiltration bid foiled in Poonch, 2 terrorists killed

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

Two suspected Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists were killed when army troops scuttled an infiltration attempt along the Line of Control in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Wednesday.

Bus services hit as transport workers begin strike in K'taka

Bus services hit as transport workers begin strike in K'taka

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

A strike by Karnataka's state-owned transport corporation employees has severely disrupted bus services across the state, leaving passengers stranded and impacting school, college, and office attendance. The strike persists despite a court stay, as unions demand wage revision and payment of salary arrears.

India readies for key diplomatic week: Wang in Delhi, Jaishankar in Moscow

India readies for key diplomatic week: Wang in Delhi, Jaishankar in Moscow

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

Wang is travelling to India days ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's planned trip to the Chinese city of Tianjin to attend the annual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation.

Why Bumrah Is Being Hounded

Why Bumrah Is Being Hounded

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

The matter of Bumrah's availability for the series should have been a highly-guarded secret. That it was bandied about all through suggests the matter was deliberately placed in the public domain. This has become the basis of the hounding of Bumrah, by some former players and fans, asserts Rohit Mahajan.

People must decide if leaders should govern from jail: Amit Shah

People must decide if leaders should govern from jail: Amit Shah

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

Union Home Minister Amit Shah introduced bills in Lok Sabha addressing the removal of arrested PMs, CMs, and ministers, sparking opposition protests. Shah emphasized the need for public decision on whether leaders should govern from jail, criticizing the Congress party's stance on the matter.

'Modi refused to give an exception': Rijiju on bills to remove PM, CMs

'Modi refused to give an exception': Rijiju on bills to remove PM, CMs

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

Rijiju also hit out at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, saying that his own party MPs "get uncomfortable" when he speaks in Parliament and are apprehensive that he will do "anap-shanap baatein" and the party will have to bear the consequences.

32 Delhi schools receive hoax bomb threats; police assure serious probe

32 Delhi schools receive hoax bomb threats; police assure serious probe

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

The schools included Delhi Public School, Modern Convent School, and Shree Ram World School, a senior police officer said, adding that the threats were received via e-mail.

Monsoon session of Parl ends amid uproar; Modi hits out at Cong

Monsoon session of Parl ends amid uproar; Modi hits out at Cong

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

The Monsoon session of Parliament concluded after facing disruptions and protests over the revision of electoral rolls in Bihar. Despite the disruptions, the government managed to pass key legislations.

SpiceJet staffer's spine fractured after army man assault

SpiceJet staffer's spine fractured after army man assault

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

'He hit me on my face with baggage. He slapped me and started hitting me. He used his fist and feet to hit me. At the end, he punched me and I fell down'

'Well-planned conspiracy': Delhi CM Rekha Gupta attacked

'Well-planned conspiracy': Delhi CM Rekha Gupta attacked

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

According to a senior police officer, the man has been detained and further inquiry is underway.

Efforts underway to resolve trade deal differences with US: India

Efforts underway to resolve trade deal differences with US: India

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

The comments came a day after US President Donald Trump said that Washington is "very close" to the trade pact with India.

DGCA Pulls Up Air India Again

DGCA Pulls Up Air India Again

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

The DGCA has issued four showcause notices to Air India over repeated violations of cabin crew deployment, training lapses, rest regulations, and operational oversight that compromise flight safety.

Trump extends reciprocal tariff deadline from July 9 to August 1

Trump extends reciprocal tariff deadline from July 9 to August 1

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

The US on Monday decided to delay imposing its "Liberation Day" reciprocal tariffs until August 1, allowing more time to iron out issues between New Delhi and Washington before finalising an interim trade deal. On April 2, US President Donald Trump announced reciprocal tariffs against a number of countries including India (26 per cent), but paused the implementation of these duties for 90 days, giving all trading partners the deadline till July 9 to reach a deal.

Kanwariyas punch, kick CRPF jawan at UP station after spat

Kanwariyas punch, kick CRPF jawan at UP station after spat

Rediff.com20 Jul 2025

The CRPF CRPF) jawan was going to catch the Brahmaputra Express, while the kanwariyas (devotees of Lord Shiva) also wanted to buy tickets for the same train for going to Baidyanath Dham in Jharkhand. An argument broke out between them over purchasing the tickets.

RG Kar doc murder: Parents talk to CBI chief, may meet Shah

RG Kar doc murder: Parents talk to CBI chief, may meet Shah

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

Parents of the RG Medical College rape victim met CBI Director Praveen Sood to express their dissatisfaction with the agency's probe. They believe more than one person was involved in the rape and murder of their daughter and allege a cover-up. The CBI has challenged the life imprisonment sentence given to the convicted, seeking the death penalty.

Sensex tanks 586 points on global sell-off

Sensex tanks 586 points on global sell-off

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

Tata Steel, Maruti, Tata Motors, Infosys, Bharti Airtel and Tech Mahindra were also among the laggards. However, Trent, Asian Paints, Hindustan Unilever, ITC, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and Reliance Industries were the gainers.

Trump threatens steeper tariffs on India over Russian oil buy

Trump threatens steeper tariffs on India over Russian oil buy

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

"India is not only buying massive amounts of Russian Oil, they are then, for much of the Oil purchased, selling it on the Open Market for big profits," Trump said in a social media post on Monday.

US: 'India Has Taken Advantage Of Ukraine War'

US: 'India Has Taken Advantage Of Ukraine War'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

'India has intentionally taken advantage of the war in Ukraine to dramatically increase its purchases of Russian crude, when there are roughly 40 major crude providers that could satisfy Indian demand.'

Business as usual: India buys 2 mn bpd Russian oil in August

Business as usual: India buys 2 mn bpd Russian oil in August

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

India's purchase of Russian oil has risen to 2 million barrels per day in August, as refiners continue to prioritise economic considerations in their sourcing decisions. As much as 38 per cent out of an estimated 5.2 million barrels per day of crude oil imported in the first half of August came from Russia, according to global real-time data and analytics provider Kpler.

Officer rebuked by Siddaramaiah breaks silence on VRS row

Officer rebuked by Siddaramaiah breaks silence on VRS row

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Additional Superintendent of Police Narayan Baramani, who faced Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's anger during a Congress rally in Belagavi, said he was 'attending to his duty'. This comes after reports that he sought voluntary retirement from service after the incident.

Sreeleela's Love Affair With Saris

Sreeleela's Love Affair With Saris

Rediff.com19 Jul 2025

Proves that tradition is always in vogue for the modern Indian woman.

'My opponent is quintessential RSS man, I am far away from it'

'My opponent is quintessential RSS man, I am far away from it'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

'Earlier, we used to talk about a deficit economy. There is a deficit in democracy' 'If you read superficially Gandhi and Ambedkar and Nehru, some misconceptions and misunderstanding come to mind, as if they were at loggerheads and they differed radically in their views' 'India is one nation. There is only one citizenship. No citizenship for South India and no citizenship for North India and another for the Northeast'

Sidda minister Rajanna axed after remarks on 'vote theft'

Sidda minister Rajanna axed after remarks on 'vote theft'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

Karnataka Cooperation Minister K N Rajanna has been asked to resign after allegedly blaming his own Congress government for 'vote theft' in an Assembly segment. The issue sparked controversy and led to demands for clarification in the state assembly.

Is This Why Trump Turned On India?

Is This Why Trump Turned On India?

Rediff.com9 Aug 2025

Trade, defence cooperation and regional strategy had long formed the backbone of India-US ties, but the latest rift shows how quickly those pillars can be shaken by personal grievances and political optics.

Pharma Inc hopes for fair deal as Donald Trump announces 25% tariffs

Pharma Inc hopes for fair deal as Donald Trump announces 25% tariffs

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

India's pharmaceuticals and medical devices industries are still hopeful that trade negotiations with the US could cut a fairer deal for both sides, after President Donald Trump announced a 25 per cent tariff rate on India on a social networking platform without divulging the finer details.

Sarzameen Review: New Age Shakti

Sarzameen Review: New Age Shakti

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

Poor writing, unrealistic plot points, and weak performances drag Sarzameen down, sighs Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

HC orders retrial in 1984 anti-Sikh riots case over flawed probe

HC orders retrial in 1984 anti-Sikh riots case over flawed probe

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

The Delhi High Court has ordered a retrial in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case related to the killing of a man in Ghaziabad's Raj Nagar area, citing a flawed investigation and trial.