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How to neutralise the Maoist challenge

How to neutralise the Maoist challenge

Rediff.com7 May 2012

The key to fighting Maoists lies in isolating them in urban areas and containing them in forested areas, says Sonali Ranade

PIX: Universal Studios' Ten Most Memorable Film Scenes

PIX: Universal Studios' Ten Most Memorable Film Scenes

Rediff.com3 May 2012

Marking the studio's 1ooth anniversary, a poll to ascertain the most memorable film scene was commissioned.

Editor arrested in Kashmir on 27-yr-old warrant, gets bail

Editor arrested in Kashmir on 27-yr-old warrant, gets bail

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

Editor of a local Urdu daily has been arrested in Srinagar in a nearly three-decade-old terror-related case.

2G scam: UPA's 'eminent' lawyers forgot the law

2G scam: UPA's 'eminent' lawyers forgot the law

Rediff.com6 Feb 2012

Simply put, the story of UPA is one of omissions and commissions.

TMC to counter BJP's Hindutva with 'Bengali Pride'

TMC to counter BJP's Hindutva with 'Bengali Pride'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

The Mamata Banerjee-led party, which has often been mocked by opponents for not having a well-defined ideological plank, seems to have finally found its calling in Bengali sub-nationalism, as a section of top party leaders feel only an 'inclusive message of regionalism, which the Bengalis can identify with, will counter the aggressive nationalism and Hindutva practised by the saffron camp'.

On trial is not Trump, but Trumpism

On trial is not Trump, but Trumpism

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

What is the guarantee that another Trump will not arise and reach out to the American people directly? The fact of the matter is that Trump's support base remains the envy of any American politician, notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

'Will salute Amit Shah if he roams freely in Kashmir'

'Will salute Amit Shah if he roams freely in Kashmir'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

'First they will say Kashmiris are not good enough to be Indians, then it will be Muslims are not good enough to be Indians, then they will start a conflict within Hindus that Dalits are not Indians'

250 days after 5/8, tense summer ahead for Kashmir

250 days after 5/8, tense summer ahead for Kashmir

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

'Terrorists are killing ordinary citizens, huge crowds brave a pandemic to attend militant funerals, and artillery is booming on the LoC.' 'This April seems like a run-of-the-terror-mill Kashmiri spring: Violence is emerging like a prickly new bud,' warns David Devadas.

Good Luck has always been Harsh Vardhan's ally

Good Luck has always been Harsh Vardhan's ally

Rediff.com31 May 2020

COVID-19 has propelled him into a place in the sun that he could only have hoped for.

Big gaps in US-India trade positions

Big gaps in US-India trade positions

Rediff.com26 Sep 2011

The United States has ruled out signing a Totalization Agreement with India for now.

Nearly 4,000 arrested in Kashmir since Aug 5: Report

Nearly 4,000 arrested in Kashmir since Aug 5: Report

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

However, it was not clear on what basis most of the people were being held.

United fans, 'we're f****** s***'; Van Gaal admits, 'they were right to abuse us'

United fans, 'we're f****** s***'; Van Gaal admits, 'they were right to abuse us'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

Manchester United have alienated a section of their fans with a series of soporific displays this season.

For once, Sonia didn't miss an opportunity

For once, Sonia didn't miss an opportunity

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

'In the end, it was possibly Pawar's pow-wow with Modi that helped her to come to a decision,' says Amulya Ganguli.

'Pune 4 Kashmir' to bring the two cities closer

'Pune 4 Kashmir' to bring the two cities closer

Rediff.com5 Apr 2012

The Commissioner of Srinagar Dr G M Kasba is scheduled to visit Pune to take the relationship between the two cities to the next level, reports A Ganesh Nadar

What the scourge of COVID-19 has exposed...

What the scourge of COVID-19 has exposed...

Rediff.com10 May 2020

'...are the deep ruts and fissures in the rotting fabric of our cities and the incompetence of elected leaders and administrators,' notes Sunil Sethi.

Best gaming gadgets from Alienware: The top 20 list

Best gaming gadgets from Alienware: The top 20 list

Rediff.com14 Sep 2011

Interested in sci-fi and fantasies? Have you designed a sci-fi story involving you and a sudden encounter with aliens? Don't worry, the gadgets listed below can help you realise your wildest gaming fantasies.

Unfiltered Kyrgios rips into Djokovic, Nadal

Unfiltered Kyrgios rips into Djokovic, Nadal

Rediff.com16 May 2019

Australia's Nick Kyrgios has branded Rafael Nadal a sore loser, the Spaniard's uncle Toni an "idiot" and said world number one Novak Djokovic has a "sick obsession" with being liked.

Modi should praise Rajiv for boosting BJP

Modi should praise Rajiv for boosting BJP

Rediff.com11 May 2019

'But for Rajiv's bloopers, the Hindutva campaign would not have got off the ground,' Amulya Ganguli points out.

Trump faces major legal test over his travel ban

Trump faces major legal test over his travel ban

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

The White House on Tuesday ruled out any possibility of withdrawing the order and exuded confidence of winning the case.

Rediff.com: Independence Day 2011 Special

Rediff.com: Independence Day 2011 Special

Rediff.com8 Aug 2011

Renowned Chef Hemant Oberoi on the astonishing transformation of the Indian palate.

'Sham' Tri-Valley varsity president arrested

'Sham' Tri-Valley varsity president arrested

Rediff.com3 May 2011

California based Tri-Valley University president Susan Xiao Ping Su, finally got arrested early on Monday morning. She has been indicted by the federal grand jury on 33-criminal counts, charging her with wire fraud, mail fraud, visa fraud and conspiracy to commit visa fraud, use of a false document, making false statements to a government agency, alien harboring, customs enforcement's homeland security investigations.

Sikh man in US for two decades detained, fears deportation

Sikh man in US for two decades detained, fears deportation

Rediff.com9 May 2017

Gurmukh Singh, a 46-year-old taxi driver from Punjab who sneaked into the US without a visa through the border with Mexico in 1998, was taken into custody on Monday after failing to get a stay in his deportation case, amid a clampdown by the Trump administration against undocumented immigrants.

Miles away from home, Kashmir's children chase their dreams

Miles away from home, Kashmir's children chase their dreams

Rediff.com19 Oct 2011

Kashmiris often feel alienated from the rest of the country, but that is not true for the children of a very special school in Pune, reports A Ganesh Nadar

Ashwin recalls tough times at CSK

Ashwin recalls tough times at CSK

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

In an IPL match in 2010 against Royal Challengers Bangalore in Bengaluru, Ravichandran Ashwin was taken to the cleaners by Robin Uthappa and Mark Boucher. He had two bad games and was subsequently dropped from the squad. "It felt like a hard slap," says Ashwin.

Review: The Darkest Hour fails to make an impact

Review: The Darkest Hour fails to make an impact

Rediff.com6 Jan 2012

If it had allowed itself greater scope, the film might have been more endurable

PIX: Priyanka, Tiger celebrate Earth Day!

PIX: Priyanka, Tiger celebrate Earth Day!

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

Bollywood stars continue to post pictures with lovely messages on Earth Day.

Can Obama save Mandeep's American dream?

Can Obama save Mandeep's American dream?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2011

The Barack Obama administration's failure to pass the DREAM Act may jeopardise the dreams and the expectations of Mandeep Chahal, an honours pre-medical student at the University of California, who could be deported to India on June 21.

Reward for serving court summons to Modi: $10,000

Reward for serving court summons to Modi: $10,000

Rediff.com27 Sep 2014

The civil rights body behind a lawsuit filed against Prime Minister Narendra Modi in connection with the 2002 Gujarat riots case has offered a reward of $10,000 to anyone who could serve him with the court summons.

'NC regime responsible for militancy in Kashmir'

'NC regime responsible for militancy in Kashmir'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2010

In a scathing attack, the opposition Peoples Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti accused the Jammu and Kashmir government of using 'draconian methods which have proved counter productive leading to increased alienation of the people.'

Ahead of polls, Bengal sees rise of sub-nationalism

Ahead of polls, Bengal sees rise of sub-nationalism

Rediff.com16 Aug 2020

The politicisation of ethnic sentiments in the state has coincided with the ascent of the BJP and increased activities of far right Hindu outfits, which organised rallies and other events on religious occasions such as Ram Navami a festival not very popular in West Bengal- unlike states in north India.

Review: Conan The Barbarian is an awful rehash

Review: Conan The Barbarian is an awful rehash

Rediff.com26 Aug 2011

The film is second-class entertainment with zero compassion and sympathy towards its inhabitants and its audience.

'Covid-free' Trump offers to 'kiss everyone' at rally

'Covid-free' Trump offers to 'kiss everyone' at rally

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

Prior to his speech Trump tossed masks into the crowd.

Yechury hints at leadership change in CPM

Yechury hints at leadership change in CPM

Rediff.com23 May 2011

The CPI-M on Monday admitted that some element of "alienation" and "anger" worked behind its drubbing in the recent West Bengal polls. Senior party politburo member Sitaram Yechury also did not rule out a change in the central leadership.

Is Dynamic Currency Conversion helpful during travel?

Is Dynamic Currency Conversion helpful during travel?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2019

DCC is the answer to your currency woes says K Veeraraghavan.

Despite bin Laden hiccup, US-Pak ties won't derail

Despite bin Laden hiccup, US-Pak ties won't derail

Rediff.com9 May 2011

Security experts say that after publicly condemning Pakistan for its role in the bin Laden debacle, threatening it with sanctions and cutting off crucial aid, the US would quietly re-calibrate its security ties with Islamabad over the next few weeks as it could ill-afford to alienate it. Rahul Bedi reports

Unfair media trial causing extreme trauma: Rhea to SC

Unfair media trial causing extreme trauma: Rhea to SC

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

The submission by the actress in a 12-page affidavit in which she said the "constant sensationalisation" was causing extreme trauma and infringement of privacy of her rights came a day ahead of the next hearing of her plea for transfer of the Bihar police FIR against her from Patna to Mumbai.

Review: I Am Kalam is a winner

Review: I Am Kalam is a winner

Rediff.com5 Aug 2011

The National Award-winning actor Harsh inhabits the world of Chhotu effortlessly.

'It is not easy to misappropriate Netaji'

'It is not easy to misappropriate Netaji'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

'He was always opposed to a form of nationalism that was narrow, selfish and arrogant.' 'He will always remain a beacon of inspiration for freedom-loving people across the world and for movements of resistance against oppressive State power.'

Excuse me! Am I an Indian?

Excuse me! Am I an Indian?

Rediff.com5 Apr 2012

How do I cope with being on the fringes of being an Indian and an alien in a country that refuses to embrace me and my brethren, asks Chitra Ahanthem

$1.38bn pulled out from India-focused equity funds

$1.38bn pulled out from India-focused equity funds

Rediff.com5 Jul 2011

The net cash raked in by developed market-focused funds was $49.44 billion in the January-June period of the year, compared to an outflow of $34.81 billion in the year-ago period, according to international fund tracking firm EPFR.