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DRDO's Covid drug: Benefits. Concerns

DRDO's Covid drug: Benefits. Concerns

Rediff.com31 May 2021

Commercial launch and supply to major government and private hospitals is expected in mid-June.

ISSF WC: Can Manu Bhaker make history in Buenos Aires?

ISSF WC: Can Manu Bhaker make history in Buenos Aires?

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

The first batch of 22 Indian shooters, accompanied by 13 support staff, has departed for Buenos Aires to compete in the first ISSF World Cup of the year.

'Lull Before A BIG STORM In Kashmir'

'Lull Before A BIG STORM In Kashmir'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

'There is no peace in the Kashmir Valley.'

With Pandit Jasraj's passing, heaven has become richer

With Pandit Jasraj's passing, heaven has become richer

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

The mesmerising and familiar image of Pandit Jasraj saying 'Jai Ho' and then raising his hands to mark the beginning of his performances will now remain only in the fond memories of thousands of Jasraj's fans and followers across the globe, remembers Ankur Biplav.

BJP And The Long-Standing Preamble Dream

BJP And The Long-Standing Preamble Dream

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

BJP and RSS leaders are once again pushing to remove the words 'secular' and 'socialist' from the Constitution's Preamble, showing a deeper effort to change India's identity from a diverse, multi-religious republic to a Hindu-first nation, even though they don't have the numbers in Parliament to officially change the Constitution, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Why this Kashmiri Pandit is hugging everyone

Why this Kashmiri Pandit is hugging everyone

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

Sandeep Mawa is a Kashmiri Pandit married to a Kashmiri Muslim, intent upon spreading the message of love and Kashmiriyat through his campaign. He wants to hug Assaduddin Owaisi, Arvind Kejriwal, Rahul Gandhi, Narendra Modi and do a pau lago to Sonia and Priyanka Gandhi.

'BJP Is Setting A Narrative That Gandhis Are Corrupt'

'BJP Is Setting A Narrative That Gandhis Are Corrupt'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

'They want to keep the pot boiling all the time.' 'The BJP wants to set a political narrative that the Gandhis are doing wrong things.'

Madhuri's Devdas Reunion At Ambani Party

Madhuri's Devdas Reunion At Ambani Party

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

Days after Radhika Merchant and Anant Ambani's wedding, pictures of the celebrations continue to pour in.

Kashmiri Pandit sarpanch killed by terrorists cremated

Kashmiri Pandit sarpanch killed by terrorists cremated

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

Ajay Pandita, sarpanch of the Larkipora area in Anantnag district and a member of the Congress party, was shot at by terrorists in his native village at around 6 pm, a police official said. He said Pandita was rushed to a hospital where he succumbed to injuries.

SC forms task force to devise safety protocol for medics

SC forms task force to devise safety protocol for medics

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

Observing that working conditions have made doctors and health professionals susceptible to violence, the Supreme Court on Tuesday constituted a 10-member task force to formulate a national protocol for ensuring safety and facilities for them in the wake of the rape and murder of a medic in Kolkata.

'An era has passed away with Pandit Ravi Shankar'

'An era has passed away with Pandit Ravi Shankar'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2012

In his condolence message, Dr Singh said: "An era has passed away with Pandit Ravi Shankar. He was national treasure and global ambassador of India's cultural heritage."

Mufti's statements make Pandits wary of returning to the valley

Mufti's statements make Pandits wary of returning to the valley

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

'It is a matter of regret that the BJP and PDP refused to take the Pandits aboard in this government.' 'The present government is following a policy of soft secessionism.'

'Taking Panditji's photos is the most unforgettable memory'

'Taking Panditji's photos is the most unforgettable memory'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

'When I realised that I was to take the pictures of Pandit Nehru, I was very nervous and scared.'

The Kashmiri Pandit who saved Geelani's life

The Kashmiri Pandit who saved Geelani's life

Rediff.com11 Oct 2010

Dr Sameer Kaul, Hurriyat leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani's personal physician, speaks about Kashmir's hardline separatist.

Will Modi deliver on his promise made to Kashmiri Pandits

Will Modi deliver on his promise made to Kashmiri Pandits

Rediff.com27 May 2014

The positivity over Narendra Modi's election speech in Jammu is unanimous, but it comes with guarded optimism as many would like to wait and watch to see how the new government actually manages the 25-year-old issue, says Upasna Pandey

Soon, a Pandits township in Kashmir

Soon, a Pandits township in Kashmir

Rediff.com16 Jul 2007

The township being constructed under the Prime Minister's Economic Package at the cost of Rs 221.45 crore, would comprise 4218 two-room flats in 176 blocks.

Breathlessness, eye problem, dementia among most common long Covid symptoms

Breathlessness, eye problem, dementia among most common long Covid symptoms

Rediff.com16 Apr 2022

Breathlessness, eye problems, muscle weakness, dementia, weight loss, concentration issues and disturbed sleep cycle have been commonly observed among people months after recovery from coronavirus infection, healthcare specialists said.

Delhi LG gives nod to prosecute Arundhati Roy under UAPA for 2010 speech

Delhi LG gives nod to prosecute Arundhati Roy under UAPA for 2010 speech

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena has accorded sanction to prosecute author Arundhati Roy and a former professor in Kashmir under the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act for allegedly making provocative speeches at an event in New Delhi in 2010, Raj Niwas officials said on Friday.

This Kashmiri Pandit returned to Srinagar after 29 years

This Kashmiri Pandit returned to Srinagar after 29 years

Rediff.com8 May 2019

'Kashmir is heaven on earth. I had to come back.'

How India celebrated its first Republic Day in 1950

How India celebrated its first Republic Day in 1950

Rediff.com26 Jan 2025

Huge tri-colour-themed banners have been put up along the Kartavya Path while the theme for this year's tableaux that would roll down the boulevard where the annual Republic Day celebrations take place is 'Swarnim Bharat: Virasat aur Vikas', focusing on 75 years of the enactment of the Constitution.

PM hands over houses to Kashmiri Pandits

PM hands over houses to Kashmiri Pandits

Rediff.com4 Mar 2011

The township for the Kashmiri Pandit migrants at Jagti on the outskirts of Jammu was inaugurated by Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh when he handed over allotment papers to a group of 12 selected families.

Govt committed to Pandits, refugees from PoK: PM

Govt committed to Pandits, refugees from PoK: PM

Rediff.com15 Jul 2007

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Sunday said his government is equally committed to the rehabilitation and rights of Kashmiri Pandits and refugees from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and Pakistan.

'Maharashtra hasn't been able to say we have 0 cases'

'Maharashtra hasn't been able to say we have 0 cases'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

'The pandemic basically started with Maharashtra.' 'And then it spread across to the rest of India.' 'Now it is again Maharashtra.'

'Sheikh Abdullah Was Genuinely Secular'

'Sheikh Abdullah Was Genuinely Secular'

Rediff.com9 May 2024

'Sheikh Abdullah ruled the state with secular values. Post 1953, when he was sacked, corruption took over governance.'

Kolkata rape-murder: Where the CBI probe has reached

Kolkata rape-murder: Where the CBI probe has reached

Rediff.com17 Aug 2024

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) will conduct a psychological assessment of Sanjay Roy, the accused in a rape-and-murder case of a doctor in Kolkata that has triggered nationwide protests, officials said on Saturday.

Electoral roll errors bar scores of displaced KPs from voting in Jammu

Electoral roll errors bar scores of displaced KPs from voting in Jammu

Rediff.com13 May 2024

Even as KPs lined up across special polling stations in Jammu amid tight security, several of them had to return without casting their vote.

If we were more Bharat...: Jaishankar on India-China ties

If we were more Bharat...: Jaishankar on India-China ties

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

The external affairs minister also recalled how Pandit Nehru was hesitant in taking assistance from the United States following the 1962 war with China as he was unsure how it would be seen.

Atishi, Saurabh Bharadwaj held during AAP protests

Atishi, Saurabh Bharadwaj held during AAP protests

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

The two ministers were lodged in a police bus as officials asked protesters at the ITO intersection, which is near the AAP and BJP offices, to disperse in view of prohibitory orders under section 144 imposed in the area.

Need 400 so that Cong doesn't put 'Babri lock' on Ram temple: Modi

Need 400 so that Cong doesn't put 'Babri lock' on Ram temple: Modi

Rediff.com7 May 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said he wants the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance to win 400 seats in the ongoing Lok Sabha polls to ensure the Congress does not bring back Article 370 in Kashmir and put a 'Babri lock' on the Ram temple in Ayodhya.

2024's 10 Best Web Series

2024's 10 Best Web Series

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

The year was rich in content as far as Web series were concerned.

See: Anup Jalota, V M Bhatt honour Pt Birju Maharaj

See: Anup Jalota, V M Bhatt honour Pt Birju Maharaj

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

As Pandit Birju Maharaj, one of the giants in the world of Kathak, passed into the ages today, artistes from various classical genres expressed their grief.

'Omar Abdullah Is Seen As A Tourist'

'Omar Abdullah Is Seen As A Tourist'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

'The Abdullah family is the problem and facilitator of the instability that we are seeing in Kashmir.'

Political Movies Surge before Lok Sabha Polls

Political Movies Surge before Lok Sabha Polls

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

'Elections and audience interest in specific movies are often independent factors.'

COVID-19: 'Maharashtra is putting up a fight'

COVID-19: 'Maharashtra is putting up a fight'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

'But to see the effects of that, it will take a week or two more.'

The Best Political Biopic? VOTE!

The Best Political Biopic? VOTE!

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

Deepa Gahlot lists Hindi biopics about Indian political leaders: Some worked, some did not, but they managed to avoid controversy.

Collective success of every Indian, says Congress with nod to its govts role

Collective success of every Indian, says Congress with nod to its govts role

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

After Chandrayaan-3 touched down on the Moon, the Congress on Wednesday said it is a collective success of every Indian and ISRO's achievement reflects a saga of continuity and is truly fantastic.

'In life as well as in politics, nothing is black or white'

'In life as well as in politics, nothing is black or white'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

'There was trust, but perhaps there was also this apprehension that given the supreme post of prime minister, Sonia Gandhi felt her authority may be a challenged.'

Cong slams BJP as Ambedkar portrait replaces Nehru's in MP assembly

Cong slams BJP as Ambedkar portrait replaces Nehru's in MP assembly

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

The Congress on Tuesday said it welcomes displaying the portrait of the Father of the Constitution in the House, but it could have been placed along with the photos of Mahatma Gandhi and Nehru.