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With 26 cases already of cow vigilantism, 2017 set to be worst year yet

With 26 cases already of cow vigilantism, 2017 set to be worst year yet

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

A report by IndiaSpend shows that 97 per cent (68 of 70) of such incidents were reported after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government came to power in May 2014.

When Nehru sought US assistance during 1962 Indo-China war

When Nehru sought US assistance during 1962 Indo-China war

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

Former prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru had sought American assistance and wrote to the then US president John F Kennedy to provide India jet fighters to stem the Chinese tide of aggression during the 1962 Sino-India war, according to a new book.

2 killed after landfill site collapses in Delhi's Ghazipur

2 killed after landfill site collapses in Delhi's Ghazipur

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

The enormous dump -- estimated to be as high as a 15-storey building -- looms like a dark mountain on the side of NH24, a busy highway that connects Delhi to Uttar Pradesh.

Rahul will be back soon: Sonia in Amethi

Rahul will be back soon: Sonia in Amethi

Rediff.com28 Mar 2015

Rahul Gandhi will be back "soon", Congress President Sonia Gandhi said in Amethi on Saturday while answering questions about her son's mysterious "leave" which has extended to over a month so far.

In Meerut, it's Akhilesh all the way

In Meerut, it's Akhilesh all the way

Rediff.com28 Jan 2017

There are no two views on which way the 'hawa' is blowing. It's Akhilesh Yadav -- with or without his father. Akhilesh, with or without the Congress Party.

What kind of First Lady will Melania Trump make?

What kind of First Lady will Melania Trump make?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

Does Mrs Donald Trump realise that her immediate predecessor, Michelle Obama, is not the only hard act to follow, wonders Kanika Datta.

Cricket Buzz: Azhar files nomination for HCA president job

Cricket Buzz: Azhar files nomination for HCA president job

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

Azharuddin, whose nomination was rejected two years ago, submitted his papers to former Chief Election Commissioner VS Sampath on Wednesday.

Innocents are being called terrorists, Yakub had said

Innocents are being called terrorists, Yakub had said

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

Yakub Memon, who was hanged on Thursday for his role in the 1993 Mumbai serial bomb blasts, had reacted with an angry outburst saying "innocent people are being called terrorists" when a TADA court in Mumbai had pronounced him guilty on September 12, 2006.

'Your killers will face the same fate'

'Your killers will face the same fate'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

'Why was he killed? What was his fault? Whoever did this is so inhuman.'

Sword of State Tyranny is Upon Us

Sword of State Tyranny is Upon Us

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

'Once the prime minister and the chief ministers of Maharashtra and Haryana pushed for this in 2014 and 2015, we have been trapped in a cycle of violence that gives India a bad name around the world,' says Aakar Patel.

Plea in Islamabad HC to make Gen Raheel Sharif Field Marshal

Plea in Islamabad HC to make Gen Raheel Sharif Field Marshal

Rediff.com16 Oct 2016

Gen Sharif had earlier promised to bow out at the end of his term in November this year.

Can the Opposition pick itself up?

Can the Opposition pick itself up?

Rediff.com28 May 2019

Nobody understands the deep causes of defeat and victory better than the defeated. The defeated have been to all the battlefields. They have looked into the eyes of their soldiers and those of the opponents, says Aakar Patel.

'It was like Sachin was only made to play cricket'

'It was like Sachin was only made to play cricket'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

'When you looked at him even at that age, you could make out he was special.'

Review: Article 15 will live with its audience

Review: Article 15 will live with its audience

Rediff.com29 Jun 2019

'Even though the film focuses on caste discriminations in rural India, it is first of all a riveting police procedural, and one of the best made in India,' says Aseem Chhabra.

'Modi wants to divert the issue of jobs to mobs'

'Modi wants to divert the issue of jobs to mobs'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

'The government must consider that Modiji's vision of India turning into a $5 trillion economy will happen only when there is rule of law in the country.' 'Investors will not invest if these lynchings keep happening.'

The notorious Memons of Mumbai behind the '93 blasts

The notorious Memons of Mumbai behind the '93 blasts

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

The following are the members of the Memon family who faced trial.

Security forces 'hunt down' 102 terrorists in J&K in 2017

Security forces 'hunt down' 102 terrorists in J&K in 2017

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

Earlier in 2010, the highest number of 156 terrorists were killed between January and July that year.

Stylish centurion Sangakkara sparkles for Sri Lanka in 2nd Test

Stylish centurion Sangakkara sparkles for Sri Lanka in 2nd Test

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

The veteran left-hander was unbeaten on 160 as Sri Lanka reached the close of play on 314 for five after captain Angelo Mathews had won the toss and opted to bat.

Heard about new-age barter platforms?

Heard about new-age barter platforms?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2019

In barter, you have the choice of picking up a product that's available with the barter company in exchange for the stuff you want to discard.

Manikarnika review: Kangana Ranaut is savage, spellbinding in a ho-hum historical

Manikarnika review: Kangana Ranaut is savage, spellbinding in a ho-hum historical

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

'A historical with an identity crisis, initially the period drama cannot decide whether it wants to chronicle facts or fictionalise them in the tradition of a crowd-pleasing fantasy,' says Sukanya Verma.

2 terrorists who attacked CRPF convoy gunned down

2 terrorists who attacked CRPF convoy gunned down

Rediff.com25 Jun 2017

Two Army personnel were injured in the gunbattle.

Pitch perfect? Team India coach, Atkinson inspect SCG strip

Pitch perfect? Team India coach, Atkinson inspect SCG strip

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

The pitch at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) has attracted a lot of attention.

Rangbaaz is fun while it lasts

Rangbaaz is fun while it lasts

Rediff.com5 Jan 2019

'A big reason for its low recall value is that Rangbaaz's colourful characters are all essentially punks,' feels Sreehari Nair.

Balakot air strike: What can India do next?

Balakot air strike: What can India do next?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

'For Pakistan, the comfortable old calculations and certainties are no longer valid.' 'Strikes on Indian targets now carry a high risk of retaliation and escalation,' notes Ajai Shukla.

Will approach UN if India violates Indus Water Treaty, says Pakistan

Will approach UN if India violates Indus Water Treaty, says Pakistan

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

Aziz said unilateral revocation of the treaty can pose a threat to Pakistan and its economy.

Blood and water cannot flow together: PM Modi on Indus Water Treaty

Blood and water cannot flow together: PM Modi on Indus Water Treaty

Rediff.com26 Sep 2016

India to exploit to the maximum the capacity of Pak-controlled rivers -- Indus, Chenab, Jhelum as per the Indus Treat, source said.

2019 LS poll: How small parties will be 'game changers' in UP

2019 LS poll: How small parties will be 'game changers' in UP

Rediff.com26 Aug 2018

It is likely that small parties would be given very few seats to contest, but these parties believe that they would be able to swing the result in favour of bigger alliance partners by transferring their vote bank.

Security forces killed 132 terrorists, including 6 commanders this year

Security forces killed 132 terrorists, including 6 commanders this year

Rediff.com10 Aug 2017

The number of terrorists killed in the past seven months this year is the highest in the same period over the past seven years.

Pakistan has pulled the trigger on itself

Pakistan has pulled the trigger on itself

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

Pakistan has taken too much of a chance with Pulwama - with the wrong government in India, and at the wrong time.

World Bank 'commits' to fulfil obligations under Indus Waters Treaty

World Bank 'commits' to fulfil obligations under Indus Waters Treaty

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

The Pakistani delegation, in its meetings with World Bank officials, insisted on early appointment of the judges and setting up the court.

Humaima, Nargis, Sara Loren: Pakistani hotties come to India!

Humaima, Nargis, Sara Loren: Pakistani hotties come to India!

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

A look at the current lot of Pakistani beauties on the Indian horizon!

Issue of UP's division again takes centre stage due to polls

Issue of UP's division again takes centre stage due to polls

Rediff.com27 Feb 2017

The issue of division of Uttar Pradesh had been lying dormant till now with major political parties including the BSP preferring silence so far.

Sri Lanka crush Bangladesh with a day to spare

Sri Lanka crush Bangladesh with a day to spare

Rediff.com30 Jan 2014

Sri Lanka crushed a hapless Bangladesh by an innings and 248 runs, with more than a day to spare, to win the first Test and go 1-0 up in the two-match series on Thursday.

Sri Lanka well-placed after seamers dismiss Bangladesh cheaply

Sri Lanka well-placed after seamers dismiss Bangladesh cheaply

Rediff.com27 Jan 2014

Sri Lanka's seamers shared eight wickets to vindicate captain Angelo Mathews's decision to bowl after winning the toss as Bangladesh were shot out for 232 on the opening day of the first Test in Dhaka on Monday. In reply, the tourists were 60 for no loss when stumps were drawn, with Dimuth Karunaratne unbeaten on 28 and Kaushal Silva on 30.

MLAs cross-vote in UP, K'taka Rajya Sabha polls

MLAs cross-vote in UP, K'taka Rajya Sabha polls

Rediff.com11 Jun 2016

The Rajya Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday saw cross-voting by a BJP MLA while another party legislator claimed that she was prevented from voting.

The only voices of 'India' Kashmir hears are on TV

The only voices of 'India' Kashmir hears are on TV

Rediff.com8 Jul 2017

'The bloodthirsty rhetoric of chicken-hawk TV anchors are the worst contributors to Kashmiri alienation.' 'If this implacable hatred is the authentic voice of India, Kashmiris argue, who can hope for peace?' asks Mihir S Sharma.

Recuperating Dhoni likely to join team in Adelaide

Recuperating Dhoni likely to join team in Adelaide

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

Meanwhile, Australia skipper Michael Clarke, who was entangled in a war of words with Cricket Australia over his availability, is still a doubtful starter for the first Test following question marks over his fitness.

IMA puts out names of 382 doctors martyred in war against Covid

IMA puts out names of 382 doctors martyred in war against Covid

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

Taking exception to Health Minister Harsh Vardhan not mentioning the death of healthcare workers due to Covid-19 in his statement in Parliament, the Indian Medical Association has published a list of 382 doctors who died due to the viral disease and demanded that they be treated as "martyrs".

The Pakistan Problem: The Long Term Option

The Pakistan Problem: The Long Term Option

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

'The best course for India is to wait out the implosion that is bound to take place in Pakistan sooner than later.' 'We have to ensure that the fallings debris from a collapsing State does not damage us,' says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

What 26/11 taught us about Pakistan

What 26/11 taught us about Pakistan

Rediff.com26 Nov 2017

'Peace talks with Pakistan are like accepting a dinner invitation from cannibals and hoping to return alive,' says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).