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What farmers fear the most

What farmers fear the most

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

'The UPA was the gang that couldn't shoot straight. The NDA is the gang that can't stop shooting. They (the Modi government) are shooting at anybody, everybody, all directions, shooting themselves in the foot.'

Who is behind the Newton controversy?

Who is behind the Newton controversy?

Rediff.com26 Sep 2017

'The minute Newton was selected for the Oscar, the Iranian film came into the picture.' 'Almost as if the attempt to pull Newton down was planned.'

Britain to reveal Thatcher's role in Operation Bluestar

Britain to reveal Thatcher's role in Operation Bluestar

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

Foreign Secretary William Hague is set to inform parliament on Tuesday about Britain's alleged involvement in planning Operation Bluestar to flush out terrorists from the Golden Temple in 1984, with Sikh groups criticising the probe conducted by the government.

'Hispanic' man guns down 5 at US shopping centre

'Hispanic' man guns down 5 at US shopping centre

Rediff.com24 Sep 2016

Sergeant Mark Francis said authorities were searching for a Hispanic man wearing gray who was last seen walking toward Interstate 5 from the mall.

Conversations with Dawood Ibrahim

Conversations with Dawood Ibrahim

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

Former Delhi police commissioner Neeraj Kumar is one of the few Indian police officers to speak to Dawood Ibrahim at length after the fugitive gangster fled India. A gripping excerpt from his new book, Dial D For Don: Inside Stories Of CBI Missions.

At Modi@1 talkathon, 'straight-talking' Smriti educates one and all

At Modi@1 talkathon, 'straight-talking' Smriti educates one and all

Rediff.com30 May 2015

During the 90-minute programme, the HRD minister rejected the charge of saffronisation of education.

What goodies will Xi Jinping get for India?

What goodies will Xi Jinping get for India?

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

Investment announcement for $100 bn over 5 years likely.

Mrinal Sen: 'I wish I could start from scratch'

Mrinal Sen: 'I wish I could start from scratch'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2018

'How do you expect me to tone down my anger when the most prominent culture in India today is the culture of corruption, in every sphere of life?'

India's milkman: A genius who never compromised on quality

India's milkman: A genius who never compromised on quality

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

Remembering Verghese Kurien, a visionary who singlehandedly built world's biggest agricultural development programme.

Nitish declares Bihar a dry state

Nitish declares Bihar a dry state

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

Earlier, The Nitish Kumar government had banned sale and consumption of country and spiced liquor in rural areas from April 1 this year, but had allowed sale of foreign liquor in towns and cities.

Retiring on a high... the Aussie way!

Retiring on a high... the Aussie way!

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

Cricket has few examples of players calling it quits when very much at the top their game. It is anything but coincidence that most of them happen to be from the most successful nation in the history of the sport.

Indian aviation: A few hits, many misses

Indian aviation: A few hits, many misses

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

The disappointment of the year is government's failure in finalising the re-drafted aviation policy.

Love-all! They found each other on court

Love-all! They found each other on court

Rediff.com12 Jan 2018

Playing tennis professionally can be difficult physically, mentally and emotionally. But the tennis courts have often been the venue for for blossoming romance as love-struck couples decide it is game, set and match.

Should you invest in infrastructure funds?

Should you invest in infrastructure funds?

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

Better stick to equity diversified funds, says Larisssa Fernand

UK admits 'purely advisory' role in Operation Blue Star

UK admits 'purely advisory' role in Operation Blue Star

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

British military's role in the 1984 Operation Blue Star to flush out militants from the Golden Temple was "limited" and "purely advisory", Foreign Secretary William Hague told the British parliament on Tuesday.

'Modi is no bhai or bhatija of yours, why are you defending him?'

'Modi is no bhai or bhatija of yours, why are you defending him?'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

In his latest book, Fly Me To The Moon, former member of Parliament Prafull Goradia provides interesting insights into the man who is India's prime minister.

$1.2 mn bash planned for Modi in New York

$1.2 mn bash planned for Modi in New York

Rediff.com24 Jul 2014

The Prime Minister's Office has made clear Modi's wishes that the reception planned for him at New York's famed Madison Square Garden should not carry the imprimatur of any community organisation, but be under the auspices of a 'Reception Committee for the Prime Minister of India.' Aziz Haniffa/Rediff.com reports.

10 most DARING jailbreaks in history!

10 most DARING jailbreaks in history!

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

They broke free yet failed to evade the clutches of law.

Can Niti Aayog transform India?

Can Niti Aayog transform India?

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

'A lot will depend on the first Aayog and the power it derives.'

Did you know Nehru was first PM to address US Congress?

Did you know Nehru was first PM to address US Congress?

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

'India may be new to world politics and her military strength insignificant in comparison with that of the giants of our epoch.' 'But India is old in thought and experience and has travelled through trackless centuries in the adventure of life.' 'Throughout her long history she has stood for peace and every prayer that an Indian raises, ends with an invocation to peace.' Jawaharlal Nehru's memorable speech to the United States Congress.

The American who rescues Indian treasures!

The American who rescues Indian treasures!

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

'Cultural property crimes have been linked, by the United Nations and others, to terrorism.' 'These links show the perpetrators to be associated with major criminal and terrorist networks like ISIS.

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