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When the 'Rajwar Tiger' made the supreme sacrifice

When the 'Rajwar Tiger' made the supreme sacrifice

Rediff.com14 May 2020

'A tiger knows his territory in and out.' 'A tiger demarcates his terrain and never lets anyone enter.' 'Similarly, Ashu knew the trees, houses, rivers and rocks of the Rajwar jungles.' 'He didn't allow any militant to come into his territory.'

Why Modi must meet Santosh Kaveri

Why Modi must meet Santosh Kaveri

Rediff.com10 May 2019

Santosh Kaveri, a young inventor from Karnataka, is a sterling example of the 'Made In India' initiative. Find out why his dreams of being an innovator-enterpreneur shattered.

Tri-series: Narine, Pollard in triumphant return for West Indies

Tri-series: Narine, Pollard in triumphant return for West Indies

Rediff.com4 Jun 2016

Sunil Narine and Kieron Pollard made triumphant returns to the West Indies team in a comfortable victory over South Africa in the opening match in a triangular one-day international series.

On 68th birthday, Modi gives pep talk to young school children in Varanasi

On 68th birthday, Modi gives pep talk to young school children in Varanasi

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

Greetings from all quarters, including his political rivals, poured in on Monday for Prime Minister Narendra Modi who celebrated his 68th birthday in his parliamentary constituency Varanasi.

In UP, PM Modi asks to shun casteism, silent on Dalit atrocities

In UP, PM Modi asks to shun casteism, silent on Dalit atrocities

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

PM Modi on Friday pitched for a BJP govt in UP to promote politics of development but skipped any mention of the raging controversy surrounding Dalits.

Measuring Muslim Decline

Measuring Muslim Decline

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

'In the Middle Ages, when Muslims were around 15 per cent of the population of the world, they accounted, according to one estimate, for 90 per cent of scientific advancements.' 'And today, when Muslims are around 22 per cent of the population of the world, their share in scientific writings is less than 1 per cent!' point out Ziya Us Salam and M Aslam Parvaiz.

Delhi think tank gives Modi his NSA and principal secretary

Delhi think tank gives Modi his NSA and principal secretary

Rediff.com30 May 2014

Members of the Vivekananda International Foundation are thrilled that the national security advisor and principal secretary to the prime minister are from its ranks, reports Vicky Nanjappa.

PM Modi rolls out largest health scheme -- Ayushman Bharat

PM Modi rolls out largest health scheme -- Ayushman Bharat

Rediff.com23 Sep 2018

Describing it as a "game changer", Modi said the scheme was a step towards serving the poor people of the country and it would come into effect from Sunday.

My life lesson: 'Success cannot elude you for long'

My life lesson: 'Success cannot elude you for long'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

Swadesh Kumar Kesarwani, 67, from Hyderabad, shares his life lesson.

She is 19, 6 ft tall, and wants to be a supermodel

She is 19, 6 ft tall, and wants to be a supermodel

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

At 19, Aishwarya Sheoran is doing what other girls her age can only dream of!

Why did Nargis Fakhri disappear from Bollywood?

Why did Nargis Fakhri disappear from Bollywood?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

'I am not actively searching for a film; I leave it up to the universe.'

The world is at the cusp of digital transformation, says Mukesh

The world is at the cusp of digital transformation, says Mukesh

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

Reliance had already invested Rs 3,900 crore in the state.

PM launches ferry service, slams UPA for delaying his 'dream project'

PM launches ferry service, slams UPA for delaying his 'dream project'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2017

He said that as the previous government could not do it, he had to do it.

On his birthday, PM Modi inaugurates 'engineering miracle' Sardar Dam

On his birthday, PM Modi inaugurates 'engineering miracle' Sardar Dam

Rediff.com17 Sep 2017

Modi, who turned 67, unveiled the plaque dedicating the dam to the nation.

PSU bankers paid very poorly, says State Bank of India chief

PSU bankers paid very poorly, says State Bank of India chief

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

The comments come about a week after PSU bank employee unions went to a four-day relay strike to press for early revision of wages.

King of Blues B B King dies at 89

King of Blues B B King dies at 89

Rediff.com15 May 2015

A lowdown on what's happening in Hollywood.

The legend who inspired 3 Idiots

The legend who inspired 3 Idiots

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

Magsaysay Award winner Sonam Wangchuk speaks to Claude Arpi about his journey, his fights, his hopes and how he became an inspiration for the Bollywood blockbuster.

When India's President served a meal

When India's President served a meal

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

Dr Kalam, The Dalai Lama, M F Husain. Mrinalini Sarabhai. Dancer Astad Deboo lists his favourite Indian treasures.

'Thank you to the Academy. Thank you'

'Thank you to the Academy. Thank you'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2017

The 89th Annual Academy awards saw some touching speeches. Here's a look at some of the best ones.

EPS may have nothing much to fear from assembly by-poll results

EPS may have nothing much to fear from assembly by-poll results

Rediff.com22 May 2019

Should the ruling AIADMK in Tamil Nadu not make the required five out of 22 by-election seats, or even otherwise, the temptation to poach, especially from the Congress or starting with the Congress may be high on Chief Minister Edappadi K Palanisami's agenda, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Jodhpur RIFF 2014: Dance of the dunes

Jodhpur RIFF 2014: Dance of the dunes

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

The traditional male dancers of Rajasthan produce seductive movement that has colour and beat.

Have more projects in mind to fight graft: PM

Have more projects in mind to fight graft: PM

Rediff.com13 Nov 2016

People elected me to fight corruption, I'm doing what they told me to do, Modi said.

North Kerala: The unexplored 'God's Own Country'

North Kerala: The unexplored 'God's Own Country'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

Not many have seen the Kerala in which coconut trees are sparse but waterfalls, lush valleys, and deep forests are abundant.

I'm very lucky that my dad introduced me to gymnastics: Dipa

I'm very lucky that my dad introduced me to gymnastics: Dipa

Rediff.com31 Oct 2015

When Dipa Karmakar launches into her soaring vault at the world championships, chances are that none of her rivals will be aware that the foundations of the skill were built on makeshift apparatus made by stacking several crash mats on top of each other.

Modi showers promise of achche din on Jaffna Tamils

Modi showers promise of achche din on Jaffna Tamils

Rediff.com14 Mar 2015

Modi said he was glad that his trip "is one to wipe tears from the eyes of those who suffered".

Eulogies flow as Phillip Hughes takes long walk back 'home'

Eulogies flow as Phillip Hughes takes long walk back 'home'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

As late Australia cricketer Phillip Hughes made his final journey in this world, cricketers, politicians and family members paid homage to the Sydney batsman.

Mulayam cuts 75-ft cake at grand birthday bash

Mulayam cuts 75-ft cake at grand birthday bash

Rediff.com22 Nov 2014

Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav celebrated his 75th birthday by cutting a 75-foot-long cake at midnight at a grand event in Rampur.

India-SA ODIs as scheduled; named 'dedication to late Nelson Mandela'

India-SA ODIs as scheduled; named 'dedication to late Nelson Mandela'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2013

Cricket South Africa did its bit to honour Nelson Mandela on Friday, naming the ongoing ODI series against India as 'dedication to late Nelson Mandela'.

Aamir Khan's heartwarming gesture

Aamir Khan's heartwarming gesture

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

Here are some of the top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities...

India, France unveil global solar alliance at Paris climate summit

India, France unveil global solar alliance at Paris climate summit

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

India pledged an assistance of USD 30 million (Rs 199 crore) for the initiative that brings together developed and developing countries.

Review: Filmistaan is absolutely flawless

Review: Filmistaan is absolutely flawless

Rediff.com6 Jun 2014

Filmistaan has a strong plot and well-developed characters, says Paloma Sharma.

Modi to Congress: Don't speak of tehzeeb; you didn't even spare my mother

Modi to Congress: Don't speak of tehzeeb; you didn't even spare my mother

Rediff.com9 May 2014

Narendra Modi on Friday accused Congress and its chief Sonia Gandhi for resorting to "low-level" politics and raising issues from his personal life to his caste in their bid to prevent him from coming to power.

Modi announces special package of Rs 1.25 lakh crore for Bihar

Modi announces special package of Rs 1.25 lakh crore for Bihar

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced a 'special package' of Rs 1,25,000 crore for poll-bound Bihar during his address at Ara district, in the state.

My government will work for all: Yogi Adityanath in LS

My government will work for all: Yogi Adityanath in LS

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

He said his government in the state will create a 'new model' of development under the guidance of Modi.

Modi to file nomination on Thur after 'mini-India' road show

Modi to file nomination on Thur after 'mini-India' road show

Rediff.com23 Apr 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party is making hectic preparations ahead of the visit by BJP prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi, who will undertake a "grand road show" before filing his nomination on Thursday for the mega battle in this holy city where he is challenged by AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal and others.

'I whacked a guy who pinched me'

'I whacked a guy who pinched me'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

Model Pia Trivedi tells Rediff.com's Tista Sengupta about the issues closest to her heart.

'NBA is a business; you got to be very adaptable'

'NBA is a business; you got to be very adaptable'

Rediff.com3 May 2016

Rising New York Knicks cager Robin Lopez talks to Bikash Mohapatra/Rediff.com about the excitement of playing in the NBA, his family and future.

Wooing Trump: Can Modi do it?

Wooing Trump: Can Modi do it?

Rediff.com26 May 2017

'The success or otherwise of Modi's foreign policy will largely depend on the equation he is likely to strike with Donald Trump.'

Sec 377 ruling throws India back into the dark ages

Sec 377 ruling throws India back into the dark ages

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

'A progressive judgment could have moved India forward, given hope to millions of young homosexual men and women, by telling them that there is nothing wrong with them, their feelings and emotions are fine, that it is natural and alright for them to be attracted to people of their own gender and to express love as they wish to. 'But instead, the Wednesday ruling does not protect the rights of a large minority. And that is indeed shameful and hugely disappointing,' writes Aseem Chhabra. 'Instead the Supreme Court judges did not step in to protect the rights of a large minority. And that is indeed shameful and hugely disappointing,' writes Aseem Chhabra.

'Hindustaniyat will always be my forte'

'Hindustaniyat will always be my forte'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

'Our country has enough talent, writers and composers to create music.' 'The previous generation did their job and went.' 'I think we need to leave behind some things.'