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Biden-Harris will make US socialist country: Republican leaders

Biden-Harris will make US socialist country: Republican leaders

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

On the first night of the Republican National Convention on Monday, senior party leaders during their prime-time address said that the future of America was in danger if the November 3 polls resulted in the defeat of US President Donald Trump.

How India Won The 1971 War

How India Won The 1971 War

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

December 3, 2021 marks 50 years since the beginning of the 1971 War which ended in a decisive military victory for India and the liberation of Bangladesh. Most analysts of the 1971 War agree that the IV Corps dash across the mighty Meghna river led by the brilliant General Sagat Singh was the turning point in the war, recalls military historian Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Nothing will be achieved by the politics of vendetta

Nothing will be achieved by the politics of vendetta

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

'You cannot achieve peace if your objective is not to make political accommodations,' notes Dr Nyla Ali Khan, Sheikh Abdullah's grand-daughter, Dr Farooq Abdullah's niece and Omar Abdullah's cousin.

Will Kamala Harris spell trouble for India?

Will Kamala Harris spell trouble for India?

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

Events in America have strengthened the hand of those leaders there who wish India well, but think of India as being a collection of Indians.
If Indians are mistreated, they will object, asserts Aakar Patel.

Will the Internet manage to remain free?

Will the Internet manage to remain free?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2012

Internet cannot be regulated by 20th century notions of intellectual property. That is simply because the moment you 'see' something on the Internet it has, in a sense, already been copied onto your computer.

'MPs and media were there. How can T-Bill be passed illegally?'

'MPs and media were there. How can T-Bill be passed illegally?'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2014

In an interview with rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa, Congress leader Madhu Yaskhi Goud says that the Bill was passed with a 2/3rds majority and there was absolutely no illegality in the entire process.

Pedro scores hat-trick as Spain rout Belarus

Pedro scores hat-trick as Spain rout Belarus

Rediff.com13 Oct 2012

Spain and hat-trick hero Pedro turned on the style in a 4-0 World Cup qualifying win in Belarus amid a television blackout while Germany had Irish viewers turning off in droves as they romped to a 6-1 away win on Friday.

Diplomatic chill as North hosts South Korea in World Cup qualifier

Diplomatic chill as North hosts South Korea in World Cup qualifier

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

The football teams will be competing amid a tense political backdrop with international negotiations stalled over North Korea's nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles.

IN PHOTOS: Massive solar storm hits Earth

IN PHOTOS: Massive solar storm hits Earth

Rediff.com8 Mar 2012

A monster solar storm of charged particles that erupted two days ago on Thursday hit the Earth, which could disrupt power grids, satellite navigation and flights.

The year that was: 2019 in numbers

The year that was: 2019 in numbers

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

As we wave goodbye to 2019, we look back at the highlights of the year, in the numbers that made it memorable.

Why are Bangladesh fertiliser factories to shut during World T20?

Why are Bangladesh fertiliser factories to shut during World T20?

Rediff.com13 Mar 2014

Authorities in cricket-crazy Bangladesh on Thursday asked fertiliser factories to halt production in a bid to divert gas supply to power plants and ensure an uninterrupted electricity supply ahead of the Twenty20 World Cup.

PHOTO: The chaotic scene inside the LS during Telangana Bill passage

PHOTO: The chaotic scene inside the LS during Telangana Bill passage

Rediff.com19 Feb 2014

Trinamool Congress leader and Member of Parliament Dinesh Trivedi was irked by the decision of discontinuing the telecast of the Lok Sabha proceedings on Tuesday.

Oh Kolkata!

Oh Kolkata!

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

'A trip to the banks of the Hooghly without which there wouldn't be a Calcutta/Kolkata is one for the bucket list,' says Kishore Singh.

#WorldBookDay: Readers recommend their favourite books!

#WorldBookDay: Readers recommend their favourite books!

Rediff.com23 Apr 2018

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How to keep elders SAFE in the lockdown

How to keep elders SAFE in the lockdown

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

'Due to lack of physical activity and proper care, senior citizens are falling at home or complaining of orthopaedic injuries,' cautions Dr Rajeev Verma.

Covid 19 crisis is cut out for Modi to prove himself

Covid 19 crisis is cut out for Modi to prove himself

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

Possibly for the first time since Prime Minister Indira Gandhi called upon the nation to donate/sacrifice for the 'Bangladesh war' efforts, and also suffer blackout at nights with patience and pride, has the nation reacted so very positively to the government's diktat, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

No fans, no goals in North vs South Korea WC qualifier

No fans, no goals in North vs South Korea WC qualifier

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

North Korea's official KCNA news agency issued a brief report early on Wednesday, saying the qualifier ended in a 0-0 draw after a series of "attacks and counterattacks".

If words could generate electricity in India...

If words could generate electricity in India...

Rediff.com23 Aug 2010

For a country whose national capital has routine blackouts in its poshest colonies, not to mention the rest of the country, the debate on the advisability of nuclear power is bizarre, says Sanjaya Baru

Nearly 4,000 arrested in Kashmir since Aug 5: Report

Nearly 4,000 arrested in Kashmir since Aug 5: Report

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

However, it was not clear on what basis most of the people were being held.

Power cuts a threat to India story: Mahindra

Power cuts a threat to India story: Mahindra

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

The Mumbai power cuts come amid concerns about wider blackouts across the country due to a shortage of coal.

Pak court adjourns hearing of 26/11 suspects

Pak court adjourns hearing of 26/11 suspects

Rediff.com19 Sep 2009

An anti-terrorism court in Pakistan conducting the trial of seven suspects linked with the Mumbai terror attacks, including Lashkar-e-Tayiba operations commander Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, on Saturday adjourned the hearing till September 26.

Soccer: Spalletti named Napoli coach as Gattuso's successor

Soccer: Spalletti named Napoli coach as Gattuso's successor

Rediff.com29 May 2021

Juventus rehire Allegri.

Walking along Kashmir's desolate highways

Walking along Kashmir's desolate highways

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

Many Kashmiris have been left with no option but to flag down the odd private vehicle passing by in the Valley.

Situation totally peaceful in J-K: Police

Situation totally peaceful in J-K: Police

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

All educational institutes across the state are closed for the second consecutive day, the officials said.

World's sexiest woman to face media boycott

World's sexiest woman to face media boycott

Rediff.com30 Jul 2009

The media is giving readers a one-day reprieve from Megan Fox.

Kolkata Knight Riders' 14-member squad

Kolkata Knight Riders' 14-member squad

Rediff.com16 Apr 2008

Five foreign players, including West Indies opener Chris Gayle figure in the 14-member Kolkata Knight Riders squad for the Indian Premier League lung-opener against Bangalore Royal Challengers on April 18. The squad announced on Wednesday has New Zealander Brendon McCullum, Australian captain Ricky Ponting, David Hussey and Pakistani Mohammed Hafiz.

Pak spreads deceitful narratives on Kashmir: India at UN

Pak spreads deceitful narratives on Kashmir: India at UN

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

First Secretary in the Permanent Mission of India to the UN called Pakistan a 'hub of terrorism'.

Big spenders drop ads on TV channels

Big spenders drop ads on TV channels

Rediff.com16 Oct 2007

Leading TV channels will see a blackout of spot advertising from midnight tonight after Hindustan Unilever, Procter & Gamble, Airtel, Pepsi, Coca-Cola and Reliance Communications, among others, directed their media-buying agencies not to book such advertisements on 16 news and entertainment channels, including NDTV, Network 18, Zee News, Star News, starting October 16.

Will your TV viewing bills actually come down? No, says Crisil

Will your TV viewing bills actually come down? No, says Crisil

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

Based on current pricing, the monthly TV bill can go up by 25 per cent from Rs 230-240 to around Rs 300 per month for viewers who opt for the top 10 channels, but will come down for those who opt up to top 5 channels, Crisil senior director Sachin Gupta has said.

Prince Harry fights Taliban militants in Afghan

Prince Harry fights Taliban militants in Afghan

Rediff.com29 Feb 2008

Harry, 23 a Household Cavalry Officer, has spent the past 10 weeks secretly serving in war-ravaged Helmand Province. The deployment had been cloaked in secrecy under a news blackout deal, agreed across the United Kingdom media to prevent details reaching the Taliban and endangering Harry and his comrades' lives. But the arrangement broke down after news was leaked out on the US website, the Drudge Report.

Play suspended at Australian Open on hottest day in decade

Play suspended at Australian Open on hottest day in decade

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

Fire-fighters went on alert as the mercury crept towards an expected maximum of 44 degrees Celsius (111 F), the highest since Black Saturday bushfires in 2009 that killed about 180 people in the southeastern state of Victoria.

Pakistani TV news channel blacked out again

Pakistani TV news channel blacked out again

Rediff.com7 Feb 2008

The channel was restored to cable networks early on Thursday morning. This was the second time Aaj was taken off the air, the first being after Musharraf proclaimed emergency in November 2007.

6 months in lockdown, Kashmiris stare at uncertain future

6 months in lockdown, Kashmiris stare at uncertain future

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

Many political detainees have been released but former chief ministers Farooq Abdullah, Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti, who were whisked into custody in the early hours of August 5, 2019, are still in preventive detention.

Hyundai launches Grand i10 SportZ Edition @ 5.11 lakh

Hyundai launches Grand i10 SportZ Edition @ 5.11 lakh

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

The Grand SportZ Edition will have features as Diamond cut Alloy wheels, blue tooth connectivity, steering mounted audio and Bluetooth controls, leather wrap on steering wheel, rear spoiler, B-Pillar blackout along with body graphics.

UK Oppn passes Kashmir resolution, India hits back

UK Oppn passes Kashmir resolution, India hits back

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

India maintains that the Kashmir issue is a bilateral one and no third party has any role in it.

Opposition protests, demands release of J-K leaders

Opposition protests, demands release of J-K leaders

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

'We demand immediate release of all public representatives of mainstream political parties and innocent citizens,' the resolution said.

8 mn people 'incarcerated' like never before: Faesal

8 mn people 'incarcerated' like never before: Faesal

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

There's a virtual blackout in the Valley with few workable mobile phones and internet connections and prohibitory orders in place.

Typhoon Khanun hits eastern China

Typhoon Khanun hits eastern China

Rediff.com12 Sep 2005

This is the 15th typhoon to hit China this year, immediately after Typhoon Talim.

What is CAS? What is DTH?

What is CAS? What is DTH?

Rediff.com5 Sep 2006

Indian media not allowed to cover my speech in Pakistan: Rajnath

Indian media not allowed to cover my speech in Pakistan: Rajnath

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

Pakistani authorities did not allow entry of Indian mediapersons inside the venue of 7th SAARC Home Ministers Meeting in Islamabad, Home Minister Rajnath Singh said on Friday.