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'Too much importance shouldn't be given to BJP's Assam win'

'Too much importance shouldn't be given to BJP's Assam win'

Rediff.com19 May 2016

'We should let the dust settle and see how the political equation unfolds in Assam'

Chennai likely to get 'very heavy rain' today

Chennai likely to get 'very heavy rain' today

Rediff.com18 May 2016

Public is requested to take all safety measures and fishermen are advised not to venture into sea.

Nepal to Bhutan: The DRIVE of a lifetime!

Nepal to Bhutan: The DRIVE of a lifetime!

Rediff.com4 Feb 2020

After a few exciting days in Nepal, a land of alluring stupas, Rediff.com's Rajesh Karkera, on a tri-nation drive, heads east via India into mysterious Bhutan.

'I take COVID-19 patients to hospitals'

'I take COVID-19 patients to hospitals'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

'My biggest fear is if I get infected will I get admission in a good hospital and how much money will the hospital charge for my treatment.'

A glimpse into US soldiers' life on the frontline in Iraq

A glimpse into US soldiers' life on the frontline in Iraq

Rediff.com9 Mar 2017

Here is a glimpse into US soldiers' life battling against IS.

Tata Steel back with a bang in Q4; shows Rs 6,644-cr PAT

Tata Steel back with a bang in Q4; shows Rs 6,644-cr PAT

Rediff.com6 May 2021

Overall, Tata Steel becomes the seventh non-financial firm, including four oil PSUs to report quarterly revenues of Rs 50,000 crore.

How a bus conductor is driving her son's cricket dreams

How a bus conductor is driving her son's cricket dreams

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

Until September 14, Vaidehi Ankolekar was a bus conductor on Mumbai's famed BEST buses. Now, she is known nationwide as the mother of India's latest cricketing hero. That Saturday, her son Atharva bowled India to the Asia Cup Under-19 title.

Report says al-Zawahiri hiding in Karachi with ISI aid

Report says al-Zawahiri hiding in Karachi with ISI aid

Rediff.com22 Apr 2017

This is for the first time in several years a news report has surfaced about the hiding location of the Al-Qaeda chief, who is Osama bin Laden's mentor and successor.

Jkhand bandh: 2 killed, Maoists blast rail station

Jkhand bandh: 2 killed, Maoists blast rail station

Rediff.com29 Nov 2009

Two people were killed in an explosion triggered by the Maoists, who also blasted a railway station, uprooted tracks and blew up school buildings during their two-day Jharkhand bandh, which began on Sunday.

Maoists on rampage in Bihar and Jharkhand

Maoists on rampage in Bihar and Jharkhand

Rediff.com13 Oct 2009

The bandh has been called to protest the Centre's alleged effort to put down the CPI (Maoists) movement by force.

The Trump visit and the IAS interview

The Trump visit and the IAS interview

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

'At one stage, one interviewer asked me to name 3-4 world leaders who had made the biggest impact on the world.' "Our PM, Modiji, of course. I named him first. Then Trump... Later, my father said I should have remembered Gandhi. But what to do, Sir? Mistakes happen.' 'Besides, had not Trump called Modiji the father of our nation?'

Why we need to know the history behind NRC

Why we need to know the history behind NRC

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

Let us see the problem for what it actually is: Illegal Immigration plain and simple, confined to the northeast with a definite communal slant that poses a national security risk and one that needs to be dealt with firmly and promptly by stringent identification (and deportation), says Vivek Gumaste.

Rahul Gandhi wants 50 pc reservation for women in party

Rahul Gandhi wants 50 pc reservation for women in party

Rediff.com30 Jun 2013

In his first formal interaction with the office-bearers of the revamped All India Congress Committee on Saturday, Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi said the party would be working towards giving 50 per cent representation to women in party posts.

'The Indian consumer demands so much service'

'The Indian consumer demands so much service'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2017

'The toughest challenge is not to satisfy the luxury customer.' 'The toughest challenge is to satisfy the budget customer.'

Protest is dead! Long live democracy!

Protest is dead! Long live democracy!

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

It is a waste of time to speak up in today's India, believes Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

PHOTO: Obama weeps as he unveils gun control measures

PHOTO: Obama weeps as he unveils gun control measures

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

"Every time I think about those kids, it gets me mad," Obama said as tears streamed down his cheeks in the East Room of the White House in the presence of a large number of victims of mass shootings.

Cyclone to hit Odisha, AP coast tonight: IMD

Cyclone to hit Odisha, AP coast tonight: IMD

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

The depression, which was initially over west-central Bay of Bengal and adjoining areas, moved westward and intensified into a deep depression.

Why BJP dropped Muralidhar Rao and brought him back

Why BJP dropped Muralidhar Rao and brought him back

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

The accent on 'making the south feel wanted' was the reason why P Muralidhar Rao, who was dropped as general secretary, was partially reinstated in the central apparatus as prabhari in charge of Madhya Pradesh. 'Pressure from the RSS was brought to bear on Rao's return,' a source said. Radhika Ramaseshan reports.

How Prince Harry paid tribute to Princess Diana in royal wedding portrait

How Prince Harry paid tribute to Princess Diana in royal wedding portrait

Rediff.com22 May 2018

A closer look at the royal family portrait will reveal more details.

Rain fury in north India, 27 killed in UP

Rain fury in north India, 27 killed in UP

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

An alert has been sounded by the Delhi government after the water level of Yamuna river crossed the danger mark, an official said.

Trump withdraws US from 'defective' Iran nuclear deal

Trump withdraws US from 'defective' Iran nuclear deal

Rediff.com9 May 2018

The US president said new sanctions would be imposed, adding 'America will not be held hostage to nuclear blackmail'.

Why agitating cops wanted police chief like Kiran Bedi

Why agitating cops wanted police chief like Kiran Bedi

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

It was in January 1988 when Delhi Police arrested an advocate named Rajesh Agnihotri, after he was apprehended by the students of St Stephen's College for allegedly stealing from a ladies common room.

Mike Pompeo sworn in as 70th US Secretary of State

Mike Pompeo sworn in as 70th US Secretary of State

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

The former Central Intelligence Agency director, was confirmed by the Senate by 57-42 votes. He replaced Rex Tillerson, who was fired by US President Donald Trump last month.

Malaysian team may be banished from home

Malaysian team may be banished from home

Rediff.com9 Apr 2009

A soccer team in north-east Malaysia may be forced to play all their home matches at a neutral venue in future following a spate of crowd violence at its Kota Baru stadium. The latest violent incident followed Kelantan's 1-0 defeat in the first leg of their FA Cup semi-final on Tuesday, after which the visiting Negri Sembilan were trapped in their dressing room for two hours as fans ran amok.

Astad Deboo: The Dancer, the Legend

Astad Deboo: The Dancer, the Legend

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

There are very few people in the world who qualify to be called a living legend. Astad Deboo is one of them.

Buddha, fighting bulls to welcome Modi, Xi

Buddha, fighting bulls to welcome Modi, Xi

Rediff.com5 Oct 2019

The historic coastal town is witnessing a flurry of activity, including infrastructure development in view of the high-level meet between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping next week.

Aman eyes Mumbai/Delhi for urban hotel

Aman eyes Mumbai/Delhi for urban hotel

Rediff.com22 Sep 2018

'We have never compromised on the location of properties and that won't change.'

Biden will keep the pressure on Xi

Biden will keep the pressure on Xi

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

Neither Biden nor his successors can any longer ignore the threat China has come to pose to the US in both economic and military fields, observes Virendra Kapoor.

India in His Camera!

India in His Camera!

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

'I reached Bhopal the day after the gas tragedy; the smell was still in the air. It was a professional hazard but I was not scared.'

After the blasts, the rumours

After the blasts, the rumours

Rediff.com12 Jul 2006

Cop dies in firing inside Delhi court premises, 2 injured

Cop dies in firing inside Delhi court premises, 2 injured

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

Among others injured were the undertrial and a home guard posted at the court, the police said.

No respite for Andhra as it faces cyclone threat

No respite for Andhra as it faces cyclone threat

Rediff.com9 Oct 2013

Coastal districts of Andhra have been put on alert and control rooms are being set up in Hyderabad and coastal districts to deal with the situation. Mohammed Siddique reports

Engineer can draw on personal experience

Engineer can draw on personal experience

Rediff.com27 Apr 2008

When Match Referee and former India wicket-keeper Farokh Engineer hands down his judgment on Monday on the Harbhajan Singh/S Sreesanth IPL fracas which unfolded in Mohali on Friday, he can go back 33 years to draw on personal experience.

US military is ridding the world of terrorism: Trump

US military is ridding the world of terrorism: Trump

Rediff.com6 Oct 2017

Denuclearising North Korea and stopping Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons are the goals of the US, said Trump.

UK Parliament evacuated after bomb scare

UK Parliament evacuated after bomb scare

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

A large part of the UK Parliament was evacuated on Monday after a "suspicious package" was found in its premises, triggering a bomb scare and prompting security officials to cordon off the area and lead lawmakers to safety.

'During the war, we reached 40 km into Pakistan'

'During the war, we reached 40 km into Pakistan'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

'My brave JCO managed to get to the gun, sit on top of the dead man and fired away at the attacking aircraft till they melted away into the darkness.'

Flood wreaks havoc in Bihar

Flood wreaks havoc in Bihar

Rediff.com13 Jul 2006

Waterlogging was reported from several areas in Patna city following incessant rains during the past 48 hours.

Tickets for IPL semis exorbitantly priced

Tickets for IPL semis exorbitantly priced

Rediff.com27 May 2008

The tickets for the Indian Premier League semi-final matches, to be held at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on May 30 and 31, are going to cost the cricket fans dear with the rates fixed between Rs 1000 and Rs 12000 for most stands barring the popular East Lower. This is double the amount the fans paid for the matches during the league stages.

Moderate quake in Kashmir valley

Moderate quake in Kashmir valley

Rediff.com26 Oct 2007

Kashmir is placed in seismic zone five, making it highly vulnerable to earthquakes.

Covid's worst still to come

Covid's worst still to come

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

'The world and India likely won't have a vaccine that is widely administered till the end of 2021.' 'In the meantime, clear communication would help,' observes Rahul Jacob.