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Was Babri Masjid demolition justified?

Was Babri Masjid demolition justified?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

'The outrage that followed the destruction of the Babri Masjid was an inability to see the event for what it was: The rectification of a grave historical wrong, the restitution of a hurt of a people and the countering of moral injustice,' argues Vivek Gumaste.

Should Children Get COVID-19 Vaccine?

Should Children Get COVID-19 Vaccine?

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

Only half India's population has received the first shot of Covishield and Covaxin and the government's immediate task is to first vaccinate its adult population before placing its focus on children.

'Meditation helps remove negative emotions'

'Meditation helps remove negative emotions'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2008

Swami Pragyapad, a IIT graduate and senior teacher of the Art of Living foundation, offered online trauma counselling for those affected by the Mumbai terror attacks.

A fund-raiser for needy students in India

A fund-raiser for needy students in India

Rediff.com13 Jun 2008

The Sikh Human Development Foundation, which provides scholarships to needy students in India, raised more than $ 213,000 at a dinner called 'Umeedan di Shaam.'

20 big quotes from PM Modi's I-Day speech

20 big quotes from PM Modi's I-Day speech

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered the customary Independence Day address to the nation after unfurling the Tricolour at the Red Fort. India is marking its 74th Independence Day under the shadow of the Covid-19 pandemic.

China joins global vaccine alliance; to buy 15 million doses

China joins global vaccine alliance; to buy 15 million doses

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

According to the WHO, countries should join the COVID-19 Vaccine Global Access Facility (COVAX Facility) by September 18 but not later than October 9 with upfront payments.

Centre allows 4G on trial in 2 J-K districts after Aug 15

Centre allows 4G on trial in 2 J-K districts after Aug 15

Rediff.com11 Aug 2020

The committee has decided that access to 4G internet in J-K will be given in a calibrated manner and outcome of the trial will be reviewed after two months.

Covid-19 impact: Textile, paint makers roll out antiviral layer to ads

Covid-19 impact: Textile, paint makers roll out antiviral layer to ads

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

Almost each of these companies has a different technology to show for the effectiveness against microbes.

The 'world's deadliest sea crossing' claimed 6 lives a day in 2018

The 'world's deadliest sea crossing' claimed 6 lives a day in 2018

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

According to a new report from the Office of United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, an estimated 2,275 individuals drowned or went missing in the Mediterranean in 2018.

Modi govt has taken the right action on J-K

Modi govt has taken the right action on J-K

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

'Having dealt with security and insurgency for 15 years, I am fully convinced that the steps taken by the government in regard to J&K and the measures in force there are essential,' says B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant.

'Our scriptures, they all respect nature: Bhoomi, Prithvi and Dharti Mata'

'Our scriptures, they all respect nature: Bhoomi, Prithvi and Dharti Mata'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

'Respect nature, working with (it) rather than against it.'

It's his birthday! Yuvraj Singh turns 36!

It's his birthday! Yuvraj Singh turns 36!

Rediff.com12 Dec 2017

Indian all-rounder Yuvraj Singh turned 36 on Tuesday and warm birthday wishes poured in from the cricket fraternity.

FULL TEXT of President's address on the eve of 71st Republic Day

FULL TEXT of President's address on the eve of 71st Republic Day

Rediff.com25 Jan 2020

Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's address to the nation on the eve of 71st Republic Day.

'The State should not enter the kitchen'

'The State should not enter the kitchen'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

'I am a vegetarian and nobody can force me to eat meat.' 'It is my personal right to decide what I eat.' 'Similarly, telling a person who eats non-vegetarian food not to eat beef is a human rights violation.'

I need Nitish govt for development: PM writes to Bihar

I need Nitish govt for development: PM writes to Bihar

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

In his four-page letter in Hindi, the PM said that better infrastructure and rule of law are imperative for social and economic prosperity and only the NDA can provide that in Bihar.

Nationalism being misused to construct militant idea of India: Manmohan

Nationalism being misused to construct militant idea of India: Manmohan

Rediff.com22 Feb 2020

Addressing a gathering at the launch of a book on Jawaharlal Nehru's works and speeches, Singh said that if India is recognised in the comity of nations as a vibrant democracy and, if it is considered as one of the important world powers, it was the first prime minister, who should be recognised as its main architect.

Drones: Bleeding India Without War

Drones: Bleeding India Without War

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

Unless each attack drone can be neutralised, India will be literally deploying elephants to stamp out ants -- and the ants may still survive! points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Why Ayush Kejriwal Adores the Sari

Why Ayush Kejriwal Adores the Sari

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

The Scottish designer talks about being inspired by the beautiful city of Kolkata, his Beauty By Deception campaign and why you won't spot many celebs on his Instagram page.

Anil Agarwal pledges 75% of his wealth to charity

Anil Agarwal pledges 75% of his wealth to charity

Rediff.com27 Sep 2014

This makes him corporate India's biggest donor to society.

Is the Army functioning more as a police force in J&K?

Is the Army functioning more as a police force in J&K?

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

Major Gogoi might well have saved protesters' lives by opting for a human shield to force his way through the mob. But he incalculably damaged the army's reputation, not just in Kashmir, but anywhere that video is seen.

10 skills recruiters want in an ideal candidate

10 skills recruiters want in an ideal candidate

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

The ideal employee will be the one who can learn to adapt to the changes in a short span of time and apply their technical skills and problem-solving ability to come up with creative solutions, says Anoop P Kudva.

Alert: US scholarship for Indian students

Alert: US scholarship for Indian students

Rediff.com20 Aug 2004

The United States Educational Foundation in India invites applications for its Partnerships for Learning Undergraduate Studies.

India can free world of social evils

India can free world of social evils

Rediff.com2 Dec 2006

Religious leaders did not have a clear cut idea as how best they could get rid of such negative feelings by imbibing spiritual values, he said.

Congress leader Motilal Vora passes away at 93

Congress leader Motilal Vora passes away at 93

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

Vora was admitted to the Escorts Hospital in Okhla a few days ago with a urinary infection. He also had a lung infection and was put on ventilator support, his family said.

A silent genocide is taking place in Bangladesh

A silent genocide is taking place in Bangladesh

Rediff.com22 Nov 2006

'The security forces and the state mechanism have virtually wiped the indigenous people out of the hills of Chittagong.'

Magna Carta inspired Gandhi for liberty of land, says UK PM Cameron

Magna Carta inspired Gandhi for liberty of land, says UK PM Cameron

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

The Magna Carta inspired legends like Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela for liberty to their lands and people, Prime Minister David Cameron said.

Pak govt acting against us to please India: Hafiz Saeed

Pak govt acting against us to please India: Hafiz Saeed

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

"We will fight our case in court against Pak govt's illegal action," said Saeed.

Why US is bullying Sri Lanka

Why US is bullying Sri Lanka

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

'Clearly, Washington has all but given up hope following US Acting Assistant Secretary of State Alice Wells's stormy visit to Colombo last month where she read the riot act to Sri Lankan leaders to sign the pending status of forces agreement allowing American troops to use Sri Lanka as a hub for operations in the Indian Ocean,' points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Here's the full text of President's Ram Nath Kovind's address to the joint sitting of both houses of Parliament on the first of Budget Session 2022.

What the 'eminence' tag means for Indian institutes

What the 'eminence' tag means for Indian institutes

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

Greater autonomy, freedom to recruit faculty and government funding are just some of the perks these institutes will enjoy.

Keeping Govt away from the Covid vaccine

Keeping Govt away from the Covid vaccine

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

The Indian State has low operational capabilities. Individuals will have concerns about material that flows through the government, on questions of purity, perfection of the cold chain, and correctness of procedures at the frontline. Even if a government programme is able to solve all these problems, it will be limited in scale-up. The passion, management capabilities, and response to local conditions, which will be found with tens of thousands of ground-level initiatives, Individuals will have concerns about material that flows through the government, on questions of purity, perfection of the cold chain, and correctness of procedures. Even if a government programme is able to solve all these problems, it will be limited in scale-up, argues Ajay Shah.

'They are not victims, they are victors'

'They are not victims, they are victors'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2017

Ten acid attack survivors came together to raise awareness and funds against a social crime in Mumbai.

Meet the teacher who won a million dollar prize

Meet the teacher who won a million dollar prize

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

Primary school teacher Hanan Al Hroub from a refugee camp in conflict-torn Palestine has won the Global Teacher Prize for educating her students about non-violence.

Why the privacy verdict matters

Why the privacy verdict matters

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

The court has correctly refrained from defining privacy or delineating definitively its contours

ASK ANU: 'I want to walk out of this marriage'

ASK ANU: 'I want to walk out of this marriage'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

In her weekly column, mental health guru Anu Krishna offers advice on how to take charge of your life.

Israel, UAE and Bahrain sign Abraham Accord

Israel, UAE and Bahrain sign Abraham Accord

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

The Arab Accord -- essentially bilateral agreements with Israel -- does not mention the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

'Hurt' President laments society's attitude towards women

'Hurt' President laments society's attitude towards women

Rediff.com11 Jun 2013

Feeling "hurt" by the Delhi gang rape and other recent incidents of crimes against women, President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday said a society which cannot provide security and dignity to its women is not worth considering a civilised one.

Govt can't afford more IIMs, IITs: Arjun Singh

Govt can't afford more IIMs, IITs: Arjun Singh

Rediff.com19 Jan 2006

The minister said that IIMs have to amend MoAs to set up centres abroad.

How the Rane-Uddhav War Began

How the Rane-Uddhav War Began

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

'There is no future for the Shiv Sena under Uddhavji's leadership.'

Why is Virat so animated? Please ask him, says Pollard

Why is Virat so animated? Please ask him, says Pollard

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

People need to ask Virat Kohli as to why he is so animated on the field.