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Who has the most nukes?

Who has the most nukes?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

We bring forth to our readers the list of nations sitting on a nuclear stockpile, based on the study findings:

The inspiring story of a rags-to-riches entrepreneur

The inspiring story of a rags-to-riches entrepreneur

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

Life wasn't easy for Li Ka-shing, who fled China in 1940.

Humour is Sameer Suneja's ladder to success

Humour is Sameer Suneja's ladder to success

Rediff.com9 Aug 2013

Sameer Suneja, 41, will take over as the chief executive of Perfetti Van Melle from October 1.

Indra Nooyi becomes 'most generous graduate' of Yale

Indra Nooyi becomes 'most generous graduate' of Yale

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

Indra Nooyi joins several prominent persons of Indian-origin who have donated generously to US universities.

Take sustained, decisive measures against terrorists: Pompeo to Imran

Take sustained, decisive measures against terrorists: Pompeo to Imran

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

Pak seeks US help to ease tensions with India.

Review: Pixels is a complete waste of time

Review: Pixels is a complete waste of time

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

Pixels could very well be the most unremarkable Hollywood film of the year, says Paloma Sharma.

Heavy rain forecast for next 3 days in Uttarakhand

Heavy rain forecast for next 3 days in Uttarakhand

Rediff.com24 Jun 2013

The weather office on Monday forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall over the next three days over some parts of Uttarakhand, which is still recovering from a deluge last week that is feared to have taken over 1,000 lives.

How a start-up is saving the lives of cancer patients

How a start-up is saving the lives of cancer patients

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

Mitra Biotech's personalised cancer therapy could be a game changer in the field of cancer medicine.

Blunders won't happen again, says Gurugram police

Blunders won't happen again, says Gurugram police

Rediff.com30 Jul 2016

Gurugram police has assured residents that it is drawing out a detailed plan to avert traffic jams during rains this year.

Republican Congressman, others shot during baseball practice

Republican Congressman, others shot during baseball practice

Rediff.com14 Jun 2017

President Trump has condemned the shooting incident.

FBI source had contact with Osama in 1993: Report

FBI source had contact with Osama in 1993: Report

Rediff.com26 Feb 2014

The Federal Bureau of Investigation placed a source in direct contact with Osama bin Laden in 1993 and ascertained that the Al Qaeda leader was looking to finance terror attacks in the United States, according to a media report.

4 reasons why Sensex slipped 700 points on May 6

4 reasons why Sensex slipped 700 points on May 6

Rediff.com7 May 2015

This weakness is likely to continue in the near-term.

Gal Gadot: Real-life Wonder Woman

Gal Gadot: Real-life Wonder Woman

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

In Wonder Woman, Gal Gadot showcases her badass combat skills. But what is she like in real life?

Renault hopes to turn the corner with compact car

Renault hopes to turn the corner with compact car

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

Renault says that one of the reasons why its sales look muted when compared to its peers is its limited reach.

Indian ambassador visits Microsoft, Starbucks office in California

Indian ambassador visits Microsoft, Starbucks office in California

Rediff.com5 Jun 2014

Indian Ambassador to United States S Jaishankar listened to the concerns raised by Indian Americans during his first visit West Coast. He also visited leading corporations like Boeing, Microsoft, Amazon, and Starbucks during his trip. Ritu Jha reports.

10 modern health problems and how to prevent it

10 modern health problems and how to prevent it

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

Heard of poshitis, text neck? See what you can do to alter your habits and lead a healthy life.

Trump fear forces old enemies to thaw ties

Trump fear forces old enemies to thaw ties

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

'Both Japan and China face a common challenge: How to deal with Trump.' 'The trade war with the US seems to have facilitated/hastened Abe's China visit, the first by a Japanese prime minister since 2011,' points out Dr Rajaram Panda.

7.5 Hindu Kush quake jolts North India; 2 armymen injured in J&K

7.5 Hindu Kush quake jolts North India; 2 armymen injured in J&K

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

The earthquake epicentred in the Hindukush mountain range in Afghanistan struck at around 2.40 pm, sending ripples across several states like Jammu and Kashmir, Delhi- National Capital Region, Punjab, Uttarakhand and Rajasthan.

'Cancer is not incurable'

'Cancer is not incurable'

Rediff.com11 May 2017

Cancer surgeon Dr Ramakant Deshpande answers the most crucial questions on the disease. And offers very important advice on ensuring yourself a healthy, everyday life.

The winners of the Nat Geo's Travel Photographer of the Year 2018

The winners of the Nat Geo's Travel Photographer of the Year 2018

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

National Geographic has announced the winning photos of its popular Travel Photographer of the Year 2018 photo contest. The grand prize was awarded to Japanese photographer Reiko Takahashi, who captured an underwater photo of a humpback whale calf's tail. The winning photo, titled "Mermaid," was selected from over 13,000 entries received this year. Describing the moment she captured the scene, she said: "It was a special scene for me, to be able to take a photo of the calf, completely relaxed in gentle waters." Scroll down to see the full selection of winners.

The man who helped shape India

The man who helped shape India

Rediff.com10 Jun 2018

Mahendra Raj is a towering figure of 20th century Indian architecture.

India launches six Singapore satellites onboard PSLV-C29

India launches six Singapore satellites onboard PSLV-C29

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

PSLV C-29 blasted off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, about 110 km from Chennai, at 6 pm and released the six satellites one by one into a 550 km circular orbit.

Desis join pro-immigrant rally in US

Desis join pro-immigrant rally in US

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

Rishi Singh, who recently joined a protest meeting against anti-immigrant laws in Arizona and demanded legislation to help the children of the undocumented, has known for over 17 years what it means to be an illegal young man in the United States.

Reverse innovation in India

Reverse innovation in India

Rediff.com31 Aug 2015

India is the perfect place to innovate because locals are aware of what's needed and have the intellectual capacity and engineering excellence to create and think outside of the box.

I don't care who Sonia or Rahul are: Pavan Kalyan at party launch

I don't care who Sonia or Rahul are: Pavan Kalyan at party launch

Rediff.com14 Mar 2014

Popular Telugu film star Pavan Kalyan launched his Jana Sena party with a 'call to the nation' to 'wipe out' the Congress party on Friday.

EXPOSED! FIFA scandal stinks up the Caribbean

EXPOSED! FIFA scandal stinks up the Caribbean

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

'There is a Jack Warner or two in every Caribbean parliament today.'

7 key points in Trump's maiden speech to Congress

7 key points in Trump's maiden speech to Congress

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

From reiterating his commitment to build the border wall to protecting the American way of life from terrorist threats, President Donald Trump outlined his vision for the United States of America

Study abroad tips: How to crack your interview

Study abroad tips: How to crack your interview

Rediff.com10 Mar 2017

The study abroad checklist you must have

Modi in Singapore: Bolstering a pivotal relationship

Modi in Singapore: Bolstering a pivotal relationship

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit is an attempt to move the Indo-Singapore relationship to the 'next level'. Singapore has been one of the top investors in India. India-Singapore bilateral trade has already crossed the $15 billion mark. As per the official records, Singapore has emerged as the second largest source of Foreign Direct Investment in India, says Dr Rahul Mishra.

Tennis round-up: Dimitrov, Bopanna-Dodig in Cincinnati quarters

Tennis round-up: Dimitrov, Bopanna-Dodig in Cincinnati quarters

Rediff.com18 Aug 2017

The seventh-seeded Bulgarian advanced to his eighth ATP World Tour Masters 1000 quarter-final with a 6-3, 7-5 victory over Del Potro, who struggled with the intense heat in the closing stages of the one hour, 39 minute match.

Paper leak: Coaching owner, others grilled; CBSE was tipped-off before exam

Paper leak: Coaching owner, others grilled; CBSE was tipped-off before exam

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

The CBSE will declare the date of re-examination probably on Monday or Tuesday.

'US does not want India, Pakistan to go to war'

'US does not want India, Pakistan to go to war'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

'Washington is telegraphing here is its willingness to support a low-grade, limited use of force meant to send a strong message to Pakistan.' 'Perhaps something along the lines of the surgical strikes in 2016, or perhaps something a bit more -- but not much more.'

The storm from Panama

The storm from Panama

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

The Panama papers come at a very sensitive moment.

ISRO's PSLV-38 blasts off with 31 satellites

ISRO's PSLV-38 blasts off with 31 satellites

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

Other than the Cartosat-2 series satellite, the PSLV is carrying 29 nano satellites from 14 countries - Austria, Belgium, Chile, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia, the United Kingdom and the United States of America besides a nano satellite from India.

After Khaplang's death, Centre talks of peace deal, rehabilitation

After Khaplang's death, Centre talks of peace deal, rehabilitation

Rediff.com11 Jun 2017

Rijiju said the central government will rehabilitate all Indian citizens in the Naga group if they abjure violence.

Obama appoints Indian American to national science board

Obama appoints Indian American to national science board

Rediff.com4 Jul 2014

Dr Sethuraman 'Panch' Panchanathan, senior vice president, Office of Knowledge Enterprise Development, ArizonaStateUniversity, was last week appointed to the United States National Science Board by President Barack Obama.

Anti-Modi protestors upset over no-show by US Congressman

Anti-Modi protestors upset over no-show by US Congressman

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

'As a member of Congress, it was important to meet with Prime Minister Modi. Promoting the India-US relationship is a priority. It is important to have a constructive dialogue with the biggest democracy in the world,' US Congressman Mike Honda tells Ritu Jha/Rediff.com

Lazy Sunday mornings in Bengaluru

Lazy Sunday mornings in Bengaluru

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

Of all the other cities in India, Bangalore is one city, where you can actually walk around and take in the crowd and confusion, says Sumit Ganguli.

'Modi first PM to realise tech can have big impact'

'Modi first PM to realise tech can have big impact'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

San Francisco Bay Area's investor community hopeful that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Silicon Valley visit will lead to policy changes.

How unaccounted pathogens pose real risk to the world

How unaccounted pathogens pose real risk to the world

Rediff.com21 Jul 2014

The biological weapons convention is a non-starter in spite of the efforts of many states in the world for the last five decades mainly because the US is not ready to accept the 'verification protocol' which could allow the formation of some official mechanism for inspections, says Ajay Lele.