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'They Are Even Scared Of A Word'

'They Are Even Scared Of A Word'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

'Anybody who says one critical word can be branded as somebody who's glorifying terrorism.'

Inside India's Edgbaston breakthrough... Gill tells all!

Inside India's Edgbaston breakthrough... Gill tells all!

Rediff.com6 Jul 2025

Shubman Gill lauded fast bowlers Akash Deep and Mohammed Siraj for stepping up in the absence of pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah

Anil Ambani appears before ED in bank loan 'fraud' case

Anil Ambani appears before ED in bank loan 'fraud' case

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

Reliance Group Chairman Anil Ambani on Tuesday appeared before the Enforcement Directorate here for questioning in a money laundering case linked to alleged multiple bank loan fraud cases worth crores of rupees against his group companies, official sources said.

SC stalls UP govt's Banke Bihari temple corridor plan

SC stalls UP govt's Banke Bihari temple corridor plan

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

The Supreme Court has put on hold the Uttar Pradesh government's plan to develop the Shri Banke Bihari Temple Corridor in Vrindavan, citing a lack of consultation with key stakeholders. The court questioned the state's approach and the urgency of enacting an ordinance to take over the temple's management.

'US Needs India To Keep China In Check'

'US Needs India To Keep China In Check'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

'If Washington has to balance Chinese power, she will have to turn to the third biggest power in the world which is India.' 'The United States and India will have to work together in order to keep Chinese ambitions in check.'

Dhankhar's Exit: Why RSS Won't Rock Modi's Boat

Dhankhar's Exit: Why RSS Won't Rock Modi's Boat

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

'Modi's charisma may have weakened as last year's Lok Sabha poll results showed but in the eyes of the Sangh Parivar, it has not waned.' 'Minus a strong BJP government at the Centre for another decade and more, there is apprehension that an anti-Hindutva government could reverse many of the ideological gains that the Modi dispensation has achieved through its three terms,' points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Covid vaccine causing heart attacks? What Centre says

Covid vaccine causing heart attacks? What Centre says

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

The Union Health Ministry refutes claims linking heart-related deaths to Covid vaccines, citing extensive studies by ICMR and AIIMS.

Fake X account created in name of 'Supreme Court of Karnataka'!

Fake X account created in name of 'Supreme Court of Karnataka'!

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta revealed a fake, verified X account created in the name of the 'Supreme Court of Karnataka' to highlight the dangers of unchecked online activity during a hearing on X Corp's petition challenging government takedown orders.

Records Fall As Chahal Registers His 2nd IPL Hat-trick

Records Fall As Chahal Registers His 2nd IPL Hat-trick

Rediff.com1 May 2025

Chahal is now the first player in IPL history to take a hat-trick against CSK.

What Indian Scientists Discovered About The Sun

What Indian Scientists Discovered About The Sun

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

The breakthrough reveals the dazzling world of miniature plasma loops, or tiny loops, which stretch almost as long as the distance between Kashmir and Kanyakumari.The breakthrough reveals the dazzling world of miniature plasma loops, or tiny loops, which stretch almost as long as the distance between Kashmir and Kanyakumari.

Why A Chess Master Has Complained Against AICF

Why A Chess Master Has Complained Against AICF

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

International Master Atanu Lahiri, a former joint secretary, AICF, in a complaint to the Registrar of Societies, Tamil Nadu has urged the initiation of a probe on alleged mismanagement or misuse of AICF funds and even dissolve the chess body if gross violation of its objectives and obligations were found.

Space Economy Takes Off in Andhra Pradesh

Space Economy Takes Off in Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

Andhra Pradesh will establish two expansive integrated space cities in Lepakshi and Tirupati, spanning around 33,000 acres.

'We Need To Preserve And Protect Bumrah'

'We Need To Preserve And Protect Bumrah'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

'Just as Cricket Australia manages Mitchell Starc's workload to preserve him for key series and tournaments, the BCCI should ensure that our premier fast bowler is preserved for the most important contests.'

How drones are reshaping terror strategy in J-K

How drones are reshaping terror strategy in J-K

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

Security agencies are concerned about the increasing use of drones by terror groups in Jammu and Kashmir for surveillance and logistics, replacing human networks.

'All India Radio Is No Underdog'

'All India Radio Is No Underdog'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

'The largest listenership for Vividh Bharati outside the country is in Spain.' 'The labourers who go there for the tomato-picking season feel cut off from their country and listen to Vividh Bharati to overcome their loneliness.'

Gill's Historic 200 Rewrites Record Books

Gill's Historic 200 Rewrites Record Books

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Shubman Gill has not just scored a double hundred; he's rewritten the record books.

Thank God For The Oval!

Thank God For The Oval!

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

The ground brought sanity to the wild, soaring numbers for the batters in the series. The wicket had grass, and it made the batters struggle.

Sarzameen Review: New Age Shakti

Sarzameen Review: New Age Shakti

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

Poor writing, unrealistic plot points, and weak performances drag Sarzameen down, sighs Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

'The Nature Of Jobs Will Change'

'The Nature Of Jobs Will Change'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

'This is the time to be creative, use AI in real-time operations, and unlock new demand and aspirations.'

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.

Bhagwant Mann In Tight Spot Over Urban Push

Bhagwant Mann In Tight Spot Over Urban Push

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

The land pooling policy aims to kick-start a new wave of urbanisation in the predominantly rural state.

Indian astronomers discover a rare cosmic twist

Indian astronomers discover a rare cosmic twist

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

Researchers from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) have discovered an unexpectedly high abundance of germanium in the Extreme Helium star A980, challenging existing theories about stellar chemistry and the evolution of rare stars.

Mamata jogs in London's Hyde Park in saree, slippers

Mamata jogs in London's Hyde Park in saree, slippers

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, on an official visit to the United Kingdom, took a refreshing jog in London's Hyde Park, wearing a white saree and her signature white slippers. Banerjee also attended a high tea reception at India House, hosted by Vikram K Doraiswami, the High Commissioner of India to the United Kingdom, bringing together business, cultural, and political leaders to strengthen ties between Bengal and Britain. The discussions centered around fostering economic partnerships and deepening people-to-people connections.

'Loot and kill Sikhs': Tytler incited mob, witness tells court

'Loot and kill Sikhs': Tytler incited mob, witness tells court

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

An eyewitness in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots case related to the Pul Bangash Gurdwara in North Delhi has testified in court, accusing Congress leader Jagdish Tytler of instigating the mob to violence.

Many Air India pilots reported sick after AI171 crash

Many Air India pilots reported sick after AI171 crash

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

Aviation regulator DGCA has issued four show cause notices to Air India for various violations related to cabin crew rest and duty norms, cabin crew training rules and operational procedures, a month after the airline made certain voluntary disclosures to the watchdog.

Operation Sindoor: 'Pakistan Very Much Expected This'

Operation Sindoor: 'Pakistan Very Much Expected This'

Rediff.com7 May 2025

'India has been preparing for the last 15 days... it won't be easy for Pakistan if it tries to dominate escalation.'

All parties involved in electoral roll revision despite objection: EC

All parties involved in electoral roll revision despite objection: EC

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

The Election Commission of India (ECI) asserts that major political parties participated in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, deploying booth level agents despite opposing the exercise in the Supreme Court. The ECI defends its authority to conduct the revision to maintain the integrity of elections.

EPFO Contribution Mismatch? Read This

EPFO Contribution Mismatch? Read This

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

Such issues need to be addressed quickly to ensure your retirement savings are not affected.

Pilot Error Or System Failure? What Black Box Reveals

Pilot Error Or System Failure? What Black Box Reveals

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

'The goal is a 360-degree reconstruction of the flight's final minutes to ensure nothing is overlooked.'

SC to hear pleas against EC's Bihar voter list overhaul on Monday

SC to hear pleas against EC's Bihar voter list overhaul on Monday

Rediff.com27 Jul 2025

A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi is likely to take up the matter in which the EC has justified its ongoing SIR of electoral rolls in Bihar, saying it adds to the purity of the election by "weeding out ineligible persons" from the electoral rolls.

PIX: Record-breaking Pant brings out pyrotechnics

PIX: Record-breaking Pant brings out pyrotechnics

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

Pant now has three Test centuries on English soil.

Is Modi's 'Mr India' Image Fading?

Is Modi's 'Mr India' Image Fading?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

'The Election Commission's involvement in the avoidable SIR controversy has carried a message down to the last voter -- who just does not like it,' observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

'Despite Massive Success, We Know So Little About Him'

'Despite Massive Success, We Know So Little About Him'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

'If you watch songs like Acha Ji Main Haari Chalo Maan Jao Na, Lag Ja Gale or Jhumka Gira Re, you'll notice they're not just a distraction. There's a story unfolding within them.'

SBI@70: Who Says The Elephant Can't Dance?

SBI@70: Who Says The Elephant Can't Dance?

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

While a giant, it's a nimble-footed one, and is growing at a speed that even some of its private sector peers find enviable.
Between FY18 and FY24, it doubled its balance sheet. Despite being a late entrant in some segments, it has been able to grab market share, observes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

'Thought it was an earthquake or a bomb blast'

'Thought it was an earthquake or a bomb blast'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

'When I went and saw, there was smoke everywhere. There was fire all around'

'Have Modi And Trump Fallen Out?'

'Have Modi And Trump Fallen Out?'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

'We should watch -- in the near term -- for signs that the two have totally fallen out at a personal, political level.' 'Trump and Modi know how to be dealmakers, but they also know how to hold a grudge.'

When wives kill: Women, crime, and breaking of stereotypes

When wives kill: Women, crime, and breaking of stereotypes

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

Until they were arrested on charges of murdering their husbands. That they were women from small towns who broke out of stereotype in the most brutal way possible led to sensational headlines, frantic curiosity and also gave fodder to a series of misogynistic memes and jokes.

'Those Resisting Mughals Should Never Be Forgotten'

'Those Resisting Mughals Should Never Be Forgotten'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

'Whenever present-day politics do get involved, history sinks to the level of a morality play, with advocates for this or that cause seeking to praise their heroes or condemn their villains.'

'The Problem With Quick Fixes Is...'

'The Problem With Quick Fixes Is...'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

'...they always address problems superficially, never tackling root causes.' 'Currently, the policy response will focus on immediate relief -- getting people to safety, providing facilities, clearing debris.' 'This is necessary, but once immediate relief operations end, everything returns to 'normal' without addressing underlying vulnerabilities.'

Women We Admire: Savitribai Phule

Women We Admire: Savitribai Phule

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

This Women's Day week, we honour Savitribai Phule, India's first female teacher, who fearlessly fought for women's education, equality and social justice, reshaping the future for generations of women.