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'What hurts most is when people pity me'

'What hurts most is when people pity me'

Rediff.com14 May 2024

'It is important to understand that the disability is not in the person.' 'The problem lies in societal attitude and the discriminatory treatment given to disabled people in our country.'

Airtel, Tatas team up for 'Made in India' 5G tech

Airtel, Tatas team up for 'Made in India' 5G tech

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

Bharti Airtel and Tata Group on Monday announced a strategic partnership for implementing 5G network solutions for India. Tata Group has developed "O-RAN (Open Radio Access Network) based Radio and NSA/SA (Non-Standalone/standalone) Core and has integrated a totally indigenous telecom stack, leveraging the Group capabilities and that of its partners", according to a joint statement. This will be available for commercial development starting January 2022.

Song That Brought India, Israel Together

Song That Brought India, Israel Together

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

'I have no idea as to what Lucky Ali is singing but to me, it sounds great and gels with what I sing.'

Can We Fight China With Such A Budget?

Can We Fight China With Such A Budget?

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

India has allocated Rs 1.72 trillion, or 27.67 per cent of the total defence budget to cater to modernisation of the country's arsenal. Modern militaries spend up to 50 to 60 per cent of their total defence budget so that they go into combat with superior weaponry and equipment.

Love Storiyaan Review: Ode To The Power Of Love

Love Storiyaan Review: Ode To The Power Of Love

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

Love Storiyaan comes alive in the courageous and fearless voice of six spirited romantics speaking direct dil se, applauds Sukanya Verma.

'We Need Thousands Of Gandhis Now'

'We Need Thousands Of Gandhis Now'

Rediff.com2 May 2024

'The world needs Gandhi now more than any other time in history.'

ISRO's Aditya L1 captures high-energy X-ray glimpse of solar flares

ISRO's Aditya L1 captures high-energy X-ray glimpse of solar flares

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

ISRO's maiden solar mission, Aditya L1, has captured its first high energy X-ray glimpse of solar flares. During its first observation period from approximately October 29, the High Energy L1 Orbiting X-ray Spectrometer (HEL1OS) on board Aditya-L1 spacecraft has recorded the impulsive phase of solar flares, the space agency said in a statement on Tuesday.

World Cup 2023: What's going wrong for Australia?

World Cup 2023: What's going wrong for Australia?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

Australia got their tactics and team selection all wrong in Thursday's World Cup defeat by South Africa, said former skipper Michael Clarke.

'If you want to be a singer, you can only think of Bollywood. This is not right'

'If you want to be a singer, you can only think of Bollywood. This is not right'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

'I have made a new rule: When I'm having my morning tea, a guy keeps the harmonium on my bed.' 'So while I'm writing what my plan for the day is, that harmonium is in front of me and I do riyaz of 40-50 minutes.'

AI to pick best marching contingent at Army Day Parade

AI to pick best marching contingent at Army Day Parade

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

Briefing reporters at his office, Army Day Parade Commander Major General Salil Seth said, "Artificial Intelligence is being used for the first time to identify the best marching contingent. As you know all the marching contingents do drills and do drills correctly."

'If they force us to listen to Hindi, we won't!'

'If they force us to listen to Hindi, we won't!'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

'How can we tolerate such high-handedness?'

Suresh Saraiya, one of the best-loved radio commentators

Suresh Saraiya, one of the best-loved radio commentators

Rediff.com19 Jul 2012

Haresh Pandya pays tribute to noted radio commentator Suresh Saraiya, who passed away in Mumbai on Wednesday following a heart attack.

India's Forever Debt To Bhabha, Sarabhai

India's Forever Debt To Bhabha, Sarabhai

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

Dr Bhabha and Dr Sarabhai didn't feel guilty for their ambitions; it was for those 'mad scientists' that India is a powerhouse -- both at the atomic level and in the vastness of space, observes Kumar Abishek.

'Pakistani tanks were burning in front of us'

'Pakistani tanks were burning in front of us'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

'The tank battle was fought at ranges of 300-700 metres.' 'It was a rare example of the complete destruction of a squadron by another squadron.'

Ponting backs Cameron Bancroft to succeed David Warner

Ponting backs Cameron Bancroft to succeed David Warner

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

ICC Hall of Famer and former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting feels that batter Cameron Bancroft is leading the race to succeed David Warner and Usman Khawaja at the top of Australia's Test batting.

Vijayan to be nominated for Padma Shri, Jeje for Arjuna

Vijayan to be nominated for Padma Shri, Jeje for Arjuna

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

The AIFF executive committee also accepted the recommendation to discontinue their development side, Indian Arrows, and instead create an elite youth league using the fund.

Maxwell's ambition: Can the T20 ace shine in whites?

Maxwell's ambition: Can the T20 ace shine in whites?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

Maxwell eyes off shock red-ball return for World Test Championship series

Recipe: My Grandmother's Daliya Upma

Recipe: My Grandmother's Daliya Upma

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

This simple kind of upma, made from cracked wheat, is a great beginning to a day.

Modi launches 'Meri Mati Mera Desh' campaign to honour martyred bravehearts

Modi launches 'Meri Mati Mera Desh' campaign to honour martyred bravehearts

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

In his monthly Mann Ki Baat radio broadcast, Modi said Amrit Kalash Yatra will be organised under the campaign and 7,500 pots carrying soil from different corners of the country will be brought to the national capital along with saplings.

48 years on, Emergency trauma still haunts those who were jailed

48 years on, Emergency trauma still haunts those who were jailed

Rediff.com25 Jun 2023

Equating the imposition of the Emergency with dacoity, he said, "Generally, dacoity is carried out around midnight. Similarly, this dacoity of democracy in the country also took place around midnight."

Why Mohammad Rafi Will Always Be Missed

Why Mohammad Rafi Will Always Be Missed

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

Mohammad Rafi had a powerful range that could accommodate anything from the sublime O duniya ke rakhwale for Bharat Bhushan in Baiju Bawra to the eccentric Badan pe sitare lapete huye for Shammi Kapoor in Prince.

Paine slams Stokes for ODI retirement U-turn

Paine slams Stokes for ODI retirement U-turn

Rediff.com19 Aug 2023

Tim Paine lashed out at England Test captain Ben Stokes for coming out of ODI retirement to play in the World Cup.

Vikrant: 'Multiple Celebration Of India'

Vikrant: 'Multiple Celebration Of India'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

In a record time of 13 years, the Indigenous Aircraft Carrier Vikrant is now ready for formal induction into the Indian Navy.

August 15, 1947: How I Celebrated Freedom

August 15, 1947: How I Celebrated Freedom

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

'We were children and could not distinguish freedom from bondage, but we could understand that a momentous and happy event was imminent.'

Radio hogs limelight as ad revenues surge 23%

Radio hogs limelight as ad revenues surge 23%

Rediff.com19 Jan 2007

Radio recorded the steepest 58 percent rise of course, over a smaller base.

Reserve prices of 3G and 4G radio spectrum raised

Reserve prices of 3G and 4G radio spectrum raised

Rediff.com28 Aug 2009

The sales would be held within three months, India's Telecommunication Minister A Raja said in New Delhi. He added the government expected good sale.

The Battle For Satellite Spectrum

The Battle For Satellite Spectrum

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

While the market for satellite broadband currently is small, the potential is large as an estimated 30 per cent of the country does not have reliable terrestrial broadband services.

Trai for 100% foreign ownership in radio services

Trai for 100% foreign ownership in radio services

Rediff.com27 Jun 2005

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India on Monday recommended 100 per cent foreign ownership in satellite radio services and no entry and licence fee for the time being.\n\n

AIR, DD to go digital, soon

AIR, DD to go digital, soon

Rediff.com22 Feb 2010

Patil was addressing Parliament on the first day of the Budget session. She said the upcoming Commonwealth Games will be covered in high definition format by Doordarshan for the first time. than traditional TV systems.

'I travel the world with a piece of bamboo'

'I travel the world with a piece of bamboo'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

'I will always cherish the fact that I received the first big award of my life, actually two, in the company of legends for an incredible collaboration.'

Bishan Singh Bedi: The Sardar of Spin who conquered hearts

Bishan Singh Bedi: The Sardar of Spin who conquered hearts

Rediff.com24 Oct 2023

Arguably the greatest slow left-arm bowler that the world has ever seen, Bishan Singh Bedi left an indelible impression in minds of many with a character to die for.

How the rivalry between India and Australia blossomed

How the rivalry between India and Australia blossomed

Rediff.com5 Feb 2023

Ashes is steeped in tradition but India versus Australia Test matches are bound by emotion.

WTC Final: 'Smith-Head partnership was the difference'

WTC Final: 'Smith-Head partnership was the difference'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

Former Australia captain Aaron Finch believes the 285-run first innings partnership between Steve Smith and Travis Head made the difference in the World Test Championship final.

When will there be talk of defence and security, asks Rahul

When will there be talk of defence and security, asks Rahul

Rediff.com28 Jun 2020

Gandhi has been posing some tough questions to the government and seeking answers from the Prime Minister on the stand-off with China on the LAC in Ladakh and allegations of Chinese incursions into Indian territory.

Priya Anand Spices Up Your Monsoon Style

Priya Anand Spices Up Your Monsoon Style

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

She wears checks with grace.

The Indian Film Making Global Waves

The Indian Film Making Global Waves

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

'I thought of a suppressed country and a free world.' 'If we travel from one to another, what will that road look like?' 'What colours, music there will be? What kind of people would you see?'

PM's speeches to be part of reading material at quarantine centres

PM's speeches to be part of reading material at quarantine centres

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

'We regularly distribute the copies of these speeches to various dignitaries, as well as to schools and colleges on various occasions,' said a source aware of the development, and these could also be distributed at all the quarantine centres across the country.

Sara Ali Khan, As Never Seen Before

Sara Ali Khan, As Never Seen Before

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

Sara Ali Khan says she is proud to portray a character that echoes 'bravery and courage' in her upcoming movie, Ae Watan Mere Watan.

Ex-Indian Air force man Saurabh ready for 'India Test'

Ex-Indian Air force man Saurabh ready for 'India Test'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2022

Uttar Pradesh left-arm spinner Saurabh Kumar is the only new face in the 18-member Indian squad for the three-Test series against Sri Lanka.

British PM breaks silence on personal racism struggles

British PM breaks silence on personal racism struggles

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

Rishi Sunak speaks of 'sting' of racism growing up in UK