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To Gandhiji, wherever he is

To Gandhiji, wherever he is

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

At Sabarmati Ashram that very hot summer evening, some had come to see and feel the place where Bapu lived. Some had come to be alone on the lawns after a disappointing Class 12 result...

15 security men, 1 civilian killed in Naxal ambush in Chhattisgarh

15 security men, 1 civilian killed in Naxal ambush in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com11 Mar 2014

In a brazen daytime attack, Naxals on Tuesday ambushed a security team killing 15 personnel including 11 of the Central Reserve Police Force and also a civilian in a chilling reminder of the 2010 massacre of 76 securitymen in the same area in the worst-hit Sukma district of Chhattisgarh.

'It has become fashionable to be hate mongers'

'It has become fashionable to be hate mongers'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

'The majority community needs to accept that the Indian Muslim is peace loving, not communal and treat them accordingly.'

Maoists kill 14 CRPF personnel in Chhattisgarh ambush

Maoists kill 14 CRPF personnel in Chhattisgarh ambush

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

Thirteen Central Reserve Police Force personnel, including two officers were killed in a Maoist attack in the Chintagufa area in Chhattisgarh's Sukhma while they were on an area domination exercise. According to reports, the attackers used locals as human shields to prevent CRPF retaliation.

Review: Malini 22 Palayamkottai is is relevant

Review: Malini 22 Palayamkottai is is relevant

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

Sripriya's Malini 22 Palayamkottai is a dark women-centric revenge drama that highlights the burning issue of sexual assault and violence against women

5 killed, 40 injured in 'sick and depraved' UK Parliament attack

5 killed, 40 injured in 'sick and depraved' UK Parliament attack

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

An attacker drove a car along a pavement in Westminster, stabbed a policeman and was shot dead by police in the grounds of Parliament.

When did printing of Rs 2,000 notes actually begin?

When did printing of Rs 2,000 notes actually begin?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2016

In the first of a four-part series, Business Standard takes a look at how a mint in Salboni, West Bengal, is working overtime to print currency notes.

No let up in operations to tackle Maoist menace, says Centre

No let up in operations to tackle Maoist menace, says Centre

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

Two days after Naxals struck in a big way in Chhattisgarh, the government on Wednesday asserted that there will be no let up in operations to eliminate the Maoist menace and promised all support to the security forces to deal with it firmly.

20 years, 20 stars: The fashion icons of Cannes

20 years, 20 stars: The fashion icons of Cannes

Rediff.com22 May 2017

When Deepika Padukone walked on the Cannes red carpet this year she followed in the footsteps of the biggest global beauty icons of two decades. Divya Nair looks back.

Cricket Buzz: 'Ryder not ready for New Zealand return'

Cricket Buzz: 'Ryder not ready for New Zealand return'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2014

Jesse Ryder's blistering return to form may not be enough to get him rushed back into the international game, according to New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum.

Desi WTF News: It's weird, true and funny!

Desi WTF News: It's weird, true and funny!

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

Want to know about some weird stuff happening in your backyard? Read on...

When did the printing of Rs 2,000 notes actually begin?

When did the printing of Rs 2,000 notes actually begin?

Rediff.com11 Dec 2016

In the first of a four-part series, Business Standard takes a look at how a mint in Salboni, West Bengal, is working overtime to print currency notes.

1 dead in 'sickening terrorist attack' near London mosque

1 dead in 'sickening terrorist attack' near London mosque

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

The police is investigating whether it was 'accidental or deliberate'.

Saving the crocodiles

Saving the crocodiles

Rediff.com2 Sep 2017

Saltwater crocodiles are the world's largest reptiles, and these had already disappeared from the coasts of Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh by the 1970s. In all of Bhitarkanika, there were only 96 of them left. The census this January noted their count at 1,682.

Lalu relents, Nitish to be CM candidate for Bihar polls

Lalu relents, Nitish to be CM candidate for Bihar polls

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav on Monday confirmed that Janata Dal (United) leader Nitish Kumar would be the Janata Parivar's chief ministerial candidate for the upcoming Bihar assembly polls.

Naxals kill 25 CRPF men in Sukma

Naxals kill 25 CRPF men in Sukma

Rediff.com25 Apr 2017

An injured jawan said around 10-12 Naxalites must have got killed in the 'befitting' retaliation by the CRPF contingent.

'Pakistan will play like New Zealand. India must plan accordingly'

'Pakistan will play like New Zealand. India must plan accordingly'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2016

The India-Pakistan clash in the ICC World T20 is a battle for redemption -- for India, a chance to get their campaign back on track; for Pakistan, an opportunity to change history, says Dhruv Munjal.

RBI awaits the power of one

RBI awaits the power of one

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

That's all it takes to protect an institution -- just one person with no past and no greed for the future, says Shekhar Gupta.

Terror strikes London: 7 dead in attack, 3 suspects killed by police

Terror strikes London: 7 dead in attack, 3 suspects killed by police

Rediff.com4 Jun 2017

Terrorism struck at the heart of London after a vehicle veered off the road and mowed down pedestrians on London Bridge and witnesses described men with large knives stabbing passersby at nearby Borough Market.

Why did Lalu Yadav surrender to Nitish Kumar?

Why did Lalu Yadav surrender to Nitish Kumar?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

Sheela Bhatt/Rediff.com explains the compulsions that forced Bihar strongman Lalu Yadav to play second fiddle to Nitish Kumar.

Along came a tigress...

Along came a tigress...

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

Shubir Rishi/Rediff.com continues his jungle adventure and narrates his day at the Kanha National Park.

PHOTOS: Meet India's silent soldiers

PHOTOS: Meet India's silent soldiers

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

The four leg canine 'soldiers' play a crucial role in saving lives of troops and civilians, reports Mayank Singh.

Snoopgate row: Woman approaches SC against probe

Snoopgate row: Woman approaches SC against probe

Rediff.com6 May 2014

In a fresh twist to the 'snoopgate' episode, the woman who was tailed by Gujarat police allegedly on the orders of Chief Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday moved the Supreme Court along with her father for restraining the Centre and state government from going ahead with their Commissions of inquiry.

Snoopgate: Guj police refuse to file FIR against Modi, Shah

Snoopgate: Guj police refuse to file FIR against Modi, Shah

Rediff.com6 Jan 2014

Gujarat police on Monday refused to register an FIR against Chief Minister Narendra Modi, his aide Amit Shah and others in the snooping scandal on a complaint by suspended IAS officer Pradeep Sharma, who threatened to move the court.

Islamic State behind Manchester bombing that killed 22

Islamic State behind Manchester bombing that killed 22

Rediff.com23 May 2017

Eyewitnesses reported hearing a loud "bang" from inside the venue.

Beer is the future!

Beer is the future!

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

Urban Indians are developing a taste for freshly brewed and bottled craft beer.

5 yoga poses to control your metabolism

5 yoga poses to control your metabolism

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

These yoga practices will help you manage your metabolism in peak condition.

Women take back Bengaluru

Women take back Bengaluru

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

They are shaken by the mass molestation in the city on New Year's Eve. But they are not waiting to be rescued. Nikita Puri reports.

Mercedes-Benz C-Class versus BMW 3-Series: Which is a good buy?

Mercedes-Benz C-Class versus BMW 3-Series: Which is a good buy?

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

Mercedes-Benz India has been on a roll.

The CRPF is not fighting just the Maoists in Bastar

The CRPF is not fighting just the Maoists in Bastar

Rediff.com15 May 2017

CRPF troopers confront loneliness, poor network connectivity, poor work conditions, dismal work-life balance, and immense psychological stress.

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.

My trek to the hill fort of Harishchandragad

My trek to the hill fort of Harishchandragad

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

N Ghia explores the unexplored terrain of Harishchandragad through Pachnai, a few hours from Mumbai, and comes away with memories of a lifetime.

The life and times of a modern princess

The life and times of a modern princess

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

Princess Shivranjani of Jodhpur is breathing new life into dead forts and quietly changing the house of Marwar.

The 15-minute easy yoga routine

The 15-minute easy yoga routine

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

Radhika Vachani, Founder of Yogacara Healing Arts takes you through it.

Why AAP is not very popular with India Inc

Why AAP is not very popular with India Inc

Rediff.com14 Feb 2014

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has to deal with 3 powerful enemies: the media, the political establishment, and business houses.

The uncommon creator of that Common Man

The uncommon creator of that Common Man

Rediff.com26 Jan 2015

Rediff.com reproduces the 1997 feature about Laxman, his passion for crows, and of course, his genius.

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