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The time to quit India had come

The time to quit India had come

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

'It was a battle that took many forms, ranging from non-violent mass satyagrahas, mammoth public meetings, huge protest rallies in cities and towns to underground organisation of sabotage of communication and transport networks, an underground radio, illegal patrikas (newsletters) and the formation of parallel governments in Ballia, Midnapore and Satara.'

Did Modi Inspire This Grammy Win?

Did Modi Inspire This Grammy Win?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

'Now, no one can stop me from making music till the day I die.'

NaMo TV: No extension to I&B ministry to file reply

NaMo TV: No extension to I&B ministry to file reply

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

The channel, launched nearly two weeks after the model code of conduct for the Lok Sabha polls beginning on April 11 came into effect, carries the picture of Modi as its logo.

CA, Cummins receive flak over Langer departure

CA, Cummins receive flak over Langer departure

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

Australia also won last year's Twenty20 World Cup for the first time under Langer but there have been reports of player discontent over his coaching style.

Indian Army gets a logistical edge

Indian Army gets a logistical edge

Rediff.com21 Mar 2019

The Indian Army has an inventory of over 500,000 items. At any time, the army has to be ready to rapidly deploy resources to various locations at short notice. Improved efficiency can occur with automation- and technology-based processes.

Indian hockey's GOLDEN evening in Moscow

Indian hockey's GOLDEN evening in Moscow

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

'The feeling that we were Olympic champions only dawned on us when we reached India.'

India's 3G auction elicits global response

India's 3G auction elicits global response

Rediff.com5 Oct 2009

"There has been interest from various foreign companies in the planned 3G auction," telecom minister A Raja told reporters in Geneva, exuding confidence that the auction of 3G and Wi-Max spectrum would generate at least Rs 25,000 crore (Rs 250 billion) of revenue for the Indian government.

India, Pak hold Indus Water Commission talks after 2 yrs

India, Pak hold Indus Water Commission talks after 2 yrs

Rediff.com20 Mar 2017

During the meeting, Pakistan was expected to highlight concerns about the three Indian hydro projects being built on the rivers flowing to Pakistan.

Kerala woman killed in rocket attack in Israel

Kerala woman killed in rocket attack in Israel

Rediff.com12 May 2021

Soumya Santosh worked as a caregiver attending to an old woman at a house in the southern Israeli coastal city of Ashkelon.

'The best is yet to come for Ayushmann'

'The best is yet to come for Ayushmann'

Rediff.com8 May 2020

'I can sense that because we have shared a room for 20 years of our lives.'

No spinner has done this to me before: Smith on Ashwin

No spinner has done this to me before: Smith on Ashwin

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

Australian batting mainstay Steve Smith conceded that he has let seasoned Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin dictate terms in their duels so far, something that 'I have probably never let any spinner do in my career.'

Coronavirus cases in India cross 1,000-mark; 27 dead

Coronavirus cases in India cross 1,000-mark; 27 dead

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

The total number of positive cases has increased by 106 in the last 24 hours to reach 1,024.

Shaheen Bagh's 'Dadi' on BBC's 100 Women Of 2020 list

Shaheen Bagh's 'Dadi' on BBC's 100 Women Of 2020 list

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

Para-athlete and current para-badminton world champion Manasi Joshi, climate activist Ridhima Pandey and Isaivani for breaking male domination in the field of Tamil Nadu's Gaana singing also made the list.

Clarke hits back at 'headline chasing coward' journo

Clarke hits back at 'headline chasing coward' journo

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

Michael Clarke has branded a prominent Australian sports journalist a 'headline chasing coward' in a rant on social media after the broadcaster linked the Cape Town ball-tampering scandal with cultural failings during his captaincy.

Violence no solution, seek dialogue: PM in 'Mann ki Baat'

Violence no solution, seek dialogue: PM in 'Mann ki Baat'

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

He said that the countrymen will be thrilled to know that insurgency in the North-East has considerably reduced.

Time has come to say goodbye to single-use plastic: Modi @ UN meet

Time has come to say goodbye to single-use plastic: Modi @ UN meet

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

"My government has announced that India will put an end to the single-use plastic in the coming years. I believe the time has come for even the world to say good-bye to single-use plastic," Prime Minister Modi said.

 India to launch first manned spaceship in 2013

India to launch first manned spaceship in 2013

Rediff.com12 Jan 2010

India would launch its first manned space flights by sending two astronauts in an orbit in a Russian spaceship in 2013, according to reports.

Top 10 3G phones in India

Top 10 3G phones in India

Rediff.com9 Apr 2010

A look at the 10 best 3G phones available in India.

'Indian batsmen didn't make any adjustments'

'Indian batsmen didn't make any adjustments'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

New Zealand's drubbing of India was hailed as one of their best in Black Caps' history by the media. New Zealand head into their next match in Christchurch, starting Saturday, with the chance of claiming a rare Test series sweep over India.

'Lok Sabha is becoming less and less important for voters'

'Lok Sabha is becoming less and less important for voters'

Rediff.com17 May 2019

'...vis-a-vis state or local elections,' Prannoy Roy and Dorab Sopariwala tell Uttaran Das Gupta.

Australia skipper targets 2023 World Cup retirement

Australia skipper targets 2023 World Cup retirement

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

Australia limited overs captain Aaron Finch has set himself a goal of playing the 2023 One-day World Cup in India before bowing out of international cricket.

The Tumhari Sulu in your life

The Tumhari Sulu in your life

Rediff.com17 Nov 2017

Radio jockeys, the new celebrities.

Tiger walks record 1,300 km for mate and prey

Tiger walks record 1,300 km for mate and prey

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

The big cat walked across two states for five months.

Meet Vida and Sophie, army dogs PM Modi spoke about

Meet Vida and Sophie, army dogs PM Modi spoke about

Rediff.com30 Aug 2020

Modi also mentioned about 'Balaram', a canine who sniffed out ammunition on the route of the Amarnath Yatra, and 'Bhavana' who searched out an IED in 2002 but died later in an explosion triggered by terrorists.

German broadcaster eyes partners in India

German broadcaster eyes partners in India

Rediff.com25 Nov 2005

Germany's international broadcaster Deutsche Welle has said it was interested in entering the television and FM radio space in India, though it was wary about the restrictions on news and current affairs programmes for foreign broadcasters.

Tyagaraja Aradhana: Pilgrimage for Carnatic music lovers

Tyagaraja Aradhana: Pilgrimage for Carnatic music lovers

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

Thiruvaiyuru, where composer-saint Tyagaraja lived, is an annual pilgrimage for Carnatic musicians, eminent and unknown, young and old.

Modi interview: Ministry asks Prasar CEO to seek board's opinion

Modi interview: Ministry asks Prasar CEO to seek board's opinion

Rediff.com6 May 2014

Throwing the ball back into Prasar Bharati's court, the Information and Broadcasting Ministry on Tuesday asked the public broadcaster to seek the views of its board on whether a probe is needed into the controversial editing of Narendra Modi's interview by Doordarshan.

Pakistan has no locus standi in India's internal affairs, says MEA

Pakistan has no locus standi in India's internal affairs, says MEA

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

EAM also hit out at Pakistan for continuing to glorify terrorists belonging to proscribed terrorist organisations.

Katy Perry and Russel Brand to marry in India

Katy Perry and Russel Brand to marry in India

Rediff.com9 Apr 2010

Best friend Rihanna revealed that the couple are scheduled to marry in India at the end of this year.

Country saddened by insult to Tricolour on R-Day: PM

Country saddened by insult to Tricolour on R-Day: PM

Rediff.com31 Jan 2021

In his monthly 'Mann ki Baat' broadcast, Modi maintained that his government is committed to "modernising" farming and has been taking many steps.

Worldspace to invest $150 mn in India

Worldspace to invest $150 mn in India

Rediff.com11 Nov 2005

Worldspace Incorporated, one of the world's leaders in satellite-based digital radio service, would invest $150 million in the next two years in India.

How the S-400 missiles will protect India

How the S-400 missiles will protect India

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

With cruise missile and air strikes being India's most likely response to a hypothetical Pakistani terrorist outrage in the future, retaliation from the Pakistan air force is inevitable. That is where the S-400 will come into play, says Ajai Shukla.

India to play four Tests in West Indies later this summer

India to play four Tests in West Indies later this summer

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

India will visit the West Indies for a four-match Test series later this summer, which will revive bilateral ties between the two teams after almost a two-year hiatus.

Pak denies use of its airspace for Modi's Saudi Arabia visit

Pak denies use of its airspace for Modi's Saudi Arabia visit

Rediff.com27 Oct 2019

India had sought Pakistan's permission to use the country's airspace on October 28 for Prime Minister Modi, who will be visiting Saudi Arabia to participate in an international business conference on October 29.

'I never imagined I would get as much as I have'

'I never imagined I would get as much as I have'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

'If I were to live a thousand years, I could not repay the gratitude I feel.' 'To receive love is the greatest thing.' 'What more in life could you wish for?'

Govt-owned REC removes Chinese firm from J-K power project

Govt-owned REC removes Chinese firm from J-K power project

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

The Chinese sub-contractor had been removed following the directives of the ministry of power regarding vulnerabilities in the power supply system and network.

Virtual mobile networks set to enter India

Virtual mobile networks set to enter India

Rediff.com7 Aug 2008

Mobile users can expect a sharp fall in tariffs and access to a range of sophisticated services if the government accepts recommendations by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India to permit mobile virtual network operators.

'Opposition misleading farmers over land Bill'

'Opposition misleading farmers over land Bill'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

The prime minister addressed a gathering at Hussainiwala.

CA says SCG Test on despite fresh COVID outbreak

CA says SCG Test on despite fresh COVID outbreak

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

Australian cricket officials were put on alert after the number of cases in the northern beaches outbreak in Sydney reached 28 on Friday.