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Her mother's daughter

Her mother's daughter

Rediff.com11 Oct 2006

India to trade off mangoes for Harley bikes

India to trade off mangoes for Harley bikes

Rediff.com13 Apr 2007

As mangoes from Indian orchards are ready for shipment to the US, Harley Davidson will soon cruise on Indian roads with the government relaxing emission norms for the American luxury bike.

Kashmiri 'World' champs keep families waiting

Kashmiri 'World' champs keep families waiting

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

The Hussain family from Sopore and Iqbal household in Kashmir's Anantnag are eagerly waiting for their cell phones to buzz. It's been 11 days since 20-year-old Amir Hussain Rather and 25-year-old Wasim Iqbal last spoke with their folks back home.

Why is a Communist paying homage to a Guru?

Why is a Communist paying homage to a Guru?

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

'This will be the first open university in Kerala and it is a great tribute to Gurudevan by the helmsman of the Communist movement in Kerala,' observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Hockey India League: Punjab thrash debutants Kalinga

Hockey India League: Punjab thrash debutants Kalinga

Rediff.com28 Jan 2014

Veteran drag-flicker Sandeep Singh scored twice as Jaypee Punjab Warriors drubbed debutants Kalinga Lancers 7-3 in a high-scoring Hockey India League match in Bhubaneshwar.

Aahana's awesome Turkish treat

Aahana's awesome Turkish treat

Rediff.com29 May 2018

Turkey and Rumi: What a holiday for the Lipstick In A Burkha actress.

50 men have joined militancy in Kashmir in 6 months

50 men have joined militancy in Kashmir in 6 months

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

Most of these new recruits came from Pulwama, Shopian and Kulgam districts in South Kashmir, which had become the hub of tech-savvy, young militants.

'What does it mean to be an immigrant?'

'What does it mean to be an immigrant?'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2006

Kiran Desai answers these and other questions with the careful prose of her second novel.

Terrorists gunned down in Shopian; civilian killed in clashes

Terrorists gunned down in Shopian; civilian killed in clashes

Rediff.com4 Aug 2018

A civilian was killed in a firing incident at Ganowpora, while two others sustained injuries, a police official said.

Tirthan Valley trek: 'We did trout fishing'

Tirthan Valley trek: 'We did trout fishing'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

Pinaki Panda shares his experience. You can share yours too.

Champ at tying turbans, a failed politician: The farmer who died at AAP rally

Champ at tying turbans, a failed politician: The farmer who died at AAP rally

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

Details about the farmer who died at the AAP rally are emerging, including he was a champ at tying turban.s

Why migrants cycle hundreds of kms to reach home

Why migrants cycle hundreds of kms to reach home

Rediff.com12 May 2020

After five weeks of lockdown, migrant workers' patience ran out and so did the money, which forced them to leave Mumbai on bicycles.

Most parts of coastal Andhra escape Cyclone Phailin's fury

Most parts of coastal Andhra escape Cyclone Phailin's fury

Rediff.com12 Oct 2013

Andhra Pradesh seems to have largely escaped the fury of Cyclone Phailin, which crossed the coast near Gopalpur in Odisha at around 8.25 pm.

Minor girl gang-raped in Bihar; locals block highway in protest

Minor girl gang-raped in Bihar; locals block highway in protest

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

The victim's father said he was being coerced by two of the villagers to withdraw the case and being threatened his son would be kidnapped otherwise.

Disproportionate assets case: CBI questions Himachal CM

Disproportionate assets case: CBI questions Himachal CM

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Thursday questioned Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh in connection with its probe into allegations of disproportionate assets amassed by him during his tenure as Union minister.

This summer quench your thirst with these 'healthy' drinks

This summer quench your thirst with these 'healthy' drinks

Rediff.com3 May 2017

PepsiCo is gearing up to launch a new 7UP with 30 per cent less sugar and plans to extend the formulation to its other brands

Kashmir encounter: Army trooper killed in gun battle with terrorist

Kashmir encounter: Army trooper killed in gun battle with terrorist

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

A militant was on Wednesday gunned down in Baramulla in an encounter during which an armyman also lost his life.

1 held for Amritsar blast, Amarinder blames ISI-backed terrorists

1 held for Amritsar blast, Amarinder blames ISI-backed terrorists

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence is quite active in fomenting trouble in Punjab and the grenade attack in Amritsar was a pure act of terrorism, Singh said.

4 terrorists, 'active associate' killed in encounter

4 terrorists, 'active associate' killed in encounter

Rediff.com31 May 2019

Two of the terrorists belonged to Hizb-ul-Mujahideen.

Citizenship bill is a triumph of the idea of India

Citizenship bill is a triumph of the idea of India

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

'This bill is for the children of Partition who are still subject to inhuman barbarism because they profess a faith rooted in India.' 'If India fails them, we shall be no better than a Pakistan which brutalises its minorities and has turned into a factory of intolerant bigots,' says former BJP MP Tarun Vijay.

Silicon Valley bust prompts bid to revamp image

Silicon Valley bust prompts bid to revamp image

Rediff.com9 Jun 2003

As people flocked to Silicon Valley for its concentration of talent and capital, it became one of the most expensive places to run a business.

11 J&K militants upload photos on FB as Amarnath yatra gets underway

11 J&K militants upload photos on FB as Amarnath yatra gets underway

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

In an audacious move, 11 young Kashmiri militants donning army fatigues and holding firearms, posted their photographs on Facebook, forcing the security forces to sit up and take notice.

Virbhadra questioned by CBI for second day in graft case

Virbhadra questioned by CBI for second day in graft case

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh was on Friday questioned for the second consecutive day in connection with an alleged disproportionate assets case against him.

ED to attach Saradha property worth Rs 500 crore

ED to attach Saradha property worth Rs 500 crore

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

CBI is also probing a criminal conspiracy angle of the Saradha scam.

'Rahane has obviously modeled himself a bit on Tendulkar'

'Rahane has obviously modeled himself a bit on Tendulkar'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2015

Former Australian captain Steve Waugh has said that Ajinkya Rahane reminded him a bit of Sachin Tendulkar and his "compact technique" would fetch him a lot of runs for India.

Stunning destinations: How to babymoon like a star

Stunning destinations: How to babymoon like a star

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

Don't settle for an ordinary babymoon. Get inspired by these six celeb-inspired destinations to visit before your due date.

Will MGNREGA end up subsidising private farm labour?

Will MGNREGA end up subsidising private farm labour?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

In case MGNREGA is expanded, officials said the total expenditure on farming-related works could reach up to 80 per cent of MGNREGA budget, as against the current 67 per cent.

Kashmir needs more stories like Athar Aamir

Kashmir needs more stories like Athar Aamir

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

'I asked a group of uniformed high school kids: Who was the one Kashmiri they admired?' 'I shouldn't have been surprised by the answer,' says Sunil Sethi.

Sufi leader murdered by suspected Islamists in Bangladesh

Sufi leader murdered by suspected Islamists in Bangladesh

Rediff.com8 May 2016

Initial investigations found that Shahidullah was involved in a property dispute with neighbours 'which could be a reason of the murder'.

HIL: Punjab Warriors to lock horns with Kalinga Lancers in final

HIL: Punjab Warriors to lock horns with Kalinga Lancers in final

Rediff.com20 Feb 2016

Jaypee Punjab Warriors made it to the third final with a 3-1 win over Delhi Waveriders while it will be a maiden summit clash for Kalinga Lancers who ousted defending champions Ranchi Rays 4-2 in the Hockey India League, in Ranchi, on Saturday.

FB video shows Hizbul militants cracking jokes, loading assault rifles

FB video shows Hizbul militants cracking jokes, loading assault rifles

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

In yet another audacious move, the banned Hizbul Mujahideen has uploaded a video of its militants training in army fatigues with assault rifles and cracking jokes on a social networking site, seen as a "psychological warfare" against the security forces.

CBI questions son of Himachal CM Virbhadra in assets case

CBI questions son of Himachal CM Virbhadra in assets case

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

CBI sources said Singh appeared before the probe team on Tuesday morning and was questioned.

J&K: 3 soldiers, 1 terrorist killed in militant strike in Tangdhar

J&K: 3 soldiers, 1 terrorist killed in militant strike in Tangdhar

Rediff.com25 May 2015

Three army troopers and a militant were killed and a trooper wounded when security forces foiled an infiltration bid on the Line of Control in the Tangdhar sector of north Kashmir Kupwara district.

This girl is going to grow vegetables after a PhD

This girl is going to grow vegetables after a PhD

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

"We, Indians have forgotten what is good for us. Foreigners say oats are good so we say the same, arrey, we have oats since ages!" Meet Preeti Virkar, a believer of a different kind.

3 soldiers who gunned down Burhan Wani get Sena Medal

3 soldiers who gunned down Burhan Wani get Sena Medal

Rediff.com26 Jan 2017

Major Sandeep Kumar,Captain Manik Sharma and Naik Arvind Singh Chauhan gunned down the the poster boy of resurgent militancy in the Kashmir valley.

70 Kashmiri youth joined terrorist ranks this year: Official

70 Kashmiri youth joined terrorist ranks this year: Official

Rediff.com13 Aug 2017

The officer claimed 88 Kashmiri youths joined militancy in 2016.

Cyclone Fani leaves 12 dead; PM to visit Odisha

Cyclone Fani leaves 12 dead; PM to visit Odisha

Rediff.com4 May 2019

The extremely severe cyclonic storm, which made landfall at Puri on Friday, unleashed copious rain and windstorm that gusted up to 200 kmph, blowing away thatched roofs of houses, swamped towns and villages, before weakening and entering West Bengal

PhD scholar among 6 arrested for attack on CRPF convoy in Banihal

PhD scholar among 6 arrested for attack on CRPF convoy in Banihal

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

The PhD scholar is an active member of Jamiat-e-Talaba, the student wing of banned Jammat-e-Islami (JeI).