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'My 7 years in Anda cell were the most inhuman form of solitary confinement'

'My 7 years in Anda cell were the most inhuman form of solitary confinement'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

'When there was no crime committed, everything had to be fabricated. They see it as a war, and everything is fair in love and war.'

At luncheon, Modi lauds Harris for strengthening Indo-US strategic ties

At luncheon, Modi lauds Harris for strengthening Indo-US strategic ties

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

India and the US are working with renewed trust in areas of new and emerging technologies, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday as he thanked the American leadership for giving him a grand welcome.

Prof who quit Ashoka says varsity never censored him

Prof who quit Ashoka says varsity never censored him

Rediff.com19 Aug 2023

Balakrishnan, a full professor in the economics department who joined the private university in 2015, on Saturday wrote to Ashoka University Chancellor Rudrangshu Mukherjee and board of trustees chairperson Pramath Raj Sinha explaining his reasons for his resignation.

Ashes PHOTOS: Duckett leads England fightback on Day 2

Ashes PHOTOS: Duckett leads England fightback on Day 2

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

Images from Day 2 of the second Ashes between England and Australia at Lord's in London on Thursday.

NSA Ajit Doval leads A-team to US for crucial talks on emerging tech

NSA Ajit Doval leads A-team to US for crucial talks on emerging tech

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval will hold crucial talks with the top US leadership, including his counterpart Jake Sullivan, on the first high-level dialogue on Initiative for Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET).

Financial stability, waste management top Delhi municipality's agenda

Financial stability, waste management top Delhi municipality's agenda

Rediff.com23 May 2022

According to senior officials, nine additional commissioners have been allocated departments and office spaces at different floors of the Civic Centre, while three deputy commissioners were also appointed.

PIX: Bangladesh crush Afghanistan to keep Asia Cup hopes alive

PIX: Bangladesh crush Afghanistan to keep Asia Cup hopes alive

Rediff.com3 Sep 2023

IMAGES from the Asia Cup match between Bangladesh and Afghanistan played in Lahore on Sunday

Sri Lanka continue march towards World Cup qualification

Sri Lanka continue march towards World Cup qualification

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

Dhananjaya de Silva hit a career-best 93 while Maheesh Theekshana took three important wickets to ensure Sri Lanka's pole positio

'Many Indian unicorns have set up businesses in Dubai'

'Many Indian unicorns have set up businesses in Dubai'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

'As part of our D33 strategy, the plan is to establish 30 unicorns in Dubai within the next 10 years.'

IMD warns of temperature 3-5 degrees above normal over next 5 days

IMD warns of temperature 3-5 degrees above normal over next 5 days

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

The Met office had said Monday that significantly higher-than-normal temperatures may have an adverse impact on wheat and other crops.

Imran Khan gets bail in 8 cases over Islamabad violence

Imran Khan gets bail in 8 cases over Islamabad violence

Rediff.com23 May 2023

Former prime minister Imran Khan got a major relief on Tuesday when an anti-terrorism court in Pakistan granted him bail till June 8 in eight cases related to violence that erupted at the Judicial Complex in Islamabad in March.

New CWC holds first meet, years later outside Delhi

New CWC holds first meet, years later outside Delhi

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

Top Congress leaders held deliberations on Saturday at the first meeting of the new Congress Working Committee (CWC) focusing on preparing a comprehensive road map for ensuring the party's victory in the upcoming assembly polls in five states and the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

Pvt sector to be allowed to build rockets: ISRO chief Sivan

Pvt sector to be allowed to build rockets: ISRO chief Sivan

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

Sivan said the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (In-Space) has been created under the Department of Space as a separate vertical for taking independent decisions with respect to permitting and regulating space activities of the private sector.

Shubman at his career-best in ODI rankings

Shubman at his career-best in ODI rankings

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

Suryakumar continues to lead T20I rankings

Axar's batting has come on in leaps and bounds: Dravid

Axar's batting has come on in leaps and bounds: Dravid

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

Axar Patel took two wickets before he smashed a swashbuckling 65 off just 31 deliveries in the second T20 against Sri Lanka in Pune on Thursday.

'Avoid fruits when having cold, cough?'

'Avoid fruits when having cold, cough?'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

Post your health-related questions for rediffGURU Rebecca Pinto.

IMD warns of heat spike in northwest, central, east India for 5 days

IMD warns of heat spike in northwest, central, east India for 5 days

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

Northwest, central and east India are predicted to record maximum temperatures three to five degrees above normal over the next five days, the India meteorological department (IMD) said on Thursday.

Twitter turned rogue during 2020-22: BJP amid row

Twitter turned rogue during 2020-22: BJP amid row

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

Amit Malviya said Twitter was in violation of India laws for an extended period (between 2020-2022).

India's heaviest rocket blasts off with OneWeb India's 36 broadband satellites

India's heaviest rocket blasts off with OneWeb India's 36 broadband satellites

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

The heaviest rocket of the Indian Space Research Organisation -- LVM3-M2/OneWeb India-1 -- blasted off from the Sriharikota spaceport on Sunday to place 36 broadband communication satellites into the Low Earth Orbit (LEO) for a UK-based customer.

PIX: Labuschagn's ton; Root lifts England on rain-hit Day 4

PIX: Labuschagn's ton; Root lifts England on rain-hit Day 4

Rediff.com23 Jul 2023

IMAGES from Day 4 of the fourth Ashes Test between England and Australia at Old Trafford in Manchester on Saturday.

US lawmakers ask Biden to raise 'areas of concern' with Modi

US lawmakers ask Biden to raise 'areas of concern' with Modi

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

Describing India as an important member of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (the Quad) and a crucial partner for stability in the Indo-Pacific, the letter said that the lawmakers support the deepening strategic partnership between the two countries.

Shadab Khan reveals his love for Bollywood, Hyderabadi cuisine

Shadab Khan reveals his love for Bollywood, Hyderabadi cuisine

Rediff.com1 Oct 2023

Shadab Khan doesn't shy away from expressing his love for Bollywood movies and local food.

Nasa puts off Moon mission Artemis I after engine bleed

Nasa puts off Moon mission Artemis I after engine bleed

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

The much-awaited launch of Nasa's most powerful rocket Artemis 1, which is to go on a voyage around the moon, has been deferred and teams are working on "an issue with an engine bleed."

Will Shreyas Iyer Be Retained For Sri Lanka Game?

Will Shreyas Iyer Be Retained For Sri Lanka Game?

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

Who do you think should be part of India's playing for the World Cup match against Sri Lanka?

All That Breathes, Pathaan On OTT

All That Breathes, Pathaan On OTT

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

Shah Rukh Khan's box-office juggernaut and other specials on the OTT menu this week.

'This week can change history'

'This week can change history'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Describing the state visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to America as a "watershed moment" in bilateral ties, US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti has said that this week will be one of those moments that can change the course of history as the two democracies get together for peace and prosperity.

Pitchers 2 Review: Still Engrossing

Pitchers 2 Review: Still Engrossing

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

Pitchers Season 2 is intense but an engaging watch, observes Namrata Thakker.

Many jump from burning Delhi building to escape blaze

Many jump from burning Delhi building to escape blaze

Rediff.com14 May 2022

There were videos where people could be seen using ropes to escape the building from where thick black smoke was coming out.

Modi leaves for Egypt after concluding US State Visit

Modi leaves for Egypt after concluding US State Visit

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

The two-day State Visit to Egypt at the invitation of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi is also the first bilateral visit by an Indian prime minister since 1997.

Eminent rocket scientist S Somanath appointed ISRO chief

Eminent rocket scientist S Somanath appointed ISRO chief

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

Eminent rocket scientist S Somanath has been appointed as the chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation as well as the space secretary, a personnel ministry order issued on Wednesday said.

Modi to inaugurate Kartavya Path Thursday, unveil Netaji statue

Modi to inaugurate Kartavya Path Thursday, unveil Netaji statue

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

According to the government, it symbolises a shift from erstwhile Rajpath being an icon of power to Kartavya Path being an example of public ownership and empowerment.

Australia make short work of India on Day 5 to claim ICC Test mace

Australia make short work of India on Day 5 to claim ICC Test mace

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

The Indians lost their last seven wickets for the addition of just 70 runs on the final day of the contest.

Train mishap: Morgues in Odisha struggle with unclaimed bodies

Train mishap: Morgues in Odisha struggle with unclaimed bodies

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

Odisha is facing a morgue crunch as a large number of unclaimed dead bodies from Balasore's triple train accident, have piled up at its mortuaries.

Kerala:8-year-old abducted from house, raped; accused found drinking

Kerala:8-year-old abducted from house, raped; accused found drinking

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

The man was caught from near the Aluva bridge on Thursday evening where he was drinking alcohol. The suspect attempted to escape from the police by jumping into the nearby river and swimming away, but was caught with the help of local residents and pulled out of the water.

'Marvellous accomplishment': ISRO successfully places 3 satellites into orbit

'Marvellous accomplishment': ISRO successfully places 3 satellites into orbit

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

ISRO, in a tweet, said EOS-04 was placed into an intended sun synchronous polar orbit of 529 km altitude at 6.17 am.

The Elephant Who's A TV & SM Star

The Elephant Who's A TV & SM Star

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

As media phenomenon, Arikomban is in a different league. Efforts to capture the elephant were telecast live. Local three-wheeler drivers started a fans association for the pachyderm. A film has now been announced based on Arikomban's life.

Tapsee, Aahana, Tara's Fun Fashion!

Tapsee, Aahana, Tara's Fun Fashion!

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

Celebs who change the rules of the fashion game.

PHOTOS: Mayers sizzles, Wood rattles DC as LSG romp home by 50 runs

PHOTOS: Mayers sizzles, Wood rattles DC as LSG romp home by 50 runs

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

Images from the IPL 2023 match between Lucknow Super Giants and Delhi Capitals in Lucknow on Saturday.

North America's first Gandhi museum opens in Houston

North America's first Gandhi museum opens in Houston

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

The Eternal Gandhi Museum is the only Gandhi-related museum in the United States, dedicated to Gandhi, to preserve and promote his ever-lasting legacy of nonviolent conflict resolution.

'ISRO's goal is to develop a rocket company'

'ISRO's goal is to develop a rocket company'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

'We have all the technologies available, but it should be converted to something that can be commercially viable.'