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Lessons to learn from Delhi election

Lessons to learn from Delhi election

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

The politics of hate does not pay. The people are too sensible to fall for such a ruse, says Amulya Ganguli.

DRDO unleashes latest weapon: Mosquito repellent!

DRDO unleashes latest weapon: Mosquito repellent!

Rediff.com14 Feb 2011

It has been developing missiles and other state-of-the-art equipment for the armed forces, but the Defence Research and Development Organisation is now ready to take on the oldest human enemy -- mosquitoes -- that are vectors of diseases like malaria, and dengue with a new insect repellent cream.

EPL PIX: Southampton stun Tottenham; Brighton hold Chelsea

EPL PIX: Southampton stun Tottenham; Brighton hold Chelsea

Rediff.com1 Jan 2020

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Wednesday.

Snipers, drills... Delhi is Obama ready

Snipers, drills... Delhi is Obama ready

Rediff.com7 Nov 2010

The Delhi Police is working overtime to ensure that the security is fool proof ahead of United States President Barack Obama's visit to the national capital on Sunday afternoon.

PIX: Meet Nargis and her new love!

PIX: Meet Nargis and her new love!

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

We got you, didn't we?

Games over, Delhi cops breathe a sigh of relief

Games over, Delhi cops breathe a sigh of relief

Rediff.com15 Oct 2010

Delhi Police Commissioner Y S Dadwal and his eighty thousand strong force, who worked round the clock to ensure fool proof security for the Commonwealth games village and all the stadiums in the capital heaved a sigh of relief as the 19th Commonwealth Games concluded at Jawaharlal Nehru stadium late on Thrusday night.

For World Cup final tickets, click here!

For World Cup final tickets, click here!

Rediff.com1 Apr 2011

It may sound too good to be true, BUT...

EC bars cop who claimed Shaheen Bagh shooter-AAP link from poll duty

EC bars cop who claimed Shaheen Bagh shooter-AAP link from poll duty

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

The poll body also observed that the investigation had 'political connotations' and Deo's conduct has 'consequences' for 'free and fair elections'.

RIP achche din! AAP protests against one year of Modi sarkar

RIP achche din! AAP protests against one year of Modi sarkar

Rediff.com27 May 2015

The Aam Aadmi Party on Wednesday staged a protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi against one year of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led National Democratic Alliance government's rule.

Nations League: Spain held; France down Portugal

Nations League: Spain held; France down Portugal

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

Images from the Nations League matches.

Why India, China CAN'T afford to go to war

Why India, China CAN'T afford to go to war

Rediff.com17 Jul 2010

A recent article in the Foreign Policy magazine claims that the possibility of a nuclear war breaking out between the two Asian giants is not that far-fetched.

Congress to sound poll bugle from PM's home state at CWC meet

Congress to sound poll bugle from PM's home state at CWC meet

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

The CWC meeting is being held in Gujarat after a gap of 58 years. It was last held in the state at Bhavnagar in 1961.

We are ready to face polls in Delhi next week: BJP's Harsh Vardhan

We are ready to face polls in Delhi next week: BJP's Harsh Vardhan

Rediff.com15 Feb 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday remained non-committal about forming the government in Delhi, following Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's decision to step down, with the main Opposition saying that while it did not favour dissolution of the House, it was ready to face fresh polls.

Can this Indian team kill the Blue Whale Challenge?

Can this Indian team kill the Blue Whale Challenge?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

The project aims to use the same technology that was killing lives to save lives.

US Open: Favourite Clijsters prepares for Zvonareva's best

US Open: Favourite Clijsters prepares for Zvonareva's best

Rediff.com11 Sep 2010

If winning the US Open ever came down to a popularity contest, Kim Clijsters would be roared to victory every time.

GM crops: India's testing norms insufficient

GM crops: India's testing norms insufficient

Rediff.com28 Jan 2010

The current testing norms to rule out harmful effects of genetically modified crops like Bt-brinjal are far from being fool proof, a member of biotech regulator GEAC said.

10 Things We Love About Ranveer Singh

10 Things We Love About Ranveer Singh

Rediff.com6 Jul 2018

Happy birthday, Ranveer!

To My Biden-Supporting Friends

To My Biden-Supporting Friends

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

'On Saturday, I drove my wife over to Beverly Hills for sushi.' 'Two blocks before Rodeo, we turned the car around, because we saw hundreds driving pickup trucks and marching down sidewalks, yelling, donning MAGA gear, and waving huge Trump flags.' I tell you... It was scary.' 'And this didn't look like a defeated throng.' 'These folks looked like they knew something we didn't,' notes Rajiv Satyal, the Los Angeles-based comedian and host.

India ranked 2nd in cyber attacks through social media in 2014

India ranked 2nd in cyber attacks through social media in 2014

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

Symantec report says India saw 6% of social media scams globally in 2014

BJP's Big Problem: No economic thinkers

BJP's Big Problem: No economic thinkers

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

'How do you deliver wealth when you don't have the slightest idea about it?' asks T C A Srinivasa Raghavan.

EC plans introducing downloadable ballot papers for BSF, CRPF

EC plans introducing downloadable ballot papers for BSF, CRPF

Rediff.com17 Dec 2013

For the first time, lakhs of paramilitary soldiers may be able to download the ballot paper from the internet, cast their vote and send it by post to the returning officer in the next Lok Sabha elections.

How power intoxicates politicians

How power intoxicates politicians

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

'Vajpayee told the minister disapprovingly: "One should not fight with the tools one uses".' Ministers in the Modi government could have done with that advice.

First Look: Oru Vadakkan Selfie looks promising

First Look: Oru Vadakkan Selfie looks promising

Rediff.com18 Feb 2015

Oru Vadakkan Selfie is produced by Vinod Shornur under the banner of Cast n Crew.

How Tibet was brutally 'liberated'

How Tibet was brutally 'liberated'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

India was fooled into believing that Communist China wanted a 'negotiated' settlement with the Tibetans; it was never the case, says Claude Arpi.

Revival not end of economic crisis, warns IMF

Revival not end of economic crisis, warns IMF

Rediff.com2 Oct 2009

IMF also asked countries around the world to coordinate policies to achieve a global rebalancing and sustain the recovery.

Unusual monsoon pics: The magical effect of raindrops

Unusual monsoon pics: The magical effect of raindrops

Rediff.com12 Aug 2010

We invited readers to send in their interesting monsoon snapshots. Here are some more responses -- and you can share yours too!

Citizens do NOT have fundamental right to privacy: Centre tells SC

Citizens do NOT have fundamental right to privacy: Centre tells SC

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

"Right to Privacy is not a fundamental right under our Constitution. It flows from one right to another right. Constitution makers did not intend to make right to privacy a fundamental right," said the AG.

Bigg Boss 10: Bani gets upset with Salman

Bigg Boss 10: Bani gets upset with Salman

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

Despite Salman Khan counselling Bani to let go of the incident, she felt it apt to defend her gloominess for not becoming captain and gaining immunity. Sweetheart, just three more weeks to go, take a chill pill.

Parliament may soon have full body scanners

Parliament may soon have full body scanners

Rediff.com3 Jan 2010

The state-owned Bharat Electronics Limited has been asked by the Lok Sabha Secretariat to give a demonstration of these scanners as early as possible. Parliament sources said the use of new gadgets are being thought of to ensure fool-proof security to Parliament which had witnessed a terror strike in 2001.

Snoopgate: No dealing with NSO, says govt source

Snoopgate: No dealing with NSO, says govt source

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

The Indian government is concerned only because Indian names are involved, the source said.

10 smart things Indian entrepreneurs MUST do

10 smart things Indian entrepreneurs MUST do

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

Help your employees remember the vision and the goals of your exponential organisation and why they decided to be there, suggests Kunal Sood.

Should women behave like men at work?

Should women behave like men at work?

Rediff.com30 Mar 2010

The friendly, over-considerate shy person may have phenomenally intelligent things to say, but without being assertive and speaking up, they are left in the dark, says trainer and communications expert Nasha Fitter.

'BCCI had gone against the nation's mood'

'BCCI had gone against the nation's mood'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

'Our people are crazy about cricket, but they are more crazy about their country, and their armed forces.' 'To the people of India, there is nothing that is above the nation, not even cricket.'

Surat couple makes Rafale-themed wedding card; earns PM's praise

Surat couple makes Rafale-themed wedding card; earns PM's praise

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

In a letter sent to the Surat-based couple -- Yuvraj Pokharna and bride-to-be Sakshi Agrawal -- Modi described the content of the card as "ingenious" and asserted that it had inspired him to work even harder for the country.

Why Kamal Haasan won't watch Kabali...yet

Why Kamal Haasan won't watch Kabali...yet

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

Incidentally, Rajinikanth had also cancelled preview screenings of his film, due to his friend's accident.

'No reforms in American healthcare bill'

'No reforms in American healthcare bill'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2010

Reflecting the mood of the powerful business community on the healthcare reform bill passed by the US House of Representatives, the US Chamber of Commerce on Monday said the House made a "wrong and unfortunate" decision that "ignores" the will of the Americans people.

Things under control; party MLAs not to be shifted, says Kumaraswamy

Things under control; party MLAs not to be shifted, says Kumaraswamy

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

Ruling out any "operation" by the ruling alliance to poach the BJP MLAs, the chief minister said there was no necessity for it and that he was "relaxed."

Bigg Boss 11: Torture time for Hina, Arshi, Akash, Luv!

Bigg Boss 11: Torture time for Hina, Arshi, Akash, Luv!

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

Garlic and used waxing strips dominate Day 59.

Are the COVID-19 figures in India correct?

Are the COVID-19 figures in India correct?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

'In our country, there is a lot of checks and balances, the figures cannot go wrong.' 'Because they are being checked by not only the governments, but by doctors themselves.'

Have swallowed pain of coalition govt, says tearful Kumaraswamy

Have swallowed pain of coalition govt, says tearful Kumaraswamy

Rediff.com15 Jul 2018

The Congress said that a chief minister "has to be always happy".