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The Fish That Sold For Rs 1 Lakh!

The Fish That Sold For Rs 1 Lakh!

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

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'General Zia was real startled'

'General Zia was real startled'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

'But he was very quick and did a very stylish adab.' 'Of course, I didn't expect him to hug.'

Wake up call for India! Here's what Dravid needs to do...

Wake up call for India! Here's what Dravid needs to do...

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

Following India's ODI series loss to Australia at home, head coach Rahul Dravid has his task cut out with the ODI World Cup set to be held at home later this year.

Taiwan: A Thorn In China-US Relations

Taiwan: A Thorn In China-US Relations

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

Any miscalculation and miscommunication are fraught with the risk of a major catastrophe, warns Rup Narayan Das.

India, China corps commanders hold talks for 11 hrs

India, China corps commanders hold talks for 11 hrs

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

The meeting started at around 11.30 am at Moldo on the Chinese side of Line of Actual Control (LAC) opposite Chushul to defuse the tensions in Eastern Ladakh sector due to Chinese military build-up, the sources said. This is the second meeting between the two corps commanders.

Why US, Russia Want India On Its Side

Why US, Russia Want India On Its Side

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

'India enjoys the maneuverability of a coming big power.' 'It is this possibility that has persuaded Moscow to humour India and stayed Washington from getting punitive about India's neutrality on the Ukraine issue.'

Return to status quo ante, total withdrawal must for LAC peace: IAF chief

Return to status quo ante, total withdrawal must for LAC peace: IAF chief

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

The chief of air staff said Chinese actions along the frontier including in the Ladakh sector are being monitored constantly and the IAF's overall preparations are part of continuing efforts irrespective of challenges from China.

Pragati Maidan: A Walk In Time

Pragati Maidan: A Walk In Time

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

'A microcosm of India, inclusive and welcoming'. For years, Pragati Maidan was the centre of Delhi's social life.

India-Vietnam sign logistics pact allowing use of each other's bases

India-Vietnam sign logistics pact allowing use of each other's bases

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

The memorandum of understanding on mutual logistics support is the first such major agreement that Vietnam has signed with any country.

India hands over 1st lot of houses to PIOs in Lanka

India hands over 1st lot of houses to PIOs in Lanka

Rediff.com12 Aug 2018

Some 404 houses were handed over to the Indian-origin people, mostly Tamils.

PIX: Mehidy shines as Bangladesh edge India in 1st ODI

PIX: Mehidy shines as Bangladesh edge India in 1st ODI

Rediff.com4 Dec 2022

Images from the first One-Day International between Bangladesh and India, in Mirpur, on Sunday.

Pakistan's nukes expected to number 200 by 2025: Report

Pakistan's nukes expected to number 200 by 2025: Report

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

"We estimate that Pakistan now has a nuclear weapons stockpile of approximately 170 warheads. The US Defense Intelligence Agency projected in 1999 that Pakistan would have 60 to 80 warheads by 2020, but several new weapon systems have been fielded and developed since then, which leads us to a higher estimate," the Nuclear Notebook column published in the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists on September 11 said.

Longest drone delivery of medicine conducted in Bengal

Longest drone delivery of medicine conducted in Bengal

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

A drone from Skye Air Mobility on Tuesday covered an aerial distance of 104 km in West Bengal to deliver a medicine consignment of Flipkart Health, the longest commercial delivery using an unmanned vehicle in the state, a company statement said on Tuesday. The drone took off from Flipkart's Baruipur hub in South 24 Parganas and delivered medicines at the Healthbuddy Matangini in the state's Purba Medinipur district, it said. The distance between the two places is 185 km by road, and it takes about four-five hours to cover by the surface transport.

'My sister's body was lying in the forest for five days'

'My sister's body was lying in the forest for five days'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

'We buried her yesterday.' 'There were so many bodies, they could not fit in the hospital anymore, so they put them in an army base nearby.'

'I'm waiting for my appointment letter'

'I'm waiting for my appointment letter'

Rediff.com30 May 2022

Hundreds of pilots are staring at a long wait to get the job of their dreams after completing the course, the cost of which runs to Rs 1 crore.

Delhi should follow Los Angeles and Beijing to fight air pollution

Delhi should follow Los Angeles and Beijing to fight air pollution

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

Here's what the national capital needs to do to ensure the residents stop breathing toxic fumes.

Aatmanirbharta, Nari Shakti dominate 74th Republic Day parade

Aatmanirbharta, Nari Shakti dominate 74th Republic Day parade

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

All equipment from the Army which were part of the Republic Day celebrations are made-in-India, Chief of Staff Delhi Area Maj Gen Bhavnish Kumar had earlier said.

Major takeaways from Modi's maiden state visit to US

Major takeaways from Modi's maiden state visit to US

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Here are list of some of the big ticket announcements.

Coming soon! India's Biggest Defence Export

Coming soon! India's Biggest Defence Export

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

HAL is poised to sell the Philippines at least seven Dhruv Advanced Light Helicopters and eight Dornier 228 aircraft for Rs 30 billion, reports Ajai Shukla.

Stokes' 182-run spectacle decimates New Zealand

Stokes' 182-run spectacle decimates New Zealand

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

Record Stokes ton leads England to huge win over New Zealand

India always supported Afghan minorities: Shringla

India always supported Afghan minorities: Shringla

Rediff.com31 Aug 2021

India has always provided very strong support to minority communities in Afghanistan, particularly Sikhs and Hindus, and it is an important part of New Delhi's effort to evacuate those Afghan nationals who want to leave the war-ravaged country, Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla has said.

Coronavirus: India temporarily suspends e-visa for Chinese citizens

Coronavirus: India temporarily suspends e-visa for Chinese citizens

Rediff.com2 Feb 2020

On Sunday, India airlifted a second batch of 323 stranded Indians and seven Maldivian citizens from coronavirus-hit Wuhan city, taking the total number of people evacuated to 654.

'China Wants To keep India On The Hook'

'China Wants To keep India On The Hook'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

'This was Indian land the PLA advanced on and occupied.' 'The Chinese then 'negotiated' a pullback of their troops a small distance on Indian territory even as Indian jawans draw back further into India from the forward position.' 'An apparently satisfied Indian government says this is a great move for peace! How great is that for China!'

Indian armed forces building partnerships in vital Indo-Pacific region: PM

Indian armed forces building partnerships in vital Indo-Pacific region: PM

Rediff.com3 Jun 2018

The Indian armed forces, especially the Navy, are building partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region for peace and security, as well as humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, he said.

Change in authority in Kabul was neither through negotiations, nor inclusive: India

Change in authority in Kabul was neither through negotiations, nor inclusive: India

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

Addressing the UNSC High Level Open Debate on 'Peacebuilding and sustaining peace: Diversity, state building and the search for peace', Muraleedharan said the expectations of the international community on Afghanistan, including on combating terrorism, are set out clearly in the UN Security Council Resolution 2593, that was adopted under India's Presidency of the 15-nation Council in August.

India bags first BrahMos export order, Philippines signs $374m deal

India bags first BrahMos export order, Philippines signs $374m deal

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

The BrahMos export order would be the biggest for the country in this field and is likely to propel India amongst arms exporting countries as more orders for the missile are expected from other friendly countries.

'Hamara Hind sabse pyara hai'

'Hamara Hind sabse pyara hai'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

'We will teach them about our idol Mohammad Sahab and all the great men of other religions as well -- about Shri Ram, Krishna, Yeshu, Bhagwan Mahavir.' 'We want children from the madrasas to become doctors, engineers, scientists, soldiers and walk in the footsteps of Dr A P J Abdul Kalam.' 'That is why we have named the modern madrasas after Dr Kalam.'

Be ready to deal with new, emerging threats: Modi to armed forces

Be ready to deal with new, emerging threats: Modi to armed forces

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

The prime minister was briefed by Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan about the various discussions conducted at this year's Combined Commanders' conference.

Hope I was able to inspire next generation of girls: Jhulan

Hope I was able to inspire next generation of girls: Jhulan

Rediff.com25 Sep 2022

Legendary pacer Jhulan Goswami hopes she has been successful in inspiring the next generation of players in India and the world to take up cricket.

Hindu Influence Is Visible All Over Cambodia

Hindu Influence Is Visible All Over Cambodia

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, Ram, Laxmi, stories from the Hindu epics are seen in carvings, paintings and murals, as well as recognisable figures from mythology, like Garuda, Sheshnag, Nandi and Apsaras, notes Deepa Gahlot, savouring the beauty of Cambodia.

Remembering The Day JFK Died

Remembering The Day JFK Died

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

November 22, 2023 marks 60 years since US President John F Kennedy's assassination.

No decision to sanction India for S-400 deal or not: Blinken after 2+2 meet

No decision to sanction India for S-400 deal or not: Blinken after 2+2 meet

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that the United States is calling on all nations not to have major weapons transactions with Russia. He made these marks after the conclusion of the 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue between the defence and foreign ministers of India and the United States.

China hikes defence budget to $230bn, three times that of India's

China hikes defence budget to $230bn, three times that of India's

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

China hiked its annual defence budget by 7.1 per cent.

India Post calls to say you've got mail

India Post calls to say you've got mail

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

Changing with the times and in compliance with social distancing norms, customers are now picking up their parcels, speed posts and registered letters within the city themselves after they are informed on phone.

How India Won The 1971 War

How India Won The 1971 War

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

December 3, 2021 marks 50 years since the beginning of the 1971 War which ended in a decisive military victory for India and the liberation of Bangladesh. Most analysts of the 1971 War agree that the IV Corps dash across the mighty Meghna river led by the brilliant General Sagat Singh was the turning point in the war, recalls military historian Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

The Cadet Who Won President's Gold Medal At NDA

The Cadet Who Won President's Gold Medal At NDA

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

Afrid Afroz, 21, who was adjudged best cadet at the NDA's 144th course, will join the Indian Air Force and hopes to be a fighter pilot.

Hamas and Putin represent different threats, but...: Biden

Hamas and Putin represent different threats, but...: Biden

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

Biden said over a year later Russian President Vladimir Putin has "failed and he continues to fail".

'I Had 10 Ideas When I Quit My Job'

'I Had 10 Ideas When I Quit My Job'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

'When I was toying with 10 different ideas, my father was diagnosed with lung fibrosis and his condition deteriorated so badly that we lost him in six months. He was very unsatisfied with the lack of proper diagnosis.' 'It made me think will anyone do a biopsy if there is no symptom? Why is it that we do not have any non-invasive diagnostic method?' 'This idea was the strongest out of the ten, and with Snahlata Singh with her cancer biology background joining me, the idea got a real boost.'

Heavy rains in Gujarat as Biparjoy closes in; more than 70k evacuated

Heavy rains in Gujarat as Biparjoy closes in; more than 70k evacuated

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

The cyclone is expected to make landfall on Thursday evening as a 'very severe cyclonic storm' with maximum wind speed reaching up to 150 kilometres per hour, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.