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Will Thalapathy Vijay Take A Plunge Into Politics?

Will Thalapathy Vijay Take A Plunge Into Politics?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

At the Leo fete, Vijay had this also to tell his fans: 'I know you all are in my heart. But today, I also know that I am also in the hearts of all of you...' A typical politician's line, did you say, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

Govt issues new rules for domestic, international travel

Govt issues new rules for domestic, international travel

Rediff.com24 May 2020

The ministry said that states can also develop their own protocol with regards to quarantine and isolation as per their assessment.

The Mystery of Shami's Towel

The Mystery of Shami's Towel

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

Nasser Hussain called it an 'interesting look' and quipped it might have been a warm towel to keep himself comfortable on a cold Tuesday afternoon in Southampton

AirAsia QZ8501: Relatives of 162 passengers wait anxiously for news of missing plane

AirAsia QZ8501: Relatives of 162 passengers wait anxiously for news of missing plane

Rediff.com28 Dec 2014

An AirAsia flight from Indonesia to Singapore with 162 people aboard reportedly went missing on Sunday morning after losing contact with air traffic controllers.

Ukraine: 'India remained cold-blooded and rational'

Ukraine: 'India remained cold-blooded and rational'

Rediff.com12 May 2022

'As long as we have such partners, Russia cannot be isolated.'

Chinese nationals in India anxious, fear backlash

Chinese nationals in India anxious, fear backlash

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

Wary of being identified, some said they had been reassured by their friends but were still apprehensive for themselves and their families. Adding to their anxiety was news of protests.

Coronavirus may lead to 68% of aircraft being grounded

Coronavirus may lead to 68% of aircraft being grounded

Rediff.com21 Mar 2020

According to a calculation by the government, India's airlines currently have 633 aircraft of which they may operate only 200.

Is Governor Ravi Serving Hindutva Electoral Cause Well?

Is Governor Ravi Serving Hindutva Electoral Cause Well?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

While Governor Ravi's speeches have put the local BJP supporters on the defensive in matters of religion and social justice, his add-on 'attack on the constitutional scheme' in the 'Senthil Balaji case', has been condemned squarely by many legal experts and editorial writers across the country, thus adding weight to CM Stalin's position -- at least until the courts come up with their binding views, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Agnipath protests: 1 killed in firing, trains go up in flames

Agnipath protests: 1 killed in firing, trains go up in flames

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

A man was shot dead in police firing in Telangana's Secunderabad, trains went up in flames, and public and private vehicles attacked, as railway stations and highways turned into battleground in many states on Friday amid burgeoning protests against Agnipath, the contentious defence recruitment scheme.

Modi flags off Gandhinagar-Mumbai Vande Bharat train

Modi flags off Gandhinagar-Mumbai Vande Bharat train

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday flagged off the Gandhinagar-Mumbai Vande Bharat Express semi-high speed train.

India's 1st smart city is all set to take off in a big way

India's 1st smart city is all set to take off in a big way

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

'Initially, Gift City was just another real estate project, but all that changed with Modi moving to New Delhi,' notes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

On Modi's birthday, India jabs record 2.5 cr Covid doses

On Modi's birthday, India jabs record 2.5 cr Covid doses

Rediff.com18 Sep 2021

The total number of doses administered in the country has crossed 78.68 crore.

No reason for Indian students to leave Russia: Embassy

No reason for Indian students to leave Russia: Embassy

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

The embassy, however, said certain disruptions in Russian banking services, as well as direct flight connectivity to India, have been reported and Indian students may consider returning home if they have concerns over these aspects.

US lifts global travel alert, urges citizens not to visit India, China

US lifts global travel alert, urges citizens not to visit India, China

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

'Do not travel to India due to COVID-19. Exercise increased caution in India due to crime and terrorism'

Afghan President to pay three-day state visit to India

Afghan President to pay three-day state visit to India

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

Afghan President Dr Mohammad Ashraf Ghani will be paying a three-day state visit to India beginning on Monday, during which he would meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and attend delegation-level talks.

What India hopes to learn from Tiger Triumph

What India hopes to learn from Tiger Triumph

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

Exercise Tiger Triumph -- a full-scale, tri-service beach landing operation -- is a capability India is seeking to build.

AIR, DD employees withdraw strike plan

AIR, DD employees withdraw strike plan

Rediff.com3 Jun 2008

The employees of Doordarshan and All India Radio employees on Tuesday called off their proposed day-long 'tool down' strike after a meeting with Information and Broadcasting Minister P R Dasmunsi.

Drones: Bleeding India Without War

Drones: Bleeding India Without War

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

Unless each attack drone can be neutralised, India will be literally deploying elephants to stamp out ants -- and the ants may still survive! points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

How Xiaomi passed the Covid lockdown test

How Xiaomi passed the Covid lockdown test

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

'One out of three phones sold in India is a Xiaomi phone.'

How 25 Indians Escaped Ukraine!

How 25 Indians Escaped Ukraine!

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

'There were moments when you didn't know if you will get out of there alive.'

'Are these achche din?' Politicians, media bodies slam NDTV India ban

'Are these achche din?' Politicians, media bodies slam NDTV India ban

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

The leaders of non-Bharatiya Janata Party parties and the media bodies also demanded immediate withdrawal of the order imposing the blackout on November 9.

PHOTOS: Football fever hits Team India after nets washed out

PHOTOS: Football fever hits Team India after nets washed out

Rediff.com6 Oct 2017

India's practice session on the eve of their first Twenty20 match against Australia was called off due to intermittent showers in Ranchi on Friday.

China pushes India into bear hug with Quad

China pushes India into bear hug with Quad

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

China's behaviour in the post-pandemic geopolitical landscape which may determine the Quad's future trajectory, notes former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.

Will organise farewell to thank defence forces: Vijayan

Will organise farewell to thank defence forces: Vijayan

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

The Southern Naval command on Wednesday called off its 14-day long rescue operations in flood-hit Kerala, saying there were no more requests for evacuation as waters receding in affected areas.

Morris Garages brings its Hector to India

Morris Garages brings its Hector to India

Rediff.com16 May 2019

Big, Bold and Smart. That's what the MG Hector radiates when you first see it.

From domestic mopper to IPL star: Rinku's inspiring story

From domestic mopper to IPL star: Rinku's inspiring story

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

Rinku Singh has become a household name after his sensational power hitting in IPL to help Kolkata Knight Riders clinch victory from the jaws of defeat against Lucknow Super Giants on Sunday.

Hindi commentators add spice to NBA in India

Hindi commentators add spice to NBA in India

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

'I never imagined that there would come a day when the NBA game would be seen and heard by Indian fans in their own language.'

Why Did Supreme Court Strengthen UAPA?

Why Did Supreme Court Strengthen UAPA?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

Reversing the burden of evidence means that the principle of innocent until proven guilty does not apply. It is exactly the opposite: Guilty as charged, until you can convince the judges of the contrary, points out Shekhar Gupta.

One Fears For What Is To Come

One Fears For What Is To Come

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

The most important institutions have been and are being undermined with almost no resistance, warns Aakar Patel.

'BJP needs us more than Shiv Sena needs them'

'BJP needs us more than Shiv Sena needs them'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

'They should not forget that had we decided not to rebel, they would still be chanting slogans from the footsteps of the Vidhan Sabha.'

PM inaugurates Purvanchal Expressway, lands on it in IAF plane

PM inaugurates Purvanchal Expressway, lands on it in IAF plane

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday accused the previous governments in Uttar Pradesh of letting poverty and the mafia take over the state's eastern part, saying that the Bharatiya Janata Party government is now writing a new chapter of development there.

Full Text: PM Modi's address to US Congress

Full Text: PM Modi's address to US Congress

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Here's the full text of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to a joint session of the United States Congress, delivered on Thursday.

This 21-yr-old is set to become India's youngest mayor

This 21-yr-old is set to become India's youngest mayor

Rediff.com26 Dec 2020

If everything goes as expected, Arya, now a second year graduation student of a Thiruvananthapuram college, would not only become the new mayor of Kerala's capital, a position held by several significant personalities in the past, but also the youngest ever mayor in the country.

Here are some magnificent flying machines at Aero India!

Here are some magnificent flying machines at Aero India!

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

The Bengaluru skies dazzled with somersaults and stunts by metal birds.

With new GLC Coupe, Mercedes makes it 4 launches in 4 months

With new GLC Coupe, Mercedes makes it 4 launches in 4 months

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

Equipped with the ' Mercedes Me' connect feature which makes this one too a connected car, this is the 10th 'Made in India' product from Mercedes and comes in two engine variants. The 300d 4MATIC diesel and the 300 4MATIC petrol, both BS VI versions. The diesel is an in-line 4-cylinder engine that churns out 245 hp power and 500 Nm of peak torque, and can do a 0-100 km/h in 6.6 seconds, while the GLC 300 Coup in-line petrol engine produces 258 hp and 370 Nm of torque and can do 0-100km/h in just 6.3 seconds!

Railway infra bears the brunt of Agnipath protests on Day 4

Railway infra bears the brunt of Agnipath protests on Day 4

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

Protestors continued to target railway properties in Bihar and West Bengal on Saturday to vent their ire against the Agnipath defence recruitment scheme disrupting train services in the eastern region for the fourth day in a row, while demonstrations were held on roads in Odisha and Jharkhand.

L&T bags hush-hush defence communication contract

L&T bags hush-hush defence communication contract

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

Given the military's requirement for watertight cyber and communications security, L&T will establish a Security Operations Centre which will deal with security threats.

India must be on guard against a Pakistani attack

India must be on guard against a Pakistani attack

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

Most of India's reserves for war in the mountains have been sucked in by the standoff with China. A large part of India's airpower has also similarly been committed on the eastern border. By moving these reserves to the China border, India has been weakened vis-a-vis Pakistan. All in all, the nightmare scenario for India of a two-front war may well come true, warns Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

'We crossed over into Pakistan at 2 am'

'We crossed over into Pakistan at 2 am'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

'Imagine for a soldier -- first you conquer territory after fighting a fierce battle, suffer casualties and then you are ordered to come back to your side of the International Border in India.'

Why Should Govt Be In Fintech?

Why Should Govt Be In Fintech?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

The temptation to get into businesses that are hot is perhaps too great for any politician, no matter what his public slogans are. Nehru plunged into hot sectors of his time -- engineering and iron and steel. Modi has plunged into digital payments -- the hot sector of his time, notes Debashis Basu.