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'When we don't talk to Kashmiris, Pakistan becomes more relevant'

'When we don't talk to Kashmiris, Pakistan becomes more relevant'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2016

'Engagement should never stop.' 'Reassure Kashmiris that they will be treated at par with the rest of India.' 'The peace you crave will be peace with honour.' 'Your special status will not be tinkered with.'

Look, what China's navy is up to!

Look, what China's navy is up to!

Rediff.com14 Feb 2016

'China's moves are of direct significance to India, which will closely monitor Chinese naval activity in the Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean not least because of Chinese maps depicting claims over the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.'

Greying India a new demographic, find elder care providers

Greying India a new demographic, find elder care providers

Rediff.com22 Dec 2018

Indian seniors face loneliness in their sunset years. And many companies have kicked in to provide various kinds of options for India's elderly. The elderly can now pay and enjoy a variety of services in the comfort of their own homes

61 killed in suicide bomb attack in Shiite mosque in Pakistan

61 killed in suicide bomb attack in Shiite mosque in Pakistan

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

Over 61 killed in blast in Shia mosque in Pakistan

Daiichi-Ranbaxy row: HC orders attachment of assets

Daiichi-Ranbaxy row: HC orders attachment of assets

Rediff.com26 Feb 2018

The court also restrained RHC Holdings from operating its bank accounts except for payment of salaries and statutory dues till March 23, the next date of hearing.

Lal Ded, the mystic of Kashmir

Lal Ded, the mystic of Kashmir

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

At a time when the Kashmir valley has been shut down, it is perhaps appropriate that we remember Lal Ded, Kashmir's best known spiritual and literary figure, someone remembered with divine adoration both by Hindus and Muslims in Kashmir. A fascinating excerpt from Sandhya Mulchandani's For The Love Of God: Women Poet Saints Of The Bhakti Movement.

Security forces 'hunt down' 102 terrorists in J&K in 2017

Security forces 'hunt down' 102 terrorists in J&K in 2017

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

Earlier in 2010, the highest number of 156 terrorists were killed between January and July that year.

'15-day Keran ops over, Pak army supported infiltrators'

'15-day Keran ops over, Pak army supported infiltrators'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2013

The 15-day long Keran anti-infiltration operation has been called off, according to a top Indian Army officer.

2 weeks after PM's anti-gaurakshak speech, man beaten up for carrying beef

2 weeks after PM's anti-gaurakshak speech, man beaten up for carrying beef

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

Police arrested four people for the assault on Wednesday.

Euro 2020 qualifiers PICS: Spain, Ukraine win big

Euro 2020 qualifiers PICS: Spain, Ukraine win big

Rediff.com8 Jun 2019

A summary of the Euro 2020 qualification matches played on Friday.

8 killed in fire at timber mart in Thane

8 killed in fire at timber mart in Thane

Rediff.com27 Dec 2014

Eight persons were charred to death and three others seriously injured in a fire that broke out in three timber scrap godowns in the powerloom town of Bhiwandi near Thane, police and fire officials said.

Jaya's portrait unveiled in TN assembly, Oppn stays away

Jaya's portrait unveiled in TN assembly, Oppn stays away

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

Facing the opposition benches, it is the 11th portrait to adorn the House.

#InternationalYogaDay: Incredible images from India

#InternationalYogaDay: Incredible images from India

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

Amid chants of 'Om' and recitation of 'Mantras' for universal peace, millions across the globe today joined in spectacular celebrations to mark the inaugural International Day of Yoga, in a tribute to the ancient Indian spiritual and exercise discipline known to balance mind, body and spirit.

'BJP wants to send message it can disrupt namaaz'

'BJP wants to send message it can disrupt namaaz'

Rediff.com8 May 2018

'Muslims have been observing namaaz for so many years.' 'The BJP wants to divide Hindus and Muslims for political gains.' 'This is happening in Haryana even though Muslims are only present in one district of Haryana.'

Bigg Boss 10: A 100-crore moviestar in the house!

Bigg Boss 10: A 100-crore moviestar in the house!

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

More drama unfolds on Bigg Boss 10!

IMA puts out names of 382 doctors martyred in war against Covid

IMA puts out names of 382 doctors martyred in war against Covid

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

Taking exception to Health Minister Harsh Vardhan not mentioning the death of healthcare workers due to Covid-19 in his statement in Parliament, the Indian Medical Association has published a list of 382 doctors who died due to the viral disease and demanded that they be treated as "martyrs".

Why is Press Council of India toeing govt line on J&K media curbs?

Why is Press Council of India toeing govt line on J&K media curbs?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

'Is the application the Press Council's voice or the government's? 'It has been reported that other members of the PCI were taken aback at the Press Council's application. 'These members need to publicly question the chairman to redeem their own positions,' says Jyoti Punwani.

Top travel destinations 2017: Alleppey, Darjeeling, Ajanta Caves

Top travel destinations 2017: Alleppey, Darjeeling, Ajanta Caves

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

Read on to find out if your favourite destination made it to the list!

Why India needs to 'fortify' Kashmir

Why India needs to 'fortify' Kashmir

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

'If Islamic extremists regain power in Afghanistan, Pakistan will lead them to Kashmir as a fighting arena again. India needs to fortify Kashmir and prepare against these Islamic extremists before they come again.'

Football friendly: Kane, Vardy inspire England to win

Football friendly: Kane, Vardy inspire England to win

Rediff.com23 May 2016

England's Harry Kane and Jamie Vardy struck in a 2-1 friendly win over fellow Euro 2016 finalists Turkey on Sunday as the home side warmed up with a performance that highlighted their potency in attack and defensive limitations.

Weather relents in J-K, Jhelum flowing below flood level

Weather relents in J-K, Jhelum flowing below flood level

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

The flood threat in Kashmir Valley on Tuesday reduced in view of the weather holding up over the past 24 hours resulting in substantial decrease in water level of river Jhelum, which is now flowing below the flood level.

Zara opts for largest mall space in India

Zara opts for largest mall space in India

Rediff.com29 Nov 2016

At 9.5% of sales, Zara offers the best revenue share to Mumbai's posh Oberoi mall. This is the highest revenue share offered by any fashion retailer for an anchor position in a mall.

British medical students leave home to treat IS wounded soldiers

British medical students leave home to treat IS wounded soldiers

Rediff.com22 Mar 2015

Nine young British medics, including four women, who had been studying medicine in Sudan may have travelled to strife-torn Syria to work in areas controlled by dreaded Islamic State terrorists.

5 killed in fresh clashes in Kashmir, toll climbs to 63

5 killed in fresh clashes in Kashmir, toll climbs to 63

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

Curfew remained in force in entire Srinagar district and Anantnag town while restrictions were in place in the rest of the Valley as normal life remained paralysed for the 39th consecutive day.

Kashmir poses no threat to India's security

Kashmir poses no threat to India's security

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

The valley is under the iron grip of the armed forces and Pakistan does not have the military power or political support to change the status quo, observes Colonel Anil A Athale (retd), after a recent visit to Kashmir.

Amazing PHOTOS of the month: September

Amazing PHOTOS of the month: September

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

Here's a glimpse of all that happened around the world last month.

190 LoC violations this year: What is Pakistan plotting?

190 LoC violations this year: What is Pakistan plotting?

Rediff.com18 Oct 2013

Since January, at least 190 cases of ceasefire violations by the Pakistan Army have been reported from the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir.

Pak on Keran infiltration: Blame game not a solution

Pak on Keran infiltration: Blame game not a solution

Rediff.com8 Oct 2013

Amid assertions by the Indian army that infiltration in Keran sector was backed by Pakistani troops, Islamabad on Tuesday said blame game is not the solution to any issue and insisted it too wants a ceasefire along the Line of Control.

Latest updates on the Amarnath Yatra terror attack

Latest updates on the Amarnath Yatra terror attack

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

Terrorists on Monday night killed seven Amarnath pilgrims, including six women, and injured 19 others as they struck at a bus in Kashmir's Anantnag district, in the worst attack on the annual pilgrimage since the year 2001. Five of those killed were from Gujarat and two from Maharashtra. Here are the latest updates:

'Reservation is just one aspect'

'Reservation is just one aspect'

Rediff.com2 Oct 2018

'The common belief in political circles is that if you provide reservation to somebody, s/he will automatically come up.' 'This is a very faulty understanding.'

Near-term growth prospects remain favourable in India: IMF

Near-term growth prospects remain favourable in India: IMF

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

IMF says, India will grow significantly in near-term.

10 INTERESTING photos from the week gone by

10 INTERESTING photos from the week gone by

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

We bring you a collection of some of the best photographs taken this week by ace photographers.

Manchester attacker's father, brother arrested

Manchester attacker's father, brother arrested

Rediff.com25 May 2017

The new arrests came as the injured toll doubled from 59 to 119.

'Budget 2018 certainly obliged the masses'

'Budget 2018 certainly obliged the masses'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2018

It was widely expected that this time around, the government would be less likely to initiate fresh reforms and rather loosen its belt a little to give various segments of the economy, especially the multitudes that truly constitute India, something to smile about, says Sudip Bandyopadhyay.

REWIND: Events that shaped India in the past week

REWIND: Events that shaped India in the past week

Rediff.com15 Dec 2016

We bring you some of the best pictures from across the nation in the last one week.

HC quashes Baig's death penalty in Pune German bakery blast

HC quashes Baig's death penalty in Pune German bakery blast

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

The Bombay high court on Thursday quashed the death penalty awarded to lone convict Himayat Baig in the 2010 German Bakery blast in Pune due to lack of evidence, but confirmed the life sentence imposed on him for possession of explosives.

Hamas executes 18 Israeli informers as fighting continues

Hamas executes 18 Israeli informers as fighting continues

Rediff.com22 Aug 2014

Israel on Friday pressed ahead with its offensive against Hamas in Gaza, killing at least four Palestinians, even as the militant group executed 18 suspected informers for the Jewish state following the killing of its three top commanders.

World Cup 2022 the ultimate goal for reborn Afghanistan

World Cup 2022 the ultimate goal for reborn Afghanistan

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

The 2022 World Cup in Qatar has been beset by controversy, but for the visionaries bringing soccer back to life in Afghanistan it represents a shining, magical light at the end of a very long and dark tunnel.

Kashmir gives US cold wave a frosty fight

Kashmir gives US cold wave a frosty fight

Rediff.com7 Jan 2014

The mercury continues to be in a free fall in Kashmir and Ladakh divisions as Leh was the coldest recorded place at minus 17.4 degrees Celsius in the state.

Was it a bomb? Probe says Russian plane 'broke up in air'

Was it a bomb? Probe says Russian plane 'broke up in air'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

The Russian plane that crashed in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula over the weekend, killing all 224 people aboard, broke up high in the air, an official said.