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Modi in Israel is making all the waves

Modi in Israel is making all the waves

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

Before winding up his 'historic and groundbreaking' visit to Israel, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday visited the Indian cemetery at Haifa and then enjoyed a stroll on Olga beach with his 'good friend' Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Here are the best scenes on Day 3 of the PM's visit.

Is Modi's China policy going Nehru's way?

Is Modi's China policy going Nehru's way?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

'Like Nehru, too, Modi has found dealing with Beijing more and more difficult and has adopted an increasingly assertive approach towards managing India's northern neighbour.'

Qadri's supporters hold Islamabad's 'red zone' under siege

Qadri's supporters hold Islamabad's 'red zone' under siege

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

About 25,000 protesters on Sunday, a month after Qadri was hanged for shooting Taseer, prayed for him in Rawalpindi, and then marched towards Islamabad's Red Zone, breaking barriers that had been erected.

Death toll in Hajj stampede rises to 717

Death toll in Hajj stampede rises to 717

Rediff.com25 Sep 2015

This is the second major disaster at Mecca this month.

When the President shared a cup of tea with war heroes

When the President shared a cup of tea with war heroes

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday hosted a high tea for 1965 war veterans in the Rashtrapati Bhavan complex as the country celebrated the golden jubilee of the war with Pakistan.

12 wacky moments from Burning Man

12 wacky moments from Burning Man

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

Some call it a social experiment, some see it as an interactive arts festival and some see it as a damn good rave party.

Here's what Indian women need to do ahead of Pak clash

Here's what Indian women need to do ahead of Pak clash

Rediff.com1 Jul 2017

India women cricket team's skipper Mithali Raj has called on her side to improve their fielding, especially catching, ahead of their much-anticipated clash against arch-rival Pakistan in the ICC Women's World Cup at County Ground, Derby, on Sunday.

Gurdaspur terror attack martyr Baljit Singh cremated with full honours

Gurdaspur terror attack martyr Baljit Singh cremated with full honours

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

Wreaths were laid on the body of SP (Detective) Baljit Singh by politicians, top police officers, besides family and common people.

Guru Nanak's Odysseys

Guru Nanak's Odysseys

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

After several years of travelling, Guru Nanak settled down at Kartarpur as a farmer. His followers were the first Sikhs of an order that was to prevail for many years to come. A fascinating excerpt from Sikh Heritage: A History of Valour and Devotion.

Former Pak PM Gilani speaks to son abducted 2 years ago

Former Pak PM Gilani speaks to son abducted 2 years ago

Rediff.com24 May 2015

Pakistan's former prime minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Sunday said he had spoken to his son Ali Haider for the first time since he was kidnapped by a Taliban group in 2013 and is now being held in Afghanistan.

13 glamorous designs from India Runway Week

13 glamorous designs from India Runway Week

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

From extraordinary designs to innovative styling techniques, this three-day fashion show held in New Delhi had it all.

What Vidya Balan has in common with Shabana Azmi!

What Vidya Balan has in common with Shabana Azmi!

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

Besides their terrific acting talent, of course!

'What kind of people target children': Taliban faction behind Lahore blast

'What kind of people target children': Taliban faction behind Lahore blast

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

Jamaat-ul-Ahrar, a splinter group affiliated with the Pakistani Taliban, has claimed responsibility for the attack, adding: "The target was Christians."

'On India, generals likely to enforce a thin red line on Imran'

'On India, generals likely to enforce a thin red line on Imran'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

'Imran Khan might actually get some initial leeway from the generals to pursue better ties with India -- but not beyond a point.'

At the Sangam: Is that the Saibaba I see?

At the Sangam: Is that the Saibaba I see?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

Images from the Sangam in Allahabad...

Immigrant spouses must speak English: UK Supreme Court

Immigrant spouses must speak English: UK Supreme Court

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

The United Kingdom Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected a challenge against immigration rules requiring people to speak English before joining their spouses in Britain, a landmark ruling which could affect thousands of immigrants from countries like India.

Like Kashmir, like Pakistan: Floods leave trail of death, destruction

Like Kashmir, like Pakistan: Floods leave trail of death, destruction

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

Nearly 200 people have been killed in floods and rain-related incidents in Pakistan with four days of incessant showers, officials said on Monday.

Assam clerics issue 'fatwa' against teenage singer

Assam clerics issue 'fatwa' against teenage singer

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

Assam Chief Minister Sarbanand Sonowal condemned the fatwa and directed police to provide security to the singer.

Islamic clerics issue fatwa against Assam's teen singer

Islamic clerics issue fatwa against Assam's teen singer

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

The diktat was circulated through pamphlets which was widely distributed on Tuesday among public across Hojai and Nagaon districts in central Assam.

Trump's son-in-law Kushner denies collusion with Russia

Trump's son-in-law Kushner denies collusion with Russia

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

Kushner in an 11-page statement said he hopes that that he has been able to demonstrate the entirety of his "limited contacts with Russian representatives during the campaign and transition".

When Rekha wanted to marry me

When Rekha wanted to marry me

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

'Yes, seriously. This was the time she was going through a bad phase; her personal life was a mess after her alleged affair with Amitabh Bachchan ended and her career was going nowhere.'

What went on inside Bengal's house of terror?

What went on inside Bengal's house of terror?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2014

Rediff.com's Indrani Dey digs up chilling details of the ongoing investigation in the Bardhaman blast case, which exposed the a militant network that had been operating in West Bengal since many years.

Israelis vote for parliament, Netayahu's fate in balance

Israelis vote for parliament, Netayahu's fate in balance

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

Israelis began voting on Tuesday in a general election following a high-pitched campaign

The BEST 200 Indian Films of the Decade

The BEST 200 Indian Films of the Decade

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

Aseem Chhabra picks the finest Indian films in the 2010-2019 decade.

'Suicide was always on Guru Dutt's mind'

'Suicide was always on Guru Dutt's mind'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2008

Sathya Saran talks about Guru Dutt and Abrar Alvi at the launch of her book Ten Years with Guru Dutt: Abrar Alvi's Journey.

Al Qaeda group bombs Wagah border; 54 killed, 200 injured

Al Qaeda group bombs Wagah border; 54 killed, 200 injured

Rediff.com2 Nov 2014

At least 54 people, including 11 women and security personnel, were killed and about 200 others injured in a powerful suicide blast in Pakistan at Wagah on Sunday, minutes after the popular flag-lowering ceremony at the Indo-Pak border.

Omar visits camps for people affected by Pak shelling

Omar visits camps for people affected by Pak shelling

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

As thousands of civilians affected by the Pakistani shelling in the RS Pura sector thronged to shelter camps, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah accompanied by his team went on to inspect the lodging facilities and quality of food provided to them.

Now, a ULFA-Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangaladesh link

Now, a ULFA-Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangaladesh link

Rediff.com22 Dec 2014

Have the Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh and ULFA's Paresh Barua faction joined forces?

25 Moods Of Asha Bhosle

25 Moods Of Asha Bhosle

Rediff.com8 Sep 2018

She sung a song for every mood, every situation. Sukanya Verma dives into Asha Bhosle's magnificent repertoire and pulls out gems on her 85th birthday.

Death toll in Lahore park suicide blast reaches 72

Death toll in Lahore park suicide blast reaches 72

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

Over 300 people were also injured in the attack and many of them were in a critical condition.

'This is not the end of the story for Irom Sharmila'

'This is not the end of the story for Irom Sharmila'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2017

Deepti Priya Mehrotra, who documented Irom Sharmila's struggle for peace in Manipur in the book Burning Bright, puts the icon's electoral loss in perspective.

302 films in 365 days!

302 films in 365 days!

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

Aseem Chhabra tell us how he watched 302 films in 365 days on airplanes, on Netflix, Amazon, iTunes, Google, Hulu, DVDs and even on YouTube.

Asha Bhosle: 30 Eternal Classics

Asha Bhosle: 30 Eternal Classics

Rediff.com8 Sep 2018

Dinesh Raheja salutes the legend's versatility in her heyday.

3 killed in West Bengal panchayat poll violence

3 killed in West Bengal panchayat poll violence

Rediff.com15 Jul 2013

Three persons, including husband of a Communist Party of India-Marxist candidate, were killed on Monday and several others injured in violence during the second phase of panchayat elections in West Bengal where 75 per cent polling was recorded.

Travel no more than three hours for Cancer treatment

Travel no more than three hours for Cancer treatment

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

Patients from any part of the country will soon need to travel no more than three hours for treatment of the kind available in large metros.

Modi begins 'groundbreaking' visit, Netanyahu says 'historic'

Modi begins 'groundbreaking' visit, Netanyahu says 'historic'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

In a break from protocol, Netanyahu received Modi at the Ben-Gurion International Airport.

All about income inequality

All about income inequality

Rediff.com25 Aug 2015

We never see income inequality as a 'problem'.

Ten Bollywood directors turned actors

Ten Bollywood directors turned actors

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

Take a look at ten filmmakers who also love acting.

Partition: The Stories We Must Remember

Partition: The Stories We Must Remember

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

'This was our country, after all, our India, humara Hindustan -- why would we go anywhere else?'

Women should be permitted in Haji Ali dargah, rules HC

Women should be permitted in Haji Ali dargah, rules HC

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

The court said, "The ban imposed on women from entering the Haji Ali dargah is contrary to Articles 14, 15, 19 and 25 of the Constitution of India."