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Column: Is Pakistan blackmailing PM, NSA?

Column: Is Pakistan blackmailing PM, NSA?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

'Imran Khan would only have spoken with the full awareness of Modi's complex political personality.' 'He has the great advantage of being privy to the confidential exchanges between then Pakistan prime minister Nawaz Sharif and Modi during the latter's celebrated surprise visit to Lahore in December 2015 as well as the 'back channel' conversations between the national security advisors of the two countries,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Bombay Dyeing stitching together a new story

Bombay Dyeing stitching together a new story

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

Bombay Dyeing is betting on creating a range of unique, customised textile products, a route that is largely unexplored by the home textiles players although several industry reports and consumer behavior studies have talked about the potential for personalisation.

This YouTube star has advice for you all

This YouTube star has advice for you all

Rediff.com9 May 2017

The comedian and vlogger shares some life lessons...

Nadal files suit against French ex-minister over drug test allegations

Nadal files suit against French ex-minister over drug test allegations

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

Fourteen-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal has begun legal proceedings against former French cabinet minister Roselyne Bachelot after she alleged that the Spaniard had failed a drug test. The 29-year-old issued a statement through his agent on Monday saying he had filed a case for defamation against Bachelot in the Paris law courts. Bachelot was health and sports minister in 2007-2010 and social affairs minister until 2012. "This legal proceeding was instigated after Miss Bachelot made offensive remarks last March on le Grand 8 programme on French channel D8," the statement read. "Through this case, I intend not only to defend my integrity and my image as an athlete but also the values I have defended all my career.

Pak claims 2 killed in shelling by Indian Army

Pak claims 2 killed in shelling by Indian Army

Rediff.com25 Aug 2013

Pakistani authorities on Sunday claimed that two women were killed and seven other persons were injured in "unprovoked" shelling by the Indian Army across the LoC.

Cop on TV is alive and is not DC Inderjit: CRPF DG

Cop on TV is alive and is not DC Inderjit: CRPF DG

Rediff.com8 Apr 2014

A Centre Reserve Police Force trooper, who was injured when a landmine planted by Maoists in Bihar's Aurangabad district went off while being defused and seen on TV pleading for his life, is alive, CRPF chief Dilip Trivedi on Tuesday said.

How TV viewing has changed

How TV viewing has changed

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

'In the lockdown, family viewing became even more important.' 'Kids saw adult content and adults saw a lot of kids content.' 'The audience is no longer just the housewife, but the whole family.'

Cable rates to go up from Jan1

Cable rates to go up from Jan1

Rediff.com2 Dec 2004

Cable subscribers will have to pay more from 2005 with the Telecom Regulatory Authority deciding on Wednesday to revise charges upwards by seven per cent in view of high inflation.

Man who chased down Texas church shooter hailed as hero

Man who chased down Texas church shooter hailed as hero

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

Johnnie Langendorff pursued the heavily armed gunman in a high-speed car chase after the deadly attack, preventing more casualties.

Pakistan: Suicide blast toll rises to 25

Pakistan: Suicide blast toll rises to 25

Rediff.com27 Sep 2009

The death toll in two suicide car bombings in northwest Pakistan today rose to 25 with the recovery of five more bodies from the debris of a police station that was destroyed in one of the attacks.

Pakistan: Taliban kills 7 security personnel

Pakistan: Taliban kills 7 security personnel

Rediff.com1 Sep 2008

Seven Pakistani security personnel were on Monday killed when Taliban militants ambushed their vehicle near a strategic tunnel in the troubled North West Frontier Province.

Are global summits losing relevance?

Are global summits losing relevance?

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

Capital flows have become much more skittish and volatile during this period, with short-term horizons dominating allocations.

Making the Ganga, Yamuna people is good

Making the Ganga, Yamuna people is good

Rediff.com6 Apr 2017

According personhood to the Ganga and Yamuna is probably the best way to ensure the protection of natural resources, says Arundhuti Dasgupta.

WhatApp groups: Ignore Covid Crisis. Spread Hate

WhatApp groups: Ignore Covid Crisis. Spread Hate

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

The manner in which a large proportion of common people have mortgaged their rationality and questioning spirit to let hatred, prejudice, and bigotry take over their minds is a cause of worry, observes Mohammad Sajjad.

#GadgetWatch: Amazon Echo's new avatars are louder and smarter

#GadgetWatch: Amazon Echo's new avatars are louder and smarter

Rediff.com21 Sep 2018

Amazon has launched its next generation of echo devices with new features and design.

India, Pak agree on visa-free travel by Kartarpur pilgrims

India, Pak agree on visa-free travel by Kartarpur pilgrims

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

Pakistan will allow 5,000 Indian pilgrims to visit the gurdwara every day using the planned corridor, and the numbers could be more on special occasions.

NIA team in Lanka to help in Easter bombings case

NIA team in Lanka to help in Easter bombings case

Rediff.com29 May 2019

The NIA had alerted the island nation that ISIS terrorists were planning to carry out strikes there.

No official confirmation regarding Masood Azhar's detention: MEA

No official confirmation regarding Masood Azhar's detention: MEA

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

Even as Pakistan on Wednesday detained Jaish-e-Mohammad chief Maulana Masood Azhar, his brother and "several individuals" belonging to his dreaded outfit, suspected to have engineered the Pathankot terror attack, India has said it has no official conformation of the same.

Don't regret holding presser, says Justice J Chelameswar

Don't regret holding presser, says Justice J Chelameswar

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

The SC judge, who retired on Friday, also disapproved the Centre's decision not to elevate Justice K M Joseph to the Supreme Court, terming the action as "not sustainable".

CBI raids D K Shivakumar's premises, 'recovers' Rs 57 lakh

CBI raids D K Shivakumar's premises, 'recovers' Rs 57 lakh

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

Congress leaders have hit out at the BJP governments at the Centre and in Karnataka, questioning its timing.

Bollywood's SPACE adventures!

Bollywood's SPACE adventures!

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

Sukanya Verma looks at the handful of occasions when Bollywood believed sky was the limit.

Be sensitive while dealing with unruly flyers, IndiGo tells crew

Be sensitive while dealing with unruly flyers, IndiGo tells crew

Rediff.com15 May 2018

IndiGo and other airlines have said they are improving their staff training, looking at better ways of communication and customer awareness on operational matters.

7 snoop units abroad to check black money, customs fraud

7 snoop units abroad to check black money, customs fraud

Rediff.com4 Jan 2015

A proposal for creation of seven Customs Overseas Intelligence Network units is pending with the Ministry of External Affairs.

EPL PIX: Liverpool, Chelsea secure UCL spot, Arsenal miss out

EPL PIX: Liverpool, Chelsea secure UCL spot, Arsenal miss out

Rediff.com24 May 2021

Images from English Premier League matches played on Sunday.

2 weeks later, how serious is the Kakrapar nuclear leak?

2 weeks later, how serious is the Kakrapar nuclear leak?

Rediff.com25 Mar 2016

Sustained campaign forces NPCIL to issue statement on Kakrapar fuel leak. But there is still not clarity on what went wrong.

Jade Goody's shocking exit from Bigg Boss

Jade Goody's shocking exit from Bigg Boss

Rediff.com19 Aug 2008

Twenty-seven year old Jade Goody pulled out of the reality show Big Boss Season 2 on Tuesday after it was revealed that she has cervical cancer, sources from the channel Colors told rediff.com London's Sun newspaper quoting a friend of Goody said, 'She was called into the Diary Room and spoke to her agent and then her consultant in the UK. She just burst into tears, ran out and said to housemates 'I have cancer'.

Pak: 5 soldiers killed in suicide attack

Pak: 5 soldiers killed in suicide attack

Rediff.com20 Mar 2008

At least five security personnel were killed and 10 injured when a suicide bomber blew himself up near an army vehicle outside a Pakistan army camp in the troubled South Waziristan region on Thursday. The suicide attacker detonated his explosives just as the vehicle was leaving the army camp in Wana, the headquarters of South Waziristan, at 2.30 pm. Observers said the attack could have been carried out by pro-Taliban militants in retaliation for a missile strike.

Mass brawl mars Marseille's rare win at PSG

Mass brawl mars Marseille's rare win at PSG

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

Paris Saint Germain's Neymar, Laywin Kurzawa and Leandro Paredes as well as Marseille's duo of Dario Benedetto and Jordan Amavi were given their marching orders after rival players threw punches and kicks at each other.

India to remain in lockdown till May 3, announces PM Modi

India to remain in lockdown till May 3, announces PM Modi

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

In a nearly 25-minute televised address to the nation, Modi said implementation of the lockdown will be strictly ensured in its second phase and detailed guidelines will be brought out on Wednesday to ensure that outbreak does not spread to new areas.

EPL PIX: Manchester City suffer title blow at Newcastle

EPL PIX: Manchester City suffer title blow at Newcastle

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

Reigning champions Manchester City took the lead after 24 seconds but suffered a shock 2-1 defeat at Newcastle United.

Arrest of a Banker

Arrest of a Banker

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

This is one of the many such cases that helped to create an acute fear psychosis among public sector bankers, reveals Tamal Bandyopadhyay in his fascinating new book Pandemonium: The Great Indian Banking Tragedy.

The Sheena Bora case and the ugly face of Indian news

The Sheena Bora case and the ugly face of Indian news

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

The voyeurism and poor taste on display in the reportage of the murder case involving Mukerjea's wife reflect the mindset of the society we live in and the media we are exposed to

The Lok Sabha speech that everyone must see!

The Lok Sabha speech that everyone must see!

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

A spirited turn at the mic by Mahua Moitra, first-time MP from Trinamool Congress, in which she listed the "signs of early fascism", has been hailed as the "speech of the year" on social media.

To scale up, Tata Steel goes the start-up route

To scale up, Tata Steel goes the start-up route

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

The idea is to create a start-up-like activity with a small business unit.

Remembering Kargil: The IAF Attack on Tiger Hill

Remembering Kargil: The IAF Attack on Tiger Hill

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

'Searching for the target with bare eyes was like searching for the needle in the haystack, but due to the technology, we had a clear picture of the seven tents perched against the rocky background on our scopes.'

Blatter hits out at U.S. authorities, UEFA

Blatter hits out at U.S. authorities, UEFA

Rediff.com30 May 2015

Sepp Blatter has said that the events in the run-up to his re-election as FIFA president "do not smell right" and he was the victim of "hate" on the part of European soccer's governing body UEFA.

World No.1 Johnson crashes out; McIlroy bounces back

World No.1 Johnson crashes out; McIlroy bounces back

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

Defending champion Dustin Johnson failed to advance to the knockout phase of the WGC-Dell Match Play after suffering a second straight defeat in Texas on Thursday.

Ladakh martyr was to get married; newborn awaited one

Ladakh martyr was to get married; newborn awaited one

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

For many of the bereaved families the agonising wait started on Tuesday evening when they were informed by senior Army officials about the sacrifice of the 20 soldiers in the clashes with the Chinese Army along the Line of Actual Control a day earlier.

Meet Akshay Kumar's super successful partner!

Meet Akshay Kumar's super successful partner!

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

'I got the script of OMG: Oh My God and I believed in it so much that I quit my job. Singh Is Bliing was a success but it was not a film that made a difference.' Meet Ashvini Yardi.

Vote Podu: Breezy awareness video goes viral in TN

Vote Podu: Breezy awareness video goes viral in TN

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

It is reggae. It is inspired by Bob Marley. It is targeted at first time voters and those who think that voting is not cool.