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Why vegetable prices are sky high once again

Why vegetable prices are sky high once again

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

Parts of Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Punjab have also been impacted.

'China doesn't want war'

'China doesn't want war'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

'China would rather tie us down; and bleed us as much as it can so that we aren't able to lift our heads to face them.'

Visakhapatnam dreams to become India's San Francisco

Visakhapatnam dreams to become India's San Francisco

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

A consortium of three US-based firms - AECOM, KPMG and IBM - was given the task of developing the master plan.

8 tips on how best to take care of your car in winter

8 tips on how best to take care of your car in winter

Rediff.com12 Jan 2018

Here, we are going to discuss a few winter car care tips that can save you a lot of hassle, giving you a comfortable drive even when the cold is unbearable.

Govt unfolds steps to upgrade infrastructure

Govt unfolds steps to upgrade infrastructure

Rediff.com9 Jun 2014

The President said low cost airports would be developed to promote air connectivity to smaller towns.

Call drops: Airtel to compensate by supporting rural education

Call drops: Airtel to compensate by supporting rural education

Rediff.com12 May 2016

Airtel said it will implement 25 per cent more stringent mobile call drop benchmark of 1.5 per cent versus 2 per cent prescribed by the regulator Trai.

'A Communist's mother does not live on charity'

'A Communist's mother does not live on charity'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

'Our only child. A Communist.' 'There was an encounter by the police inside this room, five years ago. He was shot in one arm, but managed to escape.' 'Missing since then. May Jesus keep him alive.' A revealing excerpt from Asim Mukhopadhyay's Half Man: A Novel On The Naxal Movement.

6 injured as vehicle in President's convoy rolls down deep gorge

6 injured as vehicle in President's convoy rolls down deep gorge

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

The accident happened near Sonada when the third vehicle in the Presidential convoy slipped off the road and fell down.

Untimely rains, storms take India by surprise

Untimely rains, storms take India by surprise

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

The country witnessed the rainiest day of this winter with almost all parts receiving showers, the weatherman said, attributing it to a series of weather conditions.

Tejas to officially replace MiG-21 FL

Tejas to officially replace MiG-21 FL

Rediff.com12 Dec 2013

The indigenously developed light combat aircraft 'Tejas' would officially replace the MiG-21 FL fighter jet, Chief of Air Staff of the Indian Air Force, Air Chief Marshal N A K Browne said on Thursday.

Assam: Abducted NHPC official rescued by police

Assam: Abducted NHPC official rescued by police

Rediff.com12 Nov 2013

A K Agarwala, an official of the National Hydro Power Corporation, who was abducted by militants, was rescued by the Assam Police following an operation inside a thickly forested hilly area near Assam-Arunachal Pradesh boundary late Monday night.

Tour de France: Greipel wins 15th stage, Froome retains lead

Tour de France: Greipel wins 15th stage, Froome retains lead

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

Andre Greipel confirmed he was the sprint king at this year's Tour de France when the German outpowered his rivals to win the 15th stage on Sunday.

Govt to give national identity cards to all Indians: Rajnath

Govt to give national identity cards to all Indians: Rajnath

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

Government is preparing the National Population Register incorporating all genuine Indian citizens and will give them national identity cards in a time bound manner.

'Modi is the headmaster trying to instil discipline'

'Modi is the headmaster trying to instil discipline'

Rediff.com18 May 2019

The election campaign finally ended on Friday, May 17. Arindam Majumder reveals what he discovered on the election front on a long rail journey.

Rain havoc continues in Kerala, all 5 gates of Idukki reservoir opened

Rain havoc continues in Kerala, all 5 gates of Idukki reservoir opened

Rediff.com10 Aug 2018

For the first time in the last 26 years, a shutter of the Cheruthoni Dam was opened on Thursday.

COVID-19: 'My job is to save and help people'

COVID-19: 'My job is to save and help people'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

'This is a long haul, god knows where it will end.' 'So it is best to conserve all the funds right now for fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.'

Doctor who went where no one wanted to go

Doctor who went where no one wanted to go

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

It is not uncommon to see patients in Odisha being carried to hospitals on cots for miles. Recently, this picture was reversed when a doctor carried a pregnant woman to hospital on a cot for 12 km.

On the campaign trail with Mizoram's richest candidate

On the campaign trail with Mizoram's richest candidate

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

Robert Romawia Royte of the Mizo National Front has declared assets of Rs 55 crore, owns a popular football club and has a fleet of luxury cars.

10 global terrorists in Pakistan working against India

10 global terrorists in Pakistan working against India

Rediff.com3 May 2019

Syed Firdaus Ashraf/Rediff.com presents the names of 10 global terrorists who, according to United Nations Security Council, are operating against India from Pakistan.

After quake, Nepal grapples with post-disaster diseases

After quake, Nepal grapples with post-disaster diseases

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

Diseases like diarrhoea and respiratory infections are a major concern in quake-hit Nepal.

Govt to set up 300 rural clusters by 2020

Govt to set up 300 rural clusters by 2020

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

Modi government has earlier faced criticism from the Opposition on a number of occasions for renaming the schemes including PURA launched by the UPA in past.

EC increases voting time by 2 hours for Lok Sabha polls

EC increases voting time by 2 hours for Lok Sabha polls

Rediff.com12 Mar 2014

The Election Commission has decided to grant two more hours to people to cast their votes in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

Major Ashish Malik: From patrolling in Imphal to silver lining in Jakarta

Major Ashish Malik: From patrolling in Imphal to silver lining in Jakarta

Rediff.com6 Sep 2018

Asian Games medal winner Fouaad Mirza called for financial help in popularising equestrian in India, saying the government can take a cue from European nations such as the United Kingdom and Germany.

'300 terrorists waiting to infiltrate into India from PoK'

'300 terrorists waiting to infiltrate into India from PoK'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

Intelligence agencies have gathered pin-pointed information about the locations of the camps, exact strength of each of the camp and which camp is in operation under direct supervision of which formation of Pakistan Army

Winners of National Bravery Award felicitated in Delhi

Winners of National Bravery Award felicitated in Delhi

Rediff.com22 Jan 2014

Twenty children, recipients of National Bravery Award 2013, and parents and guardians of five children who were given the award posthumously were on Wednesday felicitated by Women and Child Development Minister Krishna Tirath.

Darjeeling: Protests erupt after weapons recovered from GJM chief's office

Darjeeling: Protests erupt after weapons recovered from GJM chief's office

Rediff.com15 Jun 2017

Police recovered more than 300 weapons, including arrows and explosives.

ITBP or Assam Rifles may be deployed to man border with Myanmar

ITBP or Assam Rifles may be deployed to man border with Myanmar

Rediff.com27 Jun 2015

In the wake of the killing of 18 Armymen in Manipur, government plans to deploy either Indo-Tibetan Border Police or Assam Rifles for manning the 389-km-long Indo-Myanmar border in the state.

Toyota Glanza vs Maruti Baleno: And the winner is?

Toyota Glanza vs Maruti Baleno: And the winner is?

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

The Glanza is clearly a rebadged Maruti Suzuki Baleno, however, Toyota has given it a longer warranty and a lower starting price to make it more attractive. Are there other compelling reasons to consider it over Baleno?

'Centre working to locate Indian ISIS hostages,' says Punjab CM

'Centre working to locate Indian ISIS hostages,' says Punjab CM

Rediff.com15 May 2015

Punjab government on Friday said that the Centre was making all efforts to locate the whereabouts of the 39 Indian youths who had been held hostage for nearly a year by ISIS militants.

68 more bodies found in Kedar valley

68 more bodies found in Kedar valley

Rediff.com7 Sep 2013

The official toll has now crossed the 1000 mark

Biking to Ladakh? Mistakes you must avoid!

Biking to Ladakh? Mistakes you must avoid!

Rediff.com11 May 2015

On your upcoming trips to Ladakh we surely hope you guys keep these tips in mind. Ride safe and don't get lost in those wondrous mountains that are a beauty but are terrifying too! Ride safe!

Kerala rains: NDRF man's brave act to rescue sick child goes viral

Kerala rains: NDRF man's brave act to rescue sick child goes viral

Rediff.com12 Aug 2018

A photograph of Kumar snapped while scurrying across the bridge with the child two days ago, has gone viral on the social media with people showering praise on him.

Meet the mute sentinels of Kashmir

Meet the mute sentinels of Kashmir

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

Not only army personnel but Indian Army's canine 'soldiers' perform their duties in counter-insurgency operations.

Japan may pip China in high-speed rail race

Japan may pip China in high-speed rail race

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

Despite being cheaper, the Chinese technology is not the preferred option.

How Naxals are protecting their election gameplan

How Naxals are protecting their election gameplan

Rediff.com28 Feb 2014

Fearing leakage of their strategies ahead of Lok Sabha polls, Naxals are keeping a close watch on people who could act as informers and pass on information using mobile phones in villages of their hot-bed Bastar.

GST meet: Inspector Raj with dual-control situation was avoided

GST meet: Inspector Raj with dual-control situation was avoided

Rediff.com24 Sep 2016

'GST gives a huge relief to small businesses of India and West Bengal.'

Rumblings in a Congress bastion

Rumblings in a Congress bastion

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

It will not be a cakewalk for three-time Congress MLA and Uttarakhand Sports and Forest Minister Dinesh Agarwal to win Dharampur constituency in Dehradun this poll season with BJP fielding two-time mayor Vinod Chamoli from the seat.

How the BJP helped Conrad Sangma defeat the Congress

How the BJP helped Conrad Sangma defeat the Congress

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

'Had the BJP gone along with the NPP, that would have eased the task of the Congress of winning more seats.' 'That was a great strategy of the BJP.' 'It helped the NPP get more seats than perhaps if it had gone as a pre-alliance partner with the BJP.'

Review: Maheshinte Prathikaaram is a winner

Review: Maheshinte Prathikaaram is a winner

Rediff.com6 Feb 2016

Fahadh Faasil is in top form in Maheshinte Prathikaaram, feels Paresh C Palicha.

Why must so many elephants die on the railway tracks?

Why must so many elephants die on the railway tracks?

Rediff.com22 Feb 2018

'The prime minister can think of bullet trains and speed, but cannot think of special measures to save these magnificent creatures.'